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Students weigh living costs

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Sophomore professional and creative writing major Jessi Tillman weighs in on living on campus. Photo by James Figy

By Mercadees Hempel ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR Meal plans, roommates, gas, tuition, food, bills, textbooks, supplies and utilities—no matter where a student chooses to live, whether in a dorm, an apartment or with family, there are many costs he or she must consider.

Besides tuition, the biggest expense students have to consider is that of room and board, an expense that will persuade a student where they are going to live during their college years.

According to Vice President for Student and Campus Affairs and Dean of Students Kory Vitangeli, the budget committee tries hard to make costs as low as possible for students. To do this, the committee looks at general inflation rates as well as what students can afford.

The committee then creates a proposal, which is approved by the board of trustees.

Vitangeli said that when students pay the bill for room and board, the money goes towards various items that make sure the dorms are operating smoothly.

For example, a portion goes toward maintenance, plumbing and custodial staff salaries. If there is a clogged toilet or a leaky ceiling, some of the money students pay for room and board goes toward the repairs. Some of the money also is used to pay for cable, electric, water and other bills, so that students can have all these services in their dorms.

Executive Vice President for Campus Affairs and Enrollment Services Mark Weigand said that a portion of the money also goes toward bond payments that were taken out to build East and Roberts halls.

Vitangeli also explained that there is no specific breakdown in terms of housing costs for an individual student, and the money that a student pays does not just go toward the building in which he or she lives.

According to Vitangeli, the raised prices are minimal compared to other universities, but some students choose to commute from apartments because they believe that is cheaper.

One student who made that choice is senior chemistry major Melanie Pugh, who lives in an off-campus apartment with

two of her friends. She drives to school and said she made the choice to move into an apartment because of the costs.

“I definitely think living off campus is cheaper,” she said. “I generally pay $400 per month, which would be $4,800 for the year. Living on campus requires a minimum of $4,570 to live in the dorms for two semesters. Plus those living in the dorms are required to have at least the 10-meal plan, which is a total of $3,440 for two semesters. That’s a full total of $8,010 in order to live in the dorms, and that is only for 7.5 months of actually being allowed to live there. The $4,800 that I am paying is for 12 months of living.”

After increases, living in a residence hall with a 14-meal plan will cost $9,010 for the 2013-2014 school year. While there are additional costs for gas, food and bills, Pugh said that there are definite advantages to living in an apartment.

“Some perks to living off campus are that I am truly an adult,” she said. “I pay my bills and have the responsibility of living on my own. I don’t have to abide

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Health sciences to unite in Healthplex

Facility is important part of the 5-year plan

therapy, kinesiology and athletic training students will have classroom and lab space set aside specifically for their disciplines, as well as areas that will allow them to One of the key elements of the Univer- collaborate on various projects. sity of Indianapolis’ five-year plan, which “I don’t know that we ever dreamed of will invest $50 million in the campus over a building this size, that would house all that period, is the four-story, 134,000 of these disciplines,” Kelly said. “There square foot health sciences center. The was interest in doing interdisciplinarybuilding will be used for teaching students type activities.” in the health sciences programs, as well Kelly said that the building will be as by members of the campus and sur- “active and vibrant,” with many people rounding community. in the community and at the university “I definitely think that this will benefit interacting on the lower levels. students,”said junior nursing She also said that colmajor Sutton Knapp. “From laborators on the project see my clinical experiences I the building as much more have been able to observe than just an academic space, how much collaboration even though it is on a college goes on between all different campus. The building will types of healthcare workers. create space that is more ... If students can learn to conducive to collaboration work together in a clinical between programs, as opand school setting, they will posed to the current space. be much more prepared for “Martin Hall mostly has their future careers.” hallways and very few open The five-year plan is gathering spaces. We’ve intended to enhance educagot several disciplines in the KELLY tional opportunities and livbuilding, but the students ing space for students and provide services don’t turn to interacting on a social level,” for the University Heights community Kelly said.“We’re hoping that some of the and beyond. design elements of the building will foster The plan includes renovations to the students to want to interact.”

Krannert Memorial Library, replacement According to Kelly, the exact use of of the Campus Apartments, expansion of the building in regard to the community the biology, chemistry and physics labs, aspect is unclear at this time. Some of personnel investments and men’s and the current ideas for discussion include women’s lacrosse teams, as well as the space for health and wellness education, new health sciences facility. fitness space and a place that community According to Dean of the College of organizations can utilize for events.

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By Kameron Casey STAFF WRITER

Reality TV star talks serious business with students

By Khiry Clark STAFF WRITER

Bill Rancic spoke to a packed room of students in UIndy Hall about his rise to fame and how students can be successful, too. In his March 18 lecture, Rancic began by talking about his upbringing in suburban Chicago and said that he started his first business as an adolescent.

As a young entrepreneur, Rancic made pancakes and sold them to his neighbors.

Rancic said he was making a fortune until his parents found out and made him stop.

Rancic described a time shortly after college when he was at work and witnessed a man getting fired. Rancic resolved never to let that happen to him and got an idea. He decided to start a cigar business with a friend. Rancic said that he advertised heavily, and, as a result, his business grew rapidly.

Rancic said that this made him dream

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The University of Indianapolis was recently named the anchor institution for a new Indianapolis Department of Public Safety neighborhood improvement project. A new institution known as a Neighborhood Service Area has been established to work with the area to establish solutions for neighborhood problems.

According to a DPS press release, NSAs are “intended to improve the quality of life for Indianapolis residents by combating crime and addressing the factors that often accompany criminal activity within a neighborhood.” The boundaries of the UIndy NSA will be East Street, I-465, Keystone Avenue and Sumner Avenue.

Associate Vice President of Community Relations and Special Assistant to the President David Wantz said the main idea of the NSA is to help a neighborhood to help itself grow.

“The whole point is to build capac-

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“Dark Souls II” for Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 is not a pleasant game—at least not in the traditional sense. It will unapologetically and periodically pulverize you into dust and take everything you have worked so hard to obtain.

ity in a neighborhood to solve its own problems. A city can go through, and they can just completely clear the ground, but that doesn’t get anything positive started,” Wantz said. “The neighbors can get something positive started.”

According to the DPS release, the UIndy Community Action Team program will be piloted for one year, with public meetings held monthly during the first phase. DPS Chief Communications Officer Al Larsen said the next meeting will be held at the University Heights United Methodist Church on April 8.

According to Wantz the CAT meetings will be about an hour and a half.

Attendees will have a meet and greet, then a city agency or multiple agencies will tell attendees how to get in touch and explain what services they offer and, finally, there will be a brainstorming session.

Wantz said that officials from UIndy, the city government, local business owners, residents and—when they can—state representatives will likely come.

Wantz said that the meetings will make the sessions for the meetings of the current neighborhood association

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UIndy anchors Neighborhood Service Area

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The University of Indianapolis music department held its “Evening of Song” in the Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center on March 25. The program, entitled “Our Favorite Songs,” was designed to showcase the talents of the music students.

to her on the couch discussing my success,” he said.

Instead of making a guest appearance on the “The Oprah Winfrey Show,”

because he thought Rancic would be back.

Rancic said that his success partially stems from believing in himself back then.

“There will always be people that will say you can’t do it, and those are the same people that you must prove wrong,” he said.

Senior communication and experience design major Michele Bates organized the PRSSA event. She said that she was had a connection to Rancic through a friend of her father. He worked with Rancic’s manager to schedule the event.

Bates said that she was happy with the results and that she was excited to get to know Rancic on personal level.

“Everyone was so impressed with Bill’s speech and how down to earth he was.

After you speak with him, you honestly forget that Bill is in the public eye,” Bates said. “He was so personable and seemed really excited to be at the University of Indianapolis.”

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of making it big and being invited to sit on Oprah’s famous couch.

“I just knew one day soon that I would be invited to the Oprah show, sitting next

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Michael Homoya, botanist and plant ecologist for the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, lectured about the importance of nature preserves at noon on March 26 in Lilly Science Hall.

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Entrepreneur Bill Rancic speaks to a packed audience of students in UIndy Hall during his March 18 lecture.

Rancic said that he was on a show called “Dateless and Lonely for the Holiday.”

After seeing Rancic on “Dateless,” the producer of “The Apprentice,” Mark Barnett, contacted Rancic to ask him to compete on “The Apprentice.” Rancic said he was not allowed to tell his family where he was going for the 13 weeks. He said the production team told his family he was going to Cuba.

During his time on “The Apprentice,” Rancic said he experienced a high level of sleep deprivation and that he competed against some of the toughest competitors in show history—Omarosa Manigault and Kelly Perdew.

“The show was something that I never would expect. Everybody seemed as if they were out for blood and were extremely competitive,” he said.

When Rancic quit his job to focus on his cigar business, he said his boss told him that he would keep his position available

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The Neighborhood Service Area will be boxed in by East Street, I-465, Keystone Avenue and Sumner Avenue. more productive.

“University Heights Neighborhood Association is a really strong neigh-

March Madness

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“I hate politics”

The political views of millennials

By Jacob Fritz FEATURE EDITOR “I hate politics” is a phrase I have been hearing more and more around campus recently. While some might see this as the traditional millennial value of apathy coming into play, I see it more as utter disgust with the current system and how it is portrayed.

The world can be a hard enough place to live in without stepping into an arena where people are constantly making broad value judgments and slapping a conservative or liberal label on others based on a single opinion. Beyond that, who wants to spend his or her time listening to people berating one another over and over while coming up with no real answers to the problem they are yelling about?

The cable news networks’ political coverage is a prime example of the constant shouting matches about oversimplified issues with black or white outcomes and no room for compromise.

Every show is about standing on one side of the aisle while shouting about how the other side of the aisle is wrong.

To be fair, the people who control today’s media are the same group that participated in some of this country’s largest shouting matches, such as the

Vietnam War debate, continued struggles for civil rights and the feminist movement.

All of these issues were hot, volatile and seemed to go nowhere unless those behind them were shouting. Unfortunately, it seems that those involved haven’t stopped shouting at one another since.

But with the constant shouting and no real changes being made, it is no surprise that we don’t want to hop on the Baby Boomer bandwagon of polarized hate.

The muttering of hateful politics is sure to be seen by many as a generation not taking enough stake in its own future due to a lack of caring. But studies have shown that millennials do care a great deal for others and actually spend more of our time and money volunteering for issues that we see as important because we want to make changes.

So when one of us says that we hate politics, understand that it means we dislike where our current system is. It does not mean that we do not care.

Look at the Occupy Wall Street Movement. It was proof that millennials care about the world around us. However, it also was proof that as much as we might dislike the system, without understanding it and working from within to make changes, nothing will happen. It’s why Occupy is barely a blip on the radar while the Baby Boomer backed Tea Party has a

firm grasp in powerful places. (For those of you needing proof of this Tea Party / Baby Boomer affair, a New York Times / ABC New poll published on April 14 2010 showed that Tea Party members were mostly white men ages 45 and older.)

As much as it pains me to say it, we have to learn to play by their rules f irst if we are ever going to create any real change.

For those of you who can no longer stand the constant bickering and needless polarization of ideals, I have a suggestion.

Just as many of us have already started to do with our food and beverage consumption, I suggest that you get local. Instead of banging your head against the wall at the ridiculous back and forth of a stalled Congress, come back to your hometown and start there. Still too large? Then start right here on campus with the brand new Student Senate and the Indianapolis Student Government.

Becoming active on the local level won’t cure what ails the federal level of government, and it certainly won’t stop political commentators from taking potshots at one another, but it does ensure that we aren’t sitting idly by to inherit a system full of hatred. So the next time you get frustrated at politics and declare to everyone around that you hate it, remember that your hatred can’t change anything unless you take action.

Watching television does not transform students into politically-savvy electorate

By Ben Zefeng Zhang PHOTO EDITOR The development of new technology has made entertainment shows more and more accessible. Web services such as Netflix, Hulu and Amazon allow people to take more time to watch entertainment shows. For instance, if you are a big fan of American political shows, you can finish watching the entire season of “House of Cards” in three days.

Also, more and more people are interested in watching political entertainment shows, such as “The Daily Show” or “Saturday Night Live.” Those shows invite celebrities to talk about politics because celebrities can use their influence to draw public attention.

During elections, politicians will use celebrities, such as George Clooney, to help with the campaigns because he can reach certain targets most politicians cannot: those young people or the middleaged women who may not be as involved in politics. It may be good that these people become engaged in the election and vote.

However, opinion leaders use the young or the less educated who do not really know much about politics to rack up votes. At the same time, these celebrities may also mislead voters whose votes will be based on their impression of those celebrities rather than politicians and their policies.

People tend to believe that entertainment shows drive a negative view of politics and diminish people’s interest in public affairs because these shows focus on sensationalism and scandals. However, shows such as “The Daily Show” can also cultivate interest because what they portray is not totally fake news. Instead, they pick things from politics and portray politics in a particularly humorous way.

This cultivation can be especially true for people who do not pay attention to politics. Such people are susceptible to influence, but at the same time they at least get some news from watching “The Daily Show.” Then they hear about the Ukrainian crisis, at least they will know where Russia is, who Putin is and that there was an invasion.

The marijuana business A generation

of creativity

By Anna Wieseman MANAGING EDITOR

Millennials get a lot of flack. We are called lazy and self-absorbed. Older generations have defined us by our social media and “dependence”on technology. Researchers have made it their life’s goal to confirm these facts, but the fact is that millennials have life f igured out.

In a short article on a website called millennialmarketing.com, the author suggests that we change the common name of Generation Y to Generation C, for creativity. The name Generation Y gives the connotation that this younger group has no direction in life. We don’t have anything to define us. This website in particular defines its mission as a marketing company that focuses on the younger generation as consumers and how to market to them. It is taking a positive approach to the way millennials think.

The article “‘Gen Y’ Defined by Creativity Not Technology” outlines the different ways that companies can reach millennials. These ideas all stem from allowing their young consumers to create something new. You can see this through Mountain Dew’s DEWocracy campaign. This company knows how to draw in revenue using the technology that is at their consumers’ disposal and all of the characteristics that have been deemed negative.

These types of campaigns create a social environment for those interested in Mountain Dew to communicate. Millennials are visual people. They want something that is visually appealing and practical. These apps and websites suggest that companies meet those requirements. These technologies make us feel like we are a part of something and have a unique presence that can be utilized.

Millennials may seem self-absorbed or narcissistic, but that’s because we know what we want. These qualities get confused. I see time after time 20-somethings creating iPhone apps or products that have blown up and that have made them millions of dollars. These people, who are only a couple of years older than I, were not happy with what was out there for them and took it as an opportunity. This does not make them stubborn or difficult; it makes them leaders.

This motivates anyone who has an idea. Technology is a vital part of the world we live in, and it’s a good thing. Technology allows me to create and have a free flow of ideas. As a theatre student, I am constantly looking at ways to transform ideas to make them unique. Through my theatrical design program, Vectorworks, I can create something that is easily changeable. I don’t think I could be a theatre major without these types of advancements. Technology is making this old-time entertainment new and interesting, so that it can continue for generation after generation.

Millennials don’t just focus on things that make life easier, but on things that make life more interesting. Look at websites such as Pinterest or shows like “Treehouse Masters” on Animal Planet. Pinterest allows you to take others’ ideas and make something interesting. This digital medium gives a person ideas and the platform to create something new. Ordinary objects can become a pencil holder or an extraordinary gift for a friend.

The show “Treehouse Masters” is all about a group that creates livable treehouses for people. These are wonderful creations that do not disturb the natural landscape but give another space to enjoy life. Both of these mediums motivate and encourage creativity. They are using technology to promote themselves and inspire. Right now at my desk, I am surrounded by Pinterest crafts that my friends have given me.

Millennial creativity is driving us forward.

My advice to those who identify with Generation X and older is to embrace millennials. We have the future in our capable hands. Technology is not making us lazy, but better at utilizing what is in front of us. So no matter what study comes out about the attention span of 20-year-olds or how Facebook has ruined us, I stand f irm that millennials are going to be just fine.

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By Kameron Casey STAFF WRITER

The United States has been notorious for harsh sentencing of marijuana users and possessors. Old laws made possession of marijuana a detestable offense with f ines and prison time. And older, more outlandish myths about marijuana have left many to look negatively upon those who use marijuana. Despite the negative light in which marijuana is viewed, the years of “Reefer Madness” have passed and America is finally taking a step in the right direction.

Now, if you don’t know what “Reefer Madness”is, it can be summed up like this: a 1936 propaganda film that portrayed young adults going crazy after smoking marijuana. At the time, it was thought that marijuana use would cause violent behavior, insanity and addiction and lead people to commit sex crimes. In 2014, there is evidence that proves that these accusations are far from the truth.

In 2011, the FBI reported that of the 1.5 million drug arrests made in the United States, 49.5 percent were for marijuana. The Huffington Post deduced that one marijuana arrest took place every 42 seconds. In that same report, a former Baltimore narcotics officer, who is a member of Law Enforcement Against Prohibition, was quoted saying that taxpayers are spending between $1.5 billion and $3 billion a year on police and court time for making arrests. That doesn’t take into account the cost of imprisoning people found guilty.

So why continue to waste money in an economy that could use any and all help possible?

If you look at Colorado, in just the first day, the drug sold $1 million worth of product. According to Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper, the state is expecting $1 billion in sales and around $100 million in state revenue.

Colorado is by no means the largest state population-wise. It ranks 22nd overall, as opposed to Indiana’s rank of 15th. So if a state with roughly five mil-

lion citizens is expected to generate $100 million in tax revenue, then what could that mean for an entire country of almost 310 million citizens? It could inject the economy with the boost it needs to get us out of the—dare I say it—recession.

That word still gets tossed around today, and rightfully so as unemployment rates are still high and the strength of the dollar is still not what it used to be.

Legalizing marijuana in all 50 states could, hypothetically, generate $6.2 billion nationwide in a single year. The average state would have about $100 million in extra tax revenue to distribute as they please. This

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could mean improvements to the cities, schools (which are in dire need of help), healthcare and a slew of other areas.

And it doesn’t stop there. The states and the citizens will both benefit.

Insert legalized marijuana into the economic fabric, and you create businesses.

Businesses create jobs. And jobs create citizens who can spend money buying houses, cars, etc. These businesses and citizens will help invigorate the local and national economies.

So what is stopping us? Are the fears of “Reefer Madness” still looming and preventing us from an almost surefire way to boost our economy? Numerous studies have shown that consumption of marijuana does not increase the risk of accidents. Other studies have shown that the permanent adverse effects of marijuana on the body are miniscule.

Currently 14 of the 50 states have decriminalized the possession and consumption of marijuana. Most notably and recently, Washington, D.C., has drastically decreased legal action against marijuana offenders. Possession, which was punishable by $1,000 fine and up to a six-month prison sentence, has been reduced to a $25 fine. These steps by the nation’s capital will set the precedent for the rest of the United States, and it is time to embrace the fact that full marijuana legalization is just around the corner.

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Panel sheds light on diversity of Muslims in America

By Leeann Doerflein NEWS EDITOR

The Muslim Student Union and the Office of Ecumenical and Interfaith Programs held a panel discussion on March 3 to discuss what being a Muslim in America is like.The panel was moderated

by Professor of Philosophy and Religion Kevin Corn and featured a diverse group of Muslims that included three members of the campus community.

According to sophomore philosophy major and Muslim Student Union President Ahmed Mitiche, MSU chose the panelists to show the diversity of the American Muslim community and to fight stereotypes in the media.The panel was composed of Mitiche, international relations graduate student Fidaa Abuassi, Social Science Faculty Adjunct John Sullivan and Imam Michael Saahir.

“It is important for America to get to know Muslims and Islam, and that not all Muslims are Arabs or from the Middle East,” Mitiche said.

The panelists spoke on several topics including their experiences as Muslims in America and what it is like to be part of a minority religion in a Christianity dominated society. They also took questions from the audience, which packed the Trustee’s Dining Hall.

Mitiche was born in Algeria but has lived in America nearly all of his life. He said his life is a little like the show “All American Muslims,” which is a TLC reality show about U.S. Muslim families.

He said that although some people assume things about him based on his religion,

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(From left) Sophomore philosophy major Ahmed Mitiche, Professor of Religion and Philosophy Kevin Corn, international relations graduate student Fidaa Abuassi, Indianapolis Imam Michael Saahir and Social Science Faculty Adjunct John Sullivan participate in a panel discussion about being Muslim in America on March 3. he also has had good experiences, and think of it,” Abuassi said. “When I was at aside to talk about Islam. He said it was many people can see him as a normal guy. home I did not practice much. But when clear that the man probably had good “My experience has also been positive. I came here, I was like, ‘No, I don’t do that experiences in China with Muslims.

“Today, if that same scene were to I’m a soccer player, and most of the kids because I’m a Muslim.’”

Sullivan said that he, as a Caucasian, happen, one could imagine that there on the team have never seen Islam, never known about Islam,” Mitiche. “But when is probably the last person anyone would might be a very different outcome,” we talk about popular things, it’s different.” guess to be a Muslim. He also said that Sullivan said. “Over the years, there has Abuassi said that she, like other Mus- Muslims have become much more visible been a real change in what it is like to be lims from overseas, has evolved in her faith in society than when he first converted. Muslim in the United States.”

Sullivan said that Islamic women in the “I became a Muslim in 1974, and in while living in America. However, she has become stronger in her faith, while others 1974 Islam was not thought of as a posi- post-9/11 era who cover are courageous become more Americanized and follow tive thing, [or] a negative thing; it was and “flags of Islam.”

Abuassi, who does not normally don a less closely the Islam they practiced in not thought of [period],” Sullivan said.

Still today, Sullivan said there is much hijab, said that when she does cover, she their home country. She also said that not adhering to aspects of American culture ignorance of what Islam is. He said that is treated differently by those who know sets her apart from her American friends. is due, in part, to media messages and her best without it.

“The same friends, when they saw me “I think you are more self-conscious Muslims doing a poor job of getting the cover, they asked, ‘What’s wrong? What about the things that you do, like drinking. word out about what they believe.

Sullivan described reading an Islamic are you doing?’ I said, ‘I’m a Muslim.

I never thought of it as a thing, because when I was not exposed to it, I did not book and a Chinese intern pulling him Some Muslim women actually cover their

HOUSING from page 1 by the restrictions that come with RAs and living in the dorms.”

Senior nursing major Emily O’Brian also lives in a house with two of her friends, and she also said that the costs of living in an apartment are cheaper for her, but she also has more freedom. However, she also said certain things could be improved for commuters.

“Parking is definitely a big downfall,” she said. “There is not enough parking on campus that is close to the buildings for commuters, even though we are a big commuter school. It makes no sense.”

Sophomore professional and creative writing major Jessi Tillman and freshman pre-med human biology major Julian Everett both said that they get their money’s worth when it comes to housing, but there are some improvements that could be made. Tillman, an East Hall resident who has lived on campus since her freshman year, said that she would like more social events on campus that are more than just sports and monthly events.

“There’s not a lot to do on campus, as much as they like to say there is,” she said. “There’s nothing seriously interactive. A lot of stuff is just sports, and while I have Greyhound pride, I’m not going to go to sporting events because it’s just not my thing.”

However, Tillman also said that she enjoys living on campus. And there is personal gain through the experience.

“You have that ability to just kind of learn who you are and try to understand how to do everything and learn from your mistakes. Because no matter how many times your parents tell you, you’re not really going to learn until you do it yourself,” Tillman said.

Social interaction and involvement in activities are important to college students, Weigand said, and one thing faculty members encourage commuters to do is to buy a small meal plan, so that they may eat in the dining hall, where most of the social interaction takes place.

“There’s a social side for freshmen that’s really important,” he said. “You’re coming in as a freshman, you don’t really know a lot of people, and that’s another reason for commuters ... to still buy a meal plan of some sort, so that they can eat with other students and make those really important connections.”

According to Vitangeli, 50 percent of students live off campus, and she encourages commuters to attend programs and activities on campus in order to feel connected.

Unfortunately, for some students this is not always possible. Freshman pre-art therapy major Laura Mikeworth is a commuter who lives with her mother 15 minutes away from campus.

“If there is something going on I want to do, I have to drive back [to campus].

And if I have already left for the day, I don’t really want to spend [the] gas to drive back and forth,” she said. “[College] kind of still feels like high school.You go to your classes, then you go home. I don’t really feel connected to anything on campus.”

Mikeworth does not have a meal plan,

so she spends $10 to $20 a week on food if she eats on campus and close to $80 a month on gas.

Vitangeli believes it is important for freshmen to live on campus, and according to Weigand, 80 to 85 percent of them do.

O’Brian also said that living on campus helps students socially.

“Being a senior, I already have a group of friends that I am close with,” O’Brian said. “I do believe if I were a freshman commuter, it would be more difficult to have more friends, because you meet so many people living in a dorm.”

Junior theatre major Nate Coder also is a commuter who lives with his parents 20 minutes away from campus on the East side. Coder lived on campus during his freshman and sophomore years, but after a scholarship mix up, he decided to commute.

Coder said he’s “fair ly in the know” about events on campus but likes commuting because it gives him the chance to spend time with his family. He has a meal plan, so he does not have to pay as much for food. And because he is enrolled in school, his parents do not require him to pay bills. The only outside expenses Coder pays are gas and car maintenance.

One difficulty with being a commuter, he said, was driving during this past winter.

“I feel slightly more disadvantaged at times with all the weather that was going on last winter. It’d get really bad, and they’re just like, ‘Well, just bundle up and come to class.’ It’s easier if you just live across from those classes, but I’m 20 minutes away,” he said. “... I’m going to be out in those elements a lot longer than a student who lives here.”

Overall, students said that no matter what the living situation, there are drawbacks but also many bonuses. When it comes to the costs of living on campus, the numbers are straightforward. But when it comes to social interactions and participation, that all depends on the student.

“I think students have to decide for themselves what they want their college experience to look like,” Vitangeli said.

“Studies have shown that students who live on campus, especially their first year, get connected more easily to campus culture. They get more involved, [and] they are able to meet others. But students also have to look at the costs and whether or not that’s something they can afford.

And [for] some students who live close to home, for them, it’s more convenient to live at home and commute and save that cost.”

Weigand said that every student has different needs and lifestyles that lead to different decisions in terms of living arrangements, and a good way to get started is to get all the facts.

“The most important thing would be for each person to research and get all the facts, so they can make the best decision for themselves,” Weigand said. “I think each student is different, and each student and family’s situation is different. So I think the fact that we have opportunities and different options for all the students is a good thing.”

“I think students have to decide for themselves what they want their college experience to look like.”

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Sullivan said that building trust is important for a Muslim. He said that if Muslims establish a relationship with people before revealing their religion, it is much easier for non-Muslims to see past their religion.

“What is important is how you behave before they find out you are Muslim,” he said. “If they feel they can trust you ... when they find out you are Muslim, you are just a Muslim.”

Saahir spoke about the history of Muslims in America and gave a bit of insight into his life as a black Muslim and a West side Imam. He said that American Muslims are in a special position and that American mosques are more diverse than one might think.

“I think there is a special contribution [that] we are going to make as American Muslims,” Saahir said.“... Whether you’re from Palestine or Algeria, when you go to a mosque in your home country, everyone looks the same. But when you come to America and go to a mosque, everyone looks different.You’ve got Filipinos, you’ve got Malaysians all in the same mosque.”

Senior communication major Sitav Elturan said that she was surprised by how interesting the discussion was and impressed by the variety of viewpoints and the diversity of the panel.

“There were so many different people up there,” Elturan said. “... And they were all Muslims.”

Whirling Prize recipients read at Kellogg Writers Series event

By Robbie Hadley STAFF WRITER

The University of Indianapolis awarded the first annual Whirling Prize to two accomplished authors. A class of students from the university chose the recipients of the Whirling Prize.

The students in the class, which was simply called The Whirling Prize, read submissions from many distinguished authors and chose two works to win the prize. The two winners were invited to read their work at UIndy during the recent Kellogg Writers Series event.

Senior creative writing major Wade Theil was a member of the class that chose the winners of the Whirling Prize.

Theil said that the class was an interesting opportunity.

“It was something that [Assistant Professor of English] Kevin McKelvy set up that gives students a chance to read contemporary literature and give an award to the authors we liked best,” Theil said.

“We made a list of our top five and choose from that. We read somewhere around 60 books, half poetry and half prose. It was a lot of fun. We didn’t really have that many students take it, and I would encourage anyone to take it.”

This year, the chosen recipients were Jason McCall for “Dear Hero” and Sandy Florian for “Boxing the Compass.”

McCall, a professor of English at the University of Alabama, was grateful to be chosen for the award and said that it was particularly meaningful since it was coming from students.

“The fact that the contest was judged by students was a really big deal, because there is a lot of writing that can exist in a graduate-level workshop, but your average intelligent man or woman can’t make

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Sandy Florian and Jason McCall answer questions from the audience following their readings on March 26. heads or tails out of it,” McCall said. “I really like that normal college students can take time and get something out of my work. For me, being here is a bonus. The fact that I have a room of college students who want to come listen to poetry on a Wednesday is great to me.”

McCall’s work focused on the concept of heroes. One story, “Form Letter for Rejected Heroes,” was a satirical poem in the form of a rejection letter similar to the ones that someone searching for a job would receive.

Although his poems varied in content and seriousness, they all focused on what being a hero is, who heroes are and how much he hates Batman. McCall’s work was a stark contrast from Florian’s.

Florian, who recently taught as a visiting associate professor at West Virginia University, read an excerpt from her novella “Boxing the Compass.” In the story, the main character reflects on her childhood while boxing the compass, which is reciting the 32 points of the compass.

Florian’s work included a lot of ideas pulled from environmental issues, such as climate change, and was based on a character from the classic James Joyce novel “Ulysses.”

Like McCall, Florian was extremely grateful to be chosen by students.

“It [winning the Whirling Prize] was thrilling. It was such an honor. Students are always the hardest to please,” she said.

“In a way, it’s more rewarding because they are pickier and not necessarily sold on the same things that other people are.

This has been a wonderful experience.”

Jason Richardson, a freshman nursing major, was impressed by the reading and said that he found McCall’s work particularly interesting.

“It was very interesting to hear two very different styles of writing. I liked Jason McCall’s because his writing was funny at times and serious at times as well,” Richardson said. “Also the ideas of superheroes and how that relates to real life is very interesting to me.”

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By James Figy EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Although on paper they were considered the visitors, the University of Indianapolis baseball team played host to the University of Wisconsin-Parkside Rangers, splitting in a doubleheader on the afternoon of Sunday, March 30. In a series that was originally scheduled to take place at Wisconsin-Parkside but moved to UIndy due to inclement weather, the Greyhounds won the first game 3-1, but they were edged out in the second, 3-2.

The Greyhounds drew first blood in the first game at the top of the third inning, then added to that lead during the top of the seventh with another run.

The Rangers would not go away easily, however, as they added a run of their own during the bottom of the seventh to make it a one-run game. The Greyhounds held off the opposition, though, keeping Wisconsin-Parkside scoreless and scoring another run at the top of the ninth.

In the second game, it was the Greyhounds who trailed early, after

Wisconsin-Parkside scored on two runs during the bottom of the second. After three scoreless innings, UIndy climbed its way back into the game with two runs of its own at the top of the sixth. Yet, in the bottom of the ninth, with the bases loaded and just one out, the Rangers grounded into a fielder’s choice, leading to a Rangers’ victory and series tie.

The Greyhounds played a single game against the Oakland City University Mighty Oaks last Wednesday, March 26, winning by a lopsided score of 12-1.

After trailing by one run since the first inning, UIndy put together a statistically impressive fifth inning, scoring nine runs. The Greyhounds added onto their lead in the bottom of the sixth, scoring three more runs, thanks to a two-out, bases-loaded double by redshirt freshman catcher Nick Beyer.

The Mighty Oaks were given one more opportunity to earn runs at the top of the seventh but failed to do so, putting into effect the 10-run rule

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Senior catcher Caleb Hallman positions himself to receive a pitch during a home game at Greyhound Park.

and awarding the Greyhounds the victory.

The Greyhounds’victory as a result of the 10-run rule was the second consecutive game for UIndy to end in that fashion.

UIndy split a series of doubleheaders at home against the Truman State University Bulldogs, the weekend before, on March 21 and 22, taking its record to 9-11.

In the first doubleheader against the Bulldogs on Friday, March 21, UIndy took an early lead in the first game in the bottom of the first, when junior outfielder Joe Trennepohl created a single RBI, while junior outfielder Zach Jacobs claimed his fourth homer of the season during the bottom of the fourth, bringing the score to 2-0.

UIndy claimed three more runs and held Truman to one, creating a 5-3 advantage through the seventh inning. But when the Bulldogs stepped up to the plate during the top of the eighth, they trounced UIndy with seven runs and two more in the ninth, giving Truman the 10-5 win.

Head Baseball Coach Gary Vaught said that he was unhappy with the team’s p i t c h i n g in the last two innings.

“The inning that they scored all the runs, I don’t think we could have put it on a tee, set it on a tee, and it would be better,” he said.

The second game, however, was the opposite. Truman took an early 6-0 lead after scoring two runs in the first, and four more during the top of second.

UIndy responded with three runs in the bottom of the same inning, but Truman claimed three more runs in the top of the third, bringing the score to 9-3. UIndy held the Bulldogs to that score, however, as the Greyhounds fought back.

Redshirt sophomore pitcher Scott Mitchell helped hold the Bulldogs at bay.

Mitchell pitched just over four innings, striking out four batters and allowing just one hit.

With an RBI from UIndy’s junior infielder Kenny Mahala in the bottom of the third and a two-run homer from Trennepohl in the fourth, the Greyhounds started to close the gap. The Greyhounds claimed two more runs in the sixth, bringing the score to 9-8.

In the seventh and final inning, the Greyhounds had two outs when sopho-

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more second baseman Anthony Asalon tied the game with a home run. Redshirt sophomore catcher Alex Ritchie stepped up to the plate next and knocked another home run out of the park, bringing the Greyhounds the victory, 10-9.

Freshman pitcher Jordan Tackett said that the team played self-destructively during some innings, which meant they had to work harder at the end.

“We pulled together the second game, and we got our win,” Tackett said. “We came together as a team, battled back, and had two back-to-back runs to take the lead and win.”

The Greyhounds went into Saturday’s doubleheader with a chip on their shoulder, according to Vaught. However, the Greyhounds repeated the first game of the day the same way they did the day before, taking an early lead but losing, 7-5.

In the bottom of the fourth, UIndy secured a 5-0 lead with a double RBI from Ritchie. Truman responded in the fifth inning with four runs, so the Greyhounds brought in junior pitcher Brett Collins, who struck out the next two Truman hitters. Collins then shut out the Bulldogs in the sixth, but Truman came back in the seventh inning, claiming three more runs, which led to the Greyhound loss.

The Greyhounds came back with a vengeance in the second game against the Bulldogs. Asalon made it home on an RBI in the bottom of the first. Then, with the bases loaded, Mahala sent a grand slam into right field. The ball ricocheted off

the Athletics and Recreation Center as the Greyhounds took a 5-0 lead.

The Bulldogs claimed just one run in the rest of the contest, as the Greyhounds continued to dominate throughout the game.The Greyhounds claimed the 11-1 victory as a result of the 10-run rule, after Tackett shut down the Bulldogs in the seventh inning.

With the game being Tackett’s second full game and fifth appearance as a pitcher, he said that seeing a large amount of playing time as a freshman has been an honor.

“They said I’d be a weekend starter, but I didn’t expect to see four starts already,” he said. “And now I’ve got two complete games under my belt already with my last two appearances.”

Vaught said that he was happy with Tackett’s performance, but he added that the team should have taken all four games.

He said that once some of the team’s injured players come back, he expects the team to do better.

“Our kids are hustling, and now we’re finally getting to play outside,” he said.

“So we were worried about hitting, but now we’re starting to swing it and hit the ball. We’ve got to pitch a little better ... and I thought that [pitching] would be our strength this year.”

The Greyhounds return home for a four-game series against the Lewis University Flyers April 5-6. Both days will include doubleheaders, with the first games starting at 12 p.m. followed by the second games at 3 p.m.

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Freshman pitcher Jordan Tackett throws a pitch against the Truman State University Bulldogs on March 22.

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By Scott Mitchell OPINION EDITOR Sometimes, I think that March Madness may just be a down payment on conversation. When I was in high school, a majority of my friends were student athletes, and we talked about sports. But March Madness was one of the few times of the year when I could talk sports with my friends who were not really into sports.

Everyone loves the story of an underdog.

People respect college basketball as less money-tainted than the NBA—which may or may not actually be the case.Then, everyone from the president to my fiveyear-old nephew fills out a bracket, and all of a sudden we are all equal.

“Who did you have in your final game?”

A national equalizer, March Madness generates an instantaneous conversation.

Those awkward situations that many people drown with alcohol or cover with nervous laughter are suddenly absent.

Watching the game is an excuse to reach out to friends you haven’t seen in a while, or an easy invitation for including new friends you want to make. It is simple enough that if the conversation lulls then the game is right there as an outlet for attention. But it is long enough that if you are not that interested in the game, you can get into a conversation. This conversation can distract from everyday life or lead to something deeper.

“Hey, you want to come over and watch the game?”

These deeper conversations could range from the dedication it takes for student athletes to graduate to a fascination with the passion that different teams’ head coaches put into the game. For instance, a recent episode of “Sports Science,” a television show on ESPN, showed that Michigan State University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Tom Izzo’s heart rate reaches up to 135 beats per minute during a game. He is in healthy shape, however, and his heart rate quickly returns to normal. This can lead to a conversation about health. Or maybe you think that

college athletes should get paid because of all the money the NCAA makes from events such as March Madness. This can lead to a conversation about economy and finances.

“My bracket is busted, so I basically threw five dollars down the drain.”

For many of us in college, those five dollars were supposed to be a down payment on pizza. But it was worth it for the trash talk we shared with the other members of our bracket group. The fact is, those five dollars didn’t go down the drain. Those five dollars were a membership fee to a group of people who share a common interest and seek a common prize. The fun, the conversation, the distraction—these are all key aspects of March Madness that people often ignore.

“I haven’t even looked at that assignment yet. I’ve been watching basketball all day.”

Distraction is probably my favorite part of March Madness, especially this year. March Madness arrived right after a desperately needed spring break, at a time when stress is at its peak and Netflix was just not mad enough to keep up with the pace of my stress. March Madness somehow makes everything better, because it increases my pace of activity while also relaxing me. It distracts me from homework, while at the same time somehow motivating me once it’s over.

Also, the bipolar weather of this mad month has me inside the house more than I would care to be. But I am not itching to get outside because of the intensity of the games.

“Did you see that shot? Unbelievable!”

In the end, March Madness is an incredible way to close out the month and usher in spring. It’s an equalizer, a conversation starter, a distraction, a relaxer and a connector. The next time you question why March Madness is so popular, remember to be grateful that it is. It brings a nation together for a few unpredictable weeks. A true representation of the American dream, everyone from the president to my five-year-old nephew watches and empathizes.

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By AJ Rose SPORTS EDITOR Despite trading the lead eight times, after trailing the entire first half, the University of Indianapolis men’s basketball team’s season came to a conclusion in the semifinal round of the NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball Midwest Regional, Sunday, March 16, against the Michigan Tech University Huskies, 82-76.

Down at the half, 33-29, the Greyhounds seized their first lead of the game at the 13:45 mark, with a dunk by redshirt junior guard/forward Brennan McElroy, putting UIndy ahead 43-42. After the Huskies took the lead back by one point on the following possession, senior guard Reece Cheatham gave the Greyhounds their largest lead of the night on their next possession with a 3-pointer, putting UIndy ahead by two points.

Over the next few minutes of the game, UIndy and Michigan Tech continued to trade the lead back and forth in a scoring battle. The Greyhounds saw their last lead of the night, however, following another 3-pointer by Cheatham, with 7:37 remaining, putting UIndy ahead by one point. From that moment on the Huskies took the momentum, never allowing the Greyhounds to seize control for the rest of the game.

As they had done in their previous victory in the quarterfinal round, the Huskies relied on the shooting arms of senior guard Austin Armga, who scored 19 points, and junior guard Ben Stelzer.

Stelzer, after scoring no points in the first half, scored 32 of the team’s 49 second-half points to help seal the victory.

Head Men’s Basketball Coach Stan Gouard said that both players were difficult to stop, because they both approached the game with confidence and were able to establish an early rhythm.

“That’s what big-time basketball players do,”he said.“It’s tournament time, and they made big plays.”

Despite the high-scoring performances of Armga and Stelzer, Cheatham

still finished with the highest point total, contributing 33 points to UIndy’s final score.The Indianapolis native hit a statistically impressive eight shots from beyond the arc, but the game-leading performance

by Cheatham did not prove to be enough to push his team to a victory.

The game was the last for Cheatham and four other Greyhounds who will graduate. Looking back on his career, Cheatham said that he has had a great experience at UIndy.

“I’m just thankful for the opportunity,” he said. “I played professional baseball before this, and I didn’t think that I was going to be doing this at all. This was just a backup plan. My main focus was going back to school, and this is just a bonus [to be] playing basketball. Being a Greyhound was great for me.”

The Greyhounds will return two starters next season, including McElroy and junior Joe Lawson, along with redshirt sophomore Jordan Loyd, who played a key role for UIndy this season as a transfer.

McElroy, who began his career with this year’s class but gained an extra year after being redshirted in 2011, said he will miss the seniors who will be departing this year.

“I love them like family.They have been nothing but great to me,” he said. “I have one more year. So I have a ton of stuff to work on, and I am looking forward to next year. But right now, it hurts too bad to even think about next year.”

Gouard shared the same feelings about this year’s group of seniors.

“They put so much work into this season, getting us to this point this year,” he said. “They scratched and clawed all year for each other, trying to get everybody on the same page. You can’t ask for a better group of guys than our five seniors of this basketball team this year.”

The 2013-2014 UIndy men’s basketball team finished the season at 24-5 overall, which was the highest win total in 50 years of the program’s history. UIndy also finished the season ranked No. 12 in the final national top 25 poll, along with a 15-3 finish in the Great Lakes Valley Conference.

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After beginning its season at 3-4, the University of Indianapolis women’s tennis team improved its record to 8-4, thanks to a five-match winning streak, which included two shutout victories over the past weekend.

The Greyhounds increased their winning streak over the weekend by knocking off both the University of Southern Indiana on March 28 and the University of Illinois Springfield on March 29 by the f inal scores of 9-0 in both matches.

UIndy picked up two wins the weekend before, defeating the Ashland University Eagles 9-0 on Sunday, March 23, and the McKendree University Bearcats 7-2 on Saturday, March 22. Both games were held at home in the UIndy Tennis Center.

Against Ashland, UIndy completed their f irst sweep of the season, extending their winning streak to three matches.

Sophomore Allie Smith and senior Taylor Eckert contributed to the victory, finding success during the No. 1 doubles, winning 8-3. Eckert said she was proud of the team and the teamwork that took place during the match.

“I think that we [the team] are really starting to come together,” Eckert said.

“Everyone is beginning to play for a sense of team, instead of just individual.”

Sophomore Macey Speer and freshman Selenay Heper also won against Ashland, taking the No. 2 doubles 8-1, while junior Brooke Boyts and senior Kasey Land also won the No. 3 doubles 8-1.

Following their success in doubles, the Greyhounds won all six singles matches in straight sets. Freshman Maria Mendes captured a win in No. 2 singles, which was her third regional win in singles play this season. Eckert also found success in singles, winning her fifth singles match of the spring season. Heper won in dual match play in No. 4 singles. Speer won in No. 5 singles with a 6-0, 6-2 score. Land wrapped up action with a win in No. 6 singles with a score of 6-3, 6-1.

Against McKendree, UIndy grabbed

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Sophomore Allie Smith follows through on a swing during a home tennis match at the UIndy Tennis Center. an early lead by taking a 3-0 advantage, after sweeping the doubles matches with contributions by Eckert and Smith in No. 1 doubles. The duo, at the time, was ranked eighth in the region. The matches won were against redshirt seniors Adriana and Giuliana Gonzalez, who suffered an 8-4 defeat to the Greyhounds.

Eckert said that she was satisfied with the performance she and her partner gave, and that they are starting to get into a good rhythm and seeing promising results.

“I think that we are really starting to see some major improvements with me and my partner [Allie] Smith,” Eckert said. “I think that we are finally starting to piece together all of the little parts of our game. So I’m pretty happy about where we are right now.”

The Greyhounds had a successful day against McKendree in doubles action, as the No. 2 doubles duo for UIndy, Speer and Heper, grabbed an 8-5 victory to add to the Greyhound lead. Following the No. 2 doubles win, Boyts and Land also won with an 8-5 victory in No. 3

doubles. With the victory, Boyts and Land extended their winning streak to three matches. With the final duo win, the Greyhounds led 7-2.

Boyts said she is extremely pleased with the performances that she and her teammate have shown thus far this season.

“Kasey and I are really strong this year, coming back with more confidence and experience. So we can use that to our advantage,” Boyts said. “[Head Tennis] Coach [Malik Tabet] gives us clear strategies to follow, and it’s up to us to apply them into our game in order to be successful.”

Following the success in doubles, UIndy struggled during the beginning of the singles matches. After McKendree claimed the first two wins in singles, the Greyhounds went on a run, winning the next five singles matches, which ended any chance of a McKendree comeback.

The Greyhounds will prepare for an away matchup against the Bellarmine University Knights on April 4, which is set to begin at 2 p.m.

Women’s basketball ends season Greyhounds fall in f irst round of NCAA Midwest Regional Tournament to the Wayne State University Warriors

By AJ Rose SPORTS EDITOR The trip became another one-anddone for the University of Indianapolis women’s basketball team on Friday, March 14, as the Greyhounds fell victim to the Wayne State University Warriors, 63-58, in the first round of the NCAA Midwest Regional Tournament.

Despite having a 3-0 all-time record entering the contest against Wayne State, including a 102-72 victory earlier this season at home in Nicoson Hall, UIndy fell to the revenge-seeking Warriors, who did just enough at the end of the game to seal the victory and advance.The loss sent the Greyhounds home in the first round for the third-straight season.

The first half was an offensive struggle for both teams, in terms of turnovers.The Greyhounds coughed up 10 of them, while the Warriors committed nine. The turnovers by both teams took away several offensive opportunities, resulting in a low-scoring first half. The Greyhounds went into the locker room at the break ahead by a slim margin, 28-26.

Wayne State Head Women’s Basketball Coach Carrie Lohr said that turnovers played a significant role in the outcome of the first half of the game and was something she wanted to fix heading into the second half.

“We definitely talked about that at half time,” Lohr said. “Turning the ball over when a team is not pressing you is really unacceptable. But on the flipside of it, we do want to play a fast game. So we

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Senior forward/center Eliza Wortman attempts to create separation between her and a Wayne State University defender to get open for an inside pass near the basket. do end up hurrying a little bit too much, and we did turn the ball over, I thought, when we were in a hurry and we were trying to transition.”

Much like the first half, the second half continued a back-and-forth battle between both teams, who traded the lead multiple times. UIndy seemed to seize control later in the half, however, as the Greyhounds went on an 8-0 scoring run

to pull ahead 54-47.

The Warriors bounced back quickly and erased that deficit less than a minute later, cutting the Greyhounds’ lead to two points.

With 2:15 remaining, the Greyhounds grabbed their last lead of the game with a layup by senior forward/center Eliza Wortman, putting UIndy ahead by one point. The Warriors were not going to be

denied the revenge they sought, however, as Wayne State took control of the last two minutes of the game, and went on a 6-0 scoring run to seal the first-round victory and advance to the next round of the tournament.

Head Women’s Basketball Coach Constantin Popa said that even though Wayne State did what it took to win in the closing minutes, he believed the

Greyhounds could have sealed the victory themselves, but did not.

“We had everything in our hands,” Popa said. “They [Wayne State] changed their defense a little bit. But based on some of the games we have played so far, we have knocked down shots before. So we just couldn’t hit shots.”

Wortman led the Greyhounds in scoring, with 18 points, followed by senior guard Rose Savela, who contributed 11 points of her own. Wortman said that her performance during the game was made possible by the guards’ ability to feed her passes inside for easy looks at multiple layups.

The Greyhounds will be rebuilding their roster heading into next season, because they will lose seven seniors, including Wortman and Savela, along with two-time All-Midwest First Team guard Katy McIntosh.

Popa said that he is proud of what this senior class accomplished, and that what they accomplished does not happen very often.

“There are not a whole lot of schools, I don’t care what division you want to call it, that have the same class come in and [the] same class graduate. And I’m really proud of them,” Popa said. “We went through good things. We went through bad things. We went through injuries.

We went through this and this, and they stuck together. And you just don’t see that a whole lot.”

The 2013-2014 UIndy women’s basketball program concluded its season at 23-9 overall, with a 13-5 record in the Great Lakes Valley Conference.

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>> Having yet to read the book, see any reviews or view any trailers, I did not know what to expect when I went in to see “Divergent.” Leading up to the theater, the line was out the door, and everyone was there to see the movie. The theatre was packed from top to bottom, and rightfully so. “Divergent” follows the life of a young girl, Tris, in a futuristic, post-war society. When children in the society come of age, they take a test to see which “faction” they belong to. Each faction carries out a job, and that job helps keep order so that everyone knows his or her place in society. Tris finds out she is a “divergent,” or someone who tests into more than one faction, and she must keep this a secret, because divergents are seen as a threat. “Divergent” will keep you on the edge of your seat. The only problem I had was a lack of development of some of the main characters such as Tris’s family, but these questions may well have been answered in the book.

>> The Pretty Reckless’ new CD is meant to take the listener on a firstclass trip to hell with songs such as “Burn” and “Blame Me.” But honestly, listening to this album was hell. I have been a fan of The Pretty Reckless ever since I heard the group’s hit song “Make Me Wanna Die.” So when I heard that their second studio album was coming out, I had high hopes for it. Unfortunately, the album is filled with cliché lyrics, overused guitar riffs and an uncomfortable amount of Satanic chanting. Maybe I was a bit naïve when I heard the title name, and I should have realized that this album was going to be religiously dark, but the style of the songs was so unlike what I had heard before from this band, that I forgot from time to time to whom I was listening. I will give credit where credit is due. Taylor Momsen’s voice is hauntingly stellar, and the song “Heaven Knows” did have me singing along with the chorus and feeling nostalgic for Warped Tour.

>>Walking into a restaurant that is empty around dinner time usually worries me. This is usually a red flag, telling me I’d be better off somewhere else. But Smokehouse on Shelby did not disappoint. The menu featured a wide variety of classic barbecue food and had a little something for everyone. I ordered the appetizer sampler, which was a little expensive at $11. It came with sweet barbecue wings, jalapeno poppers and onion rings. The wings were some of the best I have had, with more meat than bone.

For dinner, I ordered the Beef Brisket Sandwich for $9. The sandwich featured a mound of tender meat and came with two choice sides. For $9, you will not get this much food at this quality anywhere.

My one small problem with the restaurant was the lack of variety in the sauces. I feel that a smokehouse should offer a wide variety of high-quality sauces. The restaurant did however have great food and a nice atmosphere.

>> “The Auschwitz Escape,” written

by Joel Rosenberg, is one of the most moving books I have had the pleasure to read. Rosenberg pulls his readers into the time of World War II and introduces us to Jacob Weisz and his family, who have witnessed and experienced the violence of Hitler firsthand. After Jacob runs off and joins the rebel forces, a raid goes horribly wrong, and Jacob finds himself on a oneway train to the dreaded Auschwitz death camp. Relying on his wits and faith, Jacob must find a way to escape this horrible life sentence to show the world what is really happening to all the Jewish people.

However, escaping a death camp is no easy feat. This book has just enough action, suspense and even romance to keep the reader intrigued and wanting to read more. Although the book graphically portrays the story, that portrayal enhances feelings of the characters and gives insight into how these horrible times during the Holocaust really felt.

>> Eagle Creek Park is a little getaway in Indianapolis. T his city park is one of the largest city parks in the country. The large section of forest includes many different trails that wind around every part of the park. My favorite trail is the one that goes around the bird sanctuary and Eagle Creek Reservoir. It is very peaceful in the park. I have been going there since I can remember and still get excited during every visit. It is only $5 per car to get into the park for those who live in Marion county, so all UIndy students can visit for this rate. It is generally flat with a few hills on certain trails, so walking is easy. The park also is home to an ornithology center where sick and hurt birds are rehabilitated in cages visible to the public. It is a great way to learn about the birds and safely get close to nature. The only thing that is bad about the park is that it is almost a half hour drive from campus. But it is always worth the trip and the gas money.

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Students display work in gallery

By Mercadees Hempel ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR The Art and Design Annual Student Exhibition opened March 24 and will remain open until April 25. This exhibit shows visitors what art majors have been working on throughout their years at the University of Indianapolis.

Chair and Associate Professor of Art and Design Jim Viewegh is in charge of the program and helps the students submit their works. There are eight categories under which the artwork may be submitted.The categories are drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, printmaking, visual communication design, ceramics and photography. All the artwork must be original, completed during the student’s college experience and not showcased in a previous art show.

A student may submit up to five pieces, which is called a series.

Work was collected March 6 through March 17, and judging began on March 17 at noon. According to Viewegh, this year’s juror was ceramist Macy Dorf from the University of Colorado. The juror decides which art works go into the gallery. Viewegh said only about 50 percent of the submitted artwork goes into the exhibition.

Senior studio art major Jessica Stucky’s

painting “Fantasy” was chosen this year, not only to go into the gallery, but also as Best in Show. Four of her pieces went into the show, and this was the first time one of her pieces has won Best in Show.

The Best in Show winner receives $100. Best of each category winners receive $50. Up to eight people can win this prize. Five people can win $25 for honorable mention. Viewegh said there are many benefits for students who participate, such as seeing what the professional submission process is like, as well as having their work reviewed.

“Their friends, their families, their peers all get to see it [their work],” Viewegh said. “Plus, they can put on their resume that they were a part of the student exhibition. All of us faculty, we were once students, too. And that’s where our exhibition records started, with the student exhibition.”

Stucky encourages students to submit their work, because she believes that even if their work is not selected, there are great lessons to be learned by going through the process.

“It doesn’t hurt to try. Every year, there is no way to know if your work will be accepted or not,” she said. “... You never know the outcome, so what does it hurt?

And no matter the outcome, you’ll walk away having gained practical experience that will help you with your future in art.”

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(From left) Haley White, Sara Culler and Kelsey Bunetta discuss works in the Art and Design Annual Student Exhibition in the Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center. The new exhibit officially opened on Monday, March 24, and it will stay open until April 25.

Young, prize-winning musicians perform at concert in the Ruth Lilly Performance Hall

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Piano students Annabelle Hock and Halle Booher perform “Rockin Good Times” by Melody Bober during the Indianapolis Piano Ensemble Festival Concert on March 23. by participating in this kind of event and getting to bond with each other.

“Playing the piano is actually a very lonely activity,” she said. “You practice by yourself a lot, and it’s so much fun to be able to play with friends. You just see friendships develop between the kids. ” Students Annabelle Hock from the Master’s Study and Halle Booher from Center Grove Middle School Central co-performed two songs entitled “Icicle

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Piano Ensemble creates music, friendships The University of Indianapolis Piano Ensemble Festival Concert was performed on Sunday, March 23, at the Ruth Lilly Performance Hall in Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center. The concert featured a group of pre-college pianists from around central Indiana in duet, duo, trio and quartet performances.

The festival coach is Associate Professor of Music Rebecca Sorley.

The Piano Ensemble Festival Concert comprised 10 famous songs played by 10 groups of pianists from different areas.

All of the players are students of Irina Gorin, a professional pianist. Each year, her piano students win prizes in local, state, national and international competitions, including many prizes at the World Piano Competition in Cincinnati, Ohio.

“It [the concert] was publicized to the Indianapolis Pianists Association, and there are about 50 pianists associated with that who teach all around the city,” Sorley said. “So teachers could have the opportunity to submit their students to this.”

Sorley said the students benefit a lot

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Waltz” and “Rockin’ Good Times” by Melody Bober.

“I like playing piano,” Hock said. “It’s a great art. I’ve learned to actually not get very nervous.”

Booher said being a part of the program has benefited her as a performer.

“It definitely helps with cooperation to make sure we’re listening to each other and getting along,”Booher said.“I used to be nervous, but after this it’s gotten easier

watching other people maybe making their own mistakes, thinking I’m not the only one making those mistakes.”

American-born Chinese piano student Chendi Liu is studying at Creekside Middle School. She co-played the song “Spanish Dance, Op. 12, No. 2”with piano student Adelle Murphy.

Liu said that she was very delighted to have this opportunity to get together with her friends.

“You come here, and you play duets with your friends and your siblings,” Liu said. “And then the teacher gives you suggestions and then you can put them into action. And then there’s a recital right afterwards. She [Irina Gorin] is a good teacher. ... She always tells me what parts I could do better on and ways to make it better. And every week I can improve them.”

The students’ family members were there for their children’s show. Liu’s mother, Chen Yu is very supportive of her children playing the piano and participating in this kind of activity.

“I think my kids are making big progress both on piano learning and interpersonal communication, basically like cooperation for team work,” she said.

“That’s really important. I hope there will be more activities like this in the future.”

The University of Indianapolis Faculty Artist Concert Series held a concert entitled “Shir Yisrael: Songs from the Hebrew Tradition,” which featured faculty musicians Elisabeth Hoegberg, Cale Hoeflicker and Mitzi Westra.

The concert included many Hebrewinspired pieces written by various composers. Hoegberg played the piano while Hoeflicker played the guitar and Westra sang soprano vocals to both instruments.

The concert opened with two pieces— “Kaddisch” by French composer Maurice Ravel and “Kol Nidrei”by C.W.Verrinder.

The piece was performed by Hoegberg playing the piano and Westra singing vocals.

Directly after the first two pieces, the audience was led into a piece by Italian composer Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco entitled “Fantasia for Guitar and Piano, Op. 145.” This piece was an instrument duo performed by Hoeflicker playing the guitar and Hoegberg playing the piano.

The concert was mellow and made getting lost in the music easy, according to freshman psychology major Jodeci Daniels.

“I felt that although I may not have understood exactly what was being said, I was connected to the music because of how good the performers played and sang,” Daniels said.

Four pieces by Canadian composer Ben Steinberg entitled, “Mah Tovu,” “Ahavat Olam,” “R’Tzei Vim’Nuchateinu” and “Yism’chu” were played. The pieces were performed with Hoegberg playing the piano and Westra singing.

Hoegberg then performed a solo piece entitled “Four Sabras,” which included four short pieces composed by American composer Leonard Bernstein. The pieces included “Llana, the Dreamer,” “Idele, The Chassidele,” “Yosi, the Jokester” and “Dina, the Tomboy Who Weeps Alone.”

Following Hoegberg’s solo, the audience was then led into a piece entitled “Eight Sephardic Songs”which was made up of four pieces “Adio Querida,” “Nani, Nani,” “Los Bibilicos” and “Montañas Altas.” The pieces were performed by Hoeflicker playing guitar and Westra’s vocals.

The concert concluded with a solo by Hoegberg. On piano, she played a piece entitled “Three Jewish Dances,” which included “Sher,” “Yemenite Wedding Dance” and “Hora.”

Freshman nursing major Taylor Morst found the performance very interesting and a unique experience.

“I really enjoyed the program,” Morst said, “and being able to be exposed to a different culture through music.”

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Campus community assists with local park

By Anna Wieseman MANAGING EDITOR

After five years of planning, The University Heights Neighborhood Association is in the developing stages of its park project. This project is a combined effort of the University of Indianapolis, Keep Indianapolis Beautiful and the UHNA. The project is located along Mathews and Edwards Avenues. UHNA park committee leader and Chair and Associate Professor of social sciences James Pennell have helped bring many initiatives to the neighborhood. Pennell, however, attributes the beginning of these neighborhood projects to his former neighbor and an alumnus of UIndy.

“We [the neighbors] reorganized it [UHNA] four or five years [ago], and one of the neighbors who no longer lives in the neighborhood ... thought that one of the things that we should do to build a collaborative spirit among neighbors and between neighbors of the university was to do a tree project,” Pennell said.

Through various grants, the association has planted 117 native Indiana trees. After many plantings, Pennell said that the neighborhood was ready for a bigger project. The opportunity came to the association when UIndy tore down an apartment complex that it owned.

“So the university had the property for the Cummins apartments, where they took the apartments down, and they didn’t really know what to do with it,” Pennell said. “So one of the ideas was: would the neighborhood be interested in developing a neighborhood park?”

Pennell saw this as an opportunity to add to his neighborhood and use the resources available through UIndy and a grant from KIB. “We [UHNA] applied for it [the grant] when partnership with the university began, and we didn’t get it,” Pennell said. “So we did another tree planting, including planting trees on that lot with KIB,

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“Green”print of UIndy Community Classroom set to be built on the corner of Mathews and Edwards Avenues just south of campus. which was part of their NeighborWoods grant. And then we applied for it [the grant] again and got it.”

Through this grant, the association will plant native greenery, including prairie grass, tree canopies

and planters. Now that the land is secure, UIndy has donated $100,000 to help build a shelter and patio in the park through another grant. Co-coordinator for UHNA Quinten Starks, a UIndy alumnus, said

that having these natives plants is important for the landscape and education of everyone who comes in contact with the park. “[The park will be] a model for what sustainability looks like when you’re designing a small park,” Starks said.

He also said that it is a good example of how Indiana looked before it was developed.

“Showing how planting native plants can be beneficial for drought resistance, and also highlighting what this area had to offer before it was developed into a big urban space, it’s important and it allows people to have more pride in their local neighborhoods or areas,” Starks said.

Pennell said that the park is now in the building stages with big events that include all groups involved.

He said that the park will give his neighborhood a positive space in which to gather.

“We are a stronger, friendlier, collaborative neighborhood as a result of these projects,” Pennell said.

According to Pennell, the neighborhood and university also have grown closer because of this partnership. Pennell said that many UIndy students live in his neighborhood, and he enjoys being able to incorporate them into the projects.

“These projects have given us [UHNA] an opportunity to get to know each other, as well as some of the students that live in the neighborhood,”Pennell said.“I think it’s increased the understanding between the neighborhood and the university. Being a community anchor is [a] priority now for the [UIndy] president in the new strategic plan. ” Starks also is excited to see the work between his university and his neighborhood.

“Having the university come in and let us use the land is amazing. That’s a great gift,” Starks said.

“We see it as the university has an opportunity for outdoor education and—to involve many different departments within the park and the neighborhood—sees it as a place where we can go to gather and [a] place we can go to meet.”

Spreading sustainability across campus UIndy’s sustainability major

offers students more choices

By Kylee Crane ONLINE EDITOR

Being green can commonly be described as following the three Rs: reduce, reuse and recycle. UIndy’s Green Team strives to do that while also making students aware of what they can do to help the environment, according to sophomore professional and creative writing major Jessi Tillman.

“One thing students should learn is to become conscious of what we use and throw away. A big thing is upcycling, which is what our upcoming event is about,” Tillman said. “There are a couple groups who are taking T-shirts and turning them into reusable bags, scarfs and dog toys. ... We can just take these things commonly classified as a trash and turn them into something useful.”

Besides showing students how to upcycle items, the event, entitled “Green House: Transforming Trash,” will have a four room house built by experience design students that others can view.

Students also will have the opportunity to create an upcycled craft, eat environmentally themed foods and get ideas for do-it yourself projects.

Tillman originally joined the Green Team because her roommate is the president, but soon discovered that she enjoyed it and found what being green meant to her.

“Being green to me is being conscious of what I use and don’t use, how much I throw away, and reusing or recycling what I can instead of just throwing it in the trash. Teaching others what they can do is also one of the things I look for while being on the Green Team,” Tillman said.

Human biology and Spanish major Ashley Schwering, the public relations chairperson for the Green Team, said that turning the water off while brushing her teeth, washing clothes when she has enough for a full load and carpooling are just some of the things she does that show what being green means to her.

The Green Team already has goals for next semester and is looking for ways to get students across campus more involved.

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Green Team President Gwen Debaun prepares for the upcoming RecycleMania competition on campus.

“We would like to do projects once a month off-campus and also host events on campus where students can do various green stuff. We’d also like to have a Green Team table once a month in Schwitzer and have little tips or things to give to help them be green,” Tillman said.

Schwering said that getting the campus to support their green ideas is an important factor in making future goals happen.

“We have many ideas for being green on campus, such as expanding the greenhouse for our own produce that PFS could use, a student garden over by University Heights Methodist Church and cleaning the park down the street on Hanna by using durable, recycled materials,” Schwering said. “To make this happen, though, we just need a student body to

support it and for them [students] to spread the word.”

Before moving on to next year’s projects, the Green Team has one event it is hosting that will get residents on campus involved, according to Tillman.

“We have another event coming up, which is RecycleMania. We’re getting all the dorms together to compete to see who can recycle the most in a certain [time] and then the winners will get a prize of some sort, like a pizza party. We currently have three residence halls on board and are hoping to have all compete by the time it starts,” Tillman said.

RecycleMania will run April 6-12 across campus while “Green House: Transforming Trash” will be held from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. on Thursday, April 3, in UIndy Hall A.

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Tillman said. “You might not see it now, but it will make a difference.”

The sustainability event is “a complicated bunch of collaborations,”said Director of Experience Design and Associate Professor of History Samantha Meigs.

“It’s actually a multi-level collaboration.

The student Green Team and the Sustainability Committee here on campus are actually the ones who launched this.”

Meigs’ experience design students are creating their sixth project of the year for the event by building a house made entirely out of PVC pipe and other materials that are recycled and upcycled.

The university showed its support for the event by allocating funds and donating wood pallets to be used as furniture inside the house.

“It’ll be big,” Meigs said. “There’s going to be four 10x10 rooms, and it will be in UIndy Halls with a garden.”

Meigs said that a great deal of research was done in the process of preparing to build the eco-friendly house. She also explained how the house will look and be set up.

“It’ll be an invisible set. It’s made of PVC pipe, so it has all of the walls, but you see through them,” Meigs said.

Along with the house display, there will be servings of eco-themed food at the event such as dirt pudding, green juice and other finger foods to help emphasize the message of “green awareness.”

Meigs said that she hopes the university will consider making the sustainability event an annual occurrence.

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By David Daniels STAFF WRITER

Senior graphic design major Jenn Wolf and senior nursing major Courtney Lane prepare for “Green House.”

A new environmental sustainability major is furthering the University of Indianapolis’ effort to increase environmental responsibility at the local and international levels. This major is not focusing on areas such as biochemistry, as some might think it would, but instead on people.

Associate Professor of English Kevin McKelvey now heads the program started

by Chair and Associate Professor of social sciences James Pennell. McKelvey stresses that this is distinctive in its curriculum because of its focus on the humanities.

“A lot of these majors are focused on policy or politics, but here we have a unique major that’s more focused on local and global environmental effects on people,” McKelvey said. “It really builds on our strengths in social sciences and international relations.”

Sophomore international relations major Allie Kast added environmental sustainability as a minor because of the diverse applications it can have.

“The possibilities in sustainable careers are constantly growing and are just about endless,” Kast said. “The major at UIndy is great because you get several opportunities to explore the different fields through the classes you take.”

Kast hopes to pursue a career with international environmental policy or environmental law and believes this minor, combined with her major, will help her obtain a job in this field.

The need for this major is increasing because of nonprofits and businesses moving in the direction of adding sustainability, according to McKelvey. Solar energy, recycling, access to healthy foods, air quality and the way those topics relate to community health are all growing environmental movements in Indiana and the Indianapolis area.

“This is really happening in a lot of

different ways in a lot of different places,” McKelvey said. “It’s not just the scientific things or planting trees or greening areas.”

McKelvey said that while the major does stress human relations, it is not science-free. There are ecology and environmental science components, but the major stress is in human relations.

However, students are encouraged to double-major in areas such as biology or chemistry or any other number of interrelated majors.

McKelvey believes that this major pairs well with a host of additional minors and majors.

“That’s a real asset here. A lot of these 35-hour majors that we have allow students to take other things in conjunction with those classes—foreign language, sociology, international relations, communication, business. Students can major or minor in anything they want to do,” McKelvey said.

The broad range the environmental sustainability major offers is best illustrated by the senior capstone project.

McKelvey described this as an individualized experience in which the student has the opportunity to take something that interests him or her and pursue it.

“Some students may do a creative writing essay project, or other students might do a social science research project, or other students might look at an international community and write about that,” McKelvey said. “It’s going to be a wide range, but we want it to be that because there are so many disciplines that are involved in the major. We wanted the students to be able to explore the discipline they are most interested in.”

Currently, the major has few students because it is relatively new. But according to McKelvey, they are advertising and recruiting in an effort to grow in number. For example, there will be an Environmental Careers Preview day at 9:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. on Friday, April 4 in UIndy Hall C of the Schwitzer Student Center for prospective and current students.

The University of Indianapolis Green Team is hosting a sustainability event from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. on April 3 in UIndy Hall A of the Schwitzer Student Center.

The event, entitled “Green House: Transforming Trash,” is open to all students and faculty and is intended to encourage eco-friendly thinking on and off campus.

Sustainability Team Intern, Green Team Vice President and sophomore professional and creative writing major Jessi Tillman believes that students do have a big impact on raising green awareness throughout the community as a whole.

“You, as a person, do have an impact,”

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UIndy goes green with computer recycling

unreliable.

When the computers are at the end of the road, whether cycled through the hand-me-down pool or irreparable, they Technology Support Specialist Josh get picked up by employees of Green Banks makes sure that the University of Wave Computer Recycling.

“What we do is we dismantle all equipIndianapolis gets every possible spark of ment down to the different components,” life out of its computers.

“Every computer we buy, we try to said Mike Hiday, co-owner of GWCR. According to Hiday, computers can maximize the life out of it,” Banks said.

“And sometimes, that’s taking two com- be broken down into steel, plastic, circuit puters—one computer may have a bad boards and—if they are older—precious motherboard, one computer may have metals. He said that the different materia bad screen—and I’ll physically disas- als are then shipped off to vendors who semble the computers to make one good either melt down the steel frames, grind up the plastic casings or extract the gold, computer.”

For budgetary and warranty reasons, silver or copper from the circuit boards.

Hiday said that it is illegal to throw though, UIndy replaces every lab computer on a three-year cycle and puts the away anything with a circuit board. He old computers, PCs and Macs alike, into added that it is also irresponsible, because computers can have harmful materials, a hand-me-down pool.

“On average, a brand new desktop such as lead, mercury and leaded glass on this campus lasts seven years—three from old cathode ray tube monitors.

Although GWCR has contracts with years on its regular cycle in a lab, and then four years in place as a hand-me-down,” many companies, Hiday said that they also have public drop-off days, because Banks said.

According to Banks, the hand-me- anyone can be their customer.

“Whether it’s a university, a school, a down computers are used as print release stations, machines for student workers in small business, a large corporation, just a various departments, front desks in resi- residential customer at home, everyone dence halls or wherever there is a need. has electronics,” he said.

And anything in large quantities, He added that the university trys not to reuse any computers that are broken or whether PCs, paper or pallets, has value,

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according to Hiday.

UIndy does not see much of the money, though, according to Associate Vice President of Information Systems Steve Herriford. But he said that UIndy does benefit, because when the university hands over old computers, it hands over the responsibility of properly disposing of them.

“They [GWCR] basically get paid back by selling the recycled material,” Herriford said. “Sometimes there’s a little bit of fluctuation in that, but it’s generally pretty close to a wash. There might be a few dollars, depending on the size of our load that they’re taking. But we’re not making a bunch of money, and we’re not paying any money.”

Other universities have different protocols, though. At Butler University, staff remove the hard drives from every PC and wipe everything, even the operating system, off Macs, according to Butler Help Desk Specialist Roy Weese.

Weese said that the computers, which are either broken or more than four years old, are then sent to the Christy’s of Indiana auction house.

At UIndy, about three full-time employees and a half dozen students who work for the Help Desk have a week to get the labs ready after the second summer semester before classes resume. They will

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A forklift operator moves a load of old flatscreen televisions around at Green Wave Computer Recycling. take apart the scheduled computer labs and set up the new machines. However, Banks said that the team also re-images every single lab computer, so the machines start the semester with a clean slate.

“When the machines are replaced, we still touch every computer that week,” Banks said. “Even if they [the labs] are not getting new computers, new physical hardware, they’re getting re-imaged.

They’re getting new software installed.”

Herriford said that the computers

are then moved to secure storage. The computers may get reused. They might sit for three years. Either way, once they are around six or seven-years-old, GWCR picks up the whole bunch.

“They don’t want to waste their time to come in and pick up two PCs, so we wait until we gather up pallets and pallets worth of stuff,” Herriford said. “Then they come in here, and we get it all out of here, clean up the storage area. Then we start filling it up again.”

Carnegie grant to fund STEM teacher education UIndy collaborates with Christel House Academy to educate students from Christel House Academy will have approximately four UIndy candidates each teaching a lesson to a small group of elementary students.

A grant for the University of IndiaSomers said these students will wear napolis School of Education from the a medallion containing a microphone.

Carnegie Corporation of New York will Using line-of-sight tracking technology, assist with the collaboration between the Swivl is then able to robotically rotate UIndy and Christel House Academy to and tilt in order to follow the speaker, acenhance the knowledge of both students cording to swivl.com. The iPad Mini is and teachers, according to Assistant placed on the Swivl to record the lesson.

Professor of Teacher Education Rachael Afterward, the student uploads the Aming-Attai. This grant video onto Edthena for the will enhance students’ conhost teacher to view. After ceptual knowledge of math viewing, the host teacher and provide insight into how provides feedback as a questo teach conceptually. tion, suggestion, strength “We want both parties or note. to actually benefit,”AmingLee believes that this opAttai said. “They both will portunity has many benefits be gaining knowledge about for UIndy elementary educa... the standards for math tion students. practices.”

“They’re not only deepSchool of Education ening their understanding Director of Graduate Proof math content but how to grams John Somers said that teach mathematics to students AMING-ATTAI he and Aming-Attai worked who may be underprivileged as principal investigators in collaboration and who may already be disengaged from with Assistant Professor of Teacher Edu- learning,” Lee said. cation Jean Lee and Associate Professor Lee also considers the process of criof Teacher Education Beverly Reitsma, tiquing to be beneficial to the Christel to develop and write the grant applica- House teachers, as well as to the UIndy tion proposing a way to assist students students. and teachers to learn how to teach math “I think commenting and observing under the common core standards. drives the process of reflection,” Lee said.

Junior elementary education majors Somers also feels that this is important will complete their field experience at because teachers need to understand new Christel House Academy, and their math standards. lessons will be videotaped in order for “It’s a huge paradigm shift for all of Christel House Academy teachers to us,” he said. critique their teaching. Somers said the According to Aming-Attai, research grant allowed the School of Education has shown that teaching math as a proto purchase 15 Swivl devices and 10 iPad cedure or set of rules is not effective.

Minis for the project.

“Kids have to construct their own According to Lee, a host teacher knowledge,” she said.

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Photo by Ben Zefeng Zheng

A student throws a pie in math faculty Douglas Miller’s and Livia Hummel’s faces during the Pi Day event.

Math club celebrates pi with pie in the face

By Nicole Monday STAFF WRITER

The UIndy Mathematics and Computer Science Club hosted a Pi Day celebration on March 20. In the name of charity, for $5, willing professors took whipped cream pies to the face, courtesy of their students.

The faculty donned ponchos and shower caps and were ushered in to sit on a trash bag covered chair and wait for the cold splat of whipped cream to the face.

The professors who participated were Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science Livia Hummel, Assistant Professor of Biology Dean Wiseman, Associate Professor of Physics and Earth Space Science Stephen Spicklemire, Associate Professor and Chair of Chemistry Katherine Stickney, Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science Leslie Gardner, Associate Professor of Biology Sandra Davis and Adjunct Faculty member in Mathematics Douglas Miller.

Senior actuarial science major Stacie Evans said that she had fun at the event while fulfilling a fantasy.

“This event was nice because I have always wanted to pie [Hummel], and I finally got a chance to do that,”Evans said.

The professors who participated also had good feelings about the event.

Spicklemire escaped with only one pie to the face, and hoped that was enough.

“I would do this event again because it was fun and exciting. I hope my being

pied was worth it,” Spicklemire said.

According to Math Club President and sophomore math and chemistry major Macanda Simpson, all proceeds from Pi Day will benefit MathCounts.

According to the organization’s official website, MathCounts is a nonprofit organization that strives to educate and engage middle school students with mathematics.

As of the 2012-2013 school year, 81 Indiana schools were registered with MathCounts, ranging from areas all over the state in areas such as Bedford, Laporte and even local Indianapolis schools, according to mathcounts. org.

Simpson said that the math club chose to donate the Pi Day proceeds to MathCounts because she believes the organization will positively affect the community.

“We were trying to find an organization that would be local, because we really want to see our impact locally,” Simpson said. “But this year, there wasn’t any [clear] local [options], so I did some more research and found MathCounts.”

In the future, Simpson said that the math club wants to have more involvement with the work MathCounts does in the community.

“The money will help fund the competitions, as well as the supplies for it,” Simpson said. “We are probably going to get a lot more involved with MathCounts, [and] probably will help proctor some competitions and other things like that.”

Simpson also said that she would like to continue Pi Day festivities annually in the future.

“The external and internal configuration of the building is being considered as it relates to our community partners, potential students, current students, faculty, scholarship productivity, etc,” said Dean of Nursing Anne Thomas. “It will be a very inviting and engaging space, and we want to exhibit ‘health’ in the best way possible.”

According to Thomas, the structuring of the building is the work of the deans for the programs in the Healthplex. Faculty in

the programs, the provost and President Robert Manuel and his team also have been involved.

Because the building is one of the final projects in the five-year plan, current students most likely will not see the impact of the center during their college careers. However, some current students could have the opportunity to experience the benefits if they choose to attend graduate school at UIndy.

Knapp is one of those students. She

will not get to use the building as an undergraduate, but she expressed interest in possibly attending graduate school at UIndy.

Knapp said that the center will help health sciences students be more familiar with the real-life health care workplace.

“I wish that this was something that was available when I was applying for college,” Knapp said. “I would have been much more interested in nursing right off the bat.”

He said everyone in the community can gain from the growth the NSA will foster.

“The more we can say to folks, ‘This is a great place to live and work,’ the more is attracts businesses, the more it attracts investments, the more it attracts residents, [and] the easier it is to attract new students and faculty. It all works hand-in-hand,” Wantz said. “So it’s not just good for us.

It’s good for the neighbors. ... It’s good for everybody.”

Wantz said that the anchor institution serves several purposes—to lend credibility, make introductions and lend a hand

with projects that the neighbors develop.

Some things that Wantz cited as areas that UIndy can help with are things as simple as finding a meeting location to coordinating student and faculty involvement in the projects.

According to Wantz, although the anchor will have much involvement, the real decision-making will come from the neighbors. He said that playing a hands-off role will allow the residents and businesses to make their own decisions at the grassroots level rather than those coming from the ivory tower. He

also said that solutions will be better for the neighborhood when they come from the neighbors themselves.

“One thing that the university or any anchor should not do is say, ‘We know what’s best for you, and we’re going to help you eat your carrots,’” he said.

Wantz said that UIndy’s more than 100-year history in the area, its commitment to community service and its huge economic impact on the South side and on Marion county as a whole are some of the things that make UIndy an anchor.

Indianapolis Director of Public Safety

Troy Riggs said that UIndy’s position as a major community player makes the institution a natural choice and an example for the future.

“It was an easy decision to identify UIndy as the anchor institution for our first Neighborhood Service Area. Their strength within the neighborhood and commitment to improving the quality of life for the residents that live and work there is outstanding,” Riggs said. “We feel very good about the example this first NSA will set for other neighborhoods around Indianapolis.”

“... I have always wanted to pie [Hummel], and I finally got the chance to do that.”

NSA from page 1 meetings will help the association learn about city services and do some problem solving so the regular neighborhood association meetings can do other things.

They’re not just going to devolve to complaint sessions.”

Once the UIndy NSA pilot period is over, two more NSAs are expected to be established and multiple more NSAs are expected to expand city-wide over the next six years, according to the DPS release.

Wantz said that the NSA will be beneficial to everyone, not just to UIndy or the other future anchor institutions.

Aming-Attai said that the common core math standards take this into consideration and require a conceptual teaching of math. She believes that based on these standards teachers must give students an opportunity to explore and gain experience that leads to their own discoveries about math concepts.

“We believe that, in the long run, this will make our students increase in their ability to do math,” Aming-Attai said.

According to Lee, the School of Education wants to expand the emphasis on learning outside of UIndy and Christel House Academy.

“We also want to make it a community effort where there’s intentional STEM [Science Technology Engineering Mathematics] initiative,” Lee said.

In addition to the teaching critique program, the grant will also help fund a partnership with Dow AgroSciences in order to develop a project-based learning unit at the Project-Based Learning Institute in June. Overall, Aming-Attai said that she feels this opportunity is a winning situation for everyone involved.

“Even the [elementary] students are going to benefit from the experience that our candidates in the field are having,” she said.

UIndy students, Christel House Academy teachers and Dow AgroSciences scientists will collaborate in the unit development, and the students will then implement it in September for a few days at Christel House Academy. While beneficial for the students and teachers, Lee feels it will also benefit the budding scientists.

“We are trying to produce more scientists to compete in the global economy,” Lee said.“One way to do that is providing opportunities for little kids to have interest in these kinds of fields.”

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Russia annexes Crimea and suffers sanctions from UN, US

By Michael Rheinheimer EDITORIAL ASSISTANT

Control of the Crimean peninsula has officially been transferred to the Russian Federation following a March 16 referendum, which was to establish whether Crimea wanted to join Russia or remain a part of Ukraine.

Election officials told the BBC that 80 percent of voters cast ballots and 96.7 percent of those voters favored joining the Russian Federation.

Four days later, on March 20, the United States and the European Union drew up sanctions to condemn the annexation. The United States’ sanctions include freezing the assets of wealthy Russian citizens.

The Crimean Peninsula is home to a majority population of ethnic Russians. On the western part of the peninsula lies the city of Sevastopol. This coastal city has been home to the Russian Black Sea Fleet since 1783, according to GlobalSecurity.org.

“It’s quasi-legal. It is not strictly legal because Russia sent in troops earlier. Had it [Russia] done so without the troops, it would have been much easier,” said Associate Professor of History and Political Science Milind Thakar.

Russian troops allegedly entered Ukraine on March 1, when President Vladimir Putin requested authorization from the Russian parliament to use force to protect Russian interests in Ukraine.

On March 4, Putin announced that the armed men besieging Ukrainian military units were not Russian forces but pro-Russian defense forces, according to the BBC. “For the rest of the world, it [the Crimean referendum] means one country has managed to push aside international legal norms and acquire territory in defiance of international legal norms; that’s Russia,” Thakar said. “There’s an aspect of force which militias against any freedom of movement in Crimea.”

According to Thakar, Crimea was given to Ukraine by Nikita Khrushchev, then leader of the Soviet Union at a time when no one seriously expected the Soviet Union to collapse. So when he gave it away, it was still the under control of Moscow. In 1991, the Soviet Union broke up. Russia, distracted at the time by internal troubles, did not take back the peninsula.

The origins of the modern Russian state lie in Ukraine. The original capital of the country was in Kiev, the modern capital of Ukraine.

“The first [municipality] was founded in

NATION WASHINGTON—More than 6 million Americans have signed up for private coverage on the nation’s health insurance marketplaces, surpassing the Congressional Budget Office estimate for first-year enrollment under the Affordable Care Act. President Barack Obama announced the coverage milestone during a conference call from Rome, where he met March 27 with Pope Francis, with thousands of health care “navigators” and volunteers whose nationwide grassroots efforts helped inform people about the new marketplaces and the controversial health law that led to their creation.

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Ukraine. While some Ukrainians may not like being dominated by Russia, the feeling the Russians have of Western Europe moving in is similar to how Americans might view Cuba,” Thakar said. “...

I am not saying this is legal. I’m not saying this is a good thing necessarily. But I am speaking from the perspective of how Russia sees it.”

On March 23, CNN reported that Philip M. Breedlove, United States General and Supreme Allied Commander of Europe, was concerned with Russian forces along the border with Ukraine.

Ukrainian revolutionary warns Europe about Putin KIEV, Ukraine—To Viktor Yushchenko, the man at the heart of Ukraine’s Orange Revolution a decade ago, March 2014 looks a lot like August 1939. Europe, once again, is at war. But Europe is also, once again, refusing to realize it and react.

Yushchenko, the former Ukrainian president who has spent much of his political life at odds with Russian President Vladimir Putin, and incurred his wrath, says there should not be any doubt about what is going on: Putin’s Russia has been waging economic and information war on his country for years. It has now added a territorial war in seizing Crimea. Instead of reacting, “Europe has paused.”

“Putin will not pause,” he said. “This pause, not to bring Ukraine deeper into the European community, Putin will use this. This is harvest time for Putin.”

Yushchenko just a decade ago was almost a messianic leader here, not so much attracting voters as worshipers. Americans will remember him primarily as the man who survived an apparent assassination attempt by dioxin poisoning, then rose to power on the shoulders of massive protests against a brazenly stolen election.

They’ll remember less, if anything, about his rule, which fell victim to infighting and a failure to capitalize early on his popularity. Swept into office by multitudes who chanted his name in 2004, he was a one-term wonder who failed to win even 6 percent of the vote when he stood for re-election six years later.

In the end, he was defeated by both the woman who had been his partner in the Orange Revolution, Yulia Tymoshenko, and his enemy from 2004, Viktor Yanukovych—the same Yanukovych seen as a Russian puppet in the rigged 2004 voting who, duly elected in 2010, fled Ukraine in February, triggering Russia’s seizure of Crimea.

Tymoshenko announced March 27 that she will run again for the presidency in the elections now scheduled for May, but Yushchenko has no similar plans. Even as the current crisis has revealed Ukraine’s lack of leaders—Yanukovych, of course, is exiled in Russia, and Tymoshenko, who became a billionaire during her

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time in office, is just out of prison on an embezzlement conviction—Yushchenko knows he’s watching from the sidelines.

“I’m done with Ukrainian politics because Ukrainian politics are done with me,” he said, laughing.

Still, as the only modern Europeanstyle leader in Ukrainian history, he remains fiercely pro-Ukrainian—something that is clear not only from his words but by the decoration of his office suite in central Kiev. It reflects his love of Ukrainian history—filled with pastoral landscapes, paintings of farm kids with chickens, and portraits of the 19th century poet Taras Shevchenko, whose work is considered the foundation of the Ukrainian language.

Yushchenko expresses concern that the West isn’t listening closely enough to Putin. For instance, he brings up the Russian president’s oft-quoted phrase that “the greatest tragedy of the 20th century was the collapse of the Soviet Union.”

“This is his mindset,” Yushchenko said, pausing before adding context. “The greatest tragedy of the last century was not the Holocaust and the murder of millions.

It was not World War I and the deaths of millions. It was not World War II, which also saw the deaths of millions. It was the collapse of the Soviet Union. Putin makes it very clear that his mission in this life is to restore the USSR.” He wonders how France, Italy, Germany—how any nation—can believe this is in their best interest. Ukraine is the largest country entirely within Europe.

What’s deeply puzzling to him is that while it should be clear that the protests that began in November and built through February in Kiev were not about seizing power, but setting Ukraine on a new, more European direction, Europe’s support has been muted.

“At this moment, the West has failed Ukraine,” he said. “This is Nazi appeasement, again.”

Britain’s Neville Chamberlain and France’s Edouard Daladier accepted the Nazi seizure of Czechoslovakia, thinking Germany’s Adolf Hitler would be satisfied. “The parallels are very good, because it’s clear Crimea isn’t about Crimea, but is a piece of a bigger plan,” Yushchenko said. ©2014 McClatchy Washington Bureau

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“The [Russian] force that is at the Ukrainian border now to the east is very, very sizeable and very, very ready,” Breedlove said. “There is absolutely sufficient force postured on the eastern border of Ukraine to run to Trans-Dniester if the decision was made to do that, and that is very worrisome.”

Anatoly Antonov, the deputy defense minister of the Russian government, said that his government said that deployment of troops along the border with Ukraine is in compliance with international agreements regarding troop numbers.

Bin Laden’s son-in-law sentenced NEW YORK—In a quick decision, a jury on March 26 convicted Osama bin Laden’s son-in-law of conspiring to kill Americans in his role as the angry voice of al-Qaida after the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.

Jurors deliberated roughly five hours before convicting Abu Ghaith of conspiring to kill Americans, providing material support to terrorists; and conspiring to provide material support to terrorists.

Sulaiman Abu Ghaith, 48, faces life in prison when he is sentenced Sept. 8.

—Los Angeles Times

Football players eligible to unionize CHICAGO—Northwestern University football players are employees of the school and are therefore entitled to a union election, Peter Sung Ohr, the regional director of the National Labor Relations Board, said in a ruling released March 26.

Ohr’s decision is expected to be appealed to the NLRB in Washington. Labor experts say an election is unlikely to take place until the NLRB makes a decision. If Ohr’s decision is upheld, the case would likely make its way through federal appellate court and could reach the Supreme Court.

The decision is “revolutionary for college sports,” said Robert McCormick, a professor emeritus at Michigan State University College of Law who focuses on sports and labor law.

—Chicago Tribune ©2014 McClatchy Tribune News Service

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