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Volume 124, Issue 18
Indiana State crowns new Miss ISU Nicole Nunez Reporter
Indiana State University hosted their 37th annual Miss Indiana State University Scholarship Pageant and crowned the new Miss ISU, Tiarra Taylor, on Sunday Oct. 28. The pageant program took place at 2 p.m. in the University Hall auditorium. It was free to attend and featured thirteen women vying for the title of Miss Indiana State University. The total amount of scholarship money awarded was $3600. A scholarship of $1500 was awarded to Miss ISU, while the rest of the funds were awarded to first, second, third, and fourth runner-up and other scholarships which include the Sycamore Spirit Award, the Ambassador Award, Preliminary Talent, and Preliminary Interview. This Program is in coherence with Miss Indiana and Miss America. The newly crowned Miss ISU will represent Indiana State University at Miss Indiana in June 2019 with hopes to compete for Miss America. The Scholarship pageant consisted of many rounds such as an interview with a panel of judges, an on stage interview question, a talent showcase, evening wear, and a social impact
statement. “Women applied in September and they have been meeting with me weekly since then to go over the areas of the competition,” said Director in the Office of Campus Life,Freda Luers.Each of the participants have been preparing vigorously, and gaining the title of Miss ISU are large shoes to fill. “I think that an effective Miss ISU has to be willing to try new things, meet new people, and travel to new places. It is all about being able to adapt, be personable, and simply have fun at every event you’re able to attend. You never know who it watching or looking up to you, so making every moment count and shining your light in your own unique way is important,” said Brandy Protz, Miss Indiana State University 2018. Each of these thirteen women have been preparing for months, and with this comes challenges. The biggest challenge is “simply putting yourself out there and having the courage to not only go on stage, but to interview in front of the 5 judges. The first step in deciding to compete is always the most nerve racking I think, but once you surround yourself with the other competitors and the Miss ISU board of directors, it becomes a fun and a once-in-a-lifetime experience,” said Protz.
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Yet, with these adversities comes many rewards in participating in the Miss ISU Scholarship Pageant. “One of the benefits is they get to meet other people on campus. We have 13 women who might not have known each other,” said Luers. “They have gotten to interact with the staff and other volunteers throughout the last two months and hopefully will remain friends after that.”Brandy Protz has also been able to assist the participants in preparation for the pageant, even from graduate school. “I only have been able to support the women competing from afar, over email and texts. I have been in close contact with my wonderful director, Freda, about the competition and everything that needs to be in place for it,” said Protz. Being crowned Miss ISU is more than a title and a sash. “It means more than words could ever explain. … I love ISU and it will always hold a special place in my heart, and being able to represent the university in this unique capacity over the past year has been incredible. I am who I am because of my time at Indiana State, and I am glad I was able to be an ambassador for a place I am so thankful for,” said Protz.
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Tiarra Taylor was crowned the 2018 Miss ISU on Oct. 28.
HLA sponsors Taste of Mexico Tristian Major Reporter
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The Wabash Valley in Solidarity sponsored a vigil Monday evening on the Vigo County Courthouse steps to honor and support the Jewish community in the aftermath of Pittsburgh synagogue shooting.
This past Thursday the Hispanic Latino Alliance (HLA) hosted “the taste of Mexico” and “date auction” at the African American Culture center. “The overall goal was to raise money for Hispanic/Latino students and other minority groups that attend ISU who need textbooks,” said Tras McMillian, the host of the event. ISU has a large minority group on campus, with 36 percent of students being either black, Latino, or other. McMillian is the secretary for the campus organization Brotherhood of Successful Scholars (BOSS), which was commissioned by the HLA to host and advertise the event. “We as people need to have outreaches like this to support each other,” said McMillian. The amount of Hispanics/ Latino’s at ISU is very low with only 3.7 percent of the enrolled students being of the Hispanic or Latino decent. Programs like HLA help to make the changes needed to bring more diversity to the ISU campus, by hosting events like these. “Volunteers signed themselves up to be bided on for the event,” said McMillian. The action worked by people being sold to the highest bidder, for a 10 minute conversation with the buyer. The money was given to the HLA to buy textbooks for Latino students. Everyone was started at a dollar and increased 50 cents at a time. Eventually the prices were raised to amounts like 20, 50, and even 75 dollars. The auction grossed around 400 dollars for the HLA. There was also a small raffle given to lucky winners. “Ms. Yuseff had the idea of giving out prices like coupons, yoyo’s, and gift cards to show appreciation the guest,” Varities of different foods were also severed at the event. The foods represented different Latino/ Hispanic cultures. “The audience gave me a new perspective on
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Students learn to dance at the Taste of Mexico event on Oct. 25.
self-control under pressure, and how to manage a crowd,” said McMillian. “The room had a very fun positive energy that kept everyone invested and evolved in the auction. I learned new talents like becoming a better host. I tried something new and became more well-rounded as a result.” The event ended with a multitude of Hispanic/ Latino music, which lead to dancing and singing. As the guests began to float out the door, they were filled with a positive spirt and Hispanic culture. “There will be more events just keep a look out for flyers from the HLA and B.O.S.S.,” said McMillian.
Downtown Haunted Haute creates community ties Lauren Rader Reporter
Families from the Wabash Valley dressed up and brought buckets to fill with candy to the third annual trick-ortreating event in downtown Terre Haute on Oct. 26 from 6-8 p.m. This event is hosted by the Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce. Over 50 booths downtown were handing out candy and entertaining the kids with their costumes and cheerful demeanors. Each business was required to register for the event. Many of the booths were local businesses that handed out candy and toys while wearing crazy costumes. The Teal Pumpkin Project, which promotes alternative, non-food items to prevent allergic reactions to candy and allows kids with allergies to still have a fun and happy Halloween, was featured at this event. Many other businesses were excited to participate in this community celebration. “I think stuff like this not only is good
for the children but the businesses that participate have a benefit too. In the end, it’s just everyone together having fun,” salon manager for Urban Hairstylists, Christine Marsh said. “It is well worth attending. It’s a lot of fun for kids and adults.” Businesses enjoy being involved to get their name out as well. Maya Stewart, manager of Old National Bank, was standing outside waiting to greet the kids. “My favorite part of this event is getting to see the community out and about. I love the costumes,” Stewart said. “I’ve only been the manager here for 2 years so this is my second event.” Each booth was excited to take part in this community event. Mix FM was blasting music underneath the SkyGarden Parking Facility Plaza to get people pumped about trick or treating. Many businesses stayed open late and celebrated by dressing up and handing out candy from their store and restaurant fronts. Community ties opened up many businesses to getting involved. “One of my clients is Stephanie Pence, who is the director of the Downtown
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Indiana State University Senior Content Strategist and Magazine Editor Libby Roerig and her husband Tay and son Battle, pose for a photo on Wabash Ave.
Terre Haute,” Marsh said. “When she talked about it she said ‘if you guys want to you can.’ and I said ‘let’s do it!’”
This event is organized to create a strong community and encourage safe trick or treating and alternative ways to celebrate Halloween.
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Pentagon to send thousands more troops to border David S. Cloud
Los Angeles Times (TNS)
The Pentagon is preparing to send as many as 5,000 additional troops to the southwest border to assist the Border Patrol, more than doubling the military presence there, according to two U.S. officials. The move is apparently in response to a caravan of Central American migrants seeking to enter the U.S. through Mexico, but critics say it may also be an attempt by the Trump administration to appeal to its base ahead of the Nov. 6 midterm election. Around 1,500 of the troops are headed for California and will begin arriving in the next two days, with the rest slated to go to Arizona and Texas, the officials said. The Border Patrol is also sending roughly 2,400 additional personnel to work at official entry points in the three states, the officials said. The additional military troops will support their activities. The higher deployment — up from the original estimate of 800 — exceeds the number of U.S. troops currently in Syria, ap-
proximately 2,500. Defense Secretary James N. Mattis was expected to sign an order Monday dispatching the troops. The rapid timetable of the operation suggests the Trump administration wants to get the troops to the border before the election, even though a caravan of migrants that is moving through Mexico is still hundreds of miles from the border. “The men and women of the U.S. military work hard to protect us from real threats. It is beyond cynical, and sets a terrible precedent, to exploit them for political stagecraft in the run-up to an election,” said Adam Isacson, director for defense oversight at the Washington Office on Latin America, an advocacy group that focuses on Latin America. “The migrant caravan is mostly children and families. Most plan to ask for asylum if they make it to the U.S. border, and most will not make it. By the time they get here, the so-called caravan may be just a few hundred people. Unless soldiers are being trained to fill in asylum forms and to care for kids and moms, this is the very opposite of what the U.S. military’s mission is,” he added.
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As a caravan of thousands of Honduran migrants presses north, reaching the town of Arriaga on October 26, 2018, President Trump began considering ways to stop them, including suspending the right to claim asylum in the U.S., which has became the main way of gaining entry to the country.
President Donald Trump has seized on the immigration issue ahead of next week’s midterm election, but illegal immigration this year is on pace to be lower than all but four of the previous 45 years. Trump has falsely claimed that the caravan of migrants heading
north toward the border includes terrorists and is organized by Democrats handing out money, despite denials by national security officials. The troops’ main role will be to transport additional Border Patrol personnel to the southwest border and to provide temporary
housing, meals and transportation to the agency, the officials said. They will not be involved in interacting with migrants seeking to cross the border, the officials said. The Pentagon is sending active-duty troops, rather than Na-
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Prominent University of Michigan professor, opera singer accused of sexual assault David Jesse
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Los Angeles Dodgers co-owner Peter Guber embraces outfielder Yasiel Puig, right, as the team celebrates victory in the National League Championship Series at Miller Park in Milwaukee on October 20, 2018. Guber is among active investors in Epic Games, the maker of the wildly popular online battle royal game “Fortnite.”
Epic Games, maker of smash hit ‘Fortnite,’ raises $1.25 billion from VCs and real-world sports backers Sam Dean
Los Angeles Times (TNS)
Epic Games, the maker of the wildly popular online battle royal game “Fortnite,” announced Friday that it had raised $1.25 billion from a group that included several big-name sports team owners. The financing comes as investment in e-sports and the video game industry continues to rise, with nearly $700 million pouring into e-sports businesses alone in just the first half of the year. The Epic Games investment mostly came from a mix of large venture capital firms such as Kleiner Perkins and the late Paul Allen’s Vulcan Capital. But one name stood out: AXiomatic, an e-sports investment group that
has a controlling stake in the L.A.-based Team Liquid e-sports franchise, and counts analog sports titans such as Peter Guber (co-owner of the L.A. Dodgers, the Los Angeles Football Club and the Golden State Warriors), Ted Leonsis (of the Washington Wizards and Capitals), Jeff Vinik (owner of the Tampa Bay Lightning) and as of Thursday, Michael Jordan (you know this one) among its major investors. “We’re in the sports business, period,” Guber told the Los Angeles Times. “It’s rare that you have the chance to help shape an industry that represents a sea change in the larger enterprise of sports — we chose to be a part of it.” In the last year, “Fortnite” has taken over a major share of the
gaming industry. August saw 80 million players log into the game for at least one round, according to Epic. By June, 49 percent of the content on Twitch, the popular video platform with upward of 3 million streamers, was related to “Fortnite.” The Cary, N.C.-based Epic Games is also the creator of the Unreal Engine, a software development environment for video games that undergirds a main competitor of “Fortnite” in the battle royal category, “PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds.” In both games, and similar titles, up to 100 players — typically split into teams — pick their characters and then parachute onto a battlefield. There they
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Suspected synagogue shooter’s anti-Semitic posts surface online
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McClatchy Washington Bureau (TNS)
After police say a man stormed into a Pittsburgh synagogue and killed at least 11 people, a social media account with the suspected shooter’s name began to circulate online. Police have identified the suspect in the shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood as 46-yearold Robert Bowers. Six people — including four police officers — were also reported as injured in the shooting at the place of worship for Jews. As news broke of the shooting, some on social media noted that Bowers had an account on the social media site Gab. Gab describes itself as “an adfree social network for creators
who believe in free speech, individual liberty, and the free flow of information online. All are welcome.” Andrew Torba, founder of Gab, said that he created the website because of “the entirely left-leaning Big Social monopoly,” Newsweek reported. The site was founded in 2016. Vox reported that the platform has become a virtual gathering place for some members of the alt-right, a movement of white nationalist, anti-Semitic and white supremacist groups. The Gab logo resembles Pepe the frog, a meme that has been adopted by some members of the alt-right, as noted by VICE. But Utsav Sanduja, Gab’s Chief Operating Officer, told VICE that it is simply looking to protect the free speech of its users.
“We’re very worried about people’s rights,” Sanduja told VICE. “A lot of political speech is being labeled as hate speech and is simply being wiped off the map.” An account with the same name as the suspected shooter contains many disparaging posts about people of Jewish faith, as seen in an archive of the account. The account shared a message that said “Jews are waging a propaganda war against Western civilization.” The account associated with Bowers also appears to indicate that he was about to attack the synagogue. The final message on the account — sent out Saturday just a few hours before the shooting — says “HIAS (Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society) likes to bring invad-
A University of Michigan student is suing the school and renowned opera singer David Daniels, also a U-M professor, alleging Daniels sexually assaulted him. The lawsuit also alleges the university knew for years of Daniels’ sexually harassing behavior and did nothing. The suit, filed by Andrew Lipian in federal court Wednesday, details a history of Daniels making sexually suggestive comments and then, one night in March 2017, drugging and sexually assaulting Lipian. Daniels could not be reached for comment Wednesday afternoon. U-M spokesman Rick Fitzgerald said the school would need to “carefully study the complaint before responding.” Daniels has already been accused by at least one other person of similar behavior. He and his partner have been accused of raping a singer after a performance at the Houston Grand Opera in May 2010. That accusation, which was made this August, is still under investigation by police. Daniels and his partner have denied the accusations. Daniels went on leave from his teaching job at U-M earlier this year when the accusation came to light. “The university has a great deal of work to do with regard to sexual harassment training and oversight of its faculty,” Lipian’s attorney, Deborah Gordon, said in an email to the Detroit Free Press. “Its written policies recognize that ‘sexual harassment most often occurs when one person has actual or apparent power or authority over another.’ But here, a professor who was regarded as a major star openly discussed his sexual thoughts and activities. He felt entitled. He regularly sent my client sexually explicit material and messages and assaulted him. He was apparently hired with little vetting of his ability to conduct himself properly around
students and received no training or oversight. This lawsuit is the result.” Lipian said he came to U-M with a dream of becoming a countertenor singer. Daniels is also a countertenor singer with an extensive professional opera background. Not only did Lipian take classes with Daniels, he also met with him weekly for private voice lessons. According to the lawsuit, Daniels, during those sessions, began making sexually suggestive comments to Lipian, who claims in the suit it was well-known to U-M administrators that Daniels routinely made such comments. Lipian also said he received texts from Daniels asking for videos of himself masturbating and received videos of Daniels masturbating. Lipian said in the suit he is heterosexual and married. Daniels is openly gay. Then came March 24, 2017, when Daniels invited Lipian to his apartment to watch “RuPaul’s Drag Race” “because he was ‘lonely’ and wanted to discuss (Lipian’s) ‘career,’” the suit says. “Plaintiff was served several drinks of bourbon,” the lawsuit alleges. “When he said he was tired and needed sleep for a performance the next day, Daniels handed him what he said was a Tylenol PM but was actually the sleep medication Ambien. Daniels then removed (Lipian’s) clothes, forced himself upon (Lipian) and groped and touched his genitals and face.” The lawsuit alleges that in May 2018, Daniels told Lipian someone had sent an anonymous letter to the school stating that Daniels had “come on” sexually to two students “He later advised Plaintiff that a University administrator told him the letter was inconsequential and probably false,” the suit alleges. The suit says another facul-
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ISU Public Safety police blotter Oct. 26
12:35 am Theft reported in the 200 Block of N. 7th Street 4:49 pm Motor vehicle theft reported in 200 Block of N. 4th Street 4:56 pm Motor vehicle theft reported in 500 Block of N. 9th Street 11:28 pm Trespass warning in University Apts. Unit 2
Oct. 27
1:40 am Arrest made for minor
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Hall 10:04 pm Suspicious activity reported in Rhoads Hall 10:12 pm Threats, unwanted guest reported in Erickson Hall 11:19 pm Possession of marijuana reported in Lot I
Oct. 28
1:23 am Information report off campus 9:56 pm Possession of drugs/ paraphernalia reported in Pickerl Hall
indianastatesman.com PENTAGON FROM PAGE 2 tional Guard soldiers, because they can mobilize faster and have more aircraft than reservists. Use of active-duty troops also enables the Trump administration to bypass California Gov. Jerry Brown, who has resisted use of troops along the border in the past.
OPERA FROM PAGE 2 ty member became aware of the assault in August 2018 and reported it to the university’s Title IX office, as legally required. The suit alleges no investigation has ever been launched and the student has never been contacted by the university. The suit says U-M was “deliberately indifferent to Daniels’ actions.
ONLINE FROM PAGE 2 ers in that kill our people. I can’t sit by and watch my people get slaughtered. Screw your optics, I’m going in.” Gab suspended the account Saturday afternoon, and then, in a post on Medium.com, the social media platform wrote that it “unequivocally disavows and condemns all acts of terrorism and violence” and is working with law enforcement. “Shortly after the attack, Gab was alerted to a user profile of the alleged Tree of Life Synagogue shooter,” the statement read. “The
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There already are about 2,000 National Guard troops assisting at the border under a previous Pentagon operation. Using troops in a support role means they would not violate the Posse Comitatus Act, which bars the federal government from using the military in a domestic policing role. “Defendant knew that Daniels was a renowned singer and that he had particular power to intimidate, entice, coerce and/ or manipulate students. In fact, the University ignored warnings about his behavior precisely because he was valuable to it as ‘today’s gold standard among countertenors,’ as described on its website,” the lawsuit says.
EPIC FROM PAGE 2 search for weapons and upgrades as the game map gradually shrinks, ultimately forcing the opposing sides into a small area for a final fight to the death. “Fortnite” is on track to make more than $2 billion this year, and the game’s iOS version alone has grossed a total of $300 million since its launch in mid-March, according to mobile market research firm Sensor Tower. The new round of investment did not affect the composition of the company’s board, where early
investor Tencent, the Chinese tech conglomerate that owns 40 percent of the company, holds two seats. And every one of those dollars comes from players making in-game purchases to upgrade their avatars with new costumes and animations, such as dance moves or dramatic poses. The game itself is free to play. Team Liquid, which is run as a business independent of its major investor, AXiomatic, launched a “Fortnite” team in June to compete for a share of the views on Twitch and the $100 million in prize pools
that Epic is staking for a series of “Fortnite” tournaments over the course of the year. In an article published this week, before AXiomatic announced that it had raised an additional $26 million in a round including Jordan and had made its major investment in Epic Games, Forbes reported that Team Liquid was the third-most valuable e-sports franchise in the world, with $17 million in revenue and a valuation of $200 million. AXiomatic would not comment on the accuracy of those numbers, but
Chief Executive Bruce Stein said that they represented e-sports’ potential. “There are no firm metrics in a sport that is so early in its trajectory,” but e-sports should be considered an integral part of the growing video game industry, Stein said. “Sometimes when people look at the forecast for e-sports, they consider it an industry that will grow to maybe a billion dollars this year — but e-sports in our view is just a video game with an audience, and the video gaming industry, that’s a $130 billion industry.”
account was verified and matched the name of the alleged shooter’s name, which was mentioned on police scanners. This person also had accounts on other social networks. “Gab took swift and proactive action to contact law enforcement immediately. We first backed up all user data from the account and then proceeded to suspend the account. We then contacted the FBI and made them aware of this account and the user data in our possession. “We are ready and willing to work with law enforcement to see to it that justice is served.”
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They pop-up... so that you can shop! Chelsea Chapman Reporter
The Fashion and Merchandising Association held its bi-annual Sycamore Closet Pop-Up Shop last Friday, Oct. 26. The students involved in the organization collect unwanted clothing and sell it in their shops to fund the organization’s events and trips. Members of the Sycamore Environmental Action Committee teamed up with the Fashion and Merchandising Association to gain some experience and insight for some future plans. Kelsey Graman, a senior studying textiles, apparel and
merchandising, is the secretary of the Fashion and Merchandising Association. This organization gets all of their clothing donations from students on campus and the Terre Haute community. “We put bins in the dorms,” said Graman. “People can donate clothes that they no longer want to keep. The profits we make today are going back into the Fashion and Merchandising Association, which is the textiles, apparel and merchandising club for students in that major, but anybody can be a part of it. It helps us keep doing things like this and try to further our career development
and learn things about fashion. A retail shop is one of the things that can really teach us how to own a business and time management.” The shop is beneficial to both the organization and the environment. “The clothes that we are unable to sell, we are going to try to find a way to recycle them. We haven’t found a textiles mill that will recycle them, but we are on the lookout and hopefully we will be able to find that soon. As soon as we do, we’re going to take all of the clothes that we already have.” The organization is also working to send some of its members
to a conference in New York. “This year we are actually a part of the National Retail Federation and a few students will be going to New York to go to the student conference.” said Graman. “The conference is about three days from 8a.m.8p.m. We will be meeting a lot of people from Target and a whole bunch of others and we will get to have a career fair with them. We will get to talk to executives and it’ll be a great way to network and just get ourselves out there and get ready for the real world.” Graman loves the creativity that goes into planning the pop-
Harvest Party connects Sycamores, staff and families Anthony Goelz Reporter
Last Thursday, Oct. 25, the Indiana State University Staff Council held their annual Harvest Party in Dede II. “This is our annual Harvest Party and it is put on for anyone at ISU. We kind of label it as Sycamores and their families,” said Communications Officer for Staff Council, Britany Dean. “We want people to be inviting their kids, their grandkids, friends and just kind of getting everyone here to celebrate together.” FMA CONTINUED ON PAGE 5 This event is open to everyone at ISU, not just students. Employees, people from Sodexo, students, etc. were all invited, according to Dean. Even the families and friends were invited to enjoy, free of charge. There were games and food available to those in attendance. There were also opportunities for children to Trick or Treat at the event. There was a Trick or Treat parade, where children could walk through the commons and get candy from different stations. “It’s a tradition that we have to get the community together to enjoy a night together,” said Dean. “You rarely get a chance to bring your families on campus and it’s a nice way to see everyone’s family and get to know each other better.” The Staff Council “is an advisory body representing the Staff. We consistently strive to enhance the working environment for Staff within Indiana State University and surrounding communities,” according to the ISU website. They also “facilitate and maintain communication between Staff and the University community” and advocate for and disseminate information for the staff. “Staff Council hosts many events during the year, I think our next one is our Bowl-A-Thon. We’re actually helping to support the Habitat for Humanity Build that was announced by President Curtis and so we’re actually going to do a Bowl-A-Thon which we have information about at our website,” said Dean. She continued on to say that Staff Council posts information about upcoming events on the Victoria Florez | Indiana Statesman website, along with ISU Today and STATEments. According to the website, the Bowl-A-Thon will be held on appearance, but also shows Feb. 5, 2019 at the Terre Haute BowlI’m not uptight and that I’m ing Center. laid back. I feel like I always “Staff Council is really here to serve look happy and relaxed the staff. We want to help build moral when I’m dressed up behere at Indiana State,” said Dean. “This cause I’m always loving my is one of the events that we can kind outfit and I’m super comfy! of grow together as a community and really act as a family.”
Fashion Forward Hannah Rickett
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Hannah Rickett is a freshman at Indiana State University majoring in nursing. She enjoys being involved with her sorority, Alpha Sigma Alpha, and really values spending time with her sisters. She enjoys shopping and hanging out with friends. School is important to Rickett and she is excited for her future as a nursing professional.
Q: What stores are your favorite to shop at, and why? A: My favorite stores are Urban Outfitters, Lulu Lemon, American Eagle, Free People and thrift stores. I love these stores because I like wearing high quality material. I also like when I have a unique look so I do thrift as well, because there are so many good things for a cheap price!
Q: Describe your favorite outfit to wear during the fall and winter time? A: My favorite fall and winter time outfit is definitely a cute pair of ripped jeans paired with timberland boots and a comfy sweater layered with a flannel and jacket!
Q: Who is a big fashion idol for you and why? A: A big fashion model for me is Keaton Milburn. She is an Instagram model, and I am in love with her style. She always has a unique twist to it, and she always looks so put together and is very versatile with her outfits.
Q: How does your fashion sense correlate with the activities and organizations you’re involved in? A: My fashion sense is influenced by the sorority I’m in by wearing our letters. I’m active and I like to be comfy but cute, so that I can feel good and still move
Q: What colors and patterns do you look for most when clothes shopping? A: The colors and patterns I look for are usually white, black, maroon, and olive green. The patterns I like to look for that are vintage includes stuff that is comfortable but can be dressed up!
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Q: How does your style relay who you are as a person? A: I think my style shows that I like to take care of myself and keep up with my
Halloween Spooktivities at campus Barnes & Noble
Cheyenne Fauquher News Editor
On Oct. 27 from 2-4 p.m. at the Barnes & Noble Bookstore on campus located 25 N 4th St., there was a Halloween party open to the public. Barnes & Noble invited community members to come i costume and bring their children for a contest, to participate in crafts and spooky story time. This event has been held for several years and is a tradition in the Terre Haute community. This is a way to bring the community together and teach young children the importance of involvement. Community involvement has proven to better the fundamental health of the public as a whole. “It is great way to get out besides trick or treating and let my son show his creative side with his Halloween costume and craftiness. It is such a joy to see so many children and families involved,” said James Boney, a local parent. The crafts were set up for children ages two to ten. Each craft was unique in its own way and they were all related to the upcoming
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Children do arts and crafts with the staff at Barnes and Noble.
costume and candy driven holiday; Halloween. Barnes & Noble employees got very involved, some even dressing up in costumes themselves, and helped the children with their crafts and read them Haunted Tales. Many of the employees talked about how much they love seeing young children come to the bookstore with enthusiasm. “All the kids’ costumes are so cute and creative. My favorite was a family dressed as Monsters Inc. characters. The mom was Boo, the dad was Sully, and the baby was Mike Wazowski. The excitement for crafts and spooky Halloween festivities for the
holiday is amazing!” Barnes & Noble employee, Keely Bourassa, said. Barnes & Noble hosts several holiday related events. They have several upcoming events open to everyone in the community, including “Giving Thanks November” on November 8, “Game Night” every Friday from 4-6 p.m. and “Story Time with Santa” November 30, December 4, December 14, and December 20. Each of these events includes fun activities with prizes and free food. Follow Barnes & Noble Bookstore on Facebook and Instagram for more information on upcoming events.
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A haunting under Sandison Chelsea Chapman Reporter
Students and members of the Terre Haute community came out to Sandison Hall for a fright last Thursday and Friday. ISU’s Residence Hall Association put on the event with the help of student volunteers. It cost $1 or one non-perishable food item to get into the event. All collected food items and money are going to help open a student pantry on campus. John Farley, a junior studying economics and the vice president of RHA, has been taking part in Haunted Halls for three years. “Before this, I was the programmer for two years,” said Farley. “This has always been my main event, but this is my first year kind of taking the back seat. However, all of us [RHA members] are pretty much equally involved in this event, as it is one of our biggest events of the year. We all have a vital role.” Having participated in the past, Farley is very impressed with what happened with this year’s Haunted Halls. “I think it’s been incredible,” said Farley. “As far as our previous two turnouts have gone, I think this has been the exact same as them, if not better. Last year, we hit around 300 people on the first night, this year we hit 350 people. We are definitely excited about that.” RHA and the student volunteers added a few changes to the event this year in order to lengthen it. “This year is a bit longer,” said Farley. “We’ve utilized a few rooms that we have actually created hallways within by hanging tarps. Last year we were running a group about every three minutes. This year we are running them about every five minutes just because it is that much longer. It’s still the same price though. You pay either one dollar or a non-perishable
food, so you’re getting even more of an experience than last year for the same price.” Each residence hall on campus had its own committee to help decorate and act in part of the halls under Sandison. “RHA is big on offering leadership positions to students,” said Farley. “We’ve come up with a system of committees, so students can be either on a committee or head a committee. That not only offers the students an opportunity to become a major role in Haunted Halls, but also a major leadership role for them to grow into. We have at least five [volunteers] from each hall, so I would say there are 5060 students volunteering. There are people helping check in, people being tour guides, being actors, and doing makeup.” Farley loved seeing all of the creative ideas that the new students came up with and executed in their parts of the halls. “My favorite part of this experience is setting up,” said Farley. “I love seeing people come together and create something that is unique. I like seeing all of the new ideas that we have. Every single year people seem to find a way to think outside of the box in ways that the board couldn’t even imagine. Everyday students are coming up with these ideas and it’s incredible to see that even with a new, fresh generation of students they’re still coming up with ideas that can captivate the rest of campus and bring them all together as one.” Farley encourages everyone to get involved with this event and events like it on campus. “This is for a good cause,” said Farley. “Students get to gain leadership experience out of it, and it just brings everyone closer. It brings people together in a beautiful way. It’s great to
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indianastatesman.com FMA CONT FROM PAGE 4 up closet, especially when it comes to photo shoots. “Normally we do a photo shoot with [the pop-up closet],” said Graman. “We take some of the clothes and we get some girls and guys together and do a mini photo shoot to make a ‘look-book’ to show some of the things that are offered. Those have gone over really well the past two years and they’re just really fun to do. I’ve styled and I’ve modeled and it’s a lot of fun to be able to see the different sides of the fashion world. You get to see the styling, you get to put the book together and you get to sell things while you’re here. It’s a great way to get to try a little of everything.” Jewel Childress, a senior studying recreational therapy, is the vice president of the Sycamore Environmental Action Club, who partnered with the Fashion and Merchandising Association. “We partnered with them this year because we have ideas of creating a permanent reuse store,
SANDISON FROM PAGE 4 see everyone come out. Even if they’re new students, they get the opportunity to create their own vision of what they think Indiana State would like to see. We’ll see you next year. Every single year we try to grow bigger. We try to get more people involved, and try to form new committees around it, more opportunities for leadership for people who are inter-
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so we wanted to help with this, so we could get some experience in setting up a shop.” Though it is still in the works, Childress is very excited about the possibility of opening up this store on campus. “That would be something where we would get donations from students who live in the dorms on campus,” said Childress. “At the end of the year, a lot of people will throw things away that are still of good use, like lamps and pillows. Whatever they don’t want to put in a box and take with them, they end up throwing it away. We want to create a store where they can donate those items and we can sell them for cheaper to incoming students so they don’t have to go to the store and buy them for full price. It would be more affordable, and we’re creating more sustainability within the living situations on campus.” Childress has learned some new skills by participating in this event. “The most exciting part for me has been the marketing techniques,” said
Childress. “Although I’m not going to school for that, I really enjoy making flyers and finding different avenues to let people know about the event. I figured out how to put things in the statesman and ISU today. The whole aspect of me getting to gain leadership and organizational skills while helping put this together has helped me grow as a person.” Many different people came together to create this successful event. “I think this is a really cool opportunity for students to get experience in creating their own small business,” said Childress. “You get to look into all of the aspects of what goes into that and whenever there are a bunch of different people helping, everybody gets to use their strengths in a way that is exciting to them. It’s really cool to see people come together and make something happen.” Next semester the Fashion and Merchandising Association will be placing donation boxes around campus for students to donate unwanted clothing.
ested in that. We’re happy to see everyone come out. We’re always trying to make it bigger. If anyone has any ideas for it, we’re more than happy to hear them.” Ashleigh Stem, a sophomore studying nursing, came out to Haunted Halls to have fun with her friends. “I heard about it and I wanted to do it with my group of friends,” said Stem, “I’d totally do it
again. My favorite part was all of the laughter and the clever scares.” Tyanne Johnson, a freshman studying pre-dentistry, said Haunted Halls was her first haunted house. “I wanted to be scared and try something new,” said Johnson. “My favorite part was when the lights went out. The most creative thing was the people crawling on the floor toward you.”
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Starbucks may leave some students out Rachel Modi Columist
Walking through the Hulman Center today, I strolled right into a Starbucks. The whole place was decked out with real Starbucks gear with the brand name cups, little notebooks and huge packages of coffee beans to bring back to our dorm rooms. The best part is that this Starbucks actually makes the legit frappuccinos and lattes, not the watered down, cheap stuff. Walking through the Hulman Center last year, there was a chill piano room. Indiana State University may have definitely considered who benefits from a Starbucks on campus, but may have not considered those who do not. At a town hall held this semester by our Student Government Association, attention was brought to the Starbucks replacing a common hang out place for students. An African American student shared her concern of how this was the place they always did homework, talked and sat around with friends. She was upset because the school did not seem to take into consideration those who were losing what seemed as a home or a safe place. She was aware that there were other spots on campus that other minorities can hang out, but they seemed so out of the way. For example, some African American students have lost the spot Starbucks now occupies, so they have to go all the way to the African American Cultural Center. It is so far off campus that most students do not even know this building exists. We only go around there when we have Homecoming Sync and spring Remix. The weather is dropping in temperature as we progress into the year, so the African American Cultural Center loses its appeal. Students have to walk across campus to just hang out between or after classes. However, Starbucks also has its benefits. It is another spot for students to gather and work on homework, hang out with friends and get a bite to eat. Not only is the Starbucks legitimate in its appearance and taste, but it also takes Commons Cash. I finally do not have to spend my own money to get a good drink and pick through healthy food options. Starbucks should be another
hang out place, welcome to all. I think that instead of separating spots on campus to have them relative to only a certain ethnicity or organization, we should open up spots to welcome all students. You do not have to purchase something in order to sit and chill, unlike other Starbucks coffee shops in the community. Community Starbucks stand on a no loitering rule. You can’t respectfully sit at a Starbucks for an hour and not purchase anything. The Starbucks on campus does not require a purchase. Thus, anyone has the right to take advantage of a good-looking new space we have. Obviously, this matter may not be as big of a deal for some people, but the fact that it was brought up during the town hall to SGA speaks. If you feel like your voice is being ignored, then you have the right as a student and a U.S. citizen share your opinions. Town halls are one of the best ways to do so. If something is bothering you, gather other students and use your voice. I understand that the Starbucks was a little random and not really discussed, so those who felt like a part of their safe zone or home was ripped away from them could not do much to stop construction; however, if there are any concerns or disagreements any student has with what ISU is doing, then you have to speak up. The school is not in every single students’ shoes, so they may not know how and who they are impacting. Student Government Association is a perfect way to ensure that your voice is heard. SGA is a self-governing body created by the students for the students. As a part of SGA as a senator, I can say that we are trying to help those who have reached out to us. We have been discussing and working with others to ensure more participation and attendance to organization who have not been as recognized as they should be. Again, if you have any concerns or even ideas to help make ISU a more welcoming environment for all, go to the 6th floor of the HMSU and go straight down to the left. Talk to someone at the desk or in the office. Get your voice heard, because ISU is ultimately your school, and you should have a say in what you want.
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How Trump’s hateful speech raises the risks of violence Cass Sunstein
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Is President Donald Trump responsible, in some sense, for the mailing of bombs to Hillary Clinton and other Democratic leaders? Is he responsible, in some sense, for the slaughter at the Pittsburgh synagogue? If we are speaking in terms of causation, the most reasonable answer to both questions, and the safest, is: We don’t really know. More specifically, we don’t know whether these particular crimes would have occurred in the absence of Trump’s hateful and vicious rhetoric (including his enthusiasm for the despicable cry, “Lock her up!”). But it’s also safe, and plenty reasonable, to insist that across the American population, hateful and vicious rhetoric from the president of the United States is bound to increase risks of violence. Because of that rhetoric, the likelihood of this kind of violence is greater than it would otherwise be. The president is responsible for elevating the risk that people will try to kill Democrats and others seen by some of his followers as “enemies of the people” (including journalists and Jews). To see why, we should investigate one of the most striking findings in modern social psychology that has been replicated on dozens of occasions. It goes by the name of “group polarization.” The basic idea is that when
people are listening and talking to one another, they tend to end up in a more extreme position in the same direction of the views with which they began. Groups of like-minded people can become radicalized. A little over a decade ago, I was involved in a study of group polarization in politics. We asked left-of-center groups to deliberate about three issues: same-sex unions, climate change and affirmative action. We asked right-of-center groups to do the same thing. The results were straightforward. On all three issues, the leftwing groups ended up marching to the left, and the right-wing groups ended up marching to the right. Trump is a one-man group polarization machine. At his speeches and online, he convenes like-minded people and gets them enraged. Those who criticize him are not critics; they are enemies. If the president says that Hillary Clinton committed a crime, it is only natural for members of his audience, listening and talking with one another, to conclude that she should be locked up. And if “Lock her up!” becomes a standard cry, it is inevitable that some will progress to, “Kill her.” Indeed they have, not only privately but also in public. For example, New Hampshire State Representative Al Baldasaro, a Trump supporter, said in a radio interview that “Clinton should be put in the firing line and shot for treason.”
Roger Stone, a Trump adviser, tweeted, “Hillary must be brought to justice — arrested, tried and executed for murder.” If people are talking that way, there is an elevated risk that sooner or later, someone is actually going to try to kill her – and others whom the president treats as enemies of the people. The problem is compounded by the contrast between the president’s demeanor in two different situations: when he is speaking of national unity and when he is on the attack against his supposed enemies. When he speaks of unity, he seems scripted and insincere. He reads from a text. He is working. When he is on the attack, he is in his element. He needs no text. He is having fun. Everyone can see that. Responding to the possible connection between Trump’s despicable rhetoric and the recent crimes, some Republicans have been engaging in a form of “whataboutism,” pointing to what they see as abhorrent words and actions from Democrats. Let’s assume (in my view wrongly) that some Democrats have been equally willing to speak in an incendiary way. So what? This is not some kind of competition. The question is not who started it or who’s worse. The question is whether the president of the United States has been elevating the risk of murder. The answer is clear: Absolutely.
Commentary: As both parties play the blame game, our fiscal future hangs in the balance Shai Akabas and Tim Shaw CQ-Roll Call (TNS)
This is fiscal insanity. The federal deficit grew 17 percent to $779 billion in the fiscal year just ended, but that’s not the worst of the problem. By the administration’s own estimate, the deficit will increase almost 40 percent to nearly $1.1 trillion in the current fiscal year. With few policymakers batting an eye, this disturbing trend has no end in sight. The question now is whether the United States will see its economic future gradually damaged through the erosion of investments, jobs and growth, or whether there will be a financial jolt that results in abrupt, and likely painful, fiscal adjustments. Both parties have lost their
moorings when it comes to fiscal policy. Through a lack of leadership, our nation’s public debt — effectively the sum of our annual budget deficits — has ballooned to $15.5 trillion, more than three-quarters of the entire U.S. economy. Policymakers have sacrificed long-term economic health for short-term political gain by putting tax cuts and spending increases on the national credit card. As we saw recently with the bankruptcies of Sears and Toys-R-Us, there is a limit to how much debt an entity can sustain. While the United States is not about to default and go into bankruptcy, sovereign countries are not immune from market and economic consequences. The fastest-growing component of federal spending last year was also the least benefi-
cial. It was not Social Security or Medicare or food stamps. In fact, spending on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — formerly known as food stamps — actually declined, signaling a growing economy that should result in reduced federal deficits. Rather, it was interest payments on our national debt that grew at an alarming 20 percent — to nearly $380 billion. The Congressional Budget Office projects they will surpass all U.S. defense spending by 2023. These hundreds of billions of dollars provide no direct benefit to the American taxpayer, and they squeeze out purposeful spending, whether for national security, domestic social programs or other priorities. Some spending needs can arise unexpectedly. Federal disaster relief remains essential to
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regions recovering from recent hurricanes — and shouldn’t be hindered by an unmanageable debt burden. Similarly, when the next recession inevitably hits, the government may have fewer options to respond. And in the unthinkable event of a large-scale military emergency, choosing between paying debts and defending the nation is the last thing we’d want to face. The growing debt has serious ramifications for our country and its economy. An out-of-control national debt can directly affect the household finances of millions of Americans by pushing up the interest rates they pay on mortgages, student loans and business debt. This would make getting an education or buying a home more expensive, and businesses would have a harder time expanding. By taking on more
and more debt, the federal government is sacrificing economic growth and jobs for future generations. Instead of offering constructive plans to address the problem, each side blames the other. Some Democratic legislators tout “Medicare for all” and free college, with no realistic plan to pay for them; some Republicans push for extending the fiscally irresponsible tax cuts, which have yet again proved they do not pay for themselves. While raising taxes on the rich or making cuts to federal agencies (as the president proposed just last week) could be a small part of the solution, proponents of such moves mostly offer them as lip service to the deficit issue. Part of the blame surely falls on
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XC FROM PAGE 8 him. Sophomore Noah Hufnagel finished 34th overall with a time of 25:45.90. Sophomore Isaac Bentz finished 39th with a time of 25:55.40. The women’s team also finished fourth overall in the championship, beating out the likes of teams such as Northern Iowa (111 points), Missouri State (139 points), Southern Illinois (163 points), Drake
VICTORY FROM PAGE 8 Christie recorded scores of 262.20 and 281.77 in the one and three-meter dives, respectively. Coach Christensen’s Corner “We were pretty hit and miss today,” Head Coach Josh Christensen said.
FISCAL CONT FROM PAGE 6 us, the pain-intolerant public, who quickly vote against lawmakers who dare to reduce our benefits or raise taxes. It’s time for both parties to face facts. Dithering only makes the necessary fixes look worse. President Kennedy famously quipped that the time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining. Yet in the tenth straight year of an expanding economy, we
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(207 points), Evansville (232 points) and Valparaiso (267 points). Junior Brooke Moore finished as the MVC runner-up with an astonishing time of 17:09.80. Moore tied the 5K school-record with her time. Junior Alli Workman earned herself all-MVC honorable mention honors with a 14th place finish and a time of 17:53.50. Sophomore Michaela Ward finished 21st with a time of 18:06.50.
Freshman Jocelyn Quiles took the 29th spot with a time of 18:24.00. Redshirt senior Jessi Conley finished 42nd with a time of 18:47.30. The Sycamores Cross Country teams will compete again in 2 weeks when they the NCAA Great Lakes Regional at the Lavern Gibson Championship Course on November 9th. The starting time for that meet is to be announced.
“We’re tired, but I was hoping to see a little more execution in some places. We did mix-up the lineup a bit, which allowed us to see some people in events they hadn’t competed in yet this year and some of those went well. Overall, we’re headed in the right direction, but we still have
a lot of work to do as we prepare for the conference meet in February.” Up Next The blue and white return home next week to host conference and instate rivals Evansville and Valparaiso at the Vigo County Aquatic Center on Saturday, Nov. 3.
are instead partying like there’s no tomorrow, running large and growing deficits. For every year that Congress and the president wait to act, we roll the dice again on the possibility of a major recession or other disaster tipping America’s fiscal situation into deeply damaging territory. So far, luck has been on our side, but we cannot, and should not, count on that. There are many serious policy proposals from across the political spec-
trum that could contribute meaningfully to a solution, including Social Security reform, health care delivery system reform, curbing tax expenditures, and adding a carbon tax. Unfortunately, the latest round of fiscal warnings seems to have largely fallen on deaf ears in Washington. The consequences may not be here tomorrow, but they are coming. In the meantime, here’s to hoping our luck holds.
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Ryan Boyle, Jonas Griffith and Jerry Nunez earn MVFC weekly honors Timothy McCaughan, Atheltic Media Relations
ST. LOUIS -- Ryan Boyle, Jonas Griffith and Jerry Nunez have each earned Missouri Valley Football Conference weekly honors following their performances during the Sycamores’ 43-17 victory at Youngstown State, the league office announced Sunday. Boyle has been tabbed MVFC Newcomer of the Week for the third time this season; Griffith earned Defensive Player of the Week honors; while Nunez claimed the Valley’s Special Teams Player of the Week for the second time in his career. It marks the first time since 2014 that the Sycamores have claimed three of the Valley’s weekly awards. ISU’s Mike Perish, Connor Underwood and Gary Owens earned conference honors after defeating No. 22 Liberty, 38-19 September 27, 2014 inside Memorial Stadium. Newcomer of the Week QB Ryan Boyle, R-Jr., 6-2, 215, Urbandale, Iowa / (Iowa) Boyle racked up 419 yards of total offense in the Sycamore win while throwing for 325 yards and a trio of touchdowns on 17-of-28 through the air. The Urbandale,
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Iowa native also added 68 yards on the ground while catching a pass for 26 yards from Jalil Kilpatrick in the second quarter. In total, Boyle finished with seven pass completions over 20 yards in the win, including a 60yard bomb to Dante Hendrix in the second quarter. Defensive Player of the Week LB Jonas Griffith, R-Jr., 6-4, 244, Louisville, Ky. (Academy of Shawnee) Griffith recorded a game high 14 tackles, including 11 solo stops against Youngstown State. No matter if the Penguins ran or
passed, Griffith seemed to be in the play defensively. He picked up an important sack in the fourth quarter when the Penguins went for it on fourth down to put the ball back in ISU’s hands. Griffith iced the game late in the fourth with an 80-yard fumble recovery for a touchdown -- the first defensive score of his career. Special Teams Player of the Week K Jerry Nunez, Jr., 5-11, 185, Naples, Fla. (Naples HS) Nunez was money for the Sycamores in Saturday’s vic-
tory against the Penguins. The junior kicker hit 3-of-4 field goals in the victory. Trailing 7-0 to Youngstown, Nunez nailed a 41-yard field goal to put the Sycamores on the board, before adding a 30-yard field goal in the second. The Naples, Florida native pushed the Sycamore lead to 1610 at halftime after splitting the uprights on a game-long 45-yard field goal with 48 second left in the first half. Nunez was also a perfect 4-for-4 on PAT attempts for the Trees. Though Dante Hendrix did not
receive any weekly honors from the Valley offices, the redshirt freshman did set career highs in receptions, yards and touchdowns at Youngstown State. Hendrix caught seven passes for a game high 186 yards and scored two touchdowns in the win. His first score of the game came in the second quarter on a 22-yard catch to put the Sycamores on top 13-10 while also marking the first career touchdown for the wide out. Hendrix continued to dominate throughout the game, making four catches of 20 yards or more, including a 60-yard reception in the second quarter. Hendrix added his second score of the game in the third quarter on a 22-yard reception to make it 23-10 in favor of the Sycamores. Indiana State returns to Memorial Stadium for the next two weekends as the Sycamores play host to South Dakota and Illinois State. For more information on tickets or group sales to the season opener, contact Senior Assistant Athletics Director John Sherman at 812-237-3047. Fans can also visit the Hulman Center Ticket Office during normal business hours or call 877-ISU-TIXS, or visit TicketMaster.com.
Indiana State volleyball snaps 5-game losing streak David Cruz Reporter
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Indiana State returned home this weekend for a pair of Missouri Conference matchups against Illinois State and Bradley. ISU lost their 5th game in a row with 3-0 sweep against Illinois State. However, the Sycamores were able to comeback the next day with their heads held up high as they took down Bradley with Athletic Media Relations 3-1 victory, ending their 5 game losing streak. Illinois State gave ISU a run for their money as they notched their 12th sweep of the season to win the team’s seventh-straight match. Illinois State hit .305 as a team and was led by the 13 kills out of Monica Miller, who hit .429. The Redbirds had four players hitting over .300 Melina Tedrow recorded a double-double and had an ace Southern Illinois University (136 and Tedrow registered 17 assists points). and 11 digs in her fourth career Senior Akis Medrano led the double-double. The Sycamores way for the Sycamore men with served up their most aces in a a third place finish in the 8K match in two weeks but a .009 run and a time of 24:06.30, good hitting percentage limited the enough for third place all time in offense in the loss and is the secIndiana State University history. ond-lowest mark of the season Medrano earned his third all- and lowest since hitting .000 at MVC honor for his performance. Colorado State on Sept. 14. IlliRedshirt sophomore Cam Trout nois State now leads the all-time finished in 16th place with a ca- series, 60-8. reer-best time of 25:07.00. Trout There seemed to be a different barely finished outside of honor- vibe at the ISU area on Saturday able mention All-MVC, but he night as the Sycamore came away still put on a great performance. with the win, and on Canadian Sophomore Nick Yeend Night nonetheless. The ISU volfinished 24th with a time of leyball currently has four Cana25:15.50, a career-best time for dians and fueled by the tribute to their home nation; Alberta na-
Sycamore men and women’s Cross Country finish fourth in MVC Championships Jay Adkins Reporter This past Saturday, both Indiana State University Cross Country teams traveled to Peoria, Illinois to compete in the Missouri Valley Conference Championships. Bradley University finished first overall in the men’s and women’s races for the second consecutive season. The men’s team finished fourth overall in the tournament with 114 points. They beat out the University of Evansville (284 points), Loyola University (153 points), Valparaiso University (146 points), The University of Northern Iowa (136 points), and
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ISU volleyball set to play Southern Illinois after beating Bradley, 3-1.
tive Cassie Kawa hit .320 and put down 11 kills. Saskatchewan native Rhiannon Morozoff tallied a career-high four block assists and had four digs along with her seven kills. The Sycamores have now won eight of the last 10 over the Braves including their last five at home. And ISU now has a 23-12 all-time record at home against Bradley, however the Braves lead the all-time series, 39-32. A 3-1 final doesn’t describe how close the match was and could have easily gone the other way. The highest point differential was only 5 points with the set scores being 29-27, 28-26, 21-25 and 26-24. The first two sets re-
quired extra points to win, as did the final set. Bradley put down five more kills than the host Sycamores. Senior Erica Haslag tallied a season-high 28 kills and a pair of Braves turned in double-doubles. However, Indiana State had three players in double-digit kills and three in double-digit digs. And ISU improved their offense as the Sycamores hit an impressive .247, the team’s highest mark since mid-September. The Sycamores go back on the road next week as they face off against the 4-20 Southern Illinois volleyball team. ISU is now 9-16 on the 2018 season.
Sycamores claim 7th straight victory, defeat Bellarmine, Rose-Hulman Andrew Hile, Athletic Media Relations LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The Sycamore Swimming & Diving team defeated Bellarmine and Rose-Hulman in a double-dual meet on Saturday to claim their sixth and seventh wins of the 2018-19 season. ISU defeated Bellarmine by a score of 193101 and overtook Rose-Hulman, 253-34. Surging Sycamores Junior Cierra Campbell earned multiple victories in Louisville in the 200-yard individual medley and 200-yard freestyle. In the 200 freestyle, Campbell clocked a time of 1:57.31 and was followed by teammate Emily Webbwho finished at 2:00.45.
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ISU Swimming defeats Rose Hulman and Ballarmine.
She recorded a winning time of 2:13.19 in the 200 IM. Vivian Kritikou continued her dominance in the 1000-yard freestyle, winning once again on Saturday with a time of 10:34.13, four seconds ahead of the second place swimmer. Kendall Hansen was the leader in a trio of Sycamores who finished atop the standings in the 100-yard backstroke. Hansen touched the wall in first with a time of 58.34 and followed by Marlene Pavlu Lewin and Madison Brandwho recorded times of 59.84 and 1:01.04, respectively. Pavlu Lewin earned a win in the 200-yard backstroke, racing to a time of 2:07.06. Megan Schade and Martina Marks were also winners on Sat-
urday. Schade came away with an individual victory in the 100yard breaststroke with a time of 1:08.12, holding off second place by .43. Marks, a senior for the trees, took the crowin in the 200-yard butterfly with a time of 2:07.68. In the 100-yard butterfly, Joelle Borchers raced to a victory with a time of 58.74, nearly three seconds in front of second place. The 400-yard freestyle relay team of Borchers, Alex Malmborg, Kritikou and Schade walked away the victors in the event, collectively earning a time of 3:40.24. Sycamore freshman Elle Christie walked away with two victories on Thursday after a diving contest with Rose-Hulman.
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