January 18, 2012

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Students pack Hulman Center for “White Out” Wednesday, January 18, 2012 Indiana State University www.indianastatesman.com Volume 119 Issue 44

Two ISU administrators step down NICK HEDRICK Reporter

ISU officials will soon begin searching for replacements for two administrators who are stepping down from their positions this summer.

Jennifer Schriver, associate vice president for student success, and Scott College of Business Dean Nancy Merritt have announced they will leave their posts June 30. Schriver said she will return to teaching full-time in the psychology department and ISU provost C. Jack Maynard said Merritt plans to resume teaching in Scott College’s marketing program.

Maynard said he would start building a search committee this week for Schriver’s replacement. He said the university hopes to fill the position by July 1 or soon after.

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Nursing program nationally recognized LACEY BRINEGAR Reporter

Indiana State University Master’s Distance Program in Nursing was nationally ranked by US News and World Report. The Master’s program has always been ranked, but it is the first time the online program has been considered.

“This serves as a recognition not only for the faculty but for the student services we provide,” said Lea Hall, chair of the department of advanced practice nursing.

There were four categories of ranking: student services and

technology, faculty credentials and training, student engagement and accreditation and admissions selectivity. Of those categories, ISU ranked 39 in student services and technology and 20 in faculty credentials and training. A pretty high emphasis is placed on the categories that ISU did not rank in, and, therefore, it was surprising that a rank was not attained by the institution, Hall said.

The rankings ISU received were among the highest in Indiana, with ISU’s student services and technology being the highest rank in Indiana and faculty credentials and training being the second highest rank in the state.

POSITIONS/FROM PAGE 1 Maynard asked Brad Balch, dean of the Bayh College of Education, to chair a national search to replace Merritt, who became dean of the business school in 2007. Balch said he served on the search committee to select Merritt that year.

Balch said the committee’s first step is to solicit feedback from Scott College students, faculty and staff as well as external advisory committees with interest in the college.

The committee wants to learn more about the college’s immediate and long-term challenges, what attributes to look for in a good dean and what kinds of things would attract quality candidates.

“Those three [questions] kind of frame, ‘What do we stand for?’” Balch said.

Balch said Maynard is responsible for building the rest of Merritt’s search committee.

Merritt came to ISU from Bowling Green State University in Kentucky, where Schriver was the first administrator to fill

the student success position, which was created within the Office of Academic Affairs in 2009. In her role, she handles initiatives related to student retention and graduation and reports directly to Maynard, who praised her for tackling the challenges of serving in a new position.

“She did everything the president and I asked for,” Maynard said.

Schriver said it was a “difficult decision” to step back, but wanted more time to handle personal matters. After a leave in the fall to catch up on psychology research, she said she would begin teaching full-time again in spring 2013.

She said her replacement would have the advantage of an existing structure within the position, which she helped build three years ago. Schriver coordinates programs aimed at encouraging academic success through Residential Life, Student Activities and Organizations and the general education program.

She also serves as director of the Student

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Since assuming her position, Schriver said she has noticed “resurgence in pride” among students. The student population has grown quickly, as well. Total student enrollment stood at nearly 11,530 in fall 2011, up from close to 10,530 in fall 2009.

“I’m not sure campus was ready to serve all those students at that time,” she said. “I think we’re ready now.”

Meanwhile, university officials continue to deal with a decline in student retention.

Last fall, 58 percent of first-year students returned as sophomores, compared to 63 percent of students in fall 2010, according to data compiled by ISU’s Office of Institutional Research.

Schriver said the university does not always know why some students aren’t academically successful and said her replacement faced the challenge of helping answer that question.

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by U.S. news and world report Criteria for student services and technology include career placement assistance, live tutoring, Smartphone app, live streaming video, 24/7 technical support and student flexibility with when and how students can learn. ISU received a score of 71.2 out of a possible 100.

Faculty credentials and training criteria were compiled of an instructional faculty with a Ph.D. or terminal degree, faculty with

at least two years of online teaching experience, online instruction training required to teach and school financing online instructor training. This category collected a score of 68.3 for ISU. “To be recognized in those areas, because both play a crucial role in student success, is an outstanding recognition for the department and excellence of the online education that we provide,” Hall said.

Man arrested on drug related charges Chris Sweeney News editor

ISU police officers have arrested a man on drug related charges on Saturday.

Michael E. Hoke, 37, of 925 N. 5th St. Apt. 6, was arrested Saturday for trespassing, possession of paraphernelia and possession of marijuana.

According to an Indiana State

University police report, officers spotted Hoke walking north across the ISU running track. When officers pulled into the track, the man jumped the fence and disappeared at ISU Lot 1.

According to the report, when officers finally caught up with Hoke, he told them he had a marijuana pipe in his pocket. A metal smoking pipe that had the odor of burnt marijuana and a small clear baggy with a green leafy substance was found in his coat pocket.

A trespass check also revealed that he had previously been banned from all ISU property in the past.

The report stated that the green leafy substance tested positive for marijuana, and the weight was 4.1 grams.

Hoke was booked in the Vigo County jail and was scheduled to appear in the Terre Haute City Court on Tuesday.

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Police Blotter Jan. 11 At 2:25 p.m., a disturbance was reported at a parking garage.

Jan. 12 At 8:21 a.m., found money was reported at lot 9.

At 10:10 a.m., an ill person was reported at the Health and Human Performance Arena.

At 12:35 p.m., lost property was reported at the Health and Human Performances Arena.

At 11:30 p.m., possession of alcohol on campus was reported at Mills Hall.

Jan. 13 At 10:49 a.m., theft was reported at the Student Recreation Center.

At 12:46 p.m., criminal mischief and conversion was reported at the John T. Myer Technical Center.

At 8:32 p.m., a suspect was arrested for public intoxication off campus.

Jan. 14 At 1:01 a.m., a suspect was arrested for public intoxication and minor consumption.

At 3:06 a.m., a suspect was arrested for trespassing and possession of marijuana.

At 3:16 a.m., a suspect was arrested for minor consumption.

At 8:05 a.m., a found purse was reported at the Hulman Civic Center.

At 8:07 a.m., found money was reported at the Hulman Civic Center.

At 8:08 a.m., a found iPod was reported at the Hulman Civic Center.

At 8:12 a.m., a found envelope was reported at the Hulman Civic Center.

At 1:34 p.m., a trespass warning was issued at the Hulman Civic Center.

At 3:01 p.m., a housing offense was reported at Blumberg Hall.

Jan. 15 At 2:00 a.m., an information report was taken off campus.

At 2:28 a.m., a suspect was arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated and minor consumption.

Jan. 16 At 12:21 a.m., a found item was returned to its owner at HMSU. At 4:17 a.m., a suspect was cited for minor consumption.

At 10:19 a.m., a found item was returned to its owner off campus.

At 3:29 p.m., a suspicious person was reported and a tresspass warning was issued at 500 blk. N. 8th.

At 7:35 p.m., a suspect was cited for driving while suspended off campus.

A copy of ISU’s daily crime and incident log can be found at: http://www.indstate.edu/pubsafety

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Common remedies battle ‘Winterblues’

Statesman editorial Crosswalk safety off the rails Crossing the railroad tracks surrounding campus can be dangerous and illegal.

An ISU press release stated recently that any person crossing the railroad tracks at “non-designated” crosswalks could be ticketed and, later, convicted for a class B misdemeanor.

While misdemeanors are the least serious offense in Indiana, a class B misdemeanor can result in up to 180 days in jail and fines reaching $1,000. Other crimes that fall under class B misdemeanors include intentionally damaging or defacing someone else’s property without consent.

So, ultimately, slashing someone’s tire and jaywalking across a railroad warrant equal punishment.

Check the police log.

“If one considers a Rarely, if ever, does one nearly overgrown read about a person being patch of sidewalk killed or injured because he improperly crossed the to be a clearly railroad. Instead one could read about altercations or marked path of accidents involving alcohol safety, one is mis- consumption or drug use.

One could read about robtaken.” beries or assaults that take place in the dark nooks and crannies of campus. Those crimes, which should carry severe consequences, deserve more attention from the law.

Yet, the perpetrators of those crimes may never see a jail cell or pay a dime.

And where are these crosswalks designated? What if one were to, say, cross the tracks over by Lot N on the east side of campus? If one considers a nearly overgrown patch of sidewalk to be a clearly marked path of safety, one is mistaken. By not marking these crosswalks and imposing such a steep punishment, we’re not only endangering the same people we’re apparently trying to protect, but we’re also setting students up for failure.

Practicing caution in a train-laden area like Terre Haute is important, but what will threatening someone with a hefty fine and half a year in jail really prove?

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This is the first solution offered in Time Magazine’s “8 Cool Ways to Beat the Winterblues” (I may have paraphrased a little): “Got cabin fever? Frozen into a state of cranky, groggy, isolation?

Reluctant to go out at all, because you know that the seemingly few fleeting seconds of daylight you see cracking through your dorm room window will turn to cold, biting darkness by the time you exit your residence hall?

Leading scientists say that light therapy can cure your winter blues!

If you expose yourself to bright, warm light the minute you wake up, your brain will forget for the rest of the day that it’s overcast at best outside with a windchill of negative 40!”

I’ve always been a skeptic, and somehow I doubt that having a light source in your room—not just a desk lamp, but a more expensive, ‘natural light source’—will somehow trick your brain and your body into forgetting it’s mid-winter in the Midwest.

Maybe these scientists are on to something with their light-therapy.

And, if that doesn’t work, chances are that if you’re an average college student, you’re already doing most of their other recommended remedies. Let’s have a look: Socializing—Can you believe when they say “socialize”, they actually mean face-to-face, and not Facebook. It’s easier to stay cuddled up in your room and click through photo albums and status updates, but the article claims that once you’ve built up the nerve to brave the weather and go outside, you’ll be surprised by what a good time you’re having, forgetting about the

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brutal weather. Exercise—judging by the fact that right now the Rec Center is jam-packed and Sycamores can be seen running around campus even in these tundra conditions, exercise is something with which most of us at ISU are already familiar. How many people will continue to work out in the Rec Center after they’ve given up on their New Year’s Resolution?

Deep Breathing—I think we all know that taking a break to slow down and actually breathe can help.

I think we also all know that many students are taking deep breaths of substances that lead to mugshots and police blotter write-ups. I recommend the former, not the latter.

Massage—Massage is an effective technique for fighting depression, not just a way to relax. Every time you shiver or tense your muscles when a cold breeze hits your body, the stress is just compounding on top of everything else, making homework and other college duties seem unbearable. Even if you have to pay for a massage, it might be worth it if it means you can regain your ability to relax and concentrate.

Caffeine—If there’s any demographic known for consuming caffeine, it’s college students. The article did state that for all the health scares currently surrounding caffeine, it significantly reduces the risk for depression.

Supplements—Turns out fish oil isn’t just good for those with new hips and false teeth. According to the article, Omega 3, like caffeine, can significantly reduce the risk of depression.

Professional Health—If you’re really struggling, and you think it’s more than just Winterblues, talking with a psychiatrist can ensure that seasonal depression doesn’t turn into something worse.

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Super Bowl officials’ musical views skewed It was confirmed in December that Madonna would be headlining the halftime show of the 2012 Super Bowl. And I am still reeling from that announcement.

Never being the huge football fan, my only hope of any entertainment this…hostage Brianne during situation…is the Hofmann halftime performance.

Super Bowl Write and 35,During those hopes had nearly been forever Wrong dashed when I witnessed the largest musical abomination in my life—Aerosmith, Britney Spears and NSYNC. If you missed that train wreck, it went something like this: Steven Tyler (Aerosmith’s front man) squealed out an incoherent version of “Walk This Way” for the 150,000th time while a loin cloth-clad Spears wiggled around (seductively?), trying ever so hard to make sure her lips matched the overly produced version she recorded days earlier.

And NSYNC was kind of there, I guess.

They were in the background where they belonged, keeping their finely gelled hair in place.

I thought, after that nightmarish hell, that the Super Bowl had hit bottom and, from there, the acts would only get better, right? How wrong was I? The Who, The Rolling Stones and Prince all followed. These were seasoned vets and established rock legends, guaranteeing good shows, or so I believed.

But I was inevitably let down again and again. I realized quickly that these acts were all past their primes. Perhaps these acts would have been relevant in their heydays, but watching the The Who was much like watching my grandfathers attempt karaoke. It was tragic. It became clear to me that the officials behind picking the entertainment were out of touch.

I can only compare it to snack time in elementary school. You excitedly reach for your Ninja Turtles lunch box, believing in your heart that you’re getting a chocolate pudding cup and a fruit roll up.

But instead, you open that top flap only to find a crusty bologna sandwich and a dusty oatmeal cookie that smells of the meat it’s packed with. The Super Bowl has become my disappointing mother who doesn’t love me enough to give me the pudding cup of musical acts.

Last year, the Super Bowl came close by choosing to book a group who was actually popular in this decade.

However, The Black Eyed Peas were paired up with Slash. Slash, while a talented guitarist, has unfortunately fallen into the sell-out, has-been category. They might has well have called in all of Bon Jovi for that show too.

And here we are in 2012, stuck, yet again, with a retro icon/ flashy hip-hop star duo.

That way, when you’re too sickened by watching Madonna’s cold, plastic body writhe about, you can focus your attention on Nicki Minaj while she butchers a song that made Madonna famous before you were born.

Then again, there’s always the mute button.

“The Super Bowl has become my disappointing mother who doesn’t love me enough to give me the pudding cup of musical acts.”

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Pi Kappa Alpha sheds pounds for charity Jessica Neff Reporter

Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity and the Student Recreation Center kicked off their second annual Pounds for the Pantry program Tuesday morning.

Prizes will be awarded for highest activity level, most Recreation Center visits and most improved blood pressure. Pike will donate 25 cents to the Catholic Charities Food Bank for each pound of recorded weight loss.

“This is the second annual Pounds for the Pantry event. The idea was created last year through David Stowe, our advisor, who is very passionate about individuals pursuing healthy lifestyles,” president of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity, Spencer Timberlake said.

Stowe is the associate director of the Student Recreation Center and Pike chapter advisor.

“The recreation center serves as a place for physical exercise and promotes healthy living. It just [made] sense to work with Recreational Sports to create an event that would encourage the ISU community to lose weight,” Timberlake said.

The Pounds for the Pantry participants are divided into four divisions: ISU Department Divisions, Fraternity and Sorority Divisions, ISU Campus Organizational Division and Residence Hall Division.

“We divided them into the four divisions to ensure accountability,” Stowe said.

Everyone is encouraged to participate, Stowe said. And to carry this momentum into a positive lifestyle change.

“Last year the Public Safety had a great turn-out, and many members said it was a great jump start to a bigger loss of 4050 pounds over the rest of the year,” Stowe said.

“I wanted to participate in the event to generally be healthier than I already am,” sophomore communication major Bart Stalker said.

Junior exercise science and sport management major Jordan Sandoe said he wanted to participate, “because I’m fat and want to lose weight.”

The program also offers optional week-

Last year, Pi Kappa Alpha was able to raise over $1,000 that was donated to the Catholic Charities Food Bank as a result of the Pounds for the Pantry program. (Photo courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing) ly meetings starting next Tuesday at 4:45 p.m. in order to promote healthy decisions. These seminars will last for 45 minutes and the last meeting will take place Tuesday, February 21.

Michelle Ritchey will be instructing these classes; focusing on goal setting, nutrition components including portion sizes, nutritional benefits and problems in society as well as nutritional plans highlighting the pros and cons of diets, Stowe said.

The final weigh-out for Pounds for the Pantry is Tuesday, February 28 with the results finale on Wednesday, February 29.

“Studies show that it takes 40 days to make behavior changes,” Stowe said. “We are trying to focus on the first 40 days of the semester because spring beak is coming up.”

People often gear their New Year’s reosultions towards weight loss, and this happens to be the time people are most dedicated, Timberlake said.

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Students honor Martin Luther King Jr., volunteer around community

Indiana congressman Larry Bucshon spoke to students before they separated into groups during the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on Monday (above). About 160 students participated in the event this year, which included volunteering at various organizations within the Wabash Valley, such as Bethany House, Ryves Hall and the local children’s museum (Photo by Jamie Nichols).

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All-Star Band weekend closes with finale concert

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The ISU wind symphony and festival ensembles performed their finale concert in Tilson Auditorium Sunday afternoon, bringing the All-Star Band weekend to a close.

Nominated high school students selected for ISU’s All-Star Honor Band Festival were given the opportunity to perform for the event. Conductors included Roby George, director of bands; Corey Francis, director of marching and athletic bands; and John Ross, director of bands at Appalachian State University (Photo by Alexa White).

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Lambda Chi Alpha makes reappearance on campus Jessica Neff Reporter

After a long absence from campus, Lambda Chi Alpha will be returning to ISU this semester as a colony with hopes of becoming an official chapter in the future.

David Walthius and Aaron Gomeztrejo are working together in order to establish the fraternity here once again by speaking with the Greek community as well as the non-Greek members of the campus.

“Lambda Chi Alpha offers a valuesbased fraternal experience,” Walthius said.

Lambda Chi Alpha’s history at Indiana State as a chapter began in 1951 as a colony and in 1952 as a chapter. When the chapter was initiated, there were 132 members, said Executive Director of the Alumni Association and Lambda Chi Alpha Alumni member, Charles DeMaio.

“This is the largest chartering in Lambda Chi Alpha history,” DeMaio said.

“Lambda Chi Alpha was on campus for 50 years, initiating 1,556 undergraduates, the vast majority over the first 40 years.”

With 17 Distinguished Alumni recipients, All-American athletes and numerous business and civic leaders, Lambda Chi’s serve Indiana State University today as members of the Board of Trustees, The ISU Foundation Board, The Alumni Board and numerous others in volunteer roles, DeMaio said.

Lambda Chi Alpha is currently in the process of offering bids to potential members on campus.

“I chose to be involved in Lambda Chi Alpha because I was impressed by the way prospective membership is handled, and felt like Lambda Chi’s values are very much in line with my own,” junior music education major, Noah Leininger said.

“I wanted to be a part of an organization that has strong values centered on service and leadership.”

Lambda Chi will be hosting an opening ceremony Saturday at 5 p.m. All new

“As a colony member of Lambda Chi, I hope to lay a strong foundation from which a great chapter can grow.”

Noah Leininger, junior music education major officers will be inducted, and an associate member ceremony will take place.

The Lambda Chi Alpha chapter at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology is acting as a “Big Brother” chapter and will conduct the ceremony, Walthius said.

Walthius and Gomeztrejo have already been contacted by members of the Greek community.

“I met with Lambda Chi Alpha their first day at ISU to talk about the strong aspects of ISU and how to make their recruitment efficient,” president of Phi Gamma Delta, Paul Lawson said. “That was the main focus of our discussion.

Nothing can go forward without a strong

group of men to do the work needed.”

Greek life is currently aiming towards improving the campus, as well as the surrounding community, Lawson said.

“As a colony member of Lambda Chi, I hope to lay a strong foundation from which a great chapter can grow. It’s entirely possible that I will graduate before this colony becomes a full-fledged chapter, so I would like to do as much as I can to ensure that this organization thrives long after I leave,” Leininger said.

Past and present members of the Greek community are invited to the event.

Alumni members of Lambda Chi will also be in attendance.

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Upcoming Events Men’s Basketball

Wednesday at Normal, Ill. 8:00 p.m. vs.

Illinois State University Saturday at Omaha, Neb. 8:00 p.m. vs.

Creighton University

Women’s Basketball Friday at Hulman Center 7:05 p.m. vs.

Creighton University Sunday at Hulman Center 2:05 p.m. vs.

Drake University

Track and Field

Saturday at Normal, Ill. Purdue University Dual

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Faculty and Staff “Get Active” with SRC Ernest Rollins Sports editor

The Student Recreation Center implemented a fitness challenge Tuesday to raise awareness of health issues amongst the ISU community.

The Faculty/Staff Start! Get Active! Challenge was developed by the American Heart Association and the SRC. Senior exercise science major and Faculty and Staff Wellness Coordinator Michelle Ritchey said the program is meant to encourage usage of the SRC in efforts towards creating a healthy lifestyle. The program was opened to faculty and staff and runs from Jan. 17 to Feb. 28.

Ritchey said the 87 registrants that signed up would engage in various physical activities that are then converted to “walking” steps. In addition, blood pressure tests would be administered to all participants pre and post the challenge.

“Participants are responsible for inputting activity via on-line tracker that is linked to Indiana State University,” Ritchey said.

Ritchey said there is a large representation across all of ISU departments. These include individuals from the Career Center, Financial Aid, OIT and the Bursars Office.

At the conclusion of the challenge, Ritchey said that prizes would be awarded for participants with the highest number of steps, SRC visits and greatest improvement in blood pressure.

Ritchey said the idea behind the program came when research by members of the SRC came across the Start! program with the American Heart Association.

“We wanted to encourage people to get active and take advantage of resource available to them,” Ritchey said.

One of the areas in the Student Recreation Center that will be used for the fitness challenge ( Photo courtesty of Jamie Nichols).

Men’s and Women’s track bring Coughlin Cup back for sixth consecutive year Mel Loveall

Assistant sports editor

The Indiana State men and women’s track and field team won the CoughlinCup for the sixth consecutive year. A number of Sycamores made the ISU alltime and national rankings lists.

The Sycamores combined to defeat Missouri Valley Conference opponent the Illinois State Redbirds Saturday at Horton Field house.

The men’s side was led by national ranking performances. Junior thrower Brandon Pounds won the men’s weight throw with a throw of 20.61 meters (67’1. 5”). Pounds effort currently ranks him third nationally and second on the ISU indoor all-time list. The best throw is held by former Sycamore Jason Carruthers at 21.22 meters (69’-7. 5”) in 2005.

Sophomore hurdler Greggmar Swift improved on his earlier time of 7.85 seconds in the 60-meter hurdles in December when he won the hurdles with a faster time of 7.80. The time is the fourth fastest in the event in Sycamore history.

Senior jumper Ernest Rollins won the men’s triple jump with a leap of 15.36 meters (50’-4. 75”). The mark earned Rollins the sixth place position on ISU all-time list.

On the women’s side junior jumper Shalessa Smith won the women’s triple jump with a mark of 12.13 meters (39’-9. 75”). Her attempt is third best in school history behind Yolanda Wright’s (12.63) in 2006 and Lauren Martin (13.37) in 2010. Freshman teammate Carmelia Stewart jumped a personal best of 11.63 meters (38’-2”). Her distance earned her the sixth best on ISU women’s all-time indoor triple jump list.

The Sycamores return to action as they head to Lafayette, Ind. for a dual meet against the Purdue University Boilermakers. The teams will be competing for the Edmonds’ Cup.

Other event winners: • Justin Baxtron • Leo Cordova • Dustin Betz • Jeremiah Vaughn • Steven Swinford • Corey Hahn

• Maurice Lyke • Nicole Hope • Leann Michl • Jaquelle Spencer • Shelby Higginbottom • ISU

(60 meters/ 200 meters) (60 meters) (Mile) (3000 meters) Men’s pole vault 800 meters Long Jump Women’s pole vault 800m 60 meters Long Jump Men’s and Women’s 4x400m

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College Sports Myths

Myth 1: College Sports are incredibly profitable Fact: Actually, they tend to lose money In 2009: The median Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) school lost $10 million on its sports program.

In fact, only 14 of the 120 FBS schools made more money than they lost on their athletics programs. This number is actually down from 25 in 2008 Information courtesy of http://www.onlinemastersdegree.com/college-sports-myths/

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Late half runs pushes Shockers past Sycamores Ernest Rollins Sports editor

The Sycamores were defeated 75-65 by the Shockers Sunday night thanks to late runs in both halves.

The loss dropped Indiana State’s overall record for the season to 11-7 and 2-5 in the Missouri Valley Conference.

The Wichita State Shockers, who came in as league leaders, improved to 6-1 in the conference, 15-3 overall for the season and are currently undefeated (5-0) in conference away games.

ISU Head Coach Greg Lansing said the Sycamores played with great effort during the game, and are improving defensively, they just need to have more conversion on offense.

Senior Dwayne Lathan with 17 points, three rebounds and one block, led the Sycamores in points. Teammate senior Carl Richard joined Lathan in the double figures with 13 points and eight rebounds. It was a tough game for Richard who left late in the second half due to back problems.

“We wanted to make them have to beat us from the perimeter and that is what they did,” ISU Head Coach Greg Lansing said.

In the long range game the Shockers beat the Sycamores in knocking down 10-20 from beyond the arc compared the Sycamores’ 7-19. In addition the Shockers posted a better field goal percentage (40.4%) than the Sycamores (38.1%).

Defensively the Sycamores played better and outrebounded the Shockers 42-36 led by senior center Myles Walker who

pulled down 14 rebounds.

The Sycamores opened the game with a 5-0 run initiated by a dunk by Walker. The Shockers remained close behind the Sycamores before tying the game at 13-13 with a longrange basket from David Kyles with 12:33 remaining in the first half.

The Sycamores remained within two points until, with 2:23 remaining before the half, Wichita State went on a 8-0 run which gave them a 36-26 lead going into the locker room.

At the beginning of the second half the Sycamores opened with a 6-0 run. With 11:33 remaining in the game Indiana State was within two points (49-47) but the Shockers continued to hang on vehemently to the lead.

With 3:45 remaining the Sycamores were within two before the Shockers went on a 7-0 run pushing their lead to 9, 67-58. The deficit proved to great for the Sycamores as the Shockers maintained that lead till the horn sounded.

“We have to play with toughness, we have to play with togetherness and we did that tonight,” Lansing said. “If we continue to do that we will keep getting better everyday in practice and the wins and losses would take care of themselves.”

The Sycamores continue conference competition as they travel to Normal, Ill. to face the Illinois State University Redbirds Wednesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. The Freshman center Justin Brant supports his teammates from the game will be nationally televised on ESPN3.com. bench. (Photo courtesty of ISU Communications and Marketing).

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Tebow to last another season

Craig Padgett Game Time

There were several themes to the 2011 NFL season that made headlines every week; from the Packers near perfect regular season, to the numerous NFL records surpassed.

One player stood out above the rest and made headlines every week--Tim Tebow. Tebow went from a fourth string QB on the Denver Broncos roster during the pre-season, to earning his place in the national spotlight weekly with his headlines in every major sport outlet. The question remains on most everyone’s mind; Is Tim Tebow here to stay or is he is just in the midst of his fifteen minutes of fame?

Many experts would argue that Tebow does not fit the bill of a prototypical NFL passer. The simple fact of the matter is that those experts are right. In a passing quarter backs league, where an average quarter back passed for 239 yards a game, Tebow managed just 124 per game (stats according to

ESPN.com).

Others make the argument that Tebow has all of the intangible skills such as leadership, drive, and that clutch gene to be successful in this league. Despite his lackluster stats, he was able to take a 1-4 Denver Broncos team and rally them to an 8-8 record, AFC West Championship, and win over the

defending AFC Champion Pittsburgh Steelers in the Wild Card round. Most experts argue that the great play by the Broncos defense and the support of the run game had much more to do with the success, but nearly all of those things remained consistent as the Broncos were 4-14 over their last 18 games prior to starting Tebow.

Tebow’s 8-5 record, including the playoffs this season, proved that he could win football games in the National Football League. But can his style of play be consistent enough to get a team to the Playoffs consistently?

Tim Tebow has the tools to be successful in the NFL and has lasting value as a quarter back. A system like the one in place in Denver, which relies heavily on the run and playing good defense, definitely fits Tebow’s skill set. Tebow manages the game extremely well and during a seven game stretch in which the Broncos went 6-1 mid-season, he only committed two turnovers. This proves huge when it comes to staying in football games.

His teammates kept him in the game and he delivered when it mattered most, the fourth quarter. Tebow inherited a below average team at best and was able to make them great at stretches in the season.

Another thing most people forget is that Tim Tebow was in only his second season and has yet to even play a full season as a starter. If Tebow gets a full offseason to work with the offense and is given a “real” game plan (not just one scrapped together mid-season), Tebow can lead Denver back to the playoffs again next season, and possibly beyond, if the proper pieces fall into place.

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“Both myself and SGA were very pleased with the turnout for Sunday’s game. Having all of the student section, which contains a little over 200 seats, fill within 10 minutes was amazing. Not only was the bottom student section full, but the whole top section filled up shortly after. I still think SGA could do a better job of advertising for the game. Expect next time to be overwhelmed by announcements for the theme. It is important to rally support around ISU athletics because we provide the home court/field advantage.

If no student support was ever shown then they might as well not have a home game. It is proven that teams perform better when more student support is shown. I encourage all students to help provide a winning environment needed for another tournament appearance.”

Nick Utterback, SGA President

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