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‘A different America’
Upperclassmen program Speaker discusses immigration, refugees struggles for numbers by Taylor O’Neil Hall Special to The Shield
Phil Parker said he “would love” for the percentage of university students using Career Services and Internships to be higher, and he thinks the numbers should be higher because of the events they put on. “There are things we do that students don’t always realize we’re the ones doing it, or they forget and don’t always count it as ‘oh, I came in and used the services,’” Parker, Director of Career Services and Internships, said. The most recent First Destination Survey, sent out by Career Services and the Office of the Registrar to graduates six months after their graduation date, notes only 53% of the Fall 2014 and Spring 2015 classes used Career Services during their time at the university. “In a nutshell, we’re (Career Services) here to help students transition from the academic world to the professional work world,” Parker said. According to the 201516 Activity Report, only 1,302 students, from Fall 2015 through Summer 2016, out of all the students enrolled at the university, received consultations with career coordinators from Career Services. The report states 2,011 students received assistance at the front desk during the same period.
Parker said students should go to Career Services because they aren’t always aware of the different places to look for employment. There are also benefits to having professionals look at their resumes or helping them develop interview skills. “We’ll hear from employers that students don’t always interview to the best of their abilities because they may not realize there’s preparation that goes into it,” Parker said. “There’s a difference between interviewing for a part-time and summer position compared to interviewing for an internship or their permanent position.” The numbers are low when it comes to upperclassmen using Career Services, especially when compared to similar programs the university implements under mandatory participation, such as University Division and the UNIV classes. University Division directs its programs at undeclared students or nondegree seeking students, and the goal, according to its mission statement on the university website, is to “facilitate USI students’ academic success by helping students build a solid foundation for their college careers.” Brody Broshears, Assistant Vice President for Academic Success, said one way University Division helps students build that foundation is by pro-
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Guest speaker David W. Haines gives a speech on immigration March 27 in Carter Hall.
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Immigration continues to be a topic of debate both at the university and abroad. David Haines, a professor emeritus of sociology and anthropology at George Mason University, presented his discussion, “Refugee in America” in Carter Hall Wednesday night. The discussion was centered around Haines’ book, “Safe Haven? A History of Refugees in America.” “There always has and always will be a resistance to refugees,” Haines said. The discussion attracted students, faculty and community members and focused on the history of refu-
gees in America, and what a future America with a different attitude toward those
in America has been challenged,” Haines said. “We are a different America
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There always has and always will be a resistance to refugees.
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seeking our safe haven. “The concept of refugee
than we were even a couple months ago. We have with-
drawn from our heart of refuge.” Joel Tshite, an electrical engineering sophomore, said finding out about the history of immigration and refugees in America was “mind-blowing.” Tshite said he never knew America’s roots were so deeply connected with foreigners fleeing to America, and the point Haines made about immigrants assimilating into American culture was important. “When you come to someone else’s house, you have to learn something about them,” Tshite said. “You don’t have to change who you are entirely, but you have to appreciate the difference in the people you are staying with.”
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Archie’s Army aims to break from SGA
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Members of Archie’s Army cheer on the volleyball team during a game last year. The organization is the university’s official student section.
by Riley Guerzini news@usishield.com @rguerzini
In just two years, Ar-
chie’s Army has outgrown its SGA roots. Archie’s Army, which is the “student cheer block” at university sporting events
according to SGA’s website, was brought up as an initiative to the General Assembly last year to recreate the former student section, Red
Zone, currently a subsidiary of the Student Government. “A couple weeks ago, Dr. Kiessling mentioned to me that she thought it would be
a good idea to start thinking about making it its own organization, so I’ve been trying to figure out what the process is of making it its own organization, and I would have to withdraw from SGA,” Associate Vice President of Archie’s Army Bailey Anderson said. Currently a subsidiary of the Student Government, Anderson said Archie’s Army has been limited by SGA in terms of funding and communication. “There is a conference I would like to go to over the summer, and because we are a part of SGA, we are not allowed to apply for any of the SGA grants,” she said. “Unless I’m paying out of my own pocket, I don’t really have any way to pay for it, so becoming our own organization would allow us to apply for those grants.” Anderson said if Archie’s Army spends over $400 on an event, she has to propose a resolution to the General Assembly and wait for their approval before she can proceed. She said this has been more difficult this year because of the growth of Archie’s Army. “This year we have had more events as well as an increase in members,” she
said. “Now we have anywhere between 15 and 20 consistent members at our meetings.” To become an organization, Archie’s Army must find an advisor and a source for a budget. Anderson said she plans to set up a meeting with the Athletics department to see if there would be anyone interested in being their advisor. She said she is less worried about the budget because of the opportunity to apply for SGA grants and funding from outside sources and other organizations such as APB. The current budget for Archie’s Army is $7,000, with $3,400 from SGA and $3,600 from the athletic department. Anderson said Archie’s Army has received over $10,000 of additional funding from outside sources. She said there is no time table for when Archie’s Army expects to officially separate from SGA. “I’m more focused on what needs to be done, and I want to leave on good terms,” she said. “It could be a two month thing or it could be a two year thing.”
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-viding options for deciding on the right major. This is, in part, accomplished through the Strong Interest Inventory test, Broshears said. “We give the Strong Interest Inventory to every new student that comes through USI through the UNIV 101 seminar, which is now a required portion of the Core,” Broshears said.
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“Let’s say the skills, interests, abilities and the occupational themes it represents is consistent with a student’s major (after they’ve taken the test), then, ‘hey, I’m on the right track; it’s confirming what I thought I wanted to do.’” Broshears said it can either show students options for majors or it can help confirm the decision a stu-
dent has already made. In Fall 2016, 1,576 students completed the test through the UNIV 101 classes per results from the Undergraduate Career Readiness Mid-Year Report. University Division gives students who have completed the Strong Interest Inventory a survey to rate their level of satisfaction with the test.
The most recent survey says 1,212 of the 1,333 students (90.9 percent) that responded considered the test to be a valuable experience. The three top reasons why they viewed it favorably are because it either provided them reassurance, offered major options or gave them an opportunity for self-awareness. Broshears said this is the
reason he thinks the Core Task Force had three outcomes in mind when they developed the curriculum for Core 39. They wanted to help students achieve academic success, be able to engage with the community outside of USI and help with their involvement on campus. “UNIV 101 isn’t a new concept nationwide, but it
was relatively new for us. I think with the creation of the advising centers in the undergraduate colleges offering a first-year experience course, at least according to research, says it’s a high-impact practice,” Broshears said. “If it’s done well, it can aid in the retention of students.”
ruled to uphold a federal judge’s restraining order on the immigration ban in February. Haines said there is no easy way to decide how the new foreign policy should be handled. “It’s a messy, complex process,” he said. Haines said the best thing
students could do is stay informed. “Americans are so misinformed about the number of refugees coming into America,” Haines said. “Americans are so misinformed about what happens to the refugees once they come into America.” Haines said the probabil-
ity of being killed by a terrorist is 1 in 3.6 billion and he encouraged students to keep up with events within and outside of American borders. “You have a greater chance of being in a car crash or being killed by a bolt of lightning,” Haines said. “Keep your mind open
when you hear about issues. Pay attention to issues overseas. Most importantly make sure the information you are receiving about the issues are accurate.”
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Haines reminded the audience that Trump’s executive order is not the first of its kind and there has been a constant flow of support and resistance toward refugees. The executive order, which temporarily bans immigrants from Iran, Somalia, Sudan, Yemen, Syria and Libya for 90 days, is the
revised version of executive order 13679. The new order leaves out Iraq from the list of banned and suspends immigration from Syria for only 120 days instead of indefinitely. The former order was stuck down by the 9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals after a three-judge panel
Women in leadership roles headline IPSA conference
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Keynote speaker, Kristina Horn Sheeler speaks on the 2016 campaign and how society reacted upon it in a more modern time.
by Riley Guerzini
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In an “era of lowered
expectations,” Kristina Sheeler said the road ahead is tough for women when it comes to political candidacies. Sheeler, a professor of
communication studies at IUPUI, was the keynote speaker at the Indiana Political Science Association conference Friday in Carter Hall.
Her speech, “Campaign 2016: A New Era of Lowered Expectations,” centered on the presidential election and the candidacy of Hillary Clinton, specifi-
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cally how she was portrayed by the media and the public. “Maybe the problem isn’t the women running,” she said. “Maybe the problem is us.” 53 percent of voters in the 2016 election were women, yet women hold only 19 percent of the seats in Congress, according to statistics compiled by CNN exit polls. Sheeler said there are five keys to a women becoming the President in today’s society. The five keys are executive experience, knowledge of policy and procedure, proper language and the ability to issue tough statements, friendly appearance and an ambitious attitude. “A woman must be perceived as the much stronger candidate,” she said. “Women have been hindered by the American political system in the past. It would take a complete overhaul of our political system to get more women in the pipeline.” The conference included various panels which reviewed research proposals ranging from voting behaviors to public policy, along with a roundtable discussion on the American Presidency. Sheeler said she believes in order to change the stigma that women cannot be-
come President, the conversation must be changed. “I think there is a generational change coming,” she said. “I think young people are more engaged in the political process.” Loc Duong, a graduate Public Administration major said Sheeler’s presentation was “eye-opening.” “I thought her speech was really great, and I was shocked to see how women’s leadership roles are portrayed in America,” Loc Duong said. “If you look at other countries like the United Kingdom and Germany and you see the success they have had with women leaders, it makes me wonder why in a democratic nation like the United States we have never had a woman President.” Duong said he hopes to see changes in the American political system and in his home country of Vietnam that allow women more of an opportunity to become political leaders. “In Vietnam, women have struggled to gain leadership positions in the state in the past, but women are starting to gain key positions in Congress,” he said. “For example, the vice president is a woman. I think that in the future that is going to change.”
briefs ICHE approves Stieler to renew degree ceive top honThe Indiana Commis- or sion for Higher Education approved a Bachelor’s degree for Science in Health Informatics and Information Management for the College of Nursing and Health Professions at its meeting March 9. “It is very exciting to launch this new degree program,” Associate Professor of Health Informatics Gabriela Mustata Wilson said. “By studying health information and information management at USI, students will acquire a versatile, yet focused, skill set incorporating clinical, information technology, leadership and management skills to enter the workforce or prepare for graduate work either at USI or elsewhere.” Students will conduct hands-on studies involving system modeling, workflow analysis and project implementation provided by regional hospitals and clinical centers. Classes will be offered in both the traditional classroom setting and online. Wilson said the program will offer an intentionallydesigned curriculum with internships and other learning activities focusing on informatics principles and information technology applied to health care delivery.
Senior biology major Evan Stieler will be awarded the President’s medal at the Class of 2017 commencement ceremony April 29. The President’s Medal, which is chosen by the Student Affairs Committee of the Faculty Senate, is the highest honor a graduate can receive. Stieler is involved in many organizations at the university. These include the AMIGOS, Student Ambassador Organization, being Resident Assistant for the Honors Living Learning Community, Student Government Association, student panels for search committees, and the USI Foundation Board of Directors. In 2015, former Indiana Governor and current U.S. Vice President Mike Pence appointed Stieler to the university Board of Trustees as the Student Trustee. The 2015-2016 homecoming king plans to complete a Master of Business Administration degree while attending medical school to study orthopedic sports medicine after graduation.
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SpringFest committee plans three days of fun
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Students make their way down the zipline on campus behind Rice Library at the 2014 SpringFest. The zipline will not be returning this year for the annual SpringFest events.
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SpringFest may not be having a concert this year, but committee member Zoe McGrath believes the little things they have planned will make up for it. “We’re super excited for a lot of it,” the senior com-
munications studies major said. “I’ve always loved SpringFest.” This year’s SpringFest lineup from April 5-7 includes magician Steven Brundage, comedians Jessi Campbell and Bryan Morris, a muralist and a GloZone party on the Quad. “I’m most excited for the Stuffed Animal Paloo-
za,” McGrath said. “We’re giving away stuffed animals, and they’re going to have cute SpringFest t-shirts. They’re so cute; everyone’s going to love them.” McGrath said the SpringFest committee has been meeting since last semester, finding different companies and presentations to partner with. She
‘Dynamic’ Jonestown survivor to speak on campus by gabi wy
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As the visit of Jonestown survivor Laura Johnston Kohl approaches, The Shield spoke with librarian Jennifer Greene about bringing a prominent speaker onto campus and the relevancy of her message. Kohl will be speaking at 6:30 p.m. April 10 in Carter Hall about her time in the Peoples Temple and the evolution of life there. The Shield: How did you learn of Kohl and her story? greene: I met her through the Communal Studies Association. We met at a conference; I heard her speak in Washington State and then Salt Lake City. The Shield: What did you find most compelling about her when she spoke? greene: She’s a very dy-
namic speaker with a very important message, talking about how things can change rapidly while you’re not always aware. She’s very frank and honest about her time in Jonestown and with Jim Jones. No spoilers, but it’s a complete fluke that she’s still alive. Her honesty is the first thing that blew me away. She really can engage the crowd. The Shield: Why is her story so important for people, specifically for students, to hear? greene: I think we take phrases like “don’t drink the Kool-aid” and don’t really understand them. When I talk to students, I get two impressions of what they think it means---don’t be duped and don’t conform. When (Kohl) comes here she’s going to talk about how you need to be aware of what’s happening around you. Her message is timely.
The Shield: What makes Kohl’s story still relevant today? greene: I think a lot of people are looking for answers and ways to make our lives better. Kohl tells us that we need to be aware of where we’re looking for that and to not always take things at face value. I see us fracturing, in a very polarized time period. Jonestown happened in a very polarized time period. We need to avoid what happened before. The Shield: What are you most excited for as you bring her on campus? greene: This lecture is cosponsored by the Center for Communal Studies and the library. I’m really excited because the library’s never brought this big of a speaker onto campus. I’m proud of us. She made such an impression on me, being so honest. I hope we have really good attendance.
said each team member had an equal part in putting SpringFest together. “We decided on the comedians by watching little clips of them,” she said. “Together, we’d decide on our favorites and the ones we thought students would like the best.” McGrath said SpringFest is well-timed in a hectic semester.
“It’s a good time for people to let go and calm down about the semester,” she said. “Everyone can just have some fun.” As a senior, McGrath said she loves seeing people have fun at SpringFest every year. “I think it brings the students together,” she said. “Any time there’s activities on campus, people are
drawn to them, and they actually interact.” SpringFest is only three days this year compared to an entire week in previous years, but McGrath is confident it will be just as fun. “Everyone’s happier during SpringFest,” she said, “and I love it.”
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Chappelle makes uproarious, offensive return to comedy
After a decade of almost absolute silence, Comedy Central’s prodigal son is back in the spotlight with two Netflix specials packaged together as the “Dave Chappelle” collection. It seems Chappelle knew exactly when to quit when he backed out of a third season of “Chappelle’s Show” in 2006, and knew right when to re-enter the spotlight. When watching the specials for the first time it genuinely feels as if one is watching the stand-up segments in between skits on his old show. Unfortunately, a comedian returning from 2006 is almost like a person arriving via time machine in a brand new world with new ideas and societal norms. As a result there have been many scary headlines and plenty of non-traversy (my new favorite portmanteau) over the racier jokes. Long story short, there are about six off-color jokes that stray close to homophobic and transphobic in two hours’ worth of standup, including one in which Chappelle jokingly wishes his problems as a black man were as easy as the problems facing LGBT people, attempting to have the words husband and wife removed from marriage documents. In the man’s defense, Chappelle is an equal opportunity offender and has always been so. There’s an incredibly high chance anyone old enough to drive has seen at least four or five “Chappelle’s Show” sketches and
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can guess what his stand-up is like. Chappelle is funny because he was funny back in the day; unfortunately that seems to also indicate his sense of humor is firmly planted on the same smokefilled 1990s LA comedy club, in which aforementioned embattled jokes would’ve absolutely killed. Louis C.K. once went on joke spree casting pedophiles in a positive light, and the audience hated it. They were supposed to; it’s clear he intentionally constructed the act where he could end on a high note and say the most offensive crap that came to his mind to lose them at the end of that high, then build back up from the bottom. I’ve not seen a single angry Buzzfeed op-ed about Louis C.K. endorsing pedophilia, but of course a big part of watching Louis C.K. is acknowledging he’s going to say some offensive stuff and toy around with the traditional structure of a stand-up act just because he can. But then again the second
the words “Bruce Jenner” cross Chappelle’s lips everybody loses their minds. Point being, when discussing a comic making unapologetic jokes about LGBTQ stereotypes, it’s worth noting the comic’s established persona. In recent years stand-up specials on streaming services have been mass produced to such an extent it seems the average viewer has forgotten the social contract one signs with a comic when sitting down to see their show: the audience member is signing up to see the skewed version of reality through which a comic’s on-stage persona surveys the world. This can mean they see things a little twisted, a little differently. At least, that’s how comedy used to be. Nowadays someone like Joe Rogan can get stoned and strut onto a stage to tell sexist jokes for 90 minutes with the occasional break to explain why he’s not being sexist, slap the word “triggered” into the title and watch the views roll in. Amy Schumer can waddle out a brand new hour of jokes she’s judiciously lifted off the previous generation’s acts and throw in a few references to her genitals and suddenly she’s queen of stand-up. “Dave Chappelle” is two hours worth of quality stand-up comedy written by a comedic genius. The majority of it is offensive to somebody, fair warning for when the ten minutes that might offend you rolls around.
‘Crystal Storm’ offers thrilling, satisfying read In stores now When creating a fantasy world and forming a story with characters that take place within that world, it can be very difficult to tie pieces together and set up complicated world-building, as well as develop characters that will have a lasting impression on readers. It’s safe to say that this has been achieved in Morgan Rhodes’ Falling Kingdoms series. The first four books blew me away and had the series seat itself upon my list of favorite books. After I recently finished the fifth and newest installment, “Crystal Storm,” I was once again satisfied with the character development and thrilling adventures that took place. I expect an epic conclusion to come when the sixth and final book releases later this year, and there’s no doubt my wishes will most likely be granted with how fun each installment has been. “Crystal Storm” of course started off right where the fourth book ended, with a defeated yet notquite-dead evil king that has suddenly turned . . . unevil? I was perplexed when the one whom I assumed was the major antagonist of the series suddenly
changed his mindset and decided to help the main characters instead of try to get rid of them. I was glad to see Cleo and Magnus were also perplexed and wary of the sudden change in the king, but I was also surprised when Magnus decided to let the king lead them on a journey. But I guess it can’t be too surprising, as the king is his father and claimed to hold the key to helping Magnus achieve his ambitions. Something I have waited for a long time in this series was for Magnus and Cleo to become canon, or to confirm their feelings for one another. And although that has finally happened with admiring build-up, it was relieving to see that the two still have a lot of things to work out. Even though the conflict and misunderstandings between them were stressful to read, it was in a good way. Conflict makes their relationship stronger, as well as more realistic. Another relationship I was delighted with in this book was the friendship between Cleo and Jonas. There have been subtle hints within the past books that Jonas may have begun developing feelings for the princess, but after losing someone
very close to him, it seems Jonas had decided there are bigger things to worry about than romance. Cleo and Jonas have established a strong bond of trust after all they’ve been through, representing that girls and boys can have a strong platonic relationship without romance being involved. The only thing I have to complain about is that I felt this installment was a bit short for my liking. Since there is only one book left, I would like as much of this story and its characters as I can get. And after the intense, painful cliffhanger the author ended with, I am squirming to get my hands on the next book, though I am also a little reluctant because it will be the last book. I’m a bit afraid of how the author will end the story. As she has shown in the series so far, she is not afraid to kill off characters. So I have a good reason to be nervous about the ending of the series. If you love fantasy or are just looking for a fastpaced book series to get into, I strongly recommend checking out the Falling Kingdoms series. It may stress you out, but in a good way, I promise.
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Tale as old as time keeps original magic in new film
Rating 4/5 BY gavin gaddis
Now playing in theaters “Beauty and the Beast” was stunning, well-cast, heartwarming, nostalgic and exquisite. I just wish it was original. In a Hollywood world where remakes and sequels are squashing out new, original content, “Beauty and the Beast” was a pretty darn good addition to the mix. The new renditions of familiar songs like “Beauty and the Beast” and “Something There” were surprisingly just as lovable as the originals. One of the strongest musical numbers, “Gaston,” led by Josh Gad, took the old lyrics and changed them up a little. That’s a dangerous move for a crowd favorite, but it flowed well and was executed perfectly. “Be Our Guest” was arguably the most visually exceptional portion of the film. The CGI effects left
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me awestruck, and it took me back to the lighthearted, playful “Be Our Guest” from the classic. The majority of the cast sang beautifully, rivaling the singers in the animated classic. Josh Gad was a highlight as the comedic Lefou, and all of the cast playing enchanted objects emoted so poignantly the frustration
Rating 4/5 BY GABI WY
of being held captive. What Emma Watson lacked in vocal talent, she made up in stage presence and character depth. She took Belle on and owned it. One particular scene not in the original movie shows the Beast and Belle traveling to her childhood home via an enchanted book. The scene raised questions I didn’t know I had, and it honestly felt disjointed from the rest of the film. It was risky to add in an entirely new scene, and that risk wasn’t well spent. Overall, “Beauty and the Beast” was enjoyable. I marveled at the beautiful cinematography and laughed at the new jokes in the script. If Hollywood can’t give me new content, I’ll settle for this quite happily.
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Spring is finally here | philip kuhns | The Shield
Understanding a misunderstanding staff editorial Last week two advertisements were removed from Shield newsstands. The ads were placed that week and were for a promotion offered by Boudoir Noir’s Exotica, an adult entertainment store in Evansville. The ad was deemed appropriate by The Shield, otherwise it would not have ran in its current form. The first thought by staff was that the ad was
removed because of its content, but the next day, Public Safety notified our circulation coordinator that based upon footage from a security camera it was found to be not theft, but a misunderstanding. A member of university staff thought the poster had been put up on the newsstand without university permission, making them illegal pieces of advertising on campus. If the ad had been removed out of discontent with its content, it would
have been easier to understand. Or at least be less surprising. But a misunderstanding is hard to digest. The problem with misunderstandings is in most cases they are one hundred percent avoidable. A simple phone call or even the walk downstairs to our office could have stopped a problem before it started. The issue falls to not understanding how The Shield works or taking the initiative to understand. With this, The Shield
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Celebrate the losses Be your own by maxywell carlton cmcarlton@eagles.usi.edu
Being a winner is one of the most desirable titles one can achieve. It feels nice to be able to say you’ve achieved a status above others. People crave the euphoria of being crowned the sole winner of something just because it sets them apart from the rest and creates this pseudonym of being perfect or flawless. I love winning just as much as the next person, but I have found losing is still an accomplishment because it paves a more constructive work ethic moving forward. This past weekend I had the opportunity of competing against thirteen other individuals in my first Men’s Physique competition. The top five physiques were awarded medals for being the most appealing physiques out of the division. I did not win any of the top five places; however, I
still had the time of my life that day. I received positive feedback from the judges, and I am using that to move forward into future competitions. When you lose, you learn more about yourself, what areas derive from your strengths and which areas settle as your weaknesses. Winning creates the illusion that all areas of yourself are perfect and don’t need any work or further development. This is not true. I believe that everyone has flaws and is imperfect. There can always be room for improvement on something. Striving for perfection isn’t an abolishment either; this is a great work ethic and mentality to possess when working towards your goals. I have just noticed that people who obsess over being perfect all the time become depressed and disgruntled when they aren’t awarded first place for their perfection obsession.
Losing should be taken constructively and mindfully by assessing the criticism and comparisons and applying them forward toward your next test or contest. Whether it be a race, a competition, presenting a project or even writing a paperwork very hard and strive for perfection, but don’t expect to win or receive top marks. Stay humble with your work. After giving it your all and delivering every possible facet, gear your mind to receiving feedback that will positively help you in future endeavors. Don’t look at the feedback you receive as an insult to your hard work and perfection. This just leaves you in a grumpy mood, and nobody likes a sore loser. Be a delighted loser knowing you always have the next go around to outperform yourself.
A democratic perspective by grace poynter ghpoynter@eagles.usi.edu
Roughly four months ago the United States elected the 45th president of the United States, Donald Trump. This was by far one of the most controversial elections America has ever seen. I started wondering how all those people who attended anti-Trump rallies and loyal Hillary Clinton supporters were handling a Trump presidency. I was privileged to discuss politics with a fellow student, a Clinton supporter who is unimpressed with our current president. I started off by simply asking how he was feeling. He said he felt threatened. “Everyday something
new could occur under our government, and my fellow peers could be in class one day but gone the next,” he said. “I didn’t ask to live in this type of America but I’m here now and I’m living day to day (secretly hoping Trump gets impeached).” I thought this was interesting, but also felt sympathetic. As a strong and loyal conservative, I was ecstatic when Trump got elected president. My perception of the world has always been defined by my conservative perspective, but there are many who don’t share my worldview. I asked my friend what he would tell Donald Trump if he had the chance. “To think of the people and not the supporters,” he
said. “Trump won the electoral college vote, but not the popular. There are still many people out there who do not want him in the big boy chair.” It’s hard satisfying a large crowd, especially when it’s a country. I think Donald Trump has a lot up his sleeve, and there is more to come from a Trump America. As I interviewed someone who had very different viewpoints than myself, I still laughed and got along with him just fine. Politics and political views are usually deemed scary and used as a means to separate people, but sometimes I believe that they can bring people together to talk about issues that really matter in the world.
feminist by sarah rogers opinion@usishield.com @suruhgrace
Feminist. Miles away, a 32-yearold man internally groans and mumbles about uppity women not knowing their place, a 20-year-old woman rolls her eyes and announces she is proud she isn’t a feminist and a 17-year-old boy tells his female classmate to shut up already and stop shoving her feminism down everyone’s throat. We don’t understand what feminism is. We have morphed a beautiful, wonderful and powerful tool into something ugly to tear other women down with. Feminism is not using other women as stepping stones to reach your own pedestal of ultimate feminist. It’s not looking down on the stay-at-home mother. It’s not spouting anger at women who choose to wear makeup and dresses. It’s not making personal choices equal to what a feminist should be. Feminism is equal opportunities for men and women. Opportunities meaning woman should have the right, privilege and encouragement to make their own life choices. If that means being a mother and a wife, that should be applauded. Applauded just as much as the woman who chooses to become the CEO of a company and never marry. Wearing makeup doesn’t mean you aren’t a feminist. Being pro-life doesn’t mean you aren’t a feminist. Having six kids and homeschooling them doesn’t mean you aren’t a
feminist. We became excited by the progress women were making, being offered executive positions, being treated with more respect and not having their lives limited to only being a wife. The excitement was stifled by women who appeared to not want to jump aboard—their resolve to continue their role as mother and wife seemed to jeopardize the entire feminist movement. If every woman was not on board, how could the goal be achieved? I suppose that leads to the next question: what is the goal? If the goal is to have every woman refuse to shave their armpits, refuse to marry and refuse to wear heels, it will never be reached. It is not a goal we should be striving for—that isn’t allowing every woman to choose how they want to live their life. That is guilting woman into thinking if they don’t do those things, they aren’t properly fighting for women’s rights. What a backwards way of looking at feminism. Feminists receive such a bad rep for being hateful, judgmental and abrasive. Part of this is due to a world which doesn’t want to include women in a world run by men, but part of this is due to a critical misunderstanding women have of what it means to be a feminist. I will stand in the streets and fight for your rights to choose how to live your life for however long it takes. But don’t you dare look down on me because of how I choose to live mine.
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Hodges adds name to USI record books
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Senior Hayley Hodges swings toward a pitch during the 2016 softball season.
by TAYLOR O’NEIL HALL sports@usishield.com @TaylorOHall318
Haley Hodges, softball’s starting catcher, is the new home run (39) and RBI (152) leader for the program.
The senior from Portage, Ind. took sole possession of the records March 22 when the team played a doubleheader against Trevecca Nazarene. She was also named the Great Lakes Valley Conference Softball Player of the
Week after she hit .579 and had eight RBIs over the six games played last week. The team went 5-1 in that span. “I think it’s well deserved. She’s a tremendous hitter and she’s earned it,” softball head coach Sue
Kunkle said. “That’s her forte. That’s what she does best, and across the conference that’s what she’s known for.” Kunkle said Hodges is disciplined at the plate and if there’s something she needs to fix with her swing,
Barnett shines in weekend split
she has done well to work at it. “There’s been times through the season already where she’s been a little off and she finds a way to work through it,” Kunkle said. She said no one knows how successful a player is going to be when they first begin their college career, and that depends on how dedicated the player is to the team and the sport. “I’m happy for her. I’m proud of her. It’s nice to see when a player comes in and they grow from one level, and now she’s leaving a completely different player,” Kunkle said. “That means a lot.” Hodges numbers after her freshman season were the lowest of her career and are outliers when compared to her career statistics. Her first year stat line was .216/.275/.324 compared to her career numbers of .347/.426/.655. “After my freshmen season, I was pretty frustrated. Even back in high school I had always been a pretty good hitter. I was losing a little bit of my confidence and I wasn’t really trusting myself like I should have,” Hodges said. “After that year I started refining my swing and paying attention to what felt right so I could make better contact.” Hodges said she knew she had the ability to produce on offense, but she had to believe in herself, and working on gaining confidence helped her turn into the player she is now.
Women’s tennis enters spring conference play by TAYLOR O’NEIL HALL sports@usishield.com @TaylorOHall318
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Sophomore Lucas Barnett throws a pitch from the mound in a game against Arizona State University last season.
by TAYLOR O’NEIL HALL
sports@usishield.com @TaylorOHall318
The baseball team started conference play by splitting its four-game series against Great Lakes Valley Conference opponent Bellarmine over the weekend by losing the first and last game. Sandwiched in between the two losses was a 4-3 victory on Friday and a 10-1 win to start Saturday’s doubleheader, in which starting pitcher, Lucas Barnett (2-0), pitched a complete game and only gave up four hits and one earned run. He didn’t allow his first hit until the fifth inning. “I just tried to stay simple and start early to make the hitters defensive,” Barnett said. “I was aggressive and went right at (the batters).” Barnett said even though he couldn’t maintain his no hitter, he’s happy to walk away with the complete game, but more importantly the win for the team. The conclusion of the
series ended with a walkoff win in the bottom of the ninth by Bellarmine. With the bases loaded, Bellarmine second basemen, Alex Ralph, hit a sacrifice fly to centerfield to send centerfielder, Bobby Brokamp,
Austin Krizan (1-1) and put the winning run in scoring position when he gave up a leadoff triple to Brokamp to begin the ninth. “I was frustrated [after the loss]. I couldn’t believe they just won on a walk off
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We have to take care of each game. We’re a long way from where we need to be.
-Tracy Archuleta Head coach of the baseball team
home, solidifying the victory and series split for Bellarmine. Relief pitcher, Tyler Hagedorn (0-2), gave up the winning run to Ralph. Hagedorn pitched 2 1/3 innings in relief of starter
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on their home field,” Hagedorn said. “Being a freshman, I felt like I let the team down.” Hagedorn said the next time he pitches, he’s going to work on hitting the corners and hopefully have
a stronger pitching performance than the one he had Saturday. Head coach Tracy Archuleta said after the series he felt the team left too many players on base and didn’t make plays when they needed to the most. “We have to take care of each game. We’re a long way from where we need to be,” Archuleta said. “We’re in the conference season, and we need to start series’. A split here on the road is ok, but we had a chance to take this (series), and we let it slip away.” Archuleta said for the team to make progress towards getting better they’re going to have to “grind” and put themselves in better situations when they’re up to bat to be able to drive in more runs. USI ended up with 15 hits in the 10-1 victory on Saturday. The team hit 21of-92 (.228) for the other three games of the series combined.
“When I came to play softball here I never thought I’d be a standout player. I never expected to break records,” Hodges said. “It’s still a little unreal to me that I’m able to put my name on that and have ownership over not just one, but two records at USI.” Hodges said she wasn’t aware she was close to breaking the RBI record until someone tweeted about it and brought it to her attention, and she wasn’t actively trying to break the records. She said it worked out well that she was able to break both records on the same day, but she wasn’t worried about breaking them. Hodges said helping the team win is what matters the most. Alumna Rachel Bowling, has been the record holder since the conclusion of the 2003 season. Hodges said she hasn’t spoken to Bowling, but she saw a comment Bowling made on a Facebook post congradulating her, and wishing the rest of the team well as the season continues. “I think our team as a whole is the best team we’ve had in a long time,” Hodges said. “I want us to make a run for a national championship. I think we have what it takes to make it far in the postseason, and I’m excited to see how far we can get.”
The women’s tennis team lost its conference opener against the University of Illinois Springfield 5-4 after playing for a total of six hours and having to move indoors due to a change in weather conditions. It came down to the third set of the last match with the teams tied 4-4 when Springfield’s Maegan Flight defeated USI’s Haley Jones for the win. USI is now 6-8 on the season and head coach Keely Porter said losing Saturday makes getting into the GLVC Tournament especially difficult because the team’s conference schedule only consists of playing six teams in the league. “From my experience and what I know about the teams, it probably will be Saturday’s match that determines the team that makes the [GLVC] Tournament,” Porter said. “We knew it was going to be really important, and we knew from common opponents that it was going to be very close.” To make the tournament, USI will need to finish in the top four of the eastern side of the GLVC. Porter said to do that, the team needs to go at least 3-2 in conference play for the remainder of the season. USI is currently behind five other teams in the east, though if they win
their next two conference games they’ll be able to move into at least a tie for the fourth spot. She said she is optimistic about the team’s chances against their next four opponents, including two GLVC teams Mckendree University (5-9) and Saint Joseph’s College (0-1). Co-captain Kelsey Shipman said even with the loss Saturday included, she thinks the team has been improving as the season has gone on because they have been playing against a high level of competition. “I played against Jane [Carter]; she got freshman of the GLVC my freshman year. I played well, but she was outstanding,” Shipman said. “She was painting the lines. Her first serve was probably 15 or 20 mph faster than it was in doubles. I don’t think she double faulted one time. Yesterday, she played better than I did and came out with a very nice win.” Shipman said moving forward, the team needs to stop expecting to win against some opponents based on how the team performed against them last season, because teams change from year-to-year when new recruits join and players improve. USI’s next match is against Lindenwood University Belleville on Friday before taking on GLVC opponent Mckendree University on Saturday.
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Upcoming Games
scoreboard Men’s Tennis USI USI
March 24 4-5
Grand Valley State March 25 University of 5-4 Illinois Springfield
Women’s Tennis USI USI
softball USI
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March 22 4-3 10 - 2
Trevecca Nazarene (DH)
March 24 4-0 5-2
Drury University (DH)
March 26 7-1 4-5
Missouri University of Science and Technology (DH)
Men: 4th of 8 teams Women: 3rd out of 5 teams VU Bill Smith Challenge
Grand Valley State University of Illinois Springfield
baseball USI
March 22 6-5
University of Missouri St. Louis
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Bellarmine University (DH)
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March 24 0-9 March 25 4-5
Bellarmine University (DH)
woMen’s golf 8th of 18 teams Perry Park Spring Fling
Men’s golf 6th of 13 teams UW Parkside Invitational
Women’s Tennis
men’s tennis
April 1-2 Maryland Heights, MO Maryville Spring Invitational
4:00 p.m. March 31 Belleville, IL Lindenwood
10:00 a.m. April 1 Lebanon, IL Mckendree
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11:00 a.m. April 1 Lebanon, IL Mckendree
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woMen’s golf
All Day March 31- April 1 St. Louis, MO Washu Invite
Men’s Track and field All Day March 31- April 1 St. Louis, MO Washu Invite
Men’s golf April 3-4 Old Hickory, TN Music City Regional
12:00 p.m. April 1 Lebanon, IL Mckendree (DH)
Baseball 12:00 p.m. April 1 Springfield, IL University of Illinois Springfield (DH)
12:00 p.m. April 2 Springfield, IL University of Illinois Springfield (DH)
12:00 p.m. April 2 Springfield, IL University of Illinois Springfield (DH)
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6:00 p.m. April 5 Evansville University of Evansville
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