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Gone and Back Again Komen Foundation Revokes, Reinstates Planned Parenthood Funding Last week, it was announced that the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation would cease grant funding for breast cancer screening to women’s health organization Planned Parenthood. The reason behind Komen’s decision to cut the funding stems from an investigation being conducted by a Congressional subcommittee on Planned Parenthood. The investigation, lead by Republican Congressman Cliff Stearns, came after anti-abortion group Americans United for Life accused Planned Parenthood of abusing taxpayer dollars. Because the organization was being investigated, the Komen Foundation announced it would discontinue grant funding. The Komen Foundation is one of the leading breast cancer awareness groups in the United States. They had given annual grants of around $600,000 to Planned Parenthood to fund screening for women across the nation. “We are alarmed and saddened that the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation appears to have succumbed to political pressure,” said president of Planned Parenthood Federation of American Cecile Richards in a press statement. Despite the loss of funding, Planned Parenthood has been able to recuperate through a Breast Jessica Geyer
Health Emergency Fund. This money pool was gifted $250,000 by the Amy and Lee Fikes’ foundation. The Komen Foundation’s decision also introduced a wave of donations from online supporters totaling over $400,000 from 6,000 people in just one day. This is over 60 times the average daily amount of donors. On its website, Planned Parenthood claims 6,000,000 “activists, supporters and donors.” Total donations were even higher, filling in the hole Komen left. “As a family with a breast cancer survivor, we lament the decision of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation to abandon women who get their health care at Planned Parenthood clinics,” said Amy and Lee Fikes in a statement about their gift. They also encouraged others to join in their support of Planned Parenthood. In a statement in their own defense, the Komen Foundation claimed their decision was “widely mischaracterized” and “not about politics.” Yet regardless of the Komen Foundation’s word, the issue became highly political almost immediately. Some accused Republican politician Karen Handel, who was hired to run the Susan G. Komen For the Cure Advocacy Alliance, from inserting her anti-abortion beliefs into the organization. Senate Democrats wrote to the foundation urging them to back off the policy.
The reason behind Komen’s decision to cut the funding stems from an investigation being conducted by a Congressional subcommittee on Planned Parenthood.
In addition, many anti-abortion groups praised Komen’s decision. The American Life League (ALL) issued a press release calling Planned Parenthood a “sinking ship” with a “deteriorating brand.” “Komen did not cause multiple criminal investigations, establish a pattern of avoiding laws meant to protect children from child predators, or get caught over-billing and defrauding the government when state audits were conducted. Komen is not to blame for Planned Parenthood’s deteriorating brand,” said executive director Paul Rondeau in a later statement. “Some might argue that our standards are too exacting, but over the past three decades people have given us more than just their money. They have given us their trust and we take that responsibility very seriously,” added the Komen Foundation. But despite their convictions and in face of backlash, the Komen Foundation announced Feb. 3 that it had reversed its decision and would allow grant funding to Planned Parenthood. “It is our hope and we believe it is time for everyone involved to pause, slow down and reflect on how grants can most effectively and directly be administered without controversies that hurt the cause of women.,” said the Komen Foundation in a statement about the reversal. Planned Parenthood, in a similar statement, expressed they were happy to return to their former partnership.
Big Event to Unfold at IPFW, Committee Requesting Student Involvement
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Cleaning, painting, yard work and anything else that may pop up are on the plate for The Big Event at IPFW. Originating at Texas A&M University 30 years ago, The Big Event is described as a way to say “thank you” to the community. According to the university’s website, over 15,600 student-volunteers finished nearly 1,500 service projects last year for the event. “IPFW is home to the historic and first ever Kristan Mensch
The Big Event in the State of Indiana,” according to an involvement request from Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Dr. George McClellan. “This event will connect IPFW students, alumni, staff, faculty and friends to the Fort Wayne community, performing a day of service in conjunction with over 30 local not-for-profit agencies.” With a goal of 1,000 volunteers, McClellan sent the letter asking those interested to sign up as an individual, group or department. “You will be working alongside some of your
peers, former students and some of the greatest students in the world. Please take some time to encourage your staff to participate—together, we can make a difference,” it read. The Big Event, to be held March 24, will be kicked off with a relatively cheap party for participants—the cost of attendance is a jar of peanut butter for the Community Harvest Food Bank— March 23. Live music by The Freak Brothers, who have ties to IPFW, and HOT 107.9 DJ Chris Cruise will be featured.
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Balancing the Cost of Honors Societies For many students, joining an honor society means attending an initiation ceremony, getting a picture taken and making mom and dad proud. But aside from a certificate and some bragging rights, what do students receive from joining these kinds of organizations? In order to join most, if not all, of these honors societies, a student is obligated to pay a membership fee. For Phi Eta Sigma, a lifetime membership is only $20. For organizations like Phi Kappa Phi, dues are as much as $75 each year or $320 for a lifetime membership. In addition to member’s fees, items like cords and medallions, which can be worn for commencement, cost an extra amount. For some extra graduation bling, students might have dish out as much as $50. “That might be discouraging,” said freshman Daniel Tayloe about the costs of joining. Still, he’d be willing to pay a membership fee to join depending on the society. “It depends on what I did in it … if I could see a benefit,” said freshman Tyler Tisher about what would influence his decision to join. Some groups do offer discounts on membership. Paying for consecutive years instead of just one, for example, can bring prices down. Jessica Geyer
Signing as a charter member of the university’s first branch may even get rid of dues completely. For more prestigious honors societies, membership can even mean saving money elsewhere. Phi Kappa Phi has a relationship with companies like Apple and Dell, which will offer savings to members. And as a member, many honors societies offer exclusive scholarships. “It’s worth a lot,” said biology major Regina Shannon, secretary of biology honors society Beta Beta Beta (Tri Beta). For Shannon, being involved in Tri Beta means being able to network with other biology majors as well as meeting biology faculty. Her group was recently able to introduce three new faculty members to the student body and they regularly bring in speakers. “I think it’s an honor to be able to provide a service to the student body as a whole,” she said. Certain honors societies, particularly ones that are major-specific, provide extra time to network with others and gain more knowledge in a particular field. “I feel from Lambda Alpha Theta that I’m
more focused in that field,” said Stephanie Howe about the anthropology society. “It shows that you’re truly interested in your major and that you’re competent in that major,” added Shannon. “It’s a good way of finding the other very serious students and interacting with them.” Not only that, but faculty are often involved, which can lead to research opportunities. However, not every honors society will have an active branch at IPFW. Sometimes competition for the scholarships offered is difficult because students must compete with others from across the country. And although adding those Greek letters to a resume or graduate school application may look prestigious and add credibility, smaller groups don’t have as much clout. Students also have to exercise caution after receiving invitations. Some scammers have been known to use the guise of honors societies as a means of taking money from people. It is always best to do research first before purchasing anything.
“It shows that you’re truly interested in your major and that you’re competent in that major,” -Regina Shannon
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The Economy of Blood and Sweat Last year marked Apple’s most successful financial quarter yet. According to the New York Times, Apple’s profits more than doubled during last year’s holiday season. The massive upturn was caused in part by the iPhone 4, which brought in thirty-seven million purchases during the holidays alone. Peter Oppenheimer, Apple’s chief financial officer, informed the New York Times that the company is in the middle of making plans for the newly gained capital, stating, “We’re not letting it burn a hole in our pockets.” Once such potential plan includes further investing in Apple’s supply chains: the same supply chains that came under fire a couple of years ago for their horrible working conditions. It has been over a year since the biggest news about Apple’s Chinese suppliers came to light. Apple has been accused of both polluting the environment and horribly mistreating its workers. Some of this mistreatment includes using the poisonous n-hexane to clean products, causing severe illness in the workers, and forced working well over the Chinese government’s overtime policy. More recently, the New York Times published a lengthy report detailing the extent of the worker abuse in Apple’s supply chain. At the report’s start, the Times detailed how the choice to outsource jobs was made by Apple to ensure the greatest profit possible, with Apple executives praising the amazing speed and flexibility of overseas plants. However, the report described the “human costs” of Apple development. Among other things, it detailed the horrible living conditions of workers in Apple’s supply chains and the ludicrous amounts of overtime. It also detailed explosions in multiple Apple plants: dangers a Chinese group had already warned the company about prior to the blasts. The fight comes down to money versus ethics. The Times report mentioned that company executives want to improve the conditions of their supply chain factories, but falter when doing so would jeopardize the speed of the factories or their relationships with the factory owners. One former executive said that the problems have been known for four years, yet Apple still works with them. The executive was quoted as saying, “Why? Because the system works for us. Max Fowler
Suppliers would change everything tomorrow if Apple told them they didn’t have another choice.” Some students are outraged at the horrible working conditions presented by sweatshops. Freshmen computer science major Angela Gustafson said she was appalled by the whole idea of sweatshops and the exploitation they cause. “The idea that a company would be willing to let their products be made in these sweatshops reinforces the idea that they’re willing to exploit people,” she said. Freshman Chris Waddell had a similar sentiment. “They may be innovative, but they’re very unethical,” he said. In line with these thoughts is the online campaign, Change.org. The online petition website calls for Apple to make its products ethically. It praises the technological advantages of Apple, but calls for the protection for workers so Apple fans can be proud of their allegiance again. Others seemed resigned to the idea of sweatshops in China. Civil Engineering Sophomore Steven Kaylor did not seem overly concerned, stating, “They can do whatever they want in China. It’s up to the Chinese government to regulate that.” However, he did add that it was a question of supply and demand. Due to the sheer volume of people in China, the poor working conditions are no surprise because if one worker will not work, another will simply take that same job. “It’s not very surprising because the point of us outsourcing was to get cheap labor,” Fullenkamp said in regards to Apple’s great financial success and their use of sweatshops. Apple claimed to be fixing the issue in an official press release. Chief executive Tim Cook stated, “We’ve made a great deal of progress and improved conditions for hundreds of thousands of workers.” Cook went further to describe how dedicated Apple is ensuring its workers are safe. With the recent New York Times report casting doubt on everything Apple says due to its exposure of Apple’s money oriented supply-chain use, it can be difficult to tell if the statement is sincere. Whatever the case, this is a dark spot on Apple’s record that is unlikely to be forgotten soon.
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opinion Students Want More Room to Roam IPFW’s Isolation Not Cutting It With Resident Students
Fort Wayne is not a college town. "If you're in Muncie or West Lafayette, the university dominates the community, but we don't dominate the community the way they do. [Fort Wayne] is a lot bigger and there's more going on than the university," said Vice Chancellor for Financial Affairs. And the fact that Fort Wayne is so much more than the campus of IPFW seems to be a source of problems for resident students without the means to explore the city. Because IPFW's campus is located in the northern end of Fort Wayne, students who don't have cars can be very limited in their sphere of activities. The Campuslink and Citilink buses are always an option, unless free time for grocery shopping or leisure activities falls outside of the city's bus schedule. While the reach of the Campuslink buses is determined by the university itself, the buses are run through the city bus system, meaning extending bus operation hours to fit the schedules of active college students is unlikely. Branson stated that when it came down to Staff Editorial
getting around Fort Wayne without a car or bus, students who didn’t have the luxury of a bike would probably have to rely on friends to get where they needed to be. “I have to walk 45 minutes to the closest place to buy food. A lot of my friends who have cars live away from campus and aren’t always available to come take me places when I need them to be,” said Michael Goins. And as for recreation, the university’s answer is to keep the action centrally located. “We understand the need to provide activity opportunities for housing students,” said Branson. “Our focus has been recreation opportunities on campus.” It is important that a university give its students the opportunity to interact on campus, but this also ignores that fact that not all students have the intent or desire to participate in club sports or intramurals, IPFW’s answer to student recreation. While the Fort Wayne community may not center on IPFW and our students, it does offer more to students than our growing campus has yet to encompass. The reality is that students who don’t have many options for getting off campus
want the change of pace that the downtown area offers. And while solutions may not be possible at the drop of a hat, the university should consider collaborating with students to get ideas for new activities on campus and new ways to get them out into the surrounding city.
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CORNER There are many reasons to pursue a graduate education. Some of the best are the love of a particular subject of study and the desire to study it in depth or the need for an advanced degree to enter the profession of your choice. Unfortunately, some students will use graduate school as a way to temporarily delay career decisions. Students who are apprehensive about entering the job market should carefully evaluate their decisions to enter graduate school. In some instances, an advanced degree will increase your marketability, while in other instances, additional work experience in your field will be more relevant. Many students will also face pressure to attend graduate school from parents, peers or mentors. Make sure any advice taken reaffirms your professional goals. Graduate school is self-directed, and it can be difficult for a student to be successful in graduate school when not self-motivated. Ask yourself these questions: Are you prepared to commit to a career field? Have you given some thought to your long-range career and lifestyle goals? Will the degree prepare you for a specific occupation or career field? If so, what is the employment outlook for that field? When you select a field of graduate study, you are also defining a profession and lifestyle. Make arrangements to talk with professionals in that field about the benefits and liabilities of that path. Currently enrolled graduate students are also useful sources of information. A full-
time master’s program will typically take two years to complete, while doctorates and some professional degrees require an additional three or more years. Part-time enrollment will require additional time and may even be discouraged at some universities. During this time period, you will focus intensely on your academic subjects and the individuals in your program. You will typically forfeit a competitive salary, workday routine, and leisure time. Are you comfortable with the thought of living the lifestyle of a student for a few more years? Is it worth the financial investment? Given the costs that you and your family have incurred over the past few years, this can be a legitimate concern. Everyone places a different value on education, and ultimately you will need to decide if graduate school is worth the financial sacrifice. Before making that decision, however, you should familiarize yourself with potential funding sources. Fellowships or scholarships may be awarded by individual departments or institutions as well as outside organizations. Institution-based aid most frequently takes the form of a graduate assistantship. Graduate, teaching, or research assistants work part time in exchange for a stipend and tuition reimbursement. Federal loans are also available to many graduate students. The types of aid available to you will vary tremendously from one institution to another. Make sure you investigate these options carefully before making any decisions.
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Questions to Ask about the Program of Study: What emphasis does the program use? How many students are enrolled in the program? What is the student mix and attrition rate? How long does it take to complete the program and what percentage of students who begin actually complete their degree? Where do graduates of the program typically find work? What are the job market trends in your chosen field? How much assistance is provided by the institution to find employment? Do you meet the prerequisite requirements, GPA, and graduate admission test scores? Is the faculty conducting research in areas that are of interest to you? Are professors seen on the cutting edge of their field? What have they published? What is the studentfaculty ratio? Have you visited the campus to meet with any faculty to discuss the program? What type of housing is available? How extensive and available are labs and facilities? How comprehensive is the library? What computer and laboratory resources are available? For additional information on Graduate Schools, make an appointment to talk to a Career Counselor.
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Repeat: ‘What a to do to die today at a minute or two to two. A terribly difficult thing to say and a harder thing to do. A dragon will come and beat his drum rat tat tat tat tat tat too at a minute two to two today at a minute or two to two.’ A second time. Faster. A Third time. Faster. Gathered in a standing circle, IPFW Theatre students use tongue-twisters to face the perflexing challenge of acting in a play within a play. “The Pot Boiler” and “The Real Inspector Hound” are hysterical one-act farces coming to the Williams Theatre later this month. “There is this danger of the one [character] bleeding into the other,” said Nick Tash who will be playing an American playwright in “The Pot Boiler” and a British critic in “The Real Inspector Hound.” Tash said, “The biggest hurdle I’ve had to face is keeping everything straight and trying to figure out how to best differentiate these two characters as best I can.” In “The Pot Boiler,” Tash plays Mr. Sud, a pretentious playwright who takes under his wing a would-be playwright named Ms. Wouldby, played by Heather Moser. “It almost feels like you’re going to two completely different rehearsals back-to-back and it’s stress inducing and tiring, but it’s still a good challenge,” commented Moser.
Ms. Wouldby watches in awe as Mr. Sud instructs his cast through a rehearsal. “I actually have a little snipet from ‘The Pot Boiler’…I’m supposed to speak it in an Irish accent. And that just throws me for a loop some times,” said Nathan Garner speaking of his character Inkwell. Actors such as Garner not only have to keep their two characters separated from the two different plays, but they also have to distinguish their character in “The Pot Boiler” from the character that character is playing within that play. Got all that? For Garner, it was “making choices that are different” for each character. In “The Pot Boiler,” Garner used voice and body movements. When Mr. Sud instructs his cast to perform, Inkwell— Garner’s character—has an upright posture and deeper voice. When Mr. Sud stops the rehearsal to berate his actors, Garner’s character slumps over and is more relaxed. But what about the second play, “The Real Inspector Hound”? Director Mark Ridgeway said he had “to make sure, first of all, because one has an English dialect and the other one has an American dialect…[that] the actors have separated those two characters.” In “The Real Inspector Hound,” two theatre critics, Moon and Birdboot, played by Amanda Prater and Nick Tash, comment back and forth
while the drama unfolds before them. “I’ve used the wrong accent so many times…I even do it in regular talking now,” said Waren, playing Inspector Hound. Prater confessed that she shared Waren’s predicament as well, in that the British accent can sometimes sneak up in the middle of a sentence, making for an embarrassing moment off stage. Throughout this murder mystery, Moon and Birdboot find themselves right in the middle of action. Even to the point where one of them is suspected of murder. Playing two plays back-to-back can quickly become confusing. “They’re doing very well on [separating characters] by the way,” said Ridgeway. “It kind of surprised me. I thought it was going to be a bigger challenge…Everyone’s done a pretty good job,” agreed Garner. If a rehearsal of these two plays is hard to watch without laughing out loud, one can hardly expect to be disappointed as Mr. Sud comes to boil and the real Inspector Hound is revealed. “The Pot Boiler” and “The Real Inspector Hound” will be playing Friday, February 17 through Sunday, February 26 at the Williams Theatre IPFW Campus. Admission for IPFW students with ID is free. Adult tickets are $14 and $12 for Seniors, Faculty, Staff and Alumni. Tickets can be purchased at the Schatzlein Box Office located in the Rhinehart Music Center.
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Using flesh, blood and bone, artists created works that question life and death. The artwork went on exhibit at the Margaret McCalla School on Friday as part of the Fuller Project “Flesh, Blood and Bone.” Featuring artists William Fillmore, Peter Kenar, Edmond Gettinger, Marla Roddy, Natasha Holmes, Rosalie Lopez, Bryn Taubensee and Kimberly Waite, the exhibit has unusual yet creative works of art. Standing next to a tower of fudge covered in taxidermy mice, Taubensee explained the inspiration for her work. “I knew that I wanted to do something with mice because I’ve always been fascinated by them, and I have experience in taxidermy,” Taubensee said. “I had some fudge leftover from a previous project.” A work of art called “Sunrise Sunset” by William Fillmore involved a slowly turning rusty wheel. Inside the wheel was a dead hamster that continuously slid down the sides due to the constant turning of the wheel. “On the surface, ‘Sunrise Sunset’ is simply a metaphor for the cyclical and relentless nature of life,” Fillmore said. “But on a deeper level, this piece is a response to a rising fear of death in America.” Fillmore killed the hamster himself. “In a post-Disney world, everyone seems to live in this illusion where killing to survive has vanished from our lives. We buy chicken at the grocery store one breast at a time, and no one thinks about how the chicken was killed,” Fillmore said. “I got asked at least 10 times if I killed the hamster myself. When I told them I did, each of them looked shocked. I used the hamster in my work, and I feel it was necessary for me to kill it myself.” The room pulsated with music and created an ethereal atmosphere for art viewers. Resting on a velvet pillow was a piece by Marla Roddy. It was a scapula with blood and intestine intertwined to create an illusive appearance
making it not quite fit its description — the piece was titled “Flesh, Blood and Bone” and was inspired by the exhibit theme. “This piece was pretty formal and straightforward,” Roddy said. “I got an animal bone, painted and dripped blood on it and wrapped it in a thin layer of intestine. It was inspired, quite simply, by the name of the show. I wanted to take these materials that people find grotesque and don’t want to touch and present it in a beautiful way. The velvet bases help take these objects that people may find grotesque and separate them from their immediate space, while also elevating them to a precious status.” Other pieces, including “Ojos de Tristeza” by Rosalie Lopez, decorated the wall. They were screen-prints of a girl with very large eyes, created using blood as ink. A piece by Peter Kenar titled “Glutton or Narcissist” involved pigskins pasted over wide, staring eyes. One of the final pieces of the exhibit was a sheep kidney covered in salt. The piece, titled “Preserving the Preserved” by Roddy, was inspired by her thesis work. “I’m in my MFA thesis semester, so when I was asked to be in the show, I wanted the pieces to relate to my thesis body of work,” Roddy said. “‘Preserving the Preserved’ is kind of an oxymoron because the sheep kidney is already preserved in formaldehyde, but in an almost desperate attempt to ‘save’ it, I placed it in a salt solution to grow salt crystals on it as an extra preservative measure. It relates to my thesis work in that I’m making ritualistic objects in a traditional craft mode that relate to my father’s health issues.” The people who went to the exhibit viewed the art and engaged artists in conversation. “Though it was hard for us to keep the show serious and not overly dramatic, the conversations that it generated made it all worthwhile,” Fillmore said. “I had a lot of trepidation about putting this show together because of the nature of the subject matter and how it might have been misinterpreted, but it went really well.”
To-Do List Hamilton Tescarollo will play Beethoven's Sonata Op. 109 and Schumann's fantasy Op. 17 among others Feb. 11 @ Rhinehart. Get there by 7:30 p.m. The IPFW Community orchestra gets together at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13 @ Rhinehart. "Ain't I a Woman?" featuring the Core Ensemble on Valentine's Day. 7:30 p.m. @ Rhinehart. Free. Thunderhawk plays at The Brass Rail from 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Feb. 18. 21+ $ $ Indicates pricing $ 5-10 $$ 10-20
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Duo Dares to Become the Next ‘Will and Grace’
Student Angered by Movie, Punches Friend in Emotional Rush Over the weekend, a group of friends that included IPFW sophomore Lauren Pinktree and freshman Jack Gauner went to go see a movie. Afterward, however, Lauren Pinktree was so angry at the movie’s ending that she punched Jack Gauner in the chest, which “actually kinda hurt,” according to Gauner. “I couldn’t help myself. I was caught up in the moment,” explained Pinktree. “I felt so emotional.” “I don’t care what she says,” said Gauner. “She punched me square under my right nipple. She could have punched anyone else, but why me?” However, after roughly five minutes of namecalling, they made up. The witnesses of this spectacle are calling this “the worst fight ever.” But Gauner disagrees. “She did the same thing last week when the video she was watching on youtube took several minutes to buffer,” he said. According to Pinktree, it was just an overenthusiastic hug, and Gauner is mistaken to think that she knocked him out intentionally. “I mean, to be honest, I think he’s over-reacting just a bit. It was a total accident that my fist hit him in the face,” said Pinktree. Zach Crook
Sophomores Will Dieb and Grace Rosarbre, self-declared BFF’s, are determined to be the next dynamic duo, the next “Will and Grace.” “One day, Grace and I were watching [Will & Grace] and we thought, ‘What if we lived life like that?’” said Dieb. “We decided it would be a perfect life.” Dieb has already switched his major to pre-law and Rosarbre to fashion designing, in accordance to the show’s characters. “We decided we were going to move to New York after college and live just like they do. We’d eat Krispy Cremes when we were down and walk around our Zach Crook
apartment in our underwear,” said Rosarbre. However, outrage has risen from the rest of the community. “They need to set more realistic goals for themselves,” says IPFW senior critic Gene Lipbalm. “I for one think they need to be separated at once in order to keep themselves from getting into trouble.” Despite the mass criticism, they still plan to go ahead with their dream. In fact, many fliers were seen around campus advertising open positions for a Jack and Karen to travel with the two to New York. “We can’t be Will and Grace without Jack and Karen, right?” said Rosarbre.
Infant Canine Bowl Recap Dachshunds Take the Day
Last Sunday, The Dachshunds won in a narrow game against The Yellow Labs in Infant Canine Bowl XXIII. An estimated 78% of Americans tuned in to watch the four hour event by hosting parties and gathering in bars. Dachshunds' coach Rex said that, "it took a lot of work, but we managed to sit down, roll over, and make the winning fetch." The Dachshunds got their big break when The Labs' top dog, Rover, was sent outside for the rest of the night due to ruff-housing at the end of the first half. Not to be forgotten was the kitten halftime show. The crowd erupted in howls of joy when LMFAO (Laughing My Feline Abdomen Off) played their hit song "I'm Cute and I Know it." The second half 's highlight came when The Labs' wide retriever, Fluffy, caught a frisbee with only one paw. The catch put The Labs 5 points ahead of the Dachshunds. Just when everybody thought the game was over, The Dachshunds broke free from the leash that The Labs had on them, and got toy into the end zone. Sean O’Leary
The stadium broke out in barking and wagging tails as everybody stormed the field in celebration. The Dachshunds drenched Rex in toilet water as is tradition. Head quarterbark for The Dachshunds Spot said that, "[I'm] truly grateful for this opportunity, and as they say, every dog has its day. I wouldn't be here if it weren't for my friends, family, and my owner Larry. I love you, Larry." When asked if he had any plans for later, Spot said "I'm gonna go to Doggy Land." The Dachshunds hope that this is only their first victory of many in upcoming Infant Canine Bowls, and plan to come back next year to defend their title as reigning hounds.
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Red Riner, a sophomore in Computer Engineering, found himself in a heap of trouble last Thursday after being accused of plagiarism during his test. The incident, as normal as it sounds, has sparked controversy over the definition of the term plagiarism. Riner stated to a committee of administrators that “plagiarism is when you take credit for information that isn’t yours. Well I didn’t do that. If you refer to the attached sheet of my test, you will find two bibliographies: one in MLA format, and the other in APA.” Riner later told Nugget reporters that both forms were included so that administrators couldn’t find a loophole. The committee, although reluctant on the ruling, found that Riner hadn’t broken any rules with his cheating. “I’m surprised this hadn’t happened sooner,” said head committee member Blu Barbs. “We were hoping students wouldn’t realize this so that we didn’t need to reprint anything, but it looks like the cat’s outta the bag.” Sean O’Leary
Fellow students cheered with celebration after the hearing on Friday when Riner was found innocent. Riner has since been deemed as a hero amongst college students everywhere. The results of the trial have been brought to other schools as well. Locally and nationally, colleges across the nation are now reviewing their rules to ensure that this will not happen to them as well. IPFW has even proceeded to halt all upcoming tests until their lawyers have had a chance to redefine plagiarism in the next release of the rules. Nugget journalists urge students, however tempting it may be, to refrain from attaching bibliographies when cheating. “This may have worked once, but they’ll soon rule it out, and new cheaters will be given zeroes and/or expelled,” exclaimed Barbs. The Nugget does not condone cheating, nor does it see Riner as the coolest college student in the world for his awesome rebellion.
Girl Uploads Humor Engineering: Plan for Not “Ugly” Photo One Student’s Having a Plan Insists She’s Not After Compliments
The photo was high exposure, brightening out nearly all of her features. Her eyes were heavily makeuped and were Photoshopped to add a deeper blue. The shot was taken from above, ensuring that the face was captured from the most flattering angle. “Such a bad picture of me! Lol!” read the caption. This was the most recent Facebook photo upload of 19-year-old Carrie Larimer. Out of the 534 profile pictures she has collected, she insists that this one is the most hideous. “I don't even know why I put it on Facebook,” she said. “I'm just not photogenic at all, you know?” Several of Larimer's friends immediately posted kind comments to the photo. “You're sooooooo gorgeous,” said one commenter, Larimer's best friend Stacie Goldern. “I don't know why you think this picture is so bad, it's beautiful,” said another from Vincent White. Not everyone was so consoling, however. “Hannah, you do this all the time. Stop fishing for compliments. Knock it off,” said one “friend,” Greg Ferguson. “Please stop tagging me on these.” “I just wanted to express how I personally feel about myself,” said Larimer. “I wasn't expecting anything out of my friends, even all the ones I tagged.” “Guys, I'm totally not looking to be called pretty,” she later commented. “I don't even know what you're talking about!” Following that update, Larimer said she plans on taking a new profile picture “probably tomorrow.” Jessica Geyer
Timothy Nault found himself at the start of the 2012 spring semester a 25-year-old second-year senior at IPFW with no real direction or hopes of obtaining a relevant degree. After changing his major several different times from undecided to general studies, from general studies to biology, from biology to English, from English to human services, and from human services to….well, you get the picture. Basically, Timothy Nault had come full circle right back to where he’d started: being undecided. “None of those career paths made any sense for me. It was ridiculous! I was exploring every option under the sun and then I realized I wanted to kill homeless people … and by that I mean make them laugh.” The only constant in Nault’s quest for the right educational path to a rewarding career has been the good times he’s had with friends. Nault is kind of the life of the party since he’s always had an uncanny knack for keeping everyone in stitches. The idea to pursue a comedic career came to Nault when a friend suggested he become a stand up comic in jest. Now, not only does Tim want to chase his dreams for comedic fame he wants to build an entirely new major around comedy. Making people laugh is not a simple process it takes time, care, and precision to come up with worthwhile and witty jokes. Humor engineering, the proposed name for the new major, may sound like a silly idea but the way Nault sees it is, “if theatre students can have a major they can call their own in which they learn their craft, why can’t comedians? It’s just another type of performance art.” Currently Nault is petitioning to get his major created. Whether humor engineering will flop or not is not yet known but many people have high hopes for the potential program. Josalein Valenzuela
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English Professor Makes Error, Forever Blacklisted Established professor of English Dr. Mark Markington, who has taught at IPFW for nearly three decades, is the teacher to go to when there is a grammar dispute. He is commonly referred to as “Grammar Führer” by students, both past and present, outside of the classroom. Recently, he was explaining a research paper to his Elementary Composition students. The assignment: research a topic, present information in an organized fashion, and follow the MLA format. Unfortunately for Markington, he broke a rule of English grammar in a handout. According the handout for the paper, the sentence in which Markington made his error said: “You’re paper should be no more than six pages in length…” Markington tried to defend his reputation by saying, “My student assistant typed that out. I’d never use the wrong form of ‘your!’” When a student pointed out that he ended a sentence in a preposition, he allegedly ran out of the room. Some passerby students witnessed him in his office in the fetal position later that day. The Director of the English Department, Silver Silverington, was quoted saying, “I am appalled at this. He will never be looked upon with such admiration form the department ever again.” Markington is expected to make a full recovery in time for the Fall 2012 semester, but students will never forget his fatal error and will continue to remind him of it. Zach Crook
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Senior Night Ends with Loss to Purdue, but Hoosiers Win Two Previous Matches
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By Kate Wickwire, Indiana Daily Student The Hoosiers wrestled their last home meet of the season Sunday as they took on rival Purdue University. Despite the Hoosiers’ efforts, they suffered a close loss of 16-19 against the Boilermakers. However, IU was successful this past Friday as it won both of its meets. The team earned a 30-8 victory against South Dakota State and a 31-13 victory against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. This past weekend, IU Coach Duane Goldman earned his 250th career win. Goldman is also the winningest coach in IU wrestling history. Before the meet against Purdue on Sunday, seniors Matt Powless, Matt Ortega and Joe Fagiano were all recognized for their wrestling careers with IU. “I’m really sad that this was my last time I’m going to wrestle here at IU,” Ortega said. Among Ortega’s accomplishments are 69 career wins, 25 pins and 19 major decisions. Ortega has started 70 of 74 dual matches, and he is currently ranked No. 27 nationally. Powless also became a little emotional when he was being recognized with his best friend.
“I was tearing up a little bit when I was standing with my dad,” Powless said. “It’s just weird that not only my five years of wrestling has almost come to a conclusion, but 17 years of wrestling is also ending. It’s a really odd feeling.” Powless’ accomplishments include being a 2011 All-American — earning eighth place, being three-time Academic All-American and currently being ranked No. 3 nationally. Powless has earned 116 wins, 32 major decisions, 15 pins and six tech falls. The meet started at 125 pounds with redshirt freshman Zach Zimmer losing to Camden Eppert. The meet continued with a close match at 133 pounds as redshirt freshman Joe Duca faced off against No. 9 Cashé Quiroga. After back and forth scoring, Duca could not maintain the lead, and Quiroga proved victorious with a close score of 11-9 for the Boilermakers. The close action continued as Ortega wrestled against Brandon Nelsen. After a hard battle, Ortega was able to maintain the lead he earned early on, winning the match and placing the first points on the board for the Hoosiers. “I’m glad that I won, but I feel like I could have pinned the guy in the first period or extended my
lead a little more in the third period just to get some more team points,” Ortega said. No. 18 redshirt freshman Taylor Walsh opened up the 149-pound weight class with a strong near fall in the first seconds of the period against No. 13 Ivan Lopouchanski. After back-and-forth scoring along with injury time, Walsh could not keep the lead and suffered a 10-4 loss. Sophomore Ryan Leblanc had a strong performance for the Hoosiers at the 174-pound weight class, earning an 11-3 major decision. The meet ended abruptly during the 285-pound weight class with sophomore Adam Chalfant wrestling against No. 20 Roger Vukobratovich. With 1:09 left in the first period, Vukobratovich went down with a dislocated knee cap. Chalfant won by injury default, placing six points on the board for the Hoosiers. In the end, the Hoosiers could not pull through with a win, though Powless said the wrestlers tried their best. “I thought everyone on the team battled really hard,” Powless said. “I think all up and down the line, everyone wrestled the best they could. And you can’t be disappointed with that.” ► @IDSNews.com
Personal bests abound as IU runs in first road meet at Notre Dame By Connor Killoren, Indiana Daily Student
weekend. with the performances of his athletes. The number of records is the highest total “I was very pleased with the performances The men’s and women’s track and field squads combined to set 20 personal records at the Meyo the Hoosiers have achieved in a single meet this we got this weekend,” Helmer said. “We should Invitational at the University of Notre Dame this season. IU Coach Ron Helmer said he was thrilled Continued on pg. 11 t
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t continued from pg. 10 be satisfied with the way this weekend played out.” Leading the way for the men was junior distance runner Andrew Bayer, who placed second in the 3,000 meters in a time of 7:50.23. That time automatically qualified Bayer for the NCAA Indoor Tournament, which takes place March 9 and 10 in Boise, Idaho. Pole vaulter Kelsie Ahbe also had success for the Hoosiers. The junior from Uniontown, Ohio, set the school record in the pole vault, launching to a height of 4.21 meters. The mark also earned her a first place finish in
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the event. Individual performances such as those from Bayer and Ahbe gave some support to the team, Helmer said. While having his team set a number of personal records shouldn’t come as a surprise, Helmer said doing so at this particular meet was. “In the past, this was a tough weekend,” Helmer said. “Emotionally, it’s a bit difficult to get excited.” That wasn’t the case for senior distance runner De’Sean Turner, who finished fourth in the 800 meters with a time of 1:49.73. The mark allowed Turner to surpass Jim Spivey for third place in school history in the event. In the men’s field events, sophomore high
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jumper Darius King earned a third-place finish in the high jump by clearing 2.13 meters. The mark also pushed King into seventh place in the Big Ten Conference in the event this season. In the triple jump, senior Olu Olamigoke took first place with a personal record of 15.72 meters. With the Meyo Invitational being the first road meet of the season, Helmer said he was a bit concerned about the attitude of his team, but that he’s more than happy with his squads at the current moment. “It’s what I’m enjoying the most right now,” Helmer said. “It’s not always fun or easy, but we just went out there and competed hard.”
IPFW, Patriots Lose in Indianapolis Adding to the massive amount of people visiting Indianapolis over the weekend for the Superbowl, the IPFW Men’s Basketball team hit an Indy court Feb. 4 to face off against IUPUI. However, all the hype in the area didn’t help The Mastodons much, as they ended up falling by just three points, with 63-66 at the final buzzer. Overall, the Dons are down to 10-13 for the season and 4-10 in the Summit League. Beginning with a 6-point tie, IUPUI had a Kristan Mensch
6-point run, leading 12-6 . When the Dons worked their way back to tie it up again, IUPUI had a 7-0 run, finishing it off with a dunk by Alex Young. IPFW wouldn’t have any of it though, and the Dons eventually took a small lead, which turned into an even smaller lead at one point to head into halftime 29-28. Coming out of the locker room, IPFW and IUPUI were neck-and-neck, trading baskets as the time elapsed. The game-breaking three-pointer came when IPFW turned the ball over and Stephen Thomas
was able to put away a crisp shot, leaving only 24 seconds left on the clock. Dons’ Frank Gaines had three attempts in the last seconds to hit a three and go into overtime; however, none of them connected. The Dons weren’t the only team to leave Indianapolis disappointed this weekend though, as the Giants overtook The Patriots 21-17. Next up, the Dons take on Chicago State in Chicago, Ill. Feb. 7. Tip of is at 8:05 p.m.
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Adam Koross (DAYTON) def. Roberto Cabrini (IPFW) 6-4, 1-6, 6-3 Daniel Kang (IPFW) def. Andrew Hanley (DAYTON) 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (0-5) Andres Cobos (IPFW) def. Joe West (DAYTON) 7-6 (02), 6-0 Josh Malyon (DAYTON) def. Connor Andrews (IPFW) 6-4, 6-3 Colin Bernier (DAYTON) def. Joao Freitas (IPFW) 6-2, 6-0 Junya Saruta (IPFW) def. Benton Benalcazar (DAYTON) 2-6, 6-0, 6-3
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Roberto Cabrini/Connor Andrews (IPFW) def. Adam Koross/Benton Benalcazar (DAYTON) 9-8 (0-5) Robert Salcedo/Joe West (DAYTON) def. Daniel Kang/Junya Saruta (IPFW) 8-6 Josh Malyon/Andrew Hanley (DAYTON) def. Joao Freitas/Andres Cobos (IPFW) 8-6
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Anita Henestrosa (IPFW) def. Katee Sanderson (SJC) 6-1, 6-1 Raquel Vescovi (IPFW) def. Cynthia Kegley (SJC) 6-0, 6-2 Marcy Huck (IPFW) def. Brooke Foltz (SJC) 6-0, 6-0 Alex Forsyth (IPFW) def. Debra Easton-Bates (SJC) 6-0, 6-2 Frederique Sunstrum (IPFW) def. Katie Guernsey (SJC) 6-0, 6-1 Caterina Kiefer (IPFW) def. Natalie Burgeson (SJC) 6-0, 6-4
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Marcy Huck/Caterina Kiefer (IPFW) def. Cynthia Kegley/Katee Sanderson (SJC) 8-6 Alex Forsyth/Anita Henestrosa (IPFW) def. Debra Easton-Bates/Natalie Burgeson (SJC) 8-0 Frederique Sunstrum/Raquel Vescovi (IPFW) def. Brooke Foltz/Katie Guernsey (SJC) 8-1
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IPFW’s Women’s Basketball team has lost five games straight, but they aren’t backing down. They’re up next Feb. 11 against Oakland in Rochester, Mich. Tip off is at 3:30 p.m.
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