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Stage collapses at Indiana State Fair

By Stephanie Snay EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

The Indiana State Fair and the city of Indianapolis suffered a tragedy on Saturday, Aug. 13, when the Indiana State Fair Grandstand stage and rigging collapsed moments before the band Sugarland was set to go on stage.

The stage collapsed due to a severe wind gust that blew through at 8:44 p.m.

There are investigations into the matter and answers could take months to surface.

As of The Reflector presstime, six people had been killed and more than 40 injured, in addition to the emotional distress caused for many who were in attendance, including two University of Indianapolis students.

Junior communication major Lara Parker was working at the fair taking tickets that evening and was located at the gate closest to the Grandstand. As she ripped tickets for fans going into the concert, she told them how envious she was that they were able to attend.

Later, Parker had begun to text a friend at the concert to ask why the music wasn’t playing when the gust of wind blew through.

“All of a sudden, a huge gust of wind hits, then I hear screams,” Parker said.

“They weren’t screams of excitement or happiness; they were screams of terror. My skin started to prickle, and immediately I knew something had gone wrong.”

Meanwhile, senior biology major Elizabeth Eads had been in the grandstands for the concert. She enjoyed the opening act by Sara Bareilles, and friends she went to the concert with were checking the radar and placing bets on whether the storm would pass over them.

“I was afraid it would rain and that the concert might get canceled, but I wasn’t nervous about my safety at that point,” Eads said.

Eads described a huge black cloud in the sky and said that as it started to get

darker, someone then came on stage to tell the audience where to go in case of a storm, but said that if it did storm, they would wait for it to pass and the show would resume.

“I was in the first row of the grandstands in the very center,” Eads said.

“Since the grandstands are covered, I thought I’d take my chances with the rain and only leave if I had to.”

Soon after, all of the fans in the Grandstands evacuated.

“It only felt like seconds after the announcer left the stage that I saw a huge dust cloud to the left of the stage and felt a cool burst of air,” Eads said. “I heard a creaking noise and it felt like I was in slow motion as I saw the stage start to sway, the canopy fly off and the stage fall forward. I remember seeing a few stagehands fall with the stage. Everyone was running and screaming.”

Eads described how she got out quickly, unsure of the cause of the stage collapse and worried about her own safety.

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“The image of the people around Photo contributed by Indiana State Fair me who were crying and yelling as they searched for their loved ones will haunt Gov. Mitch Daniels gives an address at a memorial service held Aug. 15. The service was held to reopen the state fair after a stage collapse that killed six people. me forever,” Eads said.

Eads said she and others were conA fund was set up in memory of those The UIndy Health and Counseling of the bravery of those who stayed to help tained in a building for about an hour, who died from the stage collapse. Musical Center is free to students who need to at the concert and in its aftermath. while help arrived and people were called groups Maroon 5 and Train were origi- talk about the tragedy.

“My heart is full for those people who, over the loudspeaker to go to the main of- nally set to perform at the fair and instead “I still cannot believe it happened,” some from duty but many simply from fice. Emergency personnel blocked certain performed at Conseco Fieldhouse on Aug. Parker said. “I have gone to concerts in their love and personal bravery, acted in gates when she was released, and she said 18, donating all of their performance fees that Grandstand at least eight times, and courageous ways to make sure Saturday it took a while to leave her parking space. to that fund. Conseco also donated the I cannot imagine something like this hap- night was not worse than it was,” Daniels “My heart just ached with every pass- concert proceeds. pening. It’s unheard of. It’s tragic and it’s said. “All day yesterday, I talked to state ing ambulance. I can honestly say I had Two other concerts scheduled for heartbreaking.” troopers, firemen, emergency personnel. never been so glad to get home.” the State Fair, Janet Jackson and Lady Eads shared those thoughts.

Every one of them had a story about that The fair reopened with a memorial Antebellum, were canceled.

“It’s an experience I will never forget,” stranger who was to their left and their service on Monday, Aug. 15. Gov. Mitch Sugarland said in a letter to fans, family she said. “It was just so sad. I feel thankful right helping extricate the injured, lift the Daniels spoke at the service. Parker at- and friends that the group plans to hold for my own safety, but I wish there was scaffolding, with complete disregard of tended and described it as an emotional a private memorial in Indiana to honor more I could do to help.” their own safety. There was a hero every experience. those fans who died.

At the memorial service, Daniels spoke ten feet on Saturday night.”

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Watchdog changes service providers

Rave Communications to add services to Watchdog, such as text message alerts

By Kaley Belakovich MANAGING EDITOR

The University of Indianapolis has switched service providers for its emergency alert system, Watchdog.

A small committee consisting of staff in the offices of Student Affairs, Communications, Information Systems and Campus Police selected Rave Communications to become the new service provider after the university’s contract with the previous service provider, Blackboard Connect, ended.

According to Kory Vitangeli, associate

vice president for student affairs and dean of students, the committee looked at a few different service provider options before deciding on Rave Communications.

The committee chose Rave Communications for the multiple benefits it believed Rave could bring.

“Rave is a service provider for over 600 colleges and universities, so it had the most experience,” Vitangeli said. “It has all the capabilities that we were looking for, and it is easy to manage.”

According to Vitangeli, Rave, in addition to providing e-mails and phone calls like the previous service provider, also includes text messaging.

Rave allows students and faculty to subscribe and unsubscribe themselves

for messages. According to Vitangeli, some students had trouble unsubscribing themselves from the old service, so even after students graduated they would sometimes receive alerts.

One request Executive Director of Communications and Marketing Mary Atteberry had for a new service provider was efficiency.

“The messages we were sending were not going out quickly enough, and a lot of people weren’t getting them,” Atteberry said.

These issues, combined with a complicated message-sending process, delayed the messages. All of these went against

Provost, has a diverse educational and professional background. In college, she majored in clinical psychology and earned her doctorate in that area. She went on to teach undergraduate and graduate students at Ball State University. Eventually, she was promoted to dean of the Graduate School. She advanced in rank to associate provost and then interim provost at Ball State. Balogh then transferred to UIndy, where she began as Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost.

“Anyone in a senior administrative role needs to think in terms of the entire organization, because universities are complex and there are many different interrelated operations,” Balogh said. “To excel in such a position, you must have the ability to see and address the needs of the multiple departments that you have authority over.”

With the added responsibilities of the

two job titles, Balogh will be more involved with information technology on campus.

“My goal is to help faculty continually facilitate student learning through t e c h n o l o g y.

Students are always the focus,” she said.

Although Balogh now has more reBALOGH sponsibilities and more authority, Pitts said Balogh’s primary concentration is still academic affairs.

This school year, some of her and the

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University promotes Balogh

By Ariana Gainer ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR

University of Indianapolis Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost Deborah Balogh has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Provost.

There was no selection process for this position, which was rather a symbol of recognition for Balogh. “[Deb] has been with the university for five years and has been very effective,” said UIndy President Beverley Pitts. “I am extremely pleased with her work and adding the title of Executive Vice President is recognition for her. She has certainly earned the position.”

Balogh, who now holds both the position of Executive Vice President and

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>>This remake of the 1985 campy horror film of the same name struggles to overcome the post-Twilight vampire world…and fails. While it does have its redeeming qualities, “Fright Night” fails to function as a true horror film (as it was marketed) and instead veers into the world of 80s horror films. While this is a refreshing change from the unintentional comedy of most modern horror, several scenes slowed down the film and detracted from the plot. Apparently the solution to the glittery vampires (Damn you, Robert Pattinson!) is to have Colin Farrell lurk and be overtly sexual, while that kid who played McLovin in “Superbad”(Who was the casting director? Seriously?) plays a vampiric version of himself. While not necessary at all, the 3D did add to a few moments, particularly the ridiculous/awesome vampire effects, but the background of most scenes seemed blurred and cut out as a result. Despite worthy efforts by the director, screenwriter and main actors (Anton Yelchin in particular), the “Fright Night” remake will be a great choice once it hits the dollar theater.

>>Jay-Z and Kanye West’s “Watch the Throne” is one of the few albums that makes it nearly impossible to separate the music from those who created it. The rappers incorporate so much of who they are into their music, and the lyrics themselves contain elements of each of their personalities. In the midst of devastating foreclosures and crippling debt, Kanye and Jay-Z have unrepentantly created a goldplated pastiche of “thousand dollar t-shirts” and Jean-Michel Basquiat paintings.With so many talents and countless songwriters, the album might have ended up hopelessly disjointed. However, the two legendary musicians maintain astounding coherency throughout the album.The diversity of the album is unparalleled and contains everything from operatic choruses and “Blades of Glory” samples to contributors like Seal and Justin Vernon. Both musicians have different upbringings but ultimately arrive at the same place– the leather-lined rear seat of a $400,000 Maybach. Contrary to Jay-Z’s claim that “this is a celebration of black excellence,” it is more a celebration of his and Kanye’s own excellence.

>>Dining out and making healthy eating choices aren’t two things that often go hand-in-hand. And let’s face it, we can’t all be Jared Fogle—the Subway diet gets old after a while. Luckily in the Indianapolis area we have When Eddie Met Salad. At this restaurant, it’s easy to eat a healthy meal and there are so many options that make it impossible to grow tired of the restaurant quickly. You can order a salad, wrap or sandwich off the menu and choose from favorites such as the veggie-bean, California roll salad or Santa Fe chicken wrap. Have these alone or order a half with a delicious cup of soup, a bag of chips or cookies. Not only can you order from the menu, but the restaurant also allows you to build your own and choose from endless toppings. You get a delicious meal, but you also know that you’re eating a healthy meal with the freshest ingredients–a great value for your hard-earned cash. Visit one of the five restaurants that serve the area, and I assure you that you will not be let down.

>>Mary Swan Middleton has always taken for granted the advantages that come with being the daughter of a wealthy Atlanta couple. However, an unexpected plane crash that touches all of Atlanta sends her life reeling in a different direction. When the family maid challenges her to reach out to those in greater need to help ease her pain, Middleton meets Carl and everything changes. Although Carl is the exact opposite of Middleton, he possesses something that her privileged life could not give her. Along the way, she uncovers a mystery that leads her to learn far more than she could ever have imagined. The Swan House is a brilliantly written story by Elizabeth Musser. Musser takes readers back to the 1960s, when segregation was still a large part of life in the United States, especially in the Deep South.

While easy to read and fictional, “The Swan House” portrays the time period wonderfully and keeps readers interested through characters who are easy to relate to.

>>The Rascal Flatts concert, held July 23 at Verizon Wireless Music Center, was an enjoyable experience for country music fans. The band entertained the audience by playing popular songs such as “Summer Nights” and “God Bless the Broken Road.” The packed concert created a great atmosphere for the thousands of fans proudly belting out familiar lyrics through the entire show. The superstar band played a good combination of older hits, such as “Fast Cars and Freedom,” as well as newer hits. The weather, however, was extremely hot and not conducive to a lengthy show.

Fans had to guzzle drinks to stay cool while Rascal Flatts played less songs than usual because of the heat. Sara Evans provided a fantastic opening for the main musicians. Her voice was beautiful and she sang only crowd favorites while she was on stage. Overall, Rascal Flatts and Sara Evans created a great summertime atmosphere, but the concert was slightly hampered by the heat and large crowds.

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Useful survival tips for freshmen

Student welcomes newcomers to UIndy campus

By Bob Helfst ONLINE EDITOR One of the most difficult transitions in one’s life is the move from high school to college. We are removed from the safe and familiar homes and towns where we’ve lived for the majority of our lives and suddenly thrust into the real world (or something vaguely resembling it). Suddenly, we are completely responsible for our own successes and failures, our schedules and everything.

Some people suggest organization: color-coding everything from your notebooks to your calendar. Others describe hours upon hours of endless study, until you can recite the textbooks verbatim. But these obsessive habits can lead to missing out on some of the great experiences college has to offer.

In moderation, they are constructive and necessary, but there is much more to the college experience than obsessive study and organization.

As important as the academic aspect of college is, much of the learning also takes place outside the classroom. College isn’t just about rote memorization or applying complicated theories and definitions to real-world situations. Nor is it solely about latenight adventures with your friends that lead to sleeping through all your classes the next day. It’s a blend of academics, fun and self-awareness. The most important education you can obtain at school is learning more about who you are as a person.

The best and most basic method of learning is through trial and error.

The key is to have a multitude of new experiences and get a preview of what the world has to offer. Something as small as trying a new food, going to a cultural event on campus or signing up for a class outside of your major can help diversify your worldview.

You will make mistakes along the way, but that is the only way to learn the ropes of college, as well as life in general. College is the best time of your life to experiment and explore. It’s a blank slate and a new start, a time to redefine and rediscover who you really are when away from the familiar comfort of your hometown. Although at first this can be a bit overwhelming, the opportunities are truly limitless.

Stress, while a great motivator, can run roughshod over one’s college experience if not handled well. While stress is inevitable (particularly in college), there are healthy coping methods, such as deep breathing

or long walks, that can help to deal with an excessive amount. Don’t be surprised, however, if midterms or finals weeks call for gallons of coffee and no social time: that comes with the college package. As rough as those weeks can be, they are still a pivotal aspect of college. They reveal how stress affects you, which is powerful knowledge.

The sooner you know the best ways to handle stress, the sooner you will be best equipped for the rest of college and your life.

Finances are another component of college that can cause anxiety and require planning and preparation.

In an uncertain global economy and depressing employment statistics, prodigious student loans are a necessary evil. Each generation has its conflicts and meltdowns, whether they are cultural revolutions or dismal economies. This is not 1930; things have been worse before. There’s ample reason to be aware of the economic ongoings and news, but beware of jumping on the alarmist bandwagon.

Things tend to unfold as they should and life eventually follows a natural balance.

The first few days on campus at UIndy can be overwhelming for students who don’t know what to expect. However, this is a great time to familiarize yourself with the campus.

Learn the ins and outs of the university, so you feel less intimidated once classes begin.

One of the best aspects of UIndy is the sense of community among students. If you’re lost or need help finding an office, ask a fellow student.

Remember, upperclassmen have been in your shoes before and are willing to offer whatever assistance you need.

Another option that can be extremely helpful to students new and old are the numerous campus services available. From tutoring and study groups to student government and career services, there is no shortage of programs and people to assist in your academic and life endeavors.

Stay calm: entering a new environment is scary, but the campus offers many services to help you acclimate to college life. Make a few mistakes of your own, so long as you learn from them. Work diligently, because this is a valuable experience, but have some fun, too. Remember: this is only college.

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Summer fun reaches highs, dips to lows Music, movies, books released this summer encompass best and worst of entertainment

By Ariana Gainer ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR During a summer generally lacking in truly memorable entertainment, a select few musicians, filmmakers and authors managed to produce some noteworthy work.

In the musical department, a diverse and perhaps unexpected array of albums was released from Beyoncé, Death Cab for Cutie and Jennifer Lopez to Lady Gaga and Kanye West and Jay-Z. Beyoncé’s fourth studio album, entitled “4,” featured the singles “Run the World (Girls)” and “Best Thing I Never Had.” The former reached 29 on Billboard’s Top 100, while the latter reached 16.

“Codes and Keys” is Death Cab for Cutie’s seventh album and features the popular single “You are a Tourist.”

Jennifer Lopez, Lady Gaga and Kanye West and Jay-Z also released successful singles from their summer albums, such as “On the Floor,” “The Edge of Glory” and “HAM.” The Kanye West and Jay-Z album “Watch the Throne” was possibly the most eagerly awaited. Prior to the album’s release, extravagant tales of “world-spanning” recording process

emerged. Complete villas in Australia and entire floors of expensive New York hotels were leased and turned into adhoc recording studios.

In addition to modern rap, pop and hip-hop, a range of older bands that were formed decades ago, including The Cars, Journey and Def Leppard, made a comeback this summer with their respective albums “Move Like This,” “Eclipse” and “Mirrorball.”

Despite the devastated economy, movie theaters, as always, were in high demand this summer.

Comic book and superhero action films dominated, such as “X-Men: First Class,” “Transformers: Dark of the Moon,” “Thor,” “Captain America,” “Super 8” and “Green Lantern.”

Perhaps the most anticipated film of the summer was the final installment of the Harry Potter series: “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2.” As of the end of July, it had grossed more than $906,800,000 worldwide. Films with more mellow plots released this summer include Terrence Malick’s “The Tree of Life,” starring Brad Pitt and Sean Penn, and Woody Allen’s “Midnight in Paris,” starring Owen Wilson and Rachel McAdams.

“The Tree of Life” is the eccentric story of a family living in the 1950s.

The movie employs unique methods

to convey universal themes. “Midnight in Paris” charmingly tells the story of a young engaged couple visiting Paris, who may not be as perfect for each other as they thought.

In addition to music and movies, this summer also brought it a number of literary works. Relseased at the end of June was James Patterson’s new novel entitled “Now You See Her.” It tells the story of lawyer Nina Bloom as she comes to terms with her mysterious past. Released in July was Jennifer Weiner’s “Then Came You,” which depicts three women in different stages of life whose lives become entangled through a series of serendipitous events.

In early August, novice author Neil Abramson released his first novel “Unsaid.” This unique book is written from the perspective of the recently deceased Helena Colden and tells the story of the family she left behind.

The summer of 2011 certainly was filled with a lot of entertainment that appeared only to be money-seeking, underdeveloped projects–“Crazy, Stupid, Love,” “The Change-Up” and “Larry Crowne,” just to name a few.

But because many of the entertainment releases this summer were deficient in true artistic integrity, the quality and inspired releases were appreciated even more.

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Study abroad changes student perspectives

By Bob Helfst ONLINE EDITOR

The conclusion of the spring semester typically brings the promise of summer jobs, unpaid internships and time spent in hometowns.

Some students, however, seek alternatives to minimum wage and fetching coffee for internship advisers.

The University of Indianapolis International Division works with professors and trip sponsors to make numerous opportunities available to those students who wish to spend time in another country. While numerous opportunities are available to spend a semester studying abroad, some students, such as senior Anna Elzer, opt to spend time in another country during Spring Term.

Elzer, an elementary education major, spent two Spring Term sessions working with schools in Belize.

“It was the cheapest trip offered that was international, and it involved time spent with schools, which was a huge draw for me,” Elzer said. “So I went and absolutely fell in love with this beautiful country and the amazing people who live there.”

The first experience was enough for Elzer to base her Honors Project on her return trip to the country. This necessitated her staying an extra week abroad, after much of the group, including trip advisor Marilyn McElwain, had returned

to the United States.

“Nobody hasn’t been changed by their time spent service-learning in Belize,” McElwain said. She has led the Spring Term trips to Belize for the past five years and helped the program grow into the wide focus it now has.

Members of the trip sometimes work with students at a local elementary school or do service work for one of only two retirement homes in the entire country.

Oral histories were taken this spring from residents of the home, and art students painted murals on residents’ walls.

“Students find themselves in new situations that help augment the education they’ve been receiving at the University of Indianapolis,” McElwain said.

Elzer put her education to work in the schools by assisting in instruction and leading a breakout class in photography to 10 fourth grade students.

“It’s amazing to think about how this trip will help to direct my life,” Elzer said.

“Once you go to Belize, it’s a part of you.

It’s in your heart.”

Graduate students have the opportunity to travel abroad as well.

Stephen Tokar, director of graduate business, leads an international trip for MBA students for a week and a half during Spring Term. Past trips have included visits to businesses in China, India, Dubai and Argentina, to name a few. Last spring’s trip was to visit the Eli Lilly offices in Australia.

“After surverying MBA students, we found that Australia was the number one choice for the next trip,” Tokar said.

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Members of the summer MBA trip to Australia had the opportunity to visit cultural sites such as the Sydney Opera House during their week and a half long visit.

While the trip emphasizes the importance of the business world, ample time also is available for visits to cultural sites.

In Australia, students visited the Sydney Opera House, scuba dove or snorkeled in the Great Barrier Reef and visited

numerous other sites.

“The point of the trip is to open their minds,”Tokar said, “to realize that there’s a larger world out there.These experiences show that you’re a broad individual who’s aware of the world outside the US.”

Tokar said previous trips have opened up opportunities for students to secure jobs in international business.

Students interested in traveling abroad during Spring Term or at other times, should contact the International Division.

College of Arts and Sciences names acting dean

By Kaley Belakovich MANAGING EDITOR

Jennifer Drake, director of the Woodrow Wilson Indiana Teaching Fellowship Program at the University of Indianapolis, will become acting dean for the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) beginning Aug. 25.

Drake was selected by Executive Vice President and Provost Deborah Balogh in part due to Drake’s previous work. “[Drake] has demonstrated strong collaboration, management, leadership and monetary skills in the Woodrow Wilson program,” Balogh said. “The College of Arts and Sciences represents a wide range of disciplines, so the choice seemed to fit really well.”

While preparing for her new position,

Drake is seeking opinions of those within CAS to ensure every new endeavor runs smoothly and benefits the college.

“I am meeting with the College of Arts and Sciences department chairs one-onone right now, and I will be meeting with faculty this semester,” Drake said. “Their thoughts on departmental strengths and needs will drive my thinking about my priorities as acting dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.”

There will be a nationwide search for a permanent dean within the next two years.

Although the decision concerning who will become the permanent dean is ultimately hers, Balogh said that she will take into account the opinions of other deans, administration and faculty.

The previous dean of CAS, Associate Professor of Modern Languages Daniel Briere, stepped down from the position after a new opportunity presented itself.

Briere will now work on implement-

ing a new three credit hour course at the university that will act as a freshman seminar for all majors.

According to Briere, the course will be on a topic that is attractive to students, and hopefully will carry credit in each student’s major area.

One goal of the course is to involve students by offering a course that will interest them.

“An engaged student is motivated, and a motivated student is a student that will do well,” Briere said.

He will be working on this as a twoyear project and hopes to implement the program in the fall of 2013.

Briere also will assist in closely monitoring students’ academic progress, to meet a new government regulation, the Satisfactory Academic Progress program.

According to Briere, students’ grades will be monitored on a semester-by-semester basis.Two-thirds of each student’s

course work per semester must be found satisfactory, or the student’s financial aid eligibility will be affected.

Examples of unsatisfactory work include a failing grade in a course and withdrawal from a course.

Briere said that the new federal regulation was driven by colleges and universities that have alDRAKE lowed students to continue receiving financial aid without showing substantial academic progress.

However, while unsatisfactory work affects financial aid eligibility, it does not

affect academic eligibility.

Briere had been seeking a new opportunity for a while, and after asking Balogh if there were any new administrative roles he could fill, he was directed towards these programs.

“I’ve been the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences for seven years,” Briere said. “I figured with seven years of leading the college, it was time to step down to allow fresh ideas and vision in the office.”

Briere was asked by Balogh if he had any suggestions for an acting dean, and he recommended Drake.

“She [Drake] has done a remarkable job in setting up the Woodrow Wilson program and getting national prominence,” Briere said. “Her people skills are wonderful, and they are important within the College of Arts and Sciences. The faculty will need to come to her to discuss issues.

With [Drake], they know that she will be understanding, but at the same time, fair.”

trustees. This phase raised more than $1 million in commitments, and the overall goal is $7.5 million.

“We were very pleased, because this sends a message to other people that we are going to be approaching now in the public phase of the campaign that the university’s trustee leadership is absolutely behind this project, and that’s a very important message t o ge t o u t there,” Smith said.

Smith described the Institute for Civic Leadership and the RUSSELL Mayoral Archives as not only for the students but also for citizens of Indianapolis and other cities to come learn the story of Indianapolis.

“We bear the city’s name,” Smith said.

“There are some other fine institutions of higher learning [in Indianapolis] certainly, but we feel that we have the opportunity to establish ourselves as the one who’s really positioned to be highly integrated in the community here.”

The campaign committee is beginning to make calls on individuals, corporations and families throughout the city, some had a giving relationship with the university before, while others have not. Phase one of the renovations, according to Smith, will be a 15 to 16 month effort, and the committee is looking to wrap that up at the end of 2012.

In addition to renovations for the Institute for Civic Leadership and the Mayoral Archives, the whole first floor of the library will be renovated, except for the president’s suite. UIndy is currently in the design development stage with local architectural firm BDMD to come up with a plan. According to Chief Information Officer of Information

Systems Jeff Russell, there are plans for having a small-or medium-sized venue for presentations, changing the 24-hour space and finding a way to combine the Help Desk, Media Services and the Circulation Desk.

Smith and Russell both said that there is a great need to renovate the library because of the way academic libraries are changing.

“Buildings that hold whole lots of books are probably what we need,” Smith said.“You [students] get all your information online.”

The second part of the renovation plan will be focused on making the library more useful for students, faculty and members of the community.

According to Russell, in the next phases of the library renovations, there also are plans for the second and third floors. There have been focus groups of students in the past and will be again this fall to try to find out how students want to see the space used. Russell said

that from the first set of focus groups, they learned that students liked the social group areas on the first floor and preferred the quiet environment on the third floor with a mix in between. He also said that they are working with Ted Polk to see about having a little coffee shop or café somewhere in the library.

“That [coffee shop or café] will make the space more comfortable for students, especially from what we’ve heard from commuter students who sit out here [in the parking lots] and eat their McDonald’s before they go in to class,” Russell said.

Russell also said they plan to showcase more student art in the library and might even include a music venue.They also want to make the building greener in general.

Russell said the renovations will take at least three to four phases, so the building won’t have to be shut down and will still be able to be used academically. He said that remodeling will start late next spring or summer at the earliest, but will depend on the campaign.

Library renovation plans begin to take shape

By Stephanie Snay EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Vice President for University Advancement James Smith has been working with a committee to raise funds for renovations to the University of Indianapolis Krannert Memorial Library.

Phase one of the campaign is focused on the Institute for Civic Leadership and the Mayoral Archives. UIndy currently holds the records of four mayors.

“We need to greatly improve our archival capacity,” Smith said. “We need to be able to properly archive, secure, store and digitize these records because the other thing we know is that Indianapolis has this remarkable story to tell, and we feel like we have the records to tell that story.”

The campaign’s quiet phase during the first six months of the year was mostly among current trustees and some former

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Even if students were registered for alerts last year, personal phone numbers and addresses are not in the database for the new service provider.

The university is going to send out a test alert on Sept. 9 to determine how well the new system works, so Vitangeli

stressed it is important to sign up by then so potential problems can be detected and fixed before any potential campus emergencies.

Students can sign up for Watchdog alerts by going to the My UIndy Watchdog channel at www.my.uindy.edu and clicking on the “Edit My Watchdog Profile” button.

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president’s focuses will be developing faculty curriculum, raising money for the Institute for Civic Leadership and the library renovation project.

Because of Balogh’s history as an integral part of the university, Pitts is confident in her vice president’s ability to excel in this position.

“She has effectively assisted departments and colleges in hiring faculty, encouraged the retention of students,

brought new resources to the university, raised funds for science technology and been helpful in assisting in development of classroom renovation,” she said.

Pitts said she was in need of an internal leader she could trust when she was not on campus, and Balogh’s promotion is a reward for a job well done for the past five years. Pitts also said she was excited about what the upcoming year will bring for Balogh.

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Volleyball adds DI transfers to roster Three newcomers join the Greyhound sqaud

By Jennifer Miller SPORTS EDITOR Two Division I transfers were welcomed onto the University of Indianapolis volleyball team for the 2011 season.

Sophomore Brittany Anglemyer will play as a middle hitter for the Greyhounds, and junior Abby Padlock will play as an outside hitter.

Anglemyer graduated from Elkhart Memorial High School where she helped lead the team to a Class 4A championship in 2009.

“She comes from a winning program at Elkhart Memorial,” said volleyball Head Coach Jody Rogers. “She’s going to bring a lot of talent and ability to our program.”

Anglemyer, who joins her sister (senior middle hitter Courtney Anglemyer) on the team, transferred from IUPUI. During her Anglemyer freshman year playing for the Jaguars she was named to the Summit League All-Freshman Team. At IUPUI, she was a starter for 20 matches and successfully compiled 118 kills, 53 blocks, 44 digs and 13 service aces.

“She came in from a great program at IUPUI but wanted to transfer and play with her sister,” Rogers said. “She’s one of those great kids who work hard and get along with everybody.”

Courtney Anglemyer described her feelings about having her sister play on the same team.

“I love it!” she said. “We played together two years in high school, and so it’s really nice to see her back on the team.”

After playing two seasons at Missouri State, Padlock joins the Greyhounds and brings talent and experience to the team, according to Rogers.

Padlock lettered all four years during high school at George Nelson Tremper in Wisconsin. After missing half of her senior season due to knee surgery, Padlock recovered and helped Tremper win a Division I state title. Padlock also

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From left to right: Senior wide receiver Ryan Forney, sophomore running back Ben Polizzi, senior defensive back Paul Corsaro and junior linebacker Max Davis pose on the turf in the ARC to show off the new uniforms.

Different season, different style UIndy athletic department and sports teams receive makeover for 2011 season

By Kellie Donnelly OPINION EDITOR As news of the end of the NFL lockout reaches UIndy and plans continue in preparation to host the NFL, many changes have come to the university that will benefit Greyhound students and student-athletes as they return to campus.

During the 2010-2011 school year, a brand new facility was built adjacent to Key Stadium. The Athletic Recreation Center, or ARC, houses new coaches’ offices, locker rooms, conference rooms and a state-of-the-art training room for UIndy’s athletic trainers. Attached to the facility is an air-supported dome to be used for multi-sport purposes. This area also will serve as a practice site for the 2012 Super Bowl.

“Having a new locker room and entire building we can use makes me so much more excited for my senior year,”said men’s soccer player Justin Roberts.

During the summer months, several features were added to these facilities.

First, a sign reading “Go Greyhounds”was placed near the ceiling in the entrance to the ARC. Second, a new surface was added

to the door and hallways of the building.

Finally, turf was installed in the dome for the use of both UIndy students and the NFL during the 2011-2012 school year.

“It’s so nice to be able to go into the dome if the field [Key Stadium] is being used by football or women’s soccer,” Roberts said. “We can get so much more done and I feel like it’s really going to benefit our program.”

Outside this facility, other changes also were made to UIndy over the summer.The Nicoson Parking lot was repaved and painted with numbered spots for the 2011 football season. According to the UIndy athletic website, these spots will be available for fans to purchase for the entire season. Furthermore, new parking lots for home football games will be added on both the corner of State Ave. and National Ave., as well as an additional lot on National.

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to purchase new black uniforms. Junior running back Ben Polizzi and senior wide receiver Ryan Forney were the two people responsible for designing the uniforms for the team.

“We created them through a Nike rep that supplied Forney’s high school, Crown Point, and designed them on a Nike website,” Polizzi said.

Polizzi described how both he and Forney designed uniforms for the entire team to vote on. After selecting Polizzi’s design, the team raised money to help purchase the uniforms, in order to get the one they liked the best.

“The color is a big difference, but the material is state-of-the-art compared to what we were previously wearing,” Polizzi said. “The uniforms are made by Nike, something we have never experienced. They’re very comfortable, and the fit is a huge change that will make our team look very sharp.”

The new uniforms will be worn for the first time in the football home opener against Kentucky Wesleyan University on Sept. 1.

“The rest of the team can’t wait to play in them,” Polizzi said. “You always have to look good to play good.”

was an all-state honorable mention as a junior and a two-time all-conference and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel all-area honoree.

During her time at MSU, Padlock played in 61 matches. In 2010, she helped her team reach the NCAA Tournament with a 21-10 record. She compiled 657 digs with 32 matches of 10 or more.

“She brings in a wealth of talent and ability as well as the experience of playing at a Division I level,” Rogers said.

“She’s another great [player] who works hard in the classroom, so it’s going to be an easy transition for her to be a great player for us.”

Brittany Anglemyer and Padlock are not the only DI transfers that the Greyhounds have welcomed for the upcoming season. Earlier this spring, sophomore outside hitter Arielle Knafel made the transition from Norfolk State to UIndy.

“I see a lot of great things coming out of [Knafel] this season,” Rogers said.

She also said that the girls are working hard and building the chemistry necessary to win a national championship.

“Since being here 15 years already, I see a lot of growth within the first couple of days of them being able to mesh together as a team,” Rogers said.

“That’s huge when you’re trying to win a national championship. We’re shooting for the stars.”

According to Courtney Anglemyer and junior Rogers outside hitter Kristina Kerrigan, the team is gearing up for a fun and successful season.

“I think coming into this season and with just the past two days of practice, we’ve really over achieved in every aspect of our play,” Kerrigan said. “We’ve really stood out in a lot of ways that we didn’t last season.”

According to Rogers, there are still some minor improvements to be made as the team gears up for the season opener, but most importantly she wants her team to have fun while doing so.

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