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SETTING THE PACE: Senior 800-meter runner leads women’s track by example, one stride at a time.

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OUR HISTORY: Why restrict black history to one month when it is the story of all of us, not just some of us?

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HEART FUNDRAISER

ISU alumna helps school raise money to pay for a second grader’s surgery Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013 Indiana State University www.indianastatesman.com Volume 120 Issue 50

Stepping to the plate: ISU softball ready for the season; opens Friday against the Iowa State Cyclones

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Jodi Southard worked with a local elementary school to raise $10,500 within 11 days to fund a student’s heart transplant (Submitted photo) .

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TAMERA RHODES Reporter Indiana State University alumna and local elementary teacher raised $10,500 within 11 days to assist an elementary student with expenses for heart transplant.

Jodi Southard, first grade elementary teacher at Deming Elementary School, utilized a professional teaching online blogging site, “Fun-

In-First”, and marketplace called “Teachers Pay Teachers” to relieve some of the financial burden that awaits Katelyn Newell, a second grade student at Deming, for costs that her family will incur from her anticipated surgery.

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While obtaining her elementary education degree in 1997, Indiana State alumna Jodi Southard was also a cheerleader. Southard (center) poses with her fellow spirit squad members (Submitted photo).

Southard, a 1997 ISU elementary education graduate, began blogging on Teachers Pay Teachers two years ago because she enjoyed sharing her love of teaching and creating new teaching ideas colleagues within the teaching community.

“She is an amazing woman and amazing teacher … we would like to say thank you to Jodi and we deeply appreciate everything that she has done,” said Robin Newell, Katelyn Newell’s mother.

Southard concocted the idea from another teacher on the blog who managed a similar fundraising event for a cancer victim using the same technique and websites.

Southard received donations of educational

materials created by 21 teachers from all over the United States that she became acquainted with during the past two years through the websites.

“I feel very fortunate that I was able to help Katelyn’s family … I cannot imagine what they are going through and how hard it must be for everyone,” said Southard.

Having her teaching blog has blessed her with online friendships with many amazing teachers, Southard said.

“We are so grateful that she would take the time to use her talent and resources to help Katelyn,” Monica Trotter, public relations coordinator for the Children’s

“After finding out that Katelyn [Newell] was going to be at Riley Children’s Hospital until she received her heart, I knew I had to do something.”

Jodi Southard, ISU alumna

Organ Transplant Association’s campaign for Katelyn Newell, said.

Through the donations, Southard was able to meet a third of Newell’s fundraising goal quickly, which has allowed the family to focus on Newell’s current hospital stay at Riley Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis due to her failing health and constant need of observation and treatments.

“After finding out that Katelyn was going to be at Riley Children’s Hospital until she received her heart, I knew I had to do something,” she said.

Southard knew she finally had the means to do something wonderful for someone else, though she never imagined that she would be able to help someone out in this way.

From Jan. 16 to Jan. 23, Southard sorted emails, confirmed payments and distributed the materials through email.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 “I am overwhelmed … I just can’t believe that she was able to raise such a tremendous amount of money in such a short period of time,” said Robin Newell.

Jodi Southard “not only educates children, she embraces them and gives them her best in and out of the classroom.”

Susan Mardis, principal of Deming Elementary School Southard was familiar with the Newell family’s struggles of the successful transplant process through her own personal experiences of her brother-inlaw’s heart illness, so she understood the financial burden that it carries on families.

“I know how hard this can be on a family

and how expensive it is … the medical bills are constantly coming in and it’s so hard to catch up,” Southard said.

Southard’s co-worker and ISU alumnus, Bill McCarthy, said he was not surprised to hear about her achievement in raising the money for a student, especially because Southard has determination and work ethic.

McCarthy attributes the professors at ISU as leaders by example and said they not only prepare educators, but they also develop positive contributors to society.

Susan Mardis, principal of Deming Elementary, said Southard is a caring and compassionate teacher with an altruistic nature.

She also said Southard is a humble, quiet educator that cares for the whole child and is an asset to the teaching profession.

Southard “not only educates children, she embraces them and gives them her best in and out of the classroom,” Mardis said.

For more information, visit www. cotaforkatelynn.com or the official Facebook page “Help Mend Broken Heart.”

Jodi Southard with Sycamore Sam (Submitted photo).

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Alumni praised for professional accomplishment

Dave Taylor ISU Communications and Marketing The Indiana State University Alumni Association has recognized Rachel Leslie of Terre Haute and Thomas J. Mattick of Avon with Graduate of the Last Decade Awards for 2013.

GOLD Awards recognize graduates who are outstanding in their professions, have made significant contributions to their communities, states or nation, and have exhibited interest in the university and the ISU Alumni Association since leaving the campus.

The Alumni Association presented the awards Saturday during its annual Founders Day program at the Richard G. Landini Center for Performing and Fine Arts.

A 2005 Indiana State graduate with a bachelor’s degree in communication, Leslie held a variety of positions with the Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce for six years. She joined the staff of St. Mary-of-the-Woods College in March 2012 and is the college’s director of advancement operations.

While at the Chamber of Commerce, Leslie held the positions of director of marketing, director of membership development, senior vice president, executive vice president and interim president.

In less than a year at St. Mary-of-the-Woods, she has created a corporate giving program, helped launch an $11 million campaign to build a sports and recreation center and increased overall giving to the college by 42 percent.

She also handles public policy issues for the college president’s office, is a member of the Terre Haute Downtown Rotary Club, serves on the board of the Vigo County Education Foundation, is a founding member of Terre Haute Young Leaders and serves on several United Way of the Wabash Valley committees.

“Many at SMWC would agree that [Leslie] is a rising star at our institution, and very deserving of this honor,” said Karen Dyer, the college’s vice president for advancement.

Leslie’s accomplishments with the Chamber of Commerce

Indiana State University President Daniel J. Bradley (left) and Rex Kendall (right), director of the university’s alumni association, pose with 2013 Graduate of the Last Decade Award recipients Rachel Leslie and T.J. Mattick at the Feb. 2 Founders Day program (Photo courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing).

included leading a 2010 recruiting campaign that attracted a state record of 218 members in three days. The American Chamber of Commerce Executives named her one of the “Top 40 Under 40” chamber executives in the nation.

Mattick, a vice president with BMO Harris Bank of Central Indiana, holds two degrees from the Scott College of Business at Indiana State. He completed a bachelor’s degree in management and finance in 2001 and a Master of Business Administration in 2005. He also obtained a liberal arts degree in economics in 2001.

Mattick joined BMO Harris Bank in 2009 following eight years with Fifth Third Bank.

A member of the Scott College of Business’ inaugural Young Professionals Board, he mentors students in the college’s Networks Professional Development Program and is active in the United Way chapter of Central Indiana.

Mattick’s professional achievements include being the top performer in BMO Harris’ Business Banking Group in 2011 and being the only Harris Employee to qualify for the Millionaire’s Club, which recognizes those producing at least $1 million in annual revenue, which he has done twice in three years with the company.

“He is a highly motivated person and has achieved a great deal in the short time that he has been away from Indiana State, not only in his professional life but in other endeavors as well,” Troy Kafka, BMO Harris Bank vice president and regional business sales manager, said in nominating Mattick for a GOLD Award.

Calling Indiana State the “perfect college” for him, Mattick said he is honored and humbled to receive the GOLD Award.

“Being recognized by the university post-graduation is a wonderful honor,” he said.

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Police briefs Arrest made after trespassing violation

Student detained over domestic battery

An Indiana State University student was arrested Saturday, Feb. 2, for trespassing.

According to the ISU police report, an officer saw James Patrick, 21, of Michigan City, walking through the south courtyard of Lincoln Quads. Once Patrick identified himself, he was placed under arrest and transported to Vigo County Jail.

A male Indiana State student was arrested Thursday, Jan. 31, for domestic battery.

An officer was dispatched to the fourth floor of Jones Hall where he found Erick Vinson, 20, of Gary, and his girlfriend in a dispute, according to the ISU police report.

He was scheduled to appear in court on Monday.

Patrick was previously detained and given a trespass warning on Friday, after being arrested for possession of marijuana and an outstanding warrant, according to a Jan. 31 ISU police report.

While speaking with Vinson’s girlfriend, the officer said he observed a large red mark on her neck. Vinson was then placed under arrest and taken to Vigo County Jail, according to the ISU police report.

Vinson was scheduled to appear for an initial probably cause hearing on Friday.

Student pulls medication from store

Minors busted for underage drinking

Indiana State Public Safety arrested a female student Friday, Feb. 1, who they say stole cold medication.

According to an Indiana State University police report, an officer was dispatched to Hulman Memorial Student Union to investigate a theft complaint. A Campus Cupboard employee told police she observed Dominique Small, 20, Terre Haute, taking cold medicine from the

Two Indiana State University students were arrested by campus police Saturday, Feb. 2, morning and charged with underage drinking.

According to the ISU police report, an officer observed Dominique Brooks, 20, of Indianapolis and Jeffrey Smith, 19, of Fort Wayne, in front of the Fine Arts Building.

The officer said the odor of an alcoholic

store.

The officer tracked down Small, who left the store, and returned with her to the Cupboard where she produced the missing medication and was placed under arrest, according to the ISU police report.

She was taken to Vigo County Jail and was scheduled to appear in Terre Haute City Court on Monday.

beverage was emitting from Brooks and Smith, and they were administered portable breath tests. Brooks had a blood alcohol content of .154 while Smith had a blood alcohol content of .06, according to the ISU police report.

Both were charged with minor consumption of alcohol and transported to Vigo County Jail. They were scheduled to appear in court on Monday.

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The struggle and triumph on any group of people cannot be addressed in it’s entirety within one month.

The primary issue with Black History Month is that everyone lightly reviews the accomplishments of Dr. King, Rosa Parks, W.E.B. Dubois, Julian Fredrick Douglass etc.

However the Winborn accomplishments of those are barely spoken Progress people of for the remainder of the for year. For one month, we Progress’ celebrate black people and their accomplishments, but Sake that one month which is the shortest month in the year, is not enough. The history of a human being cannot be relegated to one month.

At each juncture of American history, African American people were there. So instead of condensing Black History down into a single month in order to educate people on the topic, we must teach it in it’s chronology.

When we teach World War II, teach that a diverse group of Americans fought; black

Americans were there. When we educate our students on the Women’s Suffrage Movement, cover Ida B. Wells in just as much detail as we cover Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton.

And we must stop speaking of black activists as if they were only concerned with the well being of black people.

Throughout the entirety of the Civil Rights Movement, activists were fighting for the equality of African American people, but the struggle against oppression did not end there.

Activists fought for the liberties and freedom of every man and woman. The white woman, the black man, the lesbian, the poor, and every other combination possible has benefited from the valiant endeavors of activists who happened to be black. Their contributions were to humanity.

While we can count on February for our annual dose of the achievements and brilliance of people of color, I believe that it is time that we move that appreciation to a larger stage. A stage in which every day, not just during February, we are gently reminded of the contributions of black people in the same language and manner as we are reminded of the contributions of the founding fathers and every man after them.

The rise of Black History Month in the United States can be traced back to 1926 when historian Carter G. Woodson deemed the second week of February as “Negro History Week.”

Due to the actions of members in the Black United Students at Kent State University, the federal government in 1976 expanded the history week into Black History Month.

President Gerald Ford proudly supported the expansion urging Americans to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.”

However, Woodson created Negro History Week with the hope that some day it would no longer be celebrated, because Black History would have evolved into American history.

Woodson begs us to take an analytical approach to Black History Month, it’s role in our lives, and it’s benefit.

Through that process, black history will be known by another name: American history.

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Celebrating diversity one month at a time Black History Month is a popular celebration in today’s society. Black History Month is an annual observance for remembering the important events and people of the African diaspora.

Black History Month began in 1926 and was originally only a week, the week Jacob that houses the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Fredrick Douglass. Black Rivers Week gained popularity and Letters to History later became Black History Month.

My Fish Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a health campaign every October to raise awareness and funds for its cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and a cure. It also supports those already affected by breast cancer.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month began in 1985 by the American Cancer Society and Imperial Chemical Industries. The aim of Breast Cancer Awareness Month is to promote mammography as the most effective weapon in fighting breast cancer.

Gay Pride Month speaks out against discrimination and violence toward lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and promotes their dignity equality rights; build community, and celebrate sexual diversity.

Pride events are usually held during June, supporting the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Transgender and

Questioning community. Most events during Pride Month are parades, marches, rallies, dance parties and large festivals which span for several weeks. The most common sign for LGBTQ pride is the rainbow.

There are hundreds of minorities present in the United States today, including Asians, AfricanAmericans, Muslims, Latin-Americans, Hispanics, the mentally and physically handicapped and people of Middle Eastern decent.

Our world is full of a variety of people, and believe it or not, we are all human beings on the inside.

Although our outsides may look different, or we may act differently or even think different, we are all equal and should be treated as such.

It is good that we have national holidays that so minorities can celebrate their pride, awareness or history, but that is only one month out of 12. The other eleven months of the year, minorities are supposed to be oppressed and invisible to society.

If we focus on ourselves and self-segregate we realize that most of us are in fact a minority just because we like something or act a different way than society wants us to.

Although the thought that having a month-long celebration holiday is a huge “sorry” directed towards African-Americans, one month is not enough of an apology for how terrible society was to AfricanAmericans.

Allowing one month of celebration of pride for the LGBTQ is not enough to apologize for the past when things are still rocky for that community. There is much anxiety for same-sex couples to go in public for fear of being publicly assaulted.

In a world that is so culturally diverse why do we insist on only allowing one month or only one day to have minorities celebrated?

Celebrate difference everyday.

Illustration by Ebony Thacker.

Guns: a more important issue than education Since I wrote about gun control, people have responded on both sides of this never ending debate.

Both have presented their arguments well and support them with verifiable facts. However there is one aspect that I have recently been questioning: Why is a heated and controversial issue Gary Rizzo itinsuch the first place?

Since my law class last summer, I Wear have open for any argument Sunscreen aboutkeptgunan ear control on our college campuses. In these past few weeks, I have received various links to statistics advocating stricter, as well as weaker, gun laws. As I followed these links I was amazed by the vast quantity of articles, reports and blog posts related to this debate.

And again, I wondered why this issue is such a heated and controversial debate in the first place.

I can imagine what it must look like when other countries see how argumentative we are towards

owning a gun when so many children go to bed hungry or when so many people die from preventable causes like automobile accidents and smoking.

What is upsetting is how little people are willing to fight for other issues that would have a serious impact on their lives and the future of our country. Why are so many people obsessed with the gun control lobby?

What happened to a lobby for scientific advancement?

A lobby for education reform?

The students that I’ve spoken with recently have talked about the pertinent issues that concern them; they range from the cost of college and budget cuts to abortion & health care reform. I have yet to see anyone take a stronger stance on these issues as people have taken on gun control and its pertaining laws.

We all want to live our lives in the service of something greater than ourselves, yet it saddens me to think that the “something” is what type of firearm one can keep next to their bed and probably never use.

I do not claim by any measure to understand what it must be like to lose a child. Yes, 20 children massacred

is a tragedy. I will not deny that at any time.

I remember hearing about Columbine, Virginia Tech and the Washingotn D.C. shooter. All of these shootings were examples of horrendous events, and stricter gun laws would’ve decreased the probability of their occurrence.

I’ve yet to see anyone take to the streets demanding more affordable education or investments in NASA and the American Space Program.

More than ever we need a paradigm shift in what we value.

As the future leaders of this country, we need to seriously consider where our priorities lie. The future success of our country and any generation is not dependent upon what kind of gun the citizenry is allowed to bear.

It is only through the advancements of science, education, economics, energy and societal values that a country truly becomes a world power and a generation can correct the sins of the past.

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Sprinting to the finish: Michl excels on and off the track in her senior year Features News Richelle Kimble

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Thursday Career Boot Camp: Resumes that Rock HMSU Room 321 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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Beyond Beats and Rhymes video and discussion HMSU Room 321 6 p.m. - 7 :30 p.m.

Richelle Kimble Features Editor As her body scraped across the distance medley relay teams who set and become a professional athlete, Michl polyurethane track during a 400-meter school records. She remains second on appreciates the opportunity she had to race her freshman year, Leeann Michl the ISU all-time best list for the indoor run with her. wasn’t confident “I definitely still follow that she would be her and it’s awesome that nationally ranked, she was running comparable leading the Missouri times as me when she was Valley Conference and my age,” Michl said. “It’s representing Indiana inspirational.”

State University as the Her other collegiate second best 800-meter personal bests include the runner in school history outdoor 400 meters in 55.65 only three years later. seconds, eighth best in “I got tripped up and school history, and the 1500 fell flat on my face,” meter race in 4:34.36, 11th Michl said. “I was in so best in school history. much shock that I fell, so Michl was first introduced I rolled off the track and to track and field in fifth didn’t finish the race.” grade, when she establishing Michl knew she had herself in the 400-meter to put the event behind event. It wasn’t until her her. In that moment, sophomore year at ISU that she was inspired by her she began focusing on the favorite quote by Bob half-mile race.

Kennedy, which states: “I always thought I was “One thing about racing going to be a 400 runner, I is that it hurts. You ran that every meet,” Michl better accept that from said. the beginning or you’re During her time at Newton not going anywhere.”

High School, Michl swept the Since then, she has record board and established never encountered school bests in every event such an embarrassing she ran: the 200-meter, moment in her running 400-meter, 800-meter and career. In fact, she has 1600-meter races. She also been busy shaving earned six individual Allseconds off her running State medals during her high times annually in school career and three Allmultiple events.

State relay medals.

Having only This year, Michl hopes to completed three years better her two second place of indoor and outdoor finishes in the 800-meter track, Michl has already Senior Leeann Michl competes in the 4x400 meter relay at the race at indoor and outdoor earned herself eight 2010 Pacesetter meet (Photo courtesy of ISU Communications and conference.

All-Conference honors, Marketing).

“Personally, I hope to win which is awarded to the conference,” Michl said. “I top three finishers in each event at the 800 meters in 2 minutes, 8.47 seconds and hope as a team we can come together with MVC meet. outdoor 800 meters 2:06.28, both behind our potential and place in the top three, if Additionally, she is a member of both former teammate Erica Moore. not win.” the 2010 4x400 meter relay and the 2012 Seeing Moore come from a small town CONTINUED ON PAGE 9

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 Last year, Michl made the outdoor NCAA East Preliminary Round in the 800-meter race. Due to the high competition in the field, she didn’t run her personal best due to an underdeveloped running strategy.

She wasn’t used to running with high caliber athletes. With more experience, she hopes to advance to the NCAA National Meet.

“Regionals is great to get to, but now I want the next meet up,” Michl said. “It’s my last year; It’s just now hitting me. I can’t say that [I have

enjoys working with people looks forward to being submerged in a therapeutic atmosphere.

Michl said that although managing the demands of both track and academics, what she has learned as a student-athlete at ISU is irreplaceable.

“It’s definitely made me learn to manage my time and made me realize what my priorities are,” Michl said. “To be able to succeed in track and school—it’s been so much work.

But I wouldn’t have had it any other

“It’s definitely made me learn to manage my time and made me realize what my priorities are. To be able to succeed in track and school—it’s been so much work. But I wouldn’t have had it any other way.”

Senior exercise science major Leeann Michl next year to excel] anymore.”

Although the 800 meter race is her area of focus, Michl said she enjoys being a member of the 4x400 meter race due to the enthusiasm it brings for the whole arena.

“I think the 4x400 is the most exciting event,” Michl said. “It’s the last event, and everyone is usually really excited and cheering around the track. I love the atmosphere of that race.”

Academically, Michl is majoring in exercise science and plans to pursue her masters of science in occupational therapy next fall.

Due to her friendly demeanor, Michl knew that a career in human services was a sufficient choice. She

way. To not be in a sport would be so strange.”

Throughout her years as a developing student-athlete, Michl said that her mother has been the most influential person in her life.

“I don’t know what I would do without her,” Michl said. “She is so supportive and is at every meet. I really look up to her and appreciate her for driving and coming watch me at almost every meet.”

In her spare time, Michl would be caught watching The Bachelor, listening to country music, fourwheeler riding, spending time with her sisters or vacationing at a beach destination.

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Students volunteer in Costa Rica, represent ISU internationally Austin Arceo ISU Communications and Marketing

Above: Lauren Hensley, Crystal Garcia, Monica Block and Nick Penington pose while delivering the items collected for children for the Fundacion de Misiones Mi Tia - Betel in San Jose, Costa Rica. Right: ISU students with the sub-director of marketing for Universidad Vertias in Costa Rica (Photos courtesty of ISU Communications and Marketing)

After Indiana State University student Crystal Garcia and Monica Block studied in Costa Rica, they wanted to make sure their once-in-a-lifetime experience wasn’t just once this lifetime.

They were part of a group of four Indiana State students who visited a shelter organization in San José, Costa Rica, for two weeks in December. The group spent the two weeks visiting with the children at the organization, teaching them English and health tips. They also gave the organization a variety of items that were donated by people and groups from Indiana State and the Wabash Valley specifically for the Fundación de Misiones Mi Tia - Betel, the full name of the organization.

“It seemed like almost anybody that we talked to about it was willing to offer something,” said Block, who first visited the foundation while studying in Costa Rica at Universidad Veritas. “A lot of people donated toys ... and groups on campus donated money.”

The idea for the trip came about when Garcia, who has traveled back to Costa Rica since studying abroad, wanted to collect donations for the foundation. She discussed the idea with Nicholas Penington, an ISU student from Indianapolis who is president of the Student Study Abroad Organization at Indiana State. They considered going to Costa Rica to deliver the items they could collect, along with helping the organization in person.

“Some days we were just playing with the kids all day, teaching them basic things,

and it was through play that we did it as well,” Penington said. “We tried to keep it practical for the kids. We wanted them to know that we are interested in them, we are invested in them.”

Some of the donated goods included items such as clothes and soccer equipment, said Janis Halpern, director of the Study Abroad Office. While she helped them with some aspects of the trip, the students planned the entire trip by themselves, raising the travel funds and collecting the items.

“All around, I thought it was a wonderful idea that the students came up with, and I think a lot of that comes from the spirit here at ISU that community engagement and doing something for the community is important,” Halpern said. “They just took it one step further.”

The group even received support from other groups and people in Terre Haute.

Students in a second-year Spanish class at Terre Haute North Vigo High School, where Block was student teaching, each wrote a letter and sent gifts to children in Costa Rica for the trip.

Lauren Hensley, another Indiana State student who participated in the trip, helped organize a fundraiser at Beef O’Brady’s restaurant, along with working with numerous organizations at Indiana State, such as Union Board, for donations.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10 The students received funding from several offices and groups at the university, including the Center for Community Engagement, the social subcommittee of the Black Faculty and Staff Caucus and a grant from the Office of Diversity. The project, which was a community service project abroad, was incredibly unique and different from many initiatives that the office receives, said Elonda Ervin, university diversity officer at Indiana State.

“It doesn’t have to be so cut and dry that it has to be a program on campus that draws diverse students,” she added. “They were really thinking outside the box, which is why we really wanted to support them.”

Garcia and Block speak Spanish, which facilitated the group’s communication with people in Costa Rica. Yet while Penington and Hensley could not communicate as easily, they still were able to work with the kids at the organization, who range in age from 2 to 16. The organization serves as a daycare for the children of working mothers, and the organization houses women and children, said Block. Some of the children are orphans, she added.

While the Indiana State students taught the children, each college student gained something from the experience as well. Block, a senior language studies teaching major with a concentration on Spanish and focus on teaching English as a second language (ESL), practiced speaking Spanish and translating for other group members. Penington said that he gained a lot of experience that he can use in the social work field.

“Working with the kids was phenomenal,” he added. “I wouldn’t change it for the world.”

They are planning for the trip to become a tradition for the Student Study Abroad Organization. The students didn’t start planning the trip until just a few months before leaving. At the very least, they are hoping to be able to continue sending items to the organization with Indiana State students who are studying at Universidad Veritas.

“We want to sustain this throughout the years,” Block said. “We don’t want them to just feel like we’re coming there once and they’ll never see us again. We want them to know that we take interest in their lives.”

Students collected gifts in the Wabash Valley to take to the children of Costa Rica. (Photo courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing).

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Sports

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Upcoming Events Men’s Basketball Wednesday at Terre Haute, IN, vs.

Creighton at 7:05 p.m.

Women’s Basketball Friday at Terre Haute, IN. vs. Creighton at 7:05 p.m.

Track and Field Friday - Saturday at Fayetteville, Ark. for the Tyson Invitational at 1 p.m. at Allendale, Mich. for the Grand Valley State Big Meet at 12 p.m.

Softball Friday at Ames, Iowa for the Cycle Invitational at 10 a.m.

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ISU women’s basketball team lose duel against Wichita State Evan Martin Reporter

The Wichita State Shockers remained undefeated thus far in the Missouri Valley Conference following the team’s victory over the Sycamores, 53-46.

Indiana State dropped to 12-8 for the season and 4-5 in conference play.

Junior guard Anna Munn led the team in scoring with 14 points.

Other top scorers for the Sycamores were sophomore forward Racheal Mahan with 10 points and nine rebounds and senior guard Taylor Whitley with 13 points.

The Sycamores shot 31 percent (1445) from the field, 36 percent (4-11) from beyond the arc and 77 percent from the free throw line.

Wichita State continued their dominance in the MVC with their ninth conference win of the season.

The conference leaders were led by freshman guard Michaela Dapprich with 16 points, eight rebounds and two steals.

Alex Harden was the next top scorer for the Shockers (15-6) with 12 points.

The Shockers converted 18 points off turnovers compared to 10 by the Sycamores.

They also outpaced ISU in rebounding 3329.

“They were ripe for the picking,” Teri Moren said, head women’s basketball coach.

“Offensively, we just couldn’t get going … we just didn’t execute.”

The first half would be tight throughout as the only lead the lady Sycamores could take came with 11:49 remaining in the first period. Freshman guard Kasey Johnson got a steal on the defensive end that lead to Munn sinking a 3 pointer to give Indiana State a 7-6 advantage. This lead would be short lived however as Wichita State went on a late 8-3 run with four minutes left to play before the halftime buzzer. The Sycamores trailed by six (20-26) to end first period.

Sophomore guard Travecia Franklin driving to the basket on a fast break (Photo courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing).

Indiana State struck first in the second half with a layup by Mahan but fell behind the opening minutes. The Shockers

“Your efforts is always tremendous, it’s the little mistakes that cause us to lose games.”

Teri Moren, head women’s basketball coach

went on a 7-2 run with 16 minutes remaining in the second half to grow their lead to 11 (38-27), the largest for the night.

In response, the Sycamores went on a 10-2 run and were within two points following a 3-pointer from Munn. The run would be the Sycamores last spurt as the Shockers managed to hold on to their lead before the Shockers took the win, 53-46.

“We’ve been battling all year and that was the one thing that I said to this group,” Moren said. “Your efforts is always tremendous, it’s the little mistakes that cause us to lose games.”

The lady Sycamores will be back in action again Feb. 8th as they host Creighton University. Tip off is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.

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ISU softball slides into a new season with changes Thomas Beeler Sports Editor

Change, commitment, dedication and hard work are the Indiana State’s softball team member’s main focus as they begin their journey through one of the more challenging schedules this coming season.

Shane Bouman will be heading into his second year as head coach of the program.

“The changes within our team are drastic,” senior right fielder Halee Myers said. “Change has been a big focus with us. We’re creating a positive change in our atmosphere and our play, so it’s been a definite improvement on our team.”

Rochester, Ind. native and freshman in-fielder, Abbie Malchow decided to attend and play on ISU’s softball team because she said she was impressed with Bouman and the rest of the coaching staff, assistant coaches Amanda Zust and Scott Miller.

“I really wanted to help build a championship atmosphere,” Malchow said. “I knew the softball team was going to go up and the program was going to follow with it.”

Bouman said the team has done a lot of physical training to get in shape but the preparation for the season would follow them for the rest of their lives.

“It’s a lifestyle change to feel good about themselves to be physically fit for the rest of their life,” Bouman said.

“That’s the easy part, physical fitness, lifting weights, all the field, ground ball and hitting but also mentally. It’s all about being empowered as a woman and feeling great about themselves every single day. Smiling, giving people hugs and high-fives and to make an impact on a daily is we are all about.”

Malchow said the speed has increase transitioning from a high school practice to the collegiate level. She said it allows them to focus on more skills in shorter intervals of time.

“Every coach has an idea of what they want to do and how they want to build their program and win championships and that what we brought in,” Bouman said. “Positive enthusiasm all based

around hustle. A lot of competitions on a daily basis to win in the classroom, community and of course the softball field and just championship expectations.”

Myers said the team has done a lot of conditioning that has prepared them mentally for the coming grid because of the length of the season.

“Coach puts us through a lot of mentally toughness drills that keep us prepared to weather the storm,” Myers said.

The reality of the players who will stand out is everyone that’s on the team.

There will be an opportunity for every player to step at some point this season.

Everyone will have a moment to lead and make an impact, Bouman said.

“Everyone has to practice to prove themselves for the best night they are going to play,” Bouman said. “If you’re a freshman, senior, on scholarship or not on scholarship that’s not important. At the end of day, who can be the best they can be on a daily basis and succed at a high level and those are the ones your going to see on the field.”

Fellow in-fielder, junior Shelby Wilson said the team runs a mile for practice and every time the entire team has improved their times.

“We have many expectations as a team,” Malchow said. “We are hoping to win the conference and make it to the championships. We’ve been working hard and have a positive attitude this season and it’s looking really good.”

Wilson said she is stepping into the leadership light with the more experience she is gaining. She said it has been a big change to step up as a leader but mostly by example so everyone can follow after her.

“I definitely want to be a role model to the younger players on our team and help them see the change we make,” Myers said.

Bouman said the team will be up against Georgia, who is ranked among the top 10 in the nation right now. There are 25 non-conference games, 17 out

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CONTINUED from PAGE 13 non-conference games, 17 out of the 25 are either against Division I schools or teams that were in the NCAA tournament last year and the Valley, one of the top conferences in the nation.

“There is no doubt we have an unbelievably difficult schedule but that’s why these girls came to Indiana State to play softball,” Bouman said. “To play against the best in the country and that’s what we are going to do this year.”

Myers said she feels great about the team’s upcoming opponents this season. The team has working hard and with the support from the coaching staff she said they are ready to take on their entire schedule.

“We make sure we do everything right and push each other really hard to make each other and the team better,” Malchow said.

Wilson said she is also excited about this season schedule.

“I’m super excited we get to play big teams,” Wilson said. “I feel like it’s been a big change and I know our program is ready to take them on.”

The team opens this weekend at the Cyclone Invitational in Ames, Iowa. Their first home game will be against Missouri State March 23 and 24. They return April 13 and 14 to hosting the “Strikeout Cancer” event and plays Creighton. Then finishing conference and home play with games against Illinois State April 25 then turning around hosting Southern Illinois April 27 and 28.

“I guarantee we will out hustle every team we will play,” Wilson said. “Out compete every team that we play and catch Freshman Abbie Malchow prepares to throw a ball to one of her teammates during a drill concluding one every ball and throw every ball.” of the team’s practice. Photo by Thomas Beeler.

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WHERE THE WIND BLOWS One of windiest places on campus, an alcove between Rhodes and Mills halls, is now the home of ISU’s first wind turbine.

The turbine will be officially dedicated in a ceremony Feb. 22 at 1:30 p.m.

Students have the opportunity now to name the turbine by submitting suggestions to the Institute for Community Sustainability.

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