Oct. 11, 2006 | The Reflector

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■ CULTURAL EXPERIENCES

Events link diverse campus community

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Yi Rong from China enjoys bowling during the cross-cultural event organized by the International Division. Right: A group of students get to know their cultural exchange partners while participating in the event at Shelby Bowl.

From left: Chang Ni Chao speaks to students at the Celebration of the Flags. Right: Dyon Ravello waves the Trinidad and Tobago flag.

New program promotes cultural understanding between American, international students

Flag ceremony celebrates diversity

Andrew Gouty Staff Writer

The University of Indianapolis International Division recently established a cross-cultural exchange program intended to support incoming international students by bolstering their English skills, while at the same time offering a vehicle for American students to learn about different cultures. As part of the program, students agree to meet with an assigned partner for one hour at least once a week during the semester and log their activities.

International Division Assistant Director Geri Watson helped break the ice by organizing the first meeting for each of the students. The students involved in the program met their partners for the first time at Shelby Bowl on Friday, Sept. 29.

Georgette Kakridas, a senior communication major, met her partner Anuradha Arora, a freshman physical therapy student

from Dehli, India. Kakridas said she hopes to teach Arora about “the essence of the States.”

In order to get a better perspective on the program beforehand, American students attended a short workshop session designed to educate them about the challenges of living in a new culture. Students watched a video called “Cold Water,” which outlines the experiences of international students and study abroad expatriates attending Boston University.

Communication Department Chair Billy Catchings helped jump-start the program by integrating it into Communication 341: Special Topics in Communication and Culture.

He believes the program is important because it helps students become involved with a culture other than their own. Catchings also believes that this program will be a great learning experience for the students.

“When people of different cultures interact, there are always negotiations because of differences in language and values. It doesn’t always have to mean conflict; it can be opportunity,” he said.

Students from the Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia are having the chance to enjoy this opportunity throughout the semester. Any student interested in participating should contact Geri Watson in the International Division.

Meisha Baker Staff Writer

The University of Indianapolis held its 18th annual Celebration of the Flags on Thursday, Oct. 5, to celebrate the university’s international community, which now consists of 211 students from 59 nations.

Mimi Chase, director of the International Division, opened the ceremony by welcoming flag bearers from all 59 nations as they marched through the Schwitzer Student Center.

Jim Ream, associate professor of theatre, gave the “Call of Nations,” which identifies all the nations represented on the UIndy campus.

Chang Ni Chao, an international student from Taiwan who is working on a master’s degree in finance, opened her speech by welcoming guests in an array of different languages. She said that the ceremony was “a celebration of color, pride and heritage.” Chao referred to the university as “a big salad bowl” in which we all are different vegetables with many colors, taste and crunch. Chao challenged each American student to meet an international student and “give them a taste of a different culture.” She ended her speech by telling the international students that the International Division is their home away from home.

Susan Decker, senior communication major and Indianapolis Student Government president, spoke about diversity and how being a part of it forces students to become leaders. She ended her speech with a quote from Robert Louis Stevenson that says to “always take time to imagine all the vast possibilities around you.”

President Beverley Pitts closed the ceremony telling students that the flag celebration is one of her favorite UIndy traditions. She said that the theme this year was “Imagine” and that the song “Imagine,” by John Lennon, was inspirational to the ceremony because it speaks of people living life in peace. She said that the diversity of nations at this university shows that peace does and can exist.

“The ideas of living in peace are at the heart of the university,” Pitts said.

■ UINDY PAST AND PRESENT

Administration shift marks new careers for two long-time employees the Indianapolis community.

“Our strategic plan calls for us to be instrumental in building up the city of Indianapolis and particularly the area we live [in],” Wantz said. “If Broad Ripple, Mass Ave. and Fountain Square can be cultural centers, so can we. We have theatre, art and music. There’s no reason David Wantz and Mark Weigand have why we shouldn’t be.” held several notable positions throughout Weigand, now vice president for stutheir careers at the University of Indiadent affairs and enrollment management, napolis. will pick up Wantz’s former duties while But perhaps their most noteworthy combining the offices of financial aid and milestones at UIndy have nothing to do enrollment. with job titles.

“We simply are expanding Student For Weigand and Wantz, their perAffairs to major areas of the university sonal connection to the University of that are student focused. It’s an opportunity for synergy to develop,” Weigand said.

For almost 30 years, Wantz and Weigand have worked with students at UIndy.

Weigand began working for the university in 1980 as an admissions counselor after he graduated from then Indiana Central College in 1978. He was hired by then university president, Gene Sease.

Sease also hired Wantz in 1982 as associate director of the Center for Continuing Education and Management Development.

“They were both committed to higher education and seeing people succeed,” Sease said. “That’s what education is all about.”

Throughout their years at UIndy, Wantz rose through the ranks in the student affairs office while Weigand was Contributed by David Wantz continually promoted in the David Wantz being married by President Gene Sease on the admissions office.

Although their careers at steps of Good Hall in 1987. “Every June 29 he calls and thanks UIndy changed multiple times, me for Suzy and for marrying him. That’s how thoughtful David they have found that some Katy Yeiser Editor-in-Chief

is,” Sease said.

Indianapolis runs deeper than a history of career promotions.

Weigand, who has been a part of the UIndy campus for 32 years, graduated from UIndy in 1978.

“It’s in my heart to be here,” Weigand said.

Wantz, a Milligan College (Tenn.) graduate, met his wife at UIndy and married her on the steps of Good Hall in 1987.

Now, almost two decades later, Wantz will move from vice president for student affairs to associate vice president for community relations. He said the main purpose of his new position is to promote UIndy as a cultural destination and build

Career Timelines David Wantz

Mark Weigand 1980: Admissions Counselor 1982: Assistant Director of Admissions 1984: Associate Director of Admissions 1987: Director of Admissions 1999: VP of Enrollment 2006: VP for Student Affairs & Enrollment

1982-1989: Assoc. Dir., Center for Continuing Education & Management Development 1988: Instructor of Behavioral Sciences 1993: Assistant Professor of Psychology 1997: Associate Professor of Psychology 1989: Director, Student Health Center 1997: VP for Student Affairs & Director of State and Local Government Relations 2006: Associate VP for Community Relations Infobox by Katy Yeiser

things never change.

“When I first became acquainted with the university I was in high school. I met with university students and asked what they liked about it.

They said you walk across campus and the people you don’t know will still smile and say hi. That’s the way people still are,” Weigand said.

“The people that are here make the university what it is.”

Wantz, a Baltimore native, said the people at the university, whom he called sincere and earnest, make Indianapolis feel like home.

“This place really does run deep in me because I grew up here in a sense, and the people who have been around here for a long time—we kind of grew up together. This is really my home now,” Wantz said.

Wantz and Weigand have a combined 52 years of work experience at the university, and they said they hope to add on to those years and retire from UIndy.

“Think about a person spending 30 or 40 years in one place,” Wantz said. “That is just not done anymore.”

Contributed by Mark Weigand

Mark Weigand, left, with Senator Dick Lugar in 1978 at UIndy’s first annual Lugar Symposium for Tomorrow’s Leaders.

OPINION

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OCTOBER 11, 2006

■ AMERITORIAL

Blind faith for the flag questioned the Sept. 11 attacks. Party lines were blurred, at least momentarily, and national pride seemed to sweep over the country, binding citizens together into one cohesive unit.

But those days of patriotism seem a distant memory. Patriotism today seems to have taken on a new persona, one plastered across bumper stickers in red

itself on being a democracy, in which every citizen has a Constitutional right to free speech. The rhetoric of “America: Love it or leave it” sounds more totalitarian to me. If dissenting voices are eliminated, government has absolute power. If dissenting voices are eliminated, there can be no I blame Toby Keith. democracy.

It’s not that I dislike his music. In But it isn’t fact, I have to admit just “America: Love that on rare occaPatriotism today seems to have taken on a new it or leave it” that sions I do listen to persona, one plastered across bumper stickers in his songs. And it’s red states everywhere: “America: Love it or leave it.” bothers me. It’s the fact that patriotism not that Mr. Keith has become so polarhas done anything to ized. These days, me personally. I’m sure he’s a lovely states everywhere: “America: Love it or every social issue seems to take a man. leave it.” spin on the patriotism wagon.

My disdain for Toby Keith stems And I blame Toby Keith. Well, I With midterm elections—and with from his image: The embodiment of blame lots of other people too (I’m look- them, control of Congress—rapidly blind patriotism itself. ing at you, Bill O’Reilly), but I’ll have approaching, I’m certain that politiWith songs such as “Courtesy of to save those people for another editorial cians will soon begin playing the the Red, White and Blue,” in which another time. patriotism card, boasting their own he threatens terrorists with some The “America: Love it or leave it” patriotism and accusing their adverstrategically placed boots (adding argument really isn’t that much more saries of being unpatriotic. They will that this is the “American way”), refined than the classic playground find ways to make every issue an isquestioning Keith’s egocentric pacomeback, “I know you are but what sue of patriotism. Hopefully citizens triotism would be futile. am I?” It might stall the conversation will be able to see through this thick, But the concept of patriotism temporarily, but it makes no significant fear-mongering rhetoric and choose seems skewed lately. to do what is truly patriotic by electPatriotism can be a positive force. point. And in the case of the “America: Love it or leave it” phrase, it mostly ing those who will be best for the It united citizens of this country in just doesn’t make sense. America prides country. unimaginable ways in the wake of Shelly Grimes Managing Editor

■ BUSINESS AS USUAL

■ FROM THE ARCHIVE Dear Reader, During the 2006-2007 school year The Reflector will publish a series of archived editorials. We hope these editorials will serve as a reminder of how things change over time—and often how they stay the same. The following is an editorial published Friday Sept. 29, 1972 discussing the Vietnam War. The author is unknown.

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■ SCULPTURE WALK

What do you think about the sculptures around campus?

“I think that the statues don’t do much to contribute to the campus. If anything, they are a mark of how bland our campus looks overall.

Maybe if the statues were more meaningful instead of just plopped down, it would look better.”

Junior Nicki Crisci English

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“The sculptures are very unique and add to the beauty of our campus.”

Sophomore Jessica Beemsterboer Human Biology

“I think that they liven up the campus and make it prettier.”

“I really like the one that looks like a tree by the library. The one in front of Esch’s main entrance reminds me of The Wizard of Oz. The others are interesting but they are incredibly abstract which I don’t like.”

Senior Cassi Dazl English

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OCTOBER 11, 2006

NEWS

THE REFLECTOR PAGE 3 ■ MAR ELIAS

■ HOMECOMING ROYALTY

UIndy’s Israel campus halts enrollment after a summer of conflict Ruth Shirley Feature Editor

Photo by Lesley Wells

Sophomore Minette Valentine and Junior Isaias Guerrero were crowned Homecoming king and queen at Key Stadium during the Greyhound football game against University of Findlay on Sept. 30.

Mar Elias, the University of Indianapolis campus in Israel, has decided not to admit new students for the fall semester. This is primarily because of the country’s unrest over the past summer. The school will concentrate on current students and on making the campus an institution independent of UIndy.

Mar Elias is located in northern Israel. Lebanese bombings this summer dislocated a large portion of the campus’ surrounding population, and many people left for southern Israel. The members of Mar Elias are now trying to rebuild their communities.

The dislocation has shifted the focus of the population away from education.

“When there’s conflict, you end up suspending the focus on education and move to other, more immediate, concerns,” said Dr. Mary Moore, vice-president for research, planning and international partnerships.

The unrest also has hurt campus members’ ability to travel. This is a problem because Israel’s Council for Higher Education requires that a certain percentage of the Mar Elias classes be taught by main campus faculty and that Mar Elias students spend a certain amount of time on the main campus.

Faculty and staff are meeting the faculty participation requirement through alternative means. Various methods of distance learning are being researched.

Travel to Indianapolis for summer experiences has been restricted for Mar Elias students not only because of the continuing crisis but also the lack of funds.

In addition, Moore said the summer experiences, which cram an entire semester into five or seven weeks, are too intensive.

UIndy is encouraging outside donors who have contributed to Mar Elias in the past to refocus their efforts to provide deserving students with scholarships for a regular semester of study.

Recruiting also is difficult because the university has become stringent on English proficiency requirements, which are difficult for students already proficient in Arabic and Hebrew to meet. According to Moore, the higher level of proficiency will give the students the foundation to be successful in their coursework.

If Mar Elias could become an independent institution recognized by its own government, then many of the difficult requirements would be unnecessary, and the university would be able to admit students into its own degree program.

Mar Elias is working with the Israeli government through the CHE to become accredited.

The campus is entering its fourth year of existence and is due to graduate its first class this year.

■ LIBRARY

KML loses key position Ruth Shirley Feature Editor The reference librarian position was eliminated over the summer, and a new full-time position inside Information Systems was created at the Client Services Help Desk. Information Systems includes the Krannert Memorial Library, Client Services, Center for Instructional Technologies and other information and technology services at the University of Indianapolis.

“The library lost what I consider to be a very important position,” said Dr. Philip Young, director of KML, “but the one that was created is important, too.”

The position came open at the end of last year after Cataloguer Linda Shaw retired and Reference Librarian Lucy Fields took her place.

Chief Information Officer Jeff Russell said that the Help Desk was desperately in need of a full-time person to create consistency to balance the high turnover rate of the student employees, who usually do not stay more than a couple years.

However, he could not create the new position.

“We were asked this year to hold the lines with creating new positions in the administrative areas,” he said.

Instead of filling the reference librar-

ian position, it was moved to the Help Desk.

To make up for the lost position, Young said KML’s manager of public and outreach services answers reference questions mornings and afternoons. However, this has caused the shelving of an outreach program called Information Literacy that the library had hoped to create. The reference librarian was also to be a key part of the outreach program.

Other members of the library staff collaborate to answer reference questions. The orientations that the reference librarian directed are now available in an online version, and Young has taken on the responsibility of building the reference collection.

According to Russell, although the reference librarian position is cut, the position at the Help Desk will benefit the library.

“As electronic as libraries are moving with the amount of computer technologies that are in there . . . we [will] get our Help Desk and the support staff that’s in the library and media services to work sort of as one unit,” he said.

The reference librarian position has been removed from campus at this time, but Russell said that the financial situation or the needs of library patrons could possibly allow the position to return in the future.

■ QUICK LOOK

■ SOFTWARE SYSTEM

Banner nears end of integration Tom Rastall Staff Writer

The university’s three-year integration of the $3.5 million software system Banner is set to be completed by July 2007.

Banner integrates all the departments on campus into one real-time information system.

“Banner, to us, is a higher avenue of information that’s both personal and secure. From a systematic standpoint, it is one large database rather than synchronizing many systems,” said Jeff Russell, Banner co-project manager and UIndy’s chief information officer.

According to Russell, the old system, Plus, needed to be shut off daily to perform reports and audits. This sometimes prevented students and faculty from using the system from 4:30 p.m. one day until 8 a.m. the next day. Under the new Banner system, professors can enter information

about final grades at 2 a.m., and students can view their final grades at 2:01 a.m.

According to Mary Beth Bagg, Banner co-project manager and UIndy registrar, Banner reached a milestone over the summer. After transferring the payroll department to the new system, every student received a paycheck. Bagg was very pleased that there were no complaints and that the faculty managed the transition.

“With new programs, you have to develop new routines,” Bagg said.

The Banner team’s next task is to update records for active students and students from the past 50 years. According to Bagg, Banner is currently running smoothly. The system was integrated into the registration process earlier this year, which is the reason upperclassmen may have noticed that their class schedules this semester looked different from previous schedules.

Russell believes that the future of Banner looks more promising than ever because of the availability of high-speed wire conferences. This means that UIndy professors can invite guest lecturers to enter their classrooms over the Internet and avoid dealing with travel expenses.

Banner also will help establish a remote interactive learning environment.

Using Banner, professors in Indianapolis can conduct a class that is being held overseas at the UIndy campus in Athens.

Students also can look forward to the added benefit of specialized e-mail.

University faculty will soon be able to relay information to specific students or organizations through a variety of categories. This means that only communication majors will receive information about the communication department’s fund-raising or speakers, and only juniors will receive information about scholarships available to their specific class. Bagg hopes that these student-specific e-mails will increase the number of students who read important school messages.

Although Banner is a complex system, students should not expect a slower Internet. According to Bagg, the speed of the Internet is independent of Banner.

Russell said the campus Internet slows down when students use instant messaging and other programs for Internet chatting. He also said that downloading and watching online videos significantly reduces Internet speed.

ISG The Indianapolis Student Government recently named its 2006 representatives. Senior Zachary Voelz and juniors Katy Smith and Daniel Scott represent the College of Arts and Sciences. Senior Candace Anliker and freshmen Ivy Biswas and Marlena Edmondson represent Shelby Street Apartments, Central Hall and Warren Hall, respectively. Michelle Debolt represents commuter students. At large representatives include Stephanie Parsons, Kyle Loudermilk, Sarah Lierman, Amy Tyree, Lauren Bailey, Alicia Pops, Josh Elijah and Darius Thomas.

CELL The Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning recently received a $2.3 million grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to continue supporting improved education for Indianapolis Public Schools through June 2008.

CELL received an $11.3 million grant from the Gates Foundation in 2003 and has been working with IPS since then to convert the district’s five high schools into 21 smaller schools to help foster academic success.

CELL also is set to sponsor the second annual statewide school reform conference on Nov. 1 and 2. The conference, called “Indiana’s Future: World-Class Schools for the 21st Century,” will operate under the theme “Leadership, Learning and the Global Economy.” The main focus of the conference will be preparing students for the 21st century economy through the integration of math and technology courses in high schools.

The conference will be held in downtown Indianapolis at the Crowne Plaza Hotel and Conference Center at Historic Union Station. The cost is now $130 per person, which includes breakfast and lunch for each day. The conference will include several key speakers. For more information and to register online, visit http://cell.uindy.edu/indianafuture.

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CELL is assisting IPS high schools such as Northwest High School, which has been converted into four smaller schools.

SPORTS

OCTOBER 11, 2006

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■ FOOTBALL

Second half mishaps vs. Hillsdale end ‘Hounds’ four-game win streak the ‘Hounds moved ahead 13-0 on a four-yard touchdown pass from senior quarterback Casey Gillin to senior wide receiver Kevin Sanford.

However, Hillsdale came scrambling back in the second half to win the game on a 14-point comeback. Hillsdale’s defense held the ‘Hounds scoreless in the second half.

It was the first time UIndy had not scored in a half all season.

The loss snapped the ‘Hounds four-game win streak and their momentum heading off a

Katy Yeiser Editor-in-Chief

A missed point-after-touchdown attempt came back to haunt the ‘Hounds in their 14-13 loss at Hillsdale on Saturday, Oct. 7.

The ‘Hounds scored their first six points mid-way through the first quarter but could not convert the PAT, and one possession later,

photo by Megan Komlanc

Casey Gillin signals for six during a Marcus Nalley rush against Findlay.

Homecoming win against Findlay, 34-16.

Against Hillsdale, the ‘Hounds struggled to take care of the ball in the second half with a missed field goal, fumble, turnover on downs and two interceptions.

Gillin finished with 219 yards, two touchdowns and interceptions on 15-for-30 passing against Hillsdale.

Until the Hillsdale loss, Gillin had completed 85 consecutive passes with no interceptions.

Junior Craig Jenkins led the ‘Hounds on the ground with 113 yards on 15 carries.

Junior Leonard Bush led the ‘Hounds on defense with eight tackles.

The loss puts the ‘Hounds at 4-2 overall and 3-2 in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. photo by Megan Komlanc The ‘Hounds are now tied for fifth QB Casey Gillin’s offense struggled in the in the conference standings.

The ‘Hounds will have to play second half against Hillsdale on Saturday, well to stay in the top half of the Oct. 7. The ‘Hounds went scoreless in the conference standings as they enter half for the first time this season. the toughest part of their schedule.

The ‘Hounds will face the nation’s No. 1 Division II team, Grand schedule.

Valley State, at Key Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 14 and then hit the road to face conference foes “We need to work on finishing games. We’ll Wayne State and Saginaw Valley State the foltake control in the beginning then let things slip lowing weekends. away. The next games will be fourth quarter Wayne State is ranked third in the GLIAC, games,” Bartolomeo said.

Assistant Coach Chris Keevers said the key and Saginaw is the No. 25 ranked team in the to the ‘Hounds stopping upcoming opponent’s nation as well as the fourth ranked team in the offense is to stop the run game and make their GLIAC standings. opponents one-dimensional.

Defensive Coordinator Bob Bartolomeo The ‘Hounds will face Grand Valley State said that the ‘Hounds must work on closing out games to be successful with the remaining next Saturday at 6 p.m.

■ WOMEN’S SOCCER

‘Hounds beat No. 9 Quincy, move into fifth place in GLVC ranks Amanda Zimmer Staff Writer

The women’s soccer team opened the season 11-4-0 (7-4-0 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference), racking up more wins in the first 15 games this season than the team has in either of its two previous seasons.

The ‘Hounds defeated Quincy University, 1-0, on Sunday Oct. 8. Quincy entered the contest as the No. 9 team in the nation.

The visiting ‘Hounds gave Quincy their second loss of the season, and it was the first time this season the Quincy Lady Hawks were shoutout.

UIndy held the Lady Hawks to eight shots under their season average.

Freshman forward Ashley Seehase scored the winning goal for the ‘Hounds mid-way through the first half.

It was her team-leading eighth goal of the season.

The Lady Hawks had a chance to send the game into overtime when forward Jenna Boyko broke through the

‘Hounds’ defense. However, she was Amanda Reese and Seehase, have com- back.” stopped by UIndy goalkeeper, sophobined for 14 goals so far this season.

Through 14 games, the ‘Hounds more Abby Tracy.

“I had high expectations for [Reese have outshot opponents 195 to 97.

Head Coach Drew Roff said the and Seehase]. Reese has been more of In addition to scoring, the team’s Quincy match would be defense has held its own. the toughest match of the As of The Reflector season. press time, Tracy has given “This is the time of the year that really The win put the ‘Hounds up an average of less than in fifth place in the GLVC one goal per game. counts. It’s where you finish that you standings, just behind SouthThe ‘Hounds goalkeeper really remember.” ern Illinois University- Edhas saved a total of 32 wardsville.

Drew Roff shots.

The ‘Hounds were handed Junior back Katie Krimtheir second shutout of the mer also has been good for season against SIUE on Oct. the defense, which has kept 6. a threat than I thought she would be so opponents to less than half the corner The 2-0 loss snapped the ‘Hounds early in her career,” Roff said. “They kicks and shots the ‘Hounds have had. four-game win streak. add the ability to attack and score On Sept. 28, the ‘Hounds crushed Roff’s ‘Hounds went scoreless on goals, which is something I knew we St. Joseph’s 4-0. ten shot attempts while the Cougars needed to bring in.”

The ‘Hounds dominated the entire scored their two goals late in the secReese said she was confident in her game. ond half. abilities.

Senior forward Sarah Jones scored Roff said that the returning players “I didn’t know that I would be such twice, Seehase added another goal and had worked very hard in the off-season a big part of the team,” she said. “I kind senior back Jenny Beerbower scored to have a better season this year. of am surprised, but I’ve always been a her second goal of the season off of an “Our team realized that 9-9 isn’t hard worker.” assist from Seehase. where we wanted to be,” Roff said.

Roff said he likes having multiple Jones is the second-leading scorer Roff credits the team’s success to a players he can count on. for the ‘Hounds with seven goals. “mix of older players’ experience and “It’s nice when you have players Tracy and freshman goalkeeper maturity. who can score goals. Every now and Andrea Swihart successfully blocked The ‘Hounds brought in eight freshthen, you can make a mistake and give all six of St. Joseph’s shots. men this year. Two of them, forwards up a goal, but you know you can get it The team will continue to work hard

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in practice.

“This time of the year you’re just trying to become more sharp,” Roff said. “We want to just continue to work on our system of play.”

Roff said that he wants the team to play as well as he knows they can for an entire game.

“I don’t think we’ve played a great 90 minutes of soccer,” he said. “We’ve played great in spurts, and we’ve had our moments, but I’m looking for this team to put games together where we’re competing and everybody’s on the same page. If we can do that some of these last few games, things could get very interesting, and we can hopefully make some noise.”

The ‘Hounds have three remaining home games: Missouri-St. Louis on Friday, Oct. 13, Missouri-Rolla on Sunday, Oct. 15, and Ferris State on Wednesday, Oct. 18.

The Great Lakes Valley Conference Tournament will begin on Oct. 22.

Roff has big expectations for his team in the conference tournament.

“I expect us to play our best soccer,” he said. “This is the time of the year that really counts. It’s not where you start, it’s where you finish that you really remember.”

The University of Indianapolis women’s golf team has performed in full swing thus far this season.

“We have performed as well, or even better than expected,” said third-year head coach Ken Piepenbrink.

With two team wins at tournaments and multiple top five finishes, the ‘Hounds are off to one of their strongest starts in recent years. Most recently, the team placed fifth at the Findlay Invitational Oct. 1-2. Success has been attributed to team chemistry and a hard work ethic, Piepenbrink said.

“There have been times that I’ve had to have the girls back off the practicing,” Piepenbrink said.

Although the freshmen trio of Sarah Prascsak, Lyndsay McBride and Ashley Seaton are in their first season, they all came in with competitive experience under their belts, Piepenbrink said. The freshmen have participated in multiple non-collegiate contests, such as United States Golf Association and state amateur tournaments, which prepared them to shoot well on the collegiate level.

Leading the freshmen by example are senior Jenna Brown and red-shirt sophomore Kristi Piepenbrink, daughter of head coach Ken Piepenbrink.

The father-daughter/coach-player relationship creates an atmosphere familiar to the Piepenbrink family, Ken Piepenbrink said. The two have worked together on a variety of

interscholastic sports teams since Kristi Piepenbrink’s sixth grade year.

“He started coaching me in sixth grade basketball, but he’s always been my coach,” Kristi Piepenbrink said.

After coaching his daughter during her high school golf career at Greenwood High School, Ken Piepenbrink was offered the head coaching job at UIndy.

“I was planning on going to Butler, but when he was offered the position here, I knew he was the one person who would be able to push me to get better,” Kristi Piepenbrink said.

When the two came to UIndy, he said they were careful not to step on anyone’s toes in the organization. Kristi Piepenbrink chose to sit out her first year and work on her game while her father became acclimated to the program.

“We both thought it’d be a good idea to get him in the system with the girls without me coming in and being a father-daughter thing right off the bat,” Kristi Piepenbrink said.

The overall results has been hard to argue with, as Kristi Piepenbrink earned the honor of Division II National Freshman of the Year during her first year of eligibility.

Ken Piepenbrink said the team envisions a serious bid for the Great Lakes Valley Conference Tournament title.

“Perhaps the number one success was recruiting the girls to build a team that will be ready to contend for a national title in a year or two,” Ken Piepenbrink said.

The ‘Hounds will wrap up the fall season at the Nova Southeastern Tournament on Oct. 16-17.

The Bottom Line Men’s, Women’s Cross Country On Sept. 30, sophomore Adam Settle ran a 25:50 to finish third and beat 327 other competitors to the finish line in the Sean Earl Loyola Lakefront Invitational.

Sophomore Brad Robinson finished 20th, while junior Dennis Weaver finished 32nd. The team’s overall effort earned them a fifth place finish in the meet. The women’s team finished fourth overall with freshman LeAnn Sarka finishing in ninth and her teammate senior Miranda Loney finishing one second behind her in tenth.

Men’s Tennis

Men’s Golf

The ‘Hounds defeated Taylor University and Marian College on Saturday, Oct. 7 at the Indianapolis Tennis Center.

The ‘Hounds 6-3 win in each match ended their fall schedule. Junior Jan Stastny won the No. 1 singles match against Taylor, in a marathon 6-4, 3-6, 12-10 match. The ‘Hounds won each singles match against Marian.

The ‘Hounds finished in a tie for third in the Murray State Invitational played Oct. 1-2. Senior Chris Clemens led the team, shooting an even-par 213 strokes over 54 holes. Sophomore Kyle Pearson shot three-over par, placing him in a tie for 12th. Freshman Seth fair started slow, shooting a five-over 76 in the opening round but rebounding with a 72 in the second round and a 70 in the final. The team shot a 17-over 869, tying them for third place with the University of Northern Iowa.

SPORTS

OCTOBER 11, 2006

THE REFLECTOR PAGE 5

■ MEN’S SOCCER

■ SENIOR SPOTLIGHT

Lone senior accepts role ‘Hounds winning record foiled by on ‘Hounds’ soccer team Great Lakes Valley Conference foes Jessica Gould Staff Writer

Shelly Grimes Managing Editor The men’s soccer team has undergone many changes in the past four years, but the one constant has been Brian Irk. Irk, a forward, is the only senior on the team.

During the 2003 season, Irk’s freshman year, the soccer team had a 5-7-6 record under Coach Bob Kouril. This season was Kouril’s last at the University of Indianapolis, clearing the way for current Head Coach John Griffin. Under Griffin, new talent has emerged and the program has evolved.

This season’s 11-5-0 record serves as a reminder at just how far the program has come since Irk’s early days on the UIndy field.

Photo by Megan Komlanc “Through the challenges Coach Griffin brought, [Brian is] the only Brian Irk is the only senior on one that has hung through it all the men’s soccer team. from the last regime, and that says a lot about his heart and dedication to the team,” said teammate Justin Sullivan, a junior who rooms with Irk. Irk’s role on the team has evolved along with the team. As a freshman, Irk played in eight games; his sophomore year, he played in 12 and his junior year he played in seven. As of The Reflector press time, he has seen action in only two games this season.

“Coming in as a senior, I knew it would be tough because the team was improving faster than I was. I knew my playing time would be limited, and I knew that I probably wouldn’t be a key player, but I wanted to work hard and be there anyway,” Irk said. “I’m not going to be real emotional if I’m not getting to play. That’s not my job. My job is to keep people positive. Coach Griffin and I have a mutual respect for each other, and I know where I stand and what my role is.”

According to Griffin, Irk serves as a role model for the rest of team. Griffin said that Irk is a hard worker and is always open to suggestions on how to become a better player, and this sets the tone for the rest of the team.

“Without Brian to settle down people sometimes and be that role model, we’d probably have issues on the team that we luckily have not had to deal with this season,” Griffin said. “He has never been less-than-committed to the program. He is a leader because of that. For a lot of guys in the program, it’s critical to their success that Brian’s there. He’s a senior, always working hard, and that’s critical for others to see.”

Irk also is a role model off the field, Griffin said.

“I had some tough times freshman year. I didn’t really fit in, because I don’t drink, I don’t smoke and I don’t cuss,” Irk said. “But as I gained tenure here people respect that I can go out to a party and not drink, just hang out and have a good time and then leave. People respect it now and say they wish they could do the same.”

“The way he conducts himself on campus socially—never getting into trouble, social but a gentleman—certainly, everyone respects him,” Griffin said. “Brian gets along with all types. He has clear convictions in his beliefs.

At no point does he tell others how to live their lives, he just shows through being an example.”

Irk, a standout player in high school in his hometown of LaPorte, said there are many reasons why he enjoys playing soccer at the collegiate level. Among them are the camaraderie he has with his teammates and being a part of a winning team, something he said he had never experienced until the past few seasons at the University of Indianapolis.

“It’s good to be able to look at the team, which was nationally ranked earlier this year, knowing that I’m the only senior,” Irk said. “This team could be a national championship caliber team in the next few years, and I’m glad I got to be a small part of a team like that.”

Irk said the highlight of his soccer career occurred during his junior year when he played in an away game against Findlay “by default really,” he said, because another player was unable to go. Irk scored the only goal in the game, leading the ‘Hounds to a 1-0 victory.

After graduation, Irk hopes to go into broadcasting. He said he would prefer to work in television, but “would certainly work in radio as well,” and would love to cover sports. Irk serves as the sports director for WICR, the campus radio station, and also is an anchor and reporter for UIndy TV 5.

For the moment, however, Irk remains pleasantly surprised by the unexpected success of the soccer team during his career.

“Someone asked me, ‘Did you ever think this team would be as good as it is now?’ And I told them no,” Irk said. “Even if I had any impact on the results we have now, it’s worth it.”

Shelly Grimes Managing Editor The men’s soccer team has maintained an impressive 2006 season with a 11-5-0 record (6-5-0 in Great Lakes Valley Conference play), tying for the most wins in a season in the school’s history. “[We’re] substantially better, there’s no question about that,” said Head Coach John Griffin. “I think tactically, athletically, it’s an upgrade. For the university’s men’s soccer program, this is the best all-around team the program ever had.”

The ‘Hounds fell to conference opponent Quincy on Oct. 8 in a 1-0 decision. The defeat followed another tough conference loss to Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville just two days prior.

The No. 9 SIUE team shutout the ‘Hounds 2-0. SIUE held UIndy to only three shot attempts on the night. ‘Hounds goalkeeper junior Matt Spaulding made six saves.

The team has struggled against SIUE for many years, tying with them during the 2005 season. The ‘Hounds have not won against SIUE since 1999, which was also the last time the ‘Hounds raked in 11 wins on the season.

The ‘Hounds fared better in their Oct. 3 non-conference win against Findlay, 3-1. Freshman Mar Wane, sophomore Brian Fishback and sophomore Josiah Mullen all contributed goals in the win.

The ‘Hounds gained a conference win against Saint Joseph 2-0 on Sept.

28.

Scoring for the team were sophomore Jon Walker and freshman Diego

Lemus, with assists from Wane and Fishback. The ‘Hounds defense allowed only two shots on the night, neither of which were successful.

Last year, despite a 10-6-2 record, the ‘Hounds ended the season on a five-game losing streak. A 3-0 loss to Bellarmine left the ‘Hounds just shy of placing high enough to move onto the playoffs.

Spaulding said the ‘Hounds must continue working hard to avoid a season letdown. “The defense needs to keep pushing the envelope each game, and offense needs to keep scoring. Last year, we stopped scoring for the last six games. We have to keep our foot on the gas for the remainder of the season,” Spaulding said.

With only three games (two conference games) left before the GLVC tournament, the team has high hopes for a solid performance in the tourna-

ment. All three remaining games are home games, which should play to the ‘Hounds advantage. The ‘Hounds are 9-1 at home and 2-4 on the road.

The ‘Hounds are currently ranked sixth in the GLVC standings, and must remain eighth or higher to advance to the tournament.

“We can go into the conference tournament with a solid seed, and this is a team that is good enough to win the conference tournament,” Griffin said. “[But] certain things have to happen.

How do we finish strong? Attention to the details.”

The ‘Hounds will take on GLVC No. 9 Missouri-St. Louis Oct. 13 at 5 p.m. and GLVC No. 8 Missouri-Rolla on Oct. 15 at noon before their final regular season game against non-conference Oakland City on Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. GLVC tourney play begins Oct. 22.

Photo by Megan Komlanc

Sophomore Josiah Mullen works to keep the ball in play in the Oct. 3 game against Findlay. Mullen contributed one goal in the ‘Hounds 3-1 victory.

■ FALL SEASON RECAP

Women’s tennis dominates final fall tourney Kim Hopper Opinion Editor

The women’s tennis team concluded its fall season with a strong showing at the Eastern Illinois Invite Sept. 30-Oct. 1. Every player on the team placing first or second in their bracket.

The doubles team of juniors Ashley Liles and Lindsey Fischer took home a second place trophy in the A doubles bracket.

The ‘Hounds swept the B doubles bracket, winning both first and second places. Juniors Laura Phillipp and Kristen Volz won first place after defeating teammates sophomore Lindsey Loffer and freshman Aly Neidlinger.

The ‘Hounds had strong showings in singles play as well. Freshman Melanie Sullivan won three matches, reaching the C bracket’s finals.

Loffer also won her first two matches in the bracket.

Fischer placed second in the A singles bracket, with Liles taking first in the bracket’s consolation. Phillipp finished strong in the singles B bracket, reaching the semifinals.

The ‘Hounds played at the University of Evansville Invitational Sept. 22-23, although the competition was shortened by rain.

The doubles teams of Fischer and Liles and Neidlinger and Loffer once again had strong showings, with each

team defeating Division I opponents from Butler and Eastern Illinois, respectively.

At the Wilson/ ITA Great Lakes Regional Tournament Sept. 15-17, Fischer reached the semi-finals in a field of 63 players.

During the Great Lakes Valley Conference Individual Tournament Sept. 9-10, the ‘Hounds won seven of nine brackets played. Fischer won both the No. 1 singles and doubles brackets.

Several other players also rose to the top of their brackets, despite playing “up” several brackets. Junior captain Jeannie Hartley, regularly UIndy’s No. 7 player, won the No. 4 singles bracket. Loffer, normally the ‘Hounds’ No. 9, won the No. 6 singles bracket. Neidlinger rose three positions to win the No. 5 singles bracket.

With the fall season complete, the ‘Hounds can now look forward to the spring season. They will start the season with a Feb. 22 match at Cincinnati.

Fischer said the shortened fall season served an important purpose.

“The fall season allowed our freshmen to get used to the competition at the collegiate level and for returning players to be prepared for playing matches,” Fischer said.

Hartley said she was pleased with the outcome of the fall season.

“Fall season is to make ourselves better and make a name for ourselves against other schools,” Hartley said. “[We were out] to show them that we are as good as we were the year before and will be even better in the spring.”

■ VOLLEYBALL

Regionally-ranked ‘Hounds drop consecutive conference games No. 4 (GLVC) ‘Hounds fell 1-3 to No. 3 (GLVC) Rockhurst 32-30, 26-30, 12-30, 24-30.

The ‘Hounds bad luck continued when they traveled to No. 9 (GLVC) Drury, falling 2-3. Ross set a seasonhigh of 25 kills in the game.

Results for the Oct. 10 game against conference opponent Lewis (No. 2 GLVC) were not available as of The Reflector press time.

For upcoming games, the team is working on fine-tuning their performances. Fallos said that although blocking has improved, it is still a main focus during practices.

Ruth Shirley Feature Editor The volleyball team was recently ranked fifth in the NCAA Division II Great Lakes region. The team stands 17-7 overall and 7-4 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference.

Senior Lynne Ross was named GLVC Player of the Week for the week beginning Sept. 24. She currently averages 3.16 kills per game.

Head Coach Jody Butera said the players are focused this season. “The team now is on a mission to do really well through the remainder of season just so we can get a good seed in the conference tournament,” she said.

The team played University of Saint Francis on Sept. 26, defeating the Cougars after three games, 30-25, 30-20, 30-20. According to sophomore Alyssa Carlotta, the first game was a struggle. But after the first game, she said, the team played well.

Carlotta and Ross led the team with the most kills, Carlotta with 12 kills on 26 attempts and Ross with eight kills on 15 attempts. Sophomore Cassie Schott and freshman Kyleigh Turner led defensively, Schott with 12 digs and Turner with 15.

Carlotta said that Turner is an especially promising new addition to the team. “She’s amazing. She picks up like everything in the back,” Carlotta said. “You always know the ball’s going to get to the setter when she’s back there.“ Success continued for the ‘Hounds against University of Wisconsin-Parkside on Sept. 29. UIndy wrapped up the match in three games, 30-21, 30-22, 30-28.

Photo by Carolyn Harless

Junior Elizabeth Shuyler, center, returns the ball.

Schuyler, a middle blocker, is a transfer from Walla Walla Community College in Washington, where she set a school record in blocks per game.

During this match, Ross went over 200 kills for the season and recorded her 1,111 kill of her career, placing her fifth on UIndy’s all-time career list for kills. She had 16 kills on 28 attempts for the game.

Carlotta had nine kills on 16 attempts, sophomore Ashley Fallos had 16 digs and freshman Brandi McAllister had 25 assists.

The five-game winning streak ended in the homecoming match against Lewis University on Sept. 30. The ‘Hounds won the first game of the match 33-31, but lost the last three 30-32, 27-30, 2230.

Fallos said the team just couldn’t pull together for the match. “It was a hard game for us. We all know what we needed to do, and we just couldn’t do it

for that match,” she said.

Butera said the team needs to be prepared for any team. “We can’t take any team for granted. We have to give respect to every team that comes into our gym. Anybody can win on any given day.”

Ross and freshman Casey Chrzastowski each had 14 kills during the match. Ross also had seven blocks, boosting her career total to 505 and breaking the all-time blocking record at UIndy.

The ‘Hounds luck changed when they took on non-conference opponent Taylor Oct. 3, sweeping the set 3-0.

This marked the ‘Hounds’ thirteenth sweep of the season.

The Oct. 6 game against Rockhurst proved to be a bigger challenge. The

“We continually, every day, work on just trying to get more consistent with blocking and defense,” Butera said, “because that’s pretty much the whole game.”

Butera said communication and team unity are key to success. “The girls work extremely well together on the courts,” she said, “and that’s something that you can’t teach. If the girls really work hard in practice, it’ll transfer over into a game situation and hopefully we’ll come out ahead.”

The ‘Hounds return to action at home against Oakland City on Friday, Oct. 13 at 5 p.m.

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ENTERTAINMENT

OCTOBER 11, 2006

■ UINDY PLAY PREVIEW

Theatre department’s 2006-2007 season showcases musical talent Stephanie Little Staff Writer

The 2006 season of the University of Indianapolis theatre season includes: the musical “Baby;” the companion plays “Laundry and Bourbon” and “Lone Star;” dinner theatre “Don’t Dress for Dinner;” and “The Shape of Things.” “‘Baby’” is directed by Jennifer Alexander, the theatre’s box office manager.

“Baby” is “a thoroughly engaging musical about the relationships between men and women, the miracle of love, and the joys and jolts of parenting” Alexander said.

Alexander directs plays as well as musicals, and likes to do both in order to “stay sane,” she said. Most of her inspiration comes to her either while in the car listening to music or early in the morning, a moment she calls the “3 a.m. epiphany.”

“Baby” follows the lives of three separate couples who live or work on the same college campus. The musical covers nine months.

The youngest couple, played by Brian Glunt and Natalie Small, portrays college students who aren’t planning on getting married but find themselves expecting a baby.

The second couple, played by Rowdy Halter and Ryan O’Shea, is in their thirties and trying to conceive but encountering troubles. The final couple, who are middle-aged parents, are looking forward to an empty nest only to discover that they are right back where they started. This couple is played by

Jim Ream, theatre department chair, should come see “Baby” because “the The second theatre production is a and his wife Paula Newman Ream, costumes are fun and sexy and gorpair of companion plays named “Launcommunication department faculty geous all at the same time. In fact, dry and Bourbon” and “Lone Star,” member and current UIndy student. there’s an exercise scene, and I’m in a written by James McLure.

The last The protime Jim Ream duction will performed in a be directed play at UIndy

by Brad was, “Guys Wright, the and Dolls” director in 1983. He of theatre. and Paula met “Laundry on the set of and Bourthe musical bon,” is “Shenandoah” about “three when they women on were cast as a the back married couple porch because “their drinking voices went bourbon” together real and talking well,” he said. about their It was a marriages, “fantasy stage Wright said. romance,” he It is said. Alexanfollowed der convinced by “Lone Photo courtesy of Theatre Department the couple to Star,” in star in “Baby.” The cast for “Baby” gets cozy in their roles. The theatre which Jim Ream the three department produces a musical every other year.

The last specializes husbands musical was 2004’s “Pippin.” in design and are talking theatre technol- (Left to Right) Jim Ream, Paula Ream, Brian Glunt, Natalie Small, about lives ogy, and along while drinkRowdy Halter and Ryan O’Shea. with starring ing Lone in “Baby” is Star Beer. in charge of It’s all about designing the show’s set. costume with plaid shorts and a sleeve- the “two different sides of the story,” “There are moments when I have to less shirt,” he said.

Wright said, adding that while there is a force myself to stop being a designer, The performances are Oct. 20-21, lot of depth, it’s also very funny. when I really should be thinking, 27-28 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 22 at 7:30 The challenge with these two what’s my line, what are my emotions, p.m. in Ransburg Auditorium. L/P companion plays involves changing the what is my character doing,” he said. credit is available. Admission is free sets.

Ream said that UIndy students with a UIndy I.D. Jeffrey Barnes, the theatre depart-

■ ‘STUDIO 60’ REVIEW

■ ‘HALF NELSON’ REVIEW

Sorkin and Schlamme signature style suites ‘Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip’ Dr. Robert Gobetz Guest Writer

I’m a great fan of the now-defunct alt-country band The Jayhawks, and I frequent the Jayhawks FanPage Discussion Board often. A fellow ‘Hawks fan recently asked in the “Off Topic” discussion whether anyone had seen the first episodes of “Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip,” a new NBC show (Sundays at 10:00 p.m., locally on WTHR-TV) produced by Aaron Sorkin and Thomas Schlamme.

“It looks just like ‘The West Wing,’” said the fellow fan. “Too derivative. Why can’t they come up with something new?”

“Wait a minute,” I said. “‘The West Wing’ was created and produced by the same guys who put together ‘Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip.’ They have a very distinctive video style.

What else would you expect?”

Seriously. When Alfred Hitchcock released “The Man Who Knew Too Much” in 1956, did the critics moan “It’s too derivative of ‘To Catch a Thief’” released in 1955? When Joel and Ethan Coen gave us “Barton Fink” in 1991, did the hoi polloi shout “It’s too derivative of ‘Blood Simple’”? No, and here’s why: In film circles, directors who develop a critically acclaimed and distinctive video style are called “auteurs.”

It’s something to be celebrated, not denigrated.

The Sorkin/Schlamme video style comes from their adept ability to weave multiple story lines together with intelligent scripts, performed by engaging ensemble casts, moving from room to room as the plot line develops. They did it with the shortlived ABC series “Sports Night,” they

did it with “The West Wing” and so far they’re doing it with “Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip.”

If “The West Wing” was about the politics of doing politics, then “Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip” is about the politics of producing a late-night comedy sketch show. The principal figures are Matt Albie (played by Matthew Perry) and Danny Tripp (Bradley Whitford).

Albie was once the head writer for the fictional National Broadcasting System (NBS) program “Studio 60,” a program that looks and feels a whole lot like the real-life NBC program “Saturday Night Live.” When NBS brought in new network chairman Jack Rudolph (Stephen Weber) a few years ago, Albie was fired and Tripp quit the show to demonstrate his loyalty to Albie. Fast forward a few years, and new NBS President Jordan McDeere (Amanda Peet) wants to rehire Albie and Tripp to resurrect the program, in spite of Rudolph’s objections.

The pilot episode begins with a sequence that recalls the on-air psychotic meltdown of TV network news anchor Howard Beale (Peter Finch) in the brilliant 1976 film “Network,” written by legendary screenwriter Paddy Chayefsky. “Studio 60” producer Wesley Mendell (Judd Hirsch), angry with network executives for meddling with the program’s content, interrupts the opening sketch and tells the audience that “tonight’s show isn’t going to be very funny” and angrily implores TV viewers to turn the channel. With wit and intelligence, Sorkin and Schlamme reference “Network” in the “Studio 60” script – Mendell’s meltdown is given lead-story TV news coverage. Rudolph, watching the TV news coverage of Mendell’s diatribe, says to McDeere “Can you believe this?” But McDeere is nobody’s fool. “I say they’ve heard of Paddy Chayefsky. That’s a step in

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the right direction.” Writing for a television series doesn’t get any better than that.

Both “Network” and “Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip” carry the same central critique: TV content is at it’s best tripe and at its worst toxic, the viewing public is being assaulted and the artistic community is, in Mendell’s words, “getting kicked in the ass,” and as Howard Beale said, “We’re mad as hell and we’re not going to take it anymore.”

As I watched the pilot descend further into deeper, intertwined chaos, I pushed myself back into my oversized, overstuffed chair. “This is going to be good,” I thought. I wasn’t disappointed. Fifty minutes later I was left wanting more, of course, the intended effect. When the pilot ended, I knew I was hooked.

So, why can’t we apply the same standard to “Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip” as we do to Hitchcock and to the Coen brothers? Is it because the medium of television is still regarded as a weaker, smaller, less artistically valid medium compared to its forerunner, the studio film? Perhaps. But judged on its merits, “Studio 60” is off to a compelling start.

Now, back to the Jayhawks FanPage Discussion Board....

■ RACE IN TELEVISION

The CW: Color Wanting? Not on Sunday Robert Phipot McClatchy-Tribune When CBS announced that “Survivor: Cook Islands” would begin with four teams organized by racial background - black, white, Asian, Latino - it created the first big stink of the new fall TV season. CBS and “Survivor” producer Mark Burnett didn’t use the word “segregated,” but a lot of writers used it to describe this stunt (which, as we know by now, has been more boring than controversial).

Cynical as it is - even if it’s not designed to foment racial tension or reinforce stereotypes, it’s meant to generate ratings - the new “Survivor’s” format does address a certain TV problem. As host Jeff Probst pointed out on CBS’ “The Early Show” (which, as Washington Post critic Lisa de Moraes pointed out, has hosts who divide exactly along the new “Survivor’s” racial lines), “Cook Islands” increases minority representation on TV. And, in a way, minorities have been segregated on TV for years. Last season, ABC tried to package “George Lopez” and Freddie Prinze Jr.’s “Fred-

ment production manager/technical director, is in charge of all technical aspects of this production. While “every set is unique,” Barnes said, the design for “Laundry and Bourbon” and “Lone Star” is a “real challenge” because a complete set change has to take place in front of the audience.

“The set will be transformed in a matter of 15 minutes,” Wright said.

The companion plays will be showing Dec. 1-3 and 7-9 in the Studio Theatre.

This year’s annual dinner theatre production is “Don’t Dress for Dinner” written by Mark Camoletti and directed

by Wright.

“Don’t Dress for Dinner” is a French farce that includes mistaken identities and affairs gone horribly wrong.

“We’ve done the British farce before, and this is a fun romp,” said Wright.

This dinner play will run Feb. 23-25 and March 2-3.

The final theatre production is “The Shape of Things” by Neil LaBute. It will be directed by Catherine Moran, assistant professor of costuming and acting.

This play is about two college students who fall in love. One is a shy English undergraduate named Adam, and the other is an outgoing art graduate student named Evelyn. As Evelyn coaxes Adam out of his shell, his previous best friends start feeling alienated by his changes.

This dark comedy explores who really holds the power in relationships and the true definition of art.

“The Shape of Things” will show April 20-22 and 26-28.

die” as a Latino-friendly hour, although Prinze told the Fort Worth Star-Telegram that he hoped the audience didn’t view his sitcom as a Latino show. (Actually, they didn’t view it enough for it to earn a second season.) And the late UPN has had a long-standing practice of grouping black-oriented comedies on Monday nights, although it made efforts in recent years to branch out to Tuesdays and Thursdays.

With UPN merging with the WB to become the awkwardly named CW, the surviving UPN comedies have been rounded up into a “Sunday-night comedy block,” where they’ll share time with the “Girlfriends” spin-off, “The Game.” At least one of these shows Chris Rock’s not-so-nostalgic “Everybody Hates Chris” - is among the best series on TV, and last Sunday night’s kick-off episode held up as the hapless Chris (Tyler James Williams) took his first shot at asking a girl on a date and Whoopi Goldberg began a stint as an annoying neighbor.

But “Everybody Hates Chris” has been given the thankless task of having the 7 p.m. EDT time slot, when late-running football games and “60 Minutes” dominate viewing. It deserves

to be seen, though; it reflects a time in Rock’s life (eighth grade) that many people can relate to, and it features terrific performances by Williams as the young Chris, and Terry Crews and Tichina Arnold as his parents. Rock’s narration is also a big plus: His riffs on Esther Rolle, Chris Tucker and his own bad luck with women were among last Sunday’s highlights. “Everybody Hates Chris” is often compared to “The Wonder Years,” which appears to have been a big influence, but like NBC’s “The Office,” “Chris” has found its own voice after imitating strong material. It’s that rare thing - a gentle show with an edge.

Edge is something I’ve often found lacking in these comedies, which also include “All of Us” and “Girlfriends.”

They do have an easygoing appeal, and “Girlfriends” at its best has some of the smartest female bonding since “Sex and the City.”

“The Game” has the same genial air.

Tia Mowry plays Melanie, a profootball player’s girlfriend who is learning things about his world (the rookie third-stringer, amusingly played

The CW continued on p. 8

Gosling’s latest a dark drama Ben Reed Online Editor

A half nelson is a wrestling move where one wrestler puts his arm under the other wrestler’s arm from behind and then locks hold on the back of the neck. While no wrestling takes place in Ryan Fleck’s film “Half Nelson,” the title seems to be a metaphor for the way life’s pressures are grabbing hold of the two main characters, Dan Dunne (Ryan Gosling, “The Notebook”) and Drey (Shareeka Epps).

Dunne is a white history teacher with a new-age style of teaching and big ambitions at an inner-city middle school. He is also the girl’s basketball coach.

While Dunne seems like a guy who has his act together at school, his life outside of school is anything but admirable. He is addicted to cocaine and spends most of his nights at bars or nightclubs. It seems that he wants to quit his wild ways, but he seems always to find reasons (ex-girlfriend, pressure from parents) for continuing his habits.

He forms a friendly relationship with Drey, a 13-year-old black girl in his class and on his team, after she catches him smoking crack cocaine in the girl’s locker room after a basketball game. Drey plays the foil to Dunne.

She is a struggling student, yet she is very mature because of the experiences she has lived through (raised by an over-worked single mother, her brother in jail for drug dealing, etc.).

Drey also has the interesting character Frank (Anthony Mackie, “Crossover”) in her life. Frank is the neighborhood’s head drug dealer and the boss of her brother. Frank appears to feel pretty bad for getting Drey’s brother into trouble, so he occasionally gives Drey money and gifts to attempt to make up for it.

Dunne doesn’t like the relationship forming between Drey and Frank because he recognizes Frank’s intentions. Dunne warns Drey about hanging around with Frank.

The movie seems heading to a predictable conclusion; Dunne redeems himself by saving Drey from Frank and helping her through school. But unlike

many mainstream dramas, this movie doesn’t follow a predictable pattern.

Instead, audiences have to suffer through Dunne’s escalating drug use.

This is when the movie really started to annoy me. More and more problems begin to form in Dunne’s life as he begins to use so much. He almost attempts to rape a female teacher with whom he had previously had an on-and-off love affair. Then he shows up to school nearly unable to function. And finally he is called into the principal’s office, where it seems that he is about to lose his job.

Dunne’s sad downward spiral keeps him away from Drey, who begins to help Frank sell drugs. The audience can tell that Drey doesn’t feel right working for Frank, but she can’t avoid Frank because he shows some compassion for her, compassion Drey hasn’t had from a male figure in years.

The epiphany of the movie is when Drey makes a delivery to a hotel room.

The hotel room is occupied by strungout women and men in their underwear, including Dunne. Drey completes the sale to Dunne which becomes her last of the film, as she shuns Frank the next day. Instead of riding with Frank, Drey rides her bike back to the hotel room and finds Dunne alone inside. She gets him up and takes care of him, accompanying him to his apartment. There she helps him clean up his messy living space, and he shaves his grungy, fewmonth-old beard.

This is how the movie ends, with Dunne and Drey sitting on his newly cleaned couch, drinking water together.

The rest of the two characters’ lives are up to the interpretation of the audience.

The only thing about “Half Nelson” that I really appreciated was the acting of Gosling and Epps. Gosling was flawless in his role. There wasn’t a moment in the film that I didn’t want to smack some sense into him and say, “Do something right for once!” And Epps did a very good job portraying a mature, yet confused, young girl who just wants some attention.

If you are the type of person that appreciates a simple, happy story, then this movie obviously is not for you. I happen to be one of these people, so I wasn’t impressed with the movie.

I don’t like watching people suffer through their lives, as Dunne did.

Frankly, I would rather be put in a half nelson than be forced to watch “Half Nelson” again.

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■ ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE

Leppard encourages students, faculty Megan Coombs Staff Writer Maestro Raymond Leppard, worldrenowned musician and conductor emeritus of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, became the artist-in-residence for the University of Indianapolis in 1994.

Leppard visits the campus about three times a year to perform and interact with students, and also to annually conduct the university’s Festival Orchestra.

Richard Ratliff, music professor and director of the Faculty Artist Series has also often worked with Leppard on two-piano performances. He said Leppard is an engaging teacher.

“All students are always on their toes listening

soon. Take your time.”

Since retiring from the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Leppard said he has been busy traveling, but has found time to be involved in programs he wouldn’t normally have time for.

“One of the nice things about having some time on my hands is I can go back and do some more opera,” Leppard said.

Opera was integrated into the Gala concert conducted by Leppard on Oct. 2 in the Christel

Photo by Megan Komlanc

Art professor Dee Schaad, named Teacher of the Year for 2005-06, exhibits his ceramic art exhibit in Good Hall.

■ ART PROFESSOR

Schaad conquers clay Stephanie Little Staff Writer Sporting jeans and T-shirt, paintsplattered boots and his infamous mustache and bald head, Dr. Dee Schaad definitely stands out in a crowd. His humble teaching methods, unorthodox appearance and national recognition have made him popular among both his students and colleagues for more than 31 years.

“What makes him different from other professors is he’s been doing art for so long and he loves it so much that he gets really excited about what he’s teaching,” said senior ceramics major Lauren Ditchley.

“Dr. Schaad is very entertaining, but he is also very serious about his profession. He’s a high-energy person and very intelligent,” said Assistant Professor of Art and Design Julia Taugner.

Schaad serves as chair of the Department of Art and Design at the University of Indianapolis. Besides his involvement on campus, Schaad is on the Board of Directors of the National Council on Education of the Ceramic Arts and played a key role in bringing the NCECA’s annual convention to Indianapolis in 2005.

Hailing from a small town in Nebraska, Schaad said he has always been interested in art.

“Since I was a little kid, I was always making little things out of clay,” Schaad said.

Schaad began attending the University of Nebraska, Kearny with an undeclared major. At the time, he was interested in studying either journalism or history. Schaad took his first art class as a freshman and soon found himself as an art major.

“My high school didn’t offer art classes. But then again, I only had 35 students in my graduating class,” Schaad said.

While at the University of Nebraska, Schaad took a ceramics class that changed his life forever.

“It wasn’t very easy. I kept telling myself, ‘I can beat this thing,’” Schaad said.

After graduating, Schaad started his teaching career in the public school system.

“My mother and father were both teachers, and they had always told me not to go into teaching,” Schaad said.

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intently when he is here,” Ratliff said.

“He is just so inspiring … and very personable.”

Leppard said he enjoys working in the university setting.

“I love the university,” he said. “There’s a lot of life in it.”

He encourages students to “work, practice, and don’t get too ambitious too

DeHaan Fine Arts Center. The concert was a part of the Faculty Artist Series, a series of approximately twenty concerts featuring faculty and guests from the community.

The Festival Orchestra performed pieces by Johann Sebastian Bach, George Frideric Handel, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and other musicians.

Kathleen Hacker, the Associate Professor and Chair of the music department, at the University of Indianapolis sang soprano selections from Handel’s Saul in the Gala performance.

“It has been a privilege to work with Leppard,” Hacker said. She has spent time performing cantatas and playing the piano with Leppard.

“He is an absolute joy, so brilliant,” Hacker said. “He sets a standard all over the world.”

Leppard was born in London, England on August 1, 1927. Leppard studied music at Trinity College, Cambridge and received his masters in 1952. The Maestro has earned international praise for his exceptional performances. As a versatile musician he has conducted more then 170 recordings, published two books, and has composed many film scores. He currently resides in Indianapolis. He conducted

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Artist-in-Residence Maestro Raymond Leppard conducted the university Festival Orchestra at the Oct. 2 Gala Concert.

■ NINGBO INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

NIT students explore American culture Adrian Kendrick Staff Writer Thirty-one students found cultural diversity as well as new educational opportunities as they began classes this semester at the University of Indianapolis.

The students arrived this summer from China and are a part of the Ningbo Institute of Technology, a branch of Zhejiang University in China. Students must pass the English proficiency exam and meet the admission transfer requirements to be selected for the program. This provides the students the opportunity to obtain a bachelor’s degree in international business, finance or English. These degrees are not usually available at NIT. Three students involved in the program are international relations and English major Xialiang Wu, international business major Xiao Ya Zheng and English major Xinyan Zheng.

All three students are juniors and plan to stay at UIndy for two years.

“These students are hard working and determined to face all [the] hardships of studying in America,” said Dr. Phylis Lan Lin, the international

ambassador and director of Asian programs. “They are learning to adjust to American culture—such as the cafeteria food.”

Wu agreed he had to adjust to the food. “There are so many different foods in America,” Wu said. “I like the Mexican food.”

Wu is not new to studying abroad; he also has been to Singapore. “I came here because it is a good opportunity to start here and learn things I can’t in China because of the two different education systems,” he said. “The culture is very different here, but it’s easier for me because I’m still young. I am here to learn so I can reach my purpose.”

Xiao Ya Zheng also said this opportunity will help her reach her goal of working in international business.

“This is a good opportunity for me because of the diverse culture. I like to meet people here because they are so nice.”

Xiao Ya Zheng said she struggles with the language. “There are so many new words for me to learn.”

Xinyan Zheng also hopes to improve her English. “I’m here to learn the background of English better. I want to be able to speak fluently [as well as] translate English to Chinese

and help other people to understand English.”

Xinyan Zheng said that the education here is more diverse. “School here is different from China. Here is more freedom. In China, the teachers are stricter—I like the freedom. After I graduate, I want to see more of the world and be either a teacher or translator,” Xinyan Zheng said.

The students agreed the students at UIndy are friendly.

“People here are so kind to them,” Lan Lin said. “Many students expressed that the faculty members are really taking extra miles in assisting them outside of the classroom. The students are very comfortable in their new learning environment.

“We encounter many challenges and I appreciate and thank the faculty [and] administrators proactively providing solutions to the challenges.”

Despite the challenges, the students said they are happy to be here. “To come to America was my dream,” Wu said. “I am glad I’m here.”

NIT also welcomes American students to visit or study in China. For more information on studying abroad, contact the International Division, Schwitzer Student Center, Room 211.

Photo by Megan Komlanc Photo courtesy of Dr. Phyllis Lan Lin

The McCleary Chapel houses Thursday Night Alive!, a weekly worship program alternating Praise and Worship and Taize Christian Worship each week.

ABOVE: Thirty-one students from the Ningbo Institute of Technology in China who are studying at UIndy this year pose in front of a sign for the university.

■ ECUMENICAL AND INTERFAITH

Worship services welcome all Meisha Baker Staff Writer Praise is interpreted in a variety of ways. Singing, dancing, burning candles and silence are just a few of the ways praise is expressed.

On campus, praise is expressed in each week in two alternating services through the Ecumenical and Interfaith Office: Praise and Worship and Taizé Christian Worship, together called Thursday Night Alive! The services meet in the McCleary Chapel on the second floor of the Schwitzer Student Center.

The program gathers participants from various religious walks.

Chapel Steward of Worship and sophomore elementary education major Hilary Foltz said the services give students an opportunity to take a break during the week and bring their focus back to God. There are many positive aspects of attending the Praise and Worship and Taizé services, according to University Co-Chaplain Lang Brownlee. “Wor-

ship empowers to live the life that God wants us to live,” he said.

Taizé is a form of worship integration based in Taizé, France, a small town south of Burgundy that is home to an international ecumenical community.

“Taizé is open to all religions, from Protestant right down to Eastern Orthodox,” Brownlee said.

The center of the faith community is the Church of Reconciliation where thousands gather three times daily to reflect and give God praise. He said thousands of college students worldwide make their “Christian Pilgrimage” each year to Taizé.

Two summers ago, a group of students of the University of Indianapolis traveled to Taizé. Brownlee said that one UIndy student who traveled with the group said, for her, “It was the first time God was multilingual.”

The ecumenical and interfaith office plans to travel with students again this year.

The spirit of Taizé has been brought from France to the UIndy campus.

Taizé began in Indianapolis about

two years ago and migrated to the university.

“Taizé is one of my favorites,” said graduate student Katie Olson, physical therapy major and representative of the Catholic Student Association. “It’s really nice to go there to relax and pray and to get relieved from stress.”

Taizé services offer a peaceful atmosphere. The lights are dimmed and candles are lit.

A small group leads the songs and everyone follows along in their worship books. “Nothing can trouble, nothing can frighten. Those who seek God shall never go wanting,” says one song.

After an arrangement of songs, prayer and scripture readings some students go to the altar to reflect and pray. At the altar, some students light candles for sacrifice then return quietly to their seats.

Although UIndy Taizé services average about 15-20 students, according Foltz, they still impact those who come together.

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Taizé is not the only thing that keeps students gathering on a weekly basis.

The Praise and Worship services also have an impact on the students and faculty who attend.

“Taizé and Praise and Worship are both forms of Christian worship, but they are radically different,” Brownlee said.

Foltz said that 50 to 60 students attend the Praise and Worship services, which focus on giving praise through song and instrument. “[At the praise and worship services], we really try to have variety in our worship styles so that everyone can be reached with it,” Foltz said.

Each religious student organization on campus, such as the Catholic Student Association and the Fellowship of Christian Students, takes turns organizing the Praise and

Worship services.

The music of the service is lively and includes a praise band, consisting of many guitarists, a keyboardist and a drummer, a worship team and the Voices of Worship gospel choir.

Like Taizé, the students also give praise by song and reading scriptures, but instead of reading from a worship book, the songs run on a large screen for everyone to see, so even newcomers can easily follow along.

After the opening prayer, in a segment called “Pass the Peace,” students go around hugging and shaking hands, speaking peace to one another.

Unlike Taizé, Praise and Worship services include speakers.

Junior Erin Betlej, a social work major, spoke at a recent Praise and Worship service. Her message was focused on a summer internship that she held in Oak Cliff, Texas, called “Project Transformation.”

She spoke about how she fell in love with the children that she worked with and how the love of God is important to be able to love others. Ending her sermon, Betlej said, “God’s love is the source of human love.”

Thursday Night Alive! is not just directed at one religion or denomination, according to Brownlee.

He said, “Everybody is invited.”

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the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra from 1987-2001.

Leppard’s many achievements include five Grammy awards, an Edison Prize and the Indiana Governor’s Award. He also has achieved international honors as Commander of the Order of the British Empire and Commendatore of the Italian government.

Leppard was recognized by Queen Elizabeth with the Commander of the British Empire.

Leppard holds honorary degrees from Wabash College, Butler University, Purdue University, Indiana University and the University of Indianapolis.

Photo courtesy of Will Pfaffenberger

Kathleen Hacker and the Festival Orchestra perform.

■ CAMPUS LIFE

UIndy community celebrates homecoming weekend The homecoming game on Saturday, Oct. 30 drew quite a crowd with current students and alumni. (Left) Juniors Marcus Nalley, running back, and Albert Spears, wide receiver, take the field before the game. (Below) Cheerleader Ashley Yeaden, senior, cheers on the UIndy team during the game.

Homecoming Late Nite took place on Friday night, Sept. 29.

Students made leis and were to an open dry bar among other activities.

(Left) Incendium Fire Arts performed, along with local band The Ohms (Below).

All photos by Megan Komlanc

Schaad

continued from p. 6 Schaad eventually obtained his Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. He began teaching at the University of Indianapolis is the fall of 1975.

Schaad has been featured in many national galleries, including one in the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. Schaad said he gathers inspiration from many areas.

“I’m interested in a lot of things.

Most of what I do has to do with literature, history, current events, myths, legends and the world around me,” Schaad said.

Schaad’s most recent honor was being named Teacher of the Year for 2005-2006. The award is presented to the faculty member who shows excellence in the classroom and superior performance in individual and group interaction with students. Each school/college can make at least one nomination per year.

The winner is then selected by a committee comprising of three faculty members, the president of Indianapolis Student Government, and the student with the highest grade point average.

When students were asked to write recommendation letters in Schaad’s behalf, Ditchley said she was more than happy to

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help. “He treats his students like his own children,” she said. “He has inspired me to be the best at whatever I do and to have fun with it.”

Schaad said that his teaching strategies are simple.

“I am greatly honored [to be named Teacher of the Year], but I’m not doing anything different than I did in the past. I do everything I assign and I just try to keep a positive attitude in the class,” Schaad said.

“He is able to take really com-

plicated and high-level information and make it understandable and interesting,” Taugner said.

Not only is Schaad a great educator, but also a mentor to his students.

“I like to tell my kids, ‘Knowledge is accumulative. The more you know, the more you know,’” Schaad said.

Currently, Schaad has a ceramics exhibit in the Ransburg Gallery in Good Hall featuring his interpretations of Dante’s Inferno. He is also featured in “Clay Expressions” at the Contemporary Clay Gallery in Indianapolis.

Dee Schaad’s “There is a bit of Devil in each of us” is one of the ceramic pieces on display in Good Hall.

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by Pooch Hall, is also learning things, such as, players generally don’t invite their women to away games). There’s female bonding here, too, with a bit of friction thrown in. Melanie connects with Tasha (Wendy Raquel Robinson), a single mother who is also her quarterback son’s manager and with Kelly (Brittany Daniel), a white woman who takes heat because she’s married to a black player (“Third Watch’s” Coby Bell). The appealing cast helps a lot, but “The Game” feels like a watered-down version of BBC America’s over-thetop “Footballer$ Wives.”

These shows are almost unique, though, in having black leads on network TV - the only others with that distinction are “America’s Next Top Model,” hosted by Tyra Banks (weekly “encores” of “ANTM” will round out CW’s Sunday nights) and CBS’ Dennis Haysbert-led “The Unit.” That’s not much, but it’s more than the number of shows with Latino or Asian leads.

CBS’ biggest mistake (or smartest move, I’m not sure which) with the new “Survivor” was being so obvious about it: Was the brainstorm to racially segregate its “tribes” the only way “Survivor” could achieve the diversity it has often lacked? In a way, “Survivor’s” spotty record in this regard follows the pattern of scripted TV, which sometimes achieves a racial mix without forcing it (“Grey’s Anatomy,” “ER”); sometimes seems just as contrived as the new “Survivor” in its bid for racially balanced casting (just about any procedural); and sometimes is almost completely lacking in diversity (only one of CBS’ high-rated Monday comedies, “The New Adventures of Old Christine,” makes room for a black character). Besides “Gilmore Girls’” Yanic Truesdale and “Veronica Mars’” Percy Daggs III, you won’t find many black faces on CW’s scripted shows during the rest of the week.

In the end, putting all the blackled scripted series in one block seems like its own sort of segregation.

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■ MIDTERM ELECTIONS

Control of Congress could depend on results of Indiana races The three closest races in Indiana feature three Democrats trying to unseed three Republican incumbents in the Second, Eighth and Ninth Districts.

The outcome in these races will play a large role in which party controls the House and Congress.

In the Second District, Democrat Joe Donnelly is running against Republican incumbent Rep. Chris Chocola.

According to a district-wide poll taken by The South Bend Tribune and WSBT-TV of South Bend, in July,

Senate, he was named Executive Director of the Indiana State Student Assistance Commission in 1992 by then-Governor Evan Bayh.

The two have butted heads on issues From 1972 to 2000, voter turnout from foreign oil to Veterans issues, among citizens 18 to 24 years old making this race one of the closest in plummeted by 16 percent. The 2004 the state for the 2006 midterm election. presidential election saw an upswing of Sodrel and Hill have been cam11 percent in turnout for that age group, paigning hard since the beginning of the most dramatic swing since the votthe summer with support from staring age was lowered to 18 in 1972 by powered politicians, including former Congress and President Richard Nixon.

President Bill Clinton and First Lady While this turnout is Laura Bush. promising for getting young The Washington Post ranked voters to participate in the “People tend to think it is their political the race as the fourth most upcoming 2008 presidential duty to vote in presidential elections and competitive race in the nation. election, the true test lies in Whichever party has control they forget that other elections are held of Congress will better able to getting those same voters to show up for the midterm elec- every two years.” push through policies regarding tions. the hot button issues currently Ryan Hallett, ISG Vice President “People tend to think it being debated: immigration, is their political duty to vote energy policy, health care and in presidential elections and the War in Iraq. they forget that other elections are held Donnelly has a chance of upsetting With voter turnout for young voters Chocola in the upcoming November every two years,” said Ryan Hallett, still below 50 percent (47 percent in election. Of likely voters, 46 percent junior Indianapolis Student Governthe 2004 election), considerable room said they would vote for Donnelly and ment vice president. “Midterm elecexists for increased participation. tions should be given as much attention 41 percent for Chocola, with 13 percent “Turnout for the 18 to 24-year-old undecided. as presidential elections because they age group in any election is always In the Eighth District, Democrat determine who represents us, as a state, lower than any other age group,” GraBrad Ellsworth is running against Rein Congress.” ham said. publican incumbent Rep. John HostetThe buzz around this year’s midAccording to The Center of Infortler. While the two have somewhat term elections is whether the Demomation and Research on Civic Learnconflicting views on how to handle crats can gain control of Congress. ing, in the 2002 midterm election, 22 education law and oil taxing, their Democrats need three seats to gain percent of 18 to 29-year-olds voted, platforms on religion are similar. control of the Indiana House and 15 to which was lower than in the 1998 Democrat Baron Hill is running for gain control of the U.S. House. election. However, the last time there the Ninth District seat against incum“Usually in a midterm election, was a presidential election with a surge bent Republican Rep. Mike Sodrel. the presidential party loses seats in in young voters (1992), the followHill was elected to the House of Congress. That looks like what is going ing midterm election (1994) saw 26 Representatives in 1982 and has served percent of young voters turn out on to happen this time,” said Dr. Stephen Graham, professor of history and politi- for eight years.

Election Day. After losing the 1990 race for the cal science.

“There are a lot of efforts to encourElyse Kaiser Entertainment Editor

For information on applying for an absentee ballot, finding the nearest polling place or volunteering at the polls, visit www.in.gov/sos/elections.

House Hopefuls

District 1-- Rep. Peter Visclosky, D, vs. Mark Leyva, R District 2-- Rep. Chris Chocola, R, vs. Joe Donnelly, D District 3-- Rep. Mark Souder, R, vs. Tom Hayhurst, D District 4-- Rep. Steve Buyer, R, vs. David Sanders, D District 5-- Rep. Dan Burton, R, vs. Katherine Carr, D District 6-- Rep. Mike Pence, R, vs. Barry Welsh, D District 7-- Rep. Julia Carson, D, vs. Eric Dickerson, R District 8-- Rep. John Hostettler, R, vs. Brad Ellsworth, D

District 9-- Rep. Mike Sodrel, R, vs Baron Hill, D

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age people our age to vote, but the people who are in power don’t often pay attention to issues that actually do concern us,” said Susan Decker, Indianapolis Student Government President.

“Issues like lack of state and federal aid for tuition, student loan interest rates and job security for when we graduate are things we, as college students, worry about every day. The real way to get twenty-somethings involved in politics would be by tackling issues like these that affect them directly.”

College Republicans President, Mindy Westrick has seen the firsthand effect of a lack of student participation.

“This year is extremely hard for us, as it is every year, to recruit people and get people involved with political life on and off our campus,” Westrick

said. “It can sometimes be discouraging because there are so many great opportunities to network and meet people within the political field through College Republicans.”

Although student involvement may be lacking in political issues, Hallet sees young voters expressing their political views on campus daily.

“Politics are such a part of our society these days that you can’t get through a day without hearing young people speak out,” Hallet said. “They will believe in something and stand up, but I don’t know how many are actually registered or actually go out and vote. We have this power that is given to us to change what we don’t like about our government, and we don’t do anything about it.”

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

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