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years ago, Emilee Baldwin decided to create one available for ISU students. The sounds of razors and hair clip“I’ve done it twice before pers could be heard from the Circus at Schaumburg High Room of the Bone Student Center School and I raised a pretty Sunday as two Illinois State Unigood sum of money, and versity students, who happen to be I’ve always thought this sisters, held their very own St. Balwas an avenue for me to drick’s event. help others because I’ve Freshman chemistry education never had a huge connecmajor Emilee Baldwin and junior tion with my hair,” Emilee bilingual bicultural education major Baldwin said. “I’ve known Karyn Baldwin have participated people in my family that in two other St. Baldrick’s events have suffered from cancer at Schaumburg High School. This and some weren’t able to event marked Emilee Baldwin’s survive, so it’s one of those third head shaving, while it was ways to give back.” Karyn Baldwin’s first. Emilee Baldwin decided “I’m so excited, I honestly couldn’t to coordinate her own Emma Horath | Vidette Photographer imagine not doing this, it’s one of event with the help of her ISU student says goodbye to his hair Sunday to support the St.Baldrick’s Foundation. the best events I’ve ever been a part friends in December. At of,” Karyn Baldwin said. “I’m so St. Baldrick’s Foundation is a vol- the U.S. government. Sunday’s event, the sisters excited to know some child out there unteer-powered charity dedicated to Altogether, the event drew in 11 drew in over 50 volunteers to help is going to get my hair. They’re going raising money for lifesaving child- participants that decided to shave with raffles, taking pictures and to appreciate it, and they’re going to hood cancer research. It raises more their heads, and five people that cut passing out T-shirts and badges. feel stronger to fight their battle and money for childhood cancer grants their hair 6 to 8 inches. that means the world to me.” than any other organization besides After participating in the event see BALDRICK page 5
Dietz continues to guide university after two years BRENT BADER Senior Reporter
It has been two years since Illinois State University President Larry Dietz took office, and as the University Program Board prepares to celebrate his tenure with “Dietzaversary” this Tuesday, March 22, he looks back on his past two years in office. Before taking office, Dietz was first attracted to ISU because he shared the values the school displayed. He encourages students to find jobs that share their values. “This institution has values that resonate with my own personal and professional values,” Dietz said. “It’s easier to work in an environment where there’s a fit.” One of the values he strongly advocated prior to becoming president was diversity, and it is an area which still requires attention two years later. Only 2 percent of ISU’s current population comes from other countries, while other institutions of similar size could be expected to have between 5 and 10 percent. “My own thought process is I don’t think you can have quality unless you have diversity,” Dietz said. “It’s not only diversity in that most people think of ethnic diversity or gender diversity, it’s diversity of thought and diversity of ideas.” While the president believes a diversity of ideas is present in administration, he still believes the
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President Larry Dietz will celebrate two years as University President on Wednesday, March 22, 2016. college can do better in attracting students from other countries. Currently, the university is completing a study performed by a research consultant to assess the current campus climate. With that data, ISU hopes to improve diversity on campus. Weekly application data is suggesting the diversity in new students for the next academic year may double, which Dietz believes would still be low but would be forward momentum toward a more diverse ISU. The university is also looking into creating a
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Center for Civic Engagement to improve how it can best adhere to another one of its core values. “We’ve not had a center that would help coordinate all of our efforts in that area — not control it, but coordinate it,” Dietz said. “We’re doing a lot now, I just don’t know if we have a central place to create this energy that might result in grant proposals and help further that value.” Dietz also believes very strongly in the university’s motto. see DIETZ page 5
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Vidette film to debut at Normal Theater BRENT BADER Senior Reporter
The Normal Theater will host two locally produced documentaries, one from an Illinois State University professor and one from a student, at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. The documentaries will be shown back-to-back with a brief intermission between and a producer question and answer segment after both documentaries have been screened at 8:35 p.m. “Coming out and seeing things in an environment like the Normal Theater allows [filmmakers] to have a more direct connection with a real audience that you’re sharing the experience with,” Adam Fox, Normal Theater manager, said. “You get to have that human interaction and judge people’s reactions in real time.” Paper: The Editorial Side Vince Pinto, senior interactive media major and Vidette photo editor, always played around with cameras while growing up. “Since I was a freshman in high school I always had a camera in hand making YouTube videos,” Pinto said. “People Vince laughed at me Pinto — I was always making stupid videos — but I always wanted to be creating something.” Pinto would use these skills and many more as he grew through his courses at ISU to produce his first professional documentary detailing the work that goes into producing the local ISU student paper. While at first the process of finding the right story proved to be a challenge, he realized that as the Vidette’s photo editor he was surrounded by stories. He wanted to show others the time and dedication behind the scenes of the newspaper that few people other than himself saw. see DOCUMENTARY page 3
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Finding determination at first proved difficult, as Pinto felt the task might be too large to take on as a student. “I’ve always wanted to create a documentary and I thought it would be so complex and I didn’t have the right equipment,” Pinto said. “I was making up all these excuses when it’s like you have to go out there and do it and just start putting things together.” It all came together when Pinto ran into Maria Moore, his media law professor, and gave her a 30 second pitch on the idea. She agreed to meet with him further and began an independent study with Pinto after believing in the final product. Pinto now waits patiently to debut his documentary to the Vidette staff as well as to the ISU community, and he hopes to inspire students to not only join the paper, but perhaps to produce content of their own in the future. “A lot of people are conflicted on following their dreams and, it’s such a cliché thing to say, but literally it’s so true. Decide what you want to be and go be it,” Pinto said. “Don’t let someone tell you what you need to do. Don’t let someone stop you or hold you back.” God’s Eye View: The Use of Drones in Journalism The sky’s the limit when it comes to what journalists can capture, but perhaps it does not have to be. Bob Carroll, TV-10 production coordinator, has used cameras for a good portion of his life as a news photographer. With his first documentary, he’ll be taking a look at the restrictions placed on commercial drone use by the Federal Aviation Administration. The use of drones could significantly improve coverage of certain news stories, and currently fewer restrictions are placed on hobbyists than journalists, as the drones can’t be used for commercial purposes by businesses. “So an 8-year-old can fly a drone, but if I’m working for a news organization, I can’t go out and fly a drone,” Carroll said. “It’s ridiculous to think of the idea. Think if automobiles were regulated the same way, a little kid could drive but the FedEx guy has to walk to carry his packages.” Carroll said the use of drones for news could greatly enhance the impact of the stories by giving viewers a better perspective of stories when using helicopters would be unsafe. “One of the things I focused on were the Washington tornados,” Carroll said. “There were some hobbyists that got some video [footage], and it tells a story you can’t get from the ground.” The documentary includes interviews from a cognitive psychologist and aviation historians to give viewers a better understanding of the importance of the future of drone use while also dispelling common fears.
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The search for Illinois State University’s Vice President for the Division of Student Affairs has been narrowed to three candidates from universities Lori across the country. Reesor The three candidates are Lori Reesor, Eric Arneson and Levester Johnson. Each candidate will visit ISU and hold an open forum for the campus community and Eric public. Forums will Arneson be held at 2 p.m. in the Old Main Room of the Bone Student Center on different days. Reesor, vice president for Student Affairs at the University of North Levester Dakota, will be the Johnson first candidate on campus Tuesday. In her fifth year as vice president, Reesor oversees enrollment management, student academic services, the Dean of Students office and health and wellness. “I really love what I do,” Reesor said. “I love my role in students’ lives and that I can help students going through transitions look forward to the exciting years ahead.” Reesor earned her bachelor’s degree in business management at the
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. She then earned her master’s degree in higher education from Iowa State University and doctorate in educational policy and leadership from the University of Kansas. After serving as a faculty member at three universities, Reesor said her proudest accomplishments include making a difference in students’ lives. She also helped achieve record-breaking first-year GPAs and increased student diversity. Arneson, who will speak Thursday, is the assistant vice president for Student Affairs at Florida International University in North Miami. Arneson currently oversees campus life, campus recreation, orientation and the Wolfe University Center on the Biscayne Bay campus. He received his bachelor’s degree in political science at the University of Wisconsin at LaCrosse, master’s in college student personnel from Bowling Green State University and doctorate of higher education from Florida International University. Arneson has made diversity a primary goal and has advising experience with the university’s Black Student Union (BSU). He also assisted with the creation of the BSU that became a part of the Student Government Association (SGA). “Going from a group of students who were frustrated and unhappy to an organization of 500 students that’s part of the student government association is really exciting,” he said. Arneson collaborated with others to upgrade and offer courses with the student union, which now brings in over 2,000 students. Johnson is the Vice President for
Student Affairs at Butler University, and will hold a forum Wednesday, March 30. He went to Marquette University and earned his bachelor’s degree in broadcast communication. He received a master’s in college student personnel from Southern Illinois University and a doctorate in higher education administration from Indiana University. One of Johnson’s proudest achievements at Butler University includes his leadership in developing
the Community of Care concept. It has taken on the acronym C.A.R.E, which stands for concern, assume responsibility, react and evaluate and follow-up. The program is designed to support peers and intervene when they need help. “I’m extremely proud of my leadership in developing that on Butler’s campus to the extent that our students really embrace and articulate that as a thing,” Johnson said. read full story at videtteonline.com
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Ohio loosens up on voting age, all states should too
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n March 11, an Ohio county judge ruled that 17-year-olds will be allowed to vote in their party’s corresponding primary or caucus as long as they will be 18 before the general election. A large portion of other states have also allowed 17-year-olds to vote in their corresponding caucuses or primaries, including Illinois, Indiana, Vermont, Virginia and more. This controversy has been an ongoing issue since December when Republican Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted issued an election rule that stated 17-year-olds could not vote in the presidential primary. However, opponents have argued that since 1981, Ohio election law has allowed them to participate. Initially, Husted argued that it has been an ongoing practice to allow those who turn 18 by November’s Election Day to vote in everything except presidential primaries. He initially planned to appeal the ruling, claiming that “our system cannot give one
county court the power to change 30 years of election law for the entire state of Ohio, 23 days into early voting and only four days before an election.” However, he changed his mind after learning that an appeals hearing was not to happen until Monday, the day before the primary. On Friday, a federal judge temporarily stopped the lawsuit brought by Bernie Sanders’ campaign because the court was deciding on a similar lawsuit
that focused on the distinction between “elect” and “nominate.” A manual for elections officials issued last year by Husted stated 17-year-olds can vote “solely on the nomination of candidates and not in the presidential primary because delegates are elected and not nominated.” But the delegates are not the ones running; they serve as the voters’ replacements at a party’s nominating convention. This new law is great for millennials who have been “Feelin’
the Bern,” as Sanders has been dominating the votes of college students and younger voters. This ruling is also significant because Ohio is a key swing state, which is vital for the race between Sanders and Hillary Clinton. Unsurprisingly, the Sanders campaign has been fighting for this ruling. “This is a huge victory for 17-year-olds across Ohio,” Brad Deutsch, an attorney for Sanders’ campaign, said. “Their votes for presidential nominees will now count when they vote on either
Tuesday or over the weekend in early voting.” It is no secret that this upcoming election is one of the most popular ones because of the eccentric candidates. This new rule gives millennials the opportunity to get involved earlier and stay more involved and engaged, especially since the nation has seen an ongoing decrease of votes from people ages 18-24. Some may argue that people under 18 are often politically uneducated, therefore skewing the voting results and potentially affecting the country’s leadership. However, anyone over 18 could be just as uninformed about the candidates, ultimately changing the results as well. If one has a desire to be a politically engaged citizen, a few months age difference should not take that right away from them. Hopefully this new ruling will soon become nationwide, as it is very important that millennials have their voices heard, especially when a candidate appeals mainly to their demographic.
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y fellow Videtters know how important it is to stay on top of all of the news happening in the world. We do it now and will probably continue to do it for the rest of our lives, as there really is no escaping the 24-hour news cycle. The places we get our news have changed drastically over the years. Some people still choose to read newspapers, while others watch their local news stations or listen to the radio. Most college-aged students utilize social media, like Twitter, to find out what is happening all around the world with just
the tap of a touchscreen. One site that has done a complete 180-turn and has become many people’s go-to news source is BuzzFeed. What was once the home of funny internet memes has quickly become a legitimate and powerful media tool for millennials. I have to admit, I really can’t get enough of it. It’s one of the first and last apps I check every day, and I take all of my quiz results way too seriously. Not only do I check it for my entertainment, but it also delivers much of the same news available on CNN or The New York Times. One of the reasons why I frequently use BuzzFeed is because it houses content that almost anyone can enjoy. Most of its top stories focus on hard news from around the world that people looking for CNNlike stories can read. It covers stories on a national and global scale, and it has 32 sections that include politics, business, life and sports. I like catching up on everything I missed in a day, but I really
love that it has a whole category devoted to entertainment. I have always been into pop culture, and BuzzFeed never lets me down with all of the latest celebrity gossip. I’m also someone who likes reading books and watching movies and television shows, and staff writers constantly put out reviews that help me decide which new book I should pick up or which Netflix show is worth watching. Not only does BuzzFeed deliver newsworthy stories, but its writers try to connect with their audience. Writers recommend all types of products, recipes, gifts, you name it to viewers, and they also offer tips on dealing with all types of problems. They even try to educate people on issues that are relevant and happening everywhere. Other websites like The Chicago Tribune or The New York Times have reviews, recipes and tips on dealing with issues, but it often feels impersonal. News should always remain objective, and personal opinion only
belongs in opinion sectors, so that’s why it may feel like professional publications are very stiff. BuzzFeed knows it’s not as serious as the previously mentioned sources are, so it reaches out to readers and shows them there are real people behind the stories. When writers create listicles (an article written in the form of a numbered list), they give people 20 to 30 different products or recipes to try out. It bridges that gap between the writer and the reader, and we get to know a little bit more about who they are and what they like. A final reason I think BuzzFeed has really captivated the college audience is that it tries not to take itself too seriously. Not only does it have top news stories, but there are quizzes, original videos, puzzles and a lot of other fun content people our age would enjoy. Many people say they don’t like watching or reading the news because it gets them depressed when they see what state the world is in. BuzzFeed gives them
REDBIRD RUMBLE or FUMBLE Redbird Rumble: To social sorority Chi
Omega for raising over $30,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation at its philanthropy, March Madness, Saturday night. During the event, several fraternities and sororities participated in a dance competition, and Phi Sigma Sigma and Phi Kappa Psi took first.
Redbird Fumble: To ISU baseball losing two out of three of its weekend games to Milwaukee. Friday, the ’Birds were shut out 8-5. Saturday, they were in the lead until the ninth inning, and they lost 4-3. Sunday’s game was 0-0 until inning 17. The final score was 1-4.
a break by providing quizzes to help them figure out which pop star they are based on their zodiac sign and by making daily crosswords. It has a mix of serious content and fun that a lot of people need in today’s society. While it may not seem to be the most reliable source since it started out as a way to share viral videos, BuzzFeed has really changed and started delivering similar content available on any other news source and then giving people more. It’s not the only source I look through every day, not by a longshot, but it’s the only one I use to see cute animal pictures and figure out which song I should play on repeat over the weekend. Ema Sasic is a sophomore journalism major and a reporter and columnist for The Vidette. Any questions or comments regarding her column can be sent to vidette_esasic@ ilstu.edu. Follow her on Twitter @ ema_sasic.
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nut shop opening in downtown Bloomington this week. Cravin’ Donuts will take the place of former Sugar Mama Bakery, and about 15 different doughnut flavors will be served for $1-$2 each. The store will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily.
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Illinois State University family and consumer sciences students will instruct guests in how to prepare a gourmet meal at the Cook with a Redbird Chef event. The event is open to ISU alumni and will be held March 30 in the FCS Foods Lab. Jamie Sennett, cross campus liaison for alumni engagement, said that the event is a good way for students and alumni to interact. “It offers a unique experience and way for alums to be involved,” Sennett said. Executive Chef Matthew Horton will also provide instruction alongside the FCS students. The evening will start with appetizers and cocktails, prepared by FCS students. Guests will then receive instruction on how to cook their own meals. The evening will end with a dessert prepared by the students. The dinner will consist of rack of lamb with a fig, apricot and port chutney. Guests will also receive recipes for the meal to take home. Sennett said that the event will be a good chance to showcase the new FCS Foods Lab, which opened last fall. The event costs $15 per person, covering the cost of the meal. Guests will also have access to a cash bar. The event has sold all 30 of its positions, but alumni can register before March 23 if spaces open. “This is a unique event, and we’re excited to do it,” Sennett said. “This is our first one, so we’ll see how it goes.”
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Other than the main event of cutting hair, raffles took place that gave away Vera Bradley bags, blankets, pajamas and baked goods. Soothing music was also played to calm the nerves of participants. While some people were ready to donate all of their hair, others had a harder time saying goodbye. “I wasn’t all in to shaving my head, so I’ve been debating all week,” freshman special education major Madison McGinnes said. “I can’t part with my hair, I’m so scared to cut it, so this is such a big deal for me.” However, McGinnes ended up cutting her hair 7 inches.
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“‘Gladly we Teach and Learn’ is the focus for everybody around here,” Dietz said. “As long as we focus on that, everything else falls by the wayside, frankly including state appropriations.” Quite possibly the largest issue to affect ISU over the past two years is the ongoing budget impasse which continues to cause financial difficulties for colleges throughout the state. Dietz attributes the successful financial planning system established under the leadership of previous ISU President Al Bowman, who Dietz still converses with from time to time, as key to navigating the rough waters created by the budget crisis.
Because the university has not received state funding, which makes up 18 percent of the university’s budget at $74 million, decisions must be made on what is most important to the university. When asked if it’s more important for a university experiencing a financial situation such as this to focus on the current academic experience or on attracting prospective students to ISU, Dietz believes they work hand in hand. “They kind of work in a symbiotic relationship,” Dietz said. “Students will select a place because of the academic program, the affordability of the education, but also they’re more inclined to look at the co-curricular side and wonder what else there is to do.” continue at videtteonline.com
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attoos have always been a controversial topic in the work environment. Some companies have no restrictions when it comes to employees having tattoos, but others require that employees cover them. It is safe to say that tattoos are a part of the counterculture in today’s society. When we see people with tattoos, we might associate them with gangs and other groups outside of the social center. However, the generalizations toward those with tattoos are often unnecessary, since there are plenty of people who are covered in ink but are also friendly and hardworking. When going into an interview, it is recommended by many in the work field to keep your tattoos hidden. Employers are taking tattoos more seriously these days, but is it fair to look down on tattoos when they have nothing to do with a person’s work ethic? Local tattoo artist Chad Ramsay of North Street Tattoo shared his thoughts on tattoos in the work environment. “When you’re dealing with other people, it really doesn’t matter what you think. You just have to fall in line and do whatever they want,” Ramsay said. “I figure that as long as you’re not rocking
These dress codes are put in place for employees to present themselves in a “professional” way to their employers. A person’s occupation plays a crucial role in how tattoos are looked at as well. Someone working at a four-star hotel most likely will not be allowed to have a skull and crossbones tattooed on his or her neck. On the other hand, a dishwasher at a small restaurant will probably be allowed to have a tattoo along these lines. As stated before, that dishwasher could be the nicest person in the world but could also be looked down upon just because of some ink from his or her crazy college days. Senior sociology major Josh Battlestrong has four tattoos and has dealt with problems in the work environment that were derived from his artwork. “People should be able to express themselves openly as long as it does not offend anyone,” Battlestrong said. “One of my managers told me to cover up my tattoos but my tattoos are a symbol of who I am.” Battlestrong is not the only one with this Jenna Kadziulus | Vidette Photographer North Street Tattoo is known for quality tattooing and artistic talent, but what place does this art opinion, as many people who I have discussed this topic with say that their tattoos form have in the workplace? are more than just colors and images on any [offensive] tattoos, you’re not harming a person acts toward others. their bodies. In the end, if you are going to get a tattoo, anyone.” Laws in our country still support dress Ramsay makes a fair point. While tat- codes and guidelines for how employees just be smart about what you get. Most of toos might show a general interest a person should look while on the job, but there is a us have enough common sense to not get might have, it does not necessarily say how bit of flexibility with certain jobs. “THUG LIFE” tattooed on our knuckles.
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Features
MONDAY, MARCH 21, 2016
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March Madness puts ‘fun’ in fundraiser Chi Omega’s philanthropy dance competition raised over $30,000 with a sold-out event
Paige Meisenheimer | Photo Editor
Phi Sigma Sigma’s performance Saturday featured music by Drake and Chris Brown as well as shoe lights and an outfit reveal. REBECCA DAVIS Features Reporter
Chi Omega’s annual March Madness philanthropy is one of the largest events in Greek life at Illinois State University. It draws in huge crowds to the Bone Student Center’s Braden Auditorium every year, with all proceeds of the dancing competition going toward the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Months of planning and preparation go into the making of this event for both Chi Omega and the members of the fraternities and sororities who participate, which makes it all worth the effort when nearly $30,000 a year is raised for charity. March Madness head chairwoman and senior public relations and business administrations major Julia Lange has been preparing for this year’s March Madness competition since last year’s ended. “Ever since I went through recruitment my freshman year back in 2012, I fell in
love with the Make-A-Wish Foundation and how Chi Omega got to have such a hands-on approach with the children that were involved,” Lange said. “When I saw how much work it takes to put this event together and how it all pays off, it was so appealing to me. Plus, I really do enjoy event coordinating and working with people. It’s an incredible feeling knowing that you are a part of something bigger than just yourself.” In order to make March Madness a success, members organizing the event put in a lot of work to make the philanthropy run smoothly. Lange works with the 20-plus chapters on campus that participate in the dance competition each year, as well as with the Bone Student Center and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. “As head chairwoman, I am responsible for everything, whether it’s marketing the event via multiple social media platforms, managing the budget and donations all while maintaining communication with
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Saturday night, Phi Kappa Psi hit the stage in Braden Auditorium with a mix of Jay-Z and Lil Wayne and surprise finger lights. all of the Greek Chapters involved,” Lange said. Participants in the competition also put in months of hard work with their chapter to perfect their dance moves while remembering what the philanthropy is all about. Aside from sororities and fraternities in participation, there is also an All Greek group made up of members from each chapter who perform together. “March Madness isn’t just a philanthropy, it’s a lifestyle! I practice with my sorority every night for at least four hours and go back and forth from All Greek practice,” sophomore organizational and leadership communication major Alyssa Damato, who is a part of both her sorority’s dance team and the All Greek team, said. “However, it is beyond worth it knowing that it is benefitting the amazing organization Make-A-Wish.” While working for hours on end with the same group of people for months has its challenges, the end result makes the
struggles worth it. Each year, Chi Omega invites a child and his or her family from the Make-A-Wish Foundation to the event to share his or her story. For many people, this is the most eye-opening moment of the evening. “This philanthropy is a prime example of why we all joined Greek life at Illinois State. Yes, there is a lot of individual work with your own chapter, but in the end, we all come together as Illinois State Greeks and we make a difference,” Damato said. As for Saturday night’s event, Phi Sigma Sigma and Phi Kappa Psi took home first place awards. This year’s theme of “music rivalries” proved to be a hit with the crowds. Even though it is easy to get caught up in the competition, the end result of March Madness is all about the philanthropy. “Regardless of the letters that are on our chests, we’re philanthropists” Lange said. “And I can speak for every sorority woman and fraternity man when I say that that’s something that we all take a lot of pride in.”
Nate Carpenter: the man behind the SMACC Lab CASEY CHAN Features Reporter
In 2014 the Social Media Analytics and Command Center (SMACC) was introduced to Illinois State University. Nathan Carpenter was assigned the role of Assistant Director of Convergent Media and Principal Architect for the SMACC at the School of Communication, and ISU could not have found a better person to fill that position. As the Assistant Director of Convergent Media, Carpenter is responsible for a majority of the user and IT support for the SOC. “The whole point of the position is to facilitate convergence amongst all of the different media outlets amongst the School of Communication,” Carpenter said. “That’s where the SMACC came into play and that is why I manage all of the computer labs in the SOC as well.” Born in Southwest Michigan, Carpenter is the father of two. A majority of his childhood was spent in the south suburbs of Chicago, as his family moved there after he was born. He received his undergraduate degree at Calvin College and
his master’s degree from Michigan Technological University. The learning has not ended for him just yet, though, as he is currently working on earning his PhD from MTU as well. His teaching career has also gone through MTU, where he taught classes that ranged from introduction to speech communication to multi-modal communication courses for six years at the university. English was actually his first area of study during his college career. “English and writing were my concentrations while I was at Calvin College,” Carpenter said. “When I was at Michigan Tech I began to study more rhetoric and technical communication, and that’s where things started to converge with the technology side of things.” Carpenter is a pretty unique individual to say the least. He enjoys origami and listening to folk rock music. The Decemberists is one of his favorite bands to listen to while he constructs his delicate pieces of art. Traveling is one thing that Carpenter really hopes to take advantage of in the near future. Iceland is on his bucket list, and
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Nathan Carpenter, the Assistant Director of Convergent Media, hanging out in the SMACC. he would love to do a year-long trip of the United States. Curiosity fuels his passion for education and has allowed him to learn things that he might have never known. “Being willing to just completely absorb yourself in discovering and learning something new is a constant given. Always learning and discovering new things has been really important for me.” His kids are a huge part of his
life, and his first child changed a lot in his life for the better. Carpenter cites his parents and his wife as being his biggest role models. His father was a high school English teacher and the one who introduced him to the world of literature. His wife is always forcing him to challenge himself and to question the world around him so that he can continue to further educate himself. When you walk into his office,
it is easy to see that he fits the role of Assistant Director of Convergent Media perfectly. He has three different computer systems set up for all the work he has to do, which is completely necessary, as he has his hands full with managing all of the labs in the SOC. The SMACC is in good hands with Carpenter at the helm, and the SOC’s image will only benefit from his work in the field of social media.
Sports
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MONDAY, MARCH 21, 2016
Wisconsin-Milwaukee sweeps weekend series JOE RODEWALD Sports Reporter
The University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee swept Illinois State University in a three-game set this weekend, pushing ISU’s record to 7-12 with a three-game losing streak. The Redbirds were unable to outlast the UW-Milwaukee in any of the contests, as the Panthers seemed to always make one extra play to earn the victory. It was the first time this year ISU has been swept in a series, as Milwaukee was able to tackle ISU’s top two arms in Jacob Hendren and Steve Heilenbach and grind out a win in the record-setting 18-inning series finale Sunday.
Game 1 Milwaukee 8 Illinois State 5
A two-home-run performance from Cole Heili propelled UWMilwaukee to an 8-5 win over ISU Friday. The win for Milwaukee spoiled the home opener for the Redbirds at Duffy Bass Field. The Panthers jumped out to a quick start in the first inning, scoring two runs off ISU starter Jacob Hendren on a single by Jeremy Wright. From there, Heili took control of the Panther offense. The left fielder hit a solo home run in the top half of the fourth inning to up the Panther lead to 3-0. Then Heili struck again in the fifth, this time smashing a three-run home run over the center field fence. ISU gained one run back in the
fifth inning, thanks to a sacrifice fly from Owen Miller, to cut Milwaukee’s lead to 6-1. The Panthers would get the run back in the sixth inning when Dan Barwick scored on a wild pitch. The Redbirds showed life in the seventh inning. Ryan Hutchinson singled home Blake Molitor to cut the lead to 7-2. Miller then continued his early season surge with a threerun home run to left field. That was all the Redbirds could muster up on the offensive end, however, and the comeback attempt fell short. “It’s hard. We were able to get [Milwaukee starting pitcher Brian] Keller out of the game after six, and then we scored four runs right away against their bullpen,” ISU head coach Bo Durkac said. “But when you’re down six or seven runs, it’s hard to overcome.” Hendren went six innings, surrendering 10 hits and seven earned runs. Joe Kelch, Miller and Hutchinson led the Redbird offense with two hits apiece. Miller and Hutchinson drove in all of the Redbirds’ runs, with four and one, respectively.
Game 2 Milwaukee 4 Illinois State 3 A three-run ninth inning for Milwaukee was the difference in the second game of the three-game set, as the Panthers came back to top the ’Birds, 4-3, Saturday afternoon. Three Milwaukee hits, a defensive error and a wild pitch led to the
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Jean Ramirez (left) roped a two-out RBI double in the 17th inning to keep the Redbirds’ hopes alive, but ISU dropped the series finale against Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers tying the game, and a perfectly executed suicide squeeze gave Milwaukee the game-winning run. “It’s frustrating. It’s always tough to lose a late lead,” Bo Durkac said. “For eight innings, it was a very well played game by both teams. It just
got away from us in the ninth.” Heilenbach suffered his first loss of the year, moving his record to 3-1. Heilenbach was solid throughout the game, but surrendered three straight hits to the Panthers in the final inning to jumpstart the
Milwaukee rally. Heilenbach threw eight innings of work, allowing eight hits and three earned runs.
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Softball leaves Missouri State with 1-1 MVC record DEB BETHEL Sports Reporter
In the weekend series, the Illinois State University women’s softball team showed impressive hitting and defensive teamwork, leaving its first MVC series of the season with a record of 1-1. What was supposed to be a three-game series was shortened, as the weather in Springfield, Mo. was too cold for play Sunday.
Game 1 Illinois State 8, Missouri State 0 An early lead was set when the ’Birds started the game 3-0 in the first inning. Riley Strandgard proved her power as she launched a threerun homer, her second home run of the season, making it 6-0 ISU in the third inning. Jordan de los
Reyes also hit her first home run in a month, a two-run homer, making it 8-0 in the top of the fourth. The run rule was put into action, and the game ended in the fifth inning.
Game 2 Missouri State 3 Illinois State 2 Both teams hit well in the second game of the day’s doubleheader, but had trouble driving in runs. The pitching was solid, as there were six scoreless innings altogether, four of which were perfect innings. Regan Romshek singled Annie Heineman, who was on third, in at the top of the third inning, changing the scoreless game to 1-0.
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The Redbirds split a pair of games to Missouri Valley Conference rival Missouri State over the weekend, while Game No. 3 was cancelled due to weather.
Sports Movie March Madness: Final Four ZACK CARPENTER Sports Editor
It has taken a few weeks, but it’s finally here: the Sports Movie March Madness Final Four. There are a ton of surprises with this voting turn out, but it wouldn’t be March without a few shocking upsets; I picked Michigan State in all of my brackets, so that’s nice. Thank you to everyone who has voted so far to make this become, like, kind of popular. And to those who haven’t voted yet, do it. It will be the most important thing you do in your life; it’s more significant than the presidential election. You can see all of the rules and vote on both matchups on our website (by the way, if you haven’t been following along throughout the past few weeks, the seeds are based on Rotten Tomatoes ratings).
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