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RECORDS BROKEN Seniors Felisha Johnson and Robert Webb establish new ISU records
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Seniors Robert Webb (left) and Felisha Johnson (right) both established new ISU records this past weekend competing for the Sycamores (Photos courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing). “Battle of the Sexes� was one of the events held by S.A.A.S where teams tested their knowledge about the other gender (Photo by Mae Robyn Rhymes).
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CRAIG PADGETT AND KASEY KHALE Reporters Records were broken and a number of Sycamores improved on their national rankings during the Indiana Relays at Indiana University last weekend. The teams competed at two different locations over the
weekend. A group of athletes traveled to Iowa for the Jack Jennet Invitational and all other members went to Bloomington, Ind. for the Indiana Relays.
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Aviation students are hoping for lighter fees and quality equipment with the creation of ISU flight academy (Photo courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing).
Brianne Hofmann and Kyle Seeley News Editor and Reporter While the creation of Indiana State’s flight academy will bring changes, both financially and structurally, to the aviation department, aviation majors and Brown Flight School said the reform is necessary. “I think it’s a great idea,” senior aviation major Lee Phillabaum said. “A lot of the Brown [Flight School’s] planes are very old. [The ISU Flight Academy] will look better for the school and the aviation department.” Although ISU and Brown Flight School have a 40-year history together, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs C. Jack Maynard said that under the new academy, students would have access to more advanced technology and efficient payment plans. Ryan Reeves, chief pilot at Brown Flight School, said Brown will continue to “support ISU in their efforts and wants to maintain a positive relationship with the university. But, ultimately, Reeves said the students’ needs should come before revenue. “Our philosophy has always been that’s it’s not about the business, but it’s more
important to see the students succeed,” Reeves said. For aviation students, however, expenses raise the largest concerns. Due to lack of financial aid as well as outside costs, aviation is often perceived as a pricey major. “It’s very expensive,” Phillabaum said. “[There aren’t] many scholarships or grants to cover flight fees, so a lot of aviation students are in heavy debt.” ISU alumnus Robert Braun said the additional costs, which are not estimated at the start of the semester, may force students to switch majors. “Depending on the cost of fuel, the amount for renting the aircraft, how many flight hours you’re taking, the cost of equipment for that aircraft, such as books and fuel strainers, and the instructor, you’re looking at $500-600 a week,” Braun said. “The bad part is that if you can’t afford it, you’re pretty much told you can’t be in the program.” Maynard said that those extra fees will be paid up front to the flight academy and
will be figured into the students’ financial aid packages. Phillabaum said he’s hopeful the creation of the academy will mean “more opportunities” and connections to prospective employers. Above all, though, he’s looking forward to the improved equipment. “I’d like to see better aircraft than what we currently have,” Phillabaum said. The ISU Board of Trustees approved of the academy in December. The arrangement, made between the university and Terre Haute International Airport, would allot a facility to ISU for offices and instruction, airspace and a fleet of used planes. Braun said that even though the advanced technology and facility will appeal to incoming students, the major will remain financially exclusive if expenses aren’t reduced. “If it doesn’t cut cost for the aviation students, it will continue to be a major for the rich,” Braun said.
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Class attendance high despite severe flu season TAMERA RHODES Reporter A local clinic reported they have treated four to five times more college students for influenza this season compared to normal and urges students to get flu vaccination. Harishchandra Rathod, chief executive officer of the API Minor Emergency Clinic of Terre Haute, said one of the best ways of combating the flu is prevention. Rathod said students are more prone to being infected with the flu virus because students attend crowded classrooms and other areas with dense populations. The flu is a fastspreading virus caused by the transfer of the infection through contact. It is also a smart virus and has the capability of changing structure, Rathod said. “First and foremost, students should get immunized,” Rathod said. He said students might not get the vaccine, because they think it doesn’t work. However, he said the annual vaccine is effective for the virus even when the virus alters itself. The college students treated by the API Clinic this year have suffered from many flu symptoms especially extreme fatigue, coughing, feverish, headaches, runny nose and body aches. Tammy Johnson, API practice manager, said students can also protect themselves from the flu by wearing a mask or covering the face, wash hands frequently and stay indoors if they are not feeling well.
Matthew Brennan, professor of English, said he has not experienced one absence out of 110 students that has been blamed on the flu so far this semester. “Attendance has been high, in general,” said Brennan. Lindsey Eberman, assistant professor of athletic training, said there have only been one to two daily absences in her courses related to the flu. “Some students do not think attending class is important… flu season only allows them more room to miss material,” Eberman said. She said attendance is mandatory for the courses she teaches, but students who communicate with her about their situation have better chances of making up missed course work. Rather than missing class when students are ill, Rathod urged students to see a physician if they are experiencing symptoms that could be caused by the flu. API Clinic accepts walk-ins, so students can visit during normal hours. The clinic is located about three miles from the ISU campus at 3051 South U.S. Highway 41. The clinic is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day of the week and payment plans for students are available. “We see anyone whether they have insurance or not, we will not turn anyone away,” Johnson said.
“Some students do not think attending class is important ... flu season only allows them more room to miss material.”
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Students, faculty go ‘Further Off the Straight & Narrow’
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Kand McQueen, assistant professor of disorders and counseling, school and educational psychology, will be hosting a showing and discussion about the film “Further Off the Straight & Narrow: New Gay Visibility on Television, 1998-2006.” The new 61-minute documentary picks up where “Off the Straight & Narrow: Gays, Lesbians, Bisexuals & Television,” 1998 film, left off. Since its release in the late ‘90s, which coincided with the last episode of the popular program “Ellen,” there has been a marked increase in the presence of LGBT characters on television. Against the backdrop of political and social issues affecting the LGBT community, such as gay marriage and AIDS, “Further Off the Straight
& Narrow” closely examines sitcoms, reality shows and premium cable programming as it explores how representations of LGBT characters have become more complex and varied in recent years. The film acknowledges the expansion of LGBT representation on television and the resulting possibilities for inclusion and recognition opened up for today’s gay youth. The program also questions how a homosexual presence on television is shaped by the commercial media system. The event is on Jan. 29 from 7 p.m. in Hulman Memorial Student Union, room 421. Contact McQueen at 237-8277 for more information.
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Creative Writing Society having open mic night Indiana State’s Creative Writing Society will be holding an open mic event on Feb. 15 in Hulman Memorial Student Union’s Sycamore Lounge from 8-10 p.m. The society encourages participants to read brief pieces of poetry, fiction or non-fiction. They can also perform music, tell jokes and or showcase any other artistic talents. Copies of Allusions 2012 will be available, as well. Allusions, Indiana State’s literary journal, is currently taking submissions until midnight of March 1. The society has bi-weekly meetings, with the next one occurring Thursday, Jan. 31, at 4:00 p.m. in Root Hall, room A112.
If students want to share their writing or have it workshopped at the meeting or they have questions about the open mic night, students can reach the Creative Writing Society at creativewritingsocietyofisu@gmail. com. CWS also wants to remind students about the annual Max Ehrmann Poetry Competition, sponsored by Arts Illiana, which is accepting poems until Feb. 22. The topic this year is “Year of the River,” so each piece needs to, as stated on their website, “be inspired by, about, or in some way related to the Wabash River.” Visit their website at http://www.wabashvalleyartspaces. com/upcomingevents.html for further details.
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Kenzie McAdams Prove Them Wrong
How many times have you ever looked in the mirror and picked out your flaws? You stare back at yourself critiquing your thin hair, fat arms or your crooked teeth. It’s normal to hear one of your friends talk about how fat they are. Just like in the movie “Mean Girls” as the three most popular girls each stare into the mirror and comment on what they hate about themselves, you fall into the trap of what Lindsey Lohan’s character, Cady Heron did; you feel the obligation to hate
yourself too. This kind of behavior can be detrimental and it drastically needs to change. But why do we care so much about the way we look? According to the National Eating Disorder Association, nearly 42 percent of first to third graders want to be thinner. Reading that statistic makes my heart sink. I have a 10 year-old brother and I can’t count the number of times where I have heard him ask me if he needed to lose weight or if he was fat. It’s heart wrenching to think that children are more focused on the way they look rather than the things they should be as kids. Our society has painted a picture of what the perfect man and woman should look like. We feel so pressured by what we see on television and especially on what we see in the magazines. However, the fact is, those things aren’t real. Magazine covers are photoshopped in
such a way that the celebrities are made to be flawless. We put such a high price on looking like these people, when in reality, it’s all a mirage. Author Chari K. Erdam says that even the models we see in magazines wish they could look like their own images. Why are these things such a big deal though? Negative body image can develop into serious problems like alcohol abuse, selfharm, and the most prevalent eating disorders. The most common of these being anorexia nervosa, defined as self-starvation and excessive weight loss. Other disorders include bulimia, binging then vomiting, and binge eating, the excessive eating of food. The fact that these serious mental disorders are shoved under the table saddens me. Within the last few months, the stress of college and a new life has caused my eating habits to adjust. I’ve lost nearly 15 pounds in six months. When I went home for the first time, nearly ten people commented on my weight. Nobody really cared about the fact that I was excelling in college, making the “Dean’s List” and had volunteered over 150 hours. It seemed like everyone just focused on my weight. Society puts weight and beauty on a very high pedestal. We are taught that if we are thin, we are happy. If we are beautiful, we are successful. These unrealistic expectations set
us up for failure. Even young girls and boys are being targeted. Statistics show that G.I. Joe would have biceps at 26.8 inches, larger than any body builder in history. Even more shocking, if Barbie were real, she would be 5’9, have a 39 inch bust, an 18 inch waist, 33 inch hips and a size 3 shoe. She would weigh only 110 pounds and would have to walk on all fours due to her proportions. “Slumber Party Barbie” was introduced in 1965 and came with a bathroom scale permanently set at 110 pounds. She also held a book entitled “How to Lose Weight” with directions inside stating simply, “Don’t eat.” Barbie is an icon for young girls and even though we may not realize it, girls are shown through the media what they should be like. Even now, studies show that one out of every four college studies have an eating disorder. Eating disorders aren’t for attention; they are a mental illness that needs to be taken seriously. We need to learn to stand up and become body positive. Although this may seem impossible, our generation can start a revolution. Feeling comfortable in your skin should be our number one priority. Instead of picking out your “flaws” pick out what you love about yourself. Learn to love yourself again.
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Our own worst enemy
If five men are thrown together in a room, they’ll probably be a bit awkward at first, but once they find something in common to talk about, they will probably open up and enjoy each other’s company. If you did that with women though, chances are cliques will be formed, one girl will be the leader and one will be Alice the outcast of the group. Brumfield Women are their own worst enemies. scholar Peggy Drexler wrote Through anGender article for the Huffington Post titled “Why Aren’t Women Voting the Women?” It talked about how Looking for women are harsher on other women Glass in practically every way. They judge everything about each other, from how they wear their hair to the way they speak. They just can’t win with each other. This goes back to history, where women couldn’t be as outspoken as men about things. They had to be sneaky in their arguments and fights, and this sneakiness hasn’t gone away. According to a study conducted by the Workplace Bullying Institute, women verbally abuse, sabotage jobs, misuse power
and destroy relationships over 70 percent of the time. The media doesn’t help this problem. In fact, it nurtures it. Hillary Clinton recently spoke at the Benghazi Hearing, and according to the Yahoo, had a “fiery moment” where she “raised her voice” and “banged on the table.” Before even watching the clip, I thought something big had gone down, because Clinton usually remains pretty composed in tough situations. When I watched it, I was stunned. Yes, Clinton did slightly raise her voice so that she could speak over Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin, who was pestering her with questions that he wasn’t allowing her to answer. She didn’t bang on the table, she put her fist down for emphasis on what she was saying. The media has frenzied over this moment, and for the life of me, I can’t understand why. Clinton has always had it tough in the media. She is constantly hounded about how cold she is, and how she isn’t nice enough. A woman is supposed to be sweet and cuddly when she is in positions of power and if she isn’t, she is immediately condemned by all those around her. This is a product of our society and how we view our women.
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I would like to think that someday, we can move past the backhanded remarks and the whispers behind our back and move forward into a little more enlightened thinking. Yes, we will always judge each other, and yes, we will probably not like every woman that we come into contact with, but we don’t have to. We need to do our jobs, enjoy our lives and quit harping over who looks fat in that dress or who stole who’s man. We have come a long way ladies, from essentially being property to being on the same playing field as men in many ways. We still have a ways to go, but we are always making headway. Women who want to fight for their country because the combat ban that forbade women to fight because they were too fragile to do it has been lifted. Let’s not be each other’s worst enemy and constantly tear each other down. Let’s focus on respect and continue to move forward. We live in the greatest country in the world to be a woman, so let’s take advantages of the opportunities given to us and work together, instead of against each other.
A second chance As a higher education major, one of our first assignments for this semester was to draft our personal philosophy regarding higher education. This made me reflect on my experiences as a student that covers three colleges and universities in two different states. it was the contrast of my Gary Rizzo However, experience from high school that was the corner stone for this assignment. Wear hated high school. I couldn’t wait Sunscreen to Iget out and I have not gone back. Thankfully, my college experience completely changed my view of formal education. As I thought more about it, I realized that the key difference was that college is that much sought “second chance” that so many professionals and athletes yearn for. I realized that this is why I have loved being a college student and why I am so passionate about pursuing a career as a university administrator. Our high school experience is determined mainly by location. We have little to no influence on where
we attend or who we have to interact with during our secondary years. This can impact both our social, as well as our academic performances, that will begin to define us and shape who we will become. But it is in college that we are able to take control of our lives for the better. If you were one of the nerds in high school, who was dedicated to your studies and sacrificed part of your social life for the hope that your brains were your ticket out of high school, you probably had a very limited social circle. By contrast if you were a very active social butterfly, statistically you were probably not very dedicated to your academics and unfortunately you peaked during those years. Granted, these are the two extremes of the spectrum, and most fell somewhere in between. From the students I have worked with over the years, those who would fall on the nerd end of the scale were there because so few of their classmates shared their interests back in high school. For them, entering college not only allowed them control over where they were but also who they were able to associate with.
In college they found clubs and organizations that allowed them to interact with others who shared their interests and from here they blossomed socially. On the other side, those who didn’t focus on their studies as much had a chance to start over. With their grade point averages from high school being tossed and starting over again, they were able to find areas that not only excited them but also encouraged them not to feel that their best years were behind them. Where high school was a one shot deal, college offers endless opportunities to try again in finding a career that excites you enough that you jump out of bed each morning full of energy. Again, these are the extremes. But still the morals can be applied to anyone of us, from first-year students right out of high school to graduate students. It doesn’t just stop when you graduate. For the rest of our lives, a local college or university will always be a place where we can find the tools we need to change whatever part of our lives are not satisfied with.
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Indiana Artisan and ISU team up for new ‘Rivers and Roads’ artisan trail Austin Arceo ISU Communications and Marketing
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West Central Indiana will soon have a new tool to promote the region’s exceptional hand-crafted art and food and to boost the economy in a six-county region. A new trail that shines the spotlight on area residents known for high-quality work will result from a collaboration between Indiana Artisan and Indiana State University’s Rural-Urban Entrepreneurship Development Institute. “The goal of the ‘Rivers and Roads Artisan Trail’ is to make strong connections between local art and organizations, to drive economic development and promote artisans in the West Central Indiana region,” said Steven Pontius, RUEDI director. The trail will include the area along U.S. highways 40 and 41 and byways within Clay, Parke, Putnam, Sullivan, Vermillion and Vigo counties. Indiana Artisan provided funding for, and partners with, seven existing Artisan Trails winding through 27 Indiana counties, and Rivers and Roads is the eighth to join the consortium. “The focus Rivers and Roads will bring to the art and foods produced in the region will help identify those of the highest quality,” Indiana Artisan Director, Eric Freeman, said, “and we look forward to their work becoming part of the Indiana Artisan brand.” Of the 249 Indiana Artisans whose work has been identified as among the highest quality in the state, six live and work within the trail’s six-county area: Mark Donham, Rosedale; Gretchen Kraut and Marilyn Oehler, Terre Haute; Ken Palmer, Perrysville; and Brooke Schmidt and Donna Thompson, Dana. “These six Artisans, woodworkers, fiber artists, chocolatiers, and a jewelry maker, will benefit from the development of Rivers and Roads,” Freeman said. “In return, all of the art and food establishments along the Trail will benefit from Indiana Artisan’s support and promotion of it.” “The goal of all the Artisan Trails is to help drive a market to the studios, galleries and workshops of the artisans so visitors can meet them, see their work being made and hear their stories. That adds significant meaning to the art and the foods, and it supports Indiana’s small town and rural economies,” Freeman added. Indiana’s heritage in glass, musical instruments, stoneware, woodwork, candies, brandies and more is defined through Indiana Artisan. The Indiana General Assembly passed a resolution in 2011 making it the state’s official organization to review, recognize and promote the work of Indiana’s highest-quality art and food artisans. One of its promotion efforts is Artisan Trails, which increase the impact tourism has on a diversified economy while positively affecting individual artisans and overall quality of life, Freeman said. Trails also support
Brooke Smith and her mother, Donna Thompson, of Brook’s Candy Co. were selected to be a part of the “River and Roads” artisan trail (Photo courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing).
entrepreneurship by providing artisans with access to an expanded market, he added. “From the Parke County Covered Bridge Festival to the Halcyon Contemporary Art Gallery to exhibits of work by university students, West Central Indiana demonstrates strong support for the local arts community,” Pontius said. RUEDI, Clabber Girl, Arts Illiana and Art Spaces, along with art and food artists, formed an advisory board now working to identify interest in the Trail in each county. Artisans must apply and be approved, a process ensuring that all venues provide the public with a meaningful experience. Rivers and Roads will feature an interactive website, illustrating the region with a functional map allowing visitors to individualize their trip and print the map from their computer. The trail also will create a brochure to be distributed at restaurants, hotels, visitor centers, and retail establishments in the region. It will include a trail map, as well as brief descriptions of participating artisans. In addition, the Indiana State University Office of Communications and Marketing will assist in promoting Rivers and Roads, including the events and artisans. More about Indiana Artisan can be found at www.IndianaArtisan. org.
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Author and sales expert to share business insight during visit to Indiana State Austin Arceo ISU Communications and Marketing A prominent author and sales expert will discuss his latest insights in the sales industry at Indiana State University on March 27. Michael Bosworth, the founder of the “Solution Selling” concept and coauthor of “What Great Salespeople Do: The Science of Selling through Emotional Connection and the Power of Story,” will present “The Power of Story” in Hulman Memorial Student Union, Dede I. Bosworth will discuss the success behind the sales approach, including how people can utilize it. His visit is part of the “State Farm Circle of Influence Speaker Series.” “There’s some momentum building for getting away from too much use of technology during the sales interaction,” said Jon Hawes, director of the Sales and Negotiations Center in the Scott College of Business. “It’s a little bit of getting back to the more interpersonal relationship. People are getting tired of reading e-mails, looking at PowerPoint presentations and watching webinars. The
value of the personal contact and the face to face interaction is significant.” Bosworth has been influential in developing several different schools of thought in the sales field through the last several decades, Hawes said. Bosworth
presentation “are going to get an opportunity to hear a great presentation from somebody who’s been involved in some landmark discoveries within the field of sales,” Hawes said. The event costs $50 to attend, which includes a buffet dinner, social hour, Bosworth’s presentation and an autographed copy of his book. Following the presentation,representatives from sponsoring companies will be in attendance for recruiting Indiana State students to gain insight in the sales industry. More than 150 people have already registered for the event. “Having a speaker of this caliber come to Terre Haute is really a treat,” Hawes said. “We couldn’t be happier to have him involved with our sales program.”For more information about the ISU Sales and Negotiations Center or to register for the event, contact Jon Hawes at 812-237-2286.
“People are getting tired reading e-mails and looking at PowerPoint presentations and watching webinars. The value of the personal contact and the face to face interaction is significant”
Mike Bosworth, co-author of “What Great Salespeople Do: The Science of Selling Through Emotional Connection and the Power of Story.” was involved in the creation of spin selling, which emphasizes salespeople asking questions of potential clients in a sales call to determine how to best suit their needs, Hawes said. Bosworth also created “solution selling,” which is well-known and commonly used by salespeople in the technology industry, said Hawes. People attending Bosworth’s
Michael Bosworth, author and business expert, will speak at ISU on March 27 (Photo courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing).
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Student African American Sisterhood holds week of unity and celebration
Students were divided up between men and women during the “Battle of the Sexes” competition hosted by the Student African American Sisterhood (Photos by Mae Robyn Rhymes).
Stephanie Robinson Reporter Last Monday, the Student African American Sisterhood kicked off a week promoting strong sisterhood bonding and unity between some of the organizations at Indiana State University. S.A.A.S is an organization at Indiana State that promotes a positive influence in the lives of its members and their academic careers. Members empower themselves spiritually, academically and socially, Alexus Tucker, communication major and president of S.A.A.S., said. She added that this past week was very important to the progress of the organization. “I feel like we made a big difference this week through
some of our activities.” Tucker said. “It wasn’t just all fun and games, we did a lot that promotes what we really stand for, which is women’s empowerment and unity.”. S.A.A.S week started on Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a presentation from Shanel Poole, an ISU alumna and founder of Gorgeous Ladies Acting Maturely, a non-profit organization. Poole spoke to S.A.A.S members about obstacles she had to overcome throughout her life and how she got back on track to fulfill her goals throughout her college career. “Determine your own future; don’t let anyone else determine it for you,” Poole said.
Following Poole’s presentation, the ladies of S.A.A.S led a march through campus, entitled “A Walk to Remember,” celebrating and remembering the legacy of Dr. King. “We started off the week with motivation and ended with inspiration. These are some of the things we feel so strongly about as an organization. It’s important to know and reflect on what our ancestors did for us,” Tucker said.
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10 S.A.A.S also promotes healthy relationships with men and dating. On Tuesday, the ladies revisited the 1960’s with a rendition of “The Dating Game,” which consisted of three eligible bachelors and three bachelorettes. Audience members were given numbers to determine if they would have a chance with one of the contestants. “That was a really fun event that opened up the subject of dating and relationships which is also important to the organization, we want every aspect of the member’s lives to be something they are proud of,” Tucker said. Wednesday night was the organizations meet and greet at Applebee’s. It was a time for the members to bond, mingle and eat dinner together. Thursday was “Battle of the Sexes” night. The ladies of S.A.A.S and SISTERS Too, another sisterhood organization, went head to head with two other organizations, the Brotherhood of Successful Scholars and the Black Optimistic Men & Brothers. “The guys filled out questions about men that they thought would stump the women and vice versa, it was a fun way to see who knew more about the opposite sex,” Tucker said. S.A.A.S is also very passionate about community
Saturday the ladies took a trip to Indianapolis to volunteer at Poole’s non-profit organization, G.L.A.M., which promotes some of the same values as S.A.A.S. It teaches young women proper etiquette and the importance of education. “Saturday was really nice, it was a day of giving back to the community. It was inspiring to help out with the organization and it also gave us another opportunity to bond with each other as well as other young women,” Tucker said. Close ties with members of S.A.A.S and other organizations have had a significant impact on Tucker’s life. “S.A.A.S really shaped me into the young woman and leader that I am today,” she said. “I During the “Battle of the Sexes’” competition, participants am grateful to have such a wonderful executive asked questions about their sex for the other team to answer board and the chance to give these young ladies for points (Photo by Mae Robyn Rhymes). at ISU the same opportunity to grow and be molded just as I was as an underclassman.” service and charity. Friday night they promoted a “Dress S.A.A.S meets twice a month on Thursdays in the To Kill” party in the Dede II and III at ISU. The entrance Science Building, room 012. For more information fee for students was three dollars, which was collected about S.A.A.S, visit www.facebook.com/saas.indstate or and donated to a local charity. call 812-237-6004.
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Track and Field Friday - Saturday at South Bend, Ind.. for the Meyo Invitational
Senior guard Taylor Whitley dribbles down the court for the Sycamores. Whitely finished the game against Illinois State with 11 points (Photo courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing).
Evan Martin Reporter The lady Sycamores were edged out by one point, 65-66, to the Illinois State Redbirds Friday night. “Disappointed. We’re not about moral victories,” Teri Moren, ISU women’s basketball head coach said in the postgame interview following the game. This marks the third conference rival to defeat the lady Sycamores (11-7 on the season and 3-4 in the Missouri Valley Conference) for the season. The others came to the University of Evansville and the University of Northern Iowa. Four Sycamores reached double figures for the night. Freshman forward Marina Laramie posted a career high 17 points and nine rebounds. Junior guard Anna Munn also scored seventeen points for the Sycamores. Sophomore forward Racheal Mahan recorded a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds and teammate senior guard Taylor Whitley finished with 11 points. Illinois State also had four players reaching double-figures and improves to 13-6 overall for the season, 5-2 in the MVC. In the opening half Indiana State and Illinois
State fought back and forth as the lead changed hands 12 times and tied eight times throughout the half. Anna Munn made a three-pointer while running the break with around five minutes remaining in the first half, this was the only three made in the half as the lady Sycamores shot a low 33 percent in the first half on just 10-30. The Sycamores took a three-point lead at 30-27 at the half. The Redbirds ended the half on a 12-1 run and took an eight point lead, 39-31, into half-time. Indiana State University opened the second half fighting back hard as Laramie stepped up to lead her team by scoring 10 of her career high 17 in the second-half alone. The freshman buried her first career trey for the Sycamores with 9:00 remaining and followed it up with a shot at the free-throw line on ISU’s next possession to tie the game at 57. The freshman would add a couple more shots at the line to give her team the lead 63-61 with just four minutes remaining in the half. “We hung in there and had a chance to win the game” Moren said. As the game remained close to the finish with
both teams having a chance to shut the door in the final seconds. The Redbirds of the Illinois State held 66-65 lead with eight seconds remaining in the half. The Redbirds had a 1 and 1 situation at the foul line that they couldn’t convert which gave the Sycamores a chance to win the game in the final seconds. The ball was in the hands of Munn as she had a chance to make the game winning three at the buzzer. Munn had a good look but was unable to convert. The lady Sycamores will be back in action the first of February against rival Missouri State.
“Disappointed. We’re not about moral victories.” Teri Moren, ISU women’s basketball head coach
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Continued From Page One Jack Jennett Invitational Senior Robert Webb broke the school record in the heptathlon with a score of 5,246 points. This score ranks him 20th in the nation. “It wasn’t particularly the meet I wanted, but it was great to finally break that record as I was very close last year,” Webb said. Kylie Hutson, an ISU alumna competing for Nike, won the vault clearing a height of 4.35 meters and Nicole Hope, redshirt senior who will compete in her last season outdoor, came in behind Hutson clearing a height of 4.25 meters. Senior Richelle Kimble finished fourth at 3.75 meters, sophomore Alyssa Markiewicz finished sixth and teammate Kimyanna Rudolph (freshman) followed right behind in seventh. The Sycamores also had three ladies competing in the pentathlon. Junior Kelly Steffen finished with 3549 points which put her in second place overall. Sophomore Carmelia Stewart finished seventy points and two places behind Steffen, and Rachael Johnson finished in sixth. On the men’s side freshman Connor Curley placed sixth in the pole vault clearing 4.75 meters(15 feet 7 inches), sophomore Wes Schenck was seventh due to misses clearing the same height as Curley and senior Andrew LaMaster was eighth. Indiana Relays Senior thrower Felisha Johnson broke her own ISU shot put record and senior Brandon Pounds is currently fourth in the nation after competing at the Indiana Relays this past weekend. “This is the type of meet that really helps the individual athlete focus on their competition. There’s not a team uniform to race, but rather just the clock. I was encouraged by our performances, including our event winners,” head coach John McNichols, said. Johnson threw 17.80 meters in the women’s shot put, a mark that not improved on her school record but puts her at number two in the nation in the event. In addition, Johnson, seeded number one in the women’s weight throw, continued her dominance in the event on Saturday throwing 21.59 meters. In the men’s weight throw Pounds had a conference leading throw of 20.74 meters (68-feet-0.5-inches). That throw placed him third overall, but the top collegian in the field. He was followed by sophomore Chris Fields who was eighth in the weight throw with a toss of 17.89 meters (58-feet-4.75-inches), as well as eighth in the shot put with a throw of 16.27 meters (53feet- 9.5- inches). “It was exciting to compete against professional athletes and see the type of things they do while throwing and preparing for a meet and that’s to just compete and have fun. Sixty-eight feet is exciting, but I’m not satisfied when I know I can do a lot better,” Pounds said.
Senior Brandon Pounds is currently ranked number four in the nation in the men’s weight throw following this past weekend’s performance (Photo courtesy of ISU Athletic Media Relations).
Junior hurdler Greggmar Swift won the 60 meter high hurdles in a time of 7.78 seconds after being challenged to the line by Illinois runner Vanier Joseph in 7.83 seconds. Freshmen Adarius Washington navigated his way through the prelim and semifinal to place sixth in the final with a time of 8.04 seconds. Sophomore Arqeil Shaw placed third in his section of the 400 meter dash in a time of 49.37 seconds and sophomore Ryan Dickson placed second in the 600 meter run. The distance races saw some success as well, with senior Dustin Betz winning his section of the Mile run in a time of 4:12.66. He also anchored the Distance Medley relay team of senior Corey Hahn, junior Brad Adams and Shaw. They won in a time of 10:10.64. The team did good things Friday and Saturday, we just have to keep the momentum going. We need to dig deep the next few weeks and get some good In the 3000 meter run freshmen John Mascari finished third overall in a time of 8:20.04 in the Invitational section, while sophomore Taylor Head placed third in the other section in 8:29.87 after winning his heat. Sophomore Tristan Selby placed fourth in his heat of the 5000 meter run in a 14:48.87. Freshman teammate Whitney Walker finished seventh in the open shot put and freshman, Dawnielle
Passmore finished second in the open weight throw with a distance of 16.61 meters. Other performances in the field were freshman, Ioanna Koltsidou finished second with a jump of 1.68 meters in the high jump. Her teammate, sophomore Katie Bekavac finished ninth clearing a height of 1.55 meters. On the track, the Sycamores had a lot of strong finishes. Freshman Katie Wise remained undefeated in the 60 meter dash semi-finals but opted out of running in the finals due to tightness, McNichols said in an ISU Athletic Media Relations press release. Senior Stacia Weatherford finished fourth in the open 60 meter hurdles, and Shelby Higginbottom, junior, finished sixth in the 400 meter dash. In the invitational 800 meter run, senior, Leeann Michl finished twelfth. Sophomore Nicole Lucas competed in a close race in the 3000 meter run to come home with ninth place in the open race. As for our relay teams, Michl, Macey Black, Higginbottom and Kalli Dalton brought home ISU’s second win on the track in the distance medley with a time of 11:56.14. The Sycamores 4x400 team finished sixth. The Sycamores will be competing at the University of Notre Dame this upcoming weekend for the Meyo Invitational.
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Odum’s late game free throws secure win Jared McCormick Reporter Junior guard Jake Odum missed the first free throw, but he sank the last two to give the Sycamores the win, 5958, Saturday against the University of Northern Iowa Panthers. “There’s no doubt in my mind he’s gonna make at least two of those,” Greg Lansing, ISU head men’s basketball coach said. “Not with Odum, he could have missed five during the game, but there’s no question if it’s on the line he’s usually going to make them.” Indiana State gained another win on the season with Saturday’s victory over the Panthers. With the victory, the Sycamores improve to a 13-7 overall record on the season and are 6-3 in Missouri Valley Conference play. The lead changed 11 times during the contest with the Panthers. The Sycamores outscored UNI 24-12 in the paint. “The games that we win, we outscore them in the paint,” Odum said. Odum led the team with 16 points, seven rebounds and five assists. In addition, he hit the game-winning free throws for the Sycamores. Junior forward RJ Mahurin was ISU’s next top scorer with 14 points, including a perfect four for four from the free throw line and four rebounds. Teammate and junior guard Manny Arop also made double figures for the night with 10 points. The first half started out very slow for the Sycamores as UNI went on a 5-0 run. Mahurin was the first to score for the Sycamores nearly four minutes into the half. The Sycamores battled throughout the first half. The lead changed eight times in the half and by halftime the Sycamores trailed by four, 23-27. When the Sycamores returned from the locker room, they began the offensive attack early with a jumper from sophomore guard Justin Gant and a trey from Arop to tie the score at 28. The Sycamores improved their field goal percentage from 35.7 percent in the first half, to 63.2 percent in the second. They also improved their three point performance from 18.2 percent to 60 percent.
Junior guard Jake Odum is greeted by teammate Manny Arop following the Sycamores’ victory against UNI (Photo by Mae Robyn Rhymes).
“Not with Odum. He could have missed five during the game, but there’s no question if it’s on the line he’s usually going to make them.” Greg Lansing, ISU men’s basketball head coach
UNI recovered and pushed their lead to seven points, the largest of the night, with 13:54 remaining in the game. With one second remaining the Sycamores trailed by one 57-58 and Odum was sent to the line shooting three following a foul by UNI player Jake Kouch. This victory gave the Sycamores a 2-0 series record over the Panthers this season. Lansing said that he hopes they don’t meet in the playoffs because it would be tremendously tough to get a third win over this team.
The Sycamores have a short break before their next challenge against the Shockers of Wichita State. The Sycamores are traveling to Wichita, Kan. Tuesday night to battle against the 20th ranked Shockers. This competition will be broadcasted on WIBQ 98.5 FM and ESPN 3. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:05 p.m. (ET)
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