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UIndy ends partnership with College Crossing By Kim Puckett NEWS EDITOR
VOLUME 86 • ISSUE 6
• NOVEMBER 25, 2008 •
DIWALI NIGHT
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
University of Indianapolis students will no longer be able to use university scholarships or grants at College Crossing apartment complex starting with the 2009-2010 academic year. According to a statement issued by the university to College Crossing residents and students, the Financial Aid Policy Committee voted to end the use of institutional gift aid at the apartment complex. Mark Weigand, vice president for student affairs and enrollment management, said the university can revert to its original policy of only using financial aid for on-campus housing because of additions to campus. “The partnership with College Crossing was a good one for the two years we had it, but it was always temporary,” Weigand said. “We really want to focus on using
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Class finds make-shift gravesite By Kim Puckett NEWS EDITOR
Groups of University of Indianapolis students from an ecology class, taught by Dr. Roger Sweets, were examining headstones on Oct. 8, when one student came across something unexpected. The Biology 265 class was on a routine trip to Southport Cemetery near Bethel Memorial Church in order to do an exercise in demography, the study of births, deaths and marriages of a population when senior Ashlee McIntosh discovered the crude grave of a six-to-10 month SWEETS old fetus in the 100-year-old gravesite. “My group was working by a wooded area, writing down birth and death dates, and we were at the last gravesite in the row,” McIntosh said. “The grave was obviously freshly dug, with clean moist dirt on the top.” The group of students then noticed a rock placed on the top of the dirt. “We turned the flat rock over and on the back it said ‘Baby Wheeler, September 3, 2008’ written in black Sharpie marker,” McIntosh said. After making their discovery, the
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Schweta Khanna and other Indian Student Association members perform a dance during the Diwali Night celebration in Ransburg Auditorium on Nov. 12. Diwali is a traditional Indian festival, lasting five days and celebrating family and friends. The ISA sponsors Diwali Night every year commemorating Indian heritage through traditional dance, authentic food and ornate clothing.
Indian Student Association celebrates Diwali on campus By Haley Vannarsdall STAFF WRITER The University of Indianapolis celebrated Diwali, a traditional Indian five-day festival in which each day represents a different array of festivities. The night began with dancing, singing and slide shows of North, South, East and West India in Ransburg Auditorium on Nov. 12. The Diwali Festival was produced by the Indian Student Association and contained not only Indian students, but faculty as well. The much-anticipated fashion show displayed vibrant, distinctive Indian fashion. Ornate traditional Indian clothing could be seen not only on stage but also in the audience. Karen Childers, the UIndy recruitment coordinator, participated in the fashion show. “I thought the Diwali Night was a wonderful celebration and I very much enjoyed learning about the Indian
students’ culture,” Childers said, “I was honored that my daughter and I were asked to be a part of the celebration.” According to the Society for the Confluence of Festivals in India Web site (diwalifestival.org), Diwali translates to “Festival of Lights”and fireworks can be seen non-stop throughout India day and night during the festival. Perhaps the most celebrated day of the celebration is the third day, Diwali. Every house is spotlessly cleaned for Lakshmi, and lights are lit to help make a path for her arrival. Diwali is a time in which there are no enemies and everyone is united as one. Family and friends are celebrated constantly. Ritesh Nirwal, a physical therapy graduate school student has experienced Diwali in India. “You celebrate with your friends and family and cheer in the streets.” Nirwal said, “It’s really hard to miss someone you really love during Diwali.” An Indian food dinner in Schwitzer Student Center followed the Diwali celebration. Assortments of authentic dishes were prepared, although the spices were cut back for those who couldn’t handle the heat. After dinner, many students took part in dancing and performed not only Indian dancing, but also a wide variety of moves.
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Zeenia Irani and Shubhangi Saraj perform a dance during the Indian Student Association’s Diwali Night on Nov. 12 in Ransburg Auditorium. Diwali is a traditional Indian celebration of lights.
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Target, Starbucks locations to close near campus By Micah McVicker STAFF WRITER
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The Target location on U.S. 31 will close its doors in January 2009 due to economic difficulties. Many UIndy students will be affected by the store’s closure because of its close proximity to the university.
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Target notified the state Nov. 5 that the company intends to close its location at 3700 S. East St. The closure is scheduled to take place in January 2009. “We decided to close the store because of the long-term economic liability of this location,” said Target spokeswoman Katie Benscoter. The closure will affect 80 employees, who will either transfer to other Target stores or accept a buyout, a severance package from the company. “The employees that want to continue to work for Target at another location will receive our help in an effort to help them
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find employment from our company,” Benscoter said. Many students shop at this Target location, especially those without cars because it is within walking distance. According to Benscoter, none of the other 12 Target locations in the Indianapolis area will close. “No other closings are planned. We constantly evaluate our stores to ensure they are meeting our standards in providing a great guest experience,” Benscoter said. The Target location on U.S. 31. is not alone in closing; the Starbucks location at 3801 S. Keystone Avenue east of campus has closed. The Keystone Avenue location closed as part of the company’s transformation strategy. The location is one of 600 stores
expected to close nationally to support long-term growth. “Over the last few months, our executive and field leadership teams conducted an extensive review of our business with a goal of enhancing operating efficiency, improving customer satisfaction and ensuring long-term value for our partners, customers and shareholders,” said a Starbucks representative. The representative also said the company will attempt to take care of the former Starbucks employees. “We placed many of the affected partners into available positions at nearby Starbucks stores,” the representative said. “All affected partners, including full-time and part-time, are eligible for severance based on job title and current pay rate.”
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NOVEMBER 25, 2008
Students across the country fight for their Second Amendment right
One of the arguments of the SCCC is about the court case Bowers v. DeVito (1982) where the ruling was made that the police have no legal obligation to make the safety of an individual their No. 1 priority. This case surrounded a woman who did not get a response from the police when the deranged ex-husband violated a restraining order. The SCCC uses this case to support the argument that police aren’t required to protect a citizen. I would challenge this group to seek out one officer who isn’t willing to serve and protect. The SCCC is essentially requesting the state to uphold the permits in gun-free zone campuses so the students can defend themselves in the event of a mass shooting. While the SCCC argues that the guns will be used for self-defense only, who is to say that will even work? In the state of Indiana, anyone over the age of 18 who has $100 and a criminal record free of all felonies and misdemeanors involving assault can get a gun permit. It does not require any firearms training.The state does not regulate licensing fire arms based on a test on proper usage. This means there are arms carriers who have never discharged their firearm.This is like driving a car without training; someone could get killed. Not to mention the moral implications of taking a life. Not everyone is willing to intentionally fire on another person, even in dire circumstances. These are not soldiers or trained police officers the SCCC is arming. These are everyday students worried about their classes, their future and their careers to come. Students are not equipped to work a firearm in a high-stress situation until they are trained to do so. This editor is willing to bet that no one wants to take a chance on the student with a gun who makes the lucky shot.
By JAMES ALLEN ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR After the tragedies at Virginia Tech and Northern Illinois universities in the past couple of years, campuses everywhere have beefed up security. At the University of Indianapolis, we’ve created the Watchdog alert system and after the retirement of Chief Keith Smith, we’ve hired Chief Mick Reddick, whose emergency preparedness resume is intimidating for the field of criminal justice. However, a lot of other campuses are overcompensating when it comes to securing the student body. A few months ago, CNN’s Glenn Beck on the air said in his boisterous way ,“Well in the wake of Virginia Tech massacre, many have finally come to the conclusion that maybe this gun-free [is] not such a good idea.” He goes on to say that only people with guns are the bad guys and that the kids on campus are nothing more than fish in a barrel. Campuses all across the United States are seeing the creation of an organization called Students for Concealed Carry on Campus (SCCC), including chapters at IUPUI and Ball State. This organization fights to uphold the state-issued license of a gun permit, so that students can legally carry concealed firearms on campus, including the classrooms and the dorms. My question to them is, “why on earth would more guns help?” The idea of wanting to have all students armed on campus who are legally eligible to do so sounds more like an on-campus arms race than a security measure.
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The Roosevelt defense By Dan Dick STAFF WRITER
Editor’s note: This article is an open letter to UIndy Trustee Alex Carroll, who’s Nov. 12 letter to the editor invited a response from the columnist.
I would like to thank you for your comments on my article in the Oct. 29 issue of The Reflector. We are always grateful to know our work is appreciated and thought-provoking. I would, however, like to address the validity of some of your criticisms. In response to your letter regarding the accuracy of my statement, “he believed in capitalism, but he knew that the government must regulate industry”, I can assure you, the statement was not just my conviction, but it was the belief of President Theodore Roosevelt. During his time as president, Roosevelt enforced regulation on a number of industries, which led to the creation of child labor laws, fair treatment between labor and capital and the safety of food across the country. I have gathered a plethora of Roosevelt’s quotes from the books “Theodore Rex” by Edmund Morris, “T.R.: The Last Romantic” by H. W. Brands, “The Lion’s Pride: Theodore Roosevelt” and “His Family in Peace and War” by Edward J. Renehan to support my statements. The fraudulent practices of the railroads spurred him to state, “The government must in increasing degree supervise and regulate the workings of the railways engaged in interstate commerce,” and after learning about the corruption in the meat packing industry he said, “The misdeeds of those are responsible for the abuses we design to cure will bring discredit and damage not only upon them but upon the innocent stock growers, the ranchmen and farmers of the country.” Roosevelt did not believe that business was evil, but he did say that the “tyranny of mere wealth” was not in keeping with the democratic values of our country. The average citizen does not elect the leaders of business and thus has little influence over their dealings. It is the government, elected by the people, to keep the practices of business fair and in his opinion, “We should accept the fact that big business deserves fair treatment and should not be
penalized; but that it should not be left unregulated, uncontrolled. The nation must be the master of the corporation; not in the least to destroy the corporation; on the contrary, to help it and see that an ample reward comes to those who invest in it and who manage it, but to see also that no injustice is done competitors, that the public is served, and that the labor men, the workingmen, are treated as in effect partners who must have their full share of the prosperity.” Secondly, when I wrote, “government must regulate,” I did not specifically mean the president, congress, any party or candidate. We elect people to office so that they maintain the structure and security of our society by “enforcing the rules of responsible behavior.” Just as there are laws that enforce the rules of responsible behavior on individual citizens, such as speed limits in residential or schools areas, so too must there be similar laws for business. Most people want restaurants to be held to a high standard of cleanliness despite the financial burden it might place on the establishment’s owner. No parent wants their child playing with toys made from hazardous materials. The sick should not have to worry that the medicines they take are just highly advertised placebos, just as people who entrust banks with their money should not fear that their wealth will vanish. I believe, just as President Roosevelt said, that businesses should not be penalized without just cause, though a set of regulations must be available if or when businesses act illegally. The University of Indianapolis, Eli Lilly and Company and Crystal House International are all held to some form of government regulation. There should be no exception for certain industries, just as there should be no exceptions for certain people. Finally, I would like to address your comment that we are the government and that we should fix it. Some would argue we did, on Nov. 4, change the course of government in a new and positive direction. The majority of Americans, upset with the current state of our nation, elected a leader who, “holds his position purely because he is able to appeal to the conscience and to the reason of those who support him,” the very definition of a leader Roosevelt would admire.
THE PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN By Manny Casillas EDITORIAL ASSISTANT The 2008 presidential election has come to an end with Barack Obama becoming our 44th commander-inchief. It is an outcome that has many celebrating loudly and proudly. Sadly, in California, the Obama victory is bittersweet. Just hours after announcing Obama as the winner, it was announced that California voters passed Proposition 8, which would amend the California state constitution to ban gay marriage and civil unions. This came just months after California’s supreme court ruled to legalize marriage for gays and lesbians in that state. It is a major blow to gay rights, it is a sad day to be a homosexual in this country who only desires the same equal rights that all Americans are entitled to. No doubt about it, this has been an election year full of unprecedented twists and turns, from Obama winning
the Iowa caucus to the defeat of Hilary Clinton to Gov. Sarah Palin making a splash onto the political scene. For me, the biggest surprise came just a few hours after Obama’s victory, roughly at 2 a.m., when it was announced Obama had narrowly won the state of Indiana. For the first time since the election of Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964, The Hoosier State voted Democrat, one of the final states to be tallied. Back in 2004, Bush won the state by 20 points, but from the moment the polls closed in Indiana it was too early to call. Not long ago, Indiana had its own obstacle to overcome in the fight for gay rights, when it came time for the Indiana House Rules Committee to vote on SJR-7, championed by Advance America’s Eric Miller. The measure went to a vote and was defeated. Truthfully, the defeat was due to the concern that prominent Indiana businesses like Eli Lilly and Emmis Communications expressed over potential employee loss, but a victory is a victory.
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It’s ironic to me that a state so reviled by much of America for its supposed debauched liberalism just amended its constitution to ban same-sex marriage, while our own state of Indiana, which is reputed to be fiercely conservative, managed to stave off such a similar measure. These days Indiana is full of surprises. I’ve only lived here for eight full years now, originally from Chicago, and it was this state and this city, in which I came of age and witnessed the last eight years of history. I may not be crazy about Indiana’s stance in certain areas, such as gay rights, but when SJR-7 was defeated I was ecstatic. I didn’t feel as if I had been living in an adamantly backward state after all. I am still thrilled beyond belief over Obama’s victory, but as a gay man I feel for many of the happy couples who today have just been told: “It’s over.” The fight continues, and now that Indiana has shown that it can shake things up a little, perhaps it will be the Hoosier State that starts setting the example for equality and progress.
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NOVEMBER 25, 2008
New terminal opens at Indianapolis airport By Micah McVicker STAFF WRITER
The new, architecturally aggressive and environmentally conscious $1.1 billion Indianapolis International Airport terminal opened Nov. 11. The site of the new, 1.2 million square foot airport features 38 domestic gates. Additionally, the airport contains two international/domestic gates constructed to serve the international flights that fulfill the “international” name in the airport title.The two concourses are each 1300 feet long by 100 feet wide. Ripley Rasmus, lead architect of the project, told Indianapolis Monthly Magazine of the intention for the new airport. “When I was hired, the powers that be told me, ‘this is not about race cars or Brown County. This is about our future,’” Rasmus said. The security portion of the airport features more modern upgrades as well. The airport invested in nine Explosive Detection Systems. These units cost $1 million apiece and take a series of 2-D images around the bag and use the images to create a three-dimensional
image. Software searches for any potential explosive devices. Artwork in the new airport is also exponentially enhanced. The terminal features 35 pieces of art. This art is permanently placed within the terminal.The possibility of additional artwork pieces is possible as well. The current value of the permanent artwork is $4 million. Nan Bohan, an Indianapolis resident who toured the airport before its opening found the new terminal to be much improved. “The structure is built with green in mind with the big windows for natural lighting,” Bohan said. “There is so much art work in strategic places, like the huge mosaic of Indiana birds, wildlife and plants on the wall as you go into the security area. The security is organized to serve the seasoned traveler, families together, or strictly business commuters.” After 30 years of planning, the new airport replaces a ‘forgettable regional airport’, according to Bob Schultz, director of communications at the Indianapolis Convention and Visitors Association. An airport where the highest praise it receives is that it is functional. The now-replaced airport was characterized as plain, fatigued and overcrowded.
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The Indianapolis International Airport, seen from above, now features a new 1.2 million square foot terminal. The replacement terminal opened Nov. 11 and houses 38 domestic and two international gates . Also, the layout features two concourses which are each 1300 feet long by 100 feet wide.
The Indianapolis International Airport opened its new terminal on Nov. 11. The $1.1 billion terminal features a more environmentally-friendly structure and up-to-date security measures.
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university dollars for on-campus living university again if another partnership and that is possible now because of the opportunity arises. new residence hall.” “If the there is overflow from the The new residence hall, East Hall, will dorms, maybe the university will want be reserved for upper-class students and to renew our agreement in the future,” is set to be finished by summer 2009. Pavagadhi said. According to Weigand, East Many UIndy athletes will Hall will allow the university to be affected by this change in accommodate the full capacity policy, since athletic scholarof on-campus residence for the ships could be used for costs at next academic year. the apartment complex in the “Since we will be able to past. According to Weigand, reach capacity, we can focus though, some coaches were university dollars on university already discouraging their housing,” Weigand said. players from living at College Binoy Pavagadhi, manager Crossing. of College Crossing, said even “The policy change now though the end of the partnermirrors the views of athletics,” WEIGAND ship will undoubtedly effect Weigand said. “I know some leasing at the complex, there are no hard of the coaches were talking about this to feelings. their players before the university finalized “We do understand the decision be- the decision.” cause it is a business decision,” Pavagadhi According to Lynn Griffin, senior assaid. “It will effect how fast we fill up. sociate director of athletics, the athletic Instead of leasing up in January, we might department did not make the decision to not be full until the summer.” end the partnership with College CrossPavagadhi also said that the manage- ing. However, according to Weigand, ment company hopes to work with the Dr.. Sue Willey, director of athletics, was
part of the committee that made the decision. The financial policy change will not affect students who receive less gift aid from the school than the cost of tuition and students can still apply for loans to pay for off-campus housing, according to the statement. “It doesn’t mean that students will not be getting their money to pay for tuition,” Weigand said. “I want to stress that no financial aid will be affected by the change except that for room and board.” College Crossing notified its residents in a letter last week that the complex is under new management, Hunter Management LLC, starting Nov. 10. According to Weigand, though, the management change had nothing to do with the decision to end the partnership. Weigand also said even though the financial partnership is terminated, the university will continue to work with the management of the apartment complex to house students.
students immediately notified their dents, the class has been affected by the professor. After informing a member event, and has tried to stay up-to-date on of the nearby church, Sweets contacted the investigation. the police. “We are all shocked and saddened by “We didn’t want to disturb the grave this find,” Sweets said. “The extreme that at first,” Sweets said. “It could these parents must have been have been a crime scene, so we pushed to is unimaginable.” left it up to the authorities.” Sweets also expressed his According to Sweets, once distaste for the local media the coroner was notified of the disclosing the last name find, Dr.. Stephen Nawrocki, found on the makeshift UIndy professor of anthropolgravestone. ogy and biology, was asked to “I just think it was unfair excavate the grave. Nawrocki of them to release the name,” discovered a homemade wooden Sweets said. coffin containing the fetus The Marion County Corowrapped in cloth buried just ner’s Office and the Southport nine inches into the ground. NAWROCKI Police Department are curNawrocki was unavailable for rently investigating the case and are asking comment due to the ongoing inves- the people responsible to come forward. tigation. According to Sweets and his stu-
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW Campus information that you may otherwise miss! Business Association and SBLA host “Christmas in Vegas” The UIndy Business Association along with the Student Business Leadership Academy is hosting “Christmas in Vegas” on Monday, Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m. in Schwitzer 010 and 012. The event is open to all School of Business majors. They will show “21” the movie in 010 beginning at 8:30 p.m. and will have free pizza, snacks and games including Blackjack and Texas Hold Em’.
School of Adult Learning participating in toy drive The UIndy School of Adult Learning class ORG 306 is participating in a toy drive program with the Volunteers of America. The program aims to call on students, faculty and staff to donate toys for children who are at 0-15 ages with incarcerated or recently released parents. The donation boxes are located in the library, the SAL Office and Schwitzer Student Center and will be available until Dec. 5.
Graduation list for 2008-2009 available in Registrar’s office The 2008-2009 graduation lists is available in the Registrar’s office, the Registrar Web site (http://registrar.uindy.edu) and the Hub in Schwitzer Student Center. Students can check the information accuracy and inform Roberta Hurst, graduation coordinator, at (317) 788-3220 or rhurst@uindy.edu if there is any correction or update.
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“Twilight” saga hits the silver screen By Jaclyn Dillman DISTRIBUTION MANAGER On Nov. 21, the wildly popular novel “Twilight” by Stephanie Meyer busted off the pages and made its debut on the big screen. The epic love story of Edward Cullen and Bella Swan is told throughout the movie as well as the novel. Edward and Bella are a case of “love at first sight”; from their first meeting right up to the ending credits, their eyes, attention and happiness are consumed by thoughts of each other. There is just one problem with this seemingly perfect match: Edward is a vampire. ‘Twilight’ is the classic love story with a twist. Bella is in a constant battle for her
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life as we see how her association with vampires, even one who loves her, is the most dangerous thing she’s ever done. The story line of ‘Twilight’ deals with some pretty dark material. The plot takes viewers on an action-packed race to save Bella before its too late. Fans may find it enjoyable that aside from the adventure and sinister undertones of the movies, there is a refreshing splash of comedic relief throughout the film. Kristen Stewart’s portrayal of the awkward, uncoordinated Bella Swan is a perfect example of the humor incorporated into this ominous plot. The much talked about portrayal of Edward Cullen by Robert Pattinson was one of the most anticipated aspects of the film. Pattinson proved to live up to fan expectations for the role as he played the impossibly fast, strong and handsome Edward Cullen to a “T.” The casting of the handsome Dr. Carlisle Cullen will also impress fans. Peter Facinelli captures Dr. Cullen’s character’s smooth temper, vampire –like beauty and personality
perfectly. Fans will find the accuracy of the film as well as the casting of all major roles to be impressive. Viewers will also enjoy the special effects of the film. The dazzling skin of a vampire in the daylight as well as the agility and speed of the entire Cullen family were very well done in the film. However, as with every popular movie based off an already popular novel, is hard to capture personal preferences of each individual viewer. Due to the huge success of the “Twilight” saga, expectations were high for the film adaptation. The enthusiastic fan base may leave the theatre with mixed emotions regarding the film version of this literary phenomenon. Most fans will agree, however, that the integrity of the film compared to the novel is very accurate. Viewers got a taste of the addicting love story created by author Stephanie Meyer, and despite personal feelings regarding this portion of the saga, dedicated Twilight fans are already thirsting for the next bite.
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“It’s ok if your significant other is really into it and you have to go and watch it. Try and get out of it if you can.”
“Having not read any of the books, I enjoyed this film and the fact that incredibly beautiful people were in it helped.”
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LGBT Film Festival Broadway’s ‘Lion King’ visits Indy envokes sense of pride By Adrian Kendrick MANAGING EDITOR
By Manny Casillas EDITORIAL ASSISTANT
The I.U.P.U.I. Campus Center played host to the annual Indianapolis Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender (LGBT) Film Festival on Nov. 14 - 16. The festival kicked off Friday night with “Save Me”, an independent film exploring the issue of religion and homosexuality. The film, starring Chad Allen, Judith Light and Robert Gant played to a packed audience, with actor Gant (of T. V.’s “Queer As Folk”) present. “It means so much to be here and be able to share in the stories being told. All of our stories have different beginnings and different ends, and it’s great to be able to see that,” said Gant after the film’s premiere. The next few days saw a bevy of short films and features that presented a myriad of perspectives on gay and lesbian life. Saturday’s round of screenings included short films “Queering My Mother!” and “20 Straws: Growing Up Gay” with some of the directors themselves in attendance. “It’s really exciting and fun, [especially] because I shot the entire thing in Indiana,” said Anthony Miendl, whose short film, “Ready? Ok!” was nominated for a grand prize.
Saturday culminated with two very different f e a t u re s . The first, “Were The World Mine”, directed by Tom Gustafson, a musical that takes Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” into the queerest of territories when a young boy uses a love potion that turns the whole town on its head. “The next day I went out and ordered the soundtrack, it was inspiring,” said David West, another UIndy student in attendance. Then there was “Otto; Or Up With Dead People”, the latest from underground filmmaker Bruce LaBruce. On the documentary side, the big name was the feature “For The Bible Tells Me So”, an award-winning film that tackles homosexuality and scripture. It was then followed by the lesbian shorts series, which included “Baby Jane”, a parody of the kitsch classic, and “Late”, from popular filmmaker Guinevere Turner. The festival ended Sunday evening with the showing of “The World Unseen”, a sort of romance between two women set in Apartheid-era South Africa. All in all, it was an exciting and eye-opening event for all involved. “It [the festival] strengthened me and gave me a renewed sense of pride,” West said.
Lion King fans all over the world should be excited about the Broadway play now hitting Indianapolis at the Murat Theatre. Last Friday, I was blown away by the performance. “The Lion King” had all the elements to make it one of the greatest Disney movies of all times and the play has all those elements as well. The stage transformed into all types of different settings. One minute there would be the tree of life and the next minute it would be an elephant graveyard. The colors and dynamic of it all was truly breathtaking. Everyone had a uniqueness to their costume that made you want to analyze the entire ensemble. It was as if the actors became the animals themselves, the way they matched the animals they were portraying was absolutely amazing. “The Circle of Life”, “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” and “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King”was just a few of the songs that were performed.There were songs featured from the first and second film with the exception of some new original ones. All the actors sang every song beautifully. Their voices were unbelievable and touching. Mufasa, Simba, Nala, Scar, Rafiki, Timon, Pumbaa, Zazu and everyone on stage was fabulous. They had the character down to a “T.” Some of the voices even sounded like their character in the original film. Mufasa was powerful and represented masculinity to the fullest while Simaba’s innocence appealed to the
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Phindile Mkhize plays Rafiki in the Broadway performance of “The Lion King”. The production will be at the Murat Theatre in Indianapolis until Dec. 28.
audience as well. Scar although played the evil villain was very likable because he was so brilliant. Timon and Pumbaa were hilarious and complimented one another, while Rafiki also had the auditorium filled with laughter. Oh, and lets not forget Zazu the faithful family bird, he was definitely a crowd pleaser. Every
actor truly embodied their character and captured the audience. Everything about “The Lion King” was overwhelming. I enjoyed every minute of the production. I advice you to go enjoy this magical production and allow yourself to be swept away in the beauty of it all.
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REVIEWS OF SOLACE 1 QUANTUM ACTION FILM
>> The midnight screening I attended of “Quantum of Solace’ had so many UIndy
students present one would think LP credit was being given out. But I digress. The latest Bond thriller is a sad letdown. It picks up just minutes after the last one ended, and bounces from Italy to Haiti to Austria to Bolivia. Daniel Craig is still invigorating in the role. This is a Bond in the act of inventing himself, a Bond that bleeds. But the new Bond girl, Olga Kurylenko, is lame, and the theme song leaves something to be desired. Director Marc Forster gets too caught up in overdone action. “Casino Royale” made pauses to develop great characters, even in a game of poker, but here it’s all convoluted. The demons that plague Bond are still seen all over his face, but never allowed to spring forth. And you thought Indiana Jones was a letdown... • Manny Casillas, Editorial Assistant
IF YOU LIKE THIS CHECK OUT “Casino Royale”, “Bourne Identity”
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GLOW 2 CANOPY ANATHALLO
>> It can be said that Anathallo is an acquired taste. Being a fan of their debut
album Floating World, I was expecting a step back in their delivery of a new endeavor. Surely, a band cannot break so much ground and expect a repeat effort? I was pleasantly surprised with this release.This album is for those who are into acoustic rhythm, subtle vocals and melodic songwriting. Canopy Glow creeps into the ears through a unique use of compositional sound layering. Every time I pop in the album, I pick up on a different sound, giving each song a different feeling and aura. The subtle use of bells and acoustic rhythm have an attractive nature that must not be missed. Every song evolves, and the lyrics are void of anything sappy or generic. Let me say this, if you buy only one new artist this year, let it be “Canopy Glow”. • Courtny Cotten, Art Director
IF YOU LIKE THIS CHECK OUT MeWithoutYou, Shearwater
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>> With the promise of “legendary” BBQ, the new Famous Dave’s in Greenwood met all expectations. Dave’s gives
customers a causal dining experience, complete with the roll of paper towel on the table to help with those BBQ sauce covered fingers. Customers are given a free sample of french fries to taste test each of the approximately six different types of BBQ sauces on the table. The food is priced a little high ($8-$11 per meal combo), but expect to take home a box. The amount of food you get for your money is huge, which is perfect for the hungry college student. In fact, I ordered the appetizer version of chicken tenders and still needed a box. Dave’s provides a great atmosphere, friendly service and excellent entree choices, making this one of my new personal favorite places to eat out. • Samantha Cotten, Editor-in-Chief
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>> Fable II succeeds in raising the bar for storytelling in video games. Players
>>“In the beginning, there was pong.”
IF YOU LIKE THIS CHECK OUT Army of Two, Gears of War
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will lose themselves for hours in this well crafted and imaginative fantasy. The best part, you decide everything! You can chose a path of virtue or vice, whether to start a family or if whole towns thrive or perish. Players can chose between melee, ranged or magic based attacks, though you will need each form to complete some quests. The game’s controls are simple, allowing even the most novice player to enjoy this title. The visuals are stunning, only outdone by the hauntingly beautiful melody that accompanies your character throughout his journey. Fable II surpasses the expectations of many, offering a thoroughly enjoyable experience. • Dan Dick, Staff Writer
Those are some of the lyrics to Panama Soweto and Ken Arkind’s opening poem at the Campus Program Board’s Poetry Slam, which featured the pair as the ‘Dynamic Duo.’ Their poems ranged from silly haikus to more serious free verse pieces with something for everyone, such as gamer lingo and even a Hogwarts haiku for their audience’s nerdy side. Though a bit crude and profane, plenty of humor was incorporated to tickle funny bones. They even showed a more serious side with poems telling the audience’s generation to stand up for what they believe. They taught them, “no matter how much of a bad ass you think you are, every little sister can beat you by simply randomly pushing buttons.” •Stephanie Snay, Staff Writer Midnight Breakfast on December 8
YOUTUBE THIS
BIKE HERO • JAMES ALLEN
YOUR TAX DOLLARS AT WORK • ADRIAN KENDRICK
CONCERTS
THE AFTERS @ UINDY • DECEMBER 2
FOREVER THE SICKEST KIDS • DECEMBER 5
CAMPUS LIFE
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION @ CDFAC • DECEMBER 5
MIDNIGHT BREAKFAST • DECEMBER 8
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BEGINNINGS Fischer and McBride got the idea for the organization after spending three weeks in Liberia building a schoolhouse in the small village of Kpain as part of a Spring Term service-learning trip in May 2007.
BIG IDEA After returning to UIndy, Fischer and McBride came up with the idea to sell bracelets to provide Liberian children with scholarships to attend school. They sold their first bracelet Oct. 20, 2007.
UNIVERSITY SUPPORT UIndy has allowed Inches to borrow the universityowned building on Shelby St. to keep items such as textbooks and medical supplies.
GROWTH & RECOGNITION Inches received ample press coverage in 2008. The project has been featured in the Indianapolis Star, Elkhart Truth and Fox 28 news.
MOVING FORWARD On Nov. 21 Inches shipped it’s first stock of textbooks to Liberia. On Dec. 5 Inches plans on partnering with The Deliverance Project in an effort to raise more funds to cover shipping costs.
EYES OF HOPE
INCHES TO IMPACT Photo contributed by Lyndsay McBride
Lyndsay McBride holds a child that she worked alongside in Liberia. These children often have no former schooling but are extremely excited about learning and exploring the world around them.
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wo University of Indianapolis students that were simply inspired from a trip to Liberia now run a project that is helping students across the world. It’s a project that is trying to prove that it’s possible to make a difference, even if it may seem like a small one. This sentiment is where the name Inches International comes from. Inches started because of a spring term trip in 2007. On the trip, the class was to build a classroom in Liberia. That, however, was not enough. Before they left, the 10-member work team raised $15,000 to fund the building. “We just wanted to make something sustainable instead of just dropping in for three weeks and then leaving,” said Lydia Fischer, one of the founders of Inches International. “It was really cool to see the impact it had on the community.” This small effort made education possible for the kids in Liberia. “We wanted to continue helping even if we couldn’t still be there, which is why we started the bracelets,” added Lyndsay McBride, the other founder. The bracelets allow Fischer and McBride to raise money from a lot of different people because the bracelets are only $5.
They simultaneously raise awareness by giving donors a reminder of what they donated to and advertise the cause. Currently, Fischer and McBride are planning a concert for Dec. 5 alongside The Deliverance Project in order to raise money to ship 800 boxes of books to Liberia. Since the sale of their first bracelet a little over a year ago, Inches International has sold nearly 3,000 bracelets and counting. They have also been traveling locally to churches, schools and other groups to give presentations pertaining to the purpose of Inches International. Since Inches International started they have nabbed a cover story for UIndy’s own publications, The Insider and Portico. The project has been featured on Fox 28 news to try and gain a larger network for their project. They have also been featured in the Indianapolis Star, Elkhart Truth and the Bluffton News Banner. The idea behind Inches International, however, is still in need of a lot of involvement.
Fischer and McBride have numerous hopes for the future as well. “We would like more student involvement,” Fischer stated. They meet on Tuesday nights at 9 p.m. on the second floor of Christel DeHaan. Currently Fischer and McBride are the only two orchestrating Inches International, but in order for growth, they need people to get involved. McBride hopes to raise money for student scholarships all over the world. “Education is key to a peaceful and functional society,” McBride said. Inches International has progressed since its meager beginnings, and both girls unanimously agree. They both expressed how important it is for student involvement, even if that means just purchasing the bracelets. Bracelets are on sale in the art department of Christel DeHaan. For more information on Inches International, visit their Web site at www.inchesinternational.org.
An in-depth look by Jessica Keaton, staff writer
FRIENDS AMONG STRANGERS
Lyndsay McBride totes a pail of water from the local well in Kpain, Liberia. McBride and Fischer were fundamental in the construction of a new school building for the surrounding community.
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international relations background to form an organization with an emphasis on fair trade as well as international travel. Today, The Village Experience is connected with charities, microfinancing groups, women’s projects and An in-depth look by Sarah Haefner, global cooperatives. feature editor With the hopes of opening a store If any prospective or current student in the future, The Village Experience questioned the applicability of a degree offers online merchandise from local artisans from all over the world, with from the University of Indianapolis to life after college, the university’s motto proceeds going both directly towards “education for service” could provide an the artisans and The Village Experience organization. answer. International travel is also an Alumni from various areas of study, from business to international relations, option, with some of the proceeds from the expenses going towards have managed to put their education small businesses in Africa, Asia and to work in local and international numerous other parts of the world. community service projects and “The goal is two-fold. We want to organizations. expose people to what’s happening One such relatively new around the world, whether they leave organization, The Village Experience, their city or not,” Campbell said. “It’s culminated from the creative and an opportunity to learn and become business savvy of former graduate aware.” student Kelly Campbell and her sister Future travel destinations include Anne Campbell. After venturing in other areas of business and career paths, Kenya, Ethiopia, South Africa, Uganda, India, Jordan, Thailand, the sisters decided that international Guatemala, Belize and Mexico. Kelly travel, humanitarian work and fair trade partnerships with local businesses and Anne evaluate every hotel and personally partake in offered tours to around the world better suited their ensure an authentic cultural experience. interests and talents. Rather than simply participating “I just figured out that I operate in a trip with The Village Experience, really well in the developing world,” several other UIndy graduates have Kelly Campbell said. secured internships and positions Campbell capitalized on her
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within the organization. Former international business student Tony Rojas was acquainted with Campbell while attending UIndy and jumped at the chance to get involved with her work. Currently, he is a village leader and will be taking his first group to India and Jordan in December. “My family and parents, Catholic faith, and visitations to my hometown of Mexico City contribute to my values in service and community,” Rojas said. Rojas also recognizes the impact The Village Experience can have on the local and international community. “This is huge for the local community,” Rojas said. “It can open the eyes of people here who don’t have international experience or knowledge. It can provide long-term help internationally as well. Really, this is just a drop in the bucket of what we can do.” Campbell has numerous hopes for the future of The Village Experience. “For younger generations, there are few outlets to do this for a living and for them to obtain jobs they dream of,” Campbell said. “We want to operate successful stores, but also start our own foundation and provide scholarships, while focusing on specific areas of interest.” International travel program costs range from $1,500 to $2,000 and merchandise prices run the gamut from $4 to $125. All merchandise and trip information can be found on www. experiencethevillage.com.
EDUCATION FOR SERVICE UIndy Campus
Involvement By Jaclyn Dillman, distribution manager
Takin’ it to the Streets
According to its “official strategic plan,” it is the goal of the University of Indianapolis to enhance student engagement in learning, leadership and service. “Opportunities to help the community are endless at UIndy. You just have to know where to look,” said Community Partnership and Service Coordinator Marianna Foulkrod. Laurelwood, Circle K and College Mentors for Kids are just a few of the on-campus organizations through which students reach out and touch the community. Laurelwood is an after-school program for students in the Laurelwood community. Children from the community are encouraged to participate in activities, such as arts and crafts, sponsored by UIndy students. Much like its high school counterpart, Key Club, Circle K is a service organization supported and operated by the students. Circle K sponsors community service projects weekly in the Indianapolis area. “On-campus groups like Circle K or Laurelwood are perfect ways for UIndy students to give back to the community,” Foulkrod said. College Mentors for Kids is a service group on campus that pairs UIndy students with first through fourth grade students. Students who participate in College Mentors for Kids are paired with a “Little Buddy.” “I love seeing the excitement on the kids faces when they get to campus. College Mentors is a great way for students from all majors to give back to the community in a fun way,” said freshman Claire Lehman. Aside from these groups the Community Programs Center (CPC), located in Good Hall room 201, is a treasure trove of information and opportunity for students to get involved in service. “My job is to go to schools, not-for-profit organizations, senior centers and other places in the community and see what the needs are,” Foulkrod said. “Then we pair students with ways to get involved in their areas of interest.” Students who are interested in getting involved can make appointments with the CPC and the advisors can pair them with community partners doing things that they enjoy. UIndy even offers a minor in civic engagement and community leadership. This minor requires 18 credit hours and includes class in service learning, social work and volunteerism. If UIndy students do community service, they can turn in sheets to the CPC and have those hours credited on their transcripts. According to CPC administrative assistant Stephanie Johnson, the CPC has recorded 1,962 hours of community service performed by students, and in the future they would love to increase those numbers. “The number of students who volunteer on campus is great, but we can’t wait for those numbers to expand,” Foulkrod said.
Besides hitting baseballs, the University of Indianapolis men’s baseball team is also hitting the streets, volunteering their time throughout the community to help those who are in need. The Greyhounds have been cleaning up Southside Park and Village Pantry located on Hanna Ave. by painting, cleaning, pulling up weeds and picking up trash throughout the community. Junior Kyle Anderson said it was nice to be able to take a Saturday off and fix up a sign covered in graffiti in the community park. “It felt really good to repaint that sign because gangs had damaged it,” Anderson said. “I’m glad I get to do something positive.” According to Anderson, the team volunteers about once a month, proving they can do more in their spare time besides baseball and schoolwork. All athletes are required to do some form of community service and according to senior Jason Ornellas, the baseball team decided to do it together. “We’re having a good time and it’s becoming a bonding experience for the team. We are all giving back to
By Adrian Kendrick, managing editor
the community by making the surrounding UIndy area look good,” Ornellas said. Freshman Scott Lawley said with his busy schedule he does not get to volunteer that often, so when he does it makes him feel better about himself. “It helps me not to take things for granted,” Lawley said. “I realized how good I have it, because it could be worse.” Lawley advises students to make time to volunteer because there is always a time when students are not busy. “You always have a time when you’re not doing anything. It’s nice to take that time and help others relax,” Lawley said. The UIndy baseball team will continue to volunteer throughout the season, hitting a home run every time they sacrifice their time for the benefit of others.
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CAMPUS CONCEALMENT Student groups in Indiana lobby for ability to carry concealed handguns on campus By Manny Casillas EDITORIAL ASSISTANT As recently as this month, a group of Ball State University students expressed their desire to be allowed to carry concealed weapons on campus grounds. It’s a debate that has carried over into all parts of the nation, in light of the violent events at Virginia Tech University, and Indiana is no exception. The pro-concealed weapons side of the argument cites incidents at schools like Virginia Tech and Northern Illinois University as impetus for a policy that would make it permissible for any student and faculty member to carry a concealed weapon. Fifteen states, including Indiana, defeated bills this year that would allow for such a policy. The only state in the country that has adopted such a policy is Utah. According to Mick Reddick, chief of police and director of campus safety, the idea of a policy allowing concealed weapons isn’t something that the school is getting on board with. “Safety is a huge, but were an incident to occur and there are many on campus with guns, it complicates things for us [campus police] because we don’t know who does or does not have a weapon,” Reddick said. One reason for Indiana defeating
a bill that would validate a concealed weapon policy is the fact that in Indiana, gun access is rather easily attained. According to an article from a local Indiana news site, (www.thestarpress. com) a fee for a gun permit is around $100 and gun owners are not required to be trained in the use of any weapons they purchase. Indiana law can deny gun permits on the basis of felony charges and mental instability, however. Overall, as evident by the many states that have defeated bills calling for the ability to carry concealed weapons on campuses, university officials see the idea as a detriment. “From a university perspective and from different conferences I’ve been into it has definitely been a big topic. But it would not be a good idea, especially from a police perspective,” said Kory Vitangeli, dean of students. UIndy does take steps to ensure the prevention of incidents like those at Virginia Tech from occurring here, but at the same time the university has to be vigilant about safety issues unique to the campus, such as the safety of Hanna Avenue. “There isn’t a campus out there that is not evaluating the safety of its campus,” Vitangeli said. Whether the debate over the practicality of allowing students and faculty members to carry concealed weapons on campuses will be silenced by the defeat of such bills is yet to be determined. “There are waves, there are always going to be waves, if another incident were to happen anywhere it always brings the issue to the surface,” Vitangeli said. “Regardless of whether an incident were happening, we’re still greatly concerned about safety.”
STUDENT PERSPECTIVES “I wouldn’t feel safe sitting next to someone with a gun in class. Just because you have a permit doesn’t mean you’re not going to go crazy and shoot somebody.”
Beemsterboer
- Jessica Beemsterboer, senior “I do understand the Virginia Tech perspective, but it could just escalate so quickly if people had guns on campus.” - Dani Wright, sophomore
WRIGHT
“We shouldn’t have concealed weapons because if two people got into an argument and they both had guns, it could just turn into a shootout.” - Ivan Chambers, sophomore
CHAMBERS
“The notion that more guns will create more safety on campus is extremely naïve. Also, who would decide which students get to carry guns?” - Kyle Culmann, senior
Quick Facts
CULMANN
“I think it’s incredibly short-sighted because the more things people have to hurt each other, the more people would hurt each other.”
• Colorado and Utah have passed legislation for concealed weapons on college campuses. • Indiana, South Dakota and Virginia rejected such legislation. • Nine states, including Ohio and Kentucky, have concealed weapon legislation pending for college campuses.
-Jeff Andrysiak, senior MCT Campus
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SAAC raises money for Make-A-Wish
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Wrestling starts season at Missouri Open
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
By Staci Reafsnyder SPORTS EDITOR The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) hosted a kickball tournament on Nov. 9 to raise money for Make-A-Wish Foundation. “The decision to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation did not just come from our campus,” said SAAC President, Jeannie Hartley. “It was actually a decision from all Division II schools to partner with the Make-AWish-Foundation and make that our primary community partner.” According to Hartley, there are many plans for this year in order to raise money for Make-A-Wish. They collect change at the football and basketball games. “Upcoming things we are going to be doing, will be selling UIndy Athletic T-shirts at future basketball games and holding a Duckpin Bowling Tournament where all proceeds will go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation,” Hartley said. “We are also teaming with the PRSSA group on campus to hold a 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament at the beginning of next semester.” Hartley said that since parking has been a big issue, every month SAAC raffles off a parking spot in front of Nicoson Hall. Other than raising money for Make-A-Wish, Hartley said every year SAAC raises money for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation at volleyball games. For every block that scores a point for the volleyball team, the athletic department donates $3.00. She also said SAAC does canned food drives throughout the school year, usually at the basketball games. Around Christmas time, the SAAC adopts a family from the United Way, while athletes and athletic families get involved and buy presents. Two representatives from each team make up the SAAC and promote athletes at UIndy to be involved in campus and community service activities. According to Hartley, they also require that each athletic team do at least one community service activity throughout the school year.
SAAC OFFICERS
Daryl Gibbs
faculty representative
Jeannie Hartley president
Cecily Starkey vice president
Werner Henning secretary
Brandon Loveless officer
Amy Schmitz officer
By Mandy Weber STAFF WRITER
Photo by Willie Little•The Reflector
Junior Jessica Canary dribbles up court during practice at Nicoson Hall. Canary was named Most Valuable Player at the Disney Tip-Off in Anaheim, California.
Women’s basketball goes undefeated in first seven games of season CPP would regain the lead for a ‘Hounds out-rebounded CW 51short time before Meissel would score 34. Fenneman and freshman guard to put the ‘Hounds up again, and Megan Gardner led UIndy in scoring eventually win 67-57. UIndy caused with 11 points each. The University of Indianapolis CPP to commit 21 turnovers Going into the last day woman’s basketball have had a perfect and held them to shooting 25 of the Tip-off on Nov. 9 7-0 start to their season. percent. against Concordia St. Paul The team started the season with Meissel scored a game and University, the Greyhounds a 3-0 record at the Disney Tip-Off career high of 27 points and held a 2-0 record. Even Classic in Anaheim, Calif. also had four rebounds and though UIndy allowed “The teams in Disney were good one block. Junior forward Concordia to score the first teams, and we learned early how our Heather Rourk scored 11 basket, they won 77-60. team must play together with intensity points while senior guard “Throughout the to be successful this season,” said Isabell Rhenwrick added 10 tournament, we were able sophomore forward Sarah Fenneman. points, seven rebounds and to play 10 to 11 players MEISSEL On Nov. 7, the ‘Hounds tipped-off two steals. every night out,” said head the Disney Classic against Cal Poly On the second day of the Tip- coach LeAnn Freeland. “This depth Pomona University and got off to an Off, the Greyhound’s played Central gave us a tremendous advantage early 6-0 start. After a first half battle, Washington University Nov. 8. UIndy toward the end of the tournament.” the game was tied at 29, but Meissel scored the game’s first 12 points to take Junior Jessica Canary and broke the tie with a lay-up to put the the lead and keep it throughout the ‘Hounds ahead. > See PERFECT on page 11 game, and defeated Central 84-44. The
By Kelley Sprinkle STAFF WRITER
The University of Indianapolis wrestling team opened its season with their first meet at the Missouri Open on Nov. 23. Junior Matt Irwin placed fifth in the open division 141 weight class for UIndy. J.T. Jenkins placed second in the freshman-sophomore division 174 weight class, while Jessey Walley placed third in the same division’s 184 weight class. “The meet provided] us with a good measuring stick for how we compare against some of the best teams in NCAA Division I and NCAA Division II,” said head coach Jay Yates. On Nov. 8, the wrestling team met at the Ruth Lilly Fitness Center for an intra-squad exhibition meet. This meet was a warm-up to prepare for the competition on Nov. 23 at the Missouri Open. According to senior Kevin Flinn, at the intra-squad meet the team basically wrestled each other. “It is never something anyone likes. Friendships take a hard hit as well as egos and pride,” Flinn said. “Business is YATES business though and you have to do what you have to do.” According to Yates, the wrestling team began pre-season practice the third week of school, conditioning and weight lifting for about six hours per week. “We are now practicing anywhere from 15 to 18 hours per week with most of the time spent working on skill drills, technique and live wrestling,” Yates said. Yates said the effort at the intrasquad meet was great. “I saw a lot of things we need to improve on and some things we’re already doing well,” Yates said. “Nationals isn’t far and we hope to be attending with at least seven team members.” Junior Matt Irwin said that as the season progresses, the team will mature and become much better than they are now. UIndy has yet to be ranked this season. “We get overlooked and under ranked every year,” Flinn said. “This year we are just going to make them bite their tongue. We’ve got some studs and we’re ready to dominate.” The UIndy wrestling team will next compete in the Indiana Little State meet on Dec. 5-6. This meet includes all NCAA Division II and Division III teams in Indiana compete together. The meet will be held at Wabash College in Crawfordsville, Ind. The ‘Hounds will also compete in the Ohio Northern Invitational in Ada , Ohio on Dec. 13 and the Newberry Duals in Newberry, S.C. on Dec. 17.
Men’s basketball battles tough season schedule By Crystal Abrell OPINION EDITOR
Mills. The Greyhounds traveled to Findlay, Ohio to play Findlay University Oilers on Nov. 18. The Oilers have been a sevenThe University of Indianapolis men’s time contender in the NCAA tournament. basketball team kicked off their season The ‘Hounds fell to Findlay 66-77. UIndy against three of the top 10 teams in held Findlay’s Josh Bostic, Division II Division II men’s basketball Player of the Year, to six points with a 1-2 record thus far. and two rebounds. The ‘Hounds lost to “Our strengths are the hard Hillsdale College 55-75 on work the guys put in and our Nov. 23 to gain their second ability to perform and work loss of the season better when we are pressed,” UIndy’s only lead occurred said head coach Stan Gouard. near the beginning of the “The team is also strong in our first half when senior Donald bench. The weaknesses we have Cloutier scored a three-pointer that we need to work on is our to put the ‘Hounds up 3-2. rebounding and defense.” MILLS Senior Kevin Radcliff led UIndy Gouard said that the with 12 points with senior scheduling is tough and the Tristan Rogers contribution 10 points. league the ‘Hounds are playing in is “We just need to learn from our competitive. mistakes. We know what we need to do, “Sometimes it is tough with me we just need to do it,” said senior Braxton coming in late, and some of our games are
already played out for us. But I feel it is good thing to play good teams,” Gouard said. “It prepares us for a tough GLVC conference and in order to be the best you have to beat the best. Every game is a building block to get to where we want to be.” UIndy began their season against University of Taylor-Fort Wayne Falcons, and defeated them 104-65 on Nov. 15. In the season opener, six separate players scored in the double figures; senior Jordan Barnard was the top scorer with 16 points. UIndy has had a great “bench” mark to start their season. A total of 57 points off the bench in the game verses the Falcons led to the victory. “We expect to win every game when we step out on the basketball court,” Gouard said. We have some really good kids with promising futures. Captains have done a good job on and off the basketball court in pushing our team.”
Photo by Willie Little•The Reflector
Senior Tyke Cockerham (5) takes the ball up the court in the last minutes of the game against University of Taylor-Ft. Wayne at Nicoson Hall Nov. 15. Cockerham had a game high three assists in the hound’s loss.
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NOVEMBER 25, 2008
Volleyball team ends season in NCAA Tourney
Freshmen Buff Crawford (3) and Abby Merritt (7) go up for a block while sophomore Lyndsay Callahan (11) looks on. The Lady ‘Hounds fell in the second game of the NCAA Division II tournament to Grand Valley State University.
Volleyball team finishes strong with 29-10 season record By JP Sinclair EDITORIAL ASSISTANT The University of Indianapolis volleyball team (29-10, 14-4 GLVC) traveled to Allendale, Mich on Nov. 21 to compete in the field of 64 teams at the 2008 NCAA Division II Women’s Volleyball Championship. The fourthranked Lady ‘Hounds beat Northern Michigan University in the first round 3-2, before losing to regionally top-
seeded Grand Valley State University, “They just kept coming,” 1-3. Harasymowycz said. “I’m glad the kids “The level of play at the regions, fought back and played to their highest every match is a battle and potential.” you have to bring you’re a The Greyhounds took game every night and we advantage in the third set didn’t do that this weekend,” with 16 kills, to lead the set said assistant coach Kyp 20-18 before GVSU made a Harasymowycz. comeback to win the second UIndy got out to a quick set. lead in the match against UIndy finally fell 25-23 GVSU, winning the first set in the fourth set to lose the 25-19. The game was tied match, 1-3. at 15 all before the Lady “It was the best feeling, of BUTERA ‘Hounds went on a 10-4 run accomplishment, our goal was to take the first set. In the next two to go has far as we could,” said junior sets, the Greyhounds had four service Lyndsay Callahan. “It showed how errors and two attack errors, which much our sacrifice and dedication helped GVSU pull away in the second had paid off, and the feeling is set. indescribable.”
During the 2008 season, the Greyhounds faced off against ranked teams seven different times. “In the Elite 8, (if GVSU wins) we will have played 3 of the Elite 8 teams and we have beat 2 of them. California University of Pennsylvania is 40-1 right now and we’re they’re only loss.” Harasymowycz said. UIndy competed in the NCAA Division II tournament last year for the first time. The Lady ‘Hounds brought the university it’s first tournament win for the volleyball program against Hillsdale College. Just like this season, the Greyhounds lost in the second game of the tournament last season. The Lady ‘Hounds will lose star senior setter Beth Robbins. Robbins, during the course of the season, broke the
Photo by Willie Little•The Reflector
schools assist record at 1,694 assists on Senior Night against rival St. Joseph’s College. She was also named the 2008 Great Lakes Valley Conference Volleyball Player of the Year. “We had 110 wins under Beth Robbins, who else can say that in any sport, she’s won over 75% of her matches,” Harasymowycz said. With the loss of both Robbins and senior Ashley Fallos, the Lady ‘Hound will be forced to rely on a young team next season. “(Beth and Ashley) were huge contributors for this team, but coming this spring we’re going to have to learn to play without them,” Callahan said. “We have a ton of great young players that we will be extremely successful with.”
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BETH Robbins volleyball
Senior volleyball player Beth Robbins was named female Athlete of the Month in September. She was also honored with the Great Lakes Valley Conference Volleyball Player of the Year. “I was very excited and honored to be student-Athlete of the Month for September,” Robbins said. “My hard work both on and off the court has paid off.” According to the UIndy Web site, Robbins earned first academic honors all four years as a pre-pharmacy student. She is also a member of the National Honor Society. Robbins said that she is doing well in both volleyball and school right now, but she is striving to perform better. “[Beth] is a perfectionist. She is always pushing herself to get better,” said head volleyball coach Jody Butera. “She works hard and she hates to lose.” Butera also said that Robbins has a good relationship with other players and she gains their respect because of her ability and good personality. According to Robbins, she is planning to attend a pharmacy school after her graduation from college. “I will miss all the friends I have made here,” Robbins said. “My teammates mean so much to me but I know I will keep in touch with them after school is over.” Butera said she is very glad to have Robbins on the volleyball team. “Beth is great. She doesn’t really need extra coaching,” Butera said. “She doesn’t need other outside influences to do things because she is already there. She is wonderful. I’m going to miss her.”
fun facts:
MAX Frempong ABBY Tracy football
Senior Maxwell Frempong finished his last season of football at the University of Indianpolis on Nov. 8 against Northern Michigan University. He was an honoree on the Honorable Mention Squad for the All-GLIAC accolades. Now that the football season is over with, Frempong said working hard on his homework and spends a lot of time in the library after practice. “The glory of winning both in life and on the field motivates me to work hard,” Frempong said. Frempong has been playing football since he was eight-years old. He is planning to get a masters degree and then pursue a career as a sports agent in the future so that he can keep being involved in sports. “Football is my life,” Frempong said. “Everything I do is surrounded by football. I breathe, live and eat football.” Head football coach, Joe Polizzi was glad that Frempong was recognized as Athlete of the Month. “Maxwell is an excellent young man. He is an outstanding football player and a good leader,” Polizzi said. “He is polite off the field, and very aggressive and physical on the field.” According to the UIndy Web site, Frempong was third on the team in total tackles with 65. He also earned NJCAA All-Region and All-American honors after playing two seasons at the College of Dupage. “If he keeps working hard and having a positive attitude, he is going to be very successful,” Polizzi said.
fun facts:
favorite food: “chicken ceasar salad”. hobby: “taking pictures”
motto: “go a hundred or go home”. favorite player: “Sean Taylor”
soccer
Junior women’s soccer player Abby Tracy was named Athlete of the Month for the second time in her UIndy career. Her first time to get this honor was her sophomore year. Tracy majors in both biology and chemistry, but says she is still undecided about what she wants to do in her future career. She is planning to get a coaching license in the next couple years and become a goalkeeper coach for a club team so that she can still be involved in soccer. “Soccer is something that I take pride in. To me, it shows that I know I’m good at something,” Tracy said. “When I play games, I know that I’m doing my best showing other people that I’m dedicated to something that I love to do. I can’t really imagine not playing soccer.” She said that the skills she learned in college for studying, maintaining and balancing her time will help her in the future. “Abby is one of our top goalkeepers in our conference,” said women’s head soccer coach Geoff VanDeusen. “She is an excellent student and an excellent player. She is extremely dedicated and determined. Once she puts her mind to something, she will get it done.” VanDeusen said he thinks Tracy will be very successful in the future because she has very high expectations, and works hard. “I hope she can take her experience as being a member of the soccer team and apply them to her life and profession,” VanDeusen said.
fun facts: favorite subjects: “science and anatomy”. favorite food: “pizza”
CRAIG Jenkins football
Senior football player Craig Jenkins has now been honored as an Athlete of the Month twice for the fall 2008 season. “Craig is very deserving of the honor,” head football coach Joe Polizzi said. “He has worked extremely hard in his pursuit of excellence and he plays football with great intensity and enthusiasm.” On Nov. 13, Jenkins was named to the All-GLIAC team. During the last game of the season against Northern Michigan University, Jenkins compiled 1,324 rushing yards, setting a new school record. “It simply means that Craig has solidified his place among the All-Time UIndy greats, a status he deserves and I love seeing that happen,” Polizzi said. “He is a tremendous example of our Greyhound tradition.” According to the UIndy Athletic Public Web site, throughout the year, Jenkins averaged 120 yards a game, and compiled 3,182 rushing yards in his UIndy career, giving him the second-most in Greyhound history. “I am certain he will be successful and I am going to miss seeing the high energy, extra effort runs that have made Craig one of the all-time UIndy greats,” Polizzi said.
sophomore Samantha Meissel were named to the All-Tournament team and Canary won Most Valuable Player honors. Off from a perfect season start, UIndy headed to Owensboro, Ky., to play in the Kentucky Wesleyan College (KWC) Classic Nov. 15-16, and improved their record to 5-0. In the first day of the KWC Classic on Nov. 15, the ‘Hounds defeated Midway College 107-75. This was the first time UIndy has tipped over the 100-point mark since 2004. Meissel was the top scorer of the game with 18 points while sophomore Katie Lyons added 16 points and two blocks. In the second day of the tourney, the ‘Hounds defeated Ferris State University on Nov. 16, 68-72. Canary was the top scorer for the ‘Hounds with 19 and also added nine rebounds and two steals to contribute to the win. UIndy upped their record again to 6-0 by defeating Oakland City University on Nov. 19, 88-72. Most recently, the Lady ‘Hounds narrowly beat Tiffin University on Nov. 22, 68-62 at home. The win moved UIndy to their current record of 7-0, while Tiffin fell to 1-3. Neither team scored in the first four minutes of the game, until Meissel and sophomore Hillary Wenning gave the ‘Hounds a 5-0 lead. This would be the team’s largest lead of the first half. Late in the fourth quarter, Tiffin caught up with UIndy to bring the game to a 40-40 tie with only 14 minutes to play. Junior Katie Dewey eventually guaranteed the win with four consecutive made free throws in the final minute of play, bringing the final score to 68-62. Meissel led all scorers with 27 points. Canary had 12 points and seven assists in the victory. The Lady ‘Hounds will host Grace College on Nov. 29 at 5:30 p.m., and Hillsdale College on Nov. 30 at 3 p.m.
fun facts: favorite player: “Adrian Peterson”. hobby: “weightlifting”
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ON DECK
November 25 - December 12
MEN’S BASKETBALL vs. GRAND VALLEY STATE Saturday, Nov. 29 at 3 p.m. vs. NORTHERN KENTUCKY Thursday, Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. vs. BELLARMINE Saturday, Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m.
SWIMMING & DIVING @ HOUSE OF CHAMPIONS Friday, Dec. 5 at 6 p.m.
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL vs. UINDY THANKSGIVING CLASSIC Nov. 28-28, Nicoson Hall vs. NORTHERN KENTUCKY Thursday, Dec. 4 @ 5:30 p.m. vs. BELLARMINE UNIVERSITY Saturday, Dec. 6 at 5:30 p.m.
WRESTLING @ INDIANA LITTLE STATE Friday, Dec. 5 at 9 a.m.
TRACK & FIELD EARLY BIRD INVITATIONAL Saturday, Dec. 6 at TBD
THE SCOREBOARD WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL
Nov. 14 @ GLVC Tournament - Rockhurst WIN • 3-0 Nov. 14 @ GLVC Tournament - Lewis LOSS • 1-3 Nov. 21 @ NCAA Midwest Regional WIN • 3-2 Nov. 22 @ NCAA Midwest Regional LOSS • 1-3
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Nov. 15 @ KWC Classic - Midway WIN • 107-75 Nov. 16 @ KWC Classic - Ferris State WIN • 68-62 Nov. 19 @ Oakland City WIN • 88-72 Nov. 22 vs. Tiffin WIN • 68-62
MEN’S BASKETBALL Nov. 15 vs. Taylor-Ft. Wayne WIN • 104-65 Nov. 18 @ Findlay LOSS • 66-77 Nov. 22 vs. Hillsdale LOSS • 55-75
SWIMMING AND DIVING Nov. 15@ Ashland LOSS • 132-148 Nov. 21 @ Purdue LOSS • 104-152
Butler’s inexperienced team looking up Micah McVicker
Sports Columnist/Staff Writer
Brad Stevens’ work is cut out for him this year. The Butler head coach will be earning every dollar of his seven-year contract terms by coaching the youngest team in the recent history of the program; no team archives exist where such an inexperienced team called Hinkle Fieldhouse home. The Butler men’s basketball coach features a team with six freshmen. The team is devoid of seniors. In contrast from last year, when the team was loaded with seniors: Mike Green, AJ Graves, Julian Betko, Pete Campbell and Drew Streicher. The experienced Butler went 30-3 and earned the 14th spot in the final ESPN/USA Today coaches’ poll. The team’s run came to an end with a 7671 loss in overtime to the Tennessee Volunteers in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Butler earned a top 10 ranking at the end of the regular season and compiled 30 wins, the first mid-major program to do so since Larry Bird at Indiana State in 1979. The result was not what the Bulldogs wanted, but their style of play received great praise from some great coaches. “It seems like they have five seniors every year,” said Tennessee head coach Bruce Pearl. The General, Bob Knight, said “I wish we played as smart as they did.” He is the coach with the most wins in Division I men’s basketball history. Now the team features six freshmen,
including local hero Gordon Hayward, who led Brownsburg high school to a state championship last year. The lone major returning contributor is sophomore center Matt Howard. In addition to Butler losing all their senior leadership, the three-point line now resides a foot further from the basket. For a team that was so reliant on the three-point shot last season, this is an adjustment that the team must make in order to continue the success the program has enjoyed the past half-decade. “That’s why you have to do the other things,” Stevens said. The three-point line may change, but defense, rebounding and ball control will always be there, teams can rely on these aspects of the game when said aspects are well-executed. “If he’s open behind the three-point line, I want him to shoot it,” said Stevens. Despite their youth, Butler started their season Nov. 15 with a win at Drake, a rematch of last year’s Bracket Busters game at Hinkle. The rest of the Bulldogs’ non-Horizon League schedule includes University of Alabama-Birmingham, Ball State, Evansville and Florida Gulf Coast at home, and Ohio State, Xavier and Bradley on the road.
With a schedule like that, the Bulldogs will face challenges. But playing such a schedule should help the team as the season progresses, into the season. “It may be tough in the beginning, just finding that leadership, who takes the ball when it’s at the end of the shot clock,” said Howard, the leading returning scorer at 12.3, and the only returner to average more than 5.0. “Those things will be a little tough to sort out. But I think we’ll be all right.”
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