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Job Fair Breaks Records, Provides Opportunities Jessica Geyer

Last week, students geared up in their best interview attire and polished their résumés in preparation for IPFW’s fall Career Fair, seeking internships and jobs. Much of the talk about the fair, held on Sept. 22, was about how crowded it was. The job fair was the largest IPFW has seen, with 81 businesses represented and 781 job-seekers. Both of these numbers broke records. According to Jim McAtee, Director of Career Services, they had to shut down employer registration because of lack of space in Walb Union. “We want our employers to be happy,” said McAtee of the decision not to place booths on the second floor because it would have decreased the traffic for them. McAtee said he expects the job fair this spring to be even larger when the new ballroom is available. “That’s going to attract more Fortune 500, Fortune 1000 companies,” he said. The benefit of having such a large event is the wide variety of employers. Among them were local companies such as Erin’s House, larger enterprises like Raytheon, and even international corporations like Kraft Foods. “That’s why I’m so excited about the diversity at this career fair,” McAtee said. “I feel it represents the needs of the student body.” Opportunities exist for not just students, but employers as well. Danielle Tapp, a recruiter and office manager

at H&R Block said, “This could potentially be a huge networking opportunity for us.” She went on to say that the response at IPFW’s fair had been “more positive” than ones she had been to recently, such as at Harrison College. Senior business major Zach Meyer attended the job fair to see what opportunities were available in the area for him. “I have had success before at the job fair … it’s just about following up with the companies,” he said. Meyer said he was searching for financial analyst positions, which he found with some of the employers. However, he acknowledged that not every student will have his luck. “They’re looking for something specific,” he said of employers. Therefore, despite the large amount of businesses, “there’s not that many people that are going to connect.” The stars of the show, however, were not the employers, but IPFW students. “I feel it’s a good way for IPFW to show what the students here have learned … There are a lot of IPFW students here who are ready to work,” said Meyer. Tapp, the recruiter for H&R Block, said, “We have met some really talented people we would love to have work with us.” For McAtee, who has only been at IPFW since January, the career fair was a success. Seeing the students represent the university so well, “makes me proud to be a director of career services at IPFW,” he said.

Students Strip Down for Nearly Naked Mile 107.9 provided music before the run and afterward on a rooftop parking garage party Jessica Butler, assistant alumni relations director, said the Nearly Naked Mile is “helping with traditions on campus.” “The students’ response is really excited. It’s fun, unique and different,” she added. Butler did say, however, that the students who participate aren’t likely to be shy. This is supported by the appearance of the crowd. Many take “nearly naked” seriously, wearing nothing but boxer briefs — and The third annual Nearly the addition of a sports bra for women. Lack of Jessica Geyer Naked Mile was held clothing isn’t required, however, and students can under good running be fully covered and still run. weather Sept. 21. In the event, students run Abby Schneller, a senior, was one of the lessthrough campus in the buff – or close to it, at least. clothed. Her costume consisted of two black The event was held by student government “censored” bars, and the safety of a pink sports bra and the alumni relations office. Radio station Hot and short shorts.

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“I felt like I wasn’t naked enough,” she said of her Nearly Naked Mile experience last year. It was the reason she went all out, this time. Others students spray-painted their bodies or dressed as characters like Buddy the Elf and Braveheart to enter in the costume contest before the run. But the Nearly Naked Mile isn’t about dressing up while dressing down, or even running — it’s about charity. Each participant must bring a piece of clothing to donate to the Fort Wayne Rescue Mission. “It’s a really good cause and it’s hidden under fun,” said Schneller. The sentiment expressed by the event organizers and students was that, though the participants were spirited and plenty, a greater amount should run. “More people should come,” said Schneller. “They might think they’re going to make a fool of themselves, but who cares?”

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Wartell is an Invaluable Asset, Regardless of Age Purdue University’s announcement that it will be forming a committee to search for the replacement of Chancellor Wartell has rallied the community behind his bid to stay for two more years. Purdue rules state that executive staff must retire within the fiscal year of their 65th birthday if they have been in the position for more than two years. But what is the reasoning behind forcing retirement based on age? Robert Barrrett, professor of Information systems and leader of the faculty senate believes the law is antiquated. When the rule was laid down, the retirement age was 65, but that has since changed. Barrett cited the continued productivity of individuals after the retirement age as making the rule ineffectual. Wartell has been asked to retire because of his age and only that reason. His productivity and ability to perform his job have not been a factor. In fact, with the accomplishments under his belt, including expansion of the campus, degree offerings and the university endowment, it is obvious that the chancellor’s productivity has not lagged. And the nature of the resolution asking for an extension is not excessive. The faculty senate has Staff Editorial

asked that Wartell be given a two year extension on his retirement so that he can finish up some strategic initiatives put in place during his career as chancellor and lead the university into it’s 50th anniversary. According to Barrett, the chancellor has the support of about 90 percent of the faculty and a large portion of the Fort Wayne community, making him an invaluable asset to the planning and execution of the anniversary activities. It was asked by Professor Anne Argast during the senate meeting whether IPFW wanted to be known as a “forward-looking institution or a backward looking place.” It is clear that with this resolution, the faculty is looking forward. They would like the plans that have already been laid out, which are intended to reach their completion by the university’s 50th year, to be executed effectively, and believe that Wartell, with 19 years as chancellor, is in the best position to do so. Why mess with a good thing? Wartell should be allowed to stay on as chancellor for two more years. Past statistics would suggest that not only will his leadership in planning for the anniversary be beneficial to the university, but will probably further develop the university in a way that is beneficial to current and future students.

Get a Job, Then Go Back to School Laura Rosenbaum

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clear plan and purpose for the degree is necessary before applying,” said Obringer. Without a plan for the direction of furthering Students on the cusp of earning their four year degree are faced with a highly competitive your education, the best bet may just be to throw job market. Unemployment rates don’t work in yourself out into the job market. As Obringer favor of students who are fresh out of college and suggests, trying a job or two may help you to competing with other individuals who often have realize just what you want to do with the degree you have. And if a master’s degree fits into those several years of experience. For some students, continuing to take classes plans, the university is always waiting to welcome has the appeal of allowing them to still draw on you back. financial aid while searching for a job. With the payback grace period lasting until six months after the individual stops being a full-time student, this seems like a great idea until you look at the growing stack of money you’ll be paying back later. Attention Students - JOBZONE! Students also have the option of pursuing Are you familiar with JobZone, a master’s degree, but this process is more IPFW's online job board? It's monitored competitive than undergraduate study and through IPFW Career Services and provides many tools and services that requires more dedication. Having the extra students can take advantage of when job degree can help to boost your credentials upon its searching. The great thing about JobZone completion, and may open up avenues to higher is that it is only for IPFW students and paying positions, but according to Karen Obringer alumni. That means that the employers of Career Services the decision to pursue a master’s who post on JobZone are looking for you. JobZone allows you to: should not be made lightly. •Search for all types of jobs, including “You should have a clear plan on what you part-time and full-time employment, will use that degree for upon graduation. A higher internships, federal work study and degree can help people with a clear vision, but also graduate assistant positions. hurt if there is no vision. A number of employers •Become eligible for campus interviews and résumé referrals. will bypass someone with a master’s degree and no •Track your job search, including job experience for someone with a bachelor’s degree listings for which you have applied. and a couple years work experience. Not all jobs •Store up to 10 different résumés. require master degrees, so that’s why having a

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This Saturday and Sunday, inventors, artists and tinkerers will gather in Headwaters Park for an event five years in the making. TekVenture, a local non-profit organization that provides labs and workshops for innovators in the community, will be hosting the first Fort Wayne Regional Maker Faire, modeled after the Detroit Maker Faire sponsored by Make Magazine. “I consider there to be a palpable energy, like you feel the energy in the air of all these people sharing their creative ideas. And you bring people together like these makers, who might be working in their basements, their garages, their workshops — people may or may not know they’re working on these things. We want to create the forum where they come out of those spaces and they share their creativity with folks in the general public,” said event manager, Jane Applegate. The event will showcase around 100 exhibitors, featuring but by no means limited to kinetic sculptures, glass-blowing, wood workers and robots. “I'm planning on exhibiting at Maker Faire because I believe in being part of the community of makers who share their work and inform and inspire each other’s work. I hope people enjoy watching and When the Gears Start Turnin

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Rick Kenny will play an instrument that he designed and built himself. The purpose of the Fort Wayne Regional Maker Faire can be epitomized by Merz’s feelings about his part in the event: “I've always enjoyed building contraptions of one sort or another and I want to do my part to help introduce new people to the joys of building and to help spark people’s imagination about what can be built in one’s garage.” TekVenture also hosts The Chain Reaction Challenge in the spring, and hopes to make the Fort Wayne Regional Maker Faire their newest yearly fixture for makers and non-makers alike. “Makers can’t wait. They’re very excited about [the event]. People who are not makers can’t quite get their head around it. We expect that everyone who comes in will meet someone or see something where they go ‘What? Are you kidding me? Why did you do that?’ And it’s just the joy of doing it,” said Applegate. The Maker Faire will take place under the Lincoln Pavillion from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days, and tickets can be purchased online or at the event. Students are offered a discount if they show a valid student ID. Proceeds will help TekVenture to continue offering tools, materials and knowledgeable mentors to local innovators who may not have access to them otherwise.

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Student Eats First Non-Ramen Meal Since Summer Laura Rosenbaum

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The MusTards The wait is finally over. Your craving is about to be filled. Your expectations will be surpassed and your journey will be intense. As we kick off our 14th year, we ask “Do you have what it takes to survive the Haunted Cave?” Your 30 minute journey will start off by entering our new Toxic storage facility. From there you will be whisked down our Mind Shaft for a 60 second thrill ride. Along the way, you’ll encounter a 2000 gallon swamp, a mystical white room, some rather lovely clowns, our pet spiders and a trash compactor. All in all there are 17 different rooms that require nearly a 1/4 mile of travel and plenty of screams.

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Last Tuesday, IPFW students were shocked to find that the TV programming provided by IPFW didn’t carry FOX. FOX is known for TV shows such as House, Bones, Cops, and, perhaps most importantly, Glee. Last Tuesday was the day for “Gleeks,” derived from “Glee” and “geeks,” everywhere: The season premiere of Glee. “Glee holds an important place in my heart,” said IPFW “Gleek” Fiona Atsen. “To find that I have to wait until the newest episode is online, rather than see it on TV, is disappointing. I’ve already heard spoilers about the episode that I didn’t want to hear.” There have been protests everywhere on campus. One group tried to get people to sign a petition for IPFW to bring FOX into its broadcasting. A single individual has agreed to fast until FOX is on the airwaves on campus. More radical groups, however, have slandered anyone they can think of by holding signs with more misspellings than was thought possible, and one crowd has even threatened violence if action is not taken immediately. “We just want our show back,” said Asten. “I have a way to watch the new episode online the day after it airs, but there are those that have less stability without it in their lives. They would kill — literally and metaphorically — to see this show.” Zach Crook

After being visited by his parents Sunday, freshman Jonah King was overjoyed to find foods other than Ramen still exist. King, known for using his extra money to further his “mad skills” on crane-machines, has been living off of the dried noodles since late August. Treated to dinner by his parents, King ate his first non-Ramen meal since arriving at IPFW. “Dude, we went to this steakhouse and it was crazy! I’d almost forgotten that beef flavoring doesn’t have to come in a little silver pouch,” said King. In a phone interview with King’s mother, she related the touching nature of the visit. “Jonah seemed so excited when we told him we were taking him out to eat. When we tried to leave and come back home he blocked the door and started yelling about real meat,” She said. “It was quite an emotional experience for all of us.” According to King, his parents plan on sending him Applebee’s gift cards every few weeks to avoid a repeat of the situation.

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Hoosiers Add 2 More Big 10 Honors to List By Stephanie Kuzydym, Indiana Daily Student One scores goals. The other stops them. Together, midfielder Alec Purdie and goalkeeper Luis Soffner have combined forces to bring the Hoosiers — a team that was 5-3 this time last year, a team that in the offseason lost its leading goal scorer to MLS — to No. 7 ranking without dropping a match. The last time the Hoosiers started eight games without a loss, they ended up in the finals of the 1997 national championship game, losing 1-0 to UCLA in triple overtime. It’s been seven years since the last ring, and members of this team have said multiple times this year they are in search of the eighth. They took a step toward that with the Penn State win Friday. Both Purdie and Soffner were honored as Big Ten Players of the Week on Monday for their efforts in that game. Purdie earned his second Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week honors after he netted the only goal of IU’s victory against No. 16 Penn State. The senior leads the team with five goals. The goalkeeper said he was happy with the performance of his teammate. “Alec’s scored some pretty clutch goals for us so far,” Soffner said. “He’s obviously done a

majority of our scoring for us this year but that Friday night goal was incredible. ... The defense is happy, especially me, that he stepped up and kind of took charge.” Soffner also earned his second Big Ten Player of the Week honors. His net has been untouchable in the last three games. He’s made 33 saves on the season and the Penn State victory recorded his fourth season shutout. “Luis has come so far within this past year,” Purdie said. “He’s improved in so many aspects of the game — communication, leadership, everything back there. He’s been solid for us, so it’s no surprise that he won another. Right now he’s just confident and he’s going to keep building on that, too.” The team has now totaled six Big Ten Player of the Week honors in four weeks: Soffner (Aug. 29), Eric Zavaleta (Sept. 5), Purdie (Sept. 12), Tommy Meyer (Sept. 19) and now Purdie and Soffner again. No other Big Ten soccer program has more than two Player of the Week honors, with Penn State, Northwestern and Ohio State all tied at two. Wisconsin has had one award. Soffner said he thinks Indiana compiling these honors shows the rest of the Big Ten that Indiana

soccer is looking for one thing: wins. “We don’t want to put the awards over team results, but I think maybe other teams are starting to see,” Soffner said. “It might give (other Big Ten teams) a little something that, ‘Yeah, Indiana is playing really well and they’re playing really well as a team.’ ... The recognition is obviously there and it’s nice to see, but I think our overall record is the thing that’s really going to speak the loudest.” Six wins. No losses. Two ties — both to ranked opponents. It speaks of an Indiana soccer squad that Soffner said is enjoying all the hype. “It feels incredible,” Soffner said. “That crowd that we had on Friday night is probably one of the biggest crowds we’ve had since I’ve been here and probably one of the most rowdy. We love having all the fan support now with the Hoosier Army. ... We’re going to keep up the success. It feels really good that Indiana soccer is starting to be recognized around campus.” Soffner earned his fourth shutout of the season against Penn State. The article formerly said Northwestern. The IDS regrets this error.

Zeller Could Bring Transition for Watford By Avi Zaleon, Indiana Daily Student

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This will be the year junior Christian Watford plays the role he was meant to play. With the addition of freshman forward Cody Zeller, IU’s frontcourt receives some much-needed depth that allows Watford to slide into the small forward position where he belongs. Too often last year, the 6-foot-9-inch junior was forced into the post against taller Big Ten centers because he was the best option if Tom Pritchard or Derek Elston were on the sidelines. In the four or five slot, Watford simply looked overmatched — undersized on defense and without enough space to create opportunities in the paint on offense. But let’s not kid ourselves. Although Watford

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was occasionally put in these unfavorable circumstances, his raw talent still resulted in another statement year. That lengthy talent out of Alabama, which Rivals ranked as the sixth-best small forward in his 2009 recruiting class, led the Hoosiers in rebounding and points last season, averaging 16 points and 5.4 rebounds a game. That scoring total was the 10th-highest in the Big Ten. It is a number fans can expect to grow if Watford becomes comfortable in a swing-man role. When I think of signature Christian Watford, I envision him holding the ball at the top of the key and creating offense with fluid movements moving towards the basket and shooting from the shoulder or deciding to drive to the hoop, using his length to draw a foul.

That’s where Watford thrives, and that’s where he needs to be. “[I’ve been working on] ball handling and ball moves, things like that,” Watford said. “With Cody coming in, I feel like I’m going to be able to step out a little bit more, so I wanted to work on explosion moves.” Watford added that he became stronger during the summer. He said he thinks it is a realistic goal to regularly record a double-double. What I worry about is Watford’s ability to guard smaller opponents while Zeller and Pritchard attempt to hold down the post. While Watford’s natural talent and length will reflect in the box score, moving to small forward will create issues against a three-guard squad. If Watford has to guard a small, fast guard, I can easily see a mismatch taking place where defense would need to shift. But Watford remained confident that playing defense as a “3” will not be too tall of a task. follow on IDSNews.com u

Sept. 29. • Women’s Volleyball @ Oral Roberts Tulsa, OK. • 8 p.m. Sept. 30. • Men’s Soccer @ Oral Roberts Tulsa, OK. • 7 p.m. Sept. 30-Oct. 2. • Men’s Tennis @ Ball State Invitational Muncie, IN. • TBA Sept. 30. • Women’s Cross Country @ Notre Dame Invitational Notre Dame, IN. • 2 p.m. Sept. 30. •Men’s Cross Country @ Notre Dame Invitational Notre Dame, IN. • 2:45 p.m. Oct. 1. • Women’s Volleyball @ Southern Utah Cedar City, UT. • 9 p.m. Oct. 1. • Women’s Soccer @ Oakland Rochester, MI. • 7 p.m. Oct. 2. • Men’s Soccer @ Central Arkansas Conway, AR. • 12 p.m. Oct. 2-4. • Men’s Golf @ Cleveland State Invitational Beachwood, OH. Oct. 2-3. • Women’s Golf @ NIU Huskie Classic DeKalb, IL. Oct. 4. • Women’s Volleyball vs. Eastern Michigan Fort Wayne, IN. • 7 p.m.

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sports Linebacker on 1967 Rose Bowl Team a 2011 Hall of Fame Inductee

Sniadecki said he received offers from Indiana, Notre Dame, Only one team in IU’s football history has Ball State and Wisconsin, among ever been to the Rose Bowl, and linebacker James others. When he visited IU, he Sniadecki was literally in the middle of that team’s found the factor that would defense, which never allowed more than 20 points. influence his decision the most: Sniadecki was a junior on the 1967 team that new coach John Pont. “After meeting him and his shared a Big Ten title with Minnesota and Purdue charisma, his energy and his and faced off against USC in the Rose Bowl. Fourtyfour years after that season began, Sniadecki will plans for the program for the be inducted into the Indiana Athletics Hall of future, he just was exciting,” Sniadecki said. “You just knew Fame on Friday. A three-year starter at IU, Sniadecki garnered that he was the type of coach All-Big Ten, AP All-America and UPI All-America that you wanted to play for and that IU could possibly be a really honors. Before he was an All-American at IU, the South good team.” Even though the Hoosiers Bend native was a big Notre Dame fan. He made the Notre Dame football stadium his personal went 1-8-1 in 1966, the potential Sniadecki said he saw in the team gym, like another famous Notre Dame figure. “I used to run up and down the steps in the became a reality in 1967 when Notre Dame stadium,” Sniadecki said. “Once I they beat Purdue — after being could go up and down all the steps all the way a two-touchdown underdog at around the stadium, I felt like I was in pretty good home — to advance to the Rose shape. When that movie, ‘Rudy,’ came out, I was Bowl. Sniadecki and the rest of the like, ‘Hey, I did that.’” His training in high school paid off, as his IU team traveled to southern high school team at South Bend St. Joseph’s High California to face USC. Behind the large Trojan School went undefeated in 1964 and was voted line was O.J. Simpson, a member of both the college football and National Football League state champion. halls of fame. “We were like little gnats all over him,” Sniadecki said. “We were fast. We couldn’t put up with their bigness and power, but we were fast and sparky and enthusiastic about being there and we wanted to show that we were a good team, too.” In spite of the Hoosiers’ effort, Simpson ran for 125 yards and scored both AWS is looking for people who have a desire to teach, work hard, promote touchdowns in the and protect the heatlth, safety and emotional well being of adults and game, as the Trojans children with developmental and physical needs. defeated the Hoosiers 14-3. Sniadecki later Available hour that pay $10 per hour graduated from IU with S/S 8a-8p a business marketing S-S 10a-6p degree and was drafted F/Sa 9p-9a in the fourth round of the 1969 NFL Draft Applicants must have a valid drivers license, dependable transportation, by the San Francisco vehicle insurance and a high school diploma/GED. Thorough background 49ers. He played five By Alex McCarthy, Indiana Daily Student

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years in the NFL. He said it was a big change from Big Ten football. “Everything is so much quicker there,” Sniadecki said. “When you go out there as a rookie, it’s like a blur almost.” After his NFL career ended, he stayed in the San Francisco area, with a brief stay in Hawaii while playing for the Hawaiians in the World Football League. He has since had a number of careers from steakhouse owner to prosthetic salesman. He still lives in California and has worked for 15 years in the security business, working with cameras and alarm systems. He said tries to keep up with IU football, but he said the lack of nationally televised games makes it difficult. So Sniadecki reads news about the team and calls his sister, who lives in Camby, Ind. He also comes to Indiana for Thanksgiving almost every year and tries to visit campus. He said he likes seeing the way campus has changed and usually visits his former fraternity, Beta Theta Pi. When Athletics Director Fred Glass called him two months ago to congratulate him on earning a spot in this year’s Hall of Fame class, Sniadecki said he felt proud. “It was an honor to be picked amongst all these people,” Sniadecki said. “They have choices of a lot of different people. It’s nice to get recognition sometimes for the things you do in life.”

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