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UNIVERSITY OF INDIANAPOLIS The Reflector staff sends its condolences to all of those affected in the Virginia Tech tragedy.

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The president’s pad

Indianapolis’ college community remembers A look inside the ranch-style house Pitts calls home Virginia Tech victims

By Dan Friend OPINION EDITOR

On the southern-most corner of campus at the intersection of Otterbein and Castle avenues, University of Indianapolis President Beverley Pitts resides as a member of the University Heights community among students, local residents and those who wonder whether she actually lives there.

“I’ve seen them [President Pitts and husband Bill] pull up, but I’ve never seen them go in,” said undergraduate student and Castle Avenue resident Matt Taylor. “I don’t think the president really lives there.”

However, Pitts does live in the house with her husband Bill and their cat Sasha. She is the

fifth university president to live there.

The president’s house, built and dedicated in 1955, serves as more than a place of residence for campus presidents. According to Pitts, the house is also used to host formal dinners and receptions for guests, donors, faculty and students of the university.

“Aside from being the place where we live, this is a university facility,” Pitts said. “We use it as a way to say ‘thank you’ and keep people connected to the university.”

Officially called The Nelson House, it was dedicated to Roy and Elnora Nelson and built with a $37,000 donation, which the Nelsons gave to the university for a memorial in 1954, according to Frederick D. Hill’s book, A History of the University of Indianapolis and Its Legacy of Service. The ranch-style house, constructed of Indiana limestone, covers 6,568 square feet

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A sunroom faces the backyard of President Pitts’ home.

of floor space, and includes rooms for formal dining, recreation and guest living, as well as the president’s living quarters.

According to Jay Sibley, director of Physical Plant Mechanical Services, after former President Jerry Israel retired, the Nelson house underwent renovations to the upstairs kitchen and back porch, which was converted to a sunroom. A furnace was added to the south end of the house, where the president’s living quarters—including an office area, small living room and bedroom—are located. A handrail was added in the guest bathroom on the north end of the house to make the bathroom handicap accessible.

The addition of French doors expanded the available reception area and connected the 34-by-34 foot L-shaped formal dining room to the sunroom, giving guests more room to DUSTIN BROWN/THE REFLECTOR mingle, Pitts said. Window panels were added President Beverley Pitts resides in the Nelson House located on Otterbein to the ceiling in the sunroom to let in more natural light.

and Castle avenues.

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ISG cuts Campus Program Board budget

By Sami Shelton STAFF WRITER

The Indianapolis Student Government (ISG) recently voted to decrease the Campus Program Board budget for the 2007-2008 school year. According to Isaac Hughes, ISG treasurer, the ISG Budget Committee was not required to give the Campus Program Board (CPB) Executive Board advance warning that the budget was in danger of being decreased.

The budget was cut from $33 per student to $29 per student. The cut results in a loss of approximately $18,400, or 12 percent of CPB’s budget. According to Eric Raider, student activities coordinator, CPB will not know exactly how much money has been lost until the final enrollment numbers are tallied in September.

“It looks bad right now, but this is not an attack,” Hughes said. “Because of the raised Student Activity Fee for next year, [CPB] should actually make more money than this past year.”

ISG passed the budget cut using evidence such as decreased attendance and decreased quality of events as support. According to outgoing ISG President Susan Decker-Martin, some ISG members who voted assumed that CPB has a rollover fund of $10,000, when in fact a rollover does not exist.

The funds cut from CPB’s budget will be divided into other areas.

Intramurals will receive $1 per student and the remaining 52 Registered Student Organizations will receive $3 per student.

“There is an increasing number of RSOs on campus,” Hughes said.

“We have to make sure everyone has enough money to continue their own organization.”

With a smaller budget, CPB members worry that they will not be able to continue to bring large names to campus, such as Little Big Town and Dave Coulier.

“We had been working to bring big names to campus, bigger than Little Big Town, by polling students to see what they want. That’s not going to happen with a decreased budget,” CPB President Justin Libak said.

CPB has started a petition for a re-vote on the budget cut. According to Decker-Martin, who signed the petition, the vote can be considered if minor changes are made, such as requesting for $3.99 rather than the $4 that was taken away by the first vote. Libak said he started the petition to make students aware that this happened.

“ISG is supposed to represent the students. With enough support from the student body, they should be compelled to [re-vote],” Libak said.

Students can sign the CPB petition by stopping by the CPB office, or by contacting Libak at libakjn@uindy.edu.

The mood was somber and still, mirroring the overcast sky, as students from UIndy, IUPUI, Ivy Tech and Butler gathered at University College Plaza April 19 to pray for the people affected by the Virginia Tech tragedy that occurred Monday, April 16.

The service started with a statement that there would be prayers from different denominations since the victims were of different religions.

Chancellor Charles Bantz of IUPUI began the service.

“It is a day of great sorrow, great reflection as we reflect upon the events that happened,” Bantz said. “We need to come together as a community so we can never experience such an event here.”

This sense of community was seen as students, faculty and others gathered to pray for the 32 people who lost their lives.

The prayers were from different religions, but for the same people. There were monks chanting prayers and a Jewish rabbi speaking in Hebrew.

Public Safety Director, Morton Marcus, spoke out on how important it is to pray.

“Prayer has to be an intricate part of facing these challenges,” Marcus said. “Let us realize this lesson and tolerate no aggression.”

The service had a leading message of living life to the fullest—to not take anything for granted. He spoke about the thirtytwo who people lost their lives on April 16 without knowing that it was going to be their last day.

In order to commemorate the victims, college students read the names of students and faculty who lost their lives. Their naming was accompanied by the ringing of a bell in remembrance.

President Beverly Pitts was at the ceremony and was touched by the good will that students had to offer.

“I’m extremely impressed with our students. It’s an example of the best we can do—to reach out and show we care and want to help,” Pitts said. “It’s hard to make sense because we don’t have it…we will be struggling with this for a long time.”

At the end of the ceremony, 32 doves were released into the air as a symbolic tribute.

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During a memorial held April 19 at the University College Plaza, members of the Indianapolis community left messages of sympathy on a large banner that was sent to Virginia Tech Monday, April 23.

Distinguished speakers and possible record numbers will accent graduation 2007 Charles J. Dietzen, M.D.

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Dietzen, a northern Indiana native, is a doctor and a neuroanatomy professor at UIndy. He brings patients to class to provide the students with a more visual, hands-on approach to the field. He believes this is the best way for a student to learn about what they want to do in the future.

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By Adrian Kendrick STAFF WRITER

The University of Indianapolis will host a graduate programs commencement Friday, May 4 at 7:30 p.m. and an undergraduate commencement Saturday, May 5 at 2 p.m. Both ceremonies will be located in Nicoson Hall.

According to Registrar Mary Beth Bagg, while the Office of the Registrar manages graduate information and organizes the logistics of the commencement ceremonies, many other people and organizations are involved.

“It is not the Registrar’s Office that does all the work,” Bagg said. “This is a campus-wide event; there has to be 100 people from 20 different organizations across campus helping. We’re all doing the best we can to make this a great event.”

Bagg said last year UIndy had 982 graduates including students from UIndy international locations. This year the potential number of graduates is 1,030 with an additional 110 from UIndy inter-

national locations, which Bagg says will be a record number of graduates.

This year UIndy will be hosting two speakers during the commencement ceremonies. James T. Morris and Charles J. Dietzen, M.D. will speak and accept honorary Doctor of Science degrees during the ceremonies.

“This is exciting. [These two men] are very good speakers, and I am looking forward to it,” said Gloria Eichenberg, executive administrative assistant for the president, who also helped with the graduation arrangements.

Another major part of the graduation this year will be the awarding of Indiana’s first doctorates in occupational therapy.

UIndy’s nationally recognized School of Occupational Therapy was the third such school in the United States to establish a doctoral program, and it is the only one in the state of Indiana. Seven students will receive the post-professional Doctor of Health Sciences degree.

“This is terrific for [us] to be the first in Indiana [to be awarding] these degrees. It’s great for the university,” Eichenberg said.

UIndy also will host an Athletic Gradu-

ation on Monday, April 7 at 7 p.m. in Schwitzer Room 010. “[The Athletic Graduation] is not as good as the regular graduation, but at least we’re doing something for the student athletes,” said Athletic Director Sue Willey.

Sports that will participate in the Athletic Graduation are softball, golf, track and field and tennis because of sporting events that take place during the May 4 and 5 ceremonies.

According to Willey, the Athletic Graduation is worthwhile; otherwise, the students would just pick up their diplomas from the Registrar’s Office. The Athletic Graduation is more intimate and the students can receive one-on-one time with President Beverley Pitts.

There are an anticipated 20 to 25 student athletes participating in the special ceremony this year versus the 17 students who participated last year.

“I’m just excited that the president is willing to support this and that the university is doing some type of recognition for the student athletes,” Willey said. “This graduation really represents that they are students first then athletes.”

James T. Morris

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Morris, a graduate of Indiana University with an MBA from Butler University, stepped down this month from a position he has held for the past five years as Executive Director for the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). While serving as director, Morris also served as the UN Special Envoy for Humanitarian Needs in Southern Africa.

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April 25, 2007

Identity crisis: National ID cards for 245 million U.S. drivers

By Dan Friend Opinion Editor

Beginning May 11, 2008, with the scan of a card, every documented American citizen’s and legal resident’s identification information will be available for viewing, via federally mandated drivers licenses and identification cards.

The Real ID Act, voted into law in 2005, passed rigid national standards for driver’s licenses and identification cards, with which state Departments of Motor Vehicles branches must comply. According to the bill, to attain a “compliant” card, every person must furnish proof of Social Security number, date of birth, principal place of residence and photo identification. This information will be stored in the state’s database and linked with other databases to form a single, national database containing every citizen’s information.

To access the information stored on the cards, they must have “common-machine readable technology.”

Following recommendations proposed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), a bill was introduced to tighten the security of identification

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To the Editor: We are all saddened by the recent tragedy at Virginia Tech University. On behalf of the Campus Police, I’d like to express condolences to the families and to the survivors of that horrific shooting spree.

While every criminal situation is different, and predicting human behavior is so complicated, I do want to assure our community that we have a comprehensive emergency preparedness plan in place, and that Campus Police receive training in dealing with active shooters. Our most recent exercise was in September 2006. We also maintain direct communication with Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Southeast district officers, who patrol on and around our campus and can be here in a matter of seconds to assist us in an emergency.

That said, it is helpful to remember that safety starts with each of us. Let’s look out for one another, be respectful of our differences, and report suspicious behavior and other concerns. Together, we can create a safe and supportive community.

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and intelligence systems. The Real ID Act was attached as a “rider”—an amendment connected to a larger, unrelated bill—on an $82 million “military spending and tsunami relief” appropriations plan.

Congress approved the appropriations by a vote of 368-58. President Bush signed H.R. 418, The Real ID Act, into law and issued a written statement praising the bill. Compliant cards will begin to be issued in May of 2008.

Drafted and submitted by Rep. James Sensenbrenner, R, Wis., the Real ID Act will require all 245 million driving Americans to take a number and wait in line at their local license branch.

In a CNN interview in February 2007, Sensenbrenner said the Real ID Act is voluntary. Every state will offer noncompliant identification cards, but according to the bill’s text, non-compliant cards won’t be functional for “official purposes.”

Without a Real ID, forget about boarding an airplane or train, opening a bank account, getting hired, applying for federal funding or entering a federal building. And if a state doesn’t play by the new federal rules, it will lose its federal funding.

“Supporters claim it is not a national

ID because it is voluntary,” said Rep. Ron Paul, R, Tex., during Congressional debate in 2005, according to www. americanchronicle.com. “However, any state that opts out will automatically make non-persons out of its citizens.”

Sensenbrenner argues that the 9-11

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hijackers obtained multiple fraudulent drivers licenses, and that a stricter system of identification verification would have hindered the attacks. According to Sensenbrenner, Real ID will protect Americans from terrorism and illegal immigration.

“Americans have a right to know

who is in their country, that people are who they say they are…not some alias,” Sensenbrenner said during the CNN interview.

Few are arguing that point. What people are arguing are the implications of a national identification card, and the ease of accessibility of every citizen’s personal information through a unified national database, which will be shared with Mexico and Canada, according to Rep. Paul’s 2005 statement before the House of Representatives.

Real ID Act contains no limits regarding the power the government and DHS have to impose security standards. Biometric measures, such as a digital image of a fingerprint or retinal scan have been proposed in some states. “Defined data elements,” will be stored on the card, which the bill fails to describe in detail, leaving broad discretion to the DHS. Also on the horizon are radio frequency identification chips (RFID), which send and receive radio messages and stored information on silicon chips as small as the dot on this “i.” A number of states have proposed legislation to embed these chips in livestock, sex offenders and surgeons and their patients, according to the National

Health library: Campus violence MyStudentHealthZone.com MCT College campuses are usually serene places, and most students worry about little more than locking up their bikes outside classrooms and their dorm rooms at night. Yet after the devastating massacre at Virginia Tech, where one student killed more than 30 students and instructors before taking his own life, it’s natural for students—no matter where they go to school—to worry about whether this type of incident could happen to them.

School violence of this magnitude is rare. But when a tragedy like this happens, it’s normal to feel sad and anxious, and to want to make sense of the situation.

It’s actually safer to be on a campus than in a car. More young adults die in car accidents than in shootings (and that’s all shootings, not just the ones that happen in schools). So the vast majority of students will never experience on-campus violence.

However, in recent years many colleges have begun to re-evaluate their safety needs and procedures in response to the concerns of families and communities. Many already have installed metal detectors.

School violence isn’t easy to understand. There is no single reason why students become violent. Some are copying behavior they grew up with or saw on the streets, or in video games, movies or TV. Sometimes, people who turn violent are victims of teasing who’ve hit a limit and feel like they would do anything to make it stop.

They may feel isolated and rejected by their peers or may have undergone a breakup with a romantic partner. These are only a few of the reasons why someone may become violent.

There’s one thing experts do agree on, though: Having access to guns or other weapons makes it easier for some people to lash out against the things or people they don’t like.

Someone on the verge of violence usually displays warning signs, which can include: –Playing with weapons of any kind, –Bragging about acts of violence he or she would like to commit, –Showing an obsession with violent movies or playing violent games, –Bullying or threatening other people, –Cruelty to pets or other animals.

If you start feeling unsafe, contact campus security or, if you live on campus, your RA. It can be difficult to report violence, and many college students may feel that, as adults, they can handle all problems themselves.

But many colleges have systems in place that allow students to report the possibility of violence anonymously.

Maybe yours has (or could set up) an anonymous hotline for people to share concerns without worrying that their report will become public knowledge.

If you’ve witnessed or experienced violence of any kind, not talking about it can make feelings build up inside and cause problems, such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PTSD can develop in someone who has lived through a traumatic event, such as a serious car accident, physical or sexual abuse, or a shooting.

You don’t have to be hurt to experience PTSD. For some people, simply watching a traumatic event or being threatened with great physical harm is enough to trigger it. That’s why it’s important to get help. Campus counselors or community mental health resources can help; they’re familiar with the issues violence can cause and can help you put things in perspective.

Commission of State Legislatures Web site.

The Real ID Act has raised a few eyebrows. Almost half of the state legislatures have passed legislation repealing or resisting Real ID, although Indiana isn’t one of them. The main issue of dispute is lack of funding; the bill fails to specify where the estimated $11 billion to implement the plan will come from.

All the technical jargon and legislative rhetoric aside, this is an issue of an individual’s right to privacy. In George Orwell’s book 1984, he warns of advanced technology as a tool of totalitarian governments. The Real ID Act gives another power—the discretion to regulate and store identification information—to the federal government and the Department of Homeland Security.

But don’t worry, American citizens, it’s all in the name of safety and “the war on terror.” Bit by bit, Americans are being scared out of their freedoms; they would rather give them up for a sense of security.

Will a secure identification card protect Americans from another day like September 11, 2001? Doubtful.

However, it will encroach upon civil liberties and establish a system that knows exactly who you are.

Yeiser Files: (Part Three) Lessons learned: Advice on how to live your last semester of college

By Katy Yeiser Editor-in-Chief (This is the final installment of a three-part series by Editor-in-Chief Katy Yeiser as she finishes her tenure at The Reflector and graduates, hopefully, in May.) Is it May 5th yet?

That question pops in my head every weekday morning as I wake up to go to class. And the answer is always, “No. May 5th will never come unless you finish those research papers and 67 class assignments.” I reply by either dragging my unmotivated, drained and malnourished body to class or by sleeping until noon. Looking back at my last semester, I’ve realized there are some things I could have done differently, so here are some nuggets for you yet-tobe-seniors on how to live your last semester of college: • Signing up for a course during your last semester like, say, I don’t know, IREL 336 Political Development, because you think it will be “challenging” or “helpful to your career” is a bad idea. (Sorry, Dr. Thakar.) You’ve probably challenged yourself enough during your seven semesters in school, so don’t overkill it and ruin that ingenuous thirst for knowledge you’ve acquired. Stick to the courses that train you in CPR or in coaching basketball, soccer, tennis or volleyball. If the syllabus is longer than one page and requires any type of paper longer than two pages, abort, I tell you, abort!... I cannot stress these guidelines enough.

• Take personal days.

• Pass on Friday classes. That piece of advice is a given, but is vital to remember. It’s your last opportunity to have three-day weekends for five straight months.

• If you haven’t finished your L/P credits by your last semester, there’s a good chance you won’t get it done. Instead, just sign up for that three-hour How to Fly a Kite course you’ve always wanted to take.

• Don’t stress out. Ten years from now you won’t remember that you barely managed a C minus on that Final Exam or research paper. (I’m still convincing myself of this one.) All you will remember is that you got your degree and had a fun time getting it.

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Charles J. Dietzen. M.D. will speak at the graduate programs commencement on May 4.

By Sami Shelton Staff Writer

“This opportunity gives them (the students) a chance to serve people and find a real calling,” Dietzen said.

Dietzen was the first in his family to go to college. He originally wanted to be a veterinarian, but his family’s close ties with foster children persuaded him to go into pediatric rehabilitation for kids.

One of his more important contributions is his work with charities. He started his own charity, the Timmy Foundation, in 1997 when his friend decided to become a doctor and help people in India. Dietzen made four trips to India, and during one of these trips he met Mother Teresa.

“I knew then that it was time to commit—to serve the under-served,” he said.

The Timmy Foundation has grown since 1997 and now has chapters around the country. Over 100 students are involved from schools such as Purdue, IU, Marquette and Ball State.

Dietzen has received awards, but he believes such nominalizations aren’t important.

“If you’re living your passion, then all that stuff—awards, honors, etc.—comes in the wake,” he said.

With his charity work, Dietzen has traveled to over 24 countries, and made over 80 trips in the goal of aiding those in need. One of his trips included a voyage down the Amazon on a houseboat.

Through his work with building clinics and providing health care, Dietzen has earned the respect of the people he has helped. The people of Nigeria honored him with the title of chief.

“In the Bane Village, I’m known as Chief Dr. Chucks, pronounced ‘chooks’,” said Dietzen. Chucks comes from his first name, Charles.

Along with speaking at graduation, Dietzen also will be the receiving an honorary doctorate for humanitarian work.

According to Dietzen, his graduation speech will contain an important message for the graduating class of 2007.

“The key things in life are to find your passion, experience life, and, not carpe diem, but carpe moments,” said Dietzen. “You won’t remember the days, but the moments you experienced. Enjoy it.”

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The University of Indianapolis student radio station, 88.7 WICR, held the first annual WICR Jazz Festival on Saturday, April 14 in Ransburg Auditorium.

The festival was held as a conclusion to the third annual WICR Fund Drive.

Proceeds from both the drive and the festival will go to support the student radio station.

“This is a low-cost event that will help get our name out there, as well as give back to our listeners,” said WICR Promotions Director Adam Campagna.

The festival featured live music from the UIndy Jazz Combo, the Bossa Rio Sextet, Rob Dixon and Triology Plus One, Mary Moss, Bill Lancton and the Monica Herzig Trio. Most of the artists are played regularly on WICR or are native to the Indianapolis area. Ralph Adams and Chuck Workman, who are both affiliates of WICR, hosted the event.

Another focal point of the festival was the WICR prize wheel, which gave attendees the opportunity to spin the wheel and win prizes. A booth was set up for Indianapolis Jazz Foundation, and others were set up for each of the performing artists.

“We hope that next year the university will make the festival an official UIndy event,” said incoming WICR Promotions Director Joanna Huff.

Harry Miedema, director of Jazz Studies and member of the Bossa Rio Sextet,

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Rob Dixon of Rob Dixon and Triology Plus One performs in Ransburg Auditorium Saturday, April 14 at the first annual WICR Jazz Festival. felt that the jazz festival was important because of the art’s history in America. “[Jazz] is America’s contribution to the world of musical art,” said Miedema.

“America invented jazz, but students are still not that familiar with it.”

WICR “The Diamond” is one of the few completely jazz and classical radio stations in the area. Many of the musicians played on the station are local artists, and the station also features talk radio programs hosted by Applied Radio students “There aren’t very many stations out

there that play jazz and classical continuously. I think that’s why Scott (Uecker, WICR General Manager) decided to go with that genre when the radio station started,” Campagna said.

Due to inclement weather, the festival was forced to move inside to Ransburg Auditorium rather than taking place on Smith Mall. Both Campagna and Huff felt that the event still went well, despite the conditions.

“Hopefully next year we’ll have better weather so the festival can be enjoyed to its full potential,” said Huff.

Nawrocki honored for forensic anthropology contribution

By Ruth Shirley Feature Editor

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Dr. Stephen Nawrocki works in the anthropology lab in the basement of Good Hall.

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President Pitts opens her home to students, faculty and donors.

“It’s a really nice place to relax,” Pitts said.

“Bill and I sometimes eat our dinner in the sunroom.”

Ted Polk, director of Food Services, said he was consulted for the upstairs kitchen renovation because Assistant Director of Food Services and Chef Dan Phillips handles much of the preparation for the dinners. The kitchen changed from homestyle to commercial furnishings to

The Illinois State Police presented Dr. Stephen Nawrocki, professor of biology and anthropology, with a Department Unit Citation for his forensic anthropology contribution to a serial murder case involving at least eight victims. Sgt. Matt Davis presented the award, which is the highest level of commendation from a police department, on April 4 in Good Hall.

“It’s nice to have a little plaque to remind me that we helped out,” Nawrocki said. “My grad students do a ton of work that is never formally recognized like that, and that’s why these little awards are kind of nice-- because every once in a while somebody pulls their head up and says, ‘Hey you did a good job.’”

Nawrocki is a forensic anthropology expert who is heavily involved that work throughout the Midwest as an external reviewer and lecturer.

As an external reviewer, he advises during the process of recovering and analyzing remains in criminal cases. He often works on cases with a team of students and colleagues to recover, clean, process and inventory remains.

In January 2005, Nawrocki received a call from Davis to work on a serial murder case,

accommodate larger parties in an easier manner. Maximum accommodation for full-course dining is about 50 people.

“Everything in the kitchen is commercial size, and the butcher’s block was removed to make the whole area more open,” Polk said.

A glass curio cabinet in the formal dining area displays Pitts’ personal collection of ceramic and glass artwork collected from her global travels; and paintings from former students and faculty at Ball State, Anderson and UIndy decorate many walls of the house. An Au Ho-Nien original painting hangs over the staircase to the basement. Nien was featured at a reception for donors at the house, where he crafted the painting and gave it to the Pitts family.

The basement—which features a pool table,

which involved the disappearance of eight prostitutes in the Peoria area. It was determined that the killer had burned and scattered the remains of his victims around Peoria, Ill. In May 2006, the suspect confessed to seven counts of first-degree murder and one count of drug-induced homicide. Nawrocki and his team worked on the remains of at least four victims. According to Davis, the team was able to identify one victim and determine that at least four other victims’ remains were included in the recovered fragments.

“If [the bones] hadn’t been burned, it would’ve been a cake walk. But whenever you burn specimens, it makes it extremely difficult—particularly to the degree that he had burned them,” Nawrocki said.

The killer had dumped the victims in a burn pit and burned them continuously until the bodies were reduced to charred bone, which is very fragile. The killer then pounded up the fragments and spread them throughout Peoria, Ill., burying them and throwing them into wooded areas. The result was hundreds of thousands of fragments.

After recovery, the fragments were transferred to the state police laboratory in Collinsville, Ill., just east of East St. Louis, Ill. There, Nawrocki and his team worked to prepare the bones for identification.

The analysis process usually takes only a couple months, but it can last years. The pro-

soda machine, couches and a flat screen television—is used for more informal receptions, Pitts said. A basement kitchen, still featuring 1950s design, makes downstairs dining and food preparation easier.

The basement also is where the Pitts keep their collection of sports memorabilia. Sports pictures and paintings line the basement walls. A football helmet signed by Peyton Manning and a soccer ball signed by the 2006 UIndy Women’s Soccer GLVC Championship team are among the items on display.

According to Pitts, when her day as president is over, she relaxes with Bill and Sasha in the living room.

“We really do enjoy the house. It’s a pleasant house to be in,” Pitts said. “And we really do live here.”

Ningbo Institute students complete their first school year in America

By Katie Turley Staff Writer

The Ningbo Institute of Technology students studying at the University of Indianapolis have completed their first full year at a United States university. According to Director of Asian Programs Phylis Lan Lin, coming to a completely different country and culture was not easy for the NIT students.

“The beauty of the program is overcoming obstacles,” Lin said.

Lin was closely involved with the students throughout the year and while they were still in China. She met with the parents in Shanghai and assured them that the students were in good hands while in Indianapolis.

The students also came to her about various problems they encountered throughout the year.

“There were ample opportunities for me to interact with them, and I see them just like my own kids,” she said.

Lin said the students’ biggest obstacle was adjusting to the new language.

To come to the university, NIT students have to pass the TOEFL, an English proficiency exam that nonnative speakers of English take to demonstrate the ability to use and understand English as it is spoken, written and heard in college and university settings.

According to English Emerita Faculty Member Charlotte Templin, graduating from a Chinese university without passing a basic English exam is impossible. Even before the students came to the United States, they were taking courses in English and trying to learn to speak it fluently.

Templin said that most of the students look for more opportunities to speak English.

In addition to trying to communicate with Americans, Lin advised the

students to watch television at least six hours a day. She believes that exposure to people speaking the language makes using it more often easier.

“Just listening and watching—I think that’s the best way [to learn],” she said.

According to Lin, one concern about the NIT students was the formation of their own community. Lin believes that encouraging the students to be around Americans and learn the language and culture is important.

“We don’t want to see Chinese students becoming ethnocentric, and we don’t want to see our American counterparts becoming ethnocentric as well,” Lin said.

During the spring and winter breaks, NIT students were able to travel to other parts of the United States including Chicago, New York and Florida. Other students went home with American students, which Lin said was a very good experience.

Overall, Lin believe s the students adjusted very well. She said that the accomplishments they have had throughout the year are amazing.

Six NIT students made the Dean’s List, and every single one has had a great experience at UIndy, Lin said.

“They really appreciate American education and the faculty here at UIndy. I really appreciate our university community for their understanding and support in the last two years,” Lin said.

Lin created the NIT program 20 years ago and is very pleased with the way it has matured over the past two years. She said that current NIT students are staying in touch with their friends in China and encouraging the m to come and join the experience.

“My dream is [that] I want to bring the world to UIndy,” Lin said.

“If that’s not possible, I want to bring UIndy to the world.”

cess incorporates statistical tests on computers.

Although the methods are based on science, the process also requires intuition.

“A lot of it is art,” Nawrocki said. “A lot of it is sort of gut feel—just experience that you can’t quantify. It’s a mix of hard science and art going on. When you analyze a skeleton, the bones have to speak to you.”

In the serial murder case, most of the fragments were not assigned to a victim, because of the volume of remains and the expense of DNA testing. Instead, when the team identified evidence of one person, it moved on to find evidence of another.

After identifications, the case moved into the prosecution stage.

“We’re not involved with tracking down criminals and we don’t have any involvement with the investigation of guilt or innocence,” Nawrocki said. “We are impartial scientists.”

He said television shows such as CSI often skew the public’s perception of forensic science.

“A lot of times on TV you get the impression that the forensic scientists are the people who make the convictions or who actually prosecute people,” Nawrocki said. “But that’s a fundamental conflict of interest. It’s really inappropriate. Our job as forensic scientists is simply to educate the jury about the person who died.”

MORRIS

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James T. Morris will speak at the undergraduate commencement on May 5.

Former Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) James T. Morris is scheduled to speak at the University of Indianapolis undergraduate commencement ceremonies on May 5.

The UN WFP assesses “hunger hotspots” all over the world, and responds in the form of free food and aid to that region. Under Morris’ direction, the WFP underwent the largest humanitarian aid project in history, delivering free food to 26 million citizens of Iraq.

Morris grew up in Terre Haute, Ind., where he also served as Chairman of the Board for Indiana State University. He worked closely with Richard Lugar while Lugar was running for Mayor of Indianapolis, and he served as Lugar’s Deputy Mayor. From the capitol he went to work at Lily Endowment Government Resources and later was elected president of the Lily Endowment.

Gene Sease, UIndy president emeritus and a close friend of Morris, said that Morris has always been a savvy businessman and international citizen.

“He’s one of the most brilliant people I know,” he said.

“Jim never forgets anything, he has a tremendous mind.”

Morris also served on the United States Olympic Committee, and he walks during the parade of nations at each Olympic opening ceremony. According to Sease, Morris’ global viewpoint is one important reason why he was selected to speak at UIndy.

“I think first of all, he’s an international citizen of the world,” Sease said. “I think the University of Indianapolis is trying to be part of the world . . . Jim is, without any doubt, one of the greatest citizens of the world. He’s an international personality.”

With the success that Morris has enjoyed in life, Sease says it is important to him to give back to his community, both locally as well as globally. Morris’ charitable work has a particular focus on giving aide to troubled youth.

“It’s part of his passion to help people,” Sease said.

“I think that he believes that by helping people in their younger years, we can avoid some problems later in life… he has an external dimension that not everybody has.”

Alongside his work with the WFP and other places, as well as his business savvy and local knowledge, UIndy sought to bring Morris to graduation because of his academic knowledge.

“Another characteristic that he brings is his own scholarship,” Sease said. “He can address faculty anywhere without any fear of his knowledge. He’s a brilliant person in his own right and can address academic issues.”

-Tony Puckett, sports editor

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April 25, 2007

Men’s and women’s track and field win Little State

By Joan Savage Staff Writer

The men’s and women’s track and field teams won the Little State championship at IUPUI last Saturday, April 21. The women won nine of 20 events contested while the men grabbed the team championship.

“Little State is one of the oldest meets in the country and has one of the oldest histories. For 105 years, it has taken place,” said Head Coach Scott Fangman.

The women have won the event 15 times in a row while the men won for their fourth time in a row.

Junior Brian Maloney won on his first attempt at the triple jump with a 13.44 meter effort.

“You stress whatever body system that you’re trying to improve. Then they will adapt and improve and improve and you have to keep stressing it, so you progressively have to make your workouts harder and you’ll increase and then adapt to that level and become better,” Maloney said.

Juniors Emily Schaf and Bathsheba Adams claimed first and second on the triple jump with Schaf at 10.63 meters and Adams a close 10.40 meters. Schaf also won the high jump, clearing 1.63 meters. Adams and freshman Krista Leffers placed second and third in the 400 meter hurdle with Adams taking 1:04.54 and Leffers following at 1:05.27. Adams also came in a close

second in the 100 meter hurdles with 15.20, and Leffers took fourth.

“We peak three times this season.

We basically back off weights and running workouts 10 to 14 days before the meet so our body systems can recover and we can get our maximum effort and strength,” Maloney said.

Senior Adam Campagna won second in the men’s high jump by clearing 1.93 meters and also finished second in the long jump with a 6.67-meter land.

“The pressure keeps mounting for the women,” Fangman said. “This will be their 15th year of winning, so they have this huge tradition and I keep looking back and saying, ‘We’re not losing this. Not on my watch. Not while I’m here.’”

Junior Nichelle Curtis took first in the 100 meter dash with 12.22 followed closely by freshman Shannon Smith, 12.24. Smith took first place in the 200 meter dash with 25.04 while senior Cicely Wattley was runner-up at 25.38 followed by Curtis who came extremely close with 25.38 as well.

Wattley followed up with first place in the 400 meter dash at 57.16. Senior Amanda Harris and freshman Christina Carrick came in third and fourth place.

Harris took third with 1:00.71 and Carrick got fourth with 1:00.99.

Sophomore Ashley Clifford grabbed third place at 4:56.31 in the 1500 meter run and also in the 5000 meter run with 18:13.09 following senior Karen Bower who placed second with 18:05.11.

Sophomore LeeAnn Sarka grabbed

first place in the 3000 meter steeplechase with 11:16.32 while junior Rachel Kriese followed a close second holding 11:34.03.

“I’m very fortunate that we’ve got a very competitive women’s team. In fact, their goals are pretty high,” Fangman said. “They will take no prisoners.

They are very competitive.”

Junior Andrea Horban and Freshman Courtney Kuzmicz threw first and second in the shot put. Horban with 13.64 meters and Kuzmicz with 12.43 meters. They also took first and second place in the discus throw with Horban at 43.21 meters and Kuzmicz at 42.05 meters. Horban also won the hammer throw with 44.34 meters.

“We had a pretty good shot at winning but we also had to adjust to the weather conditions,” said freshman Jason Thompson. “We had to do extensive warm-up because it was so cold.

But overall we adjusted well.”

Despite the weather the Greyhound men took first place in the 4x400 meter relay with 3:22.27 and second in the 4x100 meter relay with 42.72.

“Realistically winning was not just what we were after but we wanted to show our presence.” Fangman said.

“They are a good team. The women are ranked eighth in the nation and the men are ranked twelfth in the nation.

We know who we are. I think that is the most important quality: Knowing who you are.”

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Juniors Elliot Cohee and Randy Rud hand off during a relay

Men’s tennis loses in first round at GLVC Women’s golf takes third at Lewis

By Ben Reed Online Editor

The University of Indianapolis men’s tennis team fell in the first round of the Great Lakes Valley conference (GLVC) tournament on April 20, with a 5-4 loss to SIU Edwardsville. Junior Jan Stastny was the only UIndy singles player to notch a win.

Stastny defeated Doug Kim in straight sets, 6-5, 6-3.

Prior to the GLVC tournament, the ’Hounds raced their way through the regular season and earned top seed in the East Division at the Great Lakes Valley Conference Championships.

The 9-13 ‘Hounds gained top seed by going undefeated in the GLVC regular season. After two seasons, Head Coach George Adams has yet to lose a GLVC regular season match.

“At the beginning of the season

we had many tough [matches against] opponents, but we fought through and I believe we are playing at a high level because of it,” said sophomore J.D. Greenlee.

The ‘Hounds defeated Southern Indiana 7-2 on April 6, then easily defeated Bellarmine 9-0 the following day. Against Bellarmine, only one match went to a third set, as the rest of the team enjoyed comfortable victories.

On April 10, UIndy enjoyed perhaps their best win of the regular season, defeating Northern Kentucky 8-1. The defeat was the only one in GLVC play for Northern Kentucky. “[Against Northern Kentucky] we went out there and played good solid tennis against a team that we were very close to losing to last year,” said senior Alan Dowell.

The ‘Hounds continued GLVC dominance by beating Saint Joseph’s

College 8-1 on April 13 and Lewis 9-0 on April 17. “It seems as if we are coming together as a team at just the right time,” Greenlee said.

To cap the regular season off, UIndy’s No. 1 singles player Jan Stastny and No. 2 singles player Jonathan Hack were named to the All-GLVC honor team. It was Stastny’s second year in a row to receive this honor.

UIndy has not been crowned champions of the GLVC since 1995.

However, taking home the GLVC title is not an easy task. Drury, the tournament host, was the top seed in the West division. They took a 17-2 record and a No. 2 national ranking into the competition.

The ‘Hounds face Vincennes in their final regular season match April 26. UIndy then hopes to perform well at the NCAA Division II Regionals May 3-5.

By Abby Adragna News Editor

The University of Indianapolis women’s golf team took third at the Lewis Aviator Classic April 20-21.

Sophomore Kristi Piepenbrink led the ‘Hounds with a fifth-place score of 154, followed in eighth place by freshman Sarah Prascsak at 158.

The ‘Hounds tied for second place at the Great Lakes Valley Conference Championships held April 9-10 at the Timbergate Golf Course in Edinburgh, Ind. UIndy and Northern Kentucky University both shot 611 and were just eight strokes behind league champion Drury University.

Piepenbrink finished fourth with an overall score of 149. Prascsak tied for fifth with a combined score of 150 and was named GLVC Freshman of the Year. Both women were named to the All-Great Lakes Valley Conference Women’s Golf Team. Senior Jenna Brown and freshman Lyndsay McBride also had top performances and tied for 13th with a score of 156.

According to Coach Ken Piepenbrink, the team was tied with Drury going into the second day of the tournament, and he was pleased with the women’s performance.

“They played the best two rounds they’ve played all year, and they forced Drury to play the best round they’ve played all year in that second round to beat us,” he said.

According to Brown, the team shot 304 on the first day of the tournament, just missing their record of 303.

Coach Piepenbrink believes that the

second place finish sets up the team well going into the final tournament of the year at Lewis and then into the NCAA tournament.

“I think we’ve got a legitimate shot now,” he said. “I think the girls realize that on any given day, we are as good as anybody really in the country. The top competitors at our regional [are] Drury, Grand Valley and Ferris, and we’ve beat all of those teams at some point during the year. So I think we have a very good chance of succeeding and getting out of the regional and onto the nationals.”

The ‘Hounds finished fifth at the Agnes McAmis Memorial Golf Tournament held April 2-3 in Greenville, Tenn. Prascsak shot 80-74 to finish fifth individually and earn All-Tournament honors. Piepenbrink and McBride each shot a combined 160 to tie for 21st place. Brown and freshman Ashley Seaton placed 53rd and 75th, respectively.

As of April 3, the ‘Hounds were ranked 18th in the National Golf Coaches Association/ Golf World NCAA Division II poll. According to Brown, the team is usually ranked somewhere between 17th and 25th, and they are pleased with their current ranking.

“I think because the teams are continuing to get better each year and the conference and the region are getting tougher, it means a little bit more to us now that we are ranked 18th in Division II.” The ‘Hounds will compete at the NCAA Regional Tournament April 30May 1.

Women’s tennis drops GLVC

By Amanda Zimmer Staff Writer The University of Indianapolis women’s tennis team fell in the championship match of the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) tournament on April 21. The 5-2 loss to Drury University ended an eight-match winning streak for the ‘Hounds.

The loss also ends a tournament run that featured wins over SIU Edwardsville 5-0 and Rockhurst 5-3. The ‘Hounds are currently ranked No. 4 in the NCAA Regional rankings.

The ‘Hounds overall record so far is 9-10, 5-0 in the conference.

The team has done very well for all they have had to go through, said Head Coach John Venter.

“They’ve played really hard, even with all the challenges and injuries,” he said.

The team has had many health issues this season, which has been a challenge.

“We were down to the nitty-gritty on our players,” said junior Jeannie Hartley. “We had [girls who went through] surgery, mono, kidney stones, everything.”

Fischer has had to deal with the injuries and health issues personally, but she feels that the team will be fully recovered by the end of the season.

“I think at the end of the season when we need everyone, we’re going to finally be ready,” she said.

Another contributing factor to the

tough season is their opponents. Prior to the conference matches, they played mostly Division I teams and very tough Division II teams. The ‘Hounds lost 11 of their first 14 matches.

Both Hartley and junior Lindsey Fischer said they believe the challenging opponents the team has faced have prepared them well for the rest of the season.

“After we got over the hump, we started playing some teams that were more on our level, and we’ve been playing really well,” Hartley said.

Fischer said that the change in tennis seasons has also been a challenge for her and for the team. The tennis season used to be in the fall, but was recently changed to the spring, and they have had to get used to the change, she said.

Venter is impressed with the team’s ability to not let these challenges get in their way.

“They’ve done a good job of staying focused and not worrying about the scores,” he said.

Hartley said she believes the team’s strength is their depth. Compared to the other teams they’ve played this year, she thinks the ‘Hounds are stronger.

“A lot of the teams have really good people at the top of their lineups and then they kind of fall off in the middle, whereas most of our players are all even; we can play any position,” she said.

The ‘Hounds have NCAA Regionals coming up May 3-5 and then the Championships May 9.

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Chasing dollars and championships Evaluating UIndy athletics: Swimming, track teams bring home the hardware, but not the funds

By Tony Puckett & Katy Yeiser Sports Editor & Editor-inChief In the trophy case of Ruth Lilly Fitness Center sits a plaque no team is proud of. It reads, “This is where our first team national champoinship trophy will be displayed.”

In the chase for the university’s first national title, the teams that bring home the hardware in conference and national meets are the non-traditional sports—swimming and track and field.

However, those teams’ success rates do not always equal more funding.

The maximum amount of funding each sporting team receives is decided by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

For example, for Division II basketball programs, the NCAA allows a maximum of 10 scholarships. Multiply 10 times the university’s tuition, and that’s the maximum amount of money a coach can divvy out to his players. The amount of aid a player receives from the university also counts toward the NCAA maximum amount.

The number of scholarships given to each team from that NCAA-set maximum is determined by the athletic director.

At UIndy, football, softball and men’s and women’s basketball receive full funding, whereas the men’s and women’s track and field teams receive 65 percent funding and the men’s and women’s swimming program receives 50 percent funding. (For additional information on each of the UIndy’s teams’ funding situations, see the chart below.)

The six teams with the most funding—men’s and women’s basketball, football, softball, volleyball and baseball—have a combined three conference titles (baseball in 2001 and volleyball and women’s basketball in 2003) during the past ten years.

In the search for the school’s first national team title, the baseball team is the only team among the most funded teams to come close.

In 2000, Head Coach Gary Vaught’s team went to the Division II World Series and finished in third place. The following three seasons, it couldn’t break through the round of 16, and has not returned since.

The rest of the fully or mostly funded teams have not come close to a national title in the past ten seasons.

The volleyball team lost in the first round in 2003; the men’s basketball team hasn’t advanced past the first round in its visits from 2003-2005; the women’s basketball team has lost in the round of 32 during its visits from 20032005; and the football team hasn’t seen action in the Division II championships

“The university has taken what I think is a good look at what the track program can actually do for them. There is no use for any more scholarships for us.”

-Track Head Coach Scott Fangman

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Gary Kinkead feels that more funding for his swim program could replace the plaque pictured above. The swim and track programs have produced the best chances for that first national title, but do not have the funding support other teams do. ever.

Two programs with lesser funding that recently and consistently compete on a national level—men’s and women’s swimming, and men’s and women’s track and field—have a combined seven conference titles and nine top-10 national championship finishes in the past ten seasons.

Among all other UIndy athletic teams, these teams have demonstrated they are likely to win the school’s first team national championship.

However, that does not always lead to more funding.

Athletic Director Sue Willey said several factors go into deciding which teams are fully funded.

She said one factor is the historical aspect of the sport. Therefore, based on Indiana’s rich and long history with basketball, both the men’s and women’s teams are fully funded. The eminency and popular history of football are also reasons it is fully funded, as well as the fact that the team has about 100 players on its roster.

The softball team became a fullyfunded team three years ago. Willey said she made the change to equal two male and female fully funded teams, to make the program more appealing to incoming coach Misty Frost and because it was the closest women’s team to already being fully funded.

She also said that success on the field or court and success in the classroom are also factors. (See the chart below to compare and contrast the athletic and academic performances of all UIndy teams.)

For men’s and women’s swimming

“If you take a look at the trophy case, I’d like for that to be swimming. The only way that will happen is to be fully funded.”

-Swimming Head Coach Gary Kinkead head coach Gary Kinkead, the equation is simple: More money means more athletes. More athletes means better results.

“Money is definitely going to equal better success,” Kinkead said. “We have 10 guys and six or seven women that are interested in our program.

There is not enough money to get those people in here. They could make us more successful, and probably a top five national team.”

Kinkead points to the two dominant men’s teams in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference—Wayne State and Ashland—which are fully funded.

In the past ten seasons, Wayne State or Ashland has won every GLIAC championship except for one year.

However, the UIndy women’s team has fared well in the GLIAC as a halffunded team. They won the championships from 2003-2005.

On the national level, the women’s national championship team from 2001-2006, Truman University, was only half-funded.

Kinkead said his teams’ success

does make asking for more funding difficult.

“It’s a dichotomy—why should we reward you any more if you’re already successful,” Kinkead said. “I know that [the athletics department] understands that we’re successful academically and athletically. We bring credit to this university. And to me, that should merit more funding... If you take a look at that plaque in the trophy case, I’d like for that to be swimming. The only way that will happen is to be fully funded.”

Scott Fangman, men’s and women’s head track and field coach, has a different perspective than Kinkead about funding, at least when it comes to athletic scholarships.

The track and field team receives six equivalency scholarships and the cross country team receives two and a quarter, equalling 8.25 scholarships out of the maximum 12.

“The university has deemed it unnecessary to fully fund the track program for good reason,” Fangman said.

Fangman said increasing funding would create a larger roster, which would be difficult to direct. The current men’s and women’s combined roster is almost at 100 athletes.

“Now, all of a sudden you’re looking at a squad of 160 kids. Can you honestly facilitate 160 kids? The university has taken what I think is a good look at the track program can actually do for them. There is no use for any more scholarships for us.”

(In the past ten seasons, the programs that have won Division II indoor and outdoor championships have been a mix of half-funded and fully-funded

teams.)

Fangman said he distributes the scholarships to a wide array of runners and throwers in order to recruit athletes who exhibit balance in education and athletics. The strategy is just one of several used in collegiate athletics, whereas some programs prefer to offer full scholarships to a select few athletes in the hope of attracting top-tier talent. “[In recruiting these high-talent athletes,] you do have to sell your soul to the devil, in a manner of speaking,” Fangman said. “These kids are going to come in high maintenance. They’re going to expect more than what we can deliver at the University of Indianapolis.”

While Fangman is not asking the university for more scholarships, the does say that more money would be beneficial to his program. According to Fangman, the team’s indoor practice facilities are inadequate to prepare the team for much of the season.

“We are a track program that has grown out of its current existence,” he said. “No one during indoor season gets to practice what they do 100 percent… we are of the belief that if you pour more money into [the facilities], you will get more results.”

For now, the UIndy swimming and track and field programs will have to achieve more results on the national level as non-fully funded teams.

“We’re competitive,” Kinkead said.

“We are going to be successful no matter what we’re given.”

-Shelly Grimes, managing editor, also contributed to this story.

It’s in the numbers: Measuring funding against academics and performance Fully funded Football*: 35/ 36 maximum athletic scholarships Softball: 7.2/ 7.2

M Basketball: 10/ 10 W Basketball: 10/ 10

*Even though the football team is one scholarship short of its maximum, it is still considered fully funded.

According to University of Indianapolis Athletic Director Sue Willey, the amount of funding a team receives depends on its athletic and academic performance. Here’s a look at those performances for all UIndy teams. The teams are evaluated athletically over a ten -season span. GPAs were only available from the 2003-2004 school year. The fully-funded teams are in bold. (Because the wrestling, golf, swimming and track teams do not keep records and winning percentages, as other teams do, their performance is based on conference and national results.)

Athletic performance over ten seasons

75% funded

Conference/ regional, national results Wrestling 3 top four finishes in regional championships; 1 top-10 finish in national championships

Baseball: 7/ 9 Volleyball: 6/ 8

65% funded M & W Track/ Cross Country: 8.25/ 12.6 each W Soccer: 6.5/ 9.9 M Soccer: 6/ 9

Half funded

Men’s and Women’s Swimming Men: 10 individual national titles; 7 top four finishes in GLIAC championship; 3 GLIAC Swimmers of the Year; 3 top-10 finishes in nationals Women: 7 GLIAC Swimmers of the Year; 4 top-10 finishes in nationals; 3 GLIAC titles

Wrestling: 3.5/ 8.1

Men’s and Women’s Track Men: 3 individual national titles 2 outdoor GLVC titles; 2 top-10 finishes in indoor nationals Women: 1 individual national title; 2 outdoor GLVC titles; 1 top-10 finish in indoor nationals

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M & W Swimming: 4.1/ 8.1 each W Tennis: 3/ 6 M Tennis: 2.25/ 4.5 W Golf: 2.5/ 5.4 M Golf: 2/ 3.6

43% funded

Golf Men: 2 GLVC titles; 2 national tournament appearances Women: 3 GLVC titles

W Tennis: .625 Baseball: .619 Volleyball: .617 W Basketball: .571 M Basketball: .570

6. M Tennis: .568 7. W Soccer: .560 8. Football: .533 9. M Soccer: .456 10. Softball: .439

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W Cross Country: 3.5 GPA W Tennis: 3.47 W Golf: 3.39 W Swimming: 3.38 W Soccer: 3.37 Volleyball: 3.3286

7. W Basketball: 3.28 8. W Track: 3.21 9. M Cross Country: 3.12 10. M Golf: 3.11 11. M Soccer: 3.07 12. M Swimming: 3.04 13. Softball: 3.03

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Baseball: 2.9 M Tennis: 2.85 Football: 2.81 M Track: 2.7 M Basketball: 2.6 Wrestling: 2.5

FEATURE

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April 25, 2007

Highlighting the Class of 2007 Profiles on a leader, traveler, minister and social worker The leader: Dobson finds meaning in his major while reviving bowling on campus

By Elisha Smith Staff Writer It takes certain skills to make someone a leader. Being one of this year’s two recipients of the Outstanding Leadership award, Brad Dobson had a number of skills that set him apart from the rest.

“I was surprised, [it was] a random letter in the mail. I didn’t know anything about it; it was very much an honor,” said Dobson, senior psychology major.

Dobson was raised in Winamac, Ind. and came to UIndy to study with his best friend, Kevin Good.

According to Dobson, the two came to UIndy because of the female to male ratio—females vastly outweighing the males. But not long after their college careers began, their goals shifted to academic success.

Dobson decided to major in psychology after a summer mission trip. In the summer of 2005, he took a mission trip to Kito, Ecuador, with Bethel Bible Church, a church from his hometown.

“I laid on a flat piece of wood for seven nights and it was the best experience of my life,” Dobson said. “I had nothing, no water for seven days, just the bottled water we bought. The people’s faith was stronger than any other I have seen in my life, and they literally just changed the way that I looked at everything.”

In the United States, Dobson said that material gain is all people look for, but that means absolutely nothing to the people of Ecuador.

“Relationships are the foundation of everything there. What I want to do with my life is help people build relationships, fix relationships and make new ones,” Dobson said.

Originally, Dobson’s major was business, but he was not satisfied with the ethics of business.

“I searched for a job that I could feel a purpose. It’s a little bit of a cliché when you say that you just want to help people, but in psychology I get to do that,” he said.

Dobson likes to work with family issues. He plans to focus on marriage and family therapy.

Dobson is a resident assistant in Central Hall, and has been significantly involved on campus, including the creation of the UIndy Bowling Association (UBA). “[It was great to] hear people talking about how neat it was that we had bowling on campus,” Vitangeli said. “He really did blossom into a leader and normally we don’t see that in a senior.”

In addition to being involved with UBA, Dobson is also an active member of the Psychology Association.

Being a leader sometimes means that you and what you say are in the spotlight, Dobson said.

“If you want to go anywhere in leadership, you have to watch your step and be careful, and you just have to promote yourself in a respectable way, and just have a lot of self awareness,” Dobson said.

Dobson plans to attend UIndy for graduate school to for a master’s degree in psychology.

The traveler: Devine develops international conscience in Ireland

By Ruth Shirley Feature Editor

April Devine began school at the University of Indianapolis as a smalltown girl who had never even eaten Chinese food, much less left the United States or lived abroad.

As a senior preparing to graduate, Devine, an international relations and political science double major, enjoys discussing foreign foods with her professors and following the politics of Northern Ireland, where she lived for a year while studying at Queen’s University-Belfast.

“Those students who utilize their opportunities to the fullest are rare, and [April] is one of them,” said Dr. Milind Thakar, associate professor of history and political science. “It’s been amazing to see the change in her [from] when she first joined us as a freshman to her now more global personality.”

Devine, from Washington, Ind., said her desire to work in the international relations and political realm began after Sept. 11.

As a junior, Devine studied in Belfast, Northern Ireland on a full scholarship through the Business Education Initiative of the International Division.

While in Belfast, Devine decided to make security her focus, and will begin her master’s degree in international security at the University of Denver in the fall.

While in Europe, Devine also participated in the model United Nations and visited NATO and the European Court of Justice in Belgium with the

Queen’s School of Politics. She also was able to travel around Northwestern Europe.

Devine said the most enriching element of the trip was her new understanding of the United States.

“After being outside of [the United States] for such a long time, you get to know your country a little bit more,” Devine said.

Devine was able to experience the Northern Ireland culture and sometimes found herself in the middle of heated political debate and the subject of activists’ angry yells. She even heard a bomb go off near where she was staying.

“It’s hard to understand it unless you have been there in it,” Devine said. “I thought I understood it before I went, but I really didn’t. I don’t see it phasing out until a new generation comes up who has enough cross-community experience to look past that.”

In addition to her travel to Belfast, Devine has also been considerably involved on campus, including being a part of Indianapolis Student Government her freshman and sophomore years as the head of the academics affairs committee, being a part of the Presidential Search Committee, and presenting on social justice issue with UNICEF. Also, during her sophomore year she founded the College Democrats student organization, as there was previously not a Democratic political organization on campus.

In addition to her work in the campus community, Devine has also been

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April Devine studied in Europe as a junior and has embraced international issues opportunities both at UIndy and abroad. very active in the history and political science department. She has participated in the model United Nations, hosted at UIndy, and the model European Union at Indiana University Purdue University-Indianapolis. She also has worked as a student assistant in the history lab since her freshman year.

“The department took her and the other intern out for a Chinese meal,” Thakar said. “Now, she talks knowledgeably with me about Indian food and British food. That sort of puts [her

international experience] in a nutshell.”

Devine’s friends and professors expect success from Devine. Dusti Bramlage, a senior history major, has roomed with Devine all three years she has been at UIndy.

“She’s had an exciting four years and she’s going to make something of herself,” Bramlage said. “She’s one of those people you’ll be interested to know in ten years, just to see where she is and whether she’s managed to save the world or not.”

The social worker: Goodloe inspired to work with disabled children Social work major nominated as an outstanding senior, calls

By Adrian Kendrick Staff Writer

Megan Komlanc/ The Reflector

Tia Goodloe listens in her Senior Capstone class.

She plans to work in occupational therapy.

Tia Goodloe, a senior social work major at the University of Indianapolis, was nominated as an Outstanding Senior Student and received the Phylis Lan Lin Scholarship Social Work Award in early April at the Honors Convocation.

Goodloe is currently finishing her senior practicum at Riley Hospital for Children.

“I feel it is my purpose in life to help people with disabilities,” Goodloe said.

Goodloe chose the career of social work because of her participation with the organization called Mission Possible in high school, which provided clothes and food to the homeless.

Goodloe said this organization led her to the path of helping others.

Goodloe’s desire to work with disabled children began when she participated in the summer camp Easter Seals Crossroads. There, she began to understand how children evolve as individuals.

Goodloe plans to attend graduate school majoring in occupational therapy.

“I chose occupational therapy because it’s more hands-on and [I] have more of an opportunity to work with children,” Goodloe said.

Goodloe first became interested in occupational therapy while volunteering at Indiana School for the Blind

with an friend who was an occupation therapist. A young boy was learning how to tie his shoe by using a mock shoe. After waiting an entire year, he finally tied the shoe. “[That moment] was rewarding. It was so fulfilling to see him grasp that task, even though it was not perfect,” Goodloe said.

Goodloe accomplishes her work with passion, without asking for recognition.

“She inspires me because she works so hard and doesn’t say, ‘Look at me!’

She is humble, a student that wants to save the world,” Bryant said. “She gets me excited and makes me want to teach more.”

The rise in the population of autistic children has created a need for professionals trained to work with them. This helps her stay focused to continue this work.

“This type of work is really important because it helps develop you as a well rounded individual,” Goodloe said.

Goodloe sees herself working in a nursing home in the future to get the experience of working with adults as well, even though she still loves working with children.

“Seeing the joy on the parent’s faces when their autistic child has accomplished something that they never thought their child would do makes me get up in the morning,” Goodloe said.

“These children inspire me.”

As these children inspire her, Goodloe also inspires others.

“She has made an impact on my life,” Spinney said. “It’s students like Tia that confirm I chose the right career. I love being at this university because of students like her.”

The minister: Renick trades atheism for Christianity, establishes youth program

By Katie Turley Staff Writer

Photo submitted by Chris Renick

Chris Renick, SAL ministry student, will become a minister of the United Methodist Church.

With only one and a half more weeks left at the University of Indianapolis, Chris Renick has already found the career he loves and has made plans to continue pursuing it in different areas.

As a young person, Renick, a senior School for Adult Learning ministry student, was an atheist. Ten years ago, he made a drastic change in his life and decided to become a minister. He was 27 years old when he first started going to church. Now, he is a licensed minister of the United Methodist Church and employed full time at the United Methodist Church in Spiceland, Ind. He is also married and father of two children.

Renick was working 50 hours a week at Subaru Isuzu in Lafayette, when he decided to quit his job and take 18 hours of classes year-round at

the university for ministry.

“I was so focused on my goal that I let other things slip away,” Renick said about the stress when he was so busy all the time. He said that he was constantly on the go and let the normal stresses of college life and studies slide.

When Renick is done at UIndy, he plans on going to the Christian Theological Seminary for a five-year dual masters program. Besides being a minister, Renick is also considering becoming a children’s therapist or teaching at UIndy. He would prefer teaching Old Testament or a type of leadership class.

“I want to give back, because it [UIndy] has helped me so much,” Renick said.

His desire to become a children’s therapist evolved from a youth program he has started at the United Methodist Church. Kids meet every first and third Sunday afternoon. There’s a game room where kids can play video games, watch movies or just hang out.

“It’s a safe place for kids to spend

a couple hours without parents worrying. It’s not churchy either, it’s more of leading an example,” Renick said.

Renick purposely kept religion out of the program so kids won’t feel like they would have to listen to sermons before they could play.

“The best sermons I give are when I don’t open my mouth,” Renick said.

During the hours the kids are at the center, some of them willingly come and talk to Renick about their problems.

“Being a role model is an awesome thing to be a part of,” Renick said.

Since Renick has been so busy for the past three years, this summer he is going to relax and take a vacation.

He plans on going camping, spending more time with his family, and doing volunteer work at his church.

ENTERTAINMENT

April 25, 2007

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Theatre’s last performance brings art to the stage

By Stephanie Little Staff Writer The last theater performance of the year at the University of Indianapolis is an intense experience. “The Shape of Things” is a controversial play that discusses the value and price of artwork: What can or should be sacrificed in the name of art?

From the moment I walked into the Studio Theatre, I was immersed in artwork. All four walls of the space were adorned with paintings. One wall had Adam and Eve, another held a Picassolike painting.

Although the beginning of the play is a bit heavy and unexciting, the second half is well worth the wait. By the end of the play, the audience actually became verbal in their reactions, and quite a few four-letter words were thrown around. The play’s shock ending caused so much tension I was afraid I or someone else might actually jump on stage and do something rash to one of the characters.

I don’t want to spoil the ending, so I will suffice to say that it was very well done. After the play ended, the cast held a quick discussion group with the audience. I would strongly recommend

that students stay behind, if only to talk to the actors and vent some feelings or anger.

The columns of the theater had famous quotes about art and censorship.

One of my personal favorites was by Mae West, who was quoted as saying, “I believe in censorship. I made a future out of it.”

Ryan O’Shea’s character, Evelyn, is immediately set up as slightly distasteful, and this feeling only increases as the play progresses. Evelyn is dating a shy boy named Adam (Jeffrey Dalstrom), but all she seems to do is try and change him. Despite the controversial aspects of her character, O’Shea embraced the role of Evelyn to the fullest and portrayed her passion with incredible vigor.

Dalstrom is once again impressive in his performance. His vulnerable portrayal of Adam inspires feeling of frustration and compassion from the audience. I kept waiting for him to come out of his shell and become confident in his identity.

John Waller plays Phillip, a friend of Adam’s. Phillip is a truly formidable character who fills out the space in the theater as soon as he enters. Waller was wonderful as Phillip, and completely immersed himself in the explosive and hilarious character. I

actually gasped out load and flinched during one particularly intense moment between Phillip and Adam.

Karla Carter plays Jenny, Phillips’ quiet fiancé who has known Adam for a long time, and harbors secret feelings towards him. Jenny could easily have been overlooked as a character, but Carter managed to bring her to life. Her quiet dignity was in sharp contrast to the harshness of some of the other characters.

“The Shape of Things” will be performed in the Studio Theater April 26—28 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $8, with student, senior and group discounts. I encourage you to go and discover how “art reveals more about the spectator than the artist” (Oscar Wilde). Discover what “The Shape of Things” reveals about you.

Out with a big finish

By Elyse Kaiser Entertainment Editor

“The Shape of Things” is directed by Catherine Moran and written by Neil Labute. The topical play premiered in London in May of 2001 and tells the story of four young adults at a small liberal arts college in a Midwestern town.

Left: Ryan O’Shea plays Evelyn, who is dating Adam, played by Jeffrey Dalstrom.

Top: The two other characters in the story are played by Karla Carter (Jenny) and John Waller (Phillip), Adam’s friends who are engaged.

‘Etchings’ celebrates its nineteenth release

By Shelly Grimes Managing Editor

This issue marks the last of the year; it is also the last issue for many editors on staff and my last 7 List. I have really enjoyed writing this column for the past two years, but after covering everything from bad holiday traditions, to webcomics, to bad love songs, I still didn’t have the chance to cover all I wanted to cover. Here are the last seven topics I would have loved to cover, in no particular order.

7. Best Serious Roles for Comedic Actors. Jim Carrey blew critics and fans away with his performance in 2004’s “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” and Robin Williams was thoroughly creepy in 2002’s “One Hour Photo.” The past year brought amazing dramatic performances, by Will Ferrell (“Stranger Than Fiction” and “Winter Passing”) and Adam Sandler (“Reign Over Me”).

6. Best Up-and-Coming Funny Men. Now that Ferrell and Sandler have followed the footsteps of Carrey and Williams into serious acting, new comedians will fill their shoes as the latest funniest men. Simon Pegg of “Shaun of the Dead” and “Hot Fuzz” and Will Arnett of “Blades of Glory” and ABC’s “Arrested Development” will be at the top of Hollywood’s most wanted list.

5. Most Ridiculous Documentary Ideas. There are a lot of documentaries out there—and I do mean a lot—where you just have to wonder who would care enough to make a film about that subject matter. Coming soon: “Air Guitar Nation.”

4. Most Underrated Albums of the 90s (or Artists that don’t get enough air time). Sometimes I think about the music that was popular when we were in middle and high school, and it hurts me to think that when our kids are listening to what will be “oldies,” it will most likely be songs by Britney Spears and various boy bands. There are many other albums and bands that were around that just didn’t get the recognition they deserved. Marcy Playground had that one huge hit (remember “Sex and Candy”), but that one hit could be considered one of the low points on their self-titled 1997 album.

Other bands include Oasis (specifically “Definitely Maybe”), Reel Big Fish (what would the nineties have been without ska?), Elliott Smith and Eels.

3. Dumbest Plots for Horror Films. I know that picking on horror film as a genre is like picking on the littlest kid in class, but let’s take a minute and ask ourselves, why are films like this still being made? I mean when producers were being pitched the scripts for 2002’s “Eight-Legged Freaks,” 2003’s “Wrong Turn” or 2006’s “The Hills Have Eyes” did they really think, “Man, we are totally going to bank on this script! Everyone and their mother is going to come see mutated mountain men chase and eat beautiful people!” And it’s not getting any better. Coming soon to a theater near you is IFC Film’s “Black Sheep.” No Chris Farley or David Spade to be seen in this film: the plot revolves around genetically mutated sheep in New Zealand who become bloodthirsty killers.

2. Rock Anthems of Our Generation. Films like “Dazed and Confused” and “Almost Famous” showed us what it feels like to connect with a true anthem, a song that evokes everything it is to be young. We had some great songs to choose from, Blur’s “Song 2,” The Smashing Pumpkins’ “Bullet with Butterfly Wings” and Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” not to mention songs from Cake, Foo Fighters, Hootie and the Blowfish, Blink-182, Sublime and Blind Melon.

1. Reality Shows We’d Like to See. Let’s face it, most of the reality programming out there is pretty bad. It’s become slightly better, “The Swan” and “My Big, Fat, Obnoxious Fiancé” are both off the air. But before the whole reality programming fad fazes out, there are still some shows that would be nice to see. Serious programming like, “Inside the Oval Office” (maybe set up like NBC’s “The Office”), or a show all about white people dancing (this would of course be a much more comedic show).

Better yet, we have seen what it’s like to be a Beverly Hills realtor or wedding planner, but what about dog groomers? Or gardeners? I mean, they have to have interesting lives, they work in Beverly Hills for goodness sake.

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“leprechaun in Mobile” ~ Elyse Kaiser, entertainment editor “stupid bank robber” ~ Shelly Grimes, managing editor

Kurt Vonnegut Jr.

On April 10, students, faculty, alumni and parents packed a Schwitzer basement classroom to celebrate the release of the nineteenth edition of “Etchings,” the University of Indianapolis’ literary and fine arts magazine.

The crowd was the biggest to attend since the release party tradition began in 2000, according to Dr. Elizabeth Weber, associate professor of English and one of two faculty advisers for “Etchings,” along with Dr. David Noble.

In addition to having the largest crowd in the literary magazine’s history, more people read their essays and poems than in previous years. More than 25 students submitted artwork, essays and poems this year, in addition to a production staff of nine students who have been working on the magazine for the majority of this school year. “‘Etchings’ is a forum for students to share their creative works,” Weber said. “The release party is an outlet for students to read their work, and for others to meet the writers and artists.”

Weber, who worked on a literary magazine when she was a graduate student in her 20s, has been involved with “Etchings” since 1993, when she said only one or two students were involved in the production process.

Since 2000, “Etchings” has been offered as a class for students interested in getting involved in the production process, which has helped boost interest and increase numbers.

The process is a year-long undertaking that starts in the fall of each academic year, when the content selection process begins. Students, faculty and alumni are welcomed to submit artwork, photographs, essays and poems.

Editors then vote to determine which works will appear in the magazine.

“Soliciting manuscripts is an ongoing thing,” Weber said. “We really have to pull these from people. Sometimes people are too busy to get them in on time, and sometimes people are reluctant because they are scared of rejection.”

During the second semester, the editors begin the editing process, making any necessary corrections or changes. They then begin the layout, design and proofreading processes and organize the release party and distribution.

“It’s as much of a hands-on learning experience as it is a forum to share works,” Weber said.

This year marks several changes in the look of the magazine—first, a change of format, which now includes biographic information

about contributing writers; second, a new layout and design of the book itself. English graduate student and “Etchings” Managing Editor Rachel Lee Thompson brought about these changes.

Thompson worked at IUPUI’s literary and fine arts magazine “Genesis” as an undergraduate student, and brought those experiences to this year’s edition of “Etchings.”

“The magazine is really a collaboration between many creative minds,” Thompson said.

“With a number of past editions of ‘Etchings’ and an issue of ‘Genesis,’ we discussed the possibilities of a format change. The group decided on the present 8.5-by- 11’ landscape format. The spiral binding was a donation from the printer, and although it was not the original intent, it made a nice addition.”

In addition to these changes, the magazine also became more visually appealing with students submitting more photographs than in previous years, something both Weber and Thompson say they hope will continue.

“I’d like to work more with the Art Department. They could add a lot, both with the arts and the way the magazine looks,” Weber said.

“As a literary and fine arts magazine, it would be nice if the two were connected more.”

Thompson said she hopes the magazine will continue to grow in the future.

“The campus and alumni community has many talented writers and photographers. It’s just a matter of increasing the magazine’s awareness,” Thompson said. “I would also like to offer our audience a unique experience with every edition, perhaps modifying the layout and appearance with each edition. It would be ideal to raise enough funds to increase the number of printed magazines, or offer color pages.”

Anyone interested in obtaining a copy of this year’s “Etchings” should contact Dr. Elizabeth Weber at 788-3373 or eweber@uindy.edu.

“Etchings” Awards:

2007 Dorlis Gott Armentrout Award—given to the best “Etchings” submission by an undergraduate Winner: “Fading” by Thessely Lane First Honorable Mention: “Past Tense” by Karla Carter Second Honorable Mention: “Welcome” by John Hall 2007 University of Indianapolis Poetry Contest First Place: Lucy Monroe Brooker Award for Excellence—“Hiroshima Lotus” by Rachel Korb Second Place: “Past Tense” by Karla Carter Third Place: “Servant” by Danielle Brown

Nov. 11, 1922—April 12, 2007

“the only proof he needed for the existence of God was music”

1922- Kurt Vonnegut Jr. born in Indianapolis, IN 1940- begins studying biochemistry

at Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y. 1942- joins U.S. Army 1944- captured in the Battle of the Bulge 1944- mother commits suicide on May 14,

Mother’s Day 1945- goes to Dresden as a Prisoner Of War,

survives firebombing attack on Feb. 13 1945- returns home and marries Jane Marie

Cox in September 1946- works as police reporter for the Chicago

News Bureau 1947- son Mark born; begins working as a

publicist for General Electric (GE) in

Schenectady, NY 1949- daughter Edith born 1950- publishes first short story, “Report on the

Barnhouse Effect” 1951- quits job with GE to write full-time 1952- publishes first novel, “Player Piano” also

called “Utopia-14”

1954- starts first Saab dealership in United

States 1959- publishes “Sirens of Titan” 1961- first collection of short stories, “Canary

in the Cat House” is published 1962- publishes “Mother Night” 1963- publishes “Cat’s Cradle” 1965- publishes “God Bless You, Mr.

Rosewater or Pearls Before Swine” 1968- publishes second short story collection

“Welcome to the Monkey House” 1969- publishes “Slaughterhouse Five or The

Children’s Crusade” 1970- separates from Jane Marie Cox 1970- writes “Happy Birthday Wanda June” for

Broadway 1971- awarded a Master’s degree from the Uni-

versity of Chicago for “Cat’s Cradle” 1971- moves to New York City 1972- “Slaughterhouse Five” is produced

as a movie 1974- awarded honorary doctorate of

literature by Hobart and William

Smith College 1979- marries Jill Kremnetz 1980- first exhibition of drawings

displayed; publishes children’s

story “Sun Moon Star” 1981- publishes autobiography “Palm

Sunday, An Autobiographical

Collage” 1982- publishes “Deadeye Dick” 1984- attempts suicide 1987- publishes “Bluebeard” 1990- publishes “Hocus Pocus” and

“Fates Worse than Death” 1996- publishes “Timequake” 2005- publishes “A Man Without a

Country” enters New York Times

Bestseller List at No. 1 2007- “Year of Vonnegut” in Indy 2007- dies from brain injuries sustained

after a fall several weeks prior in his

Manhattan home

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FEATURE/ENTERTAINMENT

April 25, 2007

Caruso’s ‘Disturbia’ Lan Lin exhibition in CDFAC a suspenseful thrill showcases unique Chinese art

By Marcus Whalbring Staff Writer On April 13 “Disturbia” starring Shia LaBeouf (“Holes,” “Transformers”), came to theaters. And while the concept of a guy confined to his own house who thinks his neighbor is a murdering psychopath is not a new idea (Hitchcock’s “Rear Window”), Director D.J. Caruso (“Taking Lives”) demonstrates the idea with a story line that’s both modern and appealing.

LaBeouf’s character, Kale, is a guy in high school who used to be a kid with a happy family and a perfect home life. But things take a turn for the worse in the first scene while Kale and his father are driving home from a fishing trip. While Kale is behind the wheel, he and his father are in a brutal car accident. Kale is able to crawl out safely with a few minor injuries, but his father is tragically killed.

A year passes, and Kale has changed from a happy teenager to an apathetic student with a short fuse that finally burns out when Kale sucker punches his Spanish teacher for making the wrong remark.

As Kale is a minor, he’s sentenced to spend his entire summer under house arrest. To make sure he doesn’t violate his punishment, he’s forced to wear a tracking device around his ankle that notifies the police if he wanders too far off the premises.

Beside the annoyance of staying in the same place for three months, Kale’s mother, played by Carrie-Anne Moss (“The Matrix”), has taken away his Internet and his X-Box. Now Kale is forced spend his time looking for new and interesting ways to entertain himself.

When building towers of twinkies and pestering the neighborhood boys isn’t enough, Kale decides to use his binoculars to spy on the neighbors. But things start to look suspicious when Kale peeps into the house of Robert Turner, played by David Morse (“The Green Mile”).

Clues from the local news broadcasts start to point right next door, and the only people Kale has to help him are his friend Ronnie (Aaron Yoo) and the new girl in the neighborhood, Ashley (Sarah Roemer).

The trio then set out on a mission to

discover the truth behind the mysterious goings-on in their neighborhood.

While the movie is really lacking in originality, there are aspects to look forward to. For people who like to watch horror and thriller films for that jolt of adrenaline that comes when something pops out of nowhere, there is plenty to look forward to in this story.

As far as performances go, LeBeouf’s is worth seeing. The character he played requires a lot of jumping around in emotions, and LeBeouf seemed to have no trouble keeping up. Yoo’s performance was entertaining and humorous. He’s an addictive character from the beginning, and viewers may find themselves concerned with his safety when he appears to be in danger.

An important question about the story, being a thriller, is whether or not it’s suspenseful. In that regard it succeeds exceptionally. Especially during the climactic scene especially, people will probably find themselves moving around in there seats in anticipation of how it will conclude.

There were a few things that could have gone wrong that fortunately did not. There seemed to be a relationship forming between Kale’s mother and Mr. Turner. It was good to see that while there was potential for them to become romantically involved and thicken the plot like an R.L. Stine story, they didn’t.

A romance does form between Kale and Ashley, complete with stalker-like behavior on Kale’s part, followed by a cheesy speech on the little details that he notices about her. Some teenage girls may swoon, but most people will just gag. It is a low point that shows the lack of originality in the film.

There were a few things that have the potential to make people wait for the DVD. Of course the high school humor is not lost, and that will make things harder for people looking for something more established.

The good in this movie mostly outweighs the bad, however. The thriller/suspense fans won’t be disappointed. While the teenage culture of it tends to shine through, it’s not too hard to digest. For anyone who makes the trip to the theater and finds that the movie they want to see is sold out, this would be a good back up plan. After all, everyone likes a good thriller.

By Marcus Whalbring Staff Writer

hats and embroidered baby carriers in the exhibit. Lan Lin hopes that these symbols have a lasting effect on the people that come to view the pieces.

“By seeing these intricate works, A new and ancient art form is I think people’s eyes will become currently the feature of the Christel more observant, and their minds will DeHaan Fine Arts Center Gallery. Dr. become more objective,” Lan Lin Phyllis Lan Lin’s “Chinese Chilsaid. dren’s Hats and Embroidered Baby Lan Lin also decided to show her Carriers” runs through May 4. collection for other reasons. AccordLan Lin has been collecting ing to Lan Lin, one of the main ideas pieces of Chinese folk art for about of the exhibit is the presentation of 20 years. Most of the pieces she cultural diversities and similarities. collects are the children’s hats and While there are many things that are embroidered baby carriers that are on different among cultures, there are display. also many themes that can be seen “I collect them to study them,” through all of them.

Lan Lin said. “It’s my hobby, and I “In order to survive, we have to collect them to study the people.” serve certain basic social needs,” Lan Lan Lin says she is not a collector Lin said. “There are symbols in these as a connoisseur, but as a sociolopieces the show needs and desires of gist. She spends the majority of her every culture, such as good health, free time studying and collecting art. longevity and wealth.”

Most of the pieces she collects come Aside from seeing embroidery from the Miao and Dong minorities work of the Chinese people, Lan Lin in southwest China who live in the also hopes that people will gain a Guizhou, Yuman, Hunan, Schuan, better understanding of the people in Gangdon, Hubei and Gungxi provthe Miao and Dong minorities. Lan inces.

Lin said there are many prevalent For the last 4,000 years, the aspects of their culture apparent in people of these minorities have been the exhibit, such as their celebration of life and their religion.

The aspect of their culture most evident in this form of folk art is family, community, and parent- child bonding.

According to Lan Lin, the main reason she decided to display the exhibit was for the students. She expressed a hope that students from all departments of the university would be enriched by it.

“I didn’t put this together for personal gain,” Lan Lin said. “I invested a lot of time and money into it, and if students get something out of it I’m happy.”

The Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C. has shown an interest Lan Lin’s collection. The Megan Komlanc/ The Reflector institution will be hosting a presentation by Lan Lin Pieces of Dr. Phylis Lan Lin’s collection of Chinese embroidered children’s at the National Museum of hats and baby carriers is currently displayed in CDFAC Gallery. The pieces Natural History in Washincorporate symbols and ideas important to the Chinese culture. ington D.C. on March 8, 2008. embroidering fabrics using linen, cotton hemp, ramie, wool, flax, satin and silk Batik is one common method of dyeing textiles. Wax is applied to cloth with precision and care using specialized tools to create designs on the material. The cloth is dipped in dye and the wax is removed, leaving the designs still on the textile. A number of the pieces in the exhibit are designed using batik.

The designs in the motifs are not purely for decoration. Many of the designs include symbols and stories that have certain meanings in that culture.

For example, the baby carrier entitled “Big Celebration” includes butterfly designs. The butterfly has many different symbolic meanings, such as joy, marital happiness and the origin of the Miao race.

“Blessing from Grandma” includes a design that shows two dragons “vying for the pearl of supremacy.” Lan Lin said the dragon is a very important symbol in Chinese culture. It is the emblem of imperial authority, and also symbolizes male vigor and fertility, rain, and supreme force and power.

These are just a couple of the different symbols that are included in the

UIndy community explores life with poems Student and faculty find inspiration for poetry throughout the year

By Ben Reed Online Editor As National Poetry Month draws to an end, reflections show that the University of Indianapolis was busy celebrating throughout. UIndy commemorated the month by hosting award-winning poets Alice Friman and Shihan just before the month began. Other on-campus poetry events during April included the release and reading of “Etchings,” UIndy’s literary and fine arts magazine on April 10 and the performance of Lewis Carroll’s poem “Jabberwocky” by the nationally recognized music and drama troupe, “Tales and Scales,” on April 22.

However, some UIndy students and faculty do not need a nationally designated month to bring poetry into their lives. Christian Troiano and Dr. Elizabeth Weber, associate professor of English, live poetry year round. And many other members of the campus community, like student Cody Smith, occasionally enjoy expressing themselves through written and spoken word.

Troiano, a senior sociology major, is extremely passionate about his poetry. Though he has only written for five years, he estimates that his collection includes more than 40 poems. Five of his poems have been published—four in “Etchings” and one in “Fine Wine Mortar: A Matrix Anthology of Literary and Visual Arts.”

Troiano vividly remembers his first experience with poetry. “I walked into a Starbucks [which was hosting an open-mic poetry reading].

The minute I saw people reading poetry, I was inspired,” he said. “I went home and wrote and wrote.”

He considers himself a slam poet, which means that he competes at competitive spoken word events. He reads regularly at open mic poetry nights throughout Indiana. Troiano has also traveled to New York City to read at the famed Nuyorican Poet’s Café, one of the most highly respected art cafés in the nation.

“Reading can be scary and make you nervous, but it is so exhilarating,” Troiano said. “You are opening up your soul to the audience, but you also want to convince the audience that your poem is really good. In a way, reading poetry makes me feel like I’m a rock star,” he said, with a laugh.

Weber, associate professor of English, shares

Troiano’s passion for poetry and has been an influence in his work. “For as long as I can remember, I have always loved reading poetry,” Weber said.

The English professor earned a Master of Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing from the University of Montana and a doctoral degree in English and Creative Writing from State University of New York-Binghamton. Weber has written two collections of poems, “Small Mercies” in 1982 and “The Burning House” in 2005. Her poems have also appeared in numerous literary magazines and anthologies.

Weber is the founder and director of the Kellogg Writing Series, which brings five writers to the UIndy campus each year. She also serves as the faculty advisor to the “Etchings” staff and coordinator of the UIndy Poetry Contest.

“Dr. Weber’s Creative Writing class was extremely helpful to me,” Troiano said. “Her class finally taught me some poetry theory. I still go to her for help sometimes.”

White, a junior studio art major, realized his interest in poetry through Weber’s class. “I actually signed up for Creative Writing by accident, thinking that it was a fiction writing course, something that I have an interest in. I wasn’t interested in poetry,” White said. “But after taking the course, my interest in poetry is equal to my interest in fiction writing.”

Since enrolling in Weber’s class, White has had four poems published in “Etchings.” He believes that other students could benefit from taking a poetry course. “Dr. Weber is nice because she is open minded. Her teaching gave me confidence and my writing improved because of it,” White said.

According to Weber, UIndy has produced many strong poets in recent years. “A few years ago, The Writer’s Center of Indiana hosted a contest called College Poetry Read-Off. Some of our students competed and many of them won,” she said.

Weber also said that roughly three or four years ago, a student poetry club existed on-campus.

Members of the group met throughout the year to critique each other’s work and hosted open mic readings on campus.

“There just seems to be something about UIndy students that make them good poets,” Weber said.

Poetry advocates like Troiano, Weber and White work hard to continue growing interest in their art and suggest that everyone should try it.

According to Troiano, “Poetry is fun. You can be truly honest and not have to explain yourself.

Just let the poem speak for itself and see where it takes you.”

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FACULTY DIVERSITY AT UINDY A closer look at national and campus faculty demographics

By Katy Yeiser & Dan Friend EDITOR-IN-CHIEF & OPINION EDITOR In a September 2006 issue of The Chronicle of Higher Education, faculty diversity was addressed in an article titled, “Hiring the next generation of professors: Will myths remain excuses?”

“Increasing the diversity of faculty members and administrators is still a high priority for many institutions.

Yet progress remains slow,” the article read.

At the University of Indianapolis, the diversity among teaching faculty is stagnate: 227 white, seven black, five Asian and three Hispanic male and female teachers.

Women in the sciences Historically, science teachers are male and white.

For example, larger Indiana schools—Purdue University, Indiana University, Notre Dame and Southern Indiana University—employ only 10 percent of minorities in their science and engineering departments.

Women have almost zero representation in the science and engineering departments.

In the top 50 computer science departments determined by the National Science Foundation’s 2006 annual report, published in “A National Analysis of Diversity in Science and Engineering Faculties at Research Universities,” there were no women tenured or in tenured-track positions.

At UIndy, only 28 percent of the teaching faculty in the chemistry, biology and physics and earth space science departments are female. However, the chair of the chemistry department is a female—Katherine Stickney.

Tim Duman, chair of the physics and earth space science department, said that because there are so few

women with certain science doctorates like physics and earth space science, it is hard to hire them at a smaller university like UIndy when the demand is so high.

“All universities are trying to diversify. Mostly, more prestigious universities offer [women] the same jobs that we do,” Duman said. “If I have to hire a new person, I would hope that the best candidate would be a female, but

“A quota would be ill-advised.

It implies that once we meet a particular number, we’ve had enough.”

-Provost Debra Balogh deans (eight), associate professors (21) or assistant professors (30).

The 110 male teaching faculty are comprised of 13 deans or chairs, 27 associate professors and 22 assistant professors, which equals 56 percent of the total male teaching faculty.

The racial make-up of these professors is mostly white.

Developing a quota in order to hire more diverse faculty is not something the university will look into anytime soon, said Provost Debra Balogh, who oversees all faculty and staff hiring.

“A quota would be ill-advised. It would carry the wrong message. We’re

concerned with diversity in the broadest sense of the word—ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, political views. A quota implies once we meet a particular number we’ve had enough. We’re trying to reach diversity in the broadest term,” Balogh said.

Balogh said the university’s strategy to recruit diverse faculty is through placing ads in general and minority specific publications.

According to one black male teacher, Assistant Professor of Education Terrence Harewood, the university’s focus should be not only on increasing minority representation, but hiring minorities in leadership positions. “[They need to] make sure people of color are able to see people who look like them in leaderships roles and in different lights,” Harewood said.

Planning ahead Balogh said increasing faculty diversity is one of the goals in the university’s strategic plan. She said one factor

in determining the efficiency of that goal is through maintaining feedback from the students.

“It’s a question for the students—do the students feel they’re getting enough viewpoints that are represented in the real world?” Balogh said.

The demographics of the students and faculty at UIndy parallel each other with the exception of the difference between black students and black teaching faculty.

At UIndy, there are 213 black undergraduate students and seven black male and female teaching faculty. This equals a 30-to-1 black student to black teacher ratio, whereas there is a 15-to-1 white student to white teacher ratio.

Harewood said the evaluation of the university’s teaching faculty should go beyond demographics. “[It’s about] the texts we use, the retention of students and the faculty of color. How much self examination are we doing?” Harewood said.

it’s the luck of the draw.”

The professor ranks A research study completed by Harvard Magazine in 2002 found that in 30 years, the gap between the percentage of tenured men and tenured women had not changed.

For instance, the study pointed out that in 2000, women earned almost 60 percent of the bachelor’s and master’s degrees, along with 44 percent of the doctoral degrees, nationwide. However, those statistics did not translate to higher ranks in the classroom.

Men still had more representation as professors (76 percent to 24 percent) and associate professors (61 percent to 39 percent). The gap closed for assistant professors and women outnumbered men as instructors and lecturers.

At the University of Indianapolis, 59 of the 132 female teaching faculty, 44 percent, are either department chairs or

Taken from the phrase, “Give it a once over,” the Twice Over section attempts to tackle broader issues of local, state or national concern that directly, or indirectly, affect the University of Indianapolis community. Send feedback to reflector@uindy.edu.

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