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Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2015
Volume 123, Issue 21
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Students should look out for email scams Morgan Gallas Reporter
Recently, students received a notification warning them of email scams directed at Indiana State University students. In these scam emails, the sender claims to be an employer looking for potential employees among students and tries to get personal information. ISU sent the warning emails in hopes that none of the students fall victim to the scams. The email said, “ISU has been notified recently of a sharp increase in our students being contacted by individuals posing as hiring managers/employers and encouraging them to contract with them in a variety
of ways for ‘employment’ purposes.” The main goal of the fraudulent emails is to get students to deposit checks for the business and send money back to different parts of the business, but the checks will bounce. “(The emails) asked students to deposit large checks into their personal accounts,” assistant chief of police Michele Barrett said. “Then they ask the student to send them these extra checks to a different location. What happens is that the checks the business sent were counterfeit checks. The bank requires that the student pays back all of the money from the check. You’re held liable to pay back all of that money.” ISU warns students to never
McClendon arrested, search continues for unidentified man
give out personal information that could cause identity theft. “(The emails) are also attempting to collect personal information that could be used in future identity theft — address, social security number, bank information, etc.,” the university wrote in the email. These email scams may seem legitimate; however, a real employer would never ask a new employee to send money or use an email domain that is not the company’s, such as Gmail or Yahoo. Some warning signs that an email may contain include not listing the company name, offering a job that was never applied for, requesting personal documents and asking for banking information.
ISU encourages students to: 1. Never provide personal information by email 2. Use a different strong password for each online account 3. Change passwords more frequently for accounts with access to confidential data 4. Never share passwords with others 5. Whenever suspicious, Google everything: website addresses, names used, companies mentioned, phone numbers given, all email addresses, even sentences from the emails as you might be unpleasantly surprised at what you find already posted online. 6. Consult the Career Center or a trusted adviser if you have questions about any job posting that seems “fishy” or too good to be true.
Forest continues to grow in size
Kristi Sanders News Editor
Former student Anthony McClendon was arrested by Indiana State University police on Oct. 1 at approximately 10:30 p.m. McClendon, a 20-year-old man from Hammond, Indiana, is appearing in court Oct. 7 at 9 a.m. in Division I for failure to appear, fraud and resisting law enforcement in Vigo County. He was out on bond for other felony charges in Newton County, Indiana. McClendon was arrested near Fourth and Cherry Streets and was identified through an investigation. Joseph Newport, the chief of police at ISUPD, is currently involved in the investigation. “McClendon is being investigated for multiple other fraud counts and more charges are expected,” Newport said. In connection to this, an unidentified man, who may or may not be a student, is also wanted in connection with McClendon, Newport said. “The ISU police are asking the assistance of the campus community in identifying this person,” Newport said. “He is wanted in connection with the investigation of Anthony McClendon who was arrested by ISU Police last week on felony fraud charges. We have developed information on this man through further investigation.” If anyone has any information, it can be shared by calling University Police at 5555 or by Silent Witness Reporting at http://www.indstate.edu/pubsafety/.
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Members of The Forest enjoy themselves in the stands at an ISU football game. They join nearly 1,500 other dedicated students who cheer on Sycamore sports teams all year long.
Sycamore school spirit sprouts among members of ISU’s student section Rob Lafary Sports Editor
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Indiana State University Police are looking to identify the man in this photo, wanted in connection with the investigation of Anthony McClendon. At the moment authorities are unclear whether he is an ISU student or not. Those with information are urged to contact Public Safety at 5555 or on the Public Safety website.
As statistics in the last couple of years have shown, attendance numbers have not been kind for Indiana State athletics, especially attendance numbers from those non-students in the community who have refused to fill many of the seats at respective Sycamore stadiums and arenas. But one group has been loyal in its attempt to fill the stands with as much school spirit as possible. That group is The Forest, and its presence so far this year has been felt with both noise and numbers. After having 1,100 members in The Forest last spring, the student cheer block grew mightily over the summer and the membership number now stands at just shy of 1,500. The group has been active already this fall with the ISU teams and has participated in events at volleyball, women’s soccer, cross-country and football. Forest clothing has been given out to
members at these events and tailgates have been a mainstay on the outskirts of Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoons. Whether wearing blue t-shirts, white hats and tank tops, or gray crewneck sweatshirts, this band of students has put in quite the effort so far this school year and plans to continue that trend as the winter and spring months roll around. “The Forest is looking great,” said Student Government Association Director of Pride and Traditions Rodney Lockman on Tuesday afternoon. “Our numbers have continued to grow and we expect numbers to grow even more throughout the rest of the year. The Forest at football is staying strong and crowd participation has increased dramatically at volleyball.” With football and volleyball on the road this weekend, The Forest’s focus is on women’s soccer senior day on Saturday against Missouri State at 1 p.m. The match will be held at Memorial Stadium. Forest members are also encouraged
to attend the women’s basketball block party on Friday night to show their support of the upcoming basketball season. After this week, all focus turns to Homecoming 2015. Various athletic events and Homecoming festivities will highlight next week. Lockman said Forest members are encouraged to attend these events. “We’re looking forward to homecoming next week,” Lockman added. “We have a lot going on with the football game being a big one. I am looking forward to a good game for Homecoming with a lot of fans to cheer on the Sycamores.” Forest memberships can be purchased on the sixth floor of HMSU in the Student Government Association offices. New memberships are just $10 with renewals available for previous Forest members at only $5. Students who have already paid for a membership but have yet to pick up a Forest T-shirt can also do that in the SGA office. Page designed by Carey Ford
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Flu shot season has arrived Nevia Buford Reporter
As the seasons change, the time for flu season begins, as does the time for flu shots. Last year, the flu shots administered were not very effective, said Dr. Donna Crawford, an assistant professor at Indiana State University. “Last year wasn’t very effective, it’s always an educated guess, the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) and drug manufacturers look to see what viruses are out there and then they make the flu shots based on what they think is going to happen during the flu season, so it’s always a guess,” Crawford said. This season’s flu shots have just started being administered to the public, so it’s not certain if this batch will be more effective than last year. “We just don’t know, the doctor’s offices are just getting them, they wait until closer to flu season to give them,” Crawford said. “So they haven’t really given them to enough people yet to know (if they will be effective this year).” Crawford said that it is important for students to receive flu shots for several reasons. “They need to realize it’s not just for themselves,” Crawford said. “It doesn’t guarantee they won’t get the flu, but it will reduce their risk of getting the flu and getting sick, and they would miss classes and just be miserable with flu symptoms.” Getting a flu shot can help more than just the person who receives the shot. “The second thing is that it not only pro-
tects them, but it protects people around them,” Crawford said. “So if they’re around people who are at risk for becoming very ill, like young children and older people … so for students who are around young children, or plan on spending time over the holidays with grandparents and great-grandparents, they’re not only protecting themselves, but they’re protecting those people as well.” Crawford said that in some cases, it’s very important for certain people to receive flu shots. “For people with asthma and diabetes, they’re more likely to become very ill with the flu, so I think it is important for them to get that,” Crawford said. The UAP-ISU Health Center offers flu shots to ISU students and employees for a cost of $25, which can be billed to health insurance providers. Students and employees should bring in their insurance cards and ISU ID cards. Walk-in hours for the shots are 8:30 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3:30 p.m. There are different points of views from students on campus when it comes to flu shots. Aubree Springs, a senior math and math education major at ISU, said that she doesn’t get regular flu shots, but said she thinks they can help prevent the flu. She also said that she feels that it may weaken the immune system, which can allow other diseases to make a person sick. Jakyla Bailey, a sophomore social work major, said that she had never received a flu shot. Clipart.com “My mother just never took me to get a flu shot,” Bailey said. The flu shots for the season have just started being administered to the general public.
Delayed payments leave ISU veterans feeling jilted Nevia Buford and Kristi Sanders Delayed payments for VA benefits are causing setbacks for Indiana State University veteran students. Jeff Allen, the residence policy coordinator for the Office of Registrations and Records, informs how far back processing could be for these benefits. “The VA is behind approximately four weeks in processing veteran’s educational benefits,” Allen said. “Some payments have already been received from the VA and they will continue to be received as they are processed.” Michael Caress, the veterans service coordinator, notes that this is a problem. “The VA is notorious for being late their problems have been well documented,” Caress said. “Their automated phone service has a message saying they are two weeks behind but one student told me today he spoke to the VA last week and was told they are 8-10 weeks behind. Once the school certifies a student for VA benefits the university doesn’t have control on how quick the VA will start paying benefits.” Zach Boggs, a member of the US Army and now a senior aviation major at ISU, is having problems for more than just getting his money for college. “I have had a delay in many different benefits,” Boggs said. “Right now I have 8 months to wait before I can be seen by a doctor. So I choose rather
than going to a VA facility to be treated, I choose to go to a doctor I choose, then I pay for it.” Allen and Caress give options for students to do if they need help or aid. “Eligible veterans could apply for an advance refund or request an emergency loan from Financial Aid,” Allen said. “If students need aid I would recommend they speak with the Office of Financial Aid to see if they are eligible for any other form of aid until the VA pays benefits,” Caress said. Boggs needs help now, but knows it isn’t coming anytime soon. “To me it’s sad and disheartening,” Boggs said. “It’s ridiculous. It’s scary from a veteran standpoint to know that yes they might be trying but they are not succeeding in what they are trying to do.” But it affects many areas in a veteran’s life by not getting these benefits in a timely manner. “Whether it’s through medical or helping with their education benefits that you have earned by serving your country, we all signed the contract, we all know the stipulations and by us upholding our end of the deal we would expect and hope for faster processing, more help and answering questions we have instead of giving incomplete answers like ‘I don’t know that right now’ or ‘talk to someone else’ and then you’re on hold for 30 minutes before you can talk to someone else,” Boggs said. “To me it seems like they aren’t interested in taking care of you.”
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Terre Haute ranked among best small college towns Dave Taylor
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Terre Haute ranks among the “Best Small College Towns” in America, according to the website CollegeValuesOnline.com. Indiana State University’s hometown is No. 23 on the site’s list of 50 college towns selected for their low cost of living, unemployment and crime and the “wow” factor. The ranking released this week follows a No. 9 ranking Terre Haute received in June on a list of America’s “Best Small Cities” from NerdWallet.com, which cited the city’s college-town lifestyle among the reasons for the high ranking. “For a long time, those who live and work in Terre Haute have recognized the collaborative relationship that exists between the city and Indiana State University,” said John Beacon, senior vice president for enrollment management, marketing and communications. “It’s great to be recognized nationally for our joint partnership and achievements.” College values noted that Terre Haute is a Tree City USA with more than 1,000 acres of land dedicated to parks and recreation, featuring disc golf, playgrounds, pools, a butterfly garden and an arboretum. “In addition, the National Road Heritage Trail is the perfect venue for walking, running, biking, or rollerblading,” the website said. “The city’s
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The August 2015 opening of a new student housing/retail complex at 500 Wabash Ave. is helping boost Terre Haute’s standing as a “college town.”
downtown area has been revitalized and now offers an arts corridor featuring the Swope Art Museum as well as two art galleries. Part of this revitalization also included the renovation of the historic Indiana Theater, which is now used for concerts, film screenings, and other performances.” Recognition of Terre Haute in quality of life issues comes amid a period of unprecedented partnership between the city and Indiana State. Within the past year, the university has opened a new track and field facility on the banks of the Wabash River as part of the city’s Riverscape redevelopment project and a private developer has
opened a five-story student housing/ retail complex downtown that put 260 students on Wabash Avenue, the city’s main thoroughfare. The university also stepped up its already extensive community service efforts in recent years with a focus on the Ryves neighborhood located north and east of the campus that is home to a large population of low-income residents. Indiana State earned a No. 1 ranking this year for service and a No. 20 ranking overall from Washington Monthly magazine, which focuses its rankings on the impact colleges and universities have on their students and communities.
Science professors receive second grant to market product Kristi Sanders News Editor
A second grant was given to five faculty members at Indiana State University to assist them in further developing training software that can benefit large companies in training new employees. After working tirelessly to create a new training module, these members went to Washington D.C. over the summer to present their findings and received a second grant to allow them to start marketing and selling their product. They presented the product at the National Science Foundation I-Corps L workshop in Washington D.C. on Aug. 24 and 25. The professors involved are Yuetong Lin, associate professor for Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology, Tad Foster, professor for Human Resource Development and Performance Technologies, Affan Badar, professor for Applied Engineering and Technology Management, Mehran Shahhosseini, associate professor for Applied Engineering
and Technology Management, Jason Dean, Lecturer for Human Resource Development and Performance Technologies. Each person has their own position on the team. Lin is the principal investigator, Foster is the mentor, Badar and Shahhosseini are the co–principal investigators and Dean is the entrepreneurial lead. “We saw a bigger market and decided to take a different approach for this project,” Dean said. “Colleges are interested in these training modules but they don’t have the budget to make them work. Private companies were the direction we went to market our product.” The product is a diagnostic training software program to help newly hired staff members learn their jobs more efficiently. “It can take decades to get real experience,” Dean said. “When exposed to this software and experiencing complex problems, they will learn to solve problems like an expert.” There were 21 original teams involved in this grant. “At least two dropped from the process and there were only like 18 to 19
who completed the program,” Dean said. “We competed against schools like Stanford.” There were only a few schools that focused on selling their product to private corporations. “Groups that focused on both academics and the private industry might have trouble focusing on both issues,” Dean said. The group has already started selling their product and they’re working with local companies like Bemis and Duke Energy. “We received around $250,000 for the first grant and are receiving $50,000 for the second to finish the product,” Dean said. This program will diagnose certain issues that come up with the technology these new people are working in. The product is called “Advancing Diagnostic Skills” and the minimum viable product is worth $5,000 for one training module. For additional training, companies can buy more modules. “This experience will really help with getting more grants in the future,” Dean said. “It was a tough but really great experience.”
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Acclaimed journalist and actor to visit ISU
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Indiana State alumni dominate ‘12 under 40’ list management
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Los Angeles-based actor and journalist Hector Tobar will speak at Indiana State University on Oct. 19 about his book, “Deep Down Dark: The Untold Stories of 33 Men Buried in a Chilean Mine, and the Miracle That Freed Them” as part of the University Speakers Series. Beginning at 7 p.m. in Tilson Auditorium, Tobar will discuss his book on the 2010 disaster that trapped a crew of miners and technical support personnel underground for a record 69 days. A Los Angeles born author and journalist known for examining the ever-changing relationship between the U.S. and Latin America, Tobar also authored New York Times Notable Book “The Barbarian Nurseries,” “Translation Nation: Defining a New American Identity in the Spanish-Speaking United States” and “The Tattooed Soldier.” For two decades, he worked for the Los Angeles Times, serving as a city reporter, national and foreign correspondent and traveled on assignments to places from Alaska to Iraq. He also was part of the reporting team that won a Pulitzer Prize for coverage of the 1992 Los Angeles riots following the acquittal of police officers
• Rachel Leslie, chief of external relations at St. Mary-of-the-Woods ColMost of the people on the lege, 2006, bachelor’s deinaugural ‘12 under 40’ list gree, speech communicaof rising community lead- tion public relations ers in Terre Haute have something in common — • Santhana Naidu, associone or more degrees from ate vice president of comIndiana State University. munications and marketNine of the honorees se- ing at Indiana State, 2001, lected for their contribu- bachelor’s degree, managetions to the community ment information systems are Indiana State graduates and they represent a cross• John Newport, curricusection of the university’s lum coordinator for Vigo academic programs. County School Corp., 2002, “The fact that so many bachelor’s degree, technolup and coming community ogy education; master’s deleaders are Indiana State gree, 2006, school adminisalumni is further evidence tration and supervision of the university’s commitment to service,” said uni• Stephanie Pence, course versity President Dan Brad- manager for Police Techley. “We attract students nical and owner of Hallie who want to serve, that Hound Barkery, 2003, commitment is nourished bachelor’s degree, radio-tv/ and supported while they film are students. We are proud of these nine individuals • Jon Scherle, vice presiselected for recognition dent of commercial lendin Terre Haute and of our ing at First Financial Bank, graduates everywhere who 2002, bachelor’s degree, acare committed to making a counting difference in their communities.” • Susan Turner, senior The nine Indiana State director of advancement alumni, their years of grad- and alumni relations at St. uation and majors are: Mary-of-the-Woods Col• Brandon Halleck, chief lege, 2002, speech commuoperating officer of Chanc- nication public relations es and Services for Youth, 2002, bachelor’s degrees, • James Twitchell, emhistory and social science ployer relations specialist education and world his- at Union Hospital, 2009, tory Bachelor of Business Administration (marketing) • Kara Kish, superintenThe ‘12 under 40’ honordent of Vigo County Parks ees will be recognized Nov. and Recreation Depart- 10 at the Sycamore Banquet ment, 2005, bachelor’s de- Center on the Indiana State gree, recreation and sport University campus.
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Hector Tobar comes to speak at ISU as part of the University Speaker series.
who had been on trial regarding a videotaped and widely covered police brutality incident. He has served as The Times bureau chief in Buenos Aires and Mexico City and for several years wrote a column for the Los Angeles Times. He has experience as features editor at the LA Weekly and as editor of the bilingual San Francisco maga-
zine El Tecolote. Tobar has a Master in Fine Arts in creative writing from the University of California Irvine and studied at the University of California Santa Cruz and at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México in Mexico City. A married father of three and the son of Guatemalan immigrants, Tobar was named one of
Chill vibes A weekly playlist for ISU students 1.A$AP Rocky — “Canal 6. Washed Out — “Feel It All Street” Around” 2. Alina Baraz & Galimatias 7. Passion Pit — “Constant — “Fantasy” Conversations” 3. Post Malone — “What’s 8. ODESZA — “How Did I Up?” Get Here?” 4. Artic Monkey — “Do I 9. The Game (ft. Drake) — Wanna Know?” “100” 5. The Black Keys — “Ever- 10. Soundgarden — “Black lasting Light” Hole Sun”
the 100 Most Influential Hispanics in the United States in 2006 by Hispanic Business magazine and has been a finalist for the PEN USA West Award for First Fiction. He currently serves as a visiting assistant professor at the University of Oregon’s School of Journalism and Communications. The event is free and open to the public.
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Coping with stress in college Nialah Boykin Reporter
Stress is something we all have to deal with on a daily basis. As college students, we have a lot of things to handle and stress shouldn’t be an obstacle. Between classes, homework, having a job, and the responsibility of living on your own while preparing for your future, college can be an incredibly stressful environment. Stress comes in two forms: good and bad. Good stress can be a deadline for an assignment and how it motivates you to get it turned in on time, and bad stress is stress in excess caused by either external or internal triggers like receiving a poor grade or a break-up. Whatever the reason, stress should not consume you because there are many ways to cope with the extra baggage that comes along with being in college. As students we hear this often, but time management is key. Procrastination is the enemy in college; putting things like assignments and responsibilities
off until the last minute causes unnecessary stress. Sit down for a few minutes on Sunday to write out everything you have to do during the week. This will keep you aware of all things due in the upcoming days. Managing your time and preparing for tasks will definitely help keep your stress levels low. Stress can also be managed by exercising and having a healthy diet. Exercise, such as yoga, releases endorphins, which make you feel happier and can take your mind off of the stressful situations occurring in your life. What you eat is directly linked to how you feel. Foods and drinks that contain large amounts of sugar and caffeine like fast food, soft drinks, coffee and energy drinks can aggravate and sometimes trigger stress. Try to eat green leafy vegetables, fruits and foods that are rich in folate, which helps your body regulate its mood. When stress begins to be a major obstacle in your life, there is nothing wrong with venting to someone. However, be aware of who you spill your thoughts
to — a listening ear is sometimes also a running mouth. Telling a friend or family member whom you trust about how you’re upset over the amount of homework you have or even relationship issues may seem uncomfortable at the time, but it can actually be very helpful in the long run. Though venting won’t magically get all of your homework done or fix your relationship, it helps to let out built-up emotions and thoughts to get it off of your chest. Take the initiative in seeking more help if you are feeling too overwhelmed with stress. There are plenty of on-campus resources and individuals that are willing to help and give plenty of advice. Never let stress consume you and don’t forget to make time for yourself whether it’s your favorite hobby, listening to music or just finding a quiet place to hang out. Stress can be a lot to handle as college students, but there are plenty of ways to deal with it and the best way is to make sure that you’re taking care of yourself first.
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Mealworms able to make Styrofoam biodegradable Plastics are convenient. They allow companies to cut back on costs and consumers to carry their things in lightweight containers. But when discarded in unrecyclable ways, they Columnist can tear away at our environment. Moreover, when we heat our food in Styrofoam and similar plastics, we make ourselves susceptible to inhaling toxins that kill brain cells. It’s best to avoid Styrofoam whenever possible. Styrofoam threatens our environment to the extent that many places are no longer allowed to use the material. These places have stopped ordering the cheap material and instead have replaced it with the more expensive alternative — cardboard. The idea is a global one and people everywhere are doing what they can to reduce their carbon footprint and preserve our natural environment. In light of this idea, there has been a wide range of research done on the topic and as of last month, scientists at Beihang University in China and Stanford University in California have made one of the most significant environmental discoveries in the last decade. In an experiment involving the larvae of the average American Beetle and Styrofoam, researchers discovered that these infant insects contain microorganisms that allow them to digest Styrofoam and excrete the plastic as a compound that can be broken down further by way of natural processes. “The findings are revolutionary,” Stanford University engineer Wei-Min Wu told CNN. “This is one of the biggest breakthroughs in environmental science in the past 10 years.” Not only were the bugs just as healthy as those on normal diets, but also their ability to digest the material into biodegradable waste has been something environmental science has been attempting to understand for years. These larvae, otherwise known as mealworms, ate nothing but Styrofoam and turned into natural born recycling machines. Styrofoam is able to provide sustenance for mealworms that normally feed on oats, grains, fruits, vegetables, fungus, seeds and decaying plants. Annually, Americans are collectively responsible for 33 billion tons of discarded plastics per year.
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On average, that’s 2.5 billion Styrofoam cups per year. If someone could figure out a way to integrate what we now know about these worms and what we will find out about their digestive systems into our day-to-day lives, they would undoubtedly change the face of the earth for the better. Further research on the mealworms will show how they are able to break down the plastic and what the enzymes that carry out this function are like. If these enzymes are flexible in their ability to decompose plastics, an ideal project for them to tackle would be the increasing issue of microbeads. Microbeads are piling up in our oceans and waterways at an increasing rate. They are used in several products under labels like: polyethylene, polypropylene, polyethylene terephthalate and polymethyl-methacrylate. The danger of microbeads is that they act as tiny sponges that can pass through water treatment plant filters undetected, allowing them to soak up surrounding toxins and then reenter the ecosystem as tiny concentrated balls of pollution. Currently, bans on the use of microbeads are being drafted and submitted to the federal government. The primary reason most companies are allowed to use microbeads is because the direct risks are uncertain. Their benefits are small, and they mainly serve to reduce cost for manufacturers. Proctor & Gamble, the manufactures of Crest, have already committed to eliminating microbeads from their toothpastes after the blog of a dental hygienist gained national attention for exposing the microbeads’ tendency of building up in the gums, attracting bacteria and causing scary gum diseases. The state of Illinois has also headed the movement by banning all products containing the ingredient, taking effect in 2019. As people become more conscious of ways to minimize their impact on the environment, we will draw closer to reducing major concerns such as global warming and pollution. UPS, airlines and other transportation companies are now investing in green products like renewable diesel fuels that are made from animal fats and plant oils to reduce their emission of greenhouse gases. As more renewable diesel manufacturers develop fuel, this eco-friendly resource will become cheaper than diesel fuel and more companies will strive to make it their chief fuel. Every step toward environmentally conscious living is a big one in today’s world.
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Don’t pack your bags yet — space travel has a long way to go Many sci-fi shows and games depict what they think life will be like once we begin travel beyond this dinky little planet. Some describe cities of futuristic technology everywhere. Others say Earth will still be home as we explore the galaxy. Now that NASA discovered evidence Columnist has of flowing water on Mars, the dreams of traveling to another planet seem more likely to happen. But we aren’t ready to explore yet. We lack the technology, knowledge and attitude to do so. Let’s start by examining the technology we have. We have shuttles and space stations, as well as rovers and gardens. But we can’t create a sustainable ecosystem that we can stay in while we explore. We have attempted to create sustainable environments but we haven’t been able to create a successful biome. The reason? To put it simply, the environment is too complicated. We have yet to identify everything that makes our ecosystem work, and we probably never will. We would need to find a source of energy that is reliable enough for a long time in order to make sure we can sustain our biome and research. Beyond that we need to create a shuttle large enough to carry a reasonable crew of people and their research equipment. This would require the shuttle to be large. Then we would need to not only get it off the ground, but into space. Imagine how much time that would take to design such a shuttle. And the price? We would be looking at a price in the billions to safely transport that much material. Can we really afford that? Even after we build the shuttle, it will take an absurd amount of fuel, which would require an even larger tank. Consider our current fuel situation: We are depleting fuel reserves so quickly that when we finally build the shuttle will we may not have enough fuel to get us back and forth.
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Even if we overhaul our work and manage to build a space shuttle and scrounge up enough fuel, we still don’t know enough about Mars. We know some materials it is made of and we have ideas of what happened to its atmosphere, but what will happen if we interfere? How often does water flow and does it have any corrosive elements to it? Is it even water as we find it on Earth or is it a similar substance that yields similar results? What about any surface movement? Does Mars have plate tectonics or is it stationary? We have learned a lot about Mars but we haven’t learned enough. We lack necessary information to ensure the safety of the crews that will lead exploration. We can’t be sure that Mars is safe for us to travel to right now. After all, if anything goes wrong, that is a long distance away. We also lack the proper mentality to go to Mars. We can’t even take care of our own planet. We are spilling oil, making the water filthy and causing climate change among other things. We are literally destroying the planet we live on. If we can’t care for a planet we know so much about, we can’t possibly care for a planet we know little about. All it takes is for one wrong move to put the entire mission in jeopardy. We can’t risk it. Besides, for millennia we have held wars against each other. Even today there are wars. If we can’t manage countries that take up a small portion of our current planet, then what makes us think we would be able to manage another planet well, if at all? We need to first worry about our mess here before we spread it elsewhere. Our problems are expensive enough without interplanetary war, so instead of making them more expensive let’s focus on what we are already dealing with. While it may seem like a fun idea, traveling to Mars is not a good idea at the moment. We need to take time to design a proper shuttle from knowledge we gather as well as handle other affairs. We have more important, urgent things to do besides travel to Mars.
The sum of her parts: Save more than just the ‘ta-tas’ this October October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which means it won’t be long until the “save the ta-tas” bracelets and pink shirts come out, if they haven’t already. Not that there is anything wrong with bringing awareness to breast cancer — or any disease really. I take issue particularly Opinions with the “save the ta-tas” Editor movement for breast cancer. This particular idea — to save the breasts — boils women down to just that: their breasts. While the movement
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means well, and has for many years now, it is simply misguided. Many people who survive breast cancer do so by having a mastectomy or double mastectomy — meaning they have to lose one or both of their breasts. How should “save the ta-tas” or similar phrases make those people feel? Furthermore, women are not the only people who get breast cancer, just because our breasts are more visible does not mean they should be valued over men. When the main color for the month is pink, and pink is generally regarded as a feminine color, how would this make male or trans survivors feel? Women’s breasts are viewed as more important than their own health. When women and men are being faced with
life-altering decisions, we should support them rather than belittling them. If a woman chooses that she does not want to go through breast reconstruction, she should not be pressured by society to do so. Breast cancer awareness month has been around since 1985. It is one of the most publicized and supported cancers out there. Everyone knows it is Breast Cancer Awareness Month — you can’t avoid it, even football jerseys are pink. Almost every other month has a charity tied to it, but most people probably can’t name another. There are so many other diseases and cancers that also deserve to have this big of a limelight, but they don’t — probably
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because those other diseases don’t involve saving a highly sexualized body part. Women should not be reduced to a body part; just because they decide to live without breasts does not make them any less female or feminine. Just because a man — trans or not — is diagnosed with breast cancer does not mean that he is any less male or manly. It is time to stop pink-washing October — bring actual awareness to the disease and stop reducing men and women to over-sexualized body parts. And while you’re at it, go look into other philanthropy opportunities and other diseases that may need awareness. Breast cancer is important, but it isn’t the only disease deserving of so much awareness.
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Men’s and women’s basketball back in full force Rob Lafary Sports Editor
It may seem like the weather has just started to cool down and the leaves have started to change colors, but surprisingly enough it’s already time for both Indiana State men’s and women’s basketball teams to gear up for the upcoming 2015-16 season that begins in a month. Greg Lansing’s sixth year at the helm of the men’s program kicked off with official practice this past Friday night. Lansing’s Sycamores, who finished 15-16 a year ago, are hoping for better numbers with a group that returns a slew of veterans with a nice mix of newcomers who have already been labeled with promising expectations for the upcoming season. Lansing noted on Friday that the team’s productive offseason has led to much excitement. “We’ve been working awfully hard, even with the new guys in the summer,” Lansing told GoSycamores.com on Friday evening. “There’s nothing like it. I’ve been excited, the guys have been excited and really anxious for practice to finally start.” The men’s team kicks off its season on Nov. 7 when they host DePauw in an exhibition game at the Hulman Center at 2 p.m. Prior to the game, though, the Sycamores are looking to fill couple of possible roster spots with students from campus. A meeting for any ISU male student who would like to have the chance to become a walkon will be held Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Arena South Gym. Those interested must be a full-time student at ISU, have had a physical within the last six months and have a copy of their medical insurance card. On the flip side, the women’s team began official practices on Monday night. The Sycamores, under the direction of second-year head coach Joey Wells, are looking to build off a 17-13 overall record during the 2014-15 year but will have to do so with a much younger and inexperienced roster. The team features just three seniors with a group that includes five freshmen, four sophomores and three juniors. “I feel great about them,” Coach Wells told GoSycamores.com on Monday about his team. “We have seven new bodies to go along with eight returners. There’s a new life to the program. We have different skill sets, different characters and different attitudes to go along with returners who know how to win a conference championship.” The women’s team kicks off the season one day prior to the men on Nov. 6. They host the University of Indianapolis in an exhibition game at 7:05 p.m. The team will also be holding a block party this Friday to kick off the year with ISU fans, which begins at 5:30 p.m. at Marks Field. The Sycamores will then move to the Arena at 6:45 for a live scrimmage and three-point contest.
Marissa Uradomo finishes in top five Ace Hunt
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The Indiana State Sycamores recorded a seventhplace finish — in a field of 11 teams — while junior Marissa Uradomo grabbed a top-five individual finish at the 2015 Toledo Rocket Classic. The event was held at the Catawba Island Club, which is a par-72, 7,225-yard layout in Northern Ohio. Uradomo carded a final round of 73 following rounds of 78 and 76 on Monday for a three-round score of 227 and the fifth-place finish. It was Uradomo’s eighth career top-five individual finish and just seven shots off her career-best tournament score for 54 holes. Freshman Thilda Staubo backed up Monday’s rounds of 82 and 80 with another 80 on Tuesday for a final tally of 242 and a tie for 35th place. Senior Shelby Williams finished in a tie for 44th place after posting a final round of 82. Williams’ earlier rounds of 81 and 86 gave her a final score of 249. That score is a career-best for Williams over 54 holes. Freshman Sophie Benetti continued to improve in each round as she fired a careerbest 79 in the final round (had an 89 and 82 on Monday) for
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The Sycamore men’s (above) and women’s (below) basketball teams will begin the season the first week of November.
a tournament tally of 250 and a tie for 46th place. Robyn Blanchard was also solid in the final round as she matched her opening round score of 82 on the final day and when added to a second round 87 finished in 49th place with a score of 251. Playing as an individual, Megan Mauer recorded a final round of 86 and her final score of 264 was good enough to tie for 56th. Host Toledo won the event with a final round of 300 and a final tournament score of 889. Ohio was second (309-306-308=923), MVC foe Loyola was third (314-312-315=941), Bowling Green was fourth (310-321311=942), Cleveland State was fifth (323-313-315=959) and Western Illinois was sixth (329-325-305=959). Indiana State finished seventh with team scores of 323 and 324 on Monday as well as a final round of 314 for a tournament score of 961. Behind the Sycamores were Detroit (332-317-318=967), Valparaiso (334-319325=978), Central Michigan (321-339-322=982) and Illinois-Chicago (328-327329=984). Indiana State returns to action on Oct. 11-12 at the MAC Preview, which will be held at The Purgatory Club in Indianapolis.
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Baseball begins fall practice The Indiana State Baseball team opened up its fall practice Tuesday afternoon at Bob Warn Field at Sycamore Stadium, the site of the 2016 Missouri Valley Conference Tournament. The Sycamores are coming off of a 28-26 campaign in 2015, their seventh straight season with a winning percentage over .500. ISU returns 21 players from that squad. ISU loses 14 letter winners from 2015 and will welcome 20 newcomers into fall camp. Infield ISU returns three of four infield starters for 2015. Andy Young, Tyler Friis and Andy DeJesus ended the 2015 season starting at third base, shortstop and second base, respectively. Young hit for a .296 average in 54 games and led the team with 42 RBI. Friis appeared in 40 games, earning a .264 average as a true freshman.DeJesus played in 49 games, playing both positions in the middle infield. DeJesus hit for a .277 average with seven extra-base hits. DeJesus and Young each had impressive summers, earning all-star honors in the Prospect and Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League (GLSCL). Young also earned top prospect honors, Player of the Year, and First Team All-League in the GLSCL. First base remains the question for the Sycamores, after injuries forced ISU used four
players at the position in 2015. Jeff Zahn returns after a back injury knocked him out of the 2015 season after only nine games. ISU also has talent coming from the incoming freshmen class, which will make for first base a position to watch during fall practice. Outfield The Sycamores lose their starting trio of outfielders from the end of the 2015 season due to graduation. Connor McClain, Jacob Hayes and Landon Curry have moved on after successful careers in Terre Haute. Andrew Gutierrez will be counted on to play a vital role for the Sycamore defense. Gutierrez hit for a .309 average in 33 games last season as a redshirt junior. Gutierrez also had a successful summer, earning all-star honors playing centerfield for the Prospect League Champion Terre Haute Rex. Hunter Owen started a handful of games for the Sycamores in the outfield, while serving as the primary designated hitter towards the end of the season. Owen hit for a team-high .344 average with 10 doubles and three home runs. Tony Rosselli also earned time in the outfield, starting in nine games and appearing in 20. Rosselli hit for a .277 average in 46 games with the Coastal Plain League Champion Edenton Steamers during
the summer. Pitching Indiana State lost a key piece of the weekend rotation to the MLB Draft last June. Jeff Degano was selected by the Yankees in the second round and 57th overall. The Sycamores welcome back Ryan Keaffaber, who took over the Saturday starter’s role during the 2015 season, and Austin Conway who led the team with eight saves, while earning a 2.26 ERA. Keaffaber and Conway both played for the Bourne Braves of the Cape Cod League over the summer, with Conway taking home the Ross Ford Outstanding Relief Pitcher award. Conway earned a 0.00 ERA, 21 strikeouts and a league-high 10 saves in his summer in the Cape. Ethan Larrison had a productive summer with the Terre Haute Rex of the Prospect League. Larrison earned a 5-1 record and a 1.79 ERA and started the Prospect League Championship game against the West Virginia Miners. Daniel Peterson will also be returning to the mound for ISU. Peterson missed the 2015 season due to injury. The Sycamores will have 20 newcomers in camp including 13 true freshmen. ISU will have seven players who have played at the junior college level in camp. Story by ISU Athletic Media Relations