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Freshman Steven Torres attempts to fill his cup at the new Coca-Cola machines that debuted on campus last week.

Smart fountains debut on campus

By JESSIE HELLMANN Staff writer

Students who came back from fall break with the intention of refilling their week-old cup at a fountain machine on campus were in for a surprise – they couldn’t.

The university hired a company, ValidFill, to remodel USI’s fountain machines, which now only fill up cups that have electronic chips on the bottom.

“We just had a lot of theft going on,” said Food Services Manager Chris Briggs.

He said the university lost an

estimated $90,000 a year from drink thefts.

“The equipment will pay for itself in less than a year probably,” he said about the $38,000 system.

Each cup comes with a chip on the bottom, allowing the student only one refill that must be used within 90 minutes.

“If you go to any fast food place, people usually don’t stay longer than an hour and a half,” he said. “Ninety minutes is plenty of time to have lunch and grab a refill before you leave.”

Briggs said the university employed its old system for 10

years with no problems, but lately, it had gotten out of hand.

“The past four years the theft just exploded,” Briggs said.

“People were thinking drinks should be free to them.”

Briggs said he noticed students were getting creative about how they would steal drinks.

“People would come in with cups that were duct taped together, putting drinks in plastic bottles, putting them in their own to-go containers. I see some people bring in (a) 60-ounce thermos to fill up,” Briggs said.

“We’ve had people keep their cups for weeks or days and keep

reusing them, and even bring in cups from fast food places down the streets and use them.”

Briggs said the new system is not only going to save the university money, but it will save the customers money, as well.

“When people are stealing, companies pass the cost onto their customers. Everyone has to do that when there’s theft,” he said.

He said because of the new system, it is unlikely the university will increase drink prices. In fact, they will be able to give discounts on refills.

Junior biology major Ana

Curry said she has mixed feelings about the upgrades.

“In theory, it’s a good idea, but it’s poorly planned,” she said. “I think that students should get at least two refills. The prices for sodas are pretty high and to only get two drinks?”

She said she’d rather drive to McDonald’s and purchase a soda for $1.

“I’d still get twice the amount of soda I paid almost $2 for at USI,” she said.

Death of former student opens eyes Options exist: Don’t drink and drive

By JAMES VAUGHN News editor Zachariah Houghland tweeted, “I want to impact someone’s life for the good, because helping others before helping myself has always been the way I try to be,” on Sept. 11. He died three days later.

The 19 year old was committed to turning his life around, said Maddie West, one of Zach’s closest friends.

The former USI student was on leave from City of Hope, a faith-based recovery center in Louisville, where he had been for more than three months. He was granted permission to go home the weekend he died.

“He was trying to better his life and find God,” West said.

Zach struggled with prescription drugs and a variety of other substances.

Though his friends and family may never know the exact cause of the accident, West knows he was drinking – she was with him minutes before his vehicle flipped multiple times, killing him instantly.

The night of the accident, the group of friends was at a bonfire in St. Wendel, a town 15 miles northwest of Evansville.

“It wasn’t like he was at some rager,” the sophomore journalism major said. “He wasn’t slammed. He hadn’t been drinking hard alcohol or anything like that.”

West said they were enjoying a relaxing night out in the country.

“We were drinking beer. We were just hanging out,” she said.

“When he left, he was as cool as can be. I think that just goes to

show that it doesn’t matter if it’s one beer or if it’s 10, you can still be affected by alcohol.”

West said a couple of their friends who had recently gotten DUIs tried to talk him out of driving home.

“They just kept saying, ‘Man, it’s not worth it – it’s not worth getting in trouble again,’” she said. “No one ever thought to warn him, ‘Hey, don’t leave because you could die.’”

No one thinks it’s going to happen to them, she said. Zach thought he was invincible.

“There was nothing he couldn’t do, and if you told him he couldn’t, he was going to prove you wrong,” West said.

“He was the most stubborn person I’ve ever come across in my life.”

She said she offered Zach a spare bedroom because she lived nearby, but he refused.

“He said ‘I’m fine. I’m just going to go home,’” she said.

“So we were like, ‘Okay, see ya.’”

And that was that – until they heard sirens.

“We were like, ‘It’s almost one in the morning – what happened?’” West said. “It’s a really small town. Everyone knows everyone.”

Being nosy, they followed the emergency vehicles down Boonville-New Harmony Road.

“No one even thought it could be Zach,” she said. “It took us an hour to realize it was him because I was standing there looking at his truck and I couldn’t even tell what it was.”

She said the rest of that night is a blur.

She passes the site of the acci-

dent every day, where a cross on the side of the road is a constant reminder of where one of her best friends took his last breath because he decided to drink and

But SAFE Rides are not reported, she said.

Students should also be aware that if an underage drinker is in danger, the Indiana Lifeline Law

They just kept saying, ‘Man, it’s not worth it – it’s not worth getting in trouble again.’

No one ever thought to warn him, ‘Hey, don’t leave because you could die.’

-Maddie West drive.

“He did what he’d always done and didn’t think anything of it,” West said. “He did what everyone does. Think of a time you’ve been at a party and someone really called their parents to come pick them up – it just doesn’t happen.”

Dean of Students Angela Batista said students have options.

USI partners with Evansville’s River City Yellow Cab Company to provide students with an alternative during emergency situations. Any student currently enrolled can use SAFE Ride as long as they have their Eagle Access Card on them.

The ride is not free, but there is no charge at the time the ride is taken. It will be charged to the student’s university account. A $20 limit per ride has been established.

Only one student has utilized the service this month.

“I think part of the reason students don’t use it is because if they call, what does it mean for them?” Batista said. “Maybe there’s some fear.”

grants them immunity from certain alcohol-related regulations, including minor possession, minor consumption and minor transport.

USI’s Student Government Association partnered with students at Indiana University and Purdue University to push for

the law, which was enacted in 2012.

As for West and her friends they learned from the accident.

“It has opened everyone’s eyes so significantly,” she said.

“It isn’t until something absolutely tragic happens that you learn from it.”

She said she can’t count the number of times she’s heard a friend say, “You’re not leaving,” or “You’ve been drinking” or “You’re not driving” since the accident.

“My friends and I are so much more aware now,” she said. “I can be at a party and see a girl trying to leave that I’ve never seen in my life and now I would walk up to her, grab her by the shirt and shake her and say ‘Look what can happen.’”

West, who was the last person to hear Zach’s voice and hug him, carries his obituary with her

Photo courtesy of MADDIE WEST

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News Briefs To Write Love On Her Arms To Write Love On Her Arms (TWLOHA)-USI is hosting a Halloween fashion show today at 8 p.m. in the Student Life Lounge. Participation is $5, but general admission is free. The audience will vote on who has the best costume through a penny war, where onecent equals one vote. The money raised will benefit To Write Love On Her Arms and TWLOHA-USI Chapter.

TWLOHA merchandise will be available for purchase at the show. To register to walk, email twloha.usi@ gmail.com. Be sure to include your full name, name of costume/character and song you would like to walk to.

Parents and Families Weekend Parents and Families Weekend is Oct. 26 and Oct. 27. The event offers opportunities for families to visit campus housing, take a tour of campus and take part in activities fit for all ages. A family luncheon with USI President Linda Bennett, USI’s Dance Marathon and the exhibition game between USI and IU are just some of the activities planned for the weekend, a full schedule of events is available online. Register for Parents and Families Weekend at www.usi.edu/family/parents-families-weekend/.

USI Dance Marathon The 2013 USI Dance Marathon will be Saturday Oct. 26 from 2 p.m. – 10 p.m. in the USI Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Center. The marathon will have a Harry Potter theme this year, and there will be games and events to participate in. A magician will also make an appearance at the marathon. Students can register online to create a fundraising page for the marathon.There is a $10 registration fee online or at the door, but a free meal is provided for all participants.

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“That pain is with me every day. It’s not just Zach who lost his life; we all lost a part of ourselves when he died,” she said.

“When you make the decision to drink and drive, it’s not just you that you’re impacting.”

More than 600 people attended Zach’s showing.

“Nobody should ever have to sit there and look at someone their own age in a casket,” West said.

He never lost touch with the “goofy, hilarious smart aleck” he was, she said. He just improved it.

“I know it’s really contradicting now because you tell people, ‘He was going to rehab and he was bettering his life and he found God and stuff like that,’” she said. “And then they’re like, ‘Oh yeah, and

then the weekend he came home, he drank and drove.

He was really changing his life around.’”

But to someone who was close to Zach, he had made such a transformation, she said.

The Evansville native had dreams of bringing a City of Hope to his hometown, West said.

“To only get to see his family and his friends maybe once a month, it was really wearing on him,” she said.

Zach’s parents and a pastor who worked with the teen in Louisville have decided to open a local rehab facility in his honor.

As a nonprofit, the facility would cost $300,000 per year to run, but they’re not giving up, West said.

“His family is incredible. They are some of

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the most inspiring people I’ve ever met,” she said.

“Because Zach died, they’re not letting it end there. They let him live on through what they do, and it’s so inspiring to see something like that.

It wasn’t just all talk after the funeral – we’re making it happen and it will happen.”

She said many details need to be worked out before Zach’s dream can become a reality, and she’s trying to do all she can to help.

She had 150 bracelets designed in Zach’s honor.

She is selling them for $5, with all proceeds going to his family. As of Monday, she had raised $350.

The bracelets are purple, Zach’s favorite color, and read: “RIP Zachariah Houghland. 5.3.94 –

9.14.13 #WWSD.” The “WWSD” stands for: “What would Stoagie do?” A nickname he picked up a long time ago.

West said she never called him anything else.

“It just sucks so bad,” she said. “Because of one foolish decision, I never get to see his big Stoagie smile again.”

The day after Zach died, she visited the site of the accident, where an empty beer bottle lay in the open field.

“I was looking for something to blame, and usually in accidents there’s not something you can blame – stuff happens,” West said. “But in this case, alcohol was to blame and I couldn’t help but just get so mad. I kicked that freaking bottle as hard as I could.”

‘Obamacare’ affects nontraditional students

By DEVYN CURRY Special to The Shield The Affordable Care Act will eventually affect most college students, even if they currently have a health insurance plan.

Many USI students are covered under their parents’ insurance. Under the 2010 Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as “Obamacare,” young adults are able to stay on their parents’ insurance plan until age 26, even if they are married or have coverage through an employer.

A degree can be expensive. On top of paying for classes, some students struggle to pay rent, buy textbooks and scrape up enough money for various other expenses.

After factoring in loans and financial aid, many would struggle to pay for a health insurance plan. The age change under the ACA will benefit many students, and provide them with coverage until they have hopefully obtained their own insurance plan.

USI student Melissa Gill, 28, said she was no longer eligible for TRICARE insurance under the Marine Corps coverage plan.

She returned to USI in May 2013 after serving eight years of active duty.

The business administration major said she was worried about how she would obtain health insurance for herself under the new ACA regulations.

“Once ‘Obamacare’ came about, I wasn’t sure if I would be taxed for not having health insurance,” Gill said. “Just last week, I received a letter stating that the VA (U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs) is considered my insurance.”

Gill suffers from a traumatic brain injury and is required to see a physical therapist and a speech pathologist. She said the VA is currently understaffed, so they refer her to Deaconess or St. Mary’s Hospital, and the VA will pay the bills.

“When I go to the VA, they always ask me if I have secondary insur-

ance,” Gill said. “They always ask because they will bill them first.”

Through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, Gill will receive health benefits for up to five years after leaving active duty.

Although the new healthcare laws do not yet affect students, their choices in the near future will impact the success of the ACA. Beginning Oct. 1, health exchanges became available for people who are not currently covered under a health insurance plan. They can visit a marketplace to compare prices and buy a private plan.

“Literally the whole exchange idea depends on young people signing up,” said Rohn Butterfield, health services instructor.

Butterfield teaches a healthcare finance course.

He said assuming the law survives, it would be “tweaked, molded and changed” to the point where he will be teaching a different version of the law every semester.

One main aspect of the ACA is for people nationwide to have access to health insurance.

Health Services and Administration Associate Professor Kevin Valadares said the Affordable Care Act would show its success over a long-term period.

“More people with insurance is certainly better than less people,” Valadares said.

Beginning in 2014, most people will be required to obtain health insurance or they will have to pay a tax penalty. In 2014, the fee will be one percent of an individual’s yearly income, or $95 per person, per year – whichever is higher.

“Every student here is eventually going to leave USI,” Valadares said.

“They will do a bunch of different things like get a job, get married and maybe have a family. They will be out in the real world, and “Obamacare” is out in the real world.”

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SGA food committee wants change

By SHANNON HALL Staff writer The Student Government Association sent out its 2013-2014 goals, which include getting rid of Burger King as a food option.

SGA’s Food Service Committee Chair Sarah Krampe said Burger King is in a five-year contract with Sodexo.

Numbers given by Sodexo also show that Burger King sales are some of the highest on campus, compared to the other options.

“If you look at the data, it’s very clear to me the number of people who go to it and the dollars it gets.

It’s not a concept that we need to get rid of,” said Chris Briggs, food services general manager. “It’s always been strong. Since the day we’ve opened it, it’s been strong.”

Briggs said people recognize the brand, and that can draw customers.

“It’s probably our fastest operations out of paying and sitting down,” he said.

When a food option becomes available, Sodexo sends out preference surveys to see what students want on campus.

They did that when University Center East was being built.

“From that, we got that students wanted healthier options and Mexican food,” Briggs said.

Both Cyclone Salad and the restaurant that used to be Salsa Rico earn about $2,000 to $3,000 per weekday; but, Burger King stays closer to the top with around $4,000 in sales.

“They can suggest all they want, but the reality is that it comes down to what the students really want,” Briggs said.

One concept Sodexo may look into in the near future is changing SubConnection.

Briggs said SubCo hasn’t been remodeled in 12 years.

“The biggest drawback is how it looks visually,” he said. “But look at the numbers, they’re still holding their own.”

SubConnection aver-

ages about $3,500 per day during the week.

Briggs said he’s noticed students prefer SubCo over Subway because Subway uses less meat.

Sodexo does hear the Food Service Committee’s ideas, though. Briggs said Sodexo is looking into adding a Simply-to-Go in the Business and Engineering Center (BEC).

“We’re going back to the old-fashioned way and click each person who goes in to see if it’s profitable,” he said. “That type of information will tell us if it will sustain or (if) it’s not a good location.”

The Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Center lost its Simply-To-Go due to a lack of customers.

“It was a great idea, but it just didn’t have the traffic,” Briggs said. “I want to make sure I don’t make that same mistake again.”

A marketing major, Krampe said she has been pushing for a Simply-toGo in the BEC for the past few years.

“Business is the only building that doesn’t have

access to a Simply-To-Go in its building,” she said. “I feel that is, in a little way, an inequity for business and engineering students.

It’s a big building. There’s a lot of traffic in it.”

The only food option in the BEC are the vending machines.

“I don’t think we should encourage people to just buy from the vending machines because there aren’t as many healthy options,” Krampe said.

Some students go through their days without breaks and can’t venture out to the university Centers, and they need the quick grab-and-go option, Krampe said.

Krampe said she understands that Sodexo is a business that depends on its sales.

“I think they do a real good job balancing between students’ needs and keeping a profit,” she said.

If any student has an idea or notices a change with the food service, Krampe said to talk to SGA’s Food Service Committee.

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REVIEW: ‘Company’ brings 60s to USI

By BLAKE STAYROOK Staff writer

For the past two weeks, the USI Theatre Department has been presenting “Company,” a musical set in the 60s that emphasizes the fundamentals of marriage.

The musical focused on the main character Bobby, played by Antonio King, who is unable to commit to marriage.

Bobby is friends with five married couples who present him with different views on what it is like to be committed and who show him the challenges couples face while in relationships.

The musical, directed by Eric Altheide, was presented on an in-the-round style stage with a very simplistic set.

There were very few props, but the actors transformed them into different aspects, enhancing the performance of each couple’s story.

The atmosphere was very intimate. The cast kept the musical comical and successfully transformed into their roles very well, which kept the audience entertained.

Usually when someone asks me to go to a musical, I would pass on the opportunity, but USI theatre transformed the lyrics into relatable entertainment that showcased each actor’s impressive vocals.

While watching each couple on set, it was easy to relate your life to the stories they share and relate to others that are searching for love but have yet to succeed.

The “Company” cast shows the audience different perspectives on marriage.

Column: Alum gets big within local music scene

“Glow and Behold” Yuck When frontman Daniel Blumberg left Yuck to pursue other musical interests, the rest of the London-based group decided to continue on as a three piece ensemble, but no one knew what this new manifestation would sound like.

“Glow and Behold,” the group’s sophomore album, presents listeners with a more mature sounding Yuck that has more control over the noise they produce, and more profound lyrics.

An obvious difference when taking a listen to their sophomore effort is Max Bloom on vocals. Hearing his voice pump through the ear buds felt foreign at first, because I was so used to Blumberg, but Bloom fills the position well.

I wouldn’t say I like Bloom better, but the group still works well as a three piece, and I’m glad they didn’t outsource the spot to someone else.

“Glow and Behold” has a slow, relaxing feel to it which makes it an album that a listener needs to be in the mood for. It’s definitely no “Bangerz.” You won’t be twerking and partying to this album.

The lead single, “Rebirth,” is reminiscent of My Bloody Valentine and shoegaze music. As a single, it reflects what to expect from this album. It has slow tender moments and moments that are drenched in layers of guitars and effects.

“Middle Sea” is a personal favorite on the album because it reminds me of the majority of songs that Yuck’s self-titled debut album contained. It’s punk shoegaze fun, and showcases the group’s ability to blend genres to make something truly interesting and unique.

“Glow and Behold” is a good follow-up album to Yuck’s debut, but at times can feel a bit generic and static. If you’re into bands like My Bloody Valentine and Dinosaur Jr. or indie music, then be sure to check this out.

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By ARIANA BEEDIE Features editor USI alumna races to the top as a local performer with only three years of live performance under her belt.

Katie Watts, 29, started playing locally because of her friend Andrea Worth, another local musician who helped her break out of her shell and sing.

“Worth was playing a show at Smitty’s, and I had just written a song called ‘Sunshine,’” Watts said. “I was scared sh*tless, but I did it.”

The performance of her first full song helped the Fredonia, Ind. native get her career off the ground.

“My first gig was at Hagedorn’s in 2010,” she said. “I got paid $25, and it was Fall Fest. It was sweet.”

Watt’s career took off after she married her wife, Whitney, who is also her manager, booking agent and handles public relations. Watts soon began playing around Evansville and surrounding areas. “(Whitney) started booking me at every place you can possibly book live music,” Watts said.

“And I started playing four and five and six nights a week.”

Along with booking shows, Katie Watts and her wife developed a Facebook page which lets her fans know when and where she plays next. The page also features recent photo

Watts

shoots from the artist.

“It’s getting pretty fun,” she said.

Recently, Watts played with her band, The Ideas, made up of Andy Jones on guitar and John Kern on drums.

“I’ve known John Kern since I first started in 2010,” she said. “He bugged me and bugged me to start a project, with him playing drums for me for one or two shows.”

It just hit off like crazy, she said.

Watts suffers from a recovering fractured wrist, preventing her from playing guitar, and it prompted her to add another guitar to her ensemble.

“Andy Jones came in the picture after I had my accident six months ago,” she said. “I couldn’t play anymore so I called up Andy and asked him to play for me.”

It was “awesome,” she said.

“Henceforth, we became Katie Watts and The Ideas,” she said.

Much of Watts’ inspiration comes from her wife,

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but also from her emotions.

“If I go outside and I see a beautiful sunset, or rain is coming down on my face or something like that,” she said. “It’s something you get a feeling for.”

It sparks inspiration immediately, she said.

“Whitney inspires me everyday,” Watts said.

“She got me up off my butt, and she keeps me on track.”

Even though Watts has only performed live for the past three years, she’s been building her image from a young age.

“I’ve been playing since I was itty bitty,” she said.

“I remember screaming some Michael Jackson when I was only 6 or 7.”

Watt’s first instrument was a hand-me-down guitar from her brother, which she received at age 11, she said.

Since then, Watts plays on “Ruby,” her trusted guitar that she’s had since age 20.

“She’s my baby,” Watts said.

Watts made her performing mark here in Evansville and hopes to take her career to the next level, she said.

“Honestly, I would love to record a full CD,” she said. “And I would love to tour Europe and the U.S.” She might just buy a van and play in every city, she said.

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Murder on the dance floor Club host annual murder mystery dance

By ARIANA BEEDIE Features editor International Club mixes up its annual murder mystery event with a dancing twist Friday.

International Club, also known as iClub, hosts murder mystery events each year with different themes. This year the theme is inspired by the reality television show, “Dancing with the Stars.”

The event includes officers from International Club and is free to students.

“It’s a murder mystery party,” iClub officer Tigui Danke said. “As long as I’ve been here they’ve been doing this event.”

The dancing idea surfaced from officers brainstorming at iClub meetings because they wanted to do something different from years past, the junior international studies major said.

“Most of us officers really enjoy dancing and it seemed like something fun and easy to do,” Danke said.

During the murder mystery, the set looks similar to “Dancing with the Stars” with a judges table, a host, a place for the audience and, of course, a dance floor.

“We go out and do some really bad dancing [on purpose],” she said. “It’s not serious at all, we just wanna make it fun.”

Danke performs the Paso Doble and plans on putting a very dramatic twist on it, she said.

Students are asked to wear black and white clothing to the event and to pick up tickets in the International office, she said.

“The tickets are free, so it’s just for fun,” Danke said. “Like they’re seeing a real show.”

In previous years, iClub portrayed murder myster-

ies on planes and trains, iClub President Phillis Brown said.

“Last year we did such a good job; we advertised all over campus,” the junior economy major said.

“We tell different people about the event, and we usually get more people each year.”

Even though iClub put a special twist on it, the murder mystery still follows basic rules. Each character performs and one winds up dead. After that point, everyone is a suspect and it’s up to the audience to figure out who the killer is.

“It’s kind of like the game Clue,” Giselle Fernandez said. “We want to make it very interactive, and more fun.”

This year its going to be more entertaining and organized as opposed to last year’s, she said.

“We didn’t explain it was supposed to be something interactive,” the sophomore biology major said. “People just thought it was going to be a show.”

Audience participation holds a very important part of the show. Viewers enter a raffle for the chance to win a $100 Visa gift card when they guess for the killer.

Officers of iClub want students to participate because they are striving to have more American students in the club, she said.

“This is a really good way to show what we do, and show it’s not just for international students,” Fernandez said. “Not a lot of people know about our events, besides the International Food Expo.”

Although tickets were misprinted indicating the show begins at 7:30 p.m., the event begins at 6 p.m. in Carter Hall.

Features

Top 5 best tablets for the everyday student

By ARIANA BEEDIE Features editor

Tablets, a newer technology item, have taken student gadgets to the next level.

A large percentage of students carry laptops to class for note-taking purposes. These new editions of tablets make student life easier with each different capability, including note-taking directly on the device.

Many universities, including USI, also have eBook options in addition to selling tablets in the Campus Store.

Choosing the right tablet can be tricky if students don’t know which tablet works best for what is desired.

The following are five examples of substantial tablets and e-readers for students. Each one contains different capabilities and specialties of a wide range.

1. iPad Air (iPad 5) Apple, known for their premium products, updated and revamped its latest version of the tablet. The iPad Air , which will be available Nov. 1, is due to surpass former expectations of iPad users.

According to The Telegraph, a British news source, the iPad Air is lighter and thinner and also has a more crisp Retina screen to create an incredible resolution.

Another principle feature of iPads is their gaming capabilities improved by the Retina screen,which takes iPad Air skills to the next level.

Apple’s newest release was designed to match the newest iPad mini with a sharp square design. With these iPads releasing just before the holidays, Apple should expect to sell a large amount. iPad Air runs on the iOS 7 system, matching the recent iPhone software update. This creates uniformity throughout Apple’s product appearances, making the devices more appealing to the eye.

Besides the updates, the iPad uses basic Apple applications along with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and more.

The 16 GB version is set at $499, which is $100 less than debut prices of the iPad 4.

2. Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

Android tablets took off slightly after Apple iPads and have created its own market of devices.

The Samsung Galaxy Note tablet, similar to the phone, includes a sharp-point stylus, which is the first on the market to do so.

The 10.1 2014 Edition features a 10-inch screen and is thinner and lighter than the former model. It also runs on the Android 4.2 system.

According to engadget.com, the Samsung Galaxy Note tablet has some of the loudest speakers in the market and nine hours of battery life, making it a plus for music lovers.

Debut prices begin at $449.99 for a 16GB.

3. Google Nexus 10 Another choice from Samsung Android tablets is the Google Nexus 10, which is equipped with many improvements from the earlier version, and gives other market competitors a run for their money.

Starting with appearance, this tablet comes equipped with a sheet of Gorilla Glass that protects the screen from different types of damage. This feature makes it easier for customers to protect their tablet as opposed to buying a screen protector after their purchase.

Google Nexus 10 weighs 50 grams lighter than the iPad 4, making the device easier to carry. This tablet also comes equipped with a micro HDMI port and a micro USB port, allowing the user to work on documents or watch videos by connecting to a(n) HDMI device.

Samsung creators finished the product with a rubber backing, making the device easier to grip.

The 16 GB version starts at $399.99.

4. Microsoft Surface Pro 2

Windows released a remastered version of its tablet on Tuesday. The Microsoft Surface Pro 2 is a 10-inch tablet featuring an updated Windows 8.1 system.

With a system resembling a full computer, it comes equipped with audio in and out plugs, an Ethernet jack and USB 2.0 and 3.0 ports.

Another top selling feature of the product is the optional detachable keyboard, the Touch Cover. Selling for $119, this keyboard is featured in many colors and adds efficiency to searching on this tablet. Microsoft Surface Pro 2 sells for $899.00 in the Microsoft Store.

5. KindleFire HD This seven-inch display tablet surpasses former versions of Amazon’s Kindle.

Running on Amazon Fire system, Mojito 3.0, the KindleFire HD makes for an addition to the market of efficient tablets. This tablet is also the only tablet with a dual antenna made for fast internet searches.

New users gain 500 Amazon coins for downloading apps and other media.

The three-pound tablet comes equipped with a 1.3 megapixel camera and a nine-hour battery life, making it one of the heaviest tablets on the market.

The 16 GB Kindle Fire runs at $199.99, which makes it one of the most affordable for students.

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The ‘R’ word Using ‘rape’ as everyday verb

By JESSIE HELLMANN Opinion editor Growing up, I remember campaigns all over the place popping up and encouraging people to stop using the “r” word: retarded.

In elementary school, it was all I would hear from my classmates when they were trying to describe something they didn’t like. The notion of not describing something as “retarded” has been pushed

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Finally, USI’s logo is getting an upgrade.

Throughout the years, the logo, Archie and what the university stands for has changed.

With all the other changes to the website, the campus and the slogan, I think a new logo is a smart move.

I grew up around the Evansville area, and I have known since I was little

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the word “rape” like it means nothing, I get sick to my stomach. “Rape” is never a word we should normalize.

This is only a small part of rape culture - a concept that links rape and sexual violence to the culture of a society.

You may think I’m being dramatic and looking too far into things, but I dare you to look into the eyes of someone who has been raped and say that.

Rape isn’t sex. It takes

away someone’s dignity and sense of control and purpose. Those who are raped will face a battle for the rest of their lives: learning how to cope with what happened, learning how to love and trust others again, rediscovering themselves and learning to love themselves.

While the act of rape may only last an hour, the effects of it certainly last a lifetime. The word “rape” isn’t something we should throw around lightly.

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down our throats so much that I rarely hear this word anymore, and that’s the way it should be. But now there’s a new “r” word in town: rape.

“Man, I’m going to rape this test today,” or “That gas tank just raped my wallet.”

When did we start using “rape” as a verb to describe everyday events other than what it actually means?

Every time I hear or see somebody throw around

what the current logo design means – the red background extending from the “I” represents Indiana, and the white star shows our place within the state.

In previous years, most students who were not from local areas hadn’t heard of USI and certainly didn’t know where it was.

It makes complete sense why the current logo was a great choice for the university in previous years.

With more enrollment and new additions to the

campus each year, I agree that it is time for a change; however, the overall logo isn’t the only thing that needs an update.

I personally can’t count how many USI shirts that I have that are different shades of blue and red.

If we are going to be a state university, then we need a set-in-stone color scheme.

People need to know that we are here to stay and so are our colors.

Getting away from the

traditional American red, white and blue is also a wonderful idea. Hearing the campus named USI (too similar to USA) with school colors that are patriotic can become quite a joke.

To top it off, our mascot is an eagle.

I am excited to see how our new logo will turn out and what shades we decide to stick with. I’m glad that I can be a part of this new change the university is going through.

Student Comment: Student Government Association’s 2013-2014 goals

After a very productive retreat, the Student Government Association has come up with some goals for the year.

Members were given a chance to submit ideas and prioritize them. After tabulating the answers, these results ranked as the Top 10 goals that SGA supports the development of.

24/7 please

By BRENNA WU Staff writer

The idea has popped up several times involving USI’s campus being open 24 hours, 7 days a week (24/7). Instances come up where a 24/7 campus seems very logical.

One reason that supports this idea is the growing population of students who stay up late studying, and the dorms and apartments sometimes get too noisy.

Students need the library open at all hours of the night, especially right before a midterm or final exam.

Another reason a 24/7 campus would be logical is to serve students who want that late-night bite to eat.

Everyone has those latenight hunger cravings at random hours of the night.

Most restaurants are closed at 2 a.m. Students need places like the Loft, not only for that bite, but also because many students have unused meals from the Loft.

Most students would also prefer going to the Loft instead of just having a snack from the vending machine. I would love for the campus to become 24/7.

I feel that having this aspect of the college would definitely attract more potential prospective students for the school.

When people have trouble sleeping or just need to take a midnight walk, they will always know they have someplace to go.

USI, all day and night, just seems like a more fitting college campus for future generations who are going to come through the doors.

1. More school spirit 2. A phone application and integrated calendar 3. A Major/Minor/Associate Degree Database 4. A steel eagle sculpture for campus 5. More weekend activities on campus 6. Removing Burger King and improving Food Service 7. Redoing the fight song 8. Solving housing issues and increasing housing support 9. More guidance with classes 10. A leadership committee Other popular ideas were bike shelters, improved communication, toilet seat covers, an election polling station and integrating our registration process with TurboVote, increased advertising support, recruiting people for SGA, a track & field for the Track program, addressing dorm parking issues, events for non-students, adding smoking restrictions outside dorms, updating the USI website and being able to see more easily which classes are available, fixing lighting towards the apartments and on the trail, bettering USI and Fraternity and Sorority Life relations, and adding more bike racks.

If you have any ideas you would like SGA to work on, please submit them to sga@usi.edu, post them on our fan page at www.facebook.com/USISGA, or tweet them to @USISGA. -Zack Mathis, SGA President

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Division II Elite Eight returns to original home

By ZANE CLODFELTER Sports editor For the second straight season, the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) Tournament will be at the Ford Center in Evansville, starting with the quarterfinal round on March 7, and ending with the championship game two days later.

Southern Indiana’s men’s basketball team hopes it will be playing long after the GLVC Tournament ends, since it was announced that Evansville will also be the host of the NCAA Division II Elite Eight beginning March 26.

“I think it’s a carrot for us,” USI Head Coach Rodney Watson said. “It shows the commitment by the Sports Corp and all of Evansville that this is important.”

The city of Evansville hosted the inaugural NCAA Division II national championship game

at Roberts Stadium in 1957, at the time referred to as the “College Division.” Roberts Stadium would continue to host the event until 1976, and then again in 2002. The University of Evansville won five NCAA Division II national titles while playing on their home court at Roberts Stadium, winning in 1959, 1960, 1964, 1965 and 1971. UE would move to Division I beginning in 1977.

“You look at the wall in the Ford Center, and the champions that have been here from USI and the University of Evansville, and there were some great nights here in this town,” Watson said. “This town hasn’t forgotten. We haven’t outgrown this.”

Watson said the passion for Division II basketball, past and present, makes Evansville an ideal place to host an event so important to their program.

“While the tournament

is here and it’s exciting and convenient for us, it’s a terrific place to play,” Watson said. “Evansville understands this level of basketball, and it’s important to us— it’s fun to be in a community where they get what we are doing.”

The Eagles aren’t overlooking the immediate task at hand, and trying to win the GLVC Tournament to make a trip to the NCAA Tournament is not guaranteed.

“If you win our league, there is going to be a place for us in the NCAA tournament,” Watson said.

His players are preaching the same thing.

“We always have goals before the season starts, and one is to win the conference,” senior forward Manny Ogunfolu said.

“We want to end up there at the end of the season for the Division II championship.”

Since the men’s program won its lone national

View from the Cone: Making a difference on and off the field

By ZANE CLODFELTER Sports editor

Athletics never disappoint when being called upon to be a rallying point for a cause far more important than the final score between two teams competing in between the lines.

Southern Indiana athletics has done its part in being a rallying point for causes, with several events on campus raising awareness for varying causes.

On Friday, the USI volleyball team hosted its annual “Dig for the Cure” game, which raised awareness for the battle against breast cancer.

While cruising to the 3-0 sweep of the visiting Illinois-Springfield, the Eagles wore pink jerseys and fans in attendance sported pink T-shirts to do their part.

USI athletics have shown their commitment to important causes, and they back it up not only with the uniforms, fundraisers and awareness, but also by dominating the actual game or match.

Last month, men’s soccer hosted KWC in the “Gold Game,” which helped raised donations for pediatric cancer.

Mat Santoro’s team wore gold jerseys, sold

gold shoestrings and bracelets—while beating Kentucky Wesleyan for yet another time.

The game even featured a partnership with Go4theGoal.org, creating a bigger stage and more opportunities to create a difference by raising funds for a cause that otherwise wouldn’t get much publicity.

After the promotion, the Eagles had raised close to $500.

The monetary amount may seem low, but it’s a start, and more importantly, a sign that the Eagles athletic community cares about things not just limited to the field.

Big projects and big fundraisers always go through growing pains, that’s inevitable, but the consistent game scheduling that is focused on specific causes can only help build that rallying cry

which will lead to bigger rewards down the road.

Someone who went to the “Gold Game” or “Dig for the Cure” match may feel compelled to do something and go above his or her available means to do it.

Eventually, with consistent scheduling and more partnerships, these games will do more to help those who need it the most.

It doesn’t matter how much money is raised, as long as the foundation and willingness to do something greater is the main objective.

USI athletics has shown they have the willingness to do great things and now the university, as a whole, needs to rally around it.

Almost everyone has had family member or friend who was impacted by breast or pediatric cancer, instantly creating the motivation to find cures for the diseases. All of these games just needed a starting point, and now that’s happened, only one question remains: how quickly will these games take off and make a bigger impact?

If the commitment stays consistent, a lot sooner than later, and that’s good for all of the parties involved.

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Eagles play at the Ford Center during last season’s GLVC Tournament.

title in 1995, USI has advanced to the national championship game once, losing to Kennesaw State in 2004. If the Eagles are able to advance, senior

guard Lawrence Thomas said things would be in their favor.

“It’s all set up for us, we just have to go out and take care of business,” Thomas

said. “If we take care of business, we don’t have to travel and that could be our advantage.”

Rutledge continues to work despite ineligibility

By ZANE CLODFELTER Sports editor Southern Indiana received bad news last month, when it was announced that senior forward Orlando Rutledge would be ineligible for the fall semester due to academic issues.

The disappointing start to his senior campaign has detoured Rutledge from his goals, but it’s providing extra motivation once he is able to take the court Jan. 3, when the Eagles open Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) play at Rockhurst.

“That’s the main reason why I’m focused in the classroom. it’s my senior year so I want to come back and make a run for the conference title,” Rutledge said. “We have the team to do that.”

Last season, Rutledge helped lead the Eagles to the GLVC Tournament Championship game at the Ford Center, averaging 21 points during the tournament. For the season, the Louisville, Ky., native averaged 16.4 points a game, while bringing down six rebounds per contest after

spending the previous two seasons at Lakeland Community College. There, Rutledge was an honor-

Rutledge

able mention NJCAA AllAmerican selection.

Despite being ineligible to participate in game action, Rutledge worked out with his teammates during the off-season and continues to be a vocal leader throughout the Eagles practices in preparation for USI’s exhibition opener against Indiana University Saturday.

“Practice is very beneficial because I get to stay in game shape so when my number is called I’ll be ready,” Rutledge said.

USI Head Basketball Coach Rodney Watson

credits his senior forward for staying the course and refusing to give up on his teammates, despite the difficult circumstances that he will face over the next two months.

“It would have been easier for (him) to say ‘I’m out’ and go do something different,” Watson said.

“He knows he has to stand up for something a little bit stronger in the classroom.”

Watson said that Rutledge is a prime example of the character that his team embraces, one that never backs down when adverse situations come their way.

“It shows they have some backbone and spine,” Watson said. “They aren’t going to take flight when something uncomfortable happens.”

In the meantime, Rutledge will continue to work to improve both on and off the court in hopes of getting his team over the top when the GLVC Tournament returns to the Ford Center March 2-9.

“All I can do is stay in game shape and finish my school work so I can get back on the court,” Rutledge said.

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Ladies ‘Dig for the Cure’ for breast cancer awareness

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Jorae Bradbury celebrates with team after a victory against UIS.

By ROBERTO CAMPOS Staff writer The Southern Indiana women’s volleyball team donned pink uniforms in an effort to bring awareness for breast cancer Friday night, as it hosted the University of IllinoisSpringfield.

The Eagles defeated UIS 3-0, as junior outside hitter Lauren DeShaney led USI in kills, registering a team high of 12 for the game.

This was the second time the team had worn pink jerseys for its “Dig for the Cure” match after starting the tradition last year.

“I think with any girl’s sport, this hits home a little more for us because it could happen to anyone of us,” junior outside hitter Fawn Ryan said. “I’m proud that our team comes out and tries to help raise awareness for a good cause.”

Dig for a Cure is a big event for the volleyball team because October is

Breast Cancer Awareness Month, said Leah Mercer, volleyball head coach.

“A lot of the teams in our conference have done this to raise awareness and to hopefully one day find a cure, and we want to do what we can to help,” Mercer said.

The Eagles followed up their success at the Physical Activities Center in a match against McKendree University, beating the Bearcats 3-1, and increasing their Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) record to 9-2 with a 16-4 overall mark.

Posting double digit kills for USI Saturday were DeShaney, who led the Eagles in the contest with 17 kills, along with Ryan having 12 kills, and Abbey Winter getting 11.

For her strong play, DeShaney has been named GLVC Baden Offensive Player of the Week. She leads the team with 236 kills for the season.

Senior libero Kayla Heldman said that moving further into the season

means finding a sense of synergy as a team.

“As a team,we’re trying to build each game with momentum and to find the things that we feel comfortable with as a team,” Heldman said. “We play each team differently, but we also try to stick to USI ball … we’re just scrappy, (we) hit hard and try to be aggressive all the time.”

The women’s volleyball team returns to action on Friday at the Mizuno GLVC/Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Crossover in Aurora, Ill. Match opponents for the event were announced Monday.

The Eagles will play Northern Michigan on Friday to open the three day, three match event. USI will close out the roundrobin style tournament Sunday with two matches against Grand Valley State and Saginaw Valley State.

Entering play Friday, the Eagles have accumulated a 3-1 record against GLIAC opponents.

Sports Briefs Women’s cross country Eagles place second at UE Invitational

Mike Hillyard and the No. 11 Southern Indiana women’s cross country team continued its run of good results by placing second in the University of Evansville Invitational Saturday at the UE Cross Country Course.

The event featured eight teams from around the Midwest region, and Western Kentucky took home the title with a total time of 1:31:49.43.

The Eagles placed second with a total time of 1:34:08.66, while Evansville rounded out the top three with a time of 1:34:23.23.

USI was led by senior Erika Wilson who finished fourth out of 80 participants after completing the five-kilometer course in 18:5.6, while teammates junior Augusta Schrader and senior Kristen Gray finished sixth and 10th respectively.

The Eagles return to the course this weekend when they travel to Saint Louis, Mo. to compete in the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) Championship. USI has won the last two conference titles, and it is looking for its fifth title in the last six years.

Men’s soccer

USI defeat Maryville on the road Southern Indiana beat Maryville 3-1 Friday behind two goals from senior midfielder Corey Fundenberger. The win improved USI’s record to 5-6-2 overall, with a 4-6-1 record in the GLVC. Fundenberger got the scoring started early at the 13:06 mark of the first half, getting assists from senior forward Rush Dugger and junior midfielder Caleb Mathers.

Dugger got into the scoring act in the second half, getting a goal five minutes in to give the Eagles a 2-0 lead. Fundenberger added an insurance goal at the 62:50 mark to give the Eagles a 3-0 advantage.

Maryville broke the shutout at the 73:56 mark with a goal, but the Eagles defense held them out from any additional scoring opportunities after making the score 3-1. USI outshot Maryville 14-4, including a 9-2 advantage on shots on-goal.

The Eagles return to Strassweg Field Friday to take on Truman State before hosting Quincy on Sunday for Senior Day.before hosting Quincy on Sunday for Senior Day.