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VAMPIRES from Venus

Jon Harvey examines the age-old battle of the sexes

Reliving the Game

UE vs. UNC seen through the eye of the lens

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Every year on Founders Day, the Alumni Association recognizes alumni for their continuing commitment to the University of Evansville.

Congratulations to this year’s honorees: Distinguished Alumnus Award – Steve Harkness ‘70, retired president of Duke Energy Generation Services of Indianapolis, who endowed five scholarships, currently serves as a University trustee and chaired the presidential search committee.

Young Alumna Award – Melissa A. (Guthrie) Wagler ‘04, Federal Government employee from

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The University’s founders filed a certificate of incorporation with the State of Indiana establishing Moores Hill Male and Female Collegiate Institute.

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Vienna, VA, who serves UE as a LEAGUE volunteer and mentor and numerous other worthy groups in her community ranging from Race for the Cure to Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts.

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Edie Bates Volunteer Service Award – Barbara Price ‘66, retired

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vice president of Health, Environment and Safety for Phillips Petroleum Company, who is a current trustee, mentor and past president of the Alumni Association Board of Directors. She endowed a scholarship and served as vicechair for the presidential search committee.

Samuel Orr Honorary Alumna Award – Laurel Vaughn, a retired teacher from Evansville. She is following in her parents’ footsteps with her incredible service to UE. She serves on Friends of UE Music board, Neu Chapel Society, Theatre Society and Purple Aces Club.

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The school was chartered as Evansville College and the move to Evansville began.

With the signature of the Governor on this date, the name of the institution was changed to the University of Evansville.

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Prettiest Publication This month we pay tribute to UE’s finest. While our choices may not match your own top picks, we think you’ll agree these folks are among the best.

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eah, we went there. We went for pure entertainment. Ordinarily, we do our best to provide campus with the most comprehensive information regarding critical issues in our world and how they affect students of this campus, still providing welcome diversions from the grind of student life with intriguing feature articles. But to begin the semester with a bang we decided to scrap our usual take on current issues and events for a publication entirely devoid of news and a sole purpose of delighting readers.

If you’re looking for this year’s Swimsuit Edition: UE Style, you won’t find it in these pages. What you will find, rather, is a whole lot of superlatives. “What is a superlative?” you might ask. You’re probably more familiar with the use of the word rather than the word itself. Any time you’ve picked up your high school yearbook and combed through its pages, you’ve encountered a superlative or two — likely as you searched through pictures of former classmates awarded “best clothes” or “best smile,” hoping to see your own name within the ranks, or as you scoffed at the jerks listed “most likely to succeed,” convincing yourself that their looks were the only qualifications for that title.

“Why superlatives?” you might also ask. “Shouldn’t that stay in my high school yearbook where it belongs?” Our response: Nah! February is our opportunity to take a lighthearted approach in reporting the events and the people of our campus community. So stop taking yourself so seriously — we’re releasing our inner child. Get loose. Have a little fun. And most importantly, remember that the real world will be here before you can say the words “job application.”

There’s no superlative award for having the most decorated office cubicle, so embrace the frivolity of youth while you still can. Now, you might be thinking as you skim through these pages, “Darn, I’m not the guy with the ‘best butt’ on campus.” But never fear, good lad. The ladies will still see and appreciate your glorious glutes. If we could fill our magazine with all the people on campus with fine, healthy buttocks, we’d have tiny pictures, our thickest publication to date and no money left to print additional magazines.

Where’s the fun in that? So instead of pulling our hair out over trying to determine which student has the best hair (which would disqualify us) or losing friends over who we thought was UE’s cutest couple, we decided to simply choose students and faculty who embodied these characteristics, even though they may not necessarily be the “Sexiest Man Alive.”

We all have our own opinions, and rather than pick just 20 seniors to represent the elite of UE, we decided to select a wider-ranged collection of people. That way, every group is represented. Don’t be disappointed when examining the following pages if you fail to see your own smiling face. You might still have the prettiest eyes on campus; don’t obscure them with tears. Rather, be proud of the fact that you go to a school with so many exceptional people — making it so difficult a task to choose the best and most upcoming. To those who stood out in our ranking, congratulations! You are the 2011 UElite. As for the rest of you, keep on trucking, and also, better luck next year. w Wondering about Campus Crime and what’s happening with Student Congress? visit uecrescentmagazine.com every week for updates

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6 Off the Wall 7 Janky vs. Juicy 8 UElite: Our Favorites 23 Food 25 Sports in Action 26 Campus Comment

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On the Cover: It is all smiles for juniors Alex Jackson and Kyle Coulson as they behave just as best buddies should. And while there are many who might have been deemed the best, Jackson and Coulson seem to be the perfect choice as they are crowned this issue’s “Best Friends.” Sunny Johnson/Crescent Magazine

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My father is a man of many habits, and by extension, he holds a strong belief that he’s a man of many skills. The one he celebrates most frequently is his self-proclaimed ability to know the ending of any movie or TV episode long before it has approached its climax. I best remember the time he shouted that Bruce Willis was dead within the first 10 minutes of “The Sixth Sense.”

In the rare and infuriating times that he’s right, he draws a look of blamelessness over his face, lifts his hands and says, “I can’t help it — I’ve been in plays.” It’s true, though.

As a favorite alumnus of Oakland City’s theater program, he was asked yearly to judge the season’s play, to pool his votes with other judges in selecting the best actors and of course, to bring the children along.

In the several years we tagged along for these shows, I remember being impressed, even as I got older. I remember a hilarious “Taming of the Shrew” and an alarmingly sensual “Beauty and the Beast” with a big-voiced cast and lurid atmosphere to spare.

But I remember a particular night that we gathered in this theater one last time. I selected a row and the family sat down behind me. I settled in and looked at the set and the green, arboreal curtain. But no — that was shredded construction paper clinging to a regular black curtain.

I looked at the playbill. The title of this play, it seemed, was something tragically close to this: “Stories Told: Child Girl Soldiers.”

“Oh no,” I whispered. I just

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Occasionally, I run into some noveau riche on the street who ask me if I’m a thespian.

I say, “No, I just portray one on television.”

knew something was wrong.

Minutes before the show began, a man with curly gray hair, who could have been wearing sandals, stepped onto the stage and introduced himself as a teacher from some small school of drama in Santa Monica, Calif., or someplace far more sophisticated than where he was currently standing.

He introduced the student director of this production by coaxing her onto the stage.

She appeared — a squat, pale young woman whose face had ignited into a cherry red. She was a woman you can recognize as the kind of shy, foreversmiling person who closes her eyes and sees only blood.

This hip drama instructor began to describe how incredible, special and talented he believed this young woman to be, and that he expected us to feel the same way by the time the show was over.

“Oh… no…” I pleaded silently, and then the stage was evacuated and the production started.

The curtain opened on a young woman in army surplus fatigues with short but stilltrendy hair, and as she stared at the floor, she suddenly buckled over and uttered the most awful death wail of any dying creature.

She certainly had a pair of lungs, because she kept that same cry going for a solid 30 seconds before a trio of musicians on an elevated platform appeared and a guitar riff accompanied her screaming. It was song.

She wasn’t the main character. There was no main character. There were, however, a lot of college-age people portray-

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ing children, mixed in with real children portraying children who ran around, did push-ups, screamed intermittently and compensated for the play’s lack of plot or emotional engagement by making a lot of noise off stage.

At the intermission, I bolted my eyes across the row to my father, who could only hang his head and say, “I’m sorry. I’m sorry.”

With time and enough implied and real-life suffering, it was over.

The theater seats all around us were full of supportive friends and loving family, and once the curtain dropped, it was an explosive standing ovation on all sides. My family made up the five exceptions. We didn’t move. We didn’t applaud. We didn’t stand.

Though I had cared nothing about the issue of militarized children before I entered that theater, I was now offended and enraged that such a horrific situation had been exploited and accidentally lampooned by these stupid people.

The dread had gotten stuck in a lump in my throat, and while she took her bow, I kept my seat and glared right into the face of that roly-poly student director. For the briefest moment I caught the gleam in her eye above the hint of a scowl — what had to be her fleeting vision of being gorged in the blood of me and my family.

My father did the responsible thing. He told the drama staff that the show was crap and that he abstained from all votes.

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My family made up the five exceptions.

We didn’t move.

We didn’t applaud.

We didn’t stand.

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[ THROUGH THE LENS ] A monthly look at campus happenings

“Vision”

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration Jan. 17

BSU’s “A Dream in the Making” finds junior Ibukunoluwa Araoye portraying Garrett Morgan, inventor of the traffic signal. Sunny Johnson/Crescent Magazine • Also during the skit, sophomore Kayli Warmker listens to sophomore Dequan Turner, as Martin Luther King Jr., discuss important black figures.

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Moving together down Walnut, members of the UE and Evansville communities re-enact the 1963 Civil Rights March on Washington as they head to the C.K. Newsome Center. Sunny Johnson/Crescent Magazine

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When your candles are lit and you are all settled in for a romantic evening with your loved one, get the night rolling with this lovable cocktail. According to about.com, just combine ingredients into a shaker over ice, shake and strain into a martini glass. Make things even more romantic by adding some vanilla frosting or a few candy hearts.

Bang for Your Buck A coffee shop in New York has developed “porn in a cup,” a specialized coffee with 10 shots of espresso. The owner of The Pulp & the Bean said this drink was created to take coffee connoisseurs to the limit. But, for safety’s sake, he denies the mix to anyone over 40.

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High as a Bird A man used a natural remedy to stop his 150 ducks from getting worms. Thanks to a steady diet of cannabis, he claimed his ducks had never been healthier. After being caught, he was sentenced to a short prison term and a $500 fine. He did mention the drugs weren’t only for the ducks.

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Return Shopping Carts to the Supermarket Month • If you got your cart through questionable means, now is the time to return it.

Olly Olly Oxen Free A 3-year-old boy in China was rescued from the worst hide-and-seek game of his life. He was hiding inside a washing machine when he became stuck. After an hour, firefighters were able to cut him free.

Counting Sheep The original cloned sheep, Dolly, was resurrected four times. Breakthrough genetic engineering allowed scientists to create an embryo out of the original sheep and grow more with the same makeup. The old saying “you can sheer a sheep many times but skin it only once” certainly isn’t true in Dolly’s case.

Bloody Old Researchers have developed a breakthrough crime-solving technique to determine a person’s age using just a drop of his or her blood. By using this new method, involving the amount of T-cell present in a sample, scientists are able to reliably estimate a victim’s age. compliments of telegraph.co.uk

Just a few of our favorite things The rich do not just buy expensive toys — their food is outrageously priced too. Nestled in New York’s Little Italy is the restaurant Serendipity 3, which is home to this succulent sausage.

This 3-foot-long “haute” dog is available for just $69 — for that price, it better do the dishes when you are done.

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“Those of you who’ve had class with me know this is the dangerous point — where I use technology.”

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Janky: Watching a horror movie for Valentine’s — Although red might be the color of love, gushing blood is far from romantic. And while trying something a little different to spice things up this holiday is great, a marathon of guts and gore and decapitated bodies is probably not the way to go.

Juicy: Watching a romantic movie for Valentine’s — Nothing sets the mood quite like a movie so sweet it gives you cavities. Go ahead and let your sensitive side shine. Who knows?

You may get lucky.

Janky: Getting a shot because you were hit by Cupid’s arrow — While being hit by one of Cupid’s arrows can be exhilarating, it won’t be so fun when you get some disease from it. “Ow! Damn!

The chubby little bastard got me!”

Juicy: Getting shot by Cupid’s arrow — It may be cliche, but there is nothing like getting hit with the luscious love arrow, especially in February. You know what they say: Arrows make the heart grow fonder.

Janky: Love coupons — A gift of special favor coupons, most of which you secretly wish will never be cashed in, is not romantic at all.

“Here, honey, this is a coupon for a nice dinner date. Please note the disclaimer on the bottom about how it is only good on odd-numbered days when there is also a tornado warning.”

Juicy: Just doing something for your loved one — Instead of giving gifts promising you will do something, why not just do it? Who says a gift cannot be just a back massage or taking over chores for the night?

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Every campus has those people who just deserve to be showcased — because they’re friendly, attractive or just have sexy accents. While you may know someone with better eyes, a bigger smile or a more bodacious butt, we think you’ll find Crescent Magazine’s picks to be UElite.

Trying to decide the focus of our February issue is always a little difficult since we want it to be a somewhat unconventional while giving everyone something to smile and laugh about as we muddle through the cold, windy and icy winter months. So we are taking a look at the special people that make UE tick, and there seemed to be no better way to start than with a duo who in their own words are somewhat unconventional, just like this issue.

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F YOU WERE TO ASK MOST PEOPLE about their particular quirks and minor oddities, their responses would pale in comparison to those of Evan Williams and Kristy-Li Strand. Did you put bubble wrap on the walls for your 20th birthday party? Have you left tiny dinosaur beads in the snow for others to find? Do you sometimes break out in a random dance on your way to class?

Didn’t think so. But these are just a sample of the quirky things this duo does, all in the name of living life to the fullest and sharing their joy with others.

“They are impermanent things that don’t last forever, but for one day, [those things] make one person happier,” Evan said.

This zany nature is part of who the two are; there’s no conscious effort to act a certain way. The duo welcomes comments and reactions inspired by their off-the-wall behavior.

“To have people call me what they will shows I’m breaking out of the box,” Evan said.

It’s clear visual communication design major Kristy and creative writing major Evan have no desire to blend in and be like normal folk — to them, normalcy makes for a mundane, all too lackluster life.

“Quirkiness is about being spontaneous and out of the ordinary,” Kristy said.

The two recognize how they are each known on campus — as the “loud, tall kid with the crazy hair” and the “colorful, hyper, silly one,” but they claim that these physical attributes merely accentuate their peculiar behavior.

From piercings to pins and even neon clothing, Kristy believes it’s more “natural” for her to look different and stand-outish. Evan said his appearance has always been a little left of center, mostly a consequence of his height.

Topping off at 6 feet 7 inches and wearing size 17 triple-wide shoes, this Franklin native was just born to stand out. And Honolulu resident Kristy has been loud and proud of her wackiness from the start.

“I’ve been crazy since I was a baby — always ripping off my diapers,” she said.

Kristy credits this eccentricity to her growing up on a farm, largely isolated from society.

“With only three TV channels, I was forced to create my own magical world and develop my creativity,” she said.

Thankfully, once in college, Evan and Kristy found each other, introduced by mutual friends, and have since integrated their peculiarities into their growing friendship.

“We give each other a good outlet to bounce our energies off of,” Evan said.

So whether they are covering campus with silly post-it notes, wearing sombreros or eating ice cream while walking the train tracks, this duo will continue indulging their own, kooky spur-of-the-moment quirks so they won’t have any regrets later in life.

“Quirkiness is about not letting dignity get in the way of fun,” Evan said.

—Rachel Solava

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MOST Likely to Survive“Man vs. Wild”

ALTHOUGH HE HAS NEVER JUMPED from a helicopter into a raging South American river, Bryan could give Bear Grylls a run for his money. During high school, Bryan wasn’t heavily involved in personal training, but he became interested after flipping through a Muscle and Fitness magazine. He then decided he wanted to look like the people on the pages and do the things they do.

“I liked being lazy in high school,” Bryan said. “The real fascination started about two years ago.”

The Evansville native was better able to dedicate his time to training once he got to college. Now he trains four to five days a week and is involved in Venturing Crew.

Bryan is currently working on the art of hand balancing, which is much more intensive than your typical handstand. This feat requires a routine of plunges, press-ups and

levers. Having completed the first section of the rigorous online lessons, Bryan is able to hold a handstand for a personal record of 70 seconds.

The physical therapy and interdisciplinary studies major said both his prior training and spontaneous nature inspire him to find physical challenges in unlikely situations. He is able to pull off tricks like the flagpole, where he puts both hands on a pole, lifting the rest of his body sideways until it is parallel with the ground.

Even he is sometimes surprised by his antics. While on a kayaking trip, he saw a rope hanging from a tree, and before he knew it, Bryan had grabbed on and pulled himself up, bringing the kayak with him.

“I impressed myself that I could do it,” he said.

—Elizabeth Crozier

“HE EATS LIKE A GRANDFATHER” isn’t exactly the typical way you’d describe the one you love, but it certainly works for Cassandra and Chris. And although they might seem an unconventional pair, the way the two met is something straight from a romantic comedy.

It was two years ago when Chris was on-duty as a work-study at the Fitness Center. One night, theatre generalist major Cassandra began exercising on an elliptical, thinking the area was empty and unaware that Chris was working behind a nearby column.

“I started belting out lyrics from ‘Legally Blonde: The Musical,’” she said. “I must’ve been running for 20 minutes before I noticed Chris. It was so embarrassing.”

Brian Koewler Senior

Two weeks after the two started seeing each other, they began dating officially. Chris had told his grandfather about his new lady friend and sent Cassandra a text message that read: “So I told my grandpa you’re my girlfriend, so let’s just make it official.”

From that moment on, the two have been inseparable, and when it comes to keeping love alive, Chris has definitely done his fair share.

“While she was in Harlaxton, I proposed to her in front of the Eiffel Tower,” he said.

Given the year difference in age, the two plan to marry in 2012 once Cassandra has graduated.

She hopes to still pursue theatre after school, and Chris hopes to use his archeology and writing majors to eventually become a professor of archeology or art history. But while the two are passionate about their career endeavors, they are each incredibly passionate for the other as well.

“I love how much faith [Chris] puts in us, how dependable and strong he is,” Cassandra said. “No matter what we go through, he knows nothing will mess up our relationship.”

—Mindy Kurtz

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Mr.Renaissance FROM TEXAS TO COSTA RICA, from physical therapy to photography — he’s been there, done that.

Ben has kept himself busy, to say the least. This Houston native is part of Physical Therapy Club and Student Christian Fellowship, volunteers as an English tutor and translator at Nativity Church, sings during services at Neu Chapel, was an Orientation Leader for the past three years and — as is fitting for an exercise science major — loves playing sports, whether he’s supervising intramurals or just tossing a Frisbee with friends.

That’s not even counting all the work he puts into his grades and relationships. Even with his other commitments, he finds time to prepare for physical therapy

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school, strengthen his relationship with God and keep in contact with his fiance, Emily.

Ben is a man of the world as well. He’s working toward a Spanish minor along with everything else. And last semester, Ben’s love for learning language led him to spend time studying in Costa Rica, where he also discovered a hidden passion for photography.

What can’t he do?

“I’d like to say I enjoy cooking, but I really don’t,” he said.

Still, Ben’s wide-ranging interests make him a true renaissance man. He may not be able to keep three flaming chainsaws in the air — then again, maybe he can — but when it comes to balancing everything from academics to relationships, Ben can add “expert juggler” to his list of talents.

—Danielle Weeks

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SPORTS BEGAN AS A FAMILY AFFAIR for both of these campus stars. Ellen’s family has always been interested in sports; she developed her own interest playing baseball, soccer and other sports back home in New Lenox, Ill. Robby discovered his love for athletics with his sports-savvy brothers in their hometown of Carmel.

Both have maintained these connections throughout their college careers. Ellen considers her sister, a member of the College of Charleston’s volleyball team, the athlete she most admires. It was her sister who first encouraged her to play volleyball. Robby most admires his former high school coaches, as they inspired him to stay involved in sports at UE. And college sports are a major commitment. Classes, conditioning, practice and games are only part of their daily chores. Ellen is a member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, performs regular community service and was named a MVC Good Neighbor Award winner last fall. But both agree that schoolwork, friends and sleep occupy most free time. Nonetheless, they do not let their busy schedules diminish the joy of athletics.

Robby finds his involvement with men’s soccer rewarding because the team’s success promotes UE. “[It’s that] sense of accomplishment,” he said. “Knowing you can do something for the university.”

Ellen believes sports offer many opportunities to distinguish oneself as a player and person through athletic achievement. Robby’s proudest moment was being named the 2010 MVC Defensive Player of the Year for men’s soccer; Ellen’s most cherished feat was beating her sister’s team.

As an exercise science and physical therapy major, Robby plans to pursue professional sports, while visual communication major Ellen hopes to continue having fun and staying active, playing casually with her friends.

—Klara Nichter [ February 2011 ] Crescent Magazine

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MAKING EVERY OUTFIT her strong suit, Kenzie shows that she is the right choice Freshman for “most stylish.” Equestrian with a classic and even sporty influence is how Kenzie defines her elegant but simple approach.

The Denver native explains it was her busy hometown that first impacted her wardrobe.

“It’s mostly sporty there, and I always put in an effort to look good, but I do want to be comfortable,” she said.

Kenzie loves to shop at stores like Urban Outfitters and Anthropologie and satisfies her footwear needs with her job at Aldo Shoes. And Kenzie is all about the boots.

“My favorites are my Franco Sarto equestrian boots,” she said. “They are versatile and timeless — they dress up any outfit.”

Scarves and neckwear also play a large part in this vocal performance major’s arsenal.

“I have almost the entire rainbow of scarves,” she said.

Kenzie loves accessorizing but knows her limits. She thinks too many items detract from an outfit’s charm.

She prefers to keep her outfits modest, and while she may demonstrate this refined flair for fashion in even her most casual attire, she realizes that style certainly isn’t everything.

“I love UE,” she said. “No one here judges you negatively for the way you dress; I just like to dress up.”

—Cassie Gutman

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DO ACCENTS COME WITH BENEFITS? “Not with law enforcement,” Roger joked, noting how an Illinois state trooper once issued him a speeding ticket despite his soothing tone.

Roger hails from Volvic, located in central France. For native speakers of the language, this variation is hardly a big deal. But people in the States find his accent charming, exotic.

He said having an accent can be inconvenient when using words like “participation.” He sometimes forgets the different stresses on English nouns. Long “e” versus short “e” sounds can be tricky, and he sometimes asks for a “piece” of paper rather than a “sheet” to avoid the trouble.

Roger enjoys hiking, French literature and keeping up with international news. Sports is also an outlet. While in high school, he played on his town’s rugby team and later joined a Scottish team when he was a teaching assistant; now he enjoys a game of racquetball several times each week.

And after 25 years in America, Roger knows his accent will always stand out, and his mellifluous speech makes his lectures one of a kind.

—Klara Nichter

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Jeison Paniagua Freshman

MOST STUDENTS are not expert flirts. But with his effortless appeal, Jeison proves that he is more than just your regular Don Juan. In his mind, flirting doesn’t just mean cracking jokes or playing hard to get. This management information systems major likes the ladies to feel beautiful and said he pays compliments honestly, not considering them to be flirtatious.

“It’s just my personality, the way I am,” Jeison said.

Born and raised in Santo Domingo, capital of the Dominican Republic, he has become the outgoing and engaging man he is today by imitating his father’s charm and admits that he has often stolen his lines.

Jeison said humor has always been a part of his family and his culture.

In his relationships, he tries to be funny because he likes having a good laugh, but he also knows where to draw the line, saying that respect is just as important as humor. And he believes he can make a difference in any woman’s day, just by being himself.

“I make a melody for them [with my words],” he said.

—Megan Werner

Best Friends

IS IT POSSIBLE FOR TWO PEOPLE TO ACT AS ONE? For as long as they can remember, these two have been inseparable, doing everything from coordinating college applications to finishing each other’s sentences.

“We’ve been together forever,” Alex said. “Since morning kindergarten!”

Their adventures together began in Sullivan.

“We had all the same classes together, except in third and fifth grade when we were in different classrooms,” Kyle said.

Advertising and public relations major Alex and marketing and management major Kyle like to joke about their play dates as young children. They fought crime, explored castles and saved the world as Power Rangers.

“It always goes back to Power Rangers,” Kyle joked. “I had two Power Rangers costumes — a red one and a white one. We’d dress up and use our imaginations, pretending the red was pink.”

And while the two have grown up considerably since those days, they haven’t grown apart. After sticking together for so long, splitting up for college was never even an option.

“We made the decision to come to UE together,” Alex said.

From participating in intramurals to joining Greek life, these best friends do it all. They’ve gone on road trips together, been present for each other’s family vacations and even went to Harlaxton for the same semester abroad.

But for Alex and Kyle, friendship is much more than simply attending the same events. Each one relies on the other for advice, empathy and guidance.

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“Throughout my whole life, I’ve had one stable person,” Kyle said. “In the transitions, in each stage of my life, that core rock hasn’t changed. I know she’ll always be there for me.”

—Cassie Gutman

Joseph Holloway Senior

Gives Best Hugs

A GENUINE HUG from this all-around great guy is sure to lift a person’s spirits — and the actual person, if he happens to give one of his famous lift-and-spin “Joe Hugs.” Anyone in need of a little hug therapy should seek out Joseph because this theatre performance major certainly isn’t the least bit shy.

“I’m usually on a hug basis by the end of a conversation,” he said.

The Houstonian has transformed the simple act of wrapping someone in his arms into an absolute art form. There’s the Side Hug, Front Double Pat, Joe Hug, Joe Hug Light, Gentle Hug and Comforting Hug. There are plenty of things in life he can’t control — the nature side of the nature versus nurture debate — but giving someone a hug is a simple way to spread nurturing warmth.

“There’s plenty of nature out there,” he said. “Let’s get a little nurture going on.”

And for Joseph, three certainly doesn’t make a crowd because good group hugs

are his favorite. But hugging isn’t the only way he reaches out to people.

When he’s not wrapping a friend in a bear hug, Joseph can be found writing music. He has played piano since he was 4 years old, and his style mixes elements of hip-hop, jazz and Latin music.

Joseph also has a talent for creatively mixing it up in the kitchen.

“I would challenge anyone to do an alfredo-off,” he said.

So if you see Joseph around campus, be sure to give him a running hug — this man will hold you tight, provide a smile and if you’re lucky, he might just cook for you afterward.

—Danielle Weeks

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years to become as curious about the world as she is.

“It’s the most important component of ‘being smart,’” she said.

One piece of advice she always passes on to students is how to take their own knowledge to the next level.

“It sounds so simple, but read,” she said. “It’s so important to read anything you can get your hands on — it helps you make connections and understand how the world works.”

But reading alone isn’t enough; Annette insists writing is just as crucial. She believes one of the best ways to develop your own theories is to write them down. She also said being intelligent requires more than a top score on an IQ test — it’s something you must work toward.

“People assume being smart is about IQ, but it’s all about how hard you’re willing to work,” she said. “I see some students work like Trojans rather than expect something to be handed to them.”

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IF YOU DECIDE to stop by this professor’s office, expect to see the walls lined ceiling-high with books. It’s plain to see she loves to read, and with years of knowledge and hard work under her belt, Annette is nothing short of brilliant.

The Atlanta native stressed that education was an integral part of her life from a young age.

“School was a place where I got a certain amount of validation,” she said. “I liked being considered smart.”

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of any casting decision. He has high hopes that his outstanding coiff will help get him big roles.

As an archeology major, Alexandra doesn’t need to worry about her hair affecting her future career, but she does have to tie it up in a Laura Croft-do when she goes on digs. And surprisingly, neither one has any special maintenance program when it comes to their signature styles.

Elvin uses a simple two-inone shampoo and conditioner, and Alexandra commits to Victoria’s Secret and Aussie brands.

Regardless, both are convinced the start of great hair does not come in a bottle.

“All good hair is due to genes,” Elvin said.

—Megan Werner

HAIR

HAIR CAN BE DYED, teased, worn up or down, accented with a scarf, ribbon or bow; it can act as an expression of one’s personality. But whether it’s crimped, straight or curly — these two students know that great hair is more than a fashion statement. It’s a way of life.

Elvin, from Novato, Calif., sports a feathered look. Alexandra hails from Dothan, Ala., and has flowing chestnut hair.

“My hair is absolutely an extension of myself,” she said.

Both hate haircuts. Elvin said you become a different person when you get a haircut, and Alexandra believes maintaining her long, “Herbal Essences”-worthy hair makes life more fun.

As a theater performance major, Elvin’s hair will certainly impact his future career; appearance is an important aspect

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Most Sarcastic

Jordan Stoltz Sophomore

SARCASM is a tricky task to master — one must strike a balance between insults and pure sardonic wit. Even so, Jordan has managed to harness this acerbic breed of humor and apply it to his daily life.

When told he had been chosen as UE’s most sarcastic, the computer engineering major said, “I hope I get a trophy.”

He uses sarcasm in conversation, because he feels the best jokes are those you have to think about in order to understand.

But Jordan said he doesn’t strive to be an ass; rather, it’s part of his nature. And while he is unsure from where he adopted this overt sarcasm, the Evansville native is convinced he gets his quick wit from his father.

He uses sarcasm to entertain his friends and keep them on their toes, adding that he gets along best with those who appreciate his satire. But when faced with others who don’t take sarcasm well, Jordan responds by making fun of himself — a basic skill for any smart aleck.

—Megan Werner

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Best Smiles

Mike Hopper Senior

Kelsey Simmons Freshman

IF LAUGHTER is the best medicine, then this pair gives us a concentrated double dose. Kelsey and Mike’s cheerful smiles and jovial natures are sure to make a dull day seem a little brighter — and not just because of their toothpaste-ad white teeth.

Kelsey, a secondary education major, said she almost can’t help but smile all the time — even on terrible days, like when she was involved in a car accident.

And the one time this Newburgh resident wasn’t smiling was the day she got braces.

Now anything from bad knock-knock jokes to watching drunken people stumble about has a good chance of making her grin, no matter what type of day she’s had.

“I’m just a jokester,” she said.

Keeping a smile on her face has become such a part of her personality that during those rare times when she’s not beaming, her friends will inevitably ask her if something is wrong.

“Since I’m not smiling, the world’s gonna end,” she said.

While they are known for their smiles, they also notice this feature in others.

“A smile is probably the first thing I look for,” Mike said.

Good friends always make this Huntingburg, Ind., man crack a smile.

“Go to IHOP at like four in the morning,” he said. “Always worth a laugh.”

The psychology major applies his education each time he flashes his pearly whites, noting that smiling has positive psychological benefits. The physical act of smiling can trick the mind into boosting one’s mood.

Mike, whose mother works for a dentist, might also be smiling because he’s learned the secret to longevity: good oral health.

“If you floss once a day, it adds like two years to your life,” he said.

Good company, terrible jokes and a longer life to enjoy them both — what’s there not to smile about?

—Danielle Weeks

MOST Intelligent

Brian Joyce Graduate Student

BRAINS AND BRAWN aren’t always found together — unless you know Brian, a doctoral student in physical therapy who used to run cross-country, where he was known for both his speed and smarts.

During his junior and senior years, he was listed in ESPN Magazine as a “CoSIDA Academic All-American.” The list recognizes the top 45 NCAA Division I athletes who are outstanding both in their academic and athletic abilities.

“I was on the same list with Olympiantype runners,” he said. “It was wild.”

Not only was this Evansville native on the dean’s list all four years as an undergraduate, but he received the Ralph H. Coleman Award, given to a senior athlete each year.

For Brian, it’s all about balance. Being a student-athlete isn’t easy, but he keeps his cool by isolating himself for study time in or-

der to avoid all-too-common distractions.

“Being an athlete is my break from studies,” he said. “And studying is my break from running.”

Brian challenged himself by taking Spanish, a subject much different from his usual courses in the sciences.

“It was something I just wanted to do,” he said. “It was a totally different approach.”

Even though becoming a certified sports therapist is one of Brian’s primary career goals, he also sees himself applying his love for knowledge and going back to school — perhaps as a professor.

“I value learning and reading, and having that desire has helped me,” he said. “I’d love to help others in the same way.”

—Mindy Kurtz [ February 2011 ] Crescent Magazine

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Similarly, Grant’s mother insisted he pursue music. She told him he should get involved in a club, and she introduced him to choir. He joined and has loved performing ever since.

Originally from Columbus, Ohio, Grant was excited to receive one of the leading roles in this year’s opera, “La Boheme.”

Tiffany was also thrilled when she won Phi Mu Alpha Sin-

fonia’s “UE Idol” her freshman year, singing “A Change in Me” from “Beauty and the Beast.” She continued to showcase her pipes this year as well, winning the crowd pleaser award for her performance of Evanescence’s “My Immortal.”

While both vocalists have intense passion for music — Tiffany with her high soprano and Grant with his bellowing baritone, they have each found their own way to keep it in their lives. Tiffany started out a music education major but switched to psychology when she decided she really didn’t want to teach music, nor rely on becoming a performer right out of college.

Still, her love of performing never died, and she now feels she can follow her passion without majoring in the subject, enjoying her repertoire of classical and popular music as well as showtunes.

And while he enjoys performing, Grant is also interested in the management aspect of the music industry and has chosen this area in which to pursue a degree.

Despite their many years of experience, Tiffany and Grant sometimes get nervous when they perform. Grant often feels anxious right before he goes on stage. To deal with this anxiety, he takes a deep breath and keeps faith that he will do well. Tiffany said she feels nervous after she performs because of the rush of adrenaline she gets when singing for an audience.

Both have learned to pull through those nerves, nonetheless, and perform to the best of their abiliGrant Biggert ties, keeping always in perfect harmony.

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WHETHER IT’S CATCHING a long pass for a touchdown or assisting a teammate in scoring a goal, Eric has taken intramurals by storm. And even though he’s

Eric has played sports his whole life and is thrilled IMs have given him the opportunity to keep playing. He said friends and family have influenced his inner ath-

IMSuperSTAR a freshman, this Portage resident is one of the most familiar faces on campus because he is all about the entertainment and friendly competition IMs bring about.

“I just love everything about sports,” he said. “Watching, playing — it’s all just good fun.”

This electrical engineering major has participated in just about every IM sport offered, with his favorites so far being dodgeball, volleyball, soccer and flag football.

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lete, prompting him to play on his high school’s basketball and soccer teams.

“All my friends played. It was just something we did,” he said.

Eric loves having fun on the field with his friends on campus too, and although he plays to win, this superstar is still able to joke about his own competitive spirit.

“I’m naturally competitive, to say the least,” he said. “[IMs] is just a great opportunity to play.”

—Cassie Gutman

Eric Lee Freshman

WHEN TIMES GET ROUGH, Kaitlin knows how to keep things calm and friendly. Even in the face of silly arguments with her well-meaning parents and stressful days working at Student Publications as editor-in-chief of the LinC, where she spends much of her time, she has learned to take chaos in stride.

“My body doesn’t recognize anger as an emotion,” she said.

Quick with a smile and a kind word, this creative writing major admits it is actually an effort to be mean, explaining that when she is angry with someone, she winds up turning the situation over and over in her mind until she sees her own part in it. Then she is extra nice to that person to make up for being angry in the first place.

So as not to be rude, this Peru, Ind., native goes so far as to actually delete Facebook event invitations so that she won’t have to RSVP “no.” In fact, Kait-

lin finds it hard to say no in general because she doesn’t want to ever let anyone down.

But part of her Kaitlin Bonifant job as editor-in-chief Senior requires her to get tough. Although it’s part of the job, she prefers to oversee her staff without being mean about it.

This attitude carries over into other aspects of her life. Kaitlin is also known for her volunteer efforts at Impact Ministries and the United Center for Caring.

She loves the feeling she gets helping someone; she especially loves children and has thought about becoming a teacher someday. “[The feeling of helping people is] like a warmth,” she said. “I can’t deson everyone can come to, noting that, as far as scribe it.” she’s concerned, that’s what people are all about, Kaitlin believes her purpose in life is or should be if they’re not — taking time out of to help others realize someone is always their schedules to make other lives better. there for them. She enjoys being the per—Elizabeth Crozier

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Senior

WHETHER YOU CALL IT a “salt shaker,” an “arse” or a “badonkadonk,” it’s time to pay homage to the gluteus maximus.

To us, it seems Sir Mix-a-Lot got it right when he said he wants it “real thick and juicy.” As UE’s resident best butts, Amy and Toby believe labeling a tush is all about context.

“If you’re referring to a guy’s then it’s ‘butt,’ but with girls it’s ‘ass’ or ‘donk,’” Amy said.

Toby is more than willing to break this definition down even a bit further.

“Flat donk is an oxymoron — donk implies there’s something there,” he said.

Theater performance major Toby and health service administration major Amy say they are proud of their rear ends, and both admit they fancy the same “well-rounded assets” on members of the opposite sex.

“God didn’t create it so guys could swoon over it, but it just so happens they do,” Toby said.

Though he hails from Mansfield, Texas, Toby said the motto “bigger is better” doesn’t always apply.

“There is such a thing as too big,” he said.

And Woodbury, Minn., native Amy thinks that in the realm of rumps, size is important but definitely not paramount.

“You don’t [need] a bigger butt to have a better butt,” she said.

The two believe their behinds are just the right size and are in perfect proportion to their bodies — sometimes contrary to the speculation and admiration of others.

“It’s not as big as people think,” Amy said. “But my friends talk about it constantly. They act like it’s a person.”

—Rachel Solava

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THIS PROFESSOR’S definition of sexiness is not limited to luxurious hair, a trim build or a glamorous face; rather it involves accomplishing the things in her life she has set out to do, and this woman certainly has the brains to match her beauty.

A doctoral graduate of the University of Illinois, Margaret specializes in social psychology — more specifically, psychology as it pertains to the legal system and factors that influence jurors’ decisions.

“I just feel like I’ve always been passionate about social justice,” she said.

When she’s not cracking open a 1,000page text on the death penalty, Margaret likes to run and play racquetball with her husband Emmett.

She also makes a habit of running on a treadmill and once took to the streets with

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FREE TIME IS A TIME TO VOLUNTEER — this is the mantra that Kelsey and Bryan live by. Both being heavily involved in events on campus, the two devote what time they have to those in need, but in very different ways.

Kelsey, an Ontario, Canada, native, started volunteering in middle school as a part of a philanthropic group and became even more involved in high school. Being fully immersed in activities back then gave her the extra spark to get involved in college.

“I saw leadership positions not as a popularity contest, but as a chance to use my talents humbly,” she said.

Bryan, on the other hand, was not particularly active until coming to UE from his hometown, Memphis. As a member of the men’s swim team for his first two years of school, he quickly became social and joined the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.

“Being a swimmer really got my name out there, so to speak,” he said.

The communication major then joined Phi Gamma Delta and later served on a number of committees, such as the Homecoming committee, and on the Interfraternity Council, an organization that promotes unity among fraternities.

Kelsey, who is majoring in international studies, is a new member trainer for Kappa Chi, the Christian co-ed service fraternity. She also is an avid member of Habitat for Humanity, spending many Saturday mornings every semester building homes for those in need.

“We go out three days a week and tag along on the builds,” she said. “It’s a really significant work on an individual level.”

Even though both Bryan and Kelsey are involved at different ends of the volunteer spectrum — one promoting fellowship and brotherhood, one taking part in manual builds, they both strongly believe that being active in the community is important.

“It’s a decision to contribute to soKelsey Shantz ciety and pass along the things that Junior I’ve been taught,” she said. “It’s giving Bryan Hamann back to the world what’s been given to us — and more.”

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her sister in the Cincinnati Marathon back when they were undergraduates. Her next goal is to start training for a mini-triathlon and to begin swimming again.

Margaret maintains her active lifestyle in order to balance her passion for food.

“I plan my day according to what I eat at night,” she said.

She loves to cook Thai cuisine and try new sushi restaurants.

“A city is good as long as it has an Indian [place] and one good Thai restaurant,” Margaret said.

Not only does this professor make the grade for her new “sexiest” title with her commitment to fitness and love for the exotic, but she also stands out with her great passion for her research area and career.

Margaret’s devotion to her students and

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scholarship, as well as her other achievements, prove that nothing compliments sexiness quite like intelligence.

Let’s just say students aren’t skipping out on her lectures, either way.

—Danielle Weeks

Perkiest Morning Person

IF ALL MORNINGS included class with a certain perky vocal performance major from Newburgh, even the most exhausted students might certainly find themselves a bit more excited.

“In the mornings I try to be friendly to everyone because I know everybody’s tired, including me,” Apryl said.

She believes her excess happiness dif-

fuses the good mood throughout the rest of the class — a philosophy she’s followed since high school.

“Anybody can be perky if they want to be,” she said. “It’s all a matter of [having a] positive attitude in the mornings.”

Though Apryl’s perkiness creates positive feedback among classmates, this morning enthusiasm doesn’t come naturally. A little caffeine never hurt, she said. And Apryl tries to get that extra boost with a caramel latte from Jazzman’s Cafe when she has time before class.

Despite her upbeat attitude, she explained that her World Cultures experience was anything but fun — it was at 8 a.m.

Apryl hopes to continue avoiding early classes, but when there’s no other option, she will put in enough energy to make every morning bright.

And while Apryl isn’t her given name, she notes, it reflects her bubbly, springlike personality — as the saying goes, April showers bring May flowers.

—Klara Nichter

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WHAT IS AN ACTIVITY that anyone can do on a train or in a bedroom, a cafe or a tree?

Why, reading, of course, and you can expect to find this Vincennes native reading almost anywhere she can. And while to many students reading might seem like an unwelcome chore, Natalie’s love for books makes her an exception to this rule. For her, reading is a passion, and she has devoted herself to sharing her passion with others.

As a young girl, Natalie found readNatalie Updike Junior ing an adventurous outlet, a means to explore the world without leaving the comfort of home. Books allowed her to improve her own writing and see life through many different perspectives.

“It provided an escape at a young age,” she said.

As a creative writing major, Natalie said she writes 30 minutes every day and hopes to eventually write something others will enjoy reading. She has even created a campus book club and served as its first president. She confesses she will never be done reading and will continue to expand her four-bookshelf library.

“I still have a lot of learning to do,” she said.

—Megan Werner

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IN HIS MENTALLY tough courses, such as both levels of organic chemistry, many students often have difficulty following the lessons.

But this Georgetown native, who has taught at UE for 15 years, finds it rewarding when those students finally understand the often frustrating subject matter.

“I like seeing that light bulb come on,” Ray said.

The Honors Program director never tells students he doesn’t have the time to answer their questions.

Although he expects a lot of studying from his students, Ray seems to go the extra mile to help them fully comprehend the material. His students agree that his willingness to help makes the challenging work more manageable, whether through his evening study sessions or one-on-one talks.

And unlike most professors, this married father of two doesn’t even have office hours.

“I’m just willing to help anytime I’m in the office,” he said.

When he’s not meeting with students, Ray enjoys spending time with his family and participating in outdoor activities, like cycling. He also enjoys helping coach his sons’ hockey team — proof that, on campus or off, this professor is always ready to lend a hand.

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Ben Quinn THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE Junior who love music, but Chris and Ben’s distinctive style and deepChris McLaughlin Junior seated devotion to music find them UE’s most musical duo.

The pair began playing last spring while both were attending Harlaxton. When Ben, a Cincinnati native, and Chris, who hails from West Chester, Pa., were not out enjoying the wonders of Europe, they would jam together to pass the time. After a few impromptu public performances, the two realized that people enjoyed their music and started playing together more often. “[We] didn’t expect to get anywhere with it,” Chris said.

After the duo performed at a few open mic nights and some other small events, they found they could each contribute in a way to make their shows original.

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“I sing the songs first, then Ben will do the background vocals,” said Chris, a music management major. “My guitar playing is like a pulse, and after I lay down the rhythm, Ben adds the catchy stuff with his guitar.”

And having two guitarists and two vocalists in one band certainly opens up the options, but it’s Ben’s mandolin that really makes what they do stand out.

“I started on the violin when I was a kid, then I picked up the guitar,” Ben said. “The next logical step was to learn mandolin.”

Their diverse list of instruments, talents and influences produces an extremely distinctive sound. Chris is a fan of techno, British rock and Led Zeppelin, and Ben, who is a theatre performance major, said he used to be in a death metal band in high school. Together they achieve a unique fusion of sound, writing songs comparable in style to those of the Dave Matthews Band or Patrick Watson.

“We do everything together so [neither of us] is left in the dust or not feeling it,” Chris said.

The duo plans to record more songs and put them on iTunes — to take advantage of online media, while continuing to play open mic nights and talent shows.

“We do tons of small performances, but we always want to get something better,” Chris said. “We definitely have a lot of solid material.”

— Brennan Girdler

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AFTER WATCHING her soar through the air as Titania, the fairy queen in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” it’s easy to see why Blair, a theatre performance major, would be dubbed “most talented.”

As a youngster, she took dance classes and sang in her local church in southern Georgia, but back then, she was perfectly fine staying out of the limelight.

“I was petrified of all things theater,” she said. “But I’ve always loved making people smile, giving people hope or being there for them.”

Blair finally became involved in theater during high school, performing small roles in her school’s musicals.

“I got into the game a little late, but

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I liked having small parts,” she said. “I wanted to be the punchline of the joke.”

Blair has had a number of UE Theatre roles, her favorites being the troubled housewife Bananas in “The House of Blue Leaves” and her high-flying Titania. But flying became a chore after a just a few shows.

“I prefer walking fairies after that,” she said.

Her time on the stage keeps this actress busy, along with auditioning for graduate school at Julliard, Yale and IU.

Blair Busbee And while Senior she appreciates her new title, Blair is quick to note that the stage isn’t the only place talent exists.

“There are so many talented people here in very different but important areas of life,” she said.

—Mindy Kurtz

IF EYES ARE WINDOWS TO THE SOUL, it’s no wonder this Colorado Springs, Colo., native has the best pair on campus. He loves smiling, and the sparkle in his dark brown peepers reflects this same sunny disposition.

Scott doesn’t often voice his emotions, but people who know this nursing major can see it in his eyes whether he’s having a good day or not. Surprisingly, his gorgeous eyes aren’t the feature that gains the most attention from those around him. He said people often comment on his long eyelashes more so than his eyes. In these cases, Scott graciously accepts all compliments, as it means people are actually making good eye contact with him.

“Eyes are just really intriguing to me,” he said.

He says he finds blue and green eye colors especially exciting because they’re different from his own. But given the choice, Scott wouldn’t pick the obvious baby blues.

“I would pick yellow for happiness, but I hate the color yellow, so maybe blue or green,” he said.

Scott shares the special glint in his eyes with a large population of students through his involvement with Orientation Leaders, Admission Ambassadors, Hale Hall Council and Colleges Against Cancer. “[My eyes aren’t my] best feature,” he said. “I am who I am.”

At the very least, Scott’s eyes are a gateway — providing deeper insight into the Scott Hamilton person he is. It’s OK to get lost in them.

—Klara Nichter Sophomore

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HIS BODY ISN’T HULKING WITH muscle, and you won’t find him pumping iron in the gym. But make no mistake; Ryan’s body is toned from head to toe.

If you’ve ever seen him running shirtless down Weinbach, then you are likely to agree with his title of “Best Body.”

“I don’t know how these results came about,” he said. “I’m honored, just a little confused.”

The Evansville native has been running crosscountry since his freshman year at Memorial High School, and owes his great bod to the sport.

“I’m very competitive with my body,” he said.

“I push myself to the limit — sometimes I think I don’t have a limit.”

His competitive spirit motivates him to hit the pavement every day and helps get him through the 10–13 mile cross-country runs on Saturdays.

And being a seasoned runner, he is accustomed to the occasional whistle or catcall from passing motorists.

“It happens when I run without a shirt on and shorts up to here,” he said, gesturing to his upper thigh.

The civil engineering major hopes that running will always be a part of his life because he wants to stay in shape.

“I hope my knees don’t conk out when I’m 40,” he said. “I don’t want to get a big belly.”

In our eyes, Ryan has nothing to worry about; his chiseled abs and sculpted legs aren’t going away anytime soon.

“This will help out my street cred,” he joked.

“But now I have a reputation to uphold.” ­ — Rachel Solava

IN MOST CLASSROOMS you wouldn’t expect to find a sentence on the board about how Elmo has syphilis again — but in Rob’s you never know. This associate professor has been teaching at UE for 11 years, keeping subjects like copyediting lively with sentences about dead hobos or Muppets with STDs. “You can’t do the Dick and Jane sentences all the time,” Rob said.

“You’d go insane — or quit.”

A natural jokester, Rob is always up for a laugh. Once, when a student asked him where all the copyediting symbols came from, Rob convinced

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the class that along with tablets bearing the Ten Commandments, Moses was given a tablet of editing marks. This practice of pranking others carries over into his everyday life as well, at home with his wife and baby. Rob even has a game he plays with his wife where he sees what ridiculous things he can make her believe.

While Rob admits his humor can be twisted at times, he does know his limits. He sees its place in the classroom and out — comedy is an integral part of his personality and teaching style.

“Sometimes the subject needs a little oomph,” he said. “If [joking] helps students stay focused, there’s a positive side to that.”

—Kristin Benzinger

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[ FOOD ] NOTHING BEATS SOUP: The chilly winter months often call for a nice warm sit-down soup-gorging session.

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GRAB A SLICE Dive into a plethora of soup at Zoup.

With so many delicious flavors to choose from, it’s a good thing you can taste test before you actually place your order. This restaurant also offers a wide range of salads and sandwiches. • 6240 E. Virginia St. • 812–477–2664 The Warm-Up The winter months seem to grag on and on, and it isn’t getting any warmer — yet. But with a steaming bowl of soup or chili, who could complain?

Sometimes all it takes is a warm bowl in your hands to take the edge off that outdoor chill.

It’s tough to find a good steak and soup joint, but Western Rib-Eye & Ribs excels in both areas.

While known for their salad bar, also choose their French onion soup, steak soup, meat-filled chili — all straight from the kettle. • 1401 N. Boeke Road • 812–476–5405

The Cup & Chaucer Cafe, located in the Vanderburgh Public Library, has a refreshing menu. As well as fresh-made soups, they have everything from turkey bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwiches to hot teas. • 200 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. • 812–428–8200

Penny Lane boasts a variety of organic and specialty coffees, as well as herbal teas. They provide great atmosphere and sell smoothies, art and “vegetarian soup,” priding themselves on their organic ingredients. • 600 S.E. Second St. • 812–421–8741

Barbeque, salads and soup are what Wolf’s Bar-B-Q Restaurant does best. Their soup is homemade with lots of potatoes, sour cream and butter.

And with their many other selections, Wolf’s has a meal for everyone. • 6600 N. First Ave. • 812–424–8891

Submerged toppings at Heady’s Pizzeria compliment their buttery and crisp pizza crust.

• HEADY’S PIZZERIA • 4120 N. First Ave., Suite B • 812–437–4343 A major selling point to Heady’s Pizzeria is their pizza’s golden, gooey and buttery crust. Their wellcooked thin crust proves that crunchy isn’t always better, serving as the base for the perfect pie. But the best part has to be the bill. Most of Heady’s pizzas ring up to under $8 for an 8-incher, and their larger sizes are just as affordable.

For most pizza connoisseurs, though, the toppings are what make the grade. Heady’s toppings bulge beneath layers of cheese like little icebergs — only better. Their most popular creation includes grilled chicken, smoky bacon, onion and tomato simmering atop ranch and barbecue sauce — a concoction otherwise known as the Blah-Blah. Although Heady’s Pizzeria is new, their topping skills are wise beyond their years.

Those who prefer heaping toppings or even deep-dish pizza styles may protest the thin-crusted pies with modest toppings, but this restaurant’s choice — of quality over quantity — ensures each pizza has a perfect balance of flavor.

As for the topping aficionados, they will be pleasantly surprised to find a great variety of meat, vegetables and cheeses — all well-spaced and carefully spread out over every single slice. The 8-inch pizzas are a great meal for one. Open 5 p.m.–2 a.m., Heady’s offers dinein, as well carryout and delivery options, and on cold and late nights there’s just nothing like chowing down on some gooey, greasy pizza. w [ February 2011 ] Crescent Magazine

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Dec. 8 • Roberts Stadium While the Aces didn’t secure the win over ACC powerhouse North Carolina, it was fun to watch a game in a packed Roberts Stadium. There was a buzz of excitement in the air as the sellout crowd tried to help keep the Aces in the game. But it was not to be as UE fell to the TarHeels 76–49.

Encouraging the crowd to get on their feet, junior Jon Hernandez runs the court before the end of halftime. Sunny Johnson/Crescent Magazine

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Sophomore Elizabeth Phillips shows her support. Samantha Cook/Crescent Magazine The dance team pumps up the energy as seniors Daryl Spinks and Whitney Baggett and junior Shelby George kick up their feet. Chris Keith/Crescent Magazine Guard Kavon Lacy gets some air time as he goes up against UNC forward Tyler Zeller. Sunny Johnson/Crescent Magazine Freshman Katie Winiger helps the team stay motivated during a free throw. Sunny Johnson/ Crescent Magazine

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Women and men are different in just about every way, so why wouldn’t their top creature picks differ as well? Who would be in their corners if the world broke out into one big monster brawl?

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I was raised on “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.” Back then, vampires were true vampires — fearing stakes, sunlight, the whole nine yards.

Yet, as the new millennium was born and Buffy faded, a new kind of monster rose from her ashes — a new breed of vampires was free to mingle with mortals and walk in the daytime. And they sparkled.

These modernized vampires aren’t the bloodsuckers of yesteryear; rather, they have been revised into romance novel-esque heroes.

On top of that, this shiny biter’s newest co-star was a werewolf that needed no full moon to transform.

This werewolf was made popular by the movie “Underworld” and recycled into the book/movie combo “Twilight.” Had these films had smaller budgets, this creature would have been a poorly rendered CGI in a Sci-Fi channel original movie.

But with their big-time blockbuster status, these new werewolves and their sparkly counterparts have become famous among teenage girls and soccer moms. And by losing their once-terrifying personas, the fanged fiends have become the butt of many jokes among men worldwide.

That said, even the “man’s man” of movie monsters has undergone some change. Zombies, as they were originally conceived many years ago, now vary film by film.

Some feed on brains, others just flesh. The “28 Days Later” zombies aren’t the traditional slow, staggering kind. They spring back to life with a new pair of Nikes and chase down their food.

Some zombies are still the sole fear of our existence, like in the AMC series “The Walking Dead,”

while others are key to some good laughs, for example, in the movie “Zombieland.”

No matter the scenario, they all seem to have one thing in common: men love them. Since Buffy, it seems, men have lost the urge to watch vampires — probably because Sarah Michelle Gellar is no longer associated with them. But for every man that loves a zombie, there is a woman who loves one of those newly evolved vampires.

It’s become the norm for women to love the Twilight series, while most men loathe it. NPR.com writer Brad Meltzer noted an astounding number of women at a Twilight premiere. “I counted. There were four other men (all teenagers) besides me,” he said.

Men have learned to avoid these romanticized vampires, who might challenge their manhood and enchant their girlfriends, opting instead for a monster that can challenge their livelihood.

“Zombies indulge male powerfulfillment fantasies,” said John Devore of CNN.com. They let men free their primal urges in the freefor-all of zombie slaughter and indulge their protective instincts as they help salvage their friends.

Men also enjoy the idea of outsmarting zombies. This is why many have a zombie survival plan.

Senior Brent Sigler has been developing his for years.

“My zombie apocalypse survival plan outlines how I will escape to rural areas, locate provisions and find a suitable weapon,” he said.

Zombies allow men to prove their superiority. Man’s desire to be alpha male is tested in the apocalypse scenario. Sigler, like many prepared people, cate-

gorize most people by utility, making note of those who would not last a day.

Zombies It is critical to have a indulge group with the perfect combination of survival traits male in order to outlast the zombie army. So if men love zompowerbies because of the power trip fullfillthey provide, why is it women prefer vampires? The answer: ment Have you ever seen Edward?

Talk about a sharp dressed man. fanta“Vampires are always impecsies. cably dressed, with perfect hair and a nice complexion,” askmen.com said. Vampires, then, are the snappy dressers, while the werewolves are the rugged, ripped shirt guys. It really is the best of both worlds.

“The vampire represents the quintessential bad boy,” said Joanne Detore-Nakamura, who teaches a literary film course at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Everyone knows women love bad boys. Any of you chivalrous mortals have to give it up to these bad boys, though. They do have some great moves.

So why can’t we all just get along? Women have men — they don’t need another lazy oaf stumbling around all day. And men have enough competition in the dating world without some superhero jerk who sparkles. It seems this battle of the sexes will be decided only in the event of a supernatural apocalypse, monsters pitted against one another — rapacious zombies w Jon Harvey, a senior theater versus Jacob and Edmanagement ward. w major from Chesapeake, Va., weighs in on the issues affecting students today. [ February 2011 ] Crescent Magazine

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February is National Heart Health Month

Heart disease isn’t generally thought of as a young person’s disease, but being young and physically fit is no guarantee that the arteries that keep your heart pumping aren’t blocked. Over the past 60 years, the overall death rate from heart disease has gone down in the United States, but the deaths in young people have increased.

Federal health officials have noted a rise in the rate of sudden cardiac death among 15- to 34-year-olds. Cardiovascular risk factors like obesity might play a role, just as they do among older heart attack patients, and obesity is a growing problem among young people. Everyone’s arteries begin to clog in late childhood and early adolescence. But for those with a history of heart disease in their family, it is important to get regular checkups, starting as a teenager.

People with a family history should also start monitoring their cholesterol intake. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, consuming a healthy diet can help decrease the risk of heart disease. Men and women are at equal risk for developing heart disease, but the risk can be decreased by eating a diet low in fat, cholesterol and sodium and by eating more fiber, fruits and vegetables. To find out what you can do to improve and maintain your heart numbers, check out the interactive tool to help guide your daily decisions at goredforwomen.org/hcu/index.aspx.

Baking Soda May Give You Extra Pep No one eats baking soda straight, but sprinkling a little into your water glass — as disgusting as that might sound — may offer some health benefits. Baking soda, taken in small amounts, may boost exercise stamina, stated researchers from National Taiwan College of Physical Education, who studied the effect of sodium bicarbonate in a small group of tennis players. Their findings, appearing in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, indicate that “tiny” amounts of baking soda helped increase performance stamina in the athletes, said Chen-Kang Chang, head of the research team.

“We found that sodium bicarbonate supplementation can prevent the fatigue-induced decline in skilled tennis performance seen during matches,” Chang said. “The service and forehand ground stroke consistency was maintained” after a simulated match in a trial in which sodium bicarbonate was used.

They may see dead people. According to a Durham University study, heavy coffee drinkers are more likely to have hallucinations or feel the presence of dead people. As a part of the study, researchers quizzed 200 students on their caffeine intake and found those with the highest consumption were also more prone to report seeing or hearing things that were not there. Those who consumed a daily equivalent of seven cups of instant coffee or more — high consumption — were three times more likely to have extrasensory experiences than those who had less than one cup daily — low consumption.

The study reviewed not only the use of coffee, but the intake of many other caffeinated drinks, such as tea and energy drinks, and items like candy bars and caffeine pills. When under stress, the body releases a stress hormone called cortisol.

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[ THE LISTS ]

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as far as senior Devin Chambers is concerned. She is head over heels for love stories and finds a way to escape and live these fantastical, fictionalized romances. Here are some of her favorites.

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“Persuasion” by Jane Austen (Bantam Dell, 1984) • This tale offers a mature take on relationships and love.

It follows a woman who is past her prime but gets a second chance at the love she turned down in her youth.

“Wuthering Heights” by Emily Bronte (Bantam Dell, 2003) • A dark tale of lovers who cannot be together, they ruin the lives of those around them as a consequence. The main characters are selfish people, but you can’t help but wish things would work out.

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“The Lady of the Camellias” by Alexandre Dumas (Kessinger, 2010) • A somewhat autobiographical tale about Dumas’ illegitimate son, it was the inspiration for the Verdi opera “La Traviata.” It’s a sad story about an idealistic boy and a dying courtesan, which you know won’t end well but still secretly hope it will.

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“Breakfast at Tiffany’s” by Truman Capote (Knopf Doubleday, 1993) • Nothing like the movie, the novella is a character study of Holly Golightly, a charismatic and naive working girl, written from a friend’s point of view. Admittedly, the story is not your typical romance, but at least in this case, love is love.

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“One Day” by David Nicholls (Knopf Doubleday, 2010) • This novel tells the story of Dexter and Emma, two people who meet for one day every year for 20 years. It is a modern love story of how the decisions and mistakes we make in life all happen for a reason and how some people are just meant for each other.

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Self-help books.

Nothing like saying “I love you, but you need help” to really kill the mood.

••• Anything sharp.

According to superstition, it is extremely bad luck to give something sharp to a loved one.

••• Facebook gifts.

Unless you are in a strictly online, never meet face-to-face relationship, this is not the way to go.

••• Candy underwear.

Spring for some real lingerie if you want to go the intimate route.

••• Drugstore chocolate.

At least make it Godiva.

••• Footed pajamas.

Perhaps this is appropriate if you are a toddler. Adults in footed pajamas?

That is never OK.

Elise’s love songs she HATES Senior Elise LeBreton shares the love songs she just simply can’t tolerate even a little bit.

“Girlfriend” The melody is irritating, and the lyrics are kind of silly. Avril Lavigne can be pretty obnoxious.

“I Will Always Love You” I’ve just heard it too many times to enjoy it anymore. This Whitney Houston song has become a cliche.

“Love Story” I understand why people like it — I just think it’s too sappy. I hate most Taylor Swift love songs.

“What’s Love Got To Do With it” It drives me crazy. It seems so dated. Tina Turner’s chorus gets stuck in your head; it’s so repetitive.

w Ana Brown w senior w “P.S. I Love You” (2007) The male love interest knew he was going to die, yet he set up things so his wife could move on and be happy.” w Alyssa Richardson w sophomore w “Click” (2006) It is kind of about the mistakes you make. It’s about love being difficult and messy, but in the end, it’s worth it.”

w Max Anthony w senior w “Cast Away” (2000) It’s sad he doesn’t get her, but the mere thought of being back with her gave him the drive to keep living and get back home.”

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w Taylor Droste w sophomore w “The Holiday” (2006) It’s a very adventurous kind of romantic, but it has a touch of humor. It [shows] that love can find people in unexpected ways.” [ February 2011 ] Crescent Magazine

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[ JUST THE FACTS ]

1876 —

John P. D. John, the seventh president, is the most widely recognized of all Moores Hill College’s presidents. He was a college graduate at 16, and at 20 was appointed a professor at Brookville College. By 23, he is named president.

1913

— The only basketball game the women’s team plays is against Louisville, which the Cardinals won. A date for a return game is set, but a few days before the game, faculty decide they are just not comfortable with women playing basketball and ban the women’s team from playing in public.

1927

— Fraternities and sororities are frowned upon by the college, but President Alfred Hughes does allow literary societies to emerge on campus — such as the Philoneikan Literary Society, which later becomes Pi Epsilon Phi.

1929

— This year marks a first at Evansville College: night football. The field is situated at the present site of Hughes Hall, but there is no lighting.

During the summer, Coach John Harmon obtains a quantity of four-inch boiler tubes and has them welded together to form 30-foot poles. Atop each pole is a reflector holding a 1,500-watt light bulb. The 28 poles give off a surprising amount of light.

[ CRESCENT CROSSWORD ] ACROSS 1 Bath (Fr.) 5 Explode 8 Of the kind of (suf.)

12 She (Fr.) 13 Jap. apricot 14 Para-aminobenzoic acid 15 Differ 17 Arabian chieftain 18 Greek letter 19 Tree 21 Asbestos (abbr.)

22 Burmese knife 23 Incessantly 25 It. marble 29 Tilled land 32 Common man 33 Siesta 35 Adjective-forming (suf.)

36 Agave fiber 38 Daw 40 Soft mineral 42 Guido’s note (2 words) 43 Noun-forming (suf.)

45 Yarn 47 Hawaiian frigate bird 50 House (Sp.) 52 Ern (2 words) 54 Monad 55 Feline 56 South African 57 Senior (Fr.) 58 Donkey (Fr.) 59 Salver

9 N.A. tree 10 Wading bird 11 Carbon (pref.)

16 Objective 20 Stowe character 22 Old Sp. gold coin 24 Heath evergreen 25 Consumer price index (abbr.)

26 They (Fr.) 27 Peccadillo (2 words) 28 Horse 30 Arabic letter 31 Cheer 34 Bishop 37 Sprite 39 Away from the wind 41 Slayer of Caesar 43 Ecuador (abbr.)

44 Hindu queen 46 Hit on the head 47 Frankenstein’s assistant 48 Olive genus 49 Eagle’s nest 51 Daughter of Zeus 53 Amer. Ballet Theatre (abbr.)

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DOWN 1 “Venerable” monk 2 Settled 3 “Casablanca” characters 4 Nat’l Endowment for the Arts (abbr.)

5 Steal 6 Buddhist sacred mountain 7 Pique 8 Amazon tributary

1934

— A controversial art show upsets many students. The art contains images resembling several different objects, depending on how the painting is viewed. One such painting looks like a cross between a diamond ring and a set of false teeth, but many students complain it resembles a rusty bear trap.

1956

— President Richard Nixon speaks to students. He encourages them to become involved in the political process, urging them to go out and vote. This marks the first visit to campus by a United States president or vice president.

1989

— Because of the baseball diamond’s location, adjacent to several of the college’s buildings, trustees ban the sport from campus. A month later, they allow the game to be played as long as no obscene language is used and no property is damaged.

1999

— “The Haunting,” starring Liam Neeson, is filmed at Harlaxton Manor. While critics call the film “incredibly dull” and label it a “clunker,” audiences at least enjoy several views of the manor.

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