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Homecoming concert a hit Wednesday, October 19, 2011 Indiana State University www.indianastatesman.com Volume 119 Issue 22

Extended Thanksgiving Break benefits students

Mel Loveall Reporter

ISU Board of Trustees approved a new academic calendar for the 2012-13 and 2013-14 school years extending Thanksgiving Break to a full week in order to better accommodate students.

Susan Powers, associate vice president of academic affairs, said extending Thanksgiving break would give students more time to “regroup for finals.�

Students previously had Wednesday through Friday off for Thanksgiving. In exchange for a longer Thanksgiving Break, Fall Break is being omitted, and the fall semester will start on Tuesday rather than Wednesday.

Faculty affairs researched the effects academic breaks have on students, Powers said. They found that other universities with similar schedules had a good success rate.

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Emergency drills this week in Rec Center Recreational Sports is conducting “Red Shirt Drill Week” through Friday in the Student Recreation Center.

This series of drills are meant to prepare staff to handle emergency situations.

Anyone with questions or concerns should contact Kimberly Monte at 237-4099.

Union Board committee plans vigil The campus community is invited to a candlelight vigil in memory of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered students who have been bullied or committed suicide.

Sponsored by the Ideas & Issues committee of Union Board, the vigil is scheduled for Thursday at 7 p.m. in Dede Plaza. Hot chocolate will be provided.

A viewing of the film “The Laramie Project,” which tells the story of gay hate crime victim Matthew Shepard, will follow in Dede I around 8 p.m.

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Police scuffle with drunk Ballyhoo patron CHRIS SWEENEY News editor

ISU police officers and other local police agencies made an arrest early Saturday morning after an altercation at the Ballyhoo Bar. Off-duty Terre Haute police officers requested assistance after a large group of patrons would not leave the area after the bar had closed.

Upon arrival, officers observed there to be at least 100 people standing on both sides of the sidewalk and in the intersection of Ninth and Chestnut streets, blocking the flow of traffic. Officers were informed that many of them were not leaving and some were almost struck by passing motorists because they were standing in the road.

Officer Michael Colson observed Major A. Sutton, 37, yell at other officers “don’t f---ing touch me.”

Sutton continued to respond to officers in an aggressive manner, until he was eventually sprayed in the face with chemical spray.

According to the police report, several officers had to surround the crowd and one had to even draw his taser to keep the crowd away.

Sutton was transported to the Vigo County Jail and booked for alleged charges of public intoxication, disorderly conduct and resisting law enforcement.

He was slated to appear in Terre Haute City Court on Monday at 8:30 a.m.

THANKSGIVING/FROM PAGE ONE Indiana University, Ball State University and Purdue University begin their fall semesters on Monday and take Wednesday through Friday off for Thanksgiving.

Powers also said the change in the academic calendar would increase the likelihood of students traveling home to visit family.

Professor of English Ron Martin said that the new change would be helpful since students currently tend to skip class during the week

of Thanksgiving.

“I do believe that adding days to the Thanksgiving break would be preferred by most people,” Martin said.

Freshman sports management major Scotty Dykstra said he looked forward to having more time enjoying Thanksgiving dinner.

“I like that a lot,” he said. “I would rather have one long week off rather than a three day weekend.”

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Police Blotter Oct. 14 At 9:30 a.m., an investigation was conducted at Lincoln Quad.

At 9:56 a.m., theft was reported at North Seventh and Cherry streets.

At 10:47 a.m., theft was reported at Lot 24.

At 11:04 a.m., an ill person was reported at Root Hall.

At 12:21 p.m., an information report was conducted at Root Hall.

At 2:32 p.m., a found bank card was reported at Lot 11.

Oct. 15 At 12:33 a.m., an ill person was reported at Hines Hall.

At 12:48 a.m., a suspect was arrested for public intoxication and minor consumption at HMSU. At 1:05 a.m., a suspect was arrested for public intoxication and minor consumption at Dede Plaza.

At 1:23 a.m., criminal recklessness was reported at Lot 14.

At 2:16 a.m., a suspect was arrested for public intoxication and minor consumption at Cromwell Hall.

At 3:00 a.m., a suspect was arrested for public intoxication, disorderly conduct and resisting law enforcement off campus.

At 5:36 a.m., suspicious activity was reported on campus.

At 5:42 a.m., a found bank card was reported at HMSU. At 11:33 a.m., property damage was reported at Lot 15.

At 5:07 p.m., an ill person was reported at Memorial Stadium.

At 6:16 p.m., an injured person was reported at Memorial Stadium.

At 6:42 p.m., a property damage accident was reported at Memorial Stadium.

At 7:11 p.m., a suspect was arrested for public intoxication, disorderly conduct and resisting law enforcement at Memorial Stadium.

At 7:38 p.m., an injured person was reported at Jones Hall.

At 8:58 p.m., theft was reported at Memorial Stadium.

At 9:45 p.m., an injured person was reported at Memorial Stadium.

Oct. 16 At 2:51 a.m., battery was reported at Lincoln Quad.

At 3:42 a.m., a suspect was arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxication and resisting law enforcement off campus.

At 3:59 a.m., a disturbance was reported off campus, resulting in a trespass warning.

At 5:11 a.m., a found purse was reported at Hulman Center.

At 12:53 p.m., vehicle theft was reported at Lot 10.

Raising the bar.

At 2:24 p.m., a fire alarm was reported at HMSU. At 4:35 p.m., lost property was reported at Cromwell Hall.

At 5:13 p.m., theft was reported at Root Hall.

At 6:00 p.m., an information report was conducted off campus.

At 10:47 p.m., an ill person was reported off campus.

Oct. 17

At 12:16 a.m., battery was reported at Sandison Hall.

At 9:09 a.m., a found wallet was reported at Cunningham Memorial Library.

At 9:11 a.m., a found item was returned to its owner at Cunningham Memorial Library.

At 10:02 a.m., lost property was reported on campus.

At 11:30 a.m., theft was reported at Blumberg Hall. The property was later found.

At 12:36 p.m., harassment was reported at Cunningham Memorial Library.

At 1:39 p.m., harassment was reported on campus.

At 1:49 p.m., a well-being check was conducted at Blumberg Hall. The subject was OK. At 2:45 p.m., an ill person was reported at Burford Hall.

At 4:12 p.m., theft was reported at Burford Hall.

At 8:48 p.m., criminal mischief was reported at the North Pay Lot.

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Crimes and Consequences ­— Public Safety Chris Sweeney News editor

Student fires 40-caliber Glock

Jerome Willis (Photo courtesy of Vigo County Jail)

An ISU student was arrested early Saturday morning for criminal recklessness, after allegedly firing a weapon in a parking lot across the street from Cromwell Hall.

According to an Indiana State University police report, Jerome Willis and a friend were attending the Homecoming Dance in Hulman Memorial Student Union before they were told to leave the event and went outside into Lot 14.

Police received complaints about suspicious activity in the lot and were dispatched where they found Willis and several other men standing in the lot with him.

An ISU police officer approached the scene, believed the men were about to engage in a fight and ordered the men to separate.

At that time, the officer heard a gunshot fire, according to the report and believed Willis had fired the shot.

Officers apprehended Willis and confiscated his weapon, a 40-caliber Glock, and determined that one shot had been fired from his 13-round magazine, according to the report.

Willis was taken into custody and booked in the Vigo County Jail.

Willis appeared in court on Monday, Oct. 17 where his bond was set for $15,000 cash only.

The Indiana Statesman attempted to contact Willis at the Vigo County Jail, but received information that Willis had made the $15,000 bond and was released late Monday night.

Alcohol related arrests keep police active during Homecoming Intoxicated students in Residence Halls Officers were dispatched to two residence halls early Saturday morning after receiving reports of intoxicated students in the first floor lobby.

A police report states that a residential life member advised that Daniel A. Crossman, 18, was causing issues in Cromwell Hall and flipping off the night host staff.

When officers asked Crossman if he had been drinking, he said yes and advised that he was only 18 years old.

Crossman was given a portable breathalyzer test and had a blood alcohol content of 0.18.

He was booked in the Vigo County Jail on alleged charges of minor consumption and public intoxication.

Crossman was scheduled to appear in court on Monday at 8:30 a.m.

A couple hours later, police

were dispatched to the Blumberg Hall lobby in reference to an intoxicated female.

Residence Hall staff advised police that ISU student Kelsey Cline had to be carried into the lobby.

The police report states that Cline had red and watery eyes, was unsteady with her balance and had the odor of an alcoholic beverage emitting from her person.

Cline advised that she had been drinking vodka and fruit punch, but would not state where she obtained the alcohol.

A portable breathalyzer test resulted in a blood alcohol content of 0.127.

Cline was booked in the Vigo County jail on alleged charges of consuming alcohol as a minor.

She was scheduled to appear in court on Monday at 8:30 a.m.

Routine traffic stop results in police chase An ISU student was arrested on various charges after running from police during a routine traffic stop.

Devon T. Caldwell, 21, was booked in the Vigo County Jail on alleged charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated with a prior conviction and resisting law enforcement, a police report states.

Officer Christopher McKillop initiated a traffic stop at 11th and Wabash Ave. after a vehicle was driving at a high rate of speed and made an unsafe start by spinning its tires.

After stepping out of the vehicle with officer McKillop, Caldwell started running east away from officers.

Caldwell tripped and fell in a gravel parking lot not far from the Terre Haute Police Department, at 12th Street and Wabash Avenue.

According to the police report, Caldwell continued to disregard officers’ commands, and it was not until additional units arrived to assist that Caldwell was eventually placed into custody.

He was also cited for starting unsafely and driving while suspended. A driver’s license inquiry also revealed that Caldwell has been convicted once before for operating a vehicle while intoxicated in 2009.

Caldwell was slated for division IV court on Monday at 11 a.m.

Two males found in HMSU Officers were dispatched to HMSU after a report was taken of two intoxicated males passed out in the men’s public restroom.

The two men, D’Andre T. Richardson, 23, and Trevon W.D. Washington, 19, were removed and taken outside.

According to an Indiana State University police report, Richardson was found passed out next to a toilet with vomit around him.

Washington was also found sitting on a toilet passed out with the

door shut.

Both individuals had the odor of an alcoholic beverage emitting from their person and were given a portable breathalyzer test. Richard had a BAC of 0.13 and Washington 0.11.

Both suspects were transported to the Vigo County Jail.

Richardson was booked for public intoxication and Washington was booked for consuming alcohol as a minor and public intoxication, the police report states.

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Wednesday, October 19, 2011 • Page 5

Movement could open doors for city New York, Berlin, London and Chicago are all “occupied.” And Terre Haute is about to join that ever-growing list.

Sunday, a small gathering took place in Dede Plaza for the first meeting of Occupy Terre Haute, a sign that the original Occupy protest is making its influence known across the country.

As the movement continues to spread across Terre Haute, students may be wondering about the impact this will have on the community and the motivations behind it.

What, exactly, is this whole Occupy thing about?

It originated on Wall Street two months ago, when frustrations with wealthy executives had reached an all-time high.

An article on CNN’s website, titled “Why ‘occupy’ It’s personal,” stated that executive salary is nearly five times higher than it was in the 80s. The 99 percent who don’t fall under the “executive” category, however, are still making the same wages they were over 20 years ago.

Because of this unbalanced system, the rich are continuing to get richer while the poor are struggling.

Further, corporations are raking in huge profits, paying lower taxes and donating $275 million to politicians.

The people of New York, at least, felt that their individual voices weren’t being heard, so they unified on Wall Street, hoping for power in numbers.

So how does that relate to Terre Haute, a city that has no Wall Street?

Terre Haute is actually a major metropolis with a large population. What it lacks, though, is an abundance of employment opportunities. Areas such as downtown Terre Haute and West Terre Haute have lost their luster because of the low employment rates.

What have the residents of our city done to turn this around?

Until now, people have rarely made a stand when it comes to revamping the city because the residents are resistant to change.

Sunday’s meeting proves that the days of following routine are numbered. Citizens and students are fed up and are ready to speak out. Only time will tell how much momentum the movement will generate.

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Youth in revolt...finally Michael Laub In the Democrat’s Corner

Last week, I wrote an article proclaiming that the younger generation is not doing anything in the realm of politics and not bothering to change the world. I am pleased to see that the youth of this country proved me wrong and right after I submitted the article to the paper, a movement started.

This movement called Occupy Wall Street is the very thing that needed to happen to restore the power to the people of this nation. I am in complete support of this movement that is sweeping the nation. I am hoping that this continues to grow and not fall to the common pitfalls of past movements.

The Occupy Wall Street movement started on Wall Street back on Sept. 17, 2011 as a simple protest with no real media attention, but know it has spread faster than a plague across this country and gets stronger every day. It feels amazing turning on the TV or getting online and seeing more news on this occupation and seeing people taking to the streets to protest for their rights.

What most people don’t know is that a movement like this is needed for America and shows the government that the people of this country are not going to take this repression anymore.

We have been losing our civil liberties and voices in decisions in this country because we have yet to organize as a solitary movement to show the “real” owners of this country what we really want.

Who are these owners you might ask? It’s the rich, of course. Not the people who make over $200,000 a year, not even the millionaires—no, I am talking the RICH. The top 1 percent of this nation, who make billions a year, receive all the tax breaks and get millions in their

paychecks. The rich have always been in the world ever since the concept of something being traded for something else, but they all had one major thing in common: they feared the poor.

They might not have always showed it, but they feared the masses, because they knew if they pushed the poor too far, the poor would revolt and have their heads on a pike.

This generation of rich people is different, though. They do not fear the poor/lower classes as much as they should have, and to give them credit, the previous generations did a great job of making us more docile. This lack of care from the general populace boosted their confidence, made them believe that the common man didn’t care about the state of this country and began to do what they wanted.

This movement, however, can really change, bring the fear back into the rich and restore the balance between the classes.

Hopefully, the people of this movement will do what they need to do to make this movement matter and cause change. The first thing I think they should do is officially organize a political group with an actual leader or spokesmen to make demands and make their goals known.

Next, the people need to take more proactive action and stage more demonstrations to further their own agenda, other than just chanting vague slogans while obstructing day to day operations of the rich.

If Occupy Wall Street protesters are able to organize correctly, get their agenda into order and manage to stay there for a few more weeks, they could even form a political movement and not just a protesting movement.

Here’s hoping for the “Occupying Party,” a political party for the everyman.

Pro-Life Day of Silent Solidarity observes touchy topic Yesterday was the Pro-Life Day of Silent Solidarity. Around the world, students at over 1500 schools observed a day of silence to remember the millions of children who will remain silent forever.

Why were these children silenced almost before their lives began? Many arguments circle between pro-life and pro-choice groups: religion, women’s rights or special cases.

However, I contend that these arguments are really smoke screens for the real issue at hand.

First, why are these arguments invalid? Abortion is not about women’s rights. If a woman could not afford to support her two-year-old son, would we permit her to end his life? What if he stood in the way of her career?

Maybe she’s not ready to deal with raising her child. Perhaps she simply does not want to be a mother—may she kill her child?

A mother does not have the right to end the life of her child for any reason. She may not choose whether her son will live or die, regardless of the impact that he has upon her.

Some people will bring out the example of rape to justify making abortion legal. If the sight of a woman’s two-year-old son brings her pain and reminds her of a terrible event, may she murder her son to spare her that pain? Of course not—he has a right to live and did not cause his mother’s pain. What about all the children who are born as the result of rape?

Their lives are not worth less simply due to the crimes of their fathers. Should we punish all children for the sins of their fathers? When a child is created, even in the most terrible of situations, it is not the fault of the child.

In both of these examples, many of you will cringe at my comparison. A toddler is com-

Aurora Dreyling The Pink Elephant

pletely different from a fetus; the two are not comparable and therefore the examples are invalid. But how are they different? Why is a toddler human and a fetus not?

As a rational society, it is only logical that we turn to science to tell us when a new life is created, when mere cells become a new human being. If we do that, the science is clear: a new human being is formed at conception, when the egg of the mother and the sperm of the father fuse to create a new life.

This new life directs its own development, and is complete—it is not merely a portion of some greater being. The only thing needed for this new human being to become the twoyear-old toddler is time and nutrition. The fetus grows inside the mother, doing exactly what his or her mother and father—intentionally or unintentionally—created him or her to do.

What makes life worth protecting? The fetus is clearly a separate human being, but the law says it is not a “person” and therefore does not merit protection. The line can be drawn in many arbitrary places: when a fetus feels pain, at birth, at the age of consciousnes and the age of maturity.

It could depend on all sorts of factors that a person may or may not have control of.

But to stay true to the values of our nation, I point out the words of our founders: All men are created equal. They are not born equal; they do not attain this equality after they have accomplished something in particular. They are equal due to the fact that they are human, from the moment they first come into existence. African Americans and women have been fighting for this equality for years—and now what?

We have denied equality to over 50 million of our brothers and sisters—members of our generation.

As a civilized society, our priority should be to protect the smallest, weakest, most vulnerable members—so why aren’t we?

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‘Jersey Shore’ rightfully taxes citizens In a recent MSNBC article “Garden Staters would like to send ‘Jersey Shore’ out to sea,” many people from New Jersey don’t approve of the show or its stereotypical portrayal of New Jerseyans.

The article stated that Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Conn. conducted a survey that found 67 percent of New Jerseyans don’t approve of the show.

Also, the article states New Jersey Governor Chis Christie blocked a $420,000 tax credit for the show’s filming.

“I have no interest in policing the content of such projects,” Christie said. “However, as chief executive, I am dutybound to ensure that taxpayers are not footing a $420,000 bill for a project which does nothing more than perpetuate misconceptions about the state and its citizens.”

Unfortunately, there is one thing that Christie and the citizens of New Jersey don’t realize: the reason why this show is so important for the younger generations that MTV pulls in.

This show is quite clearly a multi-million-dollar public service announcement, warning children of the things that are a danger to their health. It warns them to stay away from alcohol, tanning-booths and New Jersey.

The antics of the “Jersey Shore” stars are quite clearly meant as a morality tale about what can happen when a young person decides to become a drunken douchebag.

New Jersey should be proud to have such a wonderful public service like this produced in their state and with their tax money.

So Christie, you’ve made a mistake.

Harold Bosstick Uncivil Discourse

The U.S. Census Bureau states on its website that New Jersey has a total population of 8,791,894.

This means that every single resident of that state would only have to pay a nickel to help the social-conscious MTV fund this much needed intervention program.

And as a conservative Republican, Christie should be jumping behind this program that so wonderfully attempts to reinforce what can happen if children go down the liberal path and take up drinking and partying.

In fact, these public servants—the stars and the network—should be funded by the state of New Jersey with more than a tax credit. The state should funnel all of its drug prevention budget into the program.

This would allow the program to branch out from the dangers of alcohol and cancer-causing tanning to much larger problems like meth and marijuana.

The wonderful stars of “Jersey Shore,” I’m sure, would be more than willing to help their state by showing the dangers of using these drugs if the money was available to them for such purposes.

Why don’t we make “Jersey Shore” its own line on the national budget.

Five cents from the 312,415,048 people who live in this nation would generate $15,620,752 that could be used by these people and MTV to great effect fighting the delinquent behavior New Jerseyans think the stars do just for fun.

It’s not fun. It’s saving lives.

God speed, “Jersey Shore,” and may all your shenanigans save the youth of this country from the drunken revelry you show every week.

“[Jersey Shore] is quite clearly a multi-million-dollar public service announcement...it warns them to stay away from alcohol, tanning booths and New Jersey.”

No press for Huntsman Leia Zoll Let’s Get Political

Sadly, not all campaigns are successful because of candidates’ views. It seems that what drives most campaigns is money.

And it appears campaign funding is something that Jon Huntsman is lacking.

While Sarah Palin’s Political Action Committee racked up over a million dollars in donations, she decided not to toss her hat into the ring for presidential nomination of the GOP party.

She continues to watch Russia from her kitchen window instead.

What on earth happens to the money that so many crazed Palin followers amassed for her potential run in 2012? Well, just about anything she wants to do with it. She could buy another $150,000 suit or even rent out a couple more helicopters next time she goes hunting for wolves in the rugged Alaskan terrain.

How could Palin collect so much money, when her only claim to fame was being a nobody governor from Alaska?

Jon Huntsman has not only been governor of Utah and CEO of a major corporation, he has also worked under multiple presidential administrations and has been an ambassador to

China.

His résumé is impeccable. Working with Republicans and Democrats alike, he shows moderation of the best kind. He supports a plan of fiscal responsibility and a hard right on economy.

And he leans to the left on social policy. Some say the problem is he’s a Republican with a moderate tendancy.

Some say the problem is his inability to point a finger at other candidates.

With each debate, I have become more and more curious why the only way to win an election is a scandal or a fortune. America needs to take note of some individuals with the potential to steer the country in a forward direction or a candidate that has the ability to compromise and understand bipartisan lines and concerns and the experience to do this well.

Soon, when Romney comes out of the closet as a Democrat in a red suit and the press tires of Cain’s pizza analogies, we will be left with the candidate some have referred to as the dark horse for the 2012 election.

Hopefully the speculation is true, and we will see a turn of events in voting.

America needs the president who ties factions together with the experience in foreign policy and budgeting that Jon Huntsman has proven he has time and time again.

“How could [Sarah] Palin collect so much money, when her only claim to fame was being a nobody governor from Alaska?”

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Upcoming Events Celebrating Cultural Diversity Day Wednesday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

HMSU Antigone Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

New Theater Fall Juried Student Exhibition Thursday 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

HMSU Gallery Lounge Sycamore Session Auditions Thursday 6 - 8 p.m.

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Marty Ledbetter and Cody Adams, hosts of WISU’s Sports Extra prep during their show which airs Mondays and Wednesdays from 7 - 8 p.m. (Photo by Alexa Larkin)

ISU’s Sports Extra show hits the screens Alexa Larkin Reporter

Hosts of WISU’s Sports Extra show will finally know what it feels like to have people watch them doing their jobs.

The radio show, hosted by senior communication majors Marty Ledbetter and Cody Adams, has been on air at WISU for four years, and soon it can be seen streaming live on indstate.edu/sycmedia.

The idea to begin filming the radio show was brought to life through collaboration between WISU, Sycamore Video and Sycamore Media David Sabaini, professor of communication said.

Sabaini said that the show airs on Monday and Wednesday from 7-8 p.m., and the first live stream will take place on Oct. 31. In order to film the show, it will move from WISU Studio B on the second floor of Dreiser Hall to the television studio B on the first floor.

Both hosts are getting prepared for the

transition that has been talked about for around two years, Ledbetter said.

Ledbetter, better known as “Jaws” on the show, has been working on Sports Extra from the beginning, starting as a sidekick and moving into the host role. He is also the student assistant station manager and the student sports director.

Now in his last semester, Ledbetter will finally get to see the change from radio only to live video coverage occur. He also said he hopes that in the next few years there will be more shows to follow this format.

“The sky is the limit,” Ledbetter said.

This seemed like the right time to make the change and the shortest distance between available content and doing live television was the Sports Extra show, Sabaini said.

Moving to television is going to give us more responsibility and it will help us realize the differences, Adams said of himself and his co-host.

Adams began working with the show

this summer and will likely continue to host after Ledbetter graduates at the end of this semester.

Sabaini, Ledbetter and Adams all agree that everyone in the communication department has been very supportive of the change. Sabaini also said the students involved are fired-up and ready to go.

Other than the hosts, the show has student producers and they will begin working with students that are part of Sycamore Video and Syc Media.

The main focus of this project is to give students the opportunity to make live television, and it will be the first time this is done on campus, Sabaini said.

“These students will be able to say they were the first to do something on campus,” Sabaini said. “History will be made on Oct. 31.”

After beginning the online streaming, the show is also eventually going to be aired on the campus cable system and someday possibly on local Terre Haute channels, Ledbetter said.

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Trend of the Week Heads up: Fitted sports caps make comeback TIA MUHAMMAD Reporter

While sports caps have been popular for the past several years, they are still widely seen around campus. (Photo by Alexa White)

Do you know all about web design?

Fitted sports caps have been a trend among men and young boys for years.

Just recently the traditional snapback cap made its way back into the limelight with its adjustable fit and old school classic look. The trend attracts a variety of fans and consumers from NBA, MLB, NFL, NCAA, NHL, Racing and special brands.

ISU student Dane Reed, a freshman business administration major, sported a fitted grey cap.

“I’m an Atlanta Braves fan. I have so many, I just transfer them in and out,” Reed said.

Several other students were spotted wearing fitted caps as well. Coming in a variety of colors, sizes and sports teams, the fitted cap is a way to show team spirit and stay fashionable.

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Homecoming Awards Ceremony announces winners JESSICA NEFF Reporter

Anna Harpenau, ISU student and president of Union Board, began the 2011 Homecoming awards’ ceremony Monday evening in Dede I by introducing Dr. Carmen Tillery, vice president of Student Affairs and Dean of Students. Dr. Tillery congratulated everyone who participated in the events, saying “we only had a few incidents for the number of people who were at the events.”

Matt Hayes, vice president of External Affairs of Union Board, was the MC for the awards’ ceremony.

“Homecoming this year was a mind-blowing week,” Jackie Dan, treasurer of Union Board, said. “Thanks to all the participants for a great attitude.”

Homecoming 2012 will be held Oct. 6th.

“Homecoming this year was a mind-blowing week.”

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Women’s Trike: - 1st: Sigma Kappa - 2nd: Residential Hall Life - 3rd: Delta Gamma Men’s Trike: - 1st: Sigma Alpha Epsilon - 2nd: Pi Kappa Alpha - 3rd: Tau Kappa Epsilon Poster Contest Winners: - 1st: Chi Omega/Sigma Alpha Epsilon - 2nd: Alpha Omicron Pi/Pi Kappa Alpha - 3rd: Alpha Chi Omega/Tau Kappa Epsilon Sycamore Sync Awards: - 1st: Zeta Tau Alpha/Alpha Tau Omega - 2nd: Sigma Kappa/Pi Kappa Phi - 3rd: Alpha Omicron Pi/Pi Kappa Alpha Float Design Awards: - 1st: Chi Omega/Sigma Alpha Epsilon - 2nd: Alpha Omicron Pi/Pi Kappa Alpha - 3rd: Sigma Kappa/Pi Kappa Phi

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ISU hosts 15th annual Sycamore Educators Day: Indiana State University’s Bayh College of Education plans to help educators renew their commitment with Sycamore Educators Day on Nov. 5.

“You became a teacher because you felt called to be a teacher. We hope they remember the real purpose and the real impact they have,” said Denise Collins, Bayh College of Education associate dean for academic and student affairs and overseer of this year’s conference.

The 15th annual event is free and designed to provide ongoing professional development for teachers around the state. The theme of the one-day conference is “Meeting the Needs of All Learners: Making Learning Personal” and will focus on inclusive teaching, particularly of learners with exceptionalities.

Nursing professor receives national award: The National League for Nursing has recognized Betsy Frank, professor emerita of nursing at Indiana State University, with its Excellence in Teaching Award.

The award was presented during the league’s 2011 Education Summit Sept.

21-24 in Orlando, Fla.

Technology education students to instruct teachers at conference: A group of aspiring educators from Indiana State recently learned that they will school veteran teachers and professors about technology at a conference in California in March.

The ISU students will inform educators how smart phones and tablet devices, such as iPads, can be utilized in the classroom, said Dan Lewellen, senior technology education major from Clayton, Ind. He advocates for educators to utilize technology more frequently, especially given that such devices are more prevalent than ever before.

A group of technology education students have attended previous conferences, which have included competitive events where the students represent ISU. Yet this is the first time that Lewellen can remember when students will actually give a presentation at the conference.

“Of course, we are excited to represent ISU at a national conference this year held in Long Beach,” Lewellen said. “This will be the most elaborate conference that this group has been a part of.”

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ISU NASCAR Kinetics team hosts viewing party WHITNEY NEUKAM Reporter

Indiana State University’s NASCAR kinetics team will be holding a viewing party Sunday, Oct. 23 at Buffalo Wild Wings.

NASCAR created the NASCAR kinetics program in 2009. Twenty university teams across the nation currently compete in the program’s annual national competition. Each competing team is comprised of five college students who are interested in learning more about the motorsports industry. In order to compete at the national competition, each team must research two case studies that NASCAR assigns, and they must also hold a viewing party, which is what Sunday’s event is all about.

Sunday’s viewing party, besides being a requirement for the national competition, is also a way to get young people more involved and interested in NASCAR. Sydney Valandingham , a marketing major who is a member of ISU’s NASCAR kinetics team said, “NASCAR wants to hit younger demographics.

Most of their fans are getting older, and because of that, NASCAR is starting to lose fans every year.

One of the things that NASCAR kinetics is really

trying to do is getting college students more involved with NASCAR and racing.”

The kinetics team has put in a lot of work to ensure that Sunday’s party will be a success. Tony Stevenson, leader of ISU’s kinetics team who is an information design and end-user computing major said, “This event dealt with a lot of marketing and public relations. It’s very similar to the handson work that someone would do if they actually worked for NASCAR. We’ve had tons of meetings, we’ve gotten sponsors, and we’ve had to make sure to integrate M&Ms and other NASCAR brands into our event.”

Dan Savka, a public relations major who is also involved with the kinetics team said, “There has been a lot of community involvement with this event. We’ve built several new relationships with our sponsors, local businesses who are involved with the motorsports industry.”

Sunday’s event will take place at the Buffalo Wild Wings on Highway 41 here in Terre Haute.

At the restaurant, they will be showing the Good Same Club 500 race at Talladega Super Speedway. The event begins at 1 p.m., and there will be games, activities, prizes, food giveaways and more. The event is open to the public.

Last year, ISU’s NASCAR Kinetics team hosted an official NASCAR Viewing Party for the Sprint Cup Series race from Talladega.

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Women finish 26th at Pre-Nationals

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Senior runner Kristy Twitchell competing in the 2011 NCAA Pre-Nationals at the LaVern Gibson Cross Country Course on Sunday. (Photo by Richelle Kimble)

Richelle Kimble Reporter

The ISU women’s cross country team finished 26th in the 2011 NCAA Division 1 Pre-National meet on Sunday against some of the most competitive teams in the nation.

The women ran their first 6k race of the season, and several women improved their time from the 2010 NCAA Pre-National meet.

Sophomore runner Jessica Zangmeister led the Sycamores in 85th place with a time of 22:25, and senior runner Kacie Klem was close behind to finish 102nd overall with a time of 22:37. Both of the Lady Sycamores improved their 2010 time by seven seconds.

Finishing third for ISU and 155th overall was junior Andrea Prusz in 23:27, shaving off six seconds from the previous year’s race.

Following Prusz was sophomore Valerie Burns with a time of 23:36 (165th) and senior Kristy Twitchell in 23:36 (166th).

Head coach John Gartland said, the ladies did not race to expectation despite the minor improvements.

“Our first seven runners on the team run together in practices,” Gartland said.

“I am in quandary as to why we were spread out so far today.”

Zangmeister said heavy winds towards the start and finish of the race, made it a difficult finish for the whole field.

Senior runner Kelsie Slater ran through re-injuring her hamstring, which she had been resting during the previous meets, finishing in 24:11 (235th).

Also racing for the Sycamores were freshman Nicole Lucas in 23:41 (168th),

sophomore runner Kalli Dalton in 24:07 (206th), junior runner Serena Simeoli in 25:44 (293rd), sophomore runner Ashley Name in 26:24 (299th), and sophomore runner Lindy Jones in 26:42 (302nd).

“We ran very timidly and were not prepared for this level of competition,” Gartland said. “We did beat some quality teams, but we didn’t beat the teams we needed to in our region to move up in the rankings.”

Gartland said, the ladies will begin their climb in training, followed by a gradual taper to prepare themselves physically and mentally for the 2011 Missouri Valley Championships.

The MVC meet will be held in two weeks and will also be hosted by the Sycamores, giving the ladies another run at the LaVern Gibson course before heading to the Hoosier Invitational and the 2011 Great Lakes Regional Championship.

“Our first seven runners on the team run together in practices. I am in quandry as to why we were spread out so far today.”

John Gartland, ISU women’s head cross country coach

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Reflecting on the Tragedy of Dan Wheldon We hear of season-ending injuries. We hear of career-ending injuries. But we rarely hear of life-ending injuries. That is what happened to IndyCar driver Dan Wheldon. He was a very successful driver and was only 33 years old. He died from an accident he was caught in that happened at Las Vegas Motor Speedway this past Sunday. This was a freak, unavoidable accident, but events like this give us a reason to think about ourselves.

I believe that the passing of Dan Wheldon really shows us how much we shouldn’t take our lives for granted. If a driver in a car with the best possible safety that is designed to withstand almost anything and still keep the driver safe cannot keep the driver safe, how is it not a miracle that we make it through every day unscathed?

Dan Wheldon was in the wrong place at the wrong time. There isn’t anything you can do to avoid an accident like that when you are going over 200 mph. This Columnist shows us how fragile and precious our lives are. Probably not in a racecar, but in Final Score the case of being in the wrong place at the wrong time, Dan Wheldon could have been any one of us.

With this event I have to think, “What if Dan Wheldon was a close friend, a member of my family or myself? Would I have any regrets?” We aren’t guaranteed another day, another hour, or even another minute. In a split second, it could all be gone.

When an event with this kind of magnitude happens, it causes you to stop and think. Wheldon and other drivers realize that they are putting their lives at risk when they step into their cars, but it is still shocking when the risk becomes reality.

Dan Wheldon was 33 years old and had a family. I am sure his family believed that it was just going to be another race. I am sure they were aware of the risk, but I doubt it was ever expected. I really feel for them. They have my sympathy and are in my prayers.

Andrew Jones

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This horrid accident with cars on fire, airborne and flipped upside down appeared unreal; almost like an action movie or video game. The problem was that this was reality. This was the last race in the IndyCar series and was supposed to be a day of celebration and crown a new champion, but in this disastrous day, the last thing anyone wanted to do was celebrate.

Danica Patrick put it best when she said that the drivers had nothing to lose; yet they have everything to lose. By nothing to lose, she meant that the points didn’t matter because it was the last race, and many drivers were already eliminated from the championship. By everything to lose, she meant their lives.

Wheldon accomplished a lot during his short life. He will be remembered for both his accomplishments and his freak accident. He won the Indianapolis 500 twice (2005, 2011). He won 16 total IndyCar races and won the IndyCar Championship in 2005. The IndyCar Series will definitely miss him.

“Danica Patrick put it best when she said that the drivers had nothing to lose; yet they have everything to lose. By nothing to lose, she meant that the points didn’t matter because it was the last race, and many drivers were eliminated from the championship. By everything to lose, she meant their lives.”

7th annual Big Blue Block Party set for Friday SHELBY YOUNG Reporter

Indiana State Women’s Basketball is hosting their 7th annual Big Blue Block Party on Friday. The block party will take place in the Clabber Girl Parking Lot at the corner of 9th and Cherry from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. There will be free food, music, a kid zone, and an autograph session. Members of the coaching staff and the entire 2011-12 Sycamore roster will be on hand to meet.

After the block party, the event will move to Hulman Center where second-year head coach Teri Moren will lead the Sycamores through an open practice and a short scrimmage.

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Men’s cross country 21st at Pre-Nationals Sunday

Junior runner Albaro Escalera competing in the 2011 NCAA Pre-Nationals at the LaVern Gibson Cross Country Course on Sunday. (Photo by Richelle Kimble)

Richelle Kimble Reporter

The Indiana State men raced to a 21st place finish at the NCAA Division 1 Pre-National meet on Sunday.

The competition field consisted of several highly competitive teams, giving the men a glimpse at their competition for the 2011 Great Lakes Regional Championship.

Senior Craig Padgett led ISU through the 8k race in 25:03 and finished 40th overall. Following Padgett was junior Albaro Escalera with a time of 25:39 in 91st, senior Jeremiah Vaughan, 127th in 26:00, and junior Dustin Betz, 136th in 26:05.

“We had a few good performances, but as a team, we did not perform at the level we were expecting,” head coach John McNichols said.

Padgett said that the heavy wind affected all teams, providing slower times across the field.

“Had the course conditions been better, we would have been closer to our PR’s,” said Padgett.

Also racing for the Sycamores was Tyler Kent in 26:26 (164th), freshman Tristan Selby in 26:31 (171st), freshman Drew Gambill in 26:36 (188th), junior Brandon Query in 26:47 (202nd), junior Andrew Sullivan in 27:01 (229th) and freshman Milton Brinza in 27:33 (261st).

“I know Coach McNichols expected more out of our performance, and I think we expected more out of ourselves,” said Sullivan. “We just need to all show up on the same day, and I think we will surprise some people.”

The men will be preparing for the 2011 Missouri Valley Conference Championship in which they

Junior runner Drew Gambill competing in the 2011 NCAA PreNationals at the LaVern Gibson Cross Country Course on Sunday.

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are favored to take the crown.

“We are entering [the conference meet] knowing that we have a big target on our back,” said Sullivan. “We are going to train hard, and trust the work we’ve put in thus far this season, and hope it pays off with another conference championship.”

McNichols is confident that the men’s hard work will pay off at the conference meet, as well.

“We have not raced well this season, but I have faith in this team and I know they have worked very hard. Now is not the time to lose faith in these great athletes,” McNichols said.

The MVC meet will be held at the LaVern Gibson course on Oct. 30 in Terre Haute, allowing the Sycamores to take advantage of hosting and racing on a familiar course once again.

“I know Coach McNichols expected more out of our performance, and I think we expected more out of ourselves. We just need to all show up on the same day, and I think we will surprise some people.”

Andrew Sullivan, senior runner

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Fans wave with Posner at Saturday’s Homecoming concert brought by Spotlight Entertainment. (Photo courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing)

Jessica Squires Editor-in-Chief

This year’s homecoming concert with Karmin and Mike Posner brought success in turnout and in student experiences.

Tracy Machtan, assistant director of student activities and organizations and the advisor for Spotlight Entertainment said the event was a success all around.

The concert brought approximately 2,450 people to the Hulman Center—just 100 patrons short of a sell-out.

Machtan said that students were involved throughout the entire process. Students took part in everything from booking to photography to marketing. Even if the students weren’t directly involved, they were there to see the processes, Machtan said.

“It’s awesome ISU is doing this, and it’s an awesome thing for students,” she said. “It brings pride for ISU overall.”

Freshman communication major Elle Humbert is a street team captain for Spotlight Entertainment. She helped market the event and was also a runner for the talent. She said that the whole experience was great because it is what she wants to do in her career.

“All of us took away so many great experiences,” Humbert said. “Without Spotlight Entertainment, we wouldn’t have those experiences.”