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We’re Only in It for the Money: Valentine’s Day Economics February is here, and many men and women alike are already planning on what to get their special someones for Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day creates shoppers intent on communicating their affection to their significant other, and this means opportunity and profits for businesses.

According to the Hallmark store manager, Deb Meisner, Valentine’s Day is one of the top holidays for Hallmark stores.

“Christmas, Mother’s Day and Valentine’s Day are huge. Absolutely huge. Because all the men that come in cannot forget their sweeties or their wives,” Meisner said.

The people, more specifically the men, who come in are going to want to buy their significant other something that they know is going to mean a lot to them.

“Cards are going to be number one because everyone comes rushing in to get a card, even if they don’t buy a gift.

Willow tree figures are huge, and any kind of figurine or anything that conveys love,” Meisner said.

Sophomore Aaron Memmer understands this along with how Valentine’s Day can spur some much needed economic growth. “I believe it helps Colin McCallister

the economy mainly because it’s such an ingrown holiday that someone always has to buy something, or get something for the someone they love or care about. So thus spending a bit or whatever would help the economies of whatever product the person

by businesses in the hopes that they will generate more profit, Memmer’s girlfriend, Michelle Roxby, said, “I believe Valentine’s Day was originally a day to celebrate love and to help ease the bitter chill of winter.”

“However, just like all holidays now, it’s become too commercialized,” Roxby added.

According to an MSNBC report, Americans spent as much as 13.7 billion dollars on Valentine gifts in 2006. Chocolate and candy sales can reach profits of 1 billion dollars.

With that said, Valentine’s Day can be beneficial to our economy, even though many Americans believe that Valentine’s Day has lost its original meaning and it is one of those holidays that is only in it for the money.

Meisner said this about how the holiday impacts her store: “Yeah, it’s huge. Our business in one day, our sales will quadruple at least. It’s big because on Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day, men Photo Courtesy of www.dutchproblogger.com won’t want to forget those two days.”

Whether or not you believe that Valentine’s purchased,” Memmer said.

Day is a commercialized holiday, Meisner had this

Even though many people believe that to say, “On Valentine’s Day, you can’t forget your Valentine’s Day is one of those holidays advertised sweetie.”

Helmke talks about the Tucson Tragedy nothing as a country to restrict access to guns from dangerous people,” Helmke said.

Throughout his speech, he made it clear that he was adamant about gun control in this country.

He pointed out that Gabrielle Giffords, the congresswoman who was shot at Tuscon, owned a gun and supported second Photo Courtesy of www.findtarget.com amendment rights. Like Helmke, she also believes Colin McCallister If there was in restricting access to guns. one thing

Helmke also said that Arizona former mayor of Fort Wayne Paul is one of three states that allow its Helmke wanted to make clear to his citizens to carry guns out in the open. audience Thursday night, it was that He addressed this as a safety concern he was angry about what happened in and asked the audience if they would Tuscon. feel safe in a place where most

He went on to say it angered everyone had a gun. him that a person who was considered

Helmke concluded his speech dangerous by the people at his college, by stating his stance on gun laws, and his local draft board, and even the answered questions from the audience. people who knew him from his bank,

Among the people in the could buy a gun with no problem at all. audience was Lynn D., who has a

The gunman, Jared Loughner, passion for gun laws and attended the may not have broken any laws prior Million Mom March at Washington to buying the semi-automatic weapon, D.C. after the shooting at Columbine. but the fact that a person who was She said, “I thought he was really considered by many to be dangerous informative. I would like to know if his could buy a gun without much trouble organization has some kind of a mass bothered Helmke. e-mail connection so it spurs people to

“Every shooting affects me. act. I would like to know if there was Allowing such weak laws that basically some way that he notifies your people allow this to happen. We basically do that this is a bill that’s coming up.”

Where Is Your Money Going?

ISPGA Student Senate Meeting of January 31, 2011 Natasha Hale

The IPSGA Student Senate started the year with $195,500 to allocate to student organization events and student travel, and is now doling out the last of the rapidly-consumed funds. So where was that money distributed at their most recent meeting? Check it out.

• Africa Misunderstood: Ghana an Emerging Nation (which is a small group of students wishing to travel to Africa to film a documentary) was approved $3,411.

• Children’s Heritage Foundation: (a nursing student who is wishing to travel to Africa on a medical mission) was approved $1,200.

American Society of Civil Engineers was approved $1,948.65 to • travel to the Great Lakes Student Conference where 24 students will present their projects.

The IPFW Wrestling Team was approved $380.09 to travel to the • Northeast Conference NCWA Championships.

Circle K was approved $850 for 5 students to travel to the INCKI • District Conference.

Fact Confusion Results in Veto, Overridden by Student Senate

Student Body President Terel Lynn attempted to veto a student request for travel funds to Florence, Italy that was approved by the Student Senate last week. The veto read, “I wrote this veto based on the fact that the student requesting funds was not fully truthful in front of Senate.” Lynn had been approached with the concern that the student had supposedly requested travel funds twice already this year, although before Senate she presented herself as if this would be the first funding she received for the year.

However, further investigation revealed that the student had merely acted as a student leader in requesting funding for members of her organization to travel, and produced proof that she herself had not attended the trips. The veto was over-ridden and the student is receiving her funding.

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Cupid in Exile Art from the Heart

Valentine’s Day according to Islam

Many people of the Western world celebrate a day that has been propagated without common regard to its pagan roots with Hallmark cards and grocery store roses. Some Islamists would tend to dismiss themselves from the celebrations under the notion that they should not only avoid sharing a holiday associated with Christian beliefs, but a holiday associated with the pagan rituals of early Romans.

There was a time when Valentine’s Day was not celebrated with the martyr saint in mind, and Islam is not without an exceptional remembrance of history concerning religion. The correlation between Valentine’s Day and an ancient pagan festival that had been celebrated in the middle of every February called “Lupercalia” are so easily recognized that some Islamists disregard it as having merely been a Christian holiday to begin with.

More than 17 centuries ago, when paganism was the prevailing religion of the Romans, Lupercalia was considered a celebration of fertility. In a ritual, marriageable Roman women would collect their names in a common drawing box that men would draw from one at a time. The two would be paired – sometimes until the next year’s celebration – or they would fall in love and marry.

The festival was adopted when Pope Galasius exchanged it with a celebration comparable to the original, but one that coincided with Christianity having been declared the official religion by Emperor Theodosius I. Though, the St. Valentine that the pope had meant to memorialize remains a mystery surrounded by legend between the three Valentines listed in the Catholic Encyclopedia – each of which supposedly died on February 14.

In 1969, the Catholic church revised their calendar, removing questionable origins concerning days of saints. Valentine was among them.

Today, Valentine’s Day seemingly has little to do with the religious roots it was delivered from. But, for many people of Islam, the notable transformation of the holiday does not matter and remains relevant to their opposition.

The holiday’s transition from being a religious celebration to a celebration of romantic love – not excluding love outside the parameters of marriage – only strengthens the Islamist case against Valentine’s Day. Such behavior is generally marked in contrast to scripture from Islam’s holy book, the Qur’an.

For decades, the Islamic conservatives of Iran have rebelled against the spread of Western culture. The youth of their nation however, have become involved in the exchanging of flowers, chocolates and other gifts on February 14.

This year, as a consequence to the youthful participation, the printing works owners’ union has banned the circulation of any printed goods promoting the day.

Even nationalist Iranians suggest replacing Valentine’s Day with “Mehregan,” an archaic festival predating Islam which takes place in early October in honor of Mithra, an ancient Persian angel of love.

This notion possibly extends that some religious conventions do exist that are considered out-dated enough for the people of Islam to take part in. The pagan celebrations, its adoption by Christianity and the context in which the holiday exists today represent complications that are simply too fresh in the memory of the world.

Until that memory slips into the realm of the beyond-antiquated, a fictional creation as simple and spirited as Cupid will remain banished in some areas supporting Islam.

Tyler Christman

Photo Courtesy of Joseph Wright Love is in the air, and buying gifts for women can seem more challenging than changing a tire. If you are looking for something artsy, check out The Orchard Gallery, located near Meijer on Illinois Roa.

Ran as sort of an artist cooperative, The Orchard Gallery is owned, managed and staffed by artists of Fort Wayne and the surrounding areas. Throughout the year, a portion of the gallery is dedicated to a month-long featured exhibit highlighting a particular event.

The rapid approach of Valentine’s Day has given rise to the “Art from the Heart” collection.

This collection of artful gifts for your Valentine comes at a reasonable price with plenty of selection. The gifts available are mainly geared towards women or art enthusiasts. The gallery features an assortment of pieces ranging from jewelry and trinkets, all the way to hanging ornaments, clay sculptures, pins and paintings.

One particular artist, Ales Pancner, a local oil and acrylic painter, is displayed with prominence with a painting seventeen inches square; the painting depicts a conceptual feeling of love and tender joy. The Orchard Gallery is a consignment shop no bigger than two and a half semis wide, staffed Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday: 10-5 p.m., and Tuesday & Thursday: 10-7 p.m. For more information, visit: http://www.theorchardgallery.com.

Joseph Wright

1st ACCOUNTING SOCIETY MEETING

The First Accounting Society meeting this Spring will be the Fort Wayne Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Annual Student Night on February 16th from 6-8 p.m. at the Steel Dynamics Office (located behind Casa Restaurant on Jefferson Blvd.) This event generally includes presentations by internal auditors that work for Steel Dynamics, Lincoln Financial, Do It Best and other prominent local businesses.

This is a great networking opportunity for accounting majors and food will be provided from CASA.

Although registration is not required, registering would be greatly appreciated so they can provide the correct amount of food. All regisrations for the meeting should be sent to Kevin Gearhart at Kevin.Gearhart@lfg.com by February 14th.

Intended topics for the other Spring 2011 Accounting Society meetings include: CMA Night, Controller Night and on Healthcare Accounting.

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If you have any questions regarding the Accounting Society, please visit our website at http://www.student.ipfw.edu/~as/ or e-mail the Accounting Society Faculty Advisor (Dr. Steven Hanke) at hankes@ipfw.edu.

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Four Fun And Quirky Date Ideas Do holidays stress you out? Do not feel alone: Kellogg’s survey shows that up to 88 percent of Americans go through moderate to severe stress over the holiday season.

Valentine’s Day is no exception. Whether you are single and unhappy about it, or in a relationship and freaking out over the planning, take a deep breath. Here are four suggestions that do not require a relationship or over-the-top money spending: Maja Sljivar

Inside Picnic Do not let Snowpocalypse 2011 bog you down. Use the horrible weather to your advantage and set up an adorable picnic inside your living room. Do go all out with the checkered cloth and the basket and maybe even some outdoorsy scent. Enjoy the traditional picnic foods and games. Within reason, of course.

There is no need to set the house on fire, as you roast marshmallows on a candle flame.

Foreign For A Day Pick a country that you especially like and set up a themed day. Try to be ridiculous and play on the stereotypes, all in good humor. Wear a red beret and a striped shirt. Cook up some French food and pop in Amelie. While a fake moustache and an exaggerated accent are not required, they are highly entertaining.

Cartoon Date Cure the Monday dreariness by going back to childhood and switching the TV to Nickolodeon for some morning Rugrats or any other cartoon from the old days. Eat sugar-loaded, colorful cereals while slurping extra loudly. Dance to commercials and make silly faces. Color. Do all this in your pajamas – amazing brownie points if they are the footie kind with the butt-flap.

Backwards Date This is the one for the control freaks. If you cannot help but plan an over-thetop celebration and feel like you are rapidly entering cheeseball zone, shake things up a little bit. Literally. Flip your plans upside down and do them in a reverse order. This is probably only a good idea, if you are comfortable with the person and have known them for a little while. Otherwise, your confused date may end up slapping you. Still, chin up, this may happen anyways, even on a “normal date.”

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How handcuffs and Pop Rocks can create a naughty night Dan Mohr

Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, and many people (I’m looking at you, males) around this time are usually left struggling to find the perfect gift for that special someone. Sure, chocolates and roses can go a long way, and a giant, stuffed teddy bear has proven to be resourceful in the past, but why not step up your game this year?

And no, that does not mean it is a good idea to buy your sweetheart a record-your-own Valentine’s Day card and blast the internal speaker with your horrible singing abilities. That is never a good idea.

What is a fantastic idea, however, is possibly digging into your natural instincts further. Exploring one ’s self whilst exploring another human being can be one of life’s greatest pleasures. This February 14, consider skipping the clichéd gift exchange that will inevitably lead to another boring night watching reruns of “Seinfeld,” and instead, spice things up a bit with some tried and true methods to ensure some naughty (but fun) pleasure. It beats cuddling up with the cat all night.

Ever brought food into the act? If not, take the chance and make this Valentine’s Day a little different from the norm. Whipped cream is always a good choice to start out with, but there are so many more edible opportunities out there to spice things up. All it takes is a little bit of brainstorming. Remember the Pop Rocks candy? Those little crystals that are inserted into the mouth that sizzle and pop quicker than one can say, “Hand me some soda so I can make myself explode.” Pop Rocks can make things very interesting if used properly. Or how about some chocolate syrup? Or even mayonnaise? On second thought, skip that idea. But sometimes, even the most

common household, edible item, ice, can make the biggest difference. Go fill up an ice cube tray and experiment!

Bedposts are arguably the greatest invention known to man since sliced bread. No, scratch that— handcuffs are the greatest invention known to man since the bedpost, mainly because they go hand-inhand (pun fully intended, by the way). If nighttime fun has felt lackluster lately, maybe explore each other’s wild sides some more by busting out the

handcuffs. Whoever said sex had to be entirely angelic? A little good-spirited smacking around can really send a person overboard—in a really, really good way.

But if you’re one of those people who desperately has to buy their other half something, lingerie almost always makes for a perfect Valentine’s Day gift. Of course, be sure to get your girlfriend’s clothing size correct, or else an INDIANA even bigger problem could result. And if you aren’t really big into the

Stupid Cupid?

for someone? If you love someone,

you probably show or tell them every

Surely you have noticed the day.” One person who responded with bouquets of roses, red heart-shaped a “No” admitted she used to be cynical boxes, romantic cards, and copious about the holiday, but now has different amounts of chocolate for sale at the feelings after marrying her soul store by now. mate.

But It’s that time Va l e n t i n e ’s of year again; Day needn’t some of us be only about look forward romantic to it, while love.

What others loathe about our it. In light of grandparents, the upcoming cousins, h o l i d a y friends, and of love, I other people conducted an w i t h o u t on-campus whose love poll in an our lives attempt to would not be settle a debate complete? Is which seems one of your to rage every or Photo Courtesy of www.themoneyartist.blogspot.com parents February: Is grandparents Valentine’s Day overrated? widowed? Why not take him or her 70 percent of the 75 respondents said out for an evening if you have no other “Yes.” 22 of them said “No,” weighing plans, or even dare to bring them along in at only 30 percent. and include them at dinner? Just like Many defended their viewpoint with any other holiday, our attitudes will logical reasons, such as one individual shape the experience. Whatever your who said, “Why should there be a day set relationship status, have a safe and aside to do something romantic or special Happy Valentine’s Day! Christina Dafnis

slinky nightwear (but who isn’t?), why not pick up a frisky costume of some sorts? Role playing always results in a good time. There are sexy police uniforms, school girl outfits and-- for the more daring-- even animal costumes! Sometimes, when it comes to bedroom activities, the more clothing, the better. Use your imagination and have some fun.

But hey, let’s be honest. The best gift that anyone can get for another person is time spent together. Dinner and a movie sounds lame compared to the other suggestions, but sometimes the most boring idea can turn into the most fun. Short on cash? Dinner and a movie can still be spiced up. Keep things simple by renting a DVD from a Redbox location for only a dollar, and plan accordingly by buying ingredients a few days prior in preparation for a super special candlelight dinner. Conversing with someone in the darkness for hours on end has never failed anyone before, so why fix what isn’t broken?

Valentine’s Day is a special day, however one decides to look at it. Many people argue that it is not a real holiday, and is simply a ploy by greeting card companies to take the money of suckers who play into it. But when it comes down to it, we all partake in Valentine’s Day in some way, shape or form.

Why not try to make it a little more fun with some helpful suggestions? After all, anything is better than hearing your boyfriend sing “Let’s Get It On” from a Hallmark card with a googly-eyed puppy on the front, right?

U N I V E R S I T Y – P U R D U E U N I V E R S I T Y F O RT WAY N E

Omnibus Lecture Series Rick Steves Travel Writer

Perspectives on Adventure, Culture, and a Changing World Wednesday, February 16 7:30 p.m.

Rhinehart Music Center NO TICKETS REQUIRED Lecture sponsored by

• Author of 40 European travel books • Host of public television and radio travel series, and syndicated newspaper columnist • Advocates travel as a force for peace and understanding To avoid disappointment, please arrive early, allowing additional time for traffic and parking due to campus construction.

Series Sponsor: English, Bonter, Mitchell Foundation Media Sponsors: Northeast Indiana Public Radio WANE-TV NewsChannel 15 American Sign Language Interpreter provided upon request.

IPFW is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access University.

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Fort Wayne Photographers at Artlink

and Berry Street, Artlink’s gallery boasts photographs of all styles, shapes, colors, dimensions, and manipulations.

Eighty photographers coat the inner walls of the head gallery nearest the main entrance with their work. Several divided rooms, with strategic lighting, depict people and objects as well as the abstract in unique combinations that leave you amazed and in disbelief of reality.

Photo Courtesy of Joesph Wright With each work of art titled one gains a deeper meaning by each photo

Artlink, a place to link Joseph Wright with context unclear. Fifty percent of the collection is art enthusiasts with in color, one of which is a canvas print while another contemporary art and boasts a three-dimensional frame—both excellent artists, is hosting an open gallery of Fort Wayne samples of fine artwork. artist’s photographs now through Feb. 23. Located

The canvas print drew the attention of next to the Cinema Center at the corner of Clay

everyone in the room during my visit. They commented on the controversial subject matter as being “freaky yet delightful.” This print depicts a young, beautiful woman with an “ICP” inspired clown face. The manipulation of this piece is nearly flawless, making you believe that such a frightful woman could exist, and this suspension of belief extends to all the works presented.

All eighty photographs are on sale, with only one unframed, ranging in price from $50 to $450 as a profit towards the artist. The artists were randomly selected from Artlink’s member base as one of the common exhibitions to happen annually.

“Artlink’s mission is to showcase the work of the highest quality by emerging and mid-career artists and [to] provide educational programs from the community,” with eights showcase exhibitions yearly and eight separate hallway exhibitions for member’s art. If interested, a fulltime student‘s membership is only $10 with unlimited access/ admittance and invitations to all openings.

Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday: 12-5 p.m., Friday & Saturday 6-9 p.m., Sunday 1-5 p.m..

For more information on Artlink Contemporary Art Gallery please visit: http://www.artlinkfw.com/

Tips for turning your college apartment from drab to fab know how to make cheap furniture.

Maybe it’s an offshoot of their Lapland Socialist paradise — they just want to share everything with everyone. Ikea has great prices on just about everything — the only exception being their larger furniture pieces, such as couches and armchairs.

Target is a great place to find cheap items for your new apartment, just stay away from the college section. The college section is the neon-hued eyesore with the faux-furniture. There is nothing that screams you are a poor college student than neonhued furnishings. Furthermore, The items you buy Photo Courtesy of Kavanjin Croatia Aprt. via Flickr will give you a headache and you will inevitably replace everything within a few years.

Article from DailyCougar.com, courtesy of College Thrift stores, garage sales and Craigslist are News Network excellent places in which to search for larger pieces of furniture. If you find an item that is cheap but a Daniel Renfrow little worn, consider refinishing it. You’ll be surprised

Moving into your by what you can accomplish with a bucket of paint or first apartment can be a depressing experience. At first, you are excited about a slipcover. Not to mention you will be able to brag about how you refinished that coffee table or media being out of your parent’s house or your dorm. You cabinet to your friends. dump all of the boxes containing your belongings

Here are some general tips to help you get onto the ground, and after unpacking discover that started with the decorating process. you have enough items to furnish your closet and half

People have a tendency to push all of their of your bathroom. furniture to the wall. In doing this they think they

You have one pot, three forks, two spoons, are creating more living space, but in reality they are a melted spatula, one torn Bob Marley poster and/or creating dead space. a Breakfast at Tiffany’s poster, a sad-looking couch,

Unless you are planning on hosting square a folding chair and a set of bowls that have “do not dancing parties, or like to walk in circles (this is microwave” written on the bottom. especially tempting during finals week) try to not do

Suddenly your studio apartment looks much this. A better option is to arrange your large pieces of larger. Don’t worry. There are some easy ways to furniture as if they are room dividers. make your apartment more livable.

If you have one couch placed against a wall,

When it comes to furnishing your apartment, consider placing a small love seat or armchair across Ikea is your best friend. Those Scandanavians really

from it in a diagonal position. Doing this will break up the longhouse feel of your apartment and give the illusion that you have a living room.

Hanging pictures is an art form, and is often the most frustrating part of moving in. When you hang pictures be sure to place them at eye level — you should not have to squat down or stand on a chair to appreciate them. An exception to this would be if you are hanging the pictures in groups.

An interesting way to do this is to buy several old picture frames from a thrift store, spray paint them a solid color, and hang them in a geometric shape.

You could either leave the frames empty, place photos in them or frame fabric or wrapping paper with a cool design on it. Get a friend or roommate to help in the hanging process, as it saves a lot of time and prevents a lot of frustration.

Create vignettes. The general rule is to group together a short item, medium height item and a tall item. Grouping things in this manner will make your ceiling look higher, and give your apartment more of a balanced feel.

An example of this would be a chair as the low item, a picture or end table as the medium item, and a floor lamp as the tall item.

Create your own decorating style. You can always tell when you go to someone’s home if they bought everything from the same store.

Doing this will make your new space look like a hotel — you definitely don’t want this. Try to create a style that represents you in some way. You will feel more confident in yourself and your abilities when you have a grown-up apartment that reflects your ambition and age.

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IPFW Men’s Basketball Split On the Road and Fall To Third in Conference Standings

IPFW led for most of the first half in Indianapolis this past Thursday, but a big run for IUPUI to start the second half proved to be the Mastodons demise. IPFW led almost the entire first half until IUPUI hit a layup to take the lead into the half by one, 35-34.

IUPUI then came out on an 18-2 run, essentially it was a knockdown punch that IPFW couldn’t come back from.

The Dons put on their own small run of 11-2, but nine points was as close as it got, giving IPFW their fourth lost Lucas Davis

in Summit League play and eighth overall. The lost drops IPFW to third place in the conference standings for the first time this year. Despite the loss, Frank Gaines scored a career-high 22 points and added 5 boards. Zach Plackemeier had 16 points of his own and Jeremy Mixon had 12 points.

IPFW got back to their winning ways on Saturday, beating Western Illinois in Macomb, IL. Frank Gaines was big again for the Mastodons, he led the game with 20 points as IPFW won 67-56. Senior guard Ben Botts added 15 points of his own, while Mixon again, put in 12 points. The Dons

trailed only once in the game when Western Illinois scored the opening bucket to lead 2-0.

After that IPFW took over and never looked back. IPFW led by as much as 23 in the second half off of one of Gaines’ layups and coasted to an easy fifteenth win. The Leathernecks of Western Illinois never really put up a fight as they fell to 7-16 on the advancing season.

IPFW returns to action against non-conference Chicago State on Tuesday night, hosting them with a 7:00 p.m. tip time scheduled.

For the first time this season,

IPFW is not in first or second place in the conference standings and desperately needs to make a jump in the standings and get back to second place before the regular season comes to an end.

If IPFW can get back into second place, it will mean, theoretically at least, they will play conference powerhouse, Oakland in the final game of the conference championship.

Looking for their first NCAA Tournament appearance in school history, this would be the best way to go about it.

Dons Volleyball Breeze Past Carthage

Photo Courtesy of gomastodons.com The IPFW Men's Volleyball team had no trouble taking down the Carthage Red Men in three games, 25-21, 28-26, 25-19.

Last year, the Dons played Carthage twice, and split the season series after taking the first match but losing the second at home in 5 sets. This year, they took their revenge by getting an easy win, which gave head coach Arnie Ball his 495th win. He should get to the prestigious 500 Kevin Villela

mark later in the season.

The first set was all IPFW. They took an early 5-1 lead, which quickly grew to 13-5. The Red Men did manage to make a short run near the end, but it was too little too late. They could only get to 24-21 before IPFW sealed the victory, 25-21.

The second set was sloppy for the Dons. Carthage was able to ride the momentum from their late run in the previous game to jump out to an early lead that they didn’t relinquish until the last few points of the game. However, IPFW was able to keep the game within a few points until they took their first lead of the game at 26-25. After Carthage got the next point to tie the game one last time, senior captain Darryl Shank crushed a kill and Carthage answered with a hitting error, ending the game 28-26.

The third game was much easier on Coach Ball’s heart. After only earning only one of the set’s first seven points, the Red Men could not get closer than three points to the Mastodons. Junior Ivan Matos’s high .556 hitting percentage was instrumental in getting IPFW to match point, eight points ahead of Carthage.

A small three-point run by the underdogs was squashed by a kill from junior Cory Frain to finish the game 25-19.

IPFW was again led in kills by Shank with 14 and a .571 attack percentage, although sophomore Elon Fyfield was not far behind with 11. Redshirt freshman JW Kieckhefer had a game-high 10 digs, and true freshman Eddie Rivera posted two aces and five kills.

The Dons have a big game against region rival Ball State University this weekend at Gates Sports Center on Saturday at 7:00 p.m.

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Dons cruise past Leathernecks on victory lane Last Saturday, the IPFW Women’s basketball team defeated Western Illinois, 73-54. This victory allowed the lady Dons to improve their overall record to 15-6 and 9-3 in the Summit League Conference.

This record is the programs best since the 1995-1996 season. As well this is the best start in The Summit League the women’s basketball team has had since joining the league in 2007.

The lady Dons jumped to a quick start, scored the first six points, and from then on, never gave up the lead. IPFW increased its lead to 18-6 after a jumper from Chelsey Jackson with 13:21 minutes left in the first half. Western Illinois were able to add two points Courtenay Dibble

thanks to two free throws by Anne Erica Lewis. However, The IPFW Borgertpoepping, making the score Dons had a 6-0 run. This run started 18-8. However from there, the with a jumper from Boese, followed Dons went on a 10-0 run. Thanks by a lay-up from Weinert and a to a lay-up from Jackson, a pair of jumper form Zuppe, thus increasing free throws the lead from Erin to 16. The Murphy, as Leathernecks “The game ended with well as three were able pointers an impressive victory for to cut the from Jordon deficit to 12 the Dons, outscoring the Zuppe, and with 10:31 Anne Boese. minutes left Leathernecks...”

This run in the game. allowed Right after the Dons to this the Dons improve their lead to 28-8. Western took control of the rest of the game, Illinois Leathernecks were able to and went on a 12-3 run. This run creep back into the game, ending allowed the Dons to increase their the first half 28-26. lead to 21 points. The game ended

The Leathernecks opened with an impressive victory for the the second half with a lay-up from Dons, outscoring the Leathernecks

by 19 points.

The Dons had a season high making 58.7 percent of their shots. As well as going 8-13 from the three point arc, this is the first time in school history that the Dons converted over half of their three point shots. Jackson lead the Dons with 19 points, going 8-15 from the field, she also had five steals.

Boese added 11 points to the Dons, and was perfect from the three, 3-3. Rosado, Zuppe, and Murphy each added 10 points for the Dons.

Michele Salvatori scored 15 points and had eight rebounds and Sadie Webb added 11 points for the leathernecks.

The Dons will be back in action Saturday, Feb. 12,in Rochester, Michigan, were they will take on Oakland.Start time is 3 p.m.

Men’s tennis team snags two wins

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IPFW picked up two big wins in Fort Wayne this Saturday. Fortunately for the Dons, Pine Ridge Racquet and Fitness Club is an indoor facility, so the big hitters did not have to avoid the massive snow drifts.

In the first of two matches, IPFW defeated Youngstown State 4-3, and in the second, the Dons defeated Eastern Illinois by the same score. Leading IPFW to wins against Youngstown State were the underclassmen Daniel Kang and Junya Saruta, who defeated their opponents handily, 8-2. In the No. 3 spot, senior Dean Guyer and freshman Derek Romer squeaked out a 9-8 win. For the singles matches, the teams split the score right down the middle. Along with Saruta, Fransisco Siguad defeated his opponent in straight sets to earn points for the Dons and preserve the victory.

Against Eastern Illinois, the match was very similar to the Youngstown State battle. For the Dons, that would prove to be a good thing. In the No. 1 spot, the deadly combo of Cabrini/Siguad picked up another win while Romer/Guyer picked up their second consecutive doubles win of the day to lead IPFW in the stat book.

After the big weekend for IPFW tennis, the Dons will remain at home for three big matches on Feb. 18 and 19. IPFW will battle Chicago State, St. Francis (PA), and Detroit. IPFW currently holds a 3-3 record and has picked up three consecutive wins.

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On Saturday, Feb. 5, the IPFW men’s tennis team claimed two wins at home against Youngstown State and Eastern Illinois. In the first set of matches against Youngstown State, IPFW received doubles points after earning two wins. Junior Junya Saruta and freshman Daniel Kang won 8-2 in the No. 2 spot, and freshman Derek Romer and senior Dean Guyer clinched the No. 3 spot with a 9-8 win. In singles play, IPFW and YSU split points when each team won three matches. Junior Francisco Sigaud won two sets 6-3, 6-4 at the No. 2 spot and Saruta won 6-4, 6-4 at the No. 5 spot. Kang also won at the Samantha Simonson

No. 4 spot in 6-3, 3-6, and 6-2.

Just as before, the Mastodons also won two doubles matches against Eastern Illinois. Junior Roberto Cabrini and Sigaud won 8-4 at the No. 1 spot, and Romer and Guyer won at the No. 3 spot in 9-8. The Dons also claimed Nos. 1, 4, and 6 in singles play as sophomore Eduardo Sztrajtman defeated EIU’s Volodymyr Zeverkovsky 6-2, 6-2 in the No. 6 spot.

These wins leave IPFW with a 3-3 record for the season thus far. Next, the mastodons will play Chicago State University at home on February 18 at 9:00 a.m.

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It’s all over. The Super Bowl Champions are from Green Bay, WI. On Super Bowl Sunday, a day that has nearly become a national holiday, the Packers defeated the Steelers 31-25. It is the thirteenth NFL Championship and fourth Super Bowl Championship in 84 years for Green Bay. The game was highlighted

by Aaron Rodgers slinging his arm all throughout Dallas. Some balls were dropped, but enough were caught to preserve the win and now, the cheese stands alone.

Also on Sunday, the Crosby-less Penguins skipped over to Washington for what was supposed to be a thriller. Instead, Ovechkin did what he does best and propelled the Capitals to a 3-0 home win.

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Also in the NHL, Tampa Bay came back from a huge deficit to overcome the powerful St. Louis Blues 4-3, and last but not least, the Canadians dropped a home ice match to the New Jersey Devils.

Blake Griffin may be powerful, but he is human. He did manage to help slow down LeBron James and the Miami Heat, but the Clippers couldn’t grab a home win. James was held to just 12 points but the rest of the Heat scored 85 and Miami won by 18.

With a new interim coach, the Indiana Pacers have won four in a row to bring their record to just six games sub-.500. Boston continued its victorious streak against Orlando, and the New York Knicks scored 117 points on the 76ers to grab a big win.

Pink Out! February 19 is just around the corner and the men’s and women’s basketball teams wants you to be in the stands in the Gates Center, wearing nothing but pink. Before the games against Summit League rival North Dakota State, a reception for all breast cancer survivors will be held. This is the fourth annual IPFW Pink Out and $1 of every ticket sold will benefit the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer. The women start the action at 1:00 p.m., with the men following at 4 pm.

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Letter to the Editor:

The IPFW Student Government election season is here

The Indiana-Purdue Student Government Association (IPSGA) Executive Officer election has begun. If interested in an officer position in your student government, now is the time to step up to the plate.

Just as baseball season is approaching, the annual student government election season is beginning. Although the election will be held April 11 through April 16, coinciding with the IPSGA-sponsored annual Spring Fling, the final day to applyto be a candidate is February 18. Campaigning begins the following week.

There are four officer positions: President, Vice President of Legislation, Vice President of Finance, and Vice President of Programming. These positions offer excellent experience, are resume-builders and pay up to 20 hours per week. The Executive Officers represent IPFW’s 14,192 students, plan and conduct student activities and programs, set many student policies, and are accountable for a budget for students approximating $1.3 million.

IPFW students interested in becoming an officer need to be enrolled in six (6) or more credits during the 2011 spring semester, the 2011 fall semester, and the 2012 spring semester, as well as maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. To seek candidacy, a student needs to complete acandidate petition, available at the IPSGA office, and obtain 175 student signatures by February 18.

Besides the opportunity to become an officer, IPSGA

offers other opportunities for students to become involved on campus. The IPSGA Election Board will be selecting several Election Workers for part-time election work for March and April. Volunteer options include the Student Senate, the Student Activities Board, the Judicial Court, and more.

Students interested in information on any of these opportunities should visit the IPSGA office in Room 225 in the Walb Memorial Union or call the office at (260)-481-6586.

If interested in applying to be an Election Worker, please contact the IPSGA officeand provide one’s name and email address for contacting about upcoming interviews.

IPFW students interested in an Executive Officer position should visit the IPSGA office to obtain the petition and instructions to become an official candidate and be on the April election ballot.

There are several ways to follow this 2011 election season, including reading candidate bios, attending candidate “Meet and Greet” and candidate forum events, and following voting times and locations. You can visit the IPSGA office, the IPSGA website at www.ipfw.edu/stugov, the Election Board website at ipsga. election.board@gmail.com, Facebook by searching IPSGA Election Headquarters, or Twitter at twitter.com/ipsga elections.

The best to all who are and will be involved in your student government at your university.

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