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Coffee Break
Kim Coffey’s comic strip is back! See what Anthony and Ray are up to this time around.
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OP-ED
Campus Pulse
Find out is students think the government has too much control.
We Regret the Error
Last week’s “A&E Letter” should have been labeled Op-Ed.
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By Kristan Mensch
Sexual Violence Prevention Brings Light to an Underreported Issue uppose you are getting text messages of a sexual nature that you are uncomfortable receiving. Maybe you were intoxicated at a party and you were touched inappropriately. Or perhaps, you were forced to be intimate with your significant other. Each one of those incidences would be a case of sexual assault. According to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN), one out of every six American women has been raped during the course of her life– whether it was attempted or completed. Men are not an exception to sexual assault, either, as the statistics also showed that 3 percent of American men have experienced the same hardship. According to Julie Creek, coordinator for the Center for Women and Returning Adults (CWRA), sexual assaults are “much more prominent on college campuses,” as “one in five college women will be raped during their college career.” Unfortunately, only a small fraction of all sexual assaults are reported to authorities.
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Some believe that the reason many reports are not filed is because the use of drugs or alcohol played a factor, and the victims probably blamed their own behavior. “They think, ‘Oh, I was drunk, I was asking for it,’” said Creek, explaining that even if intoxication is a factor, sexual assault is still illegal. “And there was a time not long ago when women were told to just change their behavior. Like they must have done something to cause it [an assault],” Creek added. Because many people are uncomfortable defining sexual assault, the CWRA is sponsoring The Women’s Bureau Inc. to present Sexual Violence Prevention sessions at IPFW. According to Creek, many times people do not realize what Indiana laws say, stating simply, “You don’t have to end up with a black eye to have experienced violence.” The hour and a half sessions are “basically discussions,” Creek said, where men and women can come together to learn about prevention, how to report assaults and to answer questions, among other things, in a safe environment with free food.
The sessions will also provide practical safety tips for both getting out of a sexual violence position or to intervene with one that is being witnessed or suspected. Many people who witness or suspect these crimes do not know how to intervene safely and in turn do nothing to avoid harsh confrontation. Finally, RAINN states that victims of sexual violence are “3 times more likely to suffer from depression,” and “6 times more likely to suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder.” Though it is not impossible to recover from sexual assaults, it is a difficult feat. So, in addition to the prevention sessions, Katie Hnida, the first woman to play NCAA Division 1 football, will come to IPFW Oct. 6 to talk about her own experiences with sexual assault and the ways and means in which she has since recovered. “If we talk about these issues, and get them into the open, people are more likely to talk [about their own instances of sexual violence],” according to Creek, saying that the goal of the sessions is to help keep IPFW a safe campus for all.
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Have you already used your standardized exams. Students and tutors negotitwo hours of free tutoring at The Spot this week, but still ate payment and the location need a little extra help? Or do for tutoring sessions. Tutors you need to find a way to make Elite does not participate in some extra money at the con- the payment process between venience of your own sched- tutors and students. Although ule? IPFW alum, Kyle King, has created a website that connects students in need with tutors. “This business was created with Photo courtesy of scui3asteveo via Flickr. students in mind,” said King. “I wanted to create a tutors set their own prices, way for students to earn some Tutors Elite suggests they extra cash while utilizing the range from 10 to 60 dollars an educational knowledge that hour. Tutors Elite allows tutors to they have attained to help fellow college, high school, and keep 100 percent of their profits. It is free to sign up and middle school students.” At www.tutorselite.com stu- make a profile to market yourdents nationwide can search self. After your first four job for tutors based on location, contacts, it costs nine dollars subject, and price. Students a month to continue to market can browse tutors’ profiles yourself through your profile. This website also offers stuwhich feature credentials and areas of specialty. Elite tutors dents a forum to can buy and are offered in many sub- sell textbooks. jects and are even available for assistance in studying for
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Students Try to Catch Up as Enrollment Rises By Kaitlyn Lucas
This year, IPFW is experiencing record highs for enrollment. Total enrollment has risen 3.8 percent, meaning 14,192 people are seeking higher education at our fine institution. Chancellor Wartell said in a press release that, “IPFW’s growing reputation for high quality programs is obvious in northeast Indiana and has enjoyed increasing recognition across the country. This semester alone, the university has attracted more than 2,400 students from outside of northeast Indiana, many of whom will stay to help develop the regional economy.” Not only is our reputation growing, several departments are showing a more than
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Our Students, Strengthening our Country By Barack Obama
At colleges and universities across America, students are heading into the classroom, many for the first time. You’re taking part in a journey that will not only determine your future, but the future of this country. We know, for example, that nearly eight in ten new jobs will require workforce training or higher education by the end of this decade. And we know that in a global economy, the nation that outeducates us today will out-compete us tomorrow. In the 21st century, America’s success depends on the education our students receive. That’s why, soon after I took office, I proposed an ambitious goal: by 2020, America will once again have the highest proportion of college graduates in the world. And over the past year and a half, we’ve been putting in place policies to help us meet this goal. First, we are making college more affordable. As students, you know why this matters. Over the past ten years, college costs have shot up faster than housing, transportation, and even health care costs. The amount student borrowers owe has risen almost 25 percent in just five years. This isn’t some abstract issue to me. Michelle and I had big loans to pay off when we graduated. I remember what that burden feels like. No one in America should be saddled with crushing debt
20 percent growth, including the College of Arts and Sciences, Physics, History, Anthropology, and Women’s Studies. Also growing is IPFW’s Collegiate Connection program, with an increase of 12.4 percent. Though most of the changes around campus are positive, some are negative. The most noticeable: parking. We have two parking garages and 13 parking lots, but it still doesn’t seem to be enough. Recently, campus opened up temporary parking due to the influx of drivers. They plan to open another parking garage next year, which will provide an additional 1,000 spaces. One student polled said: “Parking is still terrible. I can never find a spot. Even if I get there 45 minutes in advance, I still can be late for class if I
don’t get lucky. They really need to fix that or they will probably lose some students.” Class sizes are growing too. In what would normally be a 25 student or so class size, there are 32-35 students. “There are more kids in class but I don’t really mind that,” says a poll participant. However, more students mean more desks which translates into less space to move, making classrooms feel cramped and crowded. This crowding can be distracting. Students should feel comfortable so they can focus and learn better. The fewer the number of students in a class, the more readily a teacher can work with them. Crowded classes impact the quality of the education. When classes are released, students flood the halls. Combined with the numer-
ous students who line up in the hallway for the next class, bottlenecks ensue. Longer lines are also occurring in the bookstore, the restaurants, the Financial Aid office, and tutoring. One student came up with a convenient solution: “As for lines, I buy books online so that has not affected me.” However, what works for one student may not work for another. While it is desirable and moral to have growth in the student population, steps must be taken so that the growth does not introduce things that detract from that education. Accessibility and interaction with faculty are two things that suffer quickly when growth is not well managed. It is a nice problem to have, but a problem nonetheless.
simply because they sought an educa- be forgiven after 10 years. As part of effort. That’s why we’re upgrading tion. And no one should be denied a this effort, we’re simplifying financial these institutions by tying the skills chance to make the most of their lives aid forms, too, by eliminating dozens taught in classrooms to the needs of because they can’t afford it. of unnecessary questions. local businesses in growing sectors of That’s why we fought so hard to I’ll also point out: one way we’re the economy. win a battle that has been raging helping young people afford college is The third part of our higher educain Washington for years over how by helping them to afford health insur- tion strategy is making sure more stuto administer student loans. Under ance. Because of the new health care dents complete college. Over a third the old system, taxpayers paid banks law, young adults can stay on their of America’s college students, and and financial companies billions of parents’ health plans until they are 26 over half our minority students, don’t dollars in subsidies to act as middle- years old. earn a degree, even after six years. men - a deal that was very lucrative Second, a college education needs That’s not just a waste of money; for them, but unnecessary and waste- to be more than affordable; it needs it’s an incredible waste of potential ful. And because these that holds our country back. special interests were so We don’t just need to open powerful, this boondogthe doors of college to more gle survived for decades. Americans; we need to ensure But this year, we said, that students walk back out of enough is enough. As a those doors with a degree in result, instead of handtheir hands. ing over $60 billion in Of course, that depends on unwarranted subsidies to students. You are responsible big banks, we’re redirectfor your own success. But there ing that money to upgrade is more we can do to remove America’s community barriers to finishing college, colleges and make colespecially for those earning a lege more affordable for degree while working or raisnearly 8 million students ing a family. That’s why I’ve and families. proposed a College Access and We’re tripling the Completion Fund, to develop, investment in college tax implement, and evaluate new credits for middle class approaches to improving colfamilies. We’re raising lege success and completion, the value of Pell Grants, particularly for students from and we’ll make sure they disadvantaged backgrounds. increase each year to betSo we are making college ter keep up with inflation. more affordable, gearing the We’re making loan repayeducation you receive to the ments more manageable demands of a global economy, for more than one million and taking steps to lift graduamore students. Future Barack Obama, President of the United States of America tion rates. Because this is how borrowers can even we’ll retake the lead in producchoose an income-based Photo courtesy of The White House Office of Media Affairs. ing college graduates. This is payment plan so that you how we’ll help students like don’t have to pay more you to fulfill your dreams. And than 10 percent of your salary each to prepare graduates for the jobs of this is how we’ll ensure that America month. And if you go into public the 21st century. Community col- prospers in this new century, and that service and keep up with your pay- leges - undervalued assets in this coun- we harness the greatest source of our ments, your leftover student debt will try - are well positioned to lead this strength: the talents of our people.
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AMERICAN RESERVATIONS TOWARD PAKISTANI DISASTER AID By Wesley Haffenden
“In the past I have witnessed many natural disasters around the world, but nothing like this.” This observation by UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon testifies to the devastation caused by floods in Pakistan, yet disaster aid for the region has been notably lacking. Monsoon rain has devastated 20 percent of the country, an area roughly the size of Italy. 20 million people have been affected, a number far higher than the 3 million affected by the earthquake in Haiti. Despite the disparity between disasters, the support given to Pakistan pales in comparison to the overwhelming governmental, civilian, and celebrity aid given to Haiti. IPFW Political Science professor Dr. James Toole, who specializes in international relations, suggested the following explanations for why Pakistan is not receiving the attention given Haiti. He said the recession has caused Americans to cut back on their overall expenses, leaving little room for charity. Second, the recent slew of natural disasters has left the American people with donor fatigue. Finally he said Americans are hesitant to
donate relief funds to Pakistan because high levels of Pakistani governmental corruption leave no guarantee that the relief will actually be used to help those in need. Toole also suggested a fourth reason: the current attitude towards Islam. “That’s certainly part of the reason,” says IPFW student Leyla Mansour-Cole. “The American attitude towards Islam right now is extremely negative. It seems most things connected to Muslims are frowned upon by the American public. Hopefully through education and outreach we can change this negative attitude.” IPFW student Cole Sperry suggests, “Pakistan is smack-dab in the middle of a turbulent part of the world; we have to be careful what we pour into a country that could potentially become a threat to us.” While national security considerations, religious attitudes, fear of corruption, or financial issues may be curbing the generosity of the American people, such concerns have not been enough to completely stem contributions. The American government has dispatched a warship and fleet of helicopters to aid the flood victims, and as a country is the largest contributor of aid to the disaster area.
“Pakistan Floods” Photo courtesy of Omer Wazir via Flickr.
Government Control and Who Cares About the Economy? This week, students were polled with two heavy hitting questions: “Do you believe government has too much control?” and “Do you care about the economy?” The majority of students said yes to both questions. There were an astounding 84% of students who all agreed they care about the economy. Interested in having your questions asked in next week’s Campus Pulse? If so, email your question to thomas.motter@ipfwcommunicator.org.
Do you believe government has too much control? Out of 126 people polled:
69 39 18 yes
no
don’t know/ don’t care
Do you care about the economy? Out of 126 people polled:
106 14 6 yes
Photo courtesy of Davitydave via Flickr
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Poll taken by Thomas Motter
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Stop Dating Why are women so disinclined to see the difference between what they need and what they want? --Matthew, Indiana
By : Be A couple of weeks ago we answered a question from a woman who was frustrated with the men in her life, and much of our advice there applies here. Head over to ipfwcommunicator.org and check it out while we recap it for our readers who missed out. The good news we gave in that column is that not all men (or in this case, women) are the same. If your experience has been that they are, take advantage of your large network here on the college campus to expand your horizons. Try new things, join a group outside of your usual comfort zone, and make lots of friends from different communities so you can see how cultural expectations play a part in the way we approach relationships. Finally, be yourself, but don’t be afraid to grow. Keep that in mind as we delve a little deeper into our philosophy as it pertains to your question. Bernadette likes to say that, last time she checked, we are human beings, not human doings. Oftentimes the things we
do, even when we aren’t thinking too hard about them, are responses to the expectations of others and the mechanisms we have developed to cope with them. For example, remember the last time you silently conceded to eating at a restaurant or seeing a movie that you’re not enthused about just to keep things smooth with your friends? The old saying “go along to get along” is the commonsense expression of this idea. On the flip side, when we just be we clear away all those outside messages and just do the thing that will most fulfill us. It is difficult sometimes to identify what we are doing and when we are being, because our responses are so built-in that they can become a part of us. To get to your question, it is even harder to identify it for other people, although we often try (because we’re just sure we know what will make another person happy if they would only follow our advice, darn it!). The truth is, though, that sometimes what we think someone needs
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(or doesn’t) and what they actually do (or don’t) are not identical. There are several reasons this can happen, including, “We’re projecting what would make us happy onto them.” The core of the problem with this kind of thinking is that there is simply no way to get inside another person’s head and predict their needs. Perhaps we actually are wiser and our advice, well followed, would lead them to happiness. Or perhaps they are at a point in their life where something that looks like a bad decision or situation to us is actually just the thing they need— either to be happy, or to fail and thereby experience growth. Sometimes our relationships are just a matter of timing, and nothing we can do will change that.
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Music Books All right, students, start your engines! This week, people were not only asked to define a little-known word without the help of a dictionary, but they were also asked to use it in a sentence.
in a stationary position or in motion.” “Look at that giant killer robot coming towards us with its osculating turbines and clamping claws of steel!” - Jack Ellsworth, IPFW junior.
This week’s word:
“Jamie and Chris osculate [as in kiss]” Linda Fortman, IPFW alumni.
OSCULATE
Barbara Bordnick, Photographer By Kristan Mensch
Even in this day and age, when digital photography has turned anyone with a pointand-shoot camera into a self-proclaimed photographer, it is still refreshing to witness the art of a professional. Barbara Bordnick, according to her professional website, barbarabordnick.com, is a portrait and fashion photographer who “has received innumerable honors and awards for her film and print work.” Bordnick is also a Canon Explorer of Light.
Photographer Barbara Bordnick Photo courtesy of American Society of Media Professionals North Carolina.
“The group is comprised of more than 60 of the most influential photographers and cinematographers in the world, each a master of their own creative specialty,” stated usa.canon. com. “In addition to her photography, Bordnick is a much-sought-after lecturer,” according to her site, “She also exhibits, is widely collected and is featured regularly by the media.” Those media include Harper’s Bazaar, Newsweek, Life, and Time. Lastly, Bordnick has authored three volumes of her book “Searchings: Secret Landscapes of Flowers.” On Sept. 21, IPFW will host Bordnick in the Liberal Arts building. Beginning at 7 pm, Bordnick will discuss her career and experiences, followed immediately by a book signing.
“To turn from side to side.”
“The fan osculated on the desk” - Kevin Whitacre, IPFW senior. We have a winner! The example in Fortman’s sentence is actually her completely non-fictional daughter, Jamie Huguenard. “I thought it meant oscillate like a fan,” Huguenard said, mentioning that her mom’s example was “gross.”
“When someone goes the wrong way on an escalator.” “My friend osculated at the mall” Kirsten Johnson, IPFW freshman. “Something moving or turning or spinning
BOOK REVIEW STAR ISLAND: Rehab-frequenting starlets & the plight of the paparazzo By Lindsay Sprunger
Hiaasen takes aim at America’s sick fascination with radio and film royalty and fires an arsenal of wit, sarcasm, and irony in his new book titled Star Island. Cherry Pye, a talentless child pop star since the age of fourteen, is now twenty-two and has been headed down a drug and booze-filled path of self-destruction for some time. After several tanking albums and an embarrassing concert in Boston involving crystal meth, botched lip-syncing, and purposely mooning her entire audience, Cherry’s publicist and promoters planned a comeback for the ditzy diva in hopes of dragging her out of the tabloids and back into her wayward fans’ hearts. But when a desperate paparazzo accidentally kidnaps Cherry’s snarky body double, Ann, instead of the pop princess herself, things turn hairy. Hiaasen has always brought to life a host of colorful and incomparably original characters in every book he has written and he certainly carries on that tradition in this latest work. From an ex-governor of Florida turned homeless,
string of connections at clubs and hotels all across Florida’s hottest film and celebrity haunts. He is especially drawn to Cherry Pye, whom he anticipates will soon expire from the endless partying and her various sloppy drug overdoses. Through the means of her abduction, he plans a full day’s photo shoot of Cherry— the proofs of which will be worth gold when she finally, tragically croaks. Though he is clearly a sleazebag, it is possible to feel sympathy for him at times, realizing that he actually suffers through a quite miserable existence as he tries to make a living using his talents. Though Star Island is very much meant to be a farce, it is clear that Hiaasen is poking fun at the American obsession with celebrities and the means those celebrities (and their entourages) resort to in order to their star Photo from bookpage.com maintain status. Bang Abbott Interestingly enough, states that as a paparazzo he the majority of the story is considered to be the scum centers on the paparazzo/ of the earth by celebrities and kidnapper, Bang Abbott. He fans alike, but he would not is an overweight, personal be tirelessly snapping candid hygiene-neglecting, Pulitzer and embarrassing photos of prize-winning photographer celebrities if there weren’t who tracks film and music such a high pay-off and stars obsessively through a demand for his material.
KANYE WEST – DEVIL IN A NEW DRESS ►Yes, I know. I always post Kanye songs. Here is the deal. One, he is amazing, and two, he is posting new songs on his Twitter every Friday until Christmas. This song is smooth. That baseline takes you in. I do not know where you all stand on the whole moonroof, sunroof debate, but put one of those down and take a drive to this one. Masterpiece.
CONCERT THE SOUND OF MUSIC For t Wayne Philharmonic Will Give a Free Concer t at IPFW By Louisa Danielson
unstable vigilante to an exconvict turned bodyguard with a weed whacker for a prosthetic arm, the characters propel the story forward almost effortlessly page after page.
By Devin Middleton
Mark your calendar – the Fort Wayne Philharmonic will be giving a free concert on Thursday, September 16 at 7:30 p.m. This performance will be on the IPFW campus in Auer Auditorium at the Rhinehart Music Center. “It’s a good hall,” said Bradley Thachuk, the Assistant Conductor for the Philharmonic, who will be leading this concert. This will be the sixth annual concert for IPFW and the Philharmonic.
While the performance has been given outside in years past, this year it will be indoors, so listeners will not need to bring chairs or blankets. Selections for this concert will include sound tracks from the movies Pirates of the Caribbean, Lord of the Rings, Jurassic Park, and Star Wars. “(Its) more in the vein of a Pops (concert),” Thachuk said. The entire concert will be approximately one hour long.
THE STROKES – UNDER CONTROL ►Technically, I am listening to the live show bootleg of
this song with the acoustic intro and rhythmic clapping from the crowd, but you still get the jist of it. The Strokes do so few ballads and Julian’s vocals are so lovely. If you can find the live bootleg of this song, you will hear Julian joke about his musical abilities being lackluster towards the end. Oh Julian, so modest.
RIHANNA – ONLY GIRL ►I am not the hugest fan of most pop artists, but I appreciate the genre for what it is. This song is pretty typical, but I am thoroughly impressed by Rihanna vocals on this. I never saw her as the strongest female vocalist, but this has to be her best singing yet. I wonder if she can pull this off live though. KINGS OF LEON – RADIOACTIVE ►I forget why people hate Kings Of Leon. Something about having unrealistic expectations of the band staying small forever, and claiming self-worth through touting little-known bands to gain artistic credibility amongst other hipsters without showing you actually care. Whatever the case may be, I love this song. They add a choir towards the end and its just lovely. How many indie points did I just lose? OWEN PALLETT – A MAN WITH NO ANKLES ►I love it when a song tells a story about your life. I
happened to talk to my friend Owen the other night, and told him I would break his ankles if he did not give me my keyboard back. Then I stumble upon this song coincidently. Flutes, violins, and somber vocals. I want to have a picnic to this song. By the way, Owen’s ankles are fine, I was just joking.
SLEIGH BELLS – INFINITY GUITARS ►I went a little iTunes crazy the other night and this is one of the results. All I am going to say is that I have no clue why female artist desire to sound so cute and sweet all of the time. This girl brings the energy something awful.
FREE CONCERT: Thursday, September 16, 2010 7:30 p.m. Auer Auditorium Rhinehart Music Center Photo from the Fort Wayne Philharmonic
LINKIN PARK – BLACKOUT ►I have heard a lot of good things about their new album. I must say, it is well deserved. These guys combine multiple different genres flawlessly, and every time they come back they make a strong impact. These guys are a perfect example of musical evolution.
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Music Books All right, students, start your engines! This week, people were not only asked to define a little-known word without the help of a dictionary, but they were also asked to use it in a sentence.
in a stationary position or in motion.” “Look at that giant killer robot coming towards us with its osculating turbines and clamping claws of steel!” - Jack Ellsworth, IPFW junior.
This week’s word:
“Jamie and Chris osculate [as in kiss]” Linda Fortman, IPFW alumni.
OSCULATE
Barbara Bordnick, Photographer By Kristan Mensch
Even in this day and age, when digital photography has turned anyone with a pointand-shoot camera into a self-proclaimed photographer, it is still refreshing to witness the art of a professional. Barbara Bordnick, according to her professional website, barbarabordnick.com, is a portrait and fashion photographer who “has received innumerable honors and awards for her film and print work.” Bordnick is also a Canon Explorer of Light.
Photographer Barbara Bordnick Photo courtesy of American Society of Media Professionals North Carolina.
“The group is comprised of more than 60 of the most influential photographers and cinematographers in the world, each a master of their own creative specialty,” stated usa.canon. com. “In addition to her photography, Bordnick is a much-sought-after lecturer,” according to her site, “She also exhibits, is widely collected and is featured regularly by the media.” Those media include Harper’s Bazaar, Newsweek, Life, and Time. Lastly, Bordnick has authored three volumes of her book “Searchings: Secret Landscapes of Flowers.” On Sept. 21, IPFW will host Bordnick in the Liberal Arts building. Beginning at 7 pm, Bordnick will discuss her career and experiences, followed immediately by a book signing.
“To turn from side to side.”
“The fan osculated on the desk” - Kevin Whitacre, IPFW senior. We have a winner! The example in Fortman’s sentence is actually her completely non-fictional daughter, Jamie Huguenard. “I thought it meant oscillate like a fan,” Huguenard said, mentioning that her mom’s example was “gross.”
“When someone goes the wrong way on an escalator.” “My friend osculated at the mall” Kirsten Johnson, IPFW freshman. “Something moving or turning or spinning
BOOK REVIEW STAR ISLAND: Rehab-frequenting starlets & the plight of the paparazzo By Lindsay Sprunger
Hiaasen takes aim at America’s sick fascination with radio and film royalty and fires an arsenal of wit, sarcasm, and irony in his new book titled Star Island. Cherry Pye, a talentless child pop star since the age of fourteen, is now twenty-two and has been headed down a drug and booze-filled path of self-destruction for some time. After several tanking albums and an embarrassing concert in Boston involving crystal meth, botched lip-syncing, and purposely mooning her entire audience, Cherry’s publicist and promoters planned a comeback for the ditzy diva in hopes of dragging her out of the tabloids and back into her wayward fans’ hearts. But when a desperate paparazzo accidentally kidnaps Cherry’s snarky body double, Ann, instead of the pop princess herself, things turn hairy. Hiaasen has always brought to life a host of colorful and incomparably original characters in every book he has written and he certainly carries on that tradition in this latest work. From an ex-governor of Florida turned homeless,
string of connections at clubs and hotels all across Florida’s hottest film and celebrity haunts. He is especially drawn to Cherry Pye, whom he anticipates will soon expire from the endless partying and her various sloppy drug overdoses. Through the means of her abduction, he plans a full day’s photo shoot of Cherry— the proofs of which will be worth gold when she finally, tragically croaks. Though he is clearly a sleazebag, it is possible to feel sympathy for him at times, realizing that he actually suffers through a quite miserable existence as he tries to make a living using his talents. Though Star Island is very much meant to be a farce, it is clear that Hiaasen is poking fun at the American obsession with celebrities and the means those celebrities (and their entourages) resort to in order to their star Photo from bookpage.com maintain status. Bang Abbott Interestingly enough, states that as a paparazzo he the majority of the story is considered to be the scum centers on the paparazzo/ of the earth by celebrities and kidnapper, Bang Abbott. He fans alike, but he would not is an overweight, personal be tirelessly snapping candid hygiene-neglecting, Pulitzer and embarrassing photos of prize-winning photographer celebrities if there weren’t who tracks film and music such a high pay-off and stars obsessively through a demand for his material.
KANYE WEST – DEVIL IN A NEW DRESS ►Yes, I know. I always post Kanye songs. Here is the deal. One, he is amazing, and two, he is posting new songs on his Twitter every Friday until Christmas. This song is smooth. That baseline takes you in. I do not know where you all stand on the whole moonroof, sunroof debate, but put one of those down and take a drive to this one. Masterpiece.
CONCERT THE SOUND OF MUSIC For t Wayne Philharmonic Will Give a Free Concer t at IPFW By Louisa Danielson
unstable vigilante to an exconvict turned bodyguard with a weed whacker for a prosthetic arm, the characters propel the story forward almost effortlessly page after page.
By Devin Middleton
Mark your calendar – the Fort Wayne Philharmonic will be giving a free concert on Thursday, September 16 at 7:30 p.m. This performance will be on the IPFW campus in Auer Auditorium at the Rhinehart Music Center. “It’s a good hall,” said Bradley Thachuk, the Assistant Conductor for the Philharmonic, who will be leading this concert. This will be the sixth annual concert for IPFW and the Philharmonic.
While the performance has been given outside in years past, this year it will be indoors, so listeners will not need to bring chairs or blankets. Selections for this concert will include sound tracks from the movies Pirates of the Caribbean, Lord of the Rings, Jurassic Park, and Star Wars. “(Its) more in the vein of a Pops (concert),” Thachuk said. The entire concert will be approximately one hour long.
THE STROKES – UNDER CONTROL ►Technically, I am listening to the live show bootleg of
this song with the acoustic intro and rhythmic clapping from the crowd, but you still get the jist of it. The Strokes do so few ballads and Julian’s vocals are so lovely. If you can find the live bootleg of this song, you will hear Julian joke about his musical abilities being lackluster towards the end. Oh Julian, so modest.
RIHANNA – ONLY GIRL ►I am not the hugest fan of most pop artists, but I appreciate the genre for what it is. This song is pretty typical, but I am thoroughly impressed by Rihanna vocals on this. I never saw her as the strongest female vocalist, but this has to be her best singing yet. I wonder if she can pull this off live though. KINGS OF LEON – RADIOACTIVE ►I forget why people hate Kings Of Leon. Something about having unrealistic expectations of the band staying small forever, and claiming self-worth through touting little-known bands to gain artistic credibility amongst other hipsters without showing you actually care. Whatever the case may be, I love this song. They add a choir towards the end and its just lovely. How many indie points did I just lose? OWEN PALLETT – A MAN WITH NO ANKLES ►I love it when a song tells a story about your life. I
happened to talk to my friend Owen the other night, and told him I would break his ankles if he did not give me my keyboard back. Then I stumble upon this song coincidently. Flutes, violins, and somber vocals. I want to have a picnic to this song. By the way, Owen’s ankles are fine, I was just joking.
SLEIGH BELLS – INFINITY GUITARS ►I went a little iTunes crazy the other night and this is one of the results. All I am going to say is that I have no clue why female artist desire to sound so cute and sweet all of the time. This girl brings the energy something awful.
FREE CONCERT: Thursday, September 16, 2010 7:30 p.m. Auer Auditorium Rhinehart Music Center Photo from the Fort Wayne Philharmonic
LINKIN PARK – BLACKOUT ►I have heard a lot of good things about their new album. I must say, it is well deserved. These guys combine multiple different genres flawlessly, and every time they come back they make a strong impact. These guys are a perfect example of musical evolution.
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Mastodons Take Bowling Green Best Western Falcon Plaza Invitational Title Gomastodons.com
Bowling Green, OH - For the second time this season the IPFW Mastodons have earned a team championship, going undefeated at the 2010 Bowling Green Best Western Falcon Plaza Invitational after a 3-1 victory over the Big Red of Cornell (22-25, 29-27, 25-20, 33-31) on Saturday afternoon. Maya Schlindwein led three Mastodons in double figure kills with 18, as Stephanie Lamberti had 11 and Taryn Parker 10. Lamberti, Schlindwein, and Megan Steenhuysen (46 assists, 13 dis) all picked up double-doubles. Tessa McGill dug up 19 digs in the match, her 10th consecutive game with double figures in the category, as freshman Jen Milligan had a career-high 17 digs in the victory. The teams came out trading points, with the match tied at six before the Big Red of Cornell scored three straight to lead by three at 9-6. The lead grew to as many as four at 14-10, and by three at 23-20 before holding on for the 25-22 opening-set win. IPFW, now 5-5 on the season, used the early portions of the sec-
ond set to jump out to a 10-5 lead, and kept that same margin at 20-15. Cornell then followed with a 10-4 run to give the Big Red a one-point advantage and serve for the set victory. The teams then traded sideouts for the next four total points, as the set was tied for a final time at 27-27 before a Parker/Schlindwein combo block and a Cornell attack error, sending the teams into the intermission knotted at one set apiece. “Tessa McGill dug up 19 digs in the match, her 10th consecutive game with double figures in the catagory.” Cornell (1-5) led 4-2 early in the third set before the 'Dons ran off nine straight points behind the service prowess of Schlindwein, who had two aces and a kill during the stretch. Leading by seven at 12-5, the Big Red mounted a streak of their own, out-scoring IPFW 10-2 to take a one-point lead of their own at 15-14. In a set full of runs, it was fitting that after Cornell once again tied the set at 18 apiece,
IPFW scored seven of the final nine points, ending the set with a Cornell attack error, and taking a 2-1 lead in the match. The Mastodons jumped ahead 4-1 early in the fourth set, behind a pair of McGill aces, and the 'Dons kept their lead until Cornell pushed ahead 19-18. Neither team would be able to lead by more than two the rest of the way, as the teams were tied at every score from 22 through 31, as the Mastodons were then able to take advantage of a service error and a kill by Lamberti to take the tournament title with a 33-31 fourth-set win. Parker had a team-best five blocks, as Schlindwein added three. Schlindwein and McGill each had three service aces, as Haley Emenhiser narrowly missed her second straight double-figure kill match with nine. Kelly Hanson led the Big Red with 19 kills as Janel Forte added 16 while Risa Ka'awa had a matchhigh 25 digs. The Mastodons return to action on Tuesday afternoon, when the squad plays host to the Cardinals of Ball State University at the Hilliard Gates Sports Center.
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vs. UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN GREEN BAY, WI September 14 2010 | 5:30 P.M. M. SOCCER vs. MILWAUKEE HEFNER STADIUM September 14 2010 | 7:00 PM W. VOLLEYBALL vs. BALL STATE FORT WAYNE, IN September 17 2010 | 1:00 P.M. M. SOCCER vs. ST. FRANCIS (PA) LORETTO, PA September 17 2010 | 4:30 PM W. CROSS COUNTRY INDIANA INTERCOLLEGIATES WEST LAFAYETTE, IN September 17 2010 | 5:15 PM M. CROSS COUNTRY INDIANA INTERCOLLEGIATES WEST LAFAYETTE, IN September 17 2010 | 7:00 P.M. W. SOCCER vs. OHIO HEFNER STADIUM September 17 2010 | 8:00 PM W. VOLLEYBALL vs. WESTERN ILLINOIS MACOMB, IL September 17 2010 | ALL DAY M. TENNIS vs. HOOSIER INVITATIONAL BLOOMINGTON, IN
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Lone Goal Prevails Dons IPFW Men’s Soccer Wins Thier First Game of the Season Logan Pea
You could get a lot done in ninety-six minutes. Go to and from class, bake a cake, win a chess match, even go home and visit Mom and Dad. For IPFW and Eastern Illinois, in ninety-six minutes, they ran each other down, made miraculous saves, and let nobody score. I mean nobody. For ninety-six minutes, nothing happened. Zeros lined the scoreboard, and players were exhausted. The likely hero, Max Touloute, fired seven shots over the match, connecting on zero. Andy Mesteller, an unlikely hero, fired one shot with seconds remaining that went past the Eastern Illinois goalie, but was then stopped by a lucky defender. Time slipped away, and extra time took course.
Masteller got another chance in the 96th minute, and his shot was once again blocked. Not saved, blocked. There was a rebound, and Mitch Falkenstern found it three yards from the net. Falkernstern blasted the shot right into the leg of an EIU defender. The ball deflected off his leg and into the net. The goal was in, and the IPFW sideline was in a frenzy. The win gave IPFW their first notch in the column all season. Luckily, it has been a short season. The Dons improved their record to 1-3 with a long road ahead. The mens squad hits the road again for a Friday afternoon showdown at foe St. Francis (PA) on September 17, and a Sunday afternoon face-off at Cleveland State before finally returning home September 24 for the first Summit League match of the year against Oakland University.
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fall in place after the Dons. Shortly after the last woman crossed the finish line, the gun blasted The gun fired, and just 18:19 signaling the men to take the course. minutes later, IPFW sophomore Becca Unfortunately, the men couldn’t pull off Selner crossed the finish line. On early a first-place finish. IPFW found a great Saturday afternoon, Becca Selner ran race in senior Randall Quirk. Quirk over the river and through the woods finished the race fifteenth overall, first all the way to a first-place finish on her for the Dons, and in just 25:45. To talk home course. Selner bolted through domination in the men’s race, you had slosh, mud, wind, and rain, away to talk Boilermaker. Purdue “Boilered up,” to say the least. from all thirty-four Charles White, just runners to snag “Becca Selner ran over the a sophomore for the the title. She won river and through the woods Boilers, won the by a whopping six all the way to first-place on race in impressive seconds. Six seconds her home course.” fashion with a time is a very impressive of 24:12, and crossed victory in crosscountry. Two IUPUI runners snagged the line like he had done it a hundred the second and third position, then times before. Fifteen seconds after it was all IPFW. Sarah Hutchings, White crossed the line, a trio of Purdue Jordan Tomecek, Felicia Mondry, and runners crossed the line simultaneously Amaya Ayers took fourth, fifth, sixth, to round out the top four runners. and seventh, just sixteen seconds apart. Finally, IUPUI’s Aaron Kremer crossed It was a dominating performance at to take fifth place, but then it was all Heffner Fields, and the work paid off. Purdue once again. Three out of the The women’s team took first place at next five finishers were Boilermakers, their own invitational, scoring twenty- and the competition was in hand. IPFW three points. The race, which featured finished fifth out of five teams after only multiple conference opponents, saw placing one runner in the top twenty. IUPUI, Oakland, and Western Illinois Logan Pea
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Lazy Sunday Reflects Play on Soccer Field Logan Pea
Sunday, September 12, 2010 didn’t play nice to the IPFW Women’s soccer team. UT-Martin rolled into Ft. Wayne, scored some goals, and left for the south with a 2-0 win. The first half of the match was a well played battle by both squads. The half featured a total of ten shots. Six shots came from UT-Martin, leaving four shots for IPFW. The Dons’ four first half shots came off the feet of Felicia Jones, Arianne Mason, Danielle Bishop, and Tylar Allison. In the second half, the scoring took of for the skyhawks. In the 52nd minute
of the game, UT-Martin’s Sam Dunn connected on a shot that caught the IPFW keeper off guard and found the back of the net. Just three minutes later, UT-Martin struck again, stretching their lead to two. For the last 38 minutes of the game, the scoring would remain the same. The final horn sounded, and the Dons’ were shut out at home. IPFW will have the majority of the week to relax before hitting the field once again Friday night. At 7:00 PM, Ohio University rolls into the Fort for a night under the lights and a opportunity for IPFW to get out of this short funk they’ve found themselves in.
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Intramural Registration Under Way Logan Pea
Sand volleyball, tennis, and flag football registration is almost open for students interested in fall intramurals. Intramurals create a great opportunity for students to get out, meet new people, exercise, and play competitive sports. IPFW Intramurals is offered FREE of cost to IPFW and Ivy Tech students, IPFW faculty and staff (and spouses). If you have Ivy Tech students, faculty or staff on your teams, please indicate that by their name on the registration form. Registration for all three events is September 20th with starting dates of the following week. If you are playing in more than one event/sport and need
specific days or times, indicate that on the form and the nice people in the intramural department will do their best to help you out. For sand volleyball, play is Tuesday and/or Thursday nights at the Plex Sand Courts from 6-9 PM. Teams of four will compete in two matches with games to 18, rally score, thus allowing you to play four games each night. Teams will play either Tuesday or Thursday - indicate that on your entry. Also, you will need to include shirt sizes for your team and colors as well as a team name lest you become “Team Smith.” The session will last about 4-5 weeks with a single elimination tournament. For flag football, play will be on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and
Thursdays. Teams of seven will play one game each week. Each day is its own league. There is a maximum of twelve teams on each day. You will need to indicate shirt sizes and team color on your form. Play is from 3-6 pm; approximately 1 hour games. Finally, for tennis, play will be on Monday or Tuesday nights at the IPFW
Tennis Courts from 6-7:30, and/or 7:30-9 pm. Teams of four will compete: 2 Singles and 1 Doubles Team. Winner is best 2 out of 3 matches. Balls are provided, racquets are available if needed (Contact the IM office for more info), and once again, please indicate shirt sizes and color for your team.
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What You Missed
course, the Browns haven’t won a game all year, and Tony Romo still crumbles in the clutch. Well Indianapolis, for the first time The young fellas, who don’t get paid in a long time, the Colt’s haven’t won to pay also had a big weekend. Numa game all year. Last season, the Colt’s ber one Alabama rolled over Penn State didn’t lose a team until after Christmas! 24-3 in a game that many people had Of course, just like any other year, Bob JoePa and the rest of the Penn State Sanders left the game with an elbow in- squad winning. Purdue bounced back jury. The colts were the only team in from the loss against Notre Dame to the AFC South to lose on Sunday. The win at home against Western Illinois. Titans defeated the Raiders and the Jag- Speaking of the Irish; Notre Dame quaruars snuck past Denterback Dayne Crist ver by a touchdown. tossed the final ball “The Titans defeated the On a positive note, of the game into the Raiders and the Jaguars the Houston Texans band as time ran out. snuck past Denver by a looked very impresUnfortunately, none touchdown.” sive. The NFL reguof the band members lar season is under are under a football way. In Philadelphia, the Green Bay scholarship. Michigan quarterback DePackers walked in and stopped the Ea- nard Robinson ran and passed for over gles in the fourth quarter to earn a week 200 yards and beat the Fighting Irish 1 win. On the home side, the controver- 28-24. sial Michael Vick had a very impressive In baseball, as hard as it is to keep game, nearly bringing the team back to a track with college football and the NFL win. Wes Welker and the New England starting up, the races are still hot. CinPatriots quieted the Bengals crowd and cinnati still holds a steady lead in the NL showed them that even a receiving tan- Central, the Yankees are still in control dem of Terrell Owens and Chad Ocho- of the AL East, and the Braves still can’t cinco can’t guarantee you a win! Of win on the road. Logan Pea
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Georgia Tech at North Carolina ►Fish-North Carolina-Big ACC win ►Pea-North Carolina-Heels catch fire
New Hampshire Sprint Cup Race ►Fish-Denny Hamlin-Stays in the front ►Pea-Jeff Gordon-Great race
(12) Arkansas at Georgia ►Fish-Arkansas-Prove they belong ►Pea-Arkansas-High scoring
Ravens at Bengals ►Fish-Bengals-Close win at home ►Pea-Ravens-T.O’ver rated
(6) Texas at Texas Tech ►Fish-Texas Tech-Upset in Lubbock ►Pea-Texas Tech-Gilbert loses big
Giants at Colts ►Fish-Colts-Peyton bounces back ►Pea-Colts-Manning’s bump heads
(9) Iowa at (24) Arizona ►Fish-Iowa-Tough road test ►Pea-Iowa-Dominating win
Patriots at Jets ►Fish-Jets-Revis Island
'Dons Fifth After Opening Day Gomastodons.com
Green Bay, WI - Sophomore Drew Imel picked up the new season where he left off as a freshman, carding rounds of 73 and 77 to lead the Mastodons to a fifth place tie entering the final round of the Green Bay Invitational. Imel, who finished eighth a season ago in The Summit League Championship, battled blustery conditions and a lengthy 7,097 yard course at the Green Bay Country Club to finish his opening day inside the top ten, with a share of ninth place. Bruno Carvalho shot an opening round 75 before closing out the day with a 79. His two-round total of 154 places him in a tie for 20th place in the event. Fellow Brazilian Tomaz Pinheiro checked in two strokes behind Carvalho at 156 after posting rounds of 72 and 84. His opening round even-par 72 set a new personal collegiate best, bettering a 73 fired at the Don Benbow Invitational
on March 9, 2010. Senior captain Ryan Olbin rebounded after an opening round 83 to post a two-over 74, closing the opening day with a respectable 157. Junior John McMillen rounded out the IPFW lineup as he posted tallies of 83 and 76 to close the day in a tie for 33rd place. Jacob Bailey (79-80) and Curtis Coverstone (81-85) posted totals of 159 and 166, respectively, competing as individuals in the invitational. The 'Dons sit in a fifth place tie alongside Summit League foe North Dakota State at 609. St. Ambrose University, riding a second round team total of 293 and impressive two-round score of 596, currently leads the event. UW-Green Bay, the event's host, sits in second place with Lewis University at 602, followed by Loyola at 608, just one stroke ahead of IPFW. The third and final round of action begins tomorrow morning (Sept. 14) with an 8:30 am shotgun start at the Green Bay Country Club.
►Pea-Patriots-Pats impressive
Braves at Phillies ►Fish-Phillies-Closin’ out the season strong ►Pea-Phillies-Big series for both
Rays at Yankees ►Fish-Rays-Clinch the division ►Pea-Yankees-End of year fire Photo Courtesy of Gomastondons.com
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Photo Courtesy of Fickr.com: Seri* and it is very aggravating to think you’ve found an empty parking spot until you drive closer and discover a tiny motorcycle occupying it. We’ve It is 10:15 on a Monday morning, and you are all experienced the hassles of parking at IPFW, driving to campus as quickly as possible to make but what can be done about it? IPFW senior, Andrew Stackhouse, stated, “I your 10:30 exam. You wheel through the roundthink that people who live on the housing campus a-bout and head towards the parking garage in front of Neff Hall. The marquee states that the shouldn’t be allowed to drive to campus, espeentire garage is full. You sigh as you pull through cially on days when it’s nice out. I can understand the Kettler parking lot, only to find that it also is in winter, but there is the Campus Shuttle, which completely filled up. You’re running out of time is free. Most college students at other campuses as you drive back to the Walb parking garage, but can’t even bring a car to campus their first year.” Another commenter (who wished to remain wait! An entire row of free parking spots? Can this be? Oh, wait, no, those are reserved for pro- anonymous) said, “I think that the university and fessors. Up and around you go, hoping to not be the city are going to have to cooperate to have more off-site parking and shutlate to class. You get to the top to find out that it is also full, “The parking problem seems tles. Perhaps we could use a few rows of the Coliseum’s and you’ve just wasted a good to be every IPFW student’s parking -- with a permit -- and five minutes with meaningless nightmare.” simply walk to campus on the driving. There isn’t a single new ‘under-pass’ [that would parking spot left open on campus, so you decide to illegally park in one of the be built].” It’s no secret that students and faculty alike many open spots on the student housing premises. It is now 10:35 in the morning, and you are are finding it more and more of a hassle to have officially late to your exam. Hopefully you don’t a convenient commute to classes or work. With get a ticket as you waste even more time walking the surge of incoming students every fall, the population of our university is seemingly always to class. The parking problem seems to be every IPFW on the rise. And for a college catering to commutstudent’s nightmare. None of us like to “stalk” ers and priding itself on being so convenient, this students as they walk to their cars, just so we can problem could certainly turn into a disaster in a hopefully snag their parking spot. It is tedious matter of years if no action is taken. Among the concerns voiced by the student and, well, downright frightening to the other person. And yet we all have done it at some point or body, the rapid growth of the campus ranks high another. It is hard to resist parking in a professor parking spot when there is nowhere else to go, Parking: Continued on Page 12
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on the list. Some students feel that the continuing growth of student housing is detrimental to the growth of the campus proper where the majority of the student body spends their time. Another concern is related to the expansion between Walb Student Union and the Gates Center. Many students wonder how the university can spend millions of dollars adding buildings J – M to Waterfield Campus, but can’t bother creating new parking lots or seeking alternate solu-
tions to the parking crisis. Perhaps a good start would be to shed some light to the student body about how their money is being spent, and give hope that their concerns are being handled. It may take a few years for the parking problem to be managed. We’ll keep our fingers crossed. For now, though, students are stuck waking up early, grabbing a granola bar to eat on the drive, and car-stalking other students for parking space.
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Letter to the Editor Dear Editor -in Chief, In response to the article entitled: “Free Software” written by Alex Axthelm and published in the August 25, 2010 issue of the communicator, I feel it necessary to provide you with some vital information that I feel was overlooked. In the last section of the article, Mr. Axthelm suggests GIMP as an alternative to photoshop. While this program does offer a free, open-source option, why settle for an inferior product when the better option is the same price? IPFW has purchased an enterprise licence of many Adobe products including CreativeSuite5 which includes Photoshop CS5 amongst other of Adobe’s powerful products. All current IPFW students have the ability and licence to download and use these products at no cost to the student. A list of available software can be found at http://www.its.ipfw.edu/resources/ software/adobe-software.shtml. Note that the prices listed are for DVD copies available for purchase at Folletts. However, these dvds are not necessary as the programs can be downloaded directly from Adobe at http://www.Adobe.com. Students need only download the trial version of the software they want and then verify the trial copy with a license key to unlock the full version. To obtain license keys (required to unlock the full version) sudents can go to http://www.its.ipfw. edu/resources/software/adobe.shtml. I hope this information can save students the cost and hassle of purchasing their own software and/or finding alternatives to Adobe’s amazing products. Todd Baldwin Freshman Visual Communication and Design
dents feel ashamed to express a different opinion. Discussion is not a part of learning in Korean schools. Hence, this On August 16, I arrived in Fort situation is little bit hard for Koreans. In Wayne along with nine other Korean America, however, people feel free to girls to spend a year at IPFW as ex- express their own opinion. When I had a change students. Since arriving, we discussion time during class, many stuhave been adjusting to the many differ- dents told their opinion and asked variences between Korean and American ous questions to the professor naturally. culture. Oneof the stereotypes between If I were in Korea, there would be no the cultures are that Asians are more differing opinions and no questions. Relationships with adults, particuconservative and demonstrate affection more easily than Americans, while larly professors, are another notable Americans are more open-minded and difference between Korean and Ameriindividualistic. Beyond this abstract ex- can culture. In Korea, students feel ample, there are many more tangible, uncomfortable and are meek and mild day-to-day differences that highlight the whenever they spend time with a professor. For example, if the professor ordiversity between cultures. ders something to the When Koreans student, even if the eat with family or “...Korean people bow 90 student doesn’t want friends, they share degrees to old people and to do it, they just folfood off community use an honorific greeting.” low the professor’s plates. Koreans will order without words. eat out of the same large soup bowl when they know each Also, Korean people bow 90 degrees to other well. Sharing food this way dem- old people and use an honorific greetonstrates mutual attachment. Long ago, ing. Korean people cannot just say ‘hi’ Koreans would make food together on to older people the same way they do Thanksgiving Day. Now, since Korea their friends. Since old people have led has modernized drastically, everyone a longer life than young people, they lives in separated apartment buildings, have more knowledge and wisdom. The which makes it hard to come together American mentality is different. Thus, I to cook. Nonetheless, there are times was surprised when I saw a student talk where we share food with others in our back to a professor. Koreans and Americans have difneighborhood, such as when somebody new moves in. But in America, people ferent customs, lifestyles, and ideas. If like to have their own food made just people do not try to understand cultural the way they like it. In the dormitory, I differences, they will never enjoy their was little bit surprised to watch Ameri- exposure to a new country. But, if peocan friends make their own food and eat ple willingly try to understand the difit individually even if they were eating ferences, they will be able to have broad insights and can absolutely enjoy their together at the same table. In a class discussion, Korean stu- new experience.
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Letter to the Editor: I recently attended a free photography class at IPFW and picked up a copy of The Communicator. I was impressed with the article about making new friends by Kaitlyn Lucas. I am a Physical Therapist and work in pediatrics at Turnstone Center for Children and Adults with Disabilities. (Not far from you on Clinton street---check it out on the web at www.turnstone.org) Please pay special attention to the part on Lap Clubs under my name. It is a wonderful program that has grown to 100 kids participating. I am always in need of volunteers,and was hoping you have a list of places to volunteer for students that I could add the Lap Club to. It’s a great place to make new friends! Deb Guebard PT
We Regret the Error In last week’s issue, the article “A&E Letter” should have been labeled Op-Ed. The Communicator in no way endorses the content of this letter and the opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of IPFW, its employees or its student body. A column is solely the opinion of its author. Regrettably, the letter should have been labeled differently to reflect that it was an opinion article. This is something I take responsibility for directly. Each week, The Communicator strives to bring students the best content. In the future, my staff and I will work to ensure that we continue to bring you superb content each and every week. Kelly McLendon, Editor-in-Chief