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AND THEY’RE OFF Much more than horse racing In the Know: Examining UE’s emergency response

President Stephen Jennings reflects on his nine years as UE’s president

MISSION: ACCOMPLISHED

President Stephen Jennings says goodbye

WEDDING BELLES How not to upstage the bride

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In Case of Emergency:

Find out what steps UE is taking to keep you safe on campus

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Lending a Helping Hand Discover how junior Allyson Hoch helps students connect with the world outside of UE

“Community means, to me, to know who you’re around, to know the world around you.”

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3 The Cubicle 4 Liberal Conscience 5 Spotlight 6 Through the Lens 8 In the Know 10 Snapshot 12 Stephen Jennings 16 Horse Racing 20 Sexplanation 22 Off the Wall 23 How to...

24 Wildcard 25 Janky vs. Juicy 26 Health & Fitness 27 Beauty & Fashion 28 Cheap Dates 29 Crossword 30 Eats & Sidedish 31 Nightlife 32 Schitzengiggles

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Spotlight Senior Krista Price talks about her competitive nature and Harry Potter obsession

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WE DID IT. We’ve produced seven issues of exciting, interesting and newsworthy material — and we’re still here. Crescent Magazine started as a simple idea, expanding into a staff full of writers, editors, designers, photographers and the marketing and sales team. It pushed us to stay on our creative game, but we’ve grown, and the newspaper is nothing but a memory.

We’ve done our best to please all types of readers, and while we may not have appealed to everyone, we think it’s safe to say that the magazine has been, and will remain, a success. Changes have definitely been made since our first issue, thanks to your feedback and our own learning experiences.

The results of a survey sent out last fall showed us what students are reading and what they’re not. Off the Wall has been a fan favorite; while things like Procrastination Station and Give a Lit didn’t last long. The magazine will undoubtedly be changed and rearranged for next year, but change has become a part of our natural routine.

But we’re not the only ones who have experienced change this year. A minor bout with the swine flu and the fear that the next next bomb threat might be real kept all of UE on its toes. Rather than living in constant paranoia, students banded together. The Senior Nursing Organization took on the challenge of vaccinating campus; SAB utilized its influence with frequent speakers, entertainment and events; and Greek Life brought together all kinds of organizations for new philanthropies and causes.

Meanwhile, we’re all just trying to pass our courses and fit in a social life at the same time, and for some of us, the never-ending job search continues as we prepare for postgraduation life. Fall semester came and went, and now that we’ve all made it to finals, the countdown to summer break is almost complete.

Through the ups and downs, Crescent Magazine has done its best to give readers something fun to look forward to every month. Our lives are constantly changing, and the staff of Crescent Magazine is no different. It hasn’t always been easy to do, but we’ve stuck together to produce a publication that students tell us they want to read.

Our marketing and sales staff learned how to sell; designers discovered what does and doesn’t work in a magazine; copy editors learned the right and wrong ways to correct journalistic copy; and writers tackled something new with each issue. Staff celebrations and group outings have made us laugh, and if you could hear our ideas, you’d laugh too.

Our staff learned to work together as a team as we worked on several issues at a time during long office hours and unexpected last minute changes.

Not all of our visions were realistic, but after producing a male swimsuit issue, we’re confident we can do anything.

It simply could not have been done without every member of our staff, including our adviser, Tracy Maurer, director of Student Publications, who has put up with us during this hectic year. We’ve made her mad, we’ve made her question her sanity, but most of all, we’ve made her laugh. We also want to thank you, our readers, for your support, enthusiasm, constructive criticism and for giving us the time to figure it all out.

We hope you’re looking forward to next year as much as we are. Most of the Editorial Board graduates, but you can expect plenty of others from this year’s staff to return — joined by some new students with fresh perspectives and new ideas. We can only hope that you will give us the same support.

Lastly, we’d like to thank those of you who worked hard to provide us with material for Campus Crime. We couldn’t have done it without you. n

crescent MAGAZINE EDITORIAL Writing Director: Peter Hanscom Writing Editor: Lauren Oliver Departments Editor: Josh Fletcher Assignment Editor: Jennifer Stinnett Columnists: Regan Campbell, Monica Krause Contributing Writers: Michael Cowl, Brennan Girdler, Kent Johnson, Mindy Kurtz, Megan Merley, Heather Powell, Amanda Squire, Kate Wood

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liberal conscience

Dearest UE: For students, the month of May is the real end of a year. We account for the last school year, and use it to begin fresh with new resolutions.

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ay is the month for reflecting.

One fourth of the student body will not be returning, and the same will happen next year.

Now we consider the mark we made on UE, and the ways the university has changed us.

Even if you are not moving on to the next stage of life, there is much to ponder.

May gives us the opportunity to appreciate the good, learn from the bad and pledge to improve the coming year. I use this opportunity to reflect on my time here and consider the ways that UE can better itself.

One of the first things I think about is the food I’ve eaten the past four years.

Only the seniors were familiar with Harper Dining Hall and the joys of Pizza Hut breadsticks.

It is important for us to remember being able to choose from two locations to eat every meal, because we are the last few classes who experienced it. It’s nice that now the majority of campus assembles together for meals, but it was better when we could purposely avoid people by going to Union Station for dinner.

Another main aspect of life at UE is the housing. Apparently the residence halls are much nicer now than when I lived in them. I understand how important it is to market nicer living spaces to prospective students, but upperclass students, who have already made the commitment to UE, deserve better housing.

At my apartment last year, I couldn’t even make an omelet because the kitchen floor sagged so much that the eggs would run to the side of the pan. Thankfully, Residence Life has reassured students they will make sure the Villages are one of the new president’s top priorities.

Renovating the houses and apartments will be a great opportunity for UE to be even more green. The houses probably haven’t received new windows in decades, so they must be costly to maintain a tem-

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perature. Unfortunately, remodeling each house will be exceptionally expensive, but the savings in electricity would immediately offset some of the costs. It could possibly even keep housing fees from increasing every year. UE should think about how great it will be to market brand new, energy efficient housing to prospective students.

I also think about campus activities. Of course Greek Life dominates campus, and that will not change, but I am happy that international students are making their presence more known. It is only my perception, but they are being more integrated into UE social groups, and others like PRIDE are also more noticeable now than in the past.

I would hope this trend continues. UE doesn’t have to be primarily about Greek Life, because even the Greeks are active on more dimensions than just with their fraternities or sororities.

The most significant part of college is naturally the academics, but it’s probably not the first thing on many students’ minds. UE is an excellent institution, and our degrees are worth the $120,000 we paid for them. I hope UE’s name is recognized all over the country when we apply for jobs and graduate schools.

But one thing I have realized is that there may not be much equality across departments. It is normal that some majors get more money or resources; we could not expect the Engineering Department to have the same budget as Foreign Language.

But on the administrative side, it seems as though there are differences.

As of the fall 2009 semester, the majors with the largest number of students are Education, followed by pre-Physical Therapy, Exercise Science and Nursing. Behind them, the social sciences are popular, but have a much smaller faculty. International Studies and Political Science only have three professors. I put them together because so much of the International Studies

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a senior intercourseload is political national studies science classes. major from Fort Now, I may be biWayne, offers her ased because I’m part perspective on isof this program, but no sues facing studepartment with more dents today. than a 100 students should only have three professors. It is too much work for the professors as academic advisors and cheats students out of individual attention due to large class sizes.

Of course, it is hard to judge because so much of any department’s work comes from general education courses. Every student has to take a science course with a lab, so more classes are needed, and thus, a larger faculty. But there are some majors that attract more students to UE than others, and the International Studies program is one of them.

The Political Science Senior Seminar last semester had almost twice the number of students than in previous years because it was full of International Studies majors like me, and this will continue to be a problem. UE takes pride in offering an international perspective to its education, and the incoming student body reflects it. The academic programs need to catch up.

It is a long, difficult and expensive process to hire new faculty, but it is necessary.

I am sure that many departments are shortstaffed, and it is to their credit that they are so successful. We need more faculty more than we need new buildings full of flatscreen TVs. UE certainly fulfills its purpose of providing a life transforming education. College is a crazy moment in life. There is no other time when you will be as isolated with peers. The happiest part of graduating is remembering the good times and reflecting on the ways your life has changed.

Seniors, I wish you the best of luck in continuing your lives elsewhere and hope that you continue to honor UE with your purple pride. n

sports

Spotlight on:

by Heather Powell

KRISTA PRICE

This softball player finds time for the random things in life, like roller-skating and watching “The Hangover” Senior Krista Price, a softball player from Henderson, Ky., has loved sports, especially softball, since following in the footsteps of her baseball-playing brother.

This nursing major may not have specific plans after graduation, but she knows she’ll never lose interest in softball.

Crescent Magazine: Why did you choose nursing?

Krista Price: Honestly, I don’t know.

It’s just something I always said I wanted to do. It came down to being a graphic designer or a nurse. I don’t really know what I’d do with graphic design, so I chose nursing.

CM: What are your plans after graduation?

KP: Plans are to stay in the area. I have a pretty big family in the area. I’ll probably start nursing right off.

CM: What do you enjoy most about softball?

KP: It’s like an extended family, so its fun when it’s nice and warm outside; you can just play and have fun.

CM: What do you think is the most challenging aspect of the sport?

KP: This year, it’s been adjusting to the new coaches; just learning what they expect and following through with it.

CM: When did you realize softball was something you wanted to pursue?

KP: I’ve always played sports. I have an older brother who played baseball, and I wanted to play. There was only a slow-pitch softball team until middle school, and then they had hard pitch, so that’s when I started playing it. I knew it’s something I didn’t want to quit after high school.

CM: How many hours do you practice a day?

KP: We can only practice four hours a day. That’s the limit. Unless we’re doing conditioning, it’s normally three, except on game day. Then it’s all day.

CM: Do you have a pre-game ritual?

KP: I used to be really superstitious, but its faded as I got older, which is kind of uncharacteristic. Most players have all kinds of rituals.

CM: What have you learned from playing softball?

KP: It’s taught me to be a leader; that’s a huge thing. Listening to authority figures. Taking what they say and applying it.

CM: What advice would you give other student-athletes?

KP: Enjoy it while you can. It’s over before you know it. I don’t know what I would have done if I didn’t play softball.

CM: Will you continue playing after graduation?

KP: I’ll probably take up slow pitch.

I’ve been a competitor so long I can’t imagine not competing.

CM: What do you do when you have free time?

KP: I like to spend time with my family and friends. I like watching sports and listening to music. The most fun I have is when my friends and I come up with something totally random like roller-skating.

CM: What type of music do you like?

KP: I listen to everything.

I feel like everyone thinks I only listen to hip-hop. I like alternative rock and country, not just specifically hip-hop.

CM: Do you have a favorite movie?

KP: It’s always something different. Lately, it’s been

“The Hangover” and “Step Brothers.” I like comedies. I’m pretty sarcastic, so the sarcasm in movies really gets me going.

CM: Do you like to read?

KP: I’ve always been a big reader. I’m a huge Harry Potter nerd. I’m not afraid to admit it. I like the books, not necessarily the movies, even though I have all of them.

CM: What do you like about them?

KP: [J.K. Rowling’s] writing is ingenious. It keeps you wondering what’s going to happen.

CM: What do you think readers should know about you?

KP: Check out mine and senior Jennifer McKee’s blog on gopurpleaces.com if they want to know anything else about me. It’s called “The Battery Blog.” n

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through the lens

by Alaina Neal & Sunny Johnson

SCREAM AND SHOUT — Throwing their hands up, freshmen Amanda Stagg and Sam Kimsey can’t contain their excitement during Red Jumpsuit Apparatus’ performance at Sunset Concert.

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in the know

In case of emergency

by Kristin Benzinger & Jennifer Stinnett

A look at UE’s reaction to the recent emergency situation and keeping campus safe

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veryone on campus remembers when the first bomb threat was made last October. Five months and seven threats later, a suspect was taken into custody, but this left many students wondering what exactly had happened, and what were UE’s procedures for this and other types of emergencies.

After six months of investigation by Safety & Security and the Evansville Police Department, with surveillance of the suspect by FBI agents, Mehran Mirgheshmi, 38, a former UE student who, according to the federal affidavit, came to the United States from Iran in 1983 and eventually became a U.S. citizen, was arrested March 19 by federal authorities.

He was charged with violating U.S. Code Title 18 Section 844 (e); using a phone to transmit a bomb threat knowing it to be false is in violation of federal law.

Authorities said the threats were made from pay phones by a male who reported that a bomb would explode within the half hour in Koch Center. After his arrest, Mirgheshmi was arraigned in federal court and if found guilty, faces 10 years in prison.

Amid rumors about how the suspect managed to get away with making so many threats without getting caught, Crescent Magazine took a look at what happened, the procedures that occurred during the emergencies and how UE handles emergencies in general. Students may be surprised to learn just how many situations UE is prepared to deal with.

What occurred in the investigation?

Although it seems as if many people were confused since the threatening phone calls, which occurred between October 2009 and March 2010, continued to happen, administration was not trying to keep the UE community in the dark. “[We were] not trying to hide anything,” said security director Harold Matthews.

“The less you release about an investigation, the better.”

Matthews said the investigation was a joint effort between security, EPD and the FBI, adding that all parties worked diligently to resolve the situation.

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“It’s a really great example of cooperation between campus security and authorities,” he said.

The first threat came in to security the morning of Oct. 16; the last was made March 3. Security, along with the EPD, responded to the first and all subsequent threats, searching Koch for explosives.

Despite rumors floating around campus, EPD responded to each threat. Matthews said on some occasions, EPD went directly to the location where they believed the calls were being made.

After five threats, President Stephen Jennings asked the FBI for assistance, and it wasn’t long after that call that the FBI narrowed its suspect list. After receiving the final threat, the FBI had gathered enough evidence for a probable cause warrant. Probable cause is when the facts and circumstances, being both reasonable and trustworthy, are sufficient to warrant the belief that a crime has been or is being committed. Once this was met, an arrest was made.

“Sometimes hard work pays off,” Matthews said.

What was the reaction on campus?

Throughout the ordeal, there was a mix of reactions, from fear following the first threat, to many adopting a “boy-who-criedwolf” mentality after several threats had been made and no bomb was discovered.

“I think people were angry, not sure at whom, but just frustrated,” said John Stamm, assistant professor of physics, whose classes were disrupted.

Students, faculty and others on campus were irritated by the repeated closing of Koch, but administration continued to take the threats seriously.

“With each one that came in, we had to respond with the same concern and diligence,” said Dean Dana Clayton, vice president for Student Affairs. “We had to treat each one independently.”

The threats were an obvious disruption.

At one point, a section of Stamm’s Physics 122 “Algebra Physics II,” was interrupted just as an exam was being handed out.

Despite missing nearly 25 minutes of class

time while the building was searched, students had to take their test in the remaining time. Stamm said he was forced to make a snap decision and do what he felt was in the best interest of his students.

“It almost worked for the better,” junior Bryan Koewler said. “He added 10 points to everyone’s test. He was really fair.”

This is just one example of the disruption to classes that occurred because of the threats. Some professors who teach in Koch made the decision to find alternate locations for exams and quizzes in case of another threat. And although people once were annoyed by the continuing interruption to campus life, it was replaced by relief once an arrest was made. “I wasn’t ever afraid,” Koewler said. “I’m just glad they caught the mother flipper.”

Why did UE offer a reward?

After the fourth threat, UE offered a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for the calls, but questions remained as to what prompted it.

“I was worried once there was a reward offered,” said William Morrison, associate professor of chemistry, because he felt it might have a negative effect on the investigation.

But administrators thought through the pros and cons of offering an reward. Matthews said upper-level administrators wanted to show campus how concerned they were about the threats.

“This is how serious we were,” he said.

“We were going to put up money.”

There was hope that the reward would provide a much-needed tip. And while a few people responded, nothing really panned out. “We got very few responses, actually,” Matthews said. “Anything we got in, we checked out.”

Is UE prepared in case of emergencies?

In any sort of emergency situation it is easy for people to fall into a state of panic.

One outcome of the threats has been an interest in learning what exactly students are supposed to do in threatening situations.

It was discovered that UE already has

a policy in place for responding to bomb threats prior to the recent occurrences, despite not having any similar threats of this kind in almost 15 years.

UE has policies in place for all sorts of emergency situations that many may not know about. Procedures dealing with a multitude of situations, from evacuating buildings to chemical spills to severe weather instructions, has been compiled into a Emergency Response Guide, located in each office and department on campus.

These emergency procedures can also be found on a variety of UE web sites, including security’s and Residence Life’s, and can be accessed through AceLink.

Clayton said after any kind of emergency, administration reviews and, if needed, amends policies. In the case of the bomb threats, Clayton and Matthews said they are satisfied that the current policy covering bomb threats is sufficient.

“It was a test of the policies,” Matthews said. “[It was a] good situation that ended up testing not only ours, but other organizations’ policies.”

6911 versus 911?

If faced with an emergency, students are reminded to phone security at 6911 as opposed to 911. While many are aware that they should call the campus number, most do not know the reasoning behind it.

When a student calls 911 from a campus location, EPD’s central dispatch automatically calls security to verify that there is in fact an emergency. But if people call 6911 first, security can respond quicker to the situation and alert authorities if need be.

“Central dispatch will call [security],” Matthews said. “We can respond faster, and if we need it, we can contact someone else. If we’re going to make a call, they know we need some assistance.”

Students might be concerned about the timeliness to this procedure, but no one is encouraging students to be unsafe. Clayton said if a student sees, for example, fire, then they should call 911 and tell the operator that. But if they smell smoke, they should phone security first.

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Lending a

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t’s not uncharacteristic to hear about UE students taking a day out of their busy schedules to help those in need, especially if their organization or UE happens to promote it. But what happens when the day is over and people are still in need?

These are the exact thoughts on junior Allyson Hoch’s mind. She keeps herself busy striving to give back every day.

“She does a lot,” senior Matthew Schueller said. “I’ll tell you that for sure.”

Between being a Hughes Hall residence assistant, youth group leader for St. Benedict’s Catholic Church, a member of Student Christian Fellowship and co-president of Newman Club, Hoch has opened up to several philanthropic outlets, both on and off campus. All this is topped with a vibrant social life and a strong academic commitment.

While juggling an art therapy major and psychology minor is no easy task, she manages to keep herself on track.

“She’s so incredibly organized,” Schueller said.

Art therapy came as a pleasant surprise to Hoch when she attended Road Trip. She originally entered UE majoring in physical therapy, but switched after only a semester.

“I kind of fell into it, to be honest,” Hoch said. “But it’s a good way to be artistic and yet have a logical grip through psychology.”

And her friends admit that her selfless, giving nature leads her to put everyone before her. They refer to Hoch as both admirable and honest.

“Her willingness to help others is amazing, and she makes sure that people know that they are thought about, whether it involves getting a card on their birthday or having someone to eat lunch with,” junior Rebecca Patton said.

When it comes to volunteering offcampus, Hoch found a second home at the United Caring Shelter. This care cen-

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ter, located downtown, serves as a shelter for homeless individuals and is one of Hoch’s favorite places to work in Evansville. She finds the program to be a successful ministry and outreach and considers her interactions with the people there greatly rewarding.

“We play cards with them and talk with them and learn about who they are,” Hoch said.

The shelter’s sleeping quarters can house up to 62 people a night. Complete with washers, dryers, showers and three meals a day, the center works to provide shelter to those who need it most.

“Homelessness and Evansville go hand-in-hand,” Hoch said. “There are always people there, and it really has become a place away from campus for me to be involved in.”

Even before coming to UE, Hoch had a passion for charity work. Previous experience with the Girl Scouts and local church groups in her community primed her to seek a means of volunteering outside campus efforts.

When it comes to UE’s relationship with the community, Hoch acknowledges the great deal of student involvement but insists there’s always room for more.

“There are a lot of opportunities to give back,” Hoch said. “We, as a college, have so many ties around the city.”

She encourages students to take full advantage of all of these opportunities.

“Students sometimes are so involved with their academics, sports or are so focused on the fact that they won’t be here when they leave that they don’t have time — or don’t make time — to get out into the community,” Hoch said.

In addition to her volunteer efforts, Hoch’s religious dimension remains a major facet of her life. It has allowed her to make friendships and establish herself as a student and person. In fact, Newman Club was one of the main reasons she was attracted to UE. To Hoch, faith is not an isolated act.

by Mindy Kurtz Selfless almost to a fault, this art therapy major spends her time helping others Whether it involves her major, her friends or her volunteer work, the heart of the matter is the community, not the individual. Learning who we are, where we are and how we live with each other are important parts of community for Hoch.

“We have relationships with all people, not just those who are our age, and we have the ability to let them grow,” Hoch said. “Community means, to me, to know who you’re around, to know the world around you.”

Selfless and humble, Hoch is a sincere community leader, even if she doesn’t plan to stay in Evansville. Her attitude and love for others help those around her to see that the world extends far beyond this small college campus, and that we as students should explore it as much as we possibly can. ■

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about Allyson She once spent the night in the loft of a cheese maker’s hut in Switzerland.

“A Knight’s Tale” is one of her favorite movies.

She was born in Ohio.

She’s never had her ears pierced.

She’s left-handed.

Horses are her favorite animals.

7. She’s never gotten a 8.

speeding ticket.

Other than fish, she’s never had any pets.

9. She loves doing cartwheels.

10. She climbed the Sydney

Harbor Bridge in Australia.

Photo by Alaina Neal

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stephen jennings

by Brennan Girdler & Jennifer Stinnett

Mission: President Stephen Jennings is finally ready to graduate after nine years, three buildings and 18 purple ties

P photos by Sunny Johnson

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resident Stephen Jennings’ first official act as president was to replace the thick wooden door that led into his office.

“It just seemed bizarre to me that you couldn’t look out and couldn’t look in,” he said. “I changed it to glass in the first week.”

It didn’t take long before all the doors on the second floor of Olmsted Hall were switched to glass. This desire for transparency foreshadowed Jennings’ nine-year term as he focused on being the students’ president.

“I really think that President Jennings’ No. 1 thing while he was here was making sure the students were taken care of,” senior Nicole Lodewyk said.

During his presidency, students have seen the construction of North Hall, Ridgway Center and the School of Business Administration. They’ve also seen parking lots become green space and an increase in student diversity. Sure, he’s raised a lot of money, close to $80 million, but more importantly, Jennings never passed up an opportunity to get coffee with a student.

Not many people picture Jennings in his college years, but the rumor is that he

was pretty popular, even back then.

“He was very gregarious and never met a stranger,” said his wife, Sally. “He was a leader, and he was very funny.“ Jennings met Sally while they were both attending Trinity University in Texas. He actually wanted to ask her roommate out, but because she was unavailable, he asked out Sally instead.

Even though Mrs. Jennings had never really met him, she decided to accept.

“I just thought over the phone that he seemed funny,” she said.

While at college, Jennings jumped head first into campus life. He was in a local fraternity, and he was a resident assistant.

“College was the best thing in my life,” Jennings said. “And that’s kind of why I never wanted to leave.”

One of the things that attracted Jennings to UE was how similar it was to his Trinity experience.

“This is my dream job, the place I’ve always wanted to work for,” Jennings said.

When Jennings first arrived at UE in 2001, he came with a long list of goals and only one real complaint — there was no easy way to get to Indianapolis.

The list included raising funds, securing NCAA Division I status and helping the construction campaigns.

But this isn’t all students are going to remember him for.

One thing they are going to remember is being welcomed into his home during Welcome Week for the annual ice cream social, where he greeted every student at the door.

“It’s fun to get everyone in the back yard,” Jennings said. “You can’t do that at a large school.”

Sophomore Fatima Chan remembers first meeting Jennings at the ice cream social. Since then, the president has continued to be involved in her college experience, attending some of Chan’s music recitals and taking her to coffee just to check in with her. Jennings even visited her once in China as he was passing through on his way to Japan.

But Jennings’ ice cream legacy didn’t end with Welcome Week in 2006. During a power outage that fall, Jennings was found next to a giant

Sodexo freezer, passing out its contents to a growing crowd of hungry students.

“I couldn’t let melting ice cream go to waste,” he said.

When he’s not giving students desserts or raising lots of money, Jennings can be found in Ridgway or at athletic events. He’s even been known to combine the two with an impromptu game of Twister.

“I just watch him walk around the building and talk to students and get their feedback,” said Dean Dana Clayton, vice president for Student Affairs.

So whether it’s getting coffee or playing pool, its obvious that Jennings likes being out of the office and available to anyone.

“The most enjoyable part of my job are the students,” Jennings said. “The other stuff you just have to deal with.”

But while most of Jennings’ career has been impressive, everyone has that one bump in the road. In the summer of 2008, he was arrested for a DUI. “It made him stop and look at himself in a new light,” said Becky Simpson, administrative assistant to the president.

It also made the students look at Jennings in a new light, though not necessarily a negative one.

“He made a mistake and he didn’t make excuses,” Lodewyk said. “He didn’t use his influence to get out of it. I think that makes him a person of good character. The way he handled it did not make me think any less of him as a president.”

But no one was more disappointed than Jennings himself. “It was very hard and very embarrassing,” he said.

“But I owned up to it.”

Jennings also said that working through his DUI was a transforming experience, but he learned from it and moved on, though it was a difficult time for everybody.

“I’m not bulletproof,” he said.

But with the support of the UE community, Jennings put the incident behind him and was able to lead UE through the financial hardships of the last two years.

“He’s had times that were extremely painful and times of great joy here at UE,” Mrs. Jennings said.

Jennings’ Retirement Plan Go see “Avatar” with his wife.

He’s been trying to see it for six months, and this is the first thing on list of retirement plans.

He wants a Smart Phone.

So he can keep up with his granddaughter’s texting. Jennings is excited about making the big leap into the 21st century.

Make a Facebook page.

We estimate he’ll get more friends in a week than most students ever will in four years.

Go to golf school.

He said he’s always been a bogey golfer. Now that he’s going to have more free time on his hands, he wants to change that.

Wear a tie as little as possible.

After 40 years of consistent tiewearing, Jennings is ready to set his many ties aside.

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Remember how to do laundry.

Jennings hasn’t had to do his own laundry since his freshman year of college.

While he’s a little apprehensive about doing a load by himself, he knows he’s up to the challenge.

Finally get to that giant stack of books that’s waiting for him.

His schedule hasn’t left much room for reading except when he’s on an airplane.

Travel on his own schedule.

He wants to be able to go wherever whenever and not have to give a speech.

Hang out with his seven grandchildren.

He wants to see them grow up, because seeing them only twice a year just isn’t cutting it.

Start going to a health club.

Jennings wants at least twenty years of healthy retirement so he can fit all of these things into his new life.

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stephen jennings Despite any difficulties, Jennings still loves most aspects of his job, but he’s ready to move on to other things.

“I’ve never retired before,” he said, “but I think it sounds like a good idea.”

And after 40 years in higher education, with 27 of those years spent as a college president, Jennings certainly has earned the right to lose the tie and sleep in if that’s what he wants.

At 63, he said that all the 12-hour days are starting to wear him out, and while he said that some people aspire to continue working their entire lives in an office, he’s not one of them.

“I don’t want to die at work,” Jennings said. “I have at least 20 years of healthy living in front of me.”

After officially retiring later this month, Mr. and Mrs. Jennings will be moving to St. Louis, but they will split their time between there and Iowa, where their daughters and grandchildren live. With his current schedule, Jennings is only able to see them a few times a year.

“I never get to see them more than a few months of the year,” he said. “Now I’ll be close by.”

But Jennings will definitely miss some of the perks of being president. Now he is going to be responsible for some of his own chores.

“I hate yardwork, he said. “The best part of being a college president is that the yardwork is done for me.”

Another daunting task that awaits Jennings in retirement is washing his own clothes.

“Our daughters are appalled that he doesn’t know how to wash his own clothes,” Mrs. Jennings said.

She said that while the president will not have to do all the chores around the house, he does need to learn some basic domestic survival skills. Jennings believes 1. Lori Neidic high-fives President Stephen Jennings after a good round on the dance floor. (2004 LinC File Photo) 2.

Throwing off his suit coat and shoes after accepting a jousting challenge from Jay Turton at Sunset Concert, Jennings enjoys interacting with students. (2002 LinC File Photo) 3. Flashlights come to the rescue as Jennings and Dan Langenberg dish out ice cream during the campuswide power outage. (2007 LinC File Photo)

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he is up to the challenge — he already knows how to do the dishes.

But all chores aside, he’s mostly excited about quitting his day job.

“I can’t imagine the freedom,” he said.

Mrs. Jennings is also looking forward to the retired life.

“I think it will be really fun to look at a week and decide what we want to do, just to be able to have plans that are changeable,” she said.

After almost nine years, Jennings is ready to move on, but he said he’s enjoyed

most of his time here, and learned from the rest.

“I think he’s really happy that this is the place he’s retiring from,” Mrs. Jennings said.

But he’s ready to hang up the purple ties. Jennings has collected quite a few of them — 18 to be exact.

“Some are narrow, some have gravy on them — all are memories,” he said. “This is the last suit I’ll ever own. I like that.”

Because, after almost half a century of college, he’s finally ready to graduate. ■

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OFF! Celebrities, bourbon and thoroughbreds — saddle up for the fastest two minutes in sports

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here could you find Paris Hilton, Tom Brady, Kid Rock, Nicholas Cage and Michael Jordan together celebrating the same occasion? The Kentucky Derby, of course. Celebrities and many more will once again find themselves in Kentucky this weekend as Churchill Downs celebrates the 136th running of the Derby — what many say is the greatest horse race of the year.

Tracks around the country have succeeded in marketing horse racing toward stars and students alike. Each year, people from all around the country flock to popular races, intent on partying hard and catching a glimpse of history being made, whether or not that seems to be the outcome.

“There were a lot of people there I’m pretty sure didn’t see a live horse the entire day,” junior Maggie Essex said of her trip to the infield during the 2009 Derby.

There are those who enjoy betting big on the long shots. Meanwhile, others know nothing about horse racing and come to people-watch.

No matter the celebration style or preference, the world of horse racing has something to offer.

For those less interested in horse racing, the

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infield may be the place for you. Since 1875, during both the Derby and Kentucky Oaks, the 40acre area within the track has played host to one of the nation’s largest parties — one that notoriously caters to students. Infield tickets cost $25 for Oaks Day and $40 for Derby Day and can be purchased online or on site the day of the event.

In 2009, about 80,000 people packed into the area, equipped with tents, chairs and coolers.

As a result of terrorism fears, coolers were banned from 2001 to 2009, but they are once again welcome, provided they contain no glass containers or alcohol. Be warned: coolers are searched upon entry. Though for some, even a search isn’t enough to dissuade them from sneaking in spirits.

“People have always snuck in alcohol,” said Katherine Beipschegger, historian for the Kentucky Derby Museum. “The infield college craziness really started in the 1960s.”

When Essex made her first trip to the infield last year (against the advice of her father), she witnessed loads of people mud wrestling and playing on Slip ‘n Slides, others running on top of portable toilets and women competing for Mardi Gras beads — among several arrests.

“To be honest, I cheat at the Kentucky Derby,”

she said. “I bet on all the horses so that I can win at least once.”

Drastically different from the familiar grandstand setup, the Derby seemed to be more about the party than the actual races, Essex explained. With even a pre-party area in Papa John’s Stadium, everyone has his or her own way to celebrate.

“I heard about one girl taking Jell-O shots with her friends while her grandpa was driving them into the track,” Essex said.

But during Prohibition, gambling was outlawed in most states, cutting the number of tracks to about 25. Since then, the popularity of the sport has fluctuated.

Fans enjoy the chase for the Triple Crown, where a horse tries to win the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont Stakes. There is always considerable speculation following the Derby as to whether the winner will go on to capture the Triple Crown. The last horse to win the title was Affirmed in 1978.

And other tracks around the country are seeking to capitalize on the success of race-day infield parties. During the Preakness on May 15 at Pimlico Raceway, a similar event named Infieldfest hosts bikini contests, cornhole tournaments, scavenger hunts and a concert headlined by the Zac Brown Band and O.A.R. Also, like the Derby, Preakness infield tickets are $40. But for the first time this year, infield guests can also purchase refillable 16-ounce mugs of beer for $20 — with unlimited refills.

For a preview of what to expect at the infield during these first two legs of the Triple Crown, search YouTube for “Running of the Urinals” — the video speaks for itself.

day. Although the Oaks and the Derby share a racetrack, the Oaks has its own special traditions.

Instead of winning a bed of roses, the Oaks winner receives a garland of lilies. And in line with the Derby’s special drink — the Mint Julep — the Oaks has its own specialty: the Oaks Lily.

Served as the signature drink of Churchill Downs since 1938, the Mint Julep is still a major staple of the Derby experience. It is served in a commemorative collector’s cup, containing a combination of bourbon, water, sugar and mint sprigs.

“Its such a tradition that people just grin and bear it,” Treinen said. “Some people just believe it isn’t Derby day without a Mint Julep in hand.”

The origin of the famous cocktail dates back to before the Civil War. It was then the drink gained popularity among

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ranted, each track has adopted certain traditions that have remained in place for decades. While horse racing is rumored to have begun before 4500 B.C., the sport did not become professional until the early 1700s, during the reign of Queen Anne. The sport carried over to America during colonization but did not gain popularity until after the Civil War. During the latter half of the 19th century, horse racing rapidly grew. By 1890, there were more than 300 tracks in the country.

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ot just any horse can be saddled and raced. The Oaks, traditionally run the Friday before the Derby, is for 3-year-old thoroughbred fillies, whereas the Derby is for any 3-year-old thoroughbred. Because of the age restrictions, each horse only has one shot at winning the flowers, fame and glory.

Wendy Trenien, also of the Kentucky Derby Museum, said that although the Oaks and Derby take place back-to-back, the spectators of the Oaks are different from the Derby.

“Oaks has more of a local and regional flavor,” she said. “Churchill Downs is trying to change that mentality.”

Beipschegger said that because of the Oaks popularity, schools in Louisville close for the

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horse racing farmers in eastern and southern colonies as an early morning drink, similar to coffee. Early Times whisky has served as the beverage’s official ingredient for more than 18 years.

“Everyone who goes to a Derby for the first time needs to try one,” Essex said. “But I think they’re disgusting.”

In recent years, Churchill Downs has served more than 120,000 Mint Juleps during Derby weekend. The Derby Museum estimates that, in total, the Derby calls for more than 1,000 pounds of mint each year.

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or more refined guests, horse racing isn’t all in sloppy binge drinking or the odds of winning big. While the horses may create the “most exciting two minutes in sports,” spectator fashion can leave everlasting impressions.

Highlights range from infield beauties in bikinis to box seat celebrities sporting custom-designed hats and sundresses. It seems that some may spend all day gambling to recover the money spent on their outrageous attire.

Eloquent sundresses and hats are prevalent in women, and sophisticated Panama hats and blaz-

ers are typical for men. But while the dresses are beautiful, derby is all about the hats.

“In the late 1890s, women wore hats to tracks in England,” Lorie Laughead said, as manager of Dee’s Crafts, a Louisville store specializing in Derby hats. “Our Derby copied the derby back then in England.”

With a long-standing history of Derby fashion, there are various methods of choosing hats and dresses, most of which are not unanimously agreed upon. “The question is always what comes first — the hat or the dress?” Essex said.

Lately, women have been seen buying their hats before the rest of their outfits, Laughead explained. Essex, too, followed this trend and bought her hat first this year.

Derby hats range in size and variety, and Laughead said hats are a way to express a person’s personality. “Some want a conservative or simple hat, and others want the show-stopper look — the flowers, the netting and the elaborate designs,” Laughead said.

Treinen described that infield spectators usually make their own hats — now for more comical purposes than those worn by the women of millionaire row. Though regardless of what kind, most people don’t feel complete without a hat on Derby day. “It would be like not wearing a tux to the prom,” Treinen said. ■

High Stakes!

BETS

Win — Pick one horse to win the

race. You collect only if that horse finishes first.

Place — Pick one horse and collect if it finishes either first or second.

Show — Pick one horse and collect if it finishes first, second or third.

Exacta — Pick the first and second place horses in the order they finish.

Trifecta — Pick the first, second and third place horses in the exact order they finish.

Trifecta Box — Pick the first, second and third place horses in any order. By placing a box bet, you’re actually making six different bets — a bet for each possible combination of the way the three horses could finish.

Other combinations — In addition to boxing, there are other betting combinations offered by different tracks.

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HOW TO PLACE A BET

1. Decide how much you want to bet — A minimum bet is $2. Locate a beginner’s window. The teller will be more patient, and it’s unlikely that you’ll face a rush of last-minute, more-experienced betters.

2. Choose your horse’s number — All horses walk the paddock before their races. Betters can view both horses and jockeys interacting before the race. Remember the number of the horse, not the name, when placing your bets.

3. Pick which bet you will make — If you’re looking for a simple, uncomplicated bet, bet to show. It’s an easy bet with decent chances of paying off.

4. Give the teller your bet in this order: the amount of the bet, the type of bet and the number of the horse.

5. Keep the receipt the teller gives you until the race is official — Without it, there is no way to collect your payoff.

ODDS

Odds on a horse give a formula to determine how much profit will be made and how much must be wagered in order to make that profit. For example, 9:5 odds mean that for every $5 bet, there will be a $9 profit. If you bet $50 on horse with 9:5 odds and it wins, the payoff will be $140.

Here’s a list of the most common bets along with their payoff for a $2 wager: 1:1 — $4 2:1 — $6 3:1 — $8 9:2 — $11 7:1 — $16 3:2 — $5 5:2 — $7 7:2 — $9 5:1 — $12 9:1 — $20

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sexplanation

Viewing Pleasure

by Josh Fletcher

With multibillion-dollar-a-year industries, pornography and erotica are everywhere, and whether you like it or not, pornography is here to stay

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mut, pornography, erotica and obscenity: words that strike fear into the hearts of some and lift smiles — among other things — for others. With the varying beliefs and social norms surrounding sex, even the most progressive-minded people flinch when the use of pornography is discussed.

Some say that porn is disgusting and degrading to women — and some argue to men — while others are fans and enjoy the arousal that is associated with its use.

A recent Crescent poll asked readers about their beliefs surrounding pornography use. The poll showed that 28 percent of those who responded are not bothered by porn, but they don’t view it.

But one person’s porn may be another person’s erotica. While obscenity is usually considered as materials that are offensive to the average person, definitions of porn and erotica, even among Supreme Court Justices, are equally as subjective.

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“Erotica is meant to stimulate eroticism; fit that category. Porn has been defined as whereas pornography is a means to masthe depiction of erotic behavior (as in picturbate and have a sexual experience,” tures or writing) intended to cause sexual said Carol Juergenson-Sheets, LCSW, and a excitement. certified sexual addiction therapist.

Erick Janssen, associate scientist at the In 1964, Justice Potter Stewart tried to Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gendifferentiate obscenity and pornography. der and Reproduction at Indiana UniverHis words have been used since as a precsity, said in his report “Why People Use edent. “I know it when I see it,” he said.

Porn” that it comes as no surprise that Erotic art and writings date back PORN ADDICTION centuries. While Dr. Yvonne Kristin Fulbright, founder of Sexuality Source Inc., many of these is a sex educator, relationship expert and a columnist for FOX things would be News. She said that while other factors may contribute, if your considered beaupartner is exhibiting more than one of these eight signs, it may tiful art, a magabe the result of an addiction. zine spread out of 1. Your partner is not as social as he or she used to be: Hustler might not The once outgoing and gregarious partner you loved has become silent and reserved. Instead of spending time with you or friends, your partner enjoys alone time.

2. Your partner lacks interest in sex or is sexually unresponsive: You’ve noticed a decrease in your partner’s physical affection toward you, and your sex life is diminishing.

3. Your partner is being uncharacteristically demanding or rough during sex: If your partner is pressuring you to engage in sexual activities that are outside your normal comfort zone and is being rough or demanding, this, too, could be a sign of addiction.

4. Your partner does not seem “present”: You may feel neglected or personally rejected because your partner is being emotionally and physically distant during intimacy and/or outside of the bedroom.

5. Your partner has started to nit-pick your appearance: Your partner makes subtle or degrading comments about your physical appearance. He or she believes you’re sexually attractive enough, but still makes you feel like more of an object than a human being.

6. You feel like you’re no longer getting straight answers from your lover: When you ask your partner questions, he or she becomes angry or lies. You find a secret e-mail address, or even pornographic materials that you knew nothing about.

7. Your partner is practically wed to the Internet: Your partner spends excessive amounts of time on the computer. He or she wants to maintain privacy during computer use, and may even start browsing the web late at night.

8. You’ve noticed a change in your partner’s demeanor: Your partner’s overall personality and characteristics have changed drastically in a short amount of time.

men are more likely to use porn, just as they are more likely to masturbate than women. But, like masturbation, women still use porn and enjoy the benefits and arousals it provides.

Bill Tancer, author of “What Millions Do Online and Why it Matters,” said men are more visual, and women are more textual as it pertains to erotica and pornography.

He said women are using pornography even if they are keeping it a secret, which is easier now than ever before.

Thanks to technology, pornography use is on the rise. The digital age has generated more ways to spread and broadcast a plethora of multimedia. There are even erotic and pornographic applications for iPhone users. Internet users also have amateur adult sites with the popular “tube” suffix. But the pornography boom started before YouTube and cell phones, thanks to an almost replaced technology.

VCRs gave adults an outlet to enjoy materials that were once seen as perverse.

Everett M. Rogers, associate dean for doctoral studies at the Annenberg School of Communications at UCLA, said research in the 1980s showed that 60 percent of video sales in the U.S. were pornographic materi-

al. That percent decreased as more options became available on VHS. While porn use is on the rise, some say that porn addiction is, too. JuergensonSheets said 3 to 5 percent of people worldwide have a porn addiction and that 20 percent of porn addictions rise out of relationships where there are communication or sexual problems between partners.

“The partner is never the reason for a pornography addiction,” she said. “It’s just that pornography is a default system.” She stressed that pornography can be a gateway to addiction which can lead to sexual compulsion.

But conflicting views on the use and overuse of pornography certainly do exist.

“Porn’s a problem when it interferes with your everyday life,” said Tina Quigley, general manager of Evansville’s Exotica.

And Janssen said most people who use pornography use it every so often.

The definition of pornography and erotica are different for every person, whether he or she partakes in what the industries have to offer. But, regardless of those particular views, these businesses are multibillion-dollar-a-year industries that don’t seem to be losing interest. ■

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School is out for the summer. You’ve said your goodbyes, packed up and moved home for about three months of solid relaxation…right? Unfortunately for most, college summers have lost their appeal, often turning into long workdays and nights in with the family. If Skype dates with your UE friends won’t get you through this summer, try out these interesting and funny tricks to pass the time.

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Here is some graduation and senior-related fun brought to you by the seniors on our staff.

Seniors have managed to survive a lot during their four years.

They have had to navigate through years of construction, withstand ice storms, floods and an earthquake, and resist the urge to have a nervous breakdown under the stress of senior sem. Looking back, their time was more intense than they ever realized.

THE GREAT FLOOD OF 2006 — Early in Fall 2006, a lot of campus was under water, and students spent the afternoon playing in the flooded Front Oval.

SENIOR COMMENT: What do you want on your UE tombstone?

“Can I get a refund?”

CAITLYN BROWN

“I’m still not paying those parking tickets.”

JESSICA LIPE

“Still looking for a working printer.”

ALEX THOMPSON

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“Peace out, Girl Scout.”

KAYLA DRAKE

POWER OUTAGE — Campus suffers a black out in 2006, which results in free ice cream and a visit from Evansville Fire Department.

HARPER’S GOES DOWN — After years of feeding hungry students, Harper Dining Hall is torn down after the 2006–07 school year to make room for the new student center.

MONTHS WITH THE MIDDLE OF CAMPUS BLOCKED OFF — Mass construction and mass complaining ensued, but at least one construction project

DID YOU FAIL A COURSE and plan on enrolling again next year?

According to careerbuilder. com, here are some of the top-paying jobs, listed with their average yearly salary, available for those without a degree: Air traffic controller $102,030 Funeral director $79,517 Nuclear power reactor operator $64,090 Dental hygienist $59,790 Real estate broker $58,720 Elevator installer and repairer $58,710 Fashion designer $55,840

is finished when the School of Business Administration is completed.

THE EARTHQUAKE — During spring 2008, UE experiences an earthquake, the first one in recent history. While some were legitimately scared, many people slept right through it.

JENNINGS IS ARRESTED — During the summer of 2008, President Stephen Jennings is arrested and charged with DUI and later enrolls in a drug and alcohol referral program.

RIDGWAY CENTER IS

alternative decorations

for graduation caps The UE bush — Pay tribute to the most popular shrub on campus.

A picture of your Orientation Leader — Commencement will be followed by a pick-up game of Ride the Pony in the Robert’s Stadium parking lot.

A live caged squirrel — Represent the animal you’re sure to miss the most after leaving campus.

An Ace Purple bobble head — What better way to pimp out your graduation attire?

ASS — A clever variation to the traditional and overused display of Greek letters.

Your favorite issue of Crescent Magazine — You never know, you might need a little light reading if you’re bored during the ceremony.

1. What are you doing after graduation?

2. Are you engaged yet?

3. Do you plan on moving home?

4. Are you going to miss UE?

COMPLETED — In October 2008, Ridgway Center is officially opened, and campus life takes a turn for the better.

ICE STORM KNOCKS OUT POWER IN THE VILLAGES — In January 2009, an ice storm strikes Indiana, and UE actually canceled school for a day. Unfortunately, many Village-dwellers become nomads as they wait almost a week for power to be restored.

JENNINGS ANNOUNCES HIS RETIREMENT — At the end of the 2008–09 school year, Jennings announces that he will retire af-

“Tunnel vision” — We all know the tunnels exist, so it seems unfair that we’re not allowed in them. Tunnel tours, anyone?

Flooding — Who hasn’t been covered in dirty rainwater splashed from a car going through a lake-size puddle?

Poor indoor temperature adjustment — Is there really a need to keep the buildings the exact opposite temperature as the outdoors?

Price gouging at Ace’s Place — Divide the price by two, sometimes three, and that’s what you’ll pay at a normal store.

State excise police — We think someone’s eaten a few too many Happy Meals…

5. Have you bought a brick yet?

ter spending 40 years in higher education.

CRESCENT MAKES THE SWITCH FROM A NEWSPAPER TO A MAGAZINE — After years of newspapers left in the racks, the Crescent decides to change shape and turns into a monthly magazine. The first issue is published in October 2009.

KOCH CENTER BOMB THREATS — Seven bomb threats closed down Koch, and, while the occasional canceled class is always appreciated, frequently evacuating the building gets old fast.

Library creepers — We know it’s a public library, but some nonstudents really freak us out; stop looking at porn and using our free printing.

Hardly anything within walking distance — After four years, the Slice, Subway, Turoni’s and Wesselman’s gets a little old.

The Villages — Thankfully the school is planning to invest here soon, but is it too little too late?

No football team — Our elementary schools had more school spirit than UE. The only way to change it is to bring back football.

Only one large campus weekend a year — Why can’t we have something similar to Sunset Concert and Bike Race in the fall?

JANKY: Transferring schools to follow your guy — Who wants to be that girl? C’mon, get a life.

JUICY: Summer flings — Have a little fun without bringing the drama back to school with you.

••• JANKY: Finding a job — The real world? Eww. JUICY: Graduation — No more classes, homework or professors breathing down your backs.

••• JANKY: Bikini tops with unbuttoned shorts — Once you leave the beach, there’s really no excuse for looking this trashy.

JUICY: Sun dresses — They’re easy to throw on, look cute and provide a little more coverage for post-beach activities.

••• JANKY: Banana hammocks — That lime green Borat outfit needs to be burned.

JUICY: Board shorts — They’re classy, comfortable and never go out of style.

••• JANKY: Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom — So janky, it was closed after last year’s season.

JUICY: Holiday World — Free mixers — or soft drinks — all day long.

••• JANKY: Running the Crescent Magazine on our own — This would be an even scarier place without guidance.

JUICY: Tracy Maurer — Our fiesty and funny adviser has saved us more times than we can count.

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health & fitness These routines will get you into shape before summer’s out

by Lauren Oliver

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or many of us, summers during college have moved from sleeping in and pool parties to long, sedentary workdays. While this lifestyle may be a nice slow-down from our normally hectic schedules, it typically leaves us fatigued, overweight and out of shape by the time school starts again.

Without intramurals, walks with friends and spontaneous events on the lawn, the motivation to stay in shape gets lost, but that’s no excuse to let yourself go.

Using a DVD program to get your body back in shape can be just as effective as using a gym, not to mention the fact that you don’t have to leave the house.

P90X According to its web site, this series of 12, hour-long DVDs can make over your body in just 90 days. For junior Karen Schenk, P90X has been her ticket to losing weight and toning. After a friend recommended the program to Schenk, she and her roommate, junior Lindsey Lengacher, set a goal of working out every night.

“It’s by far the hardest workout I’ve ever done,” Schenk said.

Staying consistent with the program has shown them results in the month and a half since they started the program.

The “Muscle Confusion” technique used by the video’s professionals ensures the body never plateaus by constantly switching things up. Your chest, back, legs and abs are pushed to their limits, along with other heart-pumping activities.

“Plyometrics is the hardest video,” Schenk said. “It kicks my ass every time.”

Since she doesn’t wish to bulk up, Schenk said to use lighter weights than the professionals and skip the sections with pull-ups. It may not be the easiest program to commit to, but both women agree they’ve lost weight and feel stronger, more toned and more energetic than ever.

“My advice is to do it with a partner,” Schenk said. “We keep each other motivated. Don’t get discouraged when you can’t

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do it all, and do it at your own pace. Just stick with it and you’ll see results. It gets easier after a while.”

Slim in 6 Summer is about shorts, tank tops and swimsuits, so a slender body is a necessity.

For those looking to achieve a bikini-ready

body in a shorter amount of time, Debbie Sieber’s “Slim in 6” program promises quick results. This six-week program is composed of three different workouts, which range from 25 to 60 minutes and help you burn calories while toning your hips, thighs, arms and waist.

The “Slim Training” technique is a mix of cardio and resistance, so there’s no worry of anything being overly strenuous or taking away from your feminine physique.

Insanity Insanity uses the “Max Interval Training” technique to help you burn up to 1,000 calories per hour, and build muscle without the use of weights. Ten workout DVDs make up this program of plyometrics with core, strength training and resistance work.

For 60 days, Shaun T. motivates you to spend 30 to 80 minutes per day doing a

complete overhaul on your body without the use of any equipment other than the DVD, a water bottle and a towel.

After trying out the program with students last fall, Jeff Chestnut, Fitness Center director, purchased the DVDs for anyone on campus to use. He recruited Rachel Carpenter, assisant dean of students, to be his workout buddy, and eventually they had a solid group of about five administrators and three students doing the program.

“If I’m going to struggle, I want other people struggling with me,” Chestnut joked.

A fit test starts each workout to demonstrate the moves that will be used, and it’s repeated periodically to chronicle your improvement. Chestnut recommends this prgram and is going to continue to offer it in the fall. For him, consistency is key to seeing results.

“Treat it like you treat your classes,” Chestnut said. “In order to learn something, you need to be there. If you skip a class, you’ll miss out.”

Hip Hop Abs From the same creator of Insanity comes Hip Hop Abs, a danceinfused program to not only define your abs but help you burn fat. Shaun T., who has lost 50 pounds with his program, leads you through four routines.

The 13 to 45 minute DVDs utilizes his “Tilt, Tuck and Tighten” technique to teach you to dance while helping you makeover your body in just one short month. Not only will you look great in your new body, you’ll have the rhythm to make everyone’s eyes turn to you.

More information about these programs can be found at beachbody.com. n Illustration by Courtney Hostetler

fashion & beauty It’s May, and we all know what that means: school’s almost out, it’s nearly summer, and of course there’ll be a whole mess of matrimony to look forward to for the next three months.

That’s right, wedding belles — many of you are stacking up the invites already, and the prospect of dressing for multiple nuptials can be overwhelming. What should you wear? And more importantly, how can you afford it?

Dressing for a wedding (or five) can be fun and inexpensive if you know how. Here are some tips on how to look great for less.

Putting the “Pro” in “Propriety” If you’ve reached this point in your life without a dog-eared copy of a Miss Manners etiquette book on your nightstand, think about picking up one. A wedding is a momentous occasion. As a guest, the best way to show your love for the happy couple is to show up dressed accordingly.

Just as you would never wear a pair of sweats on a first date, you should learn what is and isn’t OK to wear to a wedding.

There are several factors that decide appropriate attire.

First, find out what kind of wedding it is.

“You need to know the setting — formal, casual, inside, outside,” said Sarah Herd, supervisor of Evansville’s Bridal Warehouse.

You don’t want to wear stilettos to an outdoor wedding, for example, unless you feel like gracefully aerating the lawn while trying to take your seat.

If the invitation doesn’t mention a dress code, don’t take that as a fashion free-forall. “I’ve seen jean shorts with holes in them and flip-flops,” said Julie Bailey, owner of Memories in the Making boutique.

Time of day should also be your guide.

Use common sense — if you would wear it to church, it will be fine for an afternoon wedding, but not for an evening one.

Miss Manners states that cocktail length is right for after 5 p.m., and on that rare occasion that it is a black-tie event, a long gown is appropriate. Otherwise, leave the ball gown in the closet, prom queen.

A Sharp-Dressed Man For all the guys with friends tying the knot this summer, don’t hesitate to pick up a three-piece suit in a neutral color. Some say it’s old-fashioned, but a little tailoring

by Megan Merley goes a long way in making you look good.

A three-piece suit can be worn many ways to create all sorts of looks, ranging from extra-casual to semi-formal. And since you can wear one to multiple events, it’s an investment that pays for itself. You can find a good, inexpensive suit at Express or Burlington Coat Factory.

There is some debate regarding dressing alike. Couples beware; matching too closely can look silly if it gets out of hand.

For example, don’t wear a vest that matches the shade of her dress — especially if your lady’s favorite color is tangerine. You won’t win any style points by looking like a Candy Land refugee. Instead, simply pick a tie in a color that compliments your date’s outfit.

Cut & Color Cleverness The best thing you can do to look perfect for the occasion is to avoid trends. It’s easy to find something classic and practical that compliments your body-type.

Don’t underestimate the value of a good fit — and avoid the mistake of buying something a size too small because you’ll “lose the weight before the wedding.” It’s better to buy a size larger than to look like you’ve been poured into the outfit.

Color can be your best friend or your worst enemy. “Turquoise, lime green, fuchsia, watermelon, lilac and orange are all popular colors this season,” Bailey said.

But too much color can spoil your look.

If you’re going bright, pick out something solid with a simple, structured line. If it’s patterns you’re looking for, try something fresh and floral, or even striped. Just don’t go overboard.

And of course, never, ever wear white. Out-dressing the bride is a bad idea. Not only is it rude; it pretty much guarantees that she’ll show up at your wedding in a hot pink tutu as revenge.

Classy Lassies, Dapper Dudes Whether you’re dressed to the nines for a black-tie event or barefoot on a beach for a sandy ceremony, dressing for a wedding is easy. Just remember you can shop cheap without looking cheap, and as long as you dress yourself according to the type and time of the wedding, you’ll look fabulous. The most important thing, Herd said, is to remember it’s not your day. It’s someone else’s. n February May 2010 l Crescent Magazine

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cheap dates

by Amanda Squire

oney is tight for everyone these days, but that’s no reason to skimp on the fun and the romance. Contrary to popular belief, dating does not have to be expensive to be fun and memorable.

Only 20 minutes from UE on Evanville’s west side, Burdette Park allows a variety of activities — swimming, fishing, camping, miniature golf, tennis courts — so you can be tight with your cash without compromising your outing. Burdette, located off Red Bank Road on Nurrenbern Road, proves that sometimes love really doesn’t have to cost a thing.

Junior Carly Zenthoefer has worked at the park for six years as a lifeguard and feels the experience is friendly, fun and adventurous.

“It’s nice and full of different things to do,” she said.

You can cool off with a dip in the pool that offers diving boards and water slides, or work up a sweat on the tennis courts.

For those of you that don’t like the water or running around, you can tan by the water while listening to the wonderful sounds of summer.

You can always finish the day off with a round of miniature golf and wind down in the comfortable and cozy lodge. Burdette Park also offers a BMX park for those

It’s nice and full of different things to do,” —Carly Zenthoefer of you who love to experience a little bit of the the extreme.

“Just going to a different side of town and being at a park that is [further] outside

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(without looking cheap)

Photo: Courtesy of Burdette Park

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on a

Taking a scenic summer stroll through the many offerings of Evansville’s Burdette Park

An overnight chalet located in Burdette Park’s wooded camping area — available for rent to groups throughout the year. the city can be fun,” senior Sarah Ruthenburg said.

With prices that are good for your wallet, Burdette allows you to pick your perfect date. Take your date on any of these excursions, and you will surely impress even the most skeptical date.

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE NATURE It’s free of charge! With nature at the tips of your fingers, Burdette Park offers beautiful wooded walking trails and a fishing lake to take your date without even spending a dime.

“Welcoming, grassy and goosefilled,” sophomore Emily Mella said.

Burdette is a good place for you and your date to get away from the rest of the world. Whether it’s the nice, quiet spots

while walking the trails and woods, the serene fishing on the lake or the playful feeding of the ducks and geese, the park definitely has what you need to utilize nature at its best.

PACK A PICNIC PERFECT FOR TWO You can have breakfast, lunch, dinner or even a late night snack. It’s free to get into the park, and they are open from 7 a.m. to midnight every day of the week.

Just grab a blanket, your favorite food and a Frisbee, and you’re good to go.

GRAB YOUR SUIT Slide into summer: “The pool is definitely a hot spot in the summer,” freshman Jordan Chapman said. “It’s a good rate and nice place to cool off.”

crescent crossword At only $7 a person, going on a date with two pools, two diving boards and four waterslides can be fun for anyone. Make sure you bring your sunscreen and a towel Dates to Go: for a day full of wet and PICK YOUR COMBO wild adventures; the pool Emily Mella’s opens at 10 a.m. daily.

Burdette Date: A picnic for two, LOVE ON TWO followed by WHEELS swimming and a Pedal away while walk around the pinching pennies: Burlake. dette Park offers miles of bike trails free for anyone.

Weather permitting, these trails are sure to keep your adrenaline flowing.

For those seeking even more of an adventure, try BMX Race Nights. These tracks are used for regional and national race meets and start promptly at 7 p.m. Whether it is a long, scenic bike ride through the park or a visit to the race tracks, you can be assured that Burdette Park is an affordable decision for any biking activity.

PUTTING AROUND

Sarah Ruthenburg’s Burdette Date: A scenic walk around the park, ending in a picnic.

Afterward, renting a chalet for the weekend.

Jordan Chapman’s Burdette Date: Just getting away and taking a woman fishing.

Carly Zenthoefer’s Burdette Date: A round of mini-golf, followed by fishing and a walk to feed the geese.

ACROSS 1 Reimbursed 5 Free 8 U.S. dam 12 Project 13 Guido’s note (two words) 14 Outer portion of Earth 15 Sleep (pref.)

16 Albania (abbr.)

17 Design 18 Albanian domain 20 Shore 21 Tumor (suf.)

22 Three (pref.)

23 Irish foot soldier 26 Block 27 Celsius (abbr.)

30 Shoe size 31 French meat dish 33 Have (Scottish) 34 Plus 35 Indo-Chin. people 36 Voltaire play 38 Computer chip 39 Ounces (abbr.)

40 Wampum 43 Due 47 Gamin 48 Article (French) 49 White-flecked 50 Eg. skink 51 Mother of Hezekia 52 N. Caucasian language 53 Freedman in Kentish law 54 Low (French) 55 Bare

8 Willow 9 Love of Radames 10 This one (Latin) 11 King of Israel 19 Amer. Sign Language (abbr.)

20 Swim (two words) 22 Hat 23 “The Jungle Book” python 24 Belonging to (suf.)

25 Energy unit 26 Palestine Liberation Organ. (abbr.)

27 Greek Letter 28 Fruiting spike 29 Civil War commander 32 Air-to-air missile (abbr.)

37 Wild ginger 38 Polishing material 39 Watering hole 40 Hall (German) 41 Mother of Brunhilde 42 Walk through 43 Para-aminobenzoic acid 44 Foreshadow 45 Hole 46 Noun-forming (suf.)

48 Science class ANSWERS

DOWN 1 Long 2 “Cantique de Noel” composer 3 Yesterday (Italian) 4 Silk substitute 5 “Giant” ranch 6 He (Latin) 7 Flounder

A ‘hole’ lot of fun: Who doesn’t love a game of mini golf? This is a perfect way to really let your competitive side come out, and for only $4 a person, you can experience this course day or night.

STARGAZING FOR SWEETHEARTS See the stars in a whole new light: After a day of fun-filled activities, lay down with your loved one and gaze at the night sky. Offering public restrooms and showers, Burdette Park is the local camping hot spot. From campgrounds sites to full RV and trailer hook-ups, prices range from $14–$23 a night.

The park also has accommodations for those of you who prefer a less primitive experience — chalets are available to rent for $119 to $129 a night.

Don’t catch yourself daydreaming about the lavish ideas that are not wallet friendly. It may take a bit more effort to be creative and not break the bank, but in the end, it shows you care.

Realizing that you can date on a dime in your own back yard can save you both time and money while still having a great time. n 2010 Santori Publishing

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eats

by Kate Wood

Home-cooked food, and you don’t have to do the dishes

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t first glance, given its size and vinyl siding, you might expect to step into a truck stop rather than a restaurant; but once inside, you can tell why it’s called The Log Inn. Beneath a layer of vinyl are the logs that gave this southern Indiana favorite its name.

The restaurant, located off Highway 41 North, was built in 1910 as a place for kids; it slowly evolved into a general store, tavern and dance hall. In 1947 ownership was granted to the parents of current owner Rita Elpers. When a storm blew the boards off one night in 1968, the original tin fillings had to be stripped, and they chose to transform it into a home-style restaurant.

Elpers shares ownership with her husband and their three children. She and her family have worked hard over the years to maintain the restaurant’s kin-friendly atmosphere and reputation for delicious food.

Junior Ann Mills, native of Evansville, has been going to The Log Inn for as long

as she can remember. Her sister recently had her wedding rehearsal dinner there, and the occasion did not disappoint.

“I recommend anything, especially the fried chicken,” Mills said. “My aunt and uncle say the pie is amazing, but I never have room for it.”

One main attraction of The Log Inn is the family-style meal offering. If your party is larger than three people, you can choose to order family style, which allows each person to order their own meat from a selection of chicken, ham or roast beef and then share an assortment of vegetables and rolls.

“Everything is laid out on the table, and you can just take whatever instead of Heart-Warming Homestyle Cooking

STOLL’S COUNTRY INN makes food fresh daily with a different menu every day, serving a variety of meats alongside an assortment of vegetables. Monday through Thursday, they serve lunch before 4 p.m. Open 10:30 a.m.–8 p.m. Monday–Thursday, 10:30 a.m.–9 p.m. Friday, 7 a.m.–9 p.m. Saturday and 7 a.m.–8 p.m. Sunday. • 19820 Castle Creek Drive.

BLACK BUGGY is an Amish-style restaurant and bakery with a great flair for taste.

Monday through Thursday, breakfast, lunch and dinner is served at $7, $9 and $10 respectively. There’s also a lunch/dinner buffet on Sunday. The restaurant is open until 8 p.m. on Monday–Sunday, with drive-thru hours until 8:30 p.m. Monday–Saturday. • 4920 Davis Lant Drive SIRLOIN STOCKADE has everything you wish your mom would make on your visits home. There is plenty to go around: catfish nuggets, goulash, meatballs and enough mashed potatoes and macaroni and cheese to keep your stomach happy. They have a daily lunch special for $6 that lasts until 3:30 p.m. Open until 8:30 p.m. Sunday– Thursday and 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. • 4610 Bellemeade Ave.

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just having one plate,” sophomore Anna Rogers said. “I also really like the fried potatoes. They’re like hash browns — but yummier.”

But before you make a trip out to The Log Inn, make sure you can spare the funds. Meals are priced decently at $12.50 given their quality, but are not ideal for a student’s budget. Mills said it’s best to go with a group because food is served in family portions, and it’s not worth shelling out the cash if it’s a night out for two.

“I go with my parents because they pay,” she said. In fact, a major benefit of choosing the family-style option over other customer favorites, such as the chicken or German fried potatoes, is the unlimited vegetable and roll refills; that way, you get more for your money.

The rustic setting and hearty platters help give The Log Inn not only its high customer satisfaction rate, but also its celebrated homelike ambiance. Since the restaurant is family-owned and operated, it only makes sense people would feel comfortable with the environment, as well as the food. “A down-home atmosphere — that’s the only way to describe it,” Mills said.

And that’s just what Elpers has been trying to achieve for 33 years — that atmosphere and sense of familiarity people crave. “It’s your home-cooked meal away from home,” Rogers said.

The Log Inn is open from 4–9 p.m.

Tuesday–Thursday and 4–10 p.m. Friday– Saturday. If you’re in the mood for a homecooked dinner that will keep you filled with that family feeling, head to Warrenton Road at Old State Road in Warrenton. n

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pening day brings out the kid in all of us, and the Evansville Otters aim to please. The simple pleasures of baseball, played at historic Bosse Field, continue to attract fans.

“There’s something wonderful about this place,” said Joel Padfield, director of sales and revenue development. “You walk through the gates and feel the history. There isn’t a bad seat in the ballpark, and the smell of hotdogs and bratwursts cooking all makes it a wonderful place to watch a game.”

Bosse Field, home to the Otters, is the third oldest professional ballpark in the nation. It was built in 1915, one year after Wrigley Field and three years after Fenway Park. Unlike watching a game at Fenway or Wrigley, admittance to an Otters game is only $5, and $8 for a field box seat. Also known for its history, Bosse was used for game scenes in “A League of Their Own.” “The tradition at Bosse Field is impressive,” junior Mariel Arata said. “That’s just one aspect, though. It’s a lot of family fun, and they try to have something for everyone. It’s an affordable, great experience.”

Fans venturing out to the ballpark come assured there will be some sort of special deal.

“We try to make each night feel like opening night,” Padfield said. “There is always something going on between innings; there’s never a dull moment.”

On Fifth Third Bank opening night, promotions such as Thirsty Thursdays — $1 beer night — are a big hit.

There are also Jeff Schultz bobble head nights and Edwards Jones firework nights that promise crowds an extra thrill.

“There isn’t much to do in Evansville, but the Otters are local baseball and a lot of fun,” sophomore Kevin Brown said. “You’ll usually walk away with free souvenirs and, occasionally, tickets to another game.”

And unlike at other venues, fans don’t have to be young and cute to win prizes.

by Michael Cowl Fans rekindle their love affair with America’s favorite pastime

“It’s incredibly easy to win,” Arata said.

“There are promotions between every inning; they give away so much. If someone really wanted to win, I’m sure they could without much effort.”

Taking a closer look at the players can also be fun. “I like their tight trousers,” senior Riley McIlveen said.

Free memorabilia and well-fitting uniforms are one thing, but winning ball games is another. The addition of Wayne Krenchicki as head coach in 2008, and the signing of major league players to the team are but a few examples of the Otters’ renewed commitment to success.

Playing in the Frontier League’s west division, the Otters have achieved mixed results since becoming a professional baseball team in 1995. Since then, the Otters have won five divisional titles and made seven playoff appearances, culminating in their only league championship in 2006. Most recently, they have gone 101185, finishing last in the division the past two years. In spite of this, fans continue to fill the stands.

“I love the atmosphere,” senior Austin Murphy said. “It’s not just about balls and strikes and the players, but also the people you’re with.”

Overcoming the times has not been easy. But by understanding community needs, the Otters have managed the seventh best attendance in the entire league.

“Not only do they bring a lot of talent to our

team, but with any luck, they’ll also bring more wins,” Padfield said of the new players. “They have a great deal of experience, and hopefully these advances will translate to more victories. Our goal as an organization is to put a competitive product on the field.”

And while performance on the field has been a struggle lately, outside of Bosse Field, the Otters are making an impact in the community. This year, the Otters were finalists for the Give Back Award, an award that honors small businesses making substantial contributions to the Evansville community.

“I worked for the Otters a couple years back and am proud to have been part of the organization,” Arata said. “They try to help; it’s not all about making money.”

Baseball is America’s pastime — a game for the fans, and the Otters understand this significance.

“It’s baseball, the most patriotic thing ever, what more could you ask for?” Murphy said. “The Otters do it right. Every time I travel out to the ballpark, there’s a sense of nostalgia. That’s what it’s all about.” n

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pening day brings out the kid in all of us, and the Evansville Otters aim to please. The simple pleasures of baseball, played at historic Bosse Field, continue to attract fans.

“There’s something wonderful about this place,” said Joel Padfield, director of sales and revenue development. “You walk through the gates and feel the history. There isn’t a bad seat in the ballpark, and the smell of hotdogs and bratwursts cooking all makes it a wonderful place to watch a game.”

Bosse Field, home to the Otters, is the third oldest professional ballpark in the nation. It was built in 1915, one year after Wrigley Field and three years after Fenway Park. Unlike watching a game at Fenway or Wrigley, admittance to an Otters game is only $5, and $8 for a field box seat. Also known for its history, Bosse was used for game scenes in “A League of Their Own.” “The tradition at Bosse Field is impressive,” junior Mariel Arata said. “That’s just one aspect, though. It’s a lot of family fun, and they try to have something for everyone. It’s an affordable, great experience.”

Fans venturing out to the ballpark come assured there will be some sort of special deal.

“We try to make each night feel like opening night,” Padfield said. “There is always something going on between innings; there’s never a dull moment.”

On Fifth Third Bank opening night, promotions such as Thirsty Thursdays — $1 beer night — are a big hit. There are also Jeff Schultz bobble head

by Michael Cowl Fans rekindle their love affair with America’s favorite pastime

nights and Edwards Jones firework nights that promise crowds an extra thrill.

“There isn’t much to do in Evansville, but the Otters are local baseball and a lot of fun,” sophomore Kevin Brown said. “You’ll usually walk away with free souvenirs and, occasionally, tickets to another game.”

And unlike at other venues, fans don’t have to be young and cute to win prizes.

“It’s incredibly easy to win,” Arata said.

“There are promotions between every inning; they give away so much. If someone really wanted to win, I’m sure they could without much effort.”

Taking a closer look at the players can also be fun. “I like their tight trousers,” senior Riley McIlveen said.

Free memorabilia and well-fitting uniforms are one thing, but winning ball games is another. The addition of Wayne Krenchicki as head coach in 2008, and the signing of major league players to the team are but a few examples of the Otters’ renewed commitment to success.

Playing in the Frontier League’s west division, the Otters have achieved mixed results since becoming a professional baseball team in 1995. Since then, the Otters have won five divisional titles and made seven playoff appearances, culminating in their only league championship in 2006. Most recently, they have gone 101-185, finishing last in the division the past two years. In spite of this, fans con-

tinue to fill the stands.

“I love the atmosphere,” senior Austin Murphy said. “It’s not just about balls and strikes and the players, but also the people you’re with.”

Overcoming the times has not been easy. But by understanding community needs, the Otters have managed the seventh best attendance in the entire league.

“Not only do they bring a lot of talent to our team, but with any luck, they’ll also bring more wins,” Padfield said of the new players. “They have a great deal of experience, and hopefully these advances will translate to more victories. Our goal as an organization is to put a competitive product on the field.”

And while performance on the field has been a struggle lately, outside of Bosse Field, the Otters are making an impact in the community. This year, the Otters were finalists for the Give Back Award, an award that honors small businesses making substantial contributions to the Evansville community.

“I worked for the Otters a couple years back and am proud to have been part of the organization,” Arata said. “They try to help; it’s not all about making money.”

Baseball is America’s pastime — a game for the fans, and the Otters understand this significance.

“It’s baseball, the most patriotic thing ever, what more could you ask for?” Murphy said. “The Otters do it right. Every time I travel out to the ballpark, there’s a sense of nostalgia.

That’s what it’s all about.” n

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ome of the more militant members of society are convinced that socialism is on the fringes of overtaking America and plunging it into the world of “Fiddler on the Roof,” essentially turning borscht into a food staple.

In actuality, all one has to do is turn on the TV to know that capitalism is here to stay.

In an economy like ours, nothing is really more effective in the cutthroat economic hunting gallery than targeted advertising.

Therefore, nothing could possibly be more insurmountable than advertising that is targeted at everyone — the infamous infomercials of our day.

The concept is simple. When we were children, between our episodes of “Saved by the Bell” and “Salute Your Shorts,” we were exposed to segments of color-andnoise explosions that showed us everything we didn’t have and convinced us that if our working-class parents didn’t buy us “this” incredible action figure set with decapitation action, or “this” breakfast cereal that could make the eyes bleed if you look at it long enough, we would most certainly be dead by morning.

“Oh my gosh, Dad! Dad! Daaaaad!” I’d yell, if my father was in the other room, “Take a look at this stuff! Look at this stuff!

We need this stuff!”

“You’re right,” he’d say. “I’ll tell the poorhouse to give us the biggest room so we can keep all of it.” Oh, the dreaded poorhouse threat. It worked on me then, and I’m still afraid of people who make their livings by donating plasma.

When I got older and started watching more angst-ridden programming, the noisy, desperate commercials became different beasts altogether. They were fronted by a macho face that recited something that sounded like scripture, while a blonde assistant gave a master’s display of shock, awe and excitement.

Chuck Norris described how a rowing machine turned him into a born killer.

Tony Little would strap himself to a similar device and scream. Some old, grizzled face that looked more like it should belong to a Baptist minister told me that his special chicken-basting, flavor-releasing rotary microwave not only drained all the fat away,

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it made the most delicious-looking food on lawn chair in the back yard and waited for the face of the earth. the vacation to end.

“Oh my God, Dad, check this out,” I’d As I silently observed her household, say, beneath the relentless hungers of adit occurred to me that Lisa was as much a olescence, “I think we actually need this victim of targeted advertising as my father stuff.”

— the sheer frequency of children in this “I’m going to be dead soon.” “What?” house suggested that she was convinced He must have changed his tacto sponsor a child from most of tics. Whatever my father’s probthe world’s developing nations, lem was, these muscular pedand they eventually grew up dlers wouldn’t fool him. and found her, to better acquaint It must have been that the themselves with her wealth. majority of Americans felt the However untrue that may be, same way, and so the game it was my feeling at the time, and changed again with the new mileventually my dad found me sitlennium. Though not necessarn Regan Campbell, ting quietly and watching the ily “infomercials,” the goods dusk settle, ignoring the roasted a junior creative writing major from and services sold by the most marshmallows stabbed precariVincennes, closes reputable household names ously close to my face by a little each issue with have taken on an unusual simgirl. “Regan,” he said anxiously, his special brand ilarity to the usual, miraculous juggling a few babies, “you look of humor on life’s schlock. These companies will like you’re gonna cry.” lighter moments. sell you a sex life. They will sell My siblings were oblivious, you consecutive hours of living (without but I was old enough to jump to irrational guarana). And they will sell you true love. conclusions. After our familial division, my Days after my parents officially split, my dad sat and watched TV until he decided dad let his guard down, because he was to put himself on the market not only for wooed right away. He was convinced that love, but for a new family. I was not willing eHarmony was just the thing for him. to listen to the pitches made by these 1,000 A few weeks later, we took a family trip screaming children, nor would I be buying to Chicago. I was under the impression — not then, not ever. that it was an arbitrary selection of a major Anybody can be roped into making an city, and we saw the tower, the wharf and irrational choice, if the offer sounds good the aquarium. Of course, there was an unenough. It even works if the word “sham” derlying motive. One evening, my dad preappears in the title of the product, just as sented his MapQuest printouts and drove long as you’re willing to choke a few hookus into a rather shifty residential part of ers to drive your enthusiasm home. If town where the lawns grew progressively you’ve got the guts to kill yourself with cobrowner the deeper in we went. caine, your stuff will sell even better.

Before long, we were ushered into a It’s the latest commercial trend — marhouse that resembled the type of living ketable, seemingly practical gag gifts. It’s space you’d think only existed in live-acall a game to us, and the terrorists probation Disney films — a small house filled to bly don’t like the idea of the Shake Weight the roof with children — but in this case, much — a long, two-handed weight that no animals had run of the place. works your upper torso with an up-andWe met my dad’s friend, Lisa, who, in down motion that appeals to women. her denim clothing, was a dead ringer for So whatever stance you take on these Annie Oakley. I was able to identify her imhot, socio-economic debates, know this — mediately as the pleasant, husky voice that you’re probably not as financially resilient had been leaving pointless messages on as you think you are, and you’re probaour answering machine. I made sure not bly just as vulnerable as the nearest Sovito talk to her, and as the celebratory baret washerwoman to submit to the power of beque commenced, I planted myself in a OxiClean. n

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