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hen students first began attending IPFW, which was established in 1964, Kettler Hall was the lone building on campus. Over time, construction began and other buildings rose to meet the ever-expanding demands from the growing student population and education departments. In doing so, IPFW has brought greater opportunities to college students. IPFW now zhas twelve main buildings that make up campus - along with a hotel, student housing and numerous places to hang around and enjoy the time spent at school. Still, with all of those changes, Kettler Hall continues to be the center of activities. Kettler Hall is where most collaborative groups
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meet, study areas are available, the largest computer lab on campus is located and a vast array of offices reside. Chancellor Michael Wartell humorously used the example of how busy Subway is at any given time to measure the amount of activity in the building. Though Kettler Hall will always be a very important and historical part of IPFW, Wartell decided that it was time to “shift the center of campus more toward the actual center of campus.� To accomplish that goal, construction began in May of last year, according to Wartell, to bring that vision of campus to life. Ultimately, the Student Services and Library Complex project will cost $42.4 million. Construction: Page 2
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“An exceptional environment for teaching, learning, and student achievement” By Kristan Mensch kristanbreanne@gmail.com
According to a pamphlet on the site plan, “The addition of collaborativelearning space, new classrooms, a student commons, and an international student center will provide students and faculty with countless opportunities to connect on both a social and interactive level, while supporting academic programming.” Students seem to have mixed feelings about the whole project. Some are happy and contentedly waiting for completion, while others are upset or do not know any of the details concerning the complex. “I cannot wait until the extension of Walb and the ‘skywalk’ connecting it to the library is finished,” said IPFW student Jackie Hesley, adding that the accomplishments made by the construction workers never cease to impress her. “It seems every Monday when I get back [on campus] … another dramatic improvement has been made to the additions,” Hesley said. In agreement, student Colin McCallister, who had unpleasant experiences at his old high school with construction is also impressed by the sudden rising. “One thing I am surprised about is how fast these guys [construction workers] work,” McCallister said, after mentioning that the majority of his high school years were taken up with construction, while IPFW seems to be running quickly. “I think that once the last brick is laid and the last beam is erected, it will be worth it,” McCallister concluded. Some students are not as impressed, though. For example, student Tony Yaney said that he is not even sure of what is being built, but he feels like it is taking “forever.” In turn, others apparently feel uneasy about the new additions. “Bridges to nowhere and tunnels without purpose are a waste,” said student Jack Ellsworth, though he said the new additions are okay if they make the campus more functional. W a r t e l l laughed while mentioning the “bridge to nowhere,” which was completed in Fall of 2008, stating that construction is being planned for that area of campus in the near future as well. He mentioned that there will be a new Alumni center and a park on the other side of the river. Also, a new parking garage is to be made near the Visual Arts building. To clarify, the work on the Student Services expansion, which is expected to be finished Fall 2011, will bring a
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large indoor running track with multiuse courts in the middle and coaching offices to the side, said Wartell. In addition, a student commons area will bring more places for students to eat, as well as a few extra classrooms, collaborative learning space and an international student center. Follett’s bookstore will move into the new area and expand, said Wartell. Then, there is going to be an over-head walkway connecting the complex to Helmke library. All of that will be wrapped up in a design that stays in-line with the buildings IPFW already has while also bringing a more modernlooking structure to campus. Over all, according to the pamphlet, the current construction is going to be approximately 173,000 square feet, consisting of “two stories above grade and a partial lower lever below grade.” The additional space is undoubtedly needed for IPFW students. According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the total enrollment at IPFW for Fall 2008 was 12,338 students. Though, because of the economic hardship that many people have experienced nationally in recent years,
many returning adults, unemployed workers and those opting to stay in school for higher education, IPFW saw a great increase after 2008. As stated on ipfw.edu, enrollment has reached over 13 thousand, with 8.5 thousand of those students attending classes full-time. In turn, IPFW holds over 2 hundred degrees and certificates for students to achieve. In addition, NCES shows that 27 percent of first-time, full-time students from Fall 2000 did not graduate until their eighth year at IPFW. Following closely, 22 percent took six years, and only 4 percent completed their degree in the traditional four year slot. Because of this, ever-graduating high school seniors will undoubtedly continue to enroll as freshmen in coming years, increasing the student population even more while others stay longer to earn their degrees. With a campus that is 642 acres,
IPFW is beginning to utilize much more space, which in turn will help to accommodate the growing student body. The entire project will not raise student expenses at all, said Wartell, and it is being done with the students’ needs in mind, trying to make IPFW a better place for all enrolled. According to the mission, values and vision statement, IPFW envisions “an exceptional environment for teaching, learning, and student achievement,” and values “a campus environment that promotes integrity, respect for diversity, responsible citizenship, accountability, sustainability, and continuous improvement.” Basically, in keeping with that statement, Wartell stressed that although not all students realize what is going on with all of the construction or disagree with it completely, that the whole project is “fundamentally for the people we serve.”
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CELT provides annual faculty awards By Peter Schnellenberger schnpj01@students.ipfw.edu
Photo by Peter Schnellenberger / schnpj01@students.ipfw.edu
HAMMER: Professor Adam Dirksen, a continuing lecturer in the Communication Department, working on the computer in between classes.
The Center for The Enhancement of Learning and Teaching – or CELT – provides many services to help teachers learn from and to teach their students. One of these services is providing annual awards to faculty who do exemplary work in the classroom. For the 2009/2010 school year, CELT acknowledged the work of three extraordinary teachers – Sharon Egly, Adam Dirksen and Mary D. Cooper. These individuals will be introduced at the 2010 Fall Convocation on August 23rd 2010. Sharon Egly is a continuing lecturer in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. She received the 2010 Leepoxy Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching. She was chosen to win this award for the theatre camp that she created which is designed to assist children use augmentative/ alternative communication. Adam Dirksen is a continuing lecturer in the Department of Communication and is the recipient of the 2010 DECCO Award for Innovative Online Teaching, sponsored by the Division of Continuing Studies.
According to the press release, CELT selected Dirksen for this award because of “his skillful use of Web-based conferencing and time based media to forge personal connections with his students.” Professor of dental hygiene in the College of Health and Human Services, Mary Cooper, received the 2010 IPFW Friends of the University Outstanding Teacher Award. The press release stated, “Her background gives her a unique perspective for helping students to acquire critical thinking skills as well as clinical competence.” In addition to the three awards above, CELT is recognizing the member’s of its first advisory council with the CELT Luminary award. Gail Rathbun, director of CELT, said “The CELT Luminary award implies that the recipient possesses the light of knowledge, a passion for teaching, and leadership qualities in the way that a star guides navigation.” This award’s recipients include Recipients include Pat Ashton, Sam Birk, Mary Ann Cain, Jeanette Clausen, Marcia Dixson, Susan Hannah, Linda Meyer, Heda Samavati, Carol Sternberger, Nancy Virtue, Linda Wright-Bower, and Yvonne Zubovic. These awards were presented at the CELT Anniversary reception.
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By Wil Upchurch & Bernadette Gleeson Writers
“No matter what we’re looking for we will be meeting new people as we go through life, and while I can see how easy that can be for someone who is quite an aggressive communicator like you two, I’m definitely more passive in my communication style. Do you guys have any tricks or games to help in getting to know a person? Or, since your show is trying to focus on what we can control in ourselves, any tricks for letting oneself be known?” Nate, thank you for the comment and question. First, Wil and I agree, “no games!” We realize that you probably do not mean it in the way we’re taking it, but “games” and “tricks” seem like things that get in the way of being honest with yourself and other people. We can definitely give suggestions for ways to modify your thought processes and behaviors, though! When we read your question, we kept thinking that honesty does require some confidence, but the best way to practice being confident is through passion! Even the meekest person lights up when talking about one of their passions, no matter what it is, and generally that energy and enthusiasm is contagious. Never be afraid to share your passions with people. Of course, we always suggest doing a bit of self-reflection to determine which ones may be appropriate to share. We get the feeling people believe they have to start with the small talk and work their way up to the
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good stuff...it’s how we’re raised. “Work before play. Veggies before dessert. Socially acceptable small talk before honesty.” Throw ‘em out! Have fun, order dessert first, and get at the core of who you are. There’s no need to save it, because there’s more on the way! Don’t be afraid to be the best you are right now. Finally, sometimes we seem to confuse being assertive for being aggressive. Aggressiveness puts your needs before others, whereas assertiveness is just clearly and nonjudgmentally stating what you want (without disparaging others) and usually includes very descriptive language. Being a “passive (or introverted) person” and being assertive are not mutually exclusive. Just because someone is shy, and does not like to make a “splash” when walking into a room does not mean that they cannot assertively talk to people. The first step is to accept ourselves as we are and become one with it. Then, realize that in every moment we have choices, and whatever choice we make, and whatever response we choose in any given situation, can be one in which we are fully aligned with our needs or wants, as well as being conscious of others and their needs and wants. The key is listening to your needs and wants upfront, and not waiting until the end of the night and hearing them as regrets. There are no tricks or games, no quick fixes. In
Bring your own cup A message from the Editor-in-Chief As the new Editor-in-Chief, I am very pleased with the team of writers and editors that will be working in the newsroom next semester. I have no doubt that our office will continue to burst with creativity and awardwinning journalism. This year, our staff took home eight awards from The Indiana Collegiate Press Association. With our exceptional team, I know we will steal the show next year and take home more awards. But we are also looking for talented new writers all the time. So if you are interested in being involved with something great, stop by Walb 215 and talk to us. I’m also delighted to announce Alisha Humbert as next semester’s Managing Editor. I have no doubt that she and I will be unstoppable in our efforts to carry on The Communicator. If you are interested in writing, or if you want to make a complaint or just let me know you like the paper, do not hesitate to drop by the office or send me an e-mail. Drop by for a coffee chat if you’re in the Walb vicinity; everyone cool knows our office makes the best. Bring your own cup though…unless you want to drink your beverage out of a moldy Batman mug. Hey…we are a newsroom. We don’t exactly have time to wash dishes and report on current events. Regardless, I am looking forward to bringing you a simply amazing newspaper this fall.
Kelly McLendon, Editor-in-Chief
order to help others get to know you, come into every interaction without labeling yourself (“I’m passive”), so that the connection can genuinely evolve around the wants and needs of both you and the other person. If that happens, you’ll leave every situation without regrets, knowing that you assertively and authentically were listening to your being and made good on the call. Robert Earl Keen has a great song called “No Kinda Dancer” that demonstrates the hope inherent in releasing ourselves to the experience of a genuine connection. The chorus goes something like this, I tried hard to tell you I was no kinda dancer, You took my hand to prove I was wrong, You guided me gently, though I thought I could never, We were dancin’ together at the end of the song. (For those interested in hearing more, we discuss Nate’s question at length in our podcast of May 5th, 2010, available on iTunes or at istopdating.com)
Check us out on Facebook: The Stop Dating Show! or go to istopdating.com for podcasts. Send your questions to wil@istopdating.com & bernadette@istopdating.com
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The economy is bad at the moment. That is probably the most obvious statement that could be made in an issue of any newspaper, anywhere across the country or even in the world right now. Europe’s financial structure is collapsing, the country is in debt 10 gazillion dollars, and the daily Wall Street Journal cover brings nothing but good news every day of the week. Sarcasm aside, things are bleak across the board. Last year I made the decision to switch my major from Electrical Engineering to Photography. Am I crazy? Probably, but I’m a big believer that ‘doing what you love is worth being poor.’ Photo majors at IPFW are not crazy for pursuing their passion, but the harsh reality is, just like many other careers, it’s just as cut-throat as any other profession at the moment. Doctors, teachers and engineers are all struggling for jobs against kids straight out of college that are willing to work for $20,000 less a year than they are. Anyone that has taken the popular Photojournalism class J210 with Fort Wayne photographer Clint Keller has surely been told all about how photography is not the career to put your hopes, dreams, and money into at the moment. The fact is, the market is unbelievably flooded. Everybody and their cousin now has a point and shoot camera or entry level DSLR (digital single-lens reflex) camera capable of producing adequate photos. Most aspiring photographers look to the portraiture side of photography; senior portraits, family portraits, weddings, etc. There is no question that this field is suffering
the flood of the ‘friends with cameras’ plague more than any other. “Anyone can buy a camera, a few lenses, take a workshop, buy a website template and then market themselves as a pro photographer,” Chicago based wedding photographer Christopher Zibutis said. “The fact that anyone with a semi decent DSLR thinks that they can be a professional photographer is the biggest harm to the trade of photography.” Photojournalism is another popular outlet for aspiring photographers, but this could be the hardest of areas to succeed in. Large daily newspapers across America are eliminating staff photographer positions in favor of sending reporters out with basic point and shoot cameras. “We as a society are suffering from “good enough” syndrome. We don’t want quality products anymore. It is all about how little we have to pay for the item. We would rather buy a new 99¢ screwdriver every year than spend $4.00 for a quality version that would outlive the buyer.” Fort Wayne photojournalist Brian Tombaugh said. “People shop for photographers the same way. We either choose someone with very little experience based on price and not the quality of the work portfolio, or we find a friend or relative who has “a good camera” to take the photos for us so that we can save money.” Many people involved in the journalism community in Fort Wayne are more than aware of the loss of jobs that several long-term photographers have suffered. One photographer spent twenty years at a Fort Wayne daily, then had his position eliminated in the spring of this year.
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of bottoms, I hope yours is as tan as your upper half because short shorts and high-waisted hot pants are back. They can be worn on hot, days along with School is out and it’s time to get lazy, but not about a loose tank or t-shirt from your high school years. fashion. In all reality, you could get lazy about that, Even better than hot pants are rompers, which made too. Summer is all about bright colors and keeping as a comeback last summer, but few were worn out in cool as possible when it comes to clothes, but when public. A romper really is a beautiful thing, if it’s cute it comes to accessories, hair and makeup, feel free to and simple. Think if it as a short dress, but the skirt is keep the routine light. Natural make up, some peachy a pair of loose shorts instead. A coral toned romper is or light pink blush and some mascara is all you really perfect for a day at the zoo with friends or you can opt need. If you want to glam things up, try lining your for a sexy black version with metallic or floral detail eyes cat-eye style or something Barbie pink lipstick, for a hot summer date. When it comes to tops, simple and loose are the which is apparently very in on the runway. For some reason, bohemian has made another only things you should keep in mind. Summer is hot, so layer after layer is definitely come back this year. Especially since spring, leather and suede “You can even mix patterns to out. For a sexy and cool outfit, with a pair of black shorts, in earthy colors still work for give a carefree vibe, but don’t go whether Bermuda style or short everyone as messenger bags go crazy- you want cute, not shorts, and top it off with a black and sandals. To accessorize tank covered with a sheer, loose, your accessories, find bags and clown.” pastel toned top. Add a sweet shoes with fringe or better yet, metal studs. Speaking of which, the military jacket pair of stud pearl earrings, a small black clutch and has made such a big impression, designers have either a pair of intricately designed flats or some sexy reinvented it for the summer. Instead of European wedges and you’re ready for anything. While intricately designed flats are making a style military pea coats, we will be seeing a sort of Roman warrior military look with metal studding and comeback, so are high heels. Yes, flats are amazing chain link pieces on everything from your shoes to and comfortable and easy to wear with just about your headband. Headbands with big, bright colored anything, but all you need is to find a pair of bows on them are also making their way into every platforms or wedges that fit you, your style and most girl’s mane, which is being styled with messy side importantly the shape of your foot. Nothing too high though, because it really can have a bad effect on braids and in long, natural, beachy waves. Bright, bold patterns are being worn on the your back and posture in the future – wear what feels bottom half of your outfit now. Yeah, it’s happening. right and normal. To close, I wish all of you a wonderful, stress-free You can even mix patterns to give a carefree vibe, but don’t go crazy – you want cute not clown. Speaking summer full of love, fashion and freedom.
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2010/2011 Executive Officers
Terel Lynn
By Peter Schnellenberger schnpj01@students.ipfw.edu
Indiana-Purdue Student Government –IPSGA- serves as “the student’s voice” on the IPFW campus. It consists of a Student Senate, Student Activities Board (SAB), Judicial Court and Executive Board. The Executive Board is made up of four members who head various aspects of IPSGA and are elected into office at the end of each year. The 2010/2011 Executive Officers consist of Terel Lynn- Student Body President, Anthony Decker- Vice president of Legislation, Eric Smith- Vice President of Finance and Nikita MatthewsVice President of Student Programming. As Student Body President, Lynn will serve as the figurehead of IPSGA, represent the students of IPFW, ratify or veto every bill that Student Senate votes on and appoint new justices to the Judicial Court. This may seem like an easy job but the President has many ethical issues that must be decided upon. For example, should IPSGA fund supposed “missions trips” or trips to missionary conferences? This is one decision that the Student President of last year had to make. Student Senate has $195,500 to allocate this year. The Vice President of Legislation presides over the Student Senate, who is responsible for allocating funds (which come from the student activity fees of the each student’s tuition) to students, both individuals and student organizations, for various activities, such as conference trips.
Decker only votes in case of a tie. His main role will be reviewing requests that come into Student Senate, making sure that the Senate Committees stay on task and running Senate meetings. Matthews is in charge of SAB, who host various on campus events such as “Welcome Back Week” in fall, “Spring Fling” at the end of the spring semester, Homecoming and other events. Her job mainly consists of organizing these events and making sure they run smoothly. SAB has $310,000 to spend on various events this year. As Vice President of Finance, Eric Smith oversees IPSGA’s finances. He monitors how much money is in each fund makes updates accordingly and sends reports of these findings to the Student Senate. Finally there is the Judicial Court. It normally consists of five members who are appointed by the Student Body President as their seats open. They elect their own chief and make rulings on the constitutionality of decisions made within student government. At this time there is only one, newly appointed member on the judicial court. Last year’s membership abused their duties by making mandates that were unconstitutional and failing to hold meetings. The responsibility of appointing four new members to the Judicial Court now rests on Lynn’s shoulders, but before his future nominees can take office the Student Senate must first approve them. If these new judges avoid impeachment/recall, then they will serve on the court for a two year term.
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Learn to use myIPFW By Alex Axthelm
activities. This allows me to more easily distinguish from upcoming events, and keep myself organized. At the For any IPFW student, whether new Beginning of the semester, once I have or returning, it is important to know my schedule, I will enter all my classes how to use the tools that are available into the calendar using a repeating with the myIPFW account. Some of the event, available by clicking on edit most useful tools are available through event details from the event creation the Google Apps account, available by pop-up, and then under “when”, set clicking on “E-mail” from the myIPFW the “Repeats:” pull-down to “Weekly”. user page. I also enter all the other information The first tool available is the IPFW about the class that I will need, such as email account. This email account which room it is in, and set a reminder works just like any so I can get to class on other email account, “It is important to know time. The calendar is and ways to use it how to use the tools also good for social more efficiently can be because guests that are available...” events, found at http://www. can be invited to ipfwcommunicator. events, which makes org/?p=996. Other important features the calendar a good way to confirm of this interface include “Contacts”, RSVPs for a party. which allows the user to keep track of The third tool available is the everyone they have communicated Documents page. This allows users with, and “Tasks”, which is a handy to- to write, edit, and save papers and do list. other documents online. The user can The second tool available for IPFW create a text document, presentation, students is the calendar, available by or spreadsheet, or upload one saved clicking on the “Calendar” link in the from Word, Powerpoint, or Excel. You upper left hand corner of the page. This can then edit the documents online, interface allows users to create multiple from any computer. Even if you do not calendars, and organize them. I usually edit your documents online, it is a good create at least three calendars: One for idea to upload important papers, in school, one for work, and one for other case of catastrophic computer failure. axtham01@students.ipfw.edu
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60 Second Sports Report: Top Games By Lucas Fisher lucoruco8@comcast.net
Winter Olympics Men’s Hockey Gold Medal Game (USA vs. Canada) The NHL took a two week break during their season to allow players to play in the Olympics for their nation. In the preliminary groupings team USA stunned team Canada 5-3. But after both teams fought their way to the gold medal game for a rematch Team Canada won the gold over the USA in 3-2 in overtime. For team USA Parise scored the game tying goal with 24 seconds remaining. Then in overtime Sidney Crosby scored the gold medal winning goal. That game was the most watched hockey game since the 1980 gold medal game. It was an instant classic and even if you were not a fan of hockey you had to be watching. 2010 Masters It started last Thursday and finished up on Sunday. The Masters marked the return of Tiger Woods. As Tiger made his way to the first tee the crowd roared and was very happy to see him
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back on the golf course. But 59 year old Tom Watson stole the show. On day two Ian Poulter and Lee Westwood ended the day tied for the lead. On day three, Westwood played steadily to lead going into the final day. Mickelson ended the day one stroke back after hitting two eagles back to back nearly a third. Masters Sunday was the best in a while because of the people in contention like Mickelson, a returning Tiger, Westwood, Kim, Choi, and Couples. This day would belong to Phil Mickelson as he beat out Westwood by four strokes on Sunday to win the Masters by three and get another green jacket. Anthony Kim made a surge to finish in third four strokes back, Tiger and KJ Choi tied for fourth five strokes behind Phil as Fred Couples finished up in sixth. Mickelson also returned to action to this tournament with his wife and mother both in the crowd as they battle breast cancer. It was a very emotional moment after he sank his final put on 18 giving him the green jacket.
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Top 5 IPFW Athletes of 2009-2010 By Logan Pea
Amy Recht
Deilvez Yearby
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5’8” Junior-Tennis Recht, as of late March, held a record of 19-2 (40), is a three-time Summit League Player of the Year, and her latest victory punched the Dons’ ticket in the NCAA Tournament.
6’6” Senior-Basketball Yearby started all but two games this season for the Dons’, who posted their best record in their Division 1 history. Yearby averaged 13.8 ppg, 8.7 rebounds, and blocked 78 shots this year. Yearby also grabbed co-Big Ten Player of the Week honors in December for notching 25 points and 15 rebounds against national powerhouse Michigan State.
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Courtney Cronin 5’9”SophomoreRight handed Pitcher/ Infielder-Softball Cronin had a WinLoss record of 17-9 in 2010, struck out a school record 157 batters, and gave up only 130 hits in 157.1 innings pitched.
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Homerun total at 44 By Monica Gerdeman m_gerdeman2007@hotmail.com
IPFW softball got a win last sunday because of the solid tosses over the plate and some sweet contact with the bat. The 'Dons were able to defeat the Oakland Grizzlies in a regular season matchup in the opener (8-1) and closer (4-1) improving their record 28-17. The MAstodons were able to slam four over the outfield fence, adding on to a season sum of 44 homers. Catcher Kristina Karpun hit a pair of homeruns totaling her season out at 14, which ties her for third most in a single season in league history. Oakland struck first in the opener, scoring a run after a walk and a hit-bypitch put runners on first and second, before a wild pitch advanced the pair. IPFW answered back quickly as Stacey Swinford smacked a double. She was then able to advance to second on a Grizzly over throw to second. The inning ended scoreless. The third inning was a different story and Courtney Cronin and Cassie Wolfe took their bases at second and third. Cronin scored on a wild pitch and Wolfe scored on a dropped fly ball to right field. These two runs placed the Mastodons up 3-1. Karpun, who came into the game ranked 28th in NCAA Division I in slugging percentage, saw her average rise dramatically in the bottom of the fourth inning when she led off the frame with a solo home run to center field. As the 'Dons led 4-1 IPFW placed four more runs on the board in the fifth and finished with a whoping eight. Every batter in the Mastodon start-
ing lineup got a hit, and was paced by the three from Karpun, and two each from Hopwood and Swanson. Swinford scored twice, with Hopwood driving in a pair. Brittany Doyle picked up the loss for Oakland, giving up 13 hits and six earned runs, while striking out four and walking one. In game two, Staschuk started on the mount striking out the first 10 batters of the game. Moving into the bottom of the sixth, IPFW had a 2-0 lead when Staschuk led off the inning with a single. Cronin hit her second smack of the day for a two-run homerun driving the score upward to 4-0. The Mastodons, who have secured the second seed in the upcoming conference tournament, will face off against the third seed, and tournament host, North Dakota State Bison, on Friday, May 14 in the second game of the tournament. Regular season champion Western Illinois will face off against fourth seeded South Dakota State in the opening game of the tournament.
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Above: Outfielder catches ball.
6”5’ Junior OH-Volleyball Shank holds his spot in ninth place on the IPFW all-time kills list with 520, he led the conference in kills per set with 4.7, and led the VolleyDons with twentyfour serving aces. Shank was named to the MIVA’s All First Team this season after being the 2010 coach’s selection to the pre-season all-conference squad.
Max Touloute 5’8” Sophomore Forward-Soccer Touloute led the men’s soccer squad with six goals, fourteen points, and twenty-six shots on goal this season. Touloute was also named to the Summit League second team, and was the leader of an on-campus effort to raise funds for his home country of Haiti after the devastating earthquake.
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2009-2010 NCAA Men’s Basket- Joseph Addai. On the following ball Championship drive Hartley connected with anIt was Cinderella and home other field goal this time from forty crowd favorite Butler against the seven yards. The score at the end of team everyone loves to hate, Duke. the third quarter was 17-16 Colts. At halftime Duke was leading 33-32. In the fourth quarter the Colts Late in the game with only 3 min- missed a golden opportunity as utes to go, Duke had the lead 60- Stover missed a fifty one yard field 55 but could not close the door on goal. On the Saints next drive Brees Butler. Butler came back in the final threw another touchdown pass two minutes to be down by one, 60- this time to Jeremy Shockey. After a 59. Butler’s star Hayward missed a Manning interception Drew Brees shot with three seconds to go. Duke came out onto the field to kneel went to the line and they made the the ball and the game was over. The first but missed the second. Hay- Saints won Super Bowl XLIV 31-17. ward of Butler got the rebound Brees was named Super Bowl MVP. and went down court to put up a 2009-2010 NCAA Football Naprayer from half court but the ball tional Championship (Alabama vs. bounced out Texas) of the basket. “It was Cinderella and home Alabama DUKE wins the crowd favorite Butler against knocked out NCAA CHAMquarterthe team everyone loves to Texas’ PIONSHIP 61back Colt Mchate, Duke.” 59. Duke’s Kyle Coy on their Singler was first drive, Mcnamed most outstanding player. Coy suffered an arm nerve injury. Super Bowl XLIV (Indianapolis Coming into the game, Texas had Colts vs. New Oleans Saints) the top rated rushing defense in Peyton Manning drove the Colts college football. Alabama’s Heisdown the field throwing a nineteen man Trophy winner Mark Ingram yard pass to Pierre Garcon with rushed 22 times for 116 yards and thirty six seconds to go. The score two touchdowns, while backup at the end of the quarter was 10-0 running back Trent Richardson Colts. Drew Brees lead the team to contributed an additional 109 yards field goal range. Hartley made a and two touchdowns on 19 carries. forty four yard field goal to end the Alabama quarterback Greg McElfirst half. The score at halftime was roy was 6-for-11 for 58 yards and 10-6 Colts. The Saints started out no touchdowns, taking five sacks in the second half with an onside kick the process. Texas’ freshman quarand they recovered it. Brees lead terback, Garrett Gilbert, passed for the team down the field to take the 186 yards and two touchdowns, but lead throwing a sixteen yard pass also lost a fumble and tossed four to Pierre Thomas. The Colts struck interceptions. Alabama won over right back with a four yard run by Texas 37-21.
SPORTS P. 12 Nail-Biters Highlight Top IPFW Games of 2009-2010 SOAR ISSUE
IPFW vs UMKC IPFW vs Oral Roberts Women’s Basketball-Jan. 9, 2010 For a giant conference battle, the women’s squad traveled to Oral Roberts for what became the biggest shot of the season. IPFW led by as many as sixteen points in the second half before ORU came roaring back to make it a photo finish.. With eleven seconds left, ORU would tie the game up on a lay-up and the game seemed to be headed to overtime. That was until Chelsey Jackson scrambled her way to the free throw area to knock down a jumper as time expired to seal a win for IPFW that made them 4-0 in the Summit League.
IPFW vs IUPUI
Men’s Soccer-Nov. 7, 2009 A game that lasted 105 minutes was ended with one swift kick of a young freshman’s leg. It was the season finale for the squad, and out of nowhere came freshman Brent Helton to put the ball in the goal and send the sidelines into frenzy with a 3-2 win to close out the season.
IPFW/ Oral Roberts Women’s Tennis-April 24, 2010 With the season on the line, the Women’s Tennis team took the courts with one thing in mind; winning. The squad hadn’t lost a match since February 12. The Dons’ had the tennis ace of the conference on their side, and junior Amy Recht was ready to lead the team to victory. The win was possibly the biggest win thus far in the IPFW tennis era, and it sent the Dons’ to the NCAA tournament where they will face national powerhouse Notre Dame.
Men’s Basketball-Jan. 31, 2010 In a rivalry game that needs no introduction, the Dons’ traveled to Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis for an instant classic. IPFW jumped out to a fast 28-7 lead before letting the Jags back into the game for a tight second half. The game was sent into overtime only to see Zach Plackemeier nail a twenty foot jump shot as time expired to give IPFW a stunning 62-60 overtime win.
Kristina Karpun Junior C-Softball Karpun is the unsung hero for the ladies’ softball team. At the plate she leads the Dons’ in batting average, runs scored, doubles, and is leading the conference with twelve home-runs. Karpun was also named to ESPN the Magazine’s Academic All-District Team. Karpun has a 3.48 grade point average.
IPFW vs Chicago State Baseball-April 6, 2010 Opening day at IPFW. It was seventy degrees and there wasn’t a cloud in the sky. But if you could see beyond that left field wall, you would find four baseballs tattooed by senior Shaun VanDriessche. On the day, VanDriessche knocked four balls out of the park, not only giving him a career day, but giving him first place on the all time homers list at IPFW. On top of it all, IPFW destroyed Chicago State 21-6.
Top 5 Underrated IPFW Athletes of 2009-2010 Shaun VanDriessche Senior IF-Baseball Just halfway through his senior season at IPFW, VanDriessche belted a baseball that not only cleared the outfield wall, it cleared the name of the previous all time home-run leader at IPFW. On top of that record, VanDriessche also has more home runs this year than any other Mastodon in history; and still, the season isn’t even over yet.
Rebekah Roehm
A.J. Christensen Junior C-Baseball Christensen, who is not far behind VanDriessche in any category, has the best batting average for the Dons’, and is also leading the team with fifty-nine hits thus far. As a catcher, Christensen has a fielding percentage of .979, just a shade off of perfect.
Senior-OH-Women’s Volleyball Roehm was the vocal leader, and the stat leader for the VolleyDons’ in 2009-2010. Roehm finished the season in which she led the team to the NCAA tournament with 470 kills. The next closest teammate was 150 kills behind her. She sits fifth on the all time kills list for the Dons’ and she also sits fifth all time on the total blocks list.
Stephanie Roasdo Sophomore-F-Women’s Basketball Rosado was the only Mastodon this season to have over twenty blocks and twenty steals. Rosado averaged 13.8 points per game and 6.6 rebounds, pulling down 197 boards this season, more than any other Mastodon. All Photos by Lucas Carter/ LucasCarterPhotography.com
Stories by Logan Pea pealt01@students.ipfw.edu