June 1, 2016

Indiana Statesman For ISU students. About ISU students. By ISU students.

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Volume 123, Issue 83

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This is the part where you find out who you are This is a special edition of the Indiana Statesman

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VIPs of Indiana State University Dr. Daniel Bradley ISU President

Dr. Willie Banks Vice President of Student Affairs

President Bradley has been with Indiana State University since 2008. Bradley graduated from Michigan State University with a Ph.D. in physical chemistry. Bradley is a veteran of the U.S. Army. Bradley and his wife, Cheri, now live in the Condit House on campus.

Banks began his role as vice president of Student Affairs in 2015. Banks works with several departments such as the Student Counseling Center and Campus Life. Banks works closely with students through Student Government Association and Union Board.

Dr. Andy Morgan Dean of Students

Dr. Michael Licari Provost

Morgan assumed his role as dean of students on April 1. Morgan oversees and supervises multiple departments on campus. Morgan is an advocate for the students and works to promote student success.

Licari started as provost and vice president of Academic Affairs on July 1, 2015. Licari works to set and accomplish goals for campus.

Previously, Licari held different faculty and administrative positions at the Northern University of Iowa.

Dr. Kenneth Chew Director of Student Counseling Center

Joseph Newport Chief of Police

Chew has worked for the university since 2002 and has been director of the Student Counseling Center since 2007. Chew specializes in athletic and multicultural counseling as well as outreach programs.

Newport has worked with Public Safety since 1999 and has been police chief since 2014.

Before that he worked for the Terre Haute Police Department for 23 years. Newport and his officers work hard to keep campus safe year round.

Fast Fact about ISU: Sesquicentennial Era

Indiana State University was created by legislative action in 1865. The university opened its doors to students in 1870.

ISU will continue celebrating its 150th year birthday until 2020.

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Letter from the president

Students should make the most of their college investment Dear new students,

Dr. Dan Bradley ISU President

Welcome to our new student orientation! I am excited that you have decided to join the Indiana State University family.

This is an important time of transition for you and your family. Please remember that if you need help, you shouldn’t hesitate to ask for it.

The summer orientation program is designed to answer your questions as you register for your fall courses, obtain your official university ID, and prepare for the start of your academic career as a Sycamore.

It is also a great opportunity to meet some of your classmates and become more familiar with our beautiful campus.

While you are here, take time to talk with your welcome team leader about his or her ex-

periences at Indiana State. These student leaders are a great resource and can help you with all the preparations needed to help you succeed.

Ultimately, the responsibility is in your hands.

You and your family are investing in your future by sending you to college. Make the most of this investment. It will pay off.

While others can help you, the most important decisions and actions that will determine whether you are successful and whether you graduate are yours and yours alone.

They include decisions as simple as whether you will go to class every day, do your homework and study diligently, and those that are more complex such as whether you will choose to become a member of the campus community by joining and participating in campus activities and organizations.

Take advantage of the many opportunities our campus offers.

As you probably know by now, Indiana State is ranked number one in the nation for its commitment to community service. You will have ample opportunities to help us retain that national ranking beginning with Donaghy Day on Aug. 22. I hope to see you there.

College is a wonderful time of exploration, challenge, and opportunity.

Cheri and I extend our best wishes to you and your family as you begin this new journey that will undoubtedly change your life. I hope you have a great time at orientation, and I look forward to seeing you this fall.

Sincerely, Dan Bradley, President

Fast Fact about ISU: Sesquicentennial Era

Before becoming “Sycamores,” students at ISU, then Indiana State Normal School, were referred to as the “Fighting Teachers.”

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Visit the Career Center to start exploring your dream career. where: next to the Welcome Center at Dede Plaza and online at indstate.edu/career-center when: 8 – 4:30, Monday through Friday Walk in or call 812-237-5000 for an appointment. why: because you don’t want to be living with your parents when you’re 30

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Construction resumes through summer Steve Wininger Reporter

Even with the completion of several major construction projects this past year, construction zones at Indiana State University continue to be a common sight.

There are several ongoing construction projects at ISU, with the largest one being the renovations of the Sycamore Tower dorms located between Fourth and Fifth Streets.

The renovations of the dorms, or towers as students call them, provide larger and improved study areas with more natural lighting, as well as an increased number of restrooms and shower facilities on each floor.

The most popular upgrade with students is the addition of central air conditioning. Prior to the renovations, students depended on fans and a breeze flowing through their dorm windows to stay cool.

Since the summer 2014, when the renovations on the towers began, traffic on part of Fifth Street has been restricted to one lane.

Once the contractor, Hannig Construction, completes renovations on Blumberg Hall later this summer, the Fifth Street lane restrictions will be removed.

Diann McKee, senior vice president of finance, said that there will still some restrictions but they will not be on Fifth Street and will mostly affect pedestrian traffic.

“One lane on Fourth Street will be open,” McKee said, “(The) bike lane and sidewalks will remain closed.”

Fourth Street, a single-lane road on the west side of the towers, will not be closed.

The sidewalks and bike lane will remain

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Jones Hall is blocked off as the bricks are being repaired for the upcoming fall semester.

closed until 2018 when renovation of the final tower, Rhoads Hall, is scheduled to be completed.

The other major construction projected to begin before fall classes resume, with no determined completion date, is the $64 million renovation and expansion of the College of Health and Human Services building.

“The renovation/expansion of the College of Health and Human Services will be starting later this summer,” McKee said.

The expansion of the College of Health and Human Services will make it possible to move some classes which are now held off campus

into the new complex.

The expansion project for the college has portions of Fourth Street between Chestnut and Tippecanoe Streets closed.

The masonry on Jones Hall is being repaired this summer, but McKee said they are expected to be finished by the time students return for fall semester.

McKee also said that there are several minor projects but they involve more maintenance-type projects.

This past year, other major renovation and construction projects were completed. The $1.5 million renovation and landscape work

at the fountain and Dede Plaza took longer than anticipated, but was completed earlier this year and is now fully functional.

The renovation to the fountain and Dede Plaza was originally scheduled to be completed by the beginning of fall semester 2015.

Delays because of weather and some unforeseen issues which were unearthed during the construction caused the completion date to be moved back.

Before the renovation, the fountain was even with the sidewalks and students could walk through it.

Part of the renovation involved adding an 18-inch seat wall and raising the surface of the fountain.

In addition to raising the fountain, the seating area was given a makeover and the sidewalks and stone were all replaced.

The $16 million renovation of Normal Hall was completed this past year and is now the home of University College and the Center for Student Success.

New dorms at 500 Wabash were completed in time for students to occupy at the beginning of this past fall semester, helping to ease the decrease in number of rooms available because of the Sycamore Towers’ renovations.

The student living spaces at 500 Wabash are more like an apartment setting, with individual rooms available.

The apartments with more than one bedroom all had a shared living and kitchen area.

The last major project to be completed this past year was the demolition of the Statesman Towers and the addition of green space where the towers once stood.

Learning campus lingo

Terms that all Sycamores should know HMSU - Hulman Memorial Student Union

HMSU is near the center of campus by the fountain. It is also referred to as the Commons, where students can get food and meet with clubs on campus.

RAs help students in residence halls solve roommate disagreements, or help deal with a student’s personal problems.

APA - Academic Peer Advisor

APAs live in residence halls to helps students with their homework and studying for their classes.

Sycamore Towers, which is mainly freshman housing and are called the towers, are grouped together as one.

Between all of the towers is the Sycamore dining hall.

L.E.A.F - Leadership, Engagement, Activities, Fun

Quads - Upperclassman housing

This is a leadership community for those living in residence halls that allows students to bond with their hall mates and get involved on campus.

PIN - Personal Identification Number

Academic terms

Towers - Blumberg, Mills, Rhoads and Cromwell

Students must meet with their advisors to receive their pin to register for classes each semester.

CAS - College of Arts and Sciences

This is one of the several colleges on ISU’s campus.

Students pursing degrees in communication, hard sciences and behavioral studies will be a part of CAS.

Credit hours - Class time

The number of class hours a student takes per semester.

Most classes are worth three credits. A normal work load is between 12-18 credit hours or 4-6 classes.

Campus terms

Housing terms

RA - Resident assistant

The Quads, which is housing for upperclassman, are located on the northwest side of campus. The name is short for Lincoln Quads. They are not to be confused with the grassy area called the Quad in the middle of campus.

Commons Cash - Money for campus use only

Commons cash can be used at certain times at food places on campus such as the commons and the library. The amount of commons cash a student has is determined by the meal plan a student has.

Credits - Part of the meal plan

Credits are used when students swipe into the dining hall. Students can purchase different-sized meal plans, which vary the amount of credits a student has. Each meal is worth a different amount of credits.

Sesquicentennial - 150 year anniversary

This term is significant because ISU has been teaching students for 150 years. The sesquicentennial celebration began in 2015 and will continue until 2020.

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Clubs bring students together, build friendships Grace Harrah Reporter

Indiana State University offers various campus clubs and organizations that all students are encouraged and welcomed to join.

Joining an organization at ISU is an easy way to get connected and meet others who have the same area of interest.

Not only are there many organizations to choose from, they are diverse and are guaranteed to fit the student’s interests.

One of the largest organizations is The Forest, where students attend athletic events to support the Sycamores.

Students who participate in The Forest sit in the main student section at athletic events and cheer on the various athletic teams.

Along with other students, the Forest supports athletic teams at all ISU home games and some away games, and

gives students a chance to discover the athletic events.

The Forest also has themed events.

ISU Student Media is part of Academic Affairs, but allows students to participate in various communication activities on campus. Student Media is divided into five different sections including newspaper, radio and video productions.

Student Media includes the Indiana Statesman newspaper, The Sycamore yearbook, Sycamore Video, WZIS-FM radio, Indiana State Sports Network, and Syc Creations.

The Statesman is written, edited and published by students. The staff publishes three newspapers a week that includes news and events from all around campus.

The Sycamore Yearbook provides a yearround look at what happens on campus.

Sycamore Video is a video production organization that

creates weekly shows including ‘Almost Live’ and ‘This Week at ISU’.

WZIS is the university radio station that is run by all ISU students. WZIS is listened to by the locals of the greater Terre Haute area and is a way to get hands-on training for the radio industry.

Indiana State Sports Network, also known as ISSN, is a fairly new organization that allows the students to get a closer training at live video coverage.

ISSN is a part of The Valley on ESPN 3 under the Missouri Valley Conference. The live video coverage of athletic events is shown live on ESPN 3 and is a way to gain experience for those seeking training in the field of sports video production.

Syc Creations is a digital multimedia and marketing club that allows the students to show their creative side through digital creations and

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The Quidditch club, a recently added club, gets creative by playing the fictional game.

the arts along with learning marketing skills through real life experiences.

Intramural sports are also popular for students at ISU. They include sports such as soccer, volleyball, floor hockey, basketball and softball.

Organizations such as International Student Leadership Council and Linking Language Learners offers a diverse community for students to meet others from all over the world and connect with them through experience and language exchange.

Twice a year there is a Student Organizations Fair that allows incoming freshmen and others to learn about the clubs and organizations here at ISU. Students can look up all of the organizations and clubs from their personal ISU portal or can go to indianastateuniverisy.orgsync.com/Organizations for the list of all of the organizations.

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The Forest cheers for the basketball team at a home game.

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SGA president gives advice to incoming freshman Hello incoming students!

Welcome to the best four years of your life. My name is Andy Velazquez and I have the honor and privilege of serving as your student body president.

During my free time I enjoy spending time with friends, family, working out and embracing my culture.

I am a senior studying mechanical engineering and technology with minors in business administration and Student Government manufacturing engineering Association president technology.

I am the president of my fraternity, currently working to start an organization on campus, and involved in other student organizations as well.

The past three years on this campus have been a blast for me, and it is for that reason that I am providing you with the top 10 things you should know as an incoming student.

I hope you find this list beneficial and truly wish you the best of luck here at Indiana State University.

Go Sycamores!

Andy Velazquez

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Step outside of your comfort zone. Meet new people, try new organizations, and don’t be afraid to fail, failure leads to success.

Schedule your days. Whether you are using your cell phone, a notebook or an agenda, it is important that you take the time to schedule everything out, otherwise you are going to find yourself staying up all night with all the new things to do while in college.

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Follow your dreams. If you have a career in mind and you feel you are passionate about it, find the major that best helps you get there and go for it.

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Ask for help. A lot of new things will be introduced to you over the next four years of your life, it is important that you ask for help.

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Find the study habits that work best for you.

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Stay open minded. Sometimes you don’t know everything about everything.

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Take time for yourself.

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Know that there will be very stressful times. Find ways to cope with that stress whether it’s reading, exercising, listening to music, religion, etc.

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Know your campus. Indiana State University offers a lot of different services you would not even think of sometimes.

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Be in the moment. Whether you are talking to a friend, texting a friend or working out, be in that moment and don’t take those moments for granted.

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What is the Office of Multicultural Services and Programs? an aim to enhance intercultural competency through workshops, services, resources, and programs in order to influence ISU policies and practices. We work actively with and for all Indiana State University students.

that you cannot see. When meeting someone, one must take into consideration that every person comes with different abilities, values, norms, goals and experiences. We are not all alike and we should appreciate those dif-

Goals of Multicultural Services and Programs • Ally with and support students in marginalized communities

Dr. Elonda Ervin

Executive Director, Office of Multicultural Services and Programs Indiana State University seeks to advance inclusive excellence in multiple ways, one of which is through the new Office of Multicultural Services and Programs (MSP).

Opened October 1, 2015, under the leadership of Dr. Willie Banks, Jr., Vice President for Student Affairs, the Office of Multicultural Services and Programs was created to advocate across various vectors Indiana State University’s growth into a model of multicultural excellence for all who learn, live and work on campus. MSP strives to build a climate of inclusion and community with

• Assist in the retention and graduation of multicultural students by fostering a sense of community through intellectual, social and cultural exchange • Provide and promote safe spaces for challenging dialogue about students’ experiences and concerns • Provide services and programs that support multicultural students in realizing their academic, professional and personal potential What does Multicultural really mean?

Multiculturalism involves an understanding, empathy, and appreciation of others language, religion, sexuality, age, mental or physical abilities, experiences, etc. To put it simply, multiculturalism is the appreciation of other people. This includes things about the person that are not apparent — aspects of the person

ferences. We may share the same aspects of a particular culture (i.e. language, religion, gender, political affiliation, national origin); however, no one has shared the same experiences or influences throughout their lives.

Our students are diverse in numerous ways and identities often cross traditional demographic lines. As such, it is important that

there is a unit that provides a place of support, resources and programming, where students can learn from and engage each other, ultimately becoming informed and well developed graduates.

If you take a look at our website: http:// www.indstate.edu/student-affairs/msp you will see a variety of programs and initiatives that seek to help ISU students feel welcomed, provided a sense of belonging and that tackle challenging issues that are requisite to building an inclusive community.

MSP is growing and will be housed August 2016 on the 7th floor of HMSU and we invite you to drop in and visit us.

On the floor, you will be able to visit the LGBT Resource Center, La Casita Resource Center, and the International Student Resource Center.

We are also regularly looking for partners on activities so please do not hesitate to reach out.

Black Elk, the famous Oglala Sioux holy man once said, “Grown men can learn from very little children, for the hearts of little children are pure. Therefore, the Great Spirit may show to them many things which older people miss.”

Here in this office, we seek to maximize on the opportunity of the college student experience to help our students be the informed leaders of tomorrow.

Students from over 70 nations gather to display and celebrate the diverse cultures on the Indiana State University campus at the International Flag Ceremony that took place in January.

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Letting go first step Student ID: important tool for Sycamores for parents as well STUDENT

Building and elevator access: Some buildings on campus require a swipe before they can be entered. This stands true for all buildings after hours. Some elevators also require a swipe of an ID for security.

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Working out: The Student Recreation Center requires students to swipe in before being allowed to work out.

Issue Date: 06/01/2016 Expiration Date: 06/01/2023

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Dr. Joshua Powers

Associate Vice President for Student Success Last year, we took our daughter to college in North Carolina. We were excited for what this new chapter in her life would mean and sad knowing that a part of us was now gone.

A few days later, she called in tears that she wanted to come home. The college staff counseled us on this possibility.

“Listen thoughtfully”, they said, “and gently remind that this was a choice she made.

Giving it more of a chance was important.”

As a senior administrator at Indiana State who specializes in working with students, I know intellectually very well the soundness of this advice.

Yet, I was not prepared for the emotional side and how difficult it was for me to not want to jump back into the car and speed to her rescue.

I persevered in resistance and she persevered to success in her first year of college.

To the parents, grandparents and/or close supporters of a soon to be ISU student that are reading this, it is OK to have butterflies about the transition that starts with college orientation.

It is also normal to have

strong desires to want to smother them with love and advice.

But it is equally important to let these two days here be the start of a transition to a new phase in their life — one that shapes them into the mature adult you want them to be.

Doing this means a willingness to let them start to make their own decisions, one that begins with their selection of fall classes (and they will have well-trained advisors to assist), the building of new relationships and the planning of a future much in their control to shape.

To the students here, I know you have anxieties. All students have them. You are not unique in the least.

But it is precisely that common bond you have with your new classmates, and the guidance of students that have gone before, that “has your back,” as do the faculty and staff.

We have a mantra around here, and it is this: “Asking for help is a sign of strength.”

So ask.

Also, give, in this case, thanks to those who got you here.

Dining halls: ISU student IDs track the number of credits and commons cash a student has at any given time. Students must have their ID to swipe into either of the dining halls on campus.

The Indiana State University student ID not only identifies students, but it gives students access to more resources.

Library: The student ID allows students to check out materials from the Cunningham Memorial Library while also gaining access to a free Vigo Country membership.

Bus rides: ISU students can ride the Terre Haute bus system for free when they present their ID.

ISU only university in the country with unique massage therapy minor Tyler Davis Reporter

There is one program at Indiana State University which students know they must register for quickly to attain a seat.

This particular program gives future graduates a chance to stand out among their colleagues and is extremely unique to the university level, being the only minor within the United States of its kind.

The massage therapy minor program at ISU allows students to obtain a specific set of skills that can help rehabilitate future patients by allowing them to work with current ISU athletes under close supervision.

Instructor Charlie Peebles, who also teaches full-time at Ivy Tech, is responsible for heading up the minor at ISU. Peebles, an instructor of the massage program at Ivy Tech, sought to work with student athletes and thus saw an opportunity to collaborate with ISU in the creation of the minor.

“Our focus at this school

is myoskeletal alignment (MAT),” said Peebles. “In massage therapy there are a lot of different modalities, such as Swedish, Shiatzu, Thai, deep tissue, etc. Our school is collaborating with Erik Dalton, the creator of myoskeletal alignment techniques, who also supports our school with the corresponding certifications of completion.”

Peebles’ course has become somewhat of a hot commodity around campus, as last year the massage therapy program grew in size to accommodate the sheer number of students who have exhibited their interest in the minor.

ISU student Megan Lemmons, who has been studying under Peebles said, “This has definitely been my favorite class here at ISU, and I plan to get a massage therapy job here in town next semester for my last semester here before graduating.”

Dr. John Pommier, department chair for applied medicine and rehabilitation, said, “This is unique for students who may be graduating; we currently have a limited

number of spaces open in the two sections available for the message therapy minor fall semester course.”

Certainly the minor has seen a spike in students who are registered, not unrelated to the expertise and enthusiasm Peebles brings to the department.

“Charlie is great, he does an excellent job coordinating and the ability he had to incept ideas is very unique,” Pommier said. “We are fortunate to have Charlie to make the program as exceptional as it has become.”

The massage therapy program benefits not only its participants, but the ISU community as well.

Students within the massage therapy program often take part in free sessions offered to student athletes in order to gain more experience and to fulfill hourly requirements.

“Sunday’s are kind of standing-room only because we get people from all over the area who wish to get worked on,” Peebles said.

This is one aspect of his job that Peebles enjoys enor-

mously, because he looks forward to witnessing the impact that his students can make on others.

“One of my favorite experiences, is having student athletes come in and get worked on when they are injured, and then having them come back the next week telling us that they had a personal best or even won the event,” Peebles said.

Since its inception, the massage program has even attributed to the rehabilitation of athletes who have progressed past the collegiate level.

“We’ve had the chance to work with several professional athletes, anywhere from a pitcher on the Cubs who attended our clinic, to a very successful high jumper that we had the pleasure of working with,” Peebles said.

On June 16, Individuals will have the opportunity of seeing Peebles in action at Indiana State University, when he hosts a workshop designed to teach Erik Dalton’s myoskeletal alignment techniques.

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Careful communication key to success

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Public Safety is located between to Pickerl and Erickson halls on Sixth Street. Below right: Safety poles as shown above are located across campus so that students in danger can call for help or receive information.

Public safety works hard to ensure student safety Tyler Davis Reporter

Parents who are getting ready to see their young leave for Indiana State next fall will have some basic concerns for the safety of their children.

Those parents should be relieved to know, that over the course of the past few years, ISU has implemented tools and procedures equipped with the ability to allow students to communicate possible emergencies no matter their location on campus.

Whether it is the Blue Light emergency phone system, the Rave Guardian app, silent witness reporting, or even personal self-defense items, students of ISU have multiple resources at their disposal in order to ensure their own personal safety.

The Rave Guardian app itself specifically permits students to send alerts by managing a “safety timer” which allows students to share their location with trusted individuals when “meeting with someone you don’t know or any other time you would like someone to check in with you,” as stated on the university police website.

This feature can be utilized by both ISU students and parents as a way to stay connected while living apart, or even as a means to make an emergency phone call if needed.

According to Assistant Chief of Police Michele Barrett, “The Rave Guardian app has 365 users, one new registration within the past 30 days, one guardian panic call in past three months, and seven guardian timer sessions in past three months.”

Students who have witnessed a crime can get in contact with the university police by using the silent witness reporting hub which is available through Indiana State University website.

This resource makes it possible for in-

dividuals to “… submit reports of suspicious or criminal activity anonymously.”

Those who choose to engage the silent witness reporting hub have the ability to enter personal information such as, name, email and phone number, but are not required to do so.

Currently the Rave Guardian application is the preferred method of reporting a crime that has either happened or is in progress, as the silent witness hub is more of a tool to share information with police.

“If a crime or incident is occurring at that moment, students should use the Rave Guardian app or call our dispatch center,” Barrett said. “The silent witness system is not monitored 24/7, therefore if an incident is in progress it should be reported by another means so that officers can be dispatched immediately.”

Students who feel threatened while on campus also have another way of getting in contact with university police should they not have the ability to use Rave Guardian.

The blue light emergency phone system provides ISU students with a way to immediately contact campus officials by pressing the emergency button.

The phones act as an emergency system, that can be used “for anything you would even use your telephone for,” said University Chief of Police Joseph Newport.

“If you saw somebody injured, or you got somebody that’s coming after you and you don’t feel comfortable or they made you feel unsafe, I would definitely use the emergency button,” Newport said.

For any non-threating situations, or to simply ask a question, the blue light system contains an “information” button which can connect students to those that can help.

The best way to ensure that a crime is reported correctly is to merely contact

university police directly through phone or in person.

Even with the multiple resources available to students, university police recommends this approach to those who have information on a crime, or the need to report one.

Zach Davis Columnist

College has many of lessons to offer.

You will be tested time and again, both in and out of your classes by your professors, employers and even friends.

You will learn how to be independent and take care of your own affairs, you will learn to be resourceful and make hot dogs using a coffee pot, but most importantly, you will learn how to meet new people and build communication skills.

Meeting new people is extremely scary, and it takes a lot of effort to build and maintain any relationship.

This is one of the first skills you will have to learn, and perhaps the hardest to learn how to do well.

The relationships you develop might just be between you and your colleagues or maybe you will make lasting friendships, or even find a life partner, but one thing is for sure: everyone is looking for the same thing.

You will probably be terrified when you first get to campus and walk into your first class, seeing the gaze of the strangers in the classroom seats.

What you don’t see at first is how terrified they are as well. Moving into this next chapter of your life might be terrifying, and you might want to just run back home to everyone you know so well. Everyone is going through the same thing.

Making friends is usually super easy. You can just sit near most people in your classes and start a conversation.

You can find someone who is sitting alone in the dining hall and ask to sit with them. You can even just offer to help someone who seems like they are having a tough

week. There might be a little tension at first, but after a minute or two of talking you will warm up to each other.

Reaching out to someone does absolutely no harm, and might even make you a friend.

Making a friend is only part of the battle. The hardest part about forming any kind of relationship with someone is the actual communication.

Many people may be defensive since so many people come to college and leave their friends and family behind.

Their guard will be up. So you have to learn to be clear with what you are talking about.

Someone can feel offended or attacked if you accidentally suggest the wrong thing.

This can lead to unnecessary fighting.

Clarity is especially important since your fellow students come from many different areas where things might have different insinuations.

So choose your words wisely and as best as you can to avoid a misunderstanding.

However, communication doesn’t fall only on one person.

Everyone involved has to do their best to communicate. That means if you aren’t sure what someone is saying, then ask them.

Not understanding is nothing to be ashamed of.

And if you take something offensively then say so. We all can be a little offended sometimes, and the healthiest thing to do is to just let someone know that you are offended.

Do so in a kind way so the situation doesn’t get worse by saying, “I feel like that is a mean thing to say,” or something along those lines. If you don’t like something, speak up and be honest.

College offers so many lessons, but none as important as learning how to build a relationship with someone.

Go out, make a friend and enjoy their company.

Just remember to reach out.

Be careful with your word choices; and always be honest with how you feel.

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Career Center provides resources for all students Steve Wininger Reporter

The Career Center at Indiana State is an excellent resource for students who are just starting their academic journey or are preparing for a career after graduation.

Career Center advisor Sarah Wild explains the career center still maintain hours of operation and still offers most of their services even though most students are away for the summer.

The Career Center is still open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. but will not have extended walk-in hours during the summer.

“Even though there are not a lot of students coming in,” Wild said, “we are busy planning and preparing for the fall semester.”

Wild said the summer is when the staff at the center plan for upcoming events for the upcoming academic year.

The Career Center hosts several events during the academic year.

Once during the fall and spring semesters the Career Center hosts a career fair which gives students an opportunity to apply for jobs and internships. Wild said it is also a good chance for the student to network and make professional contacts.

In addition to the general career fairs, Wild said there are some specialty career fairs for specific fields such as education, health and human services, and criminology.

This coming November, the Career Center will be hosting their first time ever construction fair.

“Each year we continue to grow with fairs,” Wild said.

Wild explains that the Career Center is a great place for students to visit throughout their entire academic journey.

Many students will change their majors at least once and the advisors at the Career Center can assist students determine what is best for them by talking with them individually and assisting them with career exploration.

“We are here for the students from

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Indiana State University hosts several career fairs to expose students to job and internship opportunities.

beginning (freshman) to end (graduation).” Wild said.

Generally, the Career Center helps freshman and sophomores determine their career objectives and assist in making an academic plan to help them get where they want to go.

Wild said the Career Center also assists students preparing for their careers, whether it be an internship or a job the center can provide the tools for students success.

Many times, resumes, CVs and cover letters are the student’s first impression to a potential employer.

The Career Center has everything a student needs to make a positive impact in an interview.

The Career Center offers help with students preparing the documents they will need to have when applying for a job.

Once the student has their resume and cover letter perfected, the Career Center can help the student to prepare for the interview by conducting mock interviews.

Mock interviews can help the stu-

dent to be prepared for the interview process, it can also give the student an idea of what to expect, which in turn can build their confidence going into an interview.

When going into an interview, it is important for the student to be dressed appropriately.

Wild explains that not all job interviews require a student to wear business formal attire, but sweats, jeans and T-shirts are not the proper attire for any interview.

The Career Center can help students who don’t have the proper attire by offering them free professional clothing from the center’s Clothing Closet.

All the clothing in the center’s clothing closet is in like new condition and is free to students, but there is a limit on the number of outfits a student can take.

The Career Center’s web page at www.indstate.edu/career-center is a Steve Wininger | Indiana Statesman good place to look for specific hours, The Career Center, located near the fountain, offers students resources all the services offered, and a schedsuch as building resumes and networking dinners. ule of their upcoming events.

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New features available at Cunningham Memorial Library Tyler Davis Reporter

Students who are enrolled for the fall semester of next year at Indiana State University will have the chance to attend the Cunningham Memorial Library Extravaganza 2016 in order to become better acquainted with features, both new and old, that are available for use through the library.

According to the university events calendar, the extravaganza will take place Sept. 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., where students will are encouraged to attend in order to win prizes while being introduced to available services.

The extravaganza takes place every year with efforts designed around welcoming new students into the Indiana State community, with intentions of highlighting the tools available to them through Cunningham Memorial Library.

“What’s most important is that students should be aware that were here to help them; that we have librarians available to aid with research and class projects, who also experts in specific fields,” said library Dean Robin Crumrin.

There is a discernible emphasis on ensuring the comfort of each

and every individual who seeks out assistance through the library and its staff.

It is important to note that there are numerous services and features available to ISU students through the library, some of which may not be as obvious as others.

For instance, of the five floors in the library, only two are designated quiet floors.

“Some people don’t realize that we actually have the five floors, three above and two below; the basement and the (top) floor are the quiet floors while the other floors have no restrictions,” Crumrin said.

Essentially the library has areas where groups can convene without worry of making too much noise, while others have the luxury of seeking out somewhat of a solace where noise is extremely limited.

Of course there are also “study rooms” which can be reserved for groups or individuals who wish to conduct study sessions privately.

Students who are specifically in need of help via tutoring have the option of visiting the Math & Writing Center found on the second floor, in the southwest corner of the library.

The MWC provides free tutoring for those who may need guidance

on an essay, help with those pesky math assignments, or simply advice on how to form a thesis.

Students have the ability to make appointments for 50-minute sessions with a tutor, as well as study sessions online for distance learners.

“I once made an appointment to meet with a tutor and get help with my algebra homework, and they worked with me to better understand the material,” said former ISU student Shantanise Woods. “I felt more comfortable with the chapter, and was got able to do well on the following test, which relieved a ton of stress.”

Cunningham Memorial Library is adding to its list of resources accessible to ISU students by way of introducing device-charging lockers this summer.

“The lockers will allow students to put in a code, and plug in their devices of which will be locked in there so that they will be secure,” Crumrin said. “We can’t guarantee that something isn’t going to walk off if you leave it unattended; each one of these lockers will have outlets where you can plug in multiple devices and charge them in a secure location.”

The library is the first on campus

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Sycamores can use the library to study and do homework on the various floors. Each floor has a different sound level that can be used.

to implement a feature of this kind, which will be added to the variety free services currently accessible to ISU students.

Those interested in familiarizing

themselves with all features available are encouraged to attend to upcoming Library Extravaganza in September.

United Campus Ministries food pantry here to help students Kylie Adkins

Opinions Editor

The United Campus Ministries has run a food pantry for two years now and they continued to grow and improve their stock and availability.

It is a stereotype that college students are poor, but there are many students who struggle to make ends meet, especially if they commute.

In 2014, the food pantry first opened, offering a variety of dry and canned goods for any student in Vigo County.

You must bring your student ID, but if you attend Saint Mary of the Woods, Rose Hulman, Ivy Tech or Indiana State University, you can take advantage of this opportunity. They ISU Communications and Marketing have now expanded to also offer select toiletries and hygiene products.

United Campus Ministries runs a food The food pantry remains open during the pantry that Vigo county students can use.

summer, but with limited hours. This summer they are open on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. and are always accepting donations. It is located within United Campus Ministries at 321 N. 7th Street.

The hours for the fall semester have not been announced yet, as the food pantry hires work study students.

According to Carrie Stone, office manager of United Campus Ministries, “we want the students to handle most of the responsibility of the food pantry.”

The fall hours will be announced closer to the semester and can be found on their website, thunitedcampusministries.org, or their Facebook page, United Campus Ministries.

The food pantry is always accepting donations and you can drop them off Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

A few of the more common food items students need from the pantry include: al-

mond and peanut butter, cans of meat, fish, fruits, vegetable, or soup, cereal, macaroni and cheese, pastas and sauces, condiments, yogurt, rice and crackers.

They also need hygiene items (things like tampons, pads, toilet paper, toothbrushes, toothpaste) and laundry detergent. Donations must be unopened and non-expired.

For many students, toiletries can be an unexpected expense and many items are more expensive than most foods.

The food pantry stocks some items to help a student get by for a few days until they get paid.

While the food pantry does not have a mission statement, according to Carrie Stone, “we believe that no college student should have to choose to either stay in school or eat every day.”

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Rec center offers classes to help students stay healthy Tyler Davis Reporter

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Students can receive help in many subjects at the tutoring center in Normal Hall by setting up an appointment with a student tutor.

Indiana State University’s recreational center has many classes and programs designed around the concept of keeping students healthy and in shape. No matter the student, staying on top of health can become a challenge when entering college.

If you have ever heard of the “freshman 15,” then you get the picture.

Between studying for classes for hours on end in the library, working a parttime job, and making time for friends and family, the schedule for college students can be very hectic and time-consuming.

It is important to not ne-

glect your personal health, and by utilizing the rec center, students have a chance to stay in shape while socializing at the same time.

Kimberley Monte, associate director of the rec center, would like students to know that there are classes going on right now that can aid in a healthier body and lifestyle.

“In the summer we offer cardio classes, which typically people want for weight loss, and those include the rail rider cycling classes,” Monte said. “We also offer strength training classes, and kettle bell classes.”

Such classes offered through the rec center are usually in a group format, allowing interaction between not only students and

the instructor, but an opportunity for students to meet fresh faces and possibly create friendships.

Students new to ISU have a chance to get acquainted with the rec center through events such as “fresh hit.”

The term itself stands for, “…freshman helping inspire trees; freshman can register for events for which they earn points, and at the end of the semester if they have a certain amount of points they can earn a certain level of prize,” Monte said.

Whether you’re new to the Indiana State community, or even a returning student looking to stay healthy, the student recreational center offers numerous avenues to achieve such results.

Free tutoring helps students navigate various subjects Marissa Schmitter Editor-in-Chief

Like many high schools and universities, Indiana State has a requirement for various classes that students must take to graduate. Some students might not be comfortable in those subjects, however, and need assistance.

ISU offers free tutoring in a large range of subjects to help the students succeed in the classes that they might struggle with.

Tutoring services, now located on the first floor of newly renovated Normal Hall, has multiple work areas for students to spread out and focus on their work.

Tutoring through Center for Student Success can be tailored to each student. Oneon-one sessions might work better for some students, so the tutoring services

accommodates for such.

If students are struggling with a single module in a class, they can visit just for help with that lesson. The tutoring can also be semester long or in small group settings.

Brad Byers, educational support coordinator for Center of Student Success, said that tutoring sessions are simple for students to set up.

All they have to do is go to Normal Hall and set up an appointment.

“It only takes a few minutes to schedule a tutoring session, so please visit us in the Center for Student Success on the first floor of Normal Hall,” Byers said.

Students are the ones doing the tutoring as well.

The students must be a in the sophomore class standing or higher, have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, be able

to communicate interpersonally well and must have a desire to help fellow Sycamores.

Tutoring works with the student’s schedules so help is almost always available.

Byers said the tutoring offered is top notch.

“We do have an extensive program of tutoring and supplemental instruction services through the Center for Student Success.

The tutorial services and resources available on ISU’s campus are second to none,” Byers said.

Byers said they try to make the resource as friendly as possible.

“We try to make each one of our programs very student friendly, and as comprehensive in scope as we possible can,” Byers said.

Students being tutored are determined on a first-come, first-served basis.

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The Runner is the statue featured on the exterior of the student recreational center.

Student shares tips for surviving freshman year Joe Lippard

Assistant Opinions Editor

College can be scary for a lot of people.

You start all over at another school, and this time, there’s no one to hold your hand and often, your friends go to different schools, sometimes even in different states.

So now you’re here in this big, intimidating school, and you have no idea what to do.

Well, the first thing that you can do is look for student organizations to join.

On your Indiana State

Portal, there’s an app under the MyISU Apps tab called OrgSync. This is an app that allows you to explore student organizations.

On OrgSync, you can filter through different types of clubs and organizations, such as political advocacy groups, religious organizations, and even fraternities and sororities.

Many of organizations on OrgSync have meeting information, and they even usually specify if their meetings are open to the public.

At the beginning of my freshman year, I didn’t talk to anyone for two weeks except my roommate and his girlfriend. I wandered around Terre Haute for hours, just walking around.

After those two weeks, I saw posters in the Commons

for a comedian named Maria Falzone. Her show was sponsored by Spectrum, ISU’s LGBT activism group. At the show, Spectrum announced their meeting time and location. It was at Spectrum that I met a lot of friends.

Another option is to look into joining a fraternity or sorority.

Greek life isn’t for everyone, but for some people, Greek life is a great way to meet people, and it can also be good for networking.

There are costs associated with fraternities and sororities, like dues, which go to pay for insurance and other things for the organizations.

These dues can be expensive, often costing hundreds of dollars, but a lot of times the organization can work with you to determine a pay-

ment plan.

If you decide to rush a fraternity or sorority and decide that Greek life is for you, it’s definitely worth looking into.

If you happen to be hurting for money, take a trip to the Career Center.

There are a lot of jobs on campus that you can apply for, and not all require work study. These jobs are usually willing to work around your class schedule, since they’re university jobs.

Another piece of advice I can give you is to not be afraid to eat in the dining halls.

You have a meal plan for a reason, and your credits are good for more than getting ice cream on weekends. In the dining halls, you can eat as much as you want.

You can also meet a lot

of new people in the dining halls, so they can be used to make more friends too.

In addition, eating in the dining halls saves you Commons Cash, which is really helpful. You have a finite amount of Commons Cash, and even though you can convert some credits to Commons Cash, credits are converted on Mondays.

If you’re out of Commons Cash in the middle of the week, you have to eat at the dining halls anyway. The dining halls have certain hours they are closed, so if you want a late night snack, for instance, you may be out of luck.

At the end of the day though, this is college, and you can enjoy a new freedom that you didn’t have in high school.

You can make decisions for yourself.

You could make a new start for yourself.

You could do anything: join a fraternity or sorority, join clubs, get a job.

Just remember, at the end of the day, the purpose of college is to learn. The biggest piece of advice I can give you is to focus on your academics. Making Dean’s List is very doable your freshman year.

If you’re having trouble in a class, talk to the professor or visit the tutoring center on campus. Most are usually willing to work with you, provided you’re willing to do the work.

Don’t wait until you’re failing to reach out either. Help is available to you, if you ask for it.

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New dean of students shares advice Welcome to Indiana State University and to your next journey in life! ISU has everything you need to be a successful student.

Our faculty and staff are here to help you achieve your goals.

During Orientation, you will become aware of many resources that will help you be successful.

It is important that you take advantage of these. It is overwhelming and you will likely forget about them, but here are some basic tips to help you be successful: 1. Go to class. Attend every class and try to sit in the front row (the seats are more comfortable too!).

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2. Read your ISU email and syllabus! They are filled with important information and will answer many questions you may have. You may choose not to read them, but that choice

may truly harm you later. Try to read your ISU email daily. This is how your instructors and the campus will communicate with you.

If you have a smartphone, add your ISU email to it and then read at your convenience.

3. Ask questions. If you cannot find the answers in your email, then ask questions. Ask your orientation leader, professors, any staff member, Ombudsperson, Student Counseling Center, etc. If you live on campus, ask your R.A. Lots of people have the answers for you, so ask away. Remember, successful people ask questions!

4. Get involved! Join a club/student organization that relates to your major and something that relates to service or socializing. This will make college more fun! You will make more friends, but it will also enhance your time management and leadership skills while de-

veloping your resume. All of these student organizations survive on new students joining — so they need you! The people you meet will study and go to class with you and will answer your questions. Through these relationships, you will meet faculty, staff and alumni who will open doors to new opportunities for you and write letters of recommendations for future jobs.

College is different. Your success depends on the choices you make. It is up to you on how successful you want to be.

We are pulling for you! We are all here to help you along the way, but you have to do some things on your part — mainly read and ask questions.

If you need help, feel free to contact the Dean of Students office at 812-237-3829 or email me personally at Andy.Morgan@indstate.edu. Best of luck!

College is a time to find yourself and your passions

Kylie Adkins

Opinions Editor

When I applied to colleges, I was looking for two specific things — a Japanese program and a music program. I wanted to study music business, but I couldn’t dream of giving up Japanese. Before Orientation, I did some soul searching and some research and came to the conclusion that a music business degree was simply not for me. I was far more passionate about foreign language.

As I took my foundational studies classes, I gained an interest in anthropology and joined that major for a year before I changed my mind again. In my junior year, I made one of my best decisions — I took on an English liberal arts major. I had never questioned my foreign language major, even when I switched

my focus to German, but I needed something more, and for me English was the answer.

College is a great place to learn about yourself and who you truly are. You will also change. You will mature, but as you take more classes and classes with more variety, you may find an interest you had never been given the opportunity to enjoy before. Friends also help this experience along tremendously.

If you have friends or a significant other who is starting college with you, it is important to maintain those relationships, but it is also important that you seek new friends outside of our normal group. College sometimes gives you the best of both worlds, but a variety of friends will introduce you to new ideas, concepts and interests. Sometimes they can add invaluable perspective to a situation or be a great study partner.

While friends and family are great avenues for soul searching, you also need to know when to make a stand. Your friends and family may not approve of a particular cause, major, or career you feel

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Indiana State students build new friendships in one of the many service days that ISU offers. Students not only give back to the community, but it also allows Sycamores to bond.

deeply about. It is up to you whether you cave, but you are paying for this education and you should study something you enjoy or at least have interest in. It may not be worth the debt in the end if you hate the career you go into.

In the end, college is what you make of it. It can either be a time of great stress and loneliness or it can be a time of discovery and passion.

For some people, the secret is finding the proper area of study or career development and for others

it may be making connections and trying every possible thing.

This is the time to try and learn about yourself with a partial safety net and with independence.

It really can be the time of your life if you don’t let it pass you by.

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Campus scenes Top left: The newly renovated dome in Normal Hall, which reopened this year. Top right: Madisson Brower being crowned Miss ISU 2016 by Miss ISU 2015. Right: President Bradley celebrates the 150 years of Indiana State University. Below: Dede Plaza opens to the public with a new fountain that now sits above ground.

Bottom left: Students paint the windows of the Hulman Center for Hoopla, a Spring Week tradition. Bottom right: Spectrum hosts a drag show that chooses the new Drag Superstar.

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Frantic freshman in need of advice, look here

Kirstyn Quandt Columnist

The anxiety begins at new student orientation. You worry about finding your classes, where the best iced coffee is, and of course, locking your keys in your room.

Unfortunately, it all happens at some point in time.

You will walk into the wrong classroom up until your senior year (at least I do), you’ll put faith in the non-Einstein’s coffee shop only to be disappointed, and you’ll lock yourself out endless times before you get the hang of things.

But fortunately, with every tolerable cup of coffee, you’ll learn the ins and outs of Indiana State University, and until you get to the point that you know where to be, what resources to use, and how to best succeed on campus, I have created a list of some of my best tips to get a grip on this entirely terrifying experience.

First and foremost are the library quesadillas. Now this may sound interesting and I must admit I was a doubter up until my junior year; however, the library serves some of the most delicious and affordable quesadillas on campus: for the cheese, veggie and meat lover, they have a variety of options, and they

take commons cash.

Take my advice, and when you’re barely hanging on and studying for finals, embrace the cheesy goodness and throw yourself a personal fiesta.

Carrying on with the theme of food, my favorite subject, the library also offers free food after midnight during finals week.

The smell of buttery popcorn is enough to wake anyone from their studying stupor and the front desk is always being replenished with yummy goodness.

My next nugget of information stems from my love of all things coffee and green tea.

During my high school graduation party I was overwhelmed with Starbucks gift cards from friends and family that know my true favorites.

Unfortunately, when I went to the bookstore as well as other destinations on campus that serve Starbucks coffee (Stalker Hall, Campus Cupboard and the library), they do not take Starbucks gift cards, only those for Barnes and Noble. So when you’re preparing Christmas and birthday lists, be sure to specify.

Next is a tip that I promise will come in handy when your commons cash to credits ratio is anything but equal.

While credits apply solely to dining halls and the commons after 1:30 on the weekends, your commons cash allows you to purchase from the coffee shops and fast food hubs across campus with the exception of the bookstore.

If you find that your commons cash runs low as it always does, you can convert credits to commons cash by filling out a form in the Sodexo food services building.

It is behind Erikson Hall, right next to the Academic Enrichment Center.

However, as a word to the wise, they do the converting over the weekend so be sure to fill out the form before Friday if you need the cash for the next week.

My next tip, which I promise does not involve food, deals with laundry manners.

When I was a freshman living in a dormitory, I chose to do laundry after classes; however, almost everyone else on my floor did the same.

And while some of our fellow peers will set alarms and are conscious of when their loads are complete, others rudely let them sit for hours on end.

As a freshman I let the blasphemy continue but when I realized this was a continuous issue at all ages, I chose to act and I recommend you do the same.

While it is not acceptable to set their laundry on the floor, be a decent person and set them in a free dryer if possible. Take the initiative, but do so with decency.

So while these may only be a few tricks of the Sycamore trade, the beauty of college is that you get to find out everything else in good time.

So keep your eyes open and dive into the experience because if not, you’ll miss out on free food and great people.

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Five apps that will make life easier for ISU students

Smartphones can be used for more than just social media. Students can use apps to stay on top of the other aspects of their lives as well. These are a few free apps that can be helpful for students and can make the transition to college easier.

GroupMe This app is a great tool for everything from group projects, staff groups or even just communicating with a small group of friends. It provides a classic Instant Messaging format where you can also easily create memes to stay in touch. They also have a website you can use if your phone is dead or you can’t pull it out.

Evernote Evernote is another app that requires an account, but is free to use.

Evernote allows you to organize your notes by “notebook,” which could be a class, and then within that you can break it down by day. The format is more user friendly than Word because bullet points and indentions can be made easily. There is an app for most formats—cell phones, tablets and a website for laptop use.

Colorfy This is a fun app that is helpful for relaxing after a hard day. Coloring has become a new favorite pastime for people everywhere, and this app makes it easy and cheap.

The app has a gallery of different pages to color.

The app is free, but you can buy more features, including colors and new pictures to color, if you choose, but it is not necessary to enjoy the app.

AP News The Associated Press has a free application to help keep you updated on the most recent headlines.

AP provides thorough, unbiased news stories and is useful for national and international news. Notifications of breaking news are sent directly to your phone for a quick glance at the latest news. Their website is also easy to use, if you prefer reading on your computer.

MyFitnessPal For students concerned about gaining the freshman 15 their first year of college, MyFitnessPal can help keep the calorie count down.

The app requires an account, but it is free for anyone to use. You can input your food for each meal of the day, tracking your calories. You can input workouts, which adds back to your calories because you worked it off. Water intake can also be tracked. Students can keep track of their health in a convenient way.

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Students can use smartphones in varies ways such as checking Blackboard or catching up with a group for a project.

Fast Fact about ISU: Sesquicentennial Era

Before Indiana State University’s colors became the blue and white we know today, the school’s colors were salmon pink and white.

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Seriously, Sycamores, check that email Kylie Adkins

Opinions Editor

Microsoft Outlook is one the main programs used by students and faculty. You are provided with a Sycamores email account through Outlook and this acts as your official university email.

While many students are attached to their Gmail accounts, Outlook is a simple way to keep school information and contacts separate from your personal junk mail and it comes with a host of features that are actually pretty useful. Plus you get to keep it forever, once you graduate.

Your Sycamores email is the default email address provided to professors and campus employers, meaning announcements for your class will go to this account as well as public safety and Office of Information Technology notifications.

Not every professor will leave a note on the classroom door saying class is canceled or moved, they will send a mass email to your school account. If the internet on campus is down on campus, you may not hear about it until you get on campus. Blackboard allows you to find other students’ email accounts as

well. This allows you to easily communicate with fellow students and form groups or get help, but it uses your Sycamores email address, so if you don’t check it, you may miss these opportunities.

Outlook allows you to personalize your page with a handful of simple themes and they also have a system that will allow you to create e-mail groups. You can use this group system for your job or for group projects.

We also receive Outlook as part of Office365, so it comes with extra features like a calendar. There are also standard email features like read receipts and sending emails as a priority.

If you don’t check your Sycamores email because you don’t have it linked to your phone or tablet, the Office of Information Technology’s website provides instructions on how to link Outlook to various devices.

It is also important to note that you will have to change your password every six months, so you will have to update it on your phone as well. It is important to utilize your Outlook email as you may miss out on important opportunities since it is the easiest way for others on campus to get ahold of you or for you to get ahold of a faculty member or another student.

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