Volume 41 Issue 22

Planned Parenthood to lose funding PAGE 5

Taxes got you down? You’re not alone PAGE 9

Can You Dig it? Get the scoop on women’s tennis PAGE 10

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Vol. 41 Issue 22

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Retention, Persistence and Graduation: Five ways IPFW is keeping students working toward graduation He admitted that “learning all the time is exhausting. It’s stressful.” Campus Resources McClellan pinpointed some of the services on campus that keep students coming to class. “Academic advising keeps you on track. Tutoring applies to all levels of students,” he said. Career Services is another group that offers assistance to students. The Mastodon Advising Center (MAC) helps undecided students explore their interests. Other retention and support services he listed are: tutoring, CASA, the General Education program, the Student Assistance program, the Students with Disabilities program and Diversity and Multicultural Services. These programs have benefits, data from the Academic Success department shows. Dr. Bruce Busby, Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Success, reported improved grades for students who use on-campus tutoring. “Overall, the student who interacts with our CASA tutoring services will generally realize a half letter grade improvement in the associated course,” he said. The First Year Experience program is also helping students stay at IPFW. Personal Experience

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McClellan himself was a student who loved school, but did not have any idea of what college was going to be like. The only ideas he had were what he had seen in movies. McClellan chose to throw himself into student activities so he could explore some of the options available to him. He said student involvement is important for success as well. McClellan said IPFW has a large number of faculty members who genuinely care about students. He stated it has been shown that student persistence in college might be increased by students developing at least one relationship with a faculty or staff member who is invested in their success. There are, “a significant number of faculty at IPFW who care about students personally,” he said. With the news that college retention rates are improving at two-year schools and declining at four-year schools, The Communicator decided to take a closer look at retention and student persistence on campus. Kelly McLendon

Student Support “IPFW doesn’t accept graduation or retention rates as single success indicators of the university. There is a lot of political pressure to act like they do,” McClellan, who has worked in higher education for more than 30 years, said. Instead, he wants to focus on helping students succeed in their own way. McClellan urges students to connect graduation to a major or career. “The goal of some students is to try college. For those students who don’t have a clear picture, they make an honest attempt.” He wants to provide students with all the support they need to make a good test run. “IPFW has a wide array of services intended to support student success,” Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs, Dr. George McClellan said. He said although graduation rates are an indicator of success for students, they are not the only factor to consider. “If a student decides not to [continue], if they’ve made an honest run and they go away, how is that failure? If you don’t finish your goal, you’re not a failure,” McClellan said. “My goal is to challenge, support and celebrate along that pathway,” he said. McClellan said he tries to ask students why they want to get a degree.

The Economy But he did not disagree that the economy may be a factor in keeping students away from four-year universities. He said economical decisions are rational for students who may be tight on money. McClellan said, however that, “a lot of people who get steered to two-year schools could actually make it in a four-year program.” Busby made the point that money spent on education is vital. “There is no other investment that the average American citizen makes that has a bigger return than their investment in the college experience,” he said. Examples of this bigger return include an improved lifestyle, greater income and expanded knowledge. One in Four McClellan said while it seems like everyone has a Bachelor’s degree, “only one in four” in Indiana actually do. According to the US census bureau, in the United States, as of the 2000 census, 24.4 percent of the population over 25 has a Bachelor’s degree. Overall, he encourages students to seek out support and challenge their peers. “Celebrate what you’ve accomplished,” he said. Busby agrees. “A good education lasts your life expectancy,” he said.

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Coming Soon to Campus Lecturer to Speak the Causes of Terrorism

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Lutz has authored or co-authored several books, chapters and articles, with many revolving around the subject of terrorism.

“Flavors of the West Side” Provided by Students • IPFW hospitality students began offering a full menu equipped with “Killa Queens” and “Weisenheimer” burgers February 15. The senior hospitality students use their skills at the Mastodon Grill in the Holiday Inn every Tuesday except March 8 - from 5-9 p.m. Burgers run about $9.50 and entrees range from $13-18. IPFW students can get a 10 percent discount, and faculty may receive a 15 percent discount.

The Causes of Terrorism Kristan Mensch • Chair of the Department of Political Science, James Lutz, Ph.D., will present “The Causes of Terrorism: No Single Explanation” tonight. The event is part of the College of Arts and Sciences Distinguished Lecturer Series and will be held in Neff Hall, room 101 at 7:30 p.m.

Lawrence Roberts to Speak at Banquet • Referred to as the “founding father of the Internet,” telecommunications and network systems specialist, Lawrence Roberts, will speak at the Annual Opportunity Bangquet - the topic is “The Evolution of the Internet.” The event is planned to have a career fair, followed by dinner and Roberts’ lecture, with trivia and door prizes to end the night. The event is scheduled to be from 4:30-9 p.m., March 25 in the Walb Student Union Ballroom.

Giving Voices to the Underheard: Web Site Utilizes Twitter to Help the Homeless Share Their Stories Every homeless individual has a name and story, but most lack a way to make their stories heard. That is where Underheard in New York (UNY) has stepped in to connect homeless men with greater opportunities and encouragement. According to its Web site, UNY was started by Rosemary, Willy and Robert after being challenged at an internship program to “do something good, famously.” With that, they provided four homeless men with pre-paid cell phones and a month of unlimited texting, taught them how to use Twitter and eagerly waited to see what results would come. The four men, Carlos, Danny, Derrick and Albert, showed the broad range of variation in the story of every homeless person. Carlos has a Master’s degree and 26 years of experience as a paralegal, while Albert is a former welder now training to become a chef and hopefully gain employment. Danny is a Puerto Rican immigrant with aspirations of becoming a writer, and Derrick is a former case manager who is active within his church and shelter. They unanimously agree that the amount of support they receive from followers has been an inspiration as they work to overcome their daily struggles and achieve their goals. Although they all occasionally receive disparaging remarks and “mentions,” the responses to UNY have been overwhelmingly positive. Danny’s followers even helped him to reunite with his daughter, whom he had not seen or heard from in 11 years. After appearing on a live interview the same day, he was contacted by other lost family members who informed him he is now a great-grandfather. The founders of UNY are clear that the inspiration for this project did not spawn from the recent media coverage of Ted Williams, the “man Christina Dafnis

with the golden voice.” The key factor in UNY is the 24/7 possibility of interaction with their followers, as opposed to only occasional media attention. The men involved in the project are permitted to tweet what they please, to whomever they choose and seek opportunities whenever possible. The good fortunes which UNY has given them could lead to promising opportunities even if they discontinue using Twitter. Friday, Feb. 25, Derrick tweeted, “I have three employment leads for today. I am on my way to the storage facility where I can change to a blazer and slacks.”

Danny is continuing to enjoy spending time with his daughter, evident from his recent tweet: “Going to meet with daughter today at Brayank park at 10 a.m.” Albert’s test for his chef preparation is set for March 3, and Carlos is working diligently to start a business in credit collections, in order to use his Master’s degree and return to financial stability.

BOX: For more information about the project, visit www.underheardinnewyork.com.

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Sierra: Week 3

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I heard Pink’s new song, “Perfect,” on the radio. It did not make me cry until I watched the video and realized she was talking to me. It made me think of all my stupid rituals - turning any plate that is put in front of me clockwise 90 degrees before I can do anything else, cutting everything into 1,000 pieces, slyly drinking coffee rather than eating - and how I wish I could snap my fingers and make them go away. Sierra Sloane

It reminded me of the scars I shamefully hide on my arm from too many meetings with my flat iron. I thought about the time that I had to quit school - and my life - because my heart was too weak to sustain my life. I thought about the times I woke up on a gurney because my heart had nearly stopped - twice - and because I shoved a bottle of pills down my throat because I was so tired of hating myself. And now, here I am, baring my soul - and hideous demons - to a campus full of strangers knowing that I am no better than I was back then. It was two years ago and I was supposed to be cured. I am clearly not. In fact, physically, I can feel myself getting sicker. My body is already starting to reject certain foods and the fatigue is almost overwhelming. The hair on my head is starting to fall out; while the hair on my arms and legs is growing out of control. My hips, ribs and clavicles jut out in angry protest. While I secretly congratulate myself, Edie’s daring me to purge three bites I took of my Subway sandwich; because, clearly, those calories will make me unbelievably fat. At home, I am reminded that I am in fact the family freak. Normal people do not choose to starve themselves. But my family uses my disorder like a noose - dangling it in front of me. Taunting me; knowing I can not care for myself - even though I am in my late twenties. Every day is like walking up to that hangman’s noose in my house. I am just waiting to hear someone tell me to eat or that I can not take on too much, lest I get too stressed. I can feel the noose swinging back and forth in the wind as I climb the stairs to the platform. I can feel the sad, frigid air that surrounds me, chilling me to the bone. I can look down from the platform and see my family and what few friends I still have looking up at me with heavy, judgmental eyes. They pity me. If they only knew that I never once wanted their pity. I never wanted them to fix me. I just wanted them to hear me and try to understand me. They are waiting. Am I? Or won’t I? What they have missed is that the noose has been wrapped so tightly around my neck for years - I do not know how to cut free. The real question they should be asking themselves is whether or not I am going to allow the floor to drop out. The answer is no. If only they would take time enough to listen to that.

Editorial: Don’t pull the plug on Planned Parenthood

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On February 18, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to eliminate the $317 million that indirectly finances and supports Planned Parenthood. If the motion gets past the Senate, Planned Parenthood will lose more than 75 percent of its budget. This is just another disastrous move in a series of poor financial decisions made by our government in recent years, one which, if approved, will cripple one of the nation’s leading sexual and reproductive health care providers and educators and have international consequences. Planned Parenthood draws controversy from the far right for its pro-life stance and the estimated 300,000 abortions it performs per year, but it’s the other vital services it provides young couples and prospective parents that deserve to be highlighted. The program also offers sexual health education to young Americans nationwide and is active on the international front, working with partners in Africa, Asia and Latin America to provide access to local health care and education. Additionally, the organization provides affordable contraceptives to young people, promotes women’s rights and health and conducts cancer screenings and prevention. More than 1.2 million people participate in a Planned Parenthood educational program each year, and one in four American women will use its health care services in their lifetime. Clearly, this program efficiently and effectively provides a service both essential to the health and wellness of couples everywhere. Canceling its funding is incredibly shortsighted and speaks to the distorted priorities of the self-serving officials who watch over taxpayers’ hardearned money. Unfortunately, this decision isn’t an isolated event. The monumentally flawed decision-making exhibited by those in charge of government spending is as frequent as it is mind-blowing. Ten years ago, our government allocated 17 percent of the nation budget to education. Now, even as U.S. spending balloons, only 14 percent of the national budget is invested in the education of our children. In contrast, $663.8 billion is sent to the Department of Defense to reinforce a military that is the most technologically

advanced and most expensive in the world. Without the services of Planned Parenthood, some other program will have to step into a void that helps more than 17 million people worldwide per year via the Internet, employs almost 4 million people and whose health centers have served roughly 30 million people since 1916. Is there any sort of contingency plan? Does the government have an alternative that improves upon the good work Planned Parenthood has done in the past and is accomplishing today? No, it doesn’t. This was just another harebrained scheme that executes a positive and logical idea — cutting government spending — in a counterproductive and nonsensical fashion. In a time when the government’s spending in the Middle East has topped $1.1 trillion and continues to grow with no end in sight, cutting the budget of an organization still committed after over 90 years to “improve women’s health and safety, prevent unintended pregnancies, and advance the right and ability of individuals and families to make informed and responsible choices” seems like a grossly irresponsible choice.

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A Journey Through One's Own Mind Until March 20, walking into the IPFW Visual Arts Gallery will seem like walking into a whole new world. The venue has received an overhaul in order to focus on the current event, “Dreamscapes and the Subconscious: An Interactive Experience.”The Visual Arts Gallery, located behind Rhinehart Music Center and down a short path to the North side of campus, has been painted black to enhance the “out of this world” experience. By doing so, the video and 3D animations - centered on dreams, sleepwalking, nightmares and the crazy

places we are taken to in our sleep - are allowed to pop. It truly does feel as if one is sleepwalking through their

own dreams. “It felt like a walking lucid dream. It was really

enthralling,” said senior Jason Stultz. Dreamscapes is a completely interactive experience like none other. Patrons are welcomed into the event where they are single-handedly thrust into a dream-like world. Many things are going on in our heads at night, and Dreamscapes allows its viewers to take the steering wheel and guide themselves through their own sleep cycles. “It was a really cool setup. Almost spooky but totally mind-blowing,” said junior Natasha Hall. Dreamscapes can be viewed daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. during the weekdays, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Admission is free.

Drive Angry

Forever the Sickest Band

Known for their overlycatchy, often over-the-top “get up and move” songs, Forever the Sickest Kids (FtSK) has earned their spot in the non-existent hall of fame for their genre. The band has produced three full-length studio albums, three EP releases, many hit singles and a few compilation mixes throughout their years - and they have done it once again.On March 1, FtSK will release their newest studio album entitled - get ready for it - “Forever the Sickest Kids.” Sure, a self-titled album is a bit anti-climactic for a band that has released albums and songs called “I Don’t Know About You, But I Came To Dance,” “Hot Party Jamz,” and “Believe Me I’m Lying,” but it works this time around.The new album deals with so much more than the typical bubbly, fun pop music that fans have come to expect. Some are more haunting, while others are more elegant. For the first time in a long while, fans of the band will get to see the softer side of FtSK - but that does not mean they have waived their crazy punk side, either. Their trademark song styles are back again, and now Dan Mohr

that they are mixed with some smoother, emotional songs, the album just seems to stick out that much more.“Forever the Sickest Kids” is jam-packed with 11 brand new songs, and each one is just as exciting

as their predecessors from past albums.Starting the album off the right way, listeners are greeted to track number one entitled “Keep On Bringing Me Down.”

Beginning with a nice piano riff, the song quickly takes a punk turn and becomes a typical FtSK song. Next up is “I Guess You Can Say Things Are Getting Pretty Serious,” the typical break-up song that one would expect from any album. The difference here is that FtSK included multiple relationshipinspired songs that easily tug on the heart strings. “Bipolar Baby,” “Summer Song,” “Forever Girl” and “What Happened To Emotion? (Killing Me)” all fit the bill here. Halfway through the album we find “Life Of The Party,” where things start to get really fun. It is repetitive pop goodness at its finest. “Robots & Aliens” makes you tap your toes throughout the entire song. “King For A Day,” “Good Life” and “Same Dumb Excuse (Nothing To Lose)” are typical FtSK songs, all with enormously-catchy chorus lines. As such, FtSK have managed to do it once again, and this album will surely be replayed time and time again. Songs from the album - as well as all past releases - can be found on YouTube, streamed live from last.fm and purchased from the iTunes store.

Will Drive You Out of the Theater remorse kind of butt-kicker enjoy it when they escape. Tiffany Dirig

“Drive Angry” - in 3D of course - is without a doubt one of the worst films I have seen in years. It was so bad that I nearly offered to give the eight bucks back to my movie buddy out of sheer guilt.The plot - and I use that term very loosely - revolves around Milton (Nicholas Cage), who returns from the depths of Hell to avenge his daughter’s death and save his granddaughter from being slaughtered by a Satanic Cult. Oops, I just gave away the whole movie. There are a few saving graces to this horrible flick. And, no, none of them included the wicked awesome “Real 3D” glasses.The first is named Piper (Amber Heard). She’s Milton’s butt-kicking, vintage-car-driving, superhot accomplice. When I say “butt-kicking,” I mean the hand-to-hand combat, take no prisoners and shoot you in the face with no

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Dreamscapes: Dan Mohr

The Communicator | March 2, 2011

- her hotness need not be explained. Her car: a 1966 black Charger. That thing is a sexy piece of man-made machinery.That leads to the second grace. Aside from Monsieur Charger, there were two beautiful 1977 Chevelles - one red with black racing stripes, the other blue with black stripes. Milton and Piper decide to destroy the red one; it was a

travesty. As if the movie was not bad enough, they had to wreck a gorgeous car. Stupid dead guy with a vendetta. The last piece of grace was The Accountant (William Fichtner). Basically, he is the dude that Satan sent to bring Milton back to Hell. Apparently, Lucifer keeps tabs of his subjects and does not

Regardless, The Accountant was hysterical. Fichtner has been practicing for years; but you don’t know his name, only his face. He is the perfect mix of sarcasm, narcissism, apathy and sociopath. Bottom line: he was funny.Now, the ultimate in horrible characters: cult leader, Jonah King (Billy Burke). Some will recognize him as Bella’s dad from the “Twilight” saga. Others, perhaps from “Untraceable” or “Ladder 49.” Anyway, this guy was laughable. He is supposed to be some kind of charismatic cult dude a la Charlie Manson - but with an actual gateway to Hell. Instead, he is just a tool that cannot act. I laughed out loud on more than one occasion - when a movie is that bad, it deserves a guttural laughter. The cinema is lucky I did not demand my money back for the irreparable psychological damage that movie caused. Needless to say, I drove home angrily.

Devin Middleton

Lupe Fiasco - All Black Everything ►The Rat Pack was a cool bunch of black men, that inspired five white guys, called The Jacksons,” Lupe raps. This song is an imaginative piece. It is basically asking the question: what if there was no racism? You can expect this song to be a big conversation piece.

TV On The Radio - Will Do

►It has been awhile. A lot of bands are coming back lately. This is very chilld, but just like any other toned-down TOTR song, it still manages to grab attention.

New Animal - All I Want is Gone ►I wish I knew how to describe this song. There is some Christmas bells, fuzzy bass, harmonica and what sounds like either trumpet or kazoo. Basically, it has a lot of pieces to it and it is very weird. Enjoy.

The Cool Kids - Bundle Up ►The Cool Kids are finally about to release their debut full-length album. I think they decided to release the single now since it won’t be cold for much longer. I like the song. It is that signature Cool Kids sound. Still, I hope they try some new things out for the album

Patrick Stump - Spotlight (Oh Nostalgia) I know I will lose a lot of credibility from some people for writing about anything Fall Out Boy related, but his new solo project is extremely off and interesting. To be honest, most of his new EP is, in my opinion, awful. This song, however, is pretty good. It is piano driven, and has Stump’s signature all over the place vocals throughout. cx

Cam'ron - Oh What A Night ►I always wanted to hear someone rap over a Bee Gees sample about a time they got shot and drove their self to the hospital. That is not actually true, but now that I have it, I appreciate it. Thanks, Cam’ron.

Gil Scott-Heron & Jamie xx

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Jamie xx remixes Gil Scott-Heron’s poetry album he put out a couple years ago. I think it is a very interesting mix. Gil’s lyrics are very dark, so the producer behind the xx fits perfectly. It really gives the words a different kind of energy. You can dance, be depressed and feel cool at the same time..

Arts&Entertainment

Music Movies

A Journey Through One's Own Mind Until March 20, walking into the IPFW Visual Arts Gallery will seem like walking into a whole new world. The venue has received an overhaul in order to focus on the current event, “Dreamscapes and the Subconscious: An Interactive Experience.”The Visual Arts Gallery, located behind Rhinehart Music Center and down a short path to the North side of campus, has been painted black to enhance the “out of this world” experience. By doing so, the video and 3D animations - centered on dreams, sleepwalking, nightmares and the crazy

places we are taken to in our sleep - are allowed to pop. It truly does feel as if one is sleepwalking through their

own dreams. “It felt like a walking lucid dream. It was really

enthralling,” said senior Jason Stultz. Dreamscapes is a completely interactive experience like none other. Patrons are welcomed into the event where they are single-handedly thrust into a dream-like world. Many things are going on in our heads at night, and Dreamscapes allows its viewers to take the steering wheel and guide themselves through their own sleep cycles. “It was a really cool setup. Almost spooky but totally mind-blowing,” said junior Natasha Hall. Dreamscapes can be viewed daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. during the weekdays, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Admission is free.

Drive Angry

Forever the Sickest Band

Known for their overlycatchy, often over-the-top “get up and move” songs, Forever the Sickest Kids (FtSK) has earned their spot in the non-existent hall of fame for their genre. The band has produced three full-length studio albums, three EP releases, many hit singles and a few compilation mixes throughout their years - and they have done it once again.On March 1, FtSK will release their newest studio album entitled - get ready for it - “Forever the Sickest Kids.” Sure, a self-titled album is a bit anti-climactic for a band that has released albums and songs called “I Don’t Know About You, But I Came To Dance,” “Hot Party Jamz,” and “Believe Me I’m Lying,” but it works this time around.The new album deals with so much more than the typical bubbly, fun pop music that fans have come to expect. Some are more haunting, while others are more elegant. For the first time in a long while, fans of the band will get to see the softer side of FtSK - but that does not mean they have waived their crazy punk side, either. Their trademark song styles are back again, and now Dan Mohr

that they are mixed with some smoother, emotional songs, the album just seems to stick out that much more.“Forever the Sickest Kids” is jam-packed with 11 brand new songs, and each one is just as exciting

as their predecessors from past albums.Starting the album off the right way, listeners are greeted to track number one entitled “Keep On Bringing Me Down.”

Beginning with a nice piano riff, the song quickly takes a punk turn and becomes a typical FtSK song. Next up is “I Guess You Can Say Things Are Getting Pretty Serious,” the typical break-up song that one would expect from any album. The difference here is that FtSK included multiple relationshipinspired songs that easily tug on the heart strings. “Bipolar Baby,” “Summer Song,” “Forever Girl” and “What Happened To Emotion? (Killing Me)” all fit the bill here. Halfway through the album we find “Life Of The Party,” where things start to get really fun. It is repetitive pop goodness at its finest. “Robots & Aliens” makes you tap your toes throughout the entire song. “King For A Day,” “Good Life” and “Same Dumb Excuse (Nothing To Lose)” are typical FtSK songs, all with enormously-catchy chorus lines. As such, FtSK have managed to do it once again, and this album will surely be replayed time and time again. Songs from the album - as well as all past releases - can be found on YouTube, streamed live from last.fm and purchased from the iTunes store.

Will Drive You Out of the Theater remorse kind of butt-kicker enjoy it when they escape. Tiffany Dirig

“Drive Angry” - in 3D of course - is without a doubt one of the worst films I have seen in years. It was so bad that I nearly offered to give the eight bucks back to my movie buddy out of sheer guilt.The plot - and I use that term very loosely - revolves around Milton (Nicholas Cage), who returns from the depths of Hell to avenge his daughter’s death and save his granddaughter from being slaughtered by a Satanic Cult. Oops, I just gave away the whole movie. There are a few saving graces to this horrible flick. And, no, none of them included the wicked awesome “Real 3D” glasses.The first is named Piper (Amber Heard). She’s Milton’s butt-kicking, vintage-car-driving, superhot accomplice. When I say “butt-kicking,” I mean the hand-to-hand combat, take no prisoners and shoot you in the face with no

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Dreamscapes: Dan Mohr

The Communicator | March 2, 2011

- her hotness need not be explained. Her car: a 1966 black Charger. That thing is a sexy piece of man-made machinery.That leads to the second grace. Aside from Monsieur Charger, there were two beautiful 1977 Chevelles - one red with black racing stripes, the other blue with black stripes. Milton and Piper decide to destroy the red one; it was a

travesty. As if the movie was not bad enough, they had to wreck a gorgeous car. Stupid dead guy with a vendetta. The last piece of grace was The Accountant (William Fichtner). Basically, he is the dude that Satan sent to bring Milton back to Hell. Apparently, Lucifer keeps tabs of his subjects and does not

Regardless, The Accountant was hysterical. Fichtner has been practicing for years; but you don’t know his name, only his face. He is the perfect mix of sarcasm, narcissism, apathy and sociopath. Bottom line: he was funny.Now, the ultimate in horrible characters: cult leader, Jonah King (Billy Burke). Some will recognize him as Bella’s dad from the “Twilight” saga. Others, perhaps from “Untraceable” or “Ladder 49.” Anyway, this guy was laughable. He is supposed to be some kind of charismatic cult dude a la Charlie Manson - but with an actual gateway to Hell. Instead, he is just a tool that cannot act. I laughed out loud on more than one occasion - when a movie is that bad, it deserves a guttural laughter. The cinema is lucky I did not demand my money back for the irreparable psychological damage that movie caused. Needless to say, I drove home angrily.

Devin Middleton

Lupe Fiasco - All Black Everything ►The Rat Pack was a cool bunch of black men, that inspired five white guys, called The Jacksons,” Lupe raps. This song is an imaginative piece. It is basically asking the question: what if there was no racism? You can expect this song to be a big conversation piece.

TV On The Radio - Will Do

►It has been awhile. A lot of bands are coming back lately. This is very chilld, but just like any other toned-down TOTR song, it still manages to grab attention.

New Animal - All I Want is Gone ►I wish I knew how to describe this song. There is some Christmas bells, fuzzy bass, harmonica and what sounds like either trumpet or kazoo. Basically, it has a lot of pieces to it and it is very weird. Enjoy.

The Cool Kids - Bundle Up ►The Cool Kids are finally about to release their debut full-length album. I think they decided to release the single now since it won’t be cold for much longer. I like the song. It is that signature Cool Kids sound. Still, I hope they try some new things out for the album

Patrick Stump - Spotlight (Oh Nostalgia) I know I will lose a lot of credibility from some people for writing about anything Fall Out Boy related, but his new solo project is extremely off and interesting. To be honest, most of his new EP is, in my opinion, awful. This song, however, is pretty good. It is piano driven, and has Stump’s signature all over the place vocals throughout. cx

Cam'ron - Oh What A Night ►I always wanted to hear someone rap over a Bee Gees sample about a time they got shot and drove their self to the hospital. That is not actually true, but now that I have it, I appreciate it. Thanks, Cam’ron.

Gil Scott-Heron & Jamie xx

260.486.5202 infoftwayne@gogrove.com

FULLY LOADED COLLEGE LIVING.

Jamie xx remixes Gil Scott-Heron’s poetry album he put out a couple years ago. I think it is a very interesting mix. Gil’s lyrics are very dark, so the producer behind the xx fits perfectly. It really gives the words a different kind of energy. You can dance, be depressed and feel cool at the same time..

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Singer serves soulful songs Enjolie Esteve

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Once in a while, an artist comes around with so much sheer talent that they open the eyes and ears of the public, who considers Ke$ha a true musician. Adele is that artist — that canary in the cave who can actually sing and emote, unlike the autotune dependent pop stars who take over the charts. Adele is back with “21,” a soulful masterpiece. Unlike “19,” the album’s predecessor, which heavily featured songs about being in love and growing up, “21” is comprised of dark tracks about heartbreak and love lost. The vast array of producers who worked on “21” diversifies the sound of the album. OneRepublic member and super-producer Ryan Tedder, who famously produced Beyonce’s “Halo,” adds a bluesy, pop influence to “Rumour Has It.” Producer Rick Rubin, who has worked with everyone from JayZ to Johnny Cash, adds in a country inspired, twangy sound to the song “Don’t You Remember.” Adele may have only been 21 when she penned this record, but the way she effortlessly croons like Etta James proves she is an old soul. In the standout, stripped down track, “Someone Like You,” Adele bears her heart and soul about a lost love, singing,

“You know how the time flies/only yesterday was the time of our lives/we were born and raised in a summer haze/bound by the surprise of our glory days,” with only a piano playing in the background. The raw emotion in her powerful vocals is so palpable, you can almost envision the tears in her eyes as she sings. “Someone Like You” exemplifies Adele’s keen ability to write a song that everyone can relate to in some way. “Rolling in the Deep,” a bluesy track with rich doowop influences, shows off a different side of Adele’s normally mellow sound. The song starts out dark, with nothing but the strumming of an acoustic guitar and Adele’s haunting, soulful vocals. However, after the first verse, “Rolling in the Deep” makes a 180-degree turn. The up-tempo melody of the chorus and intense drums make this could-be depressing tune about a relationship gone wrong into a dance anthem. Adele, who usually flexes the entirety of her C3-B5 vocal range in every song, delivers a low-key and beautifully understated rendition of “Lovesong,” a Cure cover, and the only song she did not co-write on the album. This album is perfect for those either in love or falling out of it. Adele’s honey-like vocals can either soothe you during your time of heartbreak or leave you even more enthused about your relationship.Anyone sane with ears must pick up this record immediately. Ke$ha fans need not apply.

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Many people have begun debates only to realize half way through that their argument was invalid. There are also a select group that will keep arguing for that point knowing full well that they are wrong. The reason for such action is unknown, but there is a

According to Merriam-Webster, it means “a stubborn person who insists on making an error in spite of being shown that it is wrong.”

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student issues Students feel taxed by tax season The Minnesota Daily. Courtesy of College News Network

I t ’ s tax season, but many students don’t have to worry about making the deadline for federal tax returns — they let their parents do the job for them. “I don’t know much at all,” said University of Minnesota marketing senior Jessica Chung. “My dad would simply do my taxes for me and then hand me the sheet. I’m about to graduate, and I need to be able to do this on my own.” Like Chung, many students are lost when it comes to filing taxes, and education administrators are taking notice. High schools and colleges around the country are making personal finance courses mandatory for graduation to ensure students get financial guidance in the classroom. As of 2009, 13 states required students to take a personal finance course to graduate from high school, according to the Council for Economic Education. At the university level, the requirement is less common. “It would just cost us more time and money,” said music junior Robert Komaniecki. “There are plenty of other ways to teach yourself about finances — ask your parents to sit down and show you how to do your taxes.” The problem for universities without a required finance course is student access to money management courses. The University offers courses on the fundamentals of federal income tax, but they’re limited to accounting majors. Kate Raddatz

“There aren’t very many courses to teach you how to handle your money. You have to look outside the classroom,” Chung said. Administrators have considered making financial literacy a required course but fear the extra credit load could prevent students from graduating

Chemistry junior Andrew Heairet said he thinks requiring a financial literacy course at the University could help decrease dropout rates related to financial issues. “Medical bills and financial mismanagement are the top two reasons for college dropouts, but students are

Photo Courtesy of Flickr alanclearver_2000 on time, said Kris Wright, director of the University’s Office of Student Finance. “We have been talking a lot more about what we can do in financial literacy,” she said. “It’s an area a lot of people at the University are concerned about.” Instead of requiring students to take a finance class, Wright recommended the student services like those of the Minnesota Student Association.

never taught how to manage money in school,” said Heairet, president of the College of Science and Engineering Student Board. “Financial literacy is indispensable to students.” Students who support the idea of a financial literacy requirement said they believe the course would save them money in the long run. “With the average U of M student graduating with over $22,000 in debt,

financial literacy is crucial for the wellbeing of the graduates,” Heairet said. Most colleges have favored the University’s approach of offering financial education outside of the classroom rather than making a financial literacy course mandatory. St. Olaf College uses periodic surveys, focus groups and class feedback to gauge what financial education services students think would be helpful. “Sometimes students just aren’t aware of the programs and services that are already available,” said Jo Beld, St. Olaf’s director of evaluation and assessment. “The biggest thing is just letting students know what [the school] already has for them.” MSA offers free tax return training through the Volunteer Tax Assistant Program. Chung has taken advantage of the program this tax season. In addition to VTAP, the University offers free finance education outlets like financial literacy newsletters, tax assistant websites and the Live Like a Student Now program. While a financial literacy course may not emerge in the near future for University graduation requirements, Chung said all hope is not lost. “The resources are there,” she said. “Once you find them, doing your taxes is relatively easy.” Students will get three extra days to file this year, as Tax Day was moved from its usual April 15 to the following Monday in observance of

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Q: How can I learn to cook easy and healthy meals while I am busy and living in the dorms?

A: Thank you for your interest in nutritious meals for health and disease prevention. Start learning by scheduling time to learn. Make it a priority to learn nutritious eating guidelines, cooking skills, and simple healthy recipes. Then put the planning to practice. Like we learn other life behaviors (ie…driving, cleaning, and studying well),we can also learn how to prepare tasty nutritious meals and snacks for health and disease prevention. Once new food habits are learned they are all ours to use day by day. New shopping and cooking habits can replace what we did before! No one needs to complete the learning process alone. There are resources and personal assistance sources here at IPFW that can help anyone with nutritionf education and learn simple nutritious recipes. Campus Cooking Resources and Assistance Sources: 1. Visit with a registered dietitian: schedule a visit with a dietitian at the IPFW/Parkview Health and Clinic to receive an eating assessment, personal nutrition meal plan, and cooking tips. 2. Schedule a nutrition presentation and cooking demonstration: For Photo Courtesy of www.oneperfectrep.com a class or a group, a dietitian can provide a workshop on nutritious eating guidelines and offer a demonstration on simple nutritious recipes. 3. Attend an upcoming nutrition workshop: “Cooking Up Success,” will be presented Tuesday, March 15, at noon in Kettler Hall, room 241 and Wednesday March 16 at 5:15 p.m. in Kettler Hall, room 123. Sarah Hughes, a Culinary Arts Specialist with the IPFW Department of Consumer and Family Sciences, will be the guest speaker. 4. Attend a nutritious and delicious cooking demonstration at the IPFW Health Fair: March 23 at the health fair, there will be 3 different food demonstrations: “Get Up and Go Breakfasts” will be 9-11 a.m. , “Simple Mid-Day Meals” will be 11 am – 1 pm, and “Entertaining The Palate With Seasonings” will be 1:00-3:00p.m. 5. Pick up a copy of IPFW’s College Cooking 101 Cookbook Thanks to IPSGA: IPFW has the College Cooking 101 Cookbook! It has nutrition guidelines, sample menu ideas, kitchen essential tips, “how to get breakfast on the run” ideas, and many simple recipes like PB and J Your Way, Quick and Spicy Chicken and Rice, Chris Kuznar’s Vegetable Pie and Taco Salad. Come to the IPFW/Parkview Health and Wellness Clinic or the IPFW Hilliard Gates Sports Center to get a cookbook. For more information please contact the IPFW Wellness/Fitness Coordinator at tillapau@ipfw.edu. Judy Tillapaugh, RD

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The women’s softball team continues to show that hard work pays off - they improved to 2-0 this early in the season. This past Saturday, Feb. 26, IPFW had an 8-0, five-inning victory over tournament host, North Carolina A&T. IPFW’s Courtney Cronin had an impressive game, as she picked up her second consecutive shutout. This allowed her overall record to improve to 18, as well as tie for seventh place in the Summit League History. To go along with that she also had four strikeouts, which puts her career total at 289 - a tie for eighteenth place in the league’s history. Beside her tremendous pitching performance, Cronin went two for three at the plates. Teammate Rachel Staschuk scored twice for the Dons. Sara Jacobson added three dives for IPFW. Cassie Wolfe and Cronin both added a pair for IPFW’s win. In the first inning, Cronin gave IPFW a quick lead with a two-run single, as the Dons moved ahead 2-0. During the second inning, the Dons moved up to

Photos Courtesy of gomastodons.com 3-0; however the story changed during the third inning. IPFW’s offense exploded into action as the Dons came up with five runs. The first two from Wolfe’s home run hitter. IPFW’s Jacobson kept the momentum flowing as she went with a bases-loaded double, allowing Sara Hopwood, Ashleigh Bousquet and Cronin to dive home. This allowed IPFW to gain a comfortable lead, 7-0, throughout the inning. Toward the end of the game, a field error by North Carolina A&T’s right field allowed Dons’ Rachel Staschuk to capitalize as she scored, giving IPFW a final score of 8-0. A 1-2-3 top of the fifth inning gave the Dons their second consecutive shutout. The softball Dons had only four hits throughout the entire game, going 4 of 17 at the plate. The Dons will be back in action Friday, March 4. They will travel to Fullerton, CA, for the DeMarini Invitational. Their first match in this invitation is against California, and the game is scheduled to start at 2:15 p.m.

Women’s Tennis Team Soars

Friday, Feb. 25 was senior night for the women’s tennis team. It could not have gone any better for the IPFW women’s tennis team as they overpowered University of Bradley, 7-0. The seniors who had their last home game with IPFW were Ingrid Ballus, Yuka Kobayashi and Amy Recht. With this win, the Mastodons move to 11-3 in their overall season. In the double matches, the Lady Dons had no problem seeping the Bradley Braves. The No. 1 spot was won by Recht and Ballus as they crushed Miller Courtenay Dibble

and Rodefeld, 8-2. In spot No. 2, IPFW’s Alex Forsyth and Caterina Kiefer defeated Henke and McDonaugh, 8-2. In the last spot, No. 3, Dons’ duo, Raquel Vescovi and Kobayashi, overcame Roth and Graf, 8-1. In the single matches, the Dons had no problem claiming at six sets. Spot No. 1 was won by Recht as she defeated Miller, 6-0, 6-3. In spot No. 2, Dons’ Ballus overcame Rodefeld, 7-5, 6-1. IPFW’s Vescovi shut out McDonaugh, 6-0,6-0 for spot No. 3. For spot No. 4, Kiefer defeated Henke, 6-4, 6-4. Senior Kobayashi had a perfect game as she crushed Roth in spot No. 5, 6-0, 6-0. The last spot was also a blowout for IPFW as Forsyth defeated Graf, 6-0, 6-0. The Lady Dons will be back in action Friday, March 5, when they travel to St. Bonaventure, N.Y., to take on Bucknell. The game is scheduled to start at 12 p.m. The men’s tennis team did not have the same outcome, as they fell to the Green Bay Phoenix, 7-0. This loss moves the men’s tennis team to 5-7 on the overall season. The match started with the doubles. In spot

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No. 1, Cox and Gogolin were able to defeat Dons’ Francisco Siquad and Roberto Cabrini, 2-6, 7-6(4), 6-2. Green Bay took the second spot as well, as Erik Finkenbrink and Josh Oothoudt defeated Daniel Kang and Junya Saruta, 8-6. Set No. 3 was claimed by IPFW as Dead Guyer and Tony Kanavos overcame Hopfe and Wesley, 8-5. In the single matches, Green Bay claimed every spot. Spot No. 1, Finkenbrink defeated Cabrini, 2-6, 7-6(4), 6-2. Dons’ Siquad fell to Paul Swanson in spot No. 2, 6-7(9), 6-2, 6-0. In spot No. 3, Phoenix’ Cox defeated Guyer, 6-4, 6-2. Spot No. 4 was claimed by Christoph Hopfe as he overcame Kang, 6-2, 6-4. IPFW’s Saruta fell to Fabian Gogolin, 6-4, 6-1, for spot No. 5. In spot No. 6, Oothoudt defeated Eduardo Sztrajtman, 6-4, 6-0. The men’s tennis team will be back in action Friday, March 4, when they will face St. Bonaventure in New York. The game is scheduled to start at 2 p.m.

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