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VOLUME 87 • ISSUE 11
• APRIL 22, 2009 •
GREAT INDY CLEANUP
HITTING THE STREETS
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University of Indianapolis junior Joanna Huff and sophomore Ashlyn Shaffer gather trash along Hanna Avenue as part of the Great Indy Cleanup. More than 100 students participated in the event on April 4. promotions, fundraising, the T-shirts, lunch and “I actually saw some neighbors come out By Caitlin Mannan above all, labor,” said Marianna Foulkrod, the and start picking up trash,” Starks said. “I STAFF WRITER community partnerships and service coordinator think they see the students helping and it for the Community Programs Center. “A lot of makes the residents want to get out there and More than 100 University of Indianapolis students come to our university, but they really help, too.” Greta Pennell, Honors College chair, agrees students came together to clean up litter and haven’t been on the street behind campus, or on complete yard work in the neighborhoods the street on the east side, so we wanted to find that the relationship between the neighborhood surrounding campus on Saturday, April 4. The a way for the students to go out, do service and and the university students is an important one. event marked the third year that UIndy has help clean up the community.” Students were separated into five teams that “In part, it [the cleanup] came about because participated in The Great Indy Cleanup. UIndy’s Community Programs Center and worked from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Four the university really wanted to do something to Campus Program Board worked with Keep teams combed adjacent State Street, Hanna show the neighborhood that the students aren’t Indianapolis Beautiful, Inc., to plan the campus Avenue, Otterbein Avenue and Shelby Street just party animals who trash the neighborhood event as part of a national initiative to clean up for litter. A fifth team worked at the nearby but in fact are good community citizens and communities through Keep America Beautiful, Historic Hannah House to pick up litter and good neighborhood partners,” Pennell said. Junior Lauren Bailey worked with Circle Inc. According to the KIBI Web site (kibi.org), complete yard work on the grounds. University employee, graduate student and K last year and this year to clean up the large The Great Indy Cleanup is the largest litter campus neighbor Quinten Starks led one of yard at the Hannah House. cleanup program in Indianapolis. “If we’re going to go to school in this area KIBI provided the trash bags, dumpsters, the cleanup teams. Starks thought the event gloves and other necessary project materials to was good not only for the students and the over the course of four years, it’s part of our duty university to volunteer in the community, but to help improve and clean up the surrounding complete the cleanup. “The University of Indianapolis assisted with also for the neighborhood residents.
> See CLEANUP on page 3
30-Hour famine raises hunger awareness By Micah McVicker STAFF WRITER
A child dies every three seconds from malnutrition and lack of health care. One in six people in the world live in poverty. 800 million people around the world regularly go without food. In an effort to raise awareness for the injustice of world hunger, the University of Indianapolis Ecumenical and Interfaith Services Office held a 30-Hour Famine Friday, April 3 through Saturday, April 4. Junior Michelle Stephens, the chapel steward of compassion and organizer of the famine, elaborated goals of the 30-Hour Famine. “We hope to make people aware of our
surroundings and of the homeless in Indy and around the world,” Stephens said. Faminers used the language of hunger and suffering to gain perspective about how people feel when they go without food. “The focus of the 30-Hour Famine is to share in people’s sufferings,” said Stephens. In addition to fasting for 30 hours, faminers participated in the Great Indy Cleanup on Saturday morning. “[Participating in the 30-Hour Famine is a] great opportunity for people to step outside their comfort zone, step out of their weekly routine,” Stephens said. “Participating in the famine also reminds me what I’m giving up.” The Ecumenical and Interfaith Services Office also held the Interfaith Peace Service on April 2 in McCleary Chapel. Reverend Lang
Brownlee, chaplain and assistant professor of ecumenical and interfaith programs, led the ceremony. “The service is the time to celebrate diversity,” Brownlee said. The Sankofa Circle of African-American Sages was unveiled during the service. Also during the service, one UIndy professor and one staff member won the Jerry Israel Interfaith Service Award. Mari-Toni Peabody, instructor of social sciences, and Lela Mixon, associate director of career services, each won the decoration. The award is named after UIndy’s former president “Dr. Israel strived to use the language of peace to create unity among all people,” Brownlee said.
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CAC offers new major By Fangfang Li EDITORIAL ASSISTANT
The University of Indianapolis Center for Aging and Community is offering a new 12-credit hour undergraduate certificate in aging studies through the School for Adult Learning. The CAC’s new undergraduate certificate aims to prepare students with the ability to work with older adults in the future. It will be offered beginning the first term of the 2009-2010 academic year. The certificate consists of four core courses: GERO-301, GERO-305, GERO-310 and GERO 320. “There are so many adults now and so many more in the future. Everyone is going to work with, for, or on behalf of older adults,” said Tamara Wolske, CAC academic program director. “So we want to offer the certificate so that our students will have the opportunity to have the advantage when they go into the workplace.” Wolske also said that 76 million baby boomers—people who were born between 1946 and 1964—are now starting WOLSKE to get to their 50s and 60s. And the fastest growing segment (based on age) of the American population is 85 and over. She said that regardless of other majors and careers, students will be working with elderly people in their future. “Students maybe work with their customers,clients or patients who are older adults,” Wolske said. “This new program opens up people’s minds not only to their own aging experience and also how to help other people.” The four core courses are currently available to SAL students. Traditional UIndy students interested in the certificate need to take GERO 301 as a 15-week semester course first and then contact the CAC at cac@uindy.edu for further information. Individuals outside the university may obtain the certificate by
> See CAC on page 3
Commencement 2009 Graduation weekend is fast approaching. Here’s a quick look at what to expect. CEREMONIES Graduate commencement will be May 1 at 7:30 p.m. and the undergraduate ceremony will be May 2 at 2 p.m., both in Nicoson Hall.
MEET THE SPEAKERS Jerry Throgmartin, HH Gregg CEO and UIndy alumnus, will speak at the undergraduate ceremony. Dr. Michael Coyner, Bishop of the Indiana Conference of the United Methodist Church, will be the graduate commencement speaker.
TOP HONORS Receiving honorary degrees are Dr. Richard Heitzenrater, the William Kellon Quick Professor of Church History and Wesley studies at Duke University, Rick Stierwalt, president and CEO of Associated Third Party Administrators, and Gabriella Calini-Petzetaki, founder and CEO of Make-a-Wish Foundation of Greece.
GRADUATE DEGREE BREAKDOWN 85 Doctoral degrees 319 Master’s degrees 758 Bachelor’s degrees
1162 total degrees will be distributed Information compiled by Haley Vannarsdall • The Reflector
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< GOING UP! Ready for the summer to start and the great movies to begin? Entertainment Editor James Allen joins in on a phone press conference with Pixar director Pete Doctor, director of the new summer movie UP! Go online for this web exclusive. > See reflector.uindy.edu
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FRESHMAN PUBLISHES NOVEL History major G. Jordan Lyons penned his first novel, a historical fiction piece. He will host a signing on April 28 at Barnes & Noble on IUPUI’s campus from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. > See Lyon’s Web site (gjlyons.wordpress.com)
sports
YEAR IN REVIEW > Read about the highlights of the Greyhound seasons on the UIndy sports “Year in Review”. No sport goes un-reviewed with ‘Hound round-up recap on Page 11.
UIndy actors earn honor, opportunity By Jaclyn Dillman FEATURE EDITOR
University of Indianapolis sophomore Stephanie Kucsera and junior Alex Oberheide earned attendance at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre National Festival (KC/ACTF) at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. the week of April 13-19. Adjunct Theatre Professor Jen Alexander will accompany them. Kucsera will be competing for the national winner of the Barbizon Awards for Theatrical Design Excellence in Scenic, Costume and Lighting Design. Kucsera is competing with the costume design she completed for the 2008 UIndy performance of the musical “Into the Woods.” If selected, she will receive a seven-day, all-expenses-paid trip to New York City
> See ACTORS on page 3
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Stephanie Kucsera and Alex Oberheide received recognition for their acting and design abilities.
Senior Salute
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APRIL 22, 2009
Comprised Countdowns By Stephanie Snay STAFF WRITER How many days until summer? I’m sure by now you are pulling out your phone or planner and you have a countdown of the days. We all do it; I see these countdowns everywhere.They are on the marker boards on the doors of everyone in my hallway. You can find them in everyone’s Facebook status. I know I count down the weeks until school is out, but why? We are so eager to have the days end that we don’t even enjoy them while they are here. Life compromises many countdowns.There is always something we are counting down to whether it is a shortterm or a long-term countdown. We all have short-term countdowns. Once school starts, the countdown begins to Christmas Break. After Christmas, we mark off our calendars until Spring Break . Once Spring Break is over, it is a short stretch to summer. As soon as summer begins, I personally find myself counting down to my birthday. I’ve reached many milestones by counting down the days. Even though I have reached a point in my life I always wished for, I would do anything to go back in time to when I was 10 years old and be able to spend a day with
my late mother. There are a plethora of memories and moments I wish I could freeze, yet at the time I was living them, I was probably counting down the days. In the words of Meredith Grey of Grey’s Anatomy, “We’re adults. When did that happen? And how do we make it stop?” Life is very short and extremely fastpaced. Sometimes, it moves so fast I feel like I could miss something if I just blink. To focus on the present, when all we are doing is thinking about the future, is difficult. We get our minds stuck in countdown mode. However, each day we take for granted is a day we can never get back. For all the seniors who are counting down until summer, these are the last days of your college careers. It is time to go into the real world and hopefully start a career you enjoy with the knowledge you gained. Do you want to remember the last days of college as the days you enjoyed or do you want them all to be a blur? I challenge everyone to stop counting down, stop looking at the clock five times each half hour and stop wishing time away. Enjoy life in the present and take each day as a new opportunity. When you wake up in the morning, be happy and feel blessed that you have another day, rather than mope that you have to get through the day.
Troubled Times: Low Quality? By Manny Casillas EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Three weeks ago, “Fast and Furious” took in $72.5 million in its opening weekend, most of which came on its midnight premiere, a new box-office record. It’s the latest in a string of movies that has had strong openings, but little to offer to provoke thought. Just look at the No. 1 movies of the new year thus far: “Paul Blart: Mall Cop,” “Knowing,” “Race to Witch Mountain”, just to name a few. These movies certainly are not out there to provoke thought, just obliterate it. The only movie that has been released by the studios that audiences can actually chew on is “Watchmen,” which opened strongly, but fell sharply after its first weekend. When these box office reports come in, the “so-called” experts look at the numbers and conclude that audiences just want escape in these harsh economic times. This certainly makes the lives of the studio executives that much simpler, since relying on advertising and marketing for a movie’s success is easier than relying on a movie for its script, acting and directing. Studios often point to difficult economic eras as reason for releasing movies, that prompt you to check your brain at the door. The Great Depression saw a bevy of musicals and screwball comedies that enjoyed tremendous success. As the economic hardships of the 1970s’ worsened, movies such as “Jaws” and “Star Wars” broke box office records, while “Rocky” had folks standing in the theater cheering. There are critics of this kind of thinking, however, such as Entertain-
ment Weekly columnist Mark Harris, who wrote in the April 10 edition of EW that “…in insisting that they’re simply responding to the dictates of the public, I think Hollywood has misunderstood us. Of course we want to escape from bad times, but not into bad entertainment!” So do these bleak economic days point to a death of substance at the movies? It is unfair to say that audiences are gobbling these movies up because of the bad economy. There is a need for escape, but even in the Great Depression there also was no shortage of smart movies. Gritty gangster films and bio-pics were also quite popular. Even in the aforementioned period of the 70s’, “Star Wars” and “Jaws” were an outlet for escape but also boasted some sophistication as well. Despite economic hardships, we are still in the midst of the early months of the new year. The “experts” like to say that escapism is in demand, but fail to mention that these days, little else is out there as far as choice. The notion that escapism is in demand sends one message to the studio: they don’t have to try anymore. Within the summer season is approaching, and even though many of the big name movies are probably soulless pap, some hope remains. And of course, fall is just around the corner. Soon we’ll be treated to new movies from Martin Scorsese, Clint Eastwood, Joel and Ethan Coen and Woody Allen. As aggravating as it is to seeing mindless dreck like “Fast and Furious” shatter box office record can be, remember “The Dark Knight” did the same thing and did it better. You only had to check your problems at the door, not your brains.
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Senior Remarks Two seniors’ final words of wisdom as UIndy students Adrian Kendrick/ The Reflector
By Meisha Baker & Carolyn Harless BUSINESS MANAGER & PHOTO EDITOR As we sit here, staring blankly at our computer screens, we have come to the realization that after four years of a college education, procrastination is STILL not the key to success. It’s the day before newspaper production, and we still have not written this article. In fact, we still have now clue what we’re even going to write. We thought about being serious and sappy, like in past issues, but that’s not who we are or what we do. On a more serious note, however, we have concluded that we have indeed learned much from our college experiences, seeing that it’s taken us four years to get to this point, which we all know is an accomplishment in itself. So excuse the cliché, sit back, relax, and enjoy the epic journey of Meisha and Carolyn. Meisha: Being in a math class in my senior year is not really the way I expected to spend my last semester of college. Looking back, I find there have been a lot of things I didn’t expect to happen. Freshman year, I was a business major, sophomore year, I was a communication major, and that’s the way it’s been for the last three years. I have had so many learning experiences being a communication major and that is my greatest pride as I transition to my next journey: life after higher education. I now know what it means to be a good rhetorical speaker. I understand the difference between print journalism and broadcast television. People claim that one of them is better, but I still can’t decipher which because I enjoy them both. I understand that ratings equal revenue and that working in a group is not the most glamorous thing to do but a great thing to be able to do. I learned
that senior project is not as bad as people say, but it can be, if you put if off until the last minute. I’m still a little on the fence about whether or not my resume should be more than a page, but I know that for certain occasions, your education history should be first. I just learned that if you let someone use your meal plan, it could be taken away. The list of my experiences and what I’ve learned at UIndy and in the communication department could go on for days, even years, so let’s just say I’ve learned a lot. The ending of my story would not be right if I didn’t end with a quote. One of my professors told me to “work smarter, not harder,” and I always have taken that literally. As I write my last and final article for The Reflector, my mind is flush with all of the great memories and fun times that I’ve had here but Carolyn and I said no sappiness, so this is where the story ends. It’s been great. Carolyn: A very wise woman once told me, “You only need a C.” This advice came from the same woman who expected only straight A’s from her two children, while they were still in the womb! The same woman refused to tape a picture to the refrigerator if a crayon accidently made its way outside of the lines. Okay, maybe that last statement was a bit of an exaggeration, but you catch my drift. So I decided to listen to that woman; besides, mother always knows best. Once I stopped obsessing about having perfect grades and a perfect GPA, college became much more enjoyable, which is exactly how it is supposed to be. So, grab your pen and paper for lesson No.1 you only need a C. Now, this isn’t permission to stop caring about your education altogether, just a reminder not to stress about something future employers typically do not care to know. Passing grades are important for graduating, but form-
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ing new friendships, experiencing new cultures and gaining independence are important for life. College is more than preparing for the future; it’s also about living in the present, which brings me to the next lesson. The inspiration behind this lesson comes from my favorite professor, yet another very wise woman. She would always sign the end of every e-mail,“Never house train your dreams.”Thus, lesson No. 2: take risks, dream big and never let an opportunity pass you by.To emphasize this point, imagine the following: an elephant, a teeter-totter and yourself. You occupy one end of the teeter-totter, waiting for an opportunity. The elephant walks over to the teeter-totter, sits on the other end, and you go flying past the elephant, or rather the opportunity. Without taking risks, I would be watching from the stands, instead of running on the track. Without grabbing every opportunity thrown my way, I would be looking at photographs of the world, instead of taking them myself. Without dreaming big, I would be traveling home to Fort Wayne after graduation, instead of traveling the world. Meisha and Carolyn signing off: Typically the business manager and the photo editor don’t write the senior remarks, and that’s because it’s now production Friday and we’re still trying to finish this. Maybe we should have started this three weeks ago, when it was first assigned. We’ve heard many words of wisdom throughout the past four years, and now it’s our turn to leave words of wisdom behind to you. We don’t recommend procrastinating until the last second, unless you’re as awesome as us. Trust us, we’re professionals. Peace and Love UIndy. We’re out of here! Carolyn and Meisha
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ACTORS from page 1 as well as a $500 cash prize. Oberheide will not be competing at KC/ACTF. Respondents who were impressed with his performance in “Spike Heels” selected him to attend the festival to observe and learn. Oberheide has the unique opportunity to attend the festival without the stress of competing. However, he will be auditioning for the Washington Shakespeare Company as part of the festival. “Other than adding a very shiny spot to my resume, this will be a great opportunity to learn and improve,” Oberheide said. The two UIndy students will be provided with opportunities to attend workshops, master classes, performances and to meet with influential people in the theatre industry. Until Oberheide and Kucsera were
selected for this year’s festival, no UIndy student had attended since 2003. In 2003, UIndy theatre major Sonja Hethcote attended and competed in the national ACTF festival. She was a winner of the top stage management honor: the National Stage Management Fellowship. “After extensive interviews and submission of materials to the national festival, she [Hethcote] was chosen from among the eight regional winners in stage management to receive the national distinction,” said Brad Wright, associate professor and director of theatre. According to Oberheide, this will be a great opportunity for the students as well as the theatre department as a whole. “We are such a cohesive group,” Oberheide said. “And I’m excited to share my experiences with the other members of the department.”
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University of Indianapolis sophomore Stephanie Kucsera and junior Alex Oberheide, both theatre majors, won bids to attend the Kennedy Center American College Theatre National Festival Washington, D.C. the week of April 13-19.
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Student actors Alex Oberheide and Stephanie Kuscera were recognized for their acting and design talents with invitations to the KC/ACTF in Washington D.C.
enrolling in the Lifelong Learning College as a non-degree seeking option. “It seems like a very great program for anybody who wants to add gerontology to their courses study,” said junior Stephanie Fritz, CAC administrative assistant. “I’ve taken GERO 301 last semester. And it was a really great learning experience. Learning the different theories of aging was really helpful.” According to a survey SAL did of its students, more than 100 students responded that they had an interest in the aging studies courses and certificate. “The program has a lot of potential and it has a lot to offer,” Fritz said. “We need more students interested.” Also, beginning March 23 and April 20, UIndy sociology students participated in the “Neighborhood Nights for Elderly
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW Campus information that you may otherwise miss! General Ed Core Survey available online A faculty committee plans to evaluate the university’s general education core. To recommend changes to the curriculum, UIndy students, alumni and faculty can complete a General Education Student Survey online at http://www. surveyshare.com/survey/take/?sid=86748.
Financial aid suggests provisions for students in need For students whose families are experiencing financial difficulties because of job loss or change, the Financial Aid Office offers aid alternatives. The office is open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Student directed productions set April 22-25 Theatre students will present student-directed productions in the Esch Studio Theatre April 22-25 from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. The productions include “One for the Road” and “The Hardy Boys and the Mystery of Where Babies Come From.” All shows are free to UIndy students, faculty and staff with I.D.
Residents”program every Monday night. Fritz said she and other UIndy sociology students who are enrolling in the Sociology of Aging course have had a great experience participating in it every Monday. “It has been really fun,” she said. “We have different activities with seniors each week. We have a professional storyteller come, and we have games. It’s going really well, and I really enjoy it.” This five-week program takes place at the Southeast Community Services Senior Center from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., and admission is free. According to Fritz, after seniors come, they have hot meals together. All dinners are served by Second Helpings, a not-for-profit food charity. The Indiana Campus Compact provides grant support
to the program. “A lot of seniors do not have warm meals at night, especially those low-income people,”Fritz said.“So it’s great for them having a hot meal at the end of the evening.” She also mentioned that this program, as part of their course, has been helping the students learn through experience. “So we actually have the chance to spend time with seniors and we’ve learned a lot from them,” Fritz said. “They are very smart and wise.” Fritz also said that the program has helped make them think about their own lives and how to prepare themselves for the future, including financial management, healthy condition and so forth. “We want to have a positive impact on students,” Wolske said. “So they can have a positive impact on the world.”
CLEANUP from page 1 area,” she said. Students worked for approximately two hours gathering litter. Some reported the discarded items they found as odd, unusual, funny and disgusting. Sauce packets from nearby restaurants, cigarette butts and fast food containers were standard items. Sophomore Allison Michel and freshman Anna Elzer said that their group used their creativity to enliven their work by making up fictitious, humorous stories about the people who discarded their trash alongside the road. “For our group, it’s kind of like a bonding experience,” said junior Amera Schaefer. She volunteered with the Anthropology and Archeology Interest Club and the Honors College. This was her third year volunteering at the annual event. “It’s just a fantastic opportunity for our students to not only go out in their community – get out of their room, get out of watching TV, get out of that classroom setting – and give their energy and effort and time to building community,” Foulkrod said. “It’s also important because they become aware of what the needs are in their own community. They become aware of what their community is all about and they become Photo by Anne Toliver • The Reflector aware of what our society needs to become a better place to live.” Students pick up litter as part of the Great Indy Cleanup on April 4.
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Top 10 movies to watch this summer By Dan Dick & Manny Casillas DISTRIBUTION MANAGER & EDITORIAL ASSISTANT
Come May 1st the summer movie season officially kicks off with the hotly anticipated release of “X-Men Origins: Wolverine.” There’s plenty more where that came from, like the latest “Harry Potter” and a new Pixar feature. X-Men Origins: Wolverine: Hugh Jackman reprises his role as the brooding anti-hero in this prequel to the X-Men trilogy. While many consider a Wolverine movie unnecessary because of the character’s central role in the other X-Men movies, this one might prove satisfying for the action buff. The trailer showed a montage of battle scenes, including Jackman being shot on a Civil War battlefield, storming the beaches of Normandy and sprinting through the jungles of Vietnam. 5/1/09 Star Trek – “Lost” creator J.J. Abrams brings his re-imagined version of the sci-fi classic to the big screen. The film chronicles the early days of Captain Kirk and the Enterprise, with a sleek, 21st century designs. Excitement is boiling over with fans who are wondering if this movie will succeed in attracting new fans to their ranks. God willing, it shall! 5/8/09 Terminator: Salvation – The fourth movie in the epic sci-fi series, Terminator: Salvation is the first to take place in the dark, post-apocalyptic future where machines rule the world. Christian Bale stars as humanity’s savior, John Connor. Its eye-popping action and special effects guarantee this movie will be one of summer’s biggest blockbusters. 5/21/09 Up – What’s a summer movie season without a Pixar feature? The latest from the animation studio stars Ed Asner (Ed Asner!) as a miserly old man who fulfills his dream of seeing South America by tying thousands of balloons to his home. 5/29/09 Transformers: Revenge of The Fallen – Michael Bay returns at the helm of this sequel to the 2007 smash hit. Decepticons (that’s the bad robots) have come back to Earth to capture Sam Witwicky (Shia LeBeouf ) and battle the Autobots (that’s the good robots) for the fate of our world. 6/24/09 Public Enemies – This is latest from director Michael Mann. It’s the story of real life, Indiana-born gangster John Dillinger. It stars Johnny Depp as said gangster (Depp did some shooting in Crown Point last Spring), and co-stars Christian Bale as the FBI agent on his tail. ‘Nuff said. 7/01/09 Bruno – Sacha Baron Cohen returns with his third character, Bruno, a flamboyant, gay Austrian fashionista. Judging from reports of a near-riot in a Kansas town, look for the same fireworks we saw in “Borat.” 7/10/09 Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince – The sixth entry in the Harry Potter franchise was to have been released last November, so it’s probably the most anticipated summer movie of 2009. The usual cast returns, and the story promises to get a lot darker. 7/15/09 Funny People – Judd Apatow’s third feature welcomes Adam Sandler to the troupe as a comedian who believes he is dying. As he takes an up-and-coming comedy writer under his wing (Seth Rogen), he attempts to win back the love of his life. Sounds schmaltzy, but if you know Apatow, the laughs will be there. 7/31/09 Inglourious Basterds – Quentin Tarantino gives new life to an obscure B movie. A mustachioed Brad Pitt leads a group known as The Basterds, in WWII occupied France, whose mission is to kill and scalp any Nazi they come across. We are so there. 8/21/09
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Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen and Judd Apatow team up in “Funny People,” a highly anticipated film being released this summer.
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Actors Katie Gainey, Brad Hinshaw, LaMont Hendrix and Alex Oberheide tackle the issues of where babies come from in one of the student-directed plays. Some plays are meant to be serious while others are just for fun.
Student-directed plays tackle themes of injustice, blind loyalty By Crystal Abrell OPINION EDITOR The University of Indianapolis Theater Department hosts four separate student-directed plays April 17-19 and the 23-25. Both plays were held in the Studio Theatre, two plays each weekend. The first play,“Say De Kooning,”was written by Lanford Wilson and directed by senior Manny Casillas. The second play, “Entertaining Mr. Helms,” was written by Christopher Durang and directed by senior Lucas Souder. The cast of “Say De Kooning’s” consisted of Rico Ewing, playing Bob, a homosexual artist in distress, Chelsey Wood and Kyrsten Lyster, playing Mandy and Willie, two female lovers. The underlying message of “Say De Kooning” aims at the very strains of modern-life we all hope to escape from by summering at the beach or elsewhere. Not even there, though, can they avoid the pitfalls of their own demanding personalities and everyday lives. According to actress, Chelsey Wood, “Say De Kooning” was based on modern-day relationships. “I would say the underlying meaning of “Say De Kooning” is about relationships and how if you assume the worst from someone, you may miss out on
something. If you think they are always doing something wrong, you might miss out on the truth or something truly special,” Wood said. Overall, “Say De Kooning” was comedic, eccentric and well rehearsed. Actors and staff practiced over a month on all the plays. Even though the starting actors took about 15 minutes it seemed to get into character comfortably and the blocking was a bit shaky and inorganic “Say De Kooning” was more than a success. The second play, “Entertaining Mr. Helms” was short, but sweet. The play, surprisingly lasting ten minutes, was full or humor and sarcasm, but ultimately more less a parody on modern, American society. The beginning of the performance was interrupted by the cell phone of a student. Souder called the play to a halt and very abruptly ordered out the student who had the phone. According to Souder, the theater staff was interested in everyone’s reactions to the play. “All the plays are stylized, but are supposed to be funny with an underlying meaning that somehow connected all four themes in a very different way,” Souder said. The second pair of plays are titled: “One for the Road” and “The Hardy Boys and the Mystery of Where Babies Come From.” “One for the Road” was written by Harold Pinter and directed by Chelsea
Anderson. “The Hardy Boys and the Mystery of Where Babies Come From” was written by Christopher Durang and directed by Souder. The plays will be held April 23-25. “One for the Road” is about a family being held captive in an unknown area where a military man questions them. The play centers around a family that suffers a terrible violence that happens off-stage during interrogation by Nicholas, on-stage. Alex Oberheide plays Nicholas, the main character in the play, which is an interesting role for this young, comedic actor. Anderson did a scene from this play last spring in the night of scenes put on by the theater department’s “Night of Scenes.” “The Hardy Boys and the Mystery of Where Babies Come From”is a parody of the Hardy Boys, who find out that Nancy Drew has to get married because she has a “bun in the oven.” So the Hardy Boys begin pondering on the basis of intercourse. So far, the plays have been a success for the department. Wood hopes the audience will continue to grow. “The more plays we do the more students that come out and invite their friends to come out,”Wood said.“The themes of patriotism and self liberation are shown through all the plays. Maybe they will say theatre is actually kind of cool! Spreading the word is a great thing for our department.”
WICR hosts third annual Jazz Festival By Anne Toliver STAFF WRITER WICR, University of Indianapolis’ radio station, hosted its third annual Jazz Festival on April 18 in Ransburg Auditorium. This festival showcased the talent of six local jazz groups with a variety of styles. It was held as a thank you for listeners, and to raise money for new technology to change 88.7 The Diamond to digital. Along with raising money, the festival also promoted The Jazz Kitchen, south of Broad Ripple, and the Jazz Foundation which is having its annual Jazz Festival the last week in September. The festival was originally intended to be held outside on Smith Mall, but Doug Housemeyer, director of communication, decided earlier on in the week to move it to Ransburg in case of poor weather. The festival has never been outside in its three years, but Housemeyer, who decides on the artists, hopes it will happen one year.
WICR holds the festival in April because it is Jazz Appreciation Month. Although there were some students, staff and children most of the audience was middle-aged or older. Housemeyer said that he expected around 300-500 people at this free festival. The festival opened with UIndy’s own Jazz Combo. The crowd began small but was extremely enthusiastic and grew as the show progressed. “It was kind of cool to open for [the other bands],” said tenor saxophone player Dan Rauscher, who performed in the combo. The Jazz Combo opened for the Bill Lancton Trio. Lancton played electric guitar, and the quick tempo made this trio of older gentlemen sound as if they were heading out on an adventure through the jungle. Following was the Rob Dixon Quartet. This group played a much smoother and casual form of jazz. The men were younger and dressed more casually. Dixon led the group as saxophonist and played with the next act,
Cynthia Nixon. Nixon was the first female performer and only singer. Her voice was powerful and her music soulful. One couldn’t help but enjoy as she danced and clapped on stage. Most of her songs were fast paced but she ended with “Beautiful Soul,” - her theme song. She encouraged the audience to sing along and to “take your kids to live concerts.” Next, Monika Herzig played the piano along with her husband Peter on bass guitar. This wife, husband and drummer trio took the audience to a tropical island and on an Italian taxi ride. The final group was the Brandon Meeks Quartet, an up and coming bassist. The quartet of four young men performed upbeat songs and seemed to enjoy playing. In fact the drummer stole the show with his enthusiasm like a child playing on pots, albeit incredibly more talented. “I loved all the groups,” said audience member Lee Kennedy from Carmel. “The drive was well worth it.
Photo by Anne Toliver • The Reflector
Rob Dixon plays saxophone as a part of the Rob Dixon Trio at the annual WICR Jazz Festival on April 18. Six local jazz groups performed at the festival in Ransburg Auditorium.
ENTERTAINMENT
5 APRIL 22, 2009
THE REFLECTOR
REVIEWS OF PLAY 1 STATE THRILLING DRAMA FILM
>> Ever since 1976’s “All The President’s Men”, journalists in movies have been thorns in the side of anyone who crosses their paths. This is no different. Director
Kevin MacDonald has sliced and diced a six-hour 2003 British mini-series of the same name, gutted some characters and completely changed their gender in some cases. Russell Crowe is Cal McCaffrey, reporter for The Washington Globe. When an employee for his longtime friend, Congressman Stephen Collins (Ben Affleck) is murdered, then more bodies start turning up, and Cal and a rookie reporter (Rachel McAdams) start digging.The supporting cast, particularly Helen Mirren, in fine form as Cal’s editor works wonders. “State of Play” can get a little messy in areas, but otherwise, Hollywood has finally given us a no-bull thriller that keeps the twists coming. • Manny Casillas, Editorial Assistant
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>> Rascal Flatts sixth CD album “Unstoppable” expresses country music at its greatest level. The record was produced
by Dann Huff and Rascal Flatts. The songs on the CD range from love stories that explain the pain of a broken heart or a failed relationship to fun, upbeat songs like “Summer Nights.” Fans will be familiar with the style and subject matter of the songs. Most of the songs start out calm and slow and by the end are louder, more aggressive and lead to more dramatic melodies. “Here Comes Goodbye” is one of the best songs on the album because it allows the listener to feel the pain of losing a loved one. Overall, this CD tops that of past albums. • Mandy Weber, Staff Writer
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harder to find is a sports bar/restaurant that is fun for any crowd. Krazy St. Grille on the southside does just that. With drink specials every night and good food every day, it is easy to see why this new southside hangout is attracting not only crowds but also bands. There is a different band every Saturday night! Even through the week, this is a fun place to relax after a long day of hitting the books. The food is very good too. The “Krazy hot” wings have just the right amount of heat for about eight bucks. If you’re really hungry, go after the 10 oz. steak for only $11! This is a great southside location. Go see for yourself! • James Allen, Entertainment Editor
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>>”It a truth universally acknowledged that a zombie in possession of brains must be in want of more brains.” So begins Pride
and Prejudice and Zombies, a ‘remix’ of a revered classic attributed both to Jane Austen and Seth Grahame-Smith. Smith cleverly takes Austen’s story of manners and adds mirthful scenes of zombie mayhem. To read Austen’s original classic and this new version side-by-side is an absolute joy. The Bennett sisters go from five unmarried daughters to five unmarried daughters trained in the ways of ancient martial arts. The book includes illustrations full of zombie goodness. Some may say Austen will be rolling in her grave, but I’m guessing she may just burst out of it. • Manny Casillas, Editorial Assistant
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>> “Parks and Recreation” is the newest of NBC’s Thursday night comedies. It is
set in Pawnee, Ind., and it focuses on Leslie Knope, played by former “Saturday Night Live” veteran Amy Poehler. Knope is a local government worker in the parks and recreation department who has unwavering optimism and loves her job to a fault. After the first two episodes the series is beginning to open up and showcase the talents of a strong supporting cast. Shot in a style similar to “The Office,” the show is comprised of individual interviews that allow us into the thoughts of the cast. Poehler is funny as the devoted but clueless Knope and the best part of the show is going to turn out to be the excellent supporting cast. However, I wouldn’t schedule my night around this one. • Cole Willis, Staff Writer
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6 THE REFLECTOR
CAMPUS CHAR The Reflector staff asked members of the University of Indianapolis community to nominate UIndy staff, faculty or students who they feel are essential to the campus community and university-who are not always in the news or who are not well known. There were numerous nominations and The Reflector is proud to say that UIndy is the home to many exceptional people throughout the campus. Here are the stories of a few of the many.
JOANNA & MARY LUISI
Sisters Joanna and Mary Luisi do everything together.
Not only are they both music majors at the University of Indianapolis, both are positive role models in the UIndy community. “I try my best to be a positive role model,” Mary said. “It is a 24- hour, seven days a week job. Just knowing the fact that there are so many people on this campus who respect me as much as I respect them.” Mary is also a senior majoring in music and minoring in business administration. She also is the assistant resident director in Central Hall, chapter president in Mu Phi Epsilon and vice president in concert choir. Mary plans to go to the University of West Ontario in London, Ontario, Canada, to get a degree in piano technology. Joanna is a senior and a music major. She is a resident assistant in Cravens Hall, section leader in concert choir and is a member of Mu Phi Epsilon. She will be at UIndy and a resident assistant in the campus apartments next year. After that, she plans to attend graduate school to get her degree in information technology and library science with a concentration in music librarianship, in hopes of becoming a music librarian. Together, these sisters have a huge impact on campus, especially in the music department. “Both of them reached out to me as a freshman in the music department and made me feel like I belonged there,” said freshman music major Kim Holtman. “They’re good at what they do, and they work hard at it.” Both sisters were home schooled all their lives. Joanna said there were no hard adjustment to be made. She was always active academically and socially and already had taken some college courses at Ivy Tech. Together, the sisters leave good impressions on people. “They are some of the kindest people you’ll ever meet, and both set splendid examples in their everyday lives,” said Cravens Hall Resident Assistant Amanda Vidal. These sisters inspire and influence each other. Joanna said that Mary has been her best friend ever since she came into her life. “She’s my best friend. We complement each other a lot,” Mary said. “I have respect for everything she does, and I’m careful in that I wouldn’t do anything she wouldn’t do. She is my big sister and my role model.”
“They are some of the kindest people you’ll ever meet, and both set splendid examples in their everyday lives.” • Cravens Hall Resident Assistant Amanda Vidal
JUNE
STANLEY
At an older age, some people tend to retire
and stay inside their homes, isolated from the outside world, but not June Stanley. She says she looks forward to going to work every day. “Nothing seems to go wrong,” Stanley said. “I’m ready for Friday night, but I’m ready to come back Monday.” Her day at UIndy starts at 1 p.m. and she departs around 7:30 p.m. She says her days are busy but enjoyable. Ted Polk, director of food services, said Stanley’s job keeps her energized. “She’s a super lady. The students love her, and she loves them,” Polk said. “She’s told me plenty of times this keeps her going.” Stanley joined the UIndy staff six years ago. Polk said she is everything you want in a checker. “I met her through a lady that came to me and said, ‘I got a lady that would be a great checker for you, and she’s a nice lady.’ I hired her, and she’s been here ever since. The legend was created,” Polk said. Originally from Leicester, England, Stanley journeyed to Indiana to follow her now deceased husband. “That was one of the most difficult challenges I had to face. My kids are all gone and married now, so this job seems to work for me. England was dear to my heart, but this university fulfilled that void, ” Stanley said. Senior Ann Reafsnyder said that it’s nice to see Stanley every day, because she actually cares about the students. “She always brightens up my day, because she wonders about what’s going on in my life,” Reafsnyder said. Stanley says she does not only relate to one particular student. “Oh no, I enjoy all the students. I love being around young people. The students have an influence over me as I do them,” Stanley said. “ I’ve seen a lot of them come and go in six years.” Polk said he watches Stanley receive hundreds of hugs every week. “I enjoy watching her with the kids. She’s like their grandmother,” Polk said. “There is nobody that doesn’t love her. She knows the students by name, their family and they also may talk about relationships. She’s like Mother Theresa. She’s absolutely our most popular employee.” Polk said Stanley has explained to him that her job is the reason she gets up in the morning. “She does not call in. She always says, ‘I need to be at work.’ We both love being around the kids; it makes us feel young,” Polk said. “We’re going to keep her as long as she can stay.” Stanley turns 80 years old this year and doesn’t see retirement in the near future. “I want to stay as long as Mr. Polk keeps me,” Stanley said. “It’s like I tell my children it [UIndy] is my second home.”
There is nobody that doesn’t love her.
CHELSEA ANDERSON
Self described as extremely busy, studious, and
enthusiastic, junior Chelsea Anderson, in the eyes of her peers, friends and professors, is truly a shining star on the University of Indianapolis campus. “She is willing to take on huge responsibilities and actually relishes the challenges. She does everything she is asked, usually identifies things that we haven’t thought of, and then goes above and beyond the call of duty,” said Brad Wright, associate professor and director of theatre. Anderson, a 21-year-old theatre major and business administration minor at UIndy, works tirelessly as a fulltime student but also has taken on extra theatre department responsibilities. She has worked as back stage crew, master electrician, stage manager and assistant director, among other things. Anderson has been on stage in six UIndy theatre productions and helped in other capacities with six additional shows. “I like to keep busy,” Anderson said. “Even though it’s a lot of work, I feel that if you are passionate about what you’re doing, your life will be a lot more fun. I love every minute of it.” Anderson also is currently the student manager of Ransburg Auditorium. “The department could not operate without Chelsea’s expertise, commitment and hard work [managing Ransburg Auditorium],” Wright said. Ultimately, Anderson has some lofty life goals. She would love to get a master’s degree in theatre directing and then own a theater in Chicago. “ I try to keep a positive attitude and really just go for the things I want in life,” Anderson said. Currently, Anderson is directing a student-directed production that opens April 22. Next fall she is hoping to do a senior project. “It would be great to really leave my mark on the school,” Anderson said. Wright described her as a friendly, personable young woman who is willing to go beyond what is asked of her and always keep a smile on her face. “I can think of no one more deserving of this recognition,” Wright said.
“The department could not operate without Chelsea’s expertise, commitment and hard work.” • Brad Wright, associate professor of theatre.
• Ted Polk, director of food services
“Are we beginning to commend ourselves again? We don’t need letters of recommendation to you or from you as some other people do, do we? You yourselves are our letter, written on our hearts, known a
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RACTERS
CHARLIE GUTHRIE
APRIL 22,2009 Profiles by Stephanie Snay, Adrian Kendrick, Jacki Dillman, Kim Puckett, Samantha Cotten and Cole Willis Portraits by Carolyn Harless, David West and Anne Toliver Layout by Courtny Cotten
MARK
FORNEFELD
ROBERTA THOMPSON
Since 1981, Charles Guthrie has impacted the
Senior actuarial science major Mark Fornefeld is With an organization as large as a university it
Guthrie, chair of the history and political science department, applies his experiences in developing countries in his classroom and on service trips. Guthrie lived for three years in East Africa- one year in Uganda, where he got his master’s degree, and two years in Tanzania teaching secondary school. He also lived in Zambia for a year and a half. He uses his firsthand knowledge to teach African and Latin American classes at UIndy. Guthrie also leads service trips, which he said are lifechanging experiences for those who go on them. He said these trips benefit the students who go on them more than the developing villages the students visit. “You take them out of their comfort zone,” Guthrie said. “You expose them to something so radically different than what they are used to, and that opens the doors for opportunities that are simply not available in the classroom.” In his 28 years at UIndy, Guthrie has led eight or nine service trips, most of them doing construction, practicing medicine or both. Since most of his trips have been to the developing world, students experience places much different than the United States. “They are seeing a part of the world that is what most of the world is,” Guthrie said. “They are getting beyond what they think reality is, learning about a specific culture, in a place in time, so they can ratchet up their ability to empathize with difference—different peoples, different cultures, different perspectives.” One of the trips Guthrie led was to the West African country of Liberia to build a six-room schoolhouse. This trip also inspired Inches International founders Lydia Fischer and Lyndsay McBride to create their honors project, which would turn into an organization raising money for African school children. Since that trip, Fischer and McBride have earned thousands of dollars for African schools. McBride said Guthrie knew how to make their service trip a success. “As a trip leader, he knew how to choose a group that would get along together, but also learn from each other,” McBride said. “He was always the first on the work site and always the last one there. He knew what we were there for and always kept us focused on that fact.” Since the conception of Inches International, McBride said Guthrie has assisted them in whatever way they needed him, as a businessman or a friend. “Dr. Guthrie is always a positive force,” McBride said. “He is someone who will always encourage you to do more, to go farther. We could not have completed Inches [International] without his help.” Although Guthrie has had a tangible impact on McBride’s life, she would like to see him take a break from his busy schedule. “He works too hard,” McBride said. “He should really take a vacation to go fly fishing, or plan another service trip to West Africa.” Guthrie said his crowning moments at the university have involved the success of his students. “Sometimes students don’t realize how important it is for students and staff that good things happen to students,” Guthrie said. “For us in academia, those good moments are when students get hold of something and find it very interesting and you see their eyes light up. The more of those you can have in the teaching profession, the better.”
Although many have seen him ride through campus on his bicycle, few actually know of the challenges and successes Fornefeld has experienced during his four years at UIndy. Diagnosed with autism, Fornefeld said that his first year at UIndy was a complete wreck. He struggled with his academic and social life for the majority of his freshman year before finally becoming acclimated to college life. “I didn’t do too well in one of my classes. Luckily, I pulled it out in the second semester,” Fornefeld said. “It [freshman year] started out very messy, but then I learned to perfect it. It was like an art.” According to Mary Cavanaugh, director of the Baccalaureate for University of Indianapolis Learning Disabled (BUILD) Program, Fornefeld has used his experiences with autism to support other students with learning disabilities. “He [Fornefeld] has grown so much in his four years,” Cavanaugh said. “He is an advocate for students with learning disabilities. Mark truly used the BUILD program well.” Fornefeld has participated with other autistic students in a study directed by the occupational therapy program. The goal of the study was to help UIndy professors better accommodate students with learning disabilities. “I’ve noticed changes in the way that professors label their syllabi,” Fornefeld said. “Now, a lot of the professors have put the Americans with Disabilities Act section in their syllabi.” Since his freshman year, Fornefeld has become an active part of the Catholic Student Association. As a self-proclaimed “cradle Catholic,” Fornefeld said that he thinks it’s important for students to continue to practice their religion on campus. “I think religious organizations – any type of religion – helps students,” Fornefeld said. “Religion helps us with selfcontrol and knowing when to stop.” Although Fornefeld said that he has had several defining moments in his college career, his biggest and best experience will begin in just 15 days. “I’m going to Paris, France, with Sister Jennifer Horner on a Taize Pilgrimage,” he said. “I hope to see how universal love is while I’m there.” CSA President Scott Knust is looking to Fornefeld to help take the organization to the next level next year. Because Fornefeld won’t graduate until December 2009, Knust hopes Fornefeld can help CSA transition to new leadership. “Mark [Fornefeld] is our No. 1 marketer,” Knust said. “He runs our Facebook group, and he always invites the most people to Bible study. He tells everyone on campus.” In addition to working with the CSA, Fornefeld also enjoys doing anything with numbers, drawing maps, making up puns and watching the History Channel. “I can recite area codes and the latitudes and longitudes of most major cities,” Fornefeld said. “I learned that by drawing maps in high school.” Whether because of his friendly face, his dedication to religion or his unique talents, Fornefeld truly is one of UIndy’s essential people. “Everyone knows him, and he’s always friendly,” Knust said. “Mark really does brighten everyone’s day.”
lives of University of Indianapolis students in the classroom and abroad.
“Dr. Guthrie is always a positive force.” • Lyndsay McBride, Inches International founder
a familiar figure on the campus of the University of Indianapolis.
“He is an advocate for students with learning disabilities. Mark truly used the BUILD program well.”
can be easy to get caught up in the big picture.
You might think about the departments, the athletics, or maybe even the school radio station and newspaper. But what about the “moving pieces” that make everything work. The people behind the scenes that do the little things that you never see, but are essential to the success of the university. One of those people is Roberta Thompson. Communication majors know exactly who Thompson is. She is the person to go to when they need something, or when there’s a question they can’t find an answer. She watches over everyone in the communication department as if they were her family. Thompson is the person who makes the communication department work. Thompson has been at the University of Indianapolis for the past 19 years. She spent the first 10 years of her career in the business office and then transferred to the communication department in 2000. Everyone who knows her has a kind story or memory about Thompson, and that’s why she will be missed when she retires at the end of this year. “I’m leaving with so many mixed emotions,” she said. “I am really looking forward to spending more time with my grandchildren and working on an inspirational book.” Thompson has written inspirational messages for WICRFM, the university radio station, and is looking to turn those into a book. Her last day at the University of Indianapolis will be June 30. According to Dr. Billy Catchings, chair of the communication department, when Thompson leaves, she will leave more than an open position at the front desk in the communication department, she will leave an empty spot in a lot of peoples’ hearts. “The one thing that she does is she truly loves us,” Catchings said. “Because of that, she does an amazing job watching over us and caring for us.” Thompson’s official title is administrative assistant for the communication department, but she fills many different roles. “I’m sure there will be someone that will come along and take over the administrative position,” said General Manager of WICR-FM and Instructor of Communication Scott Uecker. “But she is such a vital asset to our department that I’m not sure how we will ever find someone that could fill all the other little roles that she does.” Uecker said that Thompson is one of those moving pieces that help everyone else do their job. By managing the communication department and helping with the overall organization of the teachers, she directly contributes to the education of students. “We are going to miss her in a lot of ways,” Uecker said. “But the part we will miss the most is how she allows the faculty and staff to concentrate on the students. She takes care of the little things and really allows us to focus on our students.” Thompson’s contribution to the university and its students is impossible to measure, but it is certain that as long as the people whose lives she has touched remain, she will not be forgotten.
“She takes care of the little things and really allows us to focus on our students.” • Scott Uecker, GM of WICR-FM and instructor of communication
• Mary Cavanaugh, director of BUILD
and read by everyone, revealing that you are a letter of Christ, delivered by us, written not with ink but by the Spirit of the living God, not on stone tablets but on tablets of human hearts.” 2 Corinthians 3:1-3
NEWS
8 THE REFLECTOR
APRIL 22, 2009
Campus hears speeches from renowned authors Poet and writer presents works on student athletes By Jaclyn Luscomb STAFF WRITER
Photos by David West • The Reflector
David L. Anderson, former University of Indianapolis professor and historian, spoke about war as part the third annual Jerry and Carol Lecture on Public Policy on April 8 in Ransburg Auditorium.
Historian, author and former UIndy professor lectured on public policy By Mandy Weber STAFF WRITER David L. Anderson, a well-known historian who taught at the University of Indianapolis for more than 20 years, gave a lecture on April 8 about the similarities and contrasts between Vietnam and the present day war in Iraq. The event took place as part of the third annual Jerry and Carol Israel Lecture on Public Policy. Anderson served in Vietnam as a sergeant in the U.S. Army Signal Corps and now is the Dean of the College of Undergraduate Programs at California State University, Monterey Bay. His lecture was entitled, “The Past and Public Policy: The Use and Abuse of History in American Foreign Policy.” James Crahan, an international relations graduate student, found significance in Anderson’s presentation. “His lecture was very enjoyable and informative,” Crahan said. “And it is important to shed light on historical structure and also important not to abuse history in making policy goals.” Anderson explained that policy makers abuse the history of the Vietnam War by not learning a lesson from it. He said that America’s failure in Vietnam did not stop it from using war against Iraq. “We try to make the past speak to the
present in a meaningful way,” Anderson said. William Fife, graduate student in international relations, explained how history is diminishing by being overlooked at elementary, middle school and high school levels. “It’s unbelievable how schools are phasing out history. History is such an important thing. You need to learn what happens so it doesn’t repeat itself,” Fife said. “History needs to be taught because history has a way of repeating itself.” One of Anderson’s best known books written in 2005, The Vietnam War, gives not only a historical overview, but teaches and analyzes the Vietnam War. He also wrote Facing My Lai: Moving Beyond the Massacre in 1998 and Shadow on the White House: Presidents and the Vietnam War in 1993. Sophomore Nick Betzner said that he was glad Anderson’s speech was a part of the lecture series. “Dr. Anderson did a great job summing up the post-Vietnam ideology and its long lasting effect on American society,” Betzner said. The Israel Lecture in Public Policy was established to recognize the contributions to education made by the former university president and his wife. Jerry Israel was a history professor and administrator at several colleges before taking over leadership of UIndy from 1998 to 2005. Carol Israel is a public school teacher, and an administrator and education consultant. Daniel Briere, dean of the college of arts and sciences, said Anderson’s lecture was successful. “Dr. Anderson and I have known one
The Israel Lecture in Public Policy was established in honor of former UIndy president. another for 25 years. For the last five years, he has been at California State University, Monterey Bay. This was the first time I’ve seen David give a lecture,” Briere said.” I was impressed by the details of his lecture and by the value that he placed on the role of history in life.”
Anderson’s lecture lasted about an hour and half. “History does not give the answers. It does provide a process,” Anderson said. “History teaches policy makers and all of us to take evidence seriously. Like life itself, history teaches hard lessons about hard choices.”
The University of Indianapolis recently hosted writer Leslie Heywood to speak as part of the Kellogg Writers Series. The April 2 lecture was arranged by Jennifer Drake, associate professor of English, who helped coedit Heywood’s book, Third Wave Agenda. Drake said she had many reasons to invite Heywood as the last speaker for this school year. “The Kellogg Writers Series aims to bring both emerging writers and established writers to UIndy,” Drake said. “We want to support writers early in their careers, and we also want the UIndy community to have the chance to meet well-known writers. Each year we try to schedule a mix of the two.” She also mentioned that Heywood was an old friend and colleague of hers. “I’ve read her work in draft form over the years, and I’ve watched her writing and her career develop,” Drake said. “I thought that some of her favorite themes--the joy and pain of athletics, the pros and cons of competition, the pleasures and problematics of consumer culture, and how humans relate with animals and the natural world-would resonate with college students.” HEYWOOD Heywood’s poetry centered on the balance of school and athletics and the intense pressure a student athlete feels. Drake said she believes that athletes and future writes have a lot to gain from Heywood’s writing. “Leslie’s work definitely presents cautionary tales for athletes,” Drake said. “Her writing explains how a healthy, empowering involvement with sports and fitness can escalate into an unhealthy obsession with winning that can damage your body and your relationships.” Heywood began the reading with a few poems about the pressures of being a talented athlete in a time when men still ruled the scholastic sports scene. She spoke about constantly wanting to be the best and how sports can be as addictive as cocaine. Heywood started writing about age eight, which was the same time that she started running. “My method for writing is the same as the way I run,” Heywood said. “I start out going as fast and as far as I can and hope that no one catches me. It’s either on or off with me. Sometimes I write for 18 hours at a time if I’m on a roll.” Heywood has published five books such as Natural Selection and The Proving Grounds, two collections of poems, Pretty Good For a Girl, Third Wave Agenda and Built to Win: The Female Athlete as a Cultural Icon. She is currently working on a memoir entitled The Wolf in the Albuquerque Hotel Room, which is the story of 11 years with her timber wolf hybrid dog named Fester. Besides athletic themes, she also writes about environmental issues, consumer utilization, landscapes and her children. The Allen and Helen Kellogg Writers Series brings talented writers that are nationally and internationally celebrated to campus for public readings. Each author invited to speak brings a different style and method of writing to the series. The readings are open to the public, free of charge and an opportunity for students to hear new and different literature that they may not discover on their own.
SPORTS
THE REFLECTOR
Tourney Bound
9 APRIL 22, 2009
Golf seasons come to a close
TRACK AND FIELD
Two wins against St. Joe’s put softball team in GLVC Tournament
Men’s team takes GLVC conference
By Ashley Keihn STAFF WRITER This year’s softball team is wrapping up the end of their season. Only ten games are left in regular play, and their record is currently 23-13. Though the season is winding down, according to head coach Melissa Frost-Fisher, the team is continuing to work very hard towards their goal of winning the Conference Tournament as well as returning to the Regional Tournament. “I think we are definitely on the upswing of things, at first we weren’t really meshing, but now I am confident that we are where we need to be,” FrostFisher said. “We are making great strides towards our goals.” Recently the team has been on a winning streak, winning the last 14 games. On April 18, UIndy traveled to Rensselear, Ind. to face the St. Josephy’s College Pumas in a double header. In the first game, the ‘Hounds won 6-0, having made all of its runs in the 13th inning of play. UIndy came back in the second game to tack on another win to their record, defeating the Pumas 10-1. According the UIndy Athletics Web sit (athletics. uindy.edu), with the wins against the Pumas, Greyhounds clinched an spot in the GLVC Tournament. The Greyhounds faced Hillsdale College on April 16 and swept the double-header, winning 2-0 in the first game and 10-0 in the fifth inning of the second game. On April 11 and 12, UIndy won 8-0 and 8-0 against Drury University. In the second day of action the Greyhounds played Rockhurst University and won 8-2 and 2-0 to sweep the weekend. The ‘Hounds traveled to Quincy, Ill., April 5 to take on Quincy University in conference play. In the first game, UIndy fell to Quincy 1-4, but came back in the second game to defeat Quincy 3-2. This season the team has broken records and led in many different areas in the conference. Junior Megan Russell broke the single season record for home runs, the team leads the conference in stolen bases, home runs and are second with batting averages. “This season the pitching has been phenomenal as well as the hitting, it has been a total team effort a lot of people have stepped up and contributed to our success this season,” Fisher said. The Greyhounds will face off against Findlay University on April 23, Kentucky Wesleyan College on April 25, and the University of Southern Indiana on April 26.
By Micah McVicker STAFF WRITER
SUCCESS
Photo by Courtny Cotten •The Reflector
Freshman distance runner Christie Nurkowsky competes at the steeple chase earlier this season. The lady ‘Hounds won their 15th consecutive Little State meet on April 11.
Women’s track takes 15th consecutive Little State title with first place finish By Chris Miller STAFF WRITER The University of Indianapolis men’s and women’s track and field teams will enter two more meets before competing in the Great Lakes Valley Conference Outdoor Championships in May. The teams competed in the Indiana Invitational on April 17, but results were not available as of The Reflector press time. On April 14, sophomore Seth Galloway and senior Andrea Horban were named GLVC Field Athletes of the Week. Horban received this honor when she broke the Indiana Stadium record April 11 for the women’s shot-put event. This is Horban’s second Women’s Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week Award. Galloway earned the award for GLVC Field Athlete of the Week when he won the javelin event also at the Indiana Stadium.
At the Little State meet at Indiana Wesleyan University on April 11, the women’s team took its 15th consecutive first-place title. The women proved their dominance, boasting third place or better 15 times, with six first-place finishes. The senior women were leaders in the charge, involved in all the top finishes. Senior Nichelle Curtis took first place in the 100meter dash, the 200-meter dash and the 4x100 meter relay with freshman Shanese McGregor, junior Shannon Smith and senior Ashley DeVries. “I was nervous, and I really wanted to win. It [Little State] is a big deal to the women’s team, since we have won it for the past several years,” Curtis said. “I am really, really proud of the team. Everyone stepped up.” Curtis also was named Women’s Track Athlete of the Year. “I really have to thank [assistant coach Giles] Davis for training me and pushing me to go to nationals,” Curtis said. “He is the reason for my success.”
Off the track, Horban and senior Amy Schmitz dominated the shotput and hammer throw competitions finishing first and bringing two more crowns to UIndy. Horban commanded the women’s shotput, finishing more than a meter ahead of second place with a 14.06-meter throw. Schmitz hammered her competitors, finishing first and throwing nearly two meters further than the runner-up with a 54.76-meter toss. Schmitz accompanied Curtis in honors, being named Women’s Field Athlete of the Year. The men’s team finished in second place; with two first-place finishes by senior Freddie Helm in the 100-meter dash. The 4x100 meter relay team also took first—consisting of Helm along with sophomores Kyle Thompson and Carl Smith and senior Anthony Flournoy. Senior Scott Knust took second place
> See TRACK on page 10
The University of Indianapolis men’s golf team defended its crown in the Great Lakes Valley Conference Championships April 9-10 at the Otter Creek Golf Club in Columbus, Ind. The victory set a new GLVC record with 14 team titles. “It [winning the conference tournament] was a great accomplishment, and it shows that we are a force to be reckoned with. It is always special to win the conference tournament,” said senior Justin Hueber. In addition to the team title, Hueber made history. The All-Amer ic an, ranked No. 1 in Division II, set a GLVC record posting the highest margin of victory, winning by seven strokes over the rest of the field. HUEBER “It was a nice feeling ,walking up to the last hole, knowing that I pretty much had it wrapped up,” Hueber said. “The margin and the record are nice, but I just wanted to win and didn’t care by how many.” The 2009 Greyhounds posted the GLVC’s lowest 54-hole team score. UIndy saw three of its golfers finish in the top five. “We are going to super regionals in a few weeks and have some high e x p e c t a t i on s , ” Hueber said. “ We are looking forward to playing well and hopefully making it to a national NICOSON championship.” According to head coach Brent Nicoson, the team wants to play a good solid Midwest Regional tournament. “[We want to] be as prepared as possible and qualify for the national championships and make a run at a national title,” Nicoson said. The men competed in the Midwest Regional No. 3 April 19 and 20, but results were not available as of The Reflector press time.
> See Golf on page 10
Baseball battles players’ injuries Team switches up playing positions By Dan Dick DISTRIBUTION MANAGER
Photo by Carolyn Harless •The Reflector
Senior Ben Sondgeroth swings for the fence as on-deck freshman Scott Mourey (9) practices his swing against Lewis March 27-28. The ‘Hounds went 3-1 on the weekend at Greyhound Park.
The University of Indianapolis baseball team has struggled through hardships in pursuit of winning the 2009 Great Lakes Valley Conference Championship. “We started off the year with the goal to win conference and right now we are sitting in first place, which is a great feeling this late in the year, “ said senior Ben Sondgeroth. Earlier in the year, the team faced several difficulties stemming from inconsistent play. The recent injuries that have accumulated the last several weeks have also challenged Greyhound baseball. Senior Justin Russell, the team’s starting center fielder, aggravated a back injury from previous years and junior Travis Capps, the team’s third baseman, suffered a broken hand. Injuries are not uncommon, especially when players are expected to play 56 games in about four months. “We had some key guys go down with injuries,” Sondgeroth said. “Some guys
have got minor injuries. They’re getting banged up, but they play through it.” According to Sondgeroth, the players have had to switch to new positions due to the injuries on the team. “I moved from catcher to playing third base, which is a newer position for me. We had other guys shifting into the outfield to accommodate for Justin[Russell],” Sondgeroth said. “We’ve got a lot of young guys, a lot of freshmen got a chance to play and stepped up real well for us,” said Sondgeroth. The Greyhounds went 2-2 against the St. Joseph’s College Pumas April 17-18. In the first game on April 17, UIndy suffered a close 5-8 loss to the Pumas, but came back in the second game to win 8-5. On the second day of play, the team suffered another loss, but also added another win to its record. Due to the weather conditions on April 11, the Greyhounds and the Northern Kentucky Norse, the top two teams in the GLVC, competed against each other in a double-header on April 12. Both teams walked away with a victory, leaving the Greyhounds 27-14 overall in 2009, with 15-5 in conference play.
> See BASEBALL on page 10
SPORTS
10 THE REFLECTOR
APRIL 22, 2009
Tennis to compete in GLVC tourney By JP Sinclair EDITORIAL ASSISTANT
The University of Indianapolis men’s and women’s tennis teams are finishing up their seasons with hopes of making it to play-off contention. The teams will head to the GLVC tournament April 24-25. After winning six matches in a row the men (13-9, 5-3 GLVC) have since hit a speed bump, only winning two of their last five matchups. The women (10-9, 4-4 GLVC) are on the outside looking in, with two matches to go and vying for a shot at regional tournament berth. “ The women have some interesting matchups left in the season, being fifth in the VENTER conference with Bellarmine upcoming,” said head coach John Venter. “We’d like to finish higher in the conference and continue to play some of our best tennis and upset some of the teams at the top.” The men’s and women’s teams were scheduled to play Bellarmine University on April 19, but results for both matches were not available as of The Reflector press time. The women’s team played Kentucky Wesleyan College April 18, and won 7-2. On April 15, the men’s team went up against St. Joseph’s College. UIndy went 8-1, besting St. Joe’s in doubles and singles play. The lone loss came when the Pumas doubles team of Kris McNeary and James Smith defeated Greyhound doubles team junior Werner Henning and senior Tom Rastall. Both teams garnered wins against Southern Indiana University on April 11. The men went 8-1, while the women went 7-2. The men are currently seventh in the Midwest region and would be in the playoffs if the season ended today. The women are vying more for a Great Lakes Valley Conference tournament berth and a win in either of their next two matchups would put them into the
TRACK from page 9 in the pole vault, while sophomore Craig Myers, senior Willie Little and senior Sam Elmore placed second, third and fourth in hammer throw. Senior Grant Dean took second in the long jump. “It is going to be a sad time when track comes to a close,” said senior Emily Schaf. “I imagine we will all share the same feelings, closing one chapter and beginning another, moving on. Though part of it will be happy, I know it will just be sad.”
GOLF from page 9
Photo by Anne Toliver • The Reflector
The women’s tennis team practices at the Tennis Dome in preparation for upcoming matches. The women’s team went 7-2, and the men’s team went 8-1 against the University of Southern Indiana on April 11. tournament. “We want to play solid tennis, and our best tennis of the season in our conference tournament,” Venter said. Against Northern Kentucky University on April 7, the women fell in a 1-8 decision while the men lost 2-7. Freshman Meghan Teunis earned UIndy’s lone women’s team point, scoring a 6-3, 6-4 win at No. 4 singles. “I think the season has gone good so far,” Teunis said. “We have a lot of great leadership from our upper classmen. We have potential. We just need all of the right things to come together at the right time.” For the men, freshman Taylor Broda was the lone singles winner for UIndy, garnering a 6-2, 6-4 win at the No. 5 spot. Broda is 15-6 overall this season. “NKU really set us back, and it put
a lot of pressure on us,” Venter said. “We just need to take care of business.” The women’s team fell in a pair of GLVC matches April 4 and 5 against the Drury University Panthers and the Rockhurst University Hawks. At the time, both teams were in the regional rankings, the Panthers were second and the Hawks were eighth. Against Drury, the ‘Hounds fell 1-8. Freshman Alena Perez-Majul outdueled her opponent at No. 4 singles, coming back from a 6-3 defeat in the first set to post a 7-5 win in set two. Junior Aly Neidlinger won at No. 6 by default for Indianapolis. In the Rockhurst match, which ended 4-5, Perez-Majul again rebounded from an opening set defeat to take the second set, this time 7-6. She then took the match by posting a 10-7 win in the super tiebreaker, helping
UIndy to singles wins at each of the bottom half of the singles lineup. “We have been able to give a lot of collegiate playing experience to our younger players, and it will allow them to understand what it takes to win.They will do great things for us,” Venter said. During the same weekend, the men’s team fell 4-5 to No. 8 Drury and 3-6 to Rockhurst. The ‘Hounds took the top doubles match and got a default win at No. 3 doubles for a 2-1 team lead. But, Drury responded with wins at each of the top four singles positions to get the win. On April 5, Rockhurst took a key win at No. 2 doubles to help the Hawks lead 2-1 after doubles play. Senior JD Greenlee won at top singles, 6-2, 7-6 (1). Broda also was victorious, winning 6-3, 6-4 at the No. 5 spot.
The women’s team competed in the Saint Francis Invitational April 18-19. Results for the match were not available as of The Reflector press time. The women competed in the 36-hole, one-day Midwest Shootout April 11 at Purdue University, finishing fifth. The team defeated six Division I programs in the tournament, including Butler University, IUPUI and Western Michigan University. UIndy was the only Division II program that competed in the tournament. “That [result] gave them a lot of confidence that we’re right where we should be,” said senior Kristi Piepenbrink. The women’s team competes in the GLVC Championships on April 25-26. “Anything but a win there would be very disappointing,” coach Piepenbrink said. “Our girls have worked really hard. We should have won it last year [but we] didn’t play our best. We are by far the best team at this tournament. If we don’t win easily, we did something wrong.”
BASEBALL from page 9 On April 9, UIndy was scheduled to play Urbana University, but the game was cancelled due to weather. The Greyhounds secured their first place position in the GLVC on April 4 in a rare triple-header against the Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers. After defeating the Panthers three times April 4, UIndy returned to Greyhound Park April 5 to defeat them once more, 12-7 in a seven inning stretch. “The season is going well,” said senior Jason Ornellas. “We just need to finish strong and get ready for the Conference Tournament and beyond.”
THE SCOREBOARD MEN’S TRACK & FIELD
April 11 @ INDIANA INTERCOLLEGIATES TEAM 2nd
WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD
April 11 @ INDIANA INTERCOLLEGIATES TEAM 1st
BASEBALL
April 4-5 vs. KENTUCKY WESLEYAN SERIES 4•0 April 7 vs. URBANA CANCELLED April 11-12 vs. NORTHERN KENTUCKY SERIES 2•2 April 17-18 @ SAINT JOSEPH’S SERIES 2•2
SOFTBALL
April 5 @ QUINCY SERIES1•1 April 11 vs. Drury SERIES 2•0 April 12 vs. ROCKHURST SERIES 2•0 April 16 vs. HILLSDALE SERIES 2•0 April 18 @ ST. JOSEPH’S SERIES 2•0
TENNIS
April 4 vs. Drury MEN LOSS • 4-5 WOMEN LOSS • 1-8 April 5 @ ROCKHURST MEN LOSS • 3-6 WOMEN LOSS • 4-5 April 7 vs. NORTHERN KENTUCKY MEN LOSS • 2-7 WOMEN LOSS • 1-8 April 11 @ SOUTHERN INDIANA MEN WIN • 8-1 WOMEN WIN • 7-2 April 15 @ST. JOSEPH’S MEN WIN • 8-1 April 18 @ KENTUCKY WESLEYAN WOMEN WIN • 7-2
MEN’S GOLF
April 4-5 @ MIDWEST REGIONAL NO. 2 TEAM 2nd of 20 April 9-10 @ GLVC CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM 1st of 12
WOMEN’S GOLF
April 5-6 @ VULCAN INVITATIONAL TEAM 4th of 13 April 11 @ PURDUE MIDWEST SHOOTOUT TEAM 5th of 11
GOOD LUCK during finals week!
-The Reflector staff
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THE REFLECTOR
APRIL 22, 2009
UNIVERSITY OF INDIANAPOLIS
GREYHOUND ATHLETICS YEAR-IN-REVIEW Compiled by Staci Reafsnyder • Sports Editor and Jacki Dillman • Feature Editor
WOMENS BASKETBALL
MENS & WOMENS TRACK AND FIELD
Photo by Courtny Cotten • The Reflector
Last season, 10 athletes were red-shirted for the men’s and women’s track and field season. The Greyhounds came into this season with athletes returning from the redshirt list and making NCAA DII Indoor Championship qualifying times. Despite head coach Scott Fangman’s injury in the middle of the season, the women’s team managed to take its first ever GLVC Indoor Championship title on Feb. 28, and the men’s team also finished runner-up at the GLVC Indoor Championship. Going into the outdoor competition of the season, both teams had top honors at the Oliver Nikoloff Invite at the University of Cincinnati. At the Little State meet, the women’s took its 15th consecutive title, while the men’s team finished runner-up.
SOFTBALL
FROST-FISHER
The Greyhounds came into the season riding on a second rank in the GLVC. The Disney Division II TipOff West Coast Classic and the KWC Classic tournament victories in the first weeks of the season put the ‘Hounds among the top 20 teams in the nation. But after suffering losses to Quincy University on Jan. 22, and Lewis University on Jan. 24, they fell out of national ranking. The team came back in February to earn a spot in the NCAA Midwest Regional having defeated Hillsdale College and Quincy, making it to the Sweet 16. In a devastating loss to Michigan Tech University, 52-69, on March 16, UIndy ended their season 24-10, 11-7 GLVC. “Our team had a fantastic run in the NCAA Tournament,” said head coach LeAnn Freeland. “I am very proud of our players’ determination to make it deep into the tournament against such great competition. Because we only lose one senior, Isabell Rhenwrick, to graduation, this experience is priceless for future post-season play.” Photo by Carolyn Harless • The Reflector
FOOTBALL
Having started the season being ranked second in the preseason polls, the Greyhounds opened with a 4-2 record at the Charger Chillout in February. Since then, the team has seen its record go from 4-2 to 27-13, having defeated conference teams such as Drury University and Rockhurst University. But the season isn’t over for UIndy, with six games left before the GLVC Softball Championships in early May.
At the homecoming game on Oct. 4, the Greyhound football team staged its second consecutive fourth-quarter comeback. The team then closed out the last game of the season with a win against Northern Michigan University, going 5-6 on the season. For the fall 2009 season, the team will tip-off against Kentucky Wesleyan College Aug. 27.
MENS SOCCER
POLIZZI
The men’s team went 6-7-4 on the fall season, having fallen to Drury University on Nov. 2. Senior Brian Fishback was named GLVC Fall 2008 Scholar Male Athlete of the Year. For the 2009 season, head coach John Griffin has already signed three new freshmen. With the fall schedule set, the team will face Cincinnati State Aug. 13 in the season opener.
CROSS COUNTRY
BASEBALL
SWIMMING AND DIVING
The Greyhounds opened their season with a 5-3 record, which now stands at 29-16, with only nine games remaining before the GLVC Tournament May 7-10. UIndy has defeated 15 in Division II conference play, only falling to five throughout the season. The ‘Hounds home record stands at 14-7, having beaten teams such as Kentucky Wesleyan College, when they went 4-0 April 4-5.
After having competed in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, the men’s and women’s swimming and diving sent 15 athletes to the NCAA Nationals in Houston, Texas. At nationals, the men’s and women’s teams took All-American mentions or KINKEAD honors. “I was extremely pleased with our season,” said head coach Gary Kinkead. “We had a lot of new swimmers this year and the team seemed to bond very well and the future of our program is extremely bright.”
GRIFFIN
On Sept. 6, the men’s team began the season with an eighth place finish at the Wabash Hokum Karem. After making it to the NCAA Regionals Nov. 8, the team placed 18th of 19, failing to advance. The women’s team began its season with a fifthCASEY place finish at the Wabash Hokum Karem Sept. 6. UIndy then advanced to the NCAA Regionals on Nov. 8, to finish 14th of 18, also failing to advance.
Photo by Carolyn Harless • The Reflector
WOMENS SOCCER
VANDEUSEN
Under second year head coach of the women’s team Geoff VanDeusen, the Greyhounds saw advancement in the Great Lakes Valley Conference tourney this season. But a loss in the semi-final match against Northern Kentucky put the team out of the championships. On Feb. 9, the UIndy Athletics Web site (athletics.uindy.edu) announced that the team will be adding six freshmen to the 2009 season roster.
WRESTLING
WETHERALD
In the middle of the season, the University of Indianapolis wrestling team learned that its head coach, Jay Yates, was relieved of his position. Terry Wetherald took over for the rest of the season, seeing two athletes, junior Matt Irwin and Cory Fornal, compete in the NCAA Nationals. The Athletics Department has yet to announce who will be the new head coach of the Greyhounds.
MENS BASKETBALL The men’s basketball team was off to a rocky start this season, having transitioned from a coach they’d had since 1998, to an interim head coach last season, to current head coach Stan Gouard. The ‘Hounds opened their regular season with a 10465 win over Taylor University-Ft. Wayne, but throughout the season, the team saw many losses. The last four games all resulted in losses, ending the season with a 9-18 record.
GOUARD
VOLLEYBALL
MENS AND WOMENS GOLF
MENS AND WOMENS TENNIS
Last year the volleyball team made Greyhound history by hosting the first -ever GLVC tournament. This season, the team was ranked 16th in the nation for the first time in the preseason polls. The season ended in the 2008 NCAA Division II Women’s Volleyball Championships when the team fell to Grand Valley State University. “We had a wonderful season,”said head BUTERA coach Jody Butera. “The senior members of the team did a great job setting an example and leading their younger team members.”
In the fall, the women’s team had two first-place finishes and came back in the spring to add more to its record. On March 2, the team opened up the spring portion of the season, placing 10th of 16 at the Lady Moc Invitational. Since then, the women’s team has managed another first-place finish, at the NKU Spring Fling, March 28-29. UIndy recently placed 5th of 11 at the Purdue Midwest Shootout on April 11. Recently, the men’s golf team took the GLVC Championship title at Otter Creek Golf Course in Columbus, Ind., on April 10. Earlier in the season, the team also took first in the Midwest Regional No. 1, ahead of 21 other teams. The team has had six first place wins throughout the season thus far. But the season isn’t over, with the NCAA DII Super Regional May 4-6, and the NCAA DII National Championship May 19-22.
The spring portion of the men’s team has resulted in a 13-9, 5-3 GLVC record thus far. The Greyhounds went 3-2 in Florida over Spring Break, and came back north to Romeoville, Ill. to win against Lewis University 7-2 on March 20. Since then, the team has gone 4-4 at home and 7-5 away. The women’s team, now 9-9, began the spring portion of its season with a loss to Ferris State University, 3-6 on Feb. 14. Since then, UIndy has a 3-4 home record, and a VENTER 5-5 away record. The teams will compete in the GLVC Tournament in St. Louis, Mo., on April 24.
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