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BALL STATE HOSTS ICCA

Pruis Hall hosts Collegiate A Capella Midwest Quarterfinal Tournaments on Saturday. PG 4 @bsudailynews | www.ballstatedaily.com

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UPD gets ticket upgrade

Citations are now recorded electronically, not written out Allie Kirkman & Jeremy Masukevich Daily News Reporters The University Police Department changed the way it issues tickets across campus. The department has gone digital.

Under this electronic system, known as an Electronic Citation and Warning System, UPD will now be able to electronically record citation information instead of physically writing out tickets. This eliminates the need for redundant data entry, which will reduce administrative work while increasing the safety of officers and roadways.

“The change was prompted when we began a transition to electronic submission of all paperwork for court purposes,” said UPD Capt. Rhonda Clark. “The electronic filing with the prosecutor’s office allows the prosecutors and court staff to view files in the originally submitted state, and they do not have to spend extra time scanning in paper documents.”

The new system officially went live on Jan. 15 and has been installed in five of the marked UPD cars.

The eCWS initiative is currently being used by Indiana State Police officers statewide and officers in over 300 other law enforcement agencies, according to in.gov. Clark said this system will eventually be required by all police agencies in the state.

When issuing a citation, officers use a scanner to read the driver’s license and vehicle registration. A new citation is then generated in the eCWS system with the driver’s information automatically entered. The officer then records the appropriate offenses and court information along with notes and prints a paper ticket out for the offender to keep.

While this technology is new to the department, it is something that the officers, like UPD Chief James Duckham, are excited for.

“Back in the day, when I was a cop during the Flintstone era, we had rocks and stones, but now instead of writing the ticket out, we will be able to do it electronically in the police car,” Duckham said.

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Senior criminal justice major Matthew Pinter volunteers as a firefighter and emergency medical technician at the Yorktown Fire Department.

Pinter has volunteered at the station for two and half years and is working toward becoming a career firefighter.

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BLACK HISTORY MONTH

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POETS FOR HIRE

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Brooke Kemp Daily News Reporter

he beeping of alarms alert people every day to take action. For most students it means get out of bed or don’t be late to class.

Alarms, however, mean something entirely different to Matthew Pinter — a

Ball State senior and volunteer firefighter.

To those who have been in contact with the Yorktown Fire Department in times of need, the volunteers are regarded as heroes.

The firefighters, however, don’t see it this way.

See YORKTOWN, page 5

Ball State hosts State Sunshine invitational in St. Lucie, Florida.

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SGA approves gender-inclusive housing Under new legislation, students can choose roommates, regardless of gender Sara Barker Administration Reporter

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Ball State plays host to Ohio for the lead in the Mid American Conference West.

The Student Government Association Student Senate approved legislation Wednesday that proposes gender-inclusive housing in residence halls.

If implemented, students of any gender identity will be able to opt-in to the program when they renew their housing contracts for an upcoming school year.

SGA expects the option to be available by Fall 2018 as a small pilot program.

See SGA, page 4

Samantha Brammer // DN File

The Student Government Association approved legislation proposing gender-inclusive housing in residence halls Wednesday.

Ball State currently accommodates transgender students, but SGA is pushing for a larger policy that covers a more diverse population.

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Tribe files legal challenge to stall Dakota Access pipeline The Associated Press CANNON BALL, N.D. (AP) — Construction crews have resumed work on the final segment of the Dakota Access pipeline, and the developer of the long-delayed project said Thursday that the full system could be operational within three months.

Meanwhile, an American Indian tribe filed a legal challenge to block the work and protect its water supply.

The Army granted Energy Transfer Partners formal permission Wednesday to lay pipe under a North Dakota reservoir, clearing the way for completion of the 1,200-mile pipeline.

Company spokeswoman Vicki Granado confirmed early Thursday that construction began “immediately after receiving the easement.”

Workers had already drilled entry and exit holes for the segment, and oil had been put in the pipeline leading up to Lake Oahe in anticipation of finishing the project.

“The estimate is 60 days to complete the drill and another 23 days to fill the line to Patoka,” Granado said, referring to the shipping point in Illinois that is the pipeline’s destination.

Work was stalled for months due to opposition by the Standing Rock Sioux and Cheyenne River Sioux tribes. Both tribes argue that the pipeline threatens their water supply and cultural sites.

In a statement, Cheyenne River Sioux Chairman Harold Frazier said the water “is our life. It must be protected at all costs.”

The Cheyenne River reservation in South Dakota borders the Standing Rock reservation, which straddles the North Dakota-South Dakota border.

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The last piece of the pipeline is to pass under the lake on the Missouri River, which marks the eastern border of both reservations.

A separate court battle unfolded between the developer and the Army Corps of Engineers, which oversees the federal land where the last segment is now being laid. President Donald Trump last month instructed the Corps to advance pipeline construction.

The Cheyenne River Sioux on Thursday asked a federal judge to stop the work while a lawsuit filed earlier by the tribes proceeds. Attorney Nicole Ducheneaux said in court documents that the pipeline “will desecrate the waters” that the Cheyenne River Sioux rely on.

Energy Transfer Partners, which maintains the pipeline is safe, did not immediately respond in court to the filing. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg said he would hear arguments from attorneys on Monday.

The tribes’ lawsuit, filed last summer, has been on hold while the dispute over the final pipeline segment played out. The Cheyenne River Sioux on Thursday told the judge that they also want to make a claim on freedom-of-religion grounds.

“The sanctity of these waters is a central tenet of their religion, and the placement of the pipeline itself, apart from any rupture and oil spill, is a desecration of these waters,” Ducheneaux wrote.

Standing Rock Sioux attorney Jan Hasselman has said that tribe will also try to block the construction in court, with likely arguments that further study is necessary to preserve tribal treaty rights.

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FRIDAY @ 6:30 P.M. SATURDAY @ 6:30 P.M., 8:30 P.M. CHARLES W. BROWN PLANETARIUM Explore saturn's rings in the charles w. brown planetarium this weekend. astronomers have known about these rings for over 400 years, yet they still present many questions.

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As a nonprofit formed in 2004 in Indianapolis, Big Car Collaborative brings art to people and people to art, sparking creativity in lives to support communities.

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FRIDAY, SATURDAY @ 7:30 P.M. MUNCIE CIVIC THEATRE Muncie Civic Theatre presents "To Kill A Mockingbird" on the main stage Feb. 3-4, 10-12, and 16-18. Thursday, Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 p.m. and the Sunday matinée Feb. 12 is at 2 p.m. Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for groups of 10+ and $13 for students and children. Seating is reserved.

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Bachelor Bernard is happily engaged to three beautiful stewardesses without any of them knowing about the others. However, Bernard’s life hits some turbulence when his shy friend is introduced. In short order, all three fiancées are in Paris together, Bernard’s friend can’t keep straight what lies to tell to whom and a fiasco ensues.

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Poets for Hire returns for 2nd year English dept. writes custom poems for Valentine's Day Sorita Heng Daily News Reporter “London, Paris, Amsterdam in May / We sway in the alleys in the warm rain,” begins Billi MacTighe’s poem. “The Stars, The Stars / when spring turns cool air soft; Martha / and the Vandellas singing ‘Dancing’/ in the Street’ on repeat — an echo of your smile.”

The love poem, which has 10 lines in its entirety, was written for Karla — someone MacTighe has never met.

All MacTighe knew about Karla were the details written on a slip of paper by her partner, a woman whom she only saw put the request in.

That is how the Poets for Hire event works — anyone who wants a poem writes a description of what they want the poem to be about and how many lines it would have.

The poets then get to work, weaving rhymes and rhythms from the details.

“It helped a lot that she gave me a lot of details about Karla,” MacTighe said. “She wrote about the trip they took together and that Karla’s favorite band is Martha and the Vandellas.”

Poets for Hire is an annual event hosted by the Writing Center since 2015.

This year, the event will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. It will be in front of the Writing Center, Robert Bell Building Room 295.

People can request a poem of up to 16 lines, with a suggested $1 donation for each line.

All the donations will go to the Muncie Animal Rescue Fund, a nonprofit organization that provides shelter and care for homeless animals until they are adopted. There will also be craft supplies to make a Valentine’s Day card while waiting.

MacTighe, who is a second-year graduate student in creative writing, was instantly interested when the callout was posted for the event last year. Although MacTighe could only be there for one hour and just write “The Stars, The Stars,” she had so much fun that she

decided to participate again this year.

Bethany Stayer, an English graduate teaching assistant who is organizing the event, thinks one of the appeals for the commissioned poems lies in its originality.

“It’s not a poem you print off the internet, it’s not a poem written in a card that you can buy at a store,” she said. “This is something that somebody from [the English] department, someone who either has a creative writing degree or is pursuing one, has written just for this occasion.”

She thinks the fact that a donation is made for the poem also adds to its value.

The poems also do not necessarily have to be related to Valentine’s Day. Stayer recalled a commissioner from last year who wanted a thank-you poem for their instructor.

“It could be to a parent, a professor, a best friend,” Stayer said. “If you just wanna thank somebody for being a part of your life or for helping you, or just writing a poem to your best friend to say, ‘Hey, I appreciate you,’ then [the poets] will do that too.”

So far, 13 poets have signed up for the event, which includes five faculty members, six graduate students and two undergraduate students from the English department.

For every hour, there will be either two or three poets at the station. The schedule showing the hours of each poet will be posted on the Facebook event page.

“I know the poets really make an effort to cater to what the person commissioning the poem wants,” Stayer said. “So if they say this is for my mother, I want these many lines, I want to thank her for this, or there is something specific they want, the poets really work hard to fulfill [those] needs.’

For Karla, MacTighe’s effort manifested in these words, finishing out the poem: “The gloaming light filters from the streetlamps; / velvet ochre, gentle flaxen glow. And you - / you twirling around parking meters, across cobble- / stones like a ballerina on glass. The stone floor / reflecting emerging stars along your skin.”

Contact Sorita Heng with any questions or concerns at sheng@bsu.edu.

Ball State hosts ICCA Midwest Quarterfinal Tournaments BSU ACA faces 3 universities in International Championship Michelle Kaufman Greek Life Reporter Ball State’s Association of Collegiate A Capella is preparing to host one of the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella Midwest Quarterfinal Tournaments Saturday in Pruis Hall.

All five of Ball State’s a cappella groups will perform for 12 minutes each, along with groups from Notre Dame, Indiana University and Murray State University.

Ball State has sent groups to the competition for the past four years, but this is the first time it will be at Ball State.

Out of the nine groups competing, two will move on to the semifinal competition at IU. Charlie Cummings, a junior music media production major, and member of ACA group Unexpected Resolution, said this show will be different from most shows that his group puts on throughout the year.

“We do a lot of promotion for our own shows because they’re all free, and Pruis is the perfect size for us, but this show will probably sell out before the actual day,” Cummings said. “It’s a lot of fun, we’ve really enjoyed sending our groups in the past and it’s a fantastic experience for us, and it’s a fantastic experience for all the other groups competing.”

In the past, Cummings and his groups have practiced inside due to a Chicago

snowstorm or outside because the Indiana weather will sometimes allow a warm day in February.

While Ball State’s groups will be performing in a familiar venue, there are still changes, such as choreography throughout the performance, that make this competition stand out from a regular competition.

“We’re on a stage that we’ve been on before, but everything is choreographed for the competition. They bring in their own sound guy and their own microphones and everything, so it’s not like we’re doing the same thing that we do for all of our other shows,” Cummings said. “It’s still a change of pace … the atmosphere is kinda crazy but changes every year because the venue changes.”

Andrea Mellum is the president of ACA, a senior vocal performance major and member and music director of Ladies’ Choice A Capella.

Preparing for the competition has been a team effort, and she is most excited to see each of Ball State’s groups perform.

“I know that we will all do well and I can’t wait to see it live … I think this event will affect ACA as a whole by providing more exposure not only on our campus, but also in the Midwest as a whole,” Mellum said. “[Ball State has] been slowly making a name for ourselves in the a cappella world for a few years now and it is so exciting to be able to network and meet new groups from around the country.”

Contact Michelle Kaufman with any questions or concerns at mekaufman@bsu.edu.

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Ball State’s Association of Collegiate A Capella (ACA) will host one of the ICCA Midwest Quarterfinal Tournaments on Saturday in Pruis Hall. All five of Ball State’s a cappella groups will perform, along with groups from Notre Dame, Indiana University and Murray State University. Only two of the nine groups will move on to the semifinal competition at IU.

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BSU reflects on Black History Month

Students, faculty discuss what Black History Month means to them Mary Freda Multicultural Reporter

February was officially deemed Black History Month in 1976. In primary and secondary school, however, it is rare for students to learn about black history outside of February.

Within those 28 days, the Civil Rights Movement functions as the central unit, where students learn about activists like Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King Jr. A lot of history is skimmed over, and in some cases not even touched on.

At Ball State, Black History Month is celebrated by the Black Student Association (BSA), the Multicultural Center and the other Big 4 organizations on campus.

TO DR. CHARLENE ALEXANDER, ASSOCIATE PROVOST FOR DIVERSITY / DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL DIVERSITY, BLACK HISTORY MONTH IS...

“I think Black History Month, as with Asian History Month, Hispanic History Month, these are moments that we as a country can pause and think about the contributions of those who came before us. It’s a way for us to remember our past, our collective heritage,” Alexander said.

“I think it’s important to pause and to remember that, but as we also look at that history, to also reflect on where we are today as a country.”

Alexander said it’s not only important, but essential to celebrate diversity in today’s society.

“This is what employers are looking for. They’re seeking individuals who are able to work creatively together to problem solve, who can think outside of the box, and that’s what diversity brings to the table,” Alexander said.

No matter what the month, it’s important to incorporate these experiences into everyday life.

“While I think it’s important to have a space and a time to recognize and reflect on the contributions of those who came before us, my belief is that this should be ... so much a part of who we are,” Alexander said.

“It’s important to have those moments [and] that we continue to remember and reflect on the contributions of those who are different than us all year round. All year round.”

TO BSA VICE PRESIDENT RAYVON WILLIAMS, BLACK HISTORY MONTH MEANS...

“Just celebrating the people that basically paved the way for African Americans, and for us to have the rights that we do now,” Williams said. “We’ve made some long strides.

So letting us know and everyone else know that there’s some good to us and we’ve done good things in the past and we can still do good things.”

As a student, Williams feels as if Ball State has footsteps to take to improve diversity on campus — however, at BSA, she feels a part of something.

“I feel like that’s why it’s so important to create a space where maybe we can be tolerant of one another. We can feel safe away from home because a lot of people are far away from home. I mean there’s people from different countries coming here just to further their education,” Williams said.

TO MEMBER OF BSA NATALIA LANGHAM, BLACK HISTORY MONTH IS...

“Black History Month means, it’s just a celebration of who we are. Just overcoming our past and being able to celebrate the people that we are now, so it’s a big thing for me,” Langham said.

Not only does Langham see it as a celebration of events accomplished, she sees it as an opportunity to share experiences as a group.

“It’s a benefit to other people because we’re all coming from different places, but collectively, we are people of color,” Langham said. “It’s just a great way

to connect with people, get to know people who maybe share the same, or don’t have the same values and cultural backgrounds as you.”

While the university has begun conversations about diversity, Langham still sees areas for improvement.

“Yeah, in a way I think the university has provided that for us, but I think they could do better. Especially with the events that happened last semester with the black student and the note. I thought that they didn’t really take action with that situation and that could’ve been handled a lot differently and in a better way,” Langham said.

TO BOBBY STEELE, INTERIM DIRECTOR OF THE MULTICULTURAL CENTER, BLACK HISTORY MONTH IS...

“A lot of people don’t understand the history and the contributions due to oppression, due to marginalization — you name it,” Steele said. “So I think it’s important for us to uphold the legacy of all the contributors, and uphold the integrity of all the contributions that our past citizens have made to this country.”

“That’s a story that’s untold often and we need to recognize that and continue to tell those stories so people are fully aware of what has happened in our country.”

These stories wouldn’t be able to be told without a platform. The Multicultural Center along with other organizations, Steele said, provides students with this platform.

“It’s important for people to be able to have access, to be able to have a voice and to be able to somehow impact change,” Steel said. “Maybe they can influence someone else who may be judgmental or may be unaware or just overall have a lack of knowledge or a lack of awareness. Maybe they can be exposed, then even if their opinions don’t change, or their ideologies don’t change, at least there would be a level of respect and not a level of judgment or pre-judgment.”

Contact Mary Freda with any questions or concerns at mafreda@bsu.edu.

Ball State participates in RecycleMania Brynn Mechem SGA Reporter Ball State is joining 300 colleges in a nation-wide competition to increase recycling throughout campus.

RecycleMania is a competition that pits universities against each other to see who can increase their recycling rates the most from now until April 1.

The Recycle Action team from Partnership for Student Sustainable Advancement will be holding events such as a Dorm Storm, an Earth Day event and an event for National Plant a Flower Day during the duration of the competition.

Casey Malue, the director of communications and media for PSSA, said this competition is a great way to increase environmental awareness on campus.

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Continued from page 1 This legislation is a continuation of SGA’s push for gender-neutral bathrooms on campus, following a national trend last year. After talking with gender nonconforming students and Spectrum, the logical next step was to officially include these students in residence halls, said Bailey Loughlin, president pro-tempore of SGA and one of four authors of the legislation.

In order to accommodate the growing number of gender nonconforming students on campus, Kam Bontrager, former diversity and multicultural committee member and co-author of the legislation, said it is necessary to give every student, regardless of gender identity, a welcoming home away from home.

“Having the most comfortable environment for you and having this option can definitely ease that transition,” Bontrager said. “And as an orientation leader, knowing how scared some of these students are going from an old home to a new one — that huge step is scary — so having this can really ease that set of mind.”

SGA also wanted to be more competitive with other schools in the Mid-American Conference in terms of inclusivity for the LGBTQ community, Loughlin said.

Currently, nine schools in the MAC offer some kind of gender-inclusive housing, while Ball State only offers an accommodation policy for transgender students. “[The transgender accommodation program] doesn’t do the best that it could for our students, so we

UPD TICKETS Continued from page 1

“So you are able to produce, let’s say that motorist committed multiple violations, instead of writing seven paper tickets, you can do it right on the computer and print it out right there. It is a lot faster.”

Not only is the new system quicker, but it also helps keep citations and departments organized.

“We will continue to document citations in our Records Management System for our information,” Clark said. “We will be able to go back to the storage and search for information. Officers submit the citations to a central database at the state level where the original records will be held and that office provides updates to our local prosecutor. Once there is a disposition in the case, it is documented and returned to the state for retention.”

Even though the process of recording citations has changed, going about paying them off has not. “[Violators] can still pay at the Clerk’s Office, or

“You wouldn’t believe how many people don’t know how to recycle or what they can recycle,” Malue said.

“I love that we can come together to make Ball State’s campus more educated on such an important part of making our campus greener.”

Students can recycle paper, plastic, cans, bottles and cardboard. However, containers cannot have liquids or food still in them. Malue said that recycling around campus is simple because of all the recycling bins on campus.

Each day, data is collected on how much students recycled. The data is then compiled to show Ball State’s growth over the allotted time.

Malue said this competition gives students a chance to make their environmental habits better.

“Our earth is our home. We live here. It is our job to

wanted to take it to the next step,” Loughlin said. “The accommodation works great, but it’s not very known.”

The opt-in program will be primarily offered to students who have lived on campus for at least two semesters.

Right now, SGA intends for the program to be in residence halls that have pod-style bathrooms, such as Kinghorn Hall and Park Hall.

Before it’s available to students, SGA and the Residence Hall Association want to allot time for the rest of SGA to pass the legislation, and to give Housing and Residence Life and administration time to create policies regulating the program, Loughlin said.

The same measure has already passed in RHA. Kathy Berryhill, on-campus caucus chair for SGA and issues and facilities director in RHA, witnessed both instances of the measure’s approval.

“I’m really happy it passed. I cried a little bit,” Berryhill said. “It allows me to be in a situation where I’m surrounded by all of my friends, not just the ones that fit into this mold in the little box.”

The bill passed in the Student Senate with a 31-1 vote. From here, it will have to pass through the rest of SGA and then the administration to be implemented.

Representatives from SGA will meet with administrators from Housing and Residence Life next week to discuss details of the new legislation.

Contact Sara Barker with any questions or concerns at slbarker3@bsu.edu.

there will be a court date given if they choose to go to court,” Clark said. “The look of the citation is the biggest difference for the citizens. The e-ticket prints on a full sheet of paper and is typed and clear.”

Clark also said the time frame for violators to pay off their tickets will also be the same. Traffic ticket fines, surcharges and court fees in Indiana vary by violation and county court, according to the Department of Motor Vehicles. People can pay fines online, by phone, mail or in person.

Duckham, who has worked in law enforcement more than 25 years, never thought that he would be filing police reports by something other than a pen and a piece of paper.

“I started in 1986, and if you told me we would be writing police reports electronically in a police car, I would have laughed at you,” Duckham said.

“It’s just another tool to be able to do the job more efficiently and effectively.”

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make sure our home stays beautiful and clean,” Malue said. “It’s never too late to help our planet, so it is important for students to learn, grow and do something so easy that makes such a big difference.”

The winning university will receive recognition on the RecylceMania website and in a national press release. In addition, if Ball State were to win, it would get to host a traveling trophy made of recyclable material for the following year.

“Recycle, recycle, recycle,” Malue said. “Whether students are in their dorm room or just walking on campus, throw your paper, plastic, cans and bottles and cardboard in the recycling bin.”

Contact Brynn Mechem with any questions or concerns at bamechem@bsu.edu.

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Pinter, a senior criminal justice major, is one of the many who do it to help people, not for a hero status.

“A lot of people are like, 'oh you guys are heroes' and stuff like that but no one thinks they're heroes," he said. "We all do it just cause it’s our job and we enjoy helping other people.”

The Yorktown Fire Department is composed entirely of volunteer firefighters of different ages and life stages.

Some, like Assistant Chief Benton Strunck, are volunteering and maintaining a separate career, while others have to juggle school and shifts. To submit an application, volunteers must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or a GED. Pinter has been volunteering at the fire department for two and a half years.

His original plan was to major in computer science, but that was before he experienced what life as a firefighter was really like.

During his freshman year, Pinter wrote a paper for an English class that required him to spend time with different fire departments studying what they did and what their jobs are like.

After visiting three fire departments in his hometown of South Bend, Muncie’s fire department and a fire department in Columbia City, Pinter knew that it was time to change his major.

"I got to go on a couple ride alongs and saw what they did and really enjoyed it, so I could see myself doing that one day," he said.

Along with switching his major, Pinter looked into firefighting and eventually came upon the Yorktown Fire Department's Facebook page. He ended up filling out an application and is now working toward being a career firefighter.

Pinter was originally worried about balancing his school and volunteering, but that didn't not discourage him.

Volunteers can choose an hourly shift, where they must be at the station for at least four hours of their choice between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., or commit to making 20 percent of the calls.

All of the firefighters, regardless of their scheduling choice, must also do at least two overnight shifts per month, where they stay at the station from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Pinter soon found out it was easy to balance his two commitments and even prefers to do his homework at the station.

"We've got computers here, if you say you're studying for something people will leave you alone." Pinter said. "I haven't had trouble balancing it at all."

He also enjoys the time he gets to spend with his fellow firefighters.

Typically, they hang out, watch football and play video games together in their down time.

The bond Pinter has with the other volunteers at the Yorktown Fire Department has only strengthened with time. He often finds himself wanting to be at the fire station on a Friday night instead of out partying.

"We've got bunk beds here and I will sleep here whenever I can," Pinter said. "It just, in my perspective, it’s worth it more."

This atmosphere can change with the

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Matthew Pinter, a senior criminal justice major, is a volunteer firefighter and emergency medical technician at the Yorktown Fire Department. The station is composed entirely of volunteer firefighters of different ages and life stages.

simple sound of an alarm. As soon as the firefighters hear it, they spring into action and make quick decisions while putting on their gear.

"There's a lot of different emotions going on, your adrenaline is pumping like no other," Pinter said. "You're thinking of all kinds of things, whether there is people inside or outside, what your job is dependent on what truck you're in."

Each fire truck is specialized for different situations. For example, Engine 63 is able to store a large amount of water while Engine 61 holds less water but more people.

The decision making does not stop once they are in the truck.

Once the firefighters are on the scene, they have to respond to whatever danger is present.

They respond to a wide range of calls that include heart attacks, car crashes and house fires. Because of this, firefighters have to go through a large amount of training.

Volunteers at the Yorktown Fire Department are required to take eight

hours of hazardous material or hazmat training, a 40-hour basic firefighting class, two college-level firefighting courses and have a first responder certification.

Some also choose to get an Emergency Medical Technician certification.

All of this training begins immediately after call-out meetings for new volunteers and is paid for and provided by the fire department.

Even after this, volunteers are expected to keep their skills sharp. Every month they will have a refresher meeting to train for firefighting and a meeting for medical training.

Pinter enjoyed training, and often joins to help new volunteers training or jumping in on their courses.

He also enjoys the training he gets from each situation he is called to help with.

"Every call we go on there's a learning opportunity, whether it’s learning from guys who have been on the department for 20 years or teaching the new guy that’s been on for a few months," he said.

Whether they are a student or have a different career entirely, each firefighter takes their job seriously.

MORE VOLUNTEER INFO:

• Volunteers are sworn in upon completion of their training • All applications should be turned in by the time of the call-out meeting • They generally accept applications at the meeting until they have five to seven applicants — at that point, they arrange a full class

Strunck, for example, works for Ball State's purchasing services as material handler supervisor as well.

Neither Pinter nor Strunck ever thought they were going to be firefighters, but they both found they had a passion for helping people. It is for this reason that they encourage everyone to look into volunteering.

"I think it's really rewarding, but then it’s not for everyone," Pinter said. "We do see a lot of things that the normal person couldn’t handle."

Contact Brooke Kemp with any questions or concerns at bmkemp@bsu.edu.

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Cardinals open season in Louisiana Ball State set to play 22 RPI Top 100 teams this season Kara Biernat Softball Reporter Ball State softball will have a new look in 2017.

Only seven players return from last season’s team, and head coach Megan Ciolli Bartlett said she’s ready to test the overhauled roster.

“We have 13 new players, so we are definitely making adjustments this season,” Ciolli Bartlett said. “The last senior class that just graduated was highly decorated. They were pretty impressive kids, so there will be big shoes to fill this season.”

The Cardinals will have plenty of opportunities against tough competition — playing 22 games against teams that finished in the top 100 of the final 2016 RPI rankings.

“If we want to play with the big dogs, we have to come in ready and prepared for that when it counts,” Ciolli Bartlett said. “Especially for these freshmen, I think it’s going to be really exciting and eye opening. But at the same time, it’s going to be really similar to what a regional tournament environment is going to be.”

However, the atmosphere on the field will be nothing new for returning senior utility player Amanda Arnett, who has 12 career home runs — including nine last season.

Senior outfielder Rachel Houck has a career .320 batting average and a .508 slugging percentage, but her 2016 season was cut short by an injury.

“We’re excited about our returning players,” Ciolli Bartlett said. “They’re talented, they work hard, but with 13 new kids and a new head coach, we are trying to collectively create the culture and the expectations that we all

Gymnastics focus on detail, looking for win Jack Williams Gymnastics Reporter Ball State gymnastics looks to get back in the win column against MAC rival Central Michigan Sunday.

After a few rough finishes last weekend, the Cardinals are working harder in practice.

“We changed the way we were training this week a little bit and changed our approach in the gym,” head coach Joanna Saleem said. “Ultimately, it’s about making sure they come in with the right mindset because they have the ability to do it. We have to take it out of the gym and put it on the practice floor.”

Junior Baylee Bell hit a new career high on the beam with a score of 9.875 in last week’s quad-meet and wants to keep up the momentum.

“The whole team has been focusing on detail in the gym, so I have been doing the same thing,” Bell said. “This week, we also got a lot of repetitions done on beam, so I think that will help.”

Though the Cardinals haven’t won since Jan. 20, they’ve topped 194 points

in their last two meets, and they average 194.190 per meet.

“There were mistakes that were made, but we still had some other people that did really well,” Saleem said. “That balance is there; had everyone done at their normal performance or better, then you look at what the score could’ve been.”

Central Michigan is just behind Ball State with an average 194.150 score.

“The only control we have over the rankings is being able to go out and hit our routines,” Saleem said. “We’re coming in the gym to clean up our landings, making sure were sticking dismounts and not getting caught up in scores and rankings. At the end of the day, the only thing we can control is how we perform.

Bell said the Cardinals’ confidence will give them an edge over the Chippewas.

The meet begins at 1 p.m. Sunday at Worthen Arena.

Contact Jack Williams with any questions or concerns at @jackwilliamsBSU.

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Junior pitcher Carolyn Wilmes will also return to the Louisiana Classics for the second season in a row. Last season, Wilmes threw two scoreless innings against Louisiana and 2.1 scoreless innings versus Southern Mississippi.

She finished the season with a 5.63 ERA, and was second on the team to then-senior Nicole Steinbach with 87 innings pitched.

The Cardinals will play their first games of the season today at the 31st annual Louisiana Classics in Lafayette, Louisiana, against a pair of top 100 opponents in DePaul and Southern Mississippi.

“DePaul is a storied program, especially for a cold weather place,” Ciolli Bartlett said. “They won their conference last season and they’re going to be tough.”

On the second day of the tournament, the Cardinals will face the NCAA

Norman Super Regional runner-up and tournament host Louisiana-Lafayette, along with another game against Southern Mississippi. Ball State will close out the weekend against Iowa State on Sunday.

After finishing 19-29 (5-13 MAC) last season, the Cardinals are prepared to adjust to move towards their goal of winning a Mid-American Conference Championship this season.

“It’s probably something we talk about on a daily basis,” Ciolli Bartlett said. “I think it’s something this group of players is extremely committed to this season.”

The Cardinals will take the field at 11 a.m. today to open their season against DePaul at Lamson Park in Lafayette.

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