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Message from the president Dear students, Let me extend a hearty welcome to our new students and a welcome back to those who are returning. Congratulations on taking this next step forward in meeting your higher education goals. As you begin your classes, please remember that you are part of the Indiana State University family. As with your own family, we want to help you succeed, be challenged, develop new skills, gain broader knowledge and understanding and earn your degree. If you need help, please don’t hesitate to ask for it. Talk to your professors, meet with your adviser, and take advantage of our free tutoring. Indiana State has the people and the services that will help you succeed. Ultimately, the responsibility is in your hands. You and your family are investing in your future by sending you to college. Make the most of this investment. It will pay off. While others can help you, the most important decisions and actions that will determine whether you are successful and whether you graduate are yours and yours alone. They include decisions as simple as whether you will go to class every day, do your homework and study diligently, and those that are more complex such as whether you will choose to become a member of the campus community by joining and participating in campus activities and organizations. So I am challenging you today. Enthusiastically embrace ISU, its people and all who make it the special place that it is. The opportunities you have at Indiana State are almost endless. There are clubs and organizations of all types, and if you don’t find what you want, the University will help you start a new one. Our faculty will provide numerous opportunities for you to engage in hands-on learning, and the Career Center will help you find internships, earn certifications and ultimately land your first job. The Center for Community Engagement offers a number of opportunities to get involved in our community and others, and the Study Abroad program offers you a chance to discover other parts of the world in a manner that is hard to replicate later in life. Seize the opportunity to
immerse yourself in a different culture for a summer, a semester or even a year. You will not be disappointed. In fact, these involvements will result in friendships that will last a lifetime, and the skills and knowledge you need to be happy and successful wherever life takes you after graduation. Finally, I ask that you remember that Indiana State is a family, which means we have a responsibility to each other. If you notice someone who is not doing what they need to do to be successful, you have an obligation to point that out and offer help. This responsibility extends to extracurricular activities. If you are in a social setting and someone appears to be unable to make good decisions, speak up and help them. Don’t just shake your head. You may find yourself in need of this kind of assistance at some point. We all have an obligation to care for each other. You should have received an email request to complete an online education and prevention program on sexual misconduct, intimate partner violence and stalking. “It’s On Blue” is about creating a campus climate and culture of care, safety and support. This is a mandatory program and students must complete it to be eligible to register for Spring 2016 classes. Please complete the online program by September 30, 2015. More information is available at: http:// www2.indstate.edu/itsonblue/. Welcome to Indiana State University and best of luck for a great year! Sincerely, Dan Bradley President
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ISU ranks No. 1 nationally in community engagement Morgan Gallas Reporter For the second year in a row, Indiana State University has ranked No. 1 in student community service, according to Washington Monthly. ISU has held this position thanks to the many service opportunities it provides both on campus and around the Wabash Valley. “The students provide this service though a wide variety of service activities, most of them connected to classes and internships,” said Nancy Rogers, the vice president for university engagement at ISU. On top of class requirements, Indiana State offers days of service throughout the year. One of the biggest community engagement events is the Donaghy Day of Service. “The purpose of Donaghy Day is for students, faculty, and staff to beautify and serve the campus and surrounding community,” Rogers said. “Named after Fred Donaghy, graduate of the Normal School (1912) and a professor of life science, Donaghy Day was initiated in 1976 as a day set aside for the
community to celebrate the season.” Jessica Starr, program coordinator for the Center for Community Engagement, said Donaghy Day takes place twice in a school year: during fall welcome week and again in mid-to-late April. “Fall Donaghy Day is a service day for first-year students only,” Starr said. “Some upperclassmen students participate (because they) are part of the Blue Team and Welcome Team staff.” The spring program is open to all students, faculty, and staff. Another popular volunteer opportunity, Stop and Serve, generally takes place twice a month. “(Stop and Serve) is a 5-to-10-minute service project that takes place primarily in the Hulman Memorial Student Union, but is not limited to that location,” Starr said. “Students (can) see the locations on the Center for Community Engagement’s Website.” For Sycamores, volunteering is a cornerstone of the ISU experience. “Participating in community service is part of being a Sycamore,” Starr said. “Washington
Monthly has ranked Indiana State University No. 1 nationally for community service two years in a row. This would not have happened without the dedication of our faculty, staff, students and our community partners.” There are more options than just Donaghy Day and Stop and Serve for students who have an itch for helping their community. “There are a variety of volunteer options both on and off campus,” Rogers said. “The Center for Community Engagement can help students with interests in all types of issues — environment, arts, children and youth, health and wellness, etc.” Rogers recommends that students who want to be more involved contact Jessica Starr and the Center for Community Engagement for more volunteer options. “If students are interested in volunteer opportunities in the Wabash Valley, they can reach out to me or any staff in the Center for Community Engagement,” Starr said. “We have great relationships with our community partners and are in constant communication about volunteer needs.”
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Alumnus offers advice for new, returning Sycamores Dear Students, The sweat drips down my brow and onto my new suede loveseat. The couch is now spotted with moisture and my best friend of six years looks up at me, smiling, saying it’s not going to budge. I laugh with him and announce that it’ll fit, we just need a bigger doorway. Its early August, 2009 and outside it feels like 90 degrees. Inside, is only more so. I look over the newly decorated room, with its nearly identical mirrored decor, occasionally spotted by The Red Hot Chili Peppers. I’m 18 years old and staring out the window, unsure about this next chapter of my life but ready to see where it goes. It’s now been a grand total of six years since I walked into Cromwell on that blistering August morning.
I’m over half a decade older and — at least I hope — significantly wiser. And while I’m not going to get on any soapboxes today, I would like to leave you with a few words of advice. First and foremost, to the freshmen: take it all in. The next few weeks are going to be a near-constant barrage of block parties, free office supplies and more information than found in a BMV manual. Trust me when I say that there is no way that you’re going to understand everything in one go. You’re going to make mistakes. Let it happen. But don’t let things like fear or fault hold you back. Do as much as you can now. Go visit the rec regularly, make plans to study abroad, meet people every day. Enjoy your time here, because trust me when I say this, it’ll
be over before you know it. Sophomores, ye mighty fools. You’ve made it through your first year and no doubt have stories now to tell. But don’t get cocky. You are at a critical moment. Think of this as the moment when you either play it safe or go full tilt. And let me tell you, there is no better time to tilt. Allow yourself to set some groundworks. Get in deep with the politics of something, be it Greek life, NAACP, theater, writing or athletics. Just have some fun with it. Also, never hesitate to say “Yes.” Now is the time when you plant. Adventure is there, right in front of you. All you’ll have to do is take it. After all, who knows where you might end up? Juniors, so close and yet so far. This will be round three for you. Forget
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“a few stories,” you could no doubt write a novel on craziness and catastrophes. But now is when you should be securing your future. No, I don’t mean that you should be gaining that entry letter to Harvard’s master’s program or anything like that. There’s a lesson waiting for you next year that will take time to learn. In the meantime, just make sure your ducks are in a row, so to speak. Keep your grades up, seek investments and maybe cash in early on some things you planted last year or as a freshman. You’re going to be nearing the end of this journey soon, so make sure you stop every once in a while to admire the scenery. It doesn’t have to be long or cumbersome, just don’t rush to class ALUMNUS CONTINUED ON PAGE 5
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every time. If you haven’t yet, and especially if you have, go take some time out to visit Terre Haute. It’s no Mecca, that’s for sure, but there are gems hidden here and there. Try ultimate Frisbee out at Deming Park, or try Cackleberry’s breakfast. You won’t regret it. To the kings of the land, the seniors, supers and up, now’s the time to harvest. You’ve watched, you’ve waited and you’ve grown. Now you need to reap the rewards. Be a president, allAmerican, leader, whatever that may mean for you. Just make sure that right now, right here, you’re not wasting a second. This year is going to go faster than any before, so make sure you soak up every moment as if you’ll never see it again. There is going to be one thing you won’t learn in your 400-level classes, seniors, and that’s this simple truth: it’s never the end. If there’s one thing I wish I would have heard earlier on, it’s this: when one door closes, two
Week more will open. And you should always try to walk through both when opportunity knocks. Sincerely, Sam Clark Class of 2014
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Maria Falzone returns to Indiana State to give students ‘the talk’ Adler Ingalsbe Reporter Each year, comedian Maria Falzone makes her way around the country, stopping at different college campuses to give students “the talk.” On Sept. 1, Falzone will come to Terre Haute to give her “Sex Rules” talk with Sycamore students. The show will take place in Tilson Auditorium and will begin at 7 p.m. Janet Weatherly, Student Wellness associate director, helped set up Falzone’s visit at Indiana State and said Falzone’s show is a comical talk about serious and reallife situations that she has been put in, while teaching the students at the same time. “She is first and foremost a comedian,” Weatherly said. “She had a bad experience growing up, in terms of how she learned about sex, which is something that (people) rarely talk about, except it’s all over the media. Falzone set this talk up so people wouldn’t have to go through (learning about sex) like she did. (The show) is a very fun, interactive way of learning about the rules of sex, which apply to everyone, which lessens the stigma of talking about it.” Weatherly said Falzone has come to ISU’s campus for many years to speak to students, especially freshman. “She has been coming to Indiana State University for 16 or 17 straight years to give this talk to students,”
Comedian Maria Falzone will return to ISU on Sept. 1 to entertain students and educate them on the importance of safe sex (Photo by ISU Communications and Marketing).
Weatherly said. “The talk is usually set up for her to come in the fall and is good for freshman, even though anyone is welcome to come. With freshman coming out of high school, being free for the first time with no parents, this talk can help them understand the way things are.”
Weatherly said Falzone and Indiana State University share the same goal when it comes to teaching students about sex and relationships. “She is trying to make it so people’s experiences in relationships and with sex is a good and positive one,” Weatherly said. “Falzone’s trying to make it so people don’t go through what she did, in terms of learning about it, in hopes of people having successful and safe relationships. The University’s goal would be to get everyone to successfully graduate (without) anything interfering with making it through college, which bad or abusive relationships can do.” According to Falzone’s official “Sex Rules” website, students who have seen her show have rated it a 9.7 out of 10. Jacqueline McKinney, an ISU student who has seen Falzone’s show, said she agrees with the rating that other students around the country have given it. “(The show) is very entertaining and funny. It is definitely something that I think all students should go watch,” McKinney said. “I look forward to it every year, even though I’ve already seen it.” Weatherly said hearing Falzone speak about how to create a healthy relationship could help students out in the classroom as well as with significant others. “If your relationships are good, you’re going to be a better student,” Weatherly said.
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Q: How excited are you about being named the women’s swimming and diving head coach at ISU?
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So exciting. President Bradley and our director of athletics Ron Prettyman have been great. They’ve
Welcome helped so much with swimming in general. Just to see another program come alive is so exciting. There’s been a lot of support from not only the community but throughout the entire state.
Q: What is your background in the sport of swimming and what led you to Indiana State?
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ming. My dad is a coach still in Portland, Oregon and came from a swimming family. My brother is a swimmer, my sister-in-law is a swimmer, my niece and nephew are swimmers now too. Being from Oregon, I had to go out of the state so there were a lot of different options across the country and I was lucky enough to get a chance to swim in the state of Indiana. From there, I went to graduate school at LSU and
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that started the coaching. I worked with IU as an undergraduate and swam and was the captain during my time at IU. It was in my blood and I wanted to explore it. From LSU I got my master’s degree and kept working there with the local club team and then went to Wyoming as a full-time assistant. After two great seasons, I was promoted to associate head coach, spent four years at that position and I’m now here.
Q: What’s it like to be able to take over a new program and build it up the way you want it to be built?
A: There’s no blueprint but getting
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that if we get smart and young studentathletes who work hard in the classroom and are good people and who do the right thing, then we’ll be fine both in and out of the pool. We are looking for great, academic-minded swimmers, which the majority of them are. But we are also looking for people who want to start a tradition and work with me to start the tradition and know that they’ll be the first class to come through. Everything we do now is based through a team dynamic.
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Where do you start in terms of building the program and where do you hope to be by the start of competition in 2016-2017?
A: Right now it’s still really urgent and
I wish I had more time. Right now, I am trying to schedule recruiting week-
Week ends to show them campus and to show them the facilities being built for us. The timeline of trying to get a solid base of student-athletes is getting 16 to 20 for the first year then be at a full 30-person roster by our second season.
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now who may be interested in competing and being a part of the program, what can they do in order to get a chance to be a part of the roster?
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Right now there is no plan for those currently on campus. Our primary focus right now is the current high school seniors and juniors. But, if there are any ISU students who have the swimming and diving background and want to pursue it, then getting in contact with me would be great. I also plan on facilitating some communication with the club team here in Terre Haute.
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Dear Sycamores, First, I would love to welcome the class of 2019 and welcome back all of the returning students. I am super exited to see where this next year takes you all. For the class of 2019, these next four years will go by fast, so soak up every minute. The best way to do that is to get involved. There are so many things you can do and be a part of on campus. Some of these are Greek life, club sports, committees and so much more. Being involved will make your experience as a Sycamore that much better. During your time here you’ll meet people who will change your life — you’ll build relationships and make lifelong friends. I know I have. But remember, this is your time to figure out so many important things, like who you are, what you want to do for the rest of your life and where you want your life to take you. You may not know any of that right now and that’s OK. Indiana State University is here to help you figure all of those things out. But be sure to realize the possibilities while you’re here in college and that a successful college career requires hard work, dedication and even sacrifice. Again, welcome, and I hope to see many of you around campus.
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Seventh annual Rec Fest to entertain, welcome students Adler Ingalsbe Reporter As Indiana State University students return to campus, they are welcomed by a number of parties and other events to help them get settled in. One such event is the seventh annual Rec Fest that will take place at the Student Recreation Center on Friday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Kimberly Monte, Associate Director of Fitness and Special Events at the Recreation Center, said the annual event was made to welcome back ISU students in a fun way. “The purpose is to hold a fun event in the rec center as a welcome back to campus for our returning students or welcome to campus for the freshmen,” Monte said. Theresa Ortega, administrative assistant of Marketing, Media and the Pro Shop at the Recreation Center, said Rec Fest is a nice way to start the school year off on the right foot, while also informing the students about different events that will be taking place throughout the semester. “It’s a nice kick-off to the school year and to let them know that fun events happen on campus during the weekends, too,” Ortega said. Each year, Rec Fest chooses a theme and has games and activities that correspond with that theme. “Casino Night (is this year’s) theme,” Monte said. “(We will have) poker, blackjack and craps tables, bingo, a bungee run, sumo suits, jousting, a
caricature artist, a tarot card reader and massages.” A recent addition to the activities is a water obstacle course that will be held in the rec center’s pool. The event will also include free tshirts for the first 500 students, food and prizes that students can win. Andrew Jewell, senior sports management major, has attended previous Rec Fests and said it is a very popular event. He said he would encourage all students, especially freshman, to go to the event because it can help them get acquainted with the rec center and their peers, as well as have some fun at the same time. “I would definitely say students should go check it out because it’s a great opportunity to get familiar with the recreation center and there are a number of different things to do (at the event),” Jewell said. Monte said in past years, the Rec Fest has seen at least 1,200 Indiana State students walk through the doors of the Student Recreation Center and she expects to see similar numbers this year. “We expect at least 1,000 to 1,300 (students to attend),” Monte said. Ortega said with the help of numerous organizations, attending Rec Fest is free for all ISU students. The Student Recreation Center hosts Rec Fest “with help from many groups … all that the students have to bring is their student ID,” Ortega said. For more information on Rec Fest, visit Indiana State University’s website.
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Making the most of transition
Dear Class of 2019,
You’ve arrived. College. It is finally here. All of the butterflies you’ve had inside about what you imagined college would be like are now switching to what it is really like. Some of those perceptions are being affirmed and some dispelled, or at least turning out to have nuances you had not considered. Webster’s Dictionary defines the term ‘cognitive dissonance’ as psychological conflict resulting from incongruous beliefs and attitudes held simultaneously. Simply put, you have a belief or attitude about something and then confront information that does not align with that belief or attitude. You are left with the choice to either reject the new information or accept it and change your belief or attitude. I PROMISE that cognitive dissonance is something you are going to experience a lot in the next few weeks. A few examples come to mind. • Your roommate doesn’t look like you, comes from a very different place, and
some, perhaps most aspects of who she or he is does not appear to align with what you imagined, or at least you are not sure if it does. • The campus is one giant construction zone, making finding your way even more complicated. How are you supposed to get around? • Books cost a lot more than they did in high school. • You have professors who hand you (or direct you to get from a Blackboard site) something called a syllabus that has your assignments and when they are due, and they expect you to monitor it so you stay up with the work. • Some students you observe study a lot, some seem to withdraw into their rooms, some appear to make friends easily, some project powerful self-confidence and some seem without a worry in the world. Who are you supposed to be? • Your first graded assignment has criticism. Does that mean you can’t handle college?
College is a massive transition. Perhaps among the most significant ones you will ever experience. Who I am today was shaped in large part 30 years ago when I was a new student at the University of Vermont, placed in a triple room and made to mature into an independent — and responsible — adult in a short period of time. Make no mistake. It won’t be easy, perhaps it will even be painful at times as you adjust your thinking about what you observe, of others and yourself, and revise your mental model to resolve the dissonance. But, you were admitted here because ISU saw potential in you to achieve to a high standard, to make a valuable contribution to the quality of life in our community, and to ultimately help change the world for the better. So when you confront the unexpected, experience challenge, and wonder if college is for you, pause, reflect, and remind yourself that you DO belong here. And, there are many around you who stand ready to help — RAs, APAs, professors, advisers, tutors, supplemental instructors, mental health coun-
selors and student organization leaders, to name but a few. All you have to do is ask; doing so is a sign of strength, not weakness. We all did it too. One of my favorite quotes, which I think is appropriate for tackling big life transitions like when you start college, comes from Will Smith: “Fear is not real. It is a product of thoughts you create. Do not misunderstand me. Danger is very real. But fear is a choice.” College requires a lot of you. Many have made investments in you, including financial, in anticipation of a positive outcome. But the rewards are four years away if you stay on track. That’s a lot of delayed gratification. Success starts by navigating this initial transition and being open to change. Sincerely, Joshua Powers, Associate Vice President for Student Success and Professor of Higher Education Leadership
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ISU women’s soccer team eyes return to prominence Adler Ingalsbe Reporter After coming off of a season plagued by injuries and illness, the Indiana State University Women’s soccer team is hoping to get back to the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament championship like they did in 2012 and 2013. But unlike the back-to-back seasons where they reached the conference tournament championship and ultimately fell to their opponent, their biggest goal is to bring the trophy back to Terre Haute. The team began preseason workouts with a 2-hour morning session and a 2-hour evening session on Aug. 5 to build on their 4-10-3 record from a year ago. Erika True, who enters her seventh season as the Indiana State women’s soccer head coach, said the team has a few goals this year, but they ultimately start with getting everyone healthy and on the field. “Last year we (had) a season where we dealt with a lot of sickness (and) a lot of injuries, so our first expectation is to try to keep everybody as healthy as possible,” True said. “If we do that, then our expectations on the field (will come) and we will get really good results. We do have some tough competition but we are going to compete in every game and if we do that up until late September and roll onto (Missouri Valley Conference) play, we should be sitting at the top of the conference.” Sydney Lovelace, senior captain and midfielder, echoed her coach’s expectations and is motivated to help get her team to the top of the Missouri Valley. “As a team the expectations are very high,” Lovelace said. “Even though last year wasn’t at all what we expected, we still have very high hopes for this season and definitely plan to finish at the top of the conference this year. Two out of my three seasons we have ended up in second place and my main goal this year is to do whatever I can to help my team come out on top.” Some help may be on the way as there are many players who aren’t returning from 2014 and now has the Sycamore squad featuring quite a few new faces that have the chance to help the team build on last season. “We lost quite a few (players from a season ago),” True said. “We had five seniors that we lost, quite a few (were lost) because of injury or setbacks along the way and then a few unexpected ones from the summer. But we are adding 12 new freshmen, which has been nice to have that many bodies around again and almost doubling the number of players we’ve trained with. We’re excited about
that.” The team has also named their new captains for the season and True said all of them should be great leaders, while also being big-time playmakers on the field. “Sydney Loesing, Sydney Lovelace and Kate Johnson are our three captains this year,” True said. “We have a leadership group and a lot of these (players) have been in the group for years, some are late additions to it, but those that have been in the leadership group typically end up captaining our program because they spend so much time working on their leadership development. All three of these (women) should be impact players for us as well; they’re not only going to be great leaders within our group.” While there are numerous changes taking place with the players on the field, there’s also going to be a difference on the sideline with their head coach, who is expecting her second child in a matter of days. “I’m about to have a baby in two weeks so this will be a different season for me,” True said. “It’s already been a different preseason for me. I can’t quite be as hands-on as I have been.” The team’s first regular season game takes place in Montana on Aug. 21. The team leaves for that game the day before, which also happens to be the day True is due to have her baby. “I’ll be staying back from that trip, having a baby and then hopefully by the time they get back I can meet them back on the training field,” she said. Once she returns to the coaching, she is hopeful some of her players will be able to break out and put together seasons that can eventually lead them to a championship. “The breakout seasons are always a good surprise. Our three captains (Loesing, Lovelace and Johnson) should come and stand out a little bit. I think they flew under the radar last year because of injury and because they had to be shifted all around the field to fill in for others. We have high expectations for Maddie Orf. She’s coming off two impactful seasons for us and with her being a First-Team Missouri Valley Conference player, she’s carrying that on her shoulders a little bit,” True said. “Brittany San Roman in goal has potential to make a mark in the Valley. Elle Steele has battled injuries from the moment she stepped on here. She’s about as fit and as ready as I’ve seen her play and whatever minutes we get out of her will be special. I really think she will be a very impactful player that no one has talked about or necessarily seen.” Sydney Loesing, senior captain and forward, said the
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team’s success this year will come from the bitter taste that has been left in their mouths the last few seasons and is determined for it to be different this time around. “Last season gave us feelings of unfinished business, and I believe that will be a good thing for us this year. It will allow us individually and as a team show up to every training session and every game putting in handwork, sweat and determination,” Loesing said. “This year will simply not end the way last year did. We have people to prove wrong and new goals to accomplish.” Although last season wasn’t quite what they expected, the team made it to the MVC Tournament Championship game back-to-back seasons prior to that and True is confident that the 2015 team can get back there and ultimately take the crown. “The senior group has been with me for both (MVC Tournament Championship games). For me, knowing that we can get back there, also coaching players that have been there is a good thing because they can tell the story, just like I can tell the story. I know everyone’s excited if we get there but at this point, it’s about time to start winning it and that’s my ultimate goal,” True said. “I’ve (had the chance to) experience going to the NCAA Tournament with different programs, these kids haven’t, it’s an incredible way to end your season somewhere being in the top 64 teams in the country.” Elle Steele, senior midfielder and forward, has the same expectations as her coach when it comes to winning the championship game once and for all. “The expectation for the upcoming season as a team is for us to win the MVC championship,” Steele said. Each year the team has a motto that guides a team in the goals that they set. The women’s Sycamore soccer team’s motto for 2015 is ‘Leave a Legacy’ and it stems from the two losses in the MVC Tournament Championship game and leaving their legacy as the team that overcame that and brought the trophy back to Indiana State. “Going into preseason with ‘Leave a Legacy’ (as our motto), it’s everywhere, it’s in our locker room, it’s kind of tattooed across their shoulders, it’s on all of their gear so it’s something that they see every day. It’s being somebody that’s been talked about in such a way that they’ve either done something from a leadership perspective, they’ve impacted us on the field, they’re somebody that people remember and talk about,” True said. “Those players (who) leave that legacy are typically the ones that work the hardest, they’re players (who) want to be here, they love ISU, they love soccer, they love our program and if we have a whole team of that, we’re ultimately going to reach our goals that we’ve talked about.” “We have never been hungrier for the MVC champion title,” Loesing said. “We come so close every year, and this year we are ready to bring it home.”
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Bement, Brice Brown, Andrea Freesmeier, Elly Gibbons, Ashley Gleason, Kim Hamker, Sydney Johnson, Kate Kist, Julia Linton, Julia Loesing, Sydney Lovelace, Sydney Orf, Maddie Polacek, Kelly Richard, Maggie San Roman, Brittany Schaak, Maggie Schrubb, Kayla Simonis, Casidy Steele, Elle Stejbach, Gaelen Sullivan, Katie Teal, Reilly Wallace, Kasey Weigel, Lauren Wells, Katie Whittington, Alex Head Coach Erika True
10 14 29 vs. Mo. State @ 1 p.m. vs. Evansville @ 7 p.m. vs. Ill. State @ 7 p.m.
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ISU announces 2015-2016 Speaker Series lineup Adler Ingalsbe Reporter Each year, Indiana State University brings in professional speakers from all over the world to talk with the students, faculty and Terre Haute community as a part of the Speaker Series. The Speaker Series, which began in 1980, typically brings a handful of experts and other interesting people to campus to speak about a number of topics. In the past, highly profiled people such as boxer Sugar Ray Leonard, the Weather Channel’s Heidi Cullen, “60 Minutes” correspondent Byron Pitts, Congressman Andrew Young, actress Marlee Matlin, CNN’s legal analyst Nancy Grace and many more have taken the stage in Terre Haute to speak to the ISU community. This year’s Speaker Series will feature NBA Hall of Famer and Indiana native Oscar Robertson, the author of “Deep Down Dark” Hector Tobar, explorer Alexandra Cousteau, downhill skier and the first African-American Paralympic
medalist Bonnie St. John, author and journalist Sarah Vowell and actress Patty Duke. One speaker will come each month from September to March, except for December due to the winter break. Robertson will kick off the Speaker Series on Sept. 14. Dates for the other speakers can be found on ISU’s website. Each talk will take place in Indiana State University’s Tilson Auditorium or University Hall’s Theater
and will begin at 7 p.m. All shows are also free and open to the public to Indiana State University students, staff, and faculty, community members from the Terre Haute area or any where else. Speakers often have a short questionand-answer session, which is followed by a free reception with refreshments where the audience has the opportunity to meet and greet the speaker.
The Speaker Series has become very popular on Indiana State’s campus and students, faculty and staff members have taken notice. One of those people is Scott Buchanan, director of choral activities, who has seen different speakers come to ISU throughout his years and said it is one of the best programs that Indiana State University has to offer. “The Speaker Series is truly one of ISU’s finest gems,” Buchanan said. “For 35 years our students and the citizens of the Wabash Valley have had the opportunity to be informed and inspired by some of the world’s most influential people. From all walks of life … authors, actors, athletes, artists, journalists, politicians and pioneers in the fields of business and education, folks have come to our campus to share their successes, failures, and perspectives. It may be the most compelling program our university has to offer.” For more information on the Speaker Series, visit Indiana State’s website.
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Q&A with Joe Newport Kristi Sanders News Editor
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What is the purpose of the public safety department?
A: The Public Safety Department
is the campus police department. We have similar responsibilities to the local police agencies from each of the cities and towns our students come from. We are also in charge of required statistical data indicating the level of safety on the campus and property owned and controlled by Indiana State University. Finally, this agency is responsible for maintaining the Emergency Response Plans of the University.
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What is the most common crime on campus and how can it be prevented?
A: Theft or Larceny is the most Q: What drugs are prominent on reported crime at ISU. Make sure you keep an eye on your belongings; secure your property including your residence hall room and your vehicle.
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Is alcohol allowed on campus? If so where and under what circumstances?
A: Alcohol is allowed on campus under controlled circumstances (legal permits, designated residence halls, etc.). All persons on the campus of Indiana State University are expected to follow Indiana Statutes and Policies of the University. More information can be obtained by contacting the Public Safety Department at 812237-5555.
campus and how can students report drug abuse?
A: Marijuana is the most preva-
lent drug on campus. Reporting can be made in person at the University Police Department; by calling Public Safety at 812237-5555; or by Silent Witness at http://www.indstate.edu/pubsafety/.
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How can students protect themselves when traveling campus at night?
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What makes ISU Public Safety have an advantage in keeping students safe compared to other colleges?
A: This is a smaller campus and
very well-maintained. Lighting has been a safety priority for several years and much attention is paid to that. A new, 2-million dollar parking lot campus camera system is currently under construction with completion scheduled by the end of 2015. We have over 30 blue lights on campus with direct contact to our Public Safety Dispatch. Safety programs are taught in the residence halls as
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well. Make yourself aware of the Emergency Notification Systems at ISU. This information can be found on the Public Safety Website in the Annual Security and Fire Safety Disclosures Report at http://www.indstate. edu/pubsafety/. RAVE GUARDIAN is our newest addition to campus safety. Its best description is that it is a mobile blue light phone. The RAVE GUARDIAN app can be obtained through the App Store.
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What advice do you have for incoming students?
A: Be smart. When you party, do it responsibly with those you trust. Don’t take unnecessary
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What programs does the Public Safety department offer to students?
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The Public Safety Department is available to teach selfdefense classes when requested. Safety talks are also available by contacting Public Safety at 812 237-5555
Q: What is new that incoming
and returning students should know about the Public Safety department?
A: We hope to be more visible to the campus community,
particularly in the evening and overnight hours. We have improved and expanded our Bike Patrols. A new Utility Vehicle that allows more flexible patrols inside of campus is now a part of our motor fleet. Adding three new police officers is also a huge example of the University’s commitment to safety.
Q: Is there any final advice you have for ISU students?
A: Don’t put yourself in a po-
sition where you or your safety could be compromised. If it does happen, report this to the Public Safety Department immediately. Act responsibly; don’t become a victim.
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Week of Sycamores move in for fall semester Adler Ingalsbe Reporter Indiana State University’s campus was abuzz over the weekend as students, many freshmen, arrived with family and friends to move in and begin the fall semester. Dorms were open for move-in on Aug. 14 and 15 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Aug. 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers clad in white ISU T-shirts helped students carry their belongings into dorms while students, staff, faculty members and volunteers from a variety of different organizations came together to help them feel welcome in their new homes. Bart Stucker, graduate assistant for New Student Transition Programs, said the move-in day team tries to put themselves in the position of the incoming students and parents in hopes of giving them a good first experience at ISU. “As move-in approaches, we try to place ourselves in the student and family of the student’s shoes when assessing the success of our move-in experience,” he said. “It’s a scary time for students and their families having their loved ones go off to an unfamiliar college (and) we want to ensure we are providing an experience that they will remember and will last a lifetime at State.” He said those who helped with the move-in days went through extensive training to make certain that they were prepared for the weekend. “On top of debriefing daily with public safety, we collaborated with various campus partners including Residential Life and others within the Division of
Student Affairs,” Stucker said. “Each year we take a look at the feedback we receive from move-in weekend and try to improve move-in for all parties involved each and every year.” Evan Martin, a residential assistant for Jones Hall, said roughly 200 members of Residential Life help with movein and have to go through a couple of weeks of training to get things ready for the incoming freshman. “Residential Life prepares (for movein weekend) by having two weeks of training prior to move-in to prepare for the freshman,” he said. “(Residential Life works) to decorate the buildings and create a very warm environment for everyone.” Natalie Shanks, a freshman communication major, said the move-in process exceeded her expectations and she felt it went extremely well. “I was expecting crowded hallways and a stressful atmosphere, but was pleasantly surprised by how smooth the process went,” she said. She said the students and volunteers who participated in move-in weekend were very helpful and gave a warm welcome, just as they were working so hard to do. “My experience was smooth and fast. The movers and students were a great help. We were greeted by friendly people, (who) helped unload and put (our) things in the room. Everyone was knowledgeable about what they were doing and how the process was working,” Shanks said. “It was a stress-free, easy process.”
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500 Wabash dedication brings Terre Haute groups together Kristi Sanders News Editor
On Aug. 4, Indiana State University and Thompson Thrift held the dedication of 500 Wabash Apartments. The new building was financed by TIAA – CREF financial services and is being leased to ISU by Thompson Thrift. Vernon Cheeks, the Student Government Association president, attended the dedication and said he was very excited for all it will bring to Indiana State students. “It will be a short commute for ISU students and will provide a nice on-campus apartment with an off-campus feel,” Cheeks said. “These new apartments will provide a safe but beautiful view of downtown Terre Haute.” Cheeks worked closely with Residential Life in the past and said he believes this will be beneficial to the department. “This will help out housing issues and take pressure off of Residential Life,” Cheeks said. “There is very little room on campus and there were times four students were sharing a two-bedroom dorm room.”
Representatives of the groups whose efforts went into the construction of the downtown apartments gathered Aug. 4 for the ribbon-cutting ceremony (Photo by Kristi Sanders).
Joanne Gallant, a pre-construction coordinator, said she’s very pleased with the results of this partnership with ISU. “This will give high-quality living for students,” Gallant said. “This company puts everything into what they build and we are proud of these new apartments.” ISU may have started small but it has “withstood the test of time,” President Daniel Bradley said at the dedication. “This is a magnificent result of much
hard work.” Paul Thrift also spoke at the dedication and gave a special thanks to President Bradley for his work in helping out downtown Terre Haute. Thompson Thrift played a big part in the construction of these new apartments. “(Bradley’s) vision and dedication of revitalizing downtown Terre Haute have been monumental in this project,” Thrift said. “I am extremely excited, honored
and privileged to be a part of this.” The goal behind these apartments is to revitalize, renovate and rejuvenate the downtown area. Thrift mentioned at the dedication that a restaurant was currently being looked into as an addition to the lower levels of the new apartments. Many students, faculty, staff and community members piled into the building to look at the different floor plans and room styles to see what it would be like for students living in the spaces this fall. One such student was Jourden Taylor, a junior social work major, who was there with her future roommate, Keyana Jordan, who is also a junior social work major. “I’m excited to see what my room will be like,” Taylor said. “This is very nice and I can’t wait to start off the semester in my new apartment.” The ribbon was cut by many involved in the process of getting the 500 Wabash apartments up and running. “I’m excited to see the impact of these apartments on downtown Terre Haute and the community,” Thrift said.
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Mills Hall welcomes freshmen for fall semester Morgan Gallas Reporter
After a year of renovation, Mills Hall is open for incoming freshman students. Mills Hall is the first in a series of four dormitories to be renovated over the next few years in order to give inbound students a higher quality living experience. Jessica Robinson, the associate director of Residential Life, gave some insights to what the hall has to offer. Unlike years past, Mills Hall will only be housing for freshman students and their RAs and APAs, Robinson explained. Mills used to house both upperclassman and freshman, but the change was made so that there would be enough housing for the entire freshman class. The other three towers, Blumberg, Cromwell and Rhoads, are notorious for being saunas during the beginning of the school year. Renovated Mills Hall was upgraded to have air conditioning to combat the problem. “Mills Hall is now air-conditioned,” Robinson said. “The building also has new windows, a different layout and suite-style bathrooms.” The layout design has not yet been posted onto Residential Life’s website. According to Indiana State’s Residential Life website, Cromwell and Rhoads Hall cost $4,499.90 per semester. To stay in Mills Hall, students must pay $5,009.90 per semester.
Robinson explained that the difference in cost is caused by Mills Hall being air-conditioned. Chantelle Monday, a sophomore business management major, disagrees with the new price tag of Mills Hall. “I think it’s great that (they) are renovating (the towers),” Monday said. “The freshman towers really needed work. I don’t think it should be more money since we already have premium housing. All of the towers are getting redone anyway, which kind of defeats the purpose of standard versus premium housing.” Monday lived in Cromwell Hall during the 2014-2015 school year. Even given the option, she said she would not have chosen to live in Mills Hall because of its steeper price. “I would have liked to live in Mills if it was the same price (as the other towers),” Monday said. “I like cheaper options, so I wouldn’t have picked it.” With many changes to the hall, some things have remained the same. RAs and APAs still live on the floors with their residents. The building is still co-ed by floors. There will not be a dedication ceremony for Mills Hall, Robinson said, because it was only renovated, it was not rebuilt. Blumberg Hall is next up for renovation and will be completed by August 2016.
Students, their families and volunteers move belongings into the Sycamore Towers (Photo by Adler Ingalsbe).
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Just the tips: easy-to-follow study habits for freshman, returning students Ryan Ballinger Reporter When taking tests it can be hard to pass without studying before the test comes up. Cheating is not tolerated at Indiana State University and can get you in big trouble, so here are some tips to help you study for exams. There are many different ways to study, and often what works for one person might not work for another. The techniques you used in high school may still work in college, but you might also need to learn new ways to study. I find it best to write what you learn and ask yourself questions about what you read, though sometimes others prefer to answer questions in the book to help them prepare. Some people listen to music while they study to zone out the world and to help them focus. Others may find this distracting and prefer silence as they study. Disclaimer: when I say ‘study,’ I usually mean a couple days or weeks
before a test. Don’t cram the night before, because we all know from high school that this doesn’t work. With that in mind, here are a couple study techniques that I use every day. One method I like to use is to chew gum while studying because it helps me remember what I read. For example, if I am studying for a big criminology exam, I will chew gum as I read the chapters so that when I chew some gum during the test I do a better job of remembering what I read. This triggers my memory and connects the taste of the gum to the words that I read and studied. The second method is flash cards, which really help when learning a foreign language or preparing for an oral report. This can also help with remembering facts in sections, since a book has many pages and can be overwhelming all at once. Flash cards break down big ideas and help you focus on each small fact. Breaking down a chapter into flash cards
can help you focus and keep your brain from going into overload. I find it helpful to use one side for facts and the other for the topic so I can look at the topic and try to remember what I wrote. If I can accurately explain that topic or word, I have studied enough and should be ready for the test. A third and one that I probably use more than the other two, is using study guides. Professors will sometimes give you study guides, which are sometimes called outlines because they give an overview of the material as a whole. When using outlines, I put the page number by the topic and also write in my own words what it’s about and what I should know about it. Some students will read chapters over and over again, which I find tiring. I usually will summarize each section of the chapter in four sentences or less, helping me focus on what is important. My rule is that if the professor talked about it, it’s probably important or they
wouldn’t have taken time to talk about it in the first place. Keeping the focus on your studies can be hard, but with these tips you can do better than you did in high school. Let’s admit it, some of us just got by in high school, but in college the game and stakes are way higher. We need to make sure we learn how to adapt — and studying is a great place to start.
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Indiana Statesman seeks writers, designers, editors Kristi Sanders News Editor The Indiana Statesman is Indiana State University’s student newspaper, reported, written and designed entirely by students, and it’s currently hiring in many positions for fall 2015. The Statesman puts out issues three times a week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and is delivered to locations all across campus and downtown Terre Haute. The Statesman has a circulation of approximately 4,000. There are many types of positions available, such as writing, reporting, editing, photography, design and ad sales, and students of all majors are welcome. Writing positions are available in all sections — news, sports, features and opinion. Positions are available to any full-time student at the university.
Students interested in working for the Indiana Statesman can come into the office and fill out an application at any time or stop by the Student Media Call Out event Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in Holmstedt Hall Room 103. This will be a casual business meeting where each area of student media will talk about what they do. Another opportunity to find out more is at the Indiana Statesman’s Open House on Aug. 26 at 6:30 p.m. This will be located in the Statesman office in Room 143 near the north entrance of the Hulman Memorial Student Union. Food and drinks will be provided. Section editors and other Statesman staff will be available to answer questions about working for the Statesman in their assigned areas. Yearbook staff will also be available for questions.
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Sorority recruitment opens, welcomes ISU women Morgan Gallas Reporter
The start of a new semester brings many opportunities to the table. Students are able to make new friends, explore new classes and join different organizations. One popular organization many will join is Greek Life. Indiana State University boasts a strong Greek Life with 1,306 members in 2014, and it’s been growing since then, according to the ISU Fraternity and Sorority Life website. Elizabeth “Libby” Legett, a senior communication major, is also the Vice President of Recruitment for the Panhellenic Association Executive Board at ISU. She said there are a number of events coming up that women interested in joining a sorority should consider. “Leading up to recruitment there are events that take place on campus that the Panhellenic community encourages all women to attend for more information: … Sorority 101 from 7 - 9 p.m. in Dede I on Aug. 24 and Sept. 2 and in Dede II on the Sept. 8, and the Panhellenic Picnic
Registration for sorority recruitment is now open. Interested women should attend any of several events for more information (Photo by ISU Communications and Marketing).
on Aug. 26 in the courtyard of Reeve Hall from 6 - 7:30 p.m.,” Legett said. Legett said the sorority recruitment process for this year will take place from Sept. 9 until Sept. 13. During recruitment, women will be able to meet the women from all nine chapters. The last day is called Bid Day. “Sororities prep for recruitment by spending time reflecting on their organi-
zational values and practice how to best communicate their values and what they stand for to the women going through the recruitment process,” Legett said. There are positives and negatives one must weigh in order to know if Greek Life is for them. One major hindrance is the cost. According to ISU’s website, it costs approximately $325 per semester for soror-
ity members as well as a one-time New Member Fee which is around $385. “Since all nine [sororities] are national organizations, they have fees that goes straight to headquarters for insurance and dues,” Legett said. “On average, it costs less than $4 a day so it is very affordable to be a member of a sorority.” There are a number of advantages to joining Greek Life at ISU, Legett said. “There are so many different advantages that include having a home away from home, a support system, networking, alumni support, a way to branch out and get involved, the list goes on and on,” Legett said. Women are able to register for recruitment until noon on Sept. 9. “I encourage all women to give joining a sorority and getting involved in an organization a chance,” Legett said. “By branching out, women can also have similar experiences and see how they will grow over their time at Indiana State.” Men and women can find more information on joining Greek Life on Indiana State’s website.
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