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PARANORMAL HOT SPOTS AND CAMPUS URBAN LEGENDS WILL BE HIGHLIGHTS ON ANNUAL HAUNTED TOUR

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KRISTI ASHBY Reporter This year, students from the Investigative: Supernatural Unit, or I: SU, will lead the university’s Annual Haunted Tour event with additional tours to ensure anyone who wants to participate may do so.

The Annual Indiana State University Halloween Haunted Tour is scheduled to take place Oct. 29 at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. beginning at Dede III. The group is advised by Neil Singleton, a part-time Communication professor who replaced Nan McEntire since she retired from

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her spot as the tour’s leader.

Singleton said more tour opportunities are opened this year, as well.

“Two student members of I: SU will be leading the tours,” said Singleton. “There will be two tours running consecutively.”

One tour route passes by the Fine Arts Building, the Butterfly Garden close to Tirey Hall, the Condit House, the Restoration Plaque between Gillum and Dreiser Halls, the basement of Dreiser Hall, Burford Hall, and ending at Cromwell Hall.The other tour

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will proceed in the opposite direction, since the tours will be taking place consecutively.

The Haunted Tours will tell stories about ‘Barfing Barb,’ a female resident from Burford Hall, as well as other haunted places at Indiana State University.

One junior instrumental music education major, Ben Hutchison has stepped up his participation from last year’s tourist to one of the speakers of the event this year.

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Indiana State University students were enlightened about the relevance and seriousness of human trafficking during a 12:30 p.m. lecture in University Hall on Tuesday by Kathleen Welch, Ph.D., a well-known activist and pediatrician.

To start off the presentation, Catherine Tucker, an associate professor of mental health and counseling who organized the event, introduced Welch to the students and staff who attended the lecture in the Whitaker Conference Room.

She said she was pleased to have such a socially active woman visit ISU to share her life experiences as a pediatrician for children in impoverished countries, and how it led her to become involved in human trafficking and to found the organization ‘Relentless,’ which raises awareness on the global issue.

Welch began by describing her journey as an activist in human trafficking and a professional in the medical field, traveling, treating and eventually settling in Thailand.

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Friday, October 25, 2013 • Page 2 News Editor, Tamera Rhodes isu-statesmannews@mail.indstate.edu

‘‘Sycamore Scare Week’’ comes to Indiana State

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“I have normally just been one of the people in the tour, but I’m excited to participate in this year’s Halloween Haunted Tour,” Hutchinson said.

Each tour can only consist of 30 students, and can sign up ahead of time or try to reserve spots when they come.

Only one tour was conducted in the past, but now the university has added three more tours with different times to make the tours more accommodating and allow more students to enjoy them.

“I love getting to put on the Halloween Haunted Tour and other activities because I love Halloween.”

Tracy Machtan,assitant director of student activities and organizations

Jazmyne King Reporter Halloween arrives next week on the campus at Indiana State University, and it’s the first time students may enjoy a week chock full of events in which they can participate.

Brooks Moore, associate dean of Student Affairs said there is a whole new name and way of celebrating Halloween at Indiana State University.

“We are celebrating Halloween a different way this year; starting next week it will be Sycamore Scare Week,” Moore said. “There will be so many different activities going on. Different organizations have come together to help create this week.”

Moore said this is the first year students will have a week- long series of events to

Nightmare on Elm Street Party on Friday Nov. 1 in Dede II and III,” Harris said, “This party is open to all, $2 for those who have on a costume and $3 for those who do not.

Sophomore technology major Robert Camphor said Halloween has always been one of his favorite holidays.

“As a young child, I just loved going out and getting the candy,” Camphor said. “I did not care to dress up, but I just could not wait to get the candy.”

He is looking forward to the events that are going to be happening next week, he said, including the Haunted Tour of Indiana State University.

Moore said these events are to bring everyone on campus together and the series is geared for students to take part in.

Sycamore Scare Week Schedule of Events: Oct. 28

“Last year students showed up three hours early to get a spot in the tour because there was only one,” said Tracy Machtan, Assistant Director of Student Activities and Organizations.

“I love getting to put on the Halloween Haunted Tour and other activities because I love Halloween,” Machtan said. “It’s a fun time of the year and just a little bit scary; it makes Halloween night so exciting.”

To reserve a spot ahead of time for the 8 p.m. tour, visit www. orgsyn.com.

choose from.

“Sycamore Scare Week” is a series of programs during Halloween which allows students to do something and enjoy themselves,” Moore said. “This is the first year that a week has been coordinated to be based on Halloween.”

Moore said students won’t have any problem finding an event to attend next week.

“There will be many activities, some of the highlighted activities will be the Haunted Tour of ISU, Dark Parlor and the dance hosted by [Student African American Sisterhood],” he said.

Senior psychology major and president of the sisterhood Tionna Harris said she is looking forward to all the different organizations coming together and participating with the events.

“I hope to see everybody at the

• Haunted Tours of Indiana State University, Meets in Dede III at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.

• Haunted Bake Sale, Bayh College of Education from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Oct. 30 • Fright Fest, Dede II and III at 7 p.m.

• Haunted bake Sale, Bayh College of Education • Sycamore Sessions, Dede I at 9 p.m. from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Sinister Cinema: “Nightmare on Elm Street”, Oct. 29 Dede I at 8 p.m.

• Haunted Bake Sale, Bayh College of Education from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Cider and Cookies, Hulman Student Memorial Oct. 31 • International Halloween Party, University Union Commuter Lounge from 11 a.m. to 2 Apartments at 5 p.m. p.m.

• Haunted Team Handball Tournament, North • PE 101 Halloween Run, Memorial Stadium Gym; Costume Contest at 6:30 p.m. and at 3 p.m.

Tournament at 7 p.m.

Nov. 1

• Day of the Dead, Library Plaza from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Late Night Dance, Dede II and III at 10 p.m.

Nov. 2 • Sycamore Women’s Volleyball game and costume contest, Arena at 7 p.m.

• Dark Parlour: A Spirit Theater, Dede I from 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

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Briefs Open auditions for spring musical to be held on Sunday The Theatre Department and the School of Music at Indiana State University have announced opening auditions for the 2014 spring Musical, ‘The Mystery of Edwin Drood.’’ It was awarded the 1986 Tony Award winner for Best Musical.

Auditions will be held from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Oct. 27 in Room 150 at the Landini Center

for the Performing Arts. Callbacks will be made on Oct. 29 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Students who are interested can sign up for a 10 minute audition slot at www.isumusical. com. Contestants who wish to audition should be prepared to perform a song and brief monologue.

It is advised that the song chosen for

audition should showcase the performer’s singing range and be well prepared.

A live accompanist will be available during auditions for those who choose to bring sheet music. Acapella auditions can be sung and a CD player will be present for recorded accompaniment also.

The Department of Theater website has

a list of monologues that are available and may be used. All further information will be included in a confirmation email once the audition time is selected.

Any questions can be directed to Chris Berchild at chris.berchild@indstate.edu.

Contemplative garden to be dedicated Friday On Friday at 4 p.m., the new Contemplative Garden will be dedicated in the inner courtyard of Root Hall. The garden was initiated by Jean Kristeller, in partnership with the university, the Center for the Study of Health, Religion and Spirituality, and the Indiana State Foundation. The garden involves many world religious and spiritual

traditions to cultivate a sense of peace, wellbeing and wisdom through providing a space for quiet reflection. Over the last two years, with the ground-breaking ceremony in the spring of 2013, Kristeller has been working closely with Stephanie Krull, one of the university’s landscape architects, on the development and implementation of the

design. The garden includes several stone benches, a walking meditation path, stones inscribed with contemplative sayings and a fountain. A number of private donations were received from within the university and the community, with additional support from the Dept. of Psychology, Dept. of Languages, Literature and Linguistics, and the College of

Arts and Sciences to support the creation of the garden. Further contribution to the final stages of development of the garden space are welcome to contact Kristeller at JKristeller@ indstate.edu or by emailing Indiana State University Foundation’s Jack Fox at jfox@ indstatefoundation.org.

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Murder victim’s sister brings ‘Journey of Hope’ to ISU Sadie All

Communications and Marketing For Randy Steidl and Therese Bartholomew, murder has heavily impacted their lives.

Although their circumstances are different, Therese Bartholomew and Randy Steidl spoke at Indiana State University on behalf of ‘‘Journey of Hope,’’ an organization that promotes alternatives to the death penalty.

Bartholomew became an advocate for change after her brother’s killer received what she considered to be a light sentence.

She became a speaker for ‘‘Journey of Hope’’ after her younger brother, Steve, was shot and killed by a man after a brief argument.

Her brother was like a father figure to her children. When his murderer was only sentenced to 10 years in prison, it did not sit well with her.

“The man before him [on trial] was sentenced to life in prison for drugs,” Bartholomew said.

She said she went through a long and difficult struggle to overcome what happened to her brother. Her coping process led her to quit her high school English teaching job because she couldn’t handle daily tasks anymore due to depression.

“I dropped to my knees and didn’t get up for a month,” Bartholomew said. “[I thought] this pain is going to kill me.”

Eventually she decided to put her energy into something productive. She went back to graduate school to get her master’s degree in criminal justice.

“I dropped to my knees and didn’t get up for a month.”

Therese Bartholomew She recognized how flawed the justice system was and wanted to do something about it. As a part of her healing process, she decided to make a documentary journeying her progress and eventually meeting her brother’s murderer behind bars.

Therese Bartholomew speaks about alternatives to the death penalty (Photo courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing).

“I had forgiven him. Forgiveness had nothing to do with him, it had to do with me,” Bartholomew said.

She was able to recognize that even if her brother’s murderer did get the death penalty, it still would not teach him his lesson. She wanted to allow him some space in order to “repent.”

Bartholomew is a member of “Journey of Hope” because she believes that people who commit crimes need to be rehabilitated instead of punished.

“We’re so focused on how much we can punish,” she said. “The death penalty is the most extreme brokenness in our system.”

On the other hand, Steidl began speaking out for change after spending more than a decade on death row for a double murder he did not commit.

Steidl of Paris, Ill. is an advocate for ‘‘Journey of Hope’’ because he was falsely accused of a double murder of newlyweds Dyke and Karen Rhoads.

He was arrested and accused by two supposed eye witnesses. Due to lack of proper representation from his attorney, Steidl was sentenced to death row.

After over a decade spent in prison, Steidl’s supposed eyewitnesses approached the court claiming that police officers had intimidated them into framing Steidl. His case was still not retried by the court. “[The court said] no retrial because recantations are inherently unreliable,” Steidl said.

With Steidl nearly giving up hope and facing execution, his younger brother, a police officer, suggested he be represented by a different attorney.

After 17 years of imprisonment, a federal judge threw out his conviction, the state of Illinois declined to appeal and Steidl was finally freed.

“You really want to punish a victim’s killer; you keep them in the cage. Give them time to repent,” he said.

Jordan Isaacs, a graduate student studying criminology at Indiana State, helped arrange the ‘‘Journey of Hope” presentation.

Isaacs works as a graduate assistant to criminology and criminal justice professor Mark Hamm. The two collaborated to allow the “Journey of

Hope” the opportunity to present at ISU. In arranging the presentation, Isaacs was able to gain some experience for his future field.

“By helping coordinate and organize presentations like “Journey of Hope”, it gives me a crash-course in the time and planning it takes to coordinate this type of event,” he said. “I also find it very rewarding because these individuals have very unique and powerful stories.”

Isaacs believes that ISU students should have the opportunity to hear opinionated speakers such as these.

“In order for students to make an informed decision on an issue they must be exposed to all sides of that issue. I hope students had the opportunity to think critically and were exposed to new issues,” Isaacs said.

Steidl summed up his presentation— and “Journey of Hope’s” message— with his closing statement.

“You can release an innocent man from prison, I know because I was one of them, but you can’t from the grave,” he said.

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Education professor receives national recognition Austin Arceo

ISU Communications and Marketing Will Barratt glanced at the wall in his office, reading aloud the names of several authors of books perched on his shelf that he kept since first peering into them while studying as a graduate student.

Now, a prominent organization has determined that Barratt’s name should be included among the honored list of scholars and professionals that he had once studied.

The ACPA-College Student Educators International Foundation has honored Barratt, — the Lotus Delta Coffman Distinguished Professor —­­ in its 2014 Diamond Honoree Class. The ACPA Foundation honors higher education and student affairs professionals that are nominated by colleagues “who believe these individuals have distinguished themselves as teachers, administrators, researchers, writers and association leaders,” reports the organization’s web site.

“As I looked at the list of the 1999 to 2012 honorees, it’s the list of people whom I read as a grad student, and also have been reading throughout my career and the people I really like to hang out with at conferences so I can learn something,” Barratt said. “It’s a pretty serious group of people in the profession. It’s a tremendous honor to be considered among them as a recipient of the same award.”

Barratt, who will join previous

“The recognition from the peers is what is so meaningful to me.”

Will Barratt,ACPA honoree honoree and fellow education professor Mary Howard-Hamilton as ISU faculty members on the prestigious list, was nominated by several colleagues,

including Denise Collins, associate dean of the Bayh College. In her nomination letter, Collins wrote that Barratt was an early adopter of social media technologies to communicate with students and alumni, and he has continued to serve as a mentor for alumni for years after they graduate from Indiana State. “... Dr. Barratt’s career in student affairs has spanned nearly four decades, with the last 25 years being at Indiana State University as a faculty member in the Student Affairs and Higher Education program,” Collins wrote. “He has helped prepare generations of student affairs professionals who are still working in higher education across the United States.”

Barratt has been active in ACPA, serving on a number of task forces and commissions that have focused on numerous topics and issues affecting student affairs. He also has done extensive research on the impact of social class on college students, and has regularly presented at conferences and workshops across the country.

“I see myself first and foremost as a classroom teacher, and second as an active member of my professional association,” said Barratt, who has also worked with universities around the world, including in Thailand, to teach students. “The recognition from my peers is what is so meaningful to me.”

Barratt also is a co-creator of the Center for Measuring College Behaviors and Academics housed at Indiana State.

Barratt and fellow co-founder Mark Frederick created the University Learning Outcomes Assessment, which has been administered to more than 500,000 college students across the nation. They have utilized the feedback to create guidelines on program development for colleges and universities to maximize effectiveness, with the ultimate goal of improving student retention and graduation. ‘‘I can think of no better way to celebrate his career and to honor his work for ACPA and the student affairs profession,” Collins wrote of Barratt, “than naming him a Diamond Honoree.”

OPINION

Friday, October 25, 2013 • Page 6 Opinions Editor, Samual Clark isu-statesmanopinions@mail.indstate.edu Editor in Chief, Brianne Hofmann isu-statesmaneditor@mail.indstate.edu

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Tale as old as time takes a twist with online dating Information distribution, communication and technology have infinitely multiplied over the past few years. It is crazy to think on what we have seen happen over the past couple of years and how much we have evolved, as people in an industrial world.

One aspect of this world that no one expected to be so radically affected was the world of dating. After all, isn’t dating the one thing that has stayed the course for the past millennia or so? As long as we are talking about the common people, it seems to have pretty much always been some sort of variant on boy meets girl, girl likes boy, boy and girl get to know each other and then fall in love . . . and stuff. Yet here we are today watching the tale as old as time take a different tune.

Online dating is no longer a means by which people who are so lonely or dejected, unable to find love the traditional way, must turn to in order to find a mate. In fact, according to US News approximately one-third of all married couples met online.

Online couples are not just finding more attraction nowadays, but according to a study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences magazine they are finding more lasting commitment.

Out of just over 19,000 couples surveyed, it was shown that married people who met online were significantly less likely to separate.

We now see commercials for dating and socializing websites for people of all religions, races, body types, hair colors, fetishes, interests and just about anything you can imagine. There are also the big-names such as OK-Cupid.com, PlentyofFish.com and the big daddy of

them all — no pun intended — eHarmony. com. These sites are everywhere. And these days, it is hard not to know at least one person who has tried online dating.

But for as popular as it is, there seems to be a bit of a catch. MTV recently began a show called “Catfish,” which follows the lives of stars, directors and technicians, Nev Schulman and Max Joseph. Together, these two set out about the country to answer the cries for help from people who fall in love with people online, sometimes dating for years, but never meet face-to-face. Joseph and Schulman made a documentary in 2005 about this phenomenon after Joseph, himself, was “catfished,” that is to say that he was engaged to a woman who turned out to be false.

This is not an isolated incident.

Catfishing and worse are very real. People put so much faith that these people they see on the Internet are who they say they are. While online dating is incredibly efficient and productive for those who look for something specific in a person, it can also be a dangerous trap for those who do not pay close attention to the person they are getting to know.

Beyond the immediate and obvious stranger-danger aspect, there is also a fair amount of the immediate social interaction that may or may not be lost.

Many rise to the defense of love across an ether net cord. But that is not what is being debated here, today. Love is love.

And that is one’s own personal business.

What becomes troublesome is the fact that with online communication, much of the awkward face-value context becomes lost when given ample time to respond. Many people like to put their best foot forward when going on a first date. Many may get

their hair or nails done, shave a specific way, wear a certain cologne or perfume or even have a very specific style — or single — outfit.

When looking at online dating, all of that rapidly becomes irrelevant. One can get to know a partner very quickly over an online chat, be it instant or traditional messaging.

The use of a profile also takes away what many see as “the fun of the game,” or “the hunt.” When you can look at a page and see what his likes, dislikes, hobbies, politics, religion, sign and other miscellaneous information in a single glance, much of the conversational dancing and intrigue can be lost.

Yet still, to others, online dating has given a means to meet their true love.

Statistics honestly don’t lie. When onethird of the community is beating the majority in terms of longevity, they clearly are doing something right. The fact is that in some of the major sites, including eHarmony.com and Match.com, real social psychologists are implementing tried-and-

true methods and systems to analyze data and pair prospective matches accordingly seems to speak in their defense. As the old saying goes, “A million people can’t be wrong.” While obviously they can, it seems that here, maybe they’re not.

As a young and aspiring college student, we probably wouldn’t suggest you to go and try to find a date with one of the major profiles. These sites are specifically aimed to the 30-somethings of the world who are looking to stop goofing around and settle down. We as the 20-somethings of the world are still maturing and growing.

We have much to accomplish in our lives, especially in terms of social development.

We are the people who need that sort of face-to-face interaction so that we can learn to better communicate and interact as people.

But to those who look to settle down and find a more permanent mate, maybe it wouldn’t hurt to give it a try. Just please be safe.

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Post-midterm meltdowns and the ways we cope Midterm week has finally come to a halt, but that doesn’t mean you are completely stress-free.

Being coiled tight can cause many issues when it comes to finishing out the rest of the semester.

Personally, after midterms or finals I like to take a day and just focus on myself. You Columnist never know, this could be your cure to all the stress you have built up in the past couple weeks.

Some of the things that I find very useful in relieving stress are eat my favorite foods, take a day off to just be by myself, watch my favorite movies, read a good book or even go and get my nails done. Any of these make for a perfect “Me Day.” These are all things I love to do, but you

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may find something else that is a better reliever. Either way, finding something that can make you happy can help take away more stress than you think. My favorite things to help take the stress away are being by myself for a day — meaning no phone computer or contact — and chowing down on comfort food.

Being alone, however, may just be for me, others may hang out with friends and be just as relaxed. Perhaps, if you are one of those types of people, you might think about whether you’d like to get out or stay in for a bit.

Both can be great, in their own right, but it’s all about matching what’s best for you. Try a couple different ideas and see what you come up with. Maybe a movie — in theaters or on the couch— fits perfect.

Or maybe you’d rather try putt-putting.

Whatever you do, try to make it fun.

Comfort food is something we all know and love. It can be your all-time favorite

food, or something that you just happen to be craving. As soon as you take your first bite, you have the best taste or feeling in the entire world. It is amazing how a small bite of food can make you feel so fantastic.

I crave one of two things when I get stressed; the first is macaroni and cheese.

It doesn’t matter if it’s homemade or from a box, it’s amazing.

My second favorite is crab rangoon; I have been addicted since the first time I had it. These are things that make me happy and allow me to disconnect from whatever is going on outside my bubble.

Try thinking about what you like most and grab a bowl or plate full. You may find yourself pleasantly surprised.

Locking myself in a room and watching my favorite movies brings me such joy. It can also take me completely out of this world for two hours, and into one where I am allowed a reprieve from whatever is going on. Even after the movie day is

over, I find myself more centered and less worried. This could be something any college student could do in their dorm or home away from home. While you don’t have to stick to the tried-and-true, they can be especially helpful.

Everyone has her own way of coping, however the real challenge is to realize when you feel the pressure. Whether you find my way of filling yourself to the brim with your favorite foods, cut yourself off with no contact for a day or even choose to venture out and find your own path, you need to find a solution of how to unwind.

This is vital to make it through the rest of the semester.

This trick can be used in everyday life, but it is important to get it down now so your body will just know what to do when you get too stressed, and being a college student that can happen a lot.

A young man’s guide to college

Never surrender: Getting back up on the horse

“A man can be destroyed but not defeated” This Ernest Hemingway quote from “The Old Men’s Life Man and the Sea” Columnist voices a principle worth investing in. To give you a background of this quote, the old man, Santiago, goes 84 days without catching a fish, and on the 85th day of this unsuccessful streak he finally catches a large, resilient marlin. It takes him days to even get this fish back to the dock and his shack. During that trip back, other predators like sharks start ripping at Santiago’s prized catch to the point where the only remnants of the marlin were its tail, head and skeleton.

It takes 85 days for this old man to catch a fish. When put simply in writing it sounds even more pathetic than just hearing about it. But when the whole scenario is dissected you’ll find his perceivably pointless efforts to actually be a philosophy and lifestyle that every man should ambitiously strive for. His noble

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efforts were never just about catching fish.

Let’s get to the meaning of this quote and why it matters to you. When I think of the term “destroyed,” I imagine some form of structure being completely obliterated or eventually deteriorating away from the passing of time. No matter how you think of the term, destruction is eventual and inevitable, regardless whether it is abrupt or forthcoming. So, of course it is only common sense to acknowledge the fact that a man can indeed be destroyed.

The second half of the quote is where it becomes applicable to your life as a young man. When people first compare the two terms “destroyed” and “defeated” they believe the two words are synonymous.

Hemingway, Santiago, and — hopefully — every man would disagree with that notion. Destruction is a matter of nature and inevitability. Defeat is a choice.

Leaving it up to the discretion of the man to decide if adversities will rule him or if he will overcome such trials so he can be deemed worthy of whatever aspiration he seeks.

This principle carries over to almost every aspect of life. Are you going to let the fact that your brother has severe cancer overcome you and define you? Or will you take that experience and let it strengthen and refine you? Does it hurt? Of course it

“Defeat is a choice. It is up to the discretion of the man to . . . over come such trials.” does. But would your brother really want to drop out of college or to hurt your grades because of his illness? No. No one ever wanted someone to die for him. But everyone wants someone to live for him.

The minimum-wage McDonald’s job you have could make you realize how much you hate working. So, you’ll just finish your duties to a subpar level with a terrible attitude. But think about this: yes, it is not your dream job. But it’s still your job. You can flounder in misery or

you can persevere and have a work ethic that will lead you to your next job, which is infinitely better.

You can go and ahead settle with the idea that you will never understand what’s going on in class and say, “You’re a bad test taker.” But where is that going to get you?

No, instead of being downtrodden, stand back up and try harder. If you know you freeze up on tests, study for a week ahead of time, instead of a night. Sleep well; eat a filling meal and possibly psyche yourself into doing well before that test. You are your biggest enemy.

You can choose to be defeated, resulting in your efforts going unrecognized. Let them become like seeds that wisp away in the wind falling in barren lands for no growth. Cultivating no inspiration or vision for the future of the ever-watching spectators.

Or you can make a conscious decision to never be defeated and see your efforts all the way through so you will taste the sweetness of completion and victory from your endeavors.

FEATURES

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of the afternoon to the audience: “What comes to mind when you think of Human Trafficking?”

While Welch said that many students might believe the issue only affects young girls, she explained that the majority of these victims were in fact young boys.

“The fact is that these are boys that are vulnerable,” Welch said. “Because one, they’ve run away from their abusive families or their families have put pressure on them to make money for the family. Or the families for some reason have sent them to live in a children’s home in Thailand where they’ve been abused and they couldn’t tolerate it, so they ran away and would rather be on the street than continue to suffer the abuse.”

Human trafficking not only takes place in third-world countries, such as the greater Mekong subregion that consists of Thailand, Burma, Vietnam and Southwest China, it also takes place here in the United States, making it harder for many children and adults to escape from such a serious cycle.

However, she said some turn a blind eye to the issue.

“The [human trafficking] rate is really higher than people want to admit,” Welch said. “It’s very, very difficult. The restoration process can be very long, can be very difficult, especially when you’re talking about people who are trafficked as children, for sex purposes or for labor purposes. They’ve lost their whole childhood.”

Welch also described the various forms of trafficking, caring tips for victims who were enslaved into the system and ways to identify those who are at risk of human trafficking. She also described her non-profit organization, Relentless, which she runs chiefly by herself.

“It’s dedicated to addressing the health needs of abused, exploited and trafficked people,” Welch said. “I do have interns helping me. I have some professional advisors that work with me on some technical aspects. I have a board that helps keep me on track and I work with other organizations in a collaborative

Kathleen Welch, an advocate against human trafficking, spoke at Indiana State about her involvement in pediatrics around the world and the dynamics of human trafficking, which affects both men and women (Photo by Dijonna’e Morgan).

sense. I’m not on own meeting people on the street; I’m working with organizations that already have relationships with trafficked people.”

Welch is still active in saving the lives of those who are voiceless and raised in poverty in Thailand. She ended the

lecture by admitting that her work isn’t finished.

Brooke Mooney, a sophomore social work major, said that Welch’s dedication was inspiring.

“I find it very interesting that she lives in another country, she adopted a whole

new lifestyle and environment and she is helping other people for a great cause,” Mooney said. “If more people are informed and know the dangers of human trafficking, more people can be saved from it.”

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Students work to date timbers from Wabash and Erie Canal

Jim Speer, professor of geography and geology, cuts a sample from timbers used to build the Wabash River and Erie Canal (Photo courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing).

Dustyn Fatheree ISU Communications and Marketing Brush, brush, brush noises filled a classroom in Indiana State University’s Science Building as students used sandpaper to smooth out the splintered and rough surfaces of centuries-old wood.

“It helps with seeing the tree rings,” explained Rebecca Taormina, a graduate student studying geological archeology. “Once we even out the wood, we will start at the middle of the tree and count outward to the most outer ring. We will mark each ring as one year. Hopefully when we are done with this project, we can see what year the trees were cut down.”

The tree ring research class, attended by graduate level and undergraduate students, is working to date and preserve historic timbers that stayed submerged in a lake in Fowler Park, south of Terre Haute. Workers pulled the timbers up during construction of a bridge for the Indiana 641 bypass in 2007.

The timbers are remnants of the Wabash and Erie Canal, which linked the Great Lakes with the Ohio River Work began on the canal in 1832 in Fort Wayne and reached Terre Haute by 1849 - a total of 468 miles after its completion.

Dating the wood provides a couple challenges for the class, said Jim Speer, professor of geography and geology. To determine its age, the students must use a “master chronology” of the same species.

Using the master chronology, students will match up the historic timber’s growth rings to known, dated rings which will determine when the tree died.

“Getting a master chronology dating back to the 1700s will be hard to do,” Speer added.

“We also have multiple species of tree - elm, chestnut and oak - which will make getting each of the species’ chronology difficult.”

Speer said he has a friend, Darren Rubing with Hanover College, who has chronologies dating back to the 1500s. He is hoping to attain those for this project.

To provide maintenance to the dam, workers recently lowered the lake level at Fowler Park. When the Vigo County Park Department contacted Speer, officials were interested to know if taking the timber out of the water would result in decay. The class went to the site and took samples of the wood using chainsaws.

“We have had the sections of wood air drying for a while, and they seem to be preserving well,” Speer said. “There is some expected cracking, but I believe if they were to store the wood in a barn and keep proper maintenance of the place, they could have the wood out of the water.”

Aside from tracking the age and preservation of the wood, researchers can determine other historic facts by examining the wood.

“We can also find out how the people cut down trees then and what material they used,” Taormina said.

Speer said that the project is giving students great real-world experience.

“This is my first year at ISU and I am already doing some neat hands-on projects,” Taormina said. “I am learning a lot of stuff I can apply later on in life.”

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Finding strength in scripture

‘Word and Rec’ group for those of all beliefs willing to try a unique combination of discussion and recreation Amanda Marsh Reporter An opportunity to share religious beliefs followed by a workout session is made possible through a new program at Indiana State called Word and Rec, which meets every day in the Student Recreation Center at 6 a.m.

Word and Rec, also known as WAR, was created a month ago by Tevin Studdard, a junior communication major who said the group has seen a steady turnout of about 15 to 20 people each session.

“Our goal is to investigate about Christ, get deep in the relationship with him, go tell others about him and get involved. It is a great way to start your day off early,” Studdard said.

Each session begins with a reading of chapter from the Bible. Then, students individually break down the verses that stick out to them the most and discuss Above: Members of Word and Rec ponder scripture individually before discussing their findings as a group. They follow their discussions how they can meditate on the scripture with workouts in the Student Recreation Center. Below: Tevin Studdard (second from right), the founder of the group and junior throughout the day, applying the words to communication major, said he believes the group’s 6 a.m. meeting times promote stronger discipline (Submitted Photos). their lives, Studdard said.

The group started in the Book of John if they have an idea and know people will and is now studying Proverbs. be interested and participate.

After discussing scripture, the second He encouraged those interested in half of the meeting gives students the starting a student group to find a faculty freedom to focus on their workouts member who can support the idea and individually. Some head to the free weights make it an official program, then spread while others stick to cardiovascular the word out to students verbally or by workouts, per each student’s preference. posting flyers around campus.

“My overall vision and dream for this was for individuals to investigate Christ “College students get to work out regardless of where they stand with religion and pursue a healthy lifestyle to or from whatever background they come live longer, and that is so from,” Studdard said. “I really wanted to develop discipline among college students essential.” by starting at 6 a.m. Waking up at 6 a.m. means you’re going to sleep earlier and Tevin Studdard, a junior eliminating the time you waste staying communication major up at night doing meaningless activities.

With the freshmen 15, college students get to work out and pursue a healthy lifestyle Phillip Hargro, a freshman theater to live longer, and that is so essential.” major, said he began attending Word and the workout part because it keeps me fit, start your day off right: by reading the Students of any belief or religion can Rec sessions three weeks ago and has since and I know that other people are doing it, word, being healthy and exercising,” get involved in Word and Rec sessions by felt more clear-headed throughout the too.”

Studdard said. “Getting up earlier helps meeting at the Student Recreation Center day.

Studdard agreed the sessions are a good students to focus and have more energy daily at 6 a.m. For more information, call “I feel like I have a good head on my way to start off a day that could be full of throughout the day. The group seems to Studdard at 317-403-7290. shoulders. I realized that I have to go schoolwork and classes.

“I would recommend anyone to go to really enjoy it.” to bed earlier, and it keeps me more “If students are suffering in class or Studdard also said students should be the meetings,” Hargro said. “It is a great motivated,” Hargro said. “I especially like emotionally, this is a great program to more confident about starting a program way to keep your mind and body healthy.”

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Students receive veterans’ advice from peer mentors

Courtney Hull (right) a senior psychology major, helps struggling students as part of the University College’s Peer Mentor program at Indiana State. Lizhi Xiang, a freshman computer science major, is one of 475 students in the program (Photo by Kira Clouse).

Amanda Marsh Reporter As students receive graded midterms, some may realize they aren’t doing as well as they hoped at this point in the semester.

The University College’s Peer Mentor program at Indiana State, which pairs struggling students with an on-campus mentor, was designed specifically for those who need extra help in their classes or are trying to improve their grade point average.

It was also designed to help incoming freshmen and those transitioning into college who may need some help staying

organized.

Peer mentor Krista Powell, a sophomore elementary education major, said she got involved because she loves helping people.

“I wanted to get involved because I knew it would help me as a student and [help me keep up with] things on campus,” Powell said. “But most of all I wanted to make an impact on someone’s life.”

The Office of Student Success has organized this program for many years in hopes of making students feel more comfortable when transitioning into college or who are on academic probation coming into college.

This program is especially useful to freshmen who are discouraged or feel homesick when coming to college, said Ashley Gard, an academic advisor and mentor coordinator for the Office of Student Success.

“Students may require a mentor because of their [grade point average} or they might just want one in order to improve their grades and organization skills. [A typical mentor session] is half talking about homework and staying focused and organized with assignments, as well as offering any help or guiding them to the correct tutors to help in a certain

area,” Gard said. “The second half is more personal and deals with making sure the student is not overwhelmed and is adjusting properly to being on their own.

This helps the emotional and physical side of the college experience. The mentors also make sure that students are not homesick or having trouble with roommates or another peer.”

Ashley Gard has been the mentor coordinator at Indiana State University since 2010 and said there are currently around 475 students in the program with a total of 50 mentors.

Each mentor advises a group of students based on their schedule and workload, usually ranging from two to 20 students per mentor. Each session lasts one to two hours depending on how much help the students need per week.

“Most students are defining their GPA the first semester. There is always an increase after the student works with a mentor. I highly encourage any student who needs extra support, whether that is their classes or overall college transition, to sign up for the program,” Gard said.

“All of our mentors are eager to help their fellow peers be successful in all aspects of their college career.”

Derek Polland, a senior social studies education major, said he likes to stay active on campus and when he heard about an opportunity to help others, he was quick to apply When students are more enthusiastic about their classes and course work, Polland said, the experience is more fun.

“For those who are iffy about getting involved, remember that you’ll only enjoy campus life as much as you try to,” Polland said. “Take advantage of ISU and the cool resources.”

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Friday, October 25, 2013 • Page 12 Sports Editor, Thomas Beeler isu-statesmansports@mail.indstate.edu

Cold temperatures forcing students to bring work out routine inside

STATESMAN RUNDOWN Indiana State Women’s Volleyball vs. St. Louis 3-2 (W) Women’s Soccer vs. UNI

2-1 (W)

Football vs. Illinois St. 55-14 (L) Cross-Country Men’s Women’s

46th 26th

Missouri Valley Standings

The Student Recreational Center provides Indiana State with a workout facility (Photo courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing).

Thomas Beeler Sports Editor As cold weather begins to come into Terre Haute, the Student Recreation Center will be expecting an increase in attendance over the next couple of months.

Junior business administration major Adam Dearlove said he goes to the recreational center six days a week. He said he notices that attendance actually increases because he believes people are preparing early for spring break.

“Upper body, there aren’t too many people doing squats or any of the leg machines,” Dearlove said.

Dearlove said the weather doesn’t affect his workout schedule.

“Whatever looks tiny, that’s what I come up and hit, so there’s not a significant change,” Dearlove said. “Pretty much the same all year round.”

Junior exercise science major and fitness floor staff member Miguel Lewis actually has a different view while observing the number of people going in the recreation center in the colder months.

“When it starts getting colder the numbers of people coming through here usually dies down quite a bit,” Lewis said.

Lewis also said there are more people usually in the free weights area of the gym rather that using the cardio machines.

“I guess some people don’t like running than much,” Lewis said.

Senior English major Alison Crawford

happens to be one of the exceptions. She utilizes the warmer weather, while it’s here, to run around campus and the community.

“I run a lot so I can do campus loops and use the track [Mark’s field],” Crawford said.

“It’s just easier than getting dressed and coming to the Rec Center when it’s cold.”

In the fall months, Crawford said she would rather run inside to avoid the cold winds while she is jogging.

“When it’s a little bit colder, it’s probably better to run outside,” Crawford said.

“When I do I like to have layers on; I don’t like to be cold.”

According to attendance records from the recreational center, the number students Continued on PAGE 14

Football North Dakota 7-0 Youngstown 7-1 South Dakota St. 4-4 South Dakota 4-3 Norther Iowa 4-3 Western Illinois 3-5 Illinois State 3-4 Missouri State 2-6 Indiana State 1-6

Women’s Volleyball Wichita State 19-4 Illinois State 15-5 Northern Iowa 15-6 Southern Illinois 11-10 Missouri State 13-8 Bradley 10-8 Indiana State 9-12 Loyola 8-13 Evansville 7-13 Drake 2-19

Women’s Soccer Illinois State 9-6 Missouri State 5-7-3 Evansville 9-3-2 Loyola 4-7-5 Indiana State 7-8 Northern Iowa 2-13 Drake 2-9-4

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Luck successor to Manning and the future of the NFL I used this forum a few weeks ago to talk about the legitimacy of the Indianapolis Colts, who were coming off of a monumental win over the San Francisco 49ers in which they dominated in nearly every area of the game. Colin Kaepernick, 49ers quarterback downplayed the Colts’ performance, saying after Sports the game, “I don’t think it Columnist was something they did.

We just didn’t come out and perform.”

I proclaimed, however, that the game was not a fluke and that this Indianapolis team has as good of a chance as anybody to come out on top of the American Football Conference.

Four weeks later, I am even more sold on this team than I ever was. Many NFL fans were glued to their televisions on Sunday night to watch the Colts take on Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos

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in one of the most hyped regular season games that I can remember. The story of Manning returning to Lucas Oil Stadium for the first time since being released by the Colts excited many throughout the week, and some people forgot that there was even a game to be played. Not Andrew Luck.

Manning’s return was glorified to a level that would be considered absurd for any other player, but for good reason. For a player who had done so much for the Colts organization and the city of Indianapolis, it was only right for Manning and the fans alike to have a moment prior to the game to show appreciation for each other, something that, to this point, neither side had truly been able to do.

I won’t bore you with numbers and tell you how the Colts were able to take down a team that has looked unbeatable prior to Sunday night’s game, but I would like to point out something that might have otherwise been lost in this circus of a week for both teams: Andrew Luck is the future of the NFL. Some might point to the week three win over the 49ers (a win that I

think solidified the Colts as a contender in the AFC), or the week five win over the Seattle Seahawks as defining moments for Luck. But for me, it was Sunday’s win over the Broncos that saw the transfer of power from a legend — Manning — to a rising superstar — Luck — in the next great franchise — the Colts.

There is no other way to put it; Andrew Luck simply outplayed Peyton Manning.

Something that is not said very often about a quarterback on the opposite sideline of Manning. The two have known each other for quite some time. Manning’s dad, Archie, and Luck’s dad, Oliver, played together in the NFL and Andrew has been both a participant and a counselor at the Manning Passing Academy.

At age 37, Peyton is still the league’s most valuable quarterback and is on pace to break nearly every passing record this year. It is no secret, however, that his playing days are limited. Along with Tom Brady, Manning has been the face of the NFL for the last decade. Now, at the end of his career, it is time to start looking for the next great superstar who can represent the

league both on and off the field, and there is no one better for that role than Andrew Luck.

This passing of the torch, unfortunately— or maybe ironically—came at the cost of its greatest warrior in Reggie Wayne, who will miss the remainder of the season with a torn ACL. The loss is one that will sting for the entire organization. But I think Colts fans can rest easy knowing that they have a quarterback who will bring it week in and week out and can succeed with the pieces that are around him.

It is still hard to grasp the fact that Peyton Manning (who many will consider forever be an Indianapolis Colt) actually came to Lucas Oil Stadium as a visitor, and lost to the Colts. However, Matthew Fairburn of sbnation.com put it best when he said, “Moments before kickoff, the Colts fans at Lucas Oil Stadium were on their feet, welcoming back the quarterback that led Indianapolis to more than a decade of success. By the end of the night, the same fans were cheering for the quarterback that will lead the Colts tow another decade of success.”

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using the facility seem to increase in the colder months. From Oct. 1, 2012 to March 1, 2013, there were 135,422 students who signed in rather than warmer months of April 1, 2012 to Sept.

30, 2012 where 96,589 people signed in.

“When it’s a little bit colder, it’s probably better to run outside. When I do I like to have layers on; but I don’t like to be cold.”

Alison Crawford, senior English major If students do want to continue working out before snow hits, Mayoclinic.com

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has a few tips to stay healthy and safe: dressing in layers protects people from the elements and can be taken off when sweating starts. A thin layer should be wear first on the skin and try to avoid cotton. Next, try a waterproof breathable outer layer then a heavy jacket. Finally, top off with a scarf or face cover or mask to allow warm air to enter the lungs.

Cold air concentrates blood flow and students should protect their hands, feet and ears if they decide to run in cold weather. Another tip provided by the Mayo Clinic is to check the weather conditions and wind chill before heading out.

When it comes to running, students should head into the wind so it blows toward their backs. The wind will not hit the runner’s face and sweat will becomes less chilly. Lastly, make sure to drink Above: Freshman safety management major Carter Divine works on his cardio on the fluids and know the signs of frostbite and row machine. Below: Freshmen pre medicine major Terra Scharlach and elementary hypothermia. education major Colby Pomar work out on stationary bikes (Photos by Thomas Beeler).

Star football player dismissed due to injury Indiana State’s senior running back Shakir Bell’s career ended Tuesday after announcing his dismissal from the football team.

Tweets appeared on Bell’s personal account until being removed two hours later. Local, state and national media were

able to accrue them before being deleted.

“1st thanks 2 every Sycamore I’ve played with & every coach that has helped my career, it kills me to I will no longer be on the team.”

“My dismissal from the team comes with no hard feelings & I realize this

will have a negative outlook on me but if anyone has questions [hit my line].”

“Thank you everyone and I appreciate all the support and [I know] that it’s in Gods hands and everything happens for a reason.”

The decision of Bell’s dismissal came

from a foot injury early in the season against Tennessee Tech and a re-injury last Saturday at the Illinois State game.

Bell was taken out the of the Illinois State game with 14:45 on the clock in the third quarter when he re-agitated the previous injury to his right foot.

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University welcomes new deans

Above: Kandi Hill-Clark, dean of the Bayh College of Education, is all smiles as the university officially welcomes her aboard Tuesday. Right: Hill-Clark high fives Jack Turman, dean of the College of Nursing, Health and Human Services. Hill-Clark was selected to follow Brad Balch, who stepped down as dean last spring. Turman was picked to replace Biff Williams after he accepted the position as provost (Photos by Kira Clouse).

Left: Indiana State University faculty enjoy conversation during the reception.

Right: Turman cracks up while socializing with guests. While Hill-Clark was appointed in April, Turman officially took over his role as dean Sept. 1. He is the second dean of the college, which was established in 2007. Hill-Clark and Turman both have background in education — Hill-Clark was formerly the assistant vice chancellor for academic affairs with the Tennessee Board of Regents, while Turman hails from the University of Nebraska Medical Center, where he was a professor of the division of physical therapy education (Photos by Kira Clouse).