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Monday, Oct. 23, 2017
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Volume 125, Issue 23
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President and first lady Cheri Bradley were the guest of honor at the celebration event.
Gala for Bradleys raises nearly $240,000 for scholarships Pearl Bisesi Reporter
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The gala place setting.
Hazing has no place at ISU Ashton Hensley Reporter
It is important that we discuss hazing for the sake of student’s safety. Hazing can be a humiliating or dangerous task required for a college student seeking membership with a sorority or fraternity. Kayla Brusdhal, a junior at ISU, gave her experience with Greek life when asked what she knows and thinks about hazing. “I am a member of Alpha Chi Omega,” said Brusdhal. “My sorority is against violent acts, we are a part of domestic violence awareness (these hands don’t hurt); I feel as though hazing should not be done. Some people don’t know where the line is and how it affects people. It is demeaning and hurtful, physically and mentally. I have heard instances when people have even passed away due to excessive hazing and not getting help when it was needed. This should not be an issue, but it is.” Brooks Moore, associate vice president for Student
Affairs, shared valuable information about hazing and how ISU deals with it. He also gave resources to contact if hazing ever becomes an issue. When asked how the university deals with hazing, Moore says, “Any reports, allegations or notices of hazing are reviewed immediately by university staff and it is treated with utmost importance and priority. Hazing has no place at Indiana State University, and individuals or organizations that are found to be responsible for hazing are held accountable. The Code of Student Conduct outlines the university policies regarding hazing, including definitions and outlines; the conduct process for those individuals or organizations charged with alleged hazing. Sanctions for hazing can include warnings, probation, suspension, loss of recognition and educational sessions. This pertains to both individuals and organizations.” Moore also says there
This past Friday, a celebration gala dinner honoring Daniel J. Bradley, the eleventh president of ISU, and first lady Cheri Bradley took place. The event was at 6:30pm held in The Hulman Center. Men and women were dressed very eloquently for the special event. Indiana State staff, alumni’s and students were the majority of people in attendance. Even president Bradley’s brother, Brian and wife Dedra flew the long commute to Terre Haute from Oregon. Very proudly Brian says, “My brother is a great guy. He has always looked out for his family and is always there for us. I am very proud of all he has accomplished. Dedra and I are honored to be here.” President Bradley was the star of the show, but still made time to speak with students who were in
attendance. When asked if he could sum up in one word his experience at Indiana State the past nine years he replied with a huge grin and said, “Truly Amazing” During dinner there were many toasts and speeches commending President Bradley and Cheri. Artistically crafted slide shows and videos were displayed the full two hours for everyone to watch and enjoy. These memories and heartfelt talks left many with bittersweet feelings and tear stained cheeks. The Honorable Craig McKee, U.S District Court, Southern District of Indiana gave the official toast to the Bradley’s. “The most important words in the English language are the verbs,” said McKee. “The action verbs that animate life. The ones that describe the way we influence others. Think of these words if you think of
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President Bradley was presented with a replica of the ISU presidential medallion.
2017 Homecoming trike race
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The annual Tricycle Derby took place Friday afternoon. The winners of the derby were Residential Life for men’s division and Alpha Sigma Alpha for women’s division.
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Fine Arts renovation project to move forward Indiana State University’s latest renovation project will improve the functionality of a 1940s-era building while maintaining its historic charm. The ISU Board of Trustees voted unanimously to authorize proceeding with a state-funded $15 million academic-facility renovation of the Fine Arts and Commerce Building. The project will replace critical mechanical and electrical systems that have become obsolete and thereby improve temperature control, enhance air quality and access to technology. Interior spaces will also be reconfigured to improve building egress and accessibility and enhance instructional capabilities. “We will be renovating the classrooms and laboratory facilities in this building, which will enhance student learning and outcomes as part of the university’s strategic plan,” said Diann McKee, senior vice president for fi-
nance and administration and treasurer at Indiana State. “The environment in which faculty teach and in which students learn is very important to academic success.” Once the final state approvals are in place, construction is expected start in mid-May 2018, after the spring semester is complete and faculty and staff can be relocated to the Nursing Building. The faculty and staff previously housed in the Nursing Building will move this winter into the new Health and Human Services facility. Arc Design, who was hired for the Normal Hall renovation, will provide architectural and engineering services. The board also authorized moving forward with the renovation and expansion of the Sycamore Towers Dining facility, which is the final project in the four-tower complex overhaul. Mills, Blumberg and
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The interior of the Fine Arts and Commerce Building is seen.
Cromwell halls have been renovated and reopened to students, and Rhoads Hall is slated to be ready for occupancy in August 2018. “This dining facility renovation will be the capstone of the project,” said McKee. “Taking a complex of 1960s buildings and transforming them into a modern learning and living environment has been
tremendous. Where you live makes a big difference in how you learn, and we’ve tried to provide the best quality living space for our students.” The Sycamore Towers Dining facility is one of two on campus, with the other being located in the Lincoln Quadrangle. “While the dining facilities have had minimal
upgrades over the years, there has not been a complete renovation for some time,” McKee said. Approximately 35,000 square feet will be renovated to advance existing dining and food service operations, improve the thermal envelope of the facades, replace roof and
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Committee has approved renovation for the Hulman Center.
State Budget Committee approves funding for Hulman Center project
In a bi-partisan and unanimous vote, the State of Indiana Budget Committee approved a state-supported Phase One renovation of Hulman Center on Indiana State University’s campus. The committee approved the release of $37.5 million in state capital appropriations following a presentation from Indiana State senior officials at today’s meeting in Fort Wayne. “Indiana State University has worked very hard on growing enrollment and fulfilling our educational mission with emphasis on community engagement, and this state appropriation helps Indiana State carry out our mission while helping infuse new energy in downtown Terre Haute,” said Indiana State President Dan Bradley. Constructed and opened in 1973, Hulman Center has long served as the
university’s focal point for community engagement and one of the key drivers to stimulating activities in downtown Terre Haute, Bradley noted. Strategically located on the campus’s southeast edge, the Hulman Center bridges campus life with Terre Haute’s downtown and hosts hundreds of events for citizens of all ages. The Budget Committee’s support for the state appropriation and the agreement with the university for project costs not to exceed $50 million will allow for an improved venue for the 21st century. “We are very grateful to the Indiana General Assembly, former Gov. Mike Pence, and current Gov. Eric Holcomb for their support for this exciting and much needed project,” he added. Bradley also noted the support received from se-
Two words are spreading awareness about sexual assault
nior legislative fiscal leaders. “Clearly, this project from its infancy would not have reached this point we celebrate today without visionary leaders such as Rep. Tim Brown (House Ways and Means Committee) and Sens. Luke Kenley and Ryan Mishler (Senate Appropriations Committee). We are so grateful to these and others at the Indiana State House who believed in this project,” Bradley said. Greg Goode, executive director of government relations, acknowledged the hard work of local legislators. “The renovation of Hulman Center evolved from an idea to reality because of the support of a number of legislators who recognize the positive direction of the University,” Goode said. “Certainly, we are grateful to our local legislators,
particularly State Senator Jon Ford for his tireless advocacy for the project as well as his colleague in the House of Representatives, Bob Heaton.” The Indiana General Assembly authorized the funding for Hulman Center in the 2015 state budget. Indiana state law requires approval by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education and the State Budget Committee before state funding is released. The Commission for Higher Education approved the appropriation at its September meeting. Diann McKee, senior vice president for finance and administration and treasurer at Indiana State, noted the impact of the Hulman Center project as another key building block to improving the community’s quality of place. “This project reinforces the partnership between
public higher education and the state of Indiana to better position the Terre Haute community to attract visitors to the downtown area,” said McKee, who also noted the economic impact on the local economy. “With construction set to begin next spring, this project will mean more local construction jobs, and we believe that the projected increase in activities inside this improved venue will lead to future economic development in the downtown corridor.” Construction for the Hulman Center is scheduled to commence following the 2017-18 men’s and women’s basketball seasons and renovation work is anticipated to occur over approximately 26 months. The university will continue to hold limited activities during the renovation period.
The hashtag #MeToo exploded into the national consciousness a week ago, with individuals who had been sexually harassed or assaulted asked to respond ‘me too’ via social media. According to RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network), an American is assaulted every 98 seconds — and about two out of three sexual assaults go unreported. The Randolph Family Crisis Center fielded 162 reports of sexual assault in the last fiscal year — individuals who walked into the office looking for help. The numbers have been significantly higher in recent months. From July-September, 75 victims of sexual assault came in. Earlier this week, Dare Spicer re-posted a Facebook entry from the Randolph Family Crisis Center. She is the executive director. Here is what it said: #MeToo. Many people who have been sexually harassed or assaulted are writing “Me too” as their status. This is being done to give people a sense of the magnitude of the problem. If you have been sexually assaulted or harassed, our advocates are here to help. Call our 24/7 Crisis Line at (336) 6265040. #YouAreNotAlone Then Spicer posted it again. This time, she added two simple but powerful words: me too. In an interview this week, Spicer said she thought for several days before posting the status “me too.” She was not sure she was ready to share her story about a sexual assault from her high school years. She anticipated that people would want to know. It was a story she had never shared with anyone. ‘Vulnerable position’ Why had she never told anyone that when she was in her mid-teens she had fended off a boy a couple of years older — a boy she knew from school — who had taken her to his house and attempted to force her to have sex? “I was ashamed,” she said. “I was embarrassed. I felt like I have put myself in that situation.” She told herself there was nothing to gain from
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Student organizing Richard Spencer’s tour sues Penn State Bill Schackner Pittsburg Post-Gazette (TNS) A Georgia university student wanted white nationalist Richard Spencer to speak at Penn State University, but school president Eric Barron said in August it would be a major security risk and deemed the speaker unwelcome. Now that Georgia State University student who is organizing a collegiate speaking tour by Spencer is suing, saying the refusal is a violation of free speech rights. The lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania was filed Thursday on behalf of plaintiff Cameron Padgett, 29. Named as defendants are Barron and Penn State’s board of trustees. Spencer is founder of the alt-right movement that advocates a whites-only state. He leads the National Policy Institute, or NPI, a white nationalist group. The complaint says Padgett sought to rent a conference room or lecture hall so Spencer could share with attendees his alt-right philosophy.
“Due to the viewpoint of Spencer and NPI, people who are politically left of center find Spencer’s and NPI’s constitutionally protected political views to be objectionable,” the 10-page complaint says. Barron’s statement on Aug. 22 turning down the request to lease campus space followed violence that month that erupted at white supremacist rallies in Charlottesville, Va., earlier that month, leaving a woman dead. Barron said he considered Spencer’s views “abhorrent.” But he said Penn State’s decision was based on security considerations. “After critical assessment by campus police, in consultation with state and federal law enforcement officials, we have determined that Mr. Spencer is not welcome on our campus, as this event at this time presents a major security risk to students, faculty, staff and visitors to campus,” said Barron’s statement. “It is the likelihood of disruption and violence, not the content, however odious, that drives our decision.”
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Protestors gather outside after white nationalist Richard Spencer delivers a speech at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Fla.
indianastatesman.com GALA FROM PAGE 1 Dan and Cheri, to collaborate, to analyze, to comfort, to challenge, to hope, to succeed, to embrace, to educate, to conserve, to listen, to see clearly, to aspire boldly. As you embark on a new phase of your life. We wish you the best action verbs of all, and they all begin with L. To live in good health, to love each other with all you might, to lead others as you have for us, to laugh each day in the joy of this sweet life. A toast to our dear friends, Dan and Cheri.” As a whole, The Board of Trustees and ISU staff gifted the Bradley’s with a hand painted portrait of them in front of Condit House, Cheri with a pair
HAZING FROM PAGE 1 are consequences if sororities and fraternities haze. “If a fraternity or sorority is found responsible for hazing, through the Code of Student Conduct, they can receive warnings, loss of privileges and participation in university events, probation, mandatory educational training,” said Moore. “The most severe action that can be taken against is organization is separation – which means that organization is no longer recognized at the university and is removed from campus.” If a student is being hazed, this is what they should do. “Students should immediately assess the situation that they find themselves in [and] safely remove themselves from the situation,” said Moore. “They should speak out and immediately report the experience to a university official. The Sycamores Care program is a great first resource for confidential reporting. In addition, there are professional staff across campus that maintain confidentiality in these cases, including the Office of Student Conduct and Integrity, Office
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of stain glass earrings to match a necklace she had made to match the original stain glass in Normal Hall, and a gold, presidential metal, necklace for President Bradley. It was announced that the total raised from the Gala by the end of the night was 240,000. These contributions will go directly to ISU. The Bradley’s stood together at the end of the night hand in hand behind the podium giving their thanks to all who made their years at ISU the best possible. “I am eternally grateful to you all,” said Cheri. “And I will miss the good times we have shared immensely.”
of Fraternity and Sorority Life and Public Safety.” This is what everyone can do to look out for hazing activities to protect not only ISU but all college campuses. “HazingPrevention.Org is the national leader in educating, training and addressing hazing,” said Moore. “Their resources are a wonderful start to begin understanding more about hazing and how to help eradicate it. National studies now show that 20 percent of high school students have been hazed. As such, more and more students are entering college with this type of felony behavior occurring in their high schools and hometown communities. And it’s occurring in groups well beyond fraternities and sororities. Hazing is any action taken or any situation created intentionally that causes embarrassment, harassment or ridicule and risks emotional and/or physical harm to members of a group or team, whether new or not, regardless of the person’s willingness to participate. Hazing is about power and control and has no place at Indiana State University.”
PENN STATE FROM PAGE 2 The complaint alleges that antifa or anti-fascist protesters have engaged in violence against Spencer and his supporters during appearances and that it is discriminatory and unconstitutional to prohibit the speech based on that. The lawsuit was filed the same
TWO FROM PAGE 2 show up at their office to report sexual assault. About half do not want to tell who assaulted them. Many who come to the Randolph Family Crisis Center never go to police because they do not want to face the personal scrutiny that accompanies legal proceedings. “They don’t want to be revictimized,” Spicer said. “You really put yourself out there. It’s a vulnerable position.” The campaign Tarana Burke created the “Me Too” campaign a decade ago, part of a nonprofit organization she created to help victims of sexual harassment and assault. A week ago, actress Alyssa Milano took to Twitter. She wrote: “If you’ve been sexually harassed or assaulted write ‘me too’ as a reply to this tweet.” Soon, the world of social media exploded as women — and men — replied “me too.” Spicer took note. “I thought that, like with all causes, a conversation has to start somewhere,” she said. “We just need to
get people together and talk and see what we can do to address the issue.” What is sexual assault? It is a crime motivated by the need to control, humiliate, dominate and harm. It is forced or coerced sexual contact without consent. Sexual assault is: * Rape. * Incest. * Child sexual abuse/ molestation. * Oral sex. * Harassment. * Exposing/flashing. * Forcing a person to pose for sexual pictures. * Fondling or unwanted sexual touching above or under clothing. Force may include use or display of a weapon; physical battering; or immobilization of the victim. “You need to tell someone if something happens that makes you feel uncomfortable,” Spicer said. Helping someone The Joyful Heart Foundation (http://www.joyfulheartfoundation.org) and the not-for-profit Rape Victims Advocate organization (www.rapevictimadvocates.org) offer tips on how to respond to someone who discloses that they are experienc-
ing, or have experienced, sexual assault. The advice includes: * Listen without judgment. Sometimes you don’t even need words (or at least, many words) to be there for someone. Many people share that just being able tell their story to someone else lessens the weight of isolation, secrecy and self-blame. Remember, listening alone can make a huge difference in someone’s life. * Let them know that you believe them. No one deserves abuse or violence. The only person to blame for violence and abuse is the perpetrator. * Ask what more you can do to help. You can reach out to national hotlines for free, confidential help and/or referrals to local advocacy centers that offer additional counseling or assistance. * Support their decisions. This point can be very difficult. It can be quite tempting to “fix” things or solve the problem immediately. By listening, allowing a survivor to make decisions for her/ himself and assuring them that their decisions are supported, you can make a huge impact on that survi-
vor’s life. ‘It’s not acceptable’ “I don’t think my story is any different than anybody else’s,” Spicer said. “We’ve all been in situations where you’re at a party and a man will put his arm around you, rub your back. It may be innocent. Some people are just touchy-feely. But it may be to see if you will move a little closer. It’s not acceptable to be touched without giving permission.” The Randolph Family Crisis Center office in Asheboro is on South Fayetteville Street. There are a number of other offices surrounding it. A lot of women work in those offices. Several times a week, Spicer said, men yell — catcall — from passing vehicles at women walking to and from their cars. “I think men are under the misconception that women want and need the attention and appreciate it to some degree,” she said. “It’s not OK for you to whistle at me. It’s not OK for you to push and push and push asking me for intercourse until I give in. Consent is saying yes. Consent is not not saying no or remaining silent.”
Deductible Health Plan in Grievance Hearings and ing at the helm of the track 2018. Policy 665, Indiana State and field and cross-counThe high-deductible University Naming Policy. try programs from 1983 to insulation, provide new replan has a $2,000 individu• The board approved 2016. stroom facilities and uniIn the 34 years as the versal accessibility to the al deductible and a $6,000 naming a second-floor family deductible for conference room in the men’s head coach and 28 existing floor levels. Adin-network services, with new Health and Human seasons as the director of ditionally, the facility will the employee paying 20 Services building the Dr. the combined program, be expanded to the west by 5,000 square feet to make percent on most services Richard D. Spear Semi- McNichols turned Indiroom for a record-break- after the deductible is met. nar/Conference Room in ana State into a track and powering number of Sycamores. The plan would continue recognition of a generous cross-country to cover 100 percent for gift by his widow, Beverly house. He coached in 100 The project’s cost is not total Missouri Valley Conto exceed $16.8 million. preventive and well-baby Spear. Spear taught health and ference Championships Funding for the project care services. Each employee who parsafety at Indiana State, (33 indoor, 33 outdoor, will consist a $5 million ticipates in the high-de1966-1993. Throughout 34 cross-country), taking cash contribution from Sodexo, with the remain- ductible plan must open his life, he was always will- home 38 total team titles der being funded through a Health Savings Account, ing to lend time, knowl- - 11 cross-country titles cash reserves and borrow- which the university will edge and effort to advance (nine men, two women), annually contribute $500 the goals and objectives of 10 indoor track titles (six ing. for the employee-only public health and safety in women, four men) and In other business: 17 outdoor track titles (10 • The board approved a plan and $1,000 for a fam- the state of Indiana. ily plan. • The board approved men, seven women). 2.8 percent rate increase The 2018 rates for both naming the new indoor The next meeting of the in the university’s health plan coverage, effective plans were reviewed and track and ISU Athlet- ISU Board of Trustees is Jan. 1, 2018. While there endorsed by the universi- ics Annex as the John set for Dec. 15. Story by ISU Communiare no plan design chang- ty’s Health Benefits Advi- McNichols Training Track. sory Committee. McNichols, the dean of cations and Marketing es for the current plan, the • The board approved Sycamore coaches, was the university will additionally offer the option of a High a modification to Policy longest-tenured coach in 246.14.5, University Level Indiana State history, servday there was heckling and vio- done the same. raises were in evidence Friday as American. I don’t know the lawlence at an appearance by SpenThe complaint says Padgett Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf, in suit and I don’t know the specifcer on the University of Florida’s “subscribes to the identitarian Pittsburgh for a news conference ic issues there, and I don’t know Gainesville campus. philosophy.” It says he does not related to the opioid crisis, was exactly what it is he wants to say Penn State received the speak- consider himself alt-right but approached for comment. at Penn State, but what he has ing request July 23 from an in- supports Spencer. Asked twice whether Spencer said is pretty awful.” dividual who identified himself Penn State had no immediate should be allowed to speak at He added, “I think everybody as a Georgia State University comment Friday on the lawsuit. Penn State, the governor did not has the freedom of speech, but student and assistant to Spencer. A call to Padgett’s attorney, A. provide a clear yes or no answer. no one has the right to intimiPenn State is not the first uni- Jordan Rushie, was not immedi“I think the kinds of stuff he date … I certainly don’t believe versity to block an appearance ately returned. has stood for and stands for, I in what Richard Spencer stands by Spencer. Several others have The difficult issues the suit guess, are reprehensible. It’s not for.”
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African American Cultural Center turns 45 Ian Bonner-Swedish Reporter
In 1969 and 1970, black students on the Indiana State University campus wanted to make a long-term difference. African American students took over the Indiana Statesman to make their voices and demands be heard. Students had many demands they chose to improve campus. They wanted the removal of racist professors and directors, an increase in black representation at the Statesman and a balance of race in professors, administrators, students and staff. One of their demands was the creation of a space for students to meet and continue their work for justice. Through the hard work of students in the past, the Charles E. Brown African American Cultural Center was created. Now the African American Culture Center and the Afro Studies Program celebrates its 45th anniversary. Crystal Reynolds, the organizer of the celebration, wanted to bring attention to such a historical and important conglomeration of written and living history that continues to impact the Indiana State University Campus with its legacy. The celebration had many attendees. They consisted of the Dean of Campus Life, members of the Afro Studies Program, The current director of the African American Culture Center, professors and faculty, founding alumni and students. During the celebration, they stressed the importance of the building that they were in. They also stressed the importance of collaboration and cooperation to achieve goals that might have otherwise
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been far out of reach. One of those goals was the creation of the African American Culture Center. One speaker at the celebration was Diane Adkission. Adkission was the first African American Cheerleader at Indiana State University. The team had its first away game in Tampa, Fla. The flight to the city excited her, but Adkission faced a defeating circumstance. She was told she could not go because they worried they could not find a place for her to stay. However, the African American Athletic Director at the time made certain that issue was quickly resolved in order for her to compete. The dedication of the Charles E. Brown African American Culture Center and creation of the Afro-Studies program did not occur without hardwork.
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Keith Byerman, the senior African Studies faculty on campus, gave insight on the Afro-Studies history as well as how far the African American Culture Center has come today “When I started out doing my graduate work, there was no one who did African American studies, and, in fact, when I came here I was the only person who had a degree on African American studies,” Byerman said. “We had to develop a program and develop a major with people who felt it was important to do this. Once we had it connected to foundational studies, it grew.” Byerman has been with the university for 30 years, so he has seen many of the changes the cultural center has gone through. “I remember when this cultural center
Phi Beta Sigma fraternity takes first place in 2017stroll competition Jada N. Holmes Reporter
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was in an old railroad terminal that was as far away as from the campus they could put it,” Byerman said. “It was very much isolated. Now it has become a key part of the university.” One struggle the center has worked to overcome has been finding faculty who are trained in different areas. “We’ve had difficulty in the past getting sufficient faculty to cover different areas,” Byerman said. “It’s been difficult to build the group of faculty so that students can have the full experience of what it means to study the African American experience,” Brice Yates, the director of the cultural center, hopes he can continue to make sure that the center remains a key component of ISU. “[I hope] for us to be able to have more celebrations that mean we are continuing to be relevant,” Yates said. “We are continuing to build education and legacy on ISU’s campus, make sure work that was started will continue as long as ISU is here and making sure that we are just being vocal and being education and assisting students being influential on our students and on ISU’s campuses as a whole.” Charles E. Brown has noticed tremendous change in the campus since he left. During his student days, there were only 200 African American students employed on campus. Now there are 1,300; Indiana State University still has its short-comings, however. Charles E. Brown also stated that he hopes to see more productivity come out of the African American Culture Center, for he sees a lot of opportunities for representation and to speak on the matters students want to hear.
National Pan-Hellenic Council lit up Homecoming weekend with the presentation of their annual stroll-off competition Friday evening. The NPHC stroll-off is set in Tilson Auditorium every year. Drawing a collective audience of current students, alumni, faculty, staff and guests, the stroll-off provides the performance platform for Indiana State’s NPHC organizations to demonstrate their signature moves through creative routines. This year’s event, according to the director of Fraternity & Sorority Life, Tracy Machtan, attracted a reported crowd of 1,025 people. Participants included the brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. and for the first time in years, the sisters of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Music was provided by ISU student, DJ G-Wash. For every show, there are three rounds: Fast, slow, and the final for freestyle strolling. Jumpstarting the performance was Alpha
Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., who has claimed stroll-off victory for the past two years. Participants captured the attention of the audience with excessive energy and song selections reminiscent of early 2000’s urban classics and Chicago bop favorites. With some themes to accent each routine, the organizations set out to secure their place in the memory of the crowd. Taking the venue by storm, however, was Phi Beta Sigma with an entrance depicting a “nerds versus bullies” scenario. Following up with an explosive introduction to Lil Wayne’s “I’m Going In,” the men exhibited exactly what it means for one to be “stomping on this beat like a m- Sigma.” The audience met them with an outstanding ovation, affirming that the 2016 runner-ups would definitely have a shot at the 2017 title. Current chapter President Darius James explained the motivation for this year as the awareness of the group’s ability and creativity to dominate. “What drove the creativity had a lot to do with last year,” he said. “The mindset was not to take anything for granted and
go hard for every round, along with not letting how we felt about how last year should’ve went stop us from being great this year.” This is the first year that the Zeta Psi chapter has won since their return to Indiana State University in fall of 2015. The second and slowed round proved to be more sexy as each organization appealed to the audience in different ways--the Alpha’s with lit hand gloves and a sweet number to New Edition’s “Can You Stand The Rain,” the Kappas with phantom masks, red lights, and a memorable Temptations rendition, Omega Psi Phi with slower editions of signature steps, and the Zetas with a sensual second round. Music selection made a difference, with each organization having a song to actively sing-along to. This held true as the Sigmas took stage, opening their second round with chart topping SZA single “The Weekend.” It did not take long for them to grab the crowd’s heart once more. The organizations ended the show with free-styled routines. Of the most thematic were Kappa Alpha Psi and Phi Beta Sigma,
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VIDEO GAME REVIEW: “Life is Strange: Before the Storm” Episode 2 A.J. Goelz Reporter
“Before the Storm” is the prequel to Dontnod’s episodic drama “Life is Strange”. “Before the Storm” follows Chloe Price and her relationship with Rachel Amber. This short three-episode mini-series delves deeper into the character of Chloe, why and how Chloe became who she is in the original. This series’ Chloe has a much deeper emotional range. In the first game she was not just angry and cold, but this series provides a much more introspective look into the mind of the character. The first episode sets up the friendship, and possibly more depending on player choices, between the two characters beautifully. It reveals that Rachel, the golden child of Blackwell Academy, and Chloe, the school delinquent, were much more similar than meets the eye. Both of them were dealing with family dysfunction and plan to escape from their lives, their family and town. Episode 2, “Brave New World,” starts in a disciplinary meeting that ends in either Chloe’s suspension or expulsion. Chloe then learns that her mother’s boyfriend is moving in, and to make things worse, is going to
start cracking down and try to reign Chloe’s wild side in. Chloe refuses to go along with it and runs away. Chloe is later approached by the local drug dealer, Frank Bowers, with a proposition to erase her debt with him and possibly make some money. Frank’s “friend” Damon Merrick, who is a big name in the town’s underworld, is owed money by one of the students at Blackwell. It falls to Chloe to try and collect the money. During her attempt to covertly retrieve the money, she has a run-in with Merrick himself. There is a decision that players can make at this point to let Damon go about his business and assault the students that owes him or step in. Despite the choice, players later meet back up with Rachel and the two finalize their decision to run away together. After reaching the Amber household, the pair is caught and forced into a family dinner. By the end of the meal, the truth is brought to light. Rachel confronts her father about his affair and her father brings a secret that will rock Rachel’s world to its core. Overall this episode is good, but stumbles after the great start in the first episode. The episode still has great writing, but the performance was not up to the level of the first episodes. It would have been nice to see more
of Rachel in this episode. Part of what is made the first episode so great was the exploration of a character who plays a significant role in the original game, but was never seen. Rachel appears at the beginning of the episode and then again at the end. It appears that this mini-series is beginning to fall into the same pitfall that the first game. Instead of telling one concise story, it is trying to do too much and tell this complex, winding narrative that is just unnecessary. There are great titles that do tell a story filled with left turns and big reveals, but a simple approach would fit this game better. Deck Nine is telling a great drama, and big soap opera-esque reveals are par for the course. The problem starts when they’re telling another side story of the darker side of the town or the supernatural/sci-fi aspects in the original game. They are telling multiple stories of different genres and trying to shoehorn them into one coherent narrative. There are minor complaints to be made about this episode, but it is still enjoyable. Deck Nine still has another episode to work with. Hopefully they will recover from this stumble and finish strong.
indianastatesman.com STROLL FROM PAGE 3 the Kappas with an “IT” inspired closer and the Sigmas with on alluding to songs that are the least expected strolling tunes. One of which was the popularized Gospel hit “Revolution” by Kirk Franklin, which made the crowd unanimously rejoice. This year’s show seemed to have a fresh
Monday, Oct. 23, 2017 • Page 5 additional element, the incorporation of campus dance and step teams featured as intermission acts. Participants included Fullowt Dance Crew, Precision Step Team, Delta Phi Delta Fraternity, Inc. and First Klass dance and majorette team. Judges included Panhellenic President and Sigma Kappa member Giovanna Ir-
win, Phi Gamma Delta member Jacob Jenkins, and Alpha Omicron Pi member Samantha Robinson. The show concluded with the announcement of competition placements. In third place were the women of Zeta Phi Bet Sorority, Inc., in second were the men of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. and in
first, with the decision of the judges and the audience, was Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. “It felt great in that moment hearing the students chant ‘Sigma’ when the hosts asked who does the audience think won,” president James said. “Having actually won made the moment more great.”
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To walk or to stumble Emma Osowski Columnist
For the past three years that I have been a student here at Indiana State, the week of homecoming has been a time not just for typical football game, but a time for long running traditions to reconvene once again. Homecoming, a week full of annual events involving Sycamore Sync, Trike Race, the Blue and White Parade, Tent City and the Walk are the moments Sycamores set out to make memories on. For some, The Walk is most important.. For those under the age of 21, it’s often an item on their bucket list of things to do before they graduate. At least that’s what it was for me and now the time has come. Senior year, finally 21 and ready to cross it off my list. Excited to finally see what the hype was about, I woke up, got ready and walked. Now that it’s all over, all I can say is, “The Walk” is a little overrated. I know that may not be a popular opinion and everyone will say that I didn’t do it “right,” but that is where I stand. I wouldn’t go as far to say that it took up space on my “Before I Graduate Bucket List,” but it’s definitely not something that needed to be in all caps and underlined. The Walk 2017 is something I’m glad I got to experience. However, don’t be surprised if you never see me buying another “Walk” shirt with a group of friends or waking up at the crack of dawn to pay for a strong screwdriver. Don’t get me wrong, I still had fun, it just wasn’t 2.9 miles worth of walking fun. When I was looking in from the outside, I thought, “Wow that looks sort of dangerous,” watching people stumble their way across streets, on and off sidewalks, looking for the next drink deal. Now being on the other side,
I’ve realized that The Walk is actually very dangerous. Thankfully, I think that ISU and the Terre Haute community prepared well with security and designated walkers so that minimal damage is done to the human lives partaking in The Walk. However, I still am trying to rack my brain around the concept of why anyone would set out on this adventure to have a good time and some fun all just so that they possibly don’t remember the fun they had, getting so intoxicated that all their focus is going towards staying on a safe path. I also don’t want to generalize it and put everyone who does The Walk into this category because I know that’s not everyone’s goal. I think overall, it depends on your type of fun. For me personally, going out is fun, but it’s not my first choice. I’m not the biggest drinker in the world either, and so obviously that played a factor into my opinion on The Walk. Like I said before, going on The Walk this year wasn’t a disappointment and I don’t regret it. I think that anybody who wants to experience The Walk should, but I also think that it’s okay if you don’t want to, because it’s not all that it’s cracked up to be. The main tip or piece of advice that I have in deciding if you want to do The Walk in the years to come is to know yourself. Are you someone who doesn’t like big crowds or are you someone who enjoys the bar scene? Are you trying to walk, stumble or crawl your way to the Memorial Stadium finish line? Why do you want to do “The Walk?” If it’s not for you then you’re most likely not going to enjoy it, but if you are doing it because you want to, then I truly hope you have a great time getting all of those steps in.
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Bannon, Bush and McCain: one of these speeches isn’t the same Zach Davis Columnist
Last week there were three important speeches: first Sen. John McCain on Monday, then former President George W. Bush on Thursday and closing with Steve Bannon on Friday. Each speech revealed something about the character of each speaker, even though not all of it was positive. McCain spoke out against nationalism and criticized the United States for abandoning its duties and ideals. Bush’s speech was an elegant criticism of the immature behavior exhibited by some of our leaders. He called on the United States to teach children the importance of freedom, regardless of demographic, and denounced nationalism and white supremacy. Bannon, however, had a different message for his listeners. Bannon decided to criticize both for their words, saying McCain’s “speech was nothing but happy talk. We live in a dangerous world. It’s time we started treating our fellow countrymen like adults and having adult conversations with them,” as if the threat of nationalism is something
for children to discuss while they are putting together some Legos. He was much less tactful toward Bush, stating, “President Bush, to me, embarrassed himself.” Bannon argued that Bush “didn’t understand anything that he was talking about,” even though the transcript of Bush’s speech reads smoothly and coherently. The conflict is obviously because Bush and McCain both criticized nationalism, a notion Bannon supports. In fact, he touted the idea of economic nationalism in the same speech, saying “economic nationalism is not what’s going to drive us apart, it’s what’s going to bind us together.” He kindly addressed why he supports nationalism, explaining “the Chinese are very nationalistic. It worked for them.” Bannon is wrong, though. China isn’t actually better-off, and they might actually be in a somewhat worse position. They are overpopulated and work for poor wages, there is government censorship and they have a widening wage disparity. These are all things that would hurt us here, most of which we are opposed to here. China does have fewer under the poverty level, but that’s because the poverty level has been lowered over time, according to Forbes. So they might seem better off, but there isn’t much evidence that seems to support that. There was a more subtle difference in their speeches, though. Bush’s speech was a call to all people who loved freedom. “This means that people of every race, religion, and ethnicity can be fully and equally American,” he said. “It means that
bigotry or white supremacy in any form is blasphemy against the American creed.” McCain agreed and bragged that “the international order we helped build from the ashes of world war, and that we defend to this day, has liberated more people from tyranny and poverty than ever before in history.” These two had one shared question: do you want freedom? Bannon’s question was entirely different. For one moment he exposed the difference, the Achilles heel, in his entire speech. He said, “It’s about one thing: Are you a citizen of the United States of America?” Right there a divide was created, and it isn’t a good one. In that one question Bannon asked, he separated the entire world from the United States. We don’t own freedom. There’s no patent on wanting a better life, or even a safe place to live. We shouldn’t require people to be American to start fighting for a better world. Bush and McCain want us to work together and accept those who want to help, benefitting everyone. Asking people what their nationality is cuts off an entire avenue of help, forcing us to become self-sustaining in a world perpetually connected by the internet. Bush and McCain had a better message to send, one that resonated with American ideals. One that called for help and unity, denouncing those which seek to divide us. We don’t need to see eye-to-eye politically to agree that, in those moments, these two spoke as a leader should.
The present stigma of mental illness Rachel Modi Columnist
One in four young adults between the ages of 18 and 24 are diagnosable with a mental illness. That means the person you sit next to in class, your dorm neighbor or your best friend may be dealing with a real mental illness. The most common mental illnesses among college students are depression, anxiety, substance abuse, eating disorders and self-injury. Many ask, “why don’t they get help?” Well, students dealing with a mental illness are reluctant to seek help because they are concerned with the stigma attached. Defined as, “a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person,” stigma of mental illness adds to the negative attitudes and stereotypes by placing a label on people or by throwing around the words “weird,” “crazy,” or “psycho.” Labeling people dealing with a mental illness as “different” from “normal” reinforces society treating
them as though they are unable to function among others properly. Significant influences of this stigma come from media. For example, Bates Motel, inspired by the movie Psycho, depicts the main character Norman Bates suffering from dissociative identity disorder in which Norman turned to violent actions to cope with his childhood emotional abuse. Watching this show made me hesitant on how safe I feel around anyone from a mental illness, but I realized that television shows typically expose society to mental illnesses as dangerous and insane. Altering society’s view of something that already has a negative association serves as a plus for television producers whose only goal is to engage their audience without caring how it may impact individual members of society. Ironically, we’re taught as kindergarteners to not judge a book by its cover, but yet due to all these stereotypes reinforced by movies and television shows, we find ourselves treat-
ing people as a mental illness rather than as a person. Derogatory labels degrade those with a mental illness because people automatically assume that they possess less cognitive abilities, less intelligent, subject to violence or have poor judgment. People with a mental illness do maintain enough, possibly, even more, cognitive abilities, are intelligent, are not subjected to violence and know what is best for them. One of my friends who is the president of an organization lives like a “normal” college student, but yet no one would assume that she suffers from anxiety disorder. One of my friends who is a dancer suffers from anxiety disorder, an eating disorder and bipolar disorder. Many wouldn’t assume that they have a mental illness because they act so much like a “normal” person of society, but yet when you can see someone’s mental illness on the outside, we automatically treat them differently. In honor of mental health awareness month, I don’t want to say everyone acts in this disrespectful and degrading way, so I’ll give you the
benefit of the doubt and share some approaches to treat those who have a mental illness. First, avoid labels because they can be derogatory and rude. That just goes back to calling someone four-eyes because they wear glasses; that doesn’t make them inferior to you because they can still probably score a three pointer more often than you. Second, let your experiences with the person determine your opinions because a glance could not possibly tell you about their future plans or their favorite coffee. Get to know someone before you assume anything. Third, use respectful language to talk about mental health conditions. Treat them respect and dignity same as you would or should be treating anyone, but also give them their privacy when wanted. Lastly, but most importantly, treat anyone with mental illness as a person, not as an illness because we’re all human. We’re all vulnerable to our strengths and weaknesses.
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The Southern Ilinois Salukis defeated the Sycamores 45-24 in front of 6,811 fans inside Memorial Stadium.
Salukis win Homecoming battle with Sycamores Ace Hunt
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On the 102nd Homecoming Saturday in the history of Indiana State University, the visiting Southern Illinois Salukis defeated the Sycamores 45-24 in front of 6,811 fans inside Memorial Stadium. Indiana State fell to 0-7, 0-4 MVFC while Southern Illinois won for the second time in a row and improved to 4-3, 2-2 MVFC. ISU is now 61-38-3 all-time in Homecoming contests. Isaac Harker completed 14 passes for 206 yards in the contest. Bob Pugh was the top Sycamore receiver with four receptions for 92 yards and a touchdown. Four Sycamores recorded double-digit tackle figures with Katrell Moss leading the way with a career-high 20 tackles. Also in double digit tackles for ISU were: Jonas Griffth (a career high 15), Brenton Lockett (a career high 13), and Jordan Jackson (a career high 10). Anthony Tucker had two interceptions in the game - the first two of his young career. Indiana State was unable to gain a first down after recovering a fumble late in the first half but Thomas Bouldin etched his name in the Indiana State and Missouri Valley Football Conference record books by uncorking a 90-yard punt. The previous best at ISU was an 80-yarder by Jim Shaughnessy during an Oct. 4, 1969 game against Eastern Michigan. It also topped an 89-yard punt by Mike Scifres of Western Illinois in a game against Missouri State back in 2000 for the new Valley Football standard. Bouldin finished the game with eight punts for an average of 50.4 yards, including four of over 50 yards. Rondell Green recorded the Sycamores’ second pick six of conference play as he intercepted Sam Straub with 8:17 left in
the game and returned it to the house 15 yards for the touchdown which trimmed the Saluki lead down to 38-24. It was Green’s second interception of the year as he also had one at Tennessee and the third of his career but the first which went all the way back for a score. Indiana State received the opening kickoff and struck first as a pair of runs set up a beautiful play-action pass of 64 yards from Issac Harker to Bob Pugh for a Sycamore touchdown and the quick 7-0 lead. The drive covered 75 yards in just three plays and included a 12-yard run by Harker on the direct snap. SIU answered with a fast paced 11-play drive that covered 71 yards and was capped by an 11-yard pass from Sam Straub to Darrell James, which leveled the score at 7 with 9:42 left in the first quarter. Harker and the Sycamores got right back to work on the offensive side of the ball as he went a perfect 4-of-4 passing to lead Indiana State into the end zone for the second time. He found McClendon twice and Pugh once for first down gains before hitting Rontrez Morgan on a 38-yard big pass which moved the ball down the Saluki four-yard line. After a false start, Lemonte Booker appeared to be stopped at the line but burst out of the pile and raced towards the pylon for a nine-yard touchdown, which pushed the Sycamores ahead 14-7 with 7:24 remaining in the opening stanza. The Salukis would drive down to the Sycamore nine yard line but a rush of three yards set up two incomplete passes forced by the ISU defense and Southern Illinois elected to send out Matt Sotiropoulos for a 24-yard field goal which he connected on at the 5:05 mark of the first quarter and Indiana State got the ball back up 14-10. The Sycamores were able to muster a first down but were stopped with an incomplete pass and Thomas Bouldin attempt-
ed the initial punt of the contest to give it back to the Salukis. It took SIU six plays to cover 67 yards and reach the end zone for the second time on a 32-yard scoring strike from Straub to Connor Iwema with 1:37 left in the first quarter as Southern Illinois grabbed a 17-14 advantage. Indiana State was held to a three-andout but came up with a big play on defense when redshirt freshman Anthony Tucker intercepted a Straub pass as the first quarter ended to set ISU up at the Southern Illinois 31-yard line. On third down, SIU’s Ryan Neal came up with an interception to give the ball back to Salukis -- also at the SIU 31-yard line -- and was the Sycamores’ first interception of the game. SIU appeared to be poised to add to their lead but Tucker came up big for the second time in the game with his second interception of the game -- and the second of his career -- in the end zone to stop the drive and give ISU the ball at their own 20. The Sycamore defense made another big play as SIU had the ball third-and-goal inside the ISU five-yard line when Inoke Moala forced a Jonathan Mixon fumble and De’Jaun Tyson pounced on the ball to stymie the drive. It was the third turnover forced by the Sycamore defense in the first half. Indiana State was unable to gain a first down but Bouldin etched his name in the ISU and MVFC record books with a 90-yard punt. It rolled into the end zone for a touchback and it took SIU just six plays to cover the 80 yards for a touchdown. A 61-yard pass from Straub to James moved the ball down to the 2-yard line where Daquan Isom punched it in the next play to stretch the Saluki lead out to 24-14 with 28 seconds on the clock. That is how the first half ended with SIU up 24-14. Harker completed 9-of-16 passing in the first 30 minutes for 159 yards and a touchdown with Pugh the top target as he hauled in three catches for 90 yards
ISU wrap up fall schedule this week in Evansville The Indiana State women’s golf team will play in their fifth and final tournament of the fall on Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 23 & 24 at the Charles Braun Intercollegiate, hosted by Evansville. This tournament returns to the Oak Meadow Country Club, which is a par-72, 6,032-yard layout and consists of two rounds. A shotgun start will begin play on both days at 11 a.m. (ET) on both days. The field consists of Butler, Eastern Illinois, host Evansville, Fort Wayne, Green Bay, Illinois-Chicago, IUPUI, Indiana State, Lipscomb, Northern Kentucky, Southern Illinois, Tennessee State and Valparaiso. Purdue will also have an individual playing. The Sycamores are coming off a tie for fifth place at last week’s Missouri Valley Conference Preview, hosted by Wichita State. Sophie Benetti enjoyed the best tournament of her career as she opened with a round of 76 but came back with a 72 and another 76 for a total of 224 – which is her best ever score of 54 holes. She tied for second place in the event and was named the MVC Women’s Golfer of the Week for the first time in her career. “Sophie has a breakthrough tournament with her second place finish and was steady all 54 holes,” head coach Greg Towne said. “The team learned a lot about the course, the wind and what it takes to win a championship. Just the few shots that separate the top teams shouldn’t be that difficult to make up if we put our minds to it.” Overall, Indiana State finished in a tie for fifth place after posting a final round of 317, which followed scores of 306 and 301 for a tournament total of 924. Northern Iowa won the event with sub-300 rounds and a final score of 907, which tied for first with the host Shockers of Wichita State. The margin was razor close as Southern Illinois and defending champion Missouri State each posted tallies of 921 just three shots ahead of the Sycamores and Bradley who tied for fifth. The Sycamores downed Loyola by seven shots as the Ramblers finished in seventh place with 931 and Illinois State was eighth with a score of 938. Drake finished 9th at 947, Valparaiso was 10th at 973 and Evansville rounded out the field at 1014. Live results will not be available during this tournament, but there will be post-round coverage of both days’ action on GoSycamores.com. Story by Athletic Media Relations.
and a score. The Sycamores caught a big break early in the third quarter as they made a defensive stop and on the punt the snap went over the head of SIU punter Lane Reazin which set Indiana State up with a short field at the SIU eight-yard line. On the first play, Booker got the ball down to the three and then he plunged to the oneyard line to set up third-and-goal. Booker was unable to find the goal line but Jerry Nunez came on to drill a 21-yard field goal with 11:18 left in the third quarter, which trimmed the Saluki advantage down to 24-17. The two teams traded defensive stops before Bouldin continued his strong outing with a 57-yard punt, which pinned the Salukis back at their own 18-yard line with 7:11 remaining in the third. Aided by a false start penalty and another big pass break up from Anthony Tucker, the Sycamores got their third consecutive defense stop and forced a Saluki punt. But the Salukis took advantage of a Sycamore turnover as Straub hit Isom on a two-yard touchdown pass with 1:56 left in the third quarter to extend their lead out to 31-17. Southern Illinois tacked on a four-yard touchdown rush with 12:45 remaining in the game as they took a 38-17 lead. Mixon added a four-yard touchdown run with 4:03 to go which gave them a 45-24 lead. The Salukis were paced by Sam Straub who completed 30-of-46 passes for 352 yards and three touchdowns. His top target was Darrell James who caught seven passes for 154 yards and a touchdown. Indiana State returns to action on Saturday, Oct. 28 when they travel to Springfield, Mo., to take on Missouri State. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET and will be televised live world-wide on ESPN3.
Sycamores fall to Evansville in five sets to split season series Tim McCaughan
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Sophie Benetti had the best tournament of her career.
Indiana State volleyball fell to Evansville Friday night at the Meeks Family Fieldhouse in five sets (2519, 12-25, 19-25, 25-14, 1511). Indiana State dropped to 7-15 on the season and 5-5 in Missouri Valley Conference action while the Aces moved to 9-13 overall and 3-7 in conference play. Junior Laura Gross led the Sycamores with 12 kills and 12 digs en route to her 13th double-double of the season. Cassie Kawa and Nikkie White each tallied 11 kills for the Sycamores while combining for seven blocks. Indiana State dropped the first set to the Aces, 2519 before storming back in the second set for a 2512 win. After two sets, the Sycamores were hitting .320 as a squad led by Kawa who continued to impress on the offensive side of the ball. The redshirt sophomore finished the contest with a .364 attacking percent on 22 attempts. ISU carried over the momentum after the break to take a 2-1 lead in the match after running away with the third set, 25-19. The Aces would bounce back though with a 25-14 win in the fourth to force a deci-
sive fifth set. A slow start was too much to overcome for Indiana State in the final frame as Evansville jumped out to a 5-1 lead. The Trees would close the gap to three points at 12-9 later in the set but could not complete the rally as UE went on for a 15-11 win to take the match and end a 10-match skid to the Sycamores. Inside the Box Score Three Sycamores recorded double-digit kills in the loss with Gross leading the way with 12 while White and Kawa had 11 each. ISU outhit the Aces .165 to .142 but the Aces were able to limit errors as ISU had 35 while UE had 31 Senior Rachel Griffin assisted on 42 of the teams’ 49 total kills in the match. She added 20 digs and a trio of kills. ISU recorded eight service aces led by Griffin with three. Middle blocker Damadj Johnson dominated the net with a team high six blocks to go with seven kills. Libero Stephanie Bindernagel had 20 digs in the match. Next Up The Sycamores return home next weekend as they play host to Southern Illinois and Missouri State.