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Military troops: closeted no more Wednesday, September 21, 2011 Indiana State University www.indianastatesman.com Volume 119 Issue 11
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With President Barack Obama’s decision to repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” gays and lesbians are now free to serve openly in the U.S. armed services. See Story/3
David Cesario Reporter
ISU’s electrical engineer urges students not to cram elevators over capacity following a trend of recent entrapments. Patrick Teeters said each of the university’s 80 elevators on campus makes approximately 10,000 trips per month.
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OIT using new controls to prohibit illegal file-sharing DUSTYN FATHEREE Reporter
Crime and Media Conference set for next week The third annual International Crime, Media and Popular Culture Conference kicks off next week at ISU. The conference begins Monday and runs through Wednesday. New this year is a panel discussion about society’s depiction of terrorism since Sept. 11, 2001 and a onewoman play about a biracial girl’s search for her father. Both events are free and open to the public. Contact Frank Wilson at fwilson2@indstate.edu for more information.
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The Office of Information Technology is making it tougher to download illegal material on the computer. New technical controls have been implemented to discourage peer-to-peer file sharing through applications such as FrostWire and LimeWire. “The peer-to-peer problem arose around ten years ago and has been a rising problem since,” said Yancy Phillips, user services director for OIT. “Usually around 1,000 students [are] caught each semester.” The Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 prohibits copying or sharing copyrighted data without obtaining prior permission from the copyright holder. Recording Industry Association of America groups are trolling universities trying to find students who are downloading illegally. The association notifies OIT when a student is discovered to be in posession of illegal content. OIT requests the student to
delete the content or risk facing federal fines. After deleting the content, the student must take their computer to the Computer Support Center to verify all illegal content has been removed. They must also watch a video about the consequences of downloading illegally and read and sign a form agreeing not to do it again. The support center then returns the computer to the student. On second offense, the student will lose network privileges and be referred to Student Conduct and Integrity for further action. OIT warns that peer-to-peer file sharing can waste bandwith, reducing the computer’s efficiency, and be bundled with spyware and adware which monitors computer activity and steals private information. “Students must understand how serious this is,” Phillips said. “We are trying to keep students from losing thousands of dollars in fines. It’s usually freshmen who are caught because they still have the software downloaded on their computer; make sure you get rid of it.”
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ISU prof: “Don’t Ask” repeal signals progress Nick Hedrick News editor
The repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” proves that the military is more concerned about mission objectives, rather than the personal lives of soldiers, said an ISU professor and military veteran. Jay Clarkson, assistant professor of communication, praised the end of the 1993 law that prohibited openly gay soldiers from serving in the U.S. military. “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” which was struck down by Congress and President Barack Obama earlier this year, officially expired Tuesday, after a waiting period to allow for military preparedness. Clarkson, who served in the U.S. Army from 1991 to 1995 and is openly gay, joked that he might as well re-
turn to service. “Maybe it’s time to re-enlist because I loved wearing the uniform,” he said. Clarkson added that he left the Army when his tour of duty expired, not because of the result of an investigation under the law. In fact, when “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” was enacted—as a compromise between Congressional Republicans who opposed openly gay soldiers and then-President Bill Clinton, who wanted gay men and lesbians to serve openly—Clarkson said he was too deeply “closeted” at the time to care. More than 14,500 U.S. service members were expelled from the military under “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” according to the Servicemembers Legal Defense Network, which provides free legal services to soldiers threat-
ened with investigation and discharge because of their actual or perceived sexual orientation. Soldiers who were discharged under the law can re-enlist, however, they will not be given priority over anyone else with military experience wanting to return, The Associated Press reported. ISU diversity officer Mary Ferguson said she believed the military had already blazed the trail for integration of black soldiers and women. She said allowing gay soldiers to serve openly makes the military more rounded and stronger. Clarkson said the end of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’” is also a sign that the military wants to look beyond petty politics. “I see it as a kind of progress,” he said.
“Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” history • 1993: Law Enacted • May 2010: U.S. House approves amendment that would repeal law
• December 2010: Joint Chiefs chairman and Secretary of Defense support the repeal bills that pass House and Senate; President Obama signs repeal into law • July 2011: Obama, Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and Mike Mullen, Joint Chiefs chairman, certify repeal. Source: Servicemembers Legal Defense Network
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Crimes and Consequences—Public Safety ELEVATOR/FROM PAGE 1 Oracle Elevator maintains all campus elevators and conducts a safety check twice a month. The State of Indiana also performs a safety check once a year. “Elevator transportation is one of the safest forms of transportation,” Teeters said. If repairs are needed for an elevator, Oracle maintains a regular supply of parts on campus so problems can be corrected quickly. In addition, ISU’s maintenance contract with Oracle ensures 24/7 elevator service if problems arise. Regular malfunctions, such as door operator malfunctions, door roller malfunctions, and hoisting cable replacements arise from passenger misuse—such as cramming too many people in an elevator at once. These problems may take longer to repair, because hoisting cables may need to be replaced. “It takes about a week to replace hoisting cables, and we try to schedule replacements during the downtime like summer break,” Teeters said.
Police Blotter Sept. 16 At 10:55 a.m., a theft was reported off campus At 2:14 p.m., an information report was conducted on campus At 10:31 p.m., an ill person was reported in Cromwell Hall
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Sept. 17 At 2:20 a.m., criminal mischief was reported in Lincoln Quads At 6:01 a.m., a suspect was cited for driving while suspended at N. 9th & Tippecanoe Students exit elevator in the Hulman Memorial Student Union (Photo by Emily Reed)
Sept. 18 At 12:42 a.m., stolen property was reported off campus At 1:42 a.m., an ill person was reported in Lincoln Quads At 10:56 a.m., criminal mischief was reported off campus At 6:56 p.m., an elevator entrapment was reported at HMSU
Sept. 19 At 12:00 p.m., a theft was reported at Burdford Hall At 4:58 p.m., a property damage accident was reported off campus At 5:41 p.m., harassment was reported at the Lincoln Quads At 10:29 p.m., a suicide threat was reported at Burdford Hall.
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Old education building utilized for SWAT training Police training will also take place Thursday, September 22 between 9 am and 3 pm. Officers with tactical gear is expected.
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Public Safety officers are using the old College of Education building as a training facility for entry level SWAT team operators this week. Assistant Director of Public Safety Joseph Newport said using the vacant high rise is a great prop for training officers. It allows officers to practice how to
get in and out of rooms, around corners and up and down different floors. The building is used for training purposes about four to five times per year, and has been used for training by local police and federal agencies. Public Safety Officers train in the building each May, and simulate active shooter and building searching scenarios. Public Safety Officer David Garland is one of the officers present during
training this week. Garland described how the officers are working on room clearing, tactical procedures and officer safety in order to eliminate threats. Garland also said that the officers are learning how to adapt, communicate and react to situations.
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Old buildings get new purpose for ISU AUSTIN ARCEO
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When Terre Haute’s federal building reopens next fall, the long-remembered post office corridor will resemble the image remembered from when the building first opened. Only the people who will soon stroll past the building’s historic post office boxes won’t be searching for mail; they’ll be heading for class. The building that housed a downtown U.S. Post Office and federal court will maintain trademarks of its past as it hosts new classrooms and spaces for the Scott College of Business at Indiana State University. The federal building, along with the former Emeline Fairbanks Memorial Library, have found new life at ISU as renovations will resurrect some of the most wellknown characteristics of the buildings. “It’s important to try to preserve and save these historic buildings,” said Bryan Duncan, director of capital planning and improvements at ISU. “It’s got to be the ones that are right for preserving. We obviously can’t preserve every building, but these two in particular are historically significant and ripe for the ability to preserve them.” The federal building project is projected to cost about $20.5 million, including federal, state and private funding, and spanned three phases of restoration and construction. The demolition needed in the project is almost complete, Duncan said. Construction crews are working on the building from the top floor down
to the lower level. Drywall is being installed in some areas on the top two floors, while items such as wiring, electrical outlets and vents are being installed on the lower floors, Duncan said. The renovations will juxtapose the federal building’s 21st century-style construction and technology with early 20th century art deco traditional architecture. University students may be using Skype to talk with peers anywhere in the world, while in the nearby former federal courtroom an audience will listen to a prominent speaker detail expectations of future business leaders against a backdrop of the Magna Carta’s signing. “It is a bit dusty now,” Nancy Merritt, dean of the Scott College of Business, said of the prized mural. “However, as renovations continue, the painting will be cleaned by art restorers, and it will look fantastic.” Students will learn in specifically designed classrooms throughout the building, including a financial trading room and a new Sales and Negotiations Laboratory, which will include breakout rooms equipped with technology to record students’ practice sessions as they hone their sales tactics and negotiation skills. “Through this type of hands-on learning, our students will develop the type of professional skills that enable them to become highly successful members of the workforce,” said Jon Hawes, marketing professor and director of the Sales and Negotiations Center. “We are excited to be able to offer new capability to our students and hope to also increase our community engagement through use of the Sales and Negotiations Center.”
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As we enter into yet another election season there is one thing on the minds of Americans—should I vote, and for whom should I vote? Yes, you should vote. If you care about anything in this country you should vote. Who should you vote for? Well, that is a different story. We can’t tell you who to vote for and hold your hand through every debate and speech. We can offer one bit of advice, however. That advice is to read a lot. Make sure you know who it is that you’re voting for on a deeper level than, “I happened to hear Michele Bachmann’s name when I was flipping through CNN, so I’ll vote for her because I’ve never heard of any of these other cronies.” In order to make an informed decision on a candidate, you need to know their history and know where they stand on issues. You need to see how they stack up to other candidates. Since we’re talking about Bachmann already, let’s see what we find. CNN has a story about Bachmann’s recent visit to Jay Leno. In the article “Leno questions Bachmann over gay rights, HPV vaccine” the article says that Leno has frequently made fun of Bachmann but stuck to grilling her. The story is pretty straight-forward. They talked about HPV and homosexuality. Bachmann spoke her mind and so did Leno. Let’s skip over to Salon Magazine. They stick to the issue of Bachmann’s comments on the HPV vaccine. The article, “Bachmann: It’s ok to spread lies about vaccines because I never said I’m a doctor,” the writer discusses the fact that, in a debate, Bachmann attacked candidate Texas Gov. Rick Perry for making it mandatory for teenage girls in Texas to have the vaccine. Bachmann asserted that the drug could lead to mental retardation, which is not necessarily true. Bachmann later justified her comment by saying that she’s not a doctor. “As long as you don’t lie about a doctor, you can claim anything you like about medical matters, on TV, and it’s OK! (I’m not a doctor, but I hear that if you make your baby wear a onesie with a ‘funny’ slogan on it your baby will die),” Alex Pareene, the writer of the article said. FOX News and the magazine Mother Jones have things to say about Bachmann as well. In the FOX News article, “Hollywood Mogul Harvey Weinstein Offers Math Lesson to Michele Bachmann,” the article describes Bachmann as “Tea Party darling and presidential candidate.” Meanwhile, in the Mother Jones article, “Michele Bachmann’s Gay Biblical Alter Ego” calls attention to the biblical figures Bachmann says she identifies with, such as Jonathon, and their “special friends” (King David in the case of Jonathon). Whoever your candidate of choice, we encourage you to vote with integrity. Understand whom you’re supporting and why you’re supporting them. Don’t base your vote on a story and the opinions of your friends. Don’t base your vote on a FOX News report, Jon Stewart’s Daily opinion or Stephen Colbert’s. Research your candidate. If you do, you’ll be exercising to the fullest the democratic freedom to which we’re all entitled. Daniel J. Bradley ISU President Parsons Hall 208 Terre Haute, IN 47809 (812) 237-4000
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The Pink Elephant Getting the facts straight
Aurora Dreyling Columnist
In the 2011 session of the Indiana General Assembly this year, major prolife legislation was passed. While much of it is controversial, the piece to receive the most press is undoubtedly the provision which bars Planned Parenthood from receiving government
money. Opponents of the provision warn that without Planned Parenthood, the women of Indiana will no longer have access to affordable birth control, and the number of unplanned pregnancies will sky-rocket. First things first: the Indiana law never mentions Planned Parenthood by name. It doesn’t restrict funding from Planned Parenthood specifically, just abortion providers. Why is this distinction important? It’s simple; Planned Parenthood still has the option to receive government funding. They could cease to provide abortions (which I understand is something they believe strongly in and are unlikely to do), or they could simply separate the two businesses of sexual health services and abortion services. Why not choose one of these options? If abortions really account for such a small percentage of their services—as they claim—then surely they would do whatever was necessary to ensure that they could continue to provide those other, very necessary services of sexual health. The second option would still allow them to provide abortions, if that is a major concern. They claim none of taxpayer’s dollars go to pay for abor-
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tions—why not separate the two businesses and guarantee it? Another misconception is that without Planned Parenthood, women with low incomes in Indiana would have no affordable options for birth control. First of all, when someone receives Medicaid, they are assigned a primary care provider and can obtain birth control or STD testing that way. There are over 800 Medicaid providers, and only 28 Planned Parenthood clinics. There are also plenty of stores that sell condoms and other contraceptives inexpensively—some for as little as $.25/each. As students, you may stop by the ISU Student Health Center—they’ve been known to give out condoms free of charge. Finally, Planned Parenthood isn’t the only sexual health clinic that offers inexpensive services. There are over 100 clinics throughout Indiana that provide affordable sexual health services. The Indiana Family Health Council lists 40 family planning clinics on their website and the Indiana Primary Health Care Association lists over 90 Community Health Centers on their website. Clearly, women are not without options. The debate over defunding Planned Parenthood is not about offering sexual health services, as there are clearly plenty of options. The money no longer used to fund abortion providers could potentially go towards other options for sexual health. Don’t let anyone fool you with rhetoric about women losing access to health care—it’s misinformation. The question is, are you okay with your money supporting an organization that profits from scared women and the deaths of their unborn children?
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What makes a moderate? I stumbled across a website for the Michigan Conservative Union, and on this website was a post entitled “What’s an uber-conservative?” Thinking this sounded like it might prove to be an interesting side source, I read it. But along with describing what conservatives believe, the author, Ron Estrada, included a paraphrasing of political theorist Russell Kirk: “A Conservative, according to Russell Kirk, relies on history, social norms and tradition to guide his politiHarold cal philosophy. And a Conservative is always willing Bosstick to compromise.” Uncivil Estrada went on to claim “In the truest sense of the word, Conservatives are moderates. In the vernacular Discourse of the mainstream media, however, ‘moderate’ means willing to surrender liberty, property, or beliefs.” Unfortunately, Estrada does not seem to understand what moderate means in our current political discourse. Being politically moderate does not include giving constitutional liberties, but rather being open minded about what both sides have to say and picking the best solution that satisfies everyone. In an Aug. 7 report, TheHill.com reported that Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell expressed his feelings about President Barack Obama’s jobs plan, which has since been presented to U.S. legislators: “‘We certainly intend to listen politely to the recommendation the president has, but I think I can pretty confidently say everybody in the Republican conference of the Senate thinks that we need to quit doing what we’ve been doing—quit borrowing, quit spending, quit threatening to raise taxes and quit having a big wet blanket on top of the private sector of the economy by this explosion of regulation.’” McConnell had already made up his mind that the plan was not something he was interested in while supporting what he wanted. And the democrats can’t say they are any better. An Indiana Statesman article from Feb. 24 said that Indiana State legislators walked out of the Statehouse in response to the “Right to Work” bill, which they believed was too anti-union. Instead of fighting to improve the deficit, they walked away. No one wants to give any ground. And moderates are hardly seen. In fact, they are sometimes reviled, going all the way back to Dante Alighieri’s “Inferno,” where the third of the angels who sided neither with God or Satan are still being tormented with biting bugs and darkness. A quick search on the phrase “politically moderate” turned up 12,600,000 results. And while that number does seem impressive, similar searches for “politically conservative” and “politically liberal” turned up 186,000,000 and 22,000,000 results, respectively, showing that both of the extremes are more represented than the moderate view. A simpler resolution to the current deficit issue would be a mixture of tax increases and cutting unnecessary spending. If our country is going to have any hope for a brighter future, both sides need to stop this playground pissing contest that our politics have become.
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Same-sex marriage, politics don’t mix Erin Friar Polite Society
Have you thought of your wedding day? Have you pictured the flowers, the color scheme, the dinner menu, or the guests? Perhaps you see ripe daisies, light pink decorations, Asian style salmon, and your closet friends
surrounding you. But a question not so often asked is this; have you imagined the ever famous moment right before the “I do’s” and the kiss, with the United States Congress rushing in to object to the wedding? While the straight community never has to fret with this offensive idea, the gay and lesbian community is sweating bullets thinking of their marriage day. Though gay marriage and its legalization is a hot topic in modern culture and politics, homosexual citizens have always been a large part of society, even as far back as ancient Rome. That is to say, this is not new business. Before the Defense of Marriage Act, signed in by President Bill Clinton in 1996, The United States did not officially have an opinion on gay marriage. The act defined a marriage as a “legal union between a man and a woman.” According to dictionary.com, a marriage is defined as a “state, condition or relationship of being married.” Here, we see the split between government and American society. In 2004, Massachusetts became the first state to recognize same-sex marriage, finding Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional. Though, the description “unconstitutional” barely
covers the political misconduct apparent with gay marriage. The First Amendment of the American Constitution claims “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” From this, the popular phrase “separation of church and state” arose. This concept is clearly stated in such a way that Congress should have no dealings with religious life or aspects. However, in the 1996 debate for The Defense of Marriage Act, religion was the only base of argument. The truth is, same-sex marriage has very little to do with the “state,” or the nation’s governmental affairs. Rather, it has everything to do with religion, which is subject area of legislation the constitution forbids. Furthermore, if gay marriage was legalized in the United States, it would undoubtedly improve the quality of the State itself. With the rising costs of organizing a wedding, the economy would be boosted. If more gay partners had legitimate marriage licenses, more children could be adopted into America, adding to the work force. Also, in the political interest, happy people vote for those on their side. More socially progressive politicians would be put in office, improving the overall population. The basic issue lies within the government’s taking advantage of the State for Church purposes. This decision should be up to the individual picturing the day they will marry the love of their life.
Mo’ money, mo’ problems On Monday, President Barack Obama gave the usual debt reduction speech, but with an added pleasant surprise: the “Buffett Rule.” Named for Warren Buffett, a billionaire and prominent investor, the rule proposed that those who make over $1 million pay a higher federal income tax. In a New York Times editorial, Buffett pointed out that he currently pays lower taxes than his secretary, as well as 20 other of his employees. President Obama and Buffett agree that the super rich should be taxed more, however, various figures in the media and politics have spoken out against the rule. After President Obama’s speech that day, Bill O’Reilly boldly proclaimed that he would quit his job should his taxes be raised by 50 percent. “[My corporations] depend on me to do what I do so they can make a nice salary,” he stated. “I like my job, but there comes a point when taxation becomes oppressive. Is the country really entitled to half a person’s income?” Why yes, Billy boy, I believe it is. The average American makes a little over $46,000 a year and has to survive on that income. O’Reilly, though, rakes in $50,000 alone just for giving one lec-
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ture. Forbes’ website, www.forbes.com, also says that he made at least $9 million in 2005. I suppose times would be tough for the poor thing if that pile of cash was substantially reduced. With the cost of living these days, I’m not sure how O’Reilly could live on $4.5 million. John Fleming, a Republican congressman from Louisiana, shares O’Reilly’s sentiments, sharing his concerns in an MSNBC interview. “You know in this country, most people feel that being successful in their business is a virtue, not a vice,” he said. “Once we begin to identify it as a vice, this country is going down.” Fleming, who had a gross income of $6.3 million last year, claimed that he only walked away with a small portion of that amount--$600,000. Awww, that’s tough. What are these still-wealthy men so unhappy about? Even after taxes take a decent chunk of their money, they remain rich. They can afford food, a home and luxurious transportation. They can put their children through college, for crying out loud. When there are families in this country who go hungry, who sleep in the streets because their houses are foreclosed on, who have to choose which child (if any) they’re sending to school, how can these men complain about their taxes? O’Reilly and Fleming, especially, should re-evaluate their priorities. This country has already been too generous to them, and now it’s time to pay it forward.
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ISU celebrates Constitution Day with Indiana appeals court judge Tia Muhammad Reporter
Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals of Indiana, Margret G. Robb presented “The Constitution – Why We Care,” with the intention of enlightening students with a better understanding of Indiana’s state and federal constitution and how they relate to the history and future of America. Robb delivered the address to political science students and guests on Monday at the ISU celebration of Constitution Day. Many students attended the speech as a requirement for their Political Science 107 class. The event was a requirement for class that would give students an inside perspective of the law, said sophomore Steven Walker. “I hope to get a better understanding of our state and government law.” he said. Other students hoped to explore more of the constitution and how it corresponds with their future careers in law. “I want to explore deeper into the constitutional part of law,” said Noral Par-
ham, a sophomore philosophy and legal justice major. “It’s a lot of ethics that goes into it, it’s not just a piece of paper.” Robb’s biography on the Indiana State Government website states that since Gov. Frank O’Bannon appointed her to the fifth judicial circuit seat, she has held multiple leadership roles in ventures on behalf of the Indiana legal system. The alumna of The Indiana University School of Law–Indianapolis practiced for more than 20 years in Lafayette. Also serving as a federal bankruptcy trustee in the Northern District of Indiana, Robb was a Tippecanoe County deputy public defender and a registered family and civil mediator. Also stated in her biography are her accomplishments, which include an award from the 1993 Indiana Bar Association’s Celebrating 100 Years of Women in the Legal Profession and the 2005 Women in the Law Recognition Award from the Indiana Bar Association. She was also the founding chair of Gov. Otis Bowen’s Commission on the Status of Women. An ISU press release stated that she is the first woman in the appellate court’s history to hold the position of Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals of Indiana.
ISU students invited to 21st birthday bash Upcoming Events: • Performing Arts Series: Letters Home Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Hulman Center • WPA Art Exhibit Lecture Thursday 5:30 p.m. Recital Hall • Sycamore Sessions Performance Thursday 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Sycamore Lounge • Once in a Blue Moon Friday 9 p.m. Dede I
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ISU Student Affairs is hosting a 21st birthday bash for students to celebrate with cupcakes, games and prizes. The event will be held on Wednesday in Dede Plaza from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Along with Student Affairs, the event is also sponsored by Student Government Association and Student Health Promotion. Students may find this concept a bit odd but the event is happening in correlation with the 21st birthday card program beginning this year. The birthday bash is a kickoff for the new birthday cards which promote the safe use of alcohol, said Aimee Janssen-Robinson, student wellness educator. This year on their 21st birthday all students will receive a birthday card from ISU. The first semester of the school year involves events such as tailgaiting and The Walk which can involved alcohol. “Part of why we wanted to hold the event in September is that we thought we could do it on the 21st since it fell during the week, prior to homecoming to get students to start thinking about alcohol and being responsible,” Janssen-Robinson said. Although the event is geared toward targeting 21-year-old students,
all students are invited to attend and participate in the activities. Along with various games, the event will feature a cupcake decorating contest. Students can enter the contest at any time during the event and they are judged at 12:45 p.m. The panel of judges for the contest include Cheri Bradley, ISU first lady; Carmen Tillery, vice president for Student Affairs; and Jordan Bayless, ISU executive chef. Prizes, gift cards to the ISU bookstore, will go to the top three cupcake designs. First place will receive a $50 card, second place a $25 card and third place a $15 card. Event sponsors are hoping to draw a large crowd and cupcakes were chosen to be the main focus of this event because they seem to be popular with students, Janssen Robinson said. There is no registration required and the event is free. Other alcohol prevention programs this semester include the ISU Homecoming Designated Walkers and sober rides provided by Yellow Cab. “Since I am attending The Walk for the first time this year, I plan on using the free cab service,” said junior social work major Mackenzie Calwell. “It is a really good idea.” These programs are part of a larger comprehensive program for alcohol prevention, Janssen -Robinson said.
Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals of Indiana Margret Robb spoke at ISU on Monday as a part of ISU’s Constitution Day observance. (Photo by Emily Reed)
Students filled room 105 of the Technology Building to hear Robb speak about why we should care about the Constitution. (Photo by Emily Reed).
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“Letters Home” begins Performing Arts Series tonight JOSHUA JULIAN Reporter
The ISU Performing Arts Series will begin its 2011-12 season Wednesday night in Hulman Center with “Letters Home” presented by Griffin Theater Company. The performance is set to begin at 7:30 p.m. with the opening performance of “Letters Home” The play centers on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan by bringing to life actual letters written by troops serving in the Middle East. “Letters Home” was adapted from the New York Times Op-Ed Article, “The Things They Wrote,” and the HBO documentary, “Last Letters Home.” The script also uses letters found in Frank Schaeffer’s books: “Voices from the Front,” “Letters Home from America’s Military Family,” “Faith of Our Sons” and “Keeping Faith.” William Massolia, also the artistic director for the play, wrote the adaptation. The play explores many themes that are relatable to both those who have been deployed into service and those who remain at home waiting for their return. These themes include patriotism, bravery, compassion, social responsibility, and a sense of community, Massolia said in an interview earlier this week. Since its original run at the Chicago Cultural Center in January 2007, the production has be-
come one of the most sought after national touring shows and has received critical acclaim throughout the United States. More than 50,000 people in 35 major U.S. cities have seen the production, Massolia said. Griffin Theater Company member and director, Kevin Kingston stated that Letters Home “is the sort of play that makes a stage career worthwhile, even if acting and directing don’t usually lead to fortune and fame.” “Letters Home” is kicking off its national tour here at ISU and will proceed to make stops in Oregon, Arkansas, Minnesota, New Jersey, Massachusetts, South Carolina, Florida and Texas, Massolia said. There will be a wide variety of performances in the Performing Arts Series this year from Broadway-style productions of plays and musicals, to dance recitals and orchestra performances. More information is available on the Performing Art Series website: http://www.indstate.edu/hctaf/ pas/indexpas.htm The ISU Performing Arts Series has a variety of shows scheduled for the 2011-2012 season. All performances, with the exception of Letters Home, will be held in Tilson Auditorium and will begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $16 for adults and season tickets can be purchased for $75. ISU students can attend free of charge with student ID. In the play “Letters Home” actors portray soldiers serving in the Middle East. The actors read actual letters written by the soldiers to their family and friends. The play was inspired by a New York Times article and an HBO documentary. (Submitted photo)
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Briefly University Art Gallery hosts Faith FearanThis is the last week of the exhibition “Faith, Fear and Failure: Selections from ISU’s WPA Art Collection” at the University Art Gallery, Center for Performing and Fine Arts. The University Art Gallery is located at the corner of Seventh and Cherry streets. Free exhibition catalogs and WPA Christmas cards are still available. This week, the gallery is open MondayFriday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Thursday 11 a.m.-7 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday is the last day for the exhibit. For more information contact Barbara Racker at 237-3787.
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Hull House trip helps community The Center for Community Engagement led a trip to the Hull House in Chicago for 27 ISU students. Activities included a back-to-school fair for the children and families in Chicago. Set-up took place on Sept. 16, and students helped run the events the next day. Supplies were donated and handed out at the fair, including winter coats and 5,000 books donated by The Hull House Association. ISU students and The Hull House also helped supply games, school supplies, food and a DJ at the festivities. (Submitted photos)
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Trend of the Week ISU students brave rainy weather, accesorize with printed rain boots and umbrellas TIA MUHAMMAD Reporter
As the official first day of fall approaches, stormy weather causes students to bring out their rain gear, but there are ways to stay in fashion while wearing these items. Whether walking from off campus or from your dorm to class, no one likes to get caught in the rain. According to Essence magazine, there is a wide assortment of rain gear must-haves that are both functional and great looking to brighten your cloudy day. Students began sporting these trends in a big way Monday afternoon as the ISU campus was sprinkled with rain. Jessica Smoot, a freshman exploratory major, made her way to the 24-hour lab when she stopped to show off her stylish cheetah print umbrella. “I have an obsession with cheetah print and anything animal print,” Smoot said. Along with many other students, Smoot was in a rush to get out of the rain but wanted to look stylish while doing it. Celebrities have been seen in subdued neutral colors as well as exciting prints. Beyoncé stays dry
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If you want to see more trends appearing on the ISU campus, remember to grab the paper next Wednesday for the latest Trend of the Week.
Jessica Smoot, freshman exploratory studies major, carries a cheetah print umbrella. (Photo by Alexa White)
Students can utilize multiple rainy weather items like rain boots and an umbrella. (Photo by Alexa White)
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Women’s soccer 0-2 in weekend games
Upcoming Events Women’s Volleyball Tuesday at Chicago, Ill. 7 p.m. vs. Chicago State University Friday at ISU Arena 7 p.m. vs. Bradley University Saturday at ISU Arena 7 p.m. vs. University of Northern Iowa
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This past Friday at Chessa Field in Athens, Ohio, the Indiana State women’s soccer team faced Ohio University. Entering the contest, the Sycamores were coming off a road loss to Purdue and onto their second of three road games in five days, this being their first of two Ohio match ups for the weekend. With 13 minutes underway, sophomore goalkeeper Brianna Supulski had a diving save to keep the Bobcats off the scoreboard. Supulski would go on to have continual saves and stops in the first
half leaving the Bobcats scoreless going into the half. At half time Ohio would lead in shots 6-4 and 4-1 in shots on goal, while ISU led in corner kicks 4-3. In the 61st minute of the game, Ohio scored with a shot headed in giving the first and only goal of the game. Seventeen minutes later, senior defender Katie Geyman would not let their scoring continue blocking several shot attempts by the Bobcats. The game would end with Ohio winning 1-0. The Bobcats outscored the Sycamores in shots 20-7 and corner kicks 6-4. Indiana State led in saves 5-3. “Saw a couple good things today, definitely some things that we can continually improve on,” said ISU head women’s soccer coach Erika True. “I think we’ll get that as we continue on our streak across Ohio.”
ISU vs. Miami University (Ohio) This past Sunday at Miami Soccer Field in Oxford, Ohio, the Sycamore soccer team faced Miami University. The Sycamores and the Redhawks had a common opponent earlier this season in the IUPUI Jaguars, against which both schools came out victorious. With three minutes underway, senior goalkeeper Emily Lahay had her first save to keep the Redhawks off the scoreboard.
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In the 15th minute of play, the Sycamores found themselves on the scoreboard first with a goal by junior defender Kourtney Vassar who got her foot on the end of Geyman’s free kick from the left wing. Nine minutes later, Lahay had her third save of the game and would continue to rack up the number of saves until the 32nd minute when the Redhawks would score their first goal of the game. Going into the half Miami led in shots 16-5, 7-4 in shots on goal and 8-0 in corners. Lahay recorded five saves in the first half. In the 89th minute of play, Lahay achieved a career high of 12 saves as the game headed into overtime, the score tied at 1-1. Lahay finished the game with 14 saves. “I was proud to be out there on the field today battling with my teammates. I think this is the first game where we came together and played as a team,” Lahay said. “So I think that’s great to get this kind of momen-
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tum going into conference play on Friday.” Miami scored the winning goal within just four miniutes of overtime played. Miami led two categories at the end with 17-1 corner kicks and 39-8 shots by period while ISU led in saves by period 16-5. “We didn’t get the result we wanted. It’s a brutal battle once it gets into overtime but we saw some great things today, and out
of all the results this weekend, this one is painful, but at the same time we learned a lot and we’re growing as a team,” True said. “I feel confident going into our conference play that this one helped us ... As we go in and play Missouri State this upcoming weekend, today helped prepare us. We now have some tools and ideas that we are going to carry in the Valley and hopefully it gets us some results.”
“I was proud to be out there on the field today battling with my teammates. I think this is the first game where we came together and played as a team.” Senior goalkeeper, Emily Lahay
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Women’s golf finishes third at Cardinal Classic Ernest Rollins Sports Editor
The Indiana State University women’s golf team finished third at the Ball State Cardinal Classic. Conference opponet Southern Illinois won the tournament with a total of 604. Another conference opponet, Ball State (615) edged the Sycamores (617) for second outscoring them by two shots. ISU women’s head coach, Gregory Towne, said that compared to last year’s finish of 14th at the same tournament, the team improved well with essentially the same players. “This year they come off the course and they all shot in the 70s, and they are all mad that they should have shot better,” Towne said. “It worked out pretty good, They got some fire in them.” The Sycamores were led by junior Reece Feducia who finished in second place with a two-round total of 148. This is the second consecutive tournament Feducia finshed second. The finish is also the highest a Sycamore placed at the Cardinal Classic, the previous best was fourth place by former Sycamore golfer Breanne Smith in 2008. “I am excited about Reece Feducia. She’s finished second twice and had good chances to win, and winning as an individual is really hard to do.” Sophmore McCall Christopher, junior Emily Dixon, and junior Christina Beyerl all shot a two-day total of 157 tying them for 16th place. Next up for the woman golfers is the Marilyn Smith/ Sungflower Invitational hosted by Kansas State University at the Colbert Hills Golf Course. The Sycamores will be going
up against teams such as Oral Roberts , Big Twelve teams and four other conference team: Wichita State, Missouri State, Drake and Creighton. “Wichita State and Missoui State were significantly better than us last year,” Towne said. “We will see what kind of progress we’ve made.”
“This year they come off the course and they all shot in the 70s, and they were all mad that they should have shot better.” Gregory Towne, ISU women’s golf head coach Junior golf Reece Feducia hitting the ball. (Photo courtesy of gosycamores.com)
Bark in the park night at Memorial Stadium Ernest Rollins Sports Editor
The Indiana State University women’s soccer team will continue Bark in the Park Night at Memorial Stadium Friday. This is the second year the event is being hosted by the Sycamores. Patrons attending Friday’s soccer match will be able to view the Sycamores in action against conference opponent Missouri State University with their favorite pet sitting beside them in the stands of the Memorial Stadium. ISU women’s head coach Erika True said that she was inspired by other professional teams and college teams that had invited fans to bring their cannine companions to the games. “All of us here are big animal lovers,” True said. “It gives us a chance to give back to the shelters
here in town. It gives us the chance to donate not only items they need but money as well.” The event is a community service project developed to raise donations for Terre Haute Humane Society and Harmony Haven Animal Shelter. True said that the event was a hit with the community and the players the first time it started with high attendance from the community and a large number of donations and money raised for the animal shelters. Donations will be taken at the game. Items suggested for this charity varies from toiletries to treats for the animals. Spectators to the game who bring donations will be admitted for free. There will also be prize giveaways in the form of pet accessories. Another part of the charity is the viewing of pets that are available for
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Chava’s Mexican Grill is a new restaurant located at 669 Wabash Avenue in between Sixth and Seventh streets. Chava’s, owned by Mario Sanchez of Terre Haute, opened in July. Chava’s is open Sunday through Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. and Thursday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 a.m.