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Friday, September 23, 2011 Indiana State University www.indianastatesman.com Volume 119 Issue 12

OIT tracks stolen laptops, Public Safety steps in Dustyn Fatheree Reporter

When an ISU-issued laptop is stolen and the thief logs on to the computer, the Office of Information Technology and Public Safety teams up to make sure it’s returned.

Such was the case on Sept. 15, when officers were dispatched to Cromwell Hall to track down a Dell Lenovo laptop that had been reported missing.

“The information of a computer is put into OIT’s system where we can cross reference the name and laptop to find it on campus,” said Yancy Phillips, director of user services for the Office of Information Technology.

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Opinion:

Features:

Erin Friar discusses the role of religion in childhood.

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Pi Kappa Phi raises money for PUSH America.

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Mike Posner and the Brain Trust to perform at Homecoming concert

Student activities and organizations announced this week that Mike Posner and the Brain Trust will perform at the Hulman Center on Oct. 15 in conjunction with Homecoming. Tickets will be $8 for college and high school students and $12 for the general public.

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In case of emergency...

ISU uses text messaging, telephones and cameras to send campus alerts DAVID CESARIO Reporter

C-SPAN bus coming to campus C-SPAN’s Campaign 2012 Bus is making a stop at ISU next week as part of the public affairs network’s “Road to the White House” tour.

The bus will be parked near the fountain in Dede Plaza Friday, Sept. 30 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Visitors can learn about CSPAN’s resources used to cover Congressional sessions, hearings and other events.

Friday evening, the public is invited to a free viewing party of C-SPAN’s “The Contenders” program from 7:30 to 10 p.m. in Cunningham Memorial Library.

C-SPAN, created by the cable TV industry, provides public affairs programming on three television networks, on the radio and online.

The visit is sponsored by Time Warner Cable.

ISU’s RAVE alert system and other Public Safety technology keeps students safe and informed of dangerous situations on campus.

Joe Newport, assistant director of ISU Public Safety, said the RAVE alert system is a mass warning message sent to student emails and cellphones.

Messages are limited to 70 characters in length and direct students to visit the Public Safety website for a brief explanation of the situation at hand.

RAVE is usually used about 2-3 times per semester to warn of situations involving criminal conduct or extreme weather conditions, he said. Public Safety sends messages free of charge, but standard carrier fees may apply.

Classrooms have also been equipped with speakerphones that are directly linked with the Public Safety dispatch center. Newport said in the event of a situation, dispatch can activate a particular classroom speaker phone and send a direct verbal message to that classroom. It allows for people in classrooms to know of situations going on outside and what measures should be taken. In the

event that a classroom speakerphone is used, it is very likely that a RAVE alert message will also be sent out.

Public Safety has approximately 30 blue light machines dispersed around campus. The blue light machines allow direct contact to the Public Safety dispatch center. Two buttons are located on the face of the machines, one is labeled information, and the other is labeled emergency. Students can press and release the buttons to request information, or to report a dangerous situation. Cameras are focused on the blue light machines, so the dispatch center can view and film the surrounding area.

Newport said that discussions are currently underway about updating to a new generation of cameras for the blue light machines.

The goal for using all of the technology is to inform as many people as possible about an emergency.

“Public Safety has received good reviews with the notification system,” he said. “People have the opportunity to be informed, and the RAVE alert system is the best one but only if people sign up for it.”

RAVE Alert: How do I sign up?

Visit indstate.edu/pubsafety and click on the RAVE Alert link. An email address and cell phone number is required to register.

Family members can also sign up for the service.

Presentations set for Disney program Two upcoming informational sessions are scheduled for the Disney College Program internships.

Interested students can learn more Wednesday, Sept. 28 at 5 p.m. in Cunningham Memorial Library and Thursday, Sept. 29 at

noon in the Career Center Disney Classroom. The Career Center is located on the seventh floor of Hulman Memorial Student Union.

For further details, visit www. disneycollegeprogram.com.

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News in Brief Officials say babysitter throws child in playpen, killing child Kelci Niemerg, age 23, from Dieterich Ill. is scheduled to appear in court on Nov 17. Officials say Niemerg was babysitting an 8 -month-old baby when she became irritated when the child would not eat and threw the child into a playpen. The child later died of brain hemorrhaging. A trial date has not been set yet.

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Crimes and Consequences—Public Safety

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Tuesday, Sept 20

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At 9:21 a.m., a theft was reported at Pickerl Hall, but the items were later found At 9: 38 a.m., a well being check was conducted at Rhoads hall At 9:58 a.m., a fire alarm was reported at the Hulman Memorial Student Union At 12:57 p.m., lost property was reported at Blumberg Hall At 5:56 p.m., an injured person was reported at Burford Hall At 7:27 p.m., an ill person was reported at Holmstedt Hall At 8:48 p.m., suspicious activity was investigated off campus

Wednesday, Sept 21 At 5:55 p.m., found money was reported at the Cunningham Memorial Library

Thursday, Sept 22 At 3:20 p.m., a suspect was cited for possession of marijuana and paraphernalia off campus At 4:02 a.m., an ill person was reported at Pickerl Hall At 4:17 a.m., a suspect was arrested for battery and disorderly conduct at 200 Blk. N. 6th St.

A copy of ISU’s Daily Crime Log can be obtained by visiting the Indiana State University’s website under “Public Safety”

Laptop/from page 1 After a stolen laptop was logged on at the 4th floor of Cromwell, OIT forwarded the coordinates to Corporal Daniel Parmer and Joe Newport, Asst. Director of Public Safety. They travelled up the elevator and were informed by OIT that the subject whose login was on the stolen computer, Anthony White, age 19, had just gotten off the computer.

They found White and asked him if he had been online, which he confirmed and agreed to let them enter his room. Sitting in plain view was the Dell Lenovo laptop which was confirmed stolen. White claimed that he had let people “hang out in his room while he was out earlier in the day.” He claimed to not know their names. The officers seized the laptop as evidence, and White was escorted to ISUPD by Officer Jordan Gentry, who read his Miranda Rights.

White changed his story claiming that Vayanna, he didn’t know the last name, had let him borrow the laptop because his was broken. He then changed the story again saying that he and Paris, he didn’t know the last name, found the bag

under a table in the tower’s dining hall and took it to his room to decide what to do with it. He claimed to use it for that day of class, but was going to put up a missing laptop sign to attract the owner.

When the laptop was opened, the login and owner information was changed. He was sent to jail as a suspect of possession of stolen property.

White refused to comment on the incident.

The victim confirmed it was his laptop and recovered it.

Director of Public Safety, Bill Mercier recommends students keep an eye on their belongings.

“Even though it is easier with technology to recover stolen computers, we encourage people to not leave stuff lying around,” he said.

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Third annual International Crime, Media and Popular Culture Conference begins Monday Sponsored by ISU’s Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice, the conference will be held Monday-Wednesday at ISU.

For more information about the Crime, Media and Popular Culture Conference, contact Frank Wilson, conference founder and assistant professor of criminology and criminal justice, at fwilson2@indstate.edu.

Information for this page is courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing

Featured speakers include criminologists and experts from ISU and various other universities, including Eastern Michigan and Central Florida.

The entire conference is free to students with university-issued ID.

One-act play addresses social issues “Snapshot: A True Story of Love Interrupted by Invasion,” was written and will be performed by Carmen Mitzi Sinnott.

The play explores the forces of history, race, mental health issues and war by bringing to life the true story of one biracial daughter’s journey to find her father who has been missing in her life since the Vietnam War. The performance will be held in the University Hall Theater beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27; doors open at 6 p.m.

Panel focuses on post-9/11 terror A new feature of this year’s conference is a panel discussion about the depiction of terorrism in the decade since the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks.

The discussion is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Monday in University Hall Theater.

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In response to “Same-sex marriage, politics don’t mix”

In response to “Getting the facts straight”

Dear Statesman:

Dear Statesman:

Thanks for the great article, Erin. I am a tax-paying American citizen of the United States, and yet in the country that I love, the “Home of the Free and the Brave,” we are still standing in the past, denying the basic rights of marriage to our tax-paying lesbian and gay citizens.

I was never a huge “marriage” person, but when I started doing the research for the coming out and relationship books I have written for gay women, I realized that LGBT people are being denied over 1,000 rights that married, straight people have. That fact made me realize how important the basic right of legal marriage is for sure.

Just think, a MURDERER on DEATH ROW can get married, but a committed LGBT couple who has been together for years CANNOT? Drunk people in Las Vegas who just met in a bar can get married, BUT LGBT people CANNOT? Young adults over 18 who barely know each other can run off and get married, but same-sex couples who have been in committed relationships for years cannot?

My female partner and I have been together over 18 years, and we have paid plenty or taxes during both of our lives, and yet we don’t have the same rights as convicted murderers? Does that seem right?

These are the questions that come to me when I hear homophobic comments concerning LGBT people and our rights to be treated like every other tax-paying citizen of the United States. And to top it off, much of this discrimination is based on personal religious beliefs, here in a country that was founded by the idea of separation of church and state...

If the word “marriage” is such a big deal, then why not call ALL LEGAL licensed partnerships between two consenting adults “Civil Unions,” and all ceremonies that are performed in a church between two consenting adults can still be called Marriages. Legal “marriage” and the religious ceremony are two different things anyway. Why not just call them two different names for everyone?

Each of us has to be strong to be who we truly are. In the last 50 years, we’ve come so far concerning the rights of all US citizens, and yet we have so much further to go. Will we be brave, or will we stand in the shadows of denial that sexual orientation is not a choice, but how many of our citizens are born?

It’s all up to those of us who believe that no matter what our race, religion, sex or sexual orientations may be, we are all created equal, and that we should be treated that way, especially in a country that has always been known for its global humanitarianism.

Thank you very much for our Sept. 21, 2011 column “Getting the facts straight,” concerning taxpayer support for abortion providers, especially Planned Parenthood.

It takes courage to speak out against abortion and Planned Parenthood on the university campus, but abortion IS the horrible killing of unborn children— the great social evil of our time.

And Planned Parenthood is the leader of this evil.

Thank you for taking a public stand against abortion among us at the university; hopefully, you can help lead your peers to oppose it.

I listen to Barbara McGuigan on radio FM 91.9 on Tuesdays at 3-4 p.m. or 10 p.m.-midnight on Tuesdays for a prolife perspective. Also I listen to Father Frank Pavone of Priests for Life, who is a mighty opponent of abortion on the same station.

I realize you simply opposed taxpayer-funded abortion primarily, but your final line makes clear that abortion is the death of unborn children—surely a horrible, horrible evil when one considers it.

Sincerely, Tom Anderson Custodian in College of Education Third Floor

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Apple Bans iPhone app that exposes darker side of smartphones Apple has removed the iPhone app “Phone Story,” a satirical game that exposes the dark side of smartphone production, from the App Store earlier this week. The call to drop the ban-hammer allegedly came after many iPhone users reported the game for being inappropriate and cruel.

Apple realized that the game illustrates the hideous truth behind the production of their devices, and that hit made them uncomfortable.

“Phone Story” is another contentious app from the indie developer team Molleindustria, who is well known for creating controversial media. The app is a collection of darkly satirical mini-games that chronicles a smartphone’s lifespan.

Players begin with the collection of materials at gunpoint from the mines of the Congo. The game then goes into the oppressive factories where the workers are asked to assemble the devices in grueling 12-36 hour shifts in unacceptable conditions for almost no pay. The incredibly graphic part of the app is a mini-game by the name “Suicides.” The player assumes the role of medical personnel attempting to catch workers jumping off the roof of the factory.

The whole object of this game is to educate the public in a “comical” manner about the reality of what goes into making a smartphone.

In 2010, the Foxconn factory (a producer of the parts found in most smartphones) in Taiwan had 14 successful suicides out of 18 attempted suicides. There have been three reported successful attempts this year at the time.

The majority of the suicides have been people within the ages of 18-25, which would be the age of the average college student.

I found these statistics to be appalling to say the least. It never ceases to amaze me how cruel and greedy the corporate world can be.

At first, Apple approved the app (unlike the Android Market, every app that is submitted for release on iTunes is thoroughly checked and tested. Just another reason Android is better than

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Apple). It was released through iTunes on September 9. The app was banned and removed from iTunes 4 days later on September 13.

Apple’s sudden decision change was because the app violated four of the rules for iOS app creation (depictions of child abuse (code 15.2), objectionable or crude content (16.1) and promises to turn over a portion of the money to charity (21.1 and 21.2)).

I found this to be ironic. Let us remove this app because it describes a practice that is unacceptable despite the fact that we utilize it every day. Also, if you donate a portion of your profits in the effort to prevent us from using these practices, you are banned.

Molleindustria was then given an ultimatum, produce a new version that removes the abusive treatment of children involved in the manufacturing of smartphones or not have the app released through Apple iTunes.

The app developer had a better idea. “Phone Story” is now available for $1.00 on the Android Market and can be used by Android and jail broken Apple devices. Around 70 percent of the revenues from the app go to the developers who then in turn donate that money to organizations fighting corporate malpractices like those at Foxconn.

I always knew that electronics were made, for the most part, in impoverished countries, but I had no idea just how bad this problem was.

The main problem that I have with Apple’s decision to pull the app is that it was not for the right reasons. Granted, the app did violate the iOS app creation codes, but I am confident that a cursory search through iTunes will easily bring up other apps that do the same thing. The violations were just an excuse to dispose of the incriminating evidence of these atrocities.

I know that being a smartphone owner is not helping the situation, but I can tell you that I am definitely going to be buying that app and spreading the word.

Next time you think about upgrading to that new iPhone, not because you need a new phone, but simply because you want one, think about all of those young people that have died to ensure that you look cool to your friends.

Let that sit on your conscience.

Religion provides strong foundation for children Erin Friar Polite Society

Do you believe in God? There are various systems of belief from Christian- greater good of the masses. This ideology lends young children and adults alike to reduce themity. From hippies with trees to monks devoting their lives to a selves to the individual aside from personal pride or righteousness. higher deity, much of the human race is committed deeply or Also, the ideals of the church opinion in reaction to certain elements of sociat least familiar with such a union. ety, such as drugs, alcohol and sex, aid in the direct decision making of a young “For children to With the human intuition, we would fancy to imagine that consistently be in an person. a personal matter, such as religion, would not be utilized for an objective other If, from a small age, these items are installed as taboo, or even satanic, it is organized than divine, supernatural connection. more likely the individual, as a young adult, would defer from them, decreasing However, throughout history, religious institutions have been used to control environment... teaches the chance of drunk driving, drug-related addictions and mental health issues. entire populations. The famed Catholic kings used it to rid Spain of Arabs. The them the importance Aside from structure and opinion of religion, the original intent also offers founding fathers composed the Constitution of the United States, largely, on of structuring their positive effects on the child-like mind.

Christian values.

Suicide, being one of the main causes of death in teens worldwide, could maThis is not to assume that all ulterior motives have negative intent. In fact, a everday activities. “ jorly be avoided with the theology. If one is convinced of a higher being that is number of outside aims are quite positive. Take, for example, raising children. all-knowing, they are more likely to reflect upon their situation and reach out to There are numerous advantages to building the blocks of childhood in structured religion. this omnipotent figure.

For children to consistently be in an organized environment with specific goals at hand teaches While the foundation of positive and influential upbringing of children may be deliberated as them the importance of organizing and structuring their everyday activities. long as humans exist, one cannot argue that religion is a major factor.

Another critical aspect of childhood is the skill of acquiring humility. In many religions, Through the many ideologies and even basic theologies of religion, one has a much higher across both nations and history, there tends to be a constant figure of a savior sacrificed for the chance of raising the well-rounded child.

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ISU Panhellenic Scholarship Reception honors members Jessica Neff Reporter

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ISU Panhellenic sorority members were encouraged to keep up their hard work as they were brought together last night to be awarded for their academic accomplishments On Wednesday night, Dede I was taken over by sorority girls as the Panhellenic Scholarship Reception was hosted. Organizations and their members were recognized for successes during the Spring 2011 semester.

Members met and mingled while eating from a small dinner buffet before the awards began. Eight of the nine ISU Panhellenic sororities were represented: Alpha Omicron Pi, Alpha Phi, Alpha Sigma Alpha, Alpha Chi Omega, Delta Gamma, Zeta Tau Alpha, Sigma Kappa and Chi Omega.

The guest speaker began after dinner. Linda Maule, associate professor of political science and women’s studies and coordinator for foundational studies, gave a speech regarding pride in accomplishments for women and the need to establish high goals versus settling for the mediocre.

Once the speech ended, certificates for members who received between 3.0 and 3.74 grade point averages were

passed out to the tables. Representatives of the ISU Panhellenic Association recognized those who received between a 3.75 grade point average and a 4.0 grade point average individually.

As the individual awards ended, the chapter certificates were announced.

Alpha Phi won highest new member grade point average with Zeta Tau Alpha following in second place.

The highest total grade point average was given to Chi Omega, followed by Delta Gamma and Alpha Omicron Pi. The award ceremony ended with the highest cumulative grade point average going to Chi Omega with Delta Gamma and Alpha Sigma Alpha at second and third, respectively.

“We are honored to receive these awards,” said Carson Morris, president of Chi Omega. “Our girls work hard all year to keep up their grades.”

The night ended with pictures of the winning members and sororities.

Maule provided a closing thought regarding how to succeed in the university.

“Work hard, have perspective, keep your sense of humor [and] take risks,” Maule said. “At the end of the day, reflect on accomplishments both big and small.”

Guest speaker at the scholarship reception, Linda Maule, professor of political science and women’s studies, encouraged attendees to keep up their hard work.

(Photo by Alexa White)

Six ISU Panhellenic sororities were recognized for accomplishments such as highest new member grade point average and highest cumulative chapter grade point averge. (Photo by Alexa White)

Students decorate cupcakes at birthday bash, winners chosen

• Once in a Blue Moon Friday 9 p.m.

Dede I • Family Day Saturday 8 a.m.

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The Sycamore Sam cupcake took first place in the cupcake decorating contest on Wednesday. (above).

Sophomore Rory Calhoun decorated his cupcake with items to make it tall (right).

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Cupcake decorating contest judges Cheri Bradley, ISU first lady; Carmen Tillery, vice president for Student Affairs; and Jordan Bayless, ISU executive chef examine contest entries. (Photo by Alexa Larkin)

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Pi Kappa Phi fraternity says goodbye to boundaries for Push America fundraiser Jessica Neff Reporter

Members of the ISU community have most likely seen the men sitting on top of the scaffolding set up in Dede Plaza, but there is no reason to be alarmed.

Those men are members of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity, and they have been promoting different events for No Boundaries Week. The group uses the scaffolding as a way to entice people and make them want to ask questions about the philanthropy and donations, said active Pi Kappa Phi member Patrick Larrabee.

No Boundaries Week is a philanthropic event in which all donations go to Push America, a nonprofit organization and the exclusive philanthropy of Pi Kappa Phi. Durward Owen established Push America in 1977 with collaboration from Thomas Sayre.

As stated on their website, pushamerica.org, the purpose of Push America is to serve people with disabilities and to instill lifelong service in fraternity members.

Members have also sponsored a 24-hour stationary bike-athon to pay homage to the Journey of Hope, a cycling event across the United States, Larrabee said.

A Pi Kappa Phi alumnus, Bruce Rogers, inspired the Journey of Hope as he embarked on a bike ride across America in 1987. Motivated by Rogers, Jim Karlovec rode the first official Journey of Hope in 1988 along with a 20-person team.

The members are also supporting another activity called Pie-A-Pi Kapp in which donators will pay one dollar to throw a pie at a volunteer member of the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity.

Pi Kappa Phi’s goal is to progress in its events’ successes with every year.

“We continue to grow and improve on different aspects,” Larrabee said. “We learn from previous mistakes and correct

Members of Pi Kappa Phi are spent the week, even in the rain, out in Dede Plaza raising money for their philanthropy, Push America. The ISU chapter named their event “No Boundaries Week.” Fundraising endeavors include donations for spending hours on the scaffold and riding stationary bikes, also members of the ISU community can pay $1 to smash a pie into the face of a volunteer Pi Kappa Phi member. (Photos by Emily Reed)

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Families invited to experience ISU this Saturday Alexa Larkin Features editor

ISU Union Board and Family Services is holding the annual Family Day this Saturday which allows families to experience a day at ISU. The event is a collaboration between 33 different campus departments, academic units and student organizations, said Freda Luers, associate director of Student Activities and Organizations.

Luers has been working with Family Day for six years but says it is a long-standing ISU tradition.

New this year, families will have the opportunity to visit the University Art Gallery for the last day of its current exhibit: “Faith, Fear and Failure: Selections from ISU’s WPA Art Collection.”

Most of the day’s activities take place in HMSU, but the Student Recreation Center and Cunningham Memorial Library will be open.

Before events begin in HMSU, families can attend a continental breakfast in the new ISU Barnes and Noble bookstore, Luers said.

Families can participate in a community service project together putting together bags of hygiene products for the homeless.

Table Topics is a program designed specifically for parents.

At these tables, parents have the opportunity to

ask questions about various issues such as student wellness, financial aid and study abroad.

“It is more than a resource fair, it’s an opportunity for them to have a discussion if they need to or find out more information,” Luers said.

Sibling Programs, sponsored by the Bayh College of Education, Scott College of Business, College of Nursing Health and Human Services and the School of Music, will also offer various entertainment options for younger children.

Families were able to submit recipes for the Favorite Recipe Brunch in Sycamore Dining, where they are able to be a part of the campus dining experience.

Campus tours will be offered before brunch and, afterwards, families can take pictures with Sycamore Sam, attend open houses in various campus departments or play bingo.

Bingo is usually a popular event, Luers said. It is free to play, and prizes will be given out.

From 9 a.m.-2 p.m. families can purchase discounted tickets for the pre-game reception and football game at Memorial Stadium.

The reception will have cookies and punch, and then, after the game, families can return to the bookstore for a Family Happy Hour.

Online registration has closed, but those people still interested in registering can call 812-237-3830.

Family Day shows families of ISU students what is offered to them at ISU. Programs for all members of the family are offered this year.

(Photo courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing)

Students display talents at Sycamore Sessions

Sycamore Sessions is a showcase of various student talent: vocal, instrumental, spoken word, dance and other performances. Students filled Sycamore Lounge on Thursday night to watch their peers display their talents and enjoy some free food. The next Sycamore Sessions audition will be held on Sept. 29 from 6-8 p.m. (Photos by Alexa White)

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Student Spotlight

Student returns to ISU to advance career in teaching Joshua Julian Reporter

Indiana State University offers a variety of options for their students. Amanda Paul, a first year graduate student in the department of English, can attest to that.

Paul obtained her undergraduate degree from ISU in philosophy. Upon graduation, she realized that, while the field is extremely intriguing, it may lack a certain degree of immediate career opportunities.

After she graduated, Paul took some time off to focus on a career and began working in social services. It was this unexpected turn in her life that made her realize that, while social work isn’t what she wanted to do forever, it did give her a jumping off point for a career goal that she found suited her much better.

It was then that Paul began looking into teaching opportunities. Next summer, she will

begin work on obtaining her teaching license from ISU. Paul decided that, while working to obtain a teaching license, she should just get her master’s degree in English, as well.

The individualized attention that a student can receive at ISU is what brought her back to this campus, Paul said.

Currently, Paul works for the Educational Testing Service part-time scoring standardized exams. She would like to, after she has finished her tenure at ISU, go abroad and teach English as a second language. She says she doesn’t necessarily have a preference for where she does this, but she is interested in the possibility of doing it in Asian countries.

Along with that, while taking her philosophy classes, Paul found that she most gravitated to the Eastern Philosophy teachings.

“I don’t practice them,” she said, “but I found the ideas and elements of their teachings and

religion very attractive.”

In her free time, Paul likes to read, citing Hermann Hesse, Fyodor Dostoyevsky and Ayn Rand as some of her favorite authors.

“It’s not that I don’t enjoy a good piece of mainstream pop lit, though,” she said.

She also said that she is a runner when she is not in class, having recently completed a minimarathon in Indianapolis.

As far as television and films go, she watched Sex and the City and prefers low-budget independent dramas but can’t deny that she also loves a good horror film. “‘The Exorcist’ is the scariest thing I have ever seen,” Paul said.

Paul refers to herself as a conventionally unconventional college student but also said, in true philosophy student style, what that means is “for you to decide.”

Paul would ideally like to go on to teach high school students, hopefully in a private school.

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Sycamores sweeps Cougars 3-0

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Indiana state women’s volleyball team preparing for play against Chicago State University.

(Phot courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing)

Ernest Rollins Sports Editor

Women’s Volleyball Friday at ISU Arena 7 p.m. vs. Bradley University Saturday at ISU Arena 7 p.m. vs. University of Northern Iowa

Women’s Soccer Friday at Memorial Stadium 7 p.m. vs.

Missouri State University

Football Saturday at Memorial Stadium 2:05 p.m. vs. Youngstown State University

Softball Saturday at Eleanor Forsythe St. John Softball Complex 10:30 a.m. vs. Marian University Sunday at Eleanor Forsythe St. John Softball Complex vs. Indiana University 11a.m. vs. Olney 3 p.m

The Indiana State University women’s volleyball team swept the Chicago State Cougars Tuesday night (25-19, 26-24, 25-16).

“Taking into consideration that we had three of our main starters out of the game and had to switch up our lineup quite a bit, I think the girls performed well,” sophomore outside hitter and right side Monique Morris said. “I don’t believe the team chemistry changed one bit, and we pulled off the win.”

The Sycamores were without some of the senior members of the game. Senior setter Shelbi Fouty, junior outside hitter and right side Morgan Dall and middle blocker Shea Doran did not see action on the court due to injuries. Nonetheless, the Sycamores were able to come away with a win against Chicago State University.

The opening set for the Sycamores was slow, with the team trailing by two at the start and never really shifting momentum until a kill by freshman middle blocker Samantha Kersting tied the

score at 8. From then, Indiana State would go on a couple runs pushing them ahead and winning the first set.

In the second set, the Sycamores were again off to a slow start, as the Cougars led 9-3. However, the Sycamores did not stay down for long tying the game at 10. Both teams would continue to battle it out for the lead and the set would go into extra points. A kill

by Morris and service ace by freshman defensive specialist Katie Moon would end the set in favor of the Sycamores once again.

The third and final set saw the Sycamores taking the lead and sustaining it. The Cougars would trail behind as far as eight points (17-9) at one point during the set before the Sycamores went on to win the set 25-16.

Morris had 14 of 29 attempted kills during the game.

Her teammate sophomore setter Loni Mackinson established a career high this game with 30 assists. Other Sycamores with noteworthy performances were sophomore outside hitter and right side Molly Murphy tying her career high of seven kills

and Kersting obtained a career high of seven kills and four blocks. Sophomore outside hitter Ashley Owen also had a career high with six kills.

“Monique really stepped up, which was exactly what we needed her to do,” ISU women’s head coach Traci Dahl said. “I think it was a great match for her to warm up and get ready for Friday. Monique is ready to go.”

The Sycamores are currently 8-5 overall and 0-2 in the Missouri Valley. The team returns to the ISU Arena this weekend for a couple of conference matchups.

The Sycamores face Bradley University Friday at 7 p.m. and the University of Northern Iowa Saturday at 7 p.m.

Sophomore outside hitter and right side Monique Morris serving in the ISU vs. Chicago State game.

(Photo courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing)

“Taking into consideration that we had three of our main starters out of the game and had to switch up our lineup quite a bit, I think the girls performed well.”

Monique Morris, Sophomore outside hitter and right side

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ISU takes part in volleyball for the small program Ernest Rollins Sports Editor

The ISU volleyball teams joins with Union Hospital in their Volleyball for the small charity.

The Union Hospital Volleyball for the Small charity program originated three years ago as an effort to raise money for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Union Hospital.

Jim Bertoli, executive directior of the Union Hospital Foundation, said the funds raised are specifically used for families who have babies in the NICU providing lodging, transportation costs as parents try to remain close to their children.

Bertoli said the Volleyball for the Small program is a series of volleyball matches.

Originally, the program focused on the rivalry match-up between Terre Haute North and Terre Haute South High Schools.

The locations alternated every year since the first competition and the winning team

received a travelling trophy, which they keep for one year. This year the match will be held on Thursday at the Terre Haute South High School. The junior varsity players will compete at 6 p.m. and the varsity players at 7 p.m.

In addition to the match, Bertoli said as part as a fundraising effort, teams sell T-shirts at these games in their respective team colors with the program name “Volleyball for the Small” on the front and the sponsors’ names on the back of it.

Bertoli said last year’s event at Terre Haute North High School saw 1,500 people attend and Union Hospital was able to raise over $10,000 dollars for the program.

“The goal this year is to raise $15000,” Bertoli said.

The idea came to Bertoli while he was still a women’s volleyball coach at ISU (1997-2003). The team hosted their own volleyball for the small with funds going to the Shriner’s Temple to transport local kids to Shriner’s hospitals in St. Louis and

Cincinnati for treatment.

Russel Cutino, a doctor in the NICU at Union Hospital said the NICU is in charge of taking care of new born babies who may have been born early and at birth and are experiencing health issues such as breathing difficulties, difficulties maintain their temperature.

This year, the Indiana State women’s volleyball team joins the effort. ISU women’s volleyball head coach Traci Dahl said that the team are going to the Terre Haute North and South volleyball match in support of the efforts and will be joining the fundraiser effort by accepting donations at the Bradley and University of Northern Iowa games on Friday and Saturday respectively in the ISU Arena.

“I think it is important that we get out there in the community,” Dahl said. “It’s a big volleyball match, for volleyball players and coaches so it is a good way for us to interact with the volleyball community of Terre Haute.”

“I think it is important that we get out in the community. It’s a big volleyball match, for volleyball players and coaches so it is a good way for us to interact with the volleyball community of Terre Haute.”

Traci Dahl, ISU women’s volleyball head coach

Sports Column: No Manning but the Colts’ “Luck” may change next season Andrew Jones Columnist

This year, the Indianapolis Colts have started off the season 0 and 2 for the first time since 1998. Could this be a result of Colts’ future hall of fame quarterback Peyton Manning not being able to play because of injury?

You have to appreciate how great of a quarterback Peyton Manning really is. It’s like that 1980s song, “Don’t Know What You Got Till It’s Gone.” Manning rarely ever fumbled a center snap, was sacked, or fumbled when he was hit.

Colts’ current quarterback, Kerry Collins, has accomplished all of these things in two weeks. Collins has been sacked five times and has fumbled four times including a fumbled center-quarterback exchange.

Can you really blame Collins or the Colts though? This Colts’ offense was designed by Peyton Manning for Peyton Manning and only Peyton Manning ran it for the past 13 seasons without missing a start. Any quarterback in the league would have had trouble coming in and trying to run that offense.

In all honesty, the Colts probably couldn’t have picked a better

season to lose. In reality, they really “lucked” out (no pun intended). Just look at who is, for all purposes, a lock for next year’s first pick (Andrew Luck).

Andrew Luck, Stanford University Quarterback, was a lock to go first in last year’s NFL draft. He turned down the guaranteed money for another year of college. When watching Luck play, you can’t help but notice that “once in a decade” talent and football IQ. Luck is the leading candidate to win the Heisman Trophy. His ability to read defenses and his cannon arm are unmatched in college football. ESPN experts have said that they haven’t seen a quarterback with this much talent since Peyton Manning. That’s pretty ironic in my opinion.

Luck looks like a great opportunity for the future, but what about the Colt’s quarterback situation now? Right now the Colt’s offense is beyond laughable. The Colts haven’t scored a “meaningful” touchdown against the opposing teams’ “standard” defense this season. With the Pittsburgh Steelers coming in Sunday night, that isn’t likely to change.

No doubt the Colts will probably have a tough year, but who knows maybe next year we will see Manning and Luck on the team.

“You have to appreciate how great of a quarterback Peyton Manning really is. It’s like that 1980’s song , ‘Don’t Know What You Got Till It’s Gone.’”

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ISU head coach supports local charity, baseball team participates in fundraiser Richelle Kimble Reporter

The Indiana State baseball team held a pre-season contest against the Ontario Blue Jays on Tuesday and donated all proceeds to CHANCES for Indiana Youth of Terre Haute.

This event was the first charity event held under head coach Rick Heller since his recent hire as a Sycamore in 2009.

CHANCES for Indiana Youth is a program designed to enforce alcohol, tobacco, and other drug abuse prevention throughout Vigo County. Following establishment in 1985, CHANCES merged with Indiana Communities for Drug Free Youth in 1999 to become CHANCES for Indiana Youth.

Currently, CHANCES is operating the Booker T. Washington Community Center upon partnering with the Terre Haute Parks and Recreation Department since 2008.

The fundraiser kicked off at 3 p.m. at Bob Warn Field, charging $5 for non-student entry and accepting donations. The Sycamores won

both games against the Blue Jays, claiming victory of the first game 10-1 and the second game 5-4.

The contest raised approximately $300 for CHANCES, an amount under what Heller was hoping for. The main support crowd was family and friends of the teams, as well as several students from ISU. Though it was a moderate turn out, Heller said he hopes to do other events similar to the CHANCES charity game, next time with more promotion and a more convenient time for competition.

“I saw it as an opportunity to raise money for the community while involving Sycamore athletics,” said Heller. “Next time we will do a better job getting the word out.”

The exhibition game was not the first event Heller was involved in for CHANCES. Currently, he is training for “Dancing With the Terre Haute Stars” which will be held at the Hulman Center on October 7. The event is open to the community, and is planning on raising over $100,000 for CHANCES.

Heller is dance partners with a fellow ISU faculty member, and admits to having difficulties perfecting the dancing technique.

Even so, Heller is excited to be contributing to the CHANCES foundation.

“I was hesitant to say yes, due to my heavy commitments at ISU, but I’m glad I did. It’s about helping the kids. It gives me a chance to give back to the community,” said Heller.

In addition to his dancing commitments, Heller has made a partnership with the Blue Kat Lounge, which will be holding a CHANCES fundraiser tonight from 7 p.m. to close. The fundraiser’s main promotion is Southland Band, a local blues, classic, and modern rock band. Southland specializes in artist covers, including songs of Van Morrison, Steve Miller Band, Uncle Kracker and many more.

Heller’s acquaintanceship with the drummer made the event possible. Southland will play following the opening acoustic acts.

Admission is $5 at the door, 21 and up.

ISU baseball coach Rick Heller. (Photo courtesy of gosycamores.com)

Former Olympian hired as new ISU throws coach Shelby Young Reporter

The Indiana State University men’s and women’s track and field teams hired Erin Gilreath as the new throw coach last Thursday.

“As a former athlete I am looking forward to the challenges of coaching and trying to get the best out of people, and I hope I am giving them good workouts and that things are going to work out well,” Gilreath said.

Gilreath joins the staff with goals to help her athletes recognize their potential within the discipline they have chosen.

“I hope to get the athletes to see the possibilities, that if they choose to make the commitment, to get better because that is really how I looked at my collegiate experience,” Gilreath said. “I had no idea what to expect, I just took what I had and ran with it.”

Gilreath helped coach the University of Illinois’ throwing camp two years in a row. She also helped coach a throwing club in Marietta, Georgia. In 2008, Gilreath became the assistant track and field coach at Anderson University. While there, she coordinated recruiting, developed the training programs

for male and female throwers, and oversaw the strength and conditioning for all track and field athletes. Gilreath also assisted with five Heartland Christian Athletic Conference champions and two NCAA Division III qualifiers.

Gilreath started throwing her sophomore year of high school, making the state meets her junior and senior year. While attending the University of Florida for her undergraduate studies, she was NCAA champion indoors and All-American outdoors. In addition, she helped her team tie for second NCAA indoors and in winning two SEC Championships, one indoors and one outdoors. She moved on to her professional career where she won three national championships indoors and two championships outdoors hammer throw, one of which being the Olympic trails. Gilreath competed in the Olympics in Athens, Greece in 2004. Also that year, she broke the American record in the hammer and then broke her own record the following year throwing 73.87m (242’4”). Gilreath competed on the US World Champion team, finishing 10th and in 2007, she competed in the World Cup, finishing 7th.

“I am not interested in competing anymore ,Gilreath said. “But I am interested in using the experience that I had as an athlete to help other people, so that’s my main focus.”

“As a former athlete I am looking forward to the challenges of coaching and trying to get the best out of people.”

Erin Gilreath, ISU track and field throws coach Erin Gilreath competing in the women’s hammer throw. (Photo courtesy of gosycamores.com)

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