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ISU reflects on Iraq war Aaron Abel Reporter
When Vern Bothwell was in the Navy, there was a wide range of opinions about U.S. military involvement in Iraq and every other conflict he remembers. Bothwell, who is now an aviation technology instructor at ISU, said there is a lot of uncertainty surrounding the war—even as President Barack Obama announced all U.S. troops would be withdrawn from the country by December. “And if there’s one thing I know, it’s that I don’t know,” Bothwell said. “And politicians don’t know, either. They don’t know how stable or well-equipped the Iraqi government is, and yet they’re making judgments on something they know nothing about.”
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Members of Occupy Terre Haute stand outside the Labor Temple Monday evening in Terre Haute. (Photo by Brooke Wright)
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About 40 members of the grassroots Occupy Terre Haute movement returned to Seventh Street and Wabash Avenue Monday, gathering for a march to the Labor Temple. The procession to the building, a meeting place for local worker unions at 31 1/2 S. 13th St., was the second protest in three days for the group, an off-shoot of Occupy Wall Street. On Friday, around half as many members marched from Dede Plaza at ISU to Seventh and Wabash, stopping at Wells Fargo along the way to protest the financial institution’s 2008 government bailout. Monday, the group went to the Labor Temple to attend a mayoral candidates forum. “We definitely have a lot more people here today,” said Dylan Lewis, a Occupy Terre Haute participant, before Monday’s march. “They are not jobless either, I’m not jobless, and we are just upset about what is going on in this country.” As on Friday, the group held signs plastered with various messages, including “Two parties with one goal - protect wealth” and “Reposess your government from the banksters now.” Even children participated in the march. One girl held a sign that said, “Honk if you support equality.” Some passing motorists blew their horns in approval, but the group faced some criticism this time. A few individuals were heard saying, “Get a job, you losers” and “Occupy a job, you bums.” Regardless of the naysayers, the group emphasized peace and only chanted louder in response. “United, we will never be defeated, the people,” they chanted. “Banks got the Occupy Terre Haute advocates economic equality and speaks out against corporate influence in America. (Photo by Brooke Wright) bailout, we get the fallout.” Among the group was Bob Bissey, a write-in candidate for Terre Haute mayor. After protesting at Seventh Street and Wabash Avenue for a while, they marched their way to the Labor Temple. Three of the protestors wore masks to conceal their identity over concerns their Once there, they stood outside of the building and moved to the corner of 13th employers would fire them over any affiliation with Occupy Terre Haute. Street and Wabash Avenue. People were on all corners of the intersection. The group’s next meeting is set for Wednesday at 5 p.m. at Seventh Street and Before parting ways, the group held a general meeting to discuss organizational Wabash Avenue for a potential march to Chauncey Rose Middle School for anmatters. They agreed to each invite one person to the group in hopes of doubling other mayoral debate. their ranks.
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War in Iraq: End is near after almost nine years Oct. 11, 2002 Congress authorizes war
March 19, 2003 U.S.-led invasion of Iraq begins
April 9, 2003 Iraq falls into U.S. control
May 1 2003 Bush: Mission Accomplished
December 13, 2003 - Hussein captured
January 2007 Bush launches surge of troops
June 30, 2009 U.S. troops leave urban centers
October 21, 2011 Obama: All troops out by December Source: Reuters
IRAQ/FROM PAGE ONE Less than 50,000 troops remain in the country nearly eight years after the U.S.-led invasion began in March 2003. A total of 4,480 American troops have been killed in Iraq to date, according to Iraq Coalition Casualty Account, which tracks coalition deaths for both the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Obama made his announcement in a White House news conference Friday, after a phone conversation with the Iraqi prime minister. “So today, I report that, as promised, the rest of our troops in Iraq will come home by the end of the year,” Obama said, as stated in an official White House transcript. “After nearly nine years, America’s war in Iraq will be over.” Richard Schneirov, ISU professor of history,
said the war had a major impact on the U.S. economy. “Wars do help the economy,” Schneirov said. “Historically speaking, by running a short-term budget deficit–whether by building schools or military action—consumer and investment demand is increased. That’s how we got out of the Great Depression, right? So I don’t think that pulling out is necessary to get the budget deficit down. But in saying that, there are other reasons to get out.” Junior undecided major Ryan Lind said he does not think of the end of the war as political. “For students with family members in Iraq this isn’t about politics, this is about seeing Dad home for Christmas,” Lind said.
President Obama’s Announcement “Here at home, the coming months will be another season of homecomings. Across America, our servicemen and women will be reunited with their families. Today, I can say that our troops in Iraq will definitely be home for the holidays.” - President Barack Obama White House, Friday
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Telephone catches fire in Rhoads Hall Chris Sweeney News editor
ISU police officers responded to Rhoads Hall early Tuesday morning after a report of a fire. According to a police report, police officers were dispatched to Rhoads Hall at 5:56 a.m. after receiving a report of a fire on the seventh floor. Officers were advised that a phone in the hallway had caught on fire, but a resident’s assistant had already put it out with a fire extin-
guisher. After arriving on the seventh floor, officers observed the top half of the phone to be melted and black streaks creeping up the wall from where the phone was located. Terre Haute Fire Department was disregarded after ISU police officers observed there to be no fire. Housekeeping staff cleaned up after the fire Tuesday. Freshman physical education and special education major Joshua Beck, scrubbed down the wall where the telephone had been mounted.
Freshman physical education and special education major Joshua Beck, a member of the Residential Life housekeeping staff, scrubs down a wall Tuesday where a telephone caught fire in Rhoads Hall. (Photo by Nick Hedrick)
Smoke stains the wall where a telephone caught fire early Tuesday morning in Rhoads Hall. A resident’s assistant put out the fire before police arrived at the scene. (Photo by Nick Hedrick)
Police Blotter Oct. 21 At 7:43 a.m., a property damage accident was reported at the 900 block of Chestnut Street. At 9:41 a.m., missing university property was reported at Root Hall. At 11:02 a.m., a false fire alarm was reported at the Center of Performing and Fine Arts. At 12:13 p.m., a hit and run property damage accident was reported at Lot 15. At 2:33 p.m., an altered parking permit was reported at Lot A. At 3:13 p.m., a found check was
reported off campus. At 9:57 p.m., theft was reported off campus. At 11:44 p.m., found items were reported at HMSU.
Oct. 22 At 4:30 a.m., a suspect was arrested for public intoxication and on a warrant at Lot C. At 3:16 p.m., a housing offense was reported at Sandison Hall. At 5:53 p.m., possession of drugs and paraphernalia was reported at Blumberg Hall.
At 5:59 p.m., criminal mischief was reported at Lot 14.
Oct. 23 At 12:48 a.m., theft was reported off campus. At 2:50 p.m., theft was reported at Lincoln Quad. At 4:12 p.m., possession of marijuana was reported at Lincoln Quad. At 9:03 p.m., an ill person was reported at Blumberg Hall.
Oct. 24 At 10:20 a.m., a found purse was reported at the Pavilion Lot At 12:18 p.m., a theft was reported at Hines Hall At 1:08 p.m., a found item was returned to the owner at HMSU At 1:08 p.m., a found bankcard was reported at HMSU At 3:26 p.m., an ill person was reported at the University Apartments At 4:39 p.m., harassment was reported at Blumberg Hall At 6:00 p.m., a theft was reported Blumberg Hall
At 7:48 p.m., criminal mischief was reported at Lot 24 At 11:06 p.m., a theft was reported at HMSU
Oct. 25 At 5:56 a.m., a fire alarm was reported at Rhoads Hall
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CCE offers benefits outside of the classroom For now, students aren’t required to participate in community service, but what if they were? ISU already has an accomplished center for Community Engagement; it’s placed in the top 15 percent of colleges in the nation for community service in the Washington Monthly. In addition, the CCE holds plenty of fundraisers and offers a variety of services to the ISU student body. One event in particular, Donaghy Day, is headed by the CCE and has a more hands-on approach to community service. Earlier in the semester, volunteers worked outdoors to “beautify the campus and surrounding community,” according to Donaghy Day’s link on ISU’s website. Other events and programs the CCE supports include the Special Olympics, volunteer fair, Human Rights Day and Alternative Spring Break, all of which encourage collaboration and learning experiences between students and faculty. In the Statesman article “ISU gives back to the community,” Nancy Rogers, director of the CCE, stated, “[the CCE’s] goal is to get 100 percent of the students involved with community engagement.” And, really, that’s how it should be. Education should extend beyond the classroom setting. There is only so much students can gain from listening to lectures for hours each day and even then, they are primarily obtaining academic knowledge. But if they are, say, outside, sprucing up campus or mingling with participants during the Special Olympics, they are acquiring skills that will last them a lifetime. Not to mention that their selfless efforts are benefiting the city and university. Also, students can continue to learn through community service after they graduate through employers, churches and other organizations in their neighborhoods. And they can do so for free. It makes sense to add community service to ISU’s curriculum. What better way to get more from day, than by giving more from day one?
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Nation’s job plan lacks specifics
Aurora Dreyling The Pink Elephant
Fred Nation released his jobs plan for the city on October 20, and I was struck by how much it reminded me of another Democratic mayoral challenger this fall: Melina Kennedy. Many of you may not know her very well, but I’m from the Indianapolis area and a lot of the more interesting local political discussion has focused on the race between Kennedy and Ballard, Republican in-
cumbent. Both Kennedy and Nation have a “vision” for their mayoral campaigns. They have ideas about what they think should be changed, and then more vague ways of accomplishing this. I would vote for a candidate with a strong vision, regardless of party. But a proper, strong vision holds high requirements. A vision should be bold and forward-thinking. It should look to some day 20 to 50 years in the future and say, “This is what our city should look like,” and then make multiple, smaller goals to achieve that vision. A vision cannot be, “Our city needs more jobs, and this will magically solve all our ills” and then list some vague ways of achieving that goal. Without a bold vision, specifics are important to achieving the number one goal. The vision approach should be done boldly or not at all. Because here’s the problem: we’re in the middle of economic hardships. We are either in a double dip recession or about to be. We need more than vague leadership: we need specific solutions to address the problems now. And that’s not to say that speed is the most important factor in making decisions. These decisions about the future of our city must be carefully made so that our future will be brighter than today. I’ll confess that I’m not from Terre Haute and therefore do not know the issues of this city as well as someone who
has lived here all their life. To evaluate Nation’s jobs plan, I naturally went to the opposing plan to see what similarities and what differences existed between the two. There’s really not a whole lot of difference between the two plans in respect to big picture ideas. Both are focused on job growth, on working with regional, local and educational partners to increase the employment environment of the city. What Nation’s plan lacked was specific, tangible methods for achieving these goals. Where his plan did contain specifics, I was often left with questions. He said that the top priority of every single member of his administration would be job creation. That sounds special, but isn’t the whole point of having a variety of people and departments is that it allows specialization, so that they can get things done in a variety of areas more efficiently? If they’re all doing the same thing, perhaps you don’t need very many of them. Nation also mentioned that our higher education institutions might know a graduate who owned a business who was looking to expand. Is he suggesting that our universities spend time locating those who have graduated years ago and asking them to move their businesses to Terre Haute? While job creation is no doubt important, I’m not really sure this should be the focus of our university. We pay a lot in tuition already, and the primary focus of a university is to educate students. Businesses create jobs and working with universities to find skilled employees is great, but bringing businesses run by graduates to Terre Haute should not be a focus of our university. Nation also mentions technology advancements and Wi-Fi. I fail to see how a city government is going to make Wi-Fi more accessible. Does he plan to build a city-wide Wi-Fi network? Restaurants all over the city offer free Wi-Fi to customers. I’m really not sure how that could be expanded by city government. And unsurprisingly, Nation’s plan offers little insight on specifics.
Soldiers from Afghanistan neglected Michael Laub In the Democrat’s Corner
Now this might surprise you, but did you know that we are actually in an armed conflict with another nation? I know, I mean I heard the rumors that there was something called the war on terror in Afghanistan or Someplacestan, but it I looked it into and its true. Apparently, we have been in this war for an entire decade with no real sign of ending anytime soon. Since this isn’t the future yet we still send young men into armed conflict to die for this country, I know we should probably pay attention to this war. But you know there are more important things to worry about, like my money, and not the lives of other people. I might be too harsh on this country and its citizens, but how long are we expected to care about something? Like I said before this war like thing has been going on for over ten years, and we haven’t even felt any of the repercussions from it. No war in this country has been quite like it. I actually checked to see if anything in my life has directly changed as the result of this war, and to my surprise nothing has. We don’t have to cut back on food, we don’t have to pay much more in taxes and we don’t have a draft or even a simple gas shortage. This might be the first full out con-
flict where Americans don’t have to change anything about themselves or their daily routine. This is probably why this country has quickly stopped caring about the war overseas and there hasn’t been a whole lot of pressure to really end it by the people. It also seems these people care more about their bank accounts. Who I really fear sorry for are those soldiers overseas who come back to this country with no real respect. We don’t treat our veterans like we did back in the “glory” days of America when everyone pitched in to defeat that Hitler fellow and his fascist friends. Now we barely give anything to these people who defend our country. What do we give our troops who serve in the present day? Let me answer that for you— post-traumatic stress disorder, survivor’s guilt, injuries, missing limbs, the guilt of killing another human being, social isolation and not even a great healthcare plan. When soldiers come home this it’s not even news, and most of you probably know or seen someone who had served overseas, but never really knew. I am glad that people are taking an interest in this country again. But I am not really seeing them wanting to take care of the returning soldiers. I am not asking you to give everything to these soldiers when they make their homecoming. However, I want to at least think of the horrors this people go through while fighting that conflict.
“This might be the first full out conflict where Americans don’t have to change anything about themselves or their daily routine. ”
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How old is too old for Halloween? The Statesman Cartoon
Halloween is rapidly approaching, which means it’s time for children to get their bags and costumes ready. And me? Well, I guess my expected Brianne option is to wear a outfit, Hofmann “suggestive” go to some party Write and and partake in a little “boozing for Wrong apples.” The problem is that I’ve always preferred trick-or-treating; so I continue to go every year. Did I mention I’m 23 years old? Last year, my youngest brother (who’s now 19) and I wondered from house to house in Brazil, Indiana, holding out our empty Wal-Mart sacks and asking for treats. What we received most of the time, instead, were glares and lectures from the grumpy residents. “Aren’t you a little OLD to be out here?” they asked. Halloween, Easter and even Christmas are all geared towards children. The markets cater to them, at least. Once you reach a certain age or you make it to middle school, you are deemed an adult in the eyes of the holiday police.
I questioned last year if what I was doing was legal. I had heard rumors that it was against the law to trick or treat on Halloween if one was over the age of 18. I tried to picture how that scenario would go down: I would be caught on the sidewalk with my brother, head-to-toe in our disguises and holding bags of “evidence.” An officer would inquire from behind his flashlight “Ma’am… sir…what are you doing out here tonight? Shouldn’t you be…paying bills and filling out crossword puzzles? Don’t you have responsibilities?” And the next thing you know, my brother and I will be hopping fences and dodging the cops in back alleys. Or, perhaps, they’d just fine us—we would probably be in possession of millions of dollars worth of sweets anyway. Someone has to compensate for those damages. Who decided where the line was drawn? As long as there’s enough candy to go around, shouldn’t everyone be allowed to embrace their inner child? Christmas, Easter and Halloween provide prime opportunities for families to bond and share unique memories. Why do those moments need age restrictions?
“I guess my expected option is to wear a ‘suggestive’ outfit, go to some party and partake in a little boozing for apples.’”
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24th Miss ISU pageant to commence Shaleena Barker Features editor
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Since 1958, ISU has held its Miss ISU Pageant, allowing young women the opportunity to display their talent, as well as a chance to engage in their communities. Miss ISU guidelines state that to be elligible to participate in the pageant, all of the contestants need to raise a minimum of $100 for the Children’s Miracle Network. Maggie Stephens, the current Miss ISU, uses this medium to raise money for kids and promote awareness, the Miss ISU Facebook page states. Additionally, Stephens continues to promote her platform of supporting the adoption of needy children. Freda Luers, Associate director of student actvities believes that this year’s contestants will advocate a variety of causes. “This year, the girls’ platforms vary greatly. They range from bullying to volunteering in the community to Parkinson’s awareness to tobacco use,” Freda Luers said. “These ideas are ones that are very close to the girls’ hearts.” Other portions of the contest include Fitness and Healthy Lifestyle, where the girls must display “poise on stage, physical health, confidence, composure, energy and charisma.” During the next portion, talent, the girls will perform 90 seconds of talent, which vary from singing, dancing, playing an instrument, and reading poetry. The next portion is the evening gown section, where the girls will walk across the stage in a formal gown. Here, they will be judged on “confidence, poise, grace, and stage presentation.” This year, 16 contestants will be competing for scholarship money and the chance to earn the Miss Indiana title, along with the potential to represent Miss America. Prospective participants must be an ISU student at least 17 years of age. An information session for those who are interested is held at the beginning of every school year, where the logistics of the competition are explained. The Miss ISU competition will start at 5 p.m. on Saturday night at University Theatre located in the Bayh College of Education.
The Miss Indiana State University Scholarship Program is a preliminary for the Miss Indiana Scholarship Program and the Miss America Scholarship Program. There have been 23 Miss Indiana State title holders. (Photo courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing)
Miss ISU Contestants - Bianca Allen - Ashley Clarke - Katie Benedix - Jessica Lake - Ashley Dickens - Catherine Fitzek - Amanda Lenover - Jessica Markle
- Kelsie Noble -Jannai Smith - Chelsea Stanley - Ayanna Sykes - Destiny Thomas - Sabrina Valentine - Alanna Mossell - Kelby Scrougham
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ISU physical therapy program builds international partnerships Dave Taylor
ISU Communications and Marketing
In preparing to launch a doctor of physical therapy program at Indiana State University, Lori Walton has done much more than dot the i’s and cross the t’s on mountains of paperwork. She’s working to make the new program “world-class” from the start. In between preparing accreditation documents, building faculty and clinical resources and developing assessment tools, Walton has also lined up international partnerships so students can learn first-hand from top experts in the field and conduct research alongside those experts. Walton, who joined the College of Nursing, Health, and Human Services last November, is counted among those experts. She spoke as a keynote speaker during a World Physical Therapy Day program this year at the Center for the Rehabilitation of the Paralyzed in Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Her 45-minute address to an audience of about 800 health professions faculty and students from universities throughout Bangladesh was the subject of reports by four separate newspapers and several television stations. “This was a great opportunity for Indiana State University to have a more global face in the subcontinent region,” an associate professor of applied medicine and rehabilitation and the director of the doctor of physical therapy program, said. “My presentation was about providing a collaborative approach so that the patient doesn’t lose out,” she said. “That is part of patient-centered therapy — maintaining your economy enough so
that you can promote what you’re there for and have the knowledge to prescribe for that patient.” In Bangladesh, physiotherapists - as they are called in nations outside of the United States — are permitted to give corticosteroid injections, prescribe limited medications, direct patient care through direct access, and provide referrals for lab work and special tests, Walton said. Such a wide scope of practice is similar to physical therapists in the American military but civilian practice is still limited in some U.S. states, including Indiana. “In many ways, they have a lot more freedom to do things than we do,” she said. “At Physical Therapy Day, we were trying to promote physiotherapy in a way that provides autonomy for the practitioners and that advances the profession, which is in line with the World Confederation on Physical Therapy’s goals for nations all over the world.” Tragedy lies behind Bangladesh’s emergence as a center for physical therapy. More than two-thirds of Bangladeshi citizens live below the poverty level and children are often forced to work instead of attend school. In one job for children, they climb mango trees, which can reach 90 feet tall, to pick the fruit. Children who fall from those trees often suffer spinal cord injuries. Walton, who came to Indiana State from Washburn University in Topeka, Kan., where she served as chair of the physical therapist assistant program for six years, has made regular visits to Bangladesh for the past four years. She routinely volunteers to help treat children and other patients at the Center for the Rehabilitation of the Paralyzed and the Bangladeshi Health Professions Institution, both affiliated with the University of Dhaka. She also helps with curriculum
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development and teaching on a volunteer basis. In addition to physical therapy, Walton’s areas of expertise include pediatrics, neurological disorders and women’s issues. She is involved in several research projects in conjunction with colleagues in Bangladesh. Topics include the study of risk factors associated with caesarean section compared with normal delivery among Bangladeshi women, pre-natal problems and the risk of cerebral palsy, and outcomes for spinal cord patients following community-based rehabilitation. She is also working with a professor from Western Michigan University on a study comparing clinical reasoning by health care Lori Walton was awarded in recognition of her help in providers in the U.S. and developing a physiotherapy program for the region’s impoverished mothers and children. (Photo courtesy Bangladesh. Students at Walton’s pre- of ISU Communications and Marketing) vious college spent up to six weeks in Bangladesh to complete clinifrom Andrews University. She is comcal training and she already has clinical pleting a Ph.D. in physical therapy from contracts lined up for Indiana State stuNova Southeastern University. dents to do the same — and participate Indiana State’s doctor of physical therin research. While at the University of apy program is among seven new proDhaka for World Physical Therapy Day, grams the College of Nursing, Health, she also met with the dean of the School and Human Services has developed in of Medicine and several other officials recent years to address a shortage of at the university concerning additional health care providers — especially in partnerships. underserved areas such as rural Indiana. “It was a good, fruitful trip,” Walton The program is on track to welcome its said. “I see endless benefits for ISU stufirst students in May, Walton said. Foldents.” lowing a positive report from an on-site Walton holds a doctor of physical therreviewer, accreditation is pending by the apy degree from Creighton University as Commission on Accreditation in Physiwell as bachelor’s and master’s degrees cal Therapy education.
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Campus finds way, fight off freshman fifteen Whitney Neukam Reporter
Many campus options, including a new food and fitness club, whose first meeting will be held Monday, Oct. 31, from 4 -5 p.m. in Arena B29, aim to help students watching their figures. Avoiding the “freshman fifteen” is often a concern not only for freshmen, but also any college student worried about staying fit while keeping up with studies. Students have several on-campus dining options. Both Sycamore Dining and the Lincoln Quads offer a variety of foods, such as an entrée line, pizza, deli and grille, and two other lines that offer side items such as mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese or fruit. Students also have the opportunity to go to the Commons located in HMSU if they do not like what the dining halls have to offer. J.J. Hughes, a freshman mechanical engineering technology major, feels like he has enough food options at the dining halls. He said, “I like how the calories and nutritional information is displayed on the entrees, and I also like how alternative meals are provided just in case someone doesn’t like which entrees are being served that day.” Hughes mostly eats at the deli, though, because “the entrees never look appetizing.” Hughes has an offcampus job, so on the days where he cannot eat at the dining hall, he eats similar to Gary, although he tries to add more fruits into his diet. Allison Gary, a sophomore pre-law
major, however, has a difficult time finding foods to eat in the dining hall. She said, “I’m a really picky eater and I feel like the dining hall doesn’t provide enough options. They always have the same food. It seems like all I eat is carbs. I wish they had a better selection of main dishes instead of always having casseroles.” Instead of going to the dining hall and eating meals, Gary often eats food in her dorm room, such as Easy Mac and tuna. “I paid for this meal plan, but I rarely use it because there’s not much I can eat in the dining halls. I also hate how I’m not getting enough nutrients in my diet. I just wish I had more healthy eating options here on campus.” For students like Gary, the ISU Student Counseling Center offers programs that deal with weight management, nutrition, and eating right on campus. Aimee Janssen-Robinson, Director of Wellness at the Counseling Center said, “For students who are concerned about gaining weight and not eating right, we advise them to watch their portion sizes and also choose healthy snack options. We also recommend moderation – if you eat healthy most of the time, it’s okay to indulge in a piece of birthday cake every once in a while, because you’re eating healthy the rest of the time. We don’t promote any kind of ‘diet’ in our services because diets have a beginning and an end, and you should be eating healthy all the time.” For more information, call James at 812-237-3939 to schedule a nutrition consultation.
The student commons in the HMSU offers a variety of meal options from bagels at Einstein Bros., gyros at George’s Cafe, to fast food at Burger King and Taco Bell. Many restaurants, both on and off-campus provide a list of their menu’s nutritional information upon request. Some even post the list on their walls. (Photos by Shaleena Barker)
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Flannel plaid finds place in fashion world MIKAELLA DELA PENA Features editor
From the barnyard to the runway, flannel plaid has been making its way on the list of top fashion necessesities. Once thought of as country bumpkin apparel, flannel print clothing has been gaining popularity particularly with the college fashion scene. Versatility is one of flannel plaid’s most desirable quality, both in function and price. College students on a budget can easily come across flannel prints in second-hand stores such as Goodwill, which gives that extra vintage feel. Flannel plaid often comes in many different colors, and while it was once made of wool or yarn, it is now typically composed of cotton or synthetic fibers. When wearing flannel plaid, consider the color scheme. Bright neons help create a trendy look, while muted colors such as reds, blacks and navys create a more traditional look. As the fall weather approaches and the
temperature drops, consider pairing an unbuttoned, baggy flannel overshirt with a pair of cargo skinnies and boots. However, fashionistas need not worry about having to put away the flannel collection once the weather warms back up - in the spring time, flannel plaid tops can be accompanied with denim shorts, strappy sandals or ballerina flats, and a braided belt for an easy-going warm weather look. For girls leery about baggy plaid translating into manly lumberjack, collegefashion.net suggests trying a more fitted flannel top to add more femininity to the outfit. Don’t forget: flannel plaid is not limited to only tops. Shorts, women’s purses, and overcoats are also starting to pop up in stores and runways sporting the flannel plaid pattern. A fashion article in The Wall Street Journal states that flannel plaid appeared numerous times in the spring 2011 collections of big name designers such as Brioni, Canali, Paul Stuart and Thomas Pink.
From Walmart to Urban Outfitters, flannel plaid has been popping up on shelves, increasing in variety in style and cost, especially in stores aimed at the college student shopper. (Photo by Shaleena Barker)
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Men’s basketball picked third in the MVC preseason poll
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The Indiana State University Men’s Basketball Team holding the 2011 Missouri Valley Conference Championship Trophy after defeating the Missouri State Bears. (Phot o courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing) votes. Conference runner-ups Missouri State University Bears were selected to Ernest Rollins finish sixth. Sports editor Sophomore Jake Odum joined four other players selected for the 2011-2012 Defending Missouri Valley Conference Champions, the Indiana State Missouri Valley Conference Preseason All-Conference Team. The Indiana State Sycamores defeated the Missouri State Bears 60-56 in University Men’s Basketball team, were picked to finish third in the upcoming front of a crowd of 10,171. The victory not only earned the Sycamores the 2011-12 season. The pick is the highest Indiana State has been since the 2001-02 preseason poll MVC Championship Title but the team also earned a spot in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournanment. when the team was also picked to finish third. The team went up against a tough opponent in the first round in Syraccuse Conference head coaches, sports information and media representatives vote University. The Sycamore loss 60-77 against the larger opponent coming within the annual preseason poll on. The Creighton University Bluejays were selected as the favorites for the with 29 four (35-42) at one point. The Sycamores continue to prepare and will open the season with an exhibition first place votes and 389 points. Wichita State University was second with seven first place votes and 350 points ahead of the Sycamores at 331 with four first place contest on November 5 when they host Truman State at noon.
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Women’s basketball picked to finish fifth in the MVC Pre-season Poll
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Women’s cross country profile: Kelsie Slater Richelle Kimble Reporter
Since the age of seven, senior runner Kelsie Slater has been running for enjoyment and competition. Her early start has propelled her to compete for Indiana State University in cross- country and track and field. Slater joined the Niagara Olympic Club at the age of ten, and continued to run and compete for the organization until her high school career was over. In Canada, the sport system is focused more on club athletics, as opposed to the more recreational high school sports. In addition to cross country and track, Slater also participated in soccer, power tumbling, cheer, and badminton. She graduated from Grimsby Secondary High School in Grimsby, Ontario. After graduating high school, she headed to the University of Alabama where she completed a year of school and athletics before transferring to ISU for the 2008 – 2009 school year. Due to a distaste of the Alabama athletic program, Slater was planning to transfer and had verbally committed to Jacksonville State University prior to receiving a call from ISU head coach John Gartland. Gartland offered her a position on the ISU cross country and track roster, and she withdrew her commitment to Jacksonville and headed to Terre Haute. Since running for the Sycamores, Slater has established collegiate personal bests in all of her events including the 800 meters (2:19), 1,000 meters (3:01), 1,500 meters (4:45), 1,600 meters (5:08), 3K steeplechase (11:13), 4K (15:01), and 5K (19:37). She has lettered in cross country, indoor track and field and outdoor track and field. She was also a contributor to the 2011 MVC indoor All-Conference distance medley relay team that placed second. Slater’s most devastating memory of her athletic career occurred last year in the 2011 MVC outdoor track and field Championships. The meet had been held under chilling temperatures and sporadic rain, and the 3K steeplechase was ran in the midst of the brutal weather. “I was finishing the last lap, coming up to the last water jump. I was tired, cold, and could not feel my body. I didn’t lift my foot up high enough, and my shoe clipped the track and I fell into the barrier,” Slater said. After scraping her chest, midsection, hands, and legs, Slater kicked the decorative flowerpot into the water, and simultaneously launched herself into the deepest of the barrier. She was forced to fall into the water as opposed to go around it, due to the risk of being disqualified. The accident pushed her from AllConference scoring position to ninth place. To top it off, it was the last track and field race of her senior year. Now, Slater can tell the story with laughter and mockery, but it will remain in her athletic memory for Senior runner Kelsie SLater competing in the NCAA Division I Pre-Nationals. the rest of her life, she said. In contrary to her unfavorable memories, Slater has (Photo submitted by John Zangmeister). also created plenty of gratifying memories with her
teammates throughout the years. Among these are the simple pass-times on the bus rides, where they play games such as finding the area codes for each of the US states. “We were almost finished, and we couldn’t find North Dakota’s area code. It’s 701, I figured out, and I hate North Dakota for it,” Slater said. Additionally, the memory of her third place finish at the 2011 Evansville opener will remain in her reflection. She ran her career best in the 4K race. As her career at ISU is slowly waning, Slater reflects on her choice of schooling and athletic program. “I love coach Gartland, and he is the best coach I’ve had in my whole career of running,” Slater said. “He has a fantastic philosophy that no other coach has had: ‘you know your body better than anyone.’ It makes running a lot more enjoyable being guided by that.” Furthermore, teammate senior runner Kacie Klem has given Kelsie encouragement throughout her athletic career while she has experienced chronic and unlucky injuries that have impacted her running. “Kacie is always there, being positive and telling me to stay strong,” Slater said. “Even when you are having a horrible day, she is always there for you.” Slater was born December 18, 1989 in Brampton, Ontario. Being only 21 years of age, her Canadian residency has given her a young age compared to the average American 5th year senior. Academically, Slater will be graduating this December with a major in Legal Studies and minors in Recreational Sports Management and French. She plans to continue her studies at Law school. Eventually, she hopes to be a sports agent or involved in the legal liabilities for group homes. Slater choice in study has been partially influenced by her annual summer experience in Toronto. She has worked with group homes for the disabled, and is inspired to ensure proper care and living arrangements for the housing of individuals.
“I was finishing the last lap, coming up to the last water jump. I was tired, cold, and could not feel my body. I didn’t lift my foot high enough and my shoe clipped the track and I fell into the barrier.” Kelsie Slater, senior runner
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ZTA promotes education and awareness
ISU sorority Zeta Tau Alpha placed ribbons and posters throughout campus to raise awareness for breast cancer. Natioanlly, ZTA and the NFL team up each year to promote education and awareness. ZTA recently sponsored Race for the Cure and will continue to have events throughout the year.