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VOLUME 87 • ISSUE 1
• AUGUST 20, 2008 •
UIndy hires new chief of police
UINDY CONSTRUCTION
Reddick seeks to implement change through the campus community By James Allen ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR
The University of Indianapolis recently named Michael “Mick” Reddick UIndy chief of police. Reddick replaces Chief Keith Smith, who retired after 18 years of duty. Reddick joins the UIndy force with over 25 years of law enforcement experience, as well as several missions to global hotspots with the United States Army Reserve. He began his work on July 1 as chief of police and director of campus safety, a title that reflects the evolving nature of security issues on today’s college campuses. “What he [Reddick] brings to us is this extensive background in law enforcement, coupled with the highest levels of experience in emergency management,” said David Wantz, associate vice president for community relations. “Combine that with his training skills and military experience, and you’ve got the complete package.” Reddick served with the Marion County Sheriff ’s Department from 1980 to 2006, where he has experience in investigations, fugitive tracking, working with judges, court staffs and other law enforcement agencies. His background also includes building security, emergency management and officer training. With the U.S. Army Reserve, from 1982 to 2007, Reddick has trained local law enforcement REDDICK in Somalia, Haiti and other nations. Since the invasion of Iraq, he has conducted risk assessments of strategic facilities in Europe, and trained Iraqi troops at a base outside of Baghdad. Reddick holds a master’s degree in management, and has completed the federal government’s highest level of training in emergency preparedness and incident response. Reddick, an Avon resident and a graduate of Northwest High School, said his new expanded title compromises of “staying abreast on the world stage as well as locally [when it comes to campus safety].” He said that the position has already laid out a good foundation for him and his department to take the next step in campus safety. One of Reddick’s first goals is getting his department more unified in its appearance. He has already issued new uniforms for the department and himself. Soon he plans on making the squad cars match in their appearance. The cars are currently different colors, some not even marked. Along with the appearance of the officers and vehicles, Reddick is looking to change the image of the department. He said he is encouraging officers to get out of the squad cars more often and walk the grounds. He said he would like to see more interaction with the staff and the student body to produce a friendly, community atmosphere of campus safety. Reddick said he encourages any students or faculty to interact with the officers and greet them in passing. There are other smaller but crucial changes that Reddick is seeking to make. Currently the Watchdog alert system currently set up here at UIndy to warn students of danger in or around the campus is only made to send out phone calls and emails to the students and staff. Reddick is in the process of finding a way to make the system able to send text messages to students so that they can more easily check them in the classroom setting, and not just ignore an unfamiliar number. He also has plans to set up new alert boxes around the campus, especially around the back of the parking lots around Shelby street. Another project the police staff will undergo is putting in more cameras in and around the residence halls. This is to protect the student tresspassers who do not have a valid reason to be in the halls. The cameras will also be used to observe areas not easily patrolled. A second phase of the project will place cameras in and around the parking lots. “It is time for a change,” Patrol Officer Daniel Rhoton said. “I think [Reddick] is the man to do it.”
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Pictured above is the the addition Schwitzer Student Center as of Reflector press time. Construction on the student center is predicted to be finished by 2009.
EXPANSION 2008 Campus construction brings new life to UIndy campus By Kim Puckett NEWS EDITOR The ongoing University of Indianapolis campus facelift has advanced this summer with renovations on the Schwitzer Student Center, Esch Hall and Warren Hall. The interior of the Schwitzer Center
has been remodeled in addition to the student center. According to Physical Plant Director, Ken Piepenbrink, the remodel is on schedule and will be finished by the start of the semester. Piepenbrink says, the inside of Schwitzer will be finished as well as the parking lot between the student center and the Ruth Lilly Fitness Center.The Schwitzer addition, however, will not be finished until the beginning of the spring semester. “Though everything will not be completely finished by the time school starts, everything will be respectable,” Piepenbrink said.
Schwitzer’s renovations will include a revamped dining hall, now named UIndy Marketplace, and other new dining choices. The dining hall renovations will feature U-shaped buffet stations instead of one counter of food selections. Each smaller buffet line will feature a complete meal, according to Kory Vitangeli, dean of students. “They [the stations] are curved so that you cannot go from one to the other, which we hope will help avoid the long line that used to be in the
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UIndy Senior crowned Miss Indiana By Adrian Kendrick MANAGING EDITOR
Photo contributed by Katie Stam
Uindy student Katie Stam shows her gratitude after winning the Miss Indiana title on June 21.
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Most young women dream of one day being in a pageant and maybe even winning the beloved crown. But University of Indianapolis senior, Katie Stam no longer has to dream of being crowned Miss Indiana, because it is now her reality. “My life has changed so drastically, but it has made such a positive impact on my life,” said Stam, who is majoring in communication with an emphasis in electronic media. “This experience is much more than I thought it would be. It is absolutely amazing!” Stam has participated in pageants for several years and experienced wins and defeats at all levels including local, regional and national. She recently won the Miss Duneland pageant in Michigan City, Ind., which made her eligible to compete for the Miss Indiana pag-
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eant. Little did she know, she would win the Miss Indiana title on June 21 at the Zionsville Performing Arts Center. “I know this is a resume changing experience for her,” said Scott Uecker, general manager of UIndy TV and university owned radio station WICR-FM. “Winning [the pageant] has been one of her goals and dreams. It makes me so happy she has been able to achieve this. I’m thrilled, we’re (UIndy) all thrilled!” Stam not only surpassed other contestants in the Miss Indiana Pageant, but she also excels in academics. She has been one of the top broadcasting students in the Department of Communication, taking on leadership roles such as News Director and the current Operations Manager for the campus cable station UIndy TV. This year Stam helped the UIndy TV department win the Indiana Association of School Broadcasters annual college competition, obtaining the TV School of the Year title.
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Survival Crash Course 101 Your guide to student life as a Greyhound, a college freshman and an independent adult By Crystal Abrell OPINION EDITOR Welcome Week is not nearly enough to supply you with all of the essential freshman need-to-knows about the University of Indianapolis. Fortunately, I have provided you with my crash course: UIndy Survival 101. The “mandatory� Welcome Week UIndy hosts is best for getting to know people and making a few friends before the year kicks off. When football season rolls around, maybe those fellow Welcome Week buddies will end up in the Hound Pound with you. The Hound Pound is the student cheer section of UIndy athletics. You can always easily spot them, as they are the red-painted students loudly cheering on their favorite players. Be cautious as you cross the pedestrian crosswalks on Hanna Avenue. Warren and Craven dorm students are known as the traffic dodgers of UIndy. If only the rumor of getting free tuition if struck by a car was true. I know my chances were definitely high. For early mornings, or for a boost of energy after an all-nighter, swing by The Perk in the Switzer Student Center and pick up a coffee, cappuccino, or energy drink. If your tummy is in
need of more than a beverage, eat at our Cafeteria. Pizza, chicken and Asianfood is served daily, and I mean every day. The salad bar is my favorite pick. Streets seems to always be the student favorite and is convenient because it is open later than the cafeteria. Streets is known for its grilled cheese, quesadillas, chips and queso and subs. Be careful, the delicious food is destined to come with the price of freshman 15! Most importantly, when finals get a little hard, make sure you go to midnight breakfast hosted by the Campus Program Board. It is always a blast and almost helps you vacation from finals within a quick food break. Then you must return to your $500 worth of highway robbery textbooks. Make sure you keep your student ID in a safe place and don’t misplace it, unless you have an extra $20 lying around. If you try to get by without one, the Ruth Lilly Fitness Center staff will be sure to stop you in your tracks. Not to mention, you might have to start fasting.
Another thing to be aware of, as inviting as the Smith Mall canal looks, it will cost you a fine of $50 to take a swim. Speaking of fines, make sure you are parking in the designated parking areas. You, especially commuters, are bound to get at least three tickets before the semester is over. Smith Mall can be a dangerous place. Beware of the geese and their droppings as you walk to class. Take note that during the winter, the steps on Smith Mall are slippery, icy and will catch your fall if you are a little clumsy. Also, sometimes it is good to keep those rain boots in your back pocket for when Smith Mall decides it is time to flood. As you know, college will not be like high school and most definitely not a cake walk. Procrastination will kill you, especially when your best friend, Facebook, prevents you from starting any paper before 3 a.m. Schwitzer and Krannert Memorial Library are good places to take your laptop to work on things, as long as you are not narcoleptic like most college students. Students usually find themselves crashed out
“As fun as UIndy can be, the people around you are what make the college experience.�
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Ben Stiller hasn’t exactly been on his game lately. The last few years, all we’ve gotten from him are movies like Night at the Museum. But his new film, Tropic Thunder, which he co-wrote and directed, is one that earns our respect again. The concept of the film is original, delivering quite well. Comedy ensues when Jack Black plays a character who’s dealing with a drug addiction, and Robert Downey Jr. plays an Australian soldier in Vietnam. The film is littered with big-name stars. I’ll try not to spoil all of them, but I will say Tom Cruise shows up a few times. Stiller has dazzled us in the past and dropped the ball before, but he shows his best in this film. Welcome back, sir. • Marcus Whalbring, for The Reflector
After 16 years of nerd rock, Weezer released its sixth studio album as a band on June 3 known as Red Album. After the critical and commercial flop Make Believe (2005), the veteran alt-rock band has made some changes on this third album named after the colors (Blue, Green, and Red). The opening track, “Troublemaker,â€?shares almost identical opening bars with the Pinkerton track, “The Good Life,â€? but instead of being redundant, this repetition is almost comforting. “Dreamin’â€? and “Automaticâ€? give members, guitarist Brian Bell and drummer Patrick Wilson, opportunities to play lead singer for the first time in Weezer album history. Overall the Red Album is definitely worth the cost. •Kim Puckett, News Editor
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in huge egg chairs or the big comfy couches. To answer many questions to come about the library, yes, there is a third floor. As fun as UIndy can be, the people around you are what make the college experience. UIndy is known for personable professors. Don’t be surprised if you can’t remember a professor’s name and a professor knows your first and last, your birthday and what your favorite food is. Remember that afterclass questions and help might be the difference between your B+ and A- in Organic Chemistry.. A few more words of wisdom before you are dismissed: DO NOT FORGET ABOUT L/P. If you do, you will love them when you become a junior and a senior and are graduationbound! Can you sense my sarcasm? Be careful about curfew if you live in the dorms. Make sure your girlfriend or boyfriend is out by midnight on weekdays. Lastly, I advise you to not drive home every weekend. You could miss out on getting the most out of your college career. UIndy gets better every year. Like all your annoying parents, coaches and professors say, “Make the most out of these four years, because it will be the best four years of your life!� Good luck and class dismissed.
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August 20 Greyhound Picnic Opening Session Orientation Group Meetings New Commuter Student Meeting Playfair Wacky Wednesday
August 21 9 a.m. Diversity Presentation 1 p.m. In-the-Know Session 1 1 p.m. New Student Athlete Physicals 2 p.m. In-the-Know Session 2 2 p.m. English Placement Exam 3 p.m. In-the-Know Session 3 8 p.m. Chicago Comedy Company August 22 8 a.m. Math Placement Exam 10 a.m. Academic Department Meetings 12 p.m. UIndy Life Expo 12 p.m. Language Placement Exams 1 p.m. Discover UIndy Sessions 2 p.m. Discover UIndy Sessions 2 p.m. Campus & Work-Study Jobs mtg. 9 p.m. UIndy Gladiators 9 a.m. 12 p.m. 3 p.m. 9 p.m.
August 23 Circle K Service Project Get Wet ‘n Wild with ISG BSA Hawaiian Themed Pool Party Bowling
August 24 11 a.m. Worship Service 2 p.m. Dance Team Tryouts 3 p.m. Honors College Duckpin Bowling 4 p.m. Catholic Mass 9 p.m. Outdoor Movie, Iron Man
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WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL vs. FLAGLER Friday, Aug. 29 at 4:30 p.m. vs. HENDERSON STATE Friday, Aug. 29 at 9 p.m. vs. ECKERD Saturday, Aug. 30 at 11 a.m. @ WEST FLORIDA Saturday, Aug. 30 at 6:30 p.m. vs. WISCONSIN-PARKSIDE Thursday, Sept. 4 at 7 p.m. vs. NOVA SOUTHEASTERN Friday, Sept. 5 at 12 p.m. vs. WESTERN NEW MEXICO Friday, Sept. 5 at 4:30 p.m. vs. NORTHERN MICHIGAN Saturday, Sept. 6 at 12 p.m. vs. MICHIGAN TECH Saturday, Sept. 6 at 4:30 p.m. @ SAINT JOSEPH’S COLLEGE Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 8 p.m. vs. KENTUCKY WESLEYAN Friday, Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. vs. INDIANA WESLEYAN Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. @ BELLARMINE Friday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. @ NORTHERN KENTUCKY Saturday, Sept. 20 at 3 p.m. @ SOUTHERN INDIANA Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 8 p.m.
MEN’S GOLF @ N. MICHIGAN INTERCOLLEGIATE Saturday, Sept. 6 - Sunday, Sept. 7. vs. UINDY INVITATIONAL Monday, Sept. 15 - Tuesday, Sept. 16 vs. GREAT LAKES REGIONAL No. 1 Sunday, Sept. 21 - Monday, Sept. 22.
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FOOTBALL @ KENTUCKY WESLEYAN Thursday, Aug. 28 at 8 p.m. @ GRAND VALLEY STATE Saturday, Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. @ WAYNE STATE Saturday, Sept. 13 at 12 p.m. @ HILLSDALE Saturday, Sept. 20 at 6 p.m.
WOMEN’S SOCCER @ SAGINAW VALLEY STATE Friday, Aug. 29 at 5 p.m. @ OHIO DOMINICAN Sunday, Aug. 31 at 1 p.m. vs. ASHLAND Friday, Sept. 5 at 5 p.m. vs. TIFFIN Sunday, Sept. 7 at 12 p.m. vs. SAINT JOSEPH’S COLLEGE Friday, Sept. 12 at 5 p.m. @ WISCONSIN-PARKSIDE Sunday, Sept. 14 at 3:30 p.m. vs. LEWIS Friday, Sept. 19 at 5 p.m. vs. QUINCY Sunday, Sept 21 at 12 p.m.
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Packin’ Heat Former Greyhound turns professional, signs with New York Yankees By Sarah Haefner FEATURE EDITOR Most sports fanatics with any ounce of talent would jump at the chance to take their game to a national or professional level. That’s just what former University of Indianapolis Greyhound Brandon Braboy has done, though he may have more than an ounce of heat behind his fastball. Shortly after finishing his junior year at UIndy and ending his first season pitching for the Greyhound baseball team, Braboy was quickly scooped up by the New York Yankees. As an 18th-round draft pick, Braboy signed with the team in June and currently pitches for the Staten Island Yankees, a Class A affiliate of the New York Yankees.The turn of events in his baseball career is not lost on Braboy. “I was really excited when I heard I was drafted. I’ve worked hard for this all my life,” Braboy said. Although the news of the Yankees draft pick generated a buzz of excitement around the athletic department, very few can admit to genuine surprise. “Brandon was a standout. There were professional scouts at almost every game targeting his pitch,” said Director of Athletics Suzanne Willey. Although short-lived, Braboy’s baseball career at UIndy was marked by achievements. Not only was he named to the All-Great Lakes Valley Conference First Team, but he led the conference in innings pitched and strikeouts. “Brandon just did his job. He was a great leader and model student, set a good example and displayed discipline,” said head baseball coach Gary Vaught.“By the end of the season he was pitching in the 94 to 97 miles per hour range.” The speed that Braboy brought to the mound prompted interest in profes-
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UIndy alum Brandon Braboy currently pitches for the Staten Island Yankees, where his professioinal career has already made impressions. In late July, Braboy was named New York-Penn League Pitcher of the Week. sional league scouts, who were regulars at Greyhound games. “I used to be an infielder, so my arm strength is probably what caught the eye of a scout,” Braboy said. “It wasn’t until I started pitching for UIndy and scouts came to the games that I seriously considered professional baseball.” Braboy has started pitching in numerous games for the Staten Island Yankees and he is enjoying the start of his professional career. He was even named the New York-Penn League Pitcher of the Week at the end of July. “It’s great. My first game went really well. There is always about 9,000 people in the stands,” Braboy said. “It’s fun being around the team. They’re a bunch of good guys, and we’re in first place.” Braboy is not the first UIndy athlete to try a professional career. A few former Greyhound basketball players are currently playing in Europe. Willey assures,
however, that the athletic department’s goal is to graduate students, not produce professional athletes. “Athletics are just the icing on the cake at UIndy. The educational mission is first. We want to continue higher graduation rates, G.P.A.s that are higher on average than the general student population’s and increase retention,” Willey said. The emphasis on education is applied to Braboy’s future as well. “I’m excited for him, of course, but I’d love to have him back. We want everyone to graduate and get a degree,” Vaught said. Braboy, however, can’t help but follow his love of the game. “I’ve played since I was six. My goal is to try to make it to the big league. Even if I couldn’t have a career in baseball I’d want to work with a professional team or coach,” Braboy said. “All I know is sports.”
GLVC names All-Academic Team By Staci Reafsnyder SPORTS EDITOR
The Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) named over 1,200 athletes from the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II 200708 season to the GLVC All-Academic Team on June 6. Of the 1,285 athletes honored, 133 of them were from the University of Indianapolis. “I am elated at the number of athletes who were named to the GLVC AllAcademic Team,” Director of Athletics Suzanne Willey said. “You couldn’t ask for more.” According to Mitch Wigness, the assistant director of athletics for sports information, GLVC All-Academic Team athletes have to obtain a 3.0 cumulative
grade point average through to the spring semester. “Academics are always No. 1; 99.9 percent of the time students are primarily coming to [UIndy] to study and they are athletes on the side,” Willey said. Among the teams at UIndy, women’s track and field topped other teams with a total of 18 athletes honored. Of the 18 students, former UIndy student LeAnn Sarka was one of the many athletes selected. Sarka had competed in the NCAA finals in the 2007 cross-country season, where she placed 72 out of 189. Women’s tennis and golf teams both had all team members named to the squad. The men’s soccer team and track and field teams received 15 honorees to post the most awards among UIndy male sports. “I think the entire administrative staff is excited about the academic accomplish-
ments of our athletes,” Wigness said. Though UIndy only had a few sports compete in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC), the football and swimming teams added an additional 40 athletes to the AllAcademic Team. This was the second year in a row that UIndy was one of the top schools to have athletes named to the GLVC AllAcademic Team, according to Wigness. Surrounding schools and foes of UIndy also had many athletes designated. Lewis University tied with UIndy with 133 students. While Bellarmine University had 125 athletes honored and Rockhurst University had 123 participants elected into the GLVC All-Academic Team as well.
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EXPANSION from page 1 dining hall,” Vitangeli said. Schwitzer has new dining areas including the Fiesta Mexican Grill, Sub Hub and a newly renovated Perk coffee shop. In the location that used to house the Streets Grill, sack lunches and carry-out pizzas will be available. The Perk will be connected to the Schwitzer Center addition, so the coffee shop will not be open until a week or two after the start of the semester, according to Piepenbrink. The Schwitzer atrium and recreation area have also been remodeled with new furniture, paint and carpeting. Eventually, the president’s and trustees’ dining halls will be connected and turned into a student lounge, according to Vitangeli. UIndy President Beverley Pitts said though Ted Polk, director of Polk Food Services, has done a wonderful job with the facilities in the past, the new environment will be better for food service and for students.
“First, I think students will like the new look of the Schwitzer Center,” Pitts said. “Then they will see the new model for access to food is so much better.” Esch Hall also underwent renovations this summer on its second floor. The Center for Excellence in Learning has moved locations, opening up six new classrooms. According to Pitts, the classrooms will be for general use and not assigned to any certain department. Renovations on the third floor of Warren Hall have also been completed, according to Vitangeli. Due to overflow in residence halls, the basement of Warren has also been converted into housing for 20 students. Future campus improvements such as library renovations, a new sports building and a new dormitory are in the advanced planning stages, according to Pitts. Ground will be broken on
the new dormitory in late August or early September, said Piepenbrink, and the new housing facility will be where the softball field is currently located. The new dormitory will be restricted to upperclassmen and will have 155 single suits. Each room will share a bathroom with one other room, but will have a sink in each suite. The new dormitory will also have high ceilings, many windows, lounges and kitchens, according to Vitangeli. “We are gearing the new dorm to upperclassmen who still want to live on campus but want privacy,” Vitangeli said. According to Pitts, the major campus renovations have been completed or are still in the planning stages. “It’s important to know that the academic side is being addressed as well as the social side,” Pitts said. “So we are trying to improve housing, social life, the library and classrooms.”
of the word. She is intelligent, talented and she has a presence on camera. Katie has the whole package when it comes to being a television journalist.” This summer Stam interned STAM with WISHTV, and last summer she had the opportunity to work with
WTHR. She will graduate a semester early this year and hopes to have a career in TV news. “Miss Indiana is a scholarship pageant, so the first priority is school,” Stam said. “I’m dropping down to a part-time student status just so I can focus on prep for Miss America.” Stam will compete for the title of Miss America in Las Vegas, Nev., on January 24. She will also participate in various other activities as the reigning Miss Indiana.
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A member of the Polk Food Service staff helps prepare a meal for students on campus during the summer. The Schwitzer Student Center remodel is now finished in time for the fall semester.
MISS INDIANA from page 1 Stam has also received awards for first place in both the TV News Anchor and TV News Package categories. She, along with six other UIndy students, won national recognition this year in the Broadcast Education Association’s annual competition. Uecker said Stam posesses all the qualities he looks for in a good student. “Her leadership ability is what has impressed me more than anything else,” Uecker said. “She is a leader in every sense
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“I have many appearances multiple times a week. I’ve already driven about 2,000 miles being in parades, going to different events,” Stam explained. “I am extremely busy, but I love every second of it.” Stam is not the only Miss Indiana winner to come from UIndy. UIndy alum and former music major Karen Rogers claimed the title a=fter graduating in 1973. Stam said her main goal as Miss Indiana is to represent
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this state to the best of her ability at the Miss America competition. She also wants to promote the Miss Indiana program throughout the state and uphold her own platform, community service. “I know Katie Stam as Miss Indiana and I know Katie Stam, but I’m more pleased and proud to have known Katie for the past three years,” Uecker said. “She’s very grounded and down to earth. She’s a tremendous young woman, who will represent the university, the state and our TV department well as Miss Indiana.”