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The Times-Delphic remembers 9/11 One event shapes a generation by Stephanie Sanyour
Staff writer stephanie.sanyour@drake.edu
Nearly 3,000 lives were lost 10 years ago and the state of Iowa does not forget. In remembrance of each of the lives lost on 9/11, nearly 3,000 flags stood tall at the grounds of the Capitol on Sept. 11. “We’ll never forget where we were ten years ago today,” said Michael Bousselot, policy advisor for the governor. Commissioner of the Iowa Department of Public Safety Larry Noble honored the 9/11 victims in a speech. “Every person that died on that day died a hero,” he said at Sunday morning’s ceremony called “Remembering Our Past, Securing Our Future.” Along with Bousselot and Noble, the ceremony featured remarks from Gen. Timothy Orr of the Iowa National Guard, Brig. Gen. Derek Hill of the Iowa Homeland Security
and Emergency Management division, Barry Ferguson of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Gov. Terry Branstad. The governor expressed in a highly emotional state that “it’s important that we remember the tragedy and that we are still being threatened.” The speakers had one goal in common: to bring a sense of alertness and readiness to the audience. “The prize of freedom is eternal vigilance,” Orr said. Hill added that in order to remain vigilant of our friends and neighbors we need to follow four steps: Stay informed, be alert, create a family emergency plan and put together an emergency supply kit. “We have a responsibility to prepare for whatever may happen,” Hill said. Branstad ensured the audience that “we work with our local counties to make sure that we are ready.” To conclude the ceremony,
Branstad laid a wreath at the foot of the Statue of Liberty replica. The wreath was made by Margaret Hough and Camille Valley and is made with 2,977 millimeters of blue ribbon to represent the number of lives lost on 9/11; 13,000 inches of red ribbon to represent the number of Iowa National Guard soldiers and airmen deployed since 9/11; and 84 white flowers to represent the number of military members who have lost their lives on active duty since 9/11. People of all ages and backgrounds gathered early on Sunday morning to remember 9/11, a meaningful day for people like former marine and Iowa native John Turner. “It means a lot to me that almost 3,000 people were killed in the attack, and I just want to remember them and show my respect,” Turner said. Others were too emotional for words, like Jeff Traviss, the assis-
tant scout master of Boy Scouts of America. In a high state of emotion, Traviss was able to express with tears welling up in his eyes that 9/11 made him get more involved in the community and that it’s important to “remember the lives that were sacrificed that day.” The Iowa State Patrol, Des Moines Police Department, Polk County Sheriff ’s Office, Des Moines Fire Department, Boone Fire Department, Indianola Fire Department, Iowa National Guard and Patriot Guard Riders of America also participated in the ceremony. In addition to the five speakers, the ceremony featured performances by Simon Estes and Linda Juckett. The event was free and open to the public, and the flags have been waving in remembrance since last Wednesday when WHO Radio and the United States Air Force placed the flags on the Capitol grounds.
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AMERICAN FLAGS grace the grounds of the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines in observance of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Economic future focus of speech Students, staff and DSM community attend by Kylie Rush
Staff Writer kylie.rush@drake.edu
It was a standing-room only crowd in Sheslow Auditorium last Thursday as Drake University students and Des Moines citizens waited for former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich to enter the room. He was there to present his speech “Aftershock: The Next Economy and America’s Future.” Reich, one of Time Magazine’s 10 most effective cabinet secretar-
ies of the last century, spoke not only about the economy, but also about President Barack Obama’s job speech that was delivered just moments before Reich graced the stage. He felt the president was forceful and eloquent, and he made it very clear that he wanted Obama’s plan passed. “Is the proposal big enough for the predicament that we are in?” Reich said. “The debt is almost entirely due to health care costs. The issue for us right now is jobs and growth.” Junior political science major
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Courtney Howell agreed with Reich. “His side makes sense regardless of what party you’re in,” she said. “He brought up a good point that we look for people who are healthy instead of those who are sick for health care. We need a more centralized version.” Howell wanted to see the speech since she had viewed a YouTube video in which Reich spoke. “The video was about his nonprofit action,” Reich said. “I wanted to see him in person.” First-year journalism major Stephanie Kocer chose to see Reich to aid in her understanding of politics. “My first-year seminar is about politics so I thought it would be helpful to see a politician’s view on things,” Kocer said. Reich has been a part of a national administration three times and has written 13 books. One of his most notable works is “The Work of Nations,” which has been translated into 22 languages. Reich has also been a columnist, television personality and public radio host as well as founding editor of American Prospect Magazine. He is currently the chairman of the citizens group Common Cause, and he also teaches at the University of California, Berkley.
Most of the Drake students in attendance related to the education portion of his speech. “We must invest wisely in education, starting with early childhood education,” Reich said. “And we have got to make college much more affordable to young people.” Junior sociology major Pat Felker said he felt Reich’s words were truthful. “College was always pretty much guaranteed to me, and some of my friends didn’t always have the advantages I did,” Felker said. Howell agreed that college should be more affordable to the general public. “It was never ‘if you go to college’ for me, it was always ‘when,’” Howell said. “College is definitely important, but some of my friends at home go to community college or just don’t go. It’s not fair that some people can’t afford to go.” Overall, the students felt like it was a great speech. Kocer was impressed with Reich’s arguments. “He seemed to have a lot of really good points,” she said. Howell said the speech touched on a lot of important issues. “It was definitely worth it,” Howell said. “It’s good to educate yourself and hear both sides before arguing about one side or the other.”
ROBERT REICH speaks to a crowd in the Cowles Library Reading Room.
Journalism production class wins award for sports program ‘Beyond the Blue Line’ follows hockey players from West Des Moines by Jennifer Heartley
Staff Writer jennifer.heartley@drake.edu
The School of Journalism and Mass Communication’s advanced video production class, producing television sports,” creates a new idea every year for a 30-minute pilot sports program. The students of JMC 114 usually spend the first week of class coming up with new ideas. “Longer format video is a very different way of story-telling,” said Todd Evans, professor of the 2010
class that made “Beyond the Blue Line.” Longer format video is about one and a half minutes to three minutes long, such as something you might see in a newscast. The 2010 class decided to tell a story about hockey. The team followed players from the Des Moines Buccaneers, which is a United States Hockey League team that recruits high school players to play for a year. The players attend Valley High School in West Des Moines. Production started with the class videotaping the whole team around
a table. The students picked out six players who “seemed kind of interesting” and “weren’t afraid to talk.” Then the class narrowed the group down to four players who they were going to film for 10 weeks on the ice and off. All of the players live away from home with a billet family, a family that hosts young hockey players much like foreign exchange students. The players have academic responsibilities while they pursue dreams of playing professional hockey. A production team followed each of the four individual players. There
was a line producer for each group who was in charge of shooting, interviewing and editing. Alumna Rebecca Altenhofen’s job as executive line producer was to oversee each team. There was a technical crew for each player as well. The technical crews consisted of shooters, camera operators, writers and editors. Lauren Staller was the head editor. Crews also included
Prairie outside of Meredith to be ‘refreshed’ by Lauren Ehrler
Staff Writer lauren.ehrler@drake.edu
A special guest visited Student Senate last Thursday night. Drake President David Maxwell dropped in to share his visions for the university’s future and answer questions from the senators. “I really love working with faculty and staff to shape the future of this university,” Maxwell said. “It’s the most important part of my job.” Maxwell explained to the senators that a majority of his time is dedicated to Drake’s $200 million fundraising campaign. The funds raised will be used for faculty and scholarship endowments as well as facility renovations. Maxwell reported that the university has already surpassed the $100 million mark, and despite a tough economic climate, he expects the $200 million goal to be reached. “I wouldn’t spend all my time doing this if I didn’t think it were possible,” Maxwell said. The senators were also updated on Drake’s search for a new provost and vice president for business and finance. Maxwell is hopeful that replacements will be found by 2012 but advised senators that the search may take longer. “It is most important to get this right, rather than quickly,” Maxwell said. Dean of Students Sentwali Bakari announced in his report that Aliza Mozack, the new sexual violence and healthy relationship promotion director, was now on campus. Bakari also reported that he and
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DEAL puts on Earth Week events on Drake’s campus
To chalk or not to chalk, that is the question
Students share memories of the 9/11 attacks
SPORTS
Football team wins home game on Saturday
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