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President Daniel J. Bradley discusses university goals in his fall address (Photo courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing).
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Recent accomplishments and strategic goals for Indiana State University were presented last Wednesday in Tilson Auditorium by President Daniel J. Bradley in his fall address, “Shifting into Third Gear, and Keeping an Eye on the Horizon.” Bradley’s strategic plan, “The Pathway to Success”, outlined six goals for 2017 that will be implemented to improving the
university’s enrollment, construction, and general productivity. The university has made significant progress in enrollments with the highest enrollment in the past decade of 12, 114 students, as well an increase in female and minority students and co-recipients, Bradley said.
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Bradley discussed ISU’s strategic plan in his fall 2012 address on Wednesday. This included issues such as retention and community engagement (Photo by Johnnie Taylor). “These are all good numbers, but they are also numbers that result in a challenge,” Bradley said. “We have students more typically come from firstgeneration homes and homes with fewer means.” Bradley promoted the creation of new facilities and improvements on campus. The John W. Moore Welcome Center and the reconstructed Scott College of Business in Federal Hall received recognition. Indiana State has also contributed greatly to the community with over 1,200 freshmen students participating in Donaghy Day, the creation of a Habitat for Humanity house in the Terre Haute Ryves neighborhood, and a ranking of third for service to the community and state in Washington Monthly, said Bradley. Bradley addressed a number of goals for Indiana State to progress towards in “The Pathway to Success” that include the following: · Advancing experimental learning by increase number of graduates with an experimental learning component, continue growth of study abroad program, and increase student participation in
internships and field experience · Enhance community service by continuing to emphasis on career center, increase work study and nonprofits, and to better expand relations with the Ryves neighborhood · Improve and build on programs of strength and distinction by assessing the programs, generating a public policy and cutting-edge research and securing grants and contracts · Diversify revenue by engaging more alumni and donors and assessing and exploiting grant possibilities · Recruiting and retaining a great faculty and staff by implementing a staff salary structure, providing a pay raise of two percent this Nov. and continuing efforts to have diversity of staff and faculty. The university hopes to serve as a partner and catalyst for a revitalization of downtown. Construction will begin of downtown student housing, as well as the renovation of Erickson Hall, said Bradley. Bradley said that despite revenue of 3.4 percent,
inflation has increased by 2.7 percent. The university has become more efficient, but will have to reallocate $2 million to $2.5 million. “It doesn’t need reminding, but Indiana State is a wonderful place and a very good institution,” Bradley said. “We’re doing what is necessary to get better.”
“These are all good numbers , but they are also numbers that result in a challenge.” President Daniel J. Bradley
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Voter Registration Drive scheduled for next week
ISU students are encouraged to get involved with their community by registering to vote (Illustration by Jamie Nichols).
Ernest Rollins Editor-in-Chief The Student Government Association and the American Democracy Project will be setting up voter-registration booths around campus as part as an effort to encourage ISU students to register to vote. The “student-run, student-led” voter registration drive will begin Tuesday next week and conclude on Thursday. Booths will be set up at the Student Recreation Center, HMSU and Cunningham Memorial Library. Zach Watkins, director of governmental affairs at SGA, said the SGA decided to partner with the ADP in the drive as part of its commitment to fostering civic responsibility among ISU students. Watkins added that close to 100 volunteers have already signed up to work the booths. Students attending the booths will fill out voter registration forms and the SGA would take the paperwork to the courthouse. After that students can expect a voter registration ID card to be sent to them in the mail. “We should have a great turnout and lots of new voters this year,” Carly Schmitt, political science professor and faculty advisor for the drive, said. Watkins said college students should register to vote because many students have vested interests in the governmental
decisions made. Watkins added that decisions regarding federal appropriations for university funding impact college student life as many students receive federal financial aid. “Students can make a massive impact if they go out and vote,” Watkins said. Sophomore political science major Ayden Jent said that much like the 2008 election the 2012 election will depend on young voters’ participation. The 2008 election saw the second-largest youth voter turnout in American history, with 22-24 million voters between the ages of 18-29. “[It is] going to be on the backs of college students to elect the next president,” Jent said. Attitudes toward politics, overall, has changed, Watkins said. He added that while it may vary from person to person the general perception is that students are not as involved as they used to. Jent added that with today’s technology saturating students with information about the election 24/7 he can understand it being overwhelming for students. “[However], we should not use it as an excuse,” Jent said. “Politicians need us, our ideas, our enthusiasm, our energy.” Watkins added that the voter registration is just part of the
process in instituting civic responsibility amongst ISU students. The ADP will be hosting a series of events with the “salient” event being students gathering to watch on election night. “I feel that everyone should vote,” Jent said. “It is part of being an American.”
“[It is] going to be on the backs of college students to elect the next president.” Ayden Jent, sophomore political science major
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Hamilton kicks off the university speaker series Brianne Hofmann Reporter
Since the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, the world has become more interconnected through economic struggle, shifts in alliances and persistent conflicts. But with that interconnectedness comes great challenges and the United States can’t tackle them alone, said former congressman Lee Hamilton. Hamilton, who is currently a member of President Barack Obama’s Intelligence Advisory Board and Homeland Security Council, kicked off the 2012-2013 season of the University Speakers series Thursday evening with an address on “American Foreign Policy After Iraq and Afghanistan.” Director of the Office of International Programs and Services Chris McGrew introduced Hamilton and noted that he is the second person in ISU’s history to make an “encore presentation” on campus, speaking during the 2000-2001 season, as well. Hamilton divided his time in University Hall Theatre between
“central realities” in foreign policy and the obstacles surrounding them. One of those realities was the preeminence of American power and its correlation with China. Although the U.S. is “not the unchallenged power” it was after the fall of the Soviet Union, it is still “ a central player in every region of the world,” he said. However, Hamilton added that our nation’s poor fiscal state has paved the way for other countries, such as China, to grow at “break-neck speed.” “You can’t sit down and have a conversation about foreign affairs without mention of China,” he said, labeling its economy as “astounding” and “impressive.” China’s expanded economy and strengthened military forces may concern Americans, but Hamilton asserted that China remains unstable, overall and wouldn’t want war with the U.S. “We just have to keep working at
[our relationship with China],” he said, warning that failure to do so would bring “severe and disastrous consequences.” Besides China and the international economy, other challenges Hamilton focused on included the global energy crisis and nuclear security. Next to diversifying energy sources and quelling widespread poverty, he said that securing nuclear weapons and keeping them from terrorist would be the hardest task to overcome. As he concluded his speech in the packed University Hall Theatre, he said America’s future and solutions to the challenges he posed earlier. his thoughts, as well as everyone else’s, weren’t relevant. “It’s not written in the stars that we’ll always be number one. It doesn’t matter what you and I think. We don’t know. Far more important is what we do about it,” Hamilton said. Congressman Lee Hamilton kicked off the speaker series at ISU (Photo courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing).
Buttonwood sculpture symbolic of university Dave Taylor ISU Communication and Marketing There is plenty of symbolism behind a new sculpture in front of Indiana State University’s Federal Hall, the former Federal Building in downtown Terre Haute that serves as the new home for the university’s Scott College of Business. “Under the Buttonwood,” a stone carving of a buttonwood leaf, commemorates a 1792 meeting beneath a buttonwood tree on Wall Street in New York City where 24 stockbrokers signed an agreement establishing the New York Stock Exchange. “Buttonwood trees are now more commonly known in the U.S. as sycamores, which are featured in the state song of Indiana and, of course, serve as the nickname of Indiana State’s athletic teams,” said Brien Smith, dean of the Scott College of Business. “Just as this sculpture commemorates the birth of Wall Street as the hub of world financial markets, it also commemorates the dawn of a new era for the Scott College and a new foundation in learning made possible by this beautifully renovated facility.” An anonymous gift to the ISU Foundation made the sculpture by Tell City artist Greg Harris possible. “This is philanthropy at its finest: a generous gift made without concern for personal recognition for the purpose of giving back to an alma mater,” said Jack Fox,
director of development with the Indiana State University Foundation. “The fact that the stone was pulled from the same quarry from which the Federal Building was built, the rich story of the Buttonwood Agreement, and its creator being an Indiana native, makes this a truly meaningful gift to Indiana State.” For years to come, Fox said, many Scott College of Business graduates will likely pose beside the statue with family and friends at commencement.
“Buttonwood trees are now more commonly known in the U.S. as sycamores, which are featured in the state song of Indiana and of course serve as the nickname of Indiana Stae’s athletic teams.” Brien Smith, dean of Scott College of Business
Buttonwood sculpture resides outside of Federal Hall (Photo courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing).
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We’ve got to do much more than believe if we really want to change things Discussions regarding the role of religion within humanity are often tabooed, or at least they are in this country. But perhaps religion needs to fall under the same scrutiny as any other ideologies, whether social, political or economical. Why can there be no public assertions made regarding the validity of religious practice as a whole when we all know that religion is responsible for so much evil in this world? Governmental restrictions on religion as well as social hostilities toward religion are on the rise around the world, according to a new study released Thursday by the Pew Research Center. This is the third time the Pew Forum has measured restrictions on religion around the globe, and the new report shows that these restrictions have risen in all five major regions of the world— including the Americas and sub-Saharan Africa, the two regions where restrictions had previously been declining. Presently, 75 percent of the world’s seven billion people live in countries with high governmental restrictions on religion or high social hostilities involving religion, up from 70 percent a year earlier. It may be worth noting that this research predates the “Arab Spring” as well as recent protests over insults to Islam, indicating that social hostilities related to religion may be even worse than this report suggests. One may think that the United States is surely exempt from such religious harassment, but it is not, for while we still maintain a low status on this list, U.S. governmental restrictions and social hostilities are on the rise. Why is our world becoming less tolerant in such a post-modern age? Shouldn’t it be just the opposite? What’s the root of this problem? The problem stems from the nature of religion itself. A recent work by author Christopher Hitchen’s titled, “God is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything” explores this phenomenon. Hitchen’s book outlines the many ways in which religion is detrimental to the human race at large, citing many historical examples along the
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way. Religious fervor kills, as it did in Sept. 11, 2001 attacks and many wars throughout history. Religious fervor is hazardous to health, as it was with the Muslims and their skepticism of the polio vaccine, or the Catholic Church’s disdain for condom use in Africa, which has added to the number of deaths from HIV. Religious fervor misleads, as it prevents children from accepting what we know to be empirically true, thus inhibiting scientific and social progress. Religious fervor often encourages low self-esteem while simultaneously inflating senses of self-importance, as is causes its subscribers to feel like lowly sinners while also leading them to believe that their creator genuinely cares about them. The list of detrimental effects afforded to humanity by religion goes on, but only one effect matters in the context of today’s tensions: its divisiveness. A religious zealot is an individual stringently fixed to one and only one worldview, without the capability or willingness to alter his or her views in the light of new or contradictory evidence. We don’t need to be told that this is dangerous. And we don’t need to be told that placing two stubborn people with contradictory views in the same room will end in an altercation. I recognize that not all religious people are zealots, or wholly sealed off from reality. I recognize that religion has saved lives and given people second chances. But I also recognize that religion isn’t the only route to high moral standards, or a sense of belonging in a seemingly chaotic and meaningless existence. I recognize that religion has been and is becoming an archaic and barbaric mechanism through which divisions are made, through which suffering is propagated, and it need not exist for life on this planet to achieve a balance. In fact, it is precisely what keeps our planet in a state of continuous turmoil. Unfortunately, we haven’t yet wised up enough as a species, and in the world we live in people die everyday as a result of invisible deities created by men before us who found the fear of condemnation to an eternal life in hell, or the hope of an eternal life in heaven, to be an effective means of social control. Unfortunately, we will continue to be beings of faith until we can overcome the primitive fear of our own mortality. This is life. This is all.
“Unfortunately, we will continue to be beings of faith until we can overcome the primitive fear of our own mortality. This is life. This is all. ”
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Romney digs himself a hole with his less than elegant statements Were you thinking about voting for Barack Obama this year? Is it because you’re a victim and refuse to take responsibility for your life? Due to a video that has recently surfaced, many are claiming that the Republican Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney has made that accusation against a rather substantial portion of the American electorate. During a fundraising dinner, in which Governor Romney addressed thirty major campaign donors, he was recorded saying “There are 47 percent of the people who will vote for the president no matter what. All right– there are 47 percent who are with him, who are dependent on government, who believe that, that they are victims, who believe that government has the responsibility to care for them. Who believe that they are entitled to health care, to food, to housing.” Governor Romney’s shockingly offensive statements did not end there, he was also recorded saying, “These are people who pay no income tax. Forty-seven percent of Americans pay no income tax. So our message of low taxes doesn’t connect. So he’ll be out there talking about tax cuts for the rich. I mean, that’s what they sell every four years. And so my job is not to worry about those people. I’ll never convince them that they should take personal responsibility and care for their lives.” Critics of the presidential campaigns have been swift to question the Governor’s assertion that 47 percent of the population don’t pay taxes, but he is actually right. Politifact.com and other government fact checking sites
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have given the governor a “True” rating. The statistic begins with the fact that half of Americans who do not pay income taxes are simply too poor to pay them and our federal tax code makes that exemption very clear. The remainder of those who those who do not pay federal income taxes includes the elderly, the top 0.1 percent of earners, and college students who have no tax liability, especially with the extreme lack of employment for college graduates. So overall, this comes down to the tax code.
“His poor choice of words is a direct echo of what many have been claiming for months: that Romney is a millionaire who looks down his nose at those who are less fortunate, and that he is not concerned for their well being. ” However, critics are scrutinizing Romney for how he presented the number, painting those 47 percent of Americans as irresponsible citizens who are too consumed with leaching off of the government to pay their taxes. The legitimacy of his candidacy for President is also being questioned if it’s not his job “to worry about those people.” On the Late Show with David Letterman, President Obama responded to Romney’s remarks by saying, “My expectation is that if you want to be
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President, you gotta work for everybody, not just for some.” Romney has attempted to make his statements sound less severe, saying that they were “not elegantly stated” and stood by his remarks saying that the campaign is attempting to focus on people in the middle. He continued damage control on the Spanish language network, Univision, at which he said, “My campaign is about the 100 percent of America,” a sentiment that President Obama stated as a requirement of the presidency just one night before. The surfacing of this Romney video is incredibly damaging to Romney’s campaign. The primary reason being that Romney cannot expect to win over Obama supporters, or undecided voters, by insulting a rather substantial portion of the American electorate. The topics that the governor spoke about were valid, and could have resulted in a discussion related to the design of the tax code or the poor in this country. The way in which he framed his words was an assault on those who are too poor to pay income taxes though, making it sound as if those Americans are at fault. His poor choice of words is a direct echo of what many have been claiming for months: that Romney is a millionaire who looks down his nose at those who are less fortunate, and that he is not concerned for their well being. And the Romney campaign has very little to defend themselves with because “…my job is not to worry about those people” seals the deal in that this is the undeniable scarlet letter appended to his campaign. So from now on, as Romney travels the country, it will be more difficult than ever before to prove himself as a viable, passionate and empathetic candidate who will truly connect with and deliver to the American people.
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Bourbon and Canal offers global wines and unique beer
Myles Stringer Reporter Students looking for alcoholic beverages have a variety of liquor stores in town to choose from. Bourbon and Canal, though, is a local store that may interest potential shoppers with their wide product selection and great customer service. Bourbon and canal is an independently-owned and family-run business. Lori and Jerry Knight, the owners of the store, opened the doors in Nov. of 2006. The family also owns Kleptz’s restaurant in Seelyville, Ind. The Knights started the small business hoping to bring something new to Terre Haute. “We knew from our travels that there were lots of great products that simply weren’t available in the Wabash Valley,” Jerry Knight said. In particular, the Knight’s wanted to bring a large selection of wine to the area, which Bourbon and Canal has. “[We wanted to bring] great wines, at good prices, from California, Italy, Australia and all around the world that we found in other places and we were certain would be popular here at home,” Jerry Knight said. Wine isn’t the only product Bourbon and Canal sells a large variety of. The store also has an extensive selection of beers and spirits. “We now offer about 1,000 different beers from all over the country and around the world,” Jerry Knight said. David Long, a first-year Ivy Tech student and Terre Haute local, visited the store for the first time recently, and greatly admired the large selection that Bourbon and Canal has. “There is so much beer,” Long said. “There are beers that I’d never heard of in there. I don’t usually buy wine, but there’s a lot of different wines too.” Bourbon and Canal also advertises a policy to customers who can’t find what they’re looking for. “If we don’t have it, we’ll get it,” Jerry Knight said. Bourbon and Canal constantly has sales going on for their customers. “Any time we are able to get a special buy on a good product, we pass the savings along to Bourbon & Canal shoppers with a ‘Yellow Tag’ markdown,” Jerry Knight said. “We have ‘Yellow Tag’ sales going on
every week.” Bourbon and Canal also has the occasional “Flying Pig” sale, where customers are able to get high discounts on particular items. Jerry Knight said that the prices are often what you’d expect to see “when pigs fly,” hence the name. “For example, a couple of years ago we were able to offer full-size kegs of Samuel Adams Oktoberfest for $20,” Jerry Knight said. “We usually announce Flying Pig sales on our Facebook page and they’re gone within a day or two.” To top off the large variety and frequent sales, Jerry Knight believes that Bourbon and Canal’s helpful and friendly staff is one of the trademarks of the local store. “Our shoppers really enjoy visiting with our staff to get personal recommendations and discover the latest new arrivals,” Jerry Knight said. Long also commented on the helpfulness of the staff. “I walked in, was greeted with a friendly ‘Hello,’ and asked right off the bat if there was anything they could help me with,” Long said. “I don’t usually get that at other liquor stores in town.” Knight even recommended a personal choice of liquors for present and potential customers. “We are huge fans of Harrison Indiana Bourbon, which is a local company and is really a world-class Bourbon,” Jerry Knight said. “They also make Desiree vodka, which comes in gourmet dessert flavors like Creme Brulee and Brownie Batter. We are the top seller of both of these brands statewide, and we always have bottles open for people to sample.” Long also suggested that people at least check out the establishment. “Anyone looking for an unreal choice of beers will love this place,” Long said. “They have spirits and wine too, but the beer is where it’s at.” Bourbon and Canal is located on 3rd street, close to the Gander Mountain. For more information, customers can call 812-232-4222, visit their website at: http://www.bourbonandcanal.com/ or find them on Facebook.
“[We wanted to bring] great wine at good prices from California, Italy, Australia and all around the world that we found in other places and we were certain would be popular at home.” Jerry Knight, co-owner of Bourbon and Canal liquor store A street view of the Bourbon and Canal (Photo by Myles Stringer).
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ISU style icon of the month: Lauren Kreigh
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There are many students that stand out on campus as being extraordinary and unique, one in particular is junior Lauren Kreigh. She is a Textiles and Apparel Merchandising Major and theater minor from Indianapolis, Indiana. Kreigh stands out among the students of ISU for her unique and inventive style. Kreigh describes her personal style as modern-bohemian. “I really love pattern and color, Kreigh said. Texture is what I keep in mind while adding new pieces to my wardrobe. Flowy soft fabric is what I’m drawn to the most, I would say. Being comfortable in what I am wearing is definitely number one.” To achieve her signature look she seeks inspiration through fashion in the media using outlets like magazines and the Internet. Some of her favorite sites are tumblr.com and lookbook.nu. In fashion magazines she likes to look up starlets such as Lana Del Ray, Alexa Chung and Mary-Kate Olsen for inspiration for her own wardrobe. Kreigh said that her number one fashion icon is Janis Joplin. This is because “her style and personality was so wild. She was a leading lady in music and fashion during her time.” Her icon comes from the era of the 1960s, which is her favorite decade of fashion and style. The movements and social changes influenced the styles then and on Kreigh today. “I think that liberation and investing in free thinking was what inspired so many then,” Kreigh said. “The weight on a young adult at that time was heavy, and they were leading the way of out of the box style.”
Kreigh’s favorite season, fall, is upon the campus of Indiana State, which to her means boots and leggings. Her favorite fall trend for right now is the thigh-high short skirt and motorcycle boot look. When it comes to boots this season she recommends “the chunkier and more gaudy the better” especially when going out with friends. One trend she wouldn’t mind going away this season is the misuse of leggings as a bottom. “I really don’t have a problem with leggings and a long shirt maybe cinched in at the waist to define the curve of the body, but wearing a crop top with leggings really is not a good look,” Kreigh said. So what advice can be taken from our campus fashionista? Kreigh explains that for her, the key to great style is confidence. “If you think you look great in something that’s different and exciting than I think that you should wear it,” Kreigh said. “It really doesn’t matter what any person thinks, as long as you love your look, that feeling will radiate out of you and others will sense that you’re confident and appreciate your sense of style.” Kreigh identified the fashion scene on ISU’s campus as a little weak; although she said the college trend of the sweatpants and t-shirt is fine, she admits that she would like to see some more selfexpression among campus. “I just think that if students want to express themselves then they should do it, and fashion is a great way to start. I would love to see more flare on ISU’s campus.” Keep an eye out for this Sycamore Style Icon on campus; she is bound to be rocking the latest and greatest in fashion.
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Students choose to ‘eat free or live free’ Richelle Kimble Features Editor Eat free or live free, but you can’t choose both. That’s the slogan of Treelandia, the imaginative country where no First Amendment rights are granted to those who enter; upon entering Treelandia, individuals are removed of the five basic freedoms: speech, religion, petition, assembly and press. ISU students who participated in the second annual First Amendment Free Food Festival (FAFFF) symbolically swiped away these rights on Wednesday in the Library Events Center in return for free food. Participants were given a “passport” that assigned them to a specific table and discussion topic. If they were caught without a passport, in the wrong area or discussing something besides their designated topic, they were sent to the Treelandia jail. The Indiana Statesman began the event last year, aiming to bring recognition to the importance of First Amendment rights. “We wanted to simulate a state where all the personal freedoms we enjoy in this country are revoked,” Ernest Rollins, editor-in-chief of the Indiana Statesman said. “We wanted to create awareness among the student population how valuable those freedoms are that we usually take for granted.” This was the second time Rollins participated in the event; last year his mouth was duct-taped as a semblance of protest to the Treelandia regime as a sign of free speech suppression. This year, he was a law enforcer. Members of the Indiana Statesman, like Rollins, were armed with batons and shields in order to enforce the laws of Treelandia. By having enforcement, those attempting to enjoy their meals were being closely monitored. Rules other than those on the passport included no hats, no cell phones and loitering were also enforced. Rollins said that this year, the Statesman partnered with students from the Political Science department to act as protestors. The staged protests included students frazzling to wear hats, passing out “freedom” t-shirts, waving antiTreelandia flags and attempting to gather in prayer. Although organized protestors provided the majority of the protests, there were various students who elected to take it upon themselves to encourage acts of rebellion. “There was a group of students who began a petition to have the right to like puppies,” Rollins said. “Consequently, the whole table what was chanting ‘puppies’ was sent to
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A protestor attempting to gain freedom to wear a hat (Photo by Jamie Nichols).
jail.” Additionally, the Statesman enforcers were badgering any photographers or reporters and sending them repeatedly to jail. Rachel Keyes, a photographer for ISU Communications and Marketing, was one of the several press-related individuals who were inhibited by the Statesman enforcers, and thus couldn’t do their job properly. Although she was amused by the event, at times she felt minorly annoyed. “I was invited by the statesman to come and take photographs, and they were preventing me [by throwing me in jail],” Keyes said. “It’s hard to tell a story when you’re not getting access to the source.” The event concluded with a brief presentation from
Matthew Bergbower, assistant professor of political science, that recognized the importance of the First Amendment rights. He opened the presentation with a map of the world, showing how the United States is part of the minority that allows full freedom of the press. Bergbower also discussed the simple topic of having Internet in the United States as compared to other socialist countries. “It’s not provided by Time Warner, it’s not provided by Comcast. It’s provided by the government,” he said. “[They’ll] provide the opportunity to you, maybe. Can [they] limit it? Can [they] restrict it? Yes [they] can.”
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Left: An officer checking passports to make sure they are at the correct table. Right: a resistant protestor gets sent to jail (Photos by Jamie Nichols).
Bergbower asked a few students after leaving Treelandia if they enjoyed their experience. He received a variety of answers, expressing both enjoyment of the activity, and dislike. “Yes it was an enlightening experience and [they] did enjoy it, but no, [they] don’t like being forced to talk about sports if [they’re] not really a sports fan,” he said. “I found it interesting, that give and take of enjoying the experience, but not wanting the life of Treelandia.”Keyes said that through her experience as a photographer for multiple news sources, she has experienced some restriction such as at crime scenes; however, she has never been restricted as much as at the FAFFF. “I think that even though we do live in America, there
still is a need to make sure that we protect and appreciate the rights that we do have,” she said. “Because even those rights are sometimes being eroded away.” Keyes said that the event is a great way to give students a chance to at least partially understand how life would be in a country with limited rights, but stimulated events may never be fully effective. “I think it’s a good step forward,” Keyes said. “I think that sometimes Americans are really jaded and are so accustomed to having rights that we may never fully understand what it would be like to not have them.”
“I think that even though we do live in America, there still is a need to make sure that we protect and appreciate the rights we do have.” Rachel Keyes, ISU Communications and Marketing photographer
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Dixon named MVC golfer of the week Kevin Jenisonr ISU Athletics Indiana State senior Emily Dixon has been named the Missouri Valley Conference Women’s Golfer of the Week, it was announced Wednesday by the league office. Southern Illinois senior Brandon Cauldwell was the MVC Male Golfer of the Week. Dixon paced the Sycamores to the team championship of the Chicago State University Cougar Classic with a career-best finish as she tied for second with a two-round total of 151 which is the fifth best 36hole total in school history. The senior was in third after shooting 74 in the first
round on the Port Course at Harborside International Golf Center in Chicago, coming back with a 77 in Tuesday’s second round to finish tied for second with a 151 total which is her career low for 36-holes. The finish was Dixon’s fifth top-10 finish of her Sycamore career and her 11th top-20 finish. Her previous best finish came during her freshman year when she tied for fourth at the Snowbird Intercollegiate. Dixon now has four straight rounds in the 70s to open the 2012-2013 season after going 79-
74 (153) at the IU Fall Kickoff to open the season. Indiana State won their fourth team championship in the seven-year history of the program and the first under third-year coach Greg Towne as the Sycamores captured the 2012 Chicago State University Cougar Classic with a four-shot victory over Valparaiso and IUPUI who tied for second. The tournament was played on the 5,904 yard, par-72 Port course at the Harborside International Golf Center in Chicago with 15 teams and 88 individuals. Senior golfer Emily Dixon (Photo courtesy of Athletic Media Relations).
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Saturday at ISU Arena vs. Northern Iowa at 7 p.m.
Ernest Rollins Editor-in-chief The Indiana State University women’s volleyball team will host two Missouri Valley Conference teams this weekend. The Sycamores will host the Braves of Bradley University Friday and the Panthers of the University of Northern Iowa Sunday in the arena south gym. Indiana State’s overall record stands at 2-10, 0-2 in the MVC after falling to the University of Evansville and Southern Illinois University last weekend. On offense for the Sycamores, Shea Doran leads the team with 148 kills and 40 blocks. The Braves enter the competition
Women’s Soccer Friday at Memorial Stadium vs. Northern Iowa at 7 p.m. Sunday at Memorial Stadium vs. Loyola (Chicago) at 1 p.m.
Football Saturday at Memorial Stadium vs. South Dakota State at 2:05 p.m. Junior Loni Mackinson digging for the ball (Photo courtesy of ISU Athletic Media Relation).
with 6-6 overall record and 0-1 in the MVC. Bradley is led by Alise Tupuritis with 146 kills and on degense Lauren Zerante with 181 digs. The teams have met 57 times with Bradley leading the series 34-23. The Panthers have met the Sycamores 52 times before with UNI leading the series 50-2. They enter the match with a 9-5 overall record and 1-0 in MVC play after defeating [insert team]. Amy Braun leads the Panthers with 128 kills and teammate Megan Lehman adds 124. Candice Burke is at the front of the Panthers’ defense with 169 digs.
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Trees to ‘bark’ up the night against UNI Panthers Indiana State women’s soccer will be opening their Missouri Valley Conference play against the University of Northern Iowa Friday in Memorial Stadium at 7p.m. This game is also the third annual “Bark in the Park” event allowing fans to bring their dogs and watch game. Fans can enter the game for free with two donations toward the shelters. Some items that can be donated are mineral oil, laundry detergent, dog and cat treats, dog and cat toys and gift cards form any store with animal or cleaning supplies and more many. A full list of the items can be located on the official event flyer. “It is our goal to try and raise as much money and product for these shelters,” head women’s soccer coach
Erika True said. The signs around stating, “no pets allowed” will be taken down around the stadium. True said this event is typically the biggest crowd in attendance. “People love to bring their dogs out to Memorial Stadium,” True said. “It is benefiting all of the local humane societies in town. Terre Haute Humane Society, Park Co. Humane Society and Harmony Haven will all benefit from our event.” True said that shelters around Terre Haute will be bringing adoptable dogs to the stadium in hopes that they might find a new home for the dogs. “Most of our team are animal lovers,” True said.“We pride ourselves in giving back to the community and
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“Most of our team are animal lovers. We pride ourselves in giving back to the community and what a great event for us to do so.” Erika True, ISU head women’s soccer coach
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A flyer for the Barkyour in thedog Parktoevent hostedwith by ISU soccer team Bring the game you! (Photo courtesy of Erika True).
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TOP TWO RUNNING BACKS FACE OFF
Junior number 22, Shakir Bell, running the ball down field as Senior Micheal Mardis follows (Photo courtesy of ISU Athletics Media Relations).
Thomas Beeler Sports Editor This Saturday, ISU’s football team will begin Missouri Valley Football Conference play against the Jackrabbits of South Dakota State University at Memorial Stadium. The Sycamores enter conference play with a 2-1 record for the season so far. Indiana State University are coming off a two game home winning streak after defeating Drake University last Saturday and Quincy the week before. South Dakota State University enters the competition with a 2-1 record also after defeating Southern Louisiana and UC Davis. Saturday’s game will be the fifth meeting between the teams with the series tied at two games each. Indiana State has won the last two encounters. History has shown that winners of the teams’ meetings have always been with totals of 38 or more. The game will be led by the top two Football Championships
Subdivision running backs. For the Sycamores, junior running back Shakir Bell enters ranked second in the FCS with 610 yards and an average of 203.3 yards per game. Bell exploded in the game against the Drake University Bulldogs and gained the MVFC record with a 349-yard game. In addition, Bell is 71 yards away from reaching the 3,000-yard mark in his career. South Dakota State’s Zach Zenner is the current rushing leader with 658 yards, averaging 219.3 yards per game. The game will be a white out sponsored by Pepsi Refreshment Services. Pepsi is planning on handing out 500 t-shirts to the first fans who enter Memorial Stadium. Other Sycamores are on national ranked lists for some of the highest NCAA awards for their performances for this and last season. Bell is currently on the watch list for the Walter Payton Award, which awards one of the top 20 athletes who
has had an outstanding offensive performance of the season. Ben Obaseki, senior defensive lineman, is also the nation’s top 20 on the watch list for the Buck Buchanman Award awarded to the nation’s top defensive player. Senior offensive linemen FN Lutz is one of 117 nominees for the 2012 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team. This is one of the most prestigious off-the-field honors recognizes a select group of college football athletes committed to making a difference and leadership in communities. The Sycamores recently move higher in The Sports Network Top 25 poll at 22nd. The football will be kicking-off at 7 p.m., continuing MVFC play traveling to Southern Illinois next Saturday. The game will be broadcasted ESPN3 at Carbondale, Ill.