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ISU lowers rate of tuition increase Jessica Squires Editor-in-Chief
The tuition hike for students who enroll at Indiana State University for the 2012-13 school year won’t be quite as high as previously projected. The ISU Board of Trustees originally approved at a 3.5 percent increase for the 2011-12 and 2012-13 school years. On Friday, the Board adjusted that increase to the lower rate of 1.5 percent for the 2012-13 school year. The increase comes just over a month after Indiana legislators, in conjunction with the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, required ISU officials and those from other state universities to defend their rate of tuition in-
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ISU Board of Trustees approved the new academic calendars for the 2012-13 and 2013-14 school years that will include a full week break for Thanksgiving. In order to accommodate the longer break, classes will start a day earlier and Fall Break will be omitted. Plans to convert Erickson Hall to a residence hall were also approved. Erickson will close after the Spring 2012 semester. The budget for the renovation is not to exceed $10 million. President Daniel J. Bradley said that the change
TUITION/FROM PAGE ONE creases. The Commission recommended an increase of 2.5 percent for ISU. President Daniel J. Bradley on Friday said the change will not lower the price of tuition but will lower the increase in the price of tuition. The rollback is “no doubt” in response to the legislative push to lower the rate of tuition increases, Bradley said, and tuition affordability is a problem shared by universities, the state government and the public at large. “This is a symbolic first step to the commitment of affordability,” Bradley said. “We need to move away from discussion of the problem and do something.”
In his fall address last week, Bradley unveiled plans for a task force that will assess the affordability of an ISU education. He said the goal is to reduce the need for incremental increases and look for “trade-offs” to keep tuition rates under control. Bradley said the lower rate of increase approved Friday by the Board of Trustees will save students $160 a year compared to the original increase. Mike Alley, president of the Board of Trustees, said ISU is a student-focused institution positioned to have a major impact on the rate of tuition increases. “It is paramount that we be sensitive to our students’ needs,” Alley said.
from offices to a residence hall is to offset the loss of beds in the future renovations of the Lincoln Quads and Sycamore Towers. The trustees also approved the addition of a sexual violence policy to the Code of Student Conduct. The Student Handbook already addressed the issue of sexual violence. General counsel and secretary of the university, Melony Sacopulos said that this would allow the administration to take action in instances in which criminal charges are not pursued. Other actions included was an approval of inclusion of areas in Ohio for out-of-state tuition waivers.
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“99 percent” movement spreads to Terre Haute
Members of Occupy Terre Haute, a grassroots organization inspired by the Occupy Wall Street movement, meet Sunday in Dede Plaza. (Photo by Kayela Brewer)
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Walter Beck’s beliefs about the rich speak for the organization he became a part of Sunday – Occupy Terre Haute. “The one percent is f---ing the 99 percent,” said Beck, a graduate student majoring in English. “For example, how are students supposed to pay off tremendous loans when there are no jobs to fall into after graduation.” Under a cloudy sky, 18 participants of the non-violent Occupy Terre Haute movement met Sunday at 2 p.m. at Dede Plaza to organize plans for upcoming protests. They are an offshoot of the month-long Occupy Wall Street protest in New York. Protesters are speaking against economic inequality and the personification of corporate America through large-scale demonstrations. The movement spread across the country and went global last weekend. Protests in Rome turned violent, but Occupy Terre Haute emphasized peace and responsible protesting. The group came to the con-
clusion that they will start their awareness program in Dede Plaza this week by setting up a table and promoting the movement. The group agreed that they will have brochures, pamphlets, posters, pictures, and a live feed of the occupy movement, nationally, so people can get an idea of their cause and progress. “We need to promote facts, not opinions,” said Anthony Schultz, a Terre Haute citizen working at Buffalo Wild Wings. “People can’t argue with facts, but opinions can be dismissed.” Beck said he believed the problem was that young people do not care about the issue. “I have heard a lot of the opposition, they call us communists and non-capitalists, but it is not about political ideology, it is about what is fair,” Beck said. According to the group, 400 of the wealthiest Americans have a greater combined net worth than the bottom 150 million Americans. The top one percent of Americans posses more wealth than the entire bottom 90 percent, according to the group. From
2002 to 2007, and 65 percent of economic gains went to the richest one percent. “By moving to the smaller towns, such as Terre Haute, we hope to let people know that they are not alone in this mess, said Schultz. “We want to separate corporation money from politics.” Beck said the organization had nothing against wealthy, successful people. “As a person we are morally responsible to not step on other people no matter how rich or poor we are,” he said. “This may not result in change, but it’s time that we are heard as the citizens of America.” Occupy Terre Haute is meeting again this Wednesday at 3 p.m. in Dede Plaza and wants all 18 of their members that showed up Sunday to bring at least one new person. They also promote the movement with their Facebook page: http://www.facebook. com/pages/Occupy-TerreHaute/134141700021433. A Twitter account is also in the making and will be available soon.
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Parade draws students, alumni Elizabeth Dawes and Dustyn Fatheree Reporters
Parade participants promote the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Saturday morning during the annual Blue and White Homecoming Parade. Thousands of spectators gathered throughout Downtown Terre Haute for the event. More photos on page 9. (Photo by Kayela Brewer)
ISU athletes waved to the crowd, high school bands played fight songs and mayoral candidates shook hands in Saturday’s annual Blue & White Homecoming Parade. Under clear skies on a chilly fall morning, thousands of students, faculty, staff and alumni lined the parade route on Wabash Avenue from Fifth to Ninth streets, other parts of downtown and on campus. For some, the parade has been a yearly tradition. “I have been coming all my life as I have grown up in Terre Haute,” said Lori Correll Larsen, a 1993 ISU alumna. “My son’s in the parade this year.” ISU students participating in the Walk—the unofficial, traditional trek from campus to Memorial Stadium, with stops at each bar along the way—mixed in with other spectators.
Seeing students on the Walk is senior marketing major Sam Lewis’ favorite part of the parade. “I have been going for five years and I like watching random participants of the Walk stumble their way to the [stadium],” Lewis said. Saturday was freshman accounting major Dhanya Kumaran’s first parade. “I enjoy looking at the floats and listening to the various bands,” she said. Free refreshments helped spectators keep warm. Terre Haute Democratic mayoral candidate Fred Nation’s campaign served free Starbucks coffee outside his headquarters at Fifth and Wabash streets. Each year, First Financial Bank offers free hot chocolate and popcorn. “I have been attending for 12 years, ever since I started working for First Financial,” said bank employee Brad Williams. “I work the hot chocolate booth every year.”
Sigma Kappa Alpha, Sigma Alpha Epsilon win Trike race Aaron Abel Reporter
Blue flags flapped beneath a cloudy sky at Recreation East Friday, as student and Greek organizations cycled around the track for the Sycamore Tricycle Derby. President Daniel J. Bradley veered from his pace lap to begin the 49th annual event, which kicked off with the women’s race. Legs pumped and sweat broke as rubber began to warm before a gathering crowd. Expressions ranged from giggly to stone cold serious amongst athletes and onlookers alike. Suits, stopwatches and clipboards clashed with cutoffs, backwards caps and poster
boards. Sigma Kappa Alpha’s Sarah Rubino, an accounting major, emerged victorious from the countless blurs of tricycle tradeoffs and cacophonous cheers. “I’m a senior, so this really means a lot to me to leave here with this memory,” Rubino said, giving up any attempt to hide a smile as her Sig Kap sisters began a victory chant behind her. As quick as tensions eased, they mounted again as the men began revving their own engines upon the adult-sized trikes. And it wasn’t long before the green flag dropped again and fifteen racers could be seen gliding down the backstretch, passing the cars of a whistling train trying to keep up on the tracks beside them. More
screams pierced the air as riders from Pi Kappa Alpha challenged Sigma Alpha Epsilon for their first place position, as well as their opportunity for a four-peat. Competition remained stiff for the first half of the race until it became clear that Sigma Alpha Epsilon would come away with this one for the ninth time in eleven years. Sigma Alpha Epsilon exchanged handshakes and hugs with team Pi Kappa Alpha, runners-up for the second year in a row. As the sun set behind purple clouds and the teams made their way off the track, it seemed most expressions could be summed up by a statement from an exhausted racer, “I need a beer.”
Participants of Trike race around the track at Rec East Friday. Sigma Kappa Alpha won the women’s race, while Sigma Alpha Epsilon took the men’s championship. (Photo by Kayela Brewer)
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Protesting musicians ‘occupied’ with ulterior motives With the tough economy and political unrest plaguing our generation currently, I see why protesting is making such a huge comeback in this country. I suppose, in some respects, I could compare the present day upheaval to the 60s; our issues are more economically rooted, but we’re still concerned with civil rights, racial divides and war just as our parents and grandparents were back in the day. And then there’s the music to consider, as well. An article off of salon.com titled “Will a new Dylan emerge from Occupy Wall Street?” explores the potential for great modern day protest music. When I think about some of the artists that are often categorized as protesters, Green Day, the Dixie Chicks and John Mellencamp come to mind. That doesn’t mean, however, I think they belong in that category. I have a hard time qualifying any musician, from yesterday or today, as a protester to be honest—that includes Bob Dylan. Musicians are in a business fueled by attention and money. Yeah, there are musicians that claim “[they] aren’t in for the cash or fame,” but they are. Every last one of them. And when an event like 9/11, a crooked politician or a war comes along, musicians jump right on that because controversy equals big bucks and a heaping pile of publicity. Dylan started out as a starving musician and was catapulted to infamy once the protesting masses discovered his work. How famous would he be
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without the 60s? How famous would he be now had he not jumped on the bandwagon? Another example hails from Pink. During George W. Bush’s presidency in 2006, Pink penned a song titled “Dear Mr. President,” which took shots at Bush’s conservative views and the economy. The song garnered praise from fans and critics alike, but I wasn’t sold. Bush had been in office for 5 years when the song became popular. In that time span, Pink had plenty of opportunities to write a politically charged ballad, but didn’t. It wasn’t really until bashing the president gained momentum that she released anything. Why? She was striking when the iron was hot. Had she performed “Dear Mr. President” a few years earlier, the song wouldn’t have generated nearly as much publicity (or downloads on iTunes) as it did in 2006—when Bush criticism had reached fever pitch. Protesting is a trend. One person decides it would be rebellious to scream and shout about something, and then other people figure they’ll join in because it looks cool. I’ll offer an educated guess and say that the majority of the people on Wall Street don’t even know what they’re truly protesting about. What makes musicians any more informed than the general public? What makes their outcries over dirty politics or the poor economy any more genuine? In regards to Salon’s article, it’s very possible that another Bob Dylan will step forward in my lifetime. But with all of the bandwagon protesters and faux beliefs, it wouldn’t be difficult for the next Bob Dylan to find the spotlight anyway.
Underrated blues artist overshadowed by popular music I am glad musicians take pride in their intellectual accomplishments and feel the need to share them with us by making songs about the days of the week, but forgive me for wanting to leave that to the kindergarten teachers who actually have a use for tunes of that nature. I’m not saying all of these artists are talentless, just that they are overhyped to the point that it takes away from music that isn’t overhyped, and every genre has its offenders. In the late 90s, a soul and blues guitar player came onto the music scene by the name of Jonny Lang. Now whenever I think of blues guitar, I think of greats like B.B. King, Ray Charles and Eric Clapton because they are genuine artists who have never gone away, even though music has changed so drastically from when they got started. The only thing Lang really shares with any of these guys is that he is ridiculously good and still refuses to give up playing. Lang’s website states that he is a skinny white boy from Fargo, North Da-
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kota who picked up a guitar at the age of twelve and had a record deal and a Grammy nomination by the time he was fifteen. No exaggeration, he was just that good. Although he is still touring and making records, no one really is around to listen, except those who were around when he started. This is about as tragic as pouring your bowl of cereal and then realizing you have no milk. While I can go on with my life, the huge disappointment that I will no longer be able to enjoy my hefty helping of peanut butter Captain Crunch just kind of spoils my morning. Lang is a great guitarist with a lot of soul and style. He is good enough to be able to play and record along side the Rolling Stones, Jeff Beck and Aerosmith. He is still pumping out new music, and while his style has added a bit of a gospel feel to it, no one is around to take notice. So he has been downgraded from Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival to a stage at Indiana’s Ribfest last month. I wouldn’t go as far as to say the music has died, but I will say that it is masquerading as Waldo, and we are having a hard time finding it.
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Elizabeth Olsen makes impressive debut How many of you have seen “New York Minute?” It was the movie that came out in 2004 that was supposed to be the Olsen twins’ big film. Yeah, I didn’t see it either because I’ve never been a big fan of them. Their younger sister, however, is going to be phenomenal. “Martha Marcy May Marlene” tells the story of a young woman, played by Elizabeth Olsen, who has just escaped from a cult. She calls her sister, who appears to be her only family, and stays with her. We learn more about what happened to Martha while she was in the cult as she struggles to understand what is real and what’s in her head. She becomes increasingly paranoid about the leader trying to reclaim her, and it’s uncertain if he is able to succeed. It seems that most movies nowadays would cover this topic quite differently. The film would deal more with just the experience in the cult and end with the happy reunion between the girl and her family. It would be implied that her recovery would be difficult, but that would be overshadowed by the sure joy and finality of her going back home. It is never that easy, though, and this is what “Martha Marcy May Marlene” explores. I think one of the most disturbing things about this film is how they portray the cult. It looks as if Martha joins of her own free will. The way they first have everything set up just looks like a friendly and open community.
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Everyone shares everything, and it all seems pretty peaceful at first. Then the leader gets possessive, and things turn extremely violent. There seems to be no brain washing involved which I think makes it worse. If Martha was brainwashed, at least she would be a bit less terrified, but she’s aware of what’s happening the whole time, and luckily, she finally escapes. This film is a great example of how the mind works and the ways that we cope with traumatic things. Martha’s survival instincts kick in while her sister and her sister’s boyfriend start to doubt Martha’s stability and are fearful of her. I don’t know which would be worse: having this horrific thing happen to you or having absolutely no one to help you through it. It’s a scary thing when you lose everyone. This film premiered at the Sundance Festival this summer to great reviews, not to mention that Elizabeth Olsen looks like a superb actress. It’s not very often that a trailer hooks me in the first 15 seconds, and all she was doing was talking into a pay phone. There is such a depth to this movie that it looks absolutely astonishing, and many young actresses are going to be jealous that they didn’t get to headline such a fantastic movie. I really, really, really want to see this film. It looks unlike anything I’ve seen in quite a while, as well as being an intense psychological thriller. I also just want to see what Elizabeth Olsen is made of. She’s got a couple more films coming out this year and this will be the deciding factor for the success of everything to follow. Here’s to you Elizabeth Olsen, and to the phenomenal career you’re creating.
“I just want to see what Elizabeth Olsen is made of.”
Shows see early sucess, demise this fall So most of the fall TV shows have started their season, and, just like any freshman class, some have risen to the top and some have sank to the bottom. Let’s size up these new shows. One show in particular that has performed well is “New Girl,” staring Zooey Deschanel as a girl who moves in with three guys after her boyfriend cheats on her. FOX has already picked up this show for a full season, the first smart decision this network has made all year (I am still mad at FOX). Also airing right after “Glee” helps this show a lot. The show airs Tuesdays at 9 p.m., although you are going to have to wait until November to see a new episode due to the World Series. Another show given a full show pickup was “2 Broke Girls,” which airs at 8:30 p.m. on Mondays on CBS. This show, starring Kat Dennings and Beth Behrs, centers around two broke girls (duh) living in New York City, trying to raise enough money for their own cupcake business. On the flip side of things, the first cancelled show of the season was NBC’s controversial drama “The Playboy Club” after three episodes. The show’s major problem was that it didn’t find its audience. It was set in the 60s and younger audiences aren’t going jump at the chance to watch a show
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about a time period inaccessible to them. Further, older audiences, the ones who lived through the ‘60s, aren’t going to jump at the chance to watch a show about Playboy bunnies. The Parents Television Council was also protesting the show. The Council was obviously pleased with the shows cancellation and issued the following statement: “Bringing ‘The Playboy Club’ to broadcast television was a poor programming decision from the start. We’re pleased that NBC will no longer be airing a program so inherently linked to a pornographic brand that denigrates and sexualizes women … we hope other broadcasters heed the important lessons of this programming debacle.” I think this show should have been aired on a cable network. The premise sounds like something right down HBO or Showtime’s alley. It was an interesting idea, but the PTC was correct when they said it was a poor programming decision. Another show that bit the dust was NBC’s workplace romantic comedy “Free Agents” after four episodes. The show was hemorrhaging viewers ever since it debuted. “Free Agents” starred Hank Azaria, Kathryn Hahn and Anthony Stewart Head and was adapted from a British series by “Party Down” writer John Enbom. We shall see how the rest of the shows fair in the coming weeks. Hopefully, the blood bath is kept to a kiddie pool.
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Healthy food choices should begin at an early age Everyone spends a great deal of their time watching television, especially young children. Watching TV can influence what your child says, does and even eats. If a child sees people eating unhealthy foods and are happy about it, chances are they will want to do the same thing. It is a natural reaction to want what looks good on TV. The worst thing is when you tell a child what not to eat because it makes them want it that much more. Face it— we have all been there and done that. Every time our parents would say we were not allowed to do something or have something, we would get it one way or another, or at least try. I will admit that I can still be a little stubborn sometimes. I hate being told I am not able to have something. On the plus side, children’s television shows seem to be more positive and have a healthier influence on what kids eat. Seeing it on TV makes kids want to eat it. Let them make their own decisions sometimes on what they eat; they may surprise you and pick something healthy.
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This can help the rate of child obesity decrease in America too. They will make the right choices eventually and start to eat healthy. They just need a little guidance like we all do. You can help by looking up healthy foods online, cooking in the kitchen and letting them watch. This can also help you if you want to eat healthier. The one thing that surprised me, however, when looking up articles about healthy foods, was that garlic of all things was in the top ten lists of healthiest foods as stated in an article on fitnessmagazine.com. The article said that garlic is actually a powerful disease fighter. Allicin, which is found in garlic, works as a potent anti-inflammatory, lowers cholesterol and lowers blood pressure levels. It still blows my mind that garlic was on the list next to things like broccoli and salmon. Even dark chocolate was on the list. You may be thinking to yourself, what makes a “healthy” food? Healthnews.ediets.com says unprocessed whole foods are the best. They give you the biggest bang for your buck. We should be eating more foods like this and showing children that these are the right choices when it comes to food.
“Let [kids] make their own decisions sometimes on what they eat; they may surprise you and pick something healthy.”
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Unity dance joins students Mikaella dela Pena Shaleena Barker Co-editors
Upcoming Events Homecoming Student Awards Monday 5 p.m. Dede 1 Reaffirming America’s Promise Monday 7 - 9 p.m. African American Cultural Center Lower Level Leader in Action Open Session Tuesday 2 - 3:30 p.m. Scott College of Business 11th floor conference room Performing Arts Series Ragamala Dance Company Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Tilson Auditorium
Students joined together Friday night in the Commons of HMSU for ISU’s annual Unity Homecoming dance. (Photo by Amanda Leach)
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On Friday, the annual Unity Homecoming (Late Night) Dance took place in the Commons of HMSU. Also referred to as the Commons Party due to its location, the dance was hosted by the Black Student Union, NAACP, and NPHC. The dance
brought all walks of life from 21 and under, 21 and up, commuters and alumni. “We basically wanted everyone to come out and enjoy themselves for Homecoming,” event organizer Tiffani Williams said. “We wanted to have something safe and no drama.” To ensure the safety of students, Terre Haute Police, as
well as ISU Campus Police, were present. To provide organization and steady movement into the dance, security stations of metal detectors and traffic dividers were hoisted throughout the Commons entrance. Students lined the HMSU Friday night. Tiara Lee, a junior marketing major, traveled from Ball State University to enjoy
ISU’s Homecoming festivities. “I came to see all of my friends,” Lee said. “I transferred from here, so it is always nice to come to the Commons party and see them.” Live music from DJ SuperCuts filled the Commons as students danced the night away. As the last song of the night played, the dance ended at 2 a.m.
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The Blue and White parade took place on Saturday morning. (Photos by Kayela Brewer)
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New degree partnership arises between Indiana State, Ivy Tech
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Indiana State University offers bachelor degree-completion programs via distance learning in the following majors: • Adult and Career Education • Business Administration • Criminology and Criminal Justice • Electronics Engineering Technology • Human Resource Development • Insurance and Risk Management • Mechanical Engineering Technology • Nursing: LPN/LVN to BS Track • Nursing: RN to BS Track • Technology Management
Vigo County higher education leaders took part in a panel discussion during the fall meeting of the Indiana Associated Press Managing Editors at Indiana State University. They were questioned on topics such as tuition increases, online education and academic preparation of high school graduates. (Photo courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing)
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The Indiana Commission for Higher Education approved on Friday a new degree program at Indiana State University designed in partnership with Ivy Tech Community College. The state commission approved ISU’s proposed Bachelor of Science in engineering technology program, which was created in conjunction with Ivy Tech officials. While the program will be offered as a four-year degree for ISU students, the new initiative also was created to be a continuation of coursework based on Ivy Tech’s Associate of Science in engineering technology, in which students will study for two-years at Ivy Tech, then finish their final two years of coursework for their bachelors at ISU. The program is expected to be offered starting in January. “Particularly with the 2 + 2 connection, this program was created to be of direct service to the Ivy Tech students who really want a bachelor’s degree in four years
and have just chosen the associate of science engineering technology at Ivy Tech as their path,” said Robert English, associate dean and professor in the College of Technology at Indiana State. “This is a flexible program that will allow them to get a bachelor’s degree in an efficient and cost-effective manner.” The courses included in the degree program are already offered at ISU, said Phillip Cochrane, assistant professor in the department of applied engineering and technology management in ISU’s College of Technology. He worked to create the new degree program. In the program, students will choose a concentration in either packaging engineering technology, automotive engineering technology, mechanical engineering technology, electrical engineering technology or computer engineering technology. Yet the program’s core classes will introduce students to coursework within the other concentration areas as well. “For anybody who has an aptitude or an interest in a particular area but may want to be in a multi-disciplinary program, this accommodates that,” Cochrane said.
“This literally allows you to grow into a career where you want to see yourself.” Many classes in the program are offered via distance education, in addition to being offered on Indiana State’s campus. While not all the courses are available through distance education, the program will remain student-centric and responsive to the needs of participants in the program, English said. The joint initiative is a continuation of the ongoing partnership between Indiana State and Ivy Tech. More than 75 formal agreements exist between ISU and Ivy Tech to help students seeking additional coursework or a degree. “Ivy Tech is pleased to enter into another articulation partnership with Indiana State University,” said Mary E. Ostrye, provost and vice president for academic affairs at Ivy Tech. “ISU’s new Bachelor of Science in engineering technology expands transfer and career opportunities for Ivy Tech graduates, and the degree pathway allows both institutions to contribute to Indiana’s critical shortage of skilled engineering technicians and professionals.”
Optional minors (open to all majors): • Accounting • Forensic Accounting • Human Resource Development • Packaging Individuals who have the flexibility to commute to the Indiana State University campus, located in Terre Haute, Indiana, may select from more than 80 on-campus majors. All programs available in Indiana. Many programs open to out-of-state and international students. Many programs offered entirely via distance learning; others require campus visits. All programs accredited.
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Briefs Wind orchestra presents “Colors, Feelings, and Images”:
Indiana State’s Performance Art Series presents Ragamala Dance Company “Sacred Earth”:
Roby G. George, Indiana State University School of Music’s director of bands, will conduct a concert with the Wind Orchestra on Thursday, at 7:30 p.m. in Tirey Hall’s Tilson Auditorium.
Classical tradition of Bharatanatyam, the dance of southern India. Ragamala utilizes the beauty, vitality, and remarkable physicality of Bharatanatyam to create multi-level collaborations that are universal and speak to the contemporary experience.
The title of the concert, “Colors, Feelings, and Images,” is a reflection upon the moods of the works to be performed during the concert. George intends for the program “to be of a lighter, more entertaining nature, with music that is easy to listen to and enjoy.” The most well known work to be performed as the opener of the Thursday evening concert is Leonard Bernstein’s Overture to Candide, casually known as the Candid Overture. This band classic will be followed by the virtuous composition based on four colors: yellow, red, blue, and green, which will feature faculty artist Randy Mitchell on trombone. Admission to the event is free and attendance by campus and community members is encouraged. For more information, contact the School of Music at 812-237-2771.
Sacred Earth celebrates body and nature, soul and Earth, and the divine balance found in the universe’s continuous pulse. Tickets are $16 and $11. Youth tickets (ages 2-12) are $10. ISU students are admitted free by presenting their student ID. Faculty artist series to present a chamber music recital: The Indiana State University School of Music will present a string chamber recital Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the Recital Hall. The works in the recital feature a variety of combinations of instruments including: Sergei Prokofiev’s Sonata in C Major for Cello and Piano, opus 119; Frank Bridge’s Phantasy for Violin, Viola, Cello; and Piano, and Johannes Brahms Piano Trio No.1 in B Major for Violin, Cello, and Piano, opus 8. The opening three movement work by Prokofiev will feature guest artist Kimberly Burger on cello accompanied by pianist Martha Krasnican. Admission to the event is free, and attendance by campus and community members alike is encouraged. For more information, contact the School of Music at 812-237-2771.
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1777 - American troops defeated British forces in Saratoga, NY. It was the turning point in the American Revolutionary War. 1880 - Founder of the Kraft Food Company, Charles Kraft was born. 1888 - The first issue of “National Geographic Magazine” was released at newsstands. 1979 - Mother Teresa of India was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. 1994 - Israel and Jordan initialed a draft peace treaty.
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1842 - Samuel Finley Breese Morse laid his first telegraph cable. 1873 - The first rules for intercollegiate football were drawn up by representatives from Rutgers, Yale, Columbia and Princeton Universities. 1956 - NFL commissioner Bert Bell disallowed the use of radio-equipped helmets by NFL quarterbacks. 1977 - Reggie Jackson tied Babe Ruth’s record for hitting three homeruns in a single World Series game.
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1765 - In the U.S., The 1740 - Maria Theresa 1849 - The first tattooed Stamp Act Congress met became the ruler of man, James F. O’Connell, and drew up a declaration Austria, Hungary and was put on exhibition at of rights and liberties. Bohemia with the death the Franklin Theatre in 1914 - In the U.S., of her father, Holy Roman New York City, NY. government owned Emperor Charles VI. 1879 - Thomas Edison vehicles were first 1803 - The U.S. Senate invented the electric used to pick up mail in approved the Louisiana incandescent lamp. It Washington, DC. Purchase. would last 13 1/2 hours 2003 - In London, David 1818 - The U.S. and before it would burn out. Blaine emerged from a Great Britain established 1917 - The first U.S. clear plastic box that had the boundary between soldiers entered combat been suspended over the U.S. and Canada to during World War I near the banks of the Thames be the 49th parallel. Nancy, France. River. He survived only on 2003 - A 40-year-old 2003 - The U.S. Senate water for 44 days. Blaine man went over Niagara voted to ban what was had entered the box on Falls without safety known as partial birth September 5. devices and survived. abortions.
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Sycamores “walk” over Leathernecks
Upcoming Events Women’s Volleyball Friday at Peoria, Ill. 8 p.m. vs. Bradley Saturday At Cedar Falls, Iowa. 8 p.m. vs. University of Northern Iowa
Women’s Golf Monday-Tuesday at Springfield, Mo. All Day vs. Missouri State University
Football Saturday at Normal, Ill. 2 p.m. vs. Illinois State University
Women’s Soccer Wednesday at Memorial Stadium 7 p.m. vs. Evansville Saturday At Omaha, Neb. 8 p.m. vs. Creighton
Senior tight end Alex Jones scores during ISU’s homecoming game on Saturday. (Photo by Kayela Brewers)
Ernest Rollins Sports editor
Three years ago at the Memorial Stadium, the Indiana State University football team broke the 33-game losing streak at a Homecoming matchup against the Western Illinois Leathernecks. On that day the Sycamores came from behind in a nail-biting game and secured the victory 17-14. Fast forward to this past Saturday and these two teams were once again meeting each other at Memorial Stadium during Homecoming week. The difference this time around was the Leathernecks were now up against the number 21 nationally ranked Sycamores and were defeated 46-24. The victory improved the Sycamores’ current overall record to 5-2, 3-1 in the Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC). In additon, this was the third consecutive Homecoming game won by the Sycamores. The offense focused on quality over quantity. The Sycamore offense had a total of 44 offensive plays
compared to the Leathernecks’ 101. Sophomore running back Shakir Bell had a record setting day on the ground for the Sycamore offense. Bell rushed for a total of 213 yards on 21 carries and three touchdowns. The Leatherneck defense, in the first half, surprised the Sycamores and successfully limited Bell in the first half. Bell said the Leathernecks brought a totally different scheme than what the team reviewed all week, but, in the second half, adjustments were made and the team achieved results. By the third quarter, Bell had only rushed for 65-yards before he exploded in the fourth quarter with a 51-yard and 47-yard touchdown runs. On Bell’s 51-yard touchdown run, he accomplished more than six points. On that rush to the end zone he passed the 1000-yard rushing mark for the season and became the fastest Sycamore in history to reach that mark. “That’s our rushing record,” Bell said. Senior quarterback Ronnie Fouch threw for 167 yards and three touchdowns. Senior tight end Alex Jones led the Sycamores in receiving for 119 yards
and two touchdowns, his longest being 80 yards. On defense for the Sycamores, junior defensive lineman Ben Obaseki led with 22 tackles and three sacks for a loss of 19 yards. Obaseki was named Missouri Valley Football Conference Player of the Week for his efforts on Saturday. “Ben Obaseki is a beast,” Trent Miles, head football coach, said. “He works hard and makes the guys around him better.” The defense played a major role in holding Western Illinois at bay. The Sycamores came away with a few major stops on fourth down and key turnovers which allowed the offense to come away with big scoring drives. “[Western Illinois University] let me go against their tackles one-on-one and that is what I really like,” Obaseki said.
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In front of 8,255 spectators, the game began with ISU deferring to the Leathernecks. Turnovers were key to both teams’ success in the first quarter. On the opening drive by the Leathernecks, ISU sophomore linebacker Zakee Bashir forced a fumble on the WIU 45-yard line. Teammate, sophomore defensive lineman, Tyler Boyd recovered the ball for ISU and the big man returned the ball to the Leathernecks’ six-yard line. The Sycamore offense took the field with excellent field position and scored the first touchdown of the day on their first play. The ball was handed off to Bell for a six-yard touchdown run to the right corner of the end zone. Freshman place kicker Tanner Fritschle missed the PAT attempt so the Sycamores led 6-0 with 10:41 remaining in the quarter. The Sycamores would once again force a turnover as sophomore defensive back Calvin Burnett intercepted a pass at the Indiana State 21-yard line and returned it for 45 yards. The offense capitalized on the turnover, as sophomore wide receiver Demory Lawshe threw a 34-yard touchdown pass to sophomore wide receiver Donald Spencer. The Sycamores led 13-0. An ISU fumble in the second quarter led to a scoring drive for the Leathernecks. However, their success was short lived as on the Sycamores’ next possession it took just one play and 18 seconds to extend the lead. Senior quarterback Ronnie Fouch threw a pass to an open senior tight end Alex Jones, who took it for 80-yards to the end zone. Opening the second half the Leathernecks scored once again on an 11 play, 74-yard drive bringing the score 19-14. With six minutes of play completed in the third quarter the Sycamores began to establish the run game with Bell. This opened up a 39-yard pass to Jones from Fouch that he took to the end zone. The Leathernecks retaliated, moving down the field and bringing the game within five points. However, the Sycamores continued to
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build momentum as they moved the ball into Leatherneck territory. Fouch completed a 32-yard touchdown pass to junior tight end Michael Mardis, extending their lead 33-21 going into the fourth quarter. After stopping the Leathernecks to a field goal at the opening of the fourth quarter, the Sycamores exploded, led by Bell, who rushed for two touchdowns ensuring the victory for the Sycamores. The next game for the Sycamores is against the Illinois State University Redbirds in Normal, Ill. Oct. 22. Kick off is scheduled for 2 p.m.
“Ben Obaseki is a beast. He works hard and makes the guys around him better.” Trent Miles, ISU football head coach
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Sycamores Alex Jones, Michael Mardis, and Justin Hilton, celebrate after a sycamore touch down. (Photo by Kayela Brewers)
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Senior night show down ends in defeat for ISU Ernest Rollins Sports editor
The Indiana State University women’s soccer team fought hard for 90 minutes against the Illinois State Redbirds but was defeated 4-1 Friday night. This was the eighth consecutive loss for the Sycamores as their record dropped to 3-12-0 overall and 0-4-0 in the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC). Conference opponents the Illinois State Redbirds improved their record to 9-5-0 overall and 4-1-0 in the MVC. “I don’t think the score necessarily reflects how we did on the field today,” Erika True, ISU head women’s soccer coach said. “Illinois State has some tremendous players and great finishing ability, and they completely utilized that today against us, but, at the same time, we created opportunities.” Within the first two minutes of play the Redbirds had an early opportunity on goal as a header in the box hit the post. The Redbirds would attack again in the eight minute but senior goalkeeper Emily Lahay dove, keeping them off the board. In the 27th minute a shot from the left side of the field hit the back corner of the goal giving Illinois State the lead. The Sycamores responded as senior defender and forward Morgan Wendlandt’s shot from the top of the penalty box forced
the keeper to dive to her right to make the save. Illinois State would once again score with two seconds left on the clock before the end of the first half. The Redbirds outscored the Sycamores in number of shots 9-4, 4-1 in shots on goal. ISU led 4-3 on corner kicks. The Sycamores began the second half with four different Sycamores getting shots off. The pressure paid off as, in the 47th minute of play, the senior forward Jessica Rosenberg scored for the Sycamores assisted by freshman forward Alexandra Rodas. “It was great to see Jessica Rosenberg get on the board, and we’ve been waiting for that to happen,” True said. In the 51st minute of play following a corner by senior midfielder and forward Seyma Erenli, freshman mid-fielder and forward Marisa Windisch attempted a shot, from 25 yards out, but it sailed high. Two minutes later, the Redbirds extended their lead 3-1 following a shot from the middle of the box. The Sycamores continued to find the back of the net with Erneli in the 62nd minute with a shot which forced the Redbird goalkeeper to make a jumping save. In the 64th minute the Redbirds scored, making the score 4-1 and that was enough for the win over the Sycamores. The Sycamores return to the Memorial Stadium Wednesday when they host the University of Evansville. The match will be the
women’s soccer Pink Night. Fans wearing pink can enter for free.
“I don’t think the score necessarily reflects how we did on the field today. Illinois State has some tremendous players and great finishing ability and they completed, utilized that today against us, but, at the same time, we created opportunities.” Erika True, ISU head women’s soccer coach
Women’s volleyball fall 1-3 against the Redbirds Shelby Young Reporter
The Indiana State volleyball team fell short of a victory after a tough fight against Illinois State University last Thursday. ISU took set one, but could not hold on. The Sycamores lost 1-3; final set scores 25-16, 21-25, 23-25, and 23-25. Illinois State put the first point on the board for set one, but ISU fought back with two kills, one by freshman middle blocker Samantha Kersting and one by junior middle blocker Shea Doran, both assisted by senior setter Shelbi Fouty. The Redbirds took the lead at 4-7, but the Sycamores fought back with a five point rally putting them in the lead at 9-7. The rally consisted of three errors by the Redbirds, a kill by senior middle blocker Stacy Qualizza, and a service ace by sophomore outside hitter and right side Molly Murphy. ISU kept it up with a four point rally including two errors by the Redbirds and two kills by sophomore outside hitter Monique Morris assisted by Doran, bringing the score to 159. The Sycamores finished out set one with
a kill by Qualizza assisted by Fouty, final set score 25-16. Set two stayed close tying three times. A kill by Kersting, three Redbird errors, and a kill by Qualizza put ISU in the lead 5-3. Illinois State fought back with a six point rally, putting them in the lead 5-9. ISU stopped the rally with a kill by Qualizza and a block by Fouty and Qualizza. The Sycamores fought to the end. With a kill by Doran, a kill by Kresting, and a Redbird error ended ISU’s score at 21. Illinois State finished set two with a 3 point rally. Final set score, 21-25, Illinois State. The Redbirds led all of set three, but never pulled away more than three points. ISU’s first point came from a block by Doran and Kersting. ISU is last three points came from a Qualizza kill, a service ace by sophomore setter Loni Mackinson, and a Redbird error. ISU came within one at 23-24 but could not pass the Redbirds. Illinois State won set three; final set score 23-25. ISU started set four down 0-5. The Sycamores scored three points, one kill by Kersting and two errors by the Redbird, before Illinois State jumped to a 3-12 lead.
ISU fought back with a three point rally consisting of a Redbird error, a kill by Morris, and a kill by Qualizza; followed by a two point rally including a kill by Qualizza and Morris ,bringing the Sycamores within five at 8-13. ISU was down 11-17 before a three point rally including a kill by Qualizza, a kill by Fouty and another three point rally, including a Mackinson and Morris kill brought ISU within one at 17-18. ISU’s last point came from a kill by Murphy assisted by Mackinson. Illinois State took set four at 23-25 and the game at 1-3. Qualizza led the team with 16 kills, followed by Morris at 10. Fouty led with 35 assists and senior defensive specialist Kiya James led with 22 digs. This brings ISU to a record of 10-10 on the season and 2-7 in the Missouri Valley Conference. The Sycamores travel to Illinois this Friday to take on Bradley Univeristy. Then on Saturday they travel to Iowa to take on Northern Iowa. Both games start at 8 p.m.
Senior middle-blocker Stacy Qualizzaa and junior middle-blocker Shea Doran going up for a block. (Photo courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing)
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Sycamores leaving the field following a touchdown in the Homecoming game against Western Illiniois University Saturday at Memorial Stadium. (Photo by Kayela Brewers)
Sycamore Sam and an ISU cheerleader waving the ISU flag in the end zone following an ISU touchdown. (Photo by Kayela Brewers)