Friday, February 3, 2012 Indiana State University www.indianastatesman.com Volume 119 Issue 50
When two is not enough:
ISU associate professor of educational psychology Kand McQueen says that it’s not. When it comes to gender, the various possibilities create an unexplainable divide between what society views as male and female.
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Former professor claims unjust treatment
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A former Indiana State University professor continues to be defended by students with claims of being treated unjustly, while university officials find the claims to be unfounded. Richard Coble, who began teaching at the university in August 2011, was informed on Dec. 2 that he would no longer be re-appointed to work at the university for the fall 2012 term. “Dr. Coble has not been ‘dismissed’ or ‘fired,’” said Melony Sacopolus, ISU’s general counsel and secretary of the university. “He is simply not being re-appointed.” ISU students began the “Coblism Movement,” after the university’s action to not reappoint Coble. Joshua Archer, a junior construction management major and president of the Coblism Movement, has rallied at least 11 other students to join in the efforts. The group has created a Facebook page to raise awareness about what they consider to be unjust treatment of Coble. As of Thursday, the page had 31 “likes.” The students supporting Coble also established a headquarters located at 625 Cherry St. The group is funded by other supporting students and out of pocket donations including “generous” donations from Coble, Archer said. Coble has allowed the students to use his rented property as the headquarters and insists it has been his only contribution to the group. Mike Ellis, a Terre Haute attorney, confirmed he is leasing property to Coble but was not aware of what the building was
being used for. Coble had been a tenant of Ellis before his issues with the university, Ellis said. Members of the Coblism movement attempted to speak with administrators about the issue, but were denied. “We informed them that we were not going to discuss personnel issues with them,” said President Daniel J. Bradley. “If they wanted to speak about the future of the programs at the College of Technology, we would be more than happy to speak with them.” Bradley said that personnel changes do not constitute what the universities goals are for the program and that they would be held at the same level as they always have. “There is a current search underway for a new Department of Built Environment chairperson,” Bradley said. According to the Indiana State University handbook, during the first year of the probationary period, faculty members should be notified of their appointment or non-reappointment by a written statement from the President or the Provost no later than March 1. “Every faculty member goes through a one year probationary period with a series of reviews throughout,” Sacopolus said. “After each faculty member goes through a departmental review committee, they are then reviewed by the dean, before the final decision is made by the Provost to reappoint or release the individual from their position.” Coble maintains that his dismissal is unfounded and came as a complete surprise. “[Sacopolus] is afraid of getting stuff in the newspaper. That’s why
The “Coblism Headquarters,” located at 625 Cherry St. (Photo submitted by Joshua Archer). she doesn’t want to speak the truth,” Coble said. Coble’s initial complaint was directed towards the university for not supplying his personnel file and records. Sacopolus said that Coble has had the opportunity to review his personnel file and records by placing a formal request in person at the Provost’s office, or calling and setting up an appointment. Coble denies having contact with Sacopolus. “There was no contact between me and Melony regarding my records. She never told me that.” Coble received his personnel
file on Jan. 27 after visiting the Provost’s office and voiced a second complaint because he believed his personnel file had been tampered with. “I can’t prove that anything was taken out of my file, but there is nothing in there explaining why I was unjustly removed or escorted off campus,” Coble said. According to a non reappointment letter written by Provost Jack Maynard, Coble continues to receive full pay of $100,000 through the spring semester 2012.
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Students divided about Indiana cosmetology bill school, tuition and fees for an Indiana cosmetology license can cost up to $5,000. “People who have licenses charge The Indiana Senate is in the process more, but those without charge less,” of voting for a bill which states that Sophomore exercise science major, cosmetologists no longer need a license Amia Muhammad, said. “On the other hand, licensed hairdressers are more to cut, perm, relax and style hair. Freshman English education major professional.” Many unlicensed Whitney Gregory does hairdressers use the not support the idea “friend” status, said of cosmetologists not Muhammad. Some earning a license. unlicensed stylists will “I will never go to ask the client to wash an unlicensed barber,” her own hair, but still Gregory said. “What if charge them for it. they mess up my hair?” “Unlicensed barbers Junior sports management major, Whitney Gregory, freshman are cheaper and more convenient,” freshman Daniel Riddell, gets his accounting major business major Keith hair cut by an unlicensed Harper said. “Most barber, but said that he shops are crowded on always gets his hair cut Saturdays and unlicensed barbers are right. In cosmetology school, students not less crowded. They work around your only learn how to cut and style hair, but schedule.” Indiana State University alumnus learning advanced techniques such as how to sterilize equipment and how to Mario Smith said that the bill is not properly apply chemicals for different logical and it is a disgrace to hairstyling hairstyles. If a customorer has a bad shops that have employees that spent years perfecting their hair cut, they can’t hold hairstyling skills. the unlicensed stylist As a current student accountabile. Instead, at Long’s School of the establishment Cosmetology, Smith as a whole, be held would still continue accountable. her studies should the In Indiana, candidates bill pass. hoping to become “I think the whole licensed cosmetologists idea is ludicrous,” must must complete Amia Muhammad, “If 1,500 hours in school. sophomore exercise science Smith said. this bill is passed, They must also be at it’s going to be least 18 years old and major nothing more than have, at the minimum, “kitchen” hairstylists: a tenth grade education. The proposed bill allows any age and chemically burning people, knowing education level to practice hair styling nothing of the chemistry of the and without having to go through chemicals used and how they react training and schooling to receive a with the customers’ hair type Wig license. In addition to time spent in sales are going to skyrocket.”
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“I will never go to an unlicensed barber.”
Unlicensed barbers are cheaper and more convenient.”
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Woman wanted for various felonies Wanted as of Jan. 30
Unlawful possession of firearm by serious violent felon - Class B felony Dealing in cocaine - Class B felony Possession of cocaine - Class D felony Possession of controlled substance - Class D felony Maintaining common nuisance - Class D felony
Carmen D. Shouse (Photo courtesy of the Vigo County Jail).
Sex: female Age: 56 Height: 5’ 10” Hair: black
Race: black DOB: 09/02/1955 Weight: 230 lbs Eyes: brown
Terre Haute Police officers are searching for 56-year-old Carment D. Shouse. According to police, Shouse is wanted on an outstanding warrant from the Vigo County Superior Court, Division 6 for unlawful possession of
firearm by serious violent felon, dealing in cocaine, possession of cocaine, possession of controlled substance and maintaining a common nuisance; all are felonies. Shouse’s total bond is $75,000 with no ten percent.
Anyone with information regarding this case, contact Terre Haute Police Department at 812-238-1661.
Police Blotter Jan. 27
At 7:34 a.m., a warrant and trespass warning were reported at the Student Computing Complex. At 9:59 a.m., lost property was reported on campus. At 10:50 p.m., found money was reported at the Hulman Civic Center.
Jan. 28
At 2:31 a.m., operating a vehicle while intoxicated/ warrant was reported off campus. At 6:42 a.m., an ill person was reported at Rhoads Hall. At 3:46 p.m., a trespass warning was reported at Mills Hall. At 3:51 p.m., fraud was reported off campus. At 6:22 p.m., harassment and battery were reported at Rhoads Hall. At 9:20 p.m., public intoxication and minor consumption were reported at the Hulman Civic Center.
Jan. 29
At 12:28 a.m., criminal mischief was reported in lot D. At 5:01 a.m., an information report was reported off campus. At 10:05 p.m., theft was reported at Mills Hall. At 11:35 p.m., suspicious activity and trespass warning were reported at the Parking Garage.
Jan. 30
At 9:24 a.m., a false fire alarm was reported at Pickerl Hall. At 10:02 a.m., theft was reported off campus. At 11:28 a.m., a fire alarm was reported at University Apartments.
Jan. 31
At 9:06 a.m., an ill person was reported at the John T. Myers Tech Center. At 10:19 a.m., a fire alarm was reported at the Scott College of Business. At 12:46 p.m., lost propery was reported off campus. At 1:52 p.m., hit and run property damage was
reported off campus. At 2:56 p.m., lost property was reported on campus. At 4:05 p.m., lost property and fraud was reported off campus. At 8:49 p.m., property damage was reported at the north pay lot.
Feb. 1
At 12:23 a.m., conversion was reported off campus. At 8:54 a.m., found tools were reported in lot 10. At 12:30 p.m., theft was reported at the Student Recreation Center. At 7:35 p.m., an injured person was reported at the John T. Meyeres Technology Building. At 9:21 p.m., a property damage accident was reported on N. Seventh and Chestnut Streets. At 9:51 p.m., a found wallet was reported at the Hulman Civic Center.
Feb. 2
At 1:47 a.m., driving while suspended was reported off campus.
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Vice President Biden speaks on affordability
Jessica Squires Editor-in-Chief
Students and administrators may soon see a change in federal financial aid. Vice President Joe Biden spoke in a conference call Thursday to provide follow-up information after President Barack Obama commented on the White House’s plan to work on the affordability of postsecondary education in his State of the Union address on Tuesday Jan. 24. “Of course, it’s not enough for us to increase student aid,” Obama said in the address. “States also have to do their part by making higher education a priority in their budgets. And colleges and universities have to do their part by working to keep costs down.” Biden said that he, President Obama
and Secretary of the Department of Education Arne Duncan have been engaging in conversation with administrators about the state of federal financial aid and will soon be coming up with legislation to help solve problems with affordability. Biden insisted that the goal of himself and the President is to make sure the United States is the besteducated nation in the world. “That can’t be accomplished unless qualified students are not denied access for any other reason than they can’t afford it,” Biden said. “That should not be the impediment.” As well as changing the amount of payback on federal loans, Biden said the new legislation would also increase funds appropriated for campusbased aid. He said the plan would be to double the Federal Work-Study program as well as increase Perkins
Loans and the amount of direct aid applied to colleges and universities. Biden said that Work-Study is unique because it looks for need rather than ability to pay. “If you need the money, we know you’ll pay it back by being well educated,” he said. Indiana State University President Daniel J. Bradley said that any expansion of the work-study program is a welcome improvement. For the past few years the money for students in Work-Study, whether in total or per students, has been decreasing, Bradley said. While federal numbers continued to decline ISU allotted $500,000 internal dollars to Work-Study funds, he said. Special assistant to the President, Teresa Exline said that Work-Study can also be valuable for retention. She said the Strategic Plan and the Career
Center are working to make positions on campus more meaningful by including more experiential learning. “Those positions bring students closer to campus and give them something to use for the future,” Exline said. Bradley said state funding fluctuates and is deteriorating in this economy because states are not mandated by the constitution to fund postsecondary education. He said that when states have limited funding legislators find better things for the money that are required to be provided for. “It’s a mess partially because it becomes discretionary spending,” Bradley said. Biden asserted that educations is “the single most important qualitative edge” in terms of our countries security and it’s ability to compete in the world. “We are going to continue to do
everything we can and take the case of the American people,” Biden said. “It is overwhelmingly in the national interest of the United States of America for all of you to stay in school and graduate.”
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Human trafficking is a hoax?
Are we to assume that forced prostitution is as imaginary as Bigfoot, the Easter Bunny and unicorns?
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On Jan. 31, the Indiana Statesman reported that Governor Mitch Daniels signed a bill, reinforcing human trafficking laws in conjunction with Super Bowl weekend. Given the possible increase in crime during the popular sporting event, the bill passed unopposed in both the Senate and House of Representatives. However, the naysayers are alive and well—just ask the Riverfront Times, an alternative newspaper in St. Louis. Their column “The Super Bowl Prostitution Hoax: Indianapolis mobilizes for an epic battle with an urban legend,” suggests that Indiana, as well as the rest of the country, sensationalizes the idea of human trafficking for publicity or “political gain.” Pete Kotz, who penned the article, stated “No one gets excited about garden-variety prostitution anymore. As a culture war wedge, it’s so 1912.” Actually, prostitution is the oldest profession in the world. And, perhaps, it’s earned that title because no one was excited enough about it. With each passing century, we’ve found new methods to ignore it or look the other way. Soliciting sex isn’t some trend like the latest automobile; it’s an age-old problem that deserves all the attention we can give it. As Sergeant Jason Brentlinger of the Terre Haute police department said in our article Wednesday, “This is slavery.” Kotz continued to add that because the public has seemingly lost interest, politicians have “changed their advertising” by moving the focus from “adult harlots”
to underage girls. First, human trafficking and prostitution don’t discriminate. Men, women and children are ripped from their families and forced into the unimaginably horrific sex market daily. Second, even if the politicians are selling hype to Super Bowl patrons, isn’t any publicity good publicity when it comes to upholding the law? We understand that a few documented cases of human trafficking per event isn’t remotely close the thousands Kotz was expecting. But any small victory still counts as a victory. This country should be disturbed that it is taking place to begin with, regardless of the variable. And speaking of statistics, just because certain cities may not see an influx of prostitution or human trafficking during the Super Bowl (or any other time) doesn’t mean that it isn’t taking place on a wide scale basis. The police officials Kotz referred to in his column based their statements on reported cases only. This is why legislatures are educating the seven hundred cabbies, hotel staff and patrons on these crimes—they aren’t easily spotted and, therefore, could be (and are) missed. To label this matter as a “hoax” or “urban legend” is an insult to the families and victims who have dealt with this shadowed epidemic. Downplaying or simply passing it off to law enforcement as if it was just another “garden variety” crime embodies everything that is wrong with our judicial system.
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When it comes to Americans, sports are number one In a recent poll, 15 percent of Americans said they would miss the birth of their own child to attend the Super Bowl. The results from the poll go on with somewhat disturbing, albeit less surprising 19 percent Thomas statistics: of Americans would Hardesty miss the funeral of a one, 20 percent Politically loved of Americans would Direct miss a close friend or relative’s wedding, 21 percent would skip out on an important work responsibility and 23 percent would give up a vacation to see the big game. Would Americans have responded this way ten years ago? I very much doubt it. But, the NFL’s popularity has expanded astonishingly, and unfortunately, so has a growing disease rooted in professional sports. Professional sports are not all evil. It’s great that grown men and women can make a living doing what they love and make spectators feel like kids again, forgetting the burdens of everyday life. The problem, though, is shown by the results of the poll: what used to be adoration and appreciation for professional athletes in America has turned to unhealthy obsession and idolization. Americans have developed the mindset that just because someone is a terrific athlete, he deserves an outrageous amount of money, let alone attention. In a declining economy, people are in an uproar about Congress and their despicable shuffling and hiding of taxpayer money (which they should be), but no one is really asking why professional athletes shouldn’t take a major pay cut. If people really have a problem Daniel J. Bradley ISU President Parsons Hall 208 Terre Haute, IN 47809 (812) 237-4000
with athletes’ salaries averaging millions of dollars per year, then they shouldn’t shell out more than a hundred dollars for a piece of fabric with those athletes’ names embossed on the back. Fans will respond with “What are we supposed to do? Just ignore our team?” to which I would reply, “Yes!” A boycott is not impossible. If the athletes that so many Americans admire really do love the game and care about their fans, then they wouldn’t mind taking a pay cut down to at the most a couple hundred thousand dollars per year to keep playing. The thought that people get paid millions of dollars a year to play a sport is ludicrous. Some professional athletes are more than generous with their salaries, but the fact remains that too many are self-centered narcissists with more money than brains. But athletes who choose to be selfish and act like children with their all-too-frequent “If you didn’t think I was awesome before, I’m sure you do now” dances are not the only ones to blame. We, the consumers, are also partly at fault. It’s good to be supportive of some of the positive role models in the NFL and other sports, but I’m sure they would understand you not paying a significant portion of your salary to see them play when they make more than that every minute. Though I’ve never understood grown men living vicariously through athletes and devoting so much of their lives to following them, I’ve always loved sports, and I always will. If Americans are willing to miss the birth of one of their children to attend the Super Bowl, then the next generation whose fathers are lost in sports will inevitably inherit the mindset that sports and those who play it are more important than anything else this life has to offer. Carmen T. Tillery Dean of Students & VP for Student Affairs Parsons Hall 203 Terre Haute, IN 47809 (812) 237-8111
Electronica catches on with unique sound One of the musical styles that has been slowly rising in our culture is that of electronica. The techno stuff that ravaged the 90’s is now back in business and is now gaining momentum again at raves and other party places. Artist’s like Skrillex really have a unique take on what music is and do not shy away from that. While it isn’t the traditional view of musicianship that I hold in my head, it takes a different kind of musical talent to be good at creating electronic music. The process of creating it appears to be very different than your everyday rock band and involves a different kind of musical intelligence and when the beat drops it takes you on whole new trip. However, with all the fussing that has been done over electronic music lately I figured it was time I finally gave in and actually listened to it. What I discovered when I did was how interesting it really could be. The disctinct sub-genres that fall under the umbrella that is electronica is more overwhelming than I anticipated, but given the amount of people I know tripping over themselves talking about it I figured it was time to let me former biases go and just shut up and listen the different kinds that I could. With as much as I dislike the music of my generation I will admit that stuff like dub-step is a much better direction to take the music world in than Miley or Kanye’s preferred approaches. The mixing involved in spawning a brand new track or even creating
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something new out of old songs by taking different pieces and making something new is crazy and the results can either be the train wreck that you just can’t stop staring at or the best idea since hazelnut spread. It is not true of all electronica, but instead of just laying out a kicken’ guitar riff, which isn’t easy by itself, they mold it and play with it until it is something new and exciting. The organization and manipulation of it turns out to be fairly difficult. The variety in styles and genres within the broad scope of electronic music is a lot larger than I thought it was. Now that I am getting into and really starting to pay attention the variety that there can be is really pretty awesome. While some of it can be absolutely awful, that is true of all music, and if Brittany Spears wants to pretend she is the queen of electronica with songs like “Hold it Against Me” then there is not much those who actually have talent can do about it. It is great that pop artists are trying to dabble in other areas but when you have to approach those areas with caution and her haphazard assembly of a pop song with a dub-step verse can only be described as awkward and terrifying. Moral of the story, fine I admit it electronic music is pretty cool. It is an evolutionary point for music and seems like it is a direction that I can get onboard with. It will never replace the oldies in my heart but it brings something to the table that I never really considered musical until I had it explained to me. I would much rather listen to someone mix an excellent cover than listen what is now considered original in the rap world where it is all about drugs, alcohol, and tail.
“Artist like Skillex really have a unique take on what music is and do not shy away from that.”
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Professor breaks gender dichotomy Ella dela Pena Features editor
Associate professor of educational psychology Kand McQueen challenged an audience to think outside the box of gender categories Wednesday evening. McQueen’s lecture, titled “Breaking the Gender Dichotomy,” covered statistics as well as personal experience. While biologically born female, McQueen identifies as a man. “It’s taken me a long time to be okay with who I am and who I’ve always been,” McQueen said. Several students, including senior theater major and the 2011 Miss Gay ISU winner Aaron Owens, have faced similar struggles. “I came out to my friends in high school, and they were very accepting of who I am,” Owens said. And while friends of Owens have also applauded his participation in drag shows and pageants with gal pals offering their gently used clothing in support, Owens found it difficult when it came time to tell his family. “I didn’t tell my parents until my first year at ISU. I was extremely stressed out,” Owens said. “They still love me, but it is something we have not discussed since then.” McQueen emphasized the importance of speaking openly about gender identity topics in contrast to historical tendencies of keeping such matters secret. In past events, newborn boys diagnosed with micropenises—when a male’s genitalia fall two standard deviations below the average sized penis—are surgically castrated and raised as girls, often times without ever telling the child later on in life of the sex reassignment surgery. “Society tells us a boy with a small phallus is no boy, [and thus] to turn him into a girl,” McQueen said, “but nobody hears the doctor tell the parents, ‘I’m sorry to report that your baby’s penis is enormous.” With society constraining sex and gender, a number of people have been left out, McQueen said. Senior criminology and criminal justice major and former Student Government Association president Steven Flowers agreed that people struggling with identity are being oppressed and asks ISU to increase gateways for students. “We have the diversity office and the counseling center, but it’s not enough,” Flowers said. “We’re behind. We need more
Kand McQueen was born as a female but identifies as a man and gave a presentation in University Hall informing the audience of the importance of breaking down gender norms (Photo by Kyle Seeley). resources.” the past 24 years, Owens is planning on Flowers came out during his sophomore starting his male-to-female transition upon year in high school and, like McQueen and graduating from ISU. Owens commonly and Owens, found it was not an easy process. preferably goes by his stage name, Aurora “Not only do you hope your parents accept De Folt. you, but you also have to accept yourself,” “In the end, I’m always myself,” Owens Flowers said. “You come out every single day said. you meet someone.” Owens found acceptance at the Advocates for Equality meetings offered Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in HMSU 314. “They have helped me tremendously,” Owens said. “And I have also always been a firm believer in prayer and meditation.” McQueen highlighted the need for honesty and selfreflection in order to move towards a “broader sense of conception”. “The closet is no place to live,” McQueen said. “We need to look society in the eye and say, ‘I don’t fit your Senior theater major Aaron Owens, also known as Aurora damn paradigm.’” While McQueen has been De Folt, has entered and won several drag show pageants with his female partner for (Submitted photos).
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Student Spotlight
Chad Schoffstall picks up DJ career Faren Haas Reporter
Chad “TXTBOOK” Schoffstall separates himself from other DJs by incorporating new genres into his work (submitted photo).
Sophomore communication major Chad “TXTBOOK” Schoffstall is a DJ that likes to bring energy, emotion and new genres to the music scene. “I jump around a lot. I never stick to a genre,” Schoffstall said. “I also still scratch which sadly seems to be rare these days.” Schoffstall picked up his nickname, “TXTBOOK,” when he was in middle school. “I had a super generic name back in the day,” Schoffstall said. “I told myself, ‘You’re gonna sit here and think up a new name even if you have to beat yourself in the head with this textbook until it’s bloody.’” The first time Schoffstall gained interest in being a DJ was when he saw a video of the turntable crew, The X-Ecutioners, spinning. “I was blown away,” Schoffstall said. “They sounded like a full band, but it’s just three DJs.” Schoffstall got the chance to play at the
Karmin/Mike Posner Homecoming concert last semester and said it was a very “laid-back experience.” “I showed up early and kicked it, and then I just hit the stage and had a blast,” Schoffstall said. “The crowd was amazing.” Schoffstall is currently in a new group called “3 Week Party Streak” with his friends Chris Gnarly, drummer of Hey Bastard!, and Indianapolis MC Freddie Bunz. “Chris and I have been playing a lot of 3WPS DJ sets lately, and people seem to really enjoy it,” Schoffstall said. “That makes me really happy.” Schoffstall has seen his reputation building and has experienced public recognition within the past year but likes sticking to his roots. “It still kind of bugs me when I’m out in public and someone calls me by my stage name,” Schoffstall said. “If you see me in public, just call me Chad and maybe give me a hug or some money.”
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ISU music ensemble to perform Super Bowl weekend Jessica Neff Reporter
Indiana State University’s Music Department will be gaining exposure as they send their steel band and percussion ensemble to Indianapolis to perform during Super Bowl weekend. “I just want to play a great show. It is not every day that our ensemble is a part of something this big, so it is important that we represent ISU and the School of Music to the best of our abilities,” senior music composition major Josh Elmore said. “It could open up a multitude of possibilities for our ensembles.” Elmore is the tenor pan and bells player. The performances begin at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Percussive Arts Society’s Rhythm Discovery Center on the northwest corner of Illinois and Washington Streets across from Buca di Beppo restaurant and below the Weber Grill. “I just hope to have a good time and sound well,” senior music business administration major, André Brousseau, said. “I’m pretty relaxed about the performance.” Brousseau is the double second steel drums player. Professor of music Jimmy Finnie will be
leading the ensembles’ performances. “This performance opportunity will provide ISU percussionists with a unique opportunity to perform in a high profile performance venue, while also allowing them to experience one of the most unique music instrument museums in the country,” Finnie said. “The museum is less than one block from the Super Bowl Village and this provides the possibility of a large number to become aware of ISU and its school of music.” The ensembles were invited by ISU alumnus Matthew Altizer and Heath Towson. “I am very excited about performing during such a big event of the year,” senior music business major and keyboard player, Ebonie Lamb said. “And I hope to see the zip line that goes through Indy and get to take a ride on it.” IndyGo will also be offering free services to the downtown area the entire weekend.
“It is not every day that our ensemble is a part of something this big.” Josh Elmore, senior music composition major
The Percussive Arts Society’s Rhythm Discovery Center is located on the northwest corner of Illinois and Washington Streets across from Buca di Beppo restaurant and below the Weber Grill (Photo courtesy of Mapquest).
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Art exhibit portrays diverse showcase by ISU students Joshua Ayala Reporter
The Visions art exhibit portrays paintings, prints and mixed media artwork contributed by a number of fine arts students (Photo by Jamie Nichols).
Students have a chance to share their exploration of life with others from the university through art. In the Bare Montgomery Gallery of Fairbanks Hall, the artwork of fine arts graduate students, Michelle Adler and Jason Krueger and sophomore fine arts major Soulaf Abas. The diverse showcase includes paintings, prints and mixed media artwork. Abas’ works vary from self-portraits to landscapes to images of feet, which will be featured at the exhibit. “Landscapes are mainly connected to my travels and what my memory managed to keep from the places I’ve been to,” Abas said. Adler is currently working on getting her master of fine arts in painting, but is also studying printmaking, focusing on lithography and wood engraving. Adler’s artwork will consist of two oil paintings titled, “Jason, Age 31,” and “Lilith Running,” as well as two
lithographs titled, “Visualization,” and “We Need To Be Alone.” “Life is suffering, but is also full of happiness and joy. Happiness and joy are temporary, suffering is temporary, but the beauty of life lies in the impermanence of it all,” Adler said. Krueger’s works will be shown in varying series. The first will consist of drawings of sonograms by using homemade walnut ink. “My idea began with exploring our relationship with medicine and medical technology,” Krueger said, “and how a personal human relationship seems to be missing from our experience.” Krueger will also be showing a couple paintings from his series called “Isometrics at the Border,” which exposes the way in which people hold power over others and how he finds this notion uncomfortable. The exhibition is free and open to the public beginning Friday and continuing through Feb. 24.
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Baseball picked fourth in preseason poll Ace Hunt ISU Athletics Media Relations
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. -- Indiana State’s home game against No. 12 nationally-ranked Creighton on Saturday, February 25 has been selected for telecast on ESPN or ESPN2 it was announced this afternoon by the world-wide leader in sports. The game will tip-off at 4:00 p.m. (ET). The game was selected by ESPN as part of the Missouri Valley Conference’s Wildcard Saturday. The telecast will be the first for the Sycamores on either ESPN or ESPN2 inside Hulman Center since February 9, 2002 against Illinois State. The selection of this telecast for ESPN or ESPN2 marks the fifth time that ESPN has used a “Wildcard” process to determine one of its MVC men’s basketball telecasts. The ESPN or ESPN2 telecast will also be simulcast on ESPN3 -- ESPN’s multi-screen sports network that gives fans a 24/7 destination delivering thousands of live, global sports events annually. ISU’s game against Creighton is the regular season finale and will include the annual Senior Day celebration for Myles Walker, Jordan Printy, Carl Richard and Dwayne Lathan. ESPN will utilize its option to announce whether the game will be shown on either ESPN or ESPN2 7-10 days from the scheduled game date. The Sycamores will be featured on ESPN2 as they travel to Wichita State this Saturday, February 4. Tip-off is slated for 10:05 p.m. (ET). The Creighton game will mark a school-record 12th appearance this season for the Sycamores on the ESPN Family Of Networks (ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU or ESPN3). Using the Wildcard Weekend model, the league — through its television partners ESPN, FOX Sports Midwest, FOX College Sports and Comcast SportsNet Chicago — reserves clearance windows for February dates in the fall of each academic year and waits until the midpoint of both the men’s and women’s basketball seasons to determine its final regular-season telecasts for both genders.
ISU football signs 27 players to roster Brandon French Reporter
Sycamores add 27 student-athletes on National Signing Day. It is often documented that there is no true offseason in college football. That proved to be true yet again for the Sycamores yesterday as they were able to fill multiple position needs by the way of 3 transfers and 24 high school seniors. One of the bigger names coming in is ex University of Minnesota wide receiver/quarterback JD Pride. JD
was the number one recruit coming out of Minnesota as a high school senior in 2010. He is regarded to be a phenomenal athlete. He will have three years of eligibility here with the Sycamores. Brother of former ISU standout, Brock Lough, has also signed on to join the Sycamores, Tsali Lough, a 5’9” 180lb defensive back graduate from South Vigo High School. He was named to the Indiana Football Coaches Association Top 50 as a senior. One of Miles biggest needs to fill was the quarterback position with last year’s starting quarterback,
Ronnie Fouch, graduating. Four new quarterbacks will be calling Terre Haute home for the coming years. Two transfers in JD Pride and Blake Loncar are very skilled and figure to compete for playing time early. Loncar, a big 6’5” 240lb QB, comes in from Citrus College in California where he broke records for career completions, attempts, yards, and touchdowns in only two years of competition. Unlike the FBS, the FCS does not have a true class ranking system which, honestly, does mean a whole a lot outside bragging rights. The
Sycamores were able to get better with outstanding recruiting efforts by Coach Miles and his staff. A total of three Terre Haute products will be suiting up for the Sycamores next year as well, aside from Lough, Offensive Linemen Dakota Vermillion from North Vigo and Running Back Tyler Evans will both be staying home to lend a hand. “We were able to sign studentathletes that are good young men, great citizens and excellent students that will help continue the success of the Sycamore football program”, said Coach Miles yesterday.
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Club Volleyball continues to serve it up for ISU ERNEST ROLLINS Sports editor
At ISU there are various ways for a student to get involve in some form of physical activity. One of those ways is the women’s club volleyball team that was formed last spring. Junior Human and Environmental Systems major and club founder and president, Julie Whitaker, have been competing in volleyball for club and schools since seventh grade. Whitaker said her older sister Kelli Whitaker got her into the sport. Kelli competed for the ISU women’s volleyball team. “I just kind of followed in her footsteps and picked up the sport as well,” Whitaker said. “It’s a great way to support ISU and get Indiana States name out to other Universities. “We try to have fun but work hard at the same time.” The club practices in the North Gym of the HHS Building (Arena) Tuesdays and Sundays. Whitaker said the team holds tryouts twice a year, usually at the beginning of every fall and spring semester. There are currently 15 members on the club team. The team is coached by Sam (Cubby) Jones, an alumnus of Indiana State and the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. Jones said he currently coaches at Edgewood High School in Ellettsville and enjoys coaching the girls. His experience in volleyball, he said, comes from his years as an ISU undergraduate working as a volunteer coach for Indiana State University women’s volleyball team under head coach Traci Dahl. “Without her willingness to take me in and help show me the game of volleyball at a higher level, none of this would have been possible,” Jones said.
Whitaker said previous experience in the sport is necessary. The members are very competitive even though they have fun playing the sport. “Other universities have had club teams for many years, and ISU is brand new,” Whitaker said. “We want to be great competitors when we compete with other schools so it’s important to have many years of experience.” Jones said that in his experience with the girls thus far they are always eager to push themselves. “The girls quickly reassured me that they wanted to be tested and wanted to be given new things that could help them grow as a player and as a team,” Jones said. Since the club’s creation the team has traveled and competed against other universities’ volleyball clubs. These include Butler University, Ohio State University, the University of Illinois, Ohio State University, Western Kentucky University and Dayton University. Whitaker said the team’s current overall record stands at 9 – 13. Senior Interior Architecture Design major and vice president of women’s club volleyball, Andrea Moore, said the team’s expenses are covered in various ways. The bulk of the team’s budget comes from fundraising. The team held a T-Shirt fundraiser earlier this year where they raised $1,000 for the club. Other funds come from Rec Sports, Student Government Association and fans and parents of the team. The club is currently preparing to travel to Dayton University to compete against a volleyball club there this weekend. “They have been working hard to get ready for this weekend and I am excited to see their hard work pay off,” Jones said.
Club Volleyball practices in the North Gym of the HH Building (Photo by Jamie Nichols).
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Debunking the dreaded freshman 15
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Victoria Paucher Reporter
Those who come into their first semester of college have more than likely heard the warnings of the “Freshman 15,” but a lot of them may not exactly know about it. There are ways to avoid the Freshman 15 and live a healthy lifestyle on campus, though. Aimee Janssen-Robinson, Student Wellness Association director, said that she encourages students to incorporate at least 30 minutes of physical activity into their day. She provided examples such as taking the stairs instead of the elevator and choosing a parking space further from your destination. Derek Kingsley, Sycamore Wellness Research associate, said that informing students on how to be healthy is the most efficient way to keep them from gaining a significant amount of weight, considering not all students grew up in an environment where they are used to making healthy decisions. Kingsley said that living a healthy lifestyle impacts a student in other ways as well, such as academically and personally. Kingsley believes that there is a strong correlation between the body and mind. While Indiana State University staff offered advice about avoiding the Freshman 15, a few of the students also gave input on how they stay fit. “Whenever I go to the dining hall or the quads, I try to at least get some type of vegetable or fruit just to balance out whatever meal I’m having,” freshman athletic training major Jaylyn Brown said. While Brown bases her health decisions on the food she takes in, other students may base their health decisions more off of physical activity. “I believe that you should use the [Student Recreation Center]. Since you’re paying over $100 for it, you might as well take advantage of it,” freshman psychology major Leroy Richardson said.
There are other resources besides the SRC that students can use to make healthy decisions such as visiting the Health Promotion Office and the Sodexo webpage. According to a study conducted by Daniel Hoffman entitled “Changes in Body Weight and Fat Mass of Men and Women in the First Year of College: A Study of the Freshman 15,” most college freshmen gain about 6.82 pounds during their first year. College freshman weight gain is a common occurrence, but can easily be avoided with the right choices.
“I believe that you should use the [Student Recreation Center]. Since you’re paying over $100 for it, you might as well take advantage of it.” Leroy Richardson, freshman psychology major
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Sycamores Black Out the Drake University Bulldogs
The student section (above) cheers for the Sycamores at the ISU vs. Drake game (Photo by Dan Sienicki). Senior guard Dwayne Lathan (below) shoots from beyond the arc (Photo by Dan Sienicki).
Derek Johnson Reporter
The Indiana State Sycamores defeated the Drake Bulldogs, 61-54, Wednesday night at the Hulman Center. Despite a strong start to the second half for the Bulldogs, it was tenacious defense and clutch free-throws down the stretch that sealed the deal for the Sycamores. Coming off of a 27-point performance in a double overtime victory over Evansville, senior guard Dwayne Lathan, again, led the Sycamores with 15 points, six rebounds and four assists. Sophomore guard Jake Odum joined Lathan in double figures, scoring 14 points and grabbing seven rebounds to go along with three assists. Drake was led by sophomore guard Rayvonte Rice with 17 points, while junior forward, Ben Simons tossed in 13. With the win, ISU has won three consecutive games and improved their record to 14-9 overall and 5-7 in the Missouri Valley Conference. Meanwhile, Drake fell to 13-10 overall and 6-6 in the conference. Following a missed jumper from Simons, the Sycamores got going early with a 6-0 run before ISU senior guard, Jordan Printy was called for a foul, sending DU senior guard, Kurt Alexander to the line to sink both free throws. Despite a poor shooting performance from behind the arc (2-14), ISU was able to dominate the paint
throughout, outscoring Drake, 36-16, in that category. “Being 2-14 from three and coming away with a win is pretty good,” ISU head coach, Greg Lansing said. “We want to play inside-out,” Lansing said of his team’s ability to score inside. “We’re just not a pretty team. We’re a team that is going to grind it out.” The Sycamores headed into the locker room at halftime with a 32-26 lead, holding Drake to just 29.6 percent (827) shooting. “We weren’t very good on the offensive end,” Drake head coach, Mark Phelps said of his team’s struggles offensively. “We weren’t executing. They limited us in our dribble penetration.” The Bulldogs, however, came out of the gate for the second half strong, igniting a 7-0 run to take their first and only lead of the game, 33-32, with 18:39 remaining. ISU’s defense limited Drake to just two field goals in the final nine minutes of the contest. Following a 3-point play at the 9:01 mark from Simons, the Bulldogs didn’t score again until they hit a pair of three pointers in the final minute of play. They weren’t enough, however, as continued defensive pressure and clutch free throws from Lathan and sophomore guard Lucas Eitel in the final minute helped close it out for the Sycamores. The Trees will be back in action on Saturday when they travel to Wichita State for a nationally televised game on ESPN2. Tip-off is scheduled for 10:05 p.m. (ET).