Indiana Statesman For ISU students. About ISU students. By ISU students.
Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2015
Volume 123, Issue 9
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Marissa Schmitter | Indiana Statesman
Balloons were released by members of the Greek community to commemerate the birthday of Emily Herzog, who died in a motor vehicle accident on May 13.
Balloons fly high for Alpha Phi sister Kristi Sanders News Editor
Balloons flew through the air as Indiana State University students joined together to celebrate the 20th birthday of Emily Herzog. Greek life came out to support Alpha Phi sisters, friends and family of Herzog by having a small ceremony in her honor. Herzog was killed on May 13 when a speeding semitractor-trailer failed to negotiate a curve, turning over onto her Mustang. Mandi Warpenburg, an adviser for Alpha Phi, attended the balloon release ceremony. “We wanted to bring Greek life together to help celebrate her birthday,”
Warpenburg said. “The balloon release is for the public to celebrate her life and there is a graveside ceremony afterward for her close friends and family.” Three friends came together to sing a few songs for Herzog such as “Over You” by Miranda Lambert, “Fishin’ in the Dark” by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and “Who You’d be Today” by Kenny Chesney. After the songs, friends and family gave speeches about who Herzog was and how much she impacted the people in her short life.One of these people was her Alpha Phi big Marci Nodal, a junior human development and family studies major. “Herzog was always happy and loved life,” Nodal said. “This is a memorial for (Herzog) and all of us coming together is what she would’ve wanted.”
Gamma Phi Beta, another sorority at ISU, had a release last year in memorial of a passing member and had many members of Greek life help support them in their time of grief. “(Herzog) went and thought it was a beautiful way to honor their sister,” Warpenburg said. “We wanted to do the same for her.” Kelsey Clayton, a junior textile and apparel merchandizing major and part of Gamma Phi Beta, went to the ceremony with other members of her sorority. “This brings everyone together and shows our support,” Clayton said. “Even though I didn’t know (Herzog), I came to support the sisters of her like they did for us. (The balloon release) helps give closure (to the family). Even though she is gone, she will be remembered.”
Allison Herzog, Emily’s mother, is a senior ISU student majoring in human development and family studies. She spoke along with her husband about their daughter. “Tomorrow is not guaranteed,” Allison Herzog said. “One day, someday, we will see her again.” Nodal stepped back up to lead the crowd in the birthday chorus for Herzog. “She was the best little I could’ve asked for,” Nodal said. “Happy birthday Emily.” Once they finished singing, Nodal counted down to release the blue and purple balloons, two of Herzog’s favorite colors. Herzog’s favorite song, “See You Again” by Wiz Khalifa, played while the crowd watched the blue and purple balloons float off into the sky.
ISU to pur- State tackles Butler in season opener chase new air 52-17 conditioning equipment Rob Lafary Sports Editor
Kristi Sanders News Editor
The Indiana State University Board of Trustees approved a new chiller for campus. The Satellite Chilled Water Plant, in conjunction with the Central Chilled Water Plant, provides cooling support to various campus buildings through the campus chilled water loop. Diann McKee, the vice president of business affairs, explained why we need this new chiller. “(The) addition of air conditioning (is for the) Sycamore Towers over the next three-to four-year period,” McKee said. The renovation of Sycamore Towers, including the installation of air conditioning, requires additional cooling capacity to provide the cool air in these newly renovated dorm rooms. A 2,500-ton chiller is needed to meet the projected cooling load. The agenda for the Aug. 27 meeting explained why the school needs this new chiller: “The estimated cost to purchase and install the chiller, cooling towers and other related mechanical and electrical equipment is not to exceed $3,100,000.” It also stated that where funds for this expenditure would come from, “Residence Hall and university facility reserve funds will be used to cover the cost of the project.” McKee said the chiller will be purchased later this year. This new chiller should be up and running by spring or summer 2016, McKee said.
By no means was it a picture-perfect day for college football — scorching temperatures and frequent lightning delays made sure of that — but Indiana State football made the day bearable, showcasing its potential in a 52-17 bashing of Butler in the 2015 season opener at Memorial Stadium. The Sycamores racked up 496 yards of total offense in the game en route to scoring over 50 points for the first time since Sept. 14, 2013, while the defense held Butler to under 300 yards and was credited with a pair of interceptions. It was the first win for ISU in a season opener since a 57-7 win over St. Joseph’s on Sept. 4, 2010. “Great win,” ISU head coach Mike Sanford said following the game. “We’re pretty excited to open up the season with a win, especially at home. It was a weird game. I’ve been coaching a long time and I’ve never had a game like today where we didn’t even have a halftime. Our team handled the distractions well.” The distractions that Sanford spoke of involved the already-mentioned weather delays but by the time lightning hit late in the second quarter, the Sycamores already had things wrapped up in a game that was never close. Indiana State (1-0) led 3-0 after a 24yard field goal by Eric Heidorn with 10:47 to go in the first quarter then heated up soon after to the tune of three touchdowns in the final eight minutes of the quarter. LeMonte Booker scored on back-to-back drives, punching one in from two yards out before receiving
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Senior linebacker Connor Underwood, 55, flattens a Butler lineman in pursuit of the Butler ball carrier.
a 24-yard pass from quarterback Matt Adam for a score. Adam, who received the starting nod under center just 30 minutes prior to game time, then closed out the quarter with a 37-yard sprint to the end zone and the Sycamores led 240.
Butler (0-1) opened the second quarter with a touchdown, cutting the deficit to 24-7 but Booker answered back for ISU and the running back ventured for his third score on a 76 yard run to
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