Women’s team preps for a week away Pg. 8
Thursday, February 6, 2014 ■ Vol. 44 Issue 20
THE
SHIELD www.usishield.com
USI students attend Grammy Awards Pg. 4
Campus closes abruptly
Students, faculty get stuck in traffic as storm approaches Photo by JESSICA STALLINGS/The Shield
By JAMES VAUGHN News editor Students and faculty struggled to reach their destinations Tuesday after university officials closed campus due to hazardous weather conditions. An accident at the intersection of the Lloyd Expressway and Schutte Road created chaos as the USI community attempted to make their way off campus.
USI issued a RAVE alert just before 3 p.m., which stated only essential staff should report in. Minutes later, the university sent out a second RAVE alert, which stated that the Vanderburgh County Dispatch requested motorists avoid eastbound Lloyd Expressway until 4:30 p.m. Traffic remained at a near stand-still along University Boulevard for close to an hour.
Jasmon Dickson was shocked the university waited so long to notify people to leave campus. “I mean, they probably should have told us a little bit earlier maybe even canceled class or canceled school or something,” he said. “The Rave alert was issued as soon as the decision was made,” said Kindra Strupp, assistant vice president for marketing and communications in a statement
Wednesday morning. “Certainly there is a significant consideration for night classes and weather conditions worsening as night falls. It was unfortunate timing that the semi jack-knifed nearby about that same time.” Dickson, a Spanish and anthropology major, is a commuter from Henderson, Ky., but he didn’t drive to campus Tuesday. He waited for the bus for almost an hour, he said. The bus would
take him downtown, where his grandmother would pick him up. Dickson waited in the Orr Center for awhile, but decided to make his way outside. “It’s freakin’ cold,” he said. Junior Marketing Major Bailey Hall waited in traffic. “I would say I’ve been sitting in this spot for about 15 minutes,” Bailey said. Freshman Social Work Major Clint Hoffman thought it would CLOSING on Pg. 3
USI community challenges feral cat procedure By JESSIE HELLMANN Staff writer Junior Audrey Maxwell received a call from a friend this year saying she found four kittens outside of her on-campus apartment. Not wanting to break campus policy prohibiting pets, she left the kittens outside. Two froze to death overnight. “I drove and picked up the remaining kittens and had to rush them to the vet,” Maxwell said. “They were very sick. I bottle fed them and gave them medicine for weeks until I adopted them out.” Two weeks later, there were more kittens found on campus, Maxwell said. This is when she decided something had to be done. Maxwell is asking the univer-
sity to adopt a TNR (trap, neuter, return) policy through a change. org petition called “Trap, Neuter, Return USI Feral Cat Population.” The petition gained 422 signatures as of Tuesday. TNR is a method of trapping feral cats, spaying or neutering them and returning them to the
environment from which they were collected. Maxwell believes TNR would keep the stray cat population under control by stopping reproduction. “I was just so frustrated with the way these cats were living,” she said. The physical plant shot down her TNR proposal describing it as “inhumane,” she said. “At first, I was upset. Then I went home and looked at my kitten that was found on the side of the road,” she said. “That was when I got angry. I decided I would do anything in my power to petition the university to change their minds.” She said research led her to the TNR method, and many universities like Stanford, Texas A&M and DePauw do it.
Photo courtesy of AUDREY MAXWELL
Feral cat at USI. It’s clipped ear signifies it’s been spayed and returned to the wild.
She plans to meet with Associate Provost for Student Affairs Marcia Kiessling and Housing and Residence Life Director Laurie Berry next week. Stephen Helfrich, facility operations and planning director, is in charge of the feral cat issue and said he likely won’t consider a TNR policy. He said while the university doesn’t have a formal policy, it has carried the same practice for 15 years.
About twice a year, grounds workers set up box traps to catch and send the cats to animal control. The most the university has ever caught at once was 29, he said. “I’m not convinced (TNR) is the best thing for the cats,” he said. “When the cats are turned into the wild, they can catch disease, get and spread rabies and they just have to fend more for themselves in the weather like this. It’s hard on them.” CATS on Pg. 3
University offers students free Office access By CALEB RILEY Staff writer Students who logged into their myUSI accounts recently may have noticed the announcement that Microsoft Office is available to all students for free download. Microsoft announced in October it would give away copies of certain software to all colleges that use Office 365 Outlook for campus email. USI applied for licensing of the software in December and received it Jan. 14. After the university received the licenses, Information Technology had to apply them to each student’s account individually. Information Technology finished applying the licenses Friday. The software being given to students
includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, as well as the instant messaging client, Lync, and the cloud-style storage program, SkyDrive Pro. It is available for both PC and Mac users and has also been made available to both Android and iOS users. “The idea is to give USI students access to the tools they need 24/7,” said Richard Toeniskoetter, executive director of the Department of Information Technology. Toeniskoetter said there are several benefits to students having these programs on their own devices. One benefit is saving money - Microsoft Office can be quite expensive and giving it to students for free gives them one less thing to worry about. Another advantage is that it makes students more mobile. They do not have to OFFICE on Pg. 3
Resource fair, dinner to ease Veterans’ transition to college By RACHEL CHRISTIAN Staff writer Joel Matherly doesn’t think veterans at USI are getting all the help and resources available to them. He would know Matherly, a USI alumnus who now works in the Veterans’ Support Services Office, was once a student vet himself. “Student veterans are non-traditional students,” he said. “A lot of them haven’t quite found their niche on campus.” That’s why Matherly made it a priority to organize USI’s Military and Veteran Appreciation and Resource Fair and Dinner. The fair will feature booths and information on the three subjects that impact student vets the most: jobs, education and
behavioral health. “It really takes the guess work out of it,” he said. A common problem with vets going back to school is that they don’t have big campus social lives, Matherly said. They’re busy taking care of kids or trying to pay the bills, so they often go straight home after class. He wanted to create an event where veterans could come with their friends and families to get answers about what is available to them, while also connecting with other former soldiers. The event isn’t just for veterans, though. Matherly encourages spouses, dependents or anyone with connections to the military to attend. VETERANS on Pg. 3
The Shield is a designated public forum.
The student publication of the University of Southern Indiana
Additional copies of The Shield are 25 cents
Page 2
The Shield - February 6, 2014
PUZZLES
TOP TEN MOVIES
Top 10 Pop Singles This Week Last Week 1. Pitbull feat. Ke$ha No. 1 “Timber” 2. Katy Perry No. 4 “Dark Horse” 3. One Republic No. 2 “Counting Stars” 4. A Great Big World & Christina Aguilera No. 5 “Say Something” 5. Eminem feat. Rihanna No. 3 “The Monster” 6. Passenger No. 6 “Let Her Go” 7. Lorde No. 7 “Royals” 8. Lorde No. 11 “Team” 9. One Direction No. 10 “Story of My Life” 10. Bastille No. 12 “Pompeii”
Top 10 Albums 1. Bruce Springsteen new entry “High Hopes” 2. Soundtrack No. 1 “Frozen” 3. Kidz Bop Kids new entry “Kidz Bop 25” 4. Beyonce No. 2 “Beyonce” 5. Jennifer Nettles new entry “That Girl” 6. Switchfoot new entry “Fading West” 7. Lorde No. 5 “Pure Heroine” 8. Eminem No. 4 “The Marshall Mathers LP 2” 9. Katy Perry No. 7 “Prism” 10. Imagine Dragons No. 9 “Night Visions” Source: Billboard (c) 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.
1. Ride Along (PG-13) Ice Cube, Kevin Hart 2. Lone Survivor (R) Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch 3. The Nut Job (PG) animated 4. Frozen (PG) animated 5. Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (PG-13) Chris Pine, Kevin Costner 6. I, Frankenstein (PG-13) Aaron Eckhart, Bill Nighy 7. American Hustle (R) Christian Bale, Amy Adams 8. August: Osage County (R) Meryl Streep, Dermot Mulroney 9. The Wolf of Wall Street (R) Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill 10. Devil’s Due (R) Allison Miller, Zach Gilford (c) 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.
Page 3 - The Shield - February 6, 2014 CLOSING continued from Pg. 1
News
News briefs
dent for Marketing and Communications Kindra Strupp said it’s both.
“Nursing” correction Admission to the nursing program is based solely on grade point average, said Sarah Stevens, director of advising in the College of Nursing and Health Professions. If two students’ GPAs are tied and only one can be admitted, extra curricula’s play a role in the final decision.
McKibban to give first last lecture Assistant Professor of Psychology Amie McKibban will theoretically speak her final words at 6 p.m. Feb. 19, in Kleymeyer Hall. McKibban will open the university’s new lecture series, which asks featured speakers, “If this was your last time to address a group of students, what would you say?” The lecture is free and open to the public.
SGA elections near Feb. 19: Election packets are due to the dean of students office in UC East 1229 by 4:30 p.m. Feb. 24: Candidates will be contacted with ballot placement information. Feb. 26 and Feb. 27: Meeting for candidates held at 8 p.m. in Rice Library. Candidates must attend one of these meetings. March 3 to March 23: Campaign period. Campaign events are TBA. March 24 to March 28: SGA Elections begin. Polls will be open at 8 a.m. on March 24. Elections will be conducted my email. April 10: New officers are inaugurated.
Photo by JESSICA STALLINGS/The Shield
Students make their way to their vehiclesß after the campus closing only to be stuck in traffic.
have been better to have students remain on campus until traffic improved, he said. “It’s kind of annoying, but I don’t really know what you could do about it,” he said. Hoffman was running late for work at Karen L.
Schenk and Associates, an accounting firm, but said the office was understanding for the most part. Amanda Storey works in Student Development and said she had to leave work early. “I understand that it’s a tough decision to make
“There will be businesses there looking to hire,” he said. “You could go and say to yourself, ‘Hey my cousin is a vet looking for a job. I should really tell him that company is hiring.’” Colonel Roger Peterman is the guest speaker at the dinner, which begins at 5:30 p.m. Friday in Carter Hall. Peterman serves as Indiana’s Transition Assistance Adviser. He helps make the transition from solider to civilian as seamless as possible.
“Indiana is one of the most veteran-friendly states in the country,” Peterman said. “We want to make sure they’re using the help and resources available to them.” Matherly hopes this event will spread awareness about his office, which has been working with the university to get students the support they need. One accomplishment he is proud of is the veteran student lounge that opened last February in
OʼBannon Hall
Drugs - incident
OFFICE continued from Pg. 1
01/29/14 5:46 p.m.
Governors Hall
CLOSED
01/30/14 7:46 p.m.
Criminal Mischief
Illness report
OʼDaniel South
Recreation, Fitness and Well-
01/28/14 12:15 a.m.
ness Center
CLOSED
01/30/14 4:35 p.m. CLOSED
Criminal Mischief Hendricks building
Fire - false alarm
01/28/14 4:20 p.m.
Rice Library
CLOSED
01/30/14 5:46 a.m. CLOSED
Harassment McDonald West Community
Code of Conduct - disruption
01/28/2014 8:24 p.m.
- roommate
CLOSED
7900A 7901B Buschkill Lane 01/30/14 6:41 p.m.
Illness report
CLOSED
Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Center
Drugs - incident
01/29/14 1:47 p.m.
7900A 7901B Buschkill Lane
CLOSED
01/30/14 6:41 p.m.
Fire alarm - cooking
CLOSED Injury report Physical Activities Center
Theft
01/29/14 8:58 p.m.
Durbin building
CLOSED
02/01/14 2:29 p.m. CLOSED
Fire - false alarm Rice Library 01/30/14 5:46 a.m. CLOSED
Information gathered from USIʼs Public Crime Log, provided by USI Safety and Security. Crime Log Key
the lower level of the Pott College of Science, Engineering and Education. Matherly said he wants the 252 student veterans at USI to know they’re not alone. “A lot of student vets won’t seek out other student vets because they’re afraid of looking weak,” he said. “But it’s not like that. We’ve been through all the same problems already, and we’re here to help.”
FAST FACTS: What: Military and Veteran Appreciation and Resource Fair and Dinner When: 3 p.m. Friday Where: Carter Hall in University Center West Dinner is by reservation only.
CATS continued from Pg. 1
CLOSED
01/26/14-02/01/14
Bobby Shipman contributed to this story.
VETERANS continued from Pg. 1
He said the cats that are caught and sent to animal control are usually adopted, so it’s a better situation for them than TNR. He also said that putting feral cats back into the wild can harm the native wildlife like squirrels, birds and rabbits. “That’s one reason we trap them when we see it get out of control,” he said. To return cats to the USI environment after fixing them wouldn’t help much, he said, because there’s an ongoing issue with students letting their own cats loose every year. “To what extent do you allow the cat population to grow? If we did TNR, potentially, we could see hundreds of cats here in a few years,” he said. Executive Director of the Vanderburgh Humane Society (VHS) Kendall Paul said TNR is a method the VHS uses and the ASPCA endorses to reduce the number of feral cats. “The idea behind TNR is that if you can catch these cats and fix them and then return them to where they’ve been living,
USI Security Incident Log
and it’s just part of it when they close the campus early, everyone has to leave at the same time,” Storey said. When asked whether the campus was closed or classes were canceled - two separate decisions - Assistant Vice Presi-
“There aren’t any classes tonight,” Strupp said. “Why would students be on campus?” Some students remained on campus after 3 p.m. Strupp said she didn’t know whether or not students would get in trouble for being on campus when it’s closed. Burger King, SubConnection, The Loft and the Eagle Express Convenience Store (C-Store) remained open until 8 p.m. Rice Library closed its doors at 3 p.m. The university tweeted around 6 a.m. Wednesday that campus would operate under normal conditions.
be on campus to utilize the software as long as they have a computer or smartphone available. The free software also aids student communication, Toeniskoetter said. With Lync and SkyDrive Pro, students can work together even if they aren’t in the same place at the same time. “The collaboration capabilities are quite good,” said Toeniskoetter. Information Technology
then those cats don’t add to the problem,” she said. “Eventually that population is going to die out… and then you won’t have all those cats living outdoors.” She said it’s a better alternative than letting the population get out of control and then trapping the cats and sending them to animal control, where they’ll likely get euthanized. She said anyone can bring in an animal to get fixed, and the VHS also offers a program for feral cats. If a cat comes in a trap, the VHS will fix it for a reduced price. She said a cat with a small snip on the top of its ear shouldn’t be brought in because that’s a universal symbol it’s already been spayed or neutered. She encourages those who have a cat but can’t keep it anymore to bring it to the VHS instead of dumping it outside. “Throwing it outside is not the answer,” she said. “These are domestic pets - animals that need to be
plans to release even more technology for student use in the future. A new online service - OwnCloud - is set to begin prototype testing in the spring and the intention is to offer students a virtual lab desktop at home so they can use programs they may not have access to. However, even with the benefits of the software, some students are not aware of its availability and have had some trouble
Photo courtesy of AUDREY MAXWELL
A feral cat sits in a trap after getting caught. It was sent to animal control, where it was likely euthanized.
with their family indoors.” Film lecturer Eric Braysmith signed the petition. He and his wife, Hillary, have picked up a few of the strays from campus, including one they’ve had for 15 years named Calypso. They’ve also picked up two other cats from campus in the past, he said. “My classes go until 10 at night, so when a stray cat comes up to you, and it’s cold and it’s stuck and there’s no one else around, you can’t not do something,” he said.
He said he signed the petition to support TNR because it’s apparent the problem is getting out of control. “You have to do something, and it’s certainly more humane than trapping them and putting them to sleep,” he said. “The kill rate at the pound is pretty high, and nobody is going to adopt a feral cat. They’re mean, nasty and just don’t like people, so it’s going to be put to sleep.”
downloading it. “I wish it was better advertised. I’m sure a lot of students would benefit from using it,” said Jessica Lawson, senior anthropology major. She said she had problems getting the software to download because she had an older version of Office installed on her device. Once she figured out the setback, she enjoyed the new version and claimed
to like it better than the older version she had installed. Anthony Zipparo, senior computer information systems major and student worker in Information Technology, believes students would profit from taking advantage of the software. “I get a newer, updated version for free,” Zipparo said. “It’s the best value out there.”
To sign the petition, visit: http://chn.ge/1eS6h56
• Case suspended: No suspects listed, no leads. No follow up investigation unless new information arises. • Case cleared: The incident is resolved, suspect was identified and will be adjudicated appropriately. • Case pending: On hold, awaiting new information. • Violation of University Policy: Violation of the Studentʼs Rights and Responsibilities. • Failure to comply with a university official: Any university official, from an area coordinator to a security officer. *Residential entry: Someone walked into the residence. This is different than burglary because burglary is entering with intent to commit a felony.
THE SHIELD
On stands every Thursday
Features Homecoming Court Page 4 - The Shield - February 6, 2014
Ryan Smith
Sarah Krampe
Zack Mathis
Junior accounting & professional services major
Senior marketing and finance major
Senior marketing major
Vacation spot: Destin, Florid.
Vacation spot: “Anywhere with my family or friends, but North and South Carolina are both beautiful and relaxing.”
Vacation spot: “I like to experience a new city everytime I take a trip.”
Dream Country: “England or Australia so I could have an awesome accent.”
Music: Hip Hop/R&B
Music: Country
Music: Alternative/Rap/Folk
Restaurant: Yen Ching
Restaurant: Qdoba Goals: Obtain an MBA, pass the CPA, have a family
Goals: Become a marketing executive, pursue my MBA, live to be 100
Favorite Quote: “Be the change you want to see in the world.” -Muhatma Ghnadi
Favorite USI Event: International Food Expo What will you take from your USI experience? “Any goal you have is within your reach.”
Why are you proud to be a USI student? “I’m proud to be a USI student because I am proud of who USI students are. Many of us work several jobs, go to school, and find themselves involved in something else on campus. I believe USI students are some of the hardest working students in the state.” What will you take from your USI experience? “If you set your mind on something, you can accomplish anything and make a lot of friends alone the way.”
Dream Country: “Switzerland becausethey are politically neutral (kind of) and have great chocolate.” Why are you proud to be a USI student? “I don’t think I can adequately express this in such a short space, but my favorite part of USI is the close relationships students are able to build with faculty.” Idol: “Anyone who has the courage to stand up for what they think is right”
Favorite USI Event? “USI Dance Marathon for Riley Hospital for Children-but I am a little bias.
Organizations: Student Government Association, Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, Springfest Programming Committee, Royal Roads Case Competition Team, Girls in Bloom Board Member
Organizations: President of USI Dance Marathon for Riley Hospital for Children, President Assistant for the Business LLC, former AMIGO
Restaurant: Charlie’s Monogolian BBQ Goals: Become a creative director, a consultant, and eventually own my own business, likely a marketing firm or a craft brewery.
Idol: “While I look up to people like my parents, I don’t idolize anyone. I just try to be the best person I can and improve the lives of those around me.” Why are you proud to be a USI student? “There are so many opportunities for students at USI. By getting involved, you open a lot of doors for yourself.” What is the biggest challenge you’ve overcome? “I became over-involved my first three semesters and ended up changing my major and picked out which groups I would dedicate my time to.” Organizations: Founding Father of Sigma Tau Gamma, Student Government Association President, SpringFest Committee member, Global Edge Movement, former AMIGO, Technology Commercialization Academy participant
Samantha Ray
Elizabeth Behrens
Carynn Koch
Senior psychology major
Junior biology-pre med. major
Junior biology-pre med. major
Vacation spot: London, England
Vacation spot: The Bahamas
Vacation spot: Indian Rocks Beach, Florida
Music: Justin Timberlake
Music: Ellie Goulding/ Frank Sinatra
Music: Phil Collins/Tarzan soundtrack
Restaurant: Turoni’s
Restaurant: The Mellow Mushroom
Restaurant: Starbucks
Favorite USI Event: Basketball, Baseball games Idol: “My family, friends, and other supporters. It would be too hard for me to pick just one, each has provided me with a unique perspective on life.” Goals: “To attend graduate school for Student Affairs and to continue my love for higher education by working at a university with student involvement.” What will you take from your USI experience? “To never limit myself and always set high goals - you’ll never know your limits until you push yourself to them.”
Goals: Go to medical school
Goals: “I want to go to medical school and return to the area and practice.”
Idol: Carynn Koch. “She gives me balance.”
Idol: Elizabeth Behrens. “She gives me an edge.”
What will you take from your USI experience? “I will take away great memories of my college career and much knowledge that will apply to many aspects of my life.” Why are you proud to be a USI student? “USI is a fantastic college. There is a wonderful sense of community here that I am proud to be a part of.”
What is the biggest challenge you’ve overcome? “Making a name for myself at a university where I knew no one. Being away from home is certainly a learning experience and I continue to learn from it everyday.”
What is the biggest challenge you’ve overcome? “With each semester my classes have required more time and work. The stress of a challenging course is a feeling everyone can relate to. I have learned the importance of slowing down and taking one day at a time.”
Organizations: Former Resident Assistant, Intern for Dr. Kiessling, former AMIGO, Student Government Association member, student worker for Athletic Office
Organizations: Academic Skills tutor, Genetics search committee, Pre Professional Health Club member, EURP research
What will you take from your USI experience? Apart from the friends that I have made this undergraduate experience unforgettable, the professional opportunities presented to me at USI are what make USI unique in preparing me fully for my career.” Why are you proud to be a USI student? “I am surrounded by students and professors that I have huge respect for, and to think that I get to go to a school that attracts and graduates people of such a caliber means a lot to me.” Organizations: President of Student Ambassadors Organization, President of Pre Professional Health Club, Academic Skills tutor, Pott College Student Advisory Board, Early Undergraduate Research Program
Two students win trip to Grammys
Photo courtesy of Megan Madsen
Megan Madsen gets interviewed before the Grammy’s Jan. 26.
By KATELYN HARGIS Staff Writer As USI welcomed bluesy students back from a long winter break with promises of an ice-cold,
uneventful spring ahead, one student’s semester became brighter with just a phone call. Junior marketing major Shelby Craddock didn’t know what to think when
local radio station 106.1 called her at 8:30 a.m. on Jan. 14 with a shocking message. “I thought somebody was playing a prank on me. They said I won the
trip to the Grammys,” Craddock said. Craddock had her friend, junior psychology major Megan Madsen, to thank for entering both of their names into the CBS contest for fun a few weeks prior. The Evansville natives would not be watching the Grammys from home like usual. The reality of their prize finally sank in when both Craddock and Madsen had only 12 days to find their own dresses to wear for the event. After speedy shopping sprees and last minute preparations came to an end, the 22-year-olds were LA bound. Craddock, in a pink dress from Bridal Warehouse, and Madsen, in a black gown from Macy’s, arrived at the Staples Center for the 56th Annual Grammy Awards. They entered right behind some of the stars. Inside, they were seated above the celebrity attendees, just high enough to view the entire venue. “I thought we’d be higher up, but the Staples Center wasn’t that big,” Crad-
dock said, “We could even see Taylor Swift dancing around, and Jay-Z and Beyoncé dancing together during a performance!” The award ceremony came to a close, but the adventure didn’t end there. The red carpet awaited the contest winners outside of the Grammys after party being held next door to the Staples Center. They were then greeted inside the Convention Center with free food, an open bar and more celebrity performances such as pop singer Ciara and R &B group Boyz II Men. During the performances they were able to walk right up to the stage, she said. “It was kind of bizarre all the stuff they had there. It was very extravagant,” Craddock said Madsen and Craddock had mutually agreed, when entering the contest, that if either won the other would get the second ticket. “We just kept nudging each other, like ‘We’re at the Grammys,’” Madsen said. “We couldn’t really comprehend that we were there!” Many star-studded per-
formances stood out for Madsen during the Grammys.Unknown Pop singer P!nk’s rope swinging performance caught Madsen’s eye, but it was the final act by rapper/singer combo, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, that truly grabbed her attention. The two stars performed their hit single “Same Love” as gay, straight and biracial couples tied the knot in a ceremony officiated by actress Queen Latifah. “Macklemore’s performance where everybody got married, I mean, it was kind of hard to beat that!” Madsen said. At the after party they met with some of the newlywed couples from Macklemore’s show who told Madsen they received the news of their show stopping marriage only three days prior to the performance, she said. “Everything’s just so much different out there,” Madsen said, “It was everything and more than I could’ve possibly imagined.”
Features Homecoming Court Page 5 - The Shield - February 6, 2014
Vanessa Higdon
Spencer Purdy
Joey Tadros
Junior criminal justice major
Senior elementary education major
Senior biology major
Vacation spot: Home “Someplace warm and comfortable.”
Vacation spot: Paris, France
Vacation spot: Florida/ Michigan
Music: Country
Restaurant: Bonefish Grill/ Red Lobster
Music: Pop/Rock
Restaurant: Buffalo Wild Wings
Goals: “I’m attending medical school and what to be a physician, would like a family, would like to live near the beach, and would like to help others in need.”
Restaurant: Chick-fil-a
Goals: Find a job I love, maybe go for a Master’s degree
Goals: “Graduate, find the job God wants me to have, start some cool hobbies, get married, start a family and learn to surf.”
Favorite USI Event: Student Success Week
What will you take from your USI experience? “I’ve really grown in so many ways while being in college. Becoming more independent is a big thing. As well as having a passion to form goof relationships with people I can learn and grow from.” Idol: “Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior. I try to be more like Him each and every day because He lived the perfect life. He is the way, the truth, and the life. Living for Jesus helps me become the best version of myself, living with passion and purpose and acknowledging that this life is so short compared to eternity.”
Idol: “ I idolize my sisters. They call me out on my bull and they were the best role models I could ask for” Dream Country: “Spain. I loved visiting there and there is so much history and cool architechture in each city.” What will you take from your USI experience? “A great education, great friends, and years of memories.” Why are you proud to be a USI student? “When I go to class I feel like I matter. The professors know my name and take a real interest in my life. I love how the school feels like a small town but there is a variety of people.”
Organizations: Corraggio Young Catholic Adult Group of USI and UE students, participate on Occasion with the Newman Group Community Activities, RFWC employee, PAC lifeguard, former Academic Skills tutor
Organizations: Honors Program, Track and Field
Idol: “I really love Kobe Bryant because he is passionate about the game of basketball and he has heart.” What will you take from your USI experience? “USI has made me a more humble individual and one that cares and respects other people for who they are. I had a great education that will help me succeed later on and I’ve made great friendships with many students and professors, both of which I will keep in touch with.” Why are you proud to be a USI student? “USI has provided me with all the opportunities to succeed, get involvement, and be a part of the community. The atmosphere is friendly and staff are extremely helpful.” Organizations: Student Ambassador Organization, AMIGO, Honors Program, Sigma Tau Gamma, Pre Professional Health Club member, Dream Center volunteer, REC Fitness Consultant
Tyler Robling
Rachel Sievers
Nehal Ninad
Senior history major
Senior health services-administration major
Sophomore bio-chemistry major
Vacation spot: Macinac Island Music: Punk/Pop
Vacation spot: Florida
Vacation spot: Switzerland
Music: Country
Favorite food: Indian cuisine
Restaurant: Los Bravo
Restaurant: Buffalo Wild Wings/ Crazy Buffet (East side) Goals: “I want to get my Master’s in student affairs and hopefully become a Program Advisor for a universities Fraternity/Sorority Life.”
Goals: “To be an administrator in a hospital, to be someone who is admired for her accomplishments and kindness, and to have a family.”
Idol: “I try not to ‘idolize’ anyone other than God, but a person I look up to is my mentor, David Stetter, my favorite quote from him is, ‘Leadership is about action not position.”
Idol: “My mom. She has a quiet strength and is the base for our family. She isn’t always the focus but always around. She has more impact by her small actions.” What will you take from your USI experience? “A strong educational framework and a network of friends.” Why are you proud to be a USI student? “I am proud of the structure and atmosphere of USI. People are friendly and faculty is helpful.You don’t always get that at other universities.”
What will you take from your USI experience? “I’ll take away a bunch of memories of my friends, brothers, and staff. I’ve worked hard at this university and it has given so much to me that I can never forget it.” Why are you proud to be a USI student? “I’m proud because USI gives students an experience unlike any other college.You get a good, affordable education as well as a place that feels like home.”
What is the biggest challenge you’ve overcome? “Finding myself and who I want to be. College was the first time I wasn’t surrounded by people making decisions and leading me. I had to decide what I wanted. Sometimes (it is) very hard to sort out everything running through my head.
Organizations: Humans vs. Zombies member, Student Assistant of Leadership Programs for the office of Student Development, lead mentor for Emerging Leader Program, New Member Educator and Community Service Chairman for Sigma Pi Fraternity, International, AMIGO, Interfraternity Council President
Organizations: Alpha Sigma Tau, Delta Epsilon Iota Society, Order of Omega, Honors Society
Music: Bollywood music Goals: “Become a doctor, publish a novel and my collection of poems, elevate the status of humanity on Earth, and find a cure for a disease.” Idol: Mahatma Gandhi/My grandfather What will you take from your USI experience? “I will take away all the lessons that I have learned at USI. When I came here I was unprepared to ascend the next ladder of life. USI taught me leadership lessons to deal with various situation in life. Those lessons are a treasure to me.” Why are you proud to be a USI student? “USI gave me an identity. I came from India three and a half years ago. Nobody knew me, I had no friends and no identity. USI helped me establish one with plethora of involvement opportunities. Today, I am a Sigma Tau, an SGA member, a student, a CAC member, etc. I don’t think I could have done this in any other university.” Organizations: Sigma Tau, Student Government Association, Center for Academic Creativity, Honors Program, Honors Student Council
Oscar nominated documentaries “The Square”
“Cutie and the Boxer” Zachary Heinzerling’s “Cutie and the Boxer” tells the charming tale of Noriko and her 40-year marriage to the famed boxing painter Ushio Shinohara. Noriko - “Cutie” - pursues her own identity through a semi-autobiographical art project, while Ushio - “Bullie” - strives to achieve commercial success after years of undersold and under appreciated art left the couple struggling with money. The most infectious part of this documentary is its ability to tell a story with little dialogue. The couple speaks non-subtitled Japanese throughout most of the film, but I was still able to see what was happening through every detail of the film. Their physical actions were the easiest to decipher, but it was the sheer emotion evoked through Cutie and Bullie’s eyes that truly painted the portrait of their lives.
Through animation Cutie’s story comes to life as she crafts the tale of her relationship with Ushiro (side note: Cutie and Bullie are names concocted for Noriko’s story; I felt compelled to use them). Luckily, that animation aspect is written in English in the character thought bubbles, giving us uni-linguals a bit of a break Cutie meets Bullie, a rising star in the New York art scene in the 70s, after coming to New York to pursue an art career.
Spending night and dday taking care of their son, and dealing with Bullie wild nights, Cutie feels she is losing herself. “Cutie and the Boxer” is a beautifully sculpted, visually pleasing tale that is sweet, somber and surprisingly side-tickling. I am excited to say that “Cutie and the Boxer” was deserving of its nomination for the 2014 Academy Awards in the category of Best Documentary. I can’t say that it will win, but I can ask all Film, Art, Oscar and Masterpiece fans to put Cutie and Bullie’s scrumptious tale on their menu. “Life is wonderful. Life should be positive,” Bullie said. “When it is blown to pieces, that’s when it becomes art. Art is messy and dirty when it pours out of you.” “Cutie and the Boxer” is available on Netflix Watch Instand and Blue-ray/ DVD.w
Rating 5/5 By BOBBY SHIPMAN, Features editor
THE SHIELD
R Raw footage, brutal imagery and real-life stories provide a shocking look into the ongoing Egyptian Revolution in Netflix’s documentary “The Square.” The documentary, directed by Jehane Noujaim, tails six young activists through the resignation of Hosni Mubarak after 30 years of power, the bloody battles with the Egyptian military, the million march and the fall of a second president ended. “The Square,” nominated for a 2014 Academy Award for Best Documentary, starts with the beginning of the revolution as protestors construct their tents in Cairo’s Tahrir Square in opposition of president Mubarak. The film then takes you through the euphoria that follows the revolution’s successes and the traumatic fall-out of its short-lived happiness. I have to admit, before
watching “The Square,” I had only seen glimpses of the harsh battles in Egypt and knew only a sliver of the information the documentary revealed. “The Square” dropped me, as a viewer, right in the eye of the storm as protestors defended themselves against merciless military with rocks (and camcorders) as their only weapons. I encourage even the faintest-of-heart to endure the graphic imagery in Noujaim’s cinematic diary. The passion expressed both politically and aesthetically by the activists was profound and moving.
images Ahmed Hassan, a street revolutionary, tugged at my heartstrings the most with gripping speeches as one of the key defenders of the square. Every person profiled exudes an astonishing amount of courage and resilience in the face of adversity, including the daring filmmakers who took a huge risk in the making of “The Square.” Even if one knows only minuscule details about the current climate in Egypt, I think it is important we all watch Noujaim’s eyeopening documentary, available for streaming on Netflix Watch Instant and Blu-ray/DVD. “We’re not looking for a leader as much as we’re looking for a conscience,” Hassan said at the close of the film. “The thing is, if we are able to create this conscience within society, we’ll be able to find a good president. We are not looking for a leader to rule us.”
Rating 5/5 By BOBBY SHIPMAN, Features editor
NOW HIRING: Sports Editor, Writers, Photographers
APPLY TODAY!
Opinion
Page 6 - The Shield - February 6, 2014
THE
SHIELD Editorial Board Editor-in-Chief Shannon Hall editor@usishield.com News Editor James Vaughn news@usishield.com Features Editor Bobby Shipman features@usishield.com Opinion Editor Jessie Hellmann opinion@usishield.com Sports Editor APPLY NOW!!! sports@usishield.com Chief Copy Editor Rachel Marquart copy@usishield.com Visual Editor Amanda Brinkman visual@usishield.com
Staff Page Designer Jessica Stallings Copy Editor Armon Siadat
Sales and Marketing Staff Sales and Marketing Director Jacob Ewers sales@usishield.com Business Mangager Melia Rowland business@usishield.com Marketing Manager Megan Lambert marketing@usishield.com Sales and Marketing Consultant Amber Nevels Jon Stilley sales@usishield.com
Contact Us Editor-in-Chief 812/464-1682 Newsroom 812/464-1645 Sales 812/464-1870 usishield.com facebook.com/theshieldatusi
@usishield
Letters to The Editor The Shield accepts original, unpublished letters for all of its readers. Letters should be no more than 250 words, signed and have a telephone number for verification. The editor reserves the right to edit for length, style, and grammar. Pieces will appear in The Shield online. Letters can be submitted online or via e-mail.
Guest Commentaries Signed opinions represent the views of the author and not the views of this newspaper. Opinions expressed in unsigned editorials represent a consensus opinion of the editorial board
Pathway Etiquette Celebrate By BOBBY SHIPMAN Features editor
The daily hustle and bustle of college life sends many-a-student into a speedy craze of cruising to classes, rushing off to lunch and sprinting to the gym. Among all of this madness, collisions are bound to occur. I am not referring to car or bike accidents (although those can be doozies), but to the human-on-human elbow knocks and foot fumbles. No one is innocent when it comes to these incidents but there are a few messages I have to you inane offenders. “Get out of my way already!” Something occurring all too often, and in the tightest of spaces, is the act of seeing a person coming your way and realizing that you are the mobile obstructer of their passage and refusing to move for some unknown reason. The other day I was walking through Rice Library near the Starbucks lounge and three “hooligans” were headed my way. Seeing that my only way to go around them would be to develop the ability to walk through walls I slowed down my pace. They continued on without any observance of my dilemma, causing me to press up against the wall to avoid catastrophe. “Wait your turn!” Scenario: I have a glass of curdled milk. I want new milk. Do I A) empty my glass and fill it up with fresh milk or B)
leave the glass full and pour the new milk on top and hope for the best. The answer: not so obvious apparently. I don’t know how many times I have struggled to exit my classroom because the students outside are so hungry for knowledge they try to squeeze past me through the doorway. The same goes for elevator etiquette. My mother always told me, “Wait until it’s empty then walk in.” Apparently this message is not in the Mothering Handbook. The next time someone tries to enter an elevator before I exit: I am going to Dutch oven that scallywag. “Say you’re sorry!” There are a variety of ways to be a courteous college pedestrian: Hold doors open for people behind you, say “excuse me,” when cutting through a crowd/line of people, move out of the way if you are said people, look forward when walkingnot at your footsies. Nobody is perfect, and we all are guilty of breaking these rules at some point in our hectic schedules. It is OK as long as you apologize. If you accidentally bump into someone, don’t shoot them a death stare as if they are wart from the backside of a goblin, smiley sweetly and say, “Oopsy doops, my bad.” If we can all strive to follow these simple rules I am sure the number of angered students walking around campus will decrease significantly. I can’t say anything for those in the classroom.
Coke shows America as the melting pot it is By JAKE TAPLEY Staff writer One of the most memorable and talkedabout parts of the Super Bowl is always the commercials, and this year was no exception. There was a fair share of funny ads, some heartfelt ones and the usual painfully embarrassing ones that are typically from local car dealerships. But there were also a couple of commercials that were much bigger than themselves – they spoke to our American values. Contradicting American values, to be exact. As you imagine, this has stirred up a bit of controversy. The first of these commercials was a Ford car commercial featuring Bob Dylan. The ad, which was fairly lengthy, promoted a sense of nationalism, of American pride – something that football fans are definitely interested in. Now, the second of these commercials, which was done by Coke, promoted a much different agenda. The commercial featured an international ensemble of characters all singing “America the Beautiful” in their respective languages. This presents the notion of America as
a “melting pot” of culture. An America that is accepting of all walks of life. An emerging America. Of course, this outraged many football fans. I’m sure these fans must have all imagined a day where their beloved sport had to be distinguished by the clearly inferior “futbol” as “American football.” Oh, the outrage. I can’t even begin to express my true feelings about what this controversy implies about our country, although I can’t say surprise falls into that spectrum of emotion. I guess “freedom” rings differently for some people. Even now as I write this, I can’t help but think of our international students here on campus. I can’t help but think of what this Coke commercial must mean to them. Regardless of what the company was trying to do – albeit corporations are always trying to win people over – they still represented a truth. Globalization. A truth for globalization. A truth for humanity. This commercial represented the America I believe in. The model America. The one that promises things and keeps them and doesn’t bitch about it.
Valentine’s Day with everyone you love By BRENNA WU Staff writer That special day where you show affection towards someone you care about is approaching. That person may be close to you, as in a family member, or it could be a significant other. Valentine’s Day is full of romance and love, but as society continues towards the future, Valentine’s Day gets marketed more and more to appeal to people’s love. Think about it, when you go into Walmart or Priceless Foods, one of the first things you see is candy and hearts galore. What ever happened to writing people valentines as we did in grade school? I desperately miss those days where everyone received a valentine and no one felt left out or alone. Society is now starting to market that Valentine’s Day is approaching, even though it is just the beginning of February. People with significant others and special relationships in their lives are very lucky, but is it honestly worth spending money and trying to build up a relationship for only one day? My mother used to spend money to get my brother and myself something for Valentine’s Day, but eventually it just wasn’t worth it to show us for one day that she truly cared for us. I propose a differing view towards Valentine’s Day. Yes, spend time with that significant other in your life, but do not forget about the other people who have shaped you into the person you are today. Their love and support should also have meaning. Maybe you remember to call your grandmother that morning and wish her a Happy Valentine’s Day or you just spend time hanging around some friends. I honestly believe Valentine’s Day should include the love you share for everyone and not just that one special person in your life. Spread love and joy to all those whom you cherish.
Write a letter to the editor at opinion@usishield.com
Page 7 - The Shield - February 6, 2014
Sports
Softball readies for cold tourney By SHANNON HALL Staff writer
File photo/The Shield
No. 21 Sarah Owens pitches during the 2013 season.
Q&A with
ment and it’s a good set up for things to come.
Senior Jordan Mornout is a member of the women’s cross country team. She recently earned first place in the women’s mile at the Greyhound Classic hosted by University of Indianapolis and has earned Academic All-GLVC honors for three straight seasons.
The Shield: You have earned Academic All-GLVC honors for 3 straight seasons. How do you juggle both academics and athletics? JM: It really wasn’t too hard until the last two years or so once I got in my major courses. My high school prepared me really well for college, it was hard. I have a better GPA now in college than I did in high school and I just think that comes with caring more and being well prepared. Once I got into these last couple years, being in harder 400 level classes, it has been tougher. I think you just do it. I’ve done it for the past 8 years and I’m just used to it, but it’s definitely a balance.
The Shield: As a Fort Wayne native, what made you decide to come to USI? Jordan Mornout: Definitely the cross country program. (Mike) Hillyard is a lot like my high school coach was, so it was a good match. The Shield: With this being your senior year, what are you going to miss the most about USI? JM: Definitely athletics and my team. We’re all really close, the girls and the guys. We all do the same stuff and we have gotten to know each other a lot over the last four years. That’s pretty much my family. The Shield: How have
The Shield: Can you describe what you felt after finishing in first place in the women’s mile at the Greyhound Classic? JM: Excitement, definitely. It wasn’t my best time, but it was the best time of my season so far so that was a sign of improve-
base last season, and she’s been working that position again, but they may switch it up. “I may go to third base, but I’ll probably transition back to second,” she said. Braun said to keep an eye out for freshman Grace Clark from Indianapolis. Clark played for the Indianapolis Gators travel squad. She hit .435 with three home runs and 19 runs batted in (RBIs). “She can play every position, and she’s a power hitter,” Braun said. Everyone is ready to play outdoors this weekend, Braun said. Even if it’s cold. “We’re mentally ready for it because of the weather here,” she said. “When the pitchers pitch live, they’re pitching indoors. So it will be different.” “It will probably be one of the best seasons we’ve had. There’s no excuse not do really well this year,” Braun said. “With the skill and maturity we have on the team this year – four seniors, three juniors. The amount of maturity is really strong.”
Jordan Mornout
By BRADIE GRAY Special to The Shield
you grown as an athlete since your freshman year? JM: With running, a lot of it can be based on natural talent. I think I have a decent amount of that, but I think when you get to this kind of level, you have to accept a new kind of demand for a high work ethic and can’t get too far if you’re relying on natural talent. You have to pour a lot of yourself into it. It was an adjustment I was willing to make, but it was definitely an adjustment.
The weather has put a damper on the softball team’s plan to practice outside before starting its 2014 season. “We have only been outside on dirt like once,” Softball Head Coach Sue Kunkle said. “For us to actually to see a field and get to play on it, it’s going to be nice.” The Eagles will play their first game of the season in Alabama for the Charger Chillout Tournament Friday and Saturday. “We’re itching to play. Being in the gym every day is old. It gets old,” Kunkle said. The Charger Chillout hosts some of the top teams in the nation, Kunkle said. “Those are the games that prepare us for conference play,” she said. “We try to load our schedules with good teams because you have to play good teams to be good.” USI came off its season with a 30-22 record overall (17-15 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference).
“We feel very prepared. We are very, very talented. We are expecting big things,” Kunkle said. “After coming off of a great season last year, we have our nucleus – all of our starters back.” Nothing is set in stone with the lineup yet. “We have so many options for a lineup right now. I think that all of our kids, to be honest, will make a contribution,” Kunkle said. “It’s like we have an entire roster with impact players. It’s a really good problem for a coach to have. I want them to keep fighting for their spots every day. I think this weekend will be a good test for us.” While the coaches aren’t quite sure of the lineup, the women have it all figured out, senior Toni Braun said. “We all discussed it,” Braun said. “It’s completely different from last year. We didn’t graduate anybody. We know everyone is going to have their time on the bench, but everyone is going to play.” Braun played second
The Shield: What is the most important thing that being a college athlete has taught you? JM: Two things: one - going back to the work ethic, I just think that’s a really big thing and I think it’s really good for all aspects of life. I just have
this attitude that if I start something, I have to finish it. And two - teamwork. I think it’s very applicable to everything. I have this really, really big pride in what this group of girls can do together, and I take pride in how we work together and how we accomplish things, so I think taking that into other aspects of life will be good. The Shield: What is your favorite moment from this season so far? JM: Well, we only ran two races so it’s still pretty early. I’m going to have to say the mile last weekend. I had an injury over winter break so I was a little behind in training. The weekend before, I ran a 5:30 mile and I cut 12 seconds off my time. So I was in a little better shape than I thought I was. The Shield: What would you like to be remembered for? JM: I think being a good leader and being positive and bringing a good influence to the team and giving something to the legacy.
The Shield: What do you plan to do after graduation? JM: Looking for some kind of teaching job, I would love to be able to teach and coach. The Shield: Are there any other sports that you enjoy and are interested in? JM: I like playing volleyball, but I’m awful. I really like badminton. That’s a really random one but I like it. I am awful at coordination. I learned that at a young age, so running is kind of the only thing I was alright at. The Shield: Is that why you chose running? JM: My dad ran and he definitely had a lot of influence on me. But yeah, you obviously want to do what you’re good at. The Shield: What do you love most about running? JM: There’s always this moment in the race where you just really want to quit and you hate your life, especially during cross country, and sometimes you give in and do (quit) but
sometimes you don’t and you push. I just think that getting to that moment of total weakness and overcoming it, there’s a lot of pride in that and you discover a lot about yourself in that. It’s a cool feeling. The Shield: What athletes have influenced you? JM: I really don’t follow professional runners. I’ll be cheesy and say my dad. He ran. He wasn’t great or anything but he was a really great role model for me. The Shield: Who are your biggest motivators? JM: My teammates. We’re all going through the same type of things all the time and there’s always at least one person that’s injured. My friend, Sarah, got in a really bad accident and that was a really big moment of us all being there for each other. There’s always something going on and we always have each other’s backs and, knock on wood, I hope something like that doesn’t happen to me or someone else but when it does, they will be there and support each other.
The Shield - February 6, 2014
Page 8
Women’s team preps for week away
Photo by NIGEL PARKER/The Shield
Junior forward/center Cayla Herbst takes a shot underneath the basket Saturday against McKendree University.
By SHANNON HALL Staff writer With back-to-back home wins, the women’s basketball team will take a road trip this week for its games. “We’re hitting the road this week, so we got to be better than we were last week,” said Rick Stein, women’s basketball head coach. “There’s another tough road trip ahead – both (teams) play really well.” The Eagles (14-5, 8-3 GLVC) will play Truman State University and Quincy University, Thursday and Saturday respectively. Stein said he plans to focus on defense again the for the weekend games. “I know I’ve said it a lot, but I think we really showed at the game Saturday against McKendree
that we’re trying to get some things done,” he said. The Eagles out-rebounded McKendree 2847 Saturday. But rebounding isn’t the only thing the women’s basketball team will focus on. “Truman has two of the top three 3-point shooters, not only in the conference but in the nation. They both can get six to seven to eight in a game,” Stein said. “We’re going to have to really defend the 3-point line.” Truman University (145, 8-3 GLVC) is tied for fifth overall in the GLVC. “They both (Truman and Quincy) can put up big numbers,” Stein said. “We can’t focus on one player – you’re going to see a balance-type lineup.” Truman isn’t the only team to watch out for
3-pointers. USI’s senior guard Stephanie Carpenter made three out of her four attempts at 3-pointers Saturday. According to Sports Information Department, Carpenter needs 15 more 3-pointers to tie the program’s all-time career mark of 184. Carpenter said she wasn’t focusing on them too much. “I just kept hitting them,” she said. She’s focusing more on the big week ahead. The Eagles didn’t play Quincy last season, so she said the team will plan on what they always do. “We’ll probably do the same attack,” she said. The Eagles play at 5:15 p.m. Truman University Kirksville, Mo., Thursday, and then travel to Quincy to go head-to-head at 5 p.m. Saturday.
Upcoming Events: Thursday
Saturday
Women’s basketball 5:30 p.m. @ Truman State University Men’s basketball 7:30 p.m. @ Truman State University
Women’s Track & Field All day @ UIndy Relay Women’s softball @ Charger Chillout 10 a.m. vs. Northwood University (MI) noon vs.Young Harris College Men’s tennis 1 p.m. @ Lindenwood University Women’s basketball 1 p.m. @ McKendree Men’s basketball 3:15 p.m. @ McKendree
Friday Women’s softball @ Charger Chillout 10 a.m. vs. Georgia Regents University Augusta noon vs. St. Edwards University Men’s tennis 6 p.m. @ Lindenwood University-Belleville