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Cherrystock may be on the chopping block Kayla Stroner Senior Staff

The end of April is typically a time in which ISU students begin to look forward to Cherrystock, a large block party that takes place on Cherry Street in Normal. Students spend all day grilling, playing bags, beer pong and of course, drinking. This year, however, talk surrounding the event has been limited, and students are wondering whether or not Cherrystock will be happening at all. While one anonymous student claims that a Cherrystock-esque event already took place a few weeks ago, junior marketing major and Cherry Street resident Derek Brown, said that the event would have taken place this weekend, had it not been unofficially canceled by the city. Unsurprisingly, Cherrystock has never been popular with law enforcement or residents in the surrounding neighborhoods as it has a tendency to get loud and heavily populated.

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“From what I have heard, the students who were trying to plan Cherrystock went to the city in order to get the permits and were not approved for them,” Brown said. “I think the community is kind of fed up with it, and finally decided to put an end to it, unofficially.” “I can definitely see both sides,” Brown continued. “The community doesn’t want any more events occurring that have the potential of causing litter and damage.” When asked whether they had plans to monitor Cherry Street this weekend, Kirk Ijams, Assistant Police Chief of the Normal Police Department stated that the department is “aware that this event typically happens at the end of April,” and that they “do plan to increase [their] staff.” Brown said he has attended Cherrystock for the past two years but is currently unsure as to whether or not anyone plans to carry out festivities this weekend. “Last year and the year before they monitored it really closely,” Brown said. “There were rules where you had to stay on Young America property, no public space. I guess this is the first year they finally just said no. As of now, I plan to peek my head outside my door this weekend and see what ends up happening.”

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Flanagan pleads not guilty in court Lindsey Cl ark Staff Writer

Former Illinois State University President Timothy Flanagan pleaded not guilty to a charge of disorderly conduct in McLean County Court Wednesday. The Pantagraph reported Flanagan appeared in court Wednesday morning due to the Dec. 5 incident between him and former ISU Grounds superintendent R. Patrick Murphy. Flanagan has recently admitted to police that he had yelled at Murphy, acknowledging that employers should not speak to employees that way. Flanagan told police Capt. Nichol

Bleichner, “Did I yell at an employee and shouldn’t have, yes. Is this wrong, yes,” according to the police report obtained by the Pantagraph. However, he said he did not make contact with Murphy. Flanagan resigned as president on March 22, and is being accused of shouting at Murphy in addition to “flailing his arms around in a matter which alarmed and disturbed Murphy,” in a report supplied by State’s Attorney Jason Chambers when the charge was made public. He is also being accused of shoving and spitting on Murphy. The Class C misdemeanor Flanagan was charged with requires a fine of $1,500 and a maximum 30 days in prison. A Class C misdemeanor is the lowest kind of an unlawful offense in Illinois. Flanagan’s next court date is arranged for 11 a.m. on May 28.

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The annual spring Dodgeball to Cure All tournament will take place from 7:30 to 11 p.m. Sunday at Horton Fieldhouse. Pi Sigma Epsilon-Delta Omega is hosting the event. The proceeds from the tournament will go toward the American Cancer Society. There will be a raffle in addition to cash prizes. First place winners will get $180 and second place will get $60. Teams can be all boy/girl or coed

The popular romance novel written by John Green is coming to theaters this June. “The Fault in Our Stars” tells the story of Hazel, a cancer patient, who meets amputee Augustus at her support group. Ineveitably, they fall in love, but the witty remarks and sarcasm between the two will spark an emotion in every viewer. “Secret Life of the American Teenager” star Shailene Woodley is cast as Hazel, and Ansel Elgort plays Augustus.

“The Amazing Spider-Man 2”

If you enjoyed the first Spider-Man in 2012, the trailer for this next film looks to be even more action-packed. Spider-Man is pitted against three villains now with the Rhino, Electro and the Green Goblin as he finally begins to come to terms with being the city’s web-slinging savoir. It will be interesting to see how the CGI effects

“22 Jump Street”

The once laughable reboot of the 1980s teenage crime drama into a 2012 comedy is getting a sequel. The large surprise success of “21 Jump Street” sends Schmidt and Jenko off to college after graduating from high school (the second time). Let’s keep our fingers crossed that it was not dumb luck which donned “21 Jump Street” its success, so we do not go to the theaters to see a sequel snoozefest.

NEWS BRIEF: Dodgeball to Cure All Lindsey Cl ark Vidette Staff Reporter

with a total of six players to a team. The cost for each team is $30, or $5 for each player. The other promotional events this month for Dodgeball to Cure All was the April 23 night promo outside of Pub II and the upcoming April 25 Relay for Life promotion. The Facebook event for the cause can be found at https://www.facebook. com/events/650253175024428. Registration can be completed online at https://www.eventbrite. com/e/dodgeball-to-cure-all-tickets-9171437015.

“Maleficent”

What is that? Disney is making a movie about a classic villain from “Sleeping Beauty?” That sounds magnificent. Staring Angelina Jolie as Maleficent, the evil fairy who curses Princess Aurora to die before the sun sets on her 16th birthday. This film looks to take an approach not seen before from Disney. The film will show the life and origination of Maleficent to just see why she is so darn bad.

“Dawn of the Planet of the Apes”

Yes. “The Planet of the Apes” series received a reboot in 2011 with the film “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” starring James Franco. This film may have received little buzz and been shrugged off as a boring set-up piece for a franchise, but it packed a wallop. “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” begins where the last film left off. Caesar has broken free from captivity and has unleashed the other apes from the zoo.

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3-D Printing: Next groundbreaking technological advancement We live in an exciting age of technology. We have personalized computers in our pockets that have the ability to make phone calls, and the Internet, which connects information all over the world. We are always advancing, always making breakthroughs in the technical field. The most exciting piece of technology to come to the forefront in a long time is gathering a lot of attention from the internet community. 3D printing has been praised as the next great technological advancement because of the endless possibilities and effects it could have on everyday life. It is impossible not to be excited by the potential of this technology. It is absolutely fascinating, and this editorial board hopes it becomes more accessible to the general public. For those who are unaware of such technology, 3D printing is almost exactly how it sounds. This technology allows three-dimensional objects to be created based on a computerized 3D model. The 3D “blueprint” is created on the computer, and the printer replicates the object with the exact dimensions using plastic, metal or some other material. It does this by adding layer after layer of whatever material selected, until an exact replica of the 3D model is created. This allows any shape to be created, and scientists have gotten creative with this technology. Organ transplants have already been successful using 3D printed prototype replacements. In the future, if this technology becomes mass-produced and readily available, there could be a time where organs can be printed

at the hospital for those who need a transplant. No more waiting lists or the need to find potential donors for the procedure. Scientists are even beginning to print food. Imagine coming home from a hard day of work and printing your dinner. In addition, if (and hopefully, when) this technology is massproduced and easily affordable, it can turn any American

household into a manufacturing plant. Instead of being your average consumer, Americans can easily begin to create their own unique products, and completely cut out the manufacturers and investors and put their product directly into the market. There already is a 3D online marketplace called shapeways.com, where Americans sell their unique 3D printed goods online. It does not stop there. Companies have explored the idea of selling 3D models of their products, so that the customer can forget about the trip to the store and make the product right at home. You need a new doorknob? Print one off right in your own bedroom. Need a new bike seat? That’s right, just go make one yourself. The economy could also be impacted in a tremendously positive way. Americans could create their own products, and sell them to other consumers without much resistance. 3D printing a product is also much cheaper than other methods of manufacturing, which can cut companies’ costs of production. This could be one of the biggest human advancements since the Internet, if taken seriously. It could potentially face serious regulations due to its numerous applications, but it is exciting regardless. Every industry could potentially reap the benefits of 3D printing, and scientists are giddy with excitement because of its potential impact on society. It still needs to be researched extensively before every day application is possible, but when it does there will be no question about the advancement we have made.

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U.S. not ready to end affirmative action which bans affirmative action for school admissions and other public sectors. MY VIEW Nick Ulferts Columnist

Most will agree that affirmative action was needed when it was first introduced back in the 60s. Now, it’s among the most polarizing issues in the United States today. The debate has recently become even more intense after the Supreme Court officially upheld Michigan’s Proposition 2,

The proposition was originally approved in 2006, but after intense controversy and debate was overturned by Michigan courts in 2011. While the Supreme Court did not rule affirmative action to be constitutional or unconstitutional, they did decide that those lower courts did not have the power to overturn Proposition 2, therefore making it law once again. This decision has been met by praise and concern, with many believing that it could be a step towards ending affirmative action nationally. I understand why affirmative action is uncomfortable for some. It’s too often associated with terms liked “preferential treatment” that makes some immediately fear it to be a form of reverse discrimination and it is that fear that makes

it such a polarizing topic. While I can understand why some would be hesitant towards affirmative action, the reality is that this country isn’t ready to remove affirmative action completely. I can agree that affirmative action may not be perfect, but statistics show just what can happen when it is removed. The University of Michigan has seen a 30 percent decrease in black enrollment since the ban on affirmative action took effect and California’s Proposition 209 has had similar results. Despite this data, states like Michigan are moving ahead with their bans on affirmative action. Now, after the recent Supreme Court’s ruling, I wouldn’t be surprised to see a ripple effect occur where more states began to follow Michigan and do the same. If that happens, it’s hard not to think that the already low number of minority students enrolled in college will shrink even more. If that ever happened in Illinois for example,

schools like Illinois State who are currently trying to increase diversity could possibly see those efforts nulled. To eliminate affirmative action, as of now, would inadvertently be decreasing the diversity in most universities as well as other areas in the workforce. For that reason, if we were to take such a step and end affirmative action, it should be much more gradual and start by taking a stronger commitment to bettering urban areas. As it stands now, too many minority students living in urban areas are subject to inferior education and a lack of programs. It’s impossible to expect these students to compete with suburban students when it comes to admissions. To increase the available resources in urban areas would at the very least be a step in the direction. Bettering education and community programs are crucial and could have many long term bene-

fits. However, those benefits would obviously take decades to fully come to fruition, and to end affirmative action before urban areas have shown any sort of improvement would be brash. The fact is, to end affirmative action would signify a huge step of maturation by the United States and its people. It would mean that we no longer need it, as true equality has been reached and the fear of discrimination no longer exists. Unfortunately, our country has yet to reach that ideal. We simply aren’t ready to take such a step and to do so now could have severe consequences. Diversity should be cherished, especially in universities, and to eliminate affirmative action would be a significant blow to it. Nick Ulferts is a junior English education major and columnist for The Vidette. Any quesitons or comments regarding his column

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Theatre of Ted will host its annual Four-Square Marathon beginning at 5 p.m. Thursday in the plaza north of Centennial West.

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Freshman acting major Annie Tobin hangs up a shirt to participate in F.L.A.M.E.’s biannual Clothesline Project on the Quad Wednesday afternoon. Each of the t-shirts have been made by survivors of trauma.

Participating students will attempt to play for three days straight, through rain or shine. Students and faculty are encouraged to help by joining in on the game for a while, making a donation, or pledging a certain amount based on how many hours the marathon will continue or how long a player will stay in the game. Money raised during the marathon goes towards the Annual Theatre of Ted: Dare to Suck Scholarship, which is awarded to one or more students who submit a performance, essay or other piece of art which shows originality. “The really special thing about the Ted scholarship is that it rewards creativity and bravery, which are so important not only to the artistic world but to the world in general,” Katherine Rohrscheib, vice

president of Theatre of Ted and winner of last year’s scholarship, said. The participation and support of students has ensured that this scholarship can continue providing aid for students with these traits which are so valued, both in the theatre department and outside of ISU. Over $25,000 has been raised since the marathon first began in 2000. This year, the RSO hopes to raise $1,000 more. Area businesses have donated food for players to stay nourished and stay in the game, as well as a variety of prizes which will be raffled off. Food, support of fellow students and staff and their own competitive spirits are what the group will cling to in order to make it through the three day tournament. “Each year the marathon tries to break a record for Most Hours of Four-Square Played. Last year we broke 72 hours and it was great. Students were very proud of the bragging rights they now had,” Rohrscheib said. Online donations and pledge forms are available at FineArts. IllinoisState.Edu/Support/Square/. Students can also contact Pete Guither to make a contribution.

Top 5 things to accomplish before graduation 1. Check your résumé

3. Start packing

This is the easiest way to make sure your résumé is airtight and professional as can be before you begin post-graduation job searching. The career center offers walk-in résumé checks, as long as you bring in a hard copy, no flash drives or computer screens. So you really have no excuse not to take advantage of this campus resource.

Packing always seems like it’s going to be a cinch. All you gotta do is throw your clothes into garbage bags, dump all your other stuff into boxes and you’re good to go, right? Wrong. If you don’t have a game plan or organize yourself before move-out day, you’re going to be drowning in your belongings, cursing yourself for buying all those knick-knacks.

2. Don’t slack off

Take advantage of this last opportunity to show your smarts. Unless you’re going on to graduate school or plan to teach, this could be your last time in a formal academic setting. After a lifetime of stressing over tests and nightmarish group project assignments, no more school might sound like the best thing in the world, but you’re going to miss exercising your brain everyday. Go out on top and keep that GPA as high as its been throughout your whole college career. You owe it to yourself.

4. Appreciate yourself

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I dare any graduating senior to say they don’t feel almost completely different from when they arrived as a freshman. We grow enormously while in college, both intellectually and emotionally. Think about all the ways you’ve changed during the past four years, that is something that can be appreciated.

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5. Say your goodbyes

As hard as it is to admit, graduating doesn’t just mean leaving ISU; it means leaving behind friends and influential professors. Sure you can visit, and Facebook will always be an awesome resource for keeping in touch, but it’s important to let those who shaped you know how important they are (corny as that may sound). Take a few nights next week to watch movies with your friends before you go your separate ways in May. Stop by your professors’ offices to thank them for all that they’ve done to help you during your time at ISU.

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Skateboarding and music to unite for a charitable cause Quinn Wermeling Reporter This Saturday, skateboarding and music will collide for a good cause at Normal’s Fairview Park. Skaterock for the Soles, an event concocted by RSOs SKATEilstu and ISU-Core, will feature skateboarding competitions and live music, all to benefit Skateistan, an organization that is dedicated to providing shoes, food and a safe place for youth in the Middle East. General admission is free, with a $5 donation or a pair of shoes for entry into the skateboarding competitions. Skaterock for the Soles begins at 2 p.m. Saturday at Fairview Park, located just west of Main Street in Normal. Skaterock for the Soles is loosely inspired by such popular skateboarding/music hybrids as the Van’s Warped Tour and the Zumiez Couch Tour. “The subcultures completely

overlap. They mesh so well together,” Alex Zarek, sophomore arts technology major and founder of ISU-Core, said. From the RSO’s inception to the Skate for the Soles event, ISU-Core and SKATEilstu have been intimately intertwined. Zarek even credits the birth of ISU-Core to the influence of SKATEilstu. “I didn’t even know what an RSO was until I got involved with SKATEilstu,” Zarek said. “I had a pretty rough freshman year, and SKATEilstu became a place that I could go to get away from whatever else was going on. Those guys have been really influential to me.” After noting the success of SKATEilstu’s Skate for the Soles event last year, Zarek realized that the event could include music, which would serve the dual purpose of showcasing bands associated with ISU-Core and getting even more support for Skateistan. Bands will include such diverse offerings as “Talk To You Never,”

“MADDOG,” “Renegade,” “Wasting Away” and “The City, The Ruins.” Local rap artist mikeyDUBS will MC the event. “Most of the bands are ISU students,” Zarek said. “All of the bands except one have members who go to ISU.” Skaters should anticipate games of SKATE, a best trick competition and much more. Non-skaters can expect giveaway and raffles along with the free jams. PREVIEW

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builds a dream. Play, but remember your budget. Provide common sense where lacking. Set your goals high. Study to comply with a new request. . Gemini (May 21-June 20) A dream seems newly achievable. Take on new responsibilities today and tomorrow, and prepare for inspection. Give yourself time alone to think. Explain an abstract concept carefully. Investigate the outer limits, and advance your agenda. Cancer (June 21-July 22) You’d rather play than work today and tomorrow. Do your homework. Travel conditions improve, with caution. Keep it realistic, with alternative routes and backup plans. Visualize future fun, and share possibilities with the ideal partners. Something you’re expecting may not be available. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Financial planning

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Matt Lambert was ticketed with the Redbirds’ 8-0 victory over MacMurray Wednesday afternoon thanks to his work in a career-high six shutout innings.

ISU topples MacMurray, 8-0 Illinois State kept MVC rival MacMurray scoreless for four innings before taking the 8-0 victory at Duffy Bass Field. Ryann Hoffenberg Sports Editor

After four scoreless innings, Illinois State’s (26-12, 7-5 MVC) baseball team rallied eight points to shut out NCAA Division-III opponent MacMurray in a 8-0 decision.

Leading ISU’s scoring campaign was Jack Czeszewski with three runs, followed closely by Sean Beesley and Daniel Dwyer, each with two and Logan Leverett with one. Matt Lambert (2-0), in his seventh appearance as a part of ISU’s baseball team, was ticketed with the Wednesday afternoon victory at Duffy Bass Field, making this his secondconsecutive win.

MacMurray’s loss was attributed to Clayton Ruckman (0-1) who allowed three runs over four relief innings. ISU has won four straight games and is now 8-2 at home. Lambert worked a career-high six shutout innings and struck out a career-high seven batters while scattering four hits. Steve Heilenback, Cam Verbeke and JD Learnard collaborated to work the final three innings, not allowing a single run. Paul DeJong contributed four RBI, followed by Czeszewski with two and Dwyer with one. Although MacMurray loaded the bases in the first inning, Lambert was able to keep the inning scoreless until the fifth inning. With two outs, Beesley advanced to second base on his team-leading 25th stolen base. Czeszewski then hit a triple into right field to bring

Beesley home. Dwyer followed with a run-scoring single and DeJong added a double to give the Redbirds the 4-0 advantage. In the sixth inning, ISU added three more runs which were highlighted by a two-run single from DeJong. Czeszewski and DeJong each drove home a run in the eighth inning to cap ISU’s offensive campaign. With this win, ISU has extended its scoring streak to four Jack games. Czeszewski The Redbirds look to maintain this momentum and further increase their home record with a three-game home Valley series against Southern Illinois beginning Friday night in Normal.

Women’s golf finishes third at MVC Championships Brandon Hillary Sports Reporter The ISU women’s golf team spent the past Sunday through Tuesday in Springfield, Ill., concluding their season by competing in the Missouri Valley Conference Championship at the Panther Creek Country Club. They ended the outing with a team score of 906 (297-309-300), which was good for third place behind Wichita State and Indiana State, while placing ahead of Southern Illinois and Bradley. Head coach Darby Sligh was sad to see another season come to a close, but ultimately was proud of her team’s relentlessness throughout the tournament. “It’s hard to see this season end,” Sligh said. “We started out too slow this morning to be victorious, but we ended up making 10 birdies in the middle of the round to have a chance in the end. I was proud of the grittiness they showed Tuesday.” The Lady Redbirds began the tournament Sunday by shooting a team score of 297 and finishing the day tied for third overall. Rachel Powers led the team by shooting a 73, which tied her for seventh individually. Hayley Guyton and Lauren English both finished right behind Powers with a score of 74, tying them for 12th place individually. Brianna Cooper chipped in with a 76 in the first round, tying her for 20th and marking the first time this season that four members of the team finished a day in the top 20 on the individual leaderboard. Jordyn Wyzgowski rounded out the Redbirds with a score of 83. Sligh was optimistic after a strong first round of play from her squad. “We did exactly what we needed to do Sunday to be in contention,” Sligh said. “We played

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very solid golf the front nine and built a decent lead, but then gave some shots back towards the middle and end of the round. This course lends itself well to scoring low so we will really need to make some birdies Monday. Overall, I’m proud of how we battled.” Day two had less than favorable weather conditions that led to the Lady Redbirds dropping into fourth as a team by the end of the day. Powers and Guyton continued to lead the team by shooting a 77 and 76, respectively, and both ended the second day of play with a score of

150. This tied them for ninth individually. Cooper continued to play right up there with them, earning a tie for 18th place with a score of 152 (76-76). English shot an 80 in the second round for a score of 154 (74-80), tying her for 26th. Wyzgowski was the only Redbird to improve on day two, carding a 164 after two rounds (83-81). Sligh was disappointed that the weather affected the play of the Lady ’Birds Monday and cost them a spot on the leaderboards for the day. “Monday was tough battling rain and wind, but we ended up doing enough to stay in the hunt,” Sligh said. “There are many teams within reach, so Tuesday will be an important day to bring the best we have. We need to stay focused on the things we can control. We love being in contention and will lean on our past successes to pull us through.” ISU did finish the tournament strong in the third round Tuesday, but only strong enough to reclaim their third place spot. Powers ended tied with Cooper, who shot one-under-par on the final day of play, for seventh individually on the leaderboard. They each shot a 223 with a 73 and 71, respectively. Guyton’s 81 in the third round tied her for a 23rd place finish with a score of 231 (74-7681). English finished one stroke behind her at 232 (74-80-78), tied for 26th. Wyzgowski finished the tournament with a score of 242 (8381-78), improving each round to give her a tie for 40th. It is never easy to see a season come to an end, but coach Sligh is optimistic for next season already. “I will greatly miss this group of seniors and am so proud to coach this team. I think there was a lot learned today to spring forward with a fire in our bellies to come back out on top next year.”

The semester is coming to a close and before we know it the summer will be in full swing. For me, this means graduation and goodbye to Illinois State. As I welcome myself into the real world, where staying out past midnight on a week night after a big game may be frowned upon, I feel very grateful for my education. There are many people on different paths in life that may not be obtaining a degree quite yet. This recognition reminds me of all the college athletes who are entering the NFL and NBA draft before earning a college degree. Some athletes may think their skills, passion and dedication for a sport are far more important than a degree. I believe in following your dreams, but I also believe in earning that degree. There’s some controversy with this topic, but considering today’s workforce, most employers won’t even take a second look at you if you don’t have a degree. If you’re a young athlete who thinks you’re “going pro” you may want to consider getting a degree first. The infamous Charles Barkley appeared on David Letterman in 2011 explaining why it’s so important for athletes to get a degree. “You’re talking about young kids who all think they’re going to go to the pros and a very tiny percent — less than 1 percent — [will],” Barkley said. With so many young athletes striving to play in college, some of them who make it that far may barely see any playing time. When it comes to college star athletes, maybe they get drafted, get injured and their shot at a career in professional sports is over. When it comes to sports, injuries are not far-fetched whatsoever and that’s why receiving a degree is so important. You may plan to play professional baseball, but you never know what curve ball life may throw at you. If your dreams of going pro don’t become reality, you still have your education behind you. And it’s not like you have to give up your passion for the sport completely just because you may not be playing anymore; there are so many options out there to consider if you want to keep sports in your life. A career within the sports industry such as reporting, broadcasting and announcing are just a few. Then you have coaching and training camps. The possibilities are definitely at hand. Many athletes that left college early to enter drafts have actually returned to school to get their degrees. For instance, Michael Jordan received his Bachelor of Arts degree in cultural geography two years after he entered the NBA. Venus Williams got her associate’s degree in fashion design from The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale. Not only did she make time for her degree, but she graduated with honors and a 3.5 GPA. It paid off for Venus, as she has her own clothing line today. A few others who went back to get their degrees are Troy Polamalu, Shaquille O’Neal, Bo Jackson and Michelle Kwan. No one but the athlete can make the decision, but there are many things to consider. Who would they be without their athletic capabilities? In a blink of an eye an illness or an accident can change their lives forever and what if playing professional sports is no longer possible? The degree will benefit them in the long run.