November 9, 2012

DIVIDED WE FALL A split electorate and Congress could mean problems for the nation and for college students in the coming fiscal year.

Friday, November 9, 2012 Indiana State University www.indianastatesman.com Volume 120 Issue 32

IN THIS ISSUE Has our nation taken a step to the left?

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President Barack Obama is re-elected and Congress remains divided following the 2012 presidential election(Photo courtesy of The White House).

ERNEST ROLLINS Editor-in-Chief A divided electorate and Congress could mean economic problems for the nation in the coming fiscal year.

The division among voters that led to Tuesday’s tight presidential and congressional races will need to be bridged as the Jan. 1, 2013

“fiscal cliff ” deadline nears, which can potentially impact from student loans and grants to job security.

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Hannah Michaels Reporter Indiana State is undergoing fundraising efforts to raise the $50,000 goal for the Habitat for Humanity Home. An approximate amount of $25,000 has been raised.

The house is expected to be completed for the family to move in by Christmas. The deadline, however, depends on fundraising.

“Habitat for Humanity is taking donations of materials and monetary donations,” Jessica Starr, program coordinator for the center for community engagement, said. “If people are wanting to make any donation, they can contact the Center for Community Engagement.”

Specific fundraisers, such as the Fun Run, have been organized this year for the home building project.

Organizations that are currently working on fundraising efforts include Student Government Association, the Union Board, Cunningham Memorial Library, Resident Hall Association and Student Athlete Advisory Committee.

“We have ten units within our college that are actively seeking resources for Habitat for Humanity,” John Pommier, chair and professor of kinesiology recreation and sport, said. “The units are every department without college and the dean and associate deans. Everyone is branching out.”

Habitat for Humanity’s current project is helping build a home for the Bursky family in the Ryves neighborhood of Terre Haute.

“Anytime we keep the university and the community engaged, it is critical. This is just one way that ISU is engaging with the community. It is a physical presence of engagement,” Pommier said. “It’s not the people that hammer or the people that run the tape for the dry wall, it is the individuals who are contributing their time, the Two ISU students volunteered one Saturday afternoon to help with the Habitat for Humanity build (Photo courtesy of ISU Communication and Marketing). meals, their money to make sure this happens.”

Volunteers for Habitat for Humanity include Indiana State has worked on previous houses for students, faculty and staff of Indiana State, as well “Anytime we keep the university Habitat for Humanity, specifically a home in 2006. as members of the community. Volunteering is and the community engaged, The current project is the university’s second fullopen to all members of the community. sponsorship house. it is critical. This is just one way The outside of the house is finished. The dry The house is located on 2250 Chase Street. wall, floors, kitchen cabinets, toilets, sinks and that ISU is engaging with the If interested in participating in the project or showers still need to be finished, as well as trim donating, contact the Center for Community community” and carpet. As more funds arrive to the project, Engagement at Indiana State University. progress will continue to finish the home.

“Like a family, if it is not engaged, it’s not a Anna Higgins, sophomore communication cohesive family,” Pommier said. “That’s what I major, is one of the many Indiana State students John Pommier, chair and professor of think Terre Haute and Indiana State is attempting that have participated in the project for a handskinesiology recreation and sport to do – find ways we are connected.” on opportunity to help make a difference in the community.

Higgins said. “It is something I am very interested “Having a safe and secure home is one of our in being a part of as I can relate to the motive most basic needs, and Habitat for Humanity behind the Habitat for Humanity.” intends to provide that. It is a great organization,”

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Continued From PaGe 1 Robert Guell, an economics professor, said the cliff would result in tax increases and spending cuts. This will probably impact the availability of things such as Pell Grants and student loans for the next fiscal year drop the value of the dollar and layoff a number of federal employees. He added that all tax brackets could expect increases and tax credits, such as the child tax credit, would decrease.

Guell said inaction from Congress to prevent this from happening automatically would mean the nation would usher in the “largest tax increase in American history”.

“It is absolutely imperative that House Republicans and senate democrats come to some sort of agreement,” Guell said.

Guell said that one other issue that looms over the nation is the debt ceiling. The nation is projected to hit the debt ceiling by the end of the year. This means the U.S. Treasury will be unable to borrow money, which can have a negative effect on the economy. Once again, Guell said it is only through Congressional action.

President Barack Obama won the election, but Congress remained divided. Matthew Bergbower, associate professor of political science, said that the United States is still a “50-50 nation” when it comes to Democrats versus Republicans. The challenge lies in maintaining an effective government despite the division.

However, Bergbower added, “positive

dialogue” between parties are evident as many agree that it is in their interest to address this problem. Speeches by both Obama and Mitt Romney on election night demonstrated this.

“At a time like this we can’t risk partisan bickering and political posturing,” Romney said. “Our leaders have to reach across the aisle to do the people’s work and we citizens also have to rise to [the] occasion.”

Bergbower said the nation is not strange to close elections and division amongst leaders. Since 2000, the largest divide was in 2008 when Obama defeated John McCain. Bergbower said even then it was not startling (53 percent to 47 percent).

Tuesday’s election illustrated the division among voters across the nation.

Senior automotive engineering major Jeremy Pratt said the election was more about choosing the “lesser of the two evils” than the right leader. He added that there is still a strong partisanship in the country and while he Democrats and Republicans must stop fighting and focus on the “fiscal cliff” issue or the hopes for effective change nation would be in trouble come 2013 (Illustration by Jamie Nichols). it is a toss-up at this point.

“I would say that now there is more of ISU faculty member, said in a national radio forward. an opportunity for change because usually broadcast the county is a “microcosm that “We’re not as cynical as the pundits a president’s second term is when more of reflects the electorate as a whole.” According believe,” Obama said. “We are greater than his things get done,” Pratt said. “[However], to county poll information, Obama narrowly the sum of our individual ambitions and we there is always a possibility that people are took the county by 162 votes. A very narrow remain more than a collection of red states just going to treat it like fourth grade school margin compared to the 2008 election where and blue states.” yard,” Pratt said. “I don’t like this person ... 57 percent of the county voted Democrat. veto him.”

While the electorate appears divided, Division among voters played out in the Obama in his acceptance speech said it is a Vigo County election. Tom Steiger, retired hurdle the nation will overcome as it moves

“It is absolutely imperative that House Republicans and Senate Democrats come to some sort of agreement.”

Robert Guell, economics professor

FISCAL CLIFF

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Brief Authorities enforce railroad trespassing laws Authorities conducted an information blitz Wednesday and Thursday on the north edge of campus in an effort to crack down on railroad safety.

CSX railroad police stopped anyone who illegally crossed the tracks parallel to Tippecanoe Street. Those who trespassed in undesignated areas were given a warning as well as material regarding railroad hazards.

Indiana Code states that “it is a Class B misdemeanor for anyone to drive, walk or ride along the right-of-way or yard of a railroad company at a place other than a public crossing.” Railroad property is considered to be privately owned and access is limited to railroad personnel and individuals who have been granted access by the railroad, according to the code.

According to Indiana Operation Lifesaver, a non-profit education and awareness program, there were 20 trespassing incidents in Indiana last year, 11 of which were fatalities. There were 427 people killed

nationally.

In 2008, the Secretary of Transportation identified ten states that had the most highway-rail grade crossing collisions, with Indiana being only second behind Texas.

That year the Rail Safety Improvement Act was passed, which required Indiana to create a plan that included solutions for bettering railroad safety.

Since then, Indiana has pushed for an increase in railroad caution, with Governor Mitch Daniels declaring Aug. 26 through Sept. 1 Indiana Rail Safety week this year.

Indiana Operation Lifesaver and CSX have also held several information blitzes across the state.

The Indiana Department of Transportation suggest drivers and pedestrians pay attention to any advance warning signs when approaching a railroad, to consider all railways active, regardless of appearance, and to remember that trains always have the right of way.

It is a Class B misdemeanor to cross railroad tracks at any location other than the designated public crossing (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons).

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Tuesday’s election left the Republicans in control of the House, the Democrats in control of the Senate and Barack Obama in the Oval Office. From afar it looks as though nothing changed. A closer look, however, reveals quite a shift in state legislation; a shift that may indicate emergent trends in popular public opinion across America.

One of the noteworthy changes indicative of an emergent trend came with the passing of same-sex marriage legislation in Maine, Maryland and Washington. These three states are the only ones to legalize same-sex marriage through popular vote, but they join six other states—Connecticut, Iowa, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York and the District of Columbia—who have previously allowed homosexual marriage through court rulings and legislative actions.

Since the turn of the century, public support for the legalization of same-sex m a r r i a g e has grown immensely. So much so that a variety of polls conducted in 2011 show that the majority of Americans support samesex marriage. This is a large paradigm shift when viewed in contrast with the Defense of Marriage Act passed in 1996—which has since been found unconstitutional in eight federal courts—and failing efforts by former President George W. Bush and others to pass a Federal Marriage Amendment in 2006. Whereas these actions in recent decades appeared to be squelching any chances of converting a nation to same-sex marriage tolerance, a push in the opposite direction seems to be underway at present.

Perhaps an embodiment of such a shift can be seen in Wisconsin’s (a state not recognizing same-sex marriage) election of senator Tammy Baldwin. As of this election cycle, Baldwin becomes the 20th woman to participate in the senate, as well as the first openly homosexual senate member.

Another possible turning point in American culture may have shown its beginnings with the vote to legalize cannabis for recreational use in Washington and Colorado.

The legislation’s advocates are referring to the passing of this referendum as, “the beginning of the end of marijuana prohibition in the United States.” And they may be right because an early 2012 Rasmussen poll reports that 56 percent of Americans support the legalization of cannabis. While these are the only two states to have legalized cannabis for recreational use, support continuously builds, as Massachusetts becomes the 16th state to pass a law allowing medical use of the plant.

Combining these two major changes with minor ones like the election of Nevada’s first black congressman, the election of America’s first Asian-American senator and a re-election of a democratic president despite huge economic concerns indicates a step in the direction of liberal ideology for the core of America.

Perhaps these small shifts are reflective of an increased youth vote, or an arguable implosion of the Republican Party or maybe it only shows the imminence of changing times. But whatever the reasons, it will be difficult to deny the existence of a growing desire for separation from the antiquated norms.

“The legislation’s advocates are referring to the passing of this referendum as, ‘the beginning of the end of marijuana prohibition in the United States.’”

The GOP must change As we all now know, President Barack Obama has been reelected for a second term in the Oval Office and there are certainly mixed feelings about it.

As a person who enjoys people watching, it has Alice been quite interesting Brumfield to see how people have reacting to the Through been election results. There the have been three general Looking emotions displayed by the public: excitement, Glass apathy or anger. From those still feeling the sting of the Mitt Romney’s loss, the generic rant that I have heard most is, “That’s it, I’m moving to Canada. We are obviously not the country I grew up with and loved so much.”

First of all, wouldn’t the whole moving to Canada thing be pointless since many of you that feel this way dislike the whole “socialized medicine/ legal gay marriage” thing? And wouldn’t abandoning your country be a bit of a childish and cowardly thing to do?

Shouldn’t you try to stay and fight for what you believe in instead of running away like a petulant child?

Politics is an ever-changing state that will shift with the ebb and flow of society … maybe.

Here’s the thing, people: Obama’s campaign team is brilliant. Who better to appeal to than to students who are still optimistic about their futures and to minorities who feel like their voices aren’t heard on Capital Hill? It seems that many Republicans have yet to figure out that politics is no longer the white, male upper class club that it once was.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6 We had a ton of firsts in this election.

We had an African American male who was re-elected for president of the United States, a Mormon on the ballot, an openly gay woman elected to the U.S. Senate and this was the first time ever that there wasn’t a white Protestant male on the ballot. This is a big deal. While some people may not like it—as there will always be those people—this is proof to many how much our country is progressing with the times. This sort of progression is something that the Republican Party needs to take a very long and serious look at. Times are changing but they are refusing to budge. While I realize I don’t speak for all of the people in my generation, I do know that a lot of us don’t feel the same way about certain things students ten years ago did. We think gay people should have the ability to love and marry who they want, we are really concerned about our ridiculously expensive schooling and we think that women should have a right to do what they wish to do with their bodies. This is the future, whether or not a particular party likes or supports it.

Both parties have certain policies and thoughts that I agree with, but I find myself not leaning in any particular direction. When it came to this election, I didn’t particularly care for either candidate. I didn’t feel any sort of connection toward either of them. Because of this, I was able to take a backseat and watch how the election has played out with a pretty level head about things.

Republicans, if you want to get anywhere in the future you will have to bend and seek out new voters. You will also have to find candidates who speak to the general public, not just to a particular class, sex or race. Find someone who speaks to younger voters.

Find someone who is actually qualified for the job. If you do these seemingly simple things I guarantee that you will be immensely surprised at how it all turns out. Perhaps you will find that you will gain some votes, rather than losing some. That is my challenge to the GOP. The ball is in your court.

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Politics: When money doesn’t win

The night of the election was one of great passion, disappointment and absolute thrill. As I sat in my room watching the results stream in, state after state, I was taken aback by how quickly this was occurring. I have been following the campaigns around with a microscope for months, hanging on their every word, fact checking every word and Julian writing about those words. All of my Windborn work, from reading the transcripts of speeches along the campaign Progress trail to writing this column, has for been concerned with results of Nov. Progress’ 6. And although I was thrilled by the results of the election—most Sake of the politicians that I voted for and secretly supported gained seats in Washington—I’m slightly disappointed and rather excited that the election has finally come to an end. Seeing that politics is an addiction, myself and others are certainly experiencing a tad bit of campaign withdrawal.

Aside from my personal attachment to the election, it’s back to business as usual in Washington with good news across the board. Four states voted in support of marriage equality, Nevada elected their first African American Congressman. The youth, African American and Latino votes actually increased from the 2008 election. The Senate gained it’s first Asian American woman and its first openly gay Senator and now seats the most women it has ever had within its entire history.

Colorado and Washington have both approved the legalization of marijuana. And although these are all wins for America—showcasing major strides in our political and social evolution—these were certainly counted as victories within the Democratic Party. And those victories continue on with an expanded grip on the Senate and the reelection of Obama, making him the most successful Democratic presidential candidate since Franklin D. Roosevelt due to winning both the popular vote and electoral college vote by large margins twice.

What has been learned from this election? The most significant lesson that I can gather is that elections cannot be bought. Democracy is not for sale. This is a lesson that is being harshly learned by donors to Republican campaigns. The spotlight is squarely

focused on the Carl Rhodes Super PAC and rightfully so due to their spending one hundred million dollars on ads that supported Republicans and attacked Democrats. Zero candidates that were supported by the Rhodes Super PAC won. Not a single one. If that’s not the most terrible investment then I honestly don’t know what is. However, the Rhodes PAC is not alone in their shockingly useless campaign donations because the U.S Chamber of Commerce opposed eleven Democratic Senator candidates and all eleven of them are now in the Senate. Up to one billion dollars was spent during this election and most of that spending was ultimately fruitless.

Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan both lost their home states. Despite massive spending to prevent it, the Democrats have firmly grasped the Senate, and very Conservative states such as West Virginia, Montana and Missouri have now elected Democratic governors. Votes amongst women, racial and sexual minorities and youth all swung towards the president.

This is clearly indicative that the Republican Party must reinvent itself to stop alienating voters.

Steve Schmidt, a GOP contributor to MSNBC said, “The GOP will never be able to win another national election until they understand the new demographics of the country.”

Understanding the new and rapidly altering face of America is imperative for the success of the Republican Party—success that I want for them to have.

The Republican Party has very legitimate concerns regarding the size of government and fiscal responsibility, concerns that must be part of the conversation.

Those ideas, those products of intellectual labor, will not reach voters under a veil of rampant xenophobia and fear mongering. In the future I want for my friends and family to think of the Republican Party without first being repulsed by their stance on the progress of humanity.

America is becoming more progressive by the minute and if the Republican Party cannot keep up with that, or refuses to acknowledge that fundamental truth, they will deliver the blow to their own achilles heal.

Meghan McCain, a Republican political activist and daughter of Senator and 2008 Republican presidential candidate John McCain tweeted, “Moderate Republicans can help change minds from the inside out. This party can evolve with the times.

I’m not giving up, and neither should you.”

“The most significant lesson that I can gather is that elections cannot be bought.

Democracy is not for sale.

This is a lesson that is being harshly learned by donors to Republican campaigns.”

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Upcoming Events Friday Unveiled New Theater 7:30 p.m.

Saturday Anna Buck Senior Voice Recital Recital Hall 5:30 p.m.

Daniel Sampson Senior Saxophone Recital Recital Hall 3 p.m.

Unveiled New Theater 7:30 p.m.

Sunday Masterworks Chorale Concert Tilson Music Hall 4 p.m.

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Bussing tables for a cause: ISU Dance Marathon team preps to dance for Riley’s Hospital Myles Stringer Reporter For the Indiana State University Dance Marathon team, Chava’s Mexican Grill is just another fundraising stop that will lead them to their main event in February.

On Wednesday, Nov. 7 at 6 p.m., students involved with ISU’s Dance Marathon bussed tables to raise funds for Riley Children’s Hospital and next year’s dance.

“It’s a year-long fundraiser for Riley Hospital for Children,” said Kelly Baer, president of the ISU Dance Marathon committee and a senior majoring in management at ISU. “Our main event in February is six hours long,” Baer said. “It’s a celebration of all the money we’ve raised throughout the year.”

The fundraising that took place this past Wednesday at Chava’s was certainly smaller than the actual dance, but still significant for the cause, she said.

“This is just one of our fundraisers that we have to try and boost our total,” Baer said. “Our goal this year is $12,000, so this will go towards that goal.”

Baer said that the Mexican grill is simply one of the many local businesses supporting a good cause, and is popular enough to adequately advertise the event.

“Our fundraising Chava’s held one of ISU Dance Marathon’s fundraising events that lead up committee is in charge to the actual Dance Marathon in February (Photo by Jamie Nichols). of finding places in Terre Haute that they thought for the last two years.

Baer, along with everyone would be good to go to,” Baer said.

“I’ve raised money by sending involved with the dance marathon, “[Chava’s] said that they would like e-mails and mailing my family and invites people to come to the to have a fundraising night for us, friends at home,” Whitecotton said marathon next year. The dance is so that’s why we’re here.” referring to the sponsor-finding not only for a good cause, but also Baer hopes that the Dance process. “Then I danced for the promises to be fun for everyone Marathon and individual smaller whole time (six to 12 hours) at the involved. events help them reach their goal marathon.”

“The event is Feb. 23, from 6 p.m. this year.

Whitecotton also hopes to help to midnight,” Baer said. “Every “Our goal is to raise the money the Riley Hospital for Children dance marathon has a line-dance, for Riley, and have at least 150 and the children themselves with [we] always have Riley families people come and attend our event,” the event. come and speak. We play games, Baer said. “My goal as the president “[The money that’s raised] goes we have food and everyone just is to make everyone aware of Riley to the children who can’t afford kind of hangs out and celebrates.” and all the great things they do for the hospital, the fees, [and so on],” For more information on the all the families … and to try and Whitecotton said. “Every year we dance marathon, visit the official let everyone have a fun time, too.” raise a little more money and a ISU Dance Marathon website at Alisha Whitecotton, an ISU little more awareness on campus. http://indstatedm.wix.com/isudm, senior majoring in human We’re starting a little early this or contact Kelly Baer at Kbaer2@ resources development, has been year, but we’re already raising a sycamores.indstate.edu. involved with the dance marathon little money so that’s good.”

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Condom Couture: designing clothing from rubbers to raise sexual awareness Jayce Hodson Reporter From across the room, the informational booth set up in the Commons looked like any other, with a table, some fliers, and a few representatives from an organization.

The only thing to catch the eye was a brightly colored dress suspended above the table on a hanger. Only students standing close to the table were able to realize that this fashionable, vibrantly colored dress was made of a rather unusual material—condoms.

Each year since 2010, an event called Condom Couture has taken place on campus. This year’s event will occur on Nov. 28 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Dede 1. Photo by Mae Robyn Rhymes.

“The contest is an event to help show students that condoms should not could be provided with more if needed. be scary by having groups decorate articles With these condoms, students make articles of clothing with condoms donated by of clothing ranging from socks, skirts and the Student Health Promotion,” graduate pants to capes, hats and suits. The only assistant James Jones said. “[The purpose items not allowed are undergarments, as the of this event] is to help the students of creations are encouraged to be worn.

ISU feel more comfortable about safe sex “If you feel comfortable wearing your through condom awareness and other safe outfit, then you are more than welcome to. sex practices.”

[But] we will have hangers available to show Jones said the Condom Couture event off your outfits,” Jones said. was designed not only for getting students Past winner’s pieces have included a full comfortable with condoms and safe sex suit decorated in condoms, and dresses practices, but also as a part of the World decorated with different styles of condoms AIDS Day event. to suit the styles of dresses. This year, “The contest was created to help lighten winners of the contest will receive a pizza the mood to talk about the risks of AIDS party for whichever organization they and HIV. To help students learn more belong to. about AIDS and HIV we plan on having a Students or organizations wishing to guest speaker talk about [those topics] and participate in the Condom Couture contest perform ‘Sex in the Dark,’” Jones said. can go to the Student Health Promotion Each student or organization participating office in the Sycamore Center for Wellness in the Condom Couture contest is given 250 and Applied Medicine, room 342, to collect non-lubricated condoms to start with, and supplies and additional information.

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ISU to host international item silent auction Austin Arceo ISU Communications and Marketing Indiana State University will host a silent auction Nov. 14 featuring a variety of items from around the world.

More than 100 items, including a variety of jewelry and clothing such as scarves and handmade bags, will be featured at the event on Wednesday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in Hulman Memorial Student Union, Dede I. The funding raised by the silent auction, which includes new items donated

by ISU faculty, staff and students, will be used to provide additional student programming.

“People can start their holiday shopping season with an international touch,” said Zachariah Mathew, associate director of the ISU Office of International Programs and Services, which is sponsoring the silent auction.

“There are quite a few items like that people won’t be able to find in stores.”

ISU students from around the world will volunteer to run the event, and they

also have helped the international office with some of the logistics.

For several students, it will be the first time they will volunteer with a fundraising event, Mathew said.

“The event is about the students feeling empowered and knowing they are contributing to the university,” he added. “It is also an experiential learning opportunity for students volunteering at the event.”

The Office of International Programs and Services provides a variety of cultural programming throughout the year, from sponsoring guest speakers to organizing coffee hours, which featured international students teaching people about their home country while leading a discussion about additional details and answering participants’ questions.

Earlier this month, the international office sponsored a Heritage Day Fair, which included representatives from countries from around the world, along

with the Islamic Center of Terre Haute and the United Hebrew Congregation to teach people more about global cultures.

“This could also be an opportunity

for people to meet some international students and talk and learn a bit more about the ISU community,” Mathew said of the silent auction.

ISU students learn about another culture during ISU Heritage Day Fair (Photo courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing).

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Briefs Masterworks Chorale to perform Nov. 11

Paula Meyer ISU Communications and Marketing

The Indiana State University School of Music Student Ensemble Series will present the Masterworks Chorale in concert on Sunday, Nov. 11 at 4 p.m. in Tilson Auditorium.

The 65-member choir will perform Mozart’s “Mass in C” with a solo vocal quartet and chamber orchestra of strings, winds, brass, and percussion. Scott’s “Gloria” will include choir, soloists, brass ensemble, keyboard, and timpani. Both works will be conducted by School of Music faculty member Mark Carlisle.

“Mass in C,” composed in 1779, is one of Mozart’s most popular extant settings of the Ordinary of the Mass. Like many of his mass settings, it is actually a missa brevis, or short mass, consisting of six movements, and acquired the nickname “Coronation” at the Imperial court in Vienna in the early 19th century. Feature soloists in this work with the choir and orchestra will be School

of Music voice faculty members Colleen Davis as soprano soloist and David Mannell as tenor soloist. The bass soloist will be ISU School of Music alumnus Damien Geter from Indianapolis, and the alto soloist will be Kristin Morris, also from Indianapolis.

“Gloria” is a work in three movements, using the Gloria in excelsis text, by American teacher, conductor, and sacred music composer K (Keaton) Lee Scott. The first and third movements are textually and musically exuberant, while the middle movement is quieter and more solemn to reflect the more prayerful nature of the middle section of the text.

Tickets to the event will be available at the door, or by calling the School of Music at 812237-2771. Tickets are ten dollars for adults, five dollars for non-ISU students and free for ISU students with a student I.D. and children under the age of ten.

ISU institute releases sustainability map

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Whether looking for a park or to buy some honey, a map provided by the Institute for Community Sustainability can help Wabash Valley residents find it.

Jim Speer, executive director of the institute at Indiana State University, said the institute started with a map developed by the White Violet Center at St. Mary-of-the-Woods College. Then Stephen Aldrich, assistant professor of geography, and Julie Whitaker, an Indiana State student, conducted research to update it and bring it online for those interested in finding businesses and or becoming more involved in the sustainability movement.

“You can find recycling centers or sources

for local, grass-fed beef,” Speer said about the interactive map.

The institute is also looking for other providers to add to the online map, which gives the location and other details about each business or green space.

“We could even have seasonal businesses so if there are farm stands during the summer they could be add to the map,” Speer said.

An email link is provided online to have businesses or places added to the map. The map can be found at: http://unboundedpossibilities. com/institute-for-community-sustainability/ projects/sustainability-map.aspx.

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Men’s basketball head out west to battle nationally ranked UCLA for season opener

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Upcoming Events Men’s Basketball Friday at Los Angeles, Cal. vs. UCLA at 11 p.m.

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

Cross Country Friday at Madison, Wis. for the NCAA Great Lake Regional at 12 p.m.

Women’s Volleyball Friday at Omaha, Neb. vs. Creighton at 6 p.m.

Saturday at Des Moines, Iowa vs. Drake at 8 p.m.

Jared McCormick Reporter The Indiana State men’s basketball team will be competing in their first regular season on Friday, against the nationallyranked University California, Los Angeles Bruins. This contest is scheduled to start at 11 p.m. (ET) at the newly renovated Pauley Pavilion. This will only be the second time in the programs history that the Sycamores have faced the Bruins. The Bruins currently hold the record advantage at 1–0 over the Sycamores.

Head coach Greg Lansing is entering into his third season as the head coach for the Sycamores. Under Lansing, the Sycamores are an astounding 21–7 at home and is 38– 29 overall. The Sycamores will look to gain chemistry on the court. They have already had a few exhibition games, but they have not seen any regular season action yet.

“It is all about trust,” said ISU forward RJ Mahurin.

Mahurin believes that they will just need more on-court time to continue to develop as a unit.

The Bruins of UCLA are ranked 13th nationally on both the Associated Press, and the Coaches’ Poll preseason top 25. The Bruins also have the number one ranked recruiting class in the nation according to ESPN.com and they have three returning starters from last season. The Bruins have also been projected to finish in second place in the PAC-12 Conference. The Bruins have housed some very prominent NBA players during their college years. Some examples would be Russell Westbrook (Oklahoma City Thunder 5th season), 2007 and 2008 seasons with the Bruins, and Kevin Love of the Minnesota Timberwolves, who played for the Bruins during the 2008 college basketball season.

Freshman Khristian Smith going up for a dunk during the team’s exhibition game The Bruins and the Sycamores also have against Lewis (Photo by Johnnie Taylor). a historic coaching connection. Before his record setting career at UCLA, legendary coach John Wooden served as the head they will see success this season. The players are confident in their coach for the Sycamores during the 1946-1947 and the 1947-1948 abilities as well and they contributed their offseason trip to the seasons.

Bahamas to gaining chemistry as a team, as well as opening their The Sycamores have five letter winners and only one starter eyes to what work needed to be done. returning from last season. The Sycamores also lost their four A win for the Sycamores would improve the Sycamores to 3–0 senior starters from last season’s 18-15 team. With the loss of those under Lansing in season opening contests. Also, a win would seniors, there are no seniors on Indiana State’s roster. For many of break a string of 13 straight times that the Sycamores had dropped the players, however, they see the lack of seniors as an opportunity its season opener on the road. The Sycamores would also gain a to step up and become a leader on the team. victory over a nationally ranked team for the first time since they Lansing acknowledged that his team was going to be a defeated the 25th ranked Vanderbilt on Dec. 17, 2011, as well. “developing team,” but he was confident that if they kept working,

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Men’s cross country head to Great Lake Regionals

Craig Padgett Reporter

The Indiana State men’s cross country team will head to Madison, Wis. for the NCAA Great Lakes Regional meet on Friday. The meet will provide a steppingstone for some to nationals. In this meet the top two teams and top four individuals on a non-qualifying team will advance to the NCAA championships in Louisville, Ken. There is also a chance for at-large teams to qualify outside of the top two.

The Sycamores will go into the meet ranked eighth in the Great Lakes, but with a good day they could end up much higher.

“From my 30 years of coming to the

regional meet, it is very hard to predict,” said head coach John McNichols. “Years where I thought we would place very well, we didn’t meet expectations. Then years when I thought we might struggle we came out and had some of our best (like in 2009) when we lost our number one runner before the race and finished fourth.”

McNichols said the team is going in ranked eighth, which is, on paper, about where they belong.

“I have a ton of confidence in this year’s team, especially in our top three, who have run well all year,” McNichols said.

McNichols said sophomore Tristan Selby is a great 10k guy that should run well at this distance. Their two freshmen Taylor Head and Gabe Ocasio will be running their first 10k race along as senior Corey Hahn.

Missouri Valley Conference champion freshman John Mascari will lead the Sycamores. Following Mascari will be senior all-conference runners Albaro Escalera and Dustin Betz.

“This could be our last race for ISU and I want to go out and compete hard.

That’s my focus this week, don’t worry about anything else, and just compete,” said Betz. “As a team I think if we can get it done we can be in a position to move on, but that will depend on that day.

“From my 30 years of coming to the Regional meet, it is very hard to predict.”

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Individually, I just want to do my best.”

“Our team goal would be to get three in the top 10, and five in the top 50 in order to have a chance at an at-large bid,” Escalera said. “That would probably take about fourth place or better to qualify, so that’s what we’re looking at. Individually I would like to finish top 10, I believe that could earn a trip to nationals.”

The Sycamores will need a big effort from their next group to earn a high enough place to earn an at-large bid to nationals. That will fall on the shoulders of Selby, Head and Ocasio, as well as Hahn.

“I started mainly as a track runner, but I made a goal at the start of the summer to run enough miles (up to 80 miles a week) and make the team and I did that,” Hahn said. “Things weren’t too bad through the 8k this season, and now I’m ready for my first 10k. I plan on lowering that 8k time en route to running a great 10k. The team’s goal is to be the first team to qualify for nationals and I’d love to be a part of that.”

The race begins Friday at 1:15 central time.

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Women’s cross country taking a dip in the Great Lake Regionals

Craig Padgett Reporter The women’s cross country team heads into the Great Lakes Regional in Madison, Wisconsin unranked, but still looking to send an individual to Nationals.

“A year ago we were ranked 15th, but earlier this year we were ranked as high as 12th,” said ISU women’s head coach John Gartland. “We have since fell out of those rankings since we have had fifth runner problems this year. This has plagued us this year, but our constant has been our top four.” The Sycamores obviously have a lot of firepower up front in junior Jessica Zangmeister,

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sophomore Nicole Lucas, junior Kalli Dalton and senior Hanna Mercer.

“Our goal for Zangmeister is to be top 25 (all-region) and our last national qualifier was Jessica Crowder in 2003, she finished 16th. If enough teams are selected this year to make it that place could get Jessica there this year. Sophomore Nicole Lucas has run well as our number two all year long.

Mercer and Dalton likewise have been a great three and four.”

Mercer said the team wants to finish better than last season.

“Going into this race I am excited and a little nervous with it being my last race,” Mercer said. “We want to do the best we can and to the best to our ability. I am excited to run for my team; do as well as I can and hopefully have a little fun.”

The Sycamores will look to a few new faces in their line-up to step up into the fifth spot including sophomore Amy Hicks Sophomore Nicole Lucas striding her way to the finish line and juniors Shelby Sands and Lindy Jones. (Photo by Richelle Kimble).

Senior Kylee Thacker, is a strong runner In a field led by ranked teams such as the University for the Sycamores, but her season was cut short due to of Michigan, Michigan State, Toledo and Notre Dame. injury and she will be cheering on.

These teams will be pacing the field.

“I love all of my teammates and I’m here to support,” The women’s race begins Friday at noon (central Thacker said. “I hope they do well, I know they definitely time). can. Even though this injury has made things rough this year I am blessed to be here with my team and can’t wait to cheer them on Friday.”

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