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STUDY SPOTS HIT THE BOOKS HERE OR THERE CUNNINGHAM MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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NORMAL HALL All coffee cup symbols represent coffee shops and cafes on campus. This is not a complete list. Photographs from Indiana Statesman photographers and University Marketing.
Some of the best places to study on ISU’s campus Jhansi Chagalakonda Columnist
On a campus the size of ISU, there are some really great places to hit the books. Let me guide you to places where you can focus on your studies comfortably, sometimes with few distractions, and all while getting you out of your dorm room. Cunningham Memorial Library has a study space for everyone. There are isolated places on the second and third floors and some corners that are surrounded by books and walls with a few tables, if you are a person who likes to study alone. You can also take a study room for up to four hours and renew it after that if needed. Study rooms are first come, first served and during busy times of the year, like midterms and finals, they go fast. So ask at the front desk for a room and check out with your student ID to get the keys before anyone else can grab it. There are also larger study rooms available for groups. One member of your group can go early to library to get the room keys, in essence reserving it for rest of the team later in the day. For planning meetings or other group projects, there are clusters of tables and couches on the lower level, first and second floors. Just remember that the basement and third floor are quiet floors and aren’t conducive to group meet-ups. The Math and Writing Center is located on the second floor of the Cunningham Memorial Library. This is an appointment only help center for students who need help with math or writing for classes. Let’s move on to other small libraries and unique study spots on campus that you can find on the Campus Map above or other information guides. These places are not as heavily occupied, more casual and provide convenient spots in between classes. Check out the Math Center in Bayh College of Education or find your favorite coffee shop among the many on campus. You can find coffee almost anywhere: Cunningham Memorial Library, Stalker Hall, University Hall and Starbucks at HMSU and the Barnes and Noble Bookstore. If you want to rank them, then do so by the food they offer, the taste of their coffee (Many offer Starbucks coffee,) and the distance you need to travel.
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Students stroll passed the fountain where there are grassy steps and tables where students can hang out, study or even string a hammock up to nap or relax in the fresh air.
Beyond that there are study-friendly common areas and atriums all over campus. Some are architecturally beautiful buildings with spectacular atriums that are not just pleasing to the eye; but also sometimes the quietest places on campus to study. These places have less distraction due to inactivity in those buildings during particular times of day. Find spaces in the Science, Technology and Health and Human Services buildings, as well as University, Stalker, Federal and Normal Halls. Don’t forget to look up in Normal Hall. It is beautiful! Now we can talk about HMSU. This building is full of hidden places where you can study both in groups and alone. A great deal of seating and food is available in the Commons. For students who like to munch on something while working on their assignments; this is the right place for you. But you must keep in mind that the noise comes
along with the Commons. If you are a person who can deal with buzz around you while you are studying, then the Commons is a good fit. HMSU also has a Commuter Lounge for and some resource centers for focused student groups like the LGBTQ Center, Women’s Center, International Students Center, and La Casita Center. However, all students are more than welcome in these areas. You can always go there and focus on your assignments or even watch Netflix for a break if needed. ISU has many places for students to work on their projects. Sometimes you just have to hunt for the right spot. It could be beautiful Normal Hall or maybe the busy HSMU’s Commons. Maybe you’ll choose to hang out at the fountain at Dede Plaza or lounge under a tree on the Quad. Share your spot with friends or keep it secret, but find a place to call your own and study well.
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ISU to welcome another class of students with variety of events Alyssa Bosse News Editor
Indiana State University’s Welcome Week starts Friday, August 16 and runs through Saturday, August 24. It offers events to help students adjust to being on campus, have fun and get involved. After Move-in Weekend spent unpacking, one of the biggest events for incoming freshman is the March through the Arch, Sunday, August 18 at 6 p.m. That’s when members of almost every campus organization line the sidewalk along Cherry Street to give freshmen high fives and treats as they march all the way to the Arch on Third Street. That same evening, “Taste of Terre Haute” takes place on the Quad from 6 to 7:30 p.m. ISU hosts restaurants from all over Terre Haute, so students can come get a “taste” of what they have to offer. From 8 to 10 p.m., the annual Fountain Party is a great way to meet new friends and become familiar with organizations on campus. Monday, August 19 is Donaghy Day, a memorable day of giving for every Sycamore. Indiana State is known for its community service and there is no better way to start the school year off as a Sycamore than Donaghy Day. Every freshman is required to participate in the fun community service day, which starts at 8 a.m. when
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President Deborah Curtis high fives students as they walk around campus and through the arch at the corner of 3rd and Cherry Streets during the March Through the Arch in Welcome Week 2018.
students are split into groups, put on buses and transported to numerous service locations around Terre Haute. From 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. that day, each College hosts an open house where students can learn more about their intend-
ed majors. From 6 to 8 p.m., ISU offers an event called “Where are my classes?” Where small groups of students tour campus with to their class schedules to find the rigt classrooms before the first day. Tuesday, August 19 is the first day of
classes at Indiana State. To celebrate the beginning of a new school year, a “First Day” Photo Booth is available from 9 a.m. to noon by the Fountain on both Tuesday and Wednesday, August 20. If you’re interested in Greek life, a Fraternity and Sorority Life Carnival is at Wolf Field, Thursday, August 22 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Students considering membership in fraternities or sororities at ISU can informally meet members of Greek organizations and ask questions. Students looking for an on-campus job can attend the Student Employment Job Fair, Friday, August 23 from 1 to 4 p.m. in Dede 2 and 3. Student jobs ranging from food service to groundskeepers and desk attendants are available. To round out Welcome Week is the Terre Haute Farmer’s Market, Saturday, August 24 from 8 a.m. to noon at Meadows Plaza. Back on campus at Wolf Field from 4-6 p.m. is Faithfest and a Glow Dance and Karaoke Party follows from 8 to 11 p.m. in the Dede’s. This first week on campus is a crucial time to get out and meet new people, learn where places are and have fun. Welcome Week events help new students connect with each other and also with upperclassman, who can talk about the memories and friends they made from Welcome Week events and why its so important to get out and get involved.
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Get your grub on
From meal swipes and Commons Cash to local eateries Seth Ymker Columnist
Unlike what I used to believe, eating is actually very important, and there are numerous places to do so on Indiana State University’s campus. However, if you eat at the same location too often, you will inevitably tire of the menu, as I did after eating almost every meal in the dining halls during my first semester. I eventually realized there are many other options on campus that accept Meal Swipes and offer different menus. There are also several off-campus eating options that are close by, high quality, and relatively cheap. It is important to understand the economy of on-campus meals. Depending on your meal plan, you will receive a certain number of meal swipes that may be used in the dining hall. You will also receive a certain amount of Commons Cash, which may be used at the restaurants in the HMSU Commons and at any of other Sodexo-run locations across campus. Something I feel I should point out is if you find you rarely use meal swipes but make extensive use of Commons Cash, it is possible to transfer credits between the two. This can be done at any time during the semester at the Sodexo Office on campus. You can also add money to your Commons Cash account at any time. It is important to remember that Sodexo runs most but not all on-campus food locations. Only Sodexo-run locations accept meal swipes. For example, George’s and Starbucks do not accept meal swipes. Also some restaurants only accept meal swipes on the weekends or during the week if you have earned over a certain number of credit hours. If you have a Commuter Meal Plan, Non-flex 10 Meal Plan, or are a student athlete, you may use your meal swipes at all Sodexo’s locations. What is available to you will differ depending upon the location, but it is worth looking into. There are many Sodexo locations on campus and many have their own sort of specialty. Sycamore and Lincoln dining halls are great for quantity if you have missed a meal and need to fill up, but in all honesty, the quality is lacking. However, in the words of NBC’s “Parks and Recreation” charac Ron Swanson, “Buffets. Whenever available, choose quantity over quality.” If you need a late night option, the Campus Cupboard, a convenience store in HMSU is open until midnight. However, a full meal may not be worth paying for if Commons Cash or meal swipes are not available, as prices are somewhat inflated. HMSU Commons also offers Burger King, Taco Bell, Einstein Bros. Bagels, George’s, Krispy Krunchy Chicken, Oodles Noodles & More, Pizza Hut, SubConnection, and
Sycamore Snack Shack. Personally, my favorite on-campus location is Cup and Chaucer located in the Cunningham Memorial Library. I say this because it has the best range of food options on campus. They have soup, a variety of sandwiches, paninis, and quesadillas, as well as coffee, bagels, donuts, and muffins.. The Daily Grind Coffee Shop is in Stalker Hall; Executive Café is in the basement of Federal Hall; and University Hall has Jazzman’s Café and Bakery. Generations, located in HMSU operates as a restaurant and banquet facility. Although not open consistently, for those occasions when it is, a higher level of class is required. Barnes and Noble Bookstore also has its own Starbucks, which is never as busy as the one in the HMSU if the lines are too long. The bookstore location only accepts Barnes and Noble gift cards, while the HMSU location accepts Starbucks gift cards and Commons Cash. There are also many great off-campus food options besides the regular fast food choices like McDonald’s, Denny’s, Hardees, etc. Some of which, like Hardees, offer student discounts. However, my favorites would be Taco and Tequilas on Wabash for their amazing tacos. Make sure you get their beef tongue on corn tortilla—a street taco, which is amazing. Cackleberries on Seventh Street is also a great option for early morning to early afternoon with classic diner food. To ensure that you don’t’ run out of meal swipes, Commons Cash or real cash, make sure you fit in events that offer free food. There are many of them, which go a long way University Marketing toward keeping yourself fed. Top: Lincoln Quadrangles, where Lincoln Dining Hall is located. Above: When you eat in a Dining Hall create your own concoctions as Sycamore Towers where Sycamore Dining Hall is located. I did or maybe make a few meals recipes. yourself. It is possible to check out pots and pans from Be sure to constantly mix things up and keep your eatthe front desk at almost every residence hall which offer ing options interesting because eating really matters and kitchenettes, where you can make some of your favorite it should be an enjoyable experience even in college.
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Alumnus, Mike Hatton, speaking during the Spring 2019 Commencement ceremony. Hatton graduated from Indiana State in 2002 and moved on to act and produce. He played the role of George in the 2018, Oscar-winning film, “Green Book.”
And the Oscar for best commencement speaker goes to... Mike Hatton visits campus to speak at graduation and inspire students Alexandria Truby Features Editor
This year’s alumni Commencement speaker was no stranger to the stage. Actor, comedian, writer, and producer Mike Hatton graduated from Indiana State University in 2002 and worked his way out to sunny California, where he established a career in Hollywood. He recently starred in the Oscar-winning film “Green Book” and in his Commencement address, credited much of his success to Indiana State University and those who have supported him through his journey. Hatton came back to Indiana State this year to not only speak at Commencement, but also chat with a small group of students and faculty at a private Q&A session. “He is so excited to come and meet you all,” Dr. Darlene Hantzis, chairperson of the Communication Department, said multiple times to her classes. Many students could not believe that Hatton attended ISU, and to their surprise found out he almost didn’t. During high school,, Hatton visited Indiana State University only after finding
out that he could potentially work at a local television station while attending college. He already had a roommate at Ball State and was ready to begin there in the fall of 1998, but changed his plan at the last minute. “It would have been a very safe thing [to go to Ball State]. I had a lot of high school friends that went there, but I decided to come to State instead. I didn’t know anybody down here,” Hatton said. Not only was he missing friends at Indiana State, but his life’s experience was not very diverse. While growing up in Hobart, Indiana, he didn’t have a ton of experience with African Americans, but later roomed with a black man in Cromwell his first year. They became friends and remain in contact with one another this many years later. “It was a really cool ‘Green Book’-ish experience for me,” Hatton said. “In Hobart at the time, we didn’t have a ton of African Americans. You know, a couple of my friends were, but I got to room with a black guy at State which was a cool experience for the both of us, because he didn’t have a ton of experience with white guys. So we learned a lot about each other. By the end of it, I got him listening to Ozzy Osbourne and he got me listening
to OutKast.” “Mike is quick to thank every single person that helped him in any way during this journey that he is on. This is a testament to the type of character that he has,” Jeffrey Perkins, the student video production manager of Sycamore Video, said. Perkins taught Hatton while he was at ISU and served as a mentor for him. Their bond was clear to see as they joked back and forth while Perkins showed Hatton around Dreiser Hall to tour where all of Student Media is now housed. “Mike helped to remind me that as his instructor I both supported him and also corrected him and brought him to task when he needed it,” Perkins said. “Teachers and mentors shouldn’t just tell you exactly what you want to hear.” Perkins told Hatton and the audience at the Q&A session that he always pictured Hatton going on to be a comedian. “Mike is an incredibly talented individual that I think would’ve been successful in any endeavor of his choosing. He understood all aspects of production from planning to the finished product. This coupled with his sense of humor and drive became an unbeatable combination,” Perkins said. While he could have tried anything, the
audience could tell that Hatton was made for the screen. Hatton had plenty of interesting stories to share, from meeting his “Green Book” co-star, Mahershala Ali for the first time, to how others encouraged him to pick up his life and move to Los Angeles. “He talked a lot about uprooting himself and that’s something I’m terrified to do. I don’t know where I will end up after graduation, but I used to always think I’d end up staying in Indiana. I’m not so sure if that’s what will be best for me, but seeing how he’s been so successful by uprooting himself gives me hope,” student Dorothy Gofourth said. This kind of hope is exactly what Perkins and the rest of the Communication Department was hoping Hatton could bring out in students. “I think that some of our students suffer from a lack of confidence and think that they might not measure up to students from larger colleges. Mike is a perfect example of not letting anything stand in the way of your dreams and that Sycamores can, indeed, excel as much as anyone,” Perkins said. “I’m really proud of Mike and I can’t wait to see what the future has in store for him. He is a great example for all of our current students.”
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What to expect during Move-In Week Alyssa Bosse News Editor
Move-in Day for me was a day full of emotions. For many students moving to college is the first time they move away from their parents, so even preparing for Move-in Day can feel overwhelming. Before I left home I felt like I was packing so much stuff. In reality it was just like packing everything from my room at home and taking it to a room at ISU.
Things first year students often forget to bring to campus • Uncommon school supplies (sticky notes, notecards, Wite-Out, dry erase markers, sticky tack etc.) • Outdoor equipment (waterproof blanket, frisbee, soccer ball, football, volleyball, outdoor speaker, hammock etc.) • First aid kit (thermometer, sunscreen, aloe, ibuprofen, bandages etc.) • Special occasion clothing (business casual, dress shoes and socks, tennis shoes, a lot of Sycamore blue etc.) Prior to Move-in Day at ISU it’s important to check your student email and make sure you look at the scheduled time you are sup-
posed to arrive for move in. Every residence hall and floor has a specific day and time during the designated Move-In Weekend for unloading and moving your items to your room. It will be a little chaotic at first, so following the schedule helps reduce elevator traffic and allows more available carts and bins. When you show up to Move-in Day and arrive to your assigned residence hall, a Move-In Crew Member (usually an ISU upperclassman) will direct you to pull your vehicle up near the hall. The Move-in Crew brings wheeled carts or bins to your vehicle and helps unload the car. Once everything is out of the vehicle, the Move-in crew assists you to check in to your residence hall, get your room key and then helps bring your stuff to your designated room. Everything seems to happen really fast! In the end, I was very thankful for the Move-in Crew’s help. Getting to your room for the first time with bins full of your stuff can be tough, especially through the narrow hallways and if your roommate is moving in at the same exact time as you. What worked well for me was meeting my roommate before Move-in Day and discussing the layout of our room. When I got to my room, I moved the furniture around before unpacking everything. That seemed a lot less stressful than moving furniture and unpacking at the same time. I am a very organized person and had a general idea about how I wanted my room set up at first, thanks to Pinterest. But even throughout the year, I moved things around and tried different layouts to figure out what I liked best. The first day of moving in is honestly very tiring, but it is also a very fun experience. Remember, throughout Movein Weekend there are sever-
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Top: Sisters of the Delta Pi chapter of Alpha Phi sorority help move a new student into their residence hall during Welcome Week of 2018. Above: A family and Move-in Crew help a student carry luggage and bedding to their new Residence Hall on Move In Day 2018.
al campus events planned, so I would highly recommend getting out and doing stuff instead of rearranging your dorm room. It didn’t take long before ISU became my home away from home. I have loved meeting so many people and being able to get in-
volved on campus. Some things I wish I knew before Move-in Day: Bring dry erase markers. I am not sure about other dorms, but if you live in Sycamore Towers every room has a dry erase board outside the door. String up a hammock on the
Quad. ISU is big hammock campus. As soon as it’s warm out, you can see people laying in hammocks everywhere. So if you’re like me and didn’t know that before coming, maybe think about bringing a hammock when you move in.
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Organizations promote diversity at Indiana State Jhansi Chagalakonda Columnist
Diversity is a necessity, whether it be in our workplaces or our educational institutions. Diversity brings acceptance, patience, listening and compassion. It is a very important aspect for most jobs, organizations, leadership roles and more. Indiana State University is a hub for diversity. You can spot diverse groups of students everywhere you go on campus. It is commonplace to see students from different cultures and backgrounds mingling and befriending one another. Diversity, it has been said, is the art of thinking independently together. That is very true at Indiana State. There are numerous organizations that promote and protect diversity on campus, introduce different cultures and ways of living to those unfamiliar, and provide a community for like-minded individuals to gather. The aim is for students to learn from one another, stay in school, graduate and succeed in life. Multicultural Services and Programs Office is one such place on campus. It is a resource for a multitude of ISU groups catering actively to a diverse student population. They strive for inclusion of all students and promote intercultural competency. They host workshops, provide services, offer resources and programs, as well as more specific group resource centers. La Casita Resource Center works closely with the Hispanic Latino Alliance and gives voice to the rich heritage, culture, and backgrounds of Hispanic and Latino students. There is the LGBTQ Resource Center that provides a safe space for students who identify as LGBTQ. They focus on the rights and existence of LGBTQ community and raise awareness of the community
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Students of Interlink organization march together as a part of the Homecoming Parade in 2013.
within ISU. The International Student Resource Center is dedicated for the international students we have at ISU. Their activities are focused on bringing all students together, regardless of country, culture or religious affiliation. The kinds of events they conduct include World Hijab Day, Removing Barriers-Build A Bear, Around the World in 90 minutes, and more. There is also the Women’s Resource Center, which works to empower women and create a space where people of all gender identities and expressions feel safe, empowered, and educated on all gender issues. They provide training, programming, support and advocacy for sexual violence, relationship violence, and stalking, among other topics. Apart from MSP groups, Indiana State has many other organizations and communities that work toward making diversity and inclusion a typical experience on campus. The Charles E. Brown African American Cultural Center is focused on creating
an empowering atmosphere for African American students to create, innovate, designate and decide cultural programs relevant to them. This center also helps provide support and encouragement for African American students’ psychological and social needs, helps identify potential talents of neglected students and makes society aware of the need for racial justice. The Center for Global Engagement is an organization dedicated to the betterment of students and faculty through programming like International Student and Scholar Services. They help enrolled international students understand and abide all immigration rules and regulations. They provide counseling for social and cultural adjustment to ISU and ensure access to critical student services. CGE also has the Study Abroad Program by which students who are interested in experiencing diversity outside the United States can gain information about studying in another country. In addition to semester-long study abroad opportunities, there are faculty-led, short-term pro-
grams where students can travel with and study alongside ISU faculty members. ISU also has some great student organizations which not only promote diverisity, but also bring it into reality. The International Student Leadership Council is dedicated to help international students transition to a new place and environment. ISLC conducts many events for students to aquaint themselves with the ISU campus, adjust to a new lifestyle and make friends. This organization often becomes a quasi family to international students while they are living abroad outside their home countries. Every part of ISU—organizations, departments, faculty and students—promotes diversity. Every department has its own diversity statement, which you can find online. These, however, are not mere write ups, but they are intensely followed and are considered one of the most important parts of ISU. Our diverse culture helps us ensure that every student at ISU feels safe and happy in their choice to be a part of our wonderful university.
How to save and budget money as a college student
Ashima Sitaula Columnist
Whether you’re a college freshman or a graduate student, you know it can be overwhelmingly expensive to attend college. The burden on your bank account can be quite high between education, housing and additional expenditures that come along with college. If there’s ever a moment for frugal living, it is during life as a college student. You are in a very distinctive position now where frugality should be the standard. And while there are plenty of expenses, students also have plenty of possibilities to save that often go ignored. It’s critical to save cash as a college student. The more you save, the better off you are most likely going to be. Don’t overlook these possibilities! Here are some tips as a university student to save cash and make every dollar count. Borrow instead of buying. Instead of paying for Netflix or Hulu films and entertainment, use the benefit of our university library’s film catalogs. The same
applies to any books or other resources available online as free e-books or files. Also, look for student discounts before buying anything online. Stay for refills. Of course, high-dollar coffee is delicious, but over time it can really add up. Instead of having your beverages to go, schedule some time at a place and study or socialize. Linger in those establishments that give free refills. Pack a snack. Pack your own snacks and drinks for days when you have back-to-back classes, so you do not have to shell out more money on campus for higher-priced food. And if necessary, stash an additional slice of fruit from lunch, for good snacking later, based on your meal schedule. Eat with your friends. Coordinate dinner pitch-ins with your friends for more complete but simpler food preparation a few evenings each week. Go shopping with others to buy in bulk, then split those larger packages and lower your grocery bills. Use coupons. Savings really add up with coupons. Get a
voucher organizer or phone app and make the most of those possible savings. Arrange a community coupon folder, which can be voluntarily contributed and taken by your roommates and colleagues. Work as well as save. Find a part-time job with staff perks, like free or discounted food or facilities. Making cash can really create a difference in your bottom line, while also cutting down on the required costs. Find the free. Keep track of activities on campus offering free meals or recreation, and patronize local establishments and companies with frequent student discounts or specials. Reuse and recycle. Connect with any local internet community or on-campus organization buying and selling clothing, decoration, books and furnishings. Visit local consignment stores and sell anything you don’t use or wear anymore. Shop at a discount store. In your local dollar shop, you can discover enormous savings. You can find almost everything you need for your dorm or apartment at a fraction of the price, ranging
from generic over-the-counter medicine to cleaners and school supplies, and even food. Keep on the budget. Take some time to identify and keep to a reasonable budget of your monthly costs and revenue. An important part of saving money is budgeting. There are some significant things to remember when building a budget and identifying what’s going into your revenue and expenditures. First, always overestimate your costs. Overestimating your costs is better mainly because you can later under spend and end up with a surplus. Second, underestimate your earnings because rather than a budget shortfall, it is easier to end up with an excess of money. Third, prepare an urgent fund for the unknown by setting savings targets. Budgeting will assist you in covering extra costs that may occur while you’re at college. If you are planning to move off-campus, short-term budgeting objectives for the year may include lease/rent payments, utilities, and furnishings for your new home.
If you are finishing your college career next year, then budget to include costs for your upcoming job hunt, such as resume preparedness, visits to lectures, exhibitions and possible licensure examination charges. The advantage of budget planning is that it enables you decide if you have the money to spend on products you want or nights out on the town, compared to things that you absolutely need. Everyone has both wants and needs, and they are often easily distinguishable, whether people want to distinguish them or not. Always start by listing things that you want to save for, then identify if each item on the list is completely necessary or if it is a want. One last necessary bit of information. Food is a necessity. It is a need and not a want. If at any time, you cannot afford food, contact or visit United Campus Ministry Food Pantry on 7th Street. It is free to anyone with a valid student ID from any of the four colleges in Vigo County, including Indiana State. No one should go hungry.
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How a parent can stay involved but not hover too much Jhansi Chagalakonda Columnist
Hello Parents! Welcome to ISU. I am sure it’s not easy for you to see your child move on to college life, watch them grow and witness their changes. So let’s talk.. Parents know the positives and negatives, the good and bad sides of their children. Hence some of you may be in shock and find it hard to believe your child has made it this far. Some days, you might not have dreamed your child could ever complete high school. So I totally understand if you are flabbergasted with what your child has achieved or maybe you knew it was possible all along. Either way, New Student Orientation is upon you and Move-in Day is fast approaching. Today’s college life is not easy to fathom for some parents. So much has changed in the years since you were a student or maybe your child is the first in the family to enroll in a higher education program. Regardless, let’s see how can parents can best encourage their children and be involved at the university and explore the opportunities to stay connected to the world your child will live in for the coming years. First, congratulations and a round of applause to families whose children are enrolled at ISU. It’s through your combined efforts and trust that they have reached this point in life. Admission in college is not only an achievement, but also a great responsibility. Proud parents want and do contribute to a student taking this responsibility seriously. The first thing that parents must do is attend Family Orientation, which runs parallel to New Student Orientation. Family Orientation provides parents and guardians a space to voice their doubts and fears, then get questions answered. Parents are offered all required information about resources, campus services and more. They get a more thorough understanding of academic expectations and opportunities, and get the chance to interact with current students, who give first-hand experiences about life on campus. These information sessions help parents understand how they can support their children during their educational career. Secondly, parents should peruse the Family Resource
Guide they receive during orientation. Think of it as a print version of Google™ for ISU. This guide defines university lingo, activities, programs, on-campus buildings and locations of important offices. The Family Resource Guide details important campus services including the Office of Financial Aid, where students and parents can go for information about FAFSA, student and parent loans, scholarships, holds on student accounts, etc. Parents also find insight on the Safety and Security Department which is dedicated to students’ safety. Safety and Security Officers patrol campus, respond to Emergency Call Stations on campus, issue parking permits and student IDs, among other responsibilities. Parents and students can also sign up for RAVE, a campus security text alert system. Moving on, parents should try to participate in ISU Family Weekend, September 19. This is an annual event where families of students get an opportunity to visit the campus and spend the whole day learning about the activities, communities and people of ISU. To stay in touch with updates about the university and its programs, parents should sign up for the digital newsletter, STATEments. It is published several times a year and provides parents important dates, upcoming events and university trends. The Indiana State Parent Program Facebook page provides a visual look at upcoming events, important deadlines, happenings on campus, plus fun photos. It also provides information on what is and is not expected from you to support your children during their collegiate life. A word of caution, resist the temptation to resolve issues for your student. Instead, encourage your student to seek advice and solutions using campus resources. The ISU website showcases tools and resources that Indiana State offers to students and parents. It is crucial for parents to make themselves aware of FERPA and Proxy Access. Please read the information from ISU’s website to clearly understand the rules and your role in your child’s life now that they are over 18 years old. Beyond the rules, facilities, events and amenities at ISU, it’s important to understand and know the community in which your daughter or son will be living for the coming years. There are many off-campus community events that can draw families together with their students.
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Blues at the Crossroads is a downtown street festival on Wabash Avenue, just a block from campus, on September 13 and 14 that centers on music and food. October 1120 is the Parke County Covered Bridge Festival. These and many other events might help you get to know and understand the people and give you insight about Terre Haute’s diverse community. It must not be easy to see your children move to a new place.. You might be wary of their safety and security, but by understanding the space and its people, it becomes less scary. ISU always welcomes you to be a part of the Indiana State family and before long, this university will feel like home to your child. So it will hold a bit of home for you too.
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Volunteer opportunities on campus and why community service is important to Indiana State Ashima Sitaula Columnist
Volunteering is a great way to get involved on campus and give back to the broader Terre Haute community. Donaghy Day is part of Welcome Week and takes place Monday, August 19. It is the first and largest group volunteer opportunity for new ISU students, but certainly not the only one. Indiana State is known for its student volunteerism and has even won national awards for it. ISU requires freshmen to participate in Donaghy Day, which begins at 8 a.m. Students are divided into small groups and bused to locations in the Terre Haute community to provide service to those in need. Commiting volunteer time to engage in the community is not only fun but also offers ISU students the chance to become effective members of the community and can permanently benefit the on-campus culture. It also allows students to obtain valuable life skills and expertise, while providing service to those most in need. Why should you volunteer? First, there are psychological advantages to volunteer work, which improves the general enjoyment of our lives and enables us to feel good about ourselves as we help others. It can also assist to reduce stress and relieve anxiety. Second there are social advantages. Volunteering involves you in society and your community. It generates unique ties with the service population and improves social consciousness and accountability. And third are the skill-building advantages to volunteering. Community service enables people to improve their private understanding of one another, build fresh experiences, and create
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Students pull weeds and help clean up a garden in the Terre Haute community on Donaghy Day 2018.
stronger interpersonal communication abilities. Also there are many practical abilities learned through community service, such as team work, knowledge of organizational frameworks, time and crisis management, problem-solving, fundraising and management, and most importantly, the manifestation of leadership qualities. All of these are soft-skills employers desire in any employee. Participating in community service not only distinguishes organizations who offer volunteer projects and the individuals being served, but it also expands the professional opportunities for each student here at ISU. Participation in community service activities can help improve students’ abilities in their chosen field of study prior to graduation, builds excellent em-
ployer references and provides a networking platform with prospective future employers. It also enables students to build our abilities in civic and personal accountability and to become conscious of the requirements of our society. The Center for Community Engagement is the first stop for Terre Haute community partners that are looking for volunteers or other support from the University and its student volunteers. CCE coordinates and supports ISU’s nationally-recognized volunteer and service-learning activities, including intensive local and travel-based service programs, drop-in service programs, oneday events, and referrals for individuals who are interested in community service. They also offer a mini-grant program to support course-based
service-learning and student organization community service activities. CCE launched a new program called Sycamore Community Work in the fall of 2017. This program continues the relationship with Terre Haute community partners by placing students in the community for employment opportunities with the local non-profit agencies. If you would like to apply for a position with CCE, go to the Student Employment website and search under the Community Works tab. The Office of Campus Life also has a Community Service Committee. This committee plans activities to engage students on campus in community service opportunities. The committee works with other campus student organizations
and departments to plan events involving the entire campus community. Some events include; Sycamore Canned Food Drive, Pack the Pantry, and more. The Center for Community Engagement and the Office of Campus Life partner to host the Student Involvement Fair during Welcome Week, Monday, August 19, 2-4 p.m. on the Quad. ISU student organizations and community non-profit partners participate. This resource-style fair event is a convenient way for nonprofit organizations to recruit ISU student volunteers, share volunteer experiences, network with other agencies, and promote their agencies and the services they provide to our community. There are also different ISU departments that encourage students to get involved and volunteer at events and programs. Some include Multicultural Services and Programs, Center for Global Engagement, Women’s Resource Center, African American Cultural Center, Campus Life, Student Health Promotions, and many more. There are also many student-led organizations you can get involved in which promote and host programs that build community engagement and volunteerism in the community. One of the most well-known is ISU chapter of Circle K International, the collegiate version of the larger Kiwanis Intermational service organization. There are service-focused fraternities at ISU and most Greek social fraternities and sororities have a designated charitable cause as well. You can always go to the ISU website or the Treehouse to see a complete list of organizations and get updates and information on community service opportunities at and around Indiana State.
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What to do at Indiana State and around Terre Haute Seth Ymker Columnist
There is always something happening at Indiana State, but sometimes you do have to look for it. Hopefully, I can save you that step, and you can skip right ahead to having fun and staying busy. There are many ways I would recommend for you to stay in-the-know about upcoming events, including following campus organizations on social media, pick up a copy of the Indiana Statesman and tune in to WZIS, 90.7. However, the most useful resource I have found is STATEments, the biweekly email sent out by University Marketing that keeps you abreast of both on- and off-campus activities for you to participate in. Some of the best events I have found are on- and off-campus speakers, who are brought in to share their experiences with different groups. Many of these speakers are experts in their fields and are very happy to share their expertise with eager audiences. Some are brought in to speak to specific classes or majors on campus, but do not assume that just because they are not from your field of interest that they will not be of interest to you. Each speaker will introduce you to
something new and expand your knowledge in potentially life-changing ways. Last year, Washington Post columnist, David Ignatius; dancer and actor, Derek Hough; author, Elizabeth Green; and Spencer Stone, hero of a French train attack and subject of an upcoming Clint Eastwood movie, were part of the Indiana State University Speaker Series. In 2019, expect to hear from NPR Morning Edition Host, Steve Inskeep; chairman of the Special Olympics, Tim Shriver; and America’s Got Talent golden buzzer winner, deaf singer/songwriter, Mandy Harvey.Of course, in order to be made aware of off-campus speakers and events, it is necessary to subscribe to the major local organization’s newsletters or follow them on social media. Check out Tribune-Star, WTHI, WTWO, TerreHaute.com or thehaute.org. The Swope Art Museum and Vigo County Public Library, both within walking distance of campus, also have many free events. I also strongly encourage you to visit several local parks. Fairbanks Park is near campus and on the banks of the Wabash River. Deming Park is huge with tons of trees and space for picnics. There is also a disc golf course, hiking trails, fishing, tennis courts, playgrounds and a swimming
pool. Several events like Haunted Halloween and Christmas lights, can be found in the major parks in Terre Haute throughout the year and can be great fun. I have already mentioned the Swope Art Museum, but there are many other incredible museums within walking distance of the campus, and even more which can be reached by Terre Haute City Bus. The Swope, Clabber Girl Museum, Terre Haute Children’s Museum, Veterans Memorial Museum of Terre Haute,Vigo County Historical Museum, Eugene Debb’s Home and Candles Holocaust Museum are all close by. There are also many nearby galleries, including our own campus gallery housed in the Richard G. Landini Center for Performing & Fine Arts. However, be warned. Most of these museums are only open at specific times, typically on the weekend. So make sure that they will be open before you head out. There are also numerous sporting events where admission is free or reduced to Indiana State University students.. Find all of the upcoming games along with their locations on the Indiana State University Athletics Official Athletic Website. Most student organizations sponsor events throughout the year. Many clubs host events in the HMSU rooms on Fri-
days after 5 p.m. The best way to access these events is through the Treehouse on My ISU Portal. I would also recommend to those with entrepreneurial aspirations to look into the events sponsored by the Innovation Lab in the John T. Myers Technology Center. There are also many more resources available to future entrepreneurs through the Small Business Development Center in Federal Hall. All of these resources are free and available to all Indiana State University students and can help you achieve your dreams. For a town of its size, Terre Haute is a fascinating place that is full of interesting things to do and see. It has a deep history, and even if you do become bored with what it has to offer, there are many nearby festivals—like Bluesfest on Wabash Avenue in September, Downtown Haunted Haute in October, and Miracle on 7th Street in December. There are also surrounding locales that are bursting with even more to do, like nearby Parke County with the Covered Bridge Festival in October. In order to find out about more interesting things to do in Terre Haute, I would suggest that you follow hautehiddengems on Instagram.
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Indiana State Speaker Series announces 2019-20 season lineup Chairman of the Special Olympics, an FBI legend and Vietnam veteran-turned-NFL champion will be presenters for this year’s Indiana State University Speaker Series. John Douglas, legendary profiler and FBI Investigative Support Unit founder, will kick off the series on Sept. 16. Douglas is best known for his development and authority of criminal profiling, which emerged in the 70’s as a tool to help hunt down violent offenders. In his most recent book, “The Killer Across the Table: Unlocking the Secrets of Serial Killers and Predators with the FBI’s Original Mindhunter”, Douglas takes a look at the life and minds of several notable criminal cases, discusses details about the profiling Douglas process and takes a look at the strategies used to crack the most challenging cases. Singer/songwriter Mandy Harvey be the second speaker on Oct. 22. Harvey lost her hearing at age 19 but has not let that stop her from chasing her dream. She now tours the world playing her original music and presents her inspirational story of continuing to try. Some of her speech topics include: Embracing the Silence: Finding New Reasons to Smile, Facing Your Fears: One Small Step Harvey at a Time, and Surviving the Death of your Dream. Tim Shriver, chairman of the Special Olympics, will follow Harvey on Nov. 6. Shriver is the son of Special Olympics founder Eunice Shriver and currently serves more than 3 million athletes in over 180 different countries. Shriver speaks on subjects related to the history of the disability rights movement, the creation of Special Olympics, the importance of inclusion, respect and acceptance and discovering and acting upon what matShriver ters most. Criminal justice reform activist Victoria Pratt will speak on Feb. 3. Pratt has gained national and international recognition for her work to reform the criminal justice system. Her experience with the court system has allowed her to use creative problem solving to help find alternatives to jail to low-level offenders. Her speech addresses “Why What We Do Pratt Matters”. Rocky Bleier will be on Tilson stage on Feb. 24 to share a message about “Leadership Through Teamwork, Perseverance and Hope”. After being drafted in the Vietnam War not long after he was drafted for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Bleier was seriously wounded and many thought his NFL career was over. Against all odds, he reconditioned himself and was drafted by the Steelers as a running back and went on to win four Super Bowls. Bleier The season’s final speaker and second speaker in the Indiana State University Jamal Khashoggi Address on Journalism and the Media will be Steve Inskeep, a host for NPR’s ‘Morning Edition’. Inskeep has reported in countries across the globe and told stories of the less famous, including Pennsylvania truck drivers, Kentucky coal miners, U.S.-Mexico border detainees, Yemeni refugees, California firefighters and American soldiers. Inskeep will speak on Inskeep March 16. All Speaker Series events start at 7 p.m. in Tilson Auditorium on Indiana State’s campus. Before the events, the speakers’ books will be available for purchase with a signing to follow the presentation. These events are free and open to the public. For more information, go online to www.hulmancenter.org or call 1-877-ISU-TIXS. University Marketing
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On Campus • The Commons: The food court area of Hulman Memorial Student Union (HMSU), where students meet up, grab a bite, study and hang out. The Fountain is just outside. • Condit House: The brick home that stands on the Quad is an optional residence for Indiana State University’s president. Not all presidents have lived on campus, but Dr. Deborah Curtis, ISU’s current president does. • The Quad: The large, grassy area on the southeast side of campus is the front yard of the Condit House and a student hang out when the weather is nice. Dreiser, Gillum, Normal and Tirey Halls, as well as the Technology and Fine Arts Buildings surround often shady space where students string hammocks and play Frisbee and organizations host events. • The Quads: This is the Lincoln Quadrangles and its dining hall. Not to be confused with the above definition of the outdoor area. The Lincoln Quadrangles are upperclassman housing but the dining hall is open to all students. • George: He’s the guy behind the counter at George’s Café. “This is ‘the place to eat,’” alumnae Allanee Quick said. “A staple in an ISU diet. The line is worth the wait,” student Jamie Cuffle said. • The Rec: This is the Student Recreation Center, where all students can go to play sports, workout, swim or lounge in the hot tub. The rec is constantly improving and there are plenty of pick-up games and even a juice bar in the lobby. Intramural sports are also played here, as well as training for Trike and Tandem.
Sycamore Slang • Roll Trees: Another phrase used to cheer on our university. The Arbor Day Foundation recognized State as a Tree Campus and due to our Sycamore tree heritage, ISU has many slogans and cheers involving trees. Check out Colt Slack’s 2015 song, “Roll Trees – Indiana State University Anthem,” on YouTube. • The Walk: An unofficial Homecoming bar crawl along Wabash Avenue from campus to the Memorial Stadium, where the Sycamores play football. This is not sponsored nor encouraged by the university in any way. • Fountain Run: It is exactly as it seems. Traditionally this meant that to be official Sycamores, freshmen had to run through the fountain with a group of friends. Now people do it for fun at the beginning of the school year or to cool down on a hot day. Sometimes they opt out all together. • Railroaded: To get stuck going somewhere because a train is crossing or blocking the tracks. “I hadn’t heard anyone say they were railroaded until I came to ISU. It doesn’t happen nearly as often in my hometown, so we really don’t have a name for it,” student Jillian Bontjes said. There are a lot of trains in Terre Haute, so always leave a bit early just in case and NEVER try to outrun a train, NEVER drive around the gates, and NEVER climb over a stopped train. • The Bally: This is the college bar in Terre Haute that also has a Pizza King inside. The Ballyhoo Tavern has been around since 1948 and it is a large hangout spot for the over 21 college students and alumni during homecoming. This is a bar so anyone under the age of 21 cannot and will not be allowed into the establishment, it is not affiliated with ISU. Its the bright blue building behind Universtiy Hall.
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The Slang of State: A vocab lesson for students Alexandria Truby Features Editor
Every place has its own lingo and colloquialisms. For instance, in the Midwest we sometimes say “oof ” if something seems difficult or stressful. Some call all types of sodas “Coke.” The British call elevators “lifts.” Here at ISU, we also have a particular
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• Blackboard: An online learning environment, accessed through My ISU Portal or www.indstate.edu, where students can submit assignments, view graded assignments, etc. for individual classes. Many professors have the course pages customized, so keeping straight where things are for different classes will be key. • The Branch: An online platform accessed through My ISU Portal, where students can log in and see scholarship opportunities Donaghy Day: The first of many community service opportuand narrow their search according to their qualifications, then nities offered to students at ISU. Named for Fred Donaghy, who submit general applications. graduated in 1912 and was a professor. First set aside as a day to • Handshake: This online service connects students, alumni, facbeautify campus and surrounding community through service ulty and employers and grants one-stop access to job postings, in 1976, plan to attend Donaghy Day projects, 8 a.m., Monday, campus interviews, job fairs, and Career Center workshops and August 19. resources,.“It’s a great tool that connects students not only to The Forest: Led by the Student Government Association, it is professional development events on campus, but to job opportuthe main student cheer section at Indiana State University athnities all over the world,” said alumnae Chelsea Chapman. letic events. By being a member, students gain early admittance • Honors College: Any freshmen meeting at least one of the to games, free Forest gear, and more. To become a member, following can apply for the Honors College; a high school GPA register in room 621 in the Hulman Memorial Student Union 3.7 or higher on a 4.0 scale, 1170 SAT or higher, ACT score of 24 (HMSU) for $10. MARCH ON! or higher, or being in the top 10% of your high school class. The FSL: Fraternity and Sorority Life also known as Greek Life. college offers TV based classes, an exclusive residence hall and Membership recruitment takes place at the beginning of each more. semester. Look on the Calendar on page three for Carnival in• My ISU Portal: This secure network environment is a gateway formation. for students to access their official University information, inBid Day: Bid Day defines the end of sorority membership recluding financial aid requirements, awards, class schedules, cruitment when new pledge classes are formed. A group sorority housing information, grades, student employment, scholarship event where recruits run to meet their new sorority sisters. opportunities, application for graduation, etc. March On: A slogan that is used to cheer on our teams. March • MySAM: A suite of online tools where students can declare or On! (You Fighting Sycamores) is our official school fight song. change their major, construct a semester-by-semester plan of Trike/Tandem: Both are annual ISU traditions involving male study, see what classes they have remaining, calculate their GPA, and female teams from organizations across campus. Trike is and more. Student use this the most when beginning to schedan over-sized tricycle race that takes place during Homecoming ule classes for the next term. It is easy to understand for both festivities. Tandem is a co-ed, two-person bicycle race during students and advisors and provides a clearly defined pathway to Spring Week. Both races take place at Recreation East. completing a degree. SGA: This is Student Government Association. They represent • The Treehouse: This student social network tool helps students ISU students by providing improvement of campus and implefind student organizations they can be a part of, reach out to mentation of student-driven programs to achieve awareness, members directly, find events to attend and things to do. It conunity, and pride. They even have town meetings for students to nects students to campus. express concerns.
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