Monday, September 10, 2012 Indiana State University www.indianastatesman.com Volume 120 Issue 10 PAGE 12 DOMINATING VICTORY ISU football team defeats the Hawks 44-0 in first home game Saturday (Photo by Mae Robyn Rhymes). Legacy: ISU professor David Sabaini will be rememberded for his commitment to students PAGE 3 Meeting: ISU Board of Trustees discuss the future of the university at agenda meeting PAGE 2 PAGE 16 TAILGATE ISU students, faculty and locals flock to Memorial Stadium e Indiana State Sycamores victoriously triumphed over the Quincy University Hawks, with a score of 44-0 in front of 6,394 Sycamore fans. “I was very pleased with our kicking game, Tanner Fritschle was excellent with his kick-offs, his field goals and extra points,” said Indiana State Football Coach Trent Miles. Sophomore place kicker/punter Tanner Fritschle went three for three on field goal attempts with his longest field goal being 35 yards. “I just kind of have to swing through nice and easy, so I don’t have to try and over kick like I did last year. Just being there mentally is the big thing,” said Fritschle. VICTORIA PACHAUER Reporter (Photo by Mae Robyn Rhymes).
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Monday, September 10, 2012
Indiana State Universitywww.indianastatesman.com
Volume 120 Issue 10
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DOMINATING VICTORYISU football team defeats the Hawks 44-0 in � rst home game Saturday
(Photo by Mae Robyn Rhymes).
Legacy: ISU professor David Sabaini will be rememberded for his commitment to students
PAGE 3
Meeting: ISU Board of Trustees discuss the future of the university at agenda meeting PAGE 2
PAGE 16
TAILGATE ISU students, faculty and locals � ock to Memorial
Stadium
� e Indiana State Sycamores victoriously triumphed over the Quincy University Hawks, with a score of 44-0 in front of 6,394 Sycamore fans.
“I was very pleased with our kicking game, Tanner Fritschle was excellent with his kick-o� s, his � eld goals and extra points,” said Indiana State Football Coach Trent Miles.
Sophomore place kicker/punter Tanner Fritschle went three for
three on � eld goal attempts with his longest � eld goal being 35 yards.
“I just kind of have to swing through nice and easy, so I don’t have to try and over kick like I did last year. Just being there mentally is the big thing,” said Fritschle.
VICTORIA PACHAUER Reporter
DOMINATING VICTORYISU football team defeats the Hawks 44-0 in � rst home game Saturday
Legacy: Sabaini will be rememberded for Legacy: Sabaini will be rememberded for Legacy:
his commitment to students
(Photo by Mae Robyn Rhymes).
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A reduction in the number of credit hours for a bachelor’s degree and flat rate for summer fees were among the topics discussed at the ISU Board of Trustees meeting on Friday.
Reduction in number of credit hours
ISU Provost, Jack Maynard, petitioned the board members to approve the reduction of the required number of credit hours for undergraduate students from 124 hours to 120 hours. The recommendation came as a result of a state legistlative bill that reequires all state universities to streamline college completion.
The bill passed and went into effect July 1, 2012 and requires that each state education institution review its undergraduate degree program and report any undergraduate degree that requires more than 120 credit hours to the Indiana Commission for Higher Education for approval.
Maynard proposed that the university follow the requirements and that it be put into action in the fall 2013 semester.
“In alignment with this change we have also redefined our standards for freshman, sophomore and junior [class]to be based on 30 hour increments,” Manard said.
Summer fees change
Dianne McKee, vice president for business affairs, finance and university treasurer, presented to the Board of Trustees recommendations to change how the university assess summer fees.
McKee said that the university bases summer tuition on an hourly basis but recommended the university implement a bracketed fee.
“So as soon as [students] are enrolled in six to nine hours per term, they will be assessed a flat fee rather than an hourly fee,” Mckee said. “We estimated that obviously the more hours they enroll in the summer, the more savings there will be for the student. We estimate that it can save as much as 35 percent.”
McKee added that the change can also have potential impact on the university’s graduation rate as students will be more likely to graduate within four years or even less.
Other topics discussed
• Authorized the board treasurer to seek state approval for a $3.5 million upgrade of electrical equipment at University Apartments
• Approved the 2013-2015 biennial operating budget submission prepared in accordance with instructions provided by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education and State Budget Agency, but expressed concern about continued declines in state appropriations
• Approved the 2013-2015 capital budget request to the state of Indiana totaling $63.5 million in state funding for the renovation of Normal Hall to house the Center for Student Success; the second phase of renovation to life science and chemistry laboratories; and renovation of the Arena Building for the College of Nursing, Health, and Human Services; and $5.5 million in general repair and rehabilitation funds.
Board of Trustees makes crucial changes
(Photo courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing).
ErnEst rollins Editor-in-Chief
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These were the words that characterized David Sabaini, former ISU communication Professor and Director of WISU and SYCmedia, who earned a reputation at the university as someone with a deep commitment to advance the communication department and student publications on campus. He died Thursday night after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
“Even though you know the end of the story, it doesn’t make it easier to read,” ISU communication Professor Darlene Hantzis, said.
In December 2011, Sabaini was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and doctors said they were unable to operate. Sabaini was given six to eighteen months to live. However, the tragic news only seem to strengthen his unwavering commitment to the mission he started at the university. His wife, Kathy Sabaini, said he worked up until ten days before his death.
“David’s approach to this was very similar to everything I saw him take on,” Hantzis said. “He tried to make it easier for the students and easier for us and he pledged that he would
continue to serve the university until he couldn’t do it anymore.”
His vigor and passion did not wane following the news of his diagnosis. He seemed renewed and had a greater zest for life, Kathy said.
Sabaini’s association with the university began back in 1983 and he was the longest serving member of the communication department. Known for his friendly demeanor and strong passion for students Sabaini influenced several lives across campus.
Kathy said that even after students have long graduated from the university, many would return from all over the country to see the professor that had an impact on their lives.
“If he saw that a student had potential, he’d give them a push and I’ve heard on numerous occasions a number of students who’ve come back and said thanks for pushing me,” Lou Robles, co-director of SYCmedia said.
Sabaini and his wife met while working met at a college radio station at Illinois State University and became “college sweethearts” and were married for 34 years.
Over time, Sabaini became the father of two children, one boy and girl, however his family
seemed to extend beyond flesh and blood and included the students at ISU, Robles said.
“The kids here at school were like his other family. We treated him not just as our boss, but also a mentor and on some occasions with some folks like a father-figure,”
His friendly nature was reciprocated by students, faculty members and staff in remaining months. Hantzis said one of the moments she would remember of Sabaini was the expression on his face when they gave him his birthday present earlier this year. Despite the sterile surroundings of a hospital room where they celebrated, Hantzis described his expression as full of elation.
“He said ‘this is the best present I have ever received’,” Hantzis said.
The present was two of tickets to see the Beach Boys live in concert in Chicago. The gift rolled up Sabaini’s favorite things in the wide world into one. He was fortunate to go and took his daughter; the pair were able to go backstage and meet the Beach Boys.
He is survived by wife Kathy Sabaini, daughter Angela Hampton, son Anthony Sabini and six grandchildren.
Communication professor passes but legacy lives on ErnEst rollins Editor-in-Chief
Former communcation professor David Sabaini is remembered for his strong commitment to his students (Photo courtesy of ISU Communcations and Marketing).
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The Federal Hall dedication ceremony drew a crowd on Friday as the Scott College of Business was formally moved to the newly renovated building.
Indiana State University President Daniel J. Bradley said during his presentation that the technology was a marvel for the university.
“Federal Hall marries the architectural history of the past with the technological features of the future,” he said.
The building reflects Bradley’s statement with its state-of-the- art trading room, sales and negotiation classroom, a leadership complex, student advising and development center and around 80 offices and classrooms.
There is a historical presence, as well. According to the Federal Hall Dedication brochure, the building was built in 1934 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. It has been the home of the federal court, the U.S. Post Office, the Wage and Hours Division of the U.S. Department of Labor, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Internal Revenue Service. The original courtroom remains intact due to its historic significance and the mural “The Signing of the Magna Carta,” stretches 20 feet across and high in the room.
The keynote speakers at the dedication were the chair for the National Campaign Committee of March On! Michael Alley, Former Dean and professor of the College of Business Nancy
Merritt, President of the Board of Trustees Randall Minas, State Senator Luke Kenley, Provost Jack Maynard, Networks Scholar Jessica Weesner, Dean of the Scott College of Business Brien Smith and Bradley.
After the speakers had finished and the blue ribbon cut, a reception took place where guests mingled in the newly renovated building.
“I am quite impressed with the new facility and I am proud that ISU could take on such a feat,” senior business administration music major and president of the Student Government Association, Andre’ Brousseau said. “It is much nicer than the old building.”
Board of Trustees member Ed Pease agrees with Brousseau about Federal Hall.
“The Scott College of Business is one of the best colleges of businesses around and this structure brings attention to it,” he said. “It has always had great programs, but it was not well known and a physical structure will back up that program. Plus, it is an example of a historic landmark for the people interested in history. The students should feel a source of pride walking into this building.”
As a trustee member, one of Pease’s concerns is that other colleges at ISU will want an equally impressive building for their own fields of study.
The man who the Scott College of Business was originally named after, Donald Scott, said that he is impressed by the building.
“Everyone is happy; the students, staff and public,” he said. “This will be a good thing for the students, college and downtown area.”
According to the brochure, the renovation project ended up totaling $14.6 million of philanthropic, private and public dollars. Federal Hall equals 84,390 square feet of total space.
“This building reflects a lot of great work that came prior to the completion of Federal Hall,” Smith said.
University formally dedicates Federal Hall building
Board of Trustee member Michael J. Alley at the podium during the dedication of the Federal Hall (Photo by Christina Heaton).
Dustyn Fatheree Reporter
“The Scott College of Business is one of the best colleges of businesses around and this structure brings attention to it.”
Ed Pease, ISU Board of Trustees
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ISU is an institution that gives people opportunities. For instance, students here at ISU have the opportunity to receive slightly less than a ‘D’ average and remain enrolled. Surprised? Don’t be.
Last year ISU lowered the minimum GPA for academic dismissal from 1.0 to .85. This change came after a drastic drop in retention from 64 percent to 58 percent between the 2010/2011 school years and as a result of much deliberation by ISU’s Faculty Senate.
The executive committee of ISU’s faculty senate claimed that they wished to temporarily relax some of the rules, such as the dismissal policy, while they determine what the best scheme is.
In the fall 2011 semester, 276 freshman students earned less than a .85 GPA and 124 of those students earned a 0.0. Despite their formal dismissal, 116 of the 276 appealed dismissal and were allowed to return to ISU in the spring semester.
As a result, coordinator of foundational studies Linda Maule cites that our retention is up 2.1 percent from last year.
One doesn’t have to look far to account for half of that measly increase. These 116 are what percent of the 11,422 total enrolled in fall of 2011? One is forced wonder how much smaller 2.1 percent would have been had we kept our standards at a 1.0 GPA. Speaking of standards, what precedents are set by other universities in the state?
First year students at Purdue are required to obtain at least a 1.5 or else risk dismissal. Students at the University of Southern Indiana are required to maintain no less than a 1.7. Students at Ball State must acquire no less than a 2.0, or else risk dismissal.
That’s right; ISU’s standards were lower than any major university’s in the state before we lowered them even more.
Surely we wouldn’t have lowered our standards so far had we known that these students were likely to fail in the end, right? Wrong.
Last year, Academic Opportunity Program Coordinator Cynthia Evans acknowledged that the shift in academic dismissal from 1.0 to
.85 wouldn’t help retention. “Statistics show that those
students are not easily retained,” Evans said.
She’s absolutely right, and it would be interesting to see how many of those 116 readmitted students make it to graduation.
Vice President of Enrollment Management John Beacon says that, ultimately, we can’t tell which students we admit will be the motivated ones, and which will not be. Nobody is disagreeing there, as high school GPA and SAT scores reveal nothing about a student’s drive to succeed. But it doesn’t take a committee to determine that students with GPAs less than 1.0 are not motivated, and we do have control over their enrollment status.
ISU is reluctant to let go of any students, motivated or not, and we’re throwing every solution and excuse we have at this problem. For instance, this same aforementioned faculty senate committee considered whether the implementation of minuses into the university’s grading system correlated with lower GPAs, which in turn may have contributed to poor
retention. The committee also found low attendance rates, especially among freshman and considered this as a potential cause to the conundrum.
“The direct cause is unknown,” Beacon said in the fall of 2011. This spring he was quoted as saying, “We’re working on it. There’s not as much success as we would hope.” This fall, “I’ll be the first to admit we’re not doing everything right,” he said.
Beacon also says that the last thing we want to do as a university is keep struggling students in a constant state of failing limbo. But isn’t that what we’re doing?
Dropping the minimum academic dismissal GPA was and is not the answer. It is nothing short of a short-term solution that will turn into a long-term problem. We’re clinging on to students destined for failure in hopes that we might squeeze a few more semesters from them. Through this practice we are able to build our numbers, whether those numbers be in the form of retention percentages or tuition dollar signs.
Statesman editorialI screwed up, but that’s okay
The name Larry Bird has been s y n o n y m o u s with the word “legend” for as long as I’ve been alive. There’s no doubt that Bird the athlete has contributed a substantial amount of talent to both the Terre Haute and French
Lick communities. I wonder, though, how much time Bird the man has given.
Indiana State University is
erecting a 15-foot bronze statue in his honor next year. And while it’s intended purpose is to pay tribute to a living icon in the eyes of our region, it will only serve as a shiny, cold reminder of his absence. It’s an act of gratitude on our university’s part, I know, but what are we thanking him for?—Being awesome over 20 years ago?
Couldn’t the same be said about the professors, coaches, peers or fellow teammates who shaped him into the celebrity he is today?
Of course, a prospective ISU basketball player looking to go pro won’t see a towering bronze sculpture of Bird’s lab partner
and think, “This is where I want to be.” But he also won’t be thinking, “Maybe I, too, can someday live in Larry Bird’s shadow.”
Further, there are plenty of students, staff and volunteers currently on this campus who make our university great. And for every time we choose to dedicate a piece of ISU to someone based on the check amount or fame they provide, we’re telling the unsung heroes on the academic front that their stories don’t matter.
It’s true that if one peruses a neighboring campus, such as IU’s, one will also find similar artwork, honoring
men (or women) with heavy pocketbooks and brassy reputations. We have to ask ourselves, though, if we want to follow those footsteps or break from the path. If we’re a university that promotes diversity and innovation, we should live up to those ideals.
Regardless, plans for Bird’s statue will move forward, renewing hope in some residents that the flesh version will stand proudly beside his bronze twin at the ceremony.
I, however, purpose that Bird pay homage to us. A life-size, blue-lacquered Sycamore Sam residing triumphantly on Bird’s front lawn will do.
Is Larry Bird’s statue a false idol?
BrianneHofmannWrite and Wrong
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President Barack Obama has raided Medicare by cutting $716 billion from the program to pay for “Obamacare.” Is that statement true or false? Shortly after announcing his choice for Vice President, Governor Mitt Romney, the official Republican candidate for President, said “There’s only one president that I know of in history that robbed Medicare, 716 billion to pay for a new risky program of his own that we call Obamacare”, during an interview on 60 minutes. And ever since
Governor Romney made that claim, it has become a rather prominent Republican talking point that is used in their arguments against President Obama’s policies. In fact, it is so popular that Vice President nominee, Paul Ryan used it on Wednesday night at the Republican National Convention, claiming that Obamacare came “at the expense of the elderly” as 716 billion was “funneled” out of Medicare. However, Governor Romeny’s claim has been debunked as mostly false, primarily hinging on the fact that neither the President nor the Affordable Care Act has taken any money from the Medicare program. The healthcare law has actually brought about changes in an attempt to reduce future health care costs within
Romney campaign: Check the facts before making attacks
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Medicare, which will yield $500 billion in savings over a decade. In particular, the reductions are aimed at hospitals and private insurance companies within an area of Medicare, known as Medicare Advantage, which was created by George W. Bush on the philosophy that competition between private insurers would drive down costs. However, within the past several years, Medicare Advantage plans have been more costly than traditional Medicare and the health care lowers the payments to private insurers. Hospitals will also face a decrease in pay if they do not meet patient care standards and have an excessive number of readmitted patients. The President has said that this is to force healthcare providers into being more efficient, while ensuring that people can get and keep healthcare coverage. And in short, the Congressional Budget Office determined that between 2013-2022, the healthcare law would reduce Medicare spending by $716 billion.
So as you can see, Governor Romney has the correct number, but the wrong facts. This is yet another claim by Romney and many of his supporters that is simply false. However, it seems that their just running with it anyway, no one stopping to fact check the statement as long as it harbors negativity against their political opponent. When Governor Romney announced Paul Ryan as his choice for Vice President, many saw this as another mistake made by the Romney campaign because of Ryan’s plans for Medicare. Those plans would involve altering the program into a voucher program, in which you basically receive a coupon and you’re sent into the private insurance market. The Obama campaign and the non-supporters of the Romney-Ryan ticket have taken this and are running with it. Everyone is informed on the Ryan plans for Medicare, and in an attempt to get
the attention off of themselves, Romney and Ryan are now trying to accuse the Obama administration of wanting to destroy Medicare with these supposedly vicious cuts that never even happened. This is nothing short of an act of desperation from the Romney campaign and it seems they won’t be stopping anytime soon.
The Romney campaign has also been running political ads that attack the President for removing the work requirement from welfare. In 1996 during the Clinton Administration, Senator Rick Santorum (former Republican Presidential candidate), voted for welfare reform, which Congress later went on to pass. Since this 1996 reform, welfare has been given to states in large grants known as the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program. The stipulation from the federal government to the states is that families can only be on TANF for a limited time, and requires those recipients to eventually work, minimizing their dependence on the program and that states must accurately collect and report data that demonstrates how successful they are at moving people into employment. During Senator Santorum’s endorsement of Romney at the Republican National Convention he echoed the Romney campaign accusation during his speech at the Republican National Convention saying, “This summer he showed us once again he believes in government handouts and dependency by waiving the work requirement for welfare. I helped write the welfare reform bill; we made the law crystal clear – no president can waive the work requirement. But as with his refusal to enforce our immigration laws, President Obama rules like he is above the law.” Santorum’s statement is absolutely false. So false that Politifact.com, a non-partisan political fact checking website, has given the statement a “pants on fire” rating,
and media outlets across the country are coming to the same conclusion. The Obama Administration is actually giving states more flexibility in how they want to go about getting people off of welfare, and back into work. In a Department of Health and Human Services memo, George Sheldon an assistant secretary explains “the Secretary’s willingness to exercise her waiver authority…to allow states to test alternative and innovative strategies, policies, and procedures that are designed to improve employment outcomes for needy families.” The Romney campaign has made this into its most successful attack ad and when asked about it at an ABC panel, Neil Newhouse a Romney pollster said, “We’re not going to let our campaign be dictated by fact checkers.” President Obama slammed Newhouse at a campaign on the August 29th saying “I mean, somebody was challenging one of their ads–they made it up–about work and welfare. And every outlet said, this is just not true. And they were asked about it and they said –one of their campaign people said, we won’t have the fact–checkers dictate our campaign. We will not let the truth get in the way.”
Overall, the Romney campaign and his supporters must be careful when they decide to attack the President’s policies on government programs because so far, their arguments against those policies haven’t been very good ones, and have been quickly disproven, most recently President Bill Clinton at the Democratic National Convention. As it did at the Democratic National Convention, If Romney continues to employ fallacies against the Obama campaign, I believe that it will come to haunt him in the presidential debates.
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Indiana State University has established an upgraded version of the 2011 ISU mobile app available for free in the App Store and Google Play.
When initiating the app there are a variety of choices including: classes, directory, map, events, athletics, library, news, social and video.
The class tab will prompt the user to sign in using their ISU username and password. After the sign-in process is complete, a list of currently enrolled classes will come where people can see their grade, news, resources and information of each class they are taking. A news tab is also present for people to see their college of study’s announcements often seen on Black Board.
A directory tab acts as a full student and faculty directory. It runs like a normal search bar where people can type the name of the desired individual and select whether they are a staff member or student. After typing in the name and finding the desired individual, people can access their e-mail, address, department and title. Another feature is the campus contacts, which give numbers of important contacts on campus; such as university police and human resources.
The map tab acts as an interactive map for users to effectively make their way across campus. When activated, the map tab shows ISU’s campus as a whole, but upon zooming in, the buildings, streets and parking lots are accurately labeled. There is also a “My Location” tab in the menu that zooms in on the user’s current location. Other
tools include bus routes and schedules, ATM, print stations and office locations.
Events in the events tab are divided by Indiana State Calendar, Admissions, Athletics, Community, Cultural, Diversity, Library and Student Events. Upon exploring each of the tabs, there is an arrow that is used to scroll to different dates and if an event is being held that day, it can be clicked on and the time, description and URL are present.
The athletic tab has four sub-tabs named Top News, Men, Women and My Sports. Top News covers the most popular news in the sports realm, the Men tab covers men related sports and the Women tab covers women related sports. The My Sports tab acts as the favorites section.
The library tab opens up the user’s browser and goes to Fusion Mobile where people can search the library catalog for various works and the news tab is used to read the latest ISU news releases.
Facebook and Twitter come to life in the social tab of the app. Every Facebook and Twitter post from ISU’s accounts can be found under this section.
The video section compiles each video produced by ISU and the students into one place. The videos can also be found on YouTube and often cover special events, athletics and student organizations.
To download ISU mobile, text mobile to 63566 or visit www.indstate.edu/app in the Smartphone or tablet’s browser.
Dustyn Fatheree ReporterISU’s mobile app opened in the map and video tabs (Photos by Jamie Nichols).
Indiana State University will host its annual Family Day on Saturday, Sept. 15. This event is an opportunity for ISU students to show their appreciation for the important role that families play in their education and their lives. It’s also an opportunity for families to see their student’s home away from home.
Beginning at 10 a.m., there will be variety of activities for siblings in Hulman Memorial Student Union hosted by the Bayh College of Education; the College of Nursing, Health, and Human Services; and the Community School of the Arts. Children ages 4-11 can nurture their creativity through art projects and crafts and participate in story time with Sycamore Sam. Physical education students will lead recreational activities for younger siblings.
The entire family is invited to participate in a community service project. Families are encouraged to stop by the community engagement table in the student union from 10 a.m. - noon. Parents and family members will be able to visit with representatives from a variety of campus departments and programs between 10-11:30 a.m. in the HMSU Commons.
University Art Gallery, located in the Landini Center for Performing and Fine Arts, will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. so families can view an exhibition featuring the works of art department faculty. Cunningham Memorial Library will be the site of the “Binding Wounds, Pushing Boundaries” exhibit, celebrating the contributions of African-American nurses, surgeons and hospital workers during the Civil War. The library will be open from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Campus tours, led by the Sycamore Ambassadors, will be conducted every 30 minutes between 10-11:30 a.m. Tours of the UAP Clinic-ISU Health Center and the athletic training facilities will be available from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Campus areas such Cunningham Memorial Library, Scott College of Business, John W. Moore Welcome Center, University Honors Program and various fraternity and sorority residences will have open houses from 10:30 a.m. - noon.
Barnes & Noble - ISU bookstore, at Fourth and Cherry streets, will open at 8 a.m. for the purchase of T-shirts,
sweatshirts and books. The bookstore will have an early bird breakfast from 8-9:30 p.m. and will host a family happy hour from 5-6 p.m.
Families can also access board games and play pool at Sycamore Lounge, located in Hulman Memorial Student Union, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Student Recreation Center will be a popular stop on campus by many during Family Day festivities. Families are invited to visit the facility and participate in informal activities in the three-court gym, MAC court and pool areas. Family members will need to complete a consent form, found at http://www.indstate.edu/parents/family-day.htm .
From 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. there will be a Favorite Recipe Brunch in Sycamore Dining Hall, open to all parents and families of both residential and commuter students. The menu includes a self-serve breakfast/lunch buffet. Tickets are $7 per person and can be purchased at the door. ISU students may use their meal plan.
The fun isn’t just confined to campus. Families are invited to come out to Memorial Stadium to cheer on the Sycamores as they take on Drake at 2:05 p.m.Festivities kick off with a pre-game family reception, hosted by the ISU Alumni Association, Career Center and Student Government Association, from 12:30-1:45p.m.
Families can purchase reception and game tickets at the Family Day registration table in Hulman Memorial Student Union to take advantage of a special group rate. For Family Day registrants, individual tickets for the football game will be available beginning at 9 a.m. at a cost of $5 (kids age 5 and under are admitted free). Tickets at the gate will be $8 for adults and $4 for youth ages 6-18. Current ISU students can attend the game at no cost by showing their Sycamore ID card.
Students and families can end the day at the Family Day Coffeehouse, featuring free live entertainment and refreshments from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Sycamore Lounge.
A complete schedule of Family Day activities and online registration can be found at http://www.indstate.edu/parents . Families can also register by calling Union Board and Family Services at 812-237-3830.
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Wed, Sept. 19 • 11am - 1pm Cunningham Memorial Library Events Room • Bring Student ID
ISU to host Family Day Paula Meyer ISU Communications and Marketing
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Chava’s Grill offers cheap food in a prime location
Myles stringer ReporterChava’s Mexican Grill is located on Wabash Ave. in downtown Terre Haute (Photo by Jamie Nichols).
Hungry students with busy schedules looking for a late-night, higher quality and affordable restaurant might want to check out Chava’s Mexican Grill in downtown Terre Haute. The Mexican cuisine, colorful decorations and traditional music all add up to create a delightful and unique experience.
Shauna Smith, general manager of the restaurant, said that its doors opened in July of 2011. The owner of the restaurant, Mario Martinez, also owns a Chava’s in Vincennes, Ind., and the Mario Bros. Mexican Grill in Brazil, Ind.
Chava’s serves all of the staples of a Mexican restaurant: tacos, burritos, fajitas, quesadillas. Generally, their entrées are between $5.00 and $7.00. For a little more money, customers can also order a “super” of any of the original burritos. Sides are added for an additional charge.
Chava’s menu also accommodates vegetarians and those on a carb-less diet. Customers can order a taco salad, burrito or even a super burrito that satisfies a meatless diet, or they can “go naked,” in which they order their entrees in a bowl without the tortilla shells.
Chava’s also has a children’s menu for kids under 13, which includes a taco, nachos, two types of quesadillas and a burrito. All of the kid’s meals are under $4.00.
The restaurant has had its liquor license from the very beginning, according to Smith. This contradicts the Yelp.com review that says they don’t serve alcohol; to that, Smith simply responded that not a lot of people know they serve alcohol.
“We do have two bars on both sides of us,” she said. “We don’t do a huge amount of alcohol sales… but we do sell beer and margaritas.”
Students can also get a dollar off when they buy a burrito and a drink. “ISU, Rose Hulman and Ivy Tech all [receive discounts],” said Smith. “It doesn’t
matter where you go to school.”Smith mentioned that there is some potential for a change in the menu. “We may be adding some appetizers,” said Smith. “And then possibly a desert
[like] cheesecake.” Nothing is official yet, Smith said, and customers will have to wait to see what
the store offers in the future. Smith also hinted at the opening of a third Chava’s in Indiana. “We’re looking into the Bloomington area,” she said. “We’re wanting to expand.”Chavas’ busiest hours are pretty predictable for a close-to-campus restaurant. “Our busiest hours are throughout the day, our lunch—about 12:30 p.m. to 2:30
p.m. and then our late night hours on the weekend—2 a.m. to 4 a.m.,” Smith said.Chava’s is located at 669 Wabash Ave., a convienient location for both school
day and nightlife activities. Chava’s is open Sunday through Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Thursday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
More information can be found at their website, www.chavasmexicangrill.com, or by calling the restaurant at 812-232-1625.
“ISU, Rose Hulman and Ivy Tech all [receive discounts]. It doesn’t matter where you go to school.”
Shauna Smith, General Manager of Chava’s Mexican Grill
As students fall into their routine of classes and extra-curricular activities, they start to work out their schedules for a part or full time job as well as an education. Having a job is not uncommon for students and is encouraged not only by the university, but also by students’ families and peers. While most students concur that maintaining a job in school is ideal, is a working student the most successful student?
The ISU Career Center displays a recent study that reveals that 52 percent of college students maintain a part time job and go to school simultaneously. This number is higher than prior studies, showing that the practice is more common than it has been in past years. There are plenty of benefits to working while going to school. Mary Kelly, a Career Center worker insists that a job enhances skills that students need to develop for the professional world.
“Students develop better study habits and time management skills when they have a job and go to school,” she said.
Kelly also said that many students seem to do better when they don’t have a lot of time to procrastinate. A job can keep a student motivated and positive since it forces them to get involved, meet more people and have larger responsibilities.
Christine Love, a psychologist at ISU’s student counseling center explains that organizations are looking for a strong, confident person to walk in and show that they know what they are doing. Having a part time job not only gives students general experience, but it also helps students find their strong suits.
“Working can help build one’s resume and self-confidence and can provide much needed structure in a student’s schedule,” said Love.
Sophomore Emily West brings up the financial benefit of holding a job during the school year.
“The extra cash is really nice. I have bills to pay and this way I can still go out and enjoy my social life,” she said.
While most feedback is positive, it is possible for a student to take on too much responsibility at one time. Students who load their school schedule and still try to maintain a full time job may experience difficulties balancing their schedule. West warns new students to really evaluate themselves before committing to the working environment.
“Things can get hectic.” she said. Keeping strong academics and being a hard
worker is a tedious, balancing act. Freshman McKenzie Bridals adds to the difficulties of holding a job, saying that she struggles to keep her job while still participating in the fun
activities on campus “I haven’t really had time to be a freshman,” she
said. The Career Center had helpful tips to the
working student, suggesting to keep a calendar and make sure communications lines are always open with supervisors to ensure that they don’t overload students with working hours.
Freshman Delaynee Bailey is one who fully communicates with her workplace, and thus has had a very good experience with working and going to school. She works at the Roly Poly and has managed to create a wonderful balance between education and her workplace, explaining that her boss is very aware of her school and is willing to work around her class schedule.
Bailey also added a tip reminding students that college work experience is also a learning experience.
“We have to remember the job we have in college is not our career. Our education is the path to our future so [you] have to learn to prioritize,” she said.
Being a working college student can be a fun and rewarding benefit. But just like anything else in life, structure and balance is crucial.
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Top: Senior Bre Jewell working at the Rec Center office. Bottom: Junior Olyvia Hoff assisting students in Hines Hall (Photos by Richelle Kimble).
Learning while working: embracing student employment LaureL Coyne Reporter
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Women’s VolleyballFridayat South Illinois University v.s. Southern Illinois at 8 p.m.
Saturdayat Evansville vs. Evansville at 6 p.m.
Women’s Soccer
Wednesdayat Indiana University vs. IU at 7 p.m.
Fridayat IUPUI vs. IUPUI at 7 p.m.
Football
Saturdayat Memorial Stadium vs. Drake University at 2:05 p.m.
Cross Country
Saturdayat LaVern Gibson Cross Country Course for Indiana Intercollegiates
Junior running back George Cheeseborough ran a total of 72 yards with an average of 10.3 yards per carry, with junior running back Shakir Bell right behind him rushing a total of 69 yards with an average of 6.3 yards per carry.
Senior linebackers Aaron Archie and Jacolby Washington had a total of 10 and 9 tackles respectively for the Sycamores.
“We decided this game that we were going to come out and just dominate the whole team, and that’s basically what we did. Everybody just focused on what they had to do and just played the best of their ability,” said Archie.
The Sycamores had a strong start during the first quarter of the game making three touchdowns. The first touchdown was scored of Bell with 11:16 remaining in the first quarter, running 12 yards into the end zone. No more than two minutes later, another touchdown was scored by senior tight end
Michael Mardis by receiving a 43-yard pass by sophomore quarterback Mike Perish, which was also the longest receiving pass of the game. The third touchdown was made by All-American senior defensive lineman Ben Obaseki with 4:23 remaining the first quarter.
In the second quarter while Quincy had possession of the ball, an interception was made by junior defensive back Larry King, which led to the next scoring drive made by junior wingback Demory Lawshe by receiving a 21-yard pass by Perish.
The final touchdown of the game came in the third quarter and was made by redshirt freshman running back Richie Dyer rushing four yards into the end zone. Dyer rushed for a total of 47 yards during the game.
Cheeseborough said that their next step is to watch the film of their recent victory over the
Quincy Hawks and get ready for Drake. The Sycamores will play against the Drake
University Bulldogs on Saturday at Memorial Stadium. Kickoff will begin at 2:05 p.m.
Junior wide receiver Donald Spencer turns upfield after taking a pass. The Sycamores defeated the Hawks 44-0 during Saturday’s game (Photo by Mae Robyn Rhymes).
“We decided this game that we were going to come out and just dominate the whole team and that’s basically what we did.”
Aaron Achie, senior linebacker
Continued From PAge one
Sycamores demolish Hawk’s defenses
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The 2012 edition of the men’s cross country team had a lot to live up to. However, on a rainy day in Peoria, Ill., the Sycamores picked up right where they had left off by winning meets at the Bradley Invitational.
“Well, I’m very pleased. I knew everybody was fit because we put in such a good summer,” said ISU men’s cross country head Coach, John McNichols. “We’ve been looking really good early, but you never really know until you run [the race].”
The Sycamores won the meet with 19 points, outdistancing second place Iowa (45 points), third place Bradley (84 points) and fourth place Illinois State (85 points).
“We ran against Iowa today who was a pretty good barometer for us. This team is going to potentially be really good,” said McNichols, “We ended up having a 32-second gap between our first and fifth runner, which is very good. It was a really good start. With a season like this, it is a long time until November when the meets mean the most.”
From the early stages of the race it became obvious the Sycamores would be near the top of the standings as a sea of blue flooded the front pack. Early pressure was applied by freshman John Mascari and senior Al Escalera as they controlled the pace early and began thinning out the front pack until only a few remained. Senior Dustin Betz stayed back with the pack consisting
of freshman Taylor Head, sophomore Tristan Selby and freshman Gabe Ocasio.
“Individually, Escalera and Mascari were just kind of chomping at the bit and holding themselves back as long as they could tolerate. Then they moved and raced pretty hard with a guy from Iowa, and they eventually dropped him.” said McNichols.
“I asked Betz to sort of be the quarterback of everyone else, so he stayed back,” said McNichols, “As a result, of that he had a little left up in the tank in the end. He had a really good last 1000. He ended catching his team mates and running a little bit in front of them.”
In the end, Betz won the title in the last 1000 meters, finishing in a time of 24:57.
“I thought it was a pretty good day for the Sycamores. We had a little strategy going into it. I was supposed to take the guys out at five minute mile pace through the 5k, and I just kind of raced from there,” said Betz.
Mascari and Escalara followed closely by as they took second and third in 25:00. Then came underclassmen as Head and Selby who ran very tough races to finish sixth and seventh in 25:26 and 25:29, resectively. Ocasio finished ninth in 25:39, and sophomore Milton Brinza and senior Corey Hahn closed out the day by finishing (finished 21st) in 26:38 and 28th in 26:53.
“All in all, it was a great race. I was pleased with Head, Selby and Ocasio. They all held their races together really well. Like I said, we’re off to a good start, we’ll just take it week by week.” McNichols said.
The Sycamores will ride this wave of momentum into next week’s Indiana Intercollegiates, which will be hosted at Indiana State University. There, they will see how they stack up against the
Men’s cross country opens season with team win
Craig Padgett ReporterSenior Dustin Betz leads the Sycamores and to the finish line at the Bradley Invitaion(Photo by Richelle Kimble).
“Well, I’m very pleased. You know I knew everybody was fit because we put in such a good summer. We’ve been looking really good early, but you never really know until you run the race.”
John McNichols, men’s cross country head coach
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The women’s cross country team overcame an unpredictable first meet at the Bradley Invitational. The conditions were less than ideal, and despite losing one of their top runners mid race, they were able to perform in Peoria, Illinois.
“I was pleased with the first meet. We are now awaiting the results and we’re going to get beat by Iowa. Now Iowa is one of the best teams in the country,” said ISU women’s cross country head coach, John Gartland. “We had a very close battle with Bradley. They are going to be slightly ahead of us in the scoring. We did beat Illinois State, they were picked number one in our conference and Bradley was picked number two. So I feel like we competed well against a bunch of good teams.”
The lady Sycamores battled with Big Ten powers Iowa and Missouri Valley Conference favorites Bradley and Illinois State early as senior Jessica Zangmeister and sophomore Nicole Lucas put themselves in the front pack.
“Zangmeister led us today as I figured she would,” said Gartland, “She ran really strong, but our junior Kali Dalton and senior Hanna Mercer also did a great job. They grouped well together ran together in the middle of the race, that was great,”
Zangmeister earned a top ten finish in the final standings, finishing 7th in 17:33.
“I hoped to get top 10 today, but I was proud that I was able to do that and have my team mates right behind,” said Zangmeister.
She was followed by Dalton, 12th in 18:02, Lucas, 13th in 18:03, and Mercer, 5th in 18:04. Junior Alexa McFadden closed the door on Sycamore scoring, as she was 24th in 18:33.
“Unfortunately Kylee Thacker was not able to finish the race, but McFadden was able to step up today and take that fifth spot,” said Gartland.
The large group of Sycamores competing then followed with junior Leeann Michl, 26th in 18:44; sophomore Amy Hicks, 38th in 19:12; sophomore Lindy Jones, 41st in 19:17; freshman Emily Cotterman, 53rd in 19:59; senior Serena Simeoli, 55th in 20:09; junior Emily Mercer, 59th in 20:30; sophomore Rachael Johnson, 68th in 21:02; sophomore Shelby Sands, 70th in 21:09; sophomore Kelly Steffen, 72nd in 21:31; junior Shelby Higginbottom, 74th in 21:46, freshmen Lizzy Herron, 76th in 22:05, junior Macey Black, 79th in 22:25, junior Amy Fanella, 85th in 22:55; junior Stacia Weatherford, 88th in 23:40; and junior Brittany Housel 89th in 23:47.
“That was important for us to work together today,” said Zangmeister, “So we are off to a great start. This was just what we needed, it was enough competition to give us something to for
work with, It was just the right amount of competition this year,” “We’ve got a ways to go to get better, but this is a great start here
today against really good competition.” said Gartland. The Sycamores now turn their attention to the Indiana
Itercollegiates where they will compete against the best in the state.
Women’s cross country finish third at Bradley Invite
“We’ve got a ways to go to get better, but this is a great start here today against really good competition.”
John Gartland, women’s cross country head coach
Senior Jessica Zangmeister leads the Sycamores as they compete in the Bradley Invitational (Photo by Richelle Kimble). Craig Padgett Reporter
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Sycamores get pumped for football game
Students, faculty and Terre Haute residents arrived early to Memorial Stadium to tailgate before the game. Spectators ate food and socialized while awaiting ISU’s first home football game of the season (Photos by Mae Robyn Rhymes).
