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Friday, October 14, 2011 Indiana State University www.indianastatesman.com Volume 119 Issue 20

ISU prepares for Homecoming 2011 News: Page 2 Opinion: Page 5

Features: Page 8 Sports: Page 12

Homecoming: Page 16

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Student arrested on warrant in Dreiser Hall CHRIS SWEENEY News editor

Julian Woods (Photo courtesy of Vigo County Jail)

Police Blotter Oct. 11 At 8:11 a.m., a trespass warning was given on campus At 8:12 a.m., a trespass warning was given on campus [At 10:41 a.m., a warrant service was conducted at Dreiser Hall] At 12:56 p.m., a found wallet was reported at the Cunningham Memorial Library [At 1:50 p.m., an elevator entrapment was reported at Cromwell Hall] At 4:51 p.m., a hit and run with property damage was reported at Lot A At 8:06 p.m., a suspect was cited for consuming alcohol at North Eighth & Larry Bird

Oct. 12 At 9:03 a.m., a hit and run with pedestrian injury was reported at the 500 block of North Eighth Street At 11:52 a.m., a theft was reported on campus At 2:18 p.m., an ill person was reported at Dede Plaza At 3:13 p.m., a found bankcard was reported at Parsons Hall

At 4:37 p.m., a found wallet was reported at HMSU

Public Safety officers arrested an ISU student on an active warrant Oct. 11 in Dreiser Hall.

Julian Woods was wanted by Vigo County Superiour Court for domestic battery, battery resulting in bodily injury, interference with reporting a crime and criminal mischief, an ISU police report states.

Officers David Barber and Heather Wade went to Dreiser Hall, where they observed a male matching Woods’ description near room 330, the police report states. The officers identified Woods and arrested him. A pat-down search revealed no weapons or contraband.

Woods was taken to the Vigo County Jail where he was booked. The warrant had no bond. Woods is slated for Division 4 court on Nov. 12 at 10:30 a.m., the police report states.

Further identifying information for this subject was not available at the time of publication.

Charges: * Domestic Battery * Battery resulting in bodily injury * Interference with reporting a crime * Criminal Mischief Court Date: Nov. 12, 2011 Time: 10:30 a.m.

Where: Vigo County Circuit Court Division 4

Police report sheds light on broken window

Elevator Escapade ISU police officers were dispatched to Cromwell Hall on Tuesday after 14 people were trapped in an elevator.

A police report states that when officers arrived, an Oracle staff member was attempting to locate the elevator from the first floor. After determining that the elevator was on the basement level, an Oracle staff member pried the door open releasing all of the trapped individuals.

It was suspected that the elevator was overloaded and attempted to stop on the first floor but continued going.

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An ISU police report revealed why a student allegedly punched out a window in Rhoads Hall.

Nicholas McCurty told them he was upset over his girlfriend, which led to the incident on the fourth floor of the residence hall, the police report states.

The report adds that McCurty was holding pressure to a wound on his hand when officers arrived. After a medical evaluation at the scene, McCurty refused to go to the hospital and agreed to receive treatment on his own.

The area was blocked off with crime scene tape and police barricades until the window coculd be replaced. The glass was left in the window and boxed over.

McCurty refused comment at the scene.

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Drivers beware: Watch out for local road projects/restrictions Parts of some Terre Haute streets are undergoing or are scheduled for repair work in the coming weeks.

Here are some areas to avoid, courtesy of the Terre Haute Street Department: Now: Railroad crossing on 25th Street from Maple Avenue to Fort Harrison Road for routine repair.

Saturday: Locust Street from 25th to 34th streets for the Homecoming 5K Walk/ Run from 7:30-9 a.m.

Oct. 17-21: Railroad crossing on Margaret Avenue between 25th Street and Fruitridge Avenue for routine repair.

Through Nov. 2: College Avenue between 25th and 29th streets for road and drainage reconstruction.

Through Nov. 22: Fifth Avenue from 25th to 30th streets for road reconstruction.

Through Feb. 9: 9 1/2 Street between Ohio Street and Wabash Avenue for construction of WTHI-TV’s new facilities at 925 Wabash Ave.

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Statesman editorial

Homecoming: proceed with caution

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Homecoming: it’s a word that’s synonymous with school spirit, our amazing football team, campus pride and, hopefully, this year, victory.

However, due to traditional events such as The Walk and Tent City, Homecoming also means drunken debauchery, poor sportsmanship, rude fans and utter chaos in downtown Terre Haute.

So, we believe it’s only appropriate that we lay out some ground rules to keep in mind during the festivities Saturday.

1. Yes, you can drink if you’re of age and can be mature about it. (If football isn’t really your sport of choice, alcohol makes it more interesting.) We also understand that you’ve probably heard the same lecture about drinking every year—you know it can be a dangerous substance when abused.

Take into consideration, though, the people around you. There will be children at the Homecoming parade, as well as hundreds of visitors from out of town. As a student, you are representing ISU that day. What kind of impression are you making? Drinking isn’t a horrible activity, but show that you’re capable of handling yourself.

And if you feel like the potential’s there for things to get out of control, there is no shame in keeping a sober friend close by. As you know, there are designated walker and free transportation programs in place to keep intoxicated students safe. Please, take advantage of those programs.

In addition, sober students and residents should keep their eyes peeled for inebriated people. Should you see an unaccompanied intoxicated person, assist him or find someone who will. You could be saving a life.

2. Although it might be difficult, be respectful of the visitors (Illustration by Jamie Nichols.) or people from the opposing team. On game day, you’re pumped and ready to see the ISU football team kick some tail. You get into warrior mode and the opposing team is your enemy. Needless to say, it’s easy to get carried away when the referee makes a bogus call or the other team scores a touchdown.

But you’ll find the game far more enjoyable if you focus on encouraging the team as opposed to losing your temper. Not only are you spoiling the game for yourself, you’re ruining the experience for the spectators seated next to you. Further, when you cause a disturbance, you are likely to be reported and escorted off of the premises by police officials. Don’t you want to stick around for the entire game?

3. Don’t forget what Homecoming is really about—the team. For many students, The Walk, Tent City and the parade are all that matter; the game itself is merely a social event. All of the men on our football team have put in a lot of sweat, hours and dedication to give us a great show. We owe them our full attention during the game. The team has come a long way since last year, which is why this Homecoming is extra special.

Overall, we want the students, residents and visitors to enjoy the Homecoming festivities Saturday. As (Illustration by Jamie Nichols.) long as everyone is courteous, responsible and safe, there’s no reason that this year can’t be a fantastic experience.

Daniel J. Bradley ISU President Parsons Hall 208 Terre Haute, IN 47809 (812) 237-4000

Carmen T. Tillery Dean of Students & VP for Student Affairs Parsons Hall 203 Terre Haute, IN 47809 (812) 237-8111

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Nick Utterback SGA President HMSU 620 Terre Haute, IN 47809 (812) 237-3841

Lezlie Maslanka SGA Vice President HMSU 620 Terre Haute, IN 47809 (812) 237-3841

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Students go the distance for stadium I love school spirit.

There’s something wonderful about being part of something bigger, and I love all the energy.

Naturally, I love Homecoming.

Although in the past, the football team was not particularly inspirational, I’m pretty excited for this year’s game. We’ve had a good season, so tomorrow’s game looks promising.

As I look forward to the game tomorrow, I’m struck by a thought: “Holy crap, the stadium is far away!” Rose-Hulman’s stadium is smack in the middle of campus—the only other college stadium I’ve actually been in.

Purdue’s stadium is a stone’s throw away from some of the dorms if I’m remembering correctly. Even IU’s stadium is only around a mile away from the center of campus, and IU’s campus is sprawled out.

I’m not sure how far away the stadium is from their dorms, but it’s certainly closer that ISU’s three-miles-away stadium. So why is our stadium located so far away?

To answer this question, I turned to the history of Memorial Stadium. The area where Memorial Stadium is located belonged to a baseball stadium before it was leased to Indiana State University. It was home of the Terre Haute Tots, a name which sends me into fits of giggles every time I read it. I wonder if local restaurants served tater tots instead of French fries—I would!

Anyway, baseball died out in Terre Haute in the 1950s, and in 1966, ISU signed a 99-year lease, the Tribune Star

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states. They scrapped the entire baseball stadium except for the arch and part of an outfield wall and built a brand-new football stadium instead. This outdoor stadium was unique for a university, and in 1967, Memorial Stadium became the first collegiate stadium with AstroTurf.

While all of that is interesting, it really doesn’t explain why the stadium is located so far from ISU’s campus. Nothing I found really answered that, so I suppose we’ll have to conjecture. Clearly ISU saw this as an opportunity to acquire a stadium when they signed the lease, but they tore almost the entire old stadium down just to build a new one. I’m sure money and availability factored into it greatly, and perhaps there simply was not a viable area of land close to campus at the time.

Still, it would be neat to see a new stadium closer to campus. While finances are clearly tight currently, I see it as a good long-term goal for the future.

Of course, the distance of the stadium has sparked another time-honored tradition at ISU: The Walk. The Walk’s roots can be traced back to the 1980s when students would stop at bars along Wabash Ave. on their way back from the game.

Today it is an all-day affair, with some students getting up at the crack of dawn to begin their journey from campus to the stadium. Despite my senior status, I have never been on The Walk.

I’ve never been much of a drinker, and drunken shenanigans in broad daylight seem a little silly to me. I’ve heard it’s one of those things you have to do before you graduate though, so maybe I’ll give it a try—alcohol doesn’t seem to be compulsory. Whether you decide to participate in The Walk this weekend or not, stay safe.

And Go Sycamores.

Thank those behind the scenes When Homecoming rolls around this weekend, those of you still conscious will no doubt be focused on the football game, the Mike Posner concert and whatever leftover Walkstyle parties you plan on attending.

But those things would not happen without the people behind the scenes.

There are so many people who have taken the time out of their lives these past several weeks, and, in some cases months, just to make Homecoming possible.

After I have finished my class on Mondays and Wednesdays and walked out to my truck in Lots M and O, I’ve heard the band practicing by Rec East.

They’ve mastered the notes of all their songs and the precise steps needed.

They have put countless hours of practice and rehearsal for what many people consider the half-time entertainment and sound that fills the space between downs.

The football players, the Sparkettes and the band would not have a place to do what they do best without the maintenance workers who tend the facilities and keep them game-ready.

Student Activities and Organizations volunteers have also been important to this event.

They have headed committees that

Harold Bosstick Uncivil Discourse

have been working on the production of this year’s festivities before this semester even started.

Some of these volunteers will be out well before the sun rises, manning the parade route and helping the parade participants find their spots in the lineup.

Even the parade participants will have spent hours preparing the floats for their one-time spotlight. On top of all the hours they spend creating their floats, they have to be at the parade route incredibly early in the morning, well before walkers even arrive at their first bar.

Even the designated walkers and the police who will be on hand during The Walk to keep everyone safe play an important role, but they probably won’t hear a word of thanks from the mouths of those who are participating in the Walk.

Well, I’d like to take the time to thank all of these people who don’t receive the credit they deserve. Without you, my enjoyment of Homecoming would not be possible.

I’d also like to challenge everyone who is reading this column and who will be taking part in all of the activities and the traditions this weekend to walk up to one of these people and thank them.

They deserve recognition for the hard work they give to this university as volunteers.

They deserve as much, if not more, thanks for making Homecoming possible because they support the football players, make the Posner concert happen and keep the walkers safe.

Thank you.

“I’d like to take the time to thank all of these people who don’t receive the credit they deserve.”

Tailgating origins belong to America Erin Friar Polite Society

Grilled hot dogs, never-ending soda, face paint and fans: Who doesn’t love tailgating? While the beloved tradition of football grew in America, tailgating quickly echoed its popularity.

Even though the origins appear quite fuzzy, this “gorging before the game” is in all American football fans’ sights.

Just how much do we love tailgating? Well, a 2001 Weber Grillwatch Survey states that 4 million people bought portable grills with the intention of tailgating. To add some weight to the point, Americans allegedly purchased 350 million pounds of hot dogs last year. Even though this research was done by an organization named the “Hot dog and Sausage Council,” I think it’s safe to say we like meat.

How did this commonplace event of grilling up the meaty treats and downing hundreds of soda pops come to be?

Many theories hold claim. Joe Cahn, the founder of New Orleans’s School of cooking and in his twelfth year of tailgating, proclaims he is the creator of tailgating. However, many are skeptical.

Another likely tale suggests that after a long travel by railcar, students attending the 1904 Harvard vs. Yale game cooked up some dinner before the match and kept the tradition alive.

Still, author of “A tailgater’s guide to SEC Football,” Chris Warner says the tradition traces back much further. Back, even, to after the civil war when the first organized football game between Princeton and Rutgers took place in the fall of 1869. It is said the fans traveled by carriage and made a fish dinner shortly before the game.

Being the new kid on the block, America is often criticized for its non-originality. We have Italian and Chinese food.

However, tailgating is something we can call our very own. While the origins are not clear, it is clear they all began in the United States.

So kudos Harvard fans, post-civil war Princeton supporters or Joe Cahn; you’ve created a one of a kind American tradition!

From lawn chairs to soda pop to hotdogs and hamburgers, tailgating is an all-American activity, which is surely bound to stay around.

As long as they give us football, we’ll be stuffing our faces and painting our chests. So join in, Sycamores, and get your tail to that gate.

“Tailgating is something we can call our very own.”

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Homecoming survival guide We all know that this weekend is Homecoming. We have seen the signs, read the bulletins and clicked on the links. It’s an exciting time for our campus; it’s the time of year when alumni come back to support their alma mater. Plus all the free stuff is awesome.

The university puts together a list of activities for the students to take a part of all week. However, the big stuff all happens this weekend.

Friday is the famous Sycamore Tricycle Derby, there is a home soccer game and the ISU theatre department kicks off its season with “Antigone.” Then Saturday is Tent City, the parade, the Mike Posner and the Brain Trust Concert and The Walk, of course (although, I am pretty sure that event isn’t officially endorsed by the university). There is something to do for everyone, whether they are of drinking age or not.

Now in order to enjoy this weekend of festivities, there are a few rules you should abide by.

1. Go to Tent City hungry, trust me; there are dozens of tents at the event that hand out free food. From burgers and brats to popcorn and candy, all the good stuff is there.

2. Make sure you stop by a tent that is handing out free bags first that way you can put all your

Joe Wagner Tuning in

“If you are participating in The Walk, then carb up the night before and the morning of.

No one likes a lightweight...”

Walk carefully during Homecoming Let me start out by saying that I am not your mother, and I’m not a prude. I completely understand the appeal of The Walk. It’s an epic rite of passage that allows you to prove to your buddies how tough you are…before you throw up and lose consciousness. I’m not going to tell you not to walk because it’s your choice.

You might be thinking, ah it’s just The Walk, and there are designated walkers anyway. I know that sober people are provided to make sure that you don’t hurt/maim yourself, and I think that’s fantastic.

I applaud you if you’re willing to babysit a one hundred pound baby for a few hours.

However, I’m aware that the designated walkers don’t always do their job.

Some people think it’s hilarious to get their buddy drunk and then just turn them loose, which is a terrifying thing, especially if you’ve never been that drunk before. Seeing the world through inebriated eyes with no one to help you would never be a fun or entertaining thing.

Keep an eye out for not only your drunk self but also other drunk people. It wouldn’t take much to trip and fall onto Wabash and

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swag in the bag and you won’t have to say “I would love another Sycamore Sam tattoo, but my hands are full.”

3. The football game starts at 3:05 p.m., so make sure you arrive early enough to get a decent seat, maybe one that isn’t so high up because if we win there is a strong possibility the students will rush the field. I got to do it my freshman year when we won the Homecoming game (also happened to be our first win in a couple years), and it is fantastic, and I’m not normally a fan of giant group activity.

4. If you are going to see “Antigone,” reserve your ticket as soon as possible.

The ticket office is open from 12:00-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The ticket office is located in the New Theatre or you can call their number at 812-237-3333.

5. If you are participating in The Walk, then carb up the night before and the morning of. No one likes a lightweight, especially when you have numerous bars to hit up.

6. It isn’t wise to have someone visit you on the Sunday of Homecoming weekend. Even if you are underage, our university doesn’t always look its best. There’s always trash and random pieces of clothing... seriously. Our wonderful grounds crew cleans up the mess we leave behind by Monday morning, but Sunday is just not a good day.

Well, hopefully you find these rules helpful. Have an amazing and safe Homecoming weekend.

get run over by a car. I made the mistake of driving down Wabash last year, and I had to dodge drunk pedestrians the whole time.

Even after The Walk has ended, there is still quite a bit of time left to the day, it ends right before the game starts after all. If your inebriated friend plans on going to the game, make sure that he/she doesn’t embarrass themselves too much and that they don’t hurt themselves.

Now let’s say that your buddy is feeling a bit too under the weather to go to the game.

Don’t just drop them off at home and head back.

With the amount of alcohol that the average person consumes on The Walk, they could be at a pretty good risk for alcohol poisoning. If you really want to go back to the game, then call somebody to stay with or check in on your friend.

Chances are their buzz will turn sour and they’d probably appreciate having someone with them.

Go see all the tents, enjoy a great game played by our very own Sycamores, and if you feel like doing The Walk, then walk to your heart’s content. All I’m saying is to just be mindful of your and other’s safety.

Don’t speed this weekend, watch out for wayward pedestrians, keep an eye on your drunken buddies and please watch out for drunk drivers.

This can be a great weekend if you’re careful, but it can also be catastrophic if you aren’t.

Stay involved with Homecoming Being a freshman, I didn’t ticipate. know what to expect from I’m part of the Leadership Learning ComHomecoming. munity (LLC), which means I will be walkWhen I think of Home- ing in the parade. I’m not sure what to expect coming, I think of the way from the parade, considering for our Homethings were in high school. coming parade back home I either road in a We would have dress up truck or with our float. days, an extravaganza, class In a way, I think it will be a good thing. I competitions, float building may be a little nervous now, but in the end it and a senior caravan during will be a good way to see many new faces and the week. make new friends.

Then, of course, a parade My English teacher, Mrs. Wright, always followed the Friday night tells our class how great of an experience it is football game and there was to be involved in Homecoming. a dance on Saturday night.

She encourages us to attend the bonfire, Obviously you aren’t go- the parade, and even the walk to the football ing to do that in college. game so that we can meet new people. She Some things, however, are even gave us some pointers on how to start up similar. We used to decorate the entire school a conversation. in purple and white, and we would have a Seeing her get so excited about Homecomtheme to go along with it. ing gives me a good feeling about how it will When I walked into the building where I turn out. live, Sandison, I saw all sorts of decorations Even though it is outside my normal atmowith a movie theme. It made me think of back sphere, I am going to make the most out of home and made me extremely excited of what Homecoming and enjoy every second of it. As the week would bring.

Mrs. Wright says daily, “We’re not in Kansas As the week progressed, I realized that it is anymore.” such a different atmosphere here. It seems as College is a new stepping stone in our lives, though Homecoming is more fun for the so- and it is our time now to make memories that rorities and fraternities during the week. They will last a life time. are the ones who are involved in trike, SycaSo, I encourage you to find a way to be inmore sync and float building. volved in Homecoming and enjoy every secHowever, we do have a parade on Saturday ond of it because these are the things you will where all organizations are welcome to par- remember for years to come.

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“Antigone” hits the stage Friday Joshua Julian Reporter

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Upcoming Events Art Department Faculty Exhibition Reception Friday 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

University Art Gallery

Antigone

Friday 7:30 p.m.

New Theater

Homecoming Spirit Day Friday 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.

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Homecoming 5k Run Saturday 8 a.m.

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Sophocles’ “Antigone” opens at the New Theatre on Friday.

This stirring drama, stated an ISU press release, is the first piece of literature about civil disobedience, centers on Antigone, a courageous woman who breaks a dictator’s law to bury the brother she loves. In doing so, she obeys higher laws, anticipating ideas later developed by Henry David Thoreau, Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. Theatre professor and director, Arthur Feinsod said that the choice to mount a production of “Antigone” was an easy one. “I love the play and have taught it for years. I’m also a great fan of civil disobedience as it is articulated in the play.”

Feinsod said that he envisions a more contemporary version of the script. “I am imagining it taking place on an island in the Aegean Sea, on an island like Chios, where Homer was born. I am also imagining it in the 1970s taking place in the Greek ruins of a recent dictatorship.”

Feinsod continued, “bringing it Indiana State students rehearse before the opening of Antigone. (Photo by Derrick Vinson) closer to our world is an attempt to make the story more accessible Joining Cohen is Julie Dixon, Kelly (costumes).

Tackling the role of Antigone is and vivid for a contemporary auBy casting women to play Tiredience. And by offering the audi- senior theatre major Ani Cohen professor of acting in the theatre ence a peek into the violence the who has been seen in Crossroads department, who assumes the sias and the Chorus, Feinsod also Greeks left off stage, fight chore- Repertory Theatre and school- role of Tiresias, the blind seer, highlights the conflict in the play ographer John-Michael Murphy year productions, including “Vel- originally conceived by Sopho- between the male characters and female characters. and I hope to subtly expose the veteen Rabbit”, “Almost, Maine”, cles as a man.

Feinsod said, “This play is not ISU sophomore Charles Adbrutality, all too familiar to the “Baltimore Waltz” and “Titus ams performs as Creon, the play’s only about individual courage to Andronicus”.

Ancient Greeks and to us today.” other tragic hero. The Sentry, disobey dishonorable and godless portrayed by Preston Dildine, laws, even if it means risking one’s brings comic relief to the produc- own life. It also is a play about tion. Other actors include Cho- male political authority versus ferus Leader and co-choreographer male spiritual power.”

Antigone will be presented FriClara Butts and Tiara Watkins.

Feinsod’s collaborators include day and Saturday and again on faculty designers Linda Janosko October 19-22 at 7:30 p.m. The (set) and Chris Berchild (sound) show runs just under 90 minutes as well as student designers Nata- without an intermission. lie Cappucci (lights) and Jenna

“Bringing it closer to our world is an attempt to make the story more accessible and vivid for a contemporary audience.”

Arthur Feinsod, Director

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Student Spotlight

Libyan ISU student discusses liberation

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Abdelsalam Elraggas is an international student here at Indiana State who is a Ph.D. in the department of Curriculum, Instruction and Media Technology. Elraggas is originally from Libya, a country in the Maghreb region of North Africa.

Elraggas said that he is very happy about the liberation of his country. Libya was embroiled in a full-scale civil war from February until September of this year. Elraggas continued, saying “I was happy to be rid of the Libyan dictatorship enforced

by Muammar Gaddafi. He oppressed many Libyan students, and now we are free.”

The US Department of State’s annual human rights report for 2007 said Libya’s authoritarian regime continued to have a poor record in the area of human rights.

Freedom of speech, press, assembly, association and religion were restricted. Other serious abuses on the part of the government include poor prison conditions, arbitrary arrests and prisoners held in solitary confinement and political prisoners held for many years without charge or trial.

The former regime also had a history of victimizing students. Elraggas stated that

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at Garyounis University, particularly during the 1980s, students would be hanged to death. The students would then be left to hang for a substantial period of time.

Elraggas stated, “You could smell the dead bodies. Libyan people sacrificed approximately 50,000 people for their freedom during the uprising.”

As for his transition to Indiana State, Elraggas said that it has been a very smooth shift. He feels that, by and large, there are not a lot of differences between America and Libya, culturally speaking.

He also said becoming accustomed to the language posed no problem for him either. “There was not a language barrier when I came to the U.S.,” he stated.

In his free time, Elraggas enjoys playing volleyball and football at the Rec Center.

He also likes to go swimming, camping, traveling, and enjoys learning what he can about other cultures. Elraggas concluded by stating that he is very happy that there is no more dictatorship and that the Libyan people now have what he refers to as a “Freedom Flag.”

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Briefs

Students provide fun, educational programming with Venture Crew:

Alumnus pens children’s book about ‘Sycamore Sam’:

Students belonging to Indiana State University’s Nonprofit Leadership Alliance are entering their second year in coordinating the Friends Venture Crew program for Happiness Bag in Terre Haute. The Venture Crew is a co-ed program of the Boy Scouts of America.

Indiana State University’s mascot is the subject of a new children’s book by ISU alumnus Brian Hasler.

The Friends Venture Crew takes place bimonthly and provides programming for people with intellectual disabilities. These programs promote independent living skills and self-esteem and usually involve both a recreational activity and a sit-down craft or project.

“The Story of Sycamore Sam” is a fictional account of how the mythical “furry, woodland creature” came to serve as the Sycamores’ mascot. Illustrated by Angela M. Gouge, the book tells a tale of how Sam, “too big for a fox, and yet like a fox he did look,” had fur that changed colors depending on the seasons.

But Sam’s heart was blue and he longed to be “part of something much larger than he.”

Past themes have included fire, tornado and earthquake safety, communication skills and recycling awareness.

Indiana State University NASCAR Kinetics team to host NASCAR viewing party:

The next Venture Crew meeting will take place Saturday, Nov. 5 at 1 p.m. To volunteer, or receive more information, contact Clarissa Jones at 812-530766.

Indiana State University’s NASCAR Kinetics team will be hosting an official M&M’S Makes Race Day More Fun NASCAR viewing party of the Good Sam Club 500 at Talladega Super Speedway on Oct. 23.

HAPPY HOMECOMING From the Statesman Staff

It’s Showtime Sycamores!

October 14 - Spirit Day, Trike Derby October 15 - Blue and White Homecoming Parade October 15 - Football Game & Mike Posner Concert

Check out: www.indstate.edu/SAO for All Scheduled Homecomeing Events!

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7 Layering Tips: 1. Mixing a maxi skirt and a mini jacket will give you a trendy yet sexy and sophisticated look.

2. Pile bright colors on top of each other. Jewel tones are a huge trend this season.

3. Rock your shorts like a skirt. Just because summer’s over doesn’t mean you have to put your cute shorts in storage. Pair them with a tank, jacket and pumps this fall. On colder days, add tights and swap out the heels for boots.

4. Pair softened leather pants with a cardigan. Leather pants are tough to pull off, but if you wear them with a slouchy, grandpa-ish sweater, you won’t look like you’re trying too hard.

5. Pair an oversized sweater with skinny Jeans. A distressed pair of boots adds to the cool weekend vibe.

6. Wear a blazer and scarf Instead of a coat.

7. Layer a black tee under a party dress. You can take a fancy frock from dressy to daytime just throw it on over a long-sleeved black t-shirt. This works especially well with a fun print.

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Trend of the Week

Layers pile up as weather cools down TIA MUHAMMAD Reporter

With the weather changing its course every other day, students find it hard to keep up with trends while reassuring they are still comfortable.

Making the right choices in attire can conflict with a long day spent on campus. From wearing the right shoes that will get you through the day to layering clothing to ensure you’re warm, clothing can be detrimental during the fall season’s transition.

Students have taken note of the weather’s ever changing mood and have gravitated to layering their apparel. TeenAdvice.About.com states layering clothes is one of the hottest trends in fashion at the moment. In addition, it’s easy and practical for a lot of different situations, such as school, work and hanging out. Sabri-

na McCoy, a sophomore mathematics major, who sported a white V-neck tshirt layered with an off-white camisole along with a brown leather jacket commented on the trend. “I like layering. I don’t like wearing just one color,” McCoy said.

Cosmopolitan.com states when the temperature drops, it’s all about layering. The lifestylist website gives information on fashion and beauty, relationships and romance, health and well-being, as well as the latest in pop culture and entertainment news. In a recent post, the website dishes on their favorite tips for wearing jackets, cardigans and scarves when layering.

For more fall fashion tips, visit TeenAdvice.About.com and Cosmopolitan. com for the latest trend advice.

Clean-cut blazers are becoming popular among men and women as the fall season takes over.

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Women’s soccer recognizes senior players Friday against Illinois State University

Upcoming Events Cross Country Sunday at LaVern Gibson Cross Country Course 11 a.m.

Football Saturday at Memorial Stadium 3:05 p.m. vs. Western Illinois University

ISU women’s senior soccer players: (Top row from the left) Jessica Rosenberg, Alison Gasparovich, Emily Lahay, Laura Terry, Katie Geyman (Bottom row from the left) Seyma Erenli, Ashley Collins, Morgan Wendlandt. (Photo by: Kacie Daugherty)

“I will never be able to forget our “I have learned you can never give preseason, all of the rough and vigorous up, you have to fight throught the activities our coaches put us through.” adversity.”

“I learned that commitment, dedication, heart and teamwork will help you excel in anything you want to accomplish.”

Jessica Rosenberg, forward

Katie Geyman, defender

Ashley Collins, forward

“I have learned to be more outgoing with my team and build a lot of new friendships.”

“I will miss walking into the locker room “I have learned that in college sports ... you before practice or a game ... and having are able to push yourself through challenges, more than you ever thought you could.” fun with my teammates.”

Laura Terry, defender

Alison Gasparovich, mid-fielder

Women’s Soccer Friday at Memorial Stadium 7 p.m. vs.

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Emily Lahay, goalkeeper

“I have learned that not just one person can be good, it takes 27 players to be good.

Playing as a team is the most important.”

“I will never forget freshman year, we were seated sixth in the tournament and we ended up making it all the way to the championships. ”

Seyma Erenli, mid-fielder and forward

Morgan Wendlandt, defender and forward

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No Red Sox? No Yankees? No Phillies? No problem.

It’s mid-October, and for baseball fans, this means that the Major League Baseball postseason is in full swing. Right now, the St. Louis Cardinals and the Milwaukee Brewers are battling for the National League Pennant. The Texas Rangers and Detroit Tigers are in a battle for the American League Pennant. These are four great teams, but where are the Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, or even the Philidelphia Phillies (the three highest salaries in baseball)? Is baseball better with small market teams this year?

This year big salaries do not mean anything. USA Today states the highest salary of the four teams left in the postseason is Detroit Tigers at $105 million. This is nearly half of the highest salary New York Yankees, $202 million. By the way, the Tigers sent the Yankees home in the first round of the playoffs. The Red Sox had one of the worst collapses in the history of baseball and failed to make the playoffs. The Phillies (2nd highest player salary in baseball) also was just eliminated in the first Columnist by a surging St. Louis Cardinals’ team. With the way the Tigers and Cardinals Final Score round put it to the Yankees and Phillies, they more or less told them that they could take their big payrolls and have a good Christmas because they can forget about going to the “Fall Classic.”

I cannot be happier that those three teams are no longer in the postseason. Some people may feel that having all of these small market teams in the postseason is bad for baseball, but I completely disagree. Sure, there are a ton of Red Sox, Yankees and Phillies fans everywhere, but baseball has more than three teams. The quality of baseball hasn’t gone down any, and the nearby St. Louis Cardinals have a chance to win a World Series Crown.

The League Championship Series have been very entertaining so far and have not shown any lack of quality. Nelson Cruz hit the first Grand Slam Walk off Homerun in postseason history when the Texas Rangers defeated the Detroit Tigers in Game Two of the American League Championship Series (ALCS). This hit took place in the bottom of the 11th inning. ESPN states Albert Pujols had a

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Here in Terre Haute, we have many St. Louis Cardinals fans. This small market Cardinals team has miraculously made the postseason after the Atlanta Braves had a late season collapse. The Cardinals then, not even expected to be in the postseason in early September, showed what they thought of that and took down the National League’s best team in the Philadelphia Phillies. Now, the Cardinals have made it a series with the Milwaukee Brewers and have a very good chance at winning the pennant.

This isn’t too bad for a team that wasn’t even expected to make the postseason.

Baseball might not be as popular this year without its big market teams, but if anything, the competition makes up for it. The four teams left are pretty equal talent-wise, and it should make for a great World Series. This year, baseball will show that you don’t need the Yankees, Red Sox or Phillies in order to have a good League Championship Series or World Series.

“This small market Cardinals team has miraculously made the postseason after the Atlanta Braves had a late season collapse ... This isn’t too bad for a team that wasn’t even expected to make the postseason.”

Go, Sycamores!

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Women’s golf finishes 11th

Junior golfer Reece Feducia lining up her putt at one of her competitions. (Photo courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing)

Ernest Rollins Sports editor

The Indiana State women’s golf team tied for 11th place at the Western Michigan University MAC Preview Tuesday.

The Sycamores shot a tworound total of 645, placing them between 10th place Bowling Green (640) and edging out 12th place Cleveland State University (646). Conference opponent Southern Illinois University competed in this tournament as well, finishing 7th (631).

ISU junior golfer Reece Feducia led the Sycamores, shooting a two-round total of 150, which tied her for second place with two other golfers from Indiana University

Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) and the University of Toledo. She posted an opening round score of 73 and followed it up with a score of 77 on Tuesday. In the five tournaments completed for the season, Feducia finished in the top five four times.

Next up for the Sycamores was junior golfer Christina Beyerl. After shooting an 84 on Monday she improved her score in the second round ,shooting a 76 which gave her a combined two-day total of 160 which tied for 29th in the tournament. Sophomore golfer McCall Christopher shot a two-round total of 168 and finished 66th, and junior golfer Emily Dixon was not far behind at 68th position. Freshmen golfers Gina DellaCamera and

Amanda Smith finished 75th and 76th, respectively.

According to the Indiana State Athletic Media Relations states ISU women’s Head Coach Gregory Towne said: “[Feducia] is playing great. Everything she worked on last week has really helped.”

The Sycamores return to competition next week as they travel to the Highland Springs Country Club, Springfield, Mo. for the Missouri State University Payne Stewart Memorial. The tournament will be the last for the fall season for the Sycamores. Following the completion of the tournament, the Sycamores will prepare to compete in the regular season beginning February 2012.

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Homecoming 2011

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Don’t Miss Out: ISU’s Annual Blue and White Homecoming parade WHAT: Annual Blue and White Homecoming Parade WHEN: Saturday at 9:00 a.m.

WHERE: Ninth and Cherry to Wabash to Fifth to Tippecanoe EVENTS: Homecoming THEME: Movies PAST 2010 FLOAT WINNERS: First Place: Delta Gamma and Sigma Alpha Epsilon Second Place: Chi Omega and Pi Kappa Alpha Third Place: Alpha Phi and Kappa Alpha Order Fourth Place: Zeta Tau Alpha and Pi Kappa Phi ISU’s Homecoming parade is open to the public and will have a movie theme for the floats this year. (Photo courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing)

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Spirit Squad prepares for big game

The dance team performed at last year’s Pep Session (above) and have arranged a hiphop performance for this year. (Photo courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing)

Joshua Julian

“They’re progressing very well,” Schaffer said.

The Spirit Squad of Indiana State has put The Cheer Team is also excited to show an incredible amount of time and effort the students more than they have in the into bringing the student body the best past. “We have more people with high skill performances possible. Tammy Schaffer, sets this year, and we have a lot more guys the ISU spirit coordinator, said Homethan before which helps with stunts.” Schafcoming has been on the agenda since the fer said. beginning of September.

Schaffer said both teams are taking this Schaffer said this has been an exciting very seriously. year for both the dance and cheer teams “As a coach, you want every routine to be because both the talent and the size of its best right out of the gate,” Schaffer said. both teams have “With Homecomprogressed expoing, the team is even nentially. more invested because For Homecomthis is one of those moing, the Dance ments when even their Team put together peers will be there to a hip-hop routine judge their abilities. that they performed They really want to during the Pep Sesshow what they can sion. Schaffer said do. They are taking that she and the this very personally,” team were very ex- ISU Spirit Coordinator Schaffer said. cited about this rouSchaffer and both tine, not only because it was something a teams have a very specific idea of where they little different for them, but also because it want to go in the future. encouraged audience participation.

“As our numbers and skill sets continue “It will help with crowd orientation,” she to grow, we have our eye on competitions,” said.

Schaffer said.

For the Cheer Team, Schaffer said very They are looking forward to competing in early on the team has operated with the a number of tournaments including the Namindset of going into competitions. tional and Universal Cheerleaders Associa“It’s not just them going ‘rah rah go tion and the National and Universal Dance team’,” she said. “There is a combination Association competitions. of cheers and stunts for the Homecoming Schaffer said she hopes the audience will routine. Sycamore Sam even tumbles!” “hoot and holler” for the Spirit Squad. “SitThe high level of skills that the team ting down with your hands in your laps is possesses, along with their dedication, has not what we want to see,” she said. been integral to the evolution of the Spirit She said she wants everyone to know that Squad this year. Schaffer said that the she’s on the lookout for more guys to join the Dance Team’s hip-hop routine is far more Squad. aggressive than they’re used to, which If anyone is interested, contact Schaffer via serves to prove how talented the team is email at: tamara.schaffer@indstate.edu. as a whole.

Reporter

“They really want to show what they can do. They are taking this very personally.”

Tammy Schaffer

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Programs aim to keep ISU students safe over Homecoming weekend Dustyn Fatheree Reporter

SoberRide and the Designated Walker programs are returning this year to promote safe drinking during Homecoming weekend.

SoberRide provides free transportation to the campus area. Text GOISU and location to 99000, and a bus will be alerted to the need of a ride said Aimee Janssen-Robinson, Outreach educator for the Student Counseling Center.

Students must show a student ID to be able to use SoberRide. This service is only available during Homecoming weekend ,said Robinson.

SoberRide is not to be used to drive participants to parties or bars. Everyone is limited to one use per day. Last year, 487 students took advantage of this free service, said Robinson.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports there were 112 million incidents of drinking and driving last year in the U.S.

Designated Walker is an awareness program put in place during Homecoming weekend where students will pledge to remain sober during the Walk, Janssen-Robinson said. All the designated walkers have participated in the Step Up training program to ensure that they know how to handle each situation correctly. They pledge not to drink alcoholic drinks, wear a special Designated Walker shirt, ensure students stay safe and call for help if a student is in danger.

The program was established in 2009 with 31 participants. There were 51 designated walkers last year. People who participate as a designated walker will be provided with free Pepsi products and food gift cards. Pepsi sponsors the Designated Walker program, Janssen-Robinson said.

“We are striving to create a safer environment for students and non-students who participate in the Walk,” said Robinson “The Student Counseling Center encourages that any group who participates in the Walk to bring along a friend that is an official designated walker so they can promote other’s safety while simultaneously receiving benefits by signing up with health promotion.”

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ISU, excise police out in full force this weekend DUSTYN FATHEREE Reporter

ISU Public Safety and the Indiana State Excise Police are teaming up once again to patrol this weekend’s Homecoming events.

Increased security will be present from Friday’s late-night dance in HMSU to Saturday’s Mike Posner concert in Hulman Center, said Joe Newport, assistant director of Public Safety.

“We will be using our 23 Public Safety officers a lot this weekend, and there will be a substantial amount of overtime,” Newport said. “We will have a minimum of three officers on duty during all parts of the weekend.”

Between 18 and 20 ISU officers will be on hand for Friday’s

dance, along with the Terre Haute Police Department and Vigo County Sheriff ’s Department, Newport said.

Excise police, as the law enforcement division of the state Alcohol and Tobacco Commission, will assist Public Safety during Saturday’s Walk and Tent City. Excise officers have statewide jurisdiction and enforce all Indiana laws, but frequently help local police agencies in situations where a large number of arrests or citations may be necessary.

If excise police cite or arrest an ISU student, however, Public Safety officers prefer to be on scene to keep record of the incident.

Representatives from the excise police were not available to comment.

“We will be working along-

side of excise to make sure all the participants of the Walk and Tent City get home safely instead of being arrested,” Newport said.

No arrests were made during last year’s Walk, Newport said.

This year, programs such as SoberRide and Designated Walker are intended to minimize incidents during the Walk.

“We encourage people to be responsible and safe. And if they stay within the boundaries of common sense, then they can have an enjoyable weekend without much police interference. For those that choose not to stay within those bounds will result in the police being undoubtedly called, and we will have to do whatever is necessary to keep people safe,” Newport said.

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ISU hosts Pre-Nationals for the eighth time in a row Richelle Kimble Reporter

ISU will hold the eighth consecutive NCAA Division I PreNationals at the LaVern Gibson Cross Country Course on Sunday.

The meet is sponsored by Brooks Athletics and the Terre Haute Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Originally, ISU was not expecting to host the NCAA Division 1 national events. Meet Director Geoff Wayton said the University of Oregon was originally awarded the bid in June 2010 to host the 2011 NCAA Division I Championships and Pre-Nationals. However, issues arose, and in December of last year, ISU was offered—and graciously accepted—the task.

As a result of the late notice, ISU had already scheduled Homecoming for this weekend,and the Pre-National meet was pushed to Sunday to avoid conflict with other Homecoming festivities.

Angie Lansing, assistant athletic director and business operations manager said, in previous years, ISU has hosted around 60 to 90 mens and women’s teams. This year, there are only 35 mens and 40 women’s teams for a total less than half of the usual number of attendees. The number of races has also been dropped from four to two: one men’s and one women’s.

With the number of teams dropped over 50%, the expected revenue from the event has subsequently dropped as well.

Lansing said ISU raised the team charge for registration from $300 to $350 this year in attempt to bridge the gap while individuals

The start of the 2010 NCAA Division I Pre-Nationals. (Photo courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing) are charged $100.

“Essentially, the revenue that comes in assists us with the costs to hold the event. The leftover is used to offset the cross country and track expenses,” said Lansing.

Though the revenue will be lower for the ISU athletic programs, Wayton does not think the community will be affected.

“The community won’t be negatively affected, as hotels and restaurants will be packed with Homecoming attendees, covered bridge festival visitors, and the 75 teams in Terre Haute this weekend,” Wayton explained.

Despite the busy weekend, Wayton believes that Sunday will attract around 1,500 spectators.

Nationally ranked teams who will be attending on the men’s side include 5th ranked Iowa, 8th ranked Colorado and 11th ranked Florida State. In the women’s race, 3rd ranked Florida State, 4th ranked Colorado, and 5th ranked Georgetown will be racing.

Both the ISU men’s and women’s cross country teams will be running as well.

“It will be a great opportunity to watch our Sycamores race against a national field,” Wayton said. “Come out and experience the sport of cross country at an extremely high level on Homecoming weekend!”

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Distinguished alumni to be recognized ROBERT W. BEST - Graduated in 1968; bachelor’s in pre-law - Currently lives in Dallas - Led senior management team at the country’s largest natural-gas-only distributor for 13 years; was chief executive officer at 2010 retirement - Now serves as company’s executive chairman of the board

RICHARD T. BONDS - Graduated in 1970; bachelor’s in marketing - Currently lives in Indianapolis - Served as a senior human resources executive for 29 years - Also served as senior vice president of human resources for JP Morgan Chase bank - Past member of ISU Board of Trustees

LARRY S. BOULET - Graduated in 1974; bachelor’s in accounting - Currently lives in Indianapolis - Retired from accounting firm PriceWaterhouseCoopers - Now serves as president of consulting firm

JAN ALAN EGLEN - Holds four degrees from ISU: Bachelor’s in pre-medicine (1965); master’s in psychology (1966); master’s in life sciences (1980); doctorate in counseling psychology (1983) - Currently lives in Terre Haute - Serves as president and CEO of Digonex Technologies in Indianapolis - Retired from full-time psychology in 2004

Best, Bonds, Boulet and Eglen will be recognized during this weekend’s Homecoming activities.

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What to do at Homecoming this weekend?

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Sycamore Tricycle Derby Alumni Practice Recreation East

8 a.m.

Leadership Wabash Valley 5K Run Memorial Stadium Blue and White Homecoming Parade Downtown Terre Haute

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Sycamore Tricycle Derby Recreation East

9 a.m.

6 -10 p.m.

African American Cultural Center Welcome Back Reception African American Cultural Center

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7 p.m.

Soccer game Memorial Stadium

SUNDAY 10:30 a.m.

Praise Service and Brunch Dede I, HMSU

Tent City Memorial Stadium

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Football game Memorial Stadium

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Greek Alumni Event Clabber Girl Bake Shop and Museum

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Scott College of Business Hullabaloo The Ohio Building

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Mike Posner and the Brain Trust; Hulman Center

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Homecoming brings wins and losses Tammy Rhodes Reporter

Some local bars plan in advance for ISU’s Homecoming Week and State Cross Country Pre-Nationals to cope with larger crowds this weekend.

M. Mogger’s Restaurant & Pub experiences an increase in customer totals, which forces them to revert to limiting the menu items they offer to those that are easier to prepare in order to cope with the extra business.

“Business just about doubles the entire weekend,” said Catherine Estes, pub manager.

She begins her preparations at least two weeks in advance. She also said she pre-orders extra product and staffs one extra person each area on every shift.

Show-Me’s, which opened two years ago, expects business to be actually lowered during the

Homecoming game time at their establishment on South Third Street.

“It will more than likely slow down some…whatever we lose during the day we will make up at night,” said Jeremy Fears, ShowMe’s manager.

The Copper Bar, located on Wabash Avenue, is considered a stop for participants during the Walk.

Jay Trierweiler, Copper Bar assistant manager, said he also begins stock preparations at least one week in advance. He said this allows him to oversee each product to ensure his stock is correct.

Trierweiler said he staffs as many people during the Walk as he would have working for an entire, typical Saturday. He staffs 15 employees, including three former employees that make a comeback debut for that day only.

In fact, he said, his Homecoming

Saturday staff members work multiple positions and roles because business becomes so demanding. This means everyone is a server and bartender for their assigned customers.

As for his business outlook on Sunday for the Pre-Nationals, Trierweiler said any event draws in more customers.

Until this year, Pre-Nationals never competed with Saturday’s Homecoming events.

Angie Lansing, assistant athletics director, said that the Pre-Nationals were moved to Sunday this year to keep alumni and the fanbase from having to choose between the two events.

“It was also better for our campus staffing since many of the same people work both events,” Lansing said. “It adds to homecoming weekend.”

The first stop on the walk is 7th and Elm Bar and Grill. (Photo by Ernest Rollins)

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Terre Haute overbooked Chris Bailey Reporter

Most hotel rooms are booked and restaurants expect crowded dining rooms this weekend in Terre Haute.

Homecoming events are competing with the first annual Homecoming 5K Walk/Run, Cross Country Town USA and the annual Covered Bridge Festival, all which draw huge crowds of people to the Wabash Valley.

That means extra revenue for local lodging and eating establishments. Josh Balcherand, general manager of Hampton Inn, said he expected to earn an estimated $14,500 this week-

end, up from a typical $9,400.

All 112 rooms are booked for the weekend.

Hilton Garden Inn manager Erika Free said she anticipated $30,000 in total revenue. All 109 rooms are also booked next weekend for a wedding.

“The average weekend varies from weekend to weekend,” she said.

Maggie Hummel, manager of SpringHill Suites—part of the Marriott hotel chain—said her hotel would likely bring in between $40,000 and $50,000, filling each of the 92 rooms. A normal weekend makes between $20,000 and $30,000.

All 40 available rooms at Candlewood Suites are also full,

Regular revenue:

said manager Tonya Manbeck.

ISU students already stay in 57 rooms of the extended-stay hotel, as part of an agreement with the university accommodating increased student residency.

Restaurants are also expecting higher sales from the weekend’s events.

Texas Roadhouse manager Cindy Perkins anticipated $57,000 in total revenue, compared to an average weekend of $52,000. At Applebee’s, manager Annie Swan expected a total of $28,000, up from an average of $23,000.

Homecoming Revenue:

Hampton Inn >$9,400

Hampton Inn >$14,500

Spring Hill Suites >$20,000 to $30,000

Spring Hill Suites >$40,000 to $50,000

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Texas Roadhouse >$57,000

Applebee’s >$23,000

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Students parade for Homecoming TANNER MCCARTY Reporter

Undaunted by a chilly fall rain, students, faculty and Greek organization members filed behind ISU’s marching band in the Torchlight parade Wednesday evening, cheering along to the Fight Song.

The group ended up in the Arena for a pep rally to show support for the ISU football team, ahead of Saturday’s game against Western Illinois.

Sycamores began the parade in Lot 9 in front of Rhoads and Mills halls, stopping in front of each of the other residence halls. Students peeked through their windows as the crowd approached. ISU cheerleaders, Sparkettes and color guard also led the crowd, following behind the band.

“The idea of this event is to get students out of their residence halls to show support for the team and to raise school spirit,” said Kelsey Shanks, a junior recreation management major and coordinator of the parade and pep rally.

Sophomore business education major Cara Nawrocki, a member of the Alpha Phi sorority, said the parade was a great way to bond with her sorority

sisters.

“I also really enjoyed hearing the band play, and I’m looking forward to the game on Saturday,” she said.

Many of the students sported shirts proclaiming their affiliation to their fraternity or sorority, and a selected member of each group carried a lit tiki torch.

At the pep rally, the entire football team was present to watch performances by the band, cheerleaders and color guard. The Sparkettes also performed a choreographed routine.

Head football coach Trent Miles thanked the student body for their support and recognized the seniors of his team.

President Daniel J. Bradley and his wife, Cheri, also made an appearance at the rally.

Sophomore nursing major Addie Stevenson was one of the students in attendance.

“The pep rally was a really fun way to show our school spirit,” she said. “And the free T-shirt was nice, too.”

ISU students parading around campus for the 2011 Torchlight Parade. (Photo by Alexa White)

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Tent City brings students together

By Shaleena Barker Features editor

Tent City, one of Indiana State’s annual Homecoming activities, will begin at 11:00 a.m. at Hulman Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Tent City is an annual event comprised of tents from various colleges, student organizations and departments at Indiana State.

Gary Ballinger, associate director of the Alumni Association said this year 70 different tents will be featured.

What each tent offers varies depending upon the organization or department sponsoring the tent. However, students and alumni should expect live performances from the College of Arts and Sciences and free food.

The major focus of this event is to bring new and old friends together.

“It gives different groups the opportunity to come in and visit within their organizations. If you’re Greek, it gives you a chance to see your former brothers and sisters and reminisce about time spent together as students,” Ballinger said.

Planning for this event begins in January when the Alumni Association first begins booking vendors.

One of the major factors of planning is the layout.

The one thing you have to make sure of when planning is that you keep the colleges and departments together so that “people can run into their old friends,” Ballinger said.

Additionally, Tent City offers the chance for students to associate with alumni and create connections.

“I’ve met alumni from my organization that never attend any other school events,” senior information technology major Tony Gochenour said.

Ballinger believes Homecoming is all about coming together and making new memories and friends. Ballinger remembers his favorite Tent City moment.

“When the Marching Sycamores come around and perform at each of the tents, it brings people out and creates a real sense of camaraderie,” Ballinger said.

Students collect free goodies last year at Tent City, a traditional event during Homecoming. (Photo courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing)

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Trike race kicks off today Members of student and Greek organizations will take to the track at Recreation East Friday for the 48th annual Sycamore Tricycle Derby.

Since its beginnings at the Old Quad on the south side of campus, the event has evolved from using children’s tricycles on a sidewalk to a lasting tradition. Here’s a timeline of some Trike highlights over the years: Oct. 11, 1963 – First Trike race at what was then known as Indiana State College. Students from Reeve and Parsons residence halls and all of the Greek organizations raced ten laps around a portion of the Old Quad. Reeve Hall’s team won the women’s race and Parsons Hall the men’s 1967 – Trike moves to Marks Field, where it would stay until 1978 1967-1971 – Men’s race expands to 40 full laps; women’s race grows to 20 half-laps. The race is divided into heats, with the top finishing teams competing in final feature events. An ice cream social was part of the event 1972 – Women’s race becomes 20 full laps 1973 – The woman and man with the fastest qualifying lap receives title of “Hot Wheels” 1977 – Women’s race expanded to 24 full laps 1979 – Race held at Terre Haute South Vigo High School 1980 – Trike returns to Marks Field through 1991 1992 – Race moves to the ISU Driver’s Education Course at the Vigo County Fairgrounds through 1999 2000 – Trike moves to Recreation East 2003 – Women’s race extends to 30 laps; men’s 42 laps 2004 – Permanent pit and racing lines are painted on the track at Recreation East.

Information courtesy of Cinda May, ISU historian—through ISU’s Homecoming website: indstate.edu/sao/homecoming.

Greek members compete during the Trike Race, a tradition during Homecoming week (Photo courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing)

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