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SuccessX conference challenges attendees to strive for greatness story that starts with ‘U’ and progresses with ‘US.’” The main message in her speech was that everyone has a story. She told students to never to underestimate themselves, build good relationships, and to always persevere. “Nobody is immune to stumbling,” Mullen said. She willed the audience to stay humble and to know when to ask for help, and that asking for help is not a failure. She ended her seven-minute speech with a message for everyone wanting success in life. “You hold the pen to your story. You can make it whatever you want it to be,” she said. The evening’s third speaker was Jim Pond, who kept it light-hearted with his speech “Chains and Overcoming Personal Barriers to Achieve Maximum Personal Potential.” Pond used a few chains attached to his waist and the help of some strong students to demonstrate the barriers
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Jim Pond leads volunteers from the audience through a demonstration to drive home his point.
The third annual SuccessX conference event was held on Sept. 13, in Tilson Auditorium. Students and faculty heard seven minute speeches from five student-nominated staff members, as well as from the keynote speaker, Cory Graham. The first speaker was Pamela Gresham, who has a Ph.D. and is a Scholars Program director. She gave a speech titled “It’s a Yes to Success,” telling students not to focus on the negatives in life. She gave an analogy of all of the challenges and problems being the pieces of a stained glass window, saying, “We use these pieces of ‘hurt’ to become this amazingly beautiful stained glass window. It makes us who we are.” The second speech was given by Jennifer Mullen, who is an instructor in ISU’s communication department. Her speech was titled: “SUCCESS: How to write a compelling
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HMSU feels the effects of ongoing construction Nevia Buford Reporter
Due to the construction of the Health and Human Services building, the Hulman Memorial Student Union has experienced some shaking throughout the building. Bryan Duncan, the capital planning and improvements director, said the shaking was probably because of sheet piling installation. “It was likely caused by the installation of sheet piling on the west side of the CHHS building. This sheet piling is necessary to stabilize the existing building while the basement of the new addition is being dug,” Duncan said. “Our contractor Hannig worked evenings and Saturday to expedite this work in order to minimize disruption to classes. The sheet piling work is now completed.” Michelle Lewis, an events setup supervisor, has an office in the building and has experienced the shaking. “I knew it had to do with the construction,” Lewis said. “My screen would shake, but it wasn’t a big deal. I mean, I knew something was going on outside, but we have so much construction going on; I figured it was that.” Construction on the Health and Human Services building began this summer and is a $64 million project. The project consists of technology improvements and temperature control and air quality improvements. The interior space is being renovated, and 87,000 square feet are being added to the building.
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The annual “Pikes 4 Change” event can be found near Dede Plaza just outside the Human Memorial Student Union.
“Pikes 4 Change” sets up shop Tyler Davis News Editor
Individuals commuting to and from class at Indiana State University may have recently caught a glimpse of the cardboard box collection compiled outside of the Science building. This makeshift “cardboard housing” will host several Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity members as they camp throughout the night to raise support for their cause. “Pikes 4 Change” is an annual community driven event hosted by Pi Kappa Alpha: Theta Omicron chapter. “We are raising money for the Bethany House in Terre Haute,” Max Cooper, Pike member and ISU sophomore said. “The Bethany House provides food, clothing and shelter to battered woman, children
and families that are temporarily homeless and seeking support.” The Bethany House, a Catholic based charity, is located on 1402 Locust Street, one block from the Terre Haute Boys and Girls Club. “They have been giving back to our community for quite some time; they serve meals no matter what the conditions are like outside, and are extremely dedicated to what they do,” Cooper said. Bethany House has been in the business of giving back to others for nearly four decades. “I don’t think they’ve missed a scheduled meal since 1982, which is part of the reason that we give all of the proceeds to them,” Grant Kinnick, pike member and ISU sophomore said. “They’ve done nothing but great things for the individ-
uals in our own community.” Pi Kappa Alpha will be looking to help contribute for the upcoming holiday season. “We are also raising money for the Bethany House Christmas store, which provides clothing and toys to over 900 families, which comes out to about 3600 people,” Cooper said. “We’re trying to raise around $5000 to go out to Walmart and purchase clothes and toys that we can donate back to them.” Pike members will stay overnight in the cardboard structures, as they do every year. “We will be sleeping in the boxes over the next two nights, for the entirety of the evening,” Carlton Rush, Pike member and ISU sophomore said. “The idea
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Pokemon Go players warned to stay aware of surroundings Shannel O’Neal Reporter
Pokémon Go is an augmented reality game created by Niantic for Android and iPhone users that was released this summer. It is based on the popular video game and television show Pokémon, which allows users to capture and train Pokémon as if they were actually real creatures. Since Pokémon Go encourages people to go outside and be active, it does make them more susceptible to assaults, especially if players put themselves in vulnerable positions, like playing alone or in an area that may not be too familiar. Joe Newport, chief of police at ISU, had some tips for how play-
ers can enjoy Pokémon Go without putting themselves in harm’s way. “Just be careful and be aware of your surroundings.” Newport said. “Know that the later you play this game outdoors and in the public, the more risk you assume.” The game encourages people to get outside and move around, but users should never go alone to a place they aren’t familiar with. Despite some mixed reviews, the game has quickly become a sensation among the community. Younger people are especially engaged, as the game was designed with good intentions, albeit bound to a few complications. “The best strategy may be to
play with a group of friends, and when coming across other unfamiliar players, be mindful of their actions.” Newport said. “If someone is acting in a way that seems bizarre and potentially threatening, make sure to leave the area and contact the ISU police department if on campus.” A recent incident on campus involved two students, one male and one female, playing the game one late night in August around the Lincoln Quads. A male in his twenties approached the two, and proceeded to batter and rob the players. This incident has caused concern among students, and the ISU Police Department has made one arrest in connection to the robbery.
Pokémon Go gets people outside Which, if any, of the following have you done while playing Pokémon Go? Left my home when I normally wouldn’t to play the game
54%
Walked, biked, or drove to a specific destination
40%
Talked to a stranger also playing at the same time
30% 22%
Walked into someone Walked into something, such as a wall or lamp post
16%
Neglected to do work because I was playing
15%
Fallen down or tripped Other
10% 12%
Source: YouGov Graphic: Staff, Tribune News Service
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Vague loan law could raise future troubles Alex Daugherty Los Angeles Times
In the wake of the collapse of the Corinthian Colleges and questions about other for-profit career colleges, the Department of Education has drafted broad new rules for when people can get out of repaying federal loans. These proposed changes to what’s called the “borrower defense rule” would let people petition for loan forgiveness or even sue their school. The problem is that the proposed rules, which will be finalized by Nov. 1, are so vague they may invite abuse. For example, student borrowers could apply to discharge their loans if the college made statements that were “misleading under the circumstances.” What does that mean exactly? Department of Education employees and courts will get to decide on a case-bycase basis, apparently. More troublesome is that these poorly devised standards probably would spur new lawsuits. Indeed, the proposed regulations expressly contemplate students suing their schools: One of the major proposed changes outlaws binding arbitration as a means of resolving disputes. Instead,
students could either file an administrative petition asking the Department of Education to cancel their debt, or file a lawsuit against their school (or perhaps both). Indeed, the proposed regulations seek to protect the use of class-action lawsuits against colleges. More than two-thirds of college graduates carry student loans with an average debt of almost $35,000, and even more for graduate students. Many will struggle to keep up with payments, especially in their first jobs. You can bet plenty will try to take advantage of this rule change. As long as a college did not mislead prospective or current students about, say, graduation or job-placement rates, or the cost of tuition, it should not have to worry, right? The old standard required proving that the school deceived students, and it referred to state law requirements for misrepresentation. The newly proposed standard, “mislead,” is intentionally broader than “misrepresent.” It includes affirmative statements, but also failure to disclose something that the student can argue influenced their decision to en-
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Politics deemed unimportant to teach Alex Daugherty
McClatchy Washington Bureau
WASHINGTON — High school students across the country are not being taught what it means to be a Republican or Democrat, according to a new study obtained by McClatchy analyzing social studies standards in all 50 states. The major parties are taught in a historical context instead of a political one. “It’s probably fair to say that Federalists and Whigs are mentioned more than Democrats and Republicans,” said Paula McAvoy, one of the authors of the study conducted by Tufts University. That doesn’t necessarily mean that hot-button issues are ignored in all classrooms. Some teachers still choose to discuss political issues on their own. When states don’t require dissecting current political issues, many teachers won’t bother to touch such a controversial topic. McAvoy recalls a teacher in Florida telling her, “If I don’t see a standard, I don’t get anywhere near it.”
The study emphasizes that merely mentioning the role of political parties is not enough to prepare future voters, who rely on ideological orientations to make decisions at the ballot box. The problem is many state standards are political documents that get haggled over, with lawmakers and policy experts wrangling to make social studies as nonpartisan as possible. Only one state, North Carolina, includes the words Democrat or Republican in its social studies curriculum. “The general public isn’t totally convinced that contemporary politics belongs in the classroom,” McAvoy said. Ann Ward, a lecturer at Carroll University and one of the authors of the study, was teaching high school civics in Wisconsin during the 2012 election. She wanted to teach about the important issues between President Barack Obama and challenger Mitt Romney, but she found that there wasn’t any guidance in the curriculum. “People shy away from it because it’s seen as a point of conflict,” Ward said. “It’s a normal part of the election.”
Ward said the rhetoric from Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton in this election heightened those concerns. “When they (the candidates) call each other names at home and at school it makes it less likely that people will want to talk about the election,” Ward said. Teaching about insults lobbied by Trump or Clinton is hard for any civics teacher, but College of William and Mary education professor Jeremy Stoddard came up with a potential solution last spring for teaching partisan politics without proselytizing. Stoddard, who was not a part of the Tufts study, placed high school students in mock interest groups supporting or opposing fracking in Virginia. The students were provided with the tools of partisan campaigns: mock polling data, a budget and media buying costs. Stoddard said the wishes of the surrounding community could affect the types of discussions teachers had with students. He sees it firsthand in the Norfolk area, where many parents serve in the military.
WZIS station to receive transmitter upgrades Miguel Lewis Reporter
Indiana State’s WZIS radio station is scheduled to install new radio transmitters capable of broadcasting to new areas and reaching more of the metropolitan community, including the Indianapolis area. According to Richard Green, Student Media FM radio station manager, new transmitters are being installed in order to keep up with the times because the older transmitters have been around for over 20 years, deeming the change necessary. “Making sound quality better and making sure our radio signal doesn’t drop are among some of the benefits of the new transmitter installations,” Green said. The radio transmitters will soon be installed, according to Green. Timing is key to the instillation process; once a time slot becomes available to do the project, it will be done. However, the actual WZIS transmitter will not be installed for at least another year, according to Green. While the installation may
take time, it has been assured that the process of installation will not have any drastic effects on students or campus life, other than the radio station being off-air for a few hours. Likewise, it will not affect the student station. When the WZIS transmitter is installed within the next year, Green said there will be a noticeable difference in signal stength. “Our signal will have a significant impact, gaining a voltage in the thousands, thus reaching broader horizons,” Green said. Considerations for new transmitters have been in play for nearly a year now, and funding to purchase these new transmitters are slowly being made available through the president’s office on campus. Once the time becomes available for the transmitters to be installed, their new home will be located outside of campus in West Terre Haute. “Hopes are that these new transmitters will provide new and reliable services for many years to come,” Phillip Glende, executive director of student media said.
Students share their experiences at the DNC through discussion panel DeOnya Garner Reporter
The Democratic National Convention Student Panel took place on Wednesday, Sept. 15 in Dede II. The actual DNC takes place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 2016 DNC Student Panel was a panel of five students that had the opportunity to partake in The Washington Center’s Academic Seminars Program this past summer. Each student spent two weeks in Philadelphia before and throughout the Democratic National Convention. The Academic Seminars are composed of a two-part curriculum: academic work and experiential learning through work in
the assigned field site. The five students from Indiana State University that were sent were placed in numerous field sites at the convention and earned distinctive experiences and opportunities that they were able to share with faculty and students during the panel. The five students were Shayla Bozdech, a junior social studies education major and member of the American Democracy Project Leadership team, Stephen Lamb, a sophomore political science major and Student Government Associations Director of Governmental Affairs, Abigail Walker, a senior political science major and member of the American Democracy Project Leadership Team, Brandon
Tamayo, a senior legal studies major and senator of the Student Government Association and finally, Diamond Eddie, a junior political science major and a senator of the Student Government Association and chair of leadership development committee. The students took on a tough application process. “Each student went through an application process both with The Washington Center itself, and then one with professionals on Indiana State University’s campus,” Allison Ramsey, graduate assistant of the American Democracy Project, said. There are no other upcoming events that correlate frankly with the students who attended the national conventions
this summer, but the American Democracy Project is hosting and sponsoring a number of events this fall for politically engaged and involved students. A complete programming list can be found at indstate.edu/adp. All students, faculty, staff and community members are welcome to take part in American Democracy Events. If students are interested in this program and would like to get more involved, contact Allison Ramsey, or talk to one of the five students who attended the Democratic National Convention Student Panel. This is one of the biggest opportunities that students who are majoring in political science or legal studies could be involved in.
ISU Public Safety police blotter Sept. 9
8:01 a.m.: Property damage was reported on the 900 block of Spruce Street. 8:26 a.m.: Property damage was reported on the 700 block of Tippecanoe Street. 1:52 p.m.: Suspicious activity was reported on the 500 block of Wabash Apartments. 10:07 p.m.: An injured person was reported at the Student Recreational Center.
Sept. 10
2:55 p.m.: A theft was reported in Root Hall. 11:35 p.m.: Sexual Battery was reported in Rhoads Hall. 11:56 p.m.: Property damage was reported at North 9th Street and Spruce Street.
Sept. 11
4:06 a.m.: An arrest was made in connection with an individual driving while intoxicated.
Sept. 12
3:35 p.m.: Theft was reported in Hines Hall 4:07 p.m.: Theft was reported in the Lincoln Quad Dining Center. 4:50 p.m.: Property damage was reported in Lot A. 9:25 p.m.: Theft was reported in Rhoads Hall. 9:45 p.m.: An arrest was made in connection with drug possesion in Lincoln Quads.
Sept. 13
12:38 a.m.: An arrest was made in connection with drug possesion in Lincoln Quads. 1:36 p.m.: Property damage was reported in the Parking Garage.
Sept. 14
11:44 p.m.: A theft was reported in Blumberg Hall. 4:25 p.m.: A hit and run was reported in Lot 13.
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PIKE FROM PAGE 1 is to remain available to students who wish to donate at all times of the day; we know that different students have different schedules, and so we plan accordingly.” Students can not only donate, but also interact socially with the fraternity who will be posted outside of the Hulman Student Memorial Union. “Most people will walk by and pull out change if they have it, or say that don’t have any at the moment,” Cooper said. “We just tell them that we will be here for the next couple of days, and usually they are very generous and friendly once they know what’s going on and its purpose.” Decorations of the boxes were carried out by various organizations throughout the ISU community. “I’ve been going around and also emailing different organization presidents; we
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started with fraternities and sororities and several of them have agreed to help us out and sponsor some of our boxes,” Cooper said. “We’ve also had the Union Board, Indiana State Dance Marathon, Student Athlete Advisory Council, and various other organizations throughout campus reach out and ask to contribute.” As an organization, Pikes tend to look forward to having the ability to make a difference in the surrounding community. “This is one of the most rewarding experiences that I have personally been involved in, just being able to give back to those who don’t have, or have very little; it is a great way to give back to the city that I grew up in,” Cooper said. Pi Kappa Alpha will personally deliver proceeds to the Bethany House after all donations have been received.
LOAN FROM PAGE 2 roll or to continue at the college. That could be just about anything, and a “borrower defense” can be raised any time before a loan is paid off. Colleges that admitted reporting inflated average SAT scores during the 2000s, hoping to influence the annual U.S. News & World Report college rankings, should be worried, as should those that employed even more creative methods. Leaders at the University of California at Irvine Law School also had their eye on cracking the top 20 in their initial U.S. News ranking when they gave their entire inaugural class full three-year scholarships. The offer was designed to attract top students who’d otherwise pass on applying to a brand-new law school. Here’s the catch: Subsequent classes didn’t get the same deal, so the school cannot guarantee it would maintain a student body of that caliber. This is not the only area of risk. A number of colleges have been criticized for inaccurately reporting campus crime rates. A 2014 investigative report by the
SUCCESS FROM PAGE 1 people face on their paths to success. He said to remove the barriers that keep people from succeeding. He ended his speech leaving the crowd feeling optimistic with a demonstration of a balloon and how it can keep rising to the next height, and even the balloon doesn’t know its full potential. The fourth speaker was Martha Reed who works at Student Employment Programs and the Career Center. Her speech was titled “The Other Side of the Desk.” She started her speech with the story of her life and how she got to where she is today, starting off as a custodian at ISU and working her way up until she finally got her degree. Reed’s life story meant to show that anyone can reach their dreams if they put their full potential toward it. She explained to the crowd that “desk” actually stood for: Direct Empowerment of Success and Knowledge. She spoke of her rule of the three Ps of success: Passion, Persistence, and Patience, and in order to succeed you must use them. “Be unique, get involved, and always remember that success is liking yourself for you,” Reed said. The last speech before the keynote speaker, was given by Cory Smith, who is an admissions counselor. His speech was titled: “How to Learn to Love, Trust, and Support Yourself During Your Journey.” His main message was to be free, be you, and be grateful.
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Jason Holt, sophomore IT major, stakes his claim at the cardboard city set up for “Pikes 4 Change.”
Columbus Dispatch concluded that, “The crime statistics being released by colleges nationwide … are so misleading that they give students and parents a false sense of security.” Is this misleading enough for a student to sue? No court judgments, however, would be binding on the Department of Education. Even if a judge determines a case is meritless, department officials might still wipe out a student’s loan debt. These officials would be given complete discretion to decide whether a school is guilty of “misleading under the circumstances” statements. The Department of Education would then demand the school reimburse the government for all the forgiven loans. There is no procedure for the college to challenge those rulings. Instead of protecting students from predatory or even fraudulent programs, the proposed new regulations would just spawn litigation and create substantial costs for colleges and universities. Those costs would be passed on to students. Rather than solve a problem, the Department of Education’s rules look to be a lose-lose proposition for all parties. Smith hammered down the importance of acknowledging your own potential and how without it, your road to success will not be as easy or as joyful. His last message to the audience was, “Eat like you love yourself, move like you love yourself, speak like you love yourself, and act like you love yourself. Love yourself.” The keynote speaker for SuccessX was Cory Graham, who is a successful educator in Indiana. Cory grew up in East Indianapolis and was the first ISU student to get the amazing opportunity to travel to Kenya to educate students. He warned the audience not to be impressed by money, degrees, followers, looks, or titles. He said that people should be impressed by generosity, integrity, humility, kindness, and authenticity. All qualities of a successful individual. One of Graham’s most resonating quotes of the night was a message to most millennials: “Spend less time on Facebook, and more time with your face in a book.” Cory pushed students to invest in themselves and to be knowledgeable. At the end of his speech he got the audience involved as he requested them to stand up if the sentence he said applied to them. It was a humbling moment of transparency and honesty with everybody in the auditorium. It opened everyone’s minds and left the members feeling reassured that no matter your “testimony,” you can conquer all odds and rise to success.
SUZUKI FROM PAGE 2 master the material with a total sense of success, thereby building his/her confidence and enthusiasm for learning. Each child progresses at his/her own pace, so parental involvement at lessons and during home practice sessions is encouraged. Students should also participate in the daily listenings of the recordings of the Suzuki repertoire. The more the student listens, the more quickly he/she learns. This approach derives from the way children learn to speak their native
tongue, and goes hand-in-hand with retaining and reviewing every piece of music ever learned on a regular basis, in order to raise technical and musical ability. Group lessons, in addition to private lessons, and observation of other students’ lessons are valuable aids to motivation. This method serves as an opportunity for fostering an attitude of cooperation not competition among students, of supportiveness for each other’s accomplishments. Please contact Crystal Myers at 812-237-2528 for more information. Story by ISU Communications and Marketing
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Banana Republic held its spring 2017 presentation on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016 at the Cedar Lake venue in Manhattan, New York City, N.Y. Select pieces from the collection went on sale after the event.
New York Fashion Week Fall 2016 Claire Silcox Reporter
New York Fashion Week, one of the most iconic weeks of the year for the fashion industry, began last Thursday, Sept. 8 and went through the week until the final show on Sept. 14. People in the fashion business from all over the world came to see the new fall lines and trends presented on the runway. From Kanye West to Tommy Hilfiger, the various shows pull in an amazing assortment of fashionistas and celebrities. The trends are abundant and New York Fashion Week shapes the entire fashion season here in the U.S. and even around the globe. Some of the most popular trends of the runway this fashion week have been statement furs, ruffles, varieties of the color tan, metallic gold pieces and plaid overcoats. The tricky thing about watching the live shows and feedback from social media is that not all of the trends on the runway will stick for people other than the high fashion consumers.
There are different lines being presented almost every hour of the day during NYFW but the most popular are the brands everyone knows: Tim Ford, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, and more. Another reason some shows are more popular than others is because of the models. For example, Gigi Hadid was one of the runway models for Tommy Hilfiger, and many of her friends came to support her such as Taylor Swift and Zayn Malik. Celebrities line the front row of the catwalk to watch fashion history walk in front of them but some designers have a different take on fashion shows. Kayne West came out with his newest line, Yeezy Season 4, and presented it in the middle of Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park on Roosevelt Island in New York. The show was outside in the blazing heat of New York summer, and this caused a bit of commotion among the models. There were multiple girls who stopped in the middle of the catwalk and threw off their high heels, and some who had to sit down for fear of passing out. All health worries aside, there always seems
to be the inevitable fashion face-off at events like these. This year one of the many face-offs was at Tommy Hilfiger’s show featuring Gigi Hadid. Both wearing a long sleeve, white, sailor inspired shirt, Taylor Swift, musical icon and best friend of the feature model, and Danielle Bernstein, a fashion blogger and Instagram star, sat across from one another with only the catwalk separating them. No hard feelings or criticism from either party, just a happy accident that happens pretty often in the fashion world. In an age of constant communication, it doesn’t take much to set off the internet in one direction or another. A big happening this past week was Desigual’s runway show on Sept. 8 where models strut the catwalk with a variety of Snapchat filters. Whether it be a Twitter feed, Snapchat story or Instagram post, there is no way someone who uses social media didn’t see something about this fall’s New York Fashion Week. Some trends stick, some do not, but NYFW will always be an influential time for anyone who loves fashion.
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Lady Gaga poses for photos on Sept. 13, 2016 at the Brandon Maxwell show during New York Fashion Week.
The Shows, a pop-up shop in the Meatpacking District featuring selections from fashion week designers and in-store activities open to the public.
Suzuki violin lessons now available to Terre Haute
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The Community School of Arts is seeking a group of violin beginners.
The Community School of the Arts is offering beginner Suzuki violin lessons, taught by Erik Rohde, director of orchestra and string activities at Indiana State University’s School of Music. We are currently seeking a small group of beginning violin students for the 2016-2017 school year. Students, ages 3-5, can participate in weekly individual lessons and biweekly group lessons. The fee is $375 for the duration of 15 weeks. Shinichi Suzuki, who noticed that all children acquire their native language naturally and fluently, developed the “Suzuki Method” in the mid-20th century. He reasoned that if a person has the skill to acquire their mother tongue, then he/she has the necessary ability to become proficient on a musical instrument. He modeled his method, which he called “Talent Education,” after the process of natural language acquisition. The “Suzuki Method” is based on the belief that musical ability is not an inborn talent but an
ability that can be developed. The potential of every child is unlimited. Children learn music in the same way that they learn to speak, by imitating those around them, listening to good examples, and receiving encouragement and support. Suzuki believed that every child, if properly taught, can and will learn from their environment and is capable of a high level of musical achievement. He also made it clear that the goal of such musical education was to raise generations of children with “noble hearts,” as opposed to creating famous musical prodigies. The essential components of the “Suzuki Method” spring from the desire to create the “right environment” for learning music. The components include beginning as early as possible, generally between the ages of 3 to 5 years old, and moving in small steps so the child can master the material with a total sense of success, thereby building his/her confidence and enthusiasm for learning.
Each child progresses at his/ her own pace, so parental involvement at lessons and during home practice sessions is encouraged. Students should also participate in the daily listenings of the recordings of the Suzuki repertoire. The more the student listens, the more quickly he/she learns. This approach derives from the way children learn to speak their native tongue, and goes hand-inhand with retaining and reviewing every piece of music ever learned on a regular basis, in order to raise technical and musical ability. Group lessons, in addition to private lessons, and observation of other students’ lessons are valuable aids to motivation. This method serves as an opportunity for fostering an attitude of cooperation not competition among students, of supportiveness for each other’s accomplishments. Please contact Crystal Myers at 812-237-2528 for more information. ISU Communications and Marketing
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ADP brings students together to take a look at the upcoming election Erica Garnes Reporter
In less than two months, the long-awaited vote for our next president will take place. Indiana State University does a great job bringing students together when it matters the most, such as the election. This past Tuesday the American Democracy Project held an event called Pizza and Politics. The American Democracy Project is a multi-campus initiative that seeks intellectual understanding for undergraduates. Their goal is to get students to engage in meaningful actions as citizens in a democracy. The Pizza and Politics event was a discussion over food and drinks on the Supreme Court and its challenges that are taking place in the world today. Jalyn Kimbrough, a senior at ISU, was one of the many attendees at the event this week. “I feel like it was a good event. I learned more about the Supreme Court, and I am doing a project in one of my classes, so it was a good thing to get more information
on how it all works,” Kimbrough said. Kimbrough also thinks the involvement of students on campus matters. “I feel it is very important because everyone should be more intellectually involved with the election. We have to be prepared no matter what for this upcoming election, and also for the future president we will have. Instead of using violence, we need to use our thoughts because it is more of a weapon and more fear to the ignorance,” Kimbrough said. ISU holds events such as Pizza and Politics to prepare students for the upcoming voting and understanding our near future. This election between Hilary Clinton and Donald Trump is very messy and filled with drama, which alone is good reason to make sure to pay attention and be involved. Going to events such as Pizza and Politics is something that is necessary and important for all students to participate in. There will be more Pizza and Politics events throughout the fall semester leading up to the election in November. Don’t miss out on the chance to get involved and become educated for the upcoming election.
Sony unveils next iteration of PS4 Anthony Goelz Reporter
Last week Sony announced new PlayStation 4 models, the PS4 Pro and the PS4 Slim, at the PlayStation Meeting 2016, after months of rumors and speculations. For months, rumors have been circulating about the previously named PS4 Neo. During the Sony event Wednesday, Sept. 7, the PS4 Pro was officially announced. The PS4 Pro was described as “For the highly discriminating gamer, there is room for advancement, and they want it in this generation,” according to the CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment, Andrew House. The Pro features sharper graphics through 4K resolution and HDR, smoother frame rates and a 1TB hard drive. To experience the full benefits of the console, 4K a television is recommended. Regular HD television owners will see a bump in the performance, but will not be able to access the full power of the unit. According to House, all PS4 sold since launch in 2013 will be “HDR capable via a firmware upgrade” that is already live and available
for download. PS4 Pro will hit shelves on November 10 and be priced at $400. PlayStation owners will soon be noticing a new addition to game boxes. Game boxes will inform those as to whether or not a game is PS4 Pro enhanced. Certain games will feature enhanced visuals and utilize the power of the new console. All games and downloads will still work for all models. Mark Cerny, the lead architect of the PS4, explained that few of the released games will feature forward compatibility. With forward compatibility, certain games that have already been released can utilize the power and be optimized for the Pro via a patch. “Patches for over a half dozen first party titles are in the works as well as quite a few from our third party partners,” Cerny said. PS4 Pro was not the only console announcement at this conference. House also officially announced the PS4 Slim. House described the Slim as “slimmer, lighter and more energy efficient.” The Slim is 30 percent smaller than the original PS4. This and reduced power consumption are where the differ-
ences end. The internal hardware is still the same and will have all the same functionality as the original. House also said that the Slim will be “the standard PS4 moving forward.” The PS4 Slim costs $300 and is now available at retailers. Many are torn between the Xbox One S and the PS4 Pro. In terms of pure power the PS4 wins hands down. Both do have similar features as far as HDR and 4K support, but the One S has something the Pro does not. Many fans were disappointed that the Pro will not have a 4K Bluray player while the One S does. When it comes to price the, 1TB model of the One S comes in at 100 dollars cheaper than the Pro. It is also important to note that Microsoft has more exclusive titles releasing before the holiday season. Games such as “Gears of War 4” and “Forza Horizon 3” are set to launch later this year. Microsoft is also working on Project Scorpio. Reportedly set to launch sometime next year, Project Scorpio is rumored to be a massive upgrade in hardware and will bridge the gap between console and PC gaming.
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Hillary’s Health Concerns about Clinton’s health has raised questions about her electability
Clinton’s claims lead to controversy
Steve Wininger Columnist
This past week’s health incidents with democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton has reignited questions concerning her health and ability to hold the office of president. While the liberal and conservative press, plus the supposed conspiracy theorists, were out in force either defending Clinton or attacking her, Clinton herself could have easily put all this to rest. In fact, had there not been such secrecy about her health, and the apparent suspicious ways in which her health information was released, we would not be talking about this today. At a rally in Ohio on Labor Day, Clinton had a coughing spell that lasted more than four minutes. In fact, it was so bad that MSNBC cut the live feed. Chris Cillizza of the Washington Post was complaining about how the conservatives were making a greater issue of Clinton’s apparent allergies than should have been. Six days later at a 9/11-memorial service, Clinton became weak and had to leave the service early. Video showed that she may have even fainted. The official response, 90 minutes later, claimed that Clinton had become overheated in the 80-degree heat, and had to go to her daughter’s apartment to rest. Cillizza’s article concerning Clinton’s latest health issue caused him to restate some things he had stated in a previous article. One thing he admitted is that while one incident should never had been an issue, it is hard to ignore two health related episodes within the same week. Cillizza also raises the issue of the press pool not being allowed
to follow, and the fact when she did emerge from her daughter’s apartment she claimed she was feeling great and was waving at the crowd. While I can agree, at least to a small degree, that a single coughing fit is not a huge red flag, two incidents in a week is definitely something to be concerned with. In keeping with the Clinton tradition of memory loss, misinformation and back-peddling on stories, the latest episode is in keeping with those traditions. As I stated previously, Clinton, or her campaign, could have silenced the conspiracy theorists by simply being more open about her health and what really happened. Both NBC and a Washington Post have stated, and I concur, that this whole ordeal concerning the presidential hopeful’s health could have easily been settled had she and her team been more open about Clinton’s health. In 2012, while she was secretary of state, Clinton became weak and fainted. When she fell, she hit her head, causing a concussion. The concussion resulted in a blood clot, which doctors claimed to have eliminated. Since 2012, many conspiracy theorists have doubted the official story of her health and claimed she is much worse than the public is being led to believe. With this latest “fainting spell,” the conspiracy theorists, as they are called, now have more facts that reinforce their claims that there is more wrong with Clinton than she is saying. While we may never know the true state of Clinton’s health, it is just another uncertainty in a long line of controversy surrounding the former first lady. Clinton has brought a lot of the conspiracy theorists out simply because of how she has managed the controversies in her life. It is difficult to believe a person who changes their story, gives conflicting facts, and has admitted memory lapses during congressional testimony. This latest incident is another controversy in a growing list for Clinton.
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Hillary Clinton has been a target of conspiracy theorists around the country. On Sept. 11, the democratic presidential nominee became dizzy, overheated and dehydrated at a memorial service, which prompted conspiracy theorists nationwide to latch onto the incident as proof that the candidate’s health is fading. However, Clinton had been diagnosed with pneumonia on Friday, two days before the event. After the episode at the memorial, Clinton publicly released updated health information from her physician, Dr. Lisa Bardack. According to Clinton’s campaign, Clinton is in “excellent mental condition” and her physical exam was “normal.” The exam found that she had non-contagious, bacterial pneumonia. She takes commonplace medication like thyroid medicine and Clarinex.
Her vaccinations are up to date and a mammogram and breast ultrasound came back as normal. Clinton’s health seems fine to me, especially for a 68-year-old woman who has been traveling all over the country campaigning for the highest office in the nation. She’s been out on the campaign trail for over a year, and even after being diagnosed with pneumonia, she still made an appearance at a memorial. If nothing else, Hillary Clinton is driven. Meanwhile, Donald Trump was supposed to show the results of his latest physical to celebrity surgeon Dr. Oz. Just hours before taping, however, the Trump campaign said that Trump would no longer disclose the information. Trump eventually showed Oz the results of the tests, which were done by Trump’s physician Dr. Harold Bornstein, according to USA Today. The doctor had earlier penned a letter boldly and unprofessionally claiming that Trump would be the “healthiest individual ever elected to the presidency.” According to NBC News, Dr. Oz said he only had a little bit of time to review Trump’s test numbers, but that the candidate
was in good shape regardless. “I got to say as a doctor, if he was my patient, they are good for a man of his age,” Oz told NBC News. It seems suspicious to me that Trump refuses to simply release medical information, instead opting for poorly written doctor’s notes and showing results of physical exams to television doctors. As with any politician, Clinton’s honesty is always in question, but to me, Clinton seems to be much more transparent about her health than Trump is being. Is Trump hiding something about his health? I don’t understand why people are making such a big deal out of Clinton’s health, while they seem to be less worried about Trump’s. It’s no secret that women have longer lifespans than men, and Trump is already 70 years old. According to the New York Times, Trump has a family history of Alzheimer’s disease. Trump’s father, Fred Trump, suffered from Alzheimer’s in the last few years of his life. Alzheimer’s disease can be passed on genetically. In the end, I think the problem here is that it’s easy to make up and believe a conspiracy theory
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Greek life has more to offer than just sisterhood Kirstyn Quandt Columnist
It’s post-recruitment week and while every member of the panhellenic community is catching up on sleep and attempting to work off the “Recruitment 5” consisting of late night pizza orders and stress-induced Snickers bars, one thing is clear. When a group of more than 200 diverse women choose to join organizations that are united solely by sisterhood and service, they are choosing to embark on an unforgettable ex-
perience: an experience that not only challenges them to excel academically but motivates them to grow mentally and emotionally, leaving college with a very particular set of skills that Liam Neeson himself would envy. Three short years ago, I was inspired to join a sorority simply due to my obsession with Elle Woods. Silly, yes. But more than anything, I wanted to find a group of women who motivated me to achieve and who supported my every fumble, slip and step along the way. Determined to find a Delta Nu of my own, I registered for recruitment, planned my outfits and took the first step toward what would soon become a life-changing experience. From my initial conversations with sorority women on campus,
I came to realize just how much “Legally Blonde” left out. Sororities differ based on philanthropic pursuits and mottos inspired by their dedicated founders; however, each and every chapter values far more than tiny Chihuahuas and mani/ pedis. Instead, the goal throughout the recruitment process is to seek out women with strong values whose passion and determination aligns with the chapter’s own. Whether scholarship, friendship, personal development or service, chapters are founded and maintained on these very principles. From the philanthropic events benefitting everything from domestic violence to breast cancer, to the study plans created to hold members accountable, the women who join for the right reasons
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and truly dive into the experience will find that the panhellenic community offers far more than a set of letters. Instead, it offers a group of women accountability, challenge and endless support, three incredibly impactful things you will without a doubt need throughout the next four years. And while everyone on this campus is capable of excelling in academics and becoming leaders, some necessitate the support of others — something that comes quite easy when you have sixty-plus women at your side with the same drive and purpose. So while I am a believer that joining a sorority does not define your college experience, it without a doubt enhances it. The panhellenic community offers an opportunity to become,
as cheesy as it sounds, the best version of you. And most times, it’s a version of yourself you’ve never thought possible. You become a leader when you’ve never once held a title. You find yourself eloquently speaking your mind in front of a group of women when before you’ve been hesitant to even raise your hand in class. And more times than not, you begin to realize that every misconceived notion about sorority women is absurdly wrong. You are not paying for your friends, but you are paying for an experience unlike any other. Cherish the memories, friends and obstacles that turned into achievements and take a moment to realize that when you opened that bid, one week or three years ago, you received a blessing.
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PRESIDENT CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 about Hillary Clinton. People want to believe that Clinton is always doing something shady or criminal, even if it’s not necessarily the case. People want to believe that Clinton always lies, so they’ll imagine that she’s lying, in this case about her health. In reality, Clinton lies like every other politician. But just because she lies doesn’t mean that she lies about everything. Besides, Trump probably lies as much as she does, and Trump is acting more suspicious with his health information than Clinton.
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Sycamore football set to do battle with SEMO RaShaun Jones Reporter
The Indiana State Sycamores football team is back on road this weekend as they are set to travel to Cape Giradeau, Missouri to face Southeast Missouri State this Saturday. Southeast Missouri State comes into the matchup with a 0-2 record, and looking to defeat the Sycamores for their home opener. Coming off the heels of a 2230 loss to the Salukis of Southern Illinois, the Redhawks are looking to gather their first win of the season. Heading into the matchup, the Redhawks are 16-9 all time in home openers, and are 3-1 against the Sycamores on their home turf, so look for them to feed off its home crowd. Some key players for the Redhawks this week will be running back Will Young who has ran for more than 100 yards in each of his two career starts. Young carried the ball 17 times and tallied a touchdown and netted 114 yards against Memphis, and then a week later Young carried the ball 22 times for 100 yards at Southern Illinois.
Not only will Young be a key player for the Redhawks, but also junior wide receiver Adrian Davis is coming off his new career high last week when he caught six passes for 103 yards at Southern Illinois. Lastly the Redhawks have found ways to get to the quarterback week after week. Even though it’s early in the season the Redhawks defense has recorded six sacks. The sacks have totaled for a total of 33 yards. Last year, the Sycamores managed to hang on and defeat the Redhawks after their late fourth quarter surge. Scoring 21 points in the fourth quarter, the Sycamores ended the comeback effort with a crucial stop on a two-point conversion with no time on the clock, allowing the Sycamores to escape with the 29-28 victory in Memorial Stadium. Indiana State’s offense has shown that it can produce points no matter the opponent after scoring 28 on Minnesota, a Big 10 defense last week, not to mention the ability to successfully complete the double pass in which quarterback Issac Harker was on the receiving end of a touchdown pass from wide re-
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ceiver Bob Pugh. Coming off the tough loss, Harker looks to show that he is capable of leading the Sycamores this season. Harker and Robert Tonyan Jr. were a major force last week connecting on three touchdowns. Harker, while it only being his second career start, shined
throwing the ball, completing 20-36 passes for 237 yards and three touchdowns. Most importantly, Harker took care of the ball and didn’t throw an interception. Tonyan is back to his old ways showing why he is definitely in the top-5 wide receivers in the MVFC. Tonyan hauled in
an eight catch, 90-yard performance, which included three touchdowns. Pugh continued to be a force for the Sycamore offense while he was the next leading receiver last weekend with three catches for 59 yards, including 78 yards off two long kick returns.
Sycamore volleyball Week three chalked full of action returns home to host annual tournament Zach Rainey Reporter
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This weekend, the Sycamore volleyball team is hosting the annual Indiana State Volleyball Tournament. After last week’s North Texas Invitational, the Sycamores are looking to bounce back this weekend after going 1-2 in the tournament. Last weekend in the Kangaroo Klassic in Kansas City, Missouri, the Braves went 2-1 over a span of Friday and Saturday. In the first win against the University of Nebraska-Omaha, the Braves recorded 41 assists, while holding Omaha to only 37. The Braves also recorded six blocks, just one more than the Mavericks. In the second game against Cornell, the Braves went unbeaten against them going 3-0. Sophomore Erica Haslag recorded 15 kills, one ace, one block, and eight digs to beat the Big Red. In the Braves third game of the tournament against the University of Missouri-Kansas City, they lost 3-0 in the set. The Braves did not play well against the Kangaroos, being edged in every category. They were only able to record 34 kills to the Kangaroos’ 48 kills, as well as having only recorded three blocks to their 10.
Last weekend, the Broncos of Western Michigan University went 1-2 during the Holiday Inn West Invitational in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The Broncos lost the contest against the University of Tennessee in their first game 3-1. The Broncos were only able to outscore the Volunteers in blocks. The Vols had 65 kills with Bri Holms leading the team with 21 during the game. In the second game against Xavier University, the Broncos took the match by winning 3-1. The Musketeers were only outscored a big margin by the digs each team had with having 67 and the Broncos had 78. In the third game of the tournament, the Broncos fell short to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee by a final score of 3-2. The Panthers were outscored in almost every category, but they stuck it out enough to come with a win over the Broncos. The Sycamores will matchup with these two clubs this weekend in hopes to come out with a couple of big wins against big opponents. The Sycamores will face Bradley at 7:00 p.m. Friday night and Western Michigan at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday afternoon; the games will be shown on ESPN3 and Stat Broadcast.
It’s that time of year. I’m not taking about the holidays; I’m talking about football. By now, everyone’s favorite team, college or professional, is back in full-swing. We’ve already seen some incredible college games like the Texas against Notre Dame on opening weekend. Unfortunately, week two lacked the excitement and matchups of week one. Week three offers some of the similar excitement, featuring two top-ten teams, an incredible rivalry, and what may be an upset waiting to happen. Let’s dive in and find out which games are which. In the battle featuring two top-ten teams, we have the second-ranked Florida State Seminoles traveling to Louisville to take on the tenth-ranked Cardinals. Redshirt freshman Deondre Francois showed a lot of grit coming back at a neutral site against formidable SEC opponent Ole Miss. Watching Francois throw the ball reminded me of Marcus Mariota without the designed quarterback runs. The Cardinals may have the edge in quarterback play however, as Lamar Jackson comes into this ACC matchup having scored 13 touchdowns in 60 minutes of game time. Jackson has been making headlines early in the season, having scored eight touchdowns in the first half
of their season opener. In terms of overall talent, Florida State has the edge. They boast redshirt sophomore running back Dalvin Cook, who can be described as a one-cut back, is as good as any running back in college football, including Leonard Fournette. The Seminoles also have one of the top-five pass rushers in the country in Demarcus Walker and will give scouts a tough decision to make in April when it comes to take Tim Williams out of Alabama, Carl Lawson of Auburn or Walker. If the Noles win this game, they’ll likely remain in playoff contention until their showdown with Clemson in week eight. In the rivalry game, we have the Alabama Crimson Tide traveling to Oxford to take on the Ole Miss Rebels. Alabama comes into the game ranked number-one in the country, but have been defeated by the Rebels two years in a row. The Tide started their season with Blake Barnett at quarterback against USC in week one, but was quickly replaced by redshirt freshman Jalen Hurts, who went on to torch the USC defense and brought life back to the offense. Despite not being able to close out the game against Florida State, in which they lead 21-0 at the half, they still lay claim to having arguably the best quarterback in the country in Chad Kelly, nephew of Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly. Not to mention they have one
of the best receivers in the country in Damore’ea Stringfellow. With his speed and modest size at 6-2, makes for a tough cover. These teams are almost mirror opposites of each other, as Alabama hangs their hat on their defense and can have trouble on the offensive end. The Rebels have problems getting defensive stops in big situations. When the strengths and weaknesses of two teams matchup like this, it will surely be worth the watch. Lastly, the third-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes travel to Norman to take on the University of Oklahoma. Oklahoma came into the season ranked number three, before being knocked off by Houston on opening weekend. If not for the loss, this very well could’ve been a top-five matchup in it’s own. While the Buckeyes are incredibly talented, led by Heisman candidate J.T Barrett and coach Urban Meyer, they are also a very young team. They only return a combined six starters from a year ago that saw five players selected in the first round of the NFL Draft. Not to mention it’s easier said than done to walk into the University of Oklahoma and pull out a big win. According to ESPN, the last time the Sooners were underdogs at home was in 2000. when Nebraska and Heisman Trophy winner Eric Crouch was the quarterback. There aren’t many teams or coaches I would say could get a task like this done, but if anyone can, it’s Urban Meyer.