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‘No pets’ rule ruffles feathers on campus

By Stephanie Snay ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR

A new pet policy, formulated by the president’s cabinet and presented to the faculty senate on March 23, went into effect April 1 and will no longer allow furry friends in any buildings on campus.

This policy states that no domestic animals will be allowed in buildings on the University of Indianapolis campus.

They will be allowed on grounds, but must be kept on a leash and properly cleaned up after. No pets can be left tied up or unattended anywhere on campus.

There will be an exception clause

that states that animals will be allowed on campus for educational purposes.

“I appreciate that the administration recognizes that there are units on campus [like biology] that have a real need in their research and teaching for animals,” EVANS said Mark Harrison, chair and professor of the biology department.

This policy could affect the PAWS organization, the finals week pet-

a-dog event to relieve stress or the training of service dogs on campus.

Faculty senate president and professor of philosophy and religion Jonathan Evans doesn’t foresee this happening though.

“I would hope they would be accommodating to those organizations of activities,” Evans said. “From what I’ve heard there has always been an unstated policy that has been enforced.

I think it’s better to have it in writing so now people will know the rules and won’t see it as them being picked on if they are told to take their pets home.”

Pennell said that she is not opposed to having a pet policy, but is opposed to this particular policy.

“I don’t like the absolute 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, absolute no pets in

buildings ever,” Pennell said.

Chair of modern languages Gerburg Garmann strongly supports the new policy.

“I love animals,” Garmann said.

“However, many colleagues and students are afraid of them. There have been times when I’ve been called and asked to step out of the office to talk to PENNELL someone and this should never happen. People should never go without help because they are afraid to come to me.”

Pennell, however, disliked how the new

policy was said to be introduced due to international students being afraid of dogs.

“We don’t need any reason to have an us versus them relationship,” Pennell said. “When we have those kinds of attitudes there is never a productive result. I’m sure there are plenty of American students that have problems with pets in buildings as well.”

Also, Pennell said that this sounds like a problem that could have been worked out with certain individuals, and then if they were unresponsive to the problem brought to higher authority.

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Wheelchair friendly?

Sakai new LMS provider

By Kenny Norman STAFF WRITER Sakai will soon replace Blackboard as the University of Indianapolis’ Learning Management System.

Blackboard 7, the current Learning Management System (LMS) used on UIndy’s campus, is expected to be discontinued by the end of 2010.

UIndy looked into numerous LMS replacements, including the latest version of Blackboard (Blackboard 9) and Sakai.

Sakai’s Web site defines Sakai as “an adaptable, interoperable, reliable, and scalable platform for learning and collaboration.”

The Web site also describes its platform RUSSELL as studentcentered.

The test version of Sakai is missing a few tools, but the full version contains more options and features for both faculty and students. According to Chief Information Officer of Information Systems Jeff Russell, information systems wanted additional options and decided Blackboard had diminished service and support while increasing their prices. Russell reviewed several LMS options to move away from Blackboard 7. Information Systems rotates LMS every five to

By Jacki Dillman MANAGING EDITOR Although students and faculty at the University of Indianapolis recognize that the university works hard to accommodate students with physical disabilities, some feel that in certain areas it comes up short.

“I don’t think that whoever built the ramps on campus actually got in a wheelchair and tested them out,” said sophomore Cody Robbins, who has osteogenisis imperfecta. “Some of them are really steep.”

Debbie Spinney, executive director of student development, oversees all students with learning and physical disabilities.

Spinney said that because the university is small, it has the ability to individualize the accommodations and continually improve the campus.

“We have more students with

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disabilities than ever before,” Spinney said. “We have plans to expand and add accommodations for them.”

Spinney did not, however, have a projected time frame for when these renovations will begin taking place.

Some students explained the difficulties they face on campus.

Freshman Mark Nania, who has cerebral palsy, said that in areas that the university has made accommodations, they are doing a great job. However, in areas they are lacking, it makes things extremely difficult.

“I wish that the ramps were more clearly marked,” Nania said. “Last semester I broke my foot because I didn’t realize there wasn’t a ramp outside of Streets.”

Nania loves attending college at UIndy and described students and faculty as incredibly willing to help, but he also acknowledged the fact that life can be difficult when he doesn’t have the things he needs.

Robbins said that the lack of automatic doors at Ruth Lilly Fitness Center, Krannert Memorial Library and the door of Schwitzer Student Center that faces Smith Mall is difficult for him.

“As a sports management major, I spend a lot of time in Ruth Lilly. I wish it had an automatic door,” Robbins said.

To comply with legal requirements and the Americans with Disabilities Act, UIndy must provide reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of a person with a disability.

“All of our buildings meet the legal requirements, but, as with anything, there is always room for improvement,” Spinney said.

Both Nania and Robbins said they have enjoyed their experience at UIndy thus far.

“There are some definite inconveniences, but overall I would recommend this campus to anyone in a wheelchair,” Robbins said.

Future ISG officers to strengthen relations with student body

By Sarah Haefner NEWS EDITOR The 2010/2011 Indianapolis Student Government officers are already gearing up for a brand new school year, complete with new issues and new goals, and a primary one for many members is strengthening communication between the student government and the student body.

Inducted into their new positions on Tuesday, April 12, junior Caitlin Deranek is replacing senior Josh Elijah as ISG president, sophomore Hillary Engelman is the new vice-president, treasurer went to sophomore Jared Bradley and sophomore Sandy Rivers will be secretary.

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Understanding the responsibilities that go along with the position, former vice-president Deranek contemplated whether or not she should run, but decided it was the best decision for her and now she’s excited for her new role in student government, already DERANEK planning activities and what issues to advocate.

“ISG’s function is always to take the needs of the students to the professors and the faculty members who can make it happen,” Deranek

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said. “In the process of that there are always things that pop up—new and different issues that have become important over the past six months that we try and take care of as much as possible.”

Many faculty members, in turn, do their best to listen to the issues ISG presents them with.

“Most of the faculty is more than willing to help in anyway,” Engelman said. “Ted Polk, for instance, is more than willing to do everything anything he can to listen to our issues.”

According to Elijah, issues this year included installing bike racks on campus, creating a green initiative, suggestions for PFS (including providing tuna as an alternative to meat during Lent) and providing an additional counseling option for

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students with general emotional distress in health services.

“We get most of our ideas from hearing random complaints on campus,” Elijah said. “But if any student would like to bring up an issue they should definitely let a representative know. It would be great if more students got their opinions to ISG.” The newly-inducted officers are ready to tackle new issues as well, especially reconnecting with the student body.

“It is my personal opinion that ISG has fallen behind a veil,” Deranek said.

“I don’t know if the student body really understands what our function is and what we are here for, and so it is my personal goal to get our name out there.’”

ISG also plans on tackling smoking on campus, library renovations (including a modern languages lab to help students)

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and a re-evaluation of the core requirements in general education to ensure that students are receiving a modern, up-to-date education. They don’t plan on forgetting their annual events either, including the Winter Formal, Super Saturday of Service and other service projects. Deranek hopes to increase membership to fill all 27 positions.

“I personally believe that ISG is a very strong group and that we do a lot for our campus,” Deranek said. “I feel there has been a communication breakdown [between ISG and students] so I hope to improve that.”

Students who want to find out about ISG’s plans, as well as discuss current and potential problems on campus, may attend ISG meetings on Tuesdays at 3 p.m. in Esch Hall, 261.

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THE REFLECTOR

April 21, 2010

Graduation!

WHAT NOW?!

Advice for the real world

By Adrian Kendrick EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Graduation. That word has been lingering in my thoughts for a while, especially now since it’s rapidly approaching.

I sit here as I type these words in awe that this is the last story that I will ever write for this publication. I’m at yet another time in my life where I am preparing to step out into a whole new direction only this time I’m facing the “real world.” This real world has been discussed all through college. Although I’ve been a spectator and able to engage a little with the people that live there, now I truly will be one of “them.” Someone living in the real world.

I encountered the real world during my internships and I believe I can deal with “them,” simply because of these lessons learned at UIndy that has equipped me for what I am about to encounter. I don’t know what words of wisdom to offer or what advice to contribute that you may not have already heard, but I hope this is beneficial.

Fall in love. I spent every opportunity I had learning more about journalism. Four years later I’m still in love with journalism. Point is, find what you love and go

for it-cliché I know. However, there is no greater joy until you’re doing something you love and better to find out now than when you are about to graduate. I did this by obtaining internships. It’s the best way to find out if you really love the field you’re about to dedicate the rest of your life. I’m sure your boss will know right away if you’re in love, and you can’t fake it. So get there early and work harder than anyone else, not because you seek attention but because you’re in love. At least I know journalism will be there through sickness or in health—I’m just saying.

Shut up! No really, I’m serious. No one likes a gossiper. I used to talk all the time. On almost all my report cards in grade school was ‘Adrian’s a great student but she talks too much.’ People are always suspicious of people that talk just to hear themselves talk. Their words have no substance behind them. They think they know everything and no one wants to be around them. You don’t want that reputation to follow you into the real world. Words travel quickly, good or bad.

The last thing you want is your boss to approach you about a rumor you started about him collecting colored eggs. Exactly.

Isn’t that stupid? So don’t spread it! Just let him continue his collection in peace.

The person who chooses their words care-

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

College Republicans To the Editor: In the last issue of The Reflector there was an opinion article about how the Republican Party supposedly blocks all forms of social reform. The author of this piece provides examples that range from civil rights reform and environmental reform of the 60s and 70s to consumer and health care reform in this decade. Using skewed facts, the author made a very compelling case for the evilness of the Republican Party, and Republicans on the whole. As the Vice President of the UIndy College Republicans, I felt it necessary to write a rebuttal to this slighting and unfair piece against myself and my fellow party members.

I’d like to address the headline of the article reads: “Republicans and their policies have stood in the way of every progressive cause,” this headline made me proud for many reasons. The author is right. We have stood against every progressive cause since Republican President Theodore Roosevelt left office. Roosevelt was an admitted progressive and an irregularity in the party on the whole.

Blocking progressive policies is something the constituency of the party demands, and cannot be dismissed. Progressive causes usually involve infringement of rights and defy the Constitution. In the original article the author points out that Republicans merely stand against Progressive causes for things like states rights, and individual liberties. In actuality we stand for something bigger, the Constitution, which does not allow for the federal government to infringe on any rights, not just states rights.

When it comes to Civil Rights legislation it is very hard to make Republicans look like blockers of change, yet the author tries to do it in one short paragraph. However, the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964 had a higher percentage of Republicans voting for the bill than the Democrats. It took the Republicans to get the bill passed. Of the 34 Republican Senators only six voted against the bill. The author got his facts wrong. It was not simply the majority of Democrats that passed the bill. Left to their own devices the Democrats could not do it themselves; it took the Republicans to make history.

When it comes to environmental regulation, the author yet again gets his facts wrong. In the article he admits that President Nixon, who was a Republican, signed the Clean-Air Act into law. While he is certainly not the type of person I like to cite as a Republican, I doubt his Watergate activities invalidate the importance of this law.

Republicans do stand against most environmental legislation brought up by Democrats, and rightfully so. Perhaps the most lethal type of environmental legislation is the Cap and Trade legislation currently being tossed around by the Democrats. This bill serves no other purpose than to raise oil and gas prices and tax vital industries, all in the name of global warming.

Consumer Regulation is quite simple for a Republican to tackle. First of all, the author is only interested in regulating Wall Street. This is not protecting any Americans. While many Americans lost a lot of money in the stock market over the past two years, there is an assumed risk when investing. No doubt there was foul play involved with some of the companies that made the downfall even greater, but the Security and Exchange Commission is perfectly equipped to handle such issues.

With that being said, the biggest reason that Republicans are against regulating Wall Street is that the Constitution does not allow the federal government to control the U.S. economy. It is a futile endeavor that is way outside the role of government.

When it comes to Gay Rights the author tries to paint the GOP as anti-gay, yet homosexuals have the same rights as any other American. They are free to vote, go to school, work and do anything else. Gay marriage is a relatively new issue, and as such the slow wheels of government continue to grind on for this issue. The anti-gay sentiment often seen in politics no doubt reflects the sentiment of voters, many of whom are still wary of gays.

I am a firm believer that the states will lead the charge in the case of gay marriage. While the federal government has no role in regulating marriages, the states do. When states legalize gay marriage, other states are forced to recognize them.

The Republican stance on taxes is fairly simple; we should lower them. To do this we must shrink the size of our national government so we can lower taxes, without raising budget deficits. Obama has tripled the budget deficit in his first year in office! Lowering taxes makes perfect sense, and it allows Americans to spend their own money creating jobs and employing other Americans. Decreasing the size of our government will help make people less dependent on the government, and give citizens back their rights by taking the long arm of the government out of their lives.

In the end the Republican party is fairly simple: we aim to preserve our vital rights, lower taxes, grow the economy and keep the government out of our economy. If we are allowed to prosper, we must also be allowed to fail.

Clearly the author does not subscribe to our philosophy, which is fine. However, when he seeks to misrepresent, label and present untruths there is a problem. This type of rhetoric against the GOP is something that happens all of the time, which is why I felt it important to write this response. I hope that it may change a few minds, or at least give readers an insight into the other side.

Mark Meadows Vice President of the UIndy College Republicans

Cartoon by Dan Dick •The Reflector

fully is wise and that’s the impression to give off in the real world. So again, shut up—I’m just saying.

Be real. The world is full of fakes, frauds and losers. Don’t join them. If you lose who you are, what makes you unique? If you don’t eat meat, tell people you’re a vegetarian. If you are a Christian, tell people you’re not ashamed. The point is be yourself, don’t let people dictate to you how you should act. It’s easy to blend

in. It’s easy to call your boss rude names, or to lie about being sick when you’re at home watching “Spongebob”just because everyone else is. People usually notice fakes. The “real world” workplace doesn’t need two of the same person. They like a variety of personalities, the same person all the time is boring. That’s why “American Idol” switched it up this year…I’m just kidding.

Hopefully you’ll use some of my les-

sons that I stumbled across throughout my time at UIndy. The real world doesn’t seem too bad, and I’m sure I’ll get the hang of it. I still have a lot of lessons to learn but that’s just it…I’m willing to learn. I don’t know all the answers even after four years and will never know all of them. However I do know that I enjoyed my time here, the people I met and the memories I created. Okay enough. Before I get emotional I’ll shut up!

Legalize same-sex marriages

By Mia Dandino STAFF WRITER

Same-sex marriage should be legalized in all U.S. states because without universal marriage laws, inequality exists.

A lack of gay marriage is discriminatory against sexual orientation. Anti-same-sex marriage laws discriminate against samesex couples because matrimony is a state law. State laws are written to apply to all.

To deny some people the right to marry excludes and dehumanizes them.

A lack of same-sex marriage laws also limits people from demonstrating their love for another. People consider marriage to be the ultimate expression of love for another person. By refusing same-sex couples, people destroy the ability for couples to express their devotion to their partner.

Without same sex marriage, people are denied certain benefits. Legally the state cannot protect those of homosexual orientation.

Same-sex couples are denied the right to financial and heath benefits. Same sex couples, without a marriage license, cannot receive federal assistance when filing taxes, for instance. Same-sex couples often are refused health insurance benefits that heterosexual spouses are granted.

Without the ability for same-sex couples to marry, same-sex partners face obstacles in joint ownership. Same-sex couples encounter challenges of owning houses, cars and other property.

A lack of same-sex marriage laws also hinders couples from adopting children.

Opponents of same-sex marriage often argue that children raised by parents grow up in unsafe or improper environments.

“At least 10 states are now considering joining Florida, Utah, and Mississippi in effectively banning or restricting gay adoptions, which make up roughly three percent of annual adoptions in Massachusetts,” Maggie Johnson of The Boston Globe said (The Boston Globe, 2006).

Studies show that same sex-couples do not have a negative influence on children’s development, however.

According to CNN:“All of the research to date has reached the same unequivocal conclusion about gay parenting: the children of lesbian and gay parents grow up as successfully as the children of heterosexual parents. In fact, not a single study has found the children of lesbian or gay parents to be disadvantaged because of their parents’ sexual orientation” (CNN, 2007).

Other arguments against same-sex marriage include the Catholic Church teaching that marriage is between a man and a woman.

“The matrimonial covenant, by which

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a man and a woman establish between themselves a partnership of the whole of life, is by its nature ordered toward the good of the spouses and the procreation and education of offspring” (Catechism of the Catholic Church 1601).

However, marriage is not simply a religious right. Because the state ordains marriages, same-sex couples should be granted that state right.

Other opponents suggest that samesex marriage does not need to be legal in the entire U.S. They argue that same-sex couples should live in states where samesex marriage is legal.

By requiring same-sex couples to a few states to get married, the lack of marriage laws limit places where same-sex couples can live. Also, same-sex couples are inconvenienced in actually getting married.

In some cases, same-sex couples must travel across the country to obtain a marriage license. Couples then have to wait days for the license process to be completed.

Same-sex marriage should be legal because the lack of marriage laws unfoundedly discriminates against a group of people.

“In itself, homosexuality is as limiting as heterosexuality: the ideal should be to be capable of loving a woman or a man; either, a human being, without feeling fear, restraint, or obligation,” feminist writer, Simone de Beauvoir said.

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Students forego their shoes for a day to raise awareness

By Adrian Kendrick EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Many children in developing countries grow up without ever owning a pair of shoes, suffering illness as a result.

TOMS Shoes is a company hoping to help these children. According to www.toms.com, in 2006 a traveler named Blake Mycoskie befriended children in Argentina and noticed they had no shoes to protect their feet. Desiring to help, he created TOMS Shoes, a company that NOONAN would match every pair of shoes purchased with a new pair of shoes given to an underprivileged child.

One for one.

Junior Molly Noonan learned of this predicament from her roommate who helped promote awareness for the cause.

Noonan decided she had to make others on campus aware of the company and what they were attempting to do for children without shoes. She introduced the international organization to UIndy, which participated in the One Day Without Shoes event April 8.

“When people hear of this news normally they have a reaction but

they don’t do anything about it, and I wanted to do something about this,” Noonan said.

In order to participate students did not wear shoes for a day. By doing so, they got a brief glimpse into the life of living without shoes. Noonan, along with an estimated 30 UIndy students, participated, a huge increase from last year when only 10 students participated.

Junior Melanie Orr participated both years. Despite her efforts, she explained some people were unfriendly.

“People were very unreceptive to the movement,” Orr said. “At one point a complete stranger looked at my feet in Schwitzer and said ‘That’s just nasty.”’

Noonan also said she experienced negativity from some people on campus, but ORR that was to be expected. She just hopes those who did participate received something valuable out of it.

At the end of the day, Orr exclaimed that her feet hurt. At one point she was carried across the street. However, she wouldn’t change any of it.

“I’m saving for a second pair of Tom’s. I’ll participate again, definitely,” Orr said. “It’s important to continue supporting the cause because it’s an ongoing problem. If the problem hasn’t gone away why should we?”

DID YOU KNOW • In some developing nations, children must walk for miles to school, clean water and to seek medical help.

• Often, children cannot attend school barefoot.

• In Ethiopia, approximately one million people are suffering from Podoconiosis, a debilitating and disfiguring disease caused by walking barefoot in volcanic soil.

• Podoconiosis is 100 percent preventable with basic foot hygiene and protection.

Information provided by www.TOMS.com

Photo by Jaclyn Luscomb • The Reflector

A student leaves her shoes at home for the day to gain a brief glimpse into to the lives of children who don’t have any, as well as raise awareness about such related diseases as Podoconiosis.

Photo contributed by Megan Monday

Juniors Molly Noonan, Melanie Orr, Bobby Brooks and Megan Monday show off their bare feet as they participate in “One Day Without Shoes” on April 8.

Great UIndy Clean Up Students and faculty volunteer their Saturday morning to find their inner green thumbs

On Saturday, April 10, students, faculty and staff volunteered their time to help clean up campus and the areas surrounding as part of the Great UIndy Clean Up, an annual event that is held in the spring.

“We do this project as part of a service project in order to help clean up the UIndy campus as well as the surrounding campus area,” said Katherine Allen, IMPACT UIndy Chair for Campus Program Board.

Close to 70 individuals volunteered their time to pitch in and beautify campus.

“I was greatly pleased with the turn out this year. All the projects went just perfectly,” Allen said.

Junior Lindsay Brickens has been a part of the clean up since she was a freshman, and she feels like it has impacted the rest of her life.

“I was first involved because the Bible study that I was in was participating, but now I sign up because it is a lot of fun and for a great cause,” Brickens said. “I think it really puts “education for service” into action and

allows students to serve together. I plan on participating in activities like this after leaving school.”

Volunteers were split into groups and each worked in different areas with different tasks.

“Our group cleaned up south of Warren Hall and Cravens Hall and then over toward University Heights Methodist, where we did some landscaping around the church and on the playground,” Brickens said.

While Brickens stayed near campus others helped at the Hanna House on Madison, and the Montisorri on 31, a few groups cleaned up trash around the perimeter of campus and helped to make dog toys from old T-shirts that will be donated to an area animal shelter.

Allen noted that without the help of others this project would not have been quite the success.

“I would like to thank Marianna Foulkrod, Dan Stoker and Nancy Collins for all of their wonderful help on making this event so wonderful, I wouldn’t have been able to do it all without them,” Allen said. “I also want to thank all the volunteers that came out and helped with the Clean Up, it only takes a few people to make a big difference.”

McKelvey.

McKelvey test piloted Sakai in a section of his English 102 class. Scott Uecker, General Manager of WICR and UIndy TV5, also test piloted Sakai in his communication law class. Uecker noted that some assignments were hard to do without Sakai. Uecker said that he plans to use Sakai for one of his courses in the fall and notes that he has never used Blackboard due to extended technical difficulties.

There have also been some difficulties with Sakai, but it has not deterred the professors in MCKELVEY wanting to use it as the LMS for their classes.

“What difficulties I have had will be fixed once we have the full capability of the program,” McKelvey said.

Uecker noted some adjustments, but overall was hopeful that Sakai would be a good alternative to Blackboard.

“A number of courses that I teach do not lend themselves to LMS. Like anything else, there’s a learning curve, so [Sakai] has not been perfect. It’s good overall though,” Uecker said.

According to Russell, Sakai offers several benefits, including contextual help for students, faculty e-mailing students without directly accessing Sakai, cleaner navigation and the ability to add more features and functionality without additional charges. Uecker also noted an online blogging tool as well as the ability to get instant online feedback on assignments.

Russell further noted that UIndy may put its own twist on Sakai.

“It may not be called Sakai; we’ll brand it ourselves,” Russell said.

While McKelvey prefers Sakai to Blackboard, he noted that getting the campus accustomed will be the biggest advantage.

The gradebook also offers fewer features, but professors have a variety of options in designing courses and content. Sakai also offers students a more usable interface and learning tools.

“It should be more stable; it shouldn’t go down as much. There are more and better help pages than Blackboard,” McKelvey said.

Sakai will be available for professors to use over the summer to start planning their fall classes. Sakai and Blackboard will run parallel through December 2010.

The university hopes to be fully converted to Sakai in January 2011.

By Ashley Keihn EDITORIAL ASSISTANT

Photo contributed by Marianna Foulkrad

A group of students gear up for some hard work during the annual Great UIndy Clean Up on April 10. Approximately 70 student and faculty volunteers dispersed around campus and the surrounding areas, pulling weeds, planting, picking up trash and creating dog toys to be donated to a local animal shelter.

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PETS from Page 1 “It sounds like the complaints went straight to the executive or higher,” Pennell said.

Nevertheless, the policy is in part driven by liability.

“If there should be an incident where an animal might attack a visitor, then there could be a lawsuit,” Garmann said.

Pennell suggests using a provision much like one used at Simon Fraser University that states, “By bringing a nonexempt animal/pet onto the Burnaby campus, the owner accepts sole financial and legal responsibility for any damage, injury or other harm caused by the animal/pet and will indemnify the University should it be found legally liable for any damage, injury or other harm caused by the animal/pet.”

She described how she often is on campus in the summer working late into the night when there is hardly anyone else on campus and she keeps her dog with her in her office because she feels safer that way.

Pennell said that there were many concerns about this policy, but not as many were brought up in their meeting.

“One faculty senator came to me in private after the meeting and said that they were told not to state their opinion on the matter,” Pennell said.

Evans said that there were enough complaints by various people concerning animals on campus that action needed to be taken.

Pennell and Garmann agree that a pet policy is needed, their views just differ concerning how it should be worded and implemented.

They also both agree that there should have been more discussion on the topic.

“There was a need to make a policy, but I wish the intent had been communicated more widely,” Pennell said. “We all had a very short window of taking it in and could have heard of it in advance.”

Evans recognized that the policy will not make everyone happy, but he hopes that the UIndy community will be able to accept this policy and realize its importance.

“Because it affects so many people, the policy was necessary,” Evans said.

“With the pet policy, we hope that it will be able to take into account all the different aspects and ways it can affect people, but it’s hard to take all things into account. Inevitably with any new policy people will be unhappy.”

six years, and UIndy has been using Blackboard for at least 10 years.

“It was time for us to migrate to either the newest version of Blackboard or something else,” Russell said.

Another reason for the switch is to save money. Blackboard is proprietary software, meaning that the company that owns Blackboard charges UIndy for using the software. Sakai, on the other hand, is an open source LMS, so software is free. Sakai will be hosted by rSmart, which provides free hosting and support, as well as free upper-level support. Hosting fees have been built into the overall cost.

Several UIndy faculty members have been testing Sakai out with their students in certain classes as part of a trial run. Feedback from test pilots was then sent to the president’s cabinet.

“Faculty input played a big role because we had a lot of faculty evaluators who were able to give a lot of input,” said Kevin McKelvey, assistant English professor.

McKelvey expects to be a trainer for faculty since he used Sakai early on.

According to McKelvey, the interface and design of Sakai was also favored by his students over that of Blackboard.

“The students noted it was a lot more usable, requires fewer clicks, was more user-friendly, and was a more natural Web site interaction,” said

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By Ashley Keihn EDITORIAL ASSISTANT The sounds of swing dance music pour out of Good Recital Hall every Wednesday as students swing to songs such as “Twist and Shout” and “Shake, Rattle and Roll,” as part of ULindy, the University of Indianapolis Lindy Hop Society.

ULindy began when a few UIndy students found out about swing dancing being held at Fountain Square Theatre on Friday nights. They would go swing dancing there about twice a month, but they were soon looking for more affordable ways to dance.

“There were many who were interested and to save the students some money a few experienced dancers started having a quick lesson before the dances, ULindy president Alyssa Perry said. “Soon after there was such an interest that we became an unofficial group and then the next year we made it official.”

The club allows students as well as members of the community to join in on the dancing fun.

Lisa Macharoni and Jon Tigert teach lessons. Advanced lessons are given from 8:45 to 9:15 p.m. followed by a warm-up dance for all from 9:15 to 9:30. Beginner lessons follow that with the night ending with social dancing from 10 to 11 p.m.

According to ULindy secretary, junior Nathen Landers, the hope of ULindy is that people will have a good time and will learn about some of the culture that goes along with swing dancing.

The group encourages its members to branch out and attend other swing

dancing events as well.

“Every year we have a welcome back dance, a winter dance, Valentine’s Day Dance and an End-of-the-Year Dance,” Perry said. “Members are also encouraged to attend exchanges and workshops that we find out about through other swing dance groups such as Purdue, the Indianapolis swing dance group Naptown Stomp, and many others.”

Exchanges are workshops that take place at other schools, a few in other states, for members to learn different types of dances and styles of swing dance.

“Girls like guys who can dance. It’s a fun thing to do, gets you more exercise and gets you more socially involved,” Landers said.

Other members agree and think that the events are fun and keep them moving.

“I come to swing dance because it’s fun and it gets me out and doing something,” said freshman Bethany Walters.

“It’s great exercise, much better than running on a treadmill.”

According to Perry, the club has about 30 members with hopes of expanding next year and becoming more widely known on campus for being a fun atmosphere to meet new people.

Dues are five dollars per semester.

This is to help pay for food, dances and the opportunity to participate in exchanges.

“Ever since I started swing dancing I fell in love with it. It boosts confidence, and no matter where you go, even if you don’t know anyone, you will always feel welcome at a swing event,” Perry said. “I would recommend to anyone to go at least once and it is a guaranteed great time.”

Photo by Staci Reafsnyder • The Reflector

Junior Nathan Landers and second year graduate student, Gina Lesniewski, dance at the ULindy Sock Hop held on Wednesday, April 14.

Senior visual communication design majors held art show in Fountain Square

The opening exhibit of novesia, or nine perceptive minds, showcased graphic design work of University of Indianapolis seniors on April 8 at the Murphy Art Center in Fountain Square.

The nine perceptive minds are senior visual communications design students Candice Casey, Courtny Cotten, Lyndsay McBride, Christy Fulk, Ashley Seaton, Cheryl Shipman, Karin Galloway, Maggie Vega and Julia Spangler.

The group invented their title [novesia]. It combines the Latin “nove” [meaning nine] for the nine of them with the Egyptian god “Sia.” Sia, symbolizes thought, visual perception and mental understanding.

The exhibit had interactive stations to watch videos and view their Web sites, posters with examples of each

designer’s work suspended in blue frames that were hung by the ceiling and pedestals with business cards and catalogs. There was also food and live music.

VCD IV, the highest-level graphic design class, has to plan and hold an exhibit each year. This was the first year that the exhibit was held off campus as well as in Ransburg Gallery in Good Hall the week of April12-16.

“We wanted from very early on to be different and hold it off campus,” said Galloway.

The seniors split themselves into different groups to work on design, scheduling, budget, construction and printing issues. Everyone agreed that the most challenging part of the experience was working together as a group.

“The hardest part was working together because everyone had different styles,” Vega said.

The seniors had worked independently up to this point.

‘Neo Rococo’ jewelry art exhibit on display

By Kellie Donnelly STAFF WRITER

Nine perspective minds showcase work

By Anne Toliver PHOTO EDITOR

APRIL 21, 2010

During the first semester, senior students decided upon and created a whole body of work by themselves.

Projects included brand identities for companies like Etsy and IndyGo, magazine layouts and a children’s book.

These works were then included in the show along with other examples of past creations.

During the second semester, however, the seniors do not work on designing projects, but planning and marketing for the show. They created posters, postcards, called local businesses, used Facebook and tried guerilla marketing. Guerilla marketing uses unconventional methods to promote an event or work. The seniors wrote with sidewalk chalk downtown, but unfortunately the rain washed much of it away.

The seniors plan was for the idea of perception to be carried throughout the work and exhibit. The banners, with examples of each students work, were hung in blue frames which were

Photo by Chris Hartley • The Reflector

Senior visual communication design majors showcased the work they have done at UIndy on Thursday, April 8, at the Murphy Art Center in Fountain Square.

suspended from the ceiling.

“This played with the idea of optical illusions and how people perceive work,” McBride said.

There were over 35 frames of varying sizes hung from the ceiling as you walked in the gallery. Seaton was the spacial manager and it was her job to get a blueprint and map out where the wires would be. However, she admits that she wasn’t sure what it was going to look like until they finally put it up.

Dee Schaad, Chair of the Art and Design Department, said that he and the other faculty were very impressed by the quality of the presentation and of the work. He says that through this show, along with “A Word from the Southside” exhibiting fine artwork from UIndy students at the Harrison Center on Friday, April 9, the department is trying to find ways to institutionalize student exhibits off campus as well as being held in Ransburg Gallery.

The group admits that they could not have held the exhibit without

A jewelry art exhibit named “Neo Rococo” opened on April 5 in Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center and will remain on display every day from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. through April 30. The jewelry is created from rocks and shells interpreted in contemporary jewelry design.

The exhibit features work from seven different artists from across the country including Helen Bythe-Hart, Tracy Lee Black, Carolyn Springer, Jennifer Howard Kicinski, Jim Cotter, Molly Gabbard and Randy Long.

Associate and Adjunct Professor for the University of Indianapolis Carolyn Springer created the “Neo Rococo” theme and brought in the other artists for the exhibit.

“My husband and I took a trip to Versailles and I was really inspired by the Rococo architecture and furniture there,” Springer said.

Springer said “rococo” is a combination of the words of rock and “coco, ”meaning shell. These materials became the inspiration for the exhibit as artists used only shells, gemstones and rocks for their pieces.

The combination of creams, pastel pinks and teals resembled an oceanesque theme that went with the different shells and rocks one can imagine finding while walking on the beach.

One of the best examples of this is Springer’s “Tidepool Ring,” a combination of sterling silver, 18 karats gold, 14 karats gold, shells, sea glass and resin.

The large ring’s gold, cream and orange colors with the white seashell perfectly displayed the “Neo Rococo” idea.

Jim Cotter’s “Untitled” ring also exemplified this idea with its thick band of river rock, 14 karats yellow gold trim and large grey cultured button pearl at the top.

Despite all the artists being non-students, there was still a lot of University of Indianapolis student involvement in the project.

Senior visual communication design major Christy Fulk created the exhibition brochure and branding which included postcards, the show logotype and all promotion materials.

In addition, student manager of the costume shop Stephanie Kucsera helped create all the displays for the art by hand-sewing all of the pillows used to set the jewelry on.

Finally, the exhibition designer created the overall design of the exhibit.

The Martha Stewart-inspired layout of the gallery included both displays of the jewelry laid on satin pillows with ribbon around them and paintings by the artists on the walls.

“I really enjoyed this entire exhibit,” said junior pre-art therapy major Kristin Granath. “I thought it was very captivating and thought-provoking.”

The exhibit is open to all students and there is no admission to enter the gallery located in Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center.

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THE REFLECTOR

REVIEWS

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>> NBC’s comedy giants, Tina Fey, and Steve Carrel crack up the big screen in 2010’s funniest comedy, “Date Night.” The Fosters’, a

>> Coheed and Cambria released their new album, “Year of the Black Rainbow,” on April 13 making it their fifth album to

>>If you’re looking for a local place to hang out and sip on a delicious drink, Strange Brew is definitely the spot. Located in Greenwood just

>>Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center’s Ruth Lilly Performance Hall was reminiscent of an 18 Century European music chapel

>>There’s something about Carrie Underwood flawlessly singing the lyrics to John Denver’s “Take me Home, Country Roads,”

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boring couple from New Jersey, identity was mistaken for the Triplehorns. Little did the Fosters know by taking someone else’s reservation at a the modern restaurant “Claw” would have them running from dirty cops and a mob lord. The Fosters were thought to have a flash drive that contained incriminating photos of the defense attorney of New York City.

Whether the Fosters were breaking and entering, performing at a strip club or just having a simple meal, their stabs at modern society and humorous one-liner jokes kept the comedy going.The car chase in “Blues Brothers” is hardly comparable to the comical chase that both Carrel and Fey lead in order to not only save their lives, but the lives of their children.

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YEAR OF THE BLACK RAINBOW COHEED AND CAMBRIA

date. It’s a prequel to their “The Armory Wars,” storyline and is being released with a companion book by the lead singer Claudio Sanchez and best-selling author Peter David. The album is full of strong vocals that Sanchez never fails to deliver.

“Here We Are Juggernaut,” was the most memorable of the album because of the catchy tune and the heavy vocals. The one thing the album failed to do was to add a dimension of music; it all seemed to blend together and it was hard to tell the songs apart. “Pearl of the Stars,” was a nice change to the bold vocals of Sanchez where the ambience of the song puts you in a trance perfect for doing homework.

Chris Pennie, from the Dillinger Escape Plan recently joined Coheed as the new drummer and the song, “Guns of Summer,” showcases his incredible talents.

Overall, “Year of the Black Rainbow,” was an excellent album full of passionate, raw talent.

Haley Vannarsdall • Editorial Assistant

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STRANGE BREW COFFEE SHOP

20 minutes from campus, Strange Brew has a friendly atmosphere and low prices.

It definitely made me want to make a second trip to the local Greenwood coffee shop. The walls are adorned with art work that is for sale and provide a pleasing and comfortable experience. They brew their coffee fresh and also serve other delicious drinks such as their very popular bubble tea which cost me less than $4!

I discovered my new favorite drink as I tasted the sweetness of the milk-like drink and would recommend everyone to taste it. Live music is played on the weekends.

Owners Dan and Toni Carr are also very friendly and willing to chit-chat while your drink is quickly prepared.

Heather Nguyen • Staff Writer

STUDENT CHAMBER RECITAL CAMPUS PERFORMANCE

without the crowd on Monday, April 5. The lights in the hall hung dramatically from the ceiling and the wooden arena gave off an antique aura and the curtains created an 1860 ambiance in a Vienna orchestra as the ensemble of University of Indianapolis students stroked violin chords and caressed piano keys to allure the crowd. The performances sounded pleasurable. It was easy to forget where one was, as the concertos unleashed by the students smelt of 18th Century Vienna. The tunes may not have been of Mozart’s class, but the symphonies threw many into a trance, such that they forgot to clap right after one of the beautiful performances. The adagio, cadence, and Baroque were so sonorous; a novice would have compared the students to the likes of Ludwig Beethoven. However, the ensemble performance offered an escape to the sonata days of Mozart.

Konye Obaji Ori • Staff Writer

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while soaring over the crowd in a truck that made this concert one of the best I’ve ever been to (and I’m not even a big country music fan). Underwood’s “Play On” tour was to promote her newest CD. Underwood played a variety of songs from her newest CD “Play On” and also from previous CDs. Underwood swung on a swing that was slowly elevated during her chilling performance of “Just a Dream.” I was not ashamed to dry the tears from my eyes after that performance. But as serious as parts of the concert got, Underwood also showed her playful, feisty side during “Before He Cheats”and “Songs Like This.”

Opening group, Sons of Sylvia, joined Underwood on the stage during “What Can I Say,” to provide yet another wonderful number. Overall, the graphics, numerous outfits Underwood wore and set changes worked together with former American Idol Star Carrie Underwood’s powerful pipes to provide an amazing experience to be remembered.

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Modern languages department host Spring Cabaret

By Kaley Belakovich STAFF WRITER Talents of both University of Indianapolis students and faculty were showcased in the Modern Languages Spring Cabaret on Wednesday, April 7 at 6 p.m. in UIndy Hall A. Students and faculty were encouraged to give a presentation in a foreign language and bring food from other cultures.

“This is important to us because it’s a moment for students to present their work and showcase their talent,” said visiting instructor of modern languages Aaron Lorenz.

To start off the event, members the Global Rally of Students (GRaS) gave a presentation. According to GRaS’s Facebook page, GRaS is a charitable group dedicated to helping out the international and local students on UIndy’s campus by providing students with support they need in order to understand each other and form friendships. The group also discussed different events hosted on campus so far this year and sent a sign-up sheet for students interested in joining the group.

To lead the student presentations was a recorded skit, “La Boite,” which translated from French is “The Office.”

It was difficult to comprehend due to audio issues, but even those in attendance who did not speak French seemed to appreciate the humor that was intended.

A live performance was given when a group of students in a Spanish class sang “Una rosa es una rosa,” which translates from Spanish to “A rose is a rose.” The song was accompanied by instructor in modern languages José Díaz Pérez, who played guitar and sang along. This song showed to be a favorite of the audience, who, while lifeless at first, came alive and clapped along to the beat of the song.

Following “Una rosa es una rosa” was a song called “Ich will,” by German band Rammstein. This was made into a music video by a group of students in a German language course. The music video gave off a chilling vibe with all the mobster scenes there were. Even though frightening to some, other audience members seemed to enjoy the

video.

The last of the student performances was given by one of professor Barbara de Gortari’s Spanish 201 classes, who put on a skit called “escenas de SNL,” or scenes from Saturday Night Live.

During the skit, numerous characters were portrayed by the students, such as Sean Connery, Sarah Palin, Hillary Clinton and Elin Woods.

“I wanted to involve my classes in order to expand their [the students’] horizons so they can see first-hand what the other languages are doing,” de Gortari said. “And also because it’s fun.”

Also included in student performances were “Poder mapuche,” a commercial by Brent Lederle, “Die Lorelei,” a German poem interpreted

by German-speaking students, “Tu Necesito” and “Por Qué Te Vas,” both songs sung by spanish classes.

The faculty performances started with German professor Gerburg Garmann reading nursery rhymes in both German and English, showing hidden messages she claimed were for children.

She also read a poem she had written in German and English.

The next performance was another given by Pérez, doing a solo song, “Los campanilleros.” Pérez continued by performing “Vendrán días” by Manolo García with fellow modern language instructor Maribel Campoy.

Lorenz ended performances with a group of other adults made up of Luciane Moraes Sipes, Keicka Konate, Leonardo Sousa Reis and Dustin McKinney. The group put on Brazilian type music with three songs, bringing in elements the cabaret had not yet seen such as an accordion, tambourine and maracas. The last song, “Ela não gosta de mim” by Dedé Paraízo, was enjoyed by the audience, who clapped along with the beat in the music.

Throughout the whole event the audience laughed, smiled and clapped after each performance was given.

With an estimated 120 people in attendance, Lorenz considered the event a success.

“I hope that students and faculty will come away from the event with a new sense of optimism about their work and see the connections between languages and culture,” Lorenz said.

Photo by Kenny Norman • The Reflector

Modern Language professors and students performed on April 7 to show the relationship between foreign language and culture during their Spring Cabaret.

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Celebrating diversity UIndy PRIDE

Couple reflects on their relationship

By Stephanie Snay • Entertainment Editor

G

oing into their freshman year at Roncalli High School, a Catholic school, Anna, resident director of East Hall, and her wife, Beth, had no clue they were gay.

“I had a boyfriend at the time,” Beth said with a laugh. “Poor guy; I broke his heart.”

Anna’s mother is gay, so she knew about it and feared the social consequences that it came along with. Beth, however, had never even thought of it.

“I was confused,” Beth said. “I didn’t know anything about lesbians. I didn’t know what one was, if you turned lesbian or if you were always that way.”

Despite that, after a couple years of being friends, their junior year they started to develop feelings for each other. They had their first date on Feb. 2, 2002 and saw “A Walk to Remember” followed with dinner at Chili’s.

The couple describes both of their families as being accepting when they came out.

“My dad was accepting of us, but first had this notion that what we do in our private life was to stay at home,” Anna said. “We had to just let him know that we were making a commitment to each other and we weren’t going to hide who we are. It has been a challenge for him to broaden his horizons, but he has definitely risen to that challenge.”

Beth’s dad also had an opinion. When she called him to tell him that she was gay he said, “Well, at least you’re not a Democrat.”

Both said that their friends were accepting for the most part. The couple describes how most of their friends had figured it out on their own.

In 2008, the couple was ready to get married. They had two weddings, one held at the Rathskeller in downtown Indianapolis and the other in Cape Cod, Mass.

The first wedding on Oct.10 at the Rathskeller was very

traditional and was before approximately 160 people. This was the wedding that Beth had wanted. The latter wedding was very small. It was just the two of them and the officiator on a beach. Most of their families showed up to their traditional-style wedding.

“Our grandmas had this look on their face like ‘What is happening? What am I doing here?’” Beth said. “But after the wedding, our families were very supportive. Everyone was crying, my grandma hugged me, your [Anna’s] grandma strangled you.”

Although their marriage is legal in Massachusetts, it is not legal in the state of Indiana, which is why they had to get themselves as legally protected as they can be. Their last names are legally changed to be Droste-Glowinski.

They have a will with each other’s names on it. They said getting legally protected as a couple is very hard and an expensive process, but one of the upmost importance.

“Everything is a little bit harder,” Anna said. “But it’s worth it.”

Anna said that she has never really had a problem with anyone discriminating against her on campus. The University of Indianapolis is an equal opportunist. Anna said that to call working in student affairs a liberal job would be a conservative way to put it.

Anna and Beth both describe fear and ignorance as the leading factors in why gays are discriminated against and why gay couples aren’t given all the rights of a heterosexual couple. They believe that people should be educated and more open to diversity.

“Just by living in the dorms and letting people see us as a couple, we are helping educate them that we aren’t different from anyone else,” Anna said. “We fight about the same thing normal couples fight about. We have a dog; people like our dog.”

“Oh gay people can have dogs too?” Beth chimed in sarcastically. “Maybe they aren’t that different from us.”

Beth and Anna have now been together for eight and a half years and do have plans to start a family that includes children. They hope that society will become more and more accepting and educated on homosexuality.

“We’ve come a long way. Things are definitely different than they were even 20 years ago,” Anna said. “But we definitely still have a long way to go.”

Couple photos by Elizabeth Wheeler • The Reflector

Government legislation time line on same-sex marriage Compiled by Jacki Dillman • Managing Editor

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Massachusetts allows samesex marriage.

California allows same-sex marriage, and, in the same year, it is repealed on Nov. 5.

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Iowa allows same-sex marriage.

Maine’s governor signs “Marriage Equality Bill” May 6. On Sept. 11, the bill is put up for a People’s Veto and on Nov. 3, the bill is repealed.

Vermont allows marriage.

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PRIDE co-presidents Warren and Ewing

By Mia Dandino • Staff Writer

“The biggest challenge that I have follow our mission statement,”Warren said. with PRIDE is making people realize Warren said that, as a co-president of that you don’t have to be gay in order PRIDE, the organization has given her to join this organization,” experience dealing with responsaid sophomore co-PRIDE sibility and professionalism. president, Kayla Warren.

Ewing also said that as a Warren was nominated co-president of PRIDE he has as a co-president the spring learned how to balance his exsemester of 2009, and works tracurricular activities. alongside the other co-presi“As co-president [of PRIDE], dent, sophomore Rico Ewing.

I have had to figure out how to PRIDE’s mission is to program and schedule events on educate and provide a place behalf of the group,” Ewing said. for everyone to be who they “I have learned how much work are without prejudice. goes on behind the scenes of camWARREN Warren said one of her pus events and RSO meetings.” responsibilities entails being in charge Both presidents, personally spread the of PRIDE events on campus. message of the PRIDE organization in “I allocate money, making sure that various ways. the organization follows rules and “I am gay, therefore, I advocate for gay regulations, as well as making sure we rights, as well as recruit allies to join our

association and educate others to do and therefore that separates us from the same,” Warren said. everyone else,” Warren said.

Ewing said he lives by “The Golden Ewing said that members of the Rule,”and strives to educate LGBT community deal with himself and those around difficult issues more so than him. non-members.

“I keep an open mind “In some cases, gay men and I have a positive atand women will be cast out of titude towards people’s their family environment, but differences and lead by they will find support from the example,” Ewing said.

LGBT community and build a new family comprised of close Warren and Ewing exfriends,” Ewing said. press their concern as being Both presidents said PRIDE members of the Lesbian, is more than just a club; they Gay, Bi-sexual and TransEWING gender (LGBT) community relay the message that it is ok and clarify the struggles they face. to be different and that your sexuality is “I think members of the LGBT a piece of who you are, despite the chalcommunity have a more difficult time lenges you face. fitting in with society because we are “Even though [your sexuality] may denied basic rights, such as marriage, have greatly influenced who you are as

a person, you should strive to be defined by the choices you make and the actions you take,” Ewing said.

Warren and Ewing explained the events that have been planned for next year and how they will put into effect the message of PRIDE, and why it’s important to be involved in the association.

“We are planning on having another drag show,” Warren said. “We will also be discussing other hot topics that correspond with the club’s meaning.”

Ewing said PRIDE would like to participate in the needs of the Metropolitan Community, in addition to the involvement on campus.

“Proposals have been made to get involved with the Damien Center [AIDS and HIV prevention and care center] and organizing peaceful protests in greater Indianapolis,” Ewing said.

Drag show raises money for Broadway Cares: Equity Fights AIDS

By Haley Vannarsdall • Editorial Assistant

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eather boas, sequins, top hats and heels were some of the many objects seen in the University of Indianapolis’ Drag Show hosted by PRIDE and Alpha Psi Omega. UIndy PRIDE is a gay/straight alliance and often provides information about important issues to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community.

The laughs began at 9 p.m., Friday, April 16, and continued on until midnight.

Participants partook in song and dance acts dressed up as the opposite sex.

Senior Andrew Pastorek wore a bleach-blonde wig and sang, “I kissed a girl,” and “Baby one more time,” while playing his acoustic guitar.

“It’s nice to get together with friends and not take yourselves so seriously. If you can’t laugh at yourself, whom can you laugh at?” Pastorek said.

PRIDE raised $810.50 for Broadway Cares: Equity Fights AIDS, out-totaling last year’s donations. Broadway Cares: Equity Fights AIDS is a fundraising and grant-making organization that helps raise money each year to award two grants to AIDS service organizations nationwide. The UIndy Theatre also helped participate in the cause as many theatre majors performed in the Drag Show.

In one act, six performers, including Jack Hoff, Alexandra Uberwhore, Michelle Tree, Ivana Dohit, Half Naked Boy and Deborah P. Nitration performed “Big Spender,” gaining the crowds applause and they also won Best Duo or Group.

A flashback to “Napoleon Dynamite” occurred when Sexy Jessica performed in tight jeans and a shirt exposing her muffin top. The indie-esque act won her most original, along with Ado Annie.

Another hilarious performance consisted of two students, juniors Chelsey Wood and Katie Gainey, performing Andy Sandberg and Justin Timberlake’s “Dick in a Box.” Tips were collected in the present box belted around the couple’s waists.

“We fill Ransburg every year, which suggests that the campus has come a very long way from where it was just 12 years ago when PRIDE almost wasn’t allowed to have a table at a campus event,” said Dr. Greta Pennell, executive director of the honors college and PRIDE advisor. “However, the fact that we have to print twice as many posters than we need because some people feel the need to tear them down almost as fast as we can post them, suggests that we still have a way to go to make UIndy a truly safe zone for everyone in the G[ay] L[esbian] B[isexual] T[ransgender] Q[ueer] Q[uestioning] community.”

Drag show photos by Anne Toliver • The Reflector

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“The Matthew Shepard Act” is signed, adding gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and disability to the criteria of the 1969 Federal Hate Crime Law.

New Hampshire allows samesex marriage.

District of Columbia allows same-sex marriage.

Obama requests hospitals— that are receiving Medicare or Medicaid support—give visitation rights to gay and lesbian couples.

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Opponents and supporters of Proposition Eight are arguing before the California Supreme Court.

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SAA sends graduating seniors off in style

By Elizabeth Wheeler DISTRIBUTION MANAGER

Photo by Anne Toliver • The Reflector

Sophomore Emily Edwards soars to new heights on the bungee trampoline during Senior Send Off festivities on April 8.

On April 8, the Student Alumni Association held ‘Senior Send Off,’ which according to SAA member and sophomore Anna Elzer, was a day of fun for seniors and undergraduate students alike to celebrate the seniors hard work and success at UIndy.

“Last year it was just for seniors,” said Myla Edmond, assistant director of alumni relations. “And we got quite a few inquires from other people, so we opened the day up to undergrads.”

A 45-foot inflatable rock mountain, a bungee trampoline and human bowling were just a few of the activities offered.

Seniors had mock-tails in the President’s Dining Room while waiting in line for their cap and gowns, sharing memories of the past four years that have gone by.

Senior Porsche Jackson reminisced with her friends about her time during their freshmen welcome week.

“I met a lot of people that I still hang with. We had a rock climbing wall and a foam party.” Jackson said. “At the end of the party we all jumped into the canal, and because of that we smelled for days.”

Senior Kelli Whitenack shared her experience of dressing up to go see the “Rocky Horror Picture Show” with the girls on her floor freshmen year. The shared memory made her smile until she spoke about what she would miss. “[I will miss] living in the dorms and just being able to see your friends by going three doors down,” Whitenack said.

The traditional senior send off with black cap and gowns will be held on May 1 in Ransburg Auditorium.

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Seniors Brittany Araki and Graham Grider try on graduation gowns during senior send-off festivities on April 8.

Banquet awards students for dedicated efforts on campus

By Konye Ori STAFF WRITER

Seniors and student organization leaders were honored at the University of Indianapolis 3rd annual recognition banquet for their leadership and services during the 2009/2010 academic year.

The Random Acts of Kindness Award as well as Student Employee of the Year at the University of Indianapolis and in the state of Indiana went to senior Sarah Huck. Senior Curtis Ward received the top Senior Leadership award.

“This is such an honor to win the top senior leadership award,” Ward said. There are a lot of other students who have done well for this university.

This award reflects the efforts and commitment of college mentors, and I am glad to be a recipient.”

Outstanding Student Leader Award went to junior Samantha

Searls. Leadership Ambassadors of the Year went to senior Brittany Araki and senior Lamont Hendrix and the Advisor of the Year was Assistant Director of Career Services Libby Davis.

Ward added that the recognition of the efforts of the various student leaders would serve as a motivation for underclassman HUCK students.

“The university is doing an amazing job inspiring us like this,” Ward said. “I hope the underclassman students look at this and get involved because service on its own is important, academically and in the amount of experiences one can gain by serving.”

Junior Katie Gainey won the award for General Member of the Year.

Outstanding Student Volunteer Award for both Undergraduate and Graduate went to senior Joyce Valentine.

“This university has made me so proud,” Valentine said. “Recognizing my little contribution to service and volunteering makes me want to do this forever. I feel so motivated to continue to do the best I can to serve UIndy and any community I find myself in. I have never felt so proud. Thank you UIndy.”

In the organization category, Program of the Year was awarded to Circle K in collaboration with RHA and Campus Apartments for their event titled: Campus Beautification Project. And the Student Organization of the Year was Circle K. Senior Caitlin Mannan, president of Circle K, received the award on behalf of the group.

“Receiving this award makes me feel good about being part of an executive board that did an excellent job conducting and planning projects that had an impact on the UIndy community; which is really exciting

and am very thankful to be a part of it,” Mannan said.

Mannan also had advice for future students and participants in Circle K, or any student organization.

“My advice to the incoming underclassman students is to get involved and invest yourself and make sure your heart is in everything that you do because at the end it will be worth it,” VALENTINE Mannan said.

Outstanding New Student Organization was awarded to UIndy for Riley. Most Improved Student Organization went to Best Buddies.

In accordance with the promotion of diversity at UIndy, Commitment to Diversity Award went to El Dia De Los Muertos, a program by College Program Board.

UIndy Dance Team was also recognized for winning fifth place at the National Competition. The Athletics Commitment to Service award went to the Greyhounds’ women’s basketball.

The event opened with a prayer before an opening remark from the university’s president, Beverly Pitts.

Executive Director of Student Services Dan Stoker and Student Activities Director Jessica Nickoson hosted the event.

The awards were presented by Athletics Director Sue Willey, Director of Community Programs Center Marianna Foulkrod, Admissions Counselor Jolanda Bean, Assistant Director of Career Services Libby Davis and Dean of Students Kory Vitangeli.

The 10 Senior Leadership Awards recipients were Chelsea Anderson, Julie Bates, Ryan Brock, Josh Fisher, Brittany Hudson, Caitlin Mannan, Matt Root, Betsy Semrau, Joyce Valentine and Curtis Ward.

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THE REFLECTOR

9 APRIL 21, 2010

Building a Program

BASEBALL

An ace’s dominance Russell set to establish a new school record

Coach Butera’s journey from Massachusetts to UIndy

By Konye Ori STAFF WRITER

By Micah McVicker SPORTS EDITOR

The Greyhounds’softball team has not lost a non-conference home game since March 23, 2008.

Senior pitcher/first baseman Megan Russell allowed one hit to Northern Kentucky and struck out 15 Norse in game one of their doubleheader. UIndy produced enough offense to lead to a 3-0 victory.

Russell also went 2-2 at the plate, driving in an RBI and scoring a run.

The Norse did salvage a split, taking the second game 6-3.

Russell also pitched the second game.

Her pitching Saturday leaves her 13 strikeouts shy of establishing a new UIndy career record.

Despite its size and injury concerns, the Greyhound softball team currently sits at fifth place in the region, aiming for a spot in the conference tournament and Regional championship head coach Melissa Frost-Fisher said.

“We have a very small squad compared to most schools, and with only 13 fit players, we have stayed on track toward our goal,” Fisher said.

We just need to finish in the top eight in the region in order to qualify for the regional championship; we currently sit at 5th place. Our ultimate goal is to qualify for the World Series.”

The Greyhound team is chasing history as they seek their first conference title, and have become the first league school this year to collect 20 wins.

“The girls have just been outstanding.

They have worked so hard and they can achieve this goal,” Frost-Fisher said.

UIndy continued their eight-game home stand with a doubleheader sweep of Bellarmine, 6-2, 1-0 at Indiana Central Little League (ICLL) on the team’s Senior Day on Sunday, April 11.

“It’s been a very successful season.

We went on a 13game winning streak and set a new school record.

FISHER I am pleased at how well we are doing. We have had injuries to key players but other members of the team stepped up greatly,” Russell said.

The double-dip victories push the Greyhounds to 27-12 on the season, 17-5 in GLVC contests.

“The coach challenges us; she tells us we can’t afford to go slow now after a strong push for honors this season. She [Coach Frost-Fisher] makes us believe in ourselves. We can make the final eight,” Russell said.

Prior to being hired at UIndy, head women’s volleyball coach Jody Butera was working two jobs as a high school coach in Massachusetts.

“I was really tired of having to do two sports. I wanted to get into the college scene because that’s why I went to grad school. I wanted to take over a program.

I saw the University of Indianapolis and I applied through the NCAA Web site,” Butera said. “They flew me out here and the rest was history. I just wanted to jump in.”

The stats show she’s made quite a splash entering her 14th season. At UIndy, Butera has compiled a 148-40 overall record the last five seasons. Butera acknowledged it’s all about recruiting.

“I think it’s recruiting Type-A personality players that are so dedicated to the classroom and winning. A lot of them are perfectionists. I’ve had awesome athletes the last four years. They make my life easier,” Butera said. “When you get kids that are self-motivated, they want to win on their own. It’s all on them.They do a lot of intangibles that win championships.”

“I try to recruit little Jodys,” she said.

The Greyhounds ended their season with a 38-2 record. Having made their first Elite Eight appearance will benefit UIndy.

“It was a great experience for my team.

They’re hungry for it next year.They want to always want to have that expectation of this program getting to the Elite Eight, Final Four and winning a national championship. I can’t complain.”

Athletics Director Sue Willey offered high praise regarding the team’s play.

“It was a phenomenal season. We were knocked out by the national champion.”

The ‘Hounds loss to Lewis ended UIndy’s 14-0 start That loss may have benefitted Indianapolis, according to Willey.

“The season was going along so well and then Lewis, our nemesis, came in and just crunched us. It was terrible,” Willey said. “We didn’t show up for the match.

Some teams will have that one team that seems to have their number. Lewis doesn’t have [our] number anymore.”

Butera isn’t worried about numbers.

“It’s going to be phenomenal. If we play well, we probably shouldn’t lose,” Butera said. “I want them to be loose, happy and love to come to practice every day.

Everything else will take care of itself.”

Willey gave Butera high praise.

“It’s not all about wins and losses. She is a phenomenal recruiter. She has done everything I’ve asked her to [do],” Willey said. “She’s matured into a top-notch coach and a recognized leader in women’s volleyball in the country. I couldn’t be prouder of Jody.”

> See SOFTBALL on Page 10

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Senior Ryan Burlas delivers a pitch during a March 18 game versus Kentucky State. UIndy swept that series, outscoring the Thorobreds 39-6. The Flyers have taken two of three from UIndy in their weekend series, with the last game ending after the paper went to press.

Taking care of business

Recovering from a 2-6 start, UIndy has not lost a series

By Kaley Belakovich STAFF WRITER The University of Indianapolis won their third game at Lewis and, as of Reflector press time the score was unavailable, UIndy dropped a pair of 2-1 contests versus the Flyers Saturday, April 17.

UIndy played a doubleheader with archrival St. Joseph’s College on April 11, falling behind 3-0 in the first game, through four innings. Junior infielder Kaleb Cunningham helped bring the score to 3-2 with a double down the left field line in the fifth inning. The Pumas added two more runs in the top of the sixth, ending the scoring with the game ending 5-2 in SJC’s favor.

UIndy got out of the gate faster in game two, building a 4-0 lead in just one inning. One important move in the game was the three-person run by senior first baseman Danny Collier, one of his five RBIs in game two. Senior catcher Chase

Kittinger collected two RBIs and scored two runs. Senior second baseman and shortstop Adam Akin and junior second baseman Aryn Ross had three hits each.

“The game that means the most right now is the fourth game we played against St. Joseph’s College on Sunday [April 11],” Akin said. “Being down 2-1 in the series and being able to pull it all together to get that victory in our seventh game in six days shows a lot about our team and how bad we want this.”

An April 10, a Greyhound win against St. Joseph’s College in the first game in the doubleheader earned head coach Gary Vaught to his 700th coaching career win.

“You get to that place [700th win] with good players, assistants and administrators,” Vaught said. “I get total support here at UIndy.”

UIndy took down the Pumas 13-5 in the first game. The ‘Hounds scored eight runs in the first inning with four hits, three walks, a hits batsman and an error by the Pumas. The Pumas started catching up by getting four runs in the top of the sixth inning, but the ‘Hounds kept in the game, scoring five more runs in the bottom of the sixth. Cunningham had three hits and three runs during the game.

Things went downhill in the second game when the ‘Hounds were defeated by the Pumas 12-3. UIndy’s starting pitcher,

junior Donovan Drake, allowed seven runs in the opening frame after giving only one run in 19 innings previous to this game. UIndy ended the game with a solo home run by senior outfielder Chris Ulrey and a single by sophomore third baseman Matt Maringer.

On April 7, the baseball team headed to the home of the Indianapolis Indians, Victory Field, for a game. The game was canceled after eight and a half innings due to weather with the score tied at nine runs apiece. The game will be rescheduled, but the time is still unknown.

Only Drake and Collier pitched at least one scoreless inning, even though the ‘Hounds used eight pitchers throughout the game.

The Greyhounds took on Urbana University at Greyhound Park on April 6. In the first game, UIndy starter senior pitcher Cory White walked a batter, allowed two straight singles to begin the game. White persevered and struck out the side to end the top of the inning with no runs by Urbana. By the end of game, all nine UIndy hitters had scored a run, including four runs by Ulrey. The Blue Knights managed one run in the second inning, but the game ended in UIndy’s favor 16-1.

> See BASEBALL on Page 10

EDITORIAL

Tales from Media Day An editor earns opportunity to cover the Final Four

By Micah McVicker SPORTS EDITOR

Contributed by MCT Campus

Lucas Oil Stadium hosts the first national semifinal Saturday, April 3. Butler defeated Michigan State 52-50 to advance to the national championship game. The Bulldogs fell to the Blue Devils 61-59 to finish as the national runner-up.

I had the opportunity to cover media day at the Final Four April 1-2.

It was surreal; I’d never been to Lucas Oil Stadium. Subsequently, I did what many first-time visitors did: gawk at its size.

However, it was a business trip. So I got to work.

April 1, select players and the head coach from each school took questions at the breakout rooms on the event level of The Luke.

We as media members faced a challenge because so many media outlets covered the Final Four. To best do our jobs, we needed to ask creative and original questions.

Playing in a Final Four is a privilege.

However, with that privilege, came mandatory appearances, including answering questions from people of my profession.

With so many media personnel asking questions, it’s inevitable that players and coaches alike would hear at least a similar version of the same question at least once. Sitting in those breakout rooms with Coach Stevens,Matt Howard and Gordon Hayward, plus attending the Friday news conference with coach Stevens, Ronald Nored and Howard, I heard some inane questions. Then again, those are my colleagues and they have their ideas and deadlines.

I wondered to myself how many of the same questions the players and coaches had heard over and over and over. I still wonder that. Again, it’s on us to ask more open-ended and creative questions to elicit answers that aren’t generic and monotonous.

I got to meet and speak with ESPN’s Andy Katz. I talked basketball with Butler’s Matt Howard.

It was the ultimate learning experience for a budding sports writer.

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APRIL 21, 2010

SOFTBALL from Page 9

Dancing to nationals

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The dance team practices their routine prior to their competition in Daytona Beach, Fla. The team made their first trip to national competition.

Dance team grateful for opportunity, look to improve for next year

By Jacki Dillman MANAGING EDITOR The University of Indianapolis Dance Team, the Crimsonettes, attended the National Dance Association (NDA) Collegiate Cheer and Dance Championship April 8-9 in Daytona Beach, Fla. The team placed fifth in the Challenge Cup and ninth in the hip-hop competition.

To qualify for national competition, the team learned a dance routine at their NDA summer camp in Myrtle Beach and based on their performance earned a bid to nationals.

The team set to work this school year to raise enough money to attend the national competition. They held bake sales, t-shirt sales and various other fundraisers.

“We knew going in that it was going to be an expensive endeavor, and the fundraisers seemed to be endless; it was all worthwhile when we got to Daytona,” said sophomore Candi Witzigrueter.

To compete, the Crimsonettes had to pom, jazz, hip-hop routine to a remix of the Alicia Keys song “Fallen.”They also performed a hip-hop routine to a mix that included various hip-hop artists.

Members of the team who attended this national competition included: Jori Weber, Madalynne Wills, Hannah Watkins, Candi Witzigrueter, Kiersten Baltus, Sarah Stierwalt, Brianne Gargas and Carrie Caldwell.

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UIndy is 24-3 all-time at ICLL, with a 2010 season record of 11-2 at the field after a 13-1 home showing in 2009.

“The team has been on an incline, we have had ups and downs but it’s been mostly ups; right now we are trying to keep everyone on the team healthy; it’s our key to a successful finish to the season,” Frost-Fisher said.

Against Kentucky Wesleyan on Saturday April 10, Greyhound pitching allowed just one hit in a doubleheader sweep. Russell threw a perfect game in an 8-0 five-inning win in the opener, and freshman pitcher Jennifer DeMotte allowed just a fourth-inning double in another 8-0 win in game two, also in five innings.

On April 8, Greyhound softball team helped sixth-year head coach Frost-Fisher obtain another milestone in a non-conference doubleheader sweep over Urbana University. The Greyhounds emerged 6-1 winners in the opener to give Frost-Fisher her 250th career win and also took the nightcap, 4-0, to improve to 22-11 overall.

Frost-Fisher coached her 300th game as the Greyhound head coach Thursday, April 8; she is 181-119 in her six seasons at UIndy.

“I am really proud of my girls. They have worked very hard and stayed healthy.

I am hoping they stay focused and committed to our course for the remainder of the season,” Frost-Fisher said.

The team plays Quincy College on May 2 at the Indiana Central Little Lake in their last league game of the season.

“This is my last semester with the team, Carmen Martinez and I are graduating and so we will like to end this amazing engagement with a historic success,” Russell said. “The coaches, and the team have worked really hard and we deserve to be at the regional championship. Quincy College won’t stop us.”

A second game against the Knights also came out successful with a UIndy win 12-11 in eight innings. The ‘Hounds came back in this game after trailing 11-6 in four and a half innings. UIndy scored four runs in the bottom of the fifth inning, while junior pitcher Andy Betts threw one and one-third innings of hitless ball and senior pitcher David Early threw two scoreless innings.

UIndy fell 6-3 to Bellarmine University on April 3. After being tied at 1-1 through the fourth inning, Bellarmine put up five runs in the bottom of the fifth.

Sophomore infielder Chris Saroff hit a two-run single in the seventh, ending the scoring. Cunningham and Akin had two hits each in the game.

Bellarmine dropped the second game 7-5. Bellarmine scored all seven runs in the first three innings. UIndy got onto the board in the fifth after Kittinger hit a three-run home run set up after a double

by Akin and a walk by sophomore catcher Scott Mourey. Freshman pitcher Sean Elliot set a personal best, tossing five scoreless innings, allowing three hits.

With only a few games left in conference this season, anticipation for future games are very high. Most players agreed that Northern Kentucky has become their biggest rival.

“I am really looking forward to our games with Northern Kentucky. I feel that they are our biggest rival; therefore, the competition level is very high,” Early said.

Akin also anticpates the Norse series.

“The games I believe we are all looking forward to are the games against Northern Kentucky at the end of the regular season,” Akin said. “They have become our biggest rival and we are arguably the two best teams in the conference.”

The ‘Hounds will begin their series against Northern Kentucky in Highland Heights, Ky. at noon on April 30.

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UNIVERSITY OF INDIANAPOLIS

GREYHOUND ATHLETICS YEAR-IN-REVIEW Compiled by Micah McVicker • Sports Editor

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UIndy seeks to get back to the College World Series after making the first appearance in program in the 2009 season. The Greyhounds are striving to build upon the 37-21 season they had in 2009.

An April 10 doubleheader against Kentucky Wesleyan saw two UIndy starting pitchers allow one hit. Senior Megan Russell tossed a perfect game. Freshman Jennifer DeMotte gave quite an encore, allowing only one hit, a double in the top of the third.

UIndy goes on the road to play four doubleheaders to conclude their regular season. Three of four opponents are conference foes.

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Struggling through the 2009 season, posting a 4-7 record. Former coach Joe Polizzi resigned. He was replaced by defensive coordinator Bob Bartolomeo.

Senior wide receiver Tyran Fakes redshirted last season with an injury.

It was also announced that UIndy football will join the GLVC in 2012, departing the GLIAC.

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Head coach John Griffin resigned after the 2009 season after compiling an 8-7-2 record. John Higgins earned the interim coach tag for the 2010 season.

Bobby Adkins, the top goal scorer with 10 goals, enters his sophomore year.

A junior this fall, goalkeeper Justin Roberts anchors the defense.

The Greyhounds have overcome a 2-6 start. Indianapolis has gone 22-9 since March 6.

Head coach Gary Vaught, in his 21st season, earned his 700th career win with a 13-5 victory over St. Joseph’s in the first game of their doubleheader.

Lewis beat UIndy twice April 17. Both games ended in 2-1 losses for the ‘Hounds.

UIndy has two series remaining before a highly anticipated, four-game series with the Northern Kentucky Norse.

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WOMEN’S SOCCER Under head coach Geoff VanDeusen, entering his third year at the helm, Indianapolis earned the fifth seed in the NCAA Tournament.

UIndy fell 1-0 to No. 4 seed Bellarmine in the opening round on Nov. 13, their second appearance in program history.

Goalkeeper Shae Morris returns. Leading scorer Ashley Seehase graduated.

Shelby Spinelli, second with eight goals, returns.

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The men’s indoor track and field team earned their first indoor conference championship in ten years over the weekend of Feb. 27, 2010.

The women’s team earned a runner-up finish at the same meet.

During the outdoor season, six Greyhounds earned NCAA provisional times at the Indiana Intercollegiate/Little State Championships.

At national competition in Canton, OH, the UIndy men placed 21st.

For the men, Guy Kogel placed third in the 200 fly to collect his second career All-America finish.

The women placed ninth, extending their streak to 11 consecutive years placing in the top 20 in the nation.

KINKEAD On the women’s side, senior Erica Smith collected four All-America honors, highlighted by a runner-up finish in the 100 fly and a third place in the 400 medley relay. Smith concluded her college career with eight All-America honors.

Winning their first 24 games, Indianapolis stormed out of the gate.

The ‘Hounds beat Northern Kentucky for the first time in head coach LeAnn Freeland’s three-year career with a 59-53 victory on Dec. 3.

Sophomore guard Megan Gardner was lost for the season in that game as well.

The ‘Hounds also defeated Drury 69-65 on Feb. 6. The win marked the first victory over Drury since Drury joined the GLVC. Indianapolis dropped two of their final three regular season games entering the conference tournament. The ‘Hounds knocked off University of Missouri-St. Louis in the quarterfinal contest before falling to Wisconsin-Parkside in the semifinal round.

UIndy dropped a one-point game to Northern Michigan in the Midwest Regional to conclude their season.

Indianapolis, going forward, will have to replace Katie Dewey, Jessica Canary, Sarah Fenneman and Heather Rourk, lost to graduation.

Junior All-America forward Samantha Meissel returns.

Jason Warthan returned to his alma mater, as he was announced as the new head coach June 8, 2009.

This past season, UIndy sent three wrestlers to nationals. All three fell on day one of competition. Alex Johns, at 125 lbs., earned the‘Hounds’only victory.

At 157, Bryce Givens was defeated twice and his season ended.

UIndy’s heavyweight, Lynn Panko, lost twice and finished his season at 24-6.

The teams’ seasons ended in NCAA Regional competition, taking 15th.

Mark Martinez led the way, taking 44th. Senior Michael Landy finished his career placing 62nd.

On the women’s side, UIndy took the 16th spot.

Freshman Stephanie CASEY Cave finished first for UIndy, placing 53rd.

The women placed sixth in the GLVC meet.

Cave finished ninth to pace UIndy. while men earned fourth spot, as Martinez became the first Greyhound to cross the finish line in 13th position.

MEN’S BASKETBALL Head coach Stan Gouard improved in his second season at the helm of the men’s basketball team, compiling a 12-16 record.

UIndy fell to Lewis 79-76 in the GLVC Tournament opener.

Gouard will have to replace Ryan Sims, Dijon Knight, Larry Woods and Sergey Struck due to graduation.

Junior Nate Blank returns from injury that kept him out of the loss to Lewis. Leading scorer Darius Adams returns as well.

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Managing expectations will be key for UIndy as they prepare for the 2010 season. Indianapolis compiled a 38-2 record in 2009 and appeared in the Elite Eight. The ‘Hounds fell to eventual national champion Concordia-St. Paul Golden Bears.

Butera won her 300th game Sept.

12 with a victory over NW Missouri St. Senior Kyleigh Turner is the only player lost to graduation. She will return as BUTERA an assistant to head coach Jody Butera.

Don’t mention numbers to Butera or her players. But the team can be “phenomenal.”

“If we play well, we probably shouldn’t lose,” Butera said.

Senior Lyndsay McBride captured an individual national championship on May 13. Senior Kristi Piepenbrink also placed in the top five to help the team tie for third, the best finish in program history.

The Greyhounds’ men’s team seeks to build off of their share of sixth place at the 2009 NCAA Finals. Freshman Aaron Monson tied for fifth in the 108-man field with a one-over par.

Based on their success the last couple of years, UIndy was invited to play in the Golfweek Spring Invite Feb. 7-9 in Orlando. The ninth-ranked Greyhounds took a share of sixth place. Individually, senior Seth Fair shot a two-over par to finish in a tie for fifth.

Indianapolis also traveled to Puerto Rico to play in the Palmas Del Mar Intercollegiate [Reflector 2/17].

The men’s team’s season ended with a 7-10 (1S-5 GLVC) record. The team returned from their trip to Florida during the week of spring break sporting a 1-3 record. The men were eliminated from postseason play with an April 17 9-0 loss to Bellarmine. The women fared substantially better, posting an overall record of 12-3 (5-2 GLVC).

The women went 3-0 in Florida.

The women travel to Rockhurst UniVENTER versity to play the host school in the GLVC Tournament April 23-24. The women take a four-game winning streak into the tournament.

Wishes you a happy

Summer.

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