VoLuimJ31, ISSUE 11 ~- ~ “EDUCATION -- ___ FOR SERVICE’’ APRIL 2,2003

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H SPECIAL COVERAGE

Campus community gathers in time of wa

i2pproximately 15 hours after the first missiles and anti-aircraft fire were seen over Iraq. conccrned members of the University of Indianapolis community gathered iri the atrium of Schwitzer Student Center to support one another and show that diversity can unite a campu--ever1 i n ;I time of war.

’I‘hc gathering on March 20 began with the IJ of I Concert Choir singing the worcls of Psalm 23. ‘The choir stood on either sideofthe stairs in theatrium, with the pcnce pole placed between the two sets of stain.

I’r. David Wantz, vice president for studeiit affairs, and the student affairs staff were key planners of this event. Wantz said that they had been planning for several necks, not knowing whether the lJ.S. would go to war.

Preparations included determining speakers, deciding on a theme, and purchiising the bookmarks, envelopes and paper that were used during the ceremony .

Pat Jeffmon, dean of the School for Adult Lxarning, presided over the ceremony. Other speakers included Dr. Chris Schmidt. I I of I anthropology professor, ;und senior vice president and provost Evcrette Freeman. President Jerry Israel sent his concerns, as he was working o f f mrnpus that day.

‘l’hc event‘s theme was based on the followiiig M a h a t m a Gandhi quote: “You m u s t not lose faith i n humanity.”

‘I he prc)gr:itii‘q theine also was incorporated in a keepsake for those who

quore on ont’ sitlc and stress reliefadvice oii the other were given out before and aftel- the ceremony

“After considering several themes,” LV;intz said. “this one seemed to sunini;iri~e the sense of our community and its desire for harmony despite our diffcrcticcs.”

Schrnidt‘s speech focused on the importance of, and human ability to deal with. the great diversity of Earth. He rcininded the airdience that six billion

Photo hv JOY Her nandez Students, faculty and staff gathered in the atrium of Schwitzer Student Center for a service to discuss the beginning of the war with iraq. After hearing from several speakers, audience members were invited to write their thoughts on pieces of paper to be collected and later placed in the university archives.

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the knowledge-booh (11 Iillm:\iiit> ~.. hc said. “As we read froiii t l i i \ IcxI, t > x h oiic ofusgainsfromthe hard workaritl iiiiiqiic ways of others.”

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LI I I I it- rs 1 % I 11 (1 the mot i vat i ()n s, actions and i:iTigil:l:.t,\ t ~ f o t h c r s . LVc tcrid to think O I I I .

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ion to c r ( )ss-cii I t u I ; \ I ~ . o t i I lic !” Attcmptiiig to answer h i s O W I I

q i i e st i o ti. h c \;lid that dar ig erou s aii cl Ihtcate:iing situatiotisneedto be resolved hi: tha t he think$ human diversity is ~,::pahlt. of“re~olvi1ig these issues without Ailling. withoirt gcueratiiig more hate ‘11 id distrust ..‘

Schiiiidt thcn challenged the campus y to deal with waI in a manner ceful and unlike the conflicts

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th ; i t pl::~ue thc hliddle Eaq.

“On this campus. Itrt’s embrace our diversity,” tie s;iid. “1 I .et‘s] discuss our cross-cultural concerns and really c ndca v o r to (1 vcrcoii le ou I‘ differences

to make our unique contributions to the hook w~ :!I1 ;ire writin: ”

Altcr Schiiiitlt lelt l hc \t:igc. selected students took thc podium to read information that was included on the book m ark s d i s t ri b u t e d to students , faculty arid staff. Jefferson said that the students read this information to help the community get through the times of war together.

”Three of our studcnts will take turns reading that advice t o us,” she said during the ceremony, “reininding us of what makes the llriiversity of Indianapolis a

pcacetully. s o t ha t W C may all hc‘ ;lroLlntJ

place where all ideas and all people are welcome.”

Once the students had finished reading, Jefferson introduced and invited Freeman to the stage. He began by quoting George Bernard Shaw: “We learn from experience that men never learn anything from experience.” Freeman then focused on the question of why humans would want to kill each other.

He spoke of the father of peace, Martin Luther King, Jr., and asked why we didn’t learn from John F. Kennedy when he, in the 1960s, found nuclear crisis on his hands.

“Here we are today, no closer to answering that seemingly unanswered question than we were forty years ago: Why kill?” he said. “Here we are today, each of us trying to make sense in our own minds about this business of human beings killing other human beings in the name of war.”

Freeman talkedof his ownexperiences with war and tried to come to some conclusion about the unanswered question of why.

“What I do know,“he said, “is that we must come to terms in our own minds about this business of war, and we must do it while simultaneously getting on with life. You must, in the face of the most horrendous challenges and the most unspeakable horrors, find resolve to see the meaning in life, rather than simply the meaning c$life.”

After the ceremony, students, faculty and staff were invited to write down their thoughts and place them in provided envelopes, so that later these could be placed in the university archives.

“People have a need to express themselves at times [writing down their thoughts] is important enough that we wanted to keep the sealed 5tatemrntq in our colleciive memory-. ‘Therefore. we will deposit them in the archive.”

Wantz said that U of I was alone in its gathering in response to the beginnings of the war in Iraq.

“No other campuses in Indianapolis gathered their communities to think and act as scholars,” he said. “We were the only ones. And folks calledus from other schools to ask us for advice. Kather than riots and protest, we have thoughtful comments and earnest listeners.”

B SPECIAL COVERAGE

War forum presents eligious and political views Carey Hart Sttrii Writer

I’he w;ii with Iraq has caused concern for p e ~ p l c around the world. Some may find thiiikirrg crit ically about the complex issues surrouuding the war difficult. In response t o several requests from the University of Iiidianapolis community,

istant professor of history and political science, and Dr. Michael Cartwright, dean of ecumenical an(l interfaith programs, hosted a university war forurn on March 21, in the Recital Ha11 ofGoodHall. The forum gave members of the university coiiirnunitytheopportunityto learnmore iib,.)ut i n o r a l and political issues sui rounding the war.

According :o Ayres, the overall attznclaricc and high percentage of students present impressed both him and Cartwright.

(’artwiight addressed moral issues. He bcgan by discussing different views of war i n general, including Christian pac.ifism, the just war tradition, the blank check theory and the crusade, or holy war, theory. Cartwright focused on the criteria tha! constitute ajust war. These criteria have been used in religious and secular coritcxt\ foi- the past two thousand yciirs.

According t o Cartwright, many people art- d i ~ x s ~ i n g the use of Dirty Harry ethics ty the Bush administration. Cartwright said that although he does nor necessarily helieve that the Bush aclt rii n i st ra t ion is pi iicticing such ethics. this i s ;I popular discussion topic. The coricept of Dirt? I-larry ethics comes from the (’lint Eastwood movie, about ii renegade police officer who uses any ii:c;ins iiecessiry to bring justice t o corrupt policcnien. The view as applied to war. is that sometimes acountry must go to wiir to heat the “bad guys” before thc. “had guys,” who play by no rules, attack. ‘I’hc effoi-t t o defeat the “bad

guys” may not be supported hy other nations at the time, hut after the t.v;iI 1s over. everyone will hc gr’atctiil lo thc country that defeated the “had guy\” f o r accomplishing what h a c 1 to bc t lo i ic .

Cartwright said that nimj Mu\liins fear thc predominantly Christian I ‘.S. i \ beginning a crusade against Is1:ini.

Ayres presented arr entirely clifi’crent way of looking at the \v;ii. Although not a utilitarian himself, he constr-tr~~tccl :I utility model to break down the inan) complex issue\ to riiahc t h t , i i i

understandahlc arid provide pt:ople with

;I usefitl franiework to form their own opi i i io i i~. This iiiodel weighs the possible h : n c ~ t ‘ i t \ of the Niir against the potential ct)\ts. ~ v i t l i each viewed i n tcrrris ol‘ its v.iIuc ~ i i c l prot)ability.

I Z C X ~ I ding to Ayrcs. posiible benefits iiicltidt thc disarniament of Iraq, achange froin ihc current Iraqi regime to a d ~ i i r o c ~ ; t c y , the spread of democracy ~ILI-IJ\ ‘ thc Middle East a r i d ;in c:ihanr eincnt of U .S. globd influence.

ibic costs iiiclude the deaths of Amcri~.;iri and allied soldiers, ;I loss of A i ‘a h inas s i v e in one t a r y I i v e s.

Dr. Michael Cartwright. dean of ecumenical and interfaith programs, speaks on several theories of war during a War Forum held in Good Hall on March 21. Dr. Bill Ayres, assistant professor of history and political science, also spoke on the political circumstances surrounding the conflict in Iraq. Students, faculty and staff also asked qiiestions after the speakers’ presentations.

expenditures and the loss of diplomatic i ti fluence.

A promillent topic in Ayres’ presentation was a potential increase in aiiti-Anicrican sentiment across the world. t le said that reputation does matter, and former (J.S. allies have already begun not to trust American leaders.

Ayres feels that, 50 tar, potential henefits seem uiilikely to occur. Even if they do, they may not be very valuable. On the other hand, he believes a good chance exists of incurring massive costs. Hc pointed out that those who fecl the war will be good for the U.S. tend to ignore the potential costs and focus on possible benefits, whereas those who feel the wai- will be bad for the U.S. tend to ignore the potential benefits and focus on possible costs.

After the forum was opened for d i sc u s s io 11 and qu c s t i on s , someone asked about the rclationship between oil and the wiir. Ayrcs responded to the question, and then said, T h e U.S. will have access to consitierable amounts of oil regardless of what happens.”

Other topics included France and Germany’s stances o n the war, the [J.S. government.% riot relcasiiig sufficient infonnation t<) its citizens and the resulting problenis . thc threat that North Korea poses and the possibility that Iraqi soldiers iriay not sui-render.

Another topic oi‘tliscusion was the I’roject fo r the New Ainericari ~’cntury, ;I noii- pi-of it ctlucational organization estahlisticd i n 1997 to promote Amet-ican global leadership. Ayres said that certain menibers of the PNAC do not untlcrstantl h\nv miicti p o v w the U.S. already possesseq. ”I ani quite conceriicd that thcy’ll end up wrecking what we already have in the vain pursuit of somcthing else.” he said

Soph on1 ore C h 1- is t ina Morri s, who attended tht: t o r u m and later vi.;ited the PNAC Weh site. said ;I lcttcr on the site dcicrihes the w i r M it11 Iraq as n step in

a larger plan toward what the PNAC calls George W. Bush’s strategic vision for the Middle East. “I felt that the American government may not have been up front about their motives for attacking Iraq,” Morris said.

Others who attended the forum also were disturbed by the Bush administration’s choice. “I am deeply, deeply concerned about what actions this war will lead to later, in the extent to which we are going to try to coerce other countries into our administration’s vision of a world order,” said Kevin Corn, instructor of philosophy and religion.

Phoebe Daroyanni, a graduate student from Greece, said she was glad the forum was held. She liked the costs and benefits model because it was easy to follow. She also views the Iraq situation from a Greek perspective. “Since the administration has stated that whoever is considered to be a threat to the safety and security of the U.S. will have to be dealt with, we are really concerned about what’s corning next,” Daroyanni said.

Victoria Padalinskaya, a U of I senior originally from Belarus who has lived in Cyprus for the past four years, also sees things from adifferent angle. “It gave me the opportunity to see what people in the U.S. think about the war,” Padalinskaya said. “Since the weapons may not be in Iraq and the regime may not get changed successfully, 1 question whether America did the right thing by going to war. Since they are in the war. they have to win it.”

After the forum, Ayres said that most of the questions and comments were consistent with his expectations. He thought that most of the audience seemed anxious about the consequences of the war. Ayres noted that he, like most international affairs scholars, feel the potential costs of the war outweigh the potential benefits. He also said that many scholars of varying academic pursuits, who often disagree on other topics, see more harm than good coming from the war.

I WAR EDITORIAL

Don’t let the man get you down: Protest is power Lucas Klipsch Opinion Editor

It’s happened. Despite all of my sardonic anti-war editorials, the Bush administration has gone ahead and done it. They didn’t even give me a phone call beforehand.

The war in Iraq now, in its second week, has affected all Americans. I have heard that nearly 75 percent of Americans currently support the war in Iraq. If this figure is truly representative, the number has jumped significantly i n the last month. Living amidst a group of well-informed, young college students, 1 expected a strong feeling of resentment toward Bush and his crusade.

among my peers, and University of Indianapolis students seem to reflect that vague 75 percent figure.

support this war. In fact, I doubt it is accurate, giving the large number of international students who attend school here. But I have heard some discouraging comments made by students in my classes and other places.

One student, worried about a family member serving in Iraq, echoed something she had heard on the radio, calling for protestors to put aside their anti-war concerns and instead focus on emotionally supporting the soldiers.

I heard another student condemning independent filmmaker Michael Moore, after he insulted President Bush during his Academy Award acceptance speech for “Bowling for Columbine.”

Strangely, the protest sentiment that I hold onto has dwindled

I’m not really sure if 75 percent of the student body of U of I

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Surely these comments do not surface everywhere. They

Indiana is a relatively conservative state, but then it hit

A recent Tirile magazine front cover featured a picture of

couldn‘t, could they?

me.. .protest has become unpopular all over the country.

George W. Bush dressed up like Uncle Sam, pointing at the camera and asking “Do You Want This War?”

This cover generated a large number of letters to the editor. I have always viewed New York City as a pretty liberal area. It has a diverse plethora of ethnicities, and a stronger Democratic history. Onc man wrote a lettcr that frightened me.

Thc author was a disgruntled citizen of New York City. He not only advocated war, but suggested attacking the entirety of the fundamentalist Islamic community that makes up a large percentage of the Middle East. The man went on to demand “reparations” for the Sept. 11 attacks.

Unbelievable. I know that not everyone in New York City is more liberal than Indianapolis residents, but this letter shows that people are Americans before they are humans. The language the author uses demonstrates no compassion for the innocent Islamic people living in the Middle East.

Hc demands reparations from a people who were not even directly responsible for the Sept. 11 attacks. To say these things, onc would have to be particularly angry.

Thc words in the letter are ignorant and mean, but they are allowed. In some circles (growing circles of late), they are embraced.

That’s all part of being an American. In some countries, such letters could not be written, such opinions could not be expressed. Why, then, is my opinion so shunned? Why did over half of the

- audience at the Academy Awards ceremony boo Michael Moore? And why is my generation afraid of protest? Why do we want to prove our intense patriotism‘?

I will not buy into the growing trend of protesting protest. Our country was founded, and has grown up with, the idea that speech and other expression should be unrestricted.

1 have not been imprisoned for my views (yet), but I have been socially incarcerated by the majority of pro-war reactionaries. I cannot speak as freely as someone who thinks we should go to war, and that’s obvious.

To be clear I am not a communist. I am not a flag-burning anarchist. I am an American and I’m glad to be an American. I’m not particularly proud to be an American, but I am glad. There are very few countries that put s o much emphasis on protecting their citizens’ right to free speech. It saddens me that my “patriotic“ peers see this aspect of their beloved American heritage as something fit to be taken for granted, or even a societal taboo.

strongly hope that every one of them returns home safely. I respect these soldiers, and they are in my thoughts. But these people are not protecting our freedom.

Saddam Hussein, if left to his own devices, would not invade the United States. These American soldiers are fighting a war that helps no one, and they’re doing it because they’ve been told to.

No one likes war. No one likes to be injured in combat. No one likes to lose friends and family members. I don’t like war, it just so happens that 1 talk about how I don‘t like war.

Lastly, I do fear for the lives of the men and women in Iraq. I

Isn’t that my right as an American‘?

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Professor stresses the importance of staying informed without becoming discouraged

To the editor:

In times such as these, it is common for people to experience conflicting feelings. While we may sense the need to be glued to our televisions, we may also need some relief from the coverage. While we desire to understand the motives, progress and implications of the war, these issues may seem so complex and overwhelming that we are tempted to throw our hands up in despair.

Though the news is tragic and getting accurate information can be difficult, I strongly encourage you to pay attention to major international issues. While the worst part of war is obviously the loss of human life, this conflict will also influence the future well-being of Iraqi citizens, the U.S. federal budget for years to come, the United States’ role in the international community, and scores of other important issues. Since this war will impact you and millions of others, we all have an obligation to try to achieve some understanding of the current situation. International events are also important because many of the major problems that need to be addressed- such as climate change, nuclear proliferation, and international terrorism-are global in nature.

I must caution, however, that simply turning on CNN is insufficient. Former Senator Hiram Johnson once stated, “The first casualty, when war comes, is truth” and passively watching television will not likely result in significant understanding of this war. Though we are usually skeptical of reports coming from the Iraqi government, we also need to be alert to how the White House and the Pentagon influence news coverage. I do not wish to imply that the Bush administration or the military are inherently deceptive. However, public support is a very real part of winning wars and the government makes usc of its many resources. Also, when receiving information, you need to ask

yourself questions such as: “How is the war intluencing American mcdia coverage? How docs the fact that reporters are embedded influence their reporting‘? How does having so many retired military officers commcntating and speculating on the war influence coverage? How does competition for ratings influence coverage‘!”

found in a recent Washington Post article (3/28, C1) about the advice media consultants are giving their clients. One memo cited encouraged news outlets to “Get the following production picccs into the studio NOW:. . .Patriotic music that makes you cry, salute, get cold chills! Go for the emotion.” The articlc went on to say that news outlets arc bcing discouraged from airing “polariiing discussions” and warned that coverage of protests could hurt stations financially.

You can also gain n better understanding of events by getting your information from ;I variety of sources. While television is often the first choice, it can bc rctlundant and speculative.

be consumed much more efficiently and allows one to focus on thc news he or she feels is most important. Reading a newspaper regularly is a wonderful way to stay informed. Scanning headlines can give y o u ;I

great breadth of information, while not spending significant time on stories of less interest. Not only are the Inclicrnupo1i.s Stcir and the Rqflrc,tor distributed free on campus, students often have time to kill between classes that could he spent productively.

If you are less concerned with efficiency and are striving to gain a fuller understanding of things, considcr consulting newcm;ipa~incs. Tim, , U.S. NiJkt<s R. World Report and Nm..ru.rrk offer more in depth coverage than you arc likely to find elsewhere.

Insight into the last question can be

Print media. on the other hand. can

I n addition. websitcs arc an

increasingly important news source in our society. However, the fact that just about anyone can put up a Web site necessitates that you evaluate the source of the information and be alert for potential bias. Sa1on.com has links to the latest wire service stories and contains engaging commentary from both conservative and liberal editorialists, the Drudge Report has links to news outlets throughout the LJ.S. and England and, if you want a perspective in opposition to the major news outlets, you can visit Indymetlia.org. Moreover, most major news outlets have their own Web site, and they often contain more in-depth coverage of stories than appear on the air.

When considering the different sources from which news is derived, the multiple influences that can bias reporting, and the large amount of speculation, it is easy to become Crustrated. While it may indeed be impossible to understand the entire story, that is no reason to give up. Many aspects of this war will not be revealed until months or years after it is over. In the meantime, we must be content to critically pay attention and fill in the missing gaps when new information emerges.

Finally, though it is important for you to pay attention to world events, do not feel so compelled to spend every free minute getting news that you neglect your own mental health. In times of war, much of the news will be negative and exposure to it can lead to feelings of sadness and depression. Spending time throwing a Frisbee, watching basketball or talking to family and friends can be crucial counterbalances to overexposure to negative news.

Darryl Clark Ph.D. Professor of Communications

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

International students offer different perspectives on war with Iraq Aaron Helman

Staff Writer

While the war with Iraq affects the entire campus community, perhaps those most affected are international students who call the Middle East their home.

Although they are separated from their homes by thousands of miles and an ocean, for many of these students, the danger feels near. Many Middle Eastern students leave behind friends and family in areas that are certainly more dangerous than the United States.

“I am definitely worried about my parents in Kuwait,” said junior Merwyn D’Cmz. “At present, by the Lord’s grace, they happen to be safe and sound, but I haven’t got a clue about what the future has to show.”

Coalit ion forces a re currently operating out of Camp Pennsylvania, Kuwait, and although his parents are not near the military base, they are only about 75 miles from the Iraq border.

“You never know,” said D’Cruz. “Kuwait is a small country.”

Other Middle Eastern students are worried for their family and friends in other ways. Turkish graduate student Engin Atasay believes that his family will be able to escape physical harm, but says that they will undoubtedly bc hurt financially. He also expressed concern for his friends in the Turkish Army.

According to Atasay, Turkey is trying to establish a buffer zone in northern Iraq to stem the exodus of Iraqi Kurds. The Turks and Kurds have a long history of aggression.

“If the tension rises between Kurds and Turkey, my friends may go to war.“ said Turkish graduate student Dursun Peksen.

The prospect that the war could trigger other aggressions is just one reason some Middle Eastern students disagree with American foreign policy.

“Saddam should be taken out of power, but that is a decision that the Iraqi people need to make.” said Iranianjunior Ajand Saadatnejadi. “I don’t think that the U.S. has any business being there.”

Saadatnejadi has experienced conflict iicarcr than he would like. He used to serve in thc Iranian military. During the Gulf War, a bomb exploded less than a mile from his house. “I saw smoke from the balcony. and it shook the whole building,” he said.

Aside from political and emotional reasons for opposing the war, many Middle Extern students have serious religious objections.

“Iraq being a Muslim nation, I am conccrned about the safety of my Muslim brothers and sisters,’’ said Pakistani freshman Amer Khan. “I think this is a wrong step being taken by the President l o t the U.S.].”

Perhaps the most common objection to the war is the fear that a great number of innocent lives will be lost.

“America is trying its best not to hurt any civilians,” Atasay said. “But once war breaks out, there is no guarantee that a civilian won‘t be hurt.”

That sentiment is shared by many Middle Eastern students. Khan referred to a poem about a baby who is killed JurinF the conflict. The poem concludes,

“Bush and Saddam still live. They’ve only killed babies!”

These Middle Eastern students do not blame the United States entirely for the situation in Iraq and are willing to place at least some of the blame on Saddam Hussein. The Iraqi leader is far from revered, and most students disagree only with the methods o f his removal, not the removal itself.

“Saddam Hussein is a bully who just doesn’t want t o give up or give in,.’ said D’Cruz. “He loves to see his people suffer from 12 long years of U.N. sanctions. 1 do not think a proper leader would torture his own people as a means to grab onto power and money.”

“Iranians generally don‘t like him [Hussein], because he killed about a million of our soldiers.” Saadatnejadi said. “He also supports groups against our government.”

Atasay, who is studying foreign relations, describes Hussein as a typical authoritarian 1 e ad e r who has don e everything to keep powcr. Atasay does believe that the dictator should be removed from power, but is quick to

point out that America helped cause the Saddam Hussein problem.

“America helped put Saddam into power.” he said. “Now America is fighting its own creation, and we can only hope for a short and swift war, with lcss casualties for both civilians and soldiers.”

Already casualties have been reported and the number of dead and wounded will continue to rise as the war continues. These Middle Eastern students are hoping and praying that this war will end a s quickly and painlessly as possible.

Ideally, Peksen hopes for a “short war with fewer casualtics for both sides,” and a U.S. victory. “However, when the war ends,” he said. “the future of Iraq is still unknown. 1 believe even the Bush government is not swe about how Iraq will be shaped.”

“The war has got off to a fiery start.’’ D‘Cruz said. “Let’s pray that there may

ualties as possible. The sooner this ‘Operation Iraqi Freedom’ comes to an end, the better it will be for every living thing on the planet.”

CENTER FOR AGING AND COMMUNITY

Center for Aging and Community raises awareness of gerontology Sara Kaiser StLi8 Writer

The Center for Aging and Community (CAC) is enjoying its second full year at University of Indianapolis. The CAC was created to help make an impact on the community and U of I by increasing awareness of gerontology, a growing field that studies all aspects ofaging. Dr. Ben Dickerson, executive director of the CAC, joined the university in Sept. 2002. He hopes one day to have an undergraduate program in gerontology at U of I.

Dickerson helped create an undergraduate major in gerontology at Baylor University in Waco, Tx., and helped develop a masters and a certificate program. “Gerontology is a field that is just taking off. Approximately 400 colleges and universities offer a degree in gerontology,” Dickerson said.

With gerontology growing as fast as it has been in recent years, U of I now offers a certificate and master’s program in the field. This spring, U of I will graduate its first student from the masters program in gerontology.

Students in the gerontology field are not the only students able to benefit from the center. “The CAC is truly interdisciplinary,” said Connie Beran, assistant director for the CAC.

According to Dickerson, the CAC is not just a place for the aging, it is a place for the community. He stressed that no matter what a person’s major is, he or she is going to be involved with aging in one way or another.

The CAC is supported by the university, along with different community and national grants. The CAC recently received the Retired Senior

Volunteer Program (RSVP) grant. The RSVP grant is funded through the National and C o mm u 11 i t y S e r v i c e Program. The RSVP at U of I is an opportunity for older individuals to become volunteers in their community. To be considered a voluntecr. ; in

individual must volunteer one hour every quarter of the year; most volunteers

becoine more active with students on c a111 pu s.

Along with taking care of students’ necda and questions, the CAC is busy pl;inning upcoming events.

Miiy is Older Americans Month, and the CAC‘ will begin the month’s events on May 9. when i t will host “Indianapolis Salutes Older Americans.” The event

organizations, along with the CAC and U of I, are involved in the festivities. Featured guests include David Letterman’s mother, who will be selling autographed copies of her cookbook. Howard Caldwell, retired news anchor from Channel 6, will be the master of ccreinonies of the event. Beran said that the center is expecting SO0 older adults to

looking for college volunteers to help greet visitors as they come to campus andhelp give campus tours.

“The older generation love college students, they love visiting with them.” said Beran. For more illformation on the event and how t o volunteer, or information on the gerontology program, contact the CAC, which is located behirid

Golunteer at least an hour a week. The U of I RSVP will officially begin April I .

Beran said that faculty from psycho 1 o g y , physic a1 therapy , occupational therapy and social work can benefit from the center, as well as offer different points of view t o students interested in gerontology orjust interested in being more knowledgeable about hou the older community is represented i n their area of study.

“The field of gerontology is about to explode, especially with thc baby-boom generation approaching the older age bracket,” Beran said.

Researchers interested in issues in gerontology can study many subjects ~

not just the experience of “being old.” but also aging with family, aging i n employment, and active elderly people. Beran stresses that gerontology isii’t,itt\t the study of older individuals, i t ’ \ the study of active adults.

Beran a l so said that many opportunities exist for undergraduate and graduate students at U of I to become involved with the CAC. “To be active. you need to be proactive, stop by and ask ... bouncing ideas off of me is part of my job,” she said.

Volunteer opportunitics are always available, according to Dickerson. He said that students also may be surpriscd to find out how many internship opportunities are available i n gerontology. Dickerson hopes that his job will enable him to help the center

will take place at U of I . Other come to U of I that day. The CAC is Warrcn Hall.

FACULTY PROFILE

Huffman retires after 37 years working at U of I

Erin Clossin Stuff’ Writer-

Dr. David Huffman, athletic director, has been an influential leader for the University of Indianapolis for 37 years, serving i n ii variety of different positions on campus.

He will retire June 30. 2003. Although Huffman will soon end his career at II of I , his relationship with the university will not.

“My connection will continue, because I’ll continue to attend U of I events. Now I can attend ii LJ of I baseball or football game without worrying about the little things,” Huffman said.

after 16-years ;IS associate athletic director. She credits Huffman with “gaining credibility to athletics.”

Even though he is willing to step down completely to ensurc Willey full responsibility. her plans for Huffman are a little different.

“Huffman is ;I m:i,jor asset to U of 1. It is rewarding to have his leadership and nientorship and I plan t o keep him involved with U o f I athletics.” Willey said.

During his tenure Huffinail has stressed the importance on the balance between athletics and education.

“Much of the rewards I have are seeing the student athletes who excel in academics. not just their athletic

Sue Willey will replace Huffman

ALUMNI EMPLOYEES

ability but what they demonstrate i n the classroom,” he said. “We offer simultaneously programs of tremendous quality in both academic and athletics.”

During Huffman’s tenure, U of I athletics has displayed a number of achievements.

The Greyhounds have had 28 Verizon Academic All-Americans.

U of I led the Great Lakes Valley Conference in 2001-02 with five scholar-athletes of the year, while finishing second in the all-sports trophy. I n 2000-01, U of I finished 81 of 264 NCAA I1 institutions in the Sears Directors’ Cup standings for athletic excellence. This was the second top- 10 finish in the past five years.

In 1996-97 the University sent 1 I teams to NCAA I1 tournaments to rrii them fifth place standings in the Sears Cup race.

During Huffman’s first year the ‘Hounds won their only conference All-Sports trophy in 1994-95.

“ I don’t coach. I don’t make the baskets to win the game. My responsibility as an athletic director is to create arid support an environment so the teams can create success,” Huffman said.

Serving nearly a decade, as the athletic director isn’t the only mark Huffman will leave with U of I . He began working at U of I in 1966 a s the assistant director of admissions

Photo hy Brctt Jtickson

Retiring Athletic Director Dr. David Huffman checks the scoreboard before a basketball game at Nicoson Hall. Huffman has been a fixture at U of I for 37 years.

alongside fommer vice-president and provost Dr . Lynn Youngblood. The two singlc-handedly tackled the large task of recruiting students to attend LJ of I.

him the pohition of associate director of admission frorn 1970-78.

After uhing a snbbatical and receiving his doctorate degree at IU in 1978 f o r odministration of higher

education, Huffman was the first person to fill the position of what is now called director of student affairs.

His role was the core that initially started many of the student organization, expanded new student orientation and developed the variety of student activities that can be found on campus now.

here. I’ve always felt I’ve had a

responsibility here,” Huffman said. “That responsibility is to do what I could to help the institution do what it felt was important.”

Huffman was honored with the distiriguished alumni award this spring for his work at U of I over the years.

“I’ve always taken great interest and pride whenever our students are doing well. 1 take very personally the reputation and success of U of 1,” said Huffman.

Huffni;in‘s recruiting talents landed

“I have never felt that I’ve had a job

U of I puts many of its alumni to work on campus Jessica Roberts Munusin s Editor

Many alumni come to campus to pay homage to Good Hall, the oldest building on campus, or to see the newest buildings installed since their departure such a s Schwitzer Student Center or Martin Hall. However, approximately 130 of these alumni come to campus to work. That’s right. Approximately 130 :rlurnni arc‘ also employees of the university. They “visit” the campus every day to give back the education and service they received from their alnia mater.

U of I Alumni Relations Director Monica Woods, who says she can attach a graduation date t o almost anyone who has attended U of I, is responsible for determining the number of alumni employees on campus. As a manager would take inventory of his or her store, Woods takes inventory of the iinivcrsity’s alums.

Woods said that U of I employs the fourth largest number of its graduates, following Eli Lilly, IPS Schools and St. Francis Hospital. She said that makes sense because of the strength of U of 1’s science, nursing and teaching programs.

Woods and Stant Clark, human

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resources director, both feel that one reason U of I employs so many alumni is because of the employee benefit of receiving free and discounted tuition.

benefit [package] offering free tuition for employees who work here,” Woods said. “So it’s a great opportunity for people to either get their first degree or a master’s degree.”

assistant to the senior vice president and provoct, is a 1977 graduate who wanted her children to go to U of 1. However, she was unsure if her family could afford it. That’s when a friend told her about the benefit of free tuition for alumni and their families. Besides sending her children to U of I , Tyree also has taken advantage of the discounted tuition.

‘‘I have been attending classes off and on for the last three years. and in May I will receive my Bachelor’s of Liberal Studies from the School for Adult Learning,” she said. “I would never had done this if it had not been for the free tuition benefit given to the employees.”

Clark said that U of I is one of the few schools with such generous tuition benefits. He said that at Manchester College. the first year working at the college only reaps a 33 percent decrease in tuition and it doubles each

“We have a terrific employee

Cindy Tyree, administrative

year until the third when tuition is free According to Clark, even Indiana

Ilniversity’.; bencfits program doesn‘t match IJ of I . He s;tid that employees there receive ;I 5 0 percent discount for up to six hours of classes. Employees’ children can receive 50 percent off for up to 18 hours. Besides seeking free tuition. LJ of 1 alum employees also wish t o give back to the community.

“They’re very close to the student body,” Woods said. “They know what i t means t o go thr-ough the program they just tinishetl.‘lhat‘s a very valuable passing on of their legacy in becoming iiti ad.junct or full-time professor.“

way to give back to the university, according to Woods.

“On the administrative side, such as an Andy Kocher as annual funds director,“ she said. “the networking he needs i n hi.; job to reach down to the alunini to raise money for the university is an already built natural step.” she said.

Woocls As0 said U of I has several families who ha\,e deep roots at the university. such ;IS Ken Hottell, former VP of business and financeltresurer, who retired last year.

“Thcre’s lots of two and three gcncration iilumni families,” she said. ‘.Mr. Hottell sent three children

Being ;I professor is not the only

through here. so the lineage is very deep. So when they think of coming back for another degree or an MBA, they naturally think, ‘Oh, that’s where Dad used to work or Mom used to work.”

David Huffmm. U of I athletic director and ii 1064 graduate, has a long f:tniill. history with the university.

when I have not been aware of this institution. I have had approximately 30 rel‘itives attetid here, including my

“There has been no time in my life

mother, wife, con and daughter.” Clark said that although being an

alum helps when attempting to get a job at U of I , the institution still tries to take the bcst qualified person.

“If everybody has equal qualifications, sure, we’ll hire the alum,” he said. “We’re going to give back to alums who will give back to US.,‘

editor and 1984 graduate, being both ;in alumnus and ;in cmployce is ;in

enjoyable combination. “It’s fun to wear both my alumnus

and employee hats at the same time,” he said. “I do that as I help to decide what is included in the magazine and how best to communicate to alumni what the university is about.”

such a large number of alumni had come back to work at IJ of 1, she decided to have R gathering to honor them.

“That was the natural.” she said. “They’re here. Gather them. Make them feel appreciated. They’re first to be alums and second employees.”

Woods said that because the event went so well last year, it was only natural to make it a tradition.

“The luncheon was very well received as it was last year,” she said. “It was a no-brainer that we had to repeat it.”

Woods, went as well as she had planned. Her favorite part of the day was when the alums shared with each other their names and memories of the campus when they were students.

“Boy the stories,” she said. “There were some tears. And some people didn’t want to fess up to the pranks they pulled because they’re still here. The statute of limitations isn’t up yet.”

According to Peter Noot, university

Last year, after Woods realized that

This year’s luncheon, according to

The newly established

“Distinguished Faculty/Staff Alumni Award” was also given at this year’s employee alumni luncheon. The award is given to the one alumnus employee who has distinguished him or herself in the community or within his or her profession. However, Woods wid that the candidate pool was so deep that they had to choose two.

The inaugural winners were Huffman and Linda S. Rodebaugh, an associate professor in the school of nursing who graduated in 1976. Both Huffman and Kodebaugh were proud of being recognized for such an award.

Rodebaugh. “I’ve been here a long time when one combines my student years and part-time and full-time employment.. .. [ M]y ties here go back a few generations.”

Hoffman also felt honored by the award as his retirement datc draws nearer.

“Given that I am now in my last fcw weeks of formal employment, all sorts of things seem to take on special meaning and significance,” Huffman said. “Certainly this particular honor will be cherished even more as it becomes a part of those last-year memories.”

enjoyed the luncheon because they were able to see how many of their coworkers were alumnus. They also appreciated the company of those who have similar bonds.

“There were people there that 1 did not know were alums,” said Vicky Swank, U of I nurse practitioner and 1978, 1980 and 1999 graduate. “It was fun to be with people with whom you have a common bond.”

“I love to get together with others who have a passion for this place,” said Sue Willey, associate director of athletics and 1975 graduate.

“I was very honored,” said

Many alumni employees said they

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROFILE

Life goes on for Kuwaiti student’s family back home

Sara Kaiser Stcifl Writer

Everyone hopes for the safety of their friends and family. For senior Jcssica Uorges. i t is something to pray for. Borges’ fnn-iily lives in the southern Kuwait city of Mangaf, which is now swollen with American troops.

Havine soldiers in the city is

Saddam Hussein does have Borges concerned about her parents’ safety.

“My mother’s petroleum factory had one of the missiles the U.S. intercepted aimed right at it,” Borges said. “That’s scary.”

“My mother’s petroleum factorv had one of the

day. My parents say they are doing fine, and they are safe.” she said.

Borges explained that for the Kuwaiti people, life goes on as usual. She said the people of Kuwait still go to work, and only American schools there have closed.

Borges does not plan to go back to Kuwait during the summer. Her family will come to Indiana instead. They will be here both for a family visit and to help her brother move here. He will

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something Borges and her family have been accustomed to siticc the first Pcrsian Gulf conflict when Iraq

missiles the u.S. intercepted aimed right at it,’’ Barges said.

attend Purdue University in the fall.

their visas already. Many families “My family is lucky. They have

can’t get their visas now-,” she said.

U.S. at least one more year after graduating.

But I’m not going back to Kuwait,” she said.

Borges herself plans to stay in the invaded Kuwait in 1990. “That’s scary.”

Borges’ parents both work in the oil industry in Kuwait. Her father works for the Ku\bait Oil Company. Her mothcr uorks for the Kuwait National Petroleum Corporation. Knowing that oil is h o important to the U.S. and to

Borges remains in constant contact

“They call me, or I call them, every

“I‘m not sure what I’m going to do. with her family back home.

If you know of

Call extension

APRIL 2,2003 ENTERTAINMENT THE REFLECTOR PAGE 5

CD REVIEW

Avid hip-hop listener reflects on lack of originality in 50 Cent’s new album

Lucas Klipsch Opinion Editor

There’s really no way to explain modern rap music. When the founding fathers of hip-hop first fathomed the concept of the genre, I’m almost positive they did not foresee the rise to power of New York’s SO Cent.

For those readers totally out of the pop culture loop, SO Cent is a very popular rapper, signed with Shady/Aftermath records, and a prottgt of the record labels’ respective founders, Eminem (Shady) and Dr. Dre (Aftermath). His debut album, “Get Rich or Die Trying,” and his stint on Eminem’s “8 Mile” soundtrack, have produced two rap songs that have knotted up the airwaves tighter than that repulsive Celine Dion song from “Titanic” ever did. The two songs are entitled “In Da Club” and “Wanksta.” The latter first appeared on the movie soundtrack, but both can be found on “Get Rich.”

The troubling truth is that because of the enormous popularity of this new rapper and his album, I’ve had trouble finding avid rap listeners who don’t own the album. Sadly, SO Cent is sweeping the nation with his annoyingly catchy lyrics and beats that just won’t leave listeners’ brains.

So for those out there who have not yet made the mistake of purchasing “Get Rich or Die Tryin’,” let me save you the trouble. It’s terrible. It’s been a long time since I’ve heard lyrics that are so simplistically I

designed.

company have, once again, put together some very good and catchy background beats that

MOVIE REVIEW

Unfortunately, Dr. Dre and

they lace through the album. Rapping over them, SO Cent generally ruins what few enjoyable aspects each song has.

For instance, two of the best beats on the album occur in the successive songs, “Heat,” and “If I Can’t.’’ The background of “Heat” sounds like something out of a 1970s action movie. The background of “If I Can’t’’ consists mainly of a catchy and appropriate piano riff and some timely clapping. Later in the album, in the song “P.I.M.P.,” a steel drum provides an original and interesting background sample. The sad thing is that all of this good work goes to waste because of SO Cent’s terrible lyricism.

In “Heat,” the simple- minded rapper repeats, at inappropriate times and to an annoying degree, the phrase, “I ain’t playin’ .” He then makes simple rhymes, which recur throughout the album, such as rhyming the words “brains out” (as in “blow your brains out”) with “things out” (“as in pull them things out,” or guns).

His inability to rhyme polysyllabically is not his only problem. His songs are consistently bad, and his lyrics often sound like profane nursery rhymes. Worst of all, his subject matter is unoriginal.

How many songs can you possibly make about random gunplay and drinking clichC alcoholic beverages such as Bacardi and Crystal?

Not only does 50 ramble incessantly about boring and over-used topics, he sometimes tries to philosophize and even incorporate Biblical references into his songs. His lack of knowledge prevents him from taking this to an offensive level, but he still does it, and with ignorance. In “Patiently

Waiting,” he rants incoherently about spitting scriptures from the Good Book. Then, in the same verse, he compares himself to a squirrel, who, in his words, is trying to “get a nut.” That raw sexual inference negates all possibility that this guy is a good Christian, yet he continues throughout the album to use Biblical references. He even makes reference to the story of David and Goliath in one song, and claiming in another that the Bible says: ‘what goes around comes around.’ Great insight.

Speaking of insight, in “Patiently Waiting,” he makes an incredibly ludicrous philosophical observation: “You shouldn’t throw stones if you live in a glass house. And if you’ve got a glass jaw, you should watch your mouth.” People apparently love this nonsense, but it just sounds like a desperate attempt to make a song that both rhymes and makes some kind of point, something that he fails to do throughout most of the album.

Lately a trend of Eminem’s is to devote songs or lines of songs to making fun of other rappers. So his friends Xzibit, D- 12 and 50 Cent have followed suit.

decided to attack Atlanta rapper Jermaine Dupri and New York rapper Ja Rule.

The song “Back Down” is conceptually good, and even has some good lines. One is: “Youse a Pop Tart, sweetheart, you’re soft in the middle.. .” Notice the ellipsis?

He starts strong then finishes the rhyme with a mumbled cop out that the listener can’t easily discern. This is a consistent problem through the song, which would be close to a good rap song if

In this album, 50 Cent

his lyrics were understandable. I cannot give this album an

adequate review without mentioning “Blood Hound,” perhaps the worst rap song ever written. Whoever created the beat for this song failed, and we all know that the beat is what saves SO Cent, since he couldn’t rap his way out of an open Zip- Loc bag.

He proves this himself by stumbling over the beat and losing his time during various spots throughout the song, which, by the way, makes him sound intellectually challenged. If an average listener like me can notice the dropped beat, the song has problems. He also does it in the later song, “Like My Style.”

Bath of these songs feature members of SO Cent’s entourage, “G-Unit.” The G stands for guerrilla, but it should stand for garbage. These guys seem to specialize in making terrible songs intolerable.

There were a few good things about “Get Rich or Die Tryin’.”

Questions,” featuring Nate Dogg, is well scripted and, at times, clever. “Patiently Waiting” and “Don’t Push Me” feature Eminem. Both songs are terrible besides Eminem’s verses.

I can’t see why 50 Cent ever chose to collaborate on songs with Eminem. He was lyrically destroyed.

Other than those couple of songs and the catchy background beats, this album is on the same level as “Project Pat,” “The Cash Money Millionaires” and “Three Six Mafia.” For those of you who don’t know how bad those groups are, consider yourselves lucky.

His love song, “21

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‘The Hunted’ fails to pass the requirements of a good movie Steve Takacs

Entertainment Edilor

Academy Award winners Tommy Lee Jones and Benicio Del Tor0 paired up for, “The Hunted,” a movie that has been hyped since last year. This movie was originally scheduled to open in the spring of 2002, but Del Tor0 hurt his wrist doing his own stunts so the release date was pushed forward almost an entire year. The fact that the two stars of the movie have received Academy Awards might make audiences think that the movie is good. The movie was directed by William Friedkin (“The Exorcist”), which also should have made it. at

Toro’s character, Aaron Hallam. is some kind of specially trained killer who works for the government. Although what branch of government is left unspecified, that doesn’t really detract from the movie.

He is frequently decked out in camouflage fatigues, so he may work for some unnamed branch of the military, but the audience never finds out the truth. As the opening scene unfolds, Del Toro slithers in and out of the fiery rubble, created by NATO bombs so he can slaughter the opposing leader of the Kosovo military.

The next scene surprised me. 1 was no longer watching mass destruction, but a tranauil scene in the northern Dart

least, entertaining. Unfortunately, looks can be deceiving.

The first scene of the movie takes place during 1999, when the U.S. sent troops to the aide of Kosovo. Soon, the audience becomes aware that Del

of British ‘Columbia, Canada. The wilderness of British Columbia shelters L.T. Bonham, Tommy Lee Jones, who lives a life of peace and quiet.

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little background into Bonham’s life because he rescues an injured animal. Not only does he rescue the animal, a white wolf, but, he tracks the beast for what seemed like miles before actually approaching the animal. I wanted to see more wilderness and tracking, but the director obviously thought it would be a good idea to switch Scenes again.

All of the scene switching happened within 15 minutes, which is too fast. After some background about Bonham and Hallam, the movie snaps forward to the present and Hallam has gone insane, apparently from his nerve- racking mission in Kosovo. Just as Hallam’s employer remains anonymous, so does the cause of his insanitv.

the movie shows how Bonham and Hallam played games like Tom and Jerry.

If this formula sounds familiar, that’s because it is. Has anyone ever heard of “The Fugitive?’ Yep, that’s right, it’s pretty much like “The Fugitive,” only minus the one-armed man. If you’ve seen that flick, then chances are you can guess how “The Hunted” ends.

One element I haven’t yet mentioned is that Jones’ character, Bonham, trained Del Toro’s character, Hallam, to be a human killing machine. What does this mean? Since Hallam dominates all his competition, FBI and government officials, Bonham is the only option

a good movie this time. My disappointment came when I

realized this guy is about 60 years old and is supposed to able to keep up with Del Toro’s, character who is, at most. 35 years old.

A 60-year-old man who is able to endure the same kind of vigorous callisthenic exercises as one who is 25 years younger is highly unlikely. This realization hit me about 25 minutes into the action, and soured the rest of the movie for me.

The film did have one impressivc element. The stunts were executed almost flawlessly. Apparently Jones and Del Tor0 did all their own stunts. If this is true, I have to commend them for a job well done.

The-first hint that Hallam is that America has left to catch Hallam. This element slapped me back to the days of Sylvester Stallone’s first Rambo movie. I guess the plot was a good idea before Stallone grew out of his muscles, but the idea did not make

I did not care for this movie, and I am certainly glad that my parent\ paid for my ticket. Unless someone else is going to pick up your movie tab. refrain from seeing this movie even when it comes out on VHS and DVD.

mentally disturbed comes when he and some elk hunters play a game of cat and mouse. Hallam single-handedly massacres the elk hunters, severing their bodies ritualistically. The rest of

WEB SITE REVIEW

Popular Internet sites: Are they worth it? News editor offers new ways to procrastinate

Julie Anderson News Editor

You can do just about anything, short of having dental work done, over the Internet. Yet you have to wade through increasing amounts of junk in order to get to some nice, clean sources of procrastination.

Based on the suggestions of friends, I’ve rated and reviewed a few of these sites in three categories:

Procrastination Value (is visiting this site worth skipping your Constitutional Law reading?); Entertainment Value (would it be hard to choose between this site and, say, chasing geese across Smith Mall with a watcr pistol?); Concentration Value (will this site give you a headache), and an Overall rating of one asterick (low) to astericks five (high).

The Onion (www.theonion.com) Calling itself “America’s Finest

News Source,” The Onion is, well, hilarious. It’s a site full of “informational” stories. This not-quite- newspaper is for entertainment value only. With headlines such as “United States Toughens Image with Umlauts,” you can probably see why.

Procrastination Value: **** Once you read one article, you must read another.

Entertainment Value: **** Some of the material is so random, you can’t help but laugh, sometimes in a hazy- stupor kind of way.. .Uh. What? (Ha ha ha.. .)

Concentration Value: ** The humor isn’t for everyone. Some will appreciate the satire more than others. Otherwise, some of the stuff is just bound to go over people’s heads.

Overall: * * * * Anagrams (www.unagramsite.com) To be honest, I’m not sure why I

put this one in here. Type in a name, or a phrase, and it rearranges the letters to spell.. .something else. Yeah. In case you’re wondering, my name came out to be “Jealous Dinner.”

Procrastination Value: ** You’d have to be really desperate to stay here more than five minutes.

Entertainment Value: * Only under the correct [i.e., slap happy] circumstances is this more than just annoying.

Concentration Value: * Overall: * If I could figure out how

to make half a asterix, I just might for this site.

The Editing Room ter.air0duy.com (This site contains a bunch of

“edited scripts” for popular movies. The “scripts” summarize movies by making fun of the plot holes and the basically dumb stuff that always ends

up in movies.

the scripts are longer. But it’s worth it to find one of your favorite movies in the Archives and read up.

Entertainment Value: **** You can’t help but laugh. Some of this stuff is just so true. Just read for yourself.

Concentration Value: **** You need to have seen the movie to fully appreciate all the shots taken at it.

Overall: *** Half.com (~?ww.ha4f:com) This site is a godsend to the

economically-disadvantaged college student. Find books, CDs and even electronics really cheap (sometimes). It’s all used, but you don’t havc to bid on it (as on ebay), and in my experience, the site is pretty rcliable.

Procrastination Value: ** It’s dangerous to procrastinate with a Web site that sells all kinds of really neat stuff that you really don’t need. My advice: don’t take your credit card with you to the computer.

Entertainment Value: ** In a way, it’s fun to pretend you have money to spend on this stuff.

mental task is trying to remember the name of that one CD you heard that one time in that one guy’s car on the way to that one place so that you can buy it and play it again because, man, that was a good CD! Or was i t? Wait ...

Procrastination Value: *** Some of

Concentration Value: * Thc hardest

Overall: ***

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SOFTBALL

ftball team off to ong start under w coaching regime

Carey Hart Sttif7 Writer

With a set of new head coaches, the L! of I softball team has begun its season with an even seven wins and sevc:~ losses after competing in the GCIK c‘usic Collegiate Classic in Fort Myel-.;, Fh. on Mar. 9- 13.

‘ Ibc wonien began the trip with five light wins over Philadelphia,

Slippery Rock. Teikyo Post, Bentley, Aquiiias. and Winona State Mar. 9-1 1.

defeated 14-0 in the ‘Hounds’ season opener. Philadelphia was only able to hit one of freshman Beth Wendlinger’s pi tchc s the cnt i re game. Sophomore Ashlcy Vachon was 3-4 at the plate and scored four runs.

On Mar. 9, Philadelphia was

Freshinan Megan Hall was also 3-4

a hit. The following day, March 10,U of I

defeated both Teikyo Post and Bentley. Hall pitched the 6-4 victory against Teikyo Post. She was also 4-4 at the plate, had three RBIs, and scored two runs. Sophomore Jessica Conant was 2-4 at the plate and scored two runs. Vachon also scored two runs.

With Wendlinger back at the pitching mound, the women were able to shut out Bentley with a score of 2-0. Bentley only got one hit and struck out seven times.

The ‘Hounds defeated Winona State on March I I with ;I score of 11-4. Hall had two hits and scored twice. Mishevjch had two hits, scored once and had one RBI. Senior Hope Lykiiis scored two runs and was 1-3 at the plate.

at thc plate. had three RBI\ and scored The winning streah could not last two runs.

2-4 ;it the plate, had two RBIs and Scot-( :d t ti ree fulls.

3-3 ;it the pliitc a11d had two RBIs.

I~reshniati Lindsey Mishevich was

Senior Jcssi Matlock was a tlawless

Juiiil)r Noelle Horvath was 2-4 at the platc x i c l scorcd two runs.

‘Iloiinds defeated Slippery Rock 5-3

Il/latlock pitched this game, and every one of the nine LJ of I batters got

After shutting out Philadelphia, the

later that day.

forever and la& that day Holy Family defeated U of I with a score of 5 3 .

The ‘Hounds got back on their feet though, and on Mar. 12 were able to defeat Bentley once again with ;I score of 9- 1 and Aquinas with a shut-out of

On the same day, however. in ;I double header against Tampa. U of I was defeated twice, 7-2 and 6-0. with Tampa having the home field advantage.

4-0.

The Greyhounds also fell to Lynn in

Senior pitcher Hope Lykins hits a line drive up the middle as the ‘Hounds took on Quiticy on Mar. 30.

thc same tniitiiicr w i t h scorcs of 2- I and 5 0 oti March 13. ‘lhey also fell to (’ortier~tone a t i c l Palni R c ~ a c h Atlatitic tha t da!, wi th scores 0 1 I O 2 arid 6-2. I~esp!” t I vel y .

Frcslitiian Shantioii Vega explained thc end of the week losses.

“Oui - team had t o split up t o play ;I

few games and that is where we had sotiic rough times,” Vega said. “lf we had the whole temi together, then we

would have been unstoppable.”

home games on March 2 1 and 22 against St. Francis and Northern Kentucky, respectively. Northern Kentucky will be the first conference team for U of I to compete against this year.

“The team is very optimistic about the upcoming season,” Matlock said. “We’re looking forward to a good

season this ycat-. Evcryoiie’s attitide\ are up and positive.”

Co-Head c‘o;icli Jackie Nebelsick echocd Matlock’s erithusiasni.

“We’Ie looking to ~~omiriatc somc people this year- for- :~ll-Cotil’ereiice.” Nebelsick said. “Wc have a good chance of‘ coniirig i i i the top three in our conference.”

Thc team will travel t o Lewis on Apr. 5 in ;I GI,VC matchup.

The season will continue with two

Freshmen Dan Asher sped hi to victory in the 400-meter hurd with a time of 56.14.

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APRIL 2,2003 SPORTS THE REFLECTOR PAGE __. 7 -

BASEBALL

Greyhounds begin season with big wins to climb up national rankings Erin Clossin Staff Writrr

The University of Indianapolis baseball team has started its season with a strong conference record of 6-2, placing the ‘Hounds first in the Great Lakes Valley Conference standings.

The ‘Hounds pre-season NCAA 11 poll ranking of 31 can be tossed in the dirt because U of I has moved up the poll at a rapid pace, positioning them at 19 as of press time.

U of I took on the challenge at Lewis on March 26. Senior pitcher Blake Wyatt led the ‘Hounds to their first victory against Lewis 9-3. Wyatt leads the GLVC in wins (5-0) and ERA (1 .OO).

Junior third baseman Jeremy Kliewer was a major contributor to the ‘Hounds going 3-4 at the plate including a triple, three RBIs, and one run scored. Kliewer is tied for second in the GLVC in home runs alongside junior first baseman Zac Boulund, both have three.

After Lewis caught a glimpse of the U of I talents in the first game, they set a game plan to defeat the ‘Hounds that took them all the way to 13 innings.

and senior outfielder Matt Guarnieri were not going to let Lewis take control. In the bottom of the 13th, U of I and Lewis were tied 3-3 when Guarnieri hit a single with two outs in the inning, scoring Acuff from second base to win the second game of the day, 4-3.

Senior center fielder Tarron Acuff

On the weekend of March 22-23, U of 1 went 4- 1 against conference match up University of Southern Indiana. The ‘Hounds performed a crowd-pleaser for the first game against USJ, with Junior Chad Kauffman pitching through 10 innings and U of I coming out on top 4-3.

Junior second-baseman Eric Peterman clinched the victory for the ‘Hounds, sending senior shortstop Jeremy O’Neill home off of Peterman’s single to right field. Peterman was 3-5 at the plate with one RBI.

The first game was just a warm-up for the ‘Hounds as they swept US1 10- 1 for the second game of the day. Senior Brett McCullum was the designated hitter for the ‘Hounds, with an outstanding performance at the plate going 2-2 with four RBIs.

The ‘Hounds finished their weekend performance losing one game 1-2 and winning the final game 6-1.

Parkside on Mar. 15. In the first game, the ‘Hounds produced a victory 7- 1, and lost 0-5. The same weekend, U of 1 split again with a victory in the first game 6-3 and a loss in the second game, 3-8.

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Wesleyan on Mar. 29 and 30, but no stats were available as of press time.

against Saint Joseph’s College at 12 p.m. and have a home game against Findlay tomorrow at 12 p.m.

U of I split with Wisconsin-

The ‘Hounds started their season 7-

The team hosted Kentucky

The ‘Hounds play on the road today Photo by J o y Hernundrr

Junior first baseman Zac Boulund prepares for the pitch from a Kentucky Wesleyan pitcher. The Greyhounds will travel to St. Joseoh’s Colleae to take on the Pumas on Apr. 2.

MEN’S BASKETBALL

Men’s basketball ends season with loss to top- ranked Michigan Tech in NCAA tournament

GLVC David Logan, scored a game high 28 points shooting 8-21 in the game. Sophomore forward Ryan Hixon

Anthony V. King Sports Editor

Another season of Greyhound men’s basketball has come and gone as the team lost 90-7.5, to top-ranked Michigan Tech on Mar. 14 in Houghton, Mich., in the first round of the NCAA I1 tournament. This marked the first time in three appearances that the ‘Hounds failed to advance to the second round.

The team came out strong, looking for the upset as they led 16-14 in the beginning of the first half. But the host Huskies were just too much for the underdog Greyhounds, going on a 16-0 run to go up 30-16 with six minutes left in the first half.

Indianapolis came to within eight, with four minutes left in the half, but Tech scored seven more points to take a 46-35 lead into halftime.

The team trailed by nine with just over 10 minutes remaining in the game, but that’s as far as they would come, as Tech finished off the Greyhounds to end the game 90-73.

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also scored in double figures; with 14 points off 5-1 1 shooting from the field and bringing down seven rebounds.

The Greyhounds lost a tough battle to Lewis, 78-68 in the opening round of the 2003 GLVC Tournament in Evansville, Ind.

The ‘Hounds took the lead 15-20 with 11:36 remaining in the first half. After several battles for the lead, the Flyers went into the half with a one point lead.

Lewis started the second half with a 6-0 run, and never looked back again as they kept the lead for the duration of the game.

Logan was the only ‘Hound in double figures, scoring 26 points, shooting 9-15 from the field.

from the field scoring nine points along with eight rebounds.

The Greyhounds ended the season with an overall record of 1 8- 1 1. Next season, the team will bring back all but one player, as well as the entire starting lineup.

Junior center Jason Wright shot 3-5

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U of I takes over first place in the GLVC All- Sports Trophy standings ‘Hounds 20th in NACDA Directors’ Cup

Staff Report

After a successful winter campaign, the University of Indianapolis has jumped to first place in the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) All-Sports Trophy standings.

Edwardsville with 7 1.5 points, Southern Indiana with 68.5 points, Northern Kentucky with 64. and Lewis with 62.5 points rounding off the top five schools. The ‘Hounds hope to clinch only their second ever GLVC All-Sports Trophy. The last time they achieved this feat was in 1994-9.5.

U of I leads the 1 l-team conference with 75.5 points, followed by SIU-

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