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Gift buying is in full swing as the holidays approach. For many that means hitting the mall. Well, if you want to give an extra special gift to someone why not get it from a small business? Downtown Indy has plenty of ecclectic boutiques to find a unique gift. Giving never felt so good! PAGE 4
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Fireworks are tradition after the flipping of the switch illuminates the night. This Nov. 28 will be no different for Hoosiers.
Soul To Sole was one of many performers to take the stage last year during the Circle of Lights. The Muncie based tap-dancing group kept the audience entertained prior to flipping the switch.
Circle of Lights
Live entertainment sets mood for 52nd lighting of Monument Circle By Casey Kenworthy
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ith the holidays quickly approaching again this year, the beauty and festivities of it are certainly sure to follow. Aside from the classical activities such as watching little ones sit on Santa’s lap at the local shopping centers or decking the halls with boughs of holly, Hoosiers in central Indiana take pride in the annual tradition of setting up the Circle of Lights Christmas tree on the Soldiers and Sailors Monument. For those who may not know, the Soldiers and Sailors Monument, located in downtown Indianapolis, is the largest monument in the nation that shows dedication to the common soldier, standing approximately 248 feet tall (just 21 feet shorter than the Statue of Liberty) and crafted out of Indiana limestone that took roughly 12 years to construct. “Victory,” or otherwise known as “Miss Indiana” by Hoosiers, is the 38 foot bronze statue that rests at the peak of the monument to welcome soldiers returning home from battle. For nearly 52 years, Contractors of Quality Connection and Electrical Workers of IBEW #481 have sponsored the decorating of the monument with more than 4,500 Christmas lights in the motif and style that represents a Christmas tree. Each November more than 200 volunteers from IBEW spend nearly six hours hanging and securing roughly 600 miles of electrical wire and nearly 2 miles of garland for the decoration of this event. Aside from the Christmas lights, the monument is also supplied with 26 “larger-than-life” toy soldiers and sailors that stand at a staggering 12 feet tall and also 26 peppermint sticks that stand at 10 feet. The light bulb colors themselves represent each branch of the military: green represents the army, clear represents the air force, blue represents the navy, yellow represents the coast guard and red represents the marines. In honor of the 52-year anniversary, 52 strands of garland and 52 decorations will be used for this year’s event. 3 | C I TI ZE N t h e
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Jennifer Hanson, the senior communications director of the Circle of Lights Event, has been a part of the celebration for 16 years now, with her first Circle of Lights event taking place during the 1999 decoration transformations. As a veteran member of the Circle of Lights team, Ms. Hanson has had the opportunity to be a part of monument’s many years of holiday decorations. Hanson goes on to describe the event. “It’s a good feeling, to be a part of something like this and see thousands of people each year who are willing to stand at temperatures ranging from 0 to 50 degrees, simply because they love seeing the lights and get into the mood for the holidays.” The official lighting of the tree is set to take place on November 28 at 8:20 p.m. The opening ceremony for the event is set to have local musicians and entertainers perform starting at 6 p.m., with IUPUI’s own Josh Kaufman, winner of the 2014 season of “The Voice” to be the headliner during the show. Aside from live performers, Santa Clause himself will be making an appearance to greet the younger members of the crowd during the event. IUPUI students are strongly encouraged to view this free Circle of Lights Event that will be lasting from November 28 to January 10 of 2015, giving plenty of time and opportunity to build morale for Christmas and the New Year. There will be a live televised event of all the festivities happening on November 28 from 7-8 p.m. on RTV-6. With millions of spectators expected to visit this year, there’s no doubt that the Circle of Lights is truly a sight to see. “This is something that is visited by many different families or groups of friends, and is meant for all different age groups, be it you’re a college kid or grown adult,” Hanson said. “It’s that flip of the switch everybody is waiting for. It’s almost like saying ‘okay, the switch is flipped and now let the holidays begin!’”
The Burton family; Craig, Addison, Kimberly, Leo and Lucy, enjoy their meal together at Shoefly. With so many options around the city, finding something to eat in Indy isn’t hard, but making the final choice can be. This is especially true for those with dietary restrictions (i.e. vegetarians, those who have celiac and those who are lactose intolerant). Shoefly Public House offers something for everyone, even those picky eaters we all hate to love. Aside from being diet friendly, Shoefly Public House is known for their fine cuisine made from healthy, fresh local ingredients along with their selection of craft beers. But, their sweet potato fries are to die for. The building, located at 22 and Talbot, was renovated and brought to restaurant status by a couple that felt there wasn’t a gathering place to grab grub or catch up with friends within Fall Creek Place. The building in the ‘50s and ‘60s served as a drug store followed by a recreation facility including a pool hall in the ‘70s. Later still, the building became abandoned and remained that way for twenty years. From that and the devotion of a loving couple, the building at 122 E. 22 Street was bought and renovated giving it a new name and purpose. When walking in, the restaurant gives off a great homey feel. The walls are furnished with “retro” photos and artwork while the seating includes benches and chairs scattered across the wooden floor to sit in while dining. The furniture and decor are comfortable and welcoming. Upon sitting down, you’re greeted by a smiling waitress that knows everything about the menu from the hummus appetizers, to the pretzel flatbreads to the full meal plates offered and sandwiches. Going out to eat as a vegetarian, you can get tired of the same old song and dance. Vegetarian: “Do you have any vegetarian options?” Server: “You can get the chicken salad without the chicken…” No, thank you. Luckily, Shoefly isn’t like that. You can get a variety of salads as wraps (yum), pretzel flatbreads, vegan chili and my personal favorite, the meatless melt. A sandwich on parmesan sourdough, the meatless melt is vegetarian meatloaf with tomato, spinach and mozzarella. The melty sandwich is enough to make your mouth water, even before taking a bite While this restaurant is great for those with diet restrictions, it’s even better for those without. The menu offers things like half a duck, shepherd’s pie, steak and tacos. For kids and picky eaters alike, things such as ravioli, grilled cheese and pizza can be found on the menu as well. If you have room after the large portions they give you, sweets are also on the menu – ginger gelato, roasted apples with ice cream and chocolate cake. With something for everyone, fair prices and great staff, Shoefly Public House is sure to be a family favorite.
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Something for everyone at this nearby, homey restaurant
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Small business Saturday Helping economic growth in Indy By Melissa Brummett
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any college students flock to Black Friday sales and fight the crowds every November in hopes to get good deals and save money on Christmas presents. But between Black Friday and Cyber Monday is another day of remarkable deals geared toward helping local businesses – Small Business Saturday. Small Business Saturday was launched by American Express in 2010. Its goal was to create a day similar to Black Friday to help small and local businesses attain recognition. Last year, American Express published research indicating Small Business Saturday earned $5.7 billion in sales across the country in 2013. Since its start, Small Business Saturday has been successful and helped many local businesses in the Indianapolis area and has helped economic growth in the city. Kathleen Angelone is the owner of Bookmamas, a bookstore tucked in the Irvington neighborhood. She said there are many economic benefits to Small Business Saturday. “Small Business Saturday encourages people to shop in local, independent stores,” Angelone said. “This benefits Indianapolis by helping us stay in business. For every $100 spent in a local, independent business, $68 remains in the community compared to $42 for chain stores. Therefore, patrons of local businesses help pay
local salaries, contribute to local causes and help improve neighborhoods.” (The statistics are backed by research from “Civic Economics” online.) Many other local Indianapolis merchants agree with Angelone’s sentiment. Brandi Rice, the owner of Lucky B Boutique located in Broad Ripple, said, “The money spent at a small, locally-owned business stays local and helps build the community our customers live and work in.” IUPUI alumna Athena Chaillaux, the owner of Athena’s Fashion Boutique located in the Fountain Square neighborhood, said the money shoppers spend in local stores goes back into the city. “Merchants will put the money right back into Indy,” Chaillaux said. “It is coming into the local stores and going right back out as opposed to shopping at giant retailers.” Amanda Taflinger, co-owner of Homespun a homemade boutique located on the prestigious Mass Ave, said both small and large retailers benefit the economy, but Small Business Saturday helps bring the names of local shops to the public to make a lasting impression. “Every town may have a Target, a WalMart, etc.,” Taflinger said, “but these aren’t what business residents tell others about with delight. When friends and family visit, [Indianapolis residents] will take them to restaurants and
shops on Mass Ave, in Broad Ripple, in Fountain Square, in Fletcher Place and in Irvington. They will take them to places they know they haven’t been anywhere else. Small Business Saturday helps get more of those small businesses in front of the community -- helps keep their business names fresh and relevant in their minds.” Independent retailers are already preparing for this year’s holiday shopping season. Athena’s will have Black Friday and Small Business Saturday deals this year. Chaillaux said she will have a 50 percent off rack and 50 percent off discounts on jewelry. “If something [in my store] is to my liking, it is usually a pretty good deal,” Chaillaux said. Lucky B will have a buy one, get one 50 percent off deal on both Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. Rice said she will open her boutique at 8:30 or 9 a.m. and stay open until 7 or 8 p.m. Bookmamas will open at 9 a.m. on Small Business Saturday and Angelone said the first 25 patrons who make a purchase will receive a special favor. Bookmamas will also feature two local authors Sherri Wood Emmons and Ian Wollen for book signings. Homespun will be open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Small Business Saturday. Amanda Taflinger, who co-owns Homespun with her husband, said the store occasionally sends coupons to customers who have signed up for their
mailing list, and they have giveaways through Homespun’s Facebook and Twitter accounts. Small Business Saturday has been successful for independent, local merchants in Indy and continues to increase in its prosperity each year. This year American Express is taking Small Business Saturday one step further and partnering with Etsy.com to encourage independent retailers to bring in local artists and have them sell some of their regular products in the store for the holiday season. “It is extending beyond the small brick and mortar business to small businesses run from homes,” Taflinger said. Taflinger is using that partnership and said Homespun will have local jewlery artist Moria K. Lime in the store on Small Business Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. While shopping on Small Business Saturday helps independent merchants, local communities and now home businesses, Angelone hopes people will continue to shop small and not just on one day of the year. “I hope that people who support local, independent business on Small Business Saturday also support those businesses throughout the year,” Angelone said. “[Small Business Saturday] is a great promotion to keep the small businesses that add unique character to our city alive,” Taflinger said.
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n October, Apple released its newest creation, Apple Pay. Apple Pay is a new program that will allow users to make purchases at participating retailers by simply using their iPhone. This is made possible by Apple's use of near field technology or NFC. NFC technology has been around for years, but has recently come into vogue with smartphones. This technology allows devices to communicate with each other over short-range wireless transmissions. The iPhone 6 and 6 plus both have NFC antennas built into them to facilitate this data exchange. Some of the most popular uses of NFC technology come from the video game industry from products such as the Skylander's toys and Disney’s Infinity series. iPhones 6 and 6 plus will also have a microchip in them called the "secure element.” This chip is what actually stores the users’ information. The way it works is that the user inputs their credit card information into their iPhone, then the iPhone generates a new number that it stores in the secure element. By storing
the information this way, Apple does not store the users' credit card number on their servers, and any time a user makes a purchase, the merchant never sees their name or credit card number. This means that in the even of a business being hacked, a users credit card information will not be compromised. This is a serious concern considering the major hack that Target suffered last year in which more than 40 million credit cards information was stolen. Any iPhones pre-six will only work with Apple pay when if they are tethered to the Apple watch. The Apple watch contains the secure element chip that when tethered to older model iPhones makes them compatible with Apple Pay. When Apple Pay is released to the public, their support at retailers will be key. Currently they have deals in place for businesses such as McDonalds, Macy's and Disney World to support Apply Pay at check out. However, stores like Best Buy and Wal-Mart have no plans to support the technology as they both already support a similar technology that is retailer owned and thus
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a direct competitor to Apple Pay. There are other businesses such as Pizza Hut and KFC that don't currently have plans to implement Apple Pay, but have not flat-out rejected it yet either. Like anything else in the world, Apple Pay has its potential drawbacks. One of the most talked about concerns regarding the program is that if your phone dies, you no longer have access to your money. This can be circumnavigated by continuing to carry a debit or credit card, but that defeats the purpose of Apple Pay. Another concern is that if your iPhone is stolen, the thieves will now have access to your credit card information. Apple says that in the event of a stolen phone, users can immediately suspend all Apple Pay features by using the "Find My iPhone" application. We won't know how their security works exactly until it is out in the wild for hackers and security experts alike to scrutinize. One thing is certain; hackers always find a way to breach security. The success of Apple Pay will rely heavily on Apple's ability to stay one step ahead or respond swiftly when, not if, hackers find that way.
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Marching capital of the world
Bands of America Grand Nationals come to Indy By Stacy Cummings
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he Lucas Oil Stadium is holding Bands of America, Grand National Championships from Nov. 12-15 with more than 90 top marching bands competing. Familiar bands such as Carmel, Center Grove, Avon, Lawrence Township, Greenwood and more have done well in BOA over the years and will once again be participating and competing this year. Those who have attended the event in the past are aware of a familiar voice that brings an exciting presence to the field. Chuck Henson is one of two people known as the “Voices of Bands of America.” Every show he announces each band with the famous lines that end in, “Bands of America is proud to present, in Grand Nationals ‘so-and-so’ performance, drum majors (fill in blank) and the (fill in blank) high school marching (band nick name),” which usually follows with a stadium full of welcoming applause. Every performers’ dream. “I love making people happy at Grand Nationals,” said Henson. “To see a band take the
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Performers get to experience a professional field for the first time with us at Grand Nationals, environment competing in the Lucas Oil or to be a Semi-Finalist.” Stadium every year in front of thousands of Although Henson loves all the bands, it audience members. Center Grove high school is known that his favorite band to announce is marching band and color guard member Sydney the Etiwanta High School Marching Band from Schladweiler expresses what it’s like to be a part Rancho Cucamonga, California. Henson has been of one of the bands able to attend BOA. behind the “It’s really amazing to participate microphone “I love making people in BOA Nationals because we have the for more than 26 years and happy at Grand Nationals!” opportunity to compete with bands all over the country,” said Schladweiler. even has a “Also, performing to that large of a list of favorite experience.” drum major – Voice of Bands of America crowdItisisannoincredible doubt that these names he has Chuck Henson performers are both disciplined announced athletes and creative performers. over the years. Spending multiple hours at practice, marching “I love watching a program grow over the band builds the ability of memory and retaining, course of the season, to see the faces of the the physical endurance of each member and students swell with pride as they walk through professionalism in high school students. the tunnel on to the field,” said Henson. “I also “Color guard is so unique because instead love Indianapolis. It truly is the Marching Band of just focusing on one certain skill set, we have Capital of the World.”
to constantly think about what our bodies are doing, what our equipment is doing, our drill, performing, etc.,” said Schladweiler. As far as what goes behind the scenes to make a big event like BOA happen, Henson sums it up in a few words. “Two things. Tremendous organization and a lot of heart!” BOA has increased in audience members over the years bringing in thousands. Audience numbers have grown so much that the event includes a live webcam view at home for a small fee. However, it does not come close to the live close up experience those get who actually attend the event. More than 100 booths take place in the halls at the Lucas Oil Stadium before and during the event. The event usually lasts all day until midnight when awards and placing are announced. Tickets this year range anywhere from $15-$115 depending both on seating as well as which day the ticket is purchased for. All tickets are nonrefundable and non-exchangeable.
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Homeless week/Campus Kitchen IUPUI takes on hunger and homelessness By Cassandra Govert
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s Thanksgiving is right around the corner, students may begin to feel inspired to share their gratefulness for what they have by volunteering or giving back to the community. Instead of the usual food drives, students may find working at IUPUI’s The Campus Kitchen as a different way to volunteer their time. “The Campus Kitchen at IUPUI is a studentpowered hunger relief that aims to recover and recycle food from the campus cafeterias and hospitals that are still good but get thrown away and [we] repurpose them into nutritious meals and give them to people in the community that need the meals,” Logan Bogard, director of The Campus Kitchen at IUPUI said. The road to IUPUI getting the funds for a Campus Kitchen was extensive. “It has been a process,” Bogard said. The Campus Kitchen at IUPUI began with a research assignment about “food insecurity and hunger in Indianapolis” conducted by Nancy Barton and her PETM class. Bogard then traveled
to Washington D.C. to participate in a Campus Kitchen Program (CKP) boot camp. His mission was to learn more about what CKP does and if it could be effective in Indianapolis through IUPUI. “I came back ready to start on it,” Bogard said. “In January of this year, I made a video and submitted it in a video grant competition hosted by The Campus Kitchens Project.” The video racked up 10,000 votes in 10 days, ultimately winning the competition by a single vote. The top five of seven teams received a $5,000 grant from Sodexo, which provides quality of life services in a variety of forms, and the CKP. “The grant money was to help start the Campus Kitchen at IUPUI,” Bogard stated. From there, the process to starting The Campus Kitchen at IUPUI continued with members being elected to leadership positions this past May. In August, Bogard and four other students traveled to D.C. to learn the ins and outs of the CKP at boot camp. After boot camp, the Leadership Team
needed to get certified to serve meals. “All of the students on the leadership team are ServSafe Certified to work in the kitchen and we have our own Marion County Health Department License to operate in the Campus Center kitchen due to a great collaboration with IUPUI Food Services, Chartwells and Auxiliary Services,” Bogard said. The Campus Kitchen at IUPUI is sponsored by the Office of Sustainability. However, the IUPUI branch of CKP has had help from other organizations and offices as well. “We have had help from them as well as The Honor’s College, The Solution Center, The Office of Finance and Administration, Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at IUPUI and IU Communications,” Bogard said. “There was a lot of collaboration on campus as well as off campus with community partners such as The Wheeler Mission and Second Helpings.” Students getting involved with The Campus Kitchen will be able to learn many new skills such as meal preparation, cooking and other skills that could help in a career setting. Leadership team members will also learn skills to help them form their own non-for-profit businesses in the future. The Campus Kitchen wants opportunities to go beyond meals by also giving students the opportunity to learn about resumes, gardening and many other things. “The opportunities for where we can go with The Campus Kitchen at IUPUI are almost limitless,” Bogard stated. Bogard also believes that The Campus Kitchen is a beneficial way for students to aid a community suffering from food insecurity and food waste. “It is part of the culture of IUPUI to be of service to the community,” Bogard said, “and this is an opportunity for us to really make a difference in the lives of our community members.” Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is November 14-23, and IUPUI is getting involved. “While this time of awareness happens nationally, we chose to place a focus on this at IUPUI as a direct result of its importance to our local community of Indianapolis,” Vanessa Pacheco, Graduate Assistant for community service and civic engagement said. Events going on during this week include a screening of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Challenge film, a collection and fundraiser for Paws Pantry, tables to assist students in understanding the issue of hunger and homelessness and questions on Democracy Plaza boards. “We hope to find a space to have a more public dialogue about these issues and how to address them,” Pacheco said. Students can help with hunger and homelessness before the awareness week begins. Donations to Paws Pantry are accepted year-
round. More information on hunger can be found at the Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week at IUPUI website. “We would also love some volunteers for both our SNAP Challenge and the Homelessness event,” Pacheco said. IUPUI is taking on Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week because the issue is evident in Indianapolis. “While this time of awareness happens nationally, we chose to place a focus on this at IUPUI as a direct result of its importance to our local community of Indianapolis,” Pacheco said. “We live in an area where it is an incredible challenge to obtain substantive food, particularly if you have limited income. Without low-cost, easily accessible produce, many folks in Indianapolis have to make decisions about whether or not to eat well or at all on a daily basis.” The Office of Student Involvement hopes to encourage students to think of hunger and homelessness in relation to other issues. “We are aiming to get students to think more about what causes these issues and how they are related to things like public health, education, race, gender, etcetra,” Pacheco said. The goals of Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week include better understanding and perspective students have on these issues. “We want to challenge students to unlearn some of the social assumptions around Hunger and Homelessness and enhance their empathy for those experiencing it,” Pacheco said. “Ultimately, if we can motivate IUPUI students to address the needs of these populations and to have higher levels of compassion, I think we’ll feel really positive about the efforts of the week.” The Campus Kitchen at IUPUI is participating in Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week by preparing a meal on November 21 and serving it on Saturday, November 22 at The Wheeler Mission. “We have a chance to make Indianapolis better,” Bogard said. “And that is a win for everyone.”
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By Casey Kenworthy Making his way out of the alley, the man emerged onto the next street over. The source of the scream was getting closer, he could just feel it. As he made his way toward the street corner, a sense of unease was cast over him. He knew that whoever was screaming, they were just around the corner. What could have happened to cause a scream like that? A murder maybe? Or a parade of some sort? Yeah, that’s what it’s got to be, a parade! That’s why nobody’s at home, they’re all out enjoying themselves! But it was no parade the man found once he rounded the corner. No. It was something far more unexpected, something that sent his hopes into a downward spiral... Now, for your entertainment, I would like to present part two, a conclusion to… The Dendrite Doomsday …A gaudy, abnormally large bird, startled by the man’s frantic approach, flew off from its morning meal inside a metal trashcan. The bird’s boisterous, obnoxious squawk resonated through the barren street, its human-like call depleting in intensity as it slowly disappeared into the misty horizon. Dumbfounded, embarrassed, and most of all, frustrated, the man turned, starting back towards the diner, his disappointment trailing along behind him as if it were a shadow. Approaching the diner for the second time that morning, the man opened the door, a small bell jingling to announce his entrance, and stepped inside the eatery. The diner portrayed a ‘50s style motif, with the typical black and white tiles synchronized in a pattern across the floor. Cherry-red upholstered stools sat lined-up along the bar, with unforgettable memorabilia plastered on the walls. A small radio, situated on the bar, filled the room with Hank Williams, a slight surge of static interrupting the radio signal on occasion. The air, although stuffy, held the scent of something being cooked. The scent, aside from causing his stomach to growl, demanding for nourishment, brought his hopes up once again with an idea. If there was food being cooked, there had to be someone cooking it, right? There was no visible human anywhere within the dining area. There were no customers seated on the stools and no waitresses shouting orders to the cooks. Nobody but himself. Perhaps it was a slow morning and the employees were in the back preparing for the upcoming lunch hour? With his stomach continuing to put up a fuss, the man wasted no time standing around waiting for someone to seat him. He strolled across to the counter. Purposely snapping his heels down onto the tiled floor as he took each step with the intent on drawing attention to himself, the man seated himself on a stool along the dining bar. “Excuse me, anybody back there?” No answer. A faint sizzling of cooking food could be heard coming from the kitchen. “Hey, look. I’m a hungry customer here lookin’ for somethin’ to eat. Anybody here gonna serve me?” Once again, no answer. Growing concerned that the diner was going to be lifeless like every the other place he’d visited in the town so far, his frustration began to show. “Hey, I know someone’s back there. I can hear the food cooking! I told you I’m hungry and I’d really like somethin’ to eat. What’s it take to get
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man noticed the clumps of dry mud sticking to his clothing, causing his skin to chafe. In dire need of a shower as well as a fresh wardrobe, an idea struck him. Wheeling himself back around, entering the general store. Within ten minutes, he emerged outside with a set of clothing bundled in his arms. He then set off toward a small inn located across the street, and once inside, walked around the counter and grabbed the key to room one from its hook. Twenty minutes later, the man emerged from the inn, this time washed up and dressed in expensive attire. Opening his blazer’s left breast pocket, the man withdrew a set of sunglasses, and after sliding them on, brought his head up to the sky. He took in a deep breath of the fresh afternoon air, a grin slowly developing across his face. He turned his gaze too the left, peering up at the large clock tower that loomed overhead. The clock suddenly rang off a loud tune that echoed across the whole town, signaling that the noon hour had finally come. “Why, noon already?” the man said to himself. “I think I’ll have a few afternoon drinks!” Strolling to the nearby tavern, the man walked inside and situated himself behind the bar. On a small shelf behind the counter, he uncovered the liquor cabinet and inside, a bottle of expensive bourbon. Cracking the top off, the man swiped himself a glass and poured a decent fill into it, hoisting the glass high in the air, giving a toast. “To my generous hosts,” his voice echoed within the empty room. “And to my new town!” From there one drink went to two, two to three, and so on. Running out of bourbon, the man found an equally expensive booze and carried on. This activity, he pondered to himself, feels so strangely familiar, as though he’d always done this before. Shaking the feeling, the man continued to indulge himself, his self-satisfaction rising as his coordination decreased. After what seemed to be his tenth drink, the man decided he wanted to do something else. Leaving the tavern, he went to the library and examined all the carefully aligned shelves, feeling the sudden urge to cause a disturbance. Smirking, the man charged and knocked over an entire shelf, which then toppled into another nearby shelf. Laughing maniacally, the man tore up the insides of the once prominent library, causing a disruptive ruckus. Who was going to stop him? This was his town now, and he was going to do whatever he pleased. He then moved his attentions all across the small town, doing whatever his impulses implored him to do. He loved the feel of freedom to do whatever, the thrill of having power over all. Although there was no shred of the slightest memory of who he was and what his life really was, he didn’t care. Because of this absence of memory, he didn’t have a worry in the world, and felt that what he had right now was probably far better than what he had prior to waking up in that house on the cul-de-sac. The man couldn’t shake the
feeling, however, that despite being the only one in the town, he felt as though eyes were watching him, as though anonymous observers were lurking nearby, observing him attentively. Perhaps it was just paranoia attributed to all the booze he’d consumed? Time went on, the sun pursued its usual cycled routine, eventually bringing the daylight to dusk. After exiting a filling station, guzzling down a beer he’d pulled apart from a six-pack inside, the man witnessed the streetlights kick on.
The evening had finally befallen the quaint little town, a slight chill settling over the area. The night was still. The only sounds come from the crickets nested in the weeds and the occasional hoot of an owl somewhere high in a tree.
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All of a sudden, swiftly and unpredicted, a piercing scream sliced through the peaceful night. AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! Startled, the man peered into the dimly lit street and saw a familiar figure huddled over just a yard away. Again, the scream was sent out, this time with a different tone, as though it were trying to tell him something. AHHHHWWWAHHH! It was the unusually large bird from earlier that day, back to torment him again. The bird’s calls enraged the man, making him feel as though he were being insulted. He was made a mockery of by this foolish pest of an animal. The man held contempt towards the creature, as this was his
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THE W RD Why Ferguson still matters By Lindsey Stevens town and nothing was going to belittle or defy his bidding. The man reached into a scrap pile that was situated outside the filling station, and pulled from it a long, heavy lead-pipe. Turning towards the creature, the man yelled out and stumbled towards the creature in a slight drunken stupor, the lead-pipe held high in the air. “Come here, you son of a bitch!” he roared out. “I’ll give you something to really scream about!” Reaching the bird, the man swung the heavy pipe and hitting the bird right across its front, a soft thud resonating from the blow. The creature let out a cry, but that only angered him more. The man swung again, this time hitting its back, and instead of a soft thud being heard, the sound was exchanged with one that resembled plastic being snapped apart. Figuring he’d broken one of the bird’s bones, he staggered backward and watched as the bird spread it wings and took flight away from the scene, its cries ringing out as it faded into the dark night sky. Gaping at the direction in which the bird flew off in, the man’s eyes adjusted to the darkness and saw that just a few yards away stood the town hall, with a police station annexed to it. Pleased with his victory against the intruding bird that defied his authority, the man figured it was time for him to claim his throne. He stumbled across toward the town hall and made an entrance, marveling at the grand architecture offered. “This is my new home,” he announced loudly. “I am king, and this is my castle!” The self-proclaimed king, ironically with no subjects to be reign over, explored his new home with great ambition. He felt as though he were the most powerful man in the world, that no one could cause harm to him or life’s desires. After an hour of exploration, the man discovered a door with a brass sign that read Mayor Shepard’s Office. Gritting his teeth with a snarl, the man smashed at the sign with a nearby chair that was stationed in the hallway, scuffing the sign to where the name on it was illegible. Entering the room, the man was amazed by the grandness. A giant, maple-wood desk sat in the center of the room with a large window behind it. To the left resided a mini bar with a box of some expensive looking cigars. Over to the right, tucked in the corner, was a small television set with a disc player lying on top. The king was finally home. Walking over to the bar the man fixed himself a mixed drink and lit up one of the cigars, eventually making his way onto the throne. It was a large, comfy leather chair. Leaning back in it, he propped his feet on the desk, puffing on the cigar with the feeling of great success. The desktop had nothing on it but a pencil holder full of pens, a few pieces of paper work and a large, manila folder set right in the middle. In amusement, the man flipped the folder open, observing its contents. He was startled as to what he saw. Dropping his cigar and drink to the floor, the man jumped out of his seat and held up a picture that showed the image of the same young man he’d seen the reflection of earlier that day. This was a picture of him. Underneath the picture was a letter. Trembling, the man held it up and read it aloud. “Dear Mr. Darlow, We wish to congratulate you on making it this far in the game. If you are reading this you have successfully found the information needed to progress on to claim your prize. Understandably, we realize you have no memory as to what is
going on, so allow us to clear the air. You agreed three days ago to be on our hit television show Dendrite Doomsday. This show, due to popular demand, is being broadcasted all around the world, with literally millions of viewers watching you now. The purpose of our game show is to test the wits and survival capabilities of individuals who claim that they can survive any environment or situation they’re placed in, be it good or bad. We do so by erasing the memories of these said participants and release them into an empty blast town that is rigged to explode by a nuclear bomb. The participant has exactly one day to find the hidden map that leads them to a safe range away from the explosion, and in return, receive a grand prize of ten million dollars. Inside this envelope is the map that will take you to safety, as well as your prize. Incase this letter fails to rejuvenate your memory, we allow each participant to record a small video that might increase the chance of their memory being restored. For further explanations, please watch this video. Again, congratulations. We have seen very few winners throughout our show’s history.” Horrified at what he just read, the man now identified as “Mr. Darlow” further examined the folder and found a small map and a disc. Sliding it out of its plastic holder, Mr. Darlow placed the CD into the disc player and turned the TV on. The same young man from the reflection he saw appeared, clutching a picture in his hand. The man spoke frantically as though he were being rushed. “H-hey, listen to me! Your name is Paul Darlow, got that? I--I mean you agreed to play in this game show because we owe some money to really…” He looked around as though someone would kill him if he’d said this group’s name, “… important people. Y-you gotta do what I say and get the hell outta that town! It’s supposed to blow at midnight, so just take the map and go to the place where the red “X” is. Do you remember yet? Goddamnit, please remember! They have cameras all around, they got em’ in trees, buildings, and even on animals…” The bird. The cracking sound wasn’t its bones, it was a camera strapped onto it! “Whatever you do, run as far away from that…” The video ended, the dialogue cut short. It did its job, however. Paul Darlow’s memory was now flooding back to him as though it were an emptying reservoir. He could remember everything: growing up in Salt Lake City, taking up the habit of binge drinking, relying on gambling as a way of making ends meet, living in a slum. He remembered the day he made a bad deal with some mobsters, the “important people,” and became indebted to them for an incredibly large sum of money. It was either pay up, or go missing. He remembered panicking, doing everything and anything to gather enough money, and that’s when he came across the ad for participating in the famous Dendrite Doomsday show, offering more than enough money to pay them back. He attended the audition, and to his surprise, was chosen. The last thing he could remember was when they sat him down inside a large room full of lights that, when illuminated just right, was capable of temporarily erasing memories. They must’ve drugged and stranded him in the middle of that forest, expecting him to discover the town not too far away. Gasping in short breaths, it all became clear. He had to get out of that town and fast! With map in hand, Darlow ran out of the building and into the street. As he was running towards the direction of where the “X” was located, the sound of the clock towers chime shook the air, announcing midnight’s arrival. In a panic the man turned to see if it was true, and unfortunately, it was. “No!” he shouted aloud, “No! Give me more time, please!” But the show hosts would offer no mercy, as that would disappoint the viewers. His time had run out. Taking in his last breath of the chilled fresh air, Paul Darlow stood helpless as he and the world around him was obliterated into nothing.
In mid-August, American media blazed with what has become an all-too familiar story: a young black man was killed by an armed police officer. At the time of this writing, Michael Brown’s accused shooter has yet to see a day in court. While the Ferguson story recently has taken the backseat to coverage of other national and international crises, passionate discussions about the incident continue—the prevailing narrative being one of racial profiling and police brutality. Feminist activists tied Michael Brown’s shooting to reproductive rights, particularly for African-American women. For black mothers, living in a climate of constant fear of those who are sworn to protect can affect their ability to provide a nurturing environment for their children. In reaction to images of excessive police force on protesters in Ferguson, Imani Gandy of Reproductive Health Reality Check tweeted, “I’m going to say it again: police brutality…is a #reproductive issue.” Ostensibly, the connection is far-fetched. To understand how police brutality is a reproductive rights issue is to understand the viewpoint that race and gender are inextricably linked. The Combahee River Collective, a radical African-American feminist lesbian organization active in Boston in the 1970s, issued “A Black Feminist Statement” in 1977 outlining how the experience of black feminists in America differs from their white counterparts. “We believe that sexual politics under patriarchy is as pervasive in black women’s lives as are the politics of class and race,” the collective wrote. “We also often find it difficult to separate race from class from sex oppression because in our lives they are most often experienced simultaneously.” The arrest of Oklahoma City Police Officer Daniel Holtzclaw, which came on the heels of the Michal Brown shooting, illustrates the oppression black women experience in America. Hotzclaw is charged with sexually assaulting at least seven women in four months while on duty, all of who were lower-to-middle class African-Americans. His privileged arrogance, critics surmise, led him to believe that if he was questioned it would be a simple matter of their word versus his: Black women of low social strata versus a white male of revered authority. The charging documents state that Hotzclaw threatened the women with physical harm or arrest if they refused him. Many suppose the accused officer, a former college football star, targeted black women for their reasonable fear of police and the stigma they carry—one they have carried for centuries. In Antebellum South, plantation owners justified the rape of their female slaves with a stereotype purporting that black women constantly craved sex. Because of their insatiable lust, slave women could not be victims of rape. Therefore, their attackers rarely endured any consequences. Although slavery has been outlawed, its effect still permeates cases of sexual assault. A 1995 study revealed that college students were less likely to identify a hypothetical date-rape scenario as rape, believe that it should be reported to authorities or that the perpetrator should be punished if the victim was black. It is yet to be seen if this mindset will play a role in the final days of Hotzclaw’s case, but what is clear is that the Brown and Hotzclaw cases reveal America’s systematic and enduring racism through practices by authorities, for sexual abuse is the secondmost-reported behavior of police misconduct, trumped only by excessive force. “Facing stark realities, black mothers have to raise their sons with mistrust of the police and constantly remind them how to avoid violence and arrest,” RH Reality Check writer Emma Akpan said. That goes for daughters as well, as any of the Oklahoma City women can attest. Given the precarious position of women of color, it is time to stop pretending that plight of the black feminist is congruous with that of their white counterparts. In a “A Black Feminist’s Search for Sisterhood,” Michelle Wallace wrote, “We exist as women who are black feminists, each stranded for the moment, working independently because there is not yet an environment in this society remotely congenial to our struggle—because, being on the bottom, we would have to do what no one else has done: we would have to fight the world.”
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From our table to yours Two simple, delicious recipes our staff loves this time of year By Melissa Brummett
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With Thanksgiving and Christmas right around the corner, it is time to start planning the holiday menus. If you want to surprise your family with some delicious side dishes for holiday gatherings, but don’t think you have culinary skills, no worries. Here are two of my famous recipes that always leave people wanting more. The best part is they are easy to make!
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ctober was Domestic Violence Prevention Month and national conversation is ablaze. Trickling down, the conversation found its way to Democracy Plaza at
Rather than asking a victim why they allow themselves to be hurt, she posed a question to the abusers. “Why is it not your responsibility not to hurt others?” IUPUI. she asked. Barely seen, barely heard. Under a breezeway, a small Every year, 1 in 3 women who is a victim of homicide is group gathered in a circle. murdered by her current or former partner. Recovering from a stormy day, the sun peeked out from But the woman is hopeful. behind the clouds. “There are no problems in this world, we are all each the Trevor Potts, a communications professor with bright solution,” she said. blond curls stood in the middle of a humdrum crowd, throwing Empowered by the survivor’s story, IUPUI student statistics at students and passersby. Rachel Akemon reflected on the culture of domestic violence “1 in 4 women will experience and the impact talking about issues domestic violence during her lifetime,” of domestic violence and sexual “It was empowering Potts said. assault, at events such as this, can for me to hear survivors The crowd looked on. People walked have – even for those who have not by, aimlessly. Thrusting her head into the experienced it themselves. speak up in such a public crowd, a woman with a backpack listened. “It was empowering for me Seconds later, she backed out. Shaking her setting. I feel that those to hear survivors speak up in head with a scowl, she walked away. a public setting. I feel that brave people will inspire such Domestic violence doesn’t gather the those brave people will inspire others to come forward and same response as the fire and brimstone others to come forward and tell preachers. There was no mob forming, their stories and how they think tell their stories and how they clawing for answers and clamoring for a domestic violence can end from think domestic violence their firsthand experience,” said reason that this global disease exists. Questioning the audience, the man Akemon. can end from their firsthand pleaded with the crowd for questions and “We’re constantly being told experience.” answers. the signs of these relationships but The small group grew even smaller, people continue to dismiss them isolated as the sun retreated. when they’re actually happening. – IUPUI student “Does anyone have something to say, I liked how we discussed how to any questions to ask?” Potts asked multiple help out friends who could possibly Rachel Akemon times. be in an abusive relationship,” “Some women like being hit,” someone Akemon continued. said. Echoing her sentiments, fellow IUPUI student Anthony Clouds had gathered. Wind blew into the crowd. Vilhauer participated in the Domestic Violence Awareness From a weathered chair, an older woman told her story. A event with an optimistic perspective especially as it relates to survivor, emerging from years of domestic violence. Controlled accessibility of resources on campus. and abused, ashamed and fighting to survive, she persevered. “There seems to be more of an openness on campus to Leaves scooted across the pavement. resources. I feel that way as a young man but I am not in the “How could you let that happen?” she had been asked as shoes of women. I feel [IUPUI] is a safe environment to talk many who are the victims of domestic violence often are. Just about things,” said Vilhauer. ask the new wife of Ray Rice. Victim blaming, a key component While the issue of domestic violence might pass from the to downplaying atrocities, is not the only thing victims of forefront of national media, the conversation has to continue domestic violence face from one small campus corner to another until the violence Domestic violence contributes to poor health for many ends. survivors. Survivors face high rates of depression, sleep It is here, but it is stifled. disturbances, anxiety, flashbacks and other emotional distress. It is here, but it is hidden. The sun’s rays pierced through as she grew louder. Her It is here, but it is not talked about. story represented those who are able to get away. “You have to love yourself, you have to find yourself Others are not so lucky. valuable,” the older woman reminded everyone as the event Women experience more than 4 million physical assaults concluded. and rapes because of their partners, and men are victims of The crowd emerged from the breezeway and the sun nearly 3 million physical assaults. came out.
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Into the blue: A swim team preview By Elizabeth Cotter
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new year means new opportunities and the same is true for the swim team. Even though IUPUI continues to be a strong team, the Summit League they are, only looks to improve. An important factor in this new season is the strength of the incoming freshman. According to senior captain Tony Carrol “The freshmen this year are a bunch of fun and silly guys. They are also very focused and fit well into the team as a whole”. This element of focus is what the team seems to have improved on and therefore has translated into added energy, enthusiasm and especially performance. The team also attributes their recent increase in success to Coach Bos. Coach Bos began coaching in the 2011 season for IUPUI. Mason Hamilton, also a senior captain, says in practice Bos focuses on “quality over quantity”. This has made a huge difference in the way they perform in competition as practice shifted from being focused on distance and stamina to now simulating meet circumstances and competition. “It has become better to have some really good race runthroughs and focus on technique rather than swimming 12,000 meters,” says Carrol. Coach Bos’ success with Olympic athletes is another asset to the team as he provides professional experience and Olympic quality training formats. With his leadership the team has continued to break records and be a major competing force. The men finished runner up in last year’s Summit League championships and the women did the same the year before. The coaching staff has also added a new member to the team. Eric Barnes will start off his first year being the head diving coach for IUPUI. He also has a history success with coaching at both the high school and collegiate level. Hopefully his experience and input can bring IUPUI’s diving back to its
record breaking days two years ago. When asked about rivalries and stiff competition Carrol and Hamilton both agreed that Denver and Oakland (when Oakland was in the Summit League) are their biggest targets. Carrol also pointed out that “We are most competitive with our other team members. It’s all in good fun but it pushes us to be better”. The women are just as energized to compete. Tony Carrol says “We all train together based on events, both men and women.” Carrol and Hamilton go on to talk about how close both teams are, adding to that element of fun competition. The upcoming schedule is also going to be a great advantage. Most of the meets are at home and even the tournaments are held in the Natatorium. The Natatorium is not only the world’s third fastest pool, but also the chosen training center for Olympic champion Michael Phelps and is the home of the Olympic trials. This decorated facility is not only very beneficial for Olympians, but also for the IUPUI swim team as the atmosphere has become a great advantage. Carrol stated, “Some teams get overwhelmed by the space, but for us, it’s home.” Not having to travel is another big advantage for the team. This also helps with their success in the classroom as they are one of the best teams academically for IUPUI. Because of their many home meets, students have the opportunity to show their support. There are no door fees and there are plenty of seats. The House of Champions meet will be held in the Natatorium from November 21 through the 23. Come be a part of IUPUI history at the monumental Olympic arena and show your support for our IUPUI swimming and diving athletes. Go Jags!
Lady Jags prepare to host summit By Rob Hunt
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he Summit League Volleyball Tournament will be held in The Jungle on the campus of IUPUI November 21-23 and the host, the Lady Jaguars, is hoping to ride a wave of late season momentum to a second consecutive crown. A tough pre-conference schedule against the likes of Toledo, Brigham Young, West Virginia, Washington State and Ohio State was designed to prepare the Jaguars for a competitive Summit League schedule. While, not always successful against this competition, the pre-conference did make for some exciting and historic wins First, IUPUI defeated Notre Dame in South Bend on September 6, 3-0. Then the Jaguars, in front of a boisterous crowd in the Jungle, toppled Indiana University three sets to one. It was the first time in IUPUI history that they had defeated Notre Dame and Indiana in the same season. The Jaguars, as of October 29, have won their last six matches and nine of their last 11 to stand at 14-11 currently, but an 8-2 conference record has them tied for first in the conference with Denver and South Dakota and all but assured of a high seeding for the tournament. This is not to say that the tournament will be easy. Denver is 19-5 overall and has been on quite a roll of late, having had a 13 match winning streak snapped in the Jungle against IUPUI. The two schools will have what could be a pivotal rematch on November 14 in Denver that could go a long way to determining the regular season champion and the top seed in the tournament. Denver ranks at or near the top of the conference in several statistical categories including kills per set, errors (fewest), assists per set and points per set. South Dakota is 14-9 on the season but is also having a solid conference campaign at 8-2. They are on a bit of a hot streak as well, having won eight of their last 11 including
a victory at IUPUI, the only home conference loss of the season for the Lady Jags. The Lady Coyotes also have another meeting with IUPUI at home in Vermillion on Halloween night, also a key match leading into the post season. While IUPUI, Denver and South Dakota seem to be the cream of the Summit League crop, Oral Roberts could be a bit of a dark horse for the title. Despite struggling to a 5-5 conference mark and an 11-12 overall record, the Golden Eagles are the lone road blemish for the Jaguars since conference play began and also defeated South Dakota at home. Their overall record may not show it, but this team can play and has proven so against the best in the conference. Last season IUPUI hosted the tournament and won its first ever Summit League Tournament Championship over Denver and qualified for the NCAA Tournament, also a first for the school. They are hoping to capitalize on the home court advantage for a second straight year and have won 23 of their last 24 home matches against conference opponents. Kaitlyn Hickey is leading the team in total kills and kills per set and earlier this season became just the fifth player in school history to record 1,000 career kills and 1,000 career digs. This accomplishment is especially remarkable considering that she is just a junior. Other Jaguars to watch include defensive stalwart Beth Howard, who leads the team in digs per set and total digs, Meredith Farkas, who leads in aces per set, and Alexis Mapes, leading in assists per set. The first round of the tournament will be held Friday, November 21 with the semi-finals on Saturday the 22 and the championship on Sunday the 23, with the conference champion moving on the NCAA tournament.
Q&A with Steve Kerr, founder of the Wheeler Mission’s Drumstick Dash By David Schroeder Q: When did the Drumstick Dash start? A: This will be our 12th year, so 2003 was our first year. Q: Were you a part of Wheeler Mission when they began the Drumstick Dash? A: Yes, I actually founded the Drumstick Dash. Q: So what inspired you to do Drumstick Dash as a race instead of some other kind of event? A: Well first of all, I am a runner. I run a lot of races. It’s one of my passions and I’ve been running for a long, long time. So it was really natural for me to bring my passion from outside of work into my passion for my work. It was very natural. Q: What’s the largest turn out you’ve had? A: We had 17,706 registered participants last year. It is the biggest running event in the state of Indiana, second to the mini-marathon. Q: Now the event is called the Drumstick Dash, but there are no drumsticks involved. I had envisioned something similar to the beer races where you have to chug a beer every mile, but instead you’d eat a drumstick. Why doesn’t the Drumstick Dash involve more drumsticks? A: You know, when we first started, we were close. We actually served turkey hot dogs. We’ve never gone with drumsticks for everybody, because while it’s a fantastic idea, man they are expensive. Q: Yeah, once you said 17 thousand participants, that seemed a little expensive? A: Yeah, it might be a little much (laughing). Q: It seems like you guys have a lot of really strong sponsorship. A: We have been very blessed to have some great sponsors. Starbucks actually provides free coffee for everyone. Another great sponsor is Blue Mile. It’s a running store here in Indianapolis. Blue Mile has been with us from the beginning so they’re another great local sponsor. Huntington Bank is probably our premier sponsor. They have been so generous with us over the years. Q: So you have 17 thousand participants, how many people are needed to work the event to make it possible? A: We need about a thousand people to work the event. It’s almost entirely volunteers. Wheeler Mission has a very small staff but we get about 30 to 40 people of our own that show up and help out too. Q: Have you ever had any issues getting volunteers? A: What puts us in a good position is that Wheeler Mission has been in our community since 1893. So we’re 121 years old and we’ve got a really solid base of good volunteers. Plus, it’s on Thanksgiving day and a lot of people want to help on Thanksgiving day. So if they can’t go serve a meal, they come help us at the Drumstick Dash. Q: For this years’ Drumstick Dash, what is the expectation for participants, volunteers, and funds raised? A: Volunteers will stay the same at about a thousand. We know what it takes now to do course management, marshals, and packet pick up and things like that. We’d like to see about 18 thousand five hundred this year, that’s what we’re looking at. One thing we started a couple of years ago was a component called “Out of Town Dash Around”. So for people that won’t be in town for the dash, they can still register for about half the price of a normal entry and then we send them a shirt. We just ask that they send us a picture of them running. This year we’ve got a woman from Sweden and we’ve got a woman on a mercy ship who will be running on the ship to participate. We’re very happy to have a way for people to participate that otherwise couldn’t. Q: Is there any sort of social media campaign in the works to help spread awareness of the Drumstick Dash? A: We’ve got all of that. We’ve got our Facebook page. We’ve also got our twitter which is @dashindy. It is a huge component of ours. Social media has helped us get the word out a lot. Plus we also have a celebrity challenge for the dash. We have 20 to 25 local media celebrities compete in the race. We give them a five minute head start and they compete against each other for a little trophy that they get to hold onto for the year. And it’s really great because all of the local media celebrities leverage their social media presence to help get the word out as well.
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