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USI president, Dr. Linda Bennett, cuts the ribbon with LillyBea Ireland at the Performance Center.
RIBBON CUTTING TAKES CENTER STAGE Performance Center officially unveiled by Madison nelson mknelson@eagles.usi.edu The late James Blevins, the first dean of liberal arts, dreamed of USI having its own performance center and teaching theatre for years. Blevins’ dream was finally recognized Thursday with an official ribbon cutting ceremony for the new $17.2 million facility—just days before the university’s 50th anniversary celebration. Before the official ceremony started, guests mingled and enjoyed cookies, punch and music by The Flatheads. As they entered the performance center, they were handed pamphlets by costumed students from USI Theatre. The ceremony started with some of the university’s theatre alumni singing “Seasons of Love” from the hit Broadway musical “Rent.” The song was performed on the new, neverbefore-played Steinberg Concert Grand Piano made especially for the Performance Center. On the projector screen some former uni-
versity theatre majors told the audience how the program helped jumpstart their successful careers in the theatre industry. “(The center) is such a wonderful addition to our department and we’re very blessed to have it,” said junior theatre major Keely McGill. President Linda Bennett, who opened and closed the ceremony, said it was a proud day. “It’s been a long time coming and this facility is just amazing,” Bennett said. “It’s going to make a tremendous difference to our performing arts program that’s already getting national recognition. This facility is a game changer.” Performing Arts Chairman Elliot Wasserman also spoke at the ceremony. “It puts students in a situation where their natural dynamic qualities will be amplified,” Wasserman said. “It’s just a tremendous place for creating theatre. We’re so grateful to have it. ” Before the official ribbon cutting, LillyBea Ireland performed “Tomorrow” from the
musical “Annie.” Ireland went on a national Broadway tour for the musical. People such as Elliot Wasserman, Jeff Knight, chair of the Board of trustees, Ireland and SGA President Alexa Bueltel cut the ribbon, just to name a few. When the ribbon was finally cut, guests were given tours of the facility by theatre students. The beauty of the center was certainly aesthetically pleasing to the guests. The theatre has already shown three productions and has “Grapes of Wrath” and “Tartuffe” on the way. There is no doubt it will be enjoyed by generations of Screaming Eagles to come. “It needs to be said that this is one of the finest cities not just in the state, but in the Midwest,” Wasserman said. “For a theatre of this size you’d have to go a long way to find anything like it. I wouldn’t be surprised to see it appearing in architectural magazines. Despite the contemporary aspects of it, it fits well within the grand traditions of theatre.”
Children’s Learning Center Manager and a mother Jamie Madigan is “proud of the university for developing child protection policy.” USI’s Child Protection Committee (CPC) developed and recently released the new Child Protection Policy. Madigan said the learning center, which caters to 2 to 5-year-olds during the school year and 6 to 11-year-olds during the summer, has independent checks and training other than that outlined in the university’s policy. Children’s Learning Center workers are required to complete CPR and first aid training, child abuse and neglect training, and a minimum of 12 in-service training hours in the area of early childhood. “For our staff, we need all of those trainings,” Madigan said. “The Child Protection Policy helps us understand where to go if something happens. The (CPC) is a go-to for guidance.” University provost Ronald Rochon asked Scott Gordon, dean of the Pott College of Science, Engineering and Education, to step onto the CPC. “The genesis of us developing these policies were situations like Penn State and Syracuse and other institutions where children were not properly supervised,” Gordon said. “We put forth this policy that is very similar to policies that have developed and are being developed around the country.”
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Sodexo to replace to-go containers by gabi wy news@usishield.com ShieldsterGabi Sodexo plans to help cut down on garbage with recyclable, plastic to-go containers. This plan, known as the OZZI recycling system, should go into effect within two to three weeks and will eliminate all paper togo boxes. Kylie Burdette, an undecided freshman said she isn’t completely happy with the current to-go boxes. “I feel like the paper boxes could be (improved),” she said. “I’ve had some melt on me before. I would enjoy reus-
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able boxes as long as they are sturdy and don’t break often.” Freshman pre-nursing major Tiffany Sutton considered the benefits of a recyclable system not only for students, but also for workers. “I hate that we have to continually ask for a new box,” she said. “I feel like it would be easier for the people serving because they wouldn’t have to constantly hand out boxes and refill the stacks.” Sodexo manager Chris Briggs said everyone on a meal plan gets one container for free, but customers without a plan must pay for a box. After eating out of the box, students will return
the boxes to one of two collecting machines on campus. Staff will remove the boxes from the machine and sanitize them. Upon returning a box, the machine gives the student a token, entitling the student to another container. The system will begin in The Loft. After Briggs can evaluate its success, the system can expand to retail dining on campus. “There’s a lot of programs that we do to be cautious about our environment,” Briggs said. “Some are already in place, like the type of chemicals we use in our dish machine and how much water (and electricity) we use.”
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Rachel Coudret gets her to-go food bagged up at The Loft Tuesday. Coudret said she prefers plastic to-go boxes because she can reuse them.
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First 40 replaces Freshmen 15, ‘vital’ for college success by CARA MEEKS cdmeeks@eagles.usi.edu
The first six weeks of college are critical for students. Amanda Story, assistant director of Student Development Programs, said “it is the most vital time.” First 40, named for the first 40 days of the semester, lists events the university recommends freshmen to attend in their first 40 days of college. Along with the Director of Student Development Programs Carmen Stoen, Story orchestrated
the new events compiled in the First 40 as a way for freshman and transfer students to connect with others and participate in activities outside of the classroom. Previously, the university promoted Freshman 15, or fifteen activities freshmen should participate in during the school year. The Housing CheckIn Event, Convocation and Welcome Week were some of the events that helped students get used to campus and the community. “We compiled a list of what is beneficial for stu-
dents during these first six weeks of school,” Story said. “We’re hoping to get students connected.” Story mentioned the Student Involvement Fair Sept. 2. There was a large turnout at the fair, and plenty of students were able to see a snippet of the 130 university clubs and organizations. Story said the idea for First 40 is to make sure students are successful— academically and socially—at the university. Events such as the 50th Anniversary Celebration Week, Employee Wellness Fair, Career Link, Late
Night and events hosted by the Multicultural Center are some of the various upcoming events. Story said that during the 50th Anniversary Week, there will be giveaways and activities. “It’s a great opportunity for students to show school spirit,” she said. The main goal of the First 40 is to create an “impact on retention and highlight the importance of the first six weeks,” Story said. Students who are more involved with the university and the community are more likely to succeed academically and graduate
on time. The First 40 helps other students connect with one another outside the classroom and participate in cultural activities at the university. Students have found many resources on campus to help them get connected. “It’s really easy to get involved,” freshman history major Mark Foster said. “Our RA told us a lot and the student involvement fair helped a lot.” Meeting other students also helps freshmen succeed. “My roommates got me to sign up for the dance
marathon,” sophomore pre-dental hygiene major Rachel Louviere said. “The involvement fair is the most important, and I even went to it this year (as a sophomore).” Junior engineering major Collin Klostermann said his freshman year went “really well.” He participated in Welcome Week activities like glow-in-the-dark capture the flag and the Rim Rockers basketball tournament. “At first, I didn’t want to be here,” Klostermann said, “but the first month let me know it was the right decision.”
moist, so they don’t like eating out of them. These are going to be nice, kind of like thick Tupperware you have at home.” He said that cost shouldn’t be an issue with the new boxes. “Even with us purchasing (all of the boxes and
machines) and making them part of the meal plan, we don’t think it’s going to add cost to the food service expenses,” Briggs said. “Paper ones aren’t cheap. You can probably get 10 paper ones for one (new box).” He said the boxes and
machines have already arrived on campus. Briggs is now awaiting technicians to install the machines. Briggs foresees only one potential problem, which lies in the hands of students. “The only issue I can see is the constant keeping
up with (the box) and returning it,” he said. “Hopefully students will work with us on that. I think (the system) will really make a difference.” Zackary Willem contributed to this story.
to-go containers continued from Page 1 Briggs said universities and other food service operations across the country already utilize the OZZI system. “(The system) has been around a few years,” Briggs said, “so we’re not on the front end of it, but not on the back end of it
either.” He said the benefits of the system outweigh any potential issues. “It’s easier to eat out of these (boxes),” Briggs said. “The old ones are made to compost really easily, but people say it gets hot and starts getting
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USI Security Incident Log 9/1/15 - 9/8/15 Violation of University Policy Westwood Lodge - Bennett 9/01/15 12:39 a.m.
Code of Conduct - Weapons Violation 914B McDonald Ln - Hanly BLDG 9/04/15 8:51 p.m.
Alcohol - Incident Westwood Lodge - Bennett 9/01/15 12:39 a.m.
Violation of University Policy 914B McDonald Ln - Hanly BLDG 9/04/15 8:51 p.m.
Illness Report Parking Lot G - 8600 9/01/15 1:01 p.m.
Drugs - Manufacture/Possession of 914B McDonald Ln - Hanly BLDG 9/04/15 8:51 p.m.
Illness Report Burdette - USI Bicycle Trail 9/01/15 7:52 a.m.
Code of Conduct - Explosives/Fireworks 914B McDonald Ln - Hanly BLDG 9/04/15 8:51 p.m.
Code of Conduct - Tampering With Bowen Building 9/02/15 8:21 p.m.
Drugs - Possession 914B McDonald Ln - Hanly BLDG 9/04/15 8:51 p.m.
Fire - Alarm - Cooking Bowen Building 9/02/15 8:21 p.m.
Sex Offense - Sexual Battery 7848A Mahrenholz Rd - Welsh 9/06/15 10:02 p.m.
Lost Property Report Leslie Building 9/03/15 5:44 p.m.
Fire - Alarm - Cooking 7962B OʼDaniel Ln - Branigan 9/06/15 4:08 p.m.
Alcohol - Incident Branch Building 9/03/15 8:11 p.m.
Drugs - Incident 914B Eckels Ln - Saletta BLDG 9/07/15 1:02 p.m.
Alcohol - Underage Possession 914B McDonald Ln - Hanly BLDG 9/04/15 8:51 p.m.
Illness Report University Ctr (West) - 8600 9/07/15 5:04 p.m.
Code of Conduct - Alcohol Violation 914B McDonald Ln - Hanly BLDG 9/04/15 8:51 p.m.
Drugs - Possession Foundation Office - Clarke Ln 9/07/15 9:54 p.m.
Code of Conduct - Tobacco - Smoking 914B McDonald Ln - Hanly BLDG 9/04/15 8:51 p.m.
Illness Report Ruston Hall - 1818 Rochelle 9/08/15 12:31 a.m.
Code of Conduct - Violation of Law 914B McDonald Ln - Hanly BLDG 9/04/15 8:51 p.m.
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A Child Protection Policy Flow Chart published on the university’s website guides staff through the process of planning events, performing background checks and completing training. The program administrator of any event involving children must complete the Event Planning Form for Programs Involving Children. The form asks for details about the potential event including duration of the event, whether or not overnight supervision is necessary, program sponsors, average numbers of children or staff involved and important contact information. The information from the form will be submitted to the CPC.
Event participants must fill out a participant form as well as a form to authorize background checks and sex offender registry checks. From there, the CPC will decide whether all workers or a limited number need to be background checked. Gordon said the policy designed background checks to cover sex offender registry, other criminal history and “any less than desirable background.” “At this point, we are doing our own background checks, but at some point we would like to get a certified third-party to do checks,” he said. On site at the approved event the program administrator must complete
a Program Participant Check-In Form, which checks that each participant has an ID that matches previous documents. “We want to make sure that our most precious resource, children, (are) protected,” he said. All participants working with children must complete training also developed by the CPC. Gordon said the program is online for faculty, the program administrator and other staff. “The training will probably take about 45 minutes,” he said. “The cost of 45 minutes is nothing compared to the cost of someone doing something inappropriate with a child.”
briefs Alumni hosts Author to give English teachfall lecture ing program Founders’ Day Luncheon Host of the six-part PBS accredited The university’s Alumni Association invites all students to its Founders’ Day Luncheon at 11:45 a.m. Sept. 15 in Carter Hall. Registration is $15 and can be completed online. Following the luncheon will be an award presentation and a Tribute to the Founders. Some guests at the luncheon include Judy M. Morton, Nancy F. Bizal and Stephen P. Small.
series “How We Got to Now” and bestselling author Steven Johnson will present the University’s 50th Anniversary Fall Academic Lecture. The lecture will begin at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15 in Carter Hall at UC West and is open and free to the public. Johnson also wrote “Where Good Ideas Come From” and is currently a contributing editor to Wired magazine.
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Pilot program takes flight
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Helping Lodge Elementary student Emily Myers, senior elementary education major Austin Chamberlain goes through different multiplication problems with his fifth grade students. Chamberlain visits this classroom daily as a part of the Pilot Education Program.
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The Pilot Program allows students to go to elementary schools and get a hands-on teaching experience. Austin Chamberlain, a senior and an elementary education major, said he has grown as a teacher in the first couple of weeks of the Pilot Program. The program runs from Aug. 10 to the end of the school year. He said it allows him to follow the same group of students throughout the entire school year. “We were able to see what the first day of school was like and also what the teachers did before the school year even started,”
he said. Chamberlain said it’s nice to have longer to spend with students, especially since in the past students were only able to work for a semester. “This program is giving student teaching twice as long as past student teachers to prepare themselves for their own classroom,” Chamberlain said. “It allows us to get all of the behind the scenes information that people do not realize is there.” Chamberlain said without the program, he wouldn’t know what it takes to prepare a classroom for the first day back to school or how to transition from lesson to lesson. “The program has allowed me to build relationships with the students
and staff,” Chamberlain said. “It is easier to form a relationship with someone when you start at the same time instead of coming in a few weeks later.” He said the program allows students to do everything a regular teacher does. Pilot teachers get to form lesson plans and attend faculty meetings, as well as observe in the classroom. “This is an amazing opportunity. I recommend this program to anyone in the education program,” Chamberlain said. The relationships he has made and the knowledge he has gained is greater than what he would’ve learned in class, Chamberlain siad. He said it is preparing him for his future and
helping him become the best teacher he can. The Pilot Program gives students a real world, hands-on experience, Scott Gordon said. Gordon, the dean of the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education said “The program is a way for students to see the flows of stressful times, relaxing times and the testing dates, so they can get the whole entire experience, from the beginning of the school year to the end.” Previously, students had a 16-week student-teacher experience, which was based off the university’s calendar. This means previous student teachers would only get a small fraction of the school year, Gordon said.
“If you look at 16 weeks with five days a week that is only 80 days, and that’s a lot different than 186 days,” Gordon said. “This gives them more of an authentic experience of what teachers do and what teachers go through in a year.” Gordon said he is seeing a lot of integration with the students and the teachers as well as the students themselves. “We try to give a good mix of the number of students we send to each of the schools,” Gordon said. “We have eight or more student teachers going into that building, which is going to have a huge impact for that school.” Gordon said 2015 is a pilot year. There may be another pilot year in 2016
with 15 or 30 students. “Students had to have an interest in this pilot program,” Gordon said. “They applied and we selected 15 to start with. So essentially those students knew last year what this pilot was all about and had the ability to apply.” Students can expect a lot of work. They have to be on the same schedule as the teacher, students will have to treat it like a job. In other words, they can’t decide to skip class, Gordon said. “Much like a teacher.” Gordon said, “they have to show up rain, sleet, snow or hail.”
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Students sample organizations at fair by Zackary Willem zmwillem@eagles.usi.edu Paige Mooney wants to find a ministry club or sorority to make friends. “I want to expand my knowledge and make lasting friendships within the university community” Mooney, the freshman journalism major said. This year the involvement fair, which took place from 2-6 p.m. Sept. 2, was designed to help students get involved in the multitude of clubs USI has to offer. This year Greek Life recruitment was out in force. Political science major Megan Ford is an advocate for sorority recruitment. As a member of the Gamma Phi Beta sorority, Ford hopes to build stronger friendships starting within the sorority and then moving out into the university community. “Our philanthropic mission is to build strong girls within our sisterhood and then branch out within the college community,” Ford said. Freshman accounting major Justin Lind chose to sign up for Sig Tau. “The concept of a brotherhood and giving back to the community was very appealing to me,” Lind
said. Lind also signed up for the Student Alumni Association to further his involvement in community service. “I want to help give back so incoming freshman are having as much fun as I am,” Lind said. The Edge radio returned to the fair to spread good vibes and music among attendees. Senior advertising and graphic design major Faith Connell ran the club booth as the Edge Radio’s promotional director. “We want to promote better promotional ideas and give Radio TV majors better opportunities and experience for when they enter the professional world,” Connell said. Freshman radiology major Jessica Elward said she is interested in the student ambassador club. “I’m trying to enter the radiology program and I feel that the experience I would attain from this club could help boost my chances,” Elward said. She is looking forward to meeting new people and she loves the time she is spending at the university, Elward said. The Brain Drain Zombie 5k is an upcoming event.
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Justin Lind joins the ultimate Frisbee club during the involvement fair.
Senior chemistry major Renaye Wahl said the Zombie 5k is an obstacle course that takes place along the outskirts of the university campus. The Zombie 5k raises funds for the Student Advisory Board, which will in turn assist clubs in getting started and involved with the community.The event takes place at 3 p.m. Oct. 3. The Rice Library debuted its newly founded
Students splash at Labor Day bash
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University students slid, dipped and splashed into Kramer’s Lake Monday for the annual Labor Day at the Lake picnic. Sophomore philosophy major Joe Hayden said he came out to spend time with friends and make new ones. “It’s a good time to spend your Labor Day instead of going home,” Hayden said. “You get to spend it with your peers.” Students not only enjoyed the cool water in the day’s scorching temperatures while playing cornhole, spikeball and enjoying an array of food and an icecream bar. Sophomore dental hygeine major Sam Anazi said he didn’t think the picnic would be as fun as it was. “Today is a nice day, so that’s why we came out,” Anazi said. “It’s fun to come here (Kramer’s Lake). It’s really nice.”
“Ask me anything” campaign at the fair. Senior English major Josh Wallace said the campaign is exactly what its title entails. Wallace said the library staff hopes this campaign will show its availability as well as its willingness to help any students. The LGBT community club returned, but under a new name and management. Junior English teaching major Kayla McCay
is a member of the LGBT community and recently took over management of the club. “We want to help build equality within the community and we want to involve all of the club members when making decisions for the future,” McCay said. The name of the club was recently changed to S.A.F.E (students advocating for equality) and McCay has plans to involve the club in community
service, education and just having tons of fun. Abdullah Almuslim is an exchange student from Saudi Arabia visiting the fair for his first time. He said he hopes to give back to the community through the clubs to pay back all the things the university has given to him. “I’ve joined too many clubs,” Almuslim said. “I see people sitting there and I just want to join.”
‘The Transporter Refueled’ running on half tank In theaters now “The Transporter Refueled” is a movie set in 2010 about a guy driving a car that wasn’t put into production until 2013. This discrepancy perfectly highlights what makes this addition to the “Transporter” franchise simultaneously intriguing and frustrating as hell. The film is annoyingbecause of the fact that “Refueled” never really decides if it is a prequel or a reboot for the franchise. Without the iconic gravelly voice of Jason Statham, the protagonist, is a mildly British person whispering constantly. The film is intriguing because it has all the tropes of a bad B-movie filmed in Europe to save costs, using actors who either know little to zero English. The “Transporter” series has traditionally been a series produced in France
by French crew with an English script. “Refueled” is no different, but it also seems to have been heavily changed in editing. Having been delayed three times over the course of a year, I have no problem stating that someone somewhere in the editing process thought the villain’s French accent was too thick. Why do I think that? Every single word that comes out of his mouth is
Rating 3.5/5 by gavin gaddis
obviously over-dubbed. This film doesn’t know what it wants to be. It’s not intentionally corny to the point of something like “Kung Fury,” but it’s also not as serious or faithful to the original films as the advertisements would lead a viewer to believe. The final conflict between hero and villain, in a series about a guy who is really good at driving cars and kicking ass, is a pathetic fist-fight on a clifftop. The protagonist throws a rock at the villain’s face at one point, which is the biggest laugh of the movie for me. Watching a realistically painted styrofoam rock ping off a grown man’s face was worth the price of admission.
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New trend: #shamershaming by Bobby Shipman editor@usishield.com @ShieldsterBobby
Using comedy to poke fun at someone is all fun and games until said person dies as a result of suicide. Last week the so-called YouTube comedy sensation Nicole Arbour posted a video that was met with icy responses—deservingly. Arbour chose to use her self-proclaimed comedic talents to put down overweight people, claiming that obese citizens do not deserve the same respect that homosexuals and those with disabilities have fought for. YouTube reportedly removed her video, which I was not necessarily a fan of being an avid supporter of free speech and all, but I was glad that I didn’t have to see her disastrous commentary flooding my
Facebook homepage anymore. Unfortunately, despite an outpouring of disapproval over her desperate viral stardom attempt, many people (who are no longer on my Facebook friends list) found her words amusing and even commendable. Sadly, some of them (who will remain nameless) were members of groups of people who have faced century’s worth of persecution for their lifestyle choices. It’s depressing, with the progressive movements that have occurred recently, how quickly some people forget. Shaming someone for his or her body type because it doesn’t fit a specific “ideal” is never OK. Although no one, at least to my knowledge, committed suicide as a result of Arbour’s video, bullying victims are still
between two to nine times more likely to consider suicide than non-victims, according to studies by Yale University. Suicide is the third leading cause of death among young people, resulting in about 4,400 deaths per year, according to the CDC. For every suicide among young people, there are at least 100 suicide attempts. Fat-shaming is bullying, and should be stopped, not encouraged. Another type of shaming that has been all too present lately is slut-shaming. Everyone is familiar with Kim Davis’ dastardly attacks on same-sex marriages, which she guised under the claim of defense against religious freedom intrusion. Many took to social media to call Davis out for her hypocrisy, but some took things a little too far
by also commenting on the nature of her love life and criticizing her appearance. “I’m fine with people writing about the intersections of hypocrisy, morality and religion in a nuanced way, but I’m not fine with … calling her a ‘slut’ or a ‘whore’ for being married multiple times,” wrote Matthew Facciani, a blogger at Patheos.com. “If the point of attacking these people is to demonstrate that we won’t stand for bigotry in this world, then the tactics I’ve mentioned here are failing miserably.” Diminishing someone based on their appearance or lifestyle choices only makes it OK for others to shame us for our appearance or our lifestyle choices. That doesn’t seem like a great way to go through life, does it? Honestly, shaming people based on stereotypes
is a disgraceful act and downright tacky. It just makes the shamer look bitter and heartless—and it’s not funny. Instead of promoting shamers like Arbour or the slut-shaming Davis memeers because their responses arouse mild chuckles, let us (the social media inclined) go viral ourselves. I encourage everyone to shame—shame shamers, that is. We’ll fight fire with fire. Let’s take to social media and call out bullies for their despicable behavior with the hashtag shamershaming. The hashtag will work as a way to call attention to people who use social media as a conduit for negativity. Simply retweet, comment on or tag bullying posts with the hashtag. But don’t bully them in return. Just let them know you disapprove. Our form of
A commuter's guide to off-campus eating Unauthorized Advice by Gavin Gaddis
Hello reader, it’s me, your local neighborhood sassy dude. Food on campus is a hot topic for USI students, served up with a heaping slice of skepticism towards change and simultaneous childish clamor for even more change. Food has been mentioned in every issue of The Shield this semester, and I’d be hard pressed to find many issues that didn’t mention Sodexo or eating on campus in general. What cheeses my onions is the lack of attention towards the perfectly edible options within two miles of campus. Sure, it’s downright terrifying to think of walking down the Lloyd, but I have faith in you, minority of students who do not possess access to motorized vehicles. I’m a commuter student, we’re allowed a certain level of saltiness when it comes to anyone
not wanting to travel a mere two miles. That being said, if you’ve the disposable income to afford delivery and do not wish to brave the highway for some tasty treats, I’ve got some options for you.
percentage of their drivers have a great knowledge of campus landmarks. Their minimum order is ten dollars but this includes their two dollar delivery fee, so any of the main spudz will automatically hit that limit for you.
Papa John’s What do I really need to say about Papa Johns’ pizza? You’ve all had it, there’s an app you can order from, they deliver to campus quite often so the “Oh, I thought O’Bannon was in the UC” factor is definitely low.
Pizza King Personally my favorite pizza, but I have had some major problems trying to have prompt deliveries. If you’re not around easily numbered locations such as apartments, you’re potentially facing over and hour of confused phone calls and cold pizza. If you’re looking to get a slice delivered to UC East, call in your order and give detailed instructions. The 150 characters allowed to describe special instructions online is simply not enough. As with Spudz the minimum order for delivery is ten dollars. Now for the locations that don’t offer delivery:
Spudz ‘n Stuff Take a potato, throw some stuff on it, drench it in butter, boom you got yourself a meal in a box. While they commit one of my biggest pet peeve— the usage of Z and X to imply radical or cool status—Spudz ‘n Stuff makes some tasty taters and my little birds tell me a large
Hot Head Burrito Hot Head’s is like a Chipotle if you subtract all of the Starbucks-esque pretentious design aesthetics. I’m not particularly a fan of massive burritos and the inherent structural problems they bring during consumption, but even then I do love me some Hot Head’s. Just remember to always choose at least one sauce for your creation. Their meat and rice are low on flavor so a sauceless burrito tastes like the food Quakers tried to use to elminate masturbation with their intense blandness. Ten bucks will get you a full meal. O’Charley’s It’s your usual American food joint with a hefty price tag. The food isn’t stellar but Wednesdays are free pie day. If you’re cool with dropping nine dollars on an unenthusiastic entre and pie, give it a shot. Oh, and if you’re over 21 they serve an interesting alcoholic lemonade with Fireball whiskey mixed in that has zero alcohol tang. Of the six alcoholic drinks I’ve had this year, that was one I actually drank over 5 ounces of, if that’s any indication of its tastiness.
Azzip Pizza Take a few seconds to figure out the meaning behind the name Azzip. Go ahead, I’ll wait. I’ve just saved you from having a sudden realization one day and possibly saved you from saying “Azzip is pizza backwards” in the middle of a lecture. Azzip takes the Subway method of sandwich construction and transplants it into the world of pizza. I highly suggest trying their Ski reduction sauce. Who knew boiling a Mountain Dew knock-off would be so tasty. Los Bravos Mexican Given that your other choices for tex-mex are Taco Bell and the inherently sad offerings of Hacienda, Los Bravos wins hands down. The food hovers around the six to $15 range except for the price drop on their wonderful lunch specials, which I highly recommend. So if you’ve the cash or the transport you can escape the limited options of campus for a slightly less limited world of nearby foodstuffs. Remember to tip your delivery drivers and carpool buddies.
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Athletes swing into new seasons Men’s tennis ‘hungry’ after finals letdown by sarah loesch sports@usishield.com @ShieldsterSarah
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During tennis practice Sept. 3, Joel Stern, a senior journalism major, keeps his eye on the ball.
Chris Crawford said the end of the season for men’s tennis last year was not good. “It left a bitter taste in our mouth,” the head coach said. “Or at least I know it left a bitter taste in mine.” The team ended the season with a winning record at 15-7, but they lost before making it to the NCAA Division II finals to Ferris State University. Crawford isn’t dwelling on the defeat and said “last year was last year.” This season the team has two new additions. Crawford said this is a plus and the freshman from last year have all learned and are more prepared for this season. Sophomore Jack Lipchik is one of those freshmen who matured from last season and is ready to take on the fall season. “(Last season) left us
hungry,” he said. “We didn’t go out as well as we hoped.” Lipchik said the team has high hopes for this season, but the fall portion is about representing the university to the best of their ability. The team will first be competing in the ITA Midwest Regionals where Lipchick said they did not get a chance to represent for USI as well as they could have last year. Past the fall season Lipchik and Crawford are on the same page. Both said they want to see the team win conference and regionals. Crawford took it a couple steps further and said he would like to see the team reach at least the final eight of the NCAA II tournament in the spring. Besides the tournament Crawford’s biggest focus is keeping the team healthy. He said if the team can remain healthy they could have their best spring season ever.
For Lipchik it’s about having a more personal season and becoming closer with his teammates. Lipchik said so far practices are going really well and it’s nice to have a bigger team. It offers them more variation in practice and gives them the ability to practice in different ways. He said the only challenge he sees so far is a good one. “Coach is going to have a tough time choosing players for doubles,” he said. Lipchik said the team has a lot of guys who are good enough to play those positions. “It will be a tough job (for Crawford),” Lipchik said. “But it will pay off.” The team will start their fall season Sept. 19. Crawford said the fall is as a chance to let people know what the team can do and to “scare them a little for spring.”
Women’s golf focuses on team by sarah loesch
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Molly English said the women’s golf team has a good shot at winning their first tournament. English, a senior golfer, competed in all 13 tournaments last year and said this year could be the team’s best season yet. The team has four players returning this year who were consistently earning top-five finishes at competition, but the focus of the team is not on individual players. “We are more looking out for the team rather than the individual,” English said. During practice she said each player is rooting for each other. The team had a good ending last season, but junior Kori Jacobsen said they let it slip a little in the end. “We played pretty well,” she said. “We could have finished better.” Jacobsen said she hopes to see the team win conference this year and then move on to nationals. The team placed third last year in the GLVC Championships. The team then moved
Men’s soccer Sept. 3 2-3 Sept. 6 0-4
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men’s cross country Sept. 4 Stegemoller Classic 1st of 2 teams
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During a tournament last season, senior Molly English, a communication studies major, follows through with her swing.
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on to the NCAA II Super Regional where the top three teams and top three individuals are advanced on to the NCAA II Championship. The team placed seventh at the NCAA II Chapionship which cut short their advancement. Jacobsen said the first tournament is the team’s chance to put up some good numbers and show everyone what they can
do. This year the University of Indianapolis will host their tournament Sept. 14 through 15, which directly conflicts with USI’s 13 through 14. The conflict should not have too large of an effect on the women’s golf team, but they have lost one participant, Drury University, to the other tournament. English said she’d like to see the team win at
least two tournaments this fall to set them up for the spring season, where she hopes to see them win nationals. She said the main goal is for the team to remember there are 20 holes to play, English said. “The main goal is to stay focused,” English said, “and not to let a bad hole get to you.”
Women’s tennis aims for ‘consistency’ by sarah loesch sports@usishield.com @ShieldsterSarah
Women’s tennis doesn’t feel pressure entering their fall season. “We want to have fun everyday we go out to practice,” head coach Keely Porter said. The fall season is about improving, working hard, motivating each other and figuring out the lineup, she said. The team needs to see a “variety” of competition Porter said, along with consistency. Sophomore Jennifer Mizikar said she hopes to see consistency in her game. “I’d like to move up in the lineup,” she said.
Sept. 4 Stegemoller Classic 2nd of 2 teams
Mizikar said the team has a lot of great players so she knows she might not see movement, but as long as she sees herself getting better she will be happy. Mizikar also said the team does not really think of what they want their record to be at the end of the season. “We try not to discuss a record,” Mizikar said. The team has a lot of fun at practice, but Mizikar said they don’t slack off and there isn’t a lot of goofing around. They are all serious about what they do. During practice it is about the full team. “There are no groups that prefer each other (during practice),” Mizikar said.
This translates off the court as well, where Mizikar said the team is close, including the two new players. She said the new additions were a little nervous in the beginning that they would be on a team that had cliques. “They fit right in,” Mizikar said. “We’ve already had dinners and gone shopping.” Part of this comradery could stem from strong leadership from upperclassmen on the team. Porter said senior Elizabeth Wilm is an “outstanding leader.” The team only has two seniors, Wilm and Kaitlin Mooney, but compared to last year when it had none, that’s an improvement. “The team was really
young last year,” Porter said. The team now has a mix of all four grades. One player returning for her sophomore year is Kelsey Shipman. Porter said she is excited to see what Shipman can do this year after her freshman season. Shipman was the only women’s tennis team member to earn a GLVC player of the week honor in the history of the program at the university. The team will compete Sept. 19 at Wesselman Park in one of their few home events. Porter said the focus for this season will be on fitness and keeping a positive attitude.
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Upcoming Games Men’s soccer
volleyball
7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 Springfield, Ill vs. Univ. of Illinois Springfield
11:00 a.m. Sept. 11 Elkins, W.Va. vs. Aldreson Broaddus Univ.
2:30 p.m. Sept. 13 Strassweg Field vs. McKendree University
4:00 p.m. Sept. 11 Elkins, W.Va. vs. Davis & Elkins College
Women’s golf
10:30 a.m. Sept. 12 Elkins, W.Va. vs. Slippery Rock University
All day Sept. 13-14 Cambridge Golf Course Screaming Eagles Golf Classic
Women’s soccer 5:00 p.m. Sept. 11 Springfield, Ill vs. Univ. of Illinois Springfield 12:00 p.m. Sept. 13 Strassweg Field vs. McKendree University
3:30 p.m. Sept. 12 Elkins, W.Va. vs. Concord University
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50th Anniversary Academic Lecture 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 15 Carter Hall
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