November 13, 2018

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Volume 125, Issue 33

ISU upsets IU at season opener Sycamores break IU’s winning streak at Assembly Hall since 1984 Ciara LeBron Reporter

Indiana State University played a tremendous game against Indiana University this past weekend in Bloomington.

Indiana State went out and got the win for the night with a score of 90-69. There were over 17,000 fans in the stands for this game in Assembly Hall.

Indiana State went into the game unstoppable and with high energy; the fans helped them keep a positive mindset. They were concrete in both offense and defense, also in every shot that was made.

Indiana State is now 1-0 in their season while Indiana University falls to 0-1 to start of their 2017-2018 season. Indiana State’s win made it the most points they made in an all-time series with Indiana University.

Indiana State was very consistent in their 3-point shooting by making 17 out of the 26 attempts with a 65.4 percentage; they almost set the school record of 18.

They broke Indiana University’s 32 winning streak in a home opener.

Greg Lansing, Indiana State head coach, ties fourth with Gordon Stauffer for a career win of 121. Lansing was very positive Friday night in Bloomington and was very pleased with the win his team gave. They worked hard in practice every day and in the offseason.

Brenton Scott, a senior guard, was a big asset to Indiana State’s win with 24 points in this game.

He was 9-for-14 with a percentage of .643. He adds onto his career points making it 1,335 points.

Last season he was named to All-MVC Third team, second in the MVC with scoring and is currently third in ISU history with over 200 career 3-pointers made.

Indiana University couldn’t keep up with Indiana State’s energy and fell behind. They lost all of their energy going to the second half and gave up for the rest of the game. Their defense started slacking to cover Indiana State’s offense.

De’Ron Davis, a sophomore forward, was the leading scorer for Indiana University with 14 points and he was 6-for-7 with

a percentage of .857. Last year as a freshman he played in every game and started in four of them averaging 5.9 points each game and 3.1 rebounds.

Juwan Morgan, a junior forward, helped him out with scoring 13 points for this game.

Their points weren’t enough to keep up with Indiana State or help them with the win. As soon as they were way behind Indiana State, it looked like they gave up and struggled to try to come back.

Jordan Barnes, sophomore guard, was another impact to Indiana State’s win by recording two buzzer beaters which were both 3-pointers. He scored a total of 7 points for this game.

Indiana State is going to continue working hard and work on more things to keep them on a good track for this season.

Indiana State will be heading to South Carolina on Thursday to play Auburn University and are scheduled to play two other games the next couple of days.

The game on Thursday will tip off at 11:30 a.m. and aired on ESPNU.

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The last time that IU lost to a season opener at Assembly Hall was November 1984.

Dr. Curtis shares her agenda as the 12th president Rileigh McCoy News Editor

Presidential candidate Deborah Curtis has been recommended for appointment as the 12th President of ISU to the Board of Trustees. A meeting will be held next week to determine her candidacy.

After nine and a half years of service, President Bradley will step down on Jan. 3. It is expected that Curtis will follow in his footsteps.

Curtis is an alumna of ISU as she gained her Ph. D. from ISU. She will be the first woman president at ISU and as such, has high goals to achieve in her time here.

“Being the first woman president at ISU is an honor,” said Curtis. “I have always believed that the best candidate should be the one to be tapped for any position. I am proud of the institution where I earned my Ph. D. for engaging in a process that affirms for me that the qualifications and experiences of the candidate are what matters. That is always what women of my generation had hoped to accomplish. I am delighted to fill this important role at ISU.” Curtis has a few items on her agenda as the first woman president that she intends to accomplish within a short time of arriving.

“First, there are some important senior-level positions that will need to be filled following the departure in December of several of those current employees,” said Curtis. “Second, it will be important to immerse myself

in the materials that have been prepared for me to acclimate myself to ISU’s programs and services.”

Curtis explained she hopes to continue the work that President Bradley built with faculty and staff, but also with students.

“It is my hope that ISU will continue to hold high standards for accessibility of a college education for all students enrolled with us,” said Curtis. “Going hand in hand with that concept is assuring that this high quality education remains affordable and that we work to help students complete a valuable degree in a timely manner. ISU has a focus on student engagement in community and internships.

I look forward to working with faculty and staff to expand those opportunities for our students while connecting with our community and business partners to provide first hand experience for our students as they complete their programs at ISU.” Curtis continued to explain her agenda with her staff relationships to build.

“Third, it is a priority of mine to begin discussions with Provost Licari to establish our relationship since we were unable to meet during this process,” said Curtis. “The relationship between the president and the provost is critical to the success of the institution. I have benefited from a wonderfully strong and sharing relationship with the president I serve now at the University of Central Missouri.

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Program to commemorate those who served in the military took place on Friday

Veterans, President Bradley speaks at Veterans Day event AJ Goelz Reporter

On Nov. 10, Indiana State University held its Veterans Day Program in Dede I. This event is “to honor and say thank you to all of those men and women who have served and are currently serving our country,” said Jennifer Christian, the AmeriCorps program director and Alternative Breaks coordinator for the Center for Community Engagement.

“Before the program, everyone in attendance received a yellow ribbon to wear and a small sheet of paper with the meaning of Veterans Day. We had a wreath laying ceremony and then a few guest speakers,” said Christian.

The speakers at the program included President Dan Bradley, President of Student Veterans Association Troy Nichols, Vice President of Student Veterans

Association Taylor Hitson and Secretary of Student Veterans Association Justin Scott. All of these individuals are veterans themselves.

“After the program, we passed out green lights and ‘Green Light A Vet’ t-shirts. The green light program encourages everyone to change one light in a visible location in your home or office to green and keep it glowing every day during the month of November as a symbol of support and appreciation for our veterans,” said Christian. “We also read names of over 75 students, faculty and staff that are veterans or current service members to say thank you for their service.”

“It is a significant event in the respect that we should show to people who have served so that we can have the liberties and freedoms we have in our country. This year our theme for the event was Thank You. We

wanted to thank veterans, current service members and their families and loved ones for all of those sacrifices they have made,” she said.

This program had an increased attendance compared to last year. According to Christian, who has been planning this event for the past five years, 175 people attended this year’s event. This is an increase from last year’s 100.

“Originally dubbed Armistice Day, it was first declared a holiday in 1938 to commemorate the end of World War I, which happened at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11, 1918. Since then the day, which was dedicated to the cause of ‘World Peace,’ has always been celebrated on Nov. 11. In 1954, after the U.S. had been involved in two other wars, World War II and the Korean War, the holiday was renamed Veterans Day, in honor of the veterans of all the wars,” Christian said.

Mixed: A one-woman show comes to ISU Alexandria Truby Reporter

Dealing with race and ethnicity, Maya Lilly performed her play, “Mixed,” at Indiana State University this past Thursday.

All students at ISU have been faced with the inevitable race and ethnicity checkboxes on the census, standardized tests, job applications and more.

Some may not even know where to put their checkmark. For individuals of mixed backgrounds, this categorization is

especially difficult.

Maya Lilly has been performing “Mixed” for about 12 years, attempting to give life to these untold stories. Her one-woman show conveys the lives of nine characters that were created to represent and cultivate the best stories from what she was told from over 200 interviews with people around the country.

After the show, Lilly spoke with the audience and shared her concern for our nation and world as a whole. She felt that we were moving in the right direction un-

der the Obama administration, but when “President 45” entered the White House, she commented, “the cockroaches are coming back.”

She felt that her show was becoming unnecessary and irrelevant until events like Charlottesville occurred and proved her wrong. She “wishes we didn’t need [the show] still” since it indicates that our country and world are facing the multicultural issues and lack of acceptance of difference once again.

“Hollywood is a megaphone to the rest

of the world.”

“It is very easy to be triggered emotionally now. Do we attack them or do we teach them?” Lilly said.

Her personal response to this is that knowledge will increase our acceptance and quality of life as a whole.

Lilly uses her platform as an actor, director and producer to voice her concerns in an attempt to save the world. She notes that a lot of knowledge can be packed into each moment and thanks her audiences for listening to her messages.

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Monday, Nov. 13, 2017

Move to retire San Diego State’s Aztec mascot takes opponents, supporters by surprise Gary Warth The San Diego Union-Tribune (TNS) The move to do away with San Diego State University’s Aztec mascot has resurfaced, taking opponents and even some supporters by surprise.

The latest gyration in the yearslong dispute occurred Tuesday night when the University Senate overwhelmingly voted 52-14 to retire the Aztec Warrior and related symbols.

Just seven months ago the Associated Students council agreed to keep the mascot and logo by a narrow vote of 14-12.

The Senate resolution, which is nonbinding and is an advisory to the university president, called to do away with the human representation of an Aztec and the use of spears or other “weapons that connote barbaric representations of the Aztec culture.”

San Diego State’s “SD” logo incorporates a spear.

The Senate also called for creating a task force to investigate and make recommendations about the appropriateness of the continued usage of the Aztec moniker.

The University Senate is composed of professors, lecturers, a coach, staff members, students, the provost, a dean, administrators and others.

The vote, and the margin, took people by surprise on both sides of the issue, including the lecturer who submitted the original resolution.

“I was so blown away at the outcome of the vote,” said American Indian Stud-

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San Diego State mascot Kevin Hoffert runs out ahead of the Aztecs football team before a game against Fresno State at SDCCU Stadium in San Diego on October 21, 2017. The university is debating its policy on mascots, and may scrap some Aztec iconography, including human representation.

ies lecturer Ozzie Monge, who submitted a version of the resolution to the Senate’s Diversity, Equity and Outreach Committee. “I thought it was going to be close.

Frankly, I thought it was going to be tabled.”

With Roy Moore bombshells, MeToo movement upends D.C. Katie Glueck McClatchy Washington Bureau TNS The #MeToo movement encouraging victims of sexual harassment to speak out has roiled Hollywood entertainment studios and D.C. newsrooms—and with bombshell sexual misconduct allegations surfacing against Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore, Washington is gripped with uncertainty about the next political shoe to drop.

“There are, across state capitals and in Washington, D.C., members of Congress who have reputations for untoward behavior,” said Steve Schmidt, who guided Republican John McCain’s 2008 presidential campaign. “I’m sure they’re scared to death.”

The Washington Post on Thursday published on-the-record accounts of instances in which Moore, an Alabama Senate candidate, allegedly engaged in sexual contact with young women, charges Moore

Fred Pierce, who was president of the SDSU Alumni Association in 1997, said he learned about the vote through a series of concerned emails he got immediately after Tuesday’s meeting.

“This appears to me to be a bit of a rush

The former Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court prevailed in the special election to fill the seat vacated by Attorney General Jeff Sessions.

denies.

But the detailed descriptions of incidents from several decades ago prompted a slew of Republican senators to call on the controversial conservative candidate to step aside if the allegations are

true. According to financial disclosure papers, the National Republican Senatorial Committee severed a fundraising agreement with Moore, a significant sign of the party seeking to distance itself from the

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Legionnaires’ disease outbreak sickens 12, 9 visited Disneyland Tony Barboza Los Angeles Times TNS

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to judgment,” he said.

The Daily Aztec, the student news organization, quoted Senate Chair Marcie Bober-Michel, a professor in the School

Disneyland has shut down two bacteria-contaminated cooling towers after health officials discovered several cases of Legionnaires’ disease in people who had visited the Anaheim theme park, authorities said.

The 12 cases of the bacteria-caused illness were discovered about three weeks ago and included nine people who had visited Disneyland Park in September before developing the illness, according to the Orange County Health Care Agency. Their ages ranged from 52 to 94.

The remaining three were Orange County residents who did not visit the park but lived or traveled in Anaheim.

Ten were hospitalized and one person “with additional health issues” died, according to health officials. That person did not visit Disneyland.

Legionnaires’ disease is a severe lung infection caused by exposure to con-

taminated water or mist.

Authorities said they have not tied any other cases of the disease to Anaheim since September.

“There is no known ongoing risk associated with this outbreak,” the health care agency said in a statement.

The towers are in a backstage area near the New Orleans Square Train Station, each more than 100 feet from areas accessible to guests, a Disneyland Resort spokeswoman said.

A Disneyland employee is among those who fell ill with the disease.

“On Oct. 27, we learned from the Orange County Health Care Agency of increased Legionnaires’ disease cases in Anaheim. We conducted a review and learned that two cooling towers had elevated levels of Legionella bacteria,” Dr. Pamela Hymel, chief medical officer for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, said in a statement. “These towers were treated with chemicals that destroy the bacteria and are currently shut down.”

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notified county authorities about three weeks ago of several cases of the disease among people who had traveled to Orange County in September. County epidemiologists discovered that a cluster of people diagnosed with the disease had recently visited, lived or worked in Anaheim and contacted Disney after learning that several of them had gone to the theme park.

According to the health agency, on Nov. 3 Disney reported that routine testing detected elevated levels of Legionella pneumophila in two cooling towers a month earlier, and the towers had been disinfected. Disney took the towers out of service Nov. 1, performed more testing and disinfection, and brought them back into service Nov. 5.

Disney took the towers out of service again Tuesday in advance of an order

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A somber Veterans Day Small Texas community reeling from church massacre

Melissa Etehad Los Angeles Times TNS It was a somber Veterans Day in the small south Texas town where more than two dozen people were killed in a mass shooting — nearly half of them from military families with ties to the Air Force.

Around 100 residents, law enforcement officers and first responders gathered Saturday morning outside the community center in Sutherland Springs to pay tribute to the shooting victims with military backgrounds.

Six days earlier, 26-year-old Devin Kelley walked into the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs and shot churchgoers.

Among the dead was a pregnant woman whose fetus also perished in the gunfire.

At least 12 of the people killed were either Air Force members or had ties to that branch of the military, according to Air

Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein.

The special Veterans Day ceremony included a full military salute and remarks from U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, Wilson County Judge Richard Jackson and other dignitaries.

During the event, Jackson said he hoped the ceremony would help residents in the quiet town start the healing process. Later, first responders gathered in a circle and bowed their heads in prayer.

Alice Garcia, president of the Sutherland Springs Community Association, who attended the ceremony, said it was a way to honor those who had dedicated years of military service to their country and died in the “horrific tragedy.”

“The mood at the ceremony was emotional but at the same time honorable, especially to have dignitaries here that showed support for the community,” Garcia said.

Among the victims with military back-

grounds were Robert Scott Marshall and his wife, Karen Sue Marshall, both 56.

Robert, who was a retiree, joined the Air Force after graduating high school.

Karen served in the Air Force for nearly 25 years, according to a statement by the Texas Military Department. She was also a master sergeant in the Air National Guard and was in the process of retiring.

She recently finished a posting at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland before returning to Texas with her husband.

Other victims who had ties to the military include Shani Louise Corrigan, 51, and eight members of the Holcombe family, including Crystal Holcombe, who was eight months pregnant.

Sutherland Springs is a quiet small town about 30 miles southeast of San Antonio.

It’s also near several military installations, including Lackland Air Force Base.

The shooting victims ranged in ages from 1 to 77 years old, according to au-

thorities.

Kelley also had ties to the military, having served in the Air Force from 2010 until 2014. He was sentenced in 2012 to 12 months in military prison for assaulting his wife and young stepson, and received a bad-conduct discharge.

On Nov. 6, investigators said the Air Force’s failure to report the gunman’s history of domestic violence to an FBI database allowed him to pass background checks that would have otherwise barred him from purchasing guns.

Officials also said Kelley’s motive may stem from a domestic dispute he had with relatives who were congregation members, though they were not in church at the time of the shooting.

At the ceremony Saturday, residents of the grieving Texas town sat outside on white folding chairs, not far from the church where the shooting took place.

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CURTIS FROM PAGE 1 It is my intention to develop that same type of relationship with Provost Licari.”

In addition to her agenda that Curtis hopes to achieve, Curtis also has a few goals that she hopes to accomplish throughout her time served as president.

“One of my goals is to enhance the effectiveness of the senior leadership team at Indiana State,” said Curtis.

“President Bradley has gathered a group if very accomplished professionals on the president’s staff and cabinet.

It would be my intention to build on that good work that

SAN DIEGO FROM PAGE 2 of Journalism and Media Studies, as saying she was confident the resolution would not be approved by interim university President Sally Roush, but still would send a message and begin a discussion.

Roush could approve or reject the resolution, adopt it in part, or pass it on to the new president after he or she is selected.

On Wednesday, the school issued a statement in response to the vote, but offered little insight into what might happen next.

“SDSU is proud of its long-standing commitment to the shared governance process, of which the University Senate is a part,” the statement read. “There can be no question that all viewpoints regarding SDSU’s Aztec identity have a right to be respectfully heard and carefully considered. This resolution provides an opportunity for dialogue to continue among all stakeholders in the SDSU community — including faculty, students, staff and alumni.”

Monge called the vote “a small step in the right direction.”

“This is just the beginning,” he said. “I think it means it’s time we have a serious talk about this. That’s really everything I wanted to set out from the beginning, to get people to think and talk about this.”

Pierce said keeping the Aztec mascot was of paramount importance to a strong majority of alumni.

“It seems every few years a small number of students led by a lecturer brings up the issue in what seems to be an unfounded basis,” he said. “It’s really bad when political correctness goes overboard.”

Many schools and teams in recent years have dropped mascots that depict different cultures among growing objections that they are insensitive and racist. While the Aztec mascot hasn’t been retired, the school has responded by making some changes to the image, including dropping the old Monty Montezuma mascot in favor of an Ambassador Montezuma in 2002.

The ambassador, seen as a more authen-

has already been done. Another goal would include engaging with students, faculty and staff to better understand the culture of ISU with an intention to expand our reputation in the state, region and the nation.”

Curtis explained that these goals mentioned are her long-term goals she intends to achieve.

“At this point, one other goal that I would like to accomplish in the short term is connection with colleagues and partners external to the university,” said Curtis.

“Working with Greg Goode to visit the capitol and meet legislators would be primary in that effort. Also, con-

tic but uninspiring image of an Aztec, did not go over well. The school adopted the Aztec Warrior two years later.

Pierce said much research went into revising the mascot into the Aztec Warrior, which he called a revered figure in Aztec culture, and he said it was highly disappointing that the Senate did not take the research into consideration.

Roberto Hernandez, associate professor of the SDSU Department of Chicana and Chicano Studies and a member of the Diversity, Equity and Outreach Committee, said the problem is not in whether the depiction is authentic, but that it involves using a people as a mascot.

“Just the very idea has been a long-standing debate, and most universities have come to their senses in recognizing the racist implication of having people as mascots,” he said. “But in that regard, San Diego State has been a holdout.”

Hernandez said he doesn’t think Roush will adopt the resolution, but he does think the Senate’s vote will have an impact on the ongoing search for a new president.

“It sends a very strong signal to the incoming president of where the faculty lie on this issue, that this is the time to rid ourselves of this mascot once and for all,” he said.

While the margin of the vote came as a bit of a shock, Hernandez said he wasn’t surprised the resolution passed.

“It speaks to the overwhelming shift in the tide,” he said. “There’s an increasing knowledge about the history of the mascot and people coming to their senses that this is wrong.”

SDSU alumnus Carlos Gutierrez, who played Monty Montezuma from 1990 to 1998, called the Senate vote a “grave mistake.”

“I think they’re overblowing it,” he said about the people opposed to the mascot. “It will never go away until this leftist, radical group gets what they want.

They’re going to kick and scream and yell and come up with race as their underlying cry because they were mistreated back in time.”

necting with alumni and the foundation board to grow ISU’s outreach with its graduates is key to one of my high priority initiatives.”

As all of these goals and agenda items are carried out, Curtis explained that she intends to continue the tradition of living on campus in Condit House.

“Yes, my husband Lynn and I will live in Condit House,” said Curtis. “First time living on campus since I lived in several dorms earlier in my college experience.

We are really excited to be in the midst of the hustle and bustle of a lively campus environment.”

DISEASE FROM PAGE 2 the health agency issued the following day requiring they remain down until test results verify they are free from Legionella contamination.

The county health agency has also alerted health care providers to look for Legionnaires’ disease in anyone who may have become ill after visiting Anaheim or Disneyland before Nov. 7.

It takes 2 to 10 days for symptoms of Legionnaires’ disease to appear.

The disease is caused by Legionella bacteria that grows in water and can spread when small droplets get into the air and people breathe them in, according to the CDC. Outbreaks are often traced to hot tubs, decorative fountains, cooling towers

and large air-conditioning systems that emit water vapor into the air. Legionnaires’ disease is not spread person to person.

The illness can be treated with antibiotics and hospital care, but about 10 percent of people who get it die from the infection. Most at risk are people over 50 with weakened immune systems or chronic lung diseases.

Orange County has recorded more than 55 cases of the disease this year and the number of cases in the county has increased in recent years. A similar upward trend has been seen nationally and elsewhere in Southern California, according to the health care agency, though what’s causing that is unclear.

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Paige Carter | Indiana Statesman

The third annual Black Women’s Summit took place over the weekend with sessions that empowered those who attended the event.

Black Girl Magic graces Indiana State through Black Women’s Summit Jada N. Holmes Reporter

Powerful elements of empowerment, pride, and fellowship made for a unique weekend at Indiana State University, with the 3rd annual Black Women’s Summit and 2nd annual Natural Con events taking place on Nov. 11th.

This was the first year in which the Black Women’s Summit has been student organized and presented by Sistah’s Speak—an initiative constructed under the umbrella of the acclaimed Mentoring Assistance for Prospective Scholars program to initiate and enrich the connection of women of color on campus.

Under the leadership of Senior Psychology major, Julienne Christian, the Black Women’s Summit committee developed a themed, thorough, and professional

bonding experience based on breaking the barriers that Black women face, while confronting the most disserving archetypes along the way.

Beginning in the Charles E. Brown African-American Cultural Center, the summit shifted to University Hall for the commencement of three educational workshop sessions. In discussion were the ailments of the “Mammy,” “Sapphire (angry Black woman),” and “Jezebel” stereotypes that have proven to cripple the livelihood of Black women in and out of professional settings. Assistant Professor Dr. Kimberly Stanley, Professor Dr. Kandace Hinton, and Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach Janet Eaton were tapped to conduct each session, educating attendees on the likeness of each image, and how to combat them.

While attendees did enjoy a breakfast

Read Louis C.K.’s statement on allegations: ‘These stories are true’

and lunch, the festivities progressed into the uniting of both the Black Women’s Summit and Black Men’s Summit, which took place the same morning. What had been a separate endeavor soon merged into a powerful panel discussion featuring speakers from each event. The facilitation of conversation on the behalf of lecturer Camille Wallace prompted each speaker to expand upon matters of handling micro-aggressions and blatant racism in the workplace, and remaining steadfast in the face of circumstantial opposition, or that which may be inflicted by counterparts.

Joining the Black Women’s Summit speakers in discussion were Residential Life Associate Director Ardell Sanders and African and African-American studies instructor Terry Clark.

Conversational advisement alluded to learning how to be prepared in the pro-

fessional world as Black men and women, and acquiring supportive systems that feed a blossoming sense of community.

The audience, undeniably engaged, became moved as each panelist was asked, “How do you remain upright when all the images that come at you are crooked, tilted, and off?” alluding to the Crooked Room excerpt from author Melissa Harris Perry’s Sister Citizen composition.

This theory proposes the notion of assimilation to environments and constructs that people, especially black people, may face. An idea as such inspired attendees to be mindful of what it means to remain true to a resonating identity, and finding strength in defining their own experiences. Ultimately, the summit accomplished the uniting of students and faculty in a way that would establish newfound relationship and awareness.

Miss ISU 2017

Libby Hill

Los Angeles Times (TNS)

Just a day after five women came out accusing him of sexual misconduct in the New York Times, Louis C.K. has issued a statement admitting that all of the women’s accusations are true.

Five female comedy writers and performers — four of whom went on the record — stated that C.K. had masturbated in front of them or asked if he could.

Here’s C.K.’s full written response he released Friday morning: I want to address the stories told to the New York Times by five women named Abby, Rebecca, Dana, Julia who felt able to name themselves and one who did not.

These stories are true. At the time, I said to myself that what I did was okay because I never showed a woman my [penis] without asking first, which is also true. But what I learned later in life, too late, is that when you have power over another person, asking them to look at your [penis] isn’t a question. It’s a predicament for them. The power I had over these women is that they admired me. And I wielded that power irresponsibly.

I have been remorseful of my actions. And I’ve tried to learn from them. And run from them. Now I’m aware of the extent of the impact of my actions. I learned yesterday the extent to which I left these women who admired me feeling badly about themselves and cautious around other men who would never have put them in that position.

I also took advantage of the fact that I was widely admired in my and their community, which disabled them from sharing their story and brought hardship to them when they tried because people who look up to me didn’t want to

Miss ISU

1st Runner Up

Brandy Protz

Allison Barker

2nd Runner Up Michelle White

Nine women competed in the annual Miss Indiana State University Scholarship pageant. The winner will represent Indiana State at Miss Indiana in June 2018 vying for the right to represent Indiana at Miss America.

3rd Runner Up

Ebone Tuggles

Erica Freeman

Photos courtesy of Danielle Guy

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Natural Con emphasizes all-natural items Jada N. Holmes

Taylor Swift’s ‘Reputation’ could notch first-week sales of 2 million Randy Lewis

Reporter

Los Angeles Times (TNS)

Natural Con occurred for the second time after the Black Women’s Summit on this past Saturday.

Programs All Weekend (PAW) introduced the production with an identical setup from its proceeding year, offering student the opportunity to make natural shampoos and conditioners with affordable ingredients: coconut milk, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, essential oils, honey, and more. One who is familiar with the concept of natural hair knows— these ingredients are a serious treat!

Attendees could also find a convenient array of student stylists located in the back of the event, and even watch them style hair up close and personally on student clients. Aside from mingling and networking before the scheduled event panel, an informational game of Kahoot

Taylor Swift has faced a big question as she has geared up for Friday’s release of her sixth album: Could she extend the streak she established with her previous three albums, which each sold more than 1 million copies in the first week of release?

Now, it seems, the relevant question is how close to doubling that figure “Reputation,” her latest release, might come.

Swift’s label, Big Machine Records, has jettisoned the conservative projections it held out for “Speak Now” in 2010, “Red” in 2012 and “1989” three years ago, Billboard reports. The label is estimating “Reputation” will double the first-week equivalent sales of her previous efforts.

“That’s despite the fact that the U.S. music industry is far more dependent on streaming than sales than it was in 2014,

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provided insight relating to natural hair, product selection, and the do’s and don’ts to hair maintenance.

Coordinating Natural Con for the second year in a row was Senior Communication major and Textile and Merchandise minor Erica Garnes, who also created the

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Amazon

Taylor Swift’s new album, “Reputation.”

with album sales down 18 percent so far this year while audio-on-demand streams — the only streams that count toward the Billboard 200 — are up 59 percent year to date,” Billboard notes.

Big Machine has withheld “Reputation” from streaming services initially, as it has done with Swift’s other albums, a move

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Monday, Nov 13, 2017 • Page 5 C.K. FROM PAGE 4 hear it. I didn’t think that I was doing any of that because my position allowed me not to think about it.

There is nothing about this that I forgive myself for. And I have to reconcile it with who I am. Which is nothing compared to the task I left them with.

I wish I had reacted to their admiration of me by being a good example to them as a man and given them some guidance as a comedian, including because I admired their work.

The hardest regret to live with is what you’ve done to hurt someone else. And I can hardly wrap my head around the scope of hurt I brought on them. I’d be remiss to exclude the hurt that I’ve brought on people who I work with and have worked with who’s professional

NATURAL FROM PAGE 4 idea for the event itself. Garnes emphasized the need to fulfill what she felt Indiana State University was missing.

“I want students to understand that African-American Queens and Kings are beautiful, and we deserve to have a place to be celebrated and for our hair to be embraced,” Garnes stated.

The Natural Con creator described the development process as one which was just as “amazing” as it was stressful. Though it is dedicated to Indiana State’s Black population, the event is a way to welcome all who have an interest in learning about the community and what we offer, even in terms of our hair.

Featured as a special guest panelist for Natural Con was Freshman Communication major Kayla Laseter, who is gradually becoming recognized as a promising videographer and YouTuber. Laseter was granted the opportunity to speak on her natural hair journey, and interact with the audience.

“Being an audience member, it was interesting to be able to make natural products. But to be a guest speaker, it helps me interact with more African-American students, learning and understanding how their natural hair is more important to them,” Laseter said.

Like the summit, Natural Con conversation

SWIFT FROM PAGE 4 that pushes fans most interested in hearing her new music immediately to purchase physical or digital copies. The only other outlet for hearing “Reputation” is an exclusive deal Big Machine struck with media conglomerate iHeartRadio, using its marketing site Hit Nation.

The Associated Press reported that “Reputation” had racked up 400,000 advance orders. No one, however, appears to expect that the album can equal or surpass the first-week record holder, Adele’s “25,” which sold 3.4 million copies in its first week of release in 2015. That album also

MOORE FROM PAGE 2 torial Committee severed a fundraising agreement with Moore, a significant sign of the party seeking to distance itself from the candidate.

The dramatic scenes unfolded just weeks before the Alabama special Senate election, past the deadline of putting a new candidate on the ballot—a reminder of the limitations of vetting politicians at a time when growing numbers of harassment victims are now feeling emboldened to speak out.

“People will start to think about how to catch this, I do think they’re starting to have those conversations,” said Colin Reed, senior vice president at the company Definers Public Affairs, and the former executive director of the opposition research-focused group America Rising PAC. “But I don’t think there’s an easy answer, unless (a candidate) is willing to sit down … and get asked questions and get answers. It’s all incumbent on the candidate, there’s no real easy solution.”

Opposition research tactics—whether conducted on an opponent or via an internal audit—typically rely on public records, Reed noted. Campaigns and party committees often don’t have the resources or manpower to wade through scenarios in which individuals could come forward with serious personal allegations.

“Opposition research at its core, which is

and personal lives have been impacted by all of this, including projects currently in production: the cast and crew of “Better Things,” “Baskets,” “The Cops,” “One Mississippi,” and “I Love You Daddy.” I deeply regret that this has brought negative attention to my manager Dave Becky who only tried to mediate a situation that I caused.

I’ve brought anguish and hardship to the people at FX who have given me so much The Orchard who took a chance on my movie. and every other entity that has bet on me through the years.

I’ve brought pain to my family, my friends, my children and their mother.

I have spent my long and lucky career talking and saying anything I want. I will now step back and take a long time to listen.

Thank you for reading. led to discussions of being Black and professional, this time dealing with the reality of our natural hair being a hindrance for employment opportunities. Other subjects included changing one’s hair when approaching the workforce, how hair contributes to one’s individuality, retaining hair moisture, and even hair maintenance for men and the stigmas behind it.

For Garnes, the successful outcome reveals potential for progression as the event continues to be held every year. The soon to be December graduate desires to continue cultivating “an environment for love, knowledge, and celebration” in the future.

“Natural Con is my baby, and all I hope for is to make sure each year, it gets bigger and better,” she said.

Events such as the Black Women’s Summit and Natural Con not cater to the need for more student-organized programs, they also spark confidence in those who participate. According to Laseter, being apart of Natural Con allowed her to promote herself, her projects and brand in a way that encouraged engagement with other creatives.

“If you network and strive for what you want, it can always be achieved,” Laseter said.

For more information about next year’s Natural Con, follow UBPAW on Instagram and Twitter. was withheld from streaming services for seven months, which helped drive sales.

In any event, “Reputation” is expected to become this year’s top-selling album, surpassing the current front-runner, Kendrick Lamar’s “Damn.”

Meanwhile, Swift is due to perform on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” this weekend. She’ll also anchor iHeartRadio station KIIS-FM’s Jingle Ball at the Forum in Inglewood on Dec. 1, along with Sam Smith, Ed Sheeran, Demi Lovato, the Chainsmokers, Kesha, Halsey, Niall Horan and a slew of other pop stars. what these vets that outside groups and … party committees do, is based on public documents, not Jason Bourne tactics, chasing people around,” he said. “It’s up to the candidates and potential candidates whether they want to sit down and get cross-examined about all the things that could come to light if someone speaks. But it’s incumbent on candidates, whether or not he or she wants to reveal that stuff. No one can find certain stuff unless someone speaks … there’s no way to do that unless it’s the candidate himself.”

In interviews following the Moore revelations, opposition research experts credited reporters — not partisan researchers — with uncovering the biggest allegations to date, whether against Moore or Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein.

The current climate, they said, will only encourage more digging, in every industry. “l definitely think there will be an increased focus on sexual assault and harassment in vetting and oppo but there are certain types of stories that really require the kind of sourcing that journalists have the credibility to unearth,” said Tim Miller, who was a co-founder of America Rising and communications director for Jeb Bush’s presidential campaign.

In other instances, especially in Hollywood, a handful of women speaking up have led to many more coming forward — a scenario that could repeat in Washington.

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Millennials should be more thankful

Rachel Modi Columnist

Once again the time has come to be thankful for all that we are given. But are we honestly thankful enough? We millennials act over-entitled to making sure everything goes according to how we want.

Not to speak for all of us, but most neglect to realize that other people in this world matter. The world doesn’t revolve around us.

I’ll be honest, before I started college this fall, I was not very polite to my mom when we spoke.

When she called me, I would continually repeat “okay” just waiting for the call to be over already. Even with my dad, I refused to carry on a lengthy conversation with him. Both reasons were because I was busy and didn’t think twice to make time for them, when they would drop anything to help me out when I need it. The fact that they even asked me about what was going on in my life and I didn’t take an hour out of my hanging out with my friends to merely have a conversation with my mother shocks me.

I’d bet I’m not alone, because we millennials selfishly see our time as more valuable than others, even those who raised us or those who would love us unconditionally. We’re terrible at sharing real affection and gratitude for people who help us. Then when we don’t get what we want, we decide to be rude about it.

We all have that one petty friend who gets offended when you don’t agree

with what they say. Their passive aggressive attitude becomes so overwhelming that you just want to grab them by the shoulders, shake them and tell them, “Not everyone is going to always agree with you.”

When things don’t go as we plan in our head, for some odd reason, we refuse to comprehend the idea of other options.

Ironically, we’re such a diverse and growing generation. We’re living in a time when you’re free to love and marry whoever you wish, the increasing advancements in technology, right to education and female rights. Of course, under this particular presidency, things are a bit shaky. We lack the ability to acknowledge and accept differences.

However, not to bash on our parents, but our environment we grow up in has a significant influence on our behaviors. A majority of us, babied by our parents and teachers, always have help. Some parents refuse to allow their children to mess up, so they miss out on growing up.

We all have that one friend whose parents do everything for them. Heck, they are probably helping them breathe, eat and sleep too.

It’s that one friend who you still see living in their parents’ basement at 25.

They are never given the opportunity to learn from their mistakes. You can never truly experience life without those ups and downs. It becomes extremely difficult to be independent and actually become an adult.

Although, you know you called your parent when your car broke down on the highway and you clearly didn’t know what to do because, again, they do everything for you.

However, even if we can

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OPINION

Monday, Nov. 13, 2017

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Alabama Senator accused of misconduct with minors

Zach Davis Columnist

Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore is the center of the newest Republican scandal. Several women have come forward to accuse him of seeking relationships with minors when he was in his 30s. If that isn’t bad enough, the first woman specifically accused him of initiating a sexual encounter when she was 14.

Surely this cannot look good for his campaign. Some Republicans agree, such as Donald Trump and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, who both called on Moore to step down if the allegations are true. Other Republicans, such as Senators Jeff Flake and John McCain, want Moore to step aside immediately. McCain called the allegations “deeply disturbing and disqualifying,” and called for him to “immediately step aside and allow the people of Alabama to elect a candidate they can be proud of.”

Some others, though, are taking a much less admirable stance on the issue. They decided to blind-

ly defend Moore with flawed logic.

Alabama State Auditor Jim Ziegler, for example, said, “Take Joseph and Mary. Mary was a teenager and Joseph was an adult carpenter. They became parents of Jesus.” His argument seems pretty solid until you consider the Immaculate Conception. Plus, Mary remained a virgin her whole life, according to religious documents. Moore’s case is obviously not the same thing.

Sean Hannity dismisses the claims. Lynda McLaughlin, his cohost, pointed out the encounters were consensual, at least with a couple. One was 17 and another 18, and neither of them report sexual encounters or any encounter beyond kissing. But again, there’s a major flaw in their argument. The one who reported the sexual misconduct, the woman who was 14 at the time, clearly said she wasn’t comfortable at the time, according to the Washington Post. She even asked Moore to stop and drive her home. According to her account, he obliged.

This isn’t a case that we should just dismiss. Yes, our legal systems are built on the basis that the accused is considered innocent until proven guilty, but that doesn’t make them innocent. Criminals get away every day and that will never be stopped, but when someone says they are a victim, they need to be heard. We shouldn’t dismiss their case immediately either, because then we will let

more criminals get away.

Those calling for Moore to step aside are right to do so; we don’t know if these allegations are true, and we shouldn’t put people in danger of voting for a child predator.

The last thing the people of Alabama need is to vote for him in good faith and then find out they accidentally voted for someone who is truly guilty. Until the allegations are investigated, if they are, Moore should allow someone the people can trust to take the reins, just like McCain asked.

However, we shouldn’t be making judgements on whether Moore is right or wrong, and the same goes for the accusers. This is a situation for the police and the courts to process, not talk show hosts or other politicians. We have the criminal justice system for a reason, and it is there for when crimes are committed. That is how we preserve the concept that evidence and proof are needed, rather than relying on accusations and hearsay.

Most importantly, a huge lesson can be learned here. Former deputy district attorney Teresa Jones, a colleague of Moore’s at the time the events supposedly took place, said, “It was common knowledge that Roy dated high school girls, everyone we knew thought it was weird.”

Moore’s colleagues didn’t question

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Philadelphia voters soundly reject Jeff Sessions’ approach to criminal justice Los Angeles Times (TNS)

As political observers consider the wave of Democratic victories across the country Tuesday and what it might mean for President Donald Trump, it’s important not to overlook Philadelphia — where voters elected as their top prosecutor a criminal defense lawyer who campaigned on ending cash bail, the death penalty, civil asset forfeiture and the war on drugs.

Larry Krasner is not the only progressive elected district attorney in the U.S., but he instantly becomes one of the most visible, serving the nation’s 10th largest urban area. (Krasner’s jurisdiction, Philadelphia County, has the same boundaries as the city of Philadelphia.)

He also becomes the latest weapon in a voter rebellion of sorts against the backward-looking and counterproductive criminal justice policies put in place by U.S. Atty. Gen. Jeff Sessions since he took office in February.

For example, Sessions ordered his federal prosecutors to seek the toughest possible sentences — as opposed to the most

just or the most rational. He brought back programs to transfer surplus military equipment (such as armored vehicles and grenade launchers) to police. He all but rejected the possibility that his department would take jurisdiction over law enforcement agencies that systemically violate civil rights. He called for reinstating programs under which police permanently seize, without a trial, property that was allegedly involved in crimes.

By contrast, Krasner is a frequent critic of police practices who vowed to make the justice system more just for the poor, for nonwhites and for other people who too often are punished out of proportion to their offenses, more often and more severely than those with money or privilege. His election gives a boost to a criminal justice reform movement that began in earnest just over a decade ago, after the fallout of the various foolish “wars” on drugs, on gangs and on crime.

He follows in the footsteps of reform-oriented prosecutors elected a year ago — on the same ballot, ironically, as tough-on-crime presidential candidate

Donald Trump. Consider Kimberly M. Foxx, elected state’s attorney for Cook County, Ill., which includes Chicago. Or Kim Ogg, elected district attorney of Harris County, Texas, which takes in Houston. Or Aramis Ayala, state attorney for Florida’s 9th Judicial Circuit, which includes Orlando. They and a handful of others have correctly seen their role as not merely holding criminals to account, but exercising their prosecutorial discretion to prioritize the most serious crimes and ensure that the accused are treated fairly.

What about supposedly liberal California?

This state produces many leaders in the drive to make the justice system more just, but few of them are elected district attorney. As in most states, DAs here are elected by county, but county lines are not evenly drawn. A third of the state’s population lives in Los Angeles County, which has twice elected moderate-to-conservative Democrat Jackie Lacey. San Francisco and other Bay Area counties tend to elect more progressive prosecutors. But most California counties are geograph-

ically small and located in more rural parts of the state where voters lean farther to the right than the state’s population as a whole.

The result is that most California DAs (and sheriffs, who also are elected by county) are more attuned to old-school law-and-order approaches than to the criminal justice reforms overwhelmingly embraced by voters in a series of statewide elections.

It’s not simply that these officials tend to be more politically conservative. A strong criminal justice reform movement based on conservative principles is being advanced by elected officials in red states like Texas. Rather, many of California’s elected prosecutors seem trapped in the 1990s lock-them-up era.

Philadelphia, meanwhile, has long been a majority Democratic and liberal city and county served by police and elected district attorneys who didn’t reflect the majority population’s more progressive attitudes toward law and justice. Krasner’s predecessor, Seth Williams, cast himself

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indianastatesman.com PHILADELPHIA FROM PAGE 6 as a reform-oriented district attorney but left many disappointed, even before his conviction on corruption charges.

Krasner is different from Williams, Foxx, Ayala and perhaps all of the others in that he wears his progressivism more openly, is more vocal and, reportedly, can be fairly abrasive. His lack of experience as a prosecutor will be taken as something of a thumb

ALABAMA FROM PAGE 6 his conduct with minors, because “you really wouldn’t say anything to someone like that,” according to Jones.

We can’t remain silent. We need to question and report when people are in danger. If you have been a victim, go to

THANKFUL FROM PAGE 6 somewhat blame our parents, we should be taking responsibility for our actions. Instead of remaining ignorant and in denial about our behaviors, why don’t we change? Even starting by saying a simple and genuine “thank you,” calling your loved one and listening to them for a change or even just giving them an extra

WOMEN’S BBALL FROM PAGE 8 Bibbins added 14 points and collected seven rebounds for the Sycamores.

Saint Louis shot 37.7 percent (20-of-53) from the field, and 4-of-16 from behind the arc.

ISU was 19-of-58 (32.8 percent) from the floor and 9-of-17 (36.8 percent) from downtown.

Monday, Nov. 13, 2017 • Page 7 in the eye of the 300 lawyers in the office he will soon lead. His numerous lawsuits against the Philadelphia Police Department will most certainly be viewed disfavorably by cops, with whom his prosecutors must work. His election, though, is a message from voters that they want to move more quickly down the road toward a sweeping overhaul of the justice system. Let’s hope he can deliver. the police. We are seeing exactly what happens when everybody is silent, the victim included. The best chance we have to catch dangerous people is to report their crimes so they can be tracked down. Our justice system isn’t perfect, but it is the best we have, so we need to use it. tight hug when you leave. You don’t have to buy them something big this Thanksgiving, because I know we’re all broke college students living on ramen, but stopping your life for a week and dedicating your time to the people you care about could be an idea. Whether it’s your mom, dad, grandparents or best friend, show them you care. Show them that you are thankful for them.

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Tough loss against Western Illinois Ciara LeBron Reporter

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ISU football lost against Western Illinois over the weekend at their last homegame of the season.

Sycamores take down Valparaiso in four sets on Senior Night Tim McCaughan

Athletic Media Relations

It was a Senior Night to remember Saturday night at the ISU Arena as Sycamore Volleyball grew ever closer to clinching their spot in the Missouri Valley Conference Championship in two weeks with a 3-1 (25-23, 23-25, 25-22, 25-17) win over Valparaiso. The Sycamores have not seen action in the postseason since 2014, and firstyear head coach Lindsay Allman has her team poised to change that this season.

Four Sycamores recorded double-digit kills as the Sycamores finished their night outhitting the Crusaders, .223 to .170. Junior Laura Gross led the offensive charge for the Trees with a matchhigh 17 kills and 21 digs for her team-high 18th double-double.

Freshman Nikkie White added a career-high 15 kills in the outing while Cassie Kawa and Sarah Peterson each had 11 for the Sycamores.

Heading into the break tied at one set apiece, ISU took care of business in the third after trailing by as many as four points early.Indiana State showed grit and fought back to tie the set at 14 before outscoring Valpo 11-6 to close out the set and take a 2-1 lead.

Gross and White each tallied four kills apiece in the fourth frame to pace the Sycamores. Indiana State held Valpo to just an .051 attacking percentage in the set, the best of the night as they cruised to a 25-17 win.

ISU’s defense was stout throughout, keeping the Crusaders under .100 attacking in two sets and recording eight blocks led by Kawa who finished with five and Rachel Griffin who had four while assisting on 54 Sycamore kills.

Senior libero Stephanie Bindernagel added 16 digs for the Trees in her home finale.

The Sycamores will close out the regular season next weekend with trips to Illinois State and Bradley.

Indiana State University football went head to head this past weekend with Western Illinois University and gained another loss in their season. Their record now is 0-10 while Western Illinois record has improved to 7-3 in their season.

Indiana State couldn’t keep up with Western Illinois and didn’t have the ability to score this game; Western Illinois won 450. This game was their last home game of the year, and they will be playing their last game away.

Western Illinois had an offense advantage with yards with a total of 409 yards over Indiana State’s 133 yards for this game.

They made history by winning six games in a row on the road, and it was their schools’ first blow out since 2010.

Cades Sparks, Indiana State quarterback, was one of the motivating players of the game. He recorded 90 yards with two intercep-

tions for this game.

Western Illinois made it the first time since 2013 to keep a quarterback under 100 yards and the first time to keep a team under 200 yards in offense since 2014.

On the defense side for Indiana State, Jonas Griffith recorded 13 tackles and had a sack for this game.

Western Illinois kept it strong on both offense and defense to earn the win.

After a few minor mistakes, they kept going in harder. They were playing as if Indiana State never lost a game this season.

Sean McGuire, junior quarterback for Western Illinois, moved on up to third with 48 throwing scores and is five more away from becoming second.

McGuire was a big impact on Western Illinois win with four touchdowns and over 250 yards for this game. He was overall 17for-25 this game.

Also, Connor Sampson got play time for Western Illinois this game. He had 20 yards with earning one touchdown for this game.

While Indiana State is playing their last game next weekend, Western Illinois will playing their last home game and hosting senior night this weekend coming up.

Western Illinois’s Jarid Brown recorded two receptions making it a total of 49 yards for this game.

Western Illinois stayed on their feet for every play that was made and kept a good speed; Indiana State was not able to keep up.

Western Illinois is a very well-played out team and works hard in every game they compete in.

Indiana State worked hard to keep up with them, but their effort wasn’t good enough to earn a win for this game. They are still looking to end their season on a good note with at least one win to prove everyone wrong.

Indiana State will be heading to Northern Iowa University for their last game of the season and also a MVFC game. The game will take place in Cedar Falls, Iowa and kick off will begin at 5 p.m.

Taylor Austin leads Sycamore women to top-15 finish Andrew Hile

Athletic Media Relations

It was a cold and windy day at the LaVern Gibson Championship Cross Country Course for the Great Lakes Regional, but that didn’t stop Taylor Austin and the Sycamores from putting on several strong performances.

The Indiana State women finished 13th in the region with 376 points, edging out 18 other teams in the 6K. On the men’s side, the Sycamores finished 18th with 448 points, defeating eight teams including conference rivals Valparaiso and Evansville.

“The women…that was fun. It had to be one of our best finishes in a few years,” head coach Kyle Walsh said. “This is my third year with the group, and we’ve been trying to crack into that top-15, and I’m really happy today for them to step up and get 13th. As always, Taylor Austin leading the way. All-Region, seeing her up there versus five of the top programs in the nation, and she doesn’t care what uniform you have on; she’s going to battle with anyone in the nation.”

Stealing the show and leading the women was senior Taylor Austin. She crossed the line in 20th place, her best performance at a Regional in her ISU career, earning All-Region honors. Her time of 21:00.40 is second all-time at Indiana State, falling just behind Jessica Crowder’s time of 20:52 from 2003. Austin’s previous personal-best was 21:03 in Wisconsin in 2015, and she has the highest Regional finish since Jessica Crowder finished 16th in 2003.

“We thought top-25 was very reasonable, and if you have a great finish, top-15 isn’t unreasonable. You might make the National Championship if you’re in the top-15. Still now, she could make the National Championship, if you’re in the top-25, it depends on how many teams qualify. If she’s in, wow, to represent us would be awesome, but if not that was everything she had. She stuck it in there with the big dogs and she went for it.

Watching her move through the race…that was impressive, it gave me chills thinking back because that’s what you want. Someone that’s willing to risk it all and throw it out there and pour their heart and soul into it. That’s the way she’s represented ISU for five years,” Walsh said.

The chase pack behind Austin also ran their best races of the season. Alli Workman finished in 65th at 21:49.60, a new personal best for the sophomore. Behind Workman was Megan Doty, fighting for 83rd with a

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Taylor Austin crossed the line in 20th place during the LaVern Gibson Championship.

time of 22:10.80. Rounding out the top-100 for the Sycamores was Jessi Conley with a time 22:28.50, good enough for 97th and a personal-best. Continuing the personal-record theme was Colleen Madden, who finished 114th at 22:45.00. Michaela Ward trailed Madden, crossing the line at 22:54.30 in 127th and Abigail Grider came in 134th place at 23:01.30.

“The bigger story of the team was two through seven, the next six girls ran amazing,” Walsh said. “They ran the best race of the season, and we said all along that we wanted to run the best race of the season here. It’s coming along, Taylor is the only one we lose, and that’s a hard spot to fill because she’s been such a solid rock for this program for five years. To see her go out on her home course with the best race of her life and miss the school record by a couple seconds, she’s not hanging her head at all.

Her teammates were feisty, were gutsy and didn’t fade in the middle, so I’m pretty happy with all of the ladies.”

The Sycamore men faced a high level of competition on Friday, finishing in 18th as a team. Junior Akis Medrano led the way for the men, racing across the finish line in 57th at 32:15.10. Behind Medrano was Seth Cousins who once again found himself in the top-two for the Sycamore men, coming in 69th with a time of 32:26.80.

“It wasn’t a good race, and it doesn’t represent our season as a whole. The emotions of being out here without Coach McNichols for the first time at a Regional meet, I know that was weighing on their minds and they wanted it so bad. They stuck themselves in there for the first 3K and 4K, and their

hearts were in the right place; it just fell apart in the middle. We’ll be pretty upset with the team result at the end of the day.

It doesn’t take away from the great accomplishments this season. Our whole lineup comes back next year, so we’re excited about that,” Walsh said.

Freshman Isaac Bentz stepped up in a big way for the men, coming in as the third scorer for Indiana State in his first 10K. He crossed the line at 97th and a time of 33:05.20, rounding out the top-100 for ISU. “Isaac Bentz, the 800-meter specialist, steps up to the 10K and helps the team hugely today, running number three for us. When his teammates aren’t having their best day, he’s going to have his best day, and that’s what you need on a team,” Walsh said.

Quentin Pierce and Ryan Cash were the next two across the line, finishing in 112th and 116th, respectively, with times of 33:22.80 and 33:26.60. Blake Kramer and Corey Alfredson were the last two Sycamores to cross the finish line, coming in 140th and 163rd. Their times were 34:06.90 and 35:02.30.

Michigan State took home the men’s championship this year, defeating Michigan by only 11 points. Conversely, the Michigan women took home the championship by edging Michigan State by a margin of 7187. Wisconsin took home third in both the men’s and women’s races.

While the Sycamore’s cross country season is over, Taylor Austin will be waiting to find out if she has qualified for the NCAA Championships next weekend. The NCAA Championships will be run at Louisville in Tom Sawyer State Park on Nov. 18.

Women’s hoops drops regular season open to Saint Louis, 60-59 Tim McCaughan

Athletic Media Relations

Indiana State women’s basketball fell in its regular season opener, 60-59, to Saint Louis Friday night inside the Hulman Center. The Sycamores were led by Ashley Taia who scored 22 points on 6-of-9 shooting, including 3-of-4 from downtown.

Indiana State (0-1) trailed at halftime 32-31 after SLU connected on a pair of free throws with less than two seconds left to play in the first half. That was the difference as the Trees kept things even as both squads tallied 28 points in the final 20 minutes.

Tied at 43 to open the fourth quarter, SLU used a 7-0 run to gain the edge and held the Sycamores scoreless until the 6:04

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The team was led by Ashley Taia, who scored 22 points during the game.

mark when Wendi Bibbins connected on a with a layup with 5:33 left.

15-foot jumper to end the drought. Paige The Sycamores took advantage of four Rakers put the Billikens (1-0) on top seven straight misses at the charity stripe in the

final minutes to keep it close. Junior Regan Wentland drained a 3-pointer with 30 seconds left to play to make it 57-54 in favor of the road team.

The Billikens connected on 1-of-2 free throws before Wendi Bibbins made it a two-point game with a putback layup with 11 seconds left. Jackie Kemph nailed a pair of free throws and they would be big ones as Taia dropped a triple with two seconds left to play but ISU could not foul to extend the game.

SLU dominated the paint, scoring more than half of their points (32) there.

ISU edged SLU on the boards 39-38, led

by Wentland who nearly finished with a double-double with 10 rebounds and nine points.

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