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VOLUME 86 • ISSUE 5
• NOVEMBER 12, 2008 •
SUPER BOWL 2012
OPPORTUNITY AWAITS UIndy hopes to participate in assisting the city of Indianapolis with the 2012 Super Bowl
Democratic leaders speak at UIndy By Sarah Haefner FEATURE EDITOR
Artist rendering contributed by Peter Noot
The city of Indianapolis’ successful Super Bowl bid for 2012 will bring changes to the entire area, including possibly the University of Indianapolis campus. Although UIndy was not chosen as a practice site, the new Student Athletics and Recreation Center (artist rendering shown above) could help facilitate the big event.
By Jaclyn Dillman DISTRIBUTION MANAGER As renovations are underway, rumors are flying regarding the University of Indianapolis and the 2012 Super Bowl. Indianapolis’new Lucas Oil Stadium is well into its opening season and will host the Super Bowl in 2012. Because this huge event is scheduled to take place in Indianapolis, local establishments, including UIndy, are vying for ways to pitch in for the effort. UIndy pursued the possibility of hosting practice sessions of the opposing team during the event in 2012. Because of previously planned renovations to campus, Vice President of University Advancement Jim Smith said UIndy looked into partnering with the National Football League to build
a practice facility on campus. However, plans for such renovations have been ruled out as the NFL decided to go in a different direction for the facility. Regardless of practice space plans, UIndy still remains adamant in its goal to support the Super Bowl. “We would love to support the effort here at UIndy,” said Director of Athletics Dr. Sue Willey. UIndy has looked into many ways to be a part of the Super Bowl efforts, but as of press time, the university has no involvement. “We are working from a number of angles to involve UIndy [in the 2012 Super Bowl],” Smith said.“A Super Bowl in Indianapolis is an extraordinary opportunity for our campus,”Smith said “We plan to look into many different ways to get campus involvement with the event.” Despite previous attempts, UIndy is adamant on being a part of this historic event for the city of Indianapolis. According to Smith, Mary Atteberry, university director of communications and marketing, plans to attend an upcoming Indy Hub meeting to discuss ways to promote involvement with the Super Bowl for students and organizations on campus.
According to Willey, however, nothing is in the immediate works, but that does not rule out any possibilities in the future. Regardless of the situation with the Super Bowl and subsequent renovations at UIndy, many huge additions are being made to the campus in the area of athletics. Plans to build a new fitness center, the Student Athletics & Recreation Center, are presently in the works. “Ideally we will break ground next spring, and the facility should not WILLEY take more than two years to complete,” Willey said. According to Willey, $5 million for the construction of this facility has already been amassed and it will most likely be located at the north side of Key Stadium. “We would love to get started as soon as possible on the recreation center; however, we are waiting for the situation with the economy to calm down presently,” Smith said. Smith projected that the final costs for the new recreation center would be in the neighborhood of $7
million. This new facility would create lockerroom space and workout space. “Students will gain daily access to facilities in Ruth Lilly when more room is provided due to these renovations,” Willey said. The UIndy athletic department includes more than 500 student athletes and only has enough permanent locker-room space for three on-campus teams, football and men’s and women’s basketball. Willey also said that the new workout facilities could include the new space needed for athletics as well as an indoor track and space for intramural sports. UIndy is in for some major changes, and the opportunities presented by the Super Bowl could possibly be on the horizon.
As part of a continuing trend of presenting prestigious political leaders to the University of Indianapolis community, College Democrats invited several government representatives to speak to students, faculty and community members about their platforms and views on several key issues. The event, held on Oct. 29 in the Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center, drew a surprisingly low audience turnout, and the Republican representatives were unable to attend. Congressman Andre Carson and newly elected State Representative Mary Ann Sullivan both attendCARSON ed and answered various questions posed by audience members concerning diversity, change, the economy, campaigns and first-time voters. Carson described Indianapolis as a diverse community and the United States as a diverse nation of different ideologies. “Whoever thought that a Muslim could represent the state?” Carson said. “Hoosiers are critical thinkers and take progressive stance. We’re more free-thinking than the media gives us credit for.” Sullivan and Carson also discussed the prevalence of “change” during the 2008 election season. “There’s tremendous dissatisfaction with voters,” Sullivan said. “The emphasis of change is based on the hardships we’ve all experienced.” Both candidates offered advice for firsttime voters as well, advising them to look at voting records as the most effective method of holding candidates accountable. An international student also posed a question concerning immigration, and both candidates had clear views on the issue. “It is unrealistic to think we can move 12 million people out of the country, but if you want to be a U.S. citizen, you have to respect the process,” Carson said.
Chalk draws attention
New refund policy in effect for Semester II Students to receive a OneCard , providing efficiency and options
By Ashley Keihn STAFF WRITER Information has been circulating around the University of Indianapolis campus about the new way students will receive refunds for Semester II, but some students may not completely understand the new process. In short, the university is working through a financial service company called Higher One to make the refund process more efficient and less time consuming. Students will receive a OneCard, a card much like a debit card, sometime in November. After receiving the card, students can go online to easyrefund. com to select their refund preferences. With three options for payment, students can have their refunds deposited directly to the cards, have a direct deposit to a personal bank account or a paper check can be mailed to the student’s address in five to seven business days. After the student’s receive their cards the school notifies Higher One as to which students will receive the refunds.
The payments are then credited to students’ accounts. According to UIndy Bursar Nancy Baker, the university chose this method of refund delivery for several reasons including efficiency and cost. “Students get more choices for payment and can get their money faster,” Baker said. “If students have set up their accounts ahead of time, their refunds will be available to them the first day of classes.” Baker also said a new ATM will be set up in the Schwitzer Student Center where the OneCards can be used. The new accounts can also be used as regular bank accounts. According to Baker, UIndy student payroll will eventually be paid by this method as well. The OneCard account has no minimum balance or monthly fee. The cards can be used anywhere that Debit or MasterCard is accepted. If the card is lost, a $20 replacement fee will be charged to the student. Balances can be checked online at anytime and mobile balance alerts can also be set up as well.
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NEW REFUND PROCEDURE
STEP 1
Receive OneCard in the mail from Higher One
STEP 2
Register the card online at easyrefund.com to set up your account
STEP 3
Set preferences for payment, such as deposit to card, personal account or paper check
STEP 4
Get your payment from Higher One at the beginning of Semester II
MORE INFORMATION OneCards can be used anywhere that Debit or MasterCard is accepted. To avoid a fee, choose credit when making a transaction. For more information, go to easyrefund.com or contact Accounting in Esch Hall room 151.
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By Kim Puckett NEWS EDITOR In lieu of the recent elections, some UIndy students chose to voice their opinions colorfully, maybe too colorfully. “NOBama” and “McCain” could be seen written on the sidewalks, entryways and even the buildings themselves all over campus on Nov. 4. Some students, in support of their candidate, crossed out some writings to replace them with their own. This washable graffiti was all in fun and political activism, until some students began endorsing their favorite presidential hopeful on the edifices themselves. “The only issue was that the chalk was put on the sides of buildings,” Kory Vitangeli, dean of students, said. “The students were asked to remove the chalk off of the sides of building.” Also, derogatory comments toward vice-presidential hopeful Sarah Palin were scribbled on the benches at Smith Mall. “Last week there were some inappropriate things written on the sidewalks, and we were asked to clean it up,”said Ken Piepenbrink, director of the physical plant. The UIndy student handbook outlines the chalking policy. “Chalkings may not be made on walls or any other vertical surface,”the handbook states. “Chalkings found to be inappropriate or violate university guidelines will be removed.”
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OPINION
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FACEBOOK FRENZY According to a Sept. 7 Web site article by techcrunch.com, 85 percent of college students use Facebook. Out of that percentage, 60 percent of college students log onto Facebook daily. That is a huge number in comparison to the 50 percent of college students who ever open their $500 textbooks. Facebook was created by former Harvard student Mark Zuckerberg as an online dictionary that could “connect people through social networks,” stated by a Sept. 11 Web article by trinitytripod.com. Before Facebook, the normal college students’ daily routine was eat, sleep and study. Routines have literally changed to eat, Facebook, sleep, Facebook, study
and more Facebook. Even I am a victim of this Facebook plague. Ironically enough, as I sit and write this article I have Facebook pulled up on another tab... Sorry! I got distracted. Jamie broke up with Josh, my BFF commented on her ex-boyfriend’s picture and Friday my new crush is throwing a bash that I have to make an appearance at! Lets get back on track. What makes Facebook a drug to almost all college students? Lets admit it, deep down we are all social creatures and love the drama. There is just something about the thrill of logging onto your home page and seeing all your friends and enemies’ statuses, pictures, posts, comments and videos. Lets face it, nothing is more interesting
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
What I want to know from you is... To the Editor: This letter is intended for response by staff writer Dan Dick. As a long-term member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Indianapolis (it was Indiana Central when I started), I am privileged to see “The Reflector”. Your October 29 editorial, “What I want in my President”, was well crafted and thoughtful, but aroused my strongly held convictions, especially the sentence “He believed in capitalism, but he knew that the government must regulate industry.” Obviously, that was your conviction. However, I doubt that you can prove it was President Roosevelt’s. Much more important I challenge your own conviction about your own conclusion. Let me ask you these questions: When you say or write “Government must regulate” do you mean our current president who, according to you, has not been a great president? Obviously not. When you say or write “Government must regulate” do you mean our current Congress which has an approval rate lowest in history? I doubt it. So who or what is “the government” to you? Who is it you want to regulate the industry? Do you mean all industry, like our university, or Eli Lilly and Company or Christel DeHaan? I would guess not. My basic point is, Dan, somehow you or we, the American public, instinctively feel that “someone” should know better. Who in government do you feel fits that role? In the United States of America, WE are the government. We should know better, we should fix it. I would love to discuss, debate or argue your premise in print or otherwise. Such discussions might even make a difference in how we, the people, think, write and yes, even vote. Very Truly yours,
Alex Carroll Carmel, IN
A special thank you. To the Editor: I wanted to take the opportunity to thank Katie Stam and the volunteer students from the University of Indianapolis for all of their hard work this past Saturday (Oct. 18). The help of cleaning and painting gave the facility a jump-start in our efforts to update the décor of resident rooms and common areas in the facility. It is something that we have been getting ready to start but their efforts gave us a big leap forward. The facility is totally redecorating the common areas, hallways and resident rooms. With the help of painting hallways, we are not able to start putting up new cove base and put up new artwork. Within the next couple weeks, the main lobby and dining rooms will be completely redecorated as well. Our maintenance staff has begun the arduous task of repainting and redecorating resident rooms. On completion, the décor update will give our residents a much more pleasant environment to live in. Please pass along to each volunteer student our sincere thanks. The volunteer hours that they put in will greatly enhance the quality of life for many in our society that cannot do for themselves. Please thank each of the students and I apologize if I misspelled any names or forgot someone who helped: Abby Tomamichel, Lauren Edwards, Morgan Marsche, Abbi Schechner, Ashtin Hoverman, Krysta Jordan, Katelin Casselman, Sarah Konkey, Megan Gardner, Kayla Rider, Jen Ripperger, Jerri Ford, Lindsey Kellow, Lindsey Campbell, Ali Able, Ashley Thomas, Lyndsey McCubbin, Kaitlin Sandlin, Christina Humphrey, Anna Glowinski and Ryan Creswell. We hope that you and the students of the University of Indianapolis take great pride in your service to the people of our community. The pride is well earned and deserved. Sincerely,
Bill Scheller
Administrator The Waters of Indianapolis Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center
NOVEMBER 12, 2008
than checking out what the girl/guy that tried talking to your boyfriend/ girlfriend is or is not doing. At times it seems as if Facebook was created just to distract college students and make them procrastinate. We all secretly have a love-hate relationship with this technological phenomenon. Facebook is perfect when you have an hour to kill between classes, but can also be your worst enemy when you have only an hour to study before an exam. Believe it or not, Facebook can even be emotionally draining. At times it almost seems to be a juvenile popularity contest. Who has the most friends? Who has the most pictures or posts? Facebook has almost become a secondary form of communication next
to e-mail and cell phones. There is always that one person in your class that you need to get a hold of and you don’t have their number. Sadly enough, it is almost a guarantee that you can easily stalk them on Facebook and send them a message. One of the things we don’t realize is Facebook can be a dangerous tool for predators. People can now temporarily hack your account via a virus long enough to send a strange post out to all of your friends, resulting in a lockdown on your account. If Facebook creepers can get on your account, imagine all the information they can gather on you. Indeed, Facebook can be the best medicine to aid a case of boredom, but the negative affects can almost outweigh the positive.
Give them a break
Current White House administration receiving little respect By Jaclyn Dillman DISTRIBUTION MANAGER
Respect is not a word you hear very often, especially in the political arena. Jokes, spitefulness and outright disrespect has become commonplace when it comes to the men and women who govern our country. This holds true when referring to our current president, George W. Bush. The people of our country seem to forget that he still remains “the leader of the free world” as they slam Bush harder and harder by jokes almost daily. Impersonations on network television, demeaning calendars filled with quotes and entire Web sites dedicated to belittling President Bush have exploded across the nation, even as his presidency is coming to a close. U.S. citizens seem to want a scapegoat for the problems encompassing our nation. Granted, President Bush has played a role in many unpopular decisions in the last eight years. However, instead of questioning his leadership in a healthy way, he has virtually lost all status as our commander-in-chief and become the easy target for blame, anger and disrespect. This lack of respect is appalling in our nation. According to an online MSNBC article, “despite what we may feel about the war in Iraq, the current state of our economy, or whatever else we imagine
Bush has failed us in during his presidency, the fact remains that he is our president until January 2009.” He deserves our respect even though he may not receive our approval or even our affection. It is our right as citizens of a democracy to question and to take an active role in the running of our country. It is healthy for us to question those in power and show our disagreement. We can disagree with the decisions that come from the White House. However, we must remember to criticize the decision, not the president as a person. Some of the jokes about Bush’s alleged stupidity and naïveté are unjust and belittle a man who graduated from Yale University and whom we elected to the highest office in U.S. government twice. A lack of respect for our president is
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becoming an increasing problem in our nation. In fact, in a poll completed by CBS earlier this year, 60 percent of Americans think that because of Bush’s criticism in the US, he is not respected by other world leaders. This in itself could cause serious problems for our nation. According to a USA Today article from earlier this year, Bush’s approval ratings are in the gutter and are currently the lowest in our nation’s history. As a nation, we want to focus on all of the negative and hardly any of the positive. Could someone who has been in office for eight years, elected and re-elected, really have done nothing right for our country? I’m sure we can all agree that is a gross misconception. As the 2008 presidential race has come to an end, this is our chance to change the lack of respect for our president. In the next four years, we have an opportunity to start fresh, not only with a different administration, but a different standard of respect for the leader of our nation.We have just made history. The election of the first AfricanAmerican president of the United States is a huge step for our nation, and Barack Obama’s platform is centered on one key element: change. It is time for us as a nation to do just that. Change.This is the opportunity for us to change the tone of disrespect for the Oval Office and begin uniting as a nation under a new, respected leader.
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NEWS
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NOVEMBER 12, 2008
Writers series brings poetry and controversy By Manny Casillas EDITORIAL ASSISTANT
The University of Indianapolis welcomed two distinct wordsmiths to campus last week, and both guests offered wellreceived readings. As part of UIndy’s Kellogg Writers Series, poet Kevin Young and essayist Richard Rodriguez made separate appearances at the Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center. Young is a prolific poet from Lincoln, Neb. He has sampled America from many parts of the map, though, including Louisiana, Kansas and Indiana. Young read to a large audience, one that included local poet Mari Evans. Young’s poetry is a smooth blend of musicality and humor, greatly inspired by the blues. His reading selections included tender odes to things like gumbo and chicken, as well as poems centered on musical figures like Johnny Cash and Jean-Michel Basquiat. “It was great to come and read and see all the young people out there,” Young said. With poem titles such as “FlashFlood Blues” and “Hang-Dog Blues,” the prominent role music plays in Young’s poetry was obvious. As he demonstrated in a poem called “Burial,” he’s not opposed to incorporating popular song titles
Photo by Carolyn Harless • The Reflector
Richard Rodriguez of PBS’s NewsHour speaks on the topic of racial open-mindedness as part of the University of Indianapolis Kellogg Writers Series and the Indianapolis Spirit and Place Festival. Rodriguez flexes his bicep in impersonation as he discusses California Governor and movie star Arnold Schwarzenegger. (Bob Marley’s “No Woman No Cry’” for instance) or even lyrics, as evident when he spoke the tune of the classic “A Change Is Gonna Come.” ‘The music of a poem makes a large part of its meaning and that it can lead the
way through even tough terrain,” Young explained. The following Saturday,essayist Richard Rodriguez of PBS’ s NewsHour visited campus to a modest but attentive crowd. His visit was also part of the Indianapolis
Spirit and Place Festival. Rodriguez has been a figure of some controversy, something he readily admits. His last visit to Indiana was at Indiana University, where Latino students protested his appearance.
Rodriguez’ message was one of racial open-mindedness, particularly for those who consider themselves as part of an ethnic minority. He addressed the issue of illegal immigration and the over-all disengagement Americans have with the rest of the world. His lecture was biting, funny, thoughtprovoking and not without its moments of tenseness, but a message that gave the audience something to chew on. The Kellogg Writer Series has continued to be a success for the university with appearances from distinguished writers like Young and Rodriguez, something that Jennifer Drake, director of the series, sees as immensely positive. “I think it’s working really well, I think we’d like to develop more of a collaborative relationship with the Writers Center of Indiana, and as we’re working to revise the English major right now and add a track in creative writing,” Drake said. “We’d like to open up internship possibilities in the writers series to students.” The Kellogg Writers Series was begun many years ago by former faculty Allan and Helen Kellogg and since then has attracted a number of diverse and distinguished writers, poets and other artists. Earlier this semester, writer Diane Glancy gave a reading. The series continues into next semester with upcoming appearances from Brock Clarke, fiction writer and essayist, on Feb. 5 and Leslie Heywood, author of many books on women and culture, on April 2.
Speaker presents ideas on international conflict By Sarah Haefner FEATURE EDITOR
Contributed by Campus Action Network
Author Susan Nathan discussed her opinions on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Nathan drew from personal experience, having lived in Israel.
The University of Indianapolis welcomed guest speaker Susan Nathan on Oct. 27 to discuss her personal experiences and views on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The event, held in Good Recital Hall, was presented by the Honors College as a part of its annual speaker series, in which prominent members of the local, national and international community share opinions and attitudes concerning pertinent issues. Nathan, author of “The Other Side of Israel,” was born in England and, after visiting South Africa, the birthplace of her father, she was moved by the political and social apartheid policies she discovered were in practice. At the age of 50, Nathan took up the Jewish Law of Return and moved to Israel after experiencing anti-Semitism in Europe. She soon found,however,that her new home in the Middle East was characterized by conflict, political struggle and government policies that Nathan could only describe as “apartheid.” “Although Israel’s policies differ from those practiced in South Africa, there is a definite deprivation of living standards, adequate budgeting and proper infrastructure for the Palestinians,” Nathan said. Nathan described scenes in Israel that she
had witnessed as a testament to her opinions on Israeli policies, including overcrowded schools, home demolition and fundamental injustices felt by the Palestinian Arabs. Nathan also cited Arab settlements, checkpoints and the West Bank wall as elements of segregation and suppression. Assistant Professor of Political Science at Marian College Pierre Atlas also spoke at the event, providing an alternative view of the conflict. Describing Israel as a complex society in which everything is political, Atlas pointed out a few critiques he had of Nathan’s views, though admitted they shared many common sentiments. Among other ideas, Atlas stressed the implications of Israel being a Jewish state. “It isn’t just a question of giving more money to towns. Even if [Palestinians] have full political equality, they will never have cultural equality,” Atlas said. “The only way to dismantle Israel as a Jewish state is to destroy it.” Although the future has yet to unfold on this prominent strip of land barely larger than the state of New Jersey, Nathan was able to divulge her hopes for both Israel and the Arabs living within it. “My hope for the Palestinians is that they become equal citizens and for Israel, a one-state solution [providing] peace and prosperity,” Nathan said.
Courtesy of Random House Publishing
Nathan’s book, ‘The Other Side of Israel: My Journey Across the Jews/Arab Divide’ outlines the conflict and political struggles that she witnessed.
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW Campus information that you may otherwise miss! BSA hosts gathering of African-American Sages The fifth annual gathering of the African American Sages will be held at Esch Hall in Ransburg Auditorium on Dec. 18 from 7 to 9 p.m. Guest Sage Regina Laroche will lead students in dancing and storytelling to explore African-American Christian spirituality. The event is sponsored by the Black Student Association.
Inside the Front Office Seminar held Nov. 18 The Pacers Sports & Entertainment’s annual Inside the Front Office seminar will be held on Nov. 18. Attendees will see how a professional sports and entertainment franchise operates. The cost of the seminar is $65 which includes four Indiana Pacers tickets and two Indiana Fever tickets. Participants can bring their resumes for future internship consideration. Students can register at http://www.consecofieldhouse.com/front office. The deadline for registration is Nov. 14.
Registration for UIndy TV Talent Show deadline Nov. 13 UIndy TV is looking for talented students to audition for its upcoming “Really Big Super Duper Talent Show.” Participants must register by Nov. 13 to showcase their talent. To register, contact Karri McCall at mccallkl@uindy. edu, Leslie Gebby at gebby@uindy.edu or look for UIndy TV’s table in the Schwitzer Student Center.
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NOVEMBER 12, 2008
SWING DANCING
By Adrian Kendrick MANAGING EDITOR Now I love Dancing with the Stars, so I always told myself as soon I get the opportunity to take a dance class I would. I was thrilled to find out that we had Swing Dance lessons here on campus, only it’s more like dancing with the instructors. I entered Schwitzer 011 without a clue of what may happen. My goal was just to appear like I was grasping the dance techniques a little, but I didn’t have to pretend at all. I ended up learning more than I thought I would. Erin Viehmann, president of ULindy [University of Indianapolis Lindy Hop Society] said she loves teaching students and watching them learn. “I love watching their progress from week to week. This is a place where students can come and have fun with a group of people. I just love to teach dance,” she said. The student instructors made the class interesting. Instead of ridiculing the participants if they don’t comprehend the dance steps, the instructors would make a joke about it, show examples and go at a conceivable pace so all can grasp the technique. The instructors first reviewed the steps learned in the previous class before and then they would teach a new dance step. Everyone was paired with a partner and would rotate after so many turns together, that way everyone danced with one another before class was complete. Lisa Macharoni is the lesson coordinator and has taught dance for 10 years. “I absolutely love it,” Macharoni said. “I enjoy dancing to the expression of music.” Not only did the class consist of about 25 people there were also a lot of males in the class, proving that swing dance is not for just for the ladies. “Why would I not take this class,”
said sophomore Nathen Landers. “It’s a place where you don’t have to be socially awkward. You can have fun and relieve stress.” It definitely took my mind off of school and I actually learned something. That night the instructor taught the Lindy Hop and the outside turn. Towards the end of class the instructor would play music to put our dance skills to the test. The majority of the class had the steps by the end of practice and when class was over we were welcomed to continue dancing. You do not have to be a UIndy student to join Swing Dance class; the community is also welcome as well. Everyone is invited! Yes, even those of you with two left feet. Dancing is the new trend. Not only is it entertaining, but it’s good exercise especially for people like me who invent a new reason everyday why I don’t have time to exercise. Truth is we “make” time for activities we want to do. So next Wednesday at 9 p.m., put on your dancing shoes and meet me in Schwitzer 011. If not you better watch out, because the dancing bug has hit UIndy, and it’s contagious.
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Swing dance makes me, as a person, feel
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than anything I’ve ever done.”
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Junior Erin Viehmann dances with her fiance Christiaan Calvert during a class on Nov. 5. ULindy Hop Society gives swing dance lessons to students every Wednesday in the Schwitzer Student Center. Photo by Adrian Kendrick • The Reflector
HORRIGAN
• Ali Horrigan, dancer
ULindy Swing Dance Society Every Wednesday from 9 - 10 p.m.in Schwitzer Student Center room 011
UIndy play bares all By James Allen ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR
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Angelina Jolie and Clint Eastwood team up in their new drama “Changeling.” The film features the true story of Christine Collins in 1928 Los Angeles.
‘Changeling’ presents Eastwood at his best By Manny Casillas EDITORIAL ASSISTANT There’s no stopping Clint Eastwood. He may be nearing 80-years old, but Eastwood’s twilight years have produced his greatest work, starting with 2003’s “Mystic River” and on through “Million-Dollar Baby”, “Flags of Our Fathers” and “Letters From Iwo Jima”. Most people, from the New York Times to Entertainment Weekly, have written this off as clichéd melodrama, but Eastwood’s “Changeling” is the first movie I’ve seen this year that I can rightly say is one of the year’s best. In telling the true story of Christine Collins, whose nine-year-old son goes missing one day in 1928 Los Angeles, it can easily fall into cheap sentiment. Eastwood is better than that. Instead we get a true crime story that lets the emotions seep in beautifully and subtly. Angelina Jolie is the aforementioned Collins, who has a boy brought to her by the LAPD that she immediately recognizes as not her son. The police, led by Jeffrey Donovan of T.V.’s “Burn Notice”, call her neurotic, unfit and worse names eventually hauling her into a mental hospital, where hordes
of women who pissed off the cops are kept. Amy Ryan (“Gone Baby Gone”) dazzles as a fellow inmate who aids Christine in keeping her sanity in the face of male oppression. John Malkovich also stars as Rev. Gustav Briegleb, a local minister who regularly blasts the LAPD for their corruption. Malkovich is excellent in the role, showcasing a genuine portrait of devout faith without the clichéd fanaticism. Then there’s Jolie, coming off a knockout turn in “A Mighty Heart” who reaches new heights in her acting career. It’s in this role that she truly becomes the force of nature that has always brewed within her. She skillfully brings out the tender mother and the fierce warrior in Christine. Eventually a serial killer played by Jason Butler Harner (you thought the Joker was scary) is added to the mix who may or may not have claimed Christine’s son as a victim, and J. Michael Straczynski’s script becomes in danger of veering into sci-fi (he did create Babylon 5), but it’s Eastwood who keeps things grounded in scary reality and life-affirming drama. Eastwood will be acting in his next film ‘Gran Torino’ in 2009. I cannot wait.
After the success of “Into the Woods” the UIndy Theater Department is putting on “Spiked Heels” as a fall follow up. “It’s like a modern Pygmalion,” said Brad Wright, the director of the upcoming play. “The play centers around an academic fellow, Andrew, who has taken an underclass woman under his wing. The story of the four characters and their relationships of power politics are very interesting as they develop.” The play has four characters, Georgie, Lydia, Andrew and Edward, played by Chelsey Wood, Chelsea Anderson, LaMont Hendrix and Alex Oberheide respectively. The play consists
of a very veteran cast, so the final production should be an interesting culmination. “Spiked Heels” was first performed in 1990. Playwright Theresa Rebeck is an accomplished author of plays and books and was an executive producer for “Law and Order: Criminal Intent”. Wright said that he is trying to be very organic in the play’s development. He frequently changes the stage until he develops a comfortable setting. “I’m trying to let the story tell itself,” Wright said. Wright said he is excited about doing this play because it is more focused and these characters are real world characters you and I could run into everyday, dealing with real world issues you and I would face. This play will explore the areas
of sexual harassment, the control of women, issues of identity , selfdetermination and the changing views and expectations of women that men hold. The final and crucial note that Wright makes is that this pay is very adult, not for children. The language is comparable to the play “Glengarry Glen Ross” by David Mamet or Martin Scorsese’s “The Departed.” With that, in another scene, an actor even begins to strip down. R-rating aside, this editor looks forward to seeing “Spiked Heels”. This play has potential, and I hope to see it follow through. “Spiked Heels” is showing Nov. 2123 and Dec. 4-6 in the studio theater located in the basement of Esch Hall. Admission is free to students.
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Chelsey Wood (Georgie) and Alex Oberheide (Edward) perform “Spiked Heels”, a dramatic play that bases it’s setting in the 90s and shows relevance in today’s 21st century world. The play opens Nov. 21 in the studio theatre, located in the basement of Esch Hall.
ENTERTAINMENT
5 NOVEMBER 12, 2008
THE REFLECTOR
REVIEWS
THE RATINGS
CLASSIC
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>> No, it’s not the latest offering from Team Apatow. This is director
Kevin Smith returning to the raunchy terra firm. Like a good porno title, Smith’s film tells you exactly what you’re going to get. Seth Rogen and Elizabeth Banks, longtime friends in need of some quick cash, recruit some locals to film a porno entitled ‘Star Whores’, in which Banks’ porn name is Princess Layher. Rogen and Banks have sweet chemistry, and even though you know exactly where the relationship is heading, the laughs along the way make it resonate. Welcome additions to the cast include Craig Robinson and former porn star Traci Lords, but it’s Rogen and Banks who shine brightest. They’re a match made in porn heaven. • Manny Casillas, Editorial Assistant
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>> Typical Snow Patrol. The passion of front man Gary Lightbody sings
shines through in “Crack the Shutters” and reminds you of “You’re All I Have” from their previous CD, “Eyes Open”. However, they’ve gone through a maturation process as the band experiments a little with this album. Songs like “Lifeboats” and “The Golden Floor” give the album a nice change of pace. Snow Patrol succeeds in switching up the song tempos. The album flows nice and smooth. I recommend you pick up my personal album favorites “Take Back the City”, “Crack the Shutters”, “Lifeboats” and “Engines”. This CD is a must-buy for Snow Patrol fans. • Micah McVicker, Staff Writer
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>>After purchasing Rock Band, I loved the game play and was ecstatic to get the second one as well. Rock Band 2 had improved game play, particularly with the set up of co-op touring. Not to mention an even better song list that included: “Almost Easy” by Avenged Sevenfold, “Any Way You Want It” by Journey and “Spirit In The Sky” by Norman Greenbaum. Rock Band 2 capitalizes on the success of the original Rock Band with the same awesome game play and an even better play-list of songs. Rock Band 2 won’t go down as one of the best games ever but its still fun to play, especially at parties. • JP Sinclair, Editorial Assistant
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is immediately drawn to the kitchen with a lovely aroma that encompasses the cozy eatery. I quickly made my selection of red beans and rice with sausage and extra bread, which came to $6.25, not bad for a college student with a budget. The meal was prepared fast and was provided by a friendly server. My only complaint was I wish they gave me more sausage, because it was delicious! Yats, the name does not sound appealing neither is it catchy, but the food was scrumptious enough to leave me wanting to make another visit. I love when food surprises me! • Adrian Kendrick, Managing Editor
Tina Fey’s brilliant parodies of Sarah Palin were aired, as well as the less humorous performance given by the governor herself. A new skit with Will Ferrell as George W. Bush was hysterical, making fun of the strained relationship between the unpopular president and Senator John McCain. The special also highlighted some of SNL’s best political skits from the last three decades. Some of them may have been dated, like Dan Aykroyd’s impersonation of Jimmy Carter, but most were recent enough to warrant a well deserved laugh. • Dan Dick, Staff Writer
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FEAT
6 THE REFLECTOR
veterans day 2008 special
DUTY, HONOR & DEVOTION
Williams
Conde
n a chilly autumn day in 1919, President Woodrow Wilson declared Nov. 11 Armistice Day, commemorating the end of hostilities between the allied and central powers that occurred during the 11th month, day and hour a year prior. The ‘war to end all wars’ shed light on European nationalism, imperialism and assassination, and the aggressive relations between the major players resulted in approximately 40 million casualties during a war spanning four years, and over 12,000 miles in trenches. Reshaping geography forever, World War I did not end all wars, though it procured a newfound awareness of the consequences of military aggression. President Dwight D. Eisenhower would later re-christen Armistice Day to
VanVlerah
Veterans Day in 1954 in order to fully incorporate and recognize the efforts of all service persons that had dedicated and continue to dedicate their lives to their country. The University of Indianapolis community is not without its own proud military members and, as a part of our feature on Veterans Day, The Reflector would like to share in the same spirit of these former presidents and highlight a few individuals affiliated with our campus who are currently enlisted, have previously been enlisted and who have been patiently waiting for their loved ones to come home. The following personal narratives were compiled through in-depth interviewing with the intent of expressing three utterly unique and individual military stories.
University of Indianapolis, a criminal attorney with his own practice near his home in Lebanon and Command Chief of the 181st Intelligence Wing in Terre Haute. Williams was married to his wife at age 19 right before shipping. They are still married today.
Our base got really active,
really quick.
The ironic thing is that in my third week of basic training, my mom sent me a letter that I had received my draft notice. I had been drafted into the Marine Corp.
Fortunately for me, I was already in the military.
I did six years in security forces with the Air Force. I was initially stationed at Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, Texas, with a detachment [that] had four B 52s [bombers] that were fully loaded with nukes, which we guarded. I was there about a year. Williams served the rest of his first six years in the military at a base in northern Turkey and as reserve in the states. His military contract ended in 1976. He admits that he still wanted to do more in the military. From there, Williams began his civilian aspirations in law enforcement.
The call to serve ccm. Dennis Williams U.S. Air Force
I started working for the local police department, and I had contacted the reserve recruiter because I was still interested. Nobody followed up. I also got going into my undergraduate, and I continued on the sheriff ’s department. When I left the sheriff ’s department and went to the law enforcement academy, one of the guys I worked with was with the [Air Force] guard unit in Terre Haute. I didn’t even know they existed.
I still kind of
had an itch for the military.
It was 1970. I knew I was going to get drafted. I was single, 19-years old and fully qualified. So I went down and talked to the Air Force recruiter and told him I wanted to get into police work.
Vietnam was going on,
and I wanted to make a choice. I wanted to decide on what I was going to do and I had been looking at the Air Force for some time.
I knew I was right for the draft.
So I volunteered for the Air Force and signed a contract to go into the security forces. Dr. Dennis Williams is a man of many trades and talents. Currently he has three on-going careers: Associate Professor of criminal justice at the
Williams re-enlisted with the Air Force and was assigned to the 181st in 1984, keeping the same rank after a nineyear hiatus. In 2004, Williams was promoted to Command Chief, and currently oversees approximately 1,000 soldiers. He is an active E-9, the highest enlisted rank. The rank is limited to only 1 percent of the entire military. I used to think of the Guard as a bunch of fat guys that sat around an army base for a weekend. In the current conflict we’ve got going on, 51 percent of the forces are guard or reserve
Williams put in the order to request for his retirement on Sept. 9, 2001, but after the fateful events on Sept. 11, Williams felt his call to serve his country grow even stronger.
They launched our jets that day, and two of them escorted Air Force One as it was headed back to Washington D.C. Then for a few days our jets flew a cap over Chicago in case something else happened. The 181st has since become an intelligence wing with an array of new operations aiding the war effort. But ever since 9/11, Williams has elected to stay in the service until he reaches the mandatory retirement age of 60. I’ve always wanted to serve my country, and I had an excellent opportunity. Now that we are going into these new missions, it gives me a chance, gives this group a chance, to play a key part in providing military service for our country.
I will never regret it.
The day I actually walk off the base for the last time, I’ll probably go kicking and screaming. It’s a community down there.
I’ll probably never retire.
Some people are capable of retiring and just putzing around the house for the rest of their life. That would drive me nuts. Words by Dennis Williams. Compiled by editor James Allen.
TURE
7 NOVEMBER 12, 2008
Conquering fears pv1. Sere Conde U.S. Army National Guard
I finally know how to swim. In the Army, everyone is always a motivator. There is no time for whining or complaining. You believe you can do anything, and it’s true. I can do anything. I joined the Army not knowing how to swim, and now I can keep myself from drowning.
I can do anything.
Sere “FiFi” Conde, a University of Indianapolis junior linguistics major and private in the United States National Guard, began her military journey only a few months ago.
Searching for normalcy
I was born
Sarah VanVlerah
Guinea in West Africa.
U.S. Army Wife
It’s kind of funny because we’ve been married for about a year now, but we’ve only spent seven weeks together. University of Indianapolis junior international relations major Sarah VanVlerah has endured all the hardships of her husband, Joshua VanVlerah, being a part of the war in Iraq. He has been in Iraq since September after being stationed in Alaska for a year. We started off as best friends, so when he first told me he enlisted in the war, I patted him on the back and said, ‘It’ll be good for you-bye’. She nods her head as her eyes brighten and you can see her love for him just by glimpsing at her eyes.
Then I realized oh, I love this man! The hardest part is not being able to talk to him any moment I want to. We are looking forward to having our actual wedding ceremony when he comes home. When he first got stationed in Alaska in two weeks notice we got married. I flew out to Alaska and we did it, but we had to promise the moms we would have a real ceremony when he gets back. VanVlerah does not agree with the adage ‘out of sight, out of mind.’ She believes separation from her husband has made her love for him grow. By being apart we learned that
how hard things get we made the decision to be ,
together
and that’s what we’re striving for. He always says, “we make such a good team lady,” because we’re both willing to put forth the work even when it’s frustrating. We’re learning how to function by ourselves, although we would much rather take care of each other.
VanVlerah studies the war in Iraq. She believes being closely connected to the war has caused her to have trouble with it.
What I want is for him to
She becomes quiet and fiddles with the colorful scarf around her neck as her eyes begin to express sadness. VanVlerah has now been able to deal with her emotions in the midst of her husband’s absence. She has learned to share her emotions with others. When you’re walking down the hall and you see a group of friends and they ask, “How are you?” You say fine because it’s so automatic, but then there are days when I’m not fine, and I say I’m working on it.
I haven’t heard from Josh in awhile. People are so supportive. I am so blessed! All Josh’s friends’ wives and children are in Alaska and it’s just me here. They are the army wife community. It’s strange because I’m an army wife, but I certainly do not feel like it. I need to be around my friends so they can keep me distracted as opposed to living in Alaska and dwelling on it all the time with other army wives. It would be like opening a wound over and over again. I just think of myself as Josh’s wife, not an army wife. I always struggle with that title. I hate being labeled that way, or having to define everything by service. I understand that it definitely influences us and shapes us, but it doesn’t define us.
I mean yeah,
no matter
just come home.
It’s hard because of all the controversy in Iraq. I get a little nervous when I have to tell someone my husband is over there. Because on one hand you have a strong population of people who do not believe in the war and then some are supportive. I personally am not too thrilled with the situation over there. It’s hard!
in the country of
he’s a soldier,
he’s in the army,
but he’s Joshua. He’s a snowboarder, bike-rider, cook, husband, son, brother, brother-in-law, son-in-law, cousin, nephew and a grandson. I’m an army wife, but I’m also best friend and a student. You know, an army wife is just one small aspect. She waits in anticipation until March 2010 when Joshua will return home. To keep track of the days, she has a counter on her computer. If he were here now we would dance and go out to eat dinner.
I just miss having my best friend around. Words by Sarah VanVlerah. Compiled by editor Adrian Kendrick.
I lived in Guinea for 14 years before my family moved to the United States to join my mother. I attended a year of middle school and all of high school in the states. In high school I decided to join the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC), mostly because I love physical activity. ROTC gave me a ‘taste of the water’ you might say. The program showed me a different side of the army. Conde decided to join ROTC at the collegiate level last semester through UIndy’s partnership with IUPUI. Before I joined the National Guard, my mother went back and forth between being fully supportive of me and having some reservations. We went through many recruiters, and finally we decided on the guard since it worked best with my schooling. Finally my mother was like “Ok, fine! You can join!” Now she is extremely happy and very proud.
I have always wanted to be
a soldier.
I have always wanted the respect and honor that a soldier gets from their community, and I am finally fulfilling that dream. Conde attended Leaders Training Course (LTC) in Fort Knox, Ky. She spent a full month living in barracks with her drill sergeants and trainers. When I got to LTC, I hated it. I hated getting up at 4:30 a.m., or even sometimes 3:45 a.m. The drill sergeants were out to make our lives miserable. I couldn’t swim and I was afraid of heights, yet everyone kept telling me that I could do anything. I now know that I CAN do anything. I learned how to be a rifle marksman and how to repel. Now, I’ve conquered my fear of heights and I know how to swim (well enough at least!) Everyone says I’m a repelling junkie. I had the chance to meet people from all over. I even met someone from Hawaii, a place I dream of visiting. There is a huge sense of brotherhood, or sisterhood if you will, about being in the Army.
someone there for you when you need them. There is always
When I got back home, LTC stuck with me. Without wanting to, I would wake up at 4:30 a.m. for like three weeks. Because I was up I would just start doing physical training, and my mother would be like “What are you doing?! It’s so early!” Conde’s next challenge will be attending Leaders Development Assessment Course (LDAC). Once she graduates from the course, Conde will be promoted to Second Lieutenant. She will not be required to attend basic training. Once I graduate college, I want to have a career in the Army. With my linguistics degree, I will be able to travel all over the world to speak with people from everywhere. I would love to go back to Africa during my travels - I mean, it is my motherland! Though Conde was humble about her military experience while telling her story, her face expressed her pride in herself as a soldier and her pride in her country. With only a few months of military experience under her belt, Conde is excited about the future opportunities that await her in her career with the National Guard.
The Army has given me a whole new sense of confidence.
I now have the ability to try new things, because I know I can handle it. I learned how to do so many things in LTC, and I have so much more to learn.
I can do anything. Words by Sere Conde. Compiled by editor Samantha Cotten.
NEWS
8 THE REFLECTOR
2008 election makes history
National and local governments change command on Nov. 4 By Jaclyn Dillman DISTRIBUTION MANAGER
As minutes ticked into hours, results of the highly anticipated national, state and local elections began to pour in. In a landslide victory, Democratic nominees Barack O bama and Joe Biden claimed the titles president and vice president of the United States, respectively. The Obama campaign received a staggering DANIELS 349 Electoral College votes to Republican nominees John McCain and Sarah Palin’s 163. Obama was declared president-elect around 11 p.m. on Nov. 4, exceeding the required 270 electoral votes. Six states were declared battleground states in the election, Indiana among them. Other battleground states this year include: Montana, North Dakota, Ohio, Missouri, North Carolina and Florida. Obama claimed victory of Indiana’s Electoral College votes. This is the first time Indiana has voted for the Democratic presidential nominee since 1964. Obama will be the first AfricanAmerican president of the United States of America, making this a historical election. President Obama has spoken on his
plans to reform health care and education in our nation. He plans to address the economic situation of our country as well as the war in Iraq as priorities when he takes office. In elections for the U.S. House of Representatives, nine seats were available for Indiana representatives. Of those nine, five districts elected the Democrat nominee and four-elected Republican. In Marion County (District 7), Democrat Andre Carson was elected to represent by nearly 80,000 more votes than Republican opponent Gabrielle Campo. The House of Representative will remain under Democratic control. Twohundred-eighteen seats are needed to control the house, and the Democrats currently control 254 seats, while Republicans hold 173. The United States Senate will also remain under Democratic control. Democratic senators represent 56 states, and 40 have Republican representation. Fifty-one seats are needed for a party to control the Senate. Republican Gov. Mitch Daniels was re-elected as Indiana’s governor on Nov. 4. Daniels defeated Democrat opponent Jill Long Thompson in the vast majority of Indiana counties, claiming victory by nearly half a million votes. Daniels plans to look into finishing a permanent cap on property tax rates for Hoosiers. He also plans to look into many reforms in the educational system of Indiana. This historic election has had a unprecedented turn out of voters. More than 128.5 million people are estimated to have turned out to vote in this election which broke the record for highest number of voters.
ELECTION PERSPECTIVES
“I was surprised Mitch Daniels was reelected because it seemed like people were unhappy with his last term as mayor.” - Caitlin Mannan, junior
MANNAN
“It seemed like the whole campus was for Obama. I really think it was our generation that got him elected.” - Shelby Beeler, sophomore
“I am happy about Obama’s win, but what saddens me are some of the negative reactions and comments I have heard from other students on campus.”
BEELER
BRUBAKER
- Matt Brubaker, junior
ELECTORAL RESULTS President: (D) Barack Obama Vice President: (D) Joe Biden Senate: Democratic majority House of Representatives: Democratic majority Governor: (R) Mitch Daniels Attorney General: (R) Greg Zoeller District 7: (D) Andre Carson
NOVEMBER 12, 2008
MCT campus
Barack Obama was elected the 44th president of the United States of America on Nov. 4, defeating opponent John McCain. Obama is the first African American to hold the highest position in US government. A record number of 128.5 million voters turned out for the election, the most in US history.
“I voted for Mitch Daniels, so I’m glad he got elected. I feel like he has done a good job. He has opened up a lot of jobs and done a lot for the roadways.” - Angie Stults, junior
STULTS
SPORTS
THE REFLECTOR
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NOVEMBER 12, 2008
Soccer teams end season
FALL INTRAMURALS 2008 ROUNDUP
SPORTS OPINION
Pacers growing pains, welcome change
Women’s soccer falls in GLVC semi-finals
Micah McVicker
Sports Columnist/Staff Writer
The Pacers are two games into the second year of the Jim O’Brien Era in Indiana. Opening the season on the road versus an experienced Detroit team proved to be quite a challenge. A challenge the Pacers answered, playing Detroit tough. They did not quit. Do areas in need of improvement exist? Of course. For example, Chris DeNari talked about how the Pistons had more field goal attempts. The Pacers committed 22 turnovers, which killed them. The Pacers are full of intrigue and new faces. Two draft-night deals by Larry Bird brought seven new players to the Pacers organization. While most of the players are unknown to most Pacers’ fans, this team is easier for the city to embrace and easier to love by fans. “One of the things we talked about this past summer was getting beyond ‘The Brawl’, getting it out of here,” Pacers president Larry Bird said. “We wanted to start fresh with guys who want to play here and guys who will do the necessary things in the community.” Bird purged the team of players with problems off the court. David Harrison is no longer a member of this team. Bird sent Shawne Williams to Dallas for two future second-round picks and cash, as Eddie Jones never reported to the Pacers. Bird told former point guard Jamaal Tinsley to stay away until a trade becomes reality. Bird sent Jermaine O’Neal’s $44 million contract, over two years and Nathan Jawai, the 41st overall pick, to Toronto in exchange for the draft rights to Roy Hibbert, selected 17th overall, T.J. Ford, Rasho Nesterovic, and Maceo Baston. Bird traded Ike Diogu to Portland and Jerryd Bayless, the 11th overall pick, for the draft rights to Brandon Rush, selected 13th overall, Jarrett Jack and Josh McRoberts. T.J. Ford, with his play, entrenched himself as the Pacers starting point guard in O’Brien’s system. Jack is a capable and proven backup. Hibbert provides size in the post defensively, something the Pacers lacked last season, giving up 105 points per game. Nesterovic brings leadership and winning, having made the playoffs in all 10 seasons of his career, culminating in a championship with the Spurs in 2005. Nesterovic and Baston aid in Hibbert’s growth as a player in this league. Contributions that go beyond the box score. As Hibbert learns and gains experience, the teaching he receives from Nesterovic and Baston translate to stats for Hibbert in the box score. Nesterovic’s contract comes off the books at the end of this season, thus giving Bird more cap flexibility next summer. Marquis Daniels’s contract, $6.8 million, expires next summer. Jack can opt to become a restricted free agent next summer. “We’ll be in a position to make some changes that fill certain needs,” Bird said. Bird worked brilliantly to fill one need, a building block for the franchise, by signing Granger to a long-term deal, over five years and $60 million. Bird should be highly praised for this move. However, the way the Pacers dominated the Celtics, provided a glimpse to the fans of Jim O’Brien’s envisioned style of basketball when he took this job. Granger’s hustle play, with the Pacers up 16 points, caused him to lose most of his front two teeth and epitomized what O’Brien attempted to instill in the Pacers’ play thus far in his tenure. This is a team worth watching as they grow throughout the season. I know that a 1-3 record provides no reason to make any kind of conclusions, no justifiable cause to celebrate the return of the Pacers to perennial contender. Yet if the Boston game is any indication, this will be a season that should bring fans back to Conseco Fieldhouse.
By Crystal Abrell & Micah McVicker OPINION EDITOR & STAFF WRITER
Photo by Willie Little•The Reflector
Senior Adam Settle (center) prepares to heave the disc downfield as junior Cody Parks (left) and Brad Robinson (right) dash to the offensive. Settle and the UIndy Distance frisbee team won their second consecutive frisbee championship title with a convincing 18-4 victory over the Frisbeasts.
CAMPUS-WIDE
DOMINATION
Intramural season marked by perfection & competition, bragging rights abound By Willie Little EDITORIAL ASSISTANT With more than 30 teams participating in the fall intramurals, members of the powder puff, flag football and ultimate frisbee teams all finished their seasons with a perfect record. “The teams are fun to watch, makes us feel like we’re doing a good job right,” Intramural coordinator Kenny Daniels said. The Orange Crush, led by captain sophomore Sarah Hemmick, completed the season 6-0 winning their second consecutive powder puff championship. LOVELESS “I really love the girls I play with,” Hemmick said. “This gives us a time to wind down from the hustle of daily classes.” The ongoing trend of winning continued in flag football this season. Captain Matt Kohn, led the Dynasty through a sweep of the regular season, defeating their opponents in humiliat-
ing fashion. The Dynasty capped their season off with a championship victory over the competitive Batter-Shell team. Ultimate frisbee ended with a battle of the eight best teams of the regular season. The championship game featured the North Division Champion Frisbeasts versus the South Division and reigning champion UIndy Distance. With senior leadership from Derek Speer, the UIndy Distance finished of the post season with a victory and captured their second consecutive championship. “We’ve proven that we are the team to beat, and we work hard to stay where
we are at,” said UIndy Distance sophomore Josh Gornall. “I don’t know any other team that can compete on the level we are on.” The first half of the fall season is coming to a close, and the volleyball portion is ready to kick off. There are a total of 29 co-ed and women’s teams entered this season. “This is a record number of teams for volleyball since I’ve been here,” Intramural Coordinator Ryan Loveless said. “I’m seriously pumped for this season to begin and for the fun to start.” For more information on intramurals, contact Jessica Nickoson at nickosonj@uindy.edu
Photo by Willie Little•The Reflector
A Batter-Shell runner looks to make a move against the Dynasty defense. The Dynasty carried away the championship victory with a 66-16 finish.
The University of Indianapolis women’s soccer team fell to Northern Kentucky University 0-1 in the GLVC women’s soccer semi-final match on Nov. 7, ending their season 11-5-2, 6-3-2 GLVC. Junior foward Ashley Seehase led the team with three goal attemtps throughout the game, but did not score. The Greyhound’s season came to an end when NKU scored the lone goal in regulation play. The Norse of Northern Kentucky had reached their match against the ‘Hounds in the conference tournament by defeating Bellarmine 3-2 in their opening round game. UIndy played Quincy University on Nov. 2 in the GLVC tournament. Senior Alli Opfer scored on a header f rom a Morgan Binder corner kick to propel the sixth-ranked Greyhounds past the No. 3 Hawks in double overtime, 1-0. The win came in the first round of the GLVC Tournament, propelling the team to the TRACY second round. Senior goalkeeper Abby Tracy recorded her 10th shutout this year, making six saves in the 109:35 time necessary to decide the game. She also tied her own mark for most in a season in UIndy history. While the women’s soccer did advance to the semi-finals of the GLVC tournament, the UIndy men’s soccer team fell to Drury University 2-1 on Nov. 1, ending their season with an overall record of 6-7-4, 5-4-3 GLVC. According to senior captain Brian Fishback, the team’s overall record is not where it should have been. “We have a lot of talent on this team, probably the most collaborative talent since I’ve been here, but our youth combined with injuries have caused us to drop a few results we shouldn’t have,” Fishback said. With soccer having the third highest injury rate in men’s sports. The many setbacks have led to the team placing fifth in the GLVC tourney. “The amount of injuries has caused our line-up to be pretty inconsistent from week to week, which hurts team chemistry on the field,” Fishback said. With many injures, the Greyhound men’s soccer team has had its obstacles and setbacks, but have also had many individual performances and honors throughout the season. Two ‘Hounds gained GLVC postseason honors on Oct. 30. Fishback and freshman Andrew Jones earned a spot on the All-GLVC squad; Fishback took a spot on the league’s all-second team and Jones earned a place on the third team. Jones was also the leading scorer for
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GREAT LAKES VALLEY CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
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HAMILTON
Freshman Amy Hamilton led the UIndy women’s cross country team with her fifth place performance at the Great Lakes Valley Conference Championships. The Terre Haute, Ind. native finished earned the GLVC Freshman of the Year award with her finishing time of 22:01.08. Hamilton’s finish helped the Lady ‘Hounds to a sixthplace team showing.
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REESE
Five women's soccer players earned GLVC postseason honors. Senior Alli Opfer was named first team All-GLVC, while teammates Abby Tracy, Amanda Reese and Ashley Seehase made the all-conference second team. Lauren Soza earned a spot on the All-GLVC third team.
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THE SCOREBOARD WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL Oct. 31 @ Wisconsin-Parkside WIN • 3-0 Nov. 1 @ #21 Lewis LOSS • 2-3 Nov. 4 vs. St. Joseph’s WIN • 3-0 Nov. 7 @ Kentucky Wesleyan WIN • 3-0
WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY Nov. 8 @ NCAA Regionals TEAM 14th of 18
WOMEN’S SOCCER
Nov. 2 @ Quincy University GLVC Soccer Championships WIN • 1-0-2 OT Nov. 7 @ #19 Northern Kentucky GLVC Soccer Championships LOSS • 0-1
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
Nov. 1 @ Indiana State University LOSS • 63-70 Nov. 4 @ Indiana University LOSS • 56-8 Nov. 7 @ Disney Tip-off - Cal Poly Ponoma WIN • 67-57 Nov. 8 @ Disney Tip-off - Central Washington
ON DECK CROSS COUNTRY NCAA REGIONALS Saturday, Nov. 22 at TBD
SWIMMING & DIVING @ ASHLAND UNIVERSITY Saturday, Nov. 15 at 11 a.m. @ PURDUE UNIVERSITY Friday, Nov. 21 at 6 p.m
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL @ KWC CLASSIC Nov. 15-16, Owensboro, Ky. @ OAKLAND CITY Wednesday, Nov. 19 @ 7 p.m. vs. TIFFIN UNIVERSITY Saturday, Nov. 22 at 5:30 p.m.
WIN • 84-44 Nov. 9 @ Disney Tip-off - Concordia WIN • 77-66
FOOTBALL
Nov. 1 vs. Ashland University LOSS • 37-44 Nov. 8 vs. Northern Michigan WIN • 24-6
MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY Nov. 8 @ NCAA Regionals TEAM 18th of 19
MEN’S BASKETBALL
Nov. 3 @ Tennessee University (Exhib.) LOSS • 73-87 Nov. 6 @ IUPUI (Exhib.) LOSS • 75-83
MEN’S SOCCER
Nov. 1 @ Drury University GLVC Soccer Championships LOSS • 1-2
SWIMMING AND DIVING
Oct. 31 vs. Ashland/Wayne St./Truemen St. TEAM 2 wins - 4 losses
November 12 - November 24
MEN’S BASKETBALL vs. TAYLOR UNIVERSITY-FT. WAYNE Saturday, Nov. 15 at 3 p.m. @ FINDLAY UNIVERSITY Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 7:30 p.m. vs. HILLSDALE COLLEGE Saturday, Nov. 22 at 7:30
WRESTLING @ MISSOURI OPEN Sunday, Nov. 23 at 9 a.m.
WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL @ GLVC VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT Wednesday, Nov. 14 at TBA. @ NCAA MIDWEST REGIONAL Thursday, Nov. 20 at TBA
SOCCER from page 9 the team with seven goals, three assists and a total of 17 points. He started all 17 games this season. Fishback started 16 out of 17 games of the season and was second in leading the team with two goals, four assists and a total of eight points. The team plans to review tapes and re-evaluate conditioning to improve for next years season. “At the end of the day, the team as a whole must decide they would like to do better,” head coach John Griffin said. Six of the Greyhounds will graduate this year, leaving a gap in the roster. Griffin, along with assistant coaches John Higgins and Andy Hubbard are looking to recruit several players from countries such as; Scotland, Ireland, GRIFFIN England, Canada, as well as the Caribbean’s for the 2009-10 season. “One of the battles we fight as coaches is living in such an ESPN culture,”Griffin said. “When a team does poorly we look to the coach for fault when in all reality that is inaccurate. Potential in the team remains to be seen, therefore we are reviewing other avenues internationally.” According to Griffin, when recruiting players internationally, there tends to be more appreciation, professionalism and maturity. “Hopefully this will motivate current players to step it up and refocus,” Griffin said. “The team has to get right mentally to be effective.”
Photo by Willie Little•The Reflector
Freshman midfielder Lauren Soza (21) tries to take the ball away from junior midfielder Ashley Repholz (22) of Bellarmine as she dribbles upfield in the Oct. 24 match at Key Stadium.
Cross country teams fail to advance
Men’s, women’s teams end season at regionals, sends no one on to nationals By Samantha Cotten & James Allen EDITOR-IN-CHIEF & ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR
The University of Indianapolis men’s and women’s cross country teams completed their sesasons at the NCAA Division II Regional meet at Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Mich. on Nov. 8. The men’s team finished 18th overall of 19 teams. The ‘Hounds were led by senior Adam Settle with a 77th place finish in 34:18.2
Settle’s teammate, senior Derek Speer to nationals. The team placed 14th of 18 finished second for the ‘Hounds in 106th teams overall, failing to meet their goal. “We tried to place in the upper-half place with a time of 35:07. “It’s traditionally a hard regional,” at regionals,” said assistant coach Scott Fangman. Settle said. Freshman Amy Hamilton led the Typically each regional sends two Lady ‘Hounds by placing 17th teams to nationals, only sending overall with a time of 23:17.9. more teams if they meet the Hamilton was named GLVC national qualifying time. Last Freshman of the Year after year, UIndy’s regional meet her fifth place performance at send five teams to compete in conference. nationals. Sophomore Lindsay HouSenior Kean Coy finished vener came in second for the the meet in 111th place with women’s team in the 58th a time of 35:33.1, while senior spot. Houvener ran a time of Mike Landy in 116th place 24:25.6. Teammates, sophowith a 36:03.6. SETTLE mores Bethany Schroeder and Rounding out the men’s team was freshman Andrew Piropato Kaitlin Boester, finished 80th and 82nd in 120th place, senior Matthew Wells respecively. Rounding out the women’s team was in 122nd place and senior Loren New freshman Christie Nurkowski in 107th, in 126rh place. The Lady ‘Hounds went into the re- sophomore Stephanie Kennedy in 111th gional with a goal to send the young team and junior Lindsey Sitzman in 114th.
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Women’s basketball ranked No. 2 in GLVC By Kelley Sprinkle STAFF WRITER
In the 2007-08 season, the UIndy woman’s basketball team played in the semi-finals of the Great Lakes Valley Conference Tournament (GLVC) and earned a bid in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Tournament in which The ‘Hounds lost to 2007-08 Division II Champion, Northern Kentucky University, 54-55. On Oct. 21, the 2008-09 pre-season polls were released and UIndy was ranked second in the GLVC East Division. UIndy headed to Disneyland in Anaheim, to play in the second annual Disney Division II Tip-Off West Coast Classic Nov. 7-9. The Disney Tip-Off Classic is an add-on tourney of the original Disney Division II Classic played in Florida. Only four teams play in the West Coast Classic compared to the 12 teams playing in Florida. The West Coast Classic is a preseason tourney, and a building block for UIndy to use as a guide to help make the team stronger. “The Disney Tip-Off tourney is important. Our team is very competitive. We want to go out and win every game we play in, whether we are playing a Division I team, or a school all the way across the country,” said junior Jessica Canary. The tournament took place at the Anaheim Convention Center Arena. The ‘Hounds took the court against Cal Poly Pomona in the first game and won 67-57. On Nov. 8, UIndy competed against Central Washington
in their second game and won 8444. The last day of the tournament the ‘Hounds defeated Concordia University-St. Paul 77-66. Before the season officially began, UIndy played exhibition games against Indiana State University on Nov. 1 and Indiana University on Nov. 4. “These games [gave] both coaches and players an idea on where strengths and weaknesses are in players, plays and all around the whole play of the team,” head coach LeAnn Freeland said. “Early games help build team chemistry. Early games help build team chemistry and our players enjoy playing against NCAA Division I competition.” In the first 13 minutes of the game against IU, the Hoosiers used a fast paced offense and scored 30 of the games first 32 points. With 27 minutes left, UIndy picked up the pace and outscored IU 54-52, but it wasn’t enough as IU won 82-56. Freshman Caroline Schutzman scored 15 points and hitting three three-pointers. Canary scored 12 points, had six rebounds, four assists and three steals. The ‘Hounds traveled to Terre Haute, Ind. to battle it out against ISU and lost 70-63. Schutzman and Canary led the team in points and rebounds both scoring 14 points and five rebounds. “Playing Division I teams are a test of mental and physical toughness,” said senior Isabell Rhenwrick. “We go into the games prepared to win; it’s a matter of execution, how tough we are and wanting to win the game more than the other team. The difference in divisions doesn’t really mean that much to us.”
UIndy football closes season with win
Senior star Craig Jenkins breaks single season rushing record in 24-6 victory
build the Greyhound’s record back to an eight win season in 1997. Polizzi has not seen an eight win season since 1998. For the past three seasons, the Greyhounds have been 6-5. The last time UIndy was 5-6 was in the 2002 season. According to the UIndy Athletics Web site (athletics.uindy.edu), By Staci Reafsnyder Polizzi’s 2007 team had six AllSPORTS EDITOR GLIAC honors and four first-team defense members, the most since the 1998 season despite the 6-5 The University of Indianapolis record. football team ended its season with The ‘Hounds have lost five of a win on Senior Night against their last eight games and have Northern Michigan University on fallen just short of victory in Nov. 8. The win brings the ‘Hounds’ the last three games by only one record to 5-6, 4-6 GLIAC. possession. Northern Michigan only scored “I think the courage, bravery, in the first half of the game, effort and attitude of our team has allowing the ‘Hounds to been a bright spot for us,” come back in the second Polizzi said. “We have half and jump ahead had some of the worst of Northern Michigan excruciating losses this to win 24-6. Northern season.” Michigan ended their Before facing Northern season 2-8. Michigan, the ‘Hounds Senior running back played Ashland University Craig Jenkins had 184 on Nov. 1. UIndy’s record rushing yards against the stood at 3-5, 2-5 GLIAC Wildcats, breaking the after a 54-12 win against university record for most JENKINS Tiffin University on Oct. rushing yards in a season 25. with 1,324 yards. Jenkins rushed for At the end of the first half, 3,182 yards in his football career, Ashland was ahead 20-17. The second best in school history. ‘Hounds remained close behind “Our attitude is good and we Ashland, but never jumped ahead stay together,” said head coach Joe and lost 37-44. Polizzi. “The lessons we’ve learned “I think we play[ed] real hard, through the season going to be and that’s the first thing you huge for this football program.” look at as a coach,” said defense Polizzi came to Indianapolis in coordinator Bob Bartolomeo. 1994, after Bill Bless’ era ended “At times we aren’t playing real with a 2-9 record in 1993. Bless smart, but when you’re coaching had not had an eight win season young kids, they could be very since 1984, allowing Polizzi to disheartened.”
SEASON RECAP 8/28 9/6 9/13 9/20 9/27 10/4 10/11 10/18 10/25 11/1 11/8
@ Kentucky Wesleyan @ Grand Valley State @ Wayne State vs. Hillsdale @ Saginaw Valley State vs. Northwood vs. Ferris State @ Michigan Tech @ Tiffin vs. Ashland vs. Northern Michigan
W 40-14 L 21-49 L 0-6 L17-29 W 14-11 W 27-23 L 24-31 L 28-31 W 54-12 L 37-44 W 24-6
Photo by Myron Jackson•The Reflector
The women’s basketball team practices at Nicoson Hall in preparation for the upcoming exhibtion games against Indiana State University, and Indiana University and the Disnesy West Classic.
An unlikely meeting ‘Hounds fall in exhibition game against Tennessee, Bruce Pearl By Micah McVicker STAFF WRITER The ‘Gouard Era’ got underway with an exhibition game against the Division I, University of Tennessee Volunteers on Nov. 3 when the Greyhounds traveled to Knoxville, Tenn. Gouard played under Tennessee head coach Bruce Pearl at the University of Southern Indiana from 1992 to 2001. Gouard earned Division II Player of the Year honors twice under Pearl, and he helped USI win their first national championship in 1995. “I played in the system and I was really successful; we went 82-12 in my three years,” Gouard said. “[To succeed in the system,] you have to be smart and have good conditioning. You have to know when to turn it on or turn it off.” Gouard accepted the head coach position on April 3, 2008, taking over for interim coach Royce Waltman. Waltman became interim head coach when Todd Sturgeon resigned on Oct. 1, 2007. Gouard returned to UIndy as the head coach of the Greyhounds after serving for three years as an assistant coach at Indiana State University. He also served as an assistant coach for the Greyhounds from 2002 to 2005 under Sturgeon. “[Gouard] brings a wealth of knowledge and an enthusiasm that will reinvigorate our program,” said Director of Athletics, Sue Willey. The Greyhounds competed against the Volunteers, yet lost, 87-73. Donald Cloutier went 6-6 from the field and tallied 15 points to lead the Greyhounds. After the game, Gouard and Pearl shook hands and embraced on the sideline. On Nov. 6, UIndy hosted IUPUI at the Ruth Lilly Fitness Center. IUPUI took an early lead, 7-0, with 17:56 still on the clock. The ‘Hounds would score throught, but would never take the lead, falling to IUPUI 85-73. The team opens their regular season on the road Nov. 15 when they take on Taylor University-Fort Wayne.
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University of Tennessee’s head coach Bruce Pearl talks with University of Indianapolis head coach Stan Gouard before the exhibition game on Nov. 3. Pearl was Gouard’s head coach at the University of Southern Indiana.
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