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Indiana State University holds events designed to honor Indiana veterans who have died serving their country

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AMANDA MARSH Reporter

Veterans took the stage, flags in hand, at Indiana State University’s annual Veteran’s Day ceremony Monday in Tirey Hall’s Friday November 15, 2013 Heritage Ballroom. The presentation was followed by a reading of the names of fallen Indiana State University Hoosier soldiers at the fountain. www.indianastatesman.com “[This is a] special time for America. It is Volume 121 Issue 34 time to recognize the fallen soldiers,” said Josh Hood, a junior human resources major and master of ceremonies for the event.

The reading, also known as a roll call, started at 12 p.m. and continued every hour on the hour until 4 p.m., along with a nationwide minute of silence at 2 p.m. s t a t e s man Caleb Drake, a senior criminology major, served in the Air Force for six years before enrolling at Indiana State to finish his degree.

He plans on returning to the Air Force when he graduates. Drake said there are over 300 veteran students on campus.

The “It becomes a way of life to us. To the season many veterans here on campus, this day for song: means a lot to them and their families. Many of them have had other family members in Holiday the service; my wife actually serves as well. choir Veterans should be recognized every day spreads but it is important for students and faculty PAGE 2 cheer Two men from the Air Force ROTC stand in silence beside a decorated wreath honoring to remember those who have sacrificed their Hoosiers who have lost their lives serving in the military. A roll call commemorating the fallen also took place every hour on the hour from noon to 4 p.m. Monday (Photo by Kira Clouse).

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Campus scene the focus of Facebook page

KATIE FARTHING Assistant News Editor

Indiana State is taking another “visual” step into the 21st century with a social media site that features all of the happenings on campus.

The Sycamore Blue Visuals page is now available on Facebook for students and faculty to “like” and view video and photographs of campus, university events and promotional material for incoming students.

Blue Visuals is a page that came to fruition through the work of the Office of Communication and Marketing.

After recent changes to the Indiana State University home page, videos and photographs submitted by Communications and Marketing were no longer available on a regular basis to

students, faculty and prospective students.

This made the task of sharing this medium with the public difficult.

The Communications and Marketing staff brainstormed to come up with a way to make these resources available to their intended audiences.

Tracy Ford, video production manager for Indiana State, said the university shoots so much video and photographs that a brochure doesn’t do the university justice.

The department’s new Facebook site allows the school to share material with a broader audience, she said.

“We decided to try our own Facebook page,”

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Ford said. “We had no idea it would be as popular as it has become.”

Not only do students benefit from the Facebook page, other users, such as alumni, former teachers and family of current Sycamores can watch all the happening as well.

“We are finding that friends and family members of students enjoy seeing the photographs from the various events and athletic activities,” she said. “We are slowly getting people to tag and comment on the material, which is a lot of fun.”

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Friday, November 15, 2013 • Page 2 News Editor, Tamera Rhodes isu-statesmannews@mail.indstate.edu

Indiana State holiday choir accepting new members

Members of the Indiana State University holiday choir rehearse music that they will perform throughout the holiday season at Terre Haute events including “Miracle on Seventh Street.” They will also perform at the Children’s Museum, Meadows Shopping Center and Clabber Girl Bakery and Museum (Photo by Kira Clouse).

Kristi Ashby Reporter Indiana State University’s annual holiday choir is accepting staff and student members to celebrate the season and show school spirit.

A new director has been appointed for the choir this year, Ashley Vitz, a graduate assistant in the Literature, Language and Linguistics Department.

Vitz said there will be a revised list of songs for the holiday choir this season.

She has also decided to make the choir audition-free.

“The holiday choir sings holiday favorites such as ‘Frosty the Snowman’ and ‘Silent Night’,” Vitz said. “This year they will also sing newer songs such as ‘Carol by Committee’, which combines many favorite carols into one song.”

The former director Karen Buchholz

will be assisting as she leads the holiday choir for the first time.

Karen Buchholz, an administrative assistant for the Department of Educational Leadership, is frequently involved in the choir.

“This choir has been going on for many years and is such a festive tradition,” Buchholz said. “I have been the director for a few years, and I love seeing all the holiday spirit when we sing.

“Sometimes the audience even joins in for old favorites.”

There have been three different choir directors throughout the history of the holiday choir.

The choir requires a minimum of 30 members to ensure there are enough performers for each of the events on their calendar.

There were 20 people this year for the

first rehearsal, though the choir always welcomes additional members.

The rehearsals are only half an hour once a week during the performance season, and membership is free.

One choir member, Rhonda Beecroft, has performed in the choir four years.

Beecroft, an administrative assistant in the College of Education’s Bureau of School Services, enjoys participating in the holiday choir and working with the open-minded people who run it, she said.

“The holiday choir gives me the ability to use my voice and be in a group,” Beecroft said. “They are lenient about being able to be in the choir and it doesn’t feel like a choir, it feels like a big group of friends.”

Members are not required to attend every rehearsal, and being a part of the

Indiana State community is the only requirement for joining.

The choir will make an appearance this year at the “Miracle on Seventh Street,” a holiday themed food, arts and crafts fair that showcases downtown Terre Haute and takes place at Terre Haute Children’s Museum.

The choir has also been invited to sing at Meadows Shopping Center and Clabber Girl Bakery and Museum.

Members hope to sing for the Generations Luncheon again this year, as well as the ISU Foundation’s holiday luncheon for emeriti faculty.

The choir will perform until school concludes during finals week.

For more information about joining the choir, or booking the group for a performance, contact Buchholz at 812237-6311.

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University ensemble to perform classic works on Sunday The Indiana State University School of Music Student Ensemble Series will present the Masterworks Chorale in concert Sunday at 4 p.m. in Tilson Auditorium.

The 70-member choir, under the direction of music faculty member Mark Carlisle, will perform ‘‘Gloria’’ and ‘‘Regina Coeli’’ with a solo vocal quartet and chamber orchestra of strings, winds,

brass, percussion and clavanova.

Featured soloists in these two works will be voice faculty members Lisa Lowry and Yana Weinstein; Michael Boswell, an Indiana State music alumnus and faculty member at St. Mary of the Woods College, as well as Erich Kendall, who is also an Indiana State music alumnus.

John Rutter’s ‘‘Te Deum’’ will also be performed with the choir, brass

ensemble, clavanova and timpani. ‘‘Gloria’’ is a work that includes three movements by American sacred music composer Mark Hayes who uses the ‘‘Gloria in excelsis’’ text intermixed with traditional English translation.

Mozart’s ‘‘Regina Coeli’’ is an ancient Latin Marian Hymn of the Christian Church, as well as one of the four seasonal Marian antiphons of the Blessed

Virgin Mary.

The “Te Deum” is an ancient piece of Christian liturgical texts.

Tickets to the event will be available at the door or by calling the School of Music at 237-2771.

Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for non-students and free for Indiana State students with student identification and children under the age of 10.

Community Theatre to hold auditions for “Picasso” Community Theatre of Terre Haute will hold auditions for Steve Martin’s ‘‘Picasso at the Lapin Agile’’ Monday and Tuesday at 7 p.m.

Auditions will be conducted on the Community Theatre’s main stage located at 1431 S. 25th St. Seven men and four women are needed to perform in the play.

The comedy won the 1996 Outer Critics Circle Awards for best play and best writer. ‘‘Lapin Agile’’ features Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso, who meet at a bar called the Lapin Agile [Nimble Rabbit] in Montmartre, Paris.

The action of the play takes place on Oct. 8, 1904 and both men are on the

verge of amazing ideas.

Einstein is preparing to publish his special theory of relativity in 1905, while Picasso is about to paint ‘‘Les Demoiselles d’Avignon’’ in 1907.

The two men are present at the bar and have a lengthy debate about the value of genius and talent, with other individuals also contributing to the conversation.

Performance dates for “Picasso at the Lapin Agile’’ are scheduled for Jan. 24 to 26, as well as Jan. 31 to Feb. 2, 2014.

For more information about the play or auditions, contact director Sandra Groves at skgroves62@yahoo.com or visit the theater’s website at www.ctth. org.

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University to hold second annual Heritage Day Fair Austin Arceo

ISU Communications and Marketing the Islamic Center of Terre Haute taught People can learn more about the people about the number of countries cultures of Indiana State University that have significant Muslim populations. students, faculty and staff members Members of other organizations from around the world at the upcoming educated fair attendees about their Heritage Day Fair. heritage as well.

Indiana State will host the second “We had a terrific response for last annual fair this Saturday from 1:30 to year’s Heritage Day Fair. A lot of different 4:30 p.m. in the North Arena of the Health organizations chipped in and were excited and Human Services Building. The fair to have the opportunity to introduce will feature student groups and local people to some of the things they do,” organizations to teach attendees about Mathew added. “We are looking forward their heritage, as well as other cultures to building on that experience and having from around the world. The event is free even more to enjoy at this year’s fair.” and open to the public.

The fair will be the final day for Heritage “It’s an opportunity for our students and Week, a series of events taking place at for the community to build relationships Indiana State. The week starts with an while learning about different cultures,” international coffee hour Tuesday, and said Zachariah Mathew, associate director continues with an international music of the Center for Global Engagement. performance by the East West Percussion “Indiana State and Wabash Valley Ensemble. community members come from all walks Following the fair, the Indian Student of life, but people don’t always realize Association will host ‘Jai Ho! An Indian the significance of Global Night at 6 p.m. having so many Saturday in Hulman different cultures and Memorial Student “It’s an opportunity for groups as part of the Union, Dede I. our students and for community.”

The event will the community to build The Heritage Day showcase Indian Fair gives people relationships while learning culture through the opportunity about different cultures.” Indian traditional to showcase their dance, a fashion walk, heritage in ways Bollywood dances Zachariah Mathew, associate and a presentation that they may not otherwise be able about India followed director of Center for Global to do, while also by an Indian ethnic Engagement providing attendees dinner. the chance to learn The event will more about their educate people about acquaintances and Indian culture and friends. the diversity at State.

At last year’s “It will be a great inaugural fair, people tasted food that is week of events scheduled,” Mathew said. common in different countries, learned “People will be able to celebrate their about multiple religious organizations in heritage while teaching people about Terre Haute and watched different song where they come from and who they are.” and dance performances from different The fair is organized by the International cultures. Several students also played Student Leadership Council and Student musical instruments not commonly Government Association and sponsored heard. by the Center for Global Engagement Fair participants also taught about and Division of Student Affairs. For more the ways in which their culture defies information, please contact Zachariah stereotypes. During last year’s event, Mathew at 237-2439 or zachariah. several students who also represented mathew@indstate.edu.

Above: An attendee of the Heritage Day Fair in 2012 learns more from international students. Indiana State hosts the event as a way for people to learn about international cultures and religions. Below: Representatives from Terre Haute organizations also participate in the event (Photo courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing).

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Members of Indiana State’s “Forest” cheer at a recent game wearing “I’m a Bird Watcher” shirts in honor of Larry Bird’s recent homecoming. This is just one example of the photographs that are available on the new “Sycamore Blue Visuals” Facebook page that students, faculty, and friends can view (Photo Courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing).

Although the page does not take submissions from students, anyone one can visit and “like” the page, as well as view the content.

The page currently has more than 700 “Likes” indicating that the photographs and videos of campus and events, such as the recent unveiling of the Larry Bird statue, are appreciated.

Student response has also been positive, Ford said.. Freshman international studies major Damien Blank said the Facebook page is a great way to connect with students.

“Facebook is used by basically every resources become available, they will college student I know,” Blank said. consider expanding.

“What better way to “We will leave that share video and photo “We had no idea that it to our fabulous web of events that we might ” Ford said. would be a popular as it has team, not be able to attend Senior information become.” ourselves?” technology major Because manpower is Kasha Andrews said limited at this time, the Tracy Ford, ISU video production branching out would Communications and be a good thing, and manager Marketing team does appreciates the effort not plan on branching to better connect out further to other social media sites, with students. such as Twitter, Ford said. But if more “The videos and photos are really great

quality and they make our campus look as gorgeous as it is in person,” she said.

“A Twitter account with the same content would be great, but the Facebook page is just as accessible.”

Ford along with the Communications and Marketing department began the Blue Visual page as a way to extend resources to family and friends of Indiana State in an outlet that was not available a few years ago.

To find the page, visit https://www. facebook.com/BlueVisuals.

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It’s about time: Illinois passes marriage equality bill

Nov. 7 was a fabulous day for politics across the country. New York City elected Democrat Bill de Blasio as its new mayor.

Chris Christie was re-elected as governor of New Jersey. The great state of Virginia dodged a bullet by electing Columnist Terry McAuliffe as governor, and not Ken Cuccinelli. And the wonderful state of Illinois became the 15th state in the union to pass marriage equality.

Illinois resident Robyne Omara has been with her partner, Lynne Burnett, for 33 years and the two “were just blown away” by the General Assembly’s move to legalize same sex-marriages.

Omara said that she believes “the momentum in our nation” is convincing

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people.

Omara and her partner are not alone in their jubilation, as citizens across the state rejoice at the news. Bernard Cherkasov, Chief Executive Officer of Equality Illinois, stated that he first thought of the marginalized families “who have waited for this moment.”

Of course, there are those who staunchly opposed the measure since its beginning.

The Catholic Conference of Illinois released a statement saying that they are “deeply disappointed” that the General Assembly “chose to redefine what is outside of its authority.”

The statement went on to express concerns of religious freedom because as far as the Catholic Conference is concerned, now that gay marriage is legal, everyone obviously has to marry a member of the same sex.

Illinois’ passage of marriage equality showcases the forward momentum

of the country, despite those who are desperately attempting to undermine that progress. In a nation where discrimination has yawned widely over those who have not met the status quo, it is only fitting that President Barack Obama expressed pride in Illinois’ movement.

President Obama served in the Illinois General Assembly and has since then evolved from supporting civil unions, to believing in the fully-fledged initiative of marriage equality. Following the decision, the President stated that he and Michelle Obama were “overjoyed” for the couples “whose love will now be as legal as ours.”

So with Illinois, Iowa and Minnesota leading the equality cause forward, we’re left to wonder about the rest of the somewhat conservative Midwest.

Though momentum is building in the Heartland, the only state that is considering marriage equality right now

is Indiana, and it certainly has everyone’s attention. For being right next to Illinois in its equality splendor, Indiana’s House Joint Resolution-6, the anti-marriage equality bill, looks pretty silly and quite backwards. Now, on the other hand, states rarely, if ever collaborate on legislation, Indiana could possibly set the stage for how other states in the region handle marriage equality. If the opponents to House Joint Resolution-6 such as Indiana University, Eli Lilly and DePauw see that the amendment fails, marriage equality supporters in other states will be excited and push for the same result. If things go the other way, and the bill passes, then states may double down on efforts that would ban gay marriage. In the end though, there is no way of telling.

Illinois’ victory is a great step forward for the entire country, and we can only hope that the rest of the Midwest will follow along.

Of Birds and Men: A tale on one aging man’s experiences

A dear friend was turning 23 last week and we decided to go out on the town, in celebration.

Instead of the usual dive bars, we figured we’d go to a local venue that was notorious for housing the upper crust and snooty elite of the town.

Opinions As the night went on, we joked about how we Editor were getting older and how we needed to do this or that.

As we stepped out for a smoke, my friend made an offhanded comment about his bird-watching class when a middle-aged man whirled around and squared off with my friend.

“What about the bird?” he shrieked.

Terrified, my friend tried to stutter out

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that he was in a bird-watching group.

But before he could get the whole thing out, the giant of a man — he had to be at least seven or eight feet — put his finger to my friend’s lips. He shook his head, trying to jar loose memories that he had tried to forget. He wiped the beer from his overgrown, blonde mustache, and brought his face so close that his beaked nose was almost touched my friend’s.

The man then began to speak.

“I’ll tell you all about the bird. The radio was unsure. There had been a storm predicted for weeks. But the airport needed us to take off. So there I was, in my tiny plane, about to brave the wind and rain. As I took off, the howling started. ‘Don’t be a baby.’ I tell myself.

Up, up, up I climbed, into that inky black night. Lighting broke the sky apart like a god’s clap.

“The plane started crying, screaming engine failure and that I wouldn’t make it. Down, down, down I fell. The plane broke the water like a ball through a window. The glass shattered and water rushed in. I grabbed for the life jacket and fought like the devil. I paddled with all my might, but the water was stronger.

“I must have blacked out, because I awoke on some back water island. With all the sun beating down, I squinted to see. White sand and blue water had ruined my new shoes. As I looked up, I saw a tiny speck of land off in the distance. I knew I was stranded in the middle of nowhere.

“Just as I thought it could get no worse, a rustle came from the trees further inland. Like dogs, tens of tiny, hideous pygmies encircled me. They were small and either far too fat or far too thin.

Hideous looking creatures, missing teeth and hair, pulling what little they had into awkward buns on top of their heads or hiding it behind old NASCAR hats. The tallest of the pygmies stepped before me. He had dressed himself in aged sweatpants, clearly too small for him. He circled me, eyeing me up and down. I had watched programs about these cannibalistic savages. I knew they wanted only thing . . . my goose was cooked.

“As all hope seemed lost, the tall one glanced out into the ocean. Several pieces of wreckage still drifted. He looked from the wreckage to me. Then his eyes widened and he began to hoot and holler.

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pointed to it, then pointed to his own shoulder. They had branded themselves with the number ‘33.’

By pure coincidence, my jacket had the same number.

“The tall one began to run around and point to me, then to his brand. One by one, the freakish little natives began to catch on. They bounced and screeched.

They swarmed around me, pressing their ‘33’ brands to the one on my jacket. I later discovered that they probably were attempting to gain praise by showing their support.

“The little savages began to push and pull me through the brush, deeper into the heart of the island. They continued to squeal in what I hoped was excitement.

The further we got in, the more totems I began to see. The beasts had carved into the tree trunks, what I presume to be, moments in their great stories.

Pictures of a great building with people coming in and out, carrying presents to give and gifts received. Atop the great structure was a name, “WALLMART.” The savages led me past many of these “WALLMART” carvings until we finally ran alongside of a river. Putrid and polluted, this thing was. Three-eyed fish swam freely among its murky waters.

“Finally, we reached the center of their lair. What I presumed to be ‘females’ hid, barely covering themselves as their bulbous bodies rolled about, trying to hide the curious, unfathomable multitude of children. The tall one — by now I had figured out he was the chief — led me to something akin to a stage. A great golden statue stood beside me; the body of a bird, the legs of a man and the feet of an eagle. This monstrosity loomed beside me. The chieftain began to motion as he told the story of how my plane had been spotted then crashed, and showed the tribe my ‘33’ jacket. The crowd began to work into frenzy. I was lost, and the chieftain began to point from me to the statue, saying something in his primitive tongue. Finally, it dawned on me. They

thought I was their bird-god. “‘Oh no, no, no.’ I began. But they quickly seated me and brought many plates of food. Immediately, they began to sing and dance. They performed for me all through the night. Just as I finished one plate, they brought me another.

The following morning, they brought me to some sort of arena, where they played a very odd game that had something to do with bringing a leather ball from one side to the other. Each time their — again, I’m assuming — “team” would almost score, the natives would work themselves into such a fright that I thought they would alert all of society.

How strange their customs were. If only they could have been a little more civilized.

“This went on for 33 days and 33 nights. Finally, I could take no more.

Near a month without Starbucks and 4G can drive a man to madness. No gentleman was born to live among the wilderness. And so, I stole one of their canoes and snuck off in the dead of the night. I eventually made my way back to normality. Never before has a man suffered as I did at the hands of cruel nature and fate. It is torture beyond imagination, no Facebook, no drivethru’s, not even a single bar of signal out there. I was discovered by a group of sailors who pulled me into their ship and brought me into society. I found out that the island where I was held captive was actually a toxic wasteland known only as ‘Terre Vida.’ The name was some kind of joke. And I never looked back.”

The creepy giant stood tall, brushing his bushy lip-cozy, and then walked away.

I still have no idea why he told me that story. But the best that I can imagine is that for some people, the simple things in life just aren’t as easy to enjoy as they may be for others.

I suppose though, it really could have We asked a local artist to recreate what we thought one of the carvings may have just been a drunkard telling an odd looked like. According to the man, there were apparently similar carvings atop of the version of “Gulliver’s Travels.” goal-posts for the game (Cartoon by Eric Handlin).

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THEY’RETAKING IT BACK

‘Take Back the Night’ march at Indiana State raises awareness on domestic and sexual violence Dijonna’e Morgan Reporter “Take Back the Night,” an annual event on Indiana State University’s campus, took place on Tuesday in Dede I to raise awareness for women and men involved in sexual assault, domestic and dating violence and any form of sexual violence.

Beginning in 1975, women in Philadelphia marched with torchlights and candles to reclaim streets many of them feared throughout the night after Susan Alexander Speeth, a microbiologist who was murdered while walking home alone.

“Take Back the Night” has been an international event with marches and rallies held throughout United States colleges ever since.

This year, two student activists from Women’s Studies 450, Melissa Crash, a senior communication major and Josh Downey, a senior biology major, hosted and prepared the event.

Linda Maule, University College dean and associate professor, as well as others from the 450 course also helped plan the event.

“This is my fourth ‘Take Back the Night’,” Downey said. “It’s heartbreaking to know actually how many people are affected by this issue and the fact that those survivors know that they have a source of support as large as we have here at Indiana State; it’s really great to see the realization that they aren’t alone.”

Though both students became interested in women studies and “Take Back the Night” at a different time period while attending Indiana State, they agreed there’s nothing better than knowing they’re making an impact for those who are dealing with violence.

“It brings awareness to such a sensitive topic,” Crash said “Especially at a college campus where you don’t know

Indiana State students march to raise awareness about sexual violence during a rally called “Take Back the Night,” an annual event.

The initiative began in 1975 with a group of Philadelphia women and now takes place every year (Photo by Kira Clouse).

who’s been affected or who’s had family members or friends who were affected.

It gives them a chance to come out and hear more and show them that there are support systems and resources around campus.”

As the line wrapped around the corner of Dede I for the resource fair, which provided information from various booths relating to sexual abuse, abusive relationships, cyber bullying, and many

other topics, guests inside spoke among themselves, anticipating the march.

At 6:30 p.m., Maule had everyone give their undivided attention to Josh Cox and Sabrina McCoy, two students who are also involved in Women’s Studies 450. Cox and McCoy introduced the history of “Take Back the Night” with a YouTube clip of facts about gender violence and why students within the course personally marched for the event.

After watching the slideshow and video, Ben Ratliff introduced Martha Reed, an adult career education major, who shared her memory of an abusive relationship in her first marriage — which lasted four and a half years — to a man who was manipulative, physically and verbally abusive.

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Documentary tells story of former President Kennedy’s assassination Telicia Gathings Reporter “JFK: Three Shots that Changed America,” a documentary about the assassination of former President John F. Kennedy, was shown Monday night in Dede I. The event was co-sponsored by the American Democracy Project and the Hulman Memorial Student Union Board.

Shannon Johnson, a junior human development and family studies major and Union Board member, said she felt Kennedy being the first Catholic president made him stand out.

“Getting to see what presidents actually go through by seeing it from the cameras and videos was very interesting to watch,” Johnson said.

It’s been nearly 50 years since John F. Kennedy’s assassination on Nov. 22, 1963 around 12:30 p.m. in Dallas, Texas.

Before the assassination, Kennedy gave his last speech at a presidential breakfast on behalf of the state. In the documentary, Kennedy is shown stating his desires for peace, equality and rights in the United States.

After the presidential breakfast, Kennedy landed in Love Field Airport in Dallas, 50 minutes before the assassination.

During the drive around the city, three shots were fired at Kennedy and also the governor of Texas. Kennedy was rushed to Parkland Hospital by 1 p.m. and was pronounced dead.

After Kennedy’s death, many officers, including J.D Tippit. were determined to find the suspect of the crime.

They found a .30-caliber rifle in the Texas school book depository building near the site of the assassination. J.D. Tippit later pursued a man named Lee Harvey Oswald who matched the sniper’s description of a 30-year-old white male, but Oswald shot and killed Tippit.

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The John F. Kennedy Assassination • Kennedy was assassinated on Nov. 22, 1963 around 12:30 p.m.

• Kennedy gave his last speech at a Presidential breakfast on behalf of the state of Texas.

• During a parade through Dallas, Texas. three shots were fired at Kennedy and also the governor of Texas.

• Kennedy was pronounced dead at 1 p.m. at Parkland Hospital in Dallas, Texas.

• Officers later found a .30-caliber rifle hidden in a building close to where the assassination occurred.

• Officers discovered Lee Harvey Oswald matched the description of the sniper and he was eventually arrested.

• Oswald was found guilty based on evidence of his signature on the gun’s order letter and a testimony from his wife that he owned the gun in question.

• A week from Friday will mark the 50th anniversary of Kennedy’s death

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Not only was Oswald a sniper, but he was the chairman involved in the Cuban revolution and he actually worked in the building where the gun was found.

According to the documentary, Oswald’s order letter of the .30-caliber rifle and the confessions from Oswald’s wife that he owned the gun were used as evidence to prove that he assassinated Kennedy.

However, the next Sunday Oswald was gunned down in the process of being taken to a county jail.

According to documentary, many US citizens felt grief after Kennedy’s death as if he was a family member.

Around 5:04 p.m. on Nov. 22, Kennedy’s body was removed from Air Force One plane in a casket.

After helping to remove the casket from the plane former Vice President Lyndon Johnson, who had just been sworn in as president, said, “I will do my best but I also need help from the US citizens to be all that I can be.”

After watching the documentary, Zakee Bashir, a senior criminology major, said it was intriguing to see the several ways Kennedy’s assassination have affected life today.

“It was interesting to watch and the security definitely changed in America after the JFK assassination,” Bashir said.

“Getting to see what presidents actually go through by seeing it from the cameras and videos was very interesting to watch.”

Shannon Johnson, a junior human development and family studies major

Top left: “JFK: Three Shots that Changed America” is a documentary outlining the events leading up to the assassination of former President John F. Kennedy and the aftermath that followed. Above: The documentary was shown on Monday, which was also Veteran’s Day, in Dede I in the Hulman Memorial Student Union (Photos by Kira Clouse).

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lives, it is truly a remembrance day,” Drake said.

One of the organizers, Jennifer Christian, AmeriCorps coordinator for Indiana State, said it’s good to have the event during the holidays when families who have lost loved ones tend to be lonely and upset.

The Student Veteran Organization on campus helped to organize the event.

They also provide information to student veterans who enroll and are unaware of all the benefits they can earn, including scholarships and loans.

Michael Caress, the Veteran Services Coordinator at Indiana State, was in the military for 38 years.

He joined the university in 2006 and now helps veteran students feel more comfortable and transition into civilian and university life.

“This event helps people recognize

the sacrifices these veterans have made for this country. It brings recognition to the past,” Caress said. “It is important to make these individuals feel comfortable on campus and receive all the educational benefits they deserve. The experience of a veteran is truly an amazing thing. Getting to travel all around the world can change a student’s life.”

Amid homework and classes, Hood said that students may not realize the sacrifice veterans are making all around the world so they can have an education.

“It is eye-opening to know that the whole school is supporting those who have passed or those who have served,” Hood said. “Some people are so concerned with what is going on here that they forget those who are gone and sacrificing their lives in able for them to have those freedoms. I am proud to be a part of the service.”

Above: Indiana State students and Air Force ROTC cadets participated in the Veteran’s Day ceremony on Monday, honoring the 180 fallen Hoosier soldiers in the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars. Left: One portion of the event included a wreath laying ceremony by both the Army and Air Force ROTC groups in the Heritage Ballroom and Lounge (Photos by Kira Clouse).

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Women’s basketball remains undefeated ISU Athletic Media Relations The Indiana State women’s basketball team pulled away in the second half to defeat Eastern Illinois, 65-53, for its first road win of the season on Tuesday evening at Lantz Arena.

The Sycamores improve to 2-0 on the season as three players scored in double-figures, including a team-high of 24 points from Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir and double-double from junior forward Rachael Mahan.

After trailing for much of the first half, The Sycamores secured a 25-23 halftime lead and opened the second half on a 6-0 run. AbdulQaadir led off by scoring the first six points of the evening. She ended the night 10-for-16 from the floor and 4-for-5 from the free throw line.

The Sycamores shot 47.2 percent (25-53) from the floor that evening and were backed by Abdul-Qaadir, who also had three steals and two assists. Senior guard Anna Munn dropped 16 points including a perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line. She’s currently a perfect 12-for-12 on the season from the charity stripe.

Mahan posts the first double-double of the season and 10th of her career as she posted 10 of her 12 points in the second half. Munn also recorded 10 points in the second half.

A back-and-forth battle for much of the first half, Indiana State found itself in a hole early down by as many as eight with 6:53 left until the break. But Indiana State would go on a 7-0 run as Abdul-Qaadir steal and layup would tie things at 21-21 with 2:26 to play in the first half.

As a team, Indiana State forced 22 turnover and grabbed 15 steals in the effort.

The Sycamores held one of their largest leads with 10:58 to play as Abdul-Qaadir converted on a fast break to go up 37-27. Eastern Illinois didn’t make things easy for Indiana State, keeping it within 9:34 to play on a pair of free throws by Kaitlyn Payne. The Sycamores used another 6-0 run to help pull away with 6:54 to play.

Sophomore forward Mariana Laramie also scored six points and grabbed eight boards in the win while junior guard Natasha Zurek added four points and freshman forward Rhagen Smith scored three points.

The Sycamores return home to Terre Haute on Friday for a matchup with in-state Big 10 foe Indiana University. Tipoff is set for 7:05 p.m.

STATESMAN RUNDOWN Indiana State Football vs. South Dakota 0-29 (L) Men’s Basketball vs. Ball State 82-73 (W) Women’s Basketball vs. Eastern Illinois 65-53 (W) Women’s Volleyball vs. Wichita State 0-3 (L) vs. Missouri State 2-3 (L) Women’s Soccer vs. Drake 4-0 (W) vs. Illinois 0-5(L)

Missouri Valley Women’s Basketball Bradley 2-0 Indiana State 1-0 Drake 1-1 Evansville 1-1 Wichita State 1-1 Loyola 0-1 Missouri State 0-1 Northern Iowa 0-1 Southern Illinois 0-1 Men’s Basketball Bradley 2-0 Wichita State 2-0 Drake 1-0 Evansville 1-0 Indiana State 1-0 Loyola 1-0 Missouri State 1-0 Northern Iowa 1-1 Illinois State 0-1

Junior Forward Lashonda Littleton eyes hoop as she prepares to shoot a free throw against Eastern Illinois (Photo courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing).

Volleyball Wichita State 12-3 Northern Iowa 11-3 Missouri State 10-5 Southern Illinois 10-5 Illinois State 9-5 Bradley 6-8 Loyola 6-8 Indiana State 4-10 Evansville 4-11 Drake 0-14

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Alumni Association to hold pregame reception Ace Hunt ISU Athletic Media Relations Tickets to the Notre Dame game are available this week at the Hulman Center Ticket Office by stopping by in person or calling 812-2373770. Tickets in the Indiana State section are $15 and are currently available.

Additionally, the Indiana State University Alumni Association is holding a pregame reception on November 17 at Granite City Food and Brewery —located at University Park Mall, 6501 Grape Road, Mishawaka, IN 46545. The pregame reception will begin at 10:00 a.m. The game will tip-off at Noon. Game day snacks and beverages will be available for purchase at the event.

Questions regarding the pregame gathering should be directed to Ben Kappes, Assistant Director of the ISU Alumni Association, by calling 812-514-8496 or by e-mail at bkappes@ indstatefoundation.org. Fans should register for the event here.

The Sycamores will begin their weeklong road trip at Belmont on Thursday, November 14 in Nashville, Tenn. Tip-off is slated for 8:00 p.m. and will be televised online by the OVC Digital Network, located at OVCDigitalNetwork.com.

Senior Guard Manny Arop dunks the ball through the rim after getting a fastbreak (Photo by Drew Canavan).

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Three sign letter of intent for men’s basketball team

Sophomore guard Khristian Smith goes for a layup against Ball State University. Next season, Indiana State is expecting two more guards and a forward (Photo by Drew Canavan).

Ace Hunt ISU Athletic Media Relations Indiana State head basketball coach Greg Lansing announced Wednesday that a trio of student-athletes have signed and returned their National Letter of Intent and will join the Sycamore program in time for the 2014-15 campaign.

Inking their National Letter of Intent with Indiana State are guards Laquarious Paige (West Orange, Texas/Stark High School) and Charles “Tre” Bennett III (Houston, Texas/ Lamar State Community College) as well as forward Brandon Murphy (Montgomery, Ala./Carver High School). Paige and Murphy will be true freshmen while Bennett will be a junior in 2014-15.

“Today is a great one for the Sycamore basketball program,” Lansing said. “I say it all the time but I have the greatest coaching staff in the country. We have done a great job of

keeping local talent from the state of Indiana at home in the past but this year we went out on the road and signed two players from the state of Texas and another from Alabama. That is something that has probably not been done very often here at Indiana State.”

Paige is a 6-foot 2-inch, 175-pound guard who averaged 16 points, five rebounds and four assists last season for West Orange-Stark High School. In 2012-13, Paige was named Most Valuable Player of District 21-3A and was a part of the Enterprise Super Gold team, averaging 15.6 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 3.5 assists per game.

He also is a coming off a junior campaign in which he was named all-district and all-area.

He spent this past summer as a member of the Houston Defenders Amateur Athletic Unions Club.

Bennett is a 5-foot 10-inch, 175 guard from Houston, Texas where he played in high school

for both Milby and nationally-ranked Yates High Schools. He is currently entering his second season at Lamar State College in Port Arthur, Texas where he is averaging nearly 26 points and six assists per game this season.

As a freshman at Lamar State, Bennett averaged nine points and three assists per game and also connected on over 40 percent of his 3-point shots. He shot 79 percent from the free throw line and had 74 rebounds with 73 assists which were both second best on the team. Bennett’s 10-assist performance against Jacksonville College on Feb. 2, 2013 is thirdbest in the college’s history. A year ago, the Seahawks finished with a 21-11 record in the first season for Head Coach Lance Madison.

During his one year at Yates High School, he had one of the best performances in the state, scoring 46 points with eight rebounds, nine assists and eight steals in one game. He was a three-year all-district performer, averaging 20

points, eight assists, four rebounds and four steals his senior season. He also spent one season at Charis Prep in North Carolina and was part of a national championship team for the 2011-12 season.

Murphy is a 6-foot 7-inch, 270-pound power forward who is entering his senior season at Carver High School in Montgomery, Ala. He averaged 13.1 points and 11 rebounds per game as he helped the Wolverines to a 27-2 finish last season as well as the Alabama Class 6A State Championship in 2012.

His Carver High School team last season saw three of his teammates commit to Southeastern Conference teams. Murphy was named all-district as well as honorable mention all-state as a junior. He played for the Alabama Force Amateur Athletic Unions Club this past summer.

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Though she endured a time of depression and isolation while with him, she found the strength to stand up to him and realize she had a support system of coworkers who helped her get out before it was too late.

“I notice each year that the domestic violence statistic goes down a little lower and I like to see it someday go down to zero percent,” said Reed. “And as long as I can speak and they allow me to come in some form to help with this, I’ll always try.”

To end the night, Maule and the Women’s Studies students gathered everyone with

specially-made signs and name tags telling why they march. The marchers chanted their reason for marching as they headed out the double doors of Dede I. “As one of the people who helped organize the event, I just enjoy how smoothly it came together. It was a really great turn out,” Kelci Lang, a senior exercise science major, said.

“I think we all worked really hard to show that we all want to stand up against domestic violence. It’s important for survivors and for those who haven’t [survived].”

Hundreds of students gathered in Dede I for “Take Back the Night,” which focuses on sexual violence toward women. Following a presentation indoors, students braved frigid temperatures and marched around campus to spread awareness. Left: Donning her hand-made sign, a student is ready to march. Above: During the rally, a student leads a chant against rape. Below: Ross David sings an original song called, “Get the Same” before kicking off the rally Tuesday evening (Photos by Kira Clouse).