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CAMPUS CRIME

Thefts, burglaries down from previous years Shelly Grimes Managing Editor

Despite the attention on the City of Indianapolis’s 2006 crime trends, the numbers of crimes reported to the University of Indianapolis Police Department have not substantially increased.

“It hasn’t been really a different year [in terms of crime],” said Chief of Campus Police Keith Smith. “We’re up in some areas and down in others, and that’s pretty much what I’ve seen over the 16 years I’ve been here.”

Two areas with substantial decreases are thefts and burglaries. Through Nov. 29, 2006, 57 thefts had been reported to campus police, down from 112 in 2005.

“We really had a spike last year with thefts out of the vending machines,” Smith said.

According to Smith, in 2005 there were many thefts in which snack and pop machines were broken into with tools in Martin Hall, Good Hall and Esch Hall and money and products were ■

taken.

Contrary to the 2006 campus theft rates, the city’s south side saw an 11 percent increase in theft on a monthly basis, according to the Indianapolis Police Department Uniform Crime Reporting Office’s Crime Trend Reports. The 2006 reports represent city district crime statistics through September 2006.

In 2005, 23 burglaries were reported to campus police. This year, the number of burglaries has decreased by 30 percent, with only 16 burglaries reported through Nov. 29.

“The definition [of burglary] is the breaking and entering of an area with an expectation of privacy with the intent to commit a felony,” Smith said. “If the perpetrator has trespassed, it is to be considered a burglary.”

Burglaries include incidents in which university property, such as data projectors, are stolen from classrooms.

Reports of sexual assault decreased as well.

In 2005, six forcible sexual offenses were

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Other Vandalism: 14 Loud Parties: 10 (since April)

Harassment: 9

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University of Indianapolis crime statistics from the past four years. reported. As of Nov. 29, 2006, only one case had been reported.

While these numbers were down, other areas saw an increase. One aggravated assault was reported; it is the only aggravated assault incident reported since at least 2003, according to the

campus police Web site.

Police also reported one arson, stemming from a kitchen fire in Cory Bretz Hall on Oct. 26. According to Smith, there are no leads in that case. Smith said the last reported arson occurred May 19, 2000.

Katy Yeiser, editor-in-chief, also contributed to this story.

NEW PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS

University expands curriculum with two new majors Applied Language Studies Meisha Baker Staff Writer

The University of Indianapolis Modern Languages Department will be making some changes for the 2007-2008 school year.

According to Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and Professor of Biology John Langdon, the Lilly Foundation awarded the Institute for Emerging Careers a $750,000 grant to explore the possibility of UIndy providing coursework for the development of new professional programs.

The Institute for Emerging Careers then gave small grants of $3,000 to various professors who could use them to develop possible programs, majors and minors for the university.

The successful professors were given $50,000 grants to further develop their programs.

Associate Professor of German and French and Modern Languages Chair Gerburg Garmann was among those who received a $50,000 grant.

Garmann used the grant to develop a new major for modern language students, known as Applied Language Studies.

“The purpose of the program is to take a look at languages to see how they will be used in the future by businesses,” said Dan Briere, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Garmann said the objective of the program is to provide practical business and public language training in an intensive setting at beginning, intermediate and advanced levels.

Graduates of this program will have advanced fluency in one of several languages and will be trained in the areas of business communication, health, international relations, information technology (IT), nursing and translation. Graduates of this program also will have to complete one or more internships and practicals on the local, national and international level.Garmann is currently working on study-abroad internships so that students in the program will be able to complete the international internship task.

“This program is very track-oriented and skillfocused,” Garmann said. “There will be overlap ■

Experiential Learning

from language to language.”

Briere said the Applied Language Studies program has been fully implemented in the German, French and Spanish languages.

Garmann developed the curriculum for the program based on the results of a Corporate Need survey Contributed by University Communications that was taken Gerburg Garmann created

by UIndy alumni to see the new Applied Language what they felt Studies program. was necessary for the modern language department.

Along with teaching about the use of foreign language for business in the future, the new program also will emphasize translation and interpretation for all students.

“The goal for Spanish majors is to push them onto the track of health and social services,” Garmann said. “For German and French majors, I would like to see them take a step towards international trade and international law.”

Garmann is very passionate about the success of this developing program. She feels that fewer and fewer students are considering teaching foreign languages as a profession, and this program will meet the needs of students.

“It is one thing to produce a teaching major and another to produce a student from Applied Language Studies who will be fluent in several languages [and] have experience in different business fields,” Garmann said. “With the ongoing globalization that is taking place, we need more multilingual language professionals.”

Ruth Shirley Feature Editor

The Department of History and Political Science, in conjunction with the theatre and archeology departments, will begin offering a new major in experiential learning beginning next semester.

The major, recently approved in the November Faculty Senate meeting, will offer students a choice among three concentrations: applied history, applied archeology and applied theatre.

According to Samantha Meigs, associate professor of history and political science and director of experiential learning, the skills students acquire will enhance their marketability in future careers.

The program was developed through a minigrant awarded to Meigs and Dr. James Fuller, also an associate professor of history and political science, in 2004 for a project entitled “Looking forward to the Past: Exploring Experiential

Contributed by Laura Irmer

Kayleigh Weber participates in “Travel to the Past” for Spring Term 2006. Courses similar to this will be offered as part of the Experiential Learning major.

Careers in History.” The mini-grant was awarded from the UIndy Institute for Emerging Careers, which was established through a grant from Eli Lilly and Company.

As part of the development, Meigs was named director of experiential learning in January 2006, and the university approved the minor, applied history, for the 2005-2006 school year. The minor will continue to be offered along with the new major.

The major explores many of the same areas of study as the minor but is more in depth and cross-disciplinary. The major encourages students to sample different studies of the university, such as the arts and humanities, while also developing skills that will aid in future careers. It encourages students to learn through doing.

This program puts the university at the forefront of this innovative study, which is not yet offered in many universities.

“We are on the cutting edge with this,” Meigs said. “Experiential learning has been a field for about 25 years, but it’s probably only within the last five years or so that universities are starting to pick this up.”

The program’s curriculum has not yet been fully approved, but it will require 27 credits from pending courses in the School of Business, the archeology department and also the history and political science department or the theatre department, depending on which concentration a student chooses. The required hours were deliberately kept low in order to encourage students to add aspects of the program to their major or to double major.

Freshman Christina Carrock, a history major, is currently minoring in applied history. She said she chose the minor to continue pursuing theater.

“I liked theatre in high school, and part of the living history minor is in theater,” she said. “If I go into living history or museum work, I hope it would make me more marketable.”

The major, Meigs said, also will help the students get connected with employers early.

“We have already established a lot of community connections. So for internships and simply networking, it should provide some good opportunities for the students.”

LEVA LAB

UIndy to house national forensic lab beginning January 2007 Ruth Shirley Feature Editor

Contributed by Tom Christenberry

Grant Fredricks, a LEVA instructor and forensic video analysis expert, analyzes film evidence on a system similar to those that will be placed in UIndy’s new lab in the lower level of Sease Wing.

A permanent forensic video analysis lab is set to open at the University of Indianapolis in late January 2007.

The lab will host training classes for national and international law enforcement and forensic officials from agencies such as the FBI and Scotland Yard, as well as offer a gateway to opportunities for university students.

The $285,000 state-of-the-art digital multimedia evidence training lab is being funded wholly by the Law Enforcement and Emergency Services Video Association, known as LEVA. LEVA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving as a resource for video-related training and networking for the global public safety community. The relationship between LEVA and UIndy is established under a four-year contract, which will be reevaluated and potentially reestablished near its end.

Two classrooms in the newly-renovated lower level of Sease Wing will be joined to house the lab, which will have twenty dTective analysis work stations from Ocean Systems, each powered by an Avid Technology Media Composer.

LEVA will host up to 12 five-week classes during the calendar year. Ad-

ditional classes associated with LEVA also will take place in the new facilities.

The courses will teach methods to scientifically and technically improve an image for use in a court of law.

Students will bring real evidence from cases they are working on for their agencies and learn to analyze it using accepted scientific techniques to bring out details that will enhance the evidence.

According to Tom Christenberry, director of public safety education in the UIndy School for Adult Learning and retired FBI agent, video analysis gives the investigators another perspective for an investigation.

“We like to think of video as another witness,” Christenberry said.

According to Jan Garvin, LEVA forensic video training vice-president, the LEVA lab can be converted into a 24-hour operational video processing command center in the case of an investigation involving a large amount of video evidence.

“No one agency can handle hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of tapes like they did in [the] London [bus bombings],” Garvin said. “It would take a group effort of bona fide analysts using the sophisticated software to be able to produce images that could be of

use.”

During the remainder of the year when LEVA is not using the lab, the university will have access to it to integrate into course curriculum.

“It’s an extraordinary opportunity for the university to partner with LEVA [and] for them to allow us to use these facilities for undergraduate students,” said Scott Uecker, general manager of the university’s radio station, WICR, and television channel, UIndy TV. Uecker is part of the advisory board for the LEVA lab, also consisting of Christenberry and Bob Jones, deputy chief information officer of UIndy Information Systems. “[In the future] we can add topics and modules to courses that already exist to strengthen or add depth to [them] because of these facilities,” Uecker said.

Discussion on how departments will use the lab is currently underway, according to Christenberry. Once the lab is complete, the advisory board plans to hold workshops with LEVA and members of the faculty and staff to explore the lab’s potential. “[The lab’s use] is going to be only limited by [professors’] own lack of imagination,” Christenberry said.

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OPINION

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DECEMBER 13, 2006

■ WELCOMING A NEW YEAR

That’s so 2006: Celebrity scandals, controversies and flubs Shelly Grimes Managing Editor Yes, Gentle Reader, it’s that time of the year again, and I’m not just talking about the Fox News annual anti-War on Christmas tirade. As the calendar counts down, it’s time to reflect back on the year that was 2006.

Despite wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and problems brewing in the rest of the Middle East and Nuke Korea— oops, North Korea—the media has done a tremendous job of distracting us with the trivial trifecta of celebrity news: babies, breakups and bizarre behavior. (I’m talking to you, Dave Chappelle.) According to all the major media outlets, the American public just can’t get enough of this infotainment holy trinity.

Apparently, Americans love babies.

And why not? Babies are certainly adorable, albeit a little on the stupid side.

Not only do Americans love babies, they also love celebrity pregnancies and monitoring future moms with a stalking technique known as “Bumpwatching.” In 2006, celebrity baby exploitation reached a high not seen since Michael Jackson dangled his tot off a balcony. Madonna bought a small African, Britney decided her infant had the wherewithal to steer a Range Rover and TomKat and Brangelina gave birth to the most genetically over-privileged children in history.

But despite the media’s clever use of couple name-smushing techniques (TomKat, Brangelina, Filliam H. Muffman), not all celebrity couples managed to stick together like E. Coli on spinach, bringing the second element of the trivial

trifecta into the spotlight: breakups.

The year 2006 saw the end of such seemingly perfect relationships as those of Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn (Vaughniston), Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe (Phillispoon) and Pam Anderson and Kid Rock (trailer trash), just to name a few. But the ultimate celebrity breakup of 2006 is no shocker: Britney Spears finally realized she had about as much use for KFed as she does panties and split from the pseudo-gangster after only two years and two children.

Which leads into the third infotainment benchmark: bizarre behavior.

Brit-Brit really had two kids with that guy?

In 2006, public figures just couldn’t seem to get their acts together, from Mel Gibson and Kramer from “Seinfeld” bashing entire ethnic groups to

Tom Cruise starting a rumor that he eats placenta.

Apparently, Tom has reached the highest level of Scientology: complete lunacy. Tom and Xenu managed to go too far, getting tossed from Paramount.

But what do I know? After all, Tommy Boy is the one who knows the history of psychiatry; I’m just glib.

But just when it seemed the Church of Scientology had absolutely no shame, the New York Post reported that the church cut ties with one of its most powerful members, former Congressman Mark Foley, dropping him like Pluto from the solar system.

But the crown for Crazy of The Year definitely belongs to John Mark Karr, the bug-eyed man who fraudulently confessed to killing JonBenet Ramsey.

He may not see prison time, but he certainly deserves to be locked up.

Of course, not every major news story fits into the categories of babies, breakups or bizarre behavior.

This year marked the passing of one of the world’s most loved conservationists, Steve Irwin. Due to the tragic nature of his death, to joke about it would be in extremely poor taste. Besides, I couldn’t come up with one that was a real stinger.

This year also marked a rare problem with snakes on planes. But luckily, American voters did manage to get them out of Congress.

As the year draws to a close, saying goodbye to all the trivial pursuits that were so 2006 may be a little hard.

However, the American public, and North Korea for that matter, will not likely tire soon of insignificant infotainment, at least not as long as Katie Couric is around.

■ POLITICAL EDITORIAL

■ CARTOON

Is impeachment next?

Tom Rastall Staff Writer

Cartoon by Emily Scott

■ LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Being a scrooge—Bah Humbug!

Dr. Kelly Miller Health & Counseling Center

Do you find yourself feeling like Mr. Scrooge—irritable, isolated, lonely, and wishing the holidays were over when you think of returning home for break? If you do, you may have what is commonly referred to as the “Holiday Blues.”

You are not alone. An estimated one in five people suffer from these symptoms during the winter months or holiday season.

Many factors can contribute to the holiday blues for college students. After experiencing the freedom and independence of college life, living under your parents’ roof again or going back to their rules and expectations during break can be, well… downright depressing.

Family gatherings may also resurrect unresolved tensions and “ghosts from holidays past.” Commercialism can add to the financial pressures most students already experience and increased unhappiness results from financial constraints.

Grief and loss are also common visitors during holidays for students and their families who have lost loved ones through death or conflict. This is all on top of the stress and fatigue most college students experience from finals, maintaining grades, dating concerns and inevitable conflicts with friends and roommates.

Also, one of the most common reasons for the blues at this time of year is unrealistic expectations of the “perfect” holiday or remembering and idealizing holidays from your childhood.

The holiday blues are different than the winter blues, the latter being mild symptoms associated

Surround yourself with friends and with the more severe Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Symptoms of SAD family or activities that make you feel good about yourself and life. If loneliregularly occur during colder months ness or disappointment creep in, focus of the year when there is a decrease in on people, daylight. memories and Most of us Recognizing that the holiday blessings for have experiwhich you are enced the winter blues are temporary and should lift in a few weeks is importhankful. blues at some tant, but what can you do in the Improve point in our lives meantime to feel better? your mood but because of by helping the mild and temothers. Reach porary nature of out to those the symptoms, we do not need professional help. If, how- in greater need through volunteer ever, your depressive symptoms are more activities in shelters or soup kitchens, severe and seasonal, ask your doctor or a or share yourself with elderly people in mental health professional about the pos- hospitals or nursing homes.

For mild symptoms of SAD, sibility of SAD. Up to 6 percent of the population experiences severe SAD with symp- increased exposure to sunlight is sometoms including excessive sleep; isolation; times all it takes to feel better. This overeating; lack of energy; sadness, apathy may include outdoor activities such and loss of interest in social activities. as taking walks or working out in the Recognizing that the holiday blues yard, or it could mean arranging your are temporary and should lift in a few home or office so that you are exposed weeks is important, but what can you to windows more frequently. For more do in the meantime to feel better? As severe symptoms, light therapy, using the holiday song goes, begin “Making a special “light boxes” a few hours each list…checking it twice.” day, may help. Antidepressants and Set realistic goals: Pick and choose psychotherapy are also proven to be your activities, letting the rest go. useful for various types of depression Prepare a response to relatives’ inevi- and can make a significant improvetable but unwanted questions so that you ment in your quality of life.

If you find yourself having deprescan politely move the conversation to sive feelings for longer than a few more enjoyable topics. weeks, or the depressive feelings do Take mini-breaks and cat-naps whennot lift after the holidays, consider ever possible. Getting rest will fortify coming to the Health and Counseling you for the stress and busyness of the Center located on the second floor of holiday season and will help you come back to college refreshed and ready to Schwitzer Student Center to talk to take on the new semester. one of the mental health providers. It Create your own holiday traditions. is free and confidential and you can No need for them to be elaborate; simple get the help you need to start feeling ones can be very meaningful and nurturbetter. ing.

For more information about the different types of depression, visit the If you are spiritual, take advantage of National Institute of Mental Health supports you have around you, whether Web-site at www.nimh.nih.gov or the through a church family, meditations, or American Psychological Association solitary readings that restore your peace website at www.apa.org. and serenity.

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The Bush administration has gone too far. Over the past six years, I have watched a nation on the forefront of science, education and foreign policy reduced to a fearful gaggle of idiotic bigots. My squabble is not with brandishing Christian ideology on a bloody sword or increasing the national deficit to unheard of proportions. President Bush is guilty of impeachable offenses and misleading the American public for personal gain, and something must be done.

When President Bush took the oath of office, he said, “I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.” President Bush broke the first part of that oath when he created a personal agenda outside the interest of the American people and used mass media to sway the public to his cause.

Published on May 1, 2005, the Downing Street Memo showed the first hard evidence of the Bush administration’s pre-determined goal to invade Iraq based on terrorism and weapons of mass destruction. It showed that the United States began a bombing campaign almost one year before the land invasion began in March of 2003, to provoke Iraq into breaking international law and give justification for an invasion. The Downing Street Memo also showed the Bush administrations’ widespread effort to manipulate and subvert any information contrary to their war effort. This memo showed for the first time proof of the lies the Bush administration funneled to mislead American people.

The second part of his congressional oath states, “[I] will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States.” When President Bush authorized the National Security Agency to tap into residential phone lines without warrants, he disregarded the Fourth Amendment’s protection from unjustified government intrusion. The Fourth Amendment says, “The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.” The Bush administration argues to supplement the Fourth Amendment by instigating an unconstitutional “reasonable basis” standard in the stead of probable cause.

In August of 2006 Rep. John Conyers Jr. issued a full investigation of the offenses of President Bush. That report states, “It does not appear that the surveillance being performed under the NSA program can meet even the administration’s self-imposed ‘reasonable basis’ standard.”

In December of 2005, Bush televised a speech admitting that he had authorized the NSA to intercept communication of people believed to be linked with Al Qaeda, which he said is consistent with U.S law. After saying this, constitutional attorney Martin Garbus said, “The President has admitted to an impeachable offense.” This would mark President Bush as the first president to unknowingly admit to an impeachable offense.

To justify his act, President Bush has started a “Where’s Waldo” public degradation of the Muslim people, putting “terrorism” in a bright red and white striped shirt.

On Nov. 22, 2006, radio talk show host Jerry Klein stated that Muslims should have to wear an “identifying marker.” He said, “I’m thinking either it should be an arm band, a crescent moon arm band, or it should be a crescent moon tattoo… on the head or maybe on the hand.” He suggested that their driver’s licenses, passports and birth certificates also have crescent-shaped marks. His offer was a parody, and the response was terrifying.

People called in on both sides of the argument, some condemning his statement, others saying it was not enough. “Not only do you tattoo them on the middle of their forehead, but you ship them out of this country ... they are here to kill us,” said one caller. Another said, “What good is identifying them? You have to set up encampments like during World War II with the Japanese and Germans.”

Near the end of his show, Klein affirmed the ridiculous nature of the topic. “I can’t believe any of you are sick enough to have agreed for one second with anything I said… It’s disgusting. It’s beyond disgusting.” His show spotlighted the depressing anti-Muslim ideology spawned from the Bush administration to further the personal agenda of invading Iraq.

As people of the United States of America, we have a responsibility to hold our president accountable to the laws established by the founding fathers in the Constitution. Please write to our representative Julia Carson at www.house.gov asking for impeachment of the president. Tell your roommate, your friends and your family. Get them involved in holding President Bush accountable for his actions, for violating the constitution, and for manipulating us, the American people.

Happy Holidays from The Reflector!

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NEWS

DECEMBER 13, 2006 ■ LAS POSADAS

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UIndy celebrates the meaning of Christmas with a traditional Mexican ceremony Jessica Gould Staff Writer

Despite some technological difficulties, the University of Indianapolis Christmas Tree Lighting and Las Posadas Procession took place on Wednesday, Nov. 28. A number of students gathered to participate in the traditional Mexican ceremony.

Las Posadas began in Mexico as a ceremony that lasts from Dec. 16 to Dec. 24. The Spanish word “posadas” translates to “lodging” or “shelter.” The main portion of the ceremony involves the reenactment of the difficult journey made by Joseph and a pregnant Mary as they struggled to find a place to stay in Bethlehem. This cultural tradition recently has become popular in the United States.

Kevin Dunleavy, spiritual and cultural awareness chair of Campus Program Board, enjoyed being a part of

Photos by Meisha Baker

Students stand on the stairs of Esch Hall with narrator Kevin Dunleavy (right) as they act out scenes from Mary and Joseph’s journey. Shelly Wantuch (center) plays the part of the innkeeper who turns away Mary, played by Yuri Guzman (left) and Joseph, played by Ryan Hallett (far right).

Below: The official lighting of the Christmas tree in the Schwitzer Student Center Atrium took place on Nov. 28.

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Although the lab will be implemented into some courses, students will not have complete open use of the lab.

“It’s not going to be an open classroom for students to walk in and do their PowerPoint or do their Word documents,” Christenberry said.

“It’s going to be a secure classroom, and students will only be able to be in there under the direction of the faculty.”

The departments will need to clear any new software with LEVA and Ocean Systems, which will protect the sensitive systems.

Although the LEVA classes themselves are not available to university students at this time, future classes may possibly be offered by LEVA staff for students interested in forensics. The classes would cover the same material, but students would use sample evidence for study instead of real case evidence.

Finding ways to expand curriculum will not be difficult in the communication department, which contains an Avid editing lab for use in video studies, especially with UIndy TV. According to Uecker, the new facilities will allow the video communication students to broaden their knowledge more efficiently.

“We have classes with 15 to 20 students where everyone has to share.

Now, every student will have their own system to be working with,” Uecker said. “We will be able to move from the basic level of editing into advanced editing more quickly.”

Uecker said students will be able to realize that once they have video editing skills, they can be applied not only to traditional broadcast outlets, but to other fields such as forensics.

LOOK

MUSIC DONATION World-renowned jazz saxophonist Jamey Aebersold recently donated $50,000 to the University of Indianapolis Jazz Studies program.

According to Harry Miedema, associate professor of music and director of the jazz program, the money will be used to provide scholarships, promote instructional clinics, hire guest artists and purchase new instruments and educational materials.

Aebersold, who performed at UIndy in September, is a member of the International Association of Jazz Educators Hall of Fame. He also is known internationally for his play-along recordings, books and workshops designed for jazz students.

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UIndy’s Las Posadas.

“It’s nice once you see it happen,” he said. “A lot of stress goes into doing it, but when you’re there and you witness it, it looks and feels nice. It unites the university. Everyone can remember and celebrate each other every year.”

The UIndy ceremony began in the Schwitzer Student Center atrium with prayer and scripture read in English and Spanish. Then the Crimson Express choral group, led by Director Peter Schmuttee, performed. These events led to the official lighting of the Christmas tree.

Following the first half of the ceremony, students ventured outside to Smith Mall, which was decorated with

LEVA lab

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Many of the courses LEVA will be offering have already been at UIndy since the fall of 2004. LEVA has conducted five-week basic and advanced forensic analysis courses through SAL throughout the years since then, enrolling up to 75 students per class.

The courses have relied on temporary labs with equipment that has had to be shipped in for each lab session.

“Every week they would have to put the system together. Then on Friday night, they would tear it all down, box it up and ship it back out to the east coast. It just got to be too much,” Christenberry said. Christenberry’s last assignment with the FBI was as chief of the multimedia resources unit at the FBI Academy, where directors of LEVA worked and where LEVA held training classes before they were held at UIndy.

LEVA left the academy after space acContributed by Jan Garvin commodation became an issue and post-9/11 security restrictions required background checks and other safeguards for nonFBI employees that were especially cumbersome for international officials.

Christenberry suggested the organization bring the classes to the UIndy campus, and the temporary-lab classes began in the fall of 2004.

Not long after the first few classes, planning for a permanent lab began. “[Christenberry and the staff] have accommodated LEVA in every way possible,” Garvin said. “[They’ve] just opened their arms and said, ‘What do you need to make this thing happen here?’”

According to Christenberry, because of the new permanent lab, LEVA plans to expand their curriculum by adding an intermediate course and, eventually, a certification program.

candlelight for the traditional Las Posadas Procession. The crowd followed Mary and Joseph to four locations around Smith Mall while singing “O Come, O Come Emmanuel.”

Once Mary and Joseph found their lodging, students returned to Schwitzer to enjoy food and refreshments provided by Polk Food Services.

Dunleavy hopes that students can appreciate the educational and spiritual meaning of the Las Posadas Ceremony.

“It’s nice for students to walk away with a sense of pride in the university,” he said. “It’s something that brings a family feel to the university. It brings us together, and we can reflect on the experience later with good memories.”

Assistant Professor in the School of Psychological Sciences William Essman and a group of doctoral students will be conducting smoking cessation classes as part of the plan to become a smoke-free campus.

The classes will last for five weeks and are free. If you are interested in participating in the clinic, you must first participate in a short interview.

For more information, or to sign up for the class, e-mail Essman at wessman@uindy.edu and indicate “Smoking Cessation” in the subject line.

ISG • The Indianapolis Student Government added two new chairs to its body recently.

ISG will now have an intramural chair and a philanthropy service chair.

The philanthropy service chair will work with the committees and programs related to the university’s motto, “Education for Service,” said ISG President Susan Decker–Martin.

• The ISG is also working on organizing a dinner for students, university President Beverley Pitts and Provost Deborah Balogh.

“We would like to have a dinner for students to get to know them better,” Decker–Martin said.

She said she hopes it is formatted the way the annual Christmas and Thanksgiving Dinners and Midnight Breakfast are organized.

• The development of the Modern Language Lab has been postponed until August 2008 because the university is looking for a new French professor.

• The first ISG meeting for 2007 will be on Tuesday, Feb. 16 at 3 p.m.

12 Free Days of Indy Christmas Dec. 13 On the first (FREE) day of (Indy) Christmas, Conner Prairie gives to you . . .

Free admission to an enchanting Gingerbread Village. See a festive display of gingerbread houses, churches and historic buildings. Free parking.

Dec. 14 On the second (FREE) day of (Indy) Christmas, the James Whitcomb Riley Home gives to you . . .

The opportunity to tour the only late-Victorian home in the nation that is open to the public. It is located in the historic Lockerbie Square district in downtown.

Free parking.

Dec. 15 On the third (FREE) day of (Indy) Christmas, the President Benjamin Harrison home gives to you . . .

A look inside the restored 1875 Italianate home of the 23rd U.S. president. The exhibit area will feature holiday greeting cards with an emphasis on the Victorian Era and the White House. Free parking.

Dec. 16 On the fourth (FREE) day of (Indy) Christmas, the Indianapolis Artsgarden gives to you . . .

Two free concerts featuring the sounds of the season. Enjoy the music of the Indianapolis Municipal Band at 12:30 p.m., followed by the Athenaeum Pops Orchestra at 2 p.m.

Dec. 17 On the fifth (FREE) day of (Indy) Christmas, the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians & Western Art gives to you ...

A display that includes traditional and contemporary works by artists such as T.C. Cannon, Georgia O’Keeffe, Frederic Remington and Kay Walkingstick.

Free parking.

Dec. 18 On the sixth (FREE) day of (Indy) Christmas, the Indiana State Museum gives to you . . .

A trip for the children through the imaginary town of Celebration Crossing aboard the “Santa Claus Express” train. The kids can also visit with Santa for photos and meet other characters.

Dec. 19 On the seventh (FREE) day of (Indy) Christmas, the NCAA Hall of Champions gives to you . . .

A final chance to see the year-long exhibit, “A Century of Champions,” honoring the NCAA’s Centennial Celebration. Also experience “Football Frenzy,” as December marks the end of the college football season.

Dec. 20 On the eighth (FREE) day of (Indy) Christmas, the Morris-Butler House gives to you . . .

The experience of a genuine Victorian Christmas at this historic landmark on Indianapolis’ Old Northside. Tour all three floors of the 1865 landmark, decorated for the holidays, and learn about Victorian Christmas traditions both familiar and unfamiliar. Free parking.

Dec. 21 On the ninth (FREE) day of (Indy) Christmas, the Indianapolis Museum of Art gives to you . . .

The Winter Solstice Celebration. Visitors can gather around a blazing bonfire and toss in small branches that symbolize wishes for the coming year while learning about the various interpretations of the symbols of the solstice celebration. Attendees can bring their own drums and take part in an informal drumming circle.

Wintry film shorts will be projected on a ++ under the stars. Hot drinks will be available for purchase in the Lilly House lobby. Free parking.

Dec. 22 On the 10th (FREE) day of (Indy) Christmas, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum gives to you . . .

An up-close view of the history of auto racing and the Indianapolis 500. This National Historic Landmark has approximately 75 cars on display at all times, including the Marmon “Wasp,” which Ray Harroun drove to victory in the inaugural Indianapolis 500 in 1911, and more than 30 other winning cars. An extensive trophy collection, including the famed Borg-Warner Trophy with winning drivers’ faces sculpted into the side, is also on display. Free parking.

Dec. 23 On the 11th (FREE) day of (Indy) Christmas, the Indiana Historical Society gives to you . . .

A stroll through the Holidays in the Heartland display, where you can enjoy decorated trees, vintage photographs and holiday cards that all date back to the late 1800’s. Anyone who’s seen the classic film, “A Christmas Story,” will remember the infamous leg lamp. You can buy one just like it at the Basile History Market.

Free parking.

Dec. 24 On the 12th (FREE) day of (Indy) Christmas, The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis gives to you . . .

The unforgettable experience of Jolly Days. Enjoy traditional holiday favorites such as the Yule Slide, Jingles the Jolly Bear and visits with Santa. Free parking.

For more details about any of these events, visit www.indy.org.

■ AQIP

Steering Committee to develop action projects Abby Adragna News Editor The University of Indianapolis Academic Quality Improvement Program Steering Committee is currently working on getting campus-wide feedback to help develop action projects for university improvement. AQIP is UIndy’s accrediting body under the Higher Learning Commission, and the university is nearing year five of AQIP’s seven-year accreditation cycle.

The Steering Committee submitted a portfolio to AQIP in June and received a peer-reviewed feedback report in October.

“The report is very useful to us as an institution,” said Connie Wilson, faculty co-chair of the AQIP Steering Committee. “It points out our strengths—what we’re doing well— and it also points out areas that the university could make improvements on or opportunities for improvements.”

According to Zachary Voelz, the Indianapolis Student Government representative for the AQIP Steering Committee, the two main areas that

AQIP evaluates are student relations and faculty relations.

Wilson said the feedback report, which discusses the university’s performance in these and other areas, has been disseminated across campus to various administrative groups.

The AQIP Steering Committee’s next step is to use thoughts and feedback from faculty, staff and students to come up with a list of critical action projects to begin planning for the next few months.

“What we normally do is we generate a list of five [possible action projects] or so, and then we put it out to the campus to prioritize,” Wilson said.

“The top two typically are what we will take forward.”

According to Wilson, a team of six people from UIndy will go to Chicago March 6-9 to participate in a strategy forum and discuss the action projects.

The team includes Wilson, President Beverley Pitts, Vice President for Research, Planning and International Partnerships Mary Moore, Communications Chair Billy Catchings, a board of trustees member, and School of Nursing Administrative Assistant and staff

representative Becki Umbreit.

Wilson said in January the team will draft formal documents about the action projects to take with them to Chicago.

Wilson also said that in the fall of 2007, the university will have a siteconfirmation visit from AQIP. Members of AQIP will visit campus to verify that the university exists and that the information in the submitted portfolio is accurate.

According to the Systems Appraisal Feedback Report, UIndy so far is in full compliance with the criteria for accreditation. Wilson said that based on all AQIP reports, including the portfolio and feedback report, as well as participation in the strategy forum and the site-confirmation visit, the university will generate automatic reaccreditation in year seven.

Voelz said that he is grateful for AQIP and what it does for the university.

“I’m really thankful that we have AQIP and that we are an accredited school,” he said. “[It helps us] know what needs to be fixed and what doesn’t need to be fixed.”

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SPORTS

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■ MEN’S BASKETBALL

‘Hounds top No. 2 team in nation Daniel Friend Staff Writer Katy Yeiser Editor-in-Chief Two Justin Barnard free throws downed the No. 2 nationally-ranked and undefeated Southern Indiana Eagles, 56-55, and propelled the ‘Hounds to the biggest victory of their season.

With 1.7 seconds remaining in the contest, and the ‘Hounds down by one, Justin Barnard shot faked and drew two USI Eagle defenders in the air for a shooting foul and a trip to the free throw line.

After a USI time out to freeze Barnard, he calmly walked back to the line and put the ‘Hounds up for good.

“I was kind of nervous, especially when they called the time out,” Barnard, the junior forward, said. “It was definitely somewhere I’d like to be in a lot of games—having that pressure on my shoulders.”

The last play was designed for a three-pointer for junior guard DeAndre Brock, but Brock, under defensive pressure, passed the ball to Barnard in the left corner.

“Definitely the first option was for ‘Dre, but he made a smart play,” Barnard said.

Brock was the game’s leading scorer with 14 points and Barnard followed with 11 points.

Every ‘Hound that saw action against USI scored at least two points.

“The last two games our bench has been outstanding. Guys are starting to understand their roles,” Sturgeon said.

The ‘Hounds also got help in the win from their two point guards, junior Tyke Cockerham and senior Scott Straham, who committed only one turnover during the game.

“This was a team win. Everyone played hard,” Barnard said.

The ‘Hounds (3-2, 2-1) were able to practically shut down the usually high scoring Eagle’s offense by holding them to almost 40 points below their scoring average of 95 points per game.

The Eagles (9-1, 2-1) just shot 39 percent from the field and 29 percent from the three-point-line.

Although the ‘Hounds also shot

■ MEN’S AND WOMEN’S SWIMMING

Nine ‘Hounds qualify for Div. II nationals Megan Coombs Staff Writer

Photo by Michelle Miller

Sophomore Jordan Barnard takes a shot during a practice. poorly from the three-point line, 31 percent, they used five three-point buckets in the second half to tie the game at 41-41 after being down 38-25.

It was not the first time the ‘Hounds had to close a large gap in the score. In the first half, the ‘Hounds were down 13-2 before they ended the opening half on a 16-9 run to head into half time only down four, 22-18.

Head coach Todd Sturgeon said the ‘Hounds started to believe they could win the game after beating Kentucky Wesleyan, 77-70, on Thursday, Dec. 9.

“We thought that if we could play up to our capabilities we could beat Kentucky Wesleyan. So we did that,” Sturgeon said. “Then these guys start believing we can beat this (USI) team.

The Kentucky Wesleyan game was a monumental game that got us over the hump believing we could beat this team.”

According Strahm, the three-year veteran of the program, the Kentucky Wesleyan win also helped pull the group together as a team.

After the loss to Rolla on Dec. 2, a loss Sturgeon called “disastrous,” the team had a lot of questions that needed to be answered.

“We played as a team, and everyone was pulling for each other,” Strahm said. “We showed some of our potential. I don’t think we played to our full potential, but we showed what we are

capable of.”

Sturgeon said a major issue for the ‘Hounds in the Missouri Rolla game was lack of defense.

Since the Rolla game the ‘Hounds have held each opponent to lower field goal percentages.

Against USI, the ‘Hounds held leading scorer (18 points-per-game) Melvin Hall to nine points and held every other player well below their season average.

“I definitely think this shows the teams in our conference that we are a team to be reckoned with,” Barnard said.

The ‘Hounds next game will be their last home game of the year versus Saginaw Valley State on Sunday, Dec. 17.

Sturgeon said he welcomes the eight-day break between the USI and Saginaw games.

“I think finals week couldn’t come at a better time for us,” Sturgeon said.

“We can take a couple of days here to enjoy these wins.”

The USI and Kentucky Wesleyan wins marked the first time since the 1996-1997 season that the ‘Hounds beat the two conference opponents in the same season.

Also, the USI win was the second win over a top two team in two years.

“It’s definitely the best win in my college career,” Barnard said. “I was just telling the guys it was the hardest I’ve celebrated in a long time.”

The Greyhound’s swim team met several NCAA times during the Ashland Invite Dec. 1-3. The ‘Hounds currently have nine swimmers qualified for nationals: Hanno Ahonen, Alex Arestis, Kieran O’Neill, Yamen Oguz, Valerie Crosby, Casey Owen, Alison Smith, Holly Spohr and Niki Stevens.

At the Ashland Invite, senior Alison Smith qualified for the NCAA meet with a time of 2:05.79 in 200 meter backstroke. She also earned two A-cuts for nationals, one in 200-meter freestyle with a time of 1:52.88 and the other in 100-meter freestyle with a time of 58.38.

Junior Ellie Miller earned a B-cut for her 17:44.67 time in the 1650meter freestyle. Sophomores Katie Murray and Valerie Crosby both earned B-cuts from the Ashland Invite. Murray finished third in the 400-meter individual medley with a time of 4:41.34. Crosby won the 100-meter butterfly with a 57.93 time for UIndy.

The men’s swim team also earned several national time cuts. Junior Alex Arestis had a successful weekend, winning three events. He won the 100 freestyle and earned a B-cut time of 45.81. He clocked in at 1:40.08 with a 200 freestyle win and an A-cut time and earned a third NCAA qualifying time with 21.49 in the 50 freestyle race.

Junior Kieran O’Neill won the 400 individual medley with a 4:14.37 time. ‘Hound swimmers, junior Hanno Ahonen and freshman Yaman Oguz, also earned their B-cuts in the 50 freestyle during the invite. Ahonen won the event with a 4:41.60 time and Oguz followed with a time of 4:41.79.

“I think we swam very well at the Ashland Invite,” said Head Coach Gary Kinkead.

The men and women’s 400 freestyle relay teams both earned spots in the national meet.

The women’s swim team won the 200 medley relay with a time 1:47.43, which also earned them an NCAA A-cut. The men’s 800 freestyle team won with an NCAA qualifying time of 6:50.57.

Now the ‘Hounds will rest and train for their UIndy invite on Jan. 5.

“We are staying here until Dec. 22, and then I let them go home for Christmas and New Year. We will begin back practicing on Jan. 3. Our schedule is very busy with practice 8-11 a.m. and 4-6 p.m. each day,” Kinkead said.

The UIndy Invite is a two-day event that will start on Jan. 5 and includes six women’s teams and four men’s teams. Grand Valley, Ashland, NorthernMichigan, IUPUI, Lewis and the University of Missouri teams all will be attending. Grand Valley and Ashland will be UIndy’s toughest competition.

“Grand Valley is very solid in their swimming, and Ashland has recruited several fast freshmen,” Ahonen said.

The UIndy Invite will occur in the middle of the ‘Hounds’ hard training.

Both teams will be practicing twice a day for the more important meets occurring after the UIndy Invite. “[The UIndy Invite] is more like a hard practice,” Crosby said. “We are looking to several A-cuts during the meet.”

■ WRESTLING

‘Hounds dominate Little State tourney Andrew Gouty Staff Writer UIndy wrestlers walked away with half of the championship titles at the Little State Wrestling Tournament Dec. 1-2. Competition in ten weight classes was filled by 19 schools from five states.

Seven Greyhound wrestlers competed in the event finals and five walked away with champion honors.

Junior Shane Perkey won the 133 pound weight class and was named Most Outstanding Wrestler of the tournament. For the second year in a row, senior Jose Navarro took the heavyweight title at the event. Juniors Charlie Pingleton and Mike Horton and sophomore John Fleming each took individual Little State titles in the 149, 157 and 125 pound weight classes, respectively.

“I think a lot of teams have one or two top wrestlers, but no depth. We have four All-Americans,” Perkey said.

With only two schools in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference with wrestling programs, UIndy wrestlers have little in the way of conference rivalries.

“Little State is kind of like our conference competition,” Horton said.

In earlier competition, Greyhound wrestlers competed at the Missouri Open on Nov. 19. The ‘Hounds competed against Division I, II and III teams during the meet.

Freshman Justin Cooper placed fifth in the 197 pound weight class, winning four matches during the event.

John Fleming placed sixth in the 125 pound weight class, also winning four matches. Despite the outcomes, head coach Jay Yates has high expectations for the team.

“As a coach, I don’t think my expectations are ever met. We always have ways to improve,” Yates said.

Yates has good reason for his high expectations. Perkey, Jackson, Pingleton and Navarro are returning AllAmericans and are nationally ranked.

“The older guys on the team have had some continued success, and the younger guys and the team look up to that. They want to be that person that steps up nationally,” Yates said.

UIndy wrestlers will have a chance to step up over the Winter Break at the Purdue duals on Dec. 17 and the Ashland duals on Dec. 18.

“We have a chance to beat Purdue this year. We could really talk about that,” Horton said.

Results for the Dec. 9 Ohio Northern Invitational were not available as of The Reflector press time.

Photo by Carolyn Harless

Assistant Coach Steven Bradley, top, Senior Mike Jackson, left, and Senior David Walpole, bottom, work on a move during a practice earlier this season.

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Oh, the places they’ll go Former Greyhounds play professionally across continents, states Amanda Davidson and Michael Deemer David Logan are two 1995-1998 basketball ‘Hounds Stat Line: Averaged 18 points and 11 who have made it rebounds with Joensuun Kataja, Finland in the professional Now: Anderson Champions (ABA) world. Davidson 2003: Gary (CBA) is dominating her 2002: Fargo Moorhead Beez (CBA) league in Noerdlingen, 1998-2001: Played professionally in Mexico, Germany, and Logan Argentina, Findland, Australia and Taiwan is inching his way to Basketball has taken Michael Deemer to the the NBA. beaches in Australia, the dietician’s office in Chi-

Katy Yeiser Editor-in-Chief Ben Reed Online Editor From as far east as Taiwan, to as far west as Texas, former University of Indianapolis athletes will travel far and wide to chase their dreams of playing sports professionally.

Here’s a look at six former ‘Hounds who are trying to make it to the highest level of their sport or just trying to make a living playing sports.

David Logan

Davidson and Logan both played point guard for UIndy through the 2001-2005 seasons.

2001-2005

(years denote seasons played at UIndy) Stat Line: UIndy’s and the GLVC’s all-time leading scorer Now: Ft. Worth Flyers, Texas (NBDL) Dec. 2005- Spring 2006: Ramat Hasharon, Israel (IPL) July 2005- Dec. 2005: Edimes Pavia, Italy (ILD)

Davidson picture contributed by Noerdlingen Basketball Logan: file photo

David Logan reached the top of Men’s Basketball Division II when he was named 2005 National Player of the Year. Logan is now climbing his way up the professional basketball ladder.

Logan is in the second year of his professional basketball career and is playing for the 4-1 Fort Worth Flyers of the NBA Development League.

The Flyers are an affiliate club for the NBA’s Charlotte Bobcats, Dallas Mavericks and Philadelphia 76ers.

The NBDL was created for players almost ready for the NBA. Each player has a one year NBDL contract and can be acquired by the affiliate NBA team at any point during the season.

On average, the NBA calls up between 10 and 11 NBDL players per year.

After the first five games of the season, Logan was averaging nine minutes, four points and one assist per game.

“It has started off slow [for me] because players have dropped down to our team from NBA teams and they take up all the minutes, but I am learning a lot,” Logan said.

During the 2005-2006 season, Logan began playing with Edimes Pavia of the Italian Lega Due. In 12 games, he averaged 17.1 points and three rebounds and one assist per game.

He then moved to Ramat Hasharon of the Israeli Premier League where he averaged 15.4 points, three rebound and two assists per game.

Logan moved back to the United States when he was drafted by Fort Worth.

“I decided to play in the D-League just to say that I tried to pursue my NBA dream,” he said.

Logan hopes to move on from the D-League soon.

“I don’t think I am quite where I want to be yet,” he said. “Talent-wise, there is no doubt that I can play in the NBA.” He hopes to get a call up to the NBA soon and has not ruled out going back overseas.

“I like it overseas. The money is great and the chance to travel and see different countries is a great experience,” Logan said.

fans,” Kohn said.

In the AFL, the field is only 50 yards long and as wide as a hockey rink. The size of the field accounts for quick, shorter passes and more touchdowns compared to the slower pace of the standard outdoor game.

In 2006, Kohn passed for 57 touchdowns and 3,075 yards in 15 games for the Ohio Valley Greyhounds of the United Indoor Football League. His total passing yards led the league in 2006.

He will begin training with the Kats in January where he will compete for the starting quarterback position.

“It’s very competitive. They’ll bring in four or five quarterbacks,” Kohn said. “It’s going to be a battle. Nothing is given in this league.”

Amanda Davidson 2001-2005

Stat Line: UIndy’s all-time assist leader (619)

Matt Kohn 2001-2004

Stat Line: UIndy’s all-time leader in passing yards (8,614) and touchdowns (55) Now: Nashville Kats, Tenn. (AFL) 2006: Ohio Valley Greyhounds, W. Va. (UIF) 2005: Tupelo Fire Ants, Miss. (NIFL) During his freshman season at UIndy, Matt Kohn attended Indianapolis Firebirds arena football games and began to realize what he wanted to accomplish as a football player—become an Arena Football League starting quarterback.

“I went to those Firebirds games and I fell in love with it,” Kohn said.

Last month, Kohn moved closer to his ultimate goal when he signed a three-year contract with the Nashville Kats of the AFL. “Everything I’ve done in my career has headed toward this,” Kohn said.

The speed and excitement of the AFL games is one reason Kohn has always been drawn to the league.

“The games are really entertaining, especially for the

Now: Noerdlingen, Germany (D II) 2006: Probuild Lions, Holland (D I) “My dad never let me give up or settle for anything. He always told me that I can only be as good as I want to be,” Amanda Davidson said.

Davidson’s biggest dream as a child was to play professional basketball. Now, she is in her second year of her professional basketball career.

She is playing basketball for Noerdlingen, German. Noerdlingen is currently tied for first place in the league and Davidson is leading the league in points per game (33), assists per game (4) and is among the top ten in rebounds per game (4).

Last year, Davidson played for the Probuild Lions in the Dutch First Division. She led her team to win the Beker Cup, an open tournament for all teams in the three divisions in Holland, and the Final Four Tournament, a midseason championship.

Davidson averaged 17 points per game.

While Davidson has shined on the basketball court during her time in Europe, she has struggled living without the comfort of her family and friends.

“My family or someone in my family was at almost all of games and here I look into the stands and know

nobody,” she said.

However, Davidson knows she has her family’s support.

“They are all very proud of me and so happy that my biggest dream has come true,” she said.

“I am getting to play the one sport I love to play, and I get paid to play it, and at the same time I get to see the world. It is amazing.”

Rob Mager 2000-2003

Stat Line: 2006 AF2 Offensive Player of the Year Now: Grand Rapids Rampage, Mich. (AFL) 2005-2006: Louisville Fire, Ky. (AF2) Rob Mager expected to be called up to the AFL after his first year with the AF2’s Louisville Fire in 2005.

During that season, he led his team in receiving yards (1,439), touchdowns (39) and total scoring points (236).

So to make sure he got called up the following year, he recorded more passing yards (1,918), touchdowns (59) and total scoring points (329) and was named the AF2’s Offensive Player of the Year.

“I expected to go up [to the AFL] after that year (2005), but I went back to Louisville and had an even better year,” Mager said.

After his 2006 season, he was called up by the AFL’s Grand Rapids Rampage and signed a twoyear contract with the team.

“This is what I’ve been working for.

I just want to get a shot and now I’m here,” Mager said. “I felt this would be the best place to get the best shot to play.”

While Mager was in Louisville, he had the opportunity to play with his best friend and former UIndy teammate Cesare Manning.

“It was a blast being able to play with him,” Mager said. “Once we met [at UIndy] we were like brothers,” Mager said.

Mager’s ultimate goal is to make it to the National Football League, but right now he is focusing all his attention on the Rampage.

“I’m just keeping the dream alive,” Mager said. “I’ll keep being a kid and doing it until they tell me I can’t anymore.”

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http://reflector.uindy.edu/sports.html for more information on other ‘Hounds playing professionally.

Tarron Acuff, defensive back, is in his third season with the Evansville Bluecats. Rob Mager, right, completed two seasons with the AF2’s Louisville Fire before signing with the AFL’s Grand Rapids Rampage in 2006.

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na and the locker room of the Dallas Mavericks.

The 6’10” Deemer began his professional career in Taiwan right after graduating from UIndy.

Three months into his play, the Taiwanese league folded and he was picked up by a team in Western Australia where he averaged 18 points and 11 rebounds per game. Of all the leagues Deemer has played in, Australia is his favorite.

“I would practice for a couple of hours, and then we (he and his wife, Rebecca) would go to the beach and the rest of the day was ours,” Deemer said. Rebecca Deemer is a Communication professor at UIndy.

Deemer moved to a Chinese league in 2001 after Australia, but his play was short lived.

“I remembered the last time I went to China and how I was as sick as a dog so I went to GNC and got multi vitamins and other things to help my body adjust [to the food], but it still didn’t work,” Deemer said. “I got sick again and in two weeks I came back home.”

He joined the Gary Steelheads of the Continental Basketball League in 2002. While he was back in Indiana playing for the CBA, he was invited to try out for the Dallas Mavericks. However, he did not make the team.

“They were pretty stacked with big men so it wasn’t happening, but it was fun. The facilities were absolutely ridiculous,” he said. “Every player’s locker room has its own TV and XBox. There were nice, big couches and pool tables. It’s lush.”

After his try outs he had plans to go back to the CBA until his wife called with the news that they were having a baby. Deemer then decided to stop playing basketball and found a job as a financial advisor for Raymond James & Associates.

However, in 2006, Deemer heard news of a CBA team being developed in Anderson, Ind. and decided to join so his two children, ages one and three, could see him play.

Through the ups and downs of his professional career, Deemer stuck with basketball.

“My wife and I were just having too much fun,” Deemer said. “What other job gets you a plane ticket, funding, a car and pays for your trip home?”

Tarron Acuff 1998-2001

Stat Line: All-GLVC football and baseball 2005- Now: Evansville Blue Cats (UIF) 2004: Evansville Otters (baseball) 2003: Mid Missouri Mavericks (baseball) Tarron Acuff began his professional career as a baseball player before later becoming a football player.

Acuff played baseball and football at UIndy and was part of the ‘Hounds’ baseball team that went to the NCAA Division II World Series in 2000 and set the school record for wins with 42.

He also won three Great Lakes Valley Conference North Division titles and one GLVC Tournament Championship as a baseball ‘Hound.

After his UIndy career ended, Acuff played for the Mid Missouri Mavericks and the Evansville Otters in the Frontier League.

However, the grind of the league caught up with Acuff.

“Basically, financially, the minor league system isn’t very good. You play and travel everyday...

After so much, student loans started to kick in and there was no way,” Acuff said.

After Acuff stopped playing baseball, he got a job and started playing football with the Evansville Bluecats in the UIF as a part-time job. He has been playing for the Bluecats since 2005.

Acuff, who plays defensive back, said that although he does not plan to make a career out of football, he will still keep playing.

“I’ll continue to do the best I can for as long as I can,” Acuff said. “As long as I’m happy and my body can take it.”

FEATURE

DECEMBER 13, 2006 ■ EDUCATION FOR SERVICE

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■ GALLERY EXHIBITION

Students learn through Campus community competes with art volunteering for credit Tom Rastall Staff Writer The Service Learning Program at the University of Indianapolis provides classes, workshops and materials to students who want to volunteer in the community. UIndy has created a model program with the help of its students and faculty to benefit the Indianapolis community.

“I see the Service Learning program as reaching out to the community, helping people and applying what you’ve learned to the community,” said Amy Chase, a student taking a service learning class this semester with Dr. Marilyn McElwain. Chase volunteered in the Southeast Community Center where she taught the senior citizens to line dance, “and they loved it,” she said.

Students who wish to volunteer their time can find more information by visiting the campus community service office in Good Hall. If they want to take an academic approach, the school offers service learning classes.

Any major can select a minor in civic engagement and community leadership.

It is an 18 credit hour minor that “helps students in whatever focus they desire,” said Tim Maher, director of the Service Learning Program and sociology professor at UIndy.

Students can also elect to take a oneor three-credit service learning course as an elective.

“The Service Learning Program is serving to learn and learning to serve,” said Toni Peabody, a professor of social work, who volunteers her time with service learning.

The purpose of the Service Learning Program is for students to volunteer at organizations that are in need.

“The Service Learning Program gives the student personal enrichment and the opportunity to give to other people,” McElwain said.

Students decide where they want to volunteer and determine how they can best help that organization.

The Service Learning Program has made partnerships throughout the community where students can volunteer.

“Common places for students to volunteer are the Boys and Girls Club, the Youth Center, the Altenhiem and the Almatis Service Center,” Peabody said.

The program recently has focused on the Fountain Square area, three miles north of campus. Students and

faculty have helped renovate homes, collect trash, build and maintain parks and work in the Southeast Community Center.

On Dec. 5, students in the service learning course held an exposition presenting their volunteer work over the semester.

UIndy student Kelly Luttrell visited Alabama with 16 other students during Spring Break 2005 on a service learning trip. Their mission statement was, “It’s not about me; it’s about service to others.”

They renovated homes for the poor by helping with chores such as mowing, gardening, painting and carpentry.

They also worked in a food pantry, sorting and delivering food to the poor. McElwain is currently planning a service learning trip to Belize to help natives remember their heritage by making quilts in a traditional design.

The Service Learning Program at UIndy has become an international campaign. In November 2005, UIndy held a symposium at Stellenbosch University, one of UIndy’s sister schools located in South Africa. It was the first international service learning symposium of its kind.

The second international symposium on service learning, “Paradigms for the 21st Century Educators, Community and Students,” will be held May 13-15 at UIndy. One hundred people from four continents representing 33 institutions have sent in abstracts to present at the conference.

“I want to bring practice, school and community together to figure out a new paradigm for service learning,” said Dr. Phylis Lan Lin, the symposium’s chair.

The annual UIndy Campus Wide Juried Exhibition, sponsored by the Indianapolis Student Art Association, showcased the work of students, faculty, staff and spouses of UIndy associates. The show ran from Nov. 27 to Dec. 1 in the Ransburg All photos by Sami Shelton Gallery of Good Hall. Art categories included drawing, painting, ceramics, photography, printmaking, visual communication design, sculpture, jewelry and mixed media. (Top left) Stephanie Hanes poses with her black and white charcoal drawing, which won honorable mention in the show. (Top right) Patrons admire the colorful painting of Katherine Fries, whose work is also featured on the second floor of the Schwitzer Student Center across from the Office of Student Affairs and the Office of Ecumenical and Interfaith Programs. (Below) Patrons mingle at the exhibition’s open house Nov. 27.

Photo by Tom Rastall

The UIndy Service Learning Program, is centered at the Wheeler Arts Community.

■ STAFF PROFILE

Hatfield doubles as Flutist Kim Hopper Opinion Editor Although Carol Hatfield may better be known to most UIndy personnel as the assistant to the Director of Conferences and Scheduling, she would perhaps most like to be seen as a contributing member to many ensembles.

“I love rehearsing and performing with my friends, as well as being a part of a group that comes together to create something—a piece of music, in this case,” Hatfield said. “It’s very energizing to be a ‘cog in the wheel’ that makes it all come together. You become closer to the people in the ensembles because of this.”

To Hatfield, the most important part of being involved with UIndy is the feeling of community and family. Hatfield graduated from UIndy magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in vocal performance and a minor in theatre.

“I was a student here, as well as currently being a staff member, and so many of my closest and dearest friends are faculty, students and staff,” Hatfield said.

Hatfield’s day-to-day keep her busy.

“To simplify it, I assist the director, Christie Beckmann, in reserving rooms for meetings, conferences, summer camps, for on-campus and off-campus groups and individuals,” said Hatfield.

“We also assemble information to disperse to the appropriate people— food service, Physical Plant, student crew, etc., and invoice for services.

With space on campus being tight, it’s a challenge! We work hard to balance events so that everyone has what they need and has a positive experience.”

By night, Hatfield becomes a star of sorts, performing at churches and coffee shops all over the country.

“One ensemble that I perform with is Shilombish—a four-member group playing Native American flute, primarily, as well as percussion, guitar, and other cultural flutes,” Hatfield said.

“We play in coffee shops, at private parties, festivals, and have performed at the Eiteljorg museum on a regular basis. It’s a lot of fun, and relaxing.”

The reward for all of Hatfield’s performance and hectic schedule is the mere enjoyment of others.

“People’s reactions to the sounds of the Native American flute are amazing. They love it! All of us in the group are close friends, and we have a good time,” she said.

The other ensemble that Hatfield performs in, doing vocal work, is White Elk. She joined the group over the summer.

Dennis Sizemore, an internationally recognized Native American flute expert and performer, spearheads White Elk. Also in the group is Byron Plexico, violist and adjunct faculty member at UIndy. White Elk performs classical music composed by Native American composers.

“The pieces I will be singing, the Blessingway Songs, are based on traditional Navajo girls’ coming-of-age songs composed by James DeMars,” Hatfield said. “I’m excited, as White Elk will be making a CD soon, and I will be with them in the studio for these songs.”

Hatfield has also played a couple of tunes with the UIndy Jazz Ensemble and found it very satisfying. Her work with Native American flutes has led her to the silver flute, which she currently plays.

“There’s something very pure and amazing about making music from your breath,” Hatfield said. “Just breathing into an instrument. I love it!”

Photo submitted by Carol Hatfield

Carol Hatfield, an assistant in Conferences and Scheduling, accompanied the UIndy Jazz Ensemble in “Corcovado” last month playing the silver flute.

She also plays and sings in the local ensembles Shilombish and White Elk.

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■ 7 LIST

DECEMBER 13, 2006

■ BRING BACK BLINK

Reasons to skip the Grammys Elyse Kaiser Entertainment Editor Nominations for the 49th annual Grammy Awards were released Dec. 6, and not many people will be impressed. To save everyone some time, headaches and possibly tears, I suggest you avoid watching the Grammy Awards ceremony on Feb. 11 for the following seven reasons: 7. The ceremony is set to air on a Sunday. There is plenty of other programming on Sundays. You have your choice between “Extreme Home Makeover” or Fox’s “American Dad” and “Family Guy” lineup. Let’s face it, bracing yourself for an hour of Ty Pennington screaming through that megaphone will more than likely beat yet another live performance of James Blunt’s “You’re Beautiful.” Seriously, James, we get it; you are sensitive and fragile and have been jilted in love one-too-many times. Say goodbye to your lover and move on.

6. Justin Timberlake, that guy that allegedly brought sexy back, was nominated more than Bob Dylan. Are they serious?

5. Speaking of nominations, just look at the list. “My Humps” by the BlackEyed Peas, “Stickwitu” by the The Pussycat Dolls and “Bad Day” by Daniel Powter (which would fit better if it were spelled ‘Pout-er,’ seriously, does that guy ever smile?) were all nominated for awards. Let me get this straight, the girl equivalent of O-Town and that bad song that was looped over all the “American Idol” goodbyes last season were nominated for Grammys? Music’s highest honor?

What happened to all the good music released this year? There had to be something better than those choices.

4. The Billboard Music Awards and the MTV awards will have the same results. You would think that as the most prestigious award in the music industry, decisions on Grammy winners and nominees would be made on quality of music, not record sales. MTV’s awards are also based mostly on popularity and their show will be ten times more entertaining.

3. Stephen Colbert is rumored to be hosting the Grammys this year. While this may seem like the number one reason to tune in, don’t forget about the other three hours of content you’ll have to suffer through just to hear Colbert’s jokes. That is exactly why YouTube exists. So the day after, you can log on and see all the funny moments with Colbert and not be bored to tears waiting for the next good joke.

2. The major reason people watch these award shows is for the celebrities.

There must be something ingrained in viewers that makes them think, “Ooo, a room full of celebrities and alcohol, lots of entertaining things are bound to happen.” NOT TRUE. See, award shows have this thing called scripted award show banter. Presenters are given a script and usually are horrible at delivery. Especially since most of the presenters will be musicians themselves, not actors or funny comedians. Stephen Colbert will be the only thing funny about the entire four hours.

No one will get drunk and trip over her dress. It’s the Grammys; if you want entertainment like that, wait for the Oscars.

1. And last but not least—last year’s Grammy awards. Even the Black-Eyed Peas found a way to take home an award. They must have been handing them out in the lobby.

R.I.P. Blink-182, you will be missed Elyse Kaiser Entertainment Editor

Whether you loved or hated Blink-182, the fact is pop-punk would not be where it is today without them. Despite the heavy reliance on fart jokes, not-so-subtle innuendos and obsession with profanity, songs like “Dammit” and “What’s My Age Again?” became anthems for our generation. Providing tracks for teen movies from “Can’t Hardly Wait” to “American Pie,” the band finally gave a voice to the average teenage boy in a way no other band had before.

From “Buddha” to “Take Off Your Pants and Jacket,” you could always be sure that content would never get more serious than the girl that just broke their hearts.

They were the forerunners of emo. They could sing about breakups without the whole suicidal edge today’s emo bands can’t seem to do without. Besides, the songs about love lost were always more than balanced out with great songs about parties, dysentery, grandpas eating too many hot dogs and Princess Leia.

Well, Blink-182 appears to be finished and its members have gone on to pursue other musical endeavors. Tom DeLonge, guitarist and vocalist for Blink, has moved on and started Angels and Airwaves, which released its debut album last summer.

The album, “We Don’t Need to

Whisper,” left fans wondering what had happened to Mark Hoppus (bassist and vocalist for Blink) and Travis Barker (Blink’s drummer).

This November, the two released their debut album as +44, a name taken from the international dialing code for the UK, where the album was recorded.

Craig Fairbaugh and Shane Gallagher have joined the band as the two new guitarists and add very little to the overall sound of Barker and Hoppus.

When Angels released their first album, all anyone heard DeLonge say was how this album was going to blow everything else out of the water and be the best album ever made. Sadly, fans found this not to be true.

The album has a few good songs on it, and there aren’t any tracks that were bad, but it was painfully repetitive. Keeping track of where you were on the CD becomes difficult because all the songs sound so familiar. Overall, while it does have some pretty harmonies and nice guitars, the album is uninteresting and ridiculously predictable after the first two tracks. +44’s debut, “When Your Heart Stops Beating,” is not that much better. I understand that no one wants to hear 40-year-old men make fart jokes in their songs, but there has to be an alternative to the over-synthesized, emo tripe that covers this album.

In an interview with MTV, Barker described the album and the band.

“If Blink was the daytime, +44 is the nighttime. It’s such a departure from Blink, but it’s amazing,” Barker said. +44 may be darker than Blink was, but the departure is not really that vast, especially from the Blink-182 selftitled 2003 release.

Many of the songs sound as if they belong on Blink’s last album.

The “more electronic sound” and “deeper and darker lyrics” that were promised to the fans, are not bad, but they have been done before, and better.

The track “No it Isn’t,” a song about betrayal and lost friendship, is rumored to be directed to DeLonge and is reminiscent of the Taking Back Sunday and Brand New battle that raged through “Cute Without the E” and “Seventy Times Seven” a few years ago.

Don’t get me wrong, “When Your Heart Stops Beating” is not a bad album. In fact, the musical talent of Hoppus and Barker is still quite evident throughout each track; it just doesn’t contain any the energy that made the boys of Blink fun and great to listen to.

Overall, it seems like the Blink crew decided to grow up for the sake of growing up and not much else. The thing is, it’s no longer the late 90s. Just about every band out there now is coming out with albums filled with “darker, more meaningful lyrics.” Emo bands have replaced the Backstreet Boys, *NSYNC and LFO. Blink was successful because they were different. There was no political agenda, no search for deeper meaning; their music and style was just fun.

Perhaps the only other band to accomplish this was Green Day. Green Day, however, has adjusted.

They have been able to mature as artists and musicians without losing the sound and the fans that got them to the point they are today. It’s too bad Blink couldn’t stay together for the kids and make their sound work too.

■ PLAY REVIEW

‘Laundry and Bourbon’ and ‘Lone Star’ another theatrical success Stephanie Little Staff Writer The UIndy theatre department’s second production of the season is the plays “Laundry and Bourbon” and “Lone Star.” They were performed in the Studio Theatre Dec. 1-3 and 7-9 at 8 p.m.

These two companion plays were perfect for anyone who wanted to laugh. Although “Laundry and Bourbon” and “Lone Star” are separate plays, they are companion plays because of the connections between them. “Laundry and Bourbon” stars three Texas women, Elizabeth Caulder, Hattie Dealing and Amy Lee Fullernoy, who talk about their husbands while drinking bourbon. “Lone Star” stars the husband of Elizabeth Caulder, Roy, his younger brother Ray and the husband of Amy Lee Fullernoy, Cletis.

Another common element between the two plays is the infamous pink 1957 Thunderbird convertible.

Brad Wright did a great job directing these actors/actresses, and technical director Jeffrey Barnes and scenic designer Jessica Umbreit, along with their crew, created two fabulous southern sets.

Although the sets were simple because of a lack of space in the Studio Theatre, they were not lacking in detail or charm. For “Laundry and Bourbon” the back porch of Elizabeth Caulder’s house had everything from creaky old rocking chairs, peanut shells and a horseshoe above the door to a studio full of dust. One concerned audience member made sure the dust was intentional, just in case it could cause harm. Lucky for me, it didn’t irritate

Photos courtesy of Theatre Department

Left: Ryan O’Shea performs as Elizabeth Caulder in James McLure’s “Laundry and Bourbon.” Above: Lucas Souder and Jeffrey Dalstrom, who play brothers Ray and Roy in “Lone Star” talk about Vietnam while drinking beer behind a bar.

my contact lenses.

The set for “Lone Star” was an alley behind a bar, but the plethora of vintage signs and old car parts around the set always gave the audience something to look at. Not that we were bored enough to look around.

Little details added by the crew enhanced the general southern ambiance, like playing Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn before “Laundry and Bourbon” and Johnny Cash and Hank Williams before “Lone Star.” One couple next to me in the audience appreciated it so much that they sang along. Gotta love the enthusiasm!

The casting for “Laundry and Bourbon” was just about perfect with Ryan O’Shea cast as the lead Elizabeth Caulder. A hilarious Courtney Bianchi played Hattie and Amelia Pantalos did a great job capturing the meddling Amy Lee. The highlight of this first play was by far the exuberant Hattie who was Elizabeth’s best friend and closest confidante. The two women have many shared memories of wild rides and crazy boys. Bianchi’s southern accent was beyond reproach, and her enthusiasm on every topic brought the play to life. Some favorite parts for me were

a spirited viewing of “Let’s Make a Deal,” a bashing of a “hippie road slut” and a Bridge-induced meltdown. A lady sitting next to me said during intermission that she could have laughed at Bianchi’s character all night.

O’Shea provided a solid foundation for the play, and a great rebound for all of Hattie’s jokes. She played the uncertain wife of a wandering Vietnam vet.

She is trying to decide whether staying with her husband Roy is worth the trouble and heartbreak. Should she be practical and get out of her marriage, or stay for love? O’Shea’s anguish was real, and I wanted to shout advice to

her from the audience. Her southern accent was a little shaky at times, but I quickly forgot it with the fast-paced energy of the play.

“Lone Star” was not far behind in terms of enjoyment, although it lagged a little bit because of the script. The laughs were still abundant, with Jeffrey Dalstrom leading the cast as Roy Caulder, Lucas Souder as Ray Caulder, and Drew Pastorek as the bothersome Cletis Fullernoy.

Dalstrom was superb as the disillusioned Vietnam vet Roy, who wishes he could relive his youth and avoid change. He loves his wife, Elizabeth, but can’t let go of his spontaneous, adventurous side. His youth is vividly represented by the infamous pink 1957 Thunderbird convertible that infiltrates just about every conversation.

Pastorek effectively portrays the bumbling geek Cletis, who can’t find his way around a woman let alone a pink 1957 Thunderbird convertible.

He’s the person who ends up wrecking the beautiful Thunderbird, forcing Roy to face the future and stop living in the past.

Souder is great as the adorable, good-natured and slightly “blond” younger brother of Roy. The relationship between Roy and Ray is heartfelt and provides hope for the downtrodden veteran Roy. Souder as Ray provided the laughs and shined the brightest, thanks to his rendition of “Get Off My Cloud” and unconditional admiration of his older brother, Roy. The two one-act plays were longer than I expected, but worth the time, thanks to the plentiful laughs and believable performances by everyone.

All-in-all, these two companion plays were a joy to watch.

■ BATTLE OF THE BANDS

■ ‘9’ REVIEW

UIndy, Radio Now and Rice’s latest powerfully depressing NUVO co-sponsor upcoming battle Shelly Grimes Managing Editor

Brooding singer-songwriter Damien Rice took the music world by storm with his critically-acclaimed 2003 debut album “O.” The album, which was certified Triple Platinum in the U.K. and achieved Gold certification in the U.S., was propelled by powerful ballads such as “Amie,” “Cannonball” (which was widely made popular thanks to a stint as a background track on the at-the-time-hit TV show “The O.C.”) and “The Blower’s Daughter” (the central piece of music in the Oscarnominated film “Closer”).

Three years later, the melancholy Irishman has released his much-anticipated sophomore effort “9.” But perhaps Rice should have chosen his second option for the title of the album: “You Love Her, You Even Love The Shit You Hate About Her.” I’m not making that up—that title really was considered and would have been more suiting.

It’s not that “9” is a bad album.

Rice, who wrote, recorded and

produced all the tracks as well as designed the (somewhat disturbing) artwork for the accompanying package, is an artistic mastermind. His unique ability to beautify the darkest aspects of the human condition by pairing gutwrenching lyrics with sweet-sounding melodies is unmatched in today’s music scene.

But at the end of the day, “9” is about as emotionally exhausting as that clingy, needy, whiny, emotionally-hellbent friend that calls you at 4 a.m. just to obsess about her ex-boyfriend after she’s had a few too many Mai Tais.

But back to the album.

For those who are fans of “O,” it’s no shock that loneliness, mourning, depression, jealousy and the pangs of love dominate “9.” Apparently, for Rice, love sucks, and he likes to sing about how much it sucks.

Rice’s bipolar-love is nowhere on display more clearly than in “Rootless Tree,” which starts as a melodic tribute to trying to work things out, then takes a sharp turn on a rock-inspired chorus with refrains of “F*ck you.” Tell us how you really feel, Damien.

Much of the album remains equally as dark and beautiful. For the most part,

throughout the album, Rice shows two musical styles: either soft, mellow, eerily-quiet songs, or angst-ridden rock. Rice’s vocal escapades match this musical spectrum, ranging from a near-whisper to louder-thanEmo-kids-without-their-Ritalin levels. But no matter what Rice does musically or vocally, it’s powerful.

And his lyrics can be absolutely breath-taking with these combinations.

Two tracks serve as exceptions to these rules. “Dogs,” a song about a girl who does yoga and an orange tree that sounds like it is better suited for a Jack Johnson CD, is just about as light-hearted as any song can get and, paired with the rest of the album, serves as a much-needed vacation from sorrow. In “Coconut Skins,” which dives into alt-country/ folk territory, the super-serious Rice even manages to crack a joke about a chimney.

Overall, if you’re looking for a brilliantly powerful album, or just an album to slit your wrists to as you mourn your latest breakup, “9” will leave you and your angst-ridden-soul satisfied.

Amanda Zimmer Staff Writer

The University of Indianapolis will host its first Battle of the Bands, sponsored by the University of Indianapolis and Radio Now 93.1. The concert will be in Ransburg Auditorium on Feb. 17, and auditions for the show will be held on Jan. 13, 14, and 21.

The idea for the battle of the bands came from Will Pfaffenberger, arts outreach coordinator for the Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center at UIndy.

“The whole point behind it was to do something original and appealing to the prospective and current students,” he said.

Pfaffenberger said that he has worked in radio in the past, which is why he was able to get the partnerships he did. “Through personal and profes-

sional connections, we were able to set up some partnerships with Radio Now and NUVO,” he said.

Only six bands will make it to the battle show, and the first place band will receive a recording package from Big Walnut Studios. Pfaffenberger said plans are not final yet, but Sam Ash, a music store, may sponsor prizes for the remaining five bands.

According to Pfaffenberger, 15 bands have sent in their applications.

He expects 15 to 30 bands to audition.

There is an audition fee of $25, which will help pay for the cost of the show.

Any genre of music is welcome, but at least half of the band members must be full-time students at any level from junior high to graduate school. The band will be required to prepare two original songs to perform at the audition.

Applications for the audition must be turned in by Jan. 1 and can be requested by contacting Will Pfaffenberger at (317) 788-2183.

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DECEMBER 13, 2006 ■ PLAY REVIEW

January Calendar of Events

Zwick’s latest, ‘Blood Diamond,’ a violent action tale about Africa Elyse Kaiser Entertainment Editor

“Blood Diamond,” director Edward Zwick’s (“The Last Samurai”) latest film, is a gritty action film that may leave you re-thinking the cost of that diamond jewelry you want.

Set in 1999 Sierra Leone, the bulk of the film centers around the civil war that ravaged the country and its civilians. The film opens with statistics of how many civilians were killed in the African country during the same time period America’s biggest concern was a president who had trouble with fidelity.

The war raged between the rebel forces, the Revolutionary United Forces, and the government of Sierra Leone and was largely funded by illegal trade in diamonds—conflict diamonds.

The film starts out with Solomon Vandy, played by Djimon Hounsou (“Amistad”), waking up his son, Dia, for school. Vandy and his family of five live in a quiet fishing village on the coast. As Vandy and his son walk home from work and school, behind them comes a convoy of R.U.F. troops heading straight toward the village. Vandy races to his hut and manages to cut a hole in the back and get his wife and daughters out. Before the family can get away, R.U.F. soldiers grab Vandy and he is sent to work in the diamond fields for the rebel troops.

Vandy finds a huge rose-colored diamond and is able to hide it from the

commanding officers and bury it. The camp is then raided, and he and the others are taken to prison in Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone.

In prison, Vandy, and the accusations he has a diamond the size of a baby’s fist, catch the attention of Danny Archer, played by Leonardo DiCaprio.

Archer, who is in prison for trying to smuggle diamonds out of the country, is a former mercenary and smuggler and needs the diamond to buy a way out of Africa.

Archer meets an American reporter, Maddy Bowen, played by Jennifer Connelly, who is trying to write a story about the conflict diamonds. Archer promises to help Vandy find his family in exchange for half of the diamond, so Vandy and Archer, with the help of Bowen, head out to retrieve it.

Things get complicated, however, by the news that Vandy’s son, Dia, has been taken to be trained as a rebel soldier.

This film is disturbing on many levels. As a socially conscious film, it delves into what happens with these child soldiers used by many militia groups. Besides being given alcohol and drugs, these kids are taught to hate their families and their former lives.

The eight- to ten-year-olds are given guns and told to be “baby killers.” The ones who escape only do so after losing an arm or leg to the militia men.

The rebels shoot without caring who they hit. The reasons for their fighting are never discussed, but it has left all these men unbelievably angry.

Vandy, Archer and Bowen are all very powerful characters, Bowen

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slightly less than the two men. As a journalist, Bowen constantly questions Archer’s values and the morality of using Vandy to get what he wants.

Even after her speeches, she continues to write stories about victims and take pictures of the refugees on their way to the camp, claiming the victims are the only story she can get. Thereby she, too, exploits the victims.

Archer’s character is predictably complex but continues to surprise until the end. While most films have questionable characters turn good near the middle of the film, Archer’s battle for fairness versus greed continues to the end. DiCaprio plays the part of Archer flawlessly, his unbelievable knack for dark characters helping him every inch of the way.

Hounsou gives the best performance of the film as Vandy. While his character is not as complex as Archer’s, the range of emotions he exhibits throughout the film are unmatched by any other character.

Overall, this film was definitely worth watching. The gore was a little much, but never over-the-top. The plot really doesn’t have any twists or surprise endings; everything is laid out early in the story. Archer explains all the government and dirty diamond dealings in the first hour of the film, and that is pretty much that. The ending, however, seems a bit optimistic given the weight of the rest of the film’s content.

However, if you liked films like “The Constant Gardener” and “Hotel Rwanda,” this film is a good one to check out.

What: IDADA First Friday Where: Various Downtown Galleries

When: Jan. 5 Cost: FREE More Info:

Photos contributed by MCT

globetrotters.com/events/

http://www.idada.info/ More than 25 downtown galleries and art venues are participating in the IDADA First Friday Art Tours, which continue on a monthly basis the first Friday of each month. IDADA, which is an active arts organization with the mission of promoting downtown Indianapolis artists and art galleries, presents the tour to promote visual art in a manner similar to walking tours in cities across the United States. You may start the tour at any of the downtown galleries. Maps should be available at the Indianapolis Artsgarden and all the galleries.

After playing more than 20,000 games in over 100 countries, before millions of fans, the Harlem Globetrotters truly belong to the world.

What: Dancing with the Stars: The Tour Where: Conseco Fieldhouse When: Jan. 18 @ 7:30 p.m.

Cost: Tickets $48.50 or $58.50 More Info: http://dancingwith thestars.aeglive.com/ You’ve seen them on TV, now see them LIVE! Contestants from all three seasons of “Dancing with the Stars” will perform!

What: Pop Goes the West: featuring the works of Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein Where: Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art

What: Jeff Daniels Where: Music Mill When: Jan. 12 @ 8 p.m.

Cost: $20 in advance or More

$25 at the door Info: http://www.themu sicmillvenue.com/

Jeff Daniels is known as an actor, director and playwright, but he also sings and plays guitar. He has been writing songs and playing guitar for the past 30 years. Now with over 30 films (Dumb & Dumber) on his resume and a handful of award-winning theater plays to his credit, Daniels has no problem filling his days.

Left: Danny Archer and Solomon Vandy flee Freetown while the R.U.F. attack.

Above: Maddy Bowen and Archer talk about how conflict diamonds are exported.

What: Harlem Globetrotters 2007 Tour Where: Conseco Fieldhouse When: Jan. 15 Cost: From $16- $105 More Info: http://www.harlem

When: Jan. 27-April 15 Cost: Full time students w/ ID $5 More Info: www.eiteljorg.com You’ve seen Andy Warhol’s work in movies, on coffee mugs and in everything pop culture. Now see it in person!

Early in his career, Lichtenstein created a group of paintings influenced by Native American motifs. See these rare works by these well-known American pop artists at the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art.

What: Ballroom Dancing Night Where: Scottish Rite Cathedral When: Jan. 13 @ 7 p.m.

Cost: $15 to general public More Info: http://www.aasr-indy.org/ Puzzle contributed by Tribune Media Services

Pts/Ots/SLPs Full-Time or Part-time in a Pediatric Therapy setting.

If interested, please fax resume to 317-570-9206 or call 317-570-9205

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hours at UIndy

8:50 a.m.

Junior Emilie Myers and Sophomore Morgan Venne leave Good Hall after class well prepared for the weather.

3:08 p.m.

A student works in the first floor of the library.

4:24 p.m.

Junior Elisha Smith works in the Student Business Center.

11:33 p.m.

Senior Amy Gingery works on a portfolio piece for Jim Viewegh’s Senior Thesis class; junior Kayleigh Weber watches.

12:01 a.m.

Freshmen Bethany Clemens and Heather Kranenburg squeeze in a workout in Cory Bretz Hall lounge while watching “Mad About You” on TV.

7:22 a.m.

Former theatre student Tracy Carson gets a quick breakfast before picking up a copy of her transcript in Esch Hall.

From students, to cops and custodians, the campus community never sleeps.

On Dec. 1, 2006, Reflector staff braved the rain to capture a full 24 hours at UIndy.

9:37 a.m.

Sophomore theatre major Lucas Souder adds finishing touches to the set of “Lonestar.”

2:46 p.m.

A student dodges traffic on Hanna Avenue.

5:52 p.m.

Students in Professor Rebecca Deemer’s Public Relations Analysis night class opted to meet in a commons area on the second floor of Esch Hall.

10:16 p.m.

Streets worker Miguel Correa sits in the kitchen after the grill closes. He has been a PFS employee for two years.

1:28 a.m.

Night Crew Supervisor Linda Boles cleans a markerboard in Good Hall.

6:09 a.m.

Breakfast cook Lavonne Bender bakes biscuits. She has been a UIndy cook for 12 years.

10:42 a.m.

Robin Hale prepares hamburgers in preparation for lunch.

1:16 p.m.

Jerry Hubbs, a 12-year member of the UIndy Police Department runs a license plate number of a car.

6:03 p.m.

Caitlin Mannan plays pool with friends in the Schwitzer Student Center Atrium.

9:13 p.m.

Marty the dachsund, “son” of Central Hall R.A. Stefan Martin and wife Susan DeckerMartin, enjoys attention from juniors Stacy Shoup and Sara Konzem in the Central Hall lobby.

2:17 a.m.

Barry Fleck has worked at UIndy for three and a half years and is one of the two men responsible for waxing all the floors.

5:54 a.m.

Bruce Kolb uses a screwdriver to open the south entrance of Esch Hall.

Photos taken by Abby Adragna, Meisha Baker, Shelly Grimes, Elyse Kaiser, Megan Komlanc, Alison Hernandez, Kim Hopper, Michelle Miller, Ruth Shirley and Katy Yeiser.

11:07 a.m.

Hilary Updike organizes mail into student mailboxes in Schwitzer Student Center.

12:30 p.m.

Candy Carl, bookstore employee, wraps a gift for a student in the bookstore.

7:57 p.m.

Members of the Baroque Ensemble perform in Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center.

8:14 p.m.

SAL Liberal Arts major Tara Boswell gets assisance from junior Katie Kirkton in the writing lab.

3:42 a.m.

Chris Powers has been a maintenance worker for less than half a year and says the university is usually very clean.

4:51 a.m.

Police Officer Terence Wright wraps up the previous day’s paper work during the night shift.