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• SEPTEMBER 24, 2008 •
Albright visits campus on behalf of Obama By Kim Puckett NEWS EDITOR
Madeleine Albright, for U.S. secretary of state, spoke on foreign policy at the Ruth Lilly Perfomance Hall on Sept. 19. Albright came on behalf of the Barack Obama campaign.
Nickoson hired as student activities coordinator By Jaclyn Dillman DISTRIBUTION MANAGER
Madeleine Albright, former U.S. secretary of state and United Nations ambassador, represented the campaign for Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama with a speech on foreign policy on Sept. 19 at the University of Indianapolis Ruth Lilly Performance Hall. Judy O’Bannon, former first lady of Indiana, and Christel DeHaan, philanthropist and founder of Christel House, introduced Albright at the crowded Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center. Albright served in the Clinton administration as the first female U.S. secretary of state. DeHaan said that Albright has made for strides for women
everywhere. “She is responsible for some of the cracks in that glass ceiling women have been knocking against,” DeHaan said. Albright, who currently serves as Obama’s national security advisor, highlighted the major issues that the next U.S. president will have to deal with, as well as stressing the importance of young people voting. “Very rarely have we seen a time when young people are so active and going to make a difference this election,” Albright said. The first issue Albright presented as a priority for the next president was fighting terrorism without creating more terrorists. Albright also listed proliferation of nuclear weapons, restoring the good name of democracy and globalization
as concerns. “The main negative aspect of globalization is the growing division between the rich and the poor,” Albright said. “Even though there are less poor people in the world than before, the gap between the rich and the poor is getting bigger.” Albright named energy and environmental policy and the global financial crisis as the final two main issues for the next U.S. president. “Global warming is hard to talk about,” Albright said. “But it must be a priority for the next administration.” Former secretary Albright also said that the two wars the United States is involved in, Iraq and Afghanistan, will be problems for the next president. “Iraq is the greatest disaster in
> See ALBRIGHT on page 3
CAMPUS GROWTH
BURSTING AT THE SEAMS
Jessica Nickoson accepted the position as the University of Indianapolis student activities coordinator this June. “I was excited to join the UIndy staff because the University of Indianapolis offers me everything that I was looking for in my first professional role,”Nickoson said. “I have always wanted to advise a programming board, and I appreciate the opportunity to oversee other student organizations as well as intramurals.” Nickoson, born and raised in Lexington, Ky., is a graduate of Northern Kentucky University with a degree in English and criminal justice. She NICKOSON went on to get her masters degree from Indiana State University in student affairs and secondary education. Nickoson seems enthusiastic about her new position at UIndy. “I also like working at a smaller university and being able to meet more and more students every day,” Nickoson said. Nickoson’s job includes overseeing all registered student organizations,
> See NICKOSON on page 8
UIndy works with state to eliminate health issue By Manny Casillas EDITORIAL ASSISTANT The University of Indianapolis Center for Aging and Community (CAC) is working with the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) to fight a common health concern facing patients known as pressure ulcers. The campaign is themed ‘We Will: Prevent Pressure Ulcers.’ Pressure ulcers develop when one person stays in one position too long without shifting any weight, and can occur within hours of being in a bed or wheelchair.The pressure diminishes blood supply to the area affected, thus killing tissue. Pressure ulcers are preventable in most cases, but the number of cases is increasing, and they are now the most frequently cited problem from Indiana’s Medical Error Reporting System. The National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel that 2.5 million patients are treated, and at least 4,400 case have been reported in nursing home residents in Indiana since 2007, and at least
> See CAC on page 8
The University of Indianapolis has the largest and most diverse student population in the history of the university for the 2008-09 school year. Even with the recent campus expansions to the residence halls, parking lots and Schwitzer Student Center, the university facilities are feeling the strain of an ever-growing student body. 2008 NUMBERS
927 165 60 13
Total transfer and freshmen students
Community college transfers
Additional students from the Ningbo Institute of Technology in China Percentage of the freshman class from out of state
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UIndy battles overcrowding, student accommodation By Kim Puckett NEWS EDITOR With more transfer and international students than ever before, the University of Indianapolis has the biggest and most diverse population in the university’s history. UIndy’s total new student population for both transfer and freshmen is 927, a record for the university.
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UIndy added 60 additional transfer students from China through its partnership with Ningbo Institute of Technology. The university also works with local community colleges such as Ivy Tech, helping to bring transfer enrollment for fall of 2008 to 165 students compared to 140 last year. According to Ron Wilks, director of admissions, not only have partnerships with other universities boosted enrollment, but the majors UIndy offers improve its appeal. “With the economy the way it is, we have a lot of recession-proof programs,” Wilks said. Wilks listed programs in health sciences such as nursing, physical therapy and occupational therapy and also education as assets to the school in the nation’s declin-
ing economy. According to data collected by the Office of Admissions, this year’s freshmen class is 6 percent more ethnically diverse than two years ago. Also, 13 percent of the class is from out of state compared to 6 percent two years ago. Wilks said the student numbers are carefully monitored to ensure the balance between university growth and a small, private university. “We want to have some moderate growth because we are tuition driven so we rely on tuition dollars to make sure that we have the services available to students,”Wilks said.“But you want to maintain that small,personal-attention feel that we are known for.”
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THE REFLECTOR
OPINION
SEPTEMBER 24, 2008
A college phenomenon Binge drinking problems come with college atmosphere By Crystal Abrell
When do young adults find themselves drinking the most? It is obvious that drinking is more predominant in college, but why? Not only is drinking more popular but binge drinking is even more common when referring to college students. First off, I should establish what binge drinking is. According to an Aug. 6th Web article by the Centers for Disease and Control Association, binge drinking is drinking an excessive amount with the intentions of becoming wasted. Funny enough, binge drinking is easier to do than you think! Females that consume four or more drinks within 1-3 hours and males that consume five or more drinks within that time frame are considered binge drinkers.This could be easy for a college student to do within thirty minutes let alone three hours. When you think of going to college as an incoming freshman what usually crosses your mind? Normally you would think of the exams, the football and basketball games, living in the dorms, Greek life and of course drinking. As a freshman you were probably invited to some beginning of the year parties. Just visualize, you walk in the door of the overly crowded house where you are literally shoulder to shoulder with a complete stranger. It is always overly hot and everyone is sticky and reeking of body odor-vomit like they have no idea what hygiene is.
A sober person is always scarce and everyone seems to be having the best time of their life with their red plastic cup permanently attached to their hand. Sounds like a wonderful experience, not! So of course you would have to be plastered or be a binge drinker to be part of this scenario to enjoy it. So why are college student so prone to this type of drinking? Well for obvious reasons: less parental control, peer-pressure, trying to become more of a social butterfly, maybe even to deal with that high school sweetheart that you moved away from, so to cope you drink every now and then. Students feel that it is easier to cut loose and have a good time when they drink excessive amounts of alcohol. The classic college party games can definitely get you past that four or five drinks within 1-3 hours mark. Games like quarters, kings and the classic beer pong are the best at speeding up the process to binge drinking city. According to a Mar. 3 website article by USA Today, 7.2 million college students binge drink. Everyone drinks in college, so why is this even a problem? Drinking is acceptable when used in moderation, but can become a problem when you discover you are always drinking to get wasted like many college students do. Binge drinking can become a problem when it leads to other addictions like prescription pills or marijuana. Prescription pills like Ritalin, Adderall and OxyCotin are becoming more popular than you can even image in universities and colleges. Binge drinking in college is a huge problem when it comes to minors. More and more college students are getting drinking tickets from excise and campus police. Drinking and driving is becoming more and more of a problem as well. Just be careful, and more importantly be smart! Don’t be the moron that gets pulled over for a DUI and the only explanation you can give the officer is “I’m not as think as you drunk I am!”
Why I play video games By Daniel Dick
Larger-than-life characters, fantastic visuals, and the chance to “create”your own story have helped video games become a multibillion dollar industry. I know I spend more money on them then I should, but there is something compelling about interactive entertainment that most people don’t understand. When I read a book,I often only experience what the author wants me to. When I watch a movie, I am forced to see the story from the director’s point of view. When I play a video game, I forge my own destiny. It’s the power of creativity that video games possess that draws me into their digital worlds. The power to shape and mold my game’s character in whatever image I want. Because I make the decisions for my character, I have an emotional link to the story. If my decision was a poor choice, I feel responsibility for that mistake. Most first-person shooters, like the ever popular Halo series, don’t offer me the chance to decide the outcome of the game. Those games give the player a clear cut objective; go to point A, kill the bad guys, proceed to point B.I loved the Halo games, but I would rather have more opportunities to interpret my own objectives. Video games based on sports are another example of games that fail to give the player creative control. I often joke with my friends when I say, “I only play games that let me to do something I can’t do in real life.” I can’t wield a lightsaber in real life, but I can throw a football! With that passion for creative control, I am waiting with great anticipation for some of this year’s titles. Star Wars: The Force Unleashed and Fable II are two games I am truly eager to play.
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, takes place in the dark times between the movie trilogies. You play as Darth Vader’s secret apprentice, the guy Vader sends to do all his dirty work. The attraction for me to this game,other then the spectacular visual effects, is that you start off as a bad guy. In every other Star Wars game that I can remember, you start off as good or neutral, only falling to the dark side through your own choices. Now I’m going to play a character whose past I have no control over, and I’ve got to decide whether or not to seek redemption for that past. The video game Web site (www. gamespot.com) declared the game has a “moving, intense story that will excite fans and nonfans alike”. Fable II is set in a fairytale world where my actions will affect everything! My responses to characters affect their opinion of me, injuries I suffer leave scars on my character’s body, and even whole cities change from bustling metropolises to sordid slums, depending on if I lead a life of crime! Fable II will let the line between good and evil get blurred far more then Star Wars: The Force Unleashed. In that game, my character will most likely have to be completely good or bad. In Fable II, I can create a unique blend, much like Robin Hood or Jesse James; a menace to some, a champion to others! According to an article in the October 2008 issue of Electronic Gaming Monthly, Fable II is listed as one of this Fall’s most anticipated games.The article goes on to say that, “the game’s scope boggles the mind.” The entire thing just feels like something incredibly epic.” Most video games are unworthy of the praise I have given these two; just as most books are not honored for their literary quality and most movies are not Oscar material. However, I have a sneaking suspicion that these games will live up to their hype. I have less faith in my bank account surviving each $60 purchase.
A real maverick choice: Sarah Palin? By Manny Casillas
By the time this goes to publication, the history-making news of Sen. John McCain choosing Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his vice presidential running mate will be old news. It was an announcement that took everyone by surprise. For weeks there had been speculation that McCain would make a real maverick choice and go with renegade Sen. Joseph Lieberman as his nominee, yet his advisors repeatedly informed him that such a choice would result in an embarrassing backlash come the Republican National Convention. So what was Mr. McCain to do? Well, from my standpoint it seems like he Googled Ms. Palin and presto, a nominee was chosen! No matter how you look at it, this is such a blatant attempt to grab those apparent uber-supporters of Hillary Clinton that refuse to vote for Sen. Barack Obama. The McCain camp knows that she’s very inexperienced, not all that far from Obama, yet they’re banking on voters falling in love with her story, i.e. her five children, including her infant son with Down Syndrome, her beauty queen past, etc. Her life story reads more like a Hollywood movie in which a frazzled mother and her rambunctious kids suddenly get the chance to be vicepresident. Then you’ve got the crotchety old man who is president who probably becomes less crotchety by the end of
the movie because of the kids. It’s painfully obvious she’s less than qualified to take the office of vicepresident, let alone the office of president should something happen to McCain. Her recent interview with ABC’s Charlie Gibson only proved that point further. To say she was a deer, or moose, in headlights is an understatement. She could not say what the Bush Doctrine is, three times repeating the phrase ‘We cannot second guess Israel’, and actually attempted to make a case for her national security qualifications by saying Russia can be seen from Alaska. She made Bush look like the prestigious Yale grad he’s supposed to be. Had this been Barack Obama, or any Democratic candidate, Sean Hannity would be gloating that they do not understand national security. Then there’s the matter of her 17-year old daughter who is pregnant and unwed. Never mind that she’s about to enter a marriage to a self-described ‘redneck who just likes chillin’’ (true quote from his MySpace page) that’ll be over faster than you can say ‘drill baby, drill!’ But the Republicans are regarding this as if it’s their own little Juno, ignoring the fact that they are the party that despises unwed teenage pregnancies. At least Dr. Laura criticized McCain for endorsing that scenario, but James Dobson of Focus on The Family has changed his tune considerably. It’s baffling that the McCain camp would hit Obama so hard on his inexperience and then choose someone with just as much inexperience if not more. Hell, she hails from an inexperienced state if you think about it. When John McCain was born, Alaska
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was still a territory. I am not getting on Ms. Palin’s case because she is a woman, by no means. Sen. Hillary Clinton is a woman, and also happens to be a great public servant. Had Barack Obama not bothered with a presidential bid, she would have been more than qualified to be commander-in-chief, and would have easily beaten the other Democratic candidates. Nancy Pelosi is a woman, and a fabulous leader. Condoleeza Rice is a woman, and a hundred times more qualified to vicepresident as well as president. Ms. Palin is by no means any of these fine public servants; she still has quite a ways to go. McCain has always enjoyed thinking of himself as the maverick of the Republican Party, and once upon a time he was. He publicly denounced figures like Pat Robertson and Rev. Jerry Falwell, wrote a very good immigration reform bill with Sen.Ted Kennedy, and was against Bush’s tax cuts. That has all changed, and it’s sad, especially because you could see McCain is uncomfortable with many of the positions he’s had to take. A real maverick choice would have been Sen. Lieberman, but the choice of Gov. Palin is no less risky, but it’s also rather laughable, because she’s a quota. Women hate being disrespected, and so I ask all women to ask themselves this: how respectful do you think John McCain and the Republican Party is to you if they’re willing to put her in charge?
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THE REFLECTOR
SEPTEMBER 24, 2008
Governor seeks to increase fellowship funding By Fangfang Li EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Governor Mitch Daniels proposed expansion of funding for the Woodrow Wilson Fellowship Program during a news conference at the University of Indianapolis on Aug. 14. The program currently supports 80 fellows in the Masters degree program, which encourages college graduates, seniors and career changers who are in math and science fields to commit themselves to Indiana secondary school education. The governor’s goal is to increase the number of fellows to 200 per year, costing the Department of Education about $5 million dollars annually. “We need major improvement in the math and science mastery of Hoosier kids, and we need it now,” Daniels said. “The way to get started is a new wave of math teachers who really know their math and science teachers who really know their science, trained intensively for a year in the classrooms of experienced educators.” Indiana is the first state to take part in the teaching fellowship program and UIndy is one of four universities participating this year. Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Purdue University and Ball State University are the other three universities involved. “It’s a competitive fellowship to get,” said Jennifer Drake, director of the university’s Woodrow Wilson Indiana Teaching Fellowship Program.“They will
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Governer Mitch Daniels speaks on additional funding for the Woodrow Wilson Fellowship Program at a press conference on Aug. 14 held at Esch Hall on the Universiy of Indianapolis campus. Daniels said he plans to seek moneys for 120 additional teaching fellows. be competing with the best and brightest across the country, and I think this program will appeal to people who want to give back, who have been thinking that they want to engage in service, and this is a great way to do that.” According to Drake, the funding that schools have now is for three-year grants,
which means the schools will not have $30,000 fellowships to give out at the end of three years. With the funds expansion, schools can continue to offer fellowships to attend the program. Eighty fellows will be selected by mid-April 2009, of which 20 fellows begin their studies in July of 2009. They
will participate in UIndy’s project-based program, earning Masters in Teaching degrees. The other three Indiana schools’ more traditional programs are offering Master of Science Education degrees. According to Drake, the four universities that have been selected for the program will have different emphases.
UIndy and Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis are focusing on urban education, Purdue University is focusing on rural education and Ball State University is preparing teachers for small cities’ education. “I’m really excited and pleased with the direction,” said Beverly Reitsma, Chair of Teacher Education, who is also chair of the assessment community. “The program will be a project-based approach. Our program is particularly targeting urban population. Six projects have been developed and will be approved by the university faculty.” According to Drake, fellows will have opportunities to do field work, research and work in groups rather than just reading textbooks, listening to lectures and writing essays like traditional courses. Their goal is to prepare math and science teachers for a variety of contexts in high needs urban schools. According to Reitsma, during the first year of studying, fellows will have some clinical experience, and after that year, the school will continue to mentor fellows, which means fellows will still be supported for the next three years when they are actually teaching in schools. Reitsma said the programs should benefit the schools, students and future teachers. “Math and science are high-need areas,” Reitsma said. “I think it’s doing a good thing for urban education and filling the need. There are varieties of different ways that people can enter into the teaching profession. And this [program] is another way to get highquality people into education.”
UIndy professor wins national teaching award By Mandy Weber STAFF WRITER Dr. Judy Apple-VanAlstine is the recipient of the Commission for Accelerated Programs Excellence in Teaching Award for 2008. Apple-VanAlstine teaches three Adult Learning courses at the University of Indianapolis: investigating multiple intelligences, change management and excellence in leadership. The Dean of School for Adult Learning, Dr. Patricia Jefferson, presented AppleVanAlstine with the National Education Award. According to Jefferson, AppleVanAlstine was nominated because of her great deal of knowlAPPLE-VANALSTINE edge of how to teach adults, academic background, and her overall ability to impact students and the university as a whole. “I have been teaching here for over forty years, and I feel as if I am a better teacher as a result of knowing her,” Jefferson said. Reviews given to the Awards Committee Commission for Accelerated Programs have testimonials from former students. Former student Colleen Mitchell wrote of the changes VanAlstine made in her as a person. “Judy is someone who lifts me up and makes me want to be more than I currently am,” Apple-VanAlstine said. “I feel that when the classes were over,
I was a different person. Not only was I different, but I was better.” The student reviews said AppleVanAlstine cares for her students not only as students, but as individuals. In only a short ten-week course, AppleVanAlstine manages to impact Mitchell’s life forever. “I would like to thank Judy for the life lessons she taught me during the brief time I was in class with her,” Mitchell said. “I consider myself lucky to be associated with her, if only for ten weeks.” April Dahncke, another student of Apple-VanAlstine explained the professor’s skill in personalizing her lessons. “Not only was the class engaging, but Dr. Apple-VanAlstine goes out of her way to insure each student is given personal attention and the chance to learn as much as possible from her class,” Dahncke said. “She helped me build confidence and to this day when I face a difficult project her confidence in me helps me to know that I can get through it.” Apple-VanAlstine has been teaching at UIndy since 2005 and before that, served 28 years in public education as a teacher and also as a central office administrator. Her strong desire to teach students and positively impact their lives is what has allowed her to stand out among other teachers and receive this award, according to Jefferson. “Not only is she obviously good at what she does, but she has raised the standard of teaching here at UIndy,” Jefferson explained. Jefferson said that she remembers the day she hired Apple-VanAlstine like it was yesterday. “Dr. John Batey, Dr. Christenberry, Kathy Simpher, and I had an interview with Dr. Apple-VanAlstine. She blew us
away. It was her knowledge, competence, the way she expressed herself verbally, she answered all the tough questions, had excellent references, a great sense of humor and a plan for faculty development,”Jefferson said.“After the interview I walked her out of the room and told her I would contact her shortly. When I turned around into the office everyone was holding up a notebook paper that read, ‘Hire her!’ I quickly ran outside, and as Judy was getting into her car, I yelled to her that she had the job!” Samantha Weinbrecht, another former student of Apple VanAlstine, said that the students of UIndy are very proud of Apple-VanAlstine and her accomplishments. “I am very happy that I had the opportunity to be a student of Judy Apple-VanAlstine,” Weinbrecht said. “I was able to take the knowledge acquired in her classes and transfer that to my daily life. I highly recommend her for the teaching award.” Every class that Apple-VanAlstine has taught has been evaluated. She said she tries to encourage students as learners and engage thinking. AppleVanAlstine said that she has created strong relationships with her students and memories in which she explains she will never forget. “I love when I see a student really understand the material,” Apple-VanAlstine said. “There is a joy that comes from it. They make it their own, and now it has meaning for them.” Apple-VanAlstine will travel to Philadelphia on Nov. 10, where she will be honored during CAP’s annual conference. “Serving as a life coach is just plain fun. I absolutely love what I do. It is the best of all worlds.”
GROWTH from page 1 By systematically changing and increasing the admission standards year by year, Wilks said the Office of Admissions is able to keep growth to a manageable rate and ensure the students who fit UIndy best are admitted. The new freshman class includes a record 32 students who were their high school’s valedictorian or salutatorian. Kory Vitangeli, dean of students, said the university’s recent expansion helped accommodate the growing student population. “This was a good time for the increase in students because the university was prepared with its recent expansions,” Vitangeli said. Although the campus expansions to the Schwitzer Student Center,the dormitories
and other facilities have eased the strain on the university’s infrastructure, space is still a precious commodity. With students living in lounges and other converted spaces and temporary gravel lots to accommodate parking, the campus still feels the weight of the evergrowing student body. According to Vitangeli, the issue of parking was anticipated and planned for before the school year started. “The beginning of the year always causes a parking problem,” Vitangeli said. “Parking is tight, but it’s not as crowded as we thought it might be.” Ken Piepenbrink, physical plant director, said although some of the lot between the Schwitzer Center and Ruth Lilly Fitness Center was lost in the renovation,
just as much parking is available. “The tennis courts added about 20 more spots than we had with the old lot,” Piepenbrink said. “We also made two temporary lots, one on Shelby Street and one by the Athletic House creating about 70 spaces.” The new dormitory,which broke ground on Sept. 11, will also add about 250 parking spots to the available spaces. According to Vitangeli, the growth has not only made the campus more crowded, but the record population has had a positive effect. “Meal plan numbers are higher than ever before and there are more people in the Schwitzer Center every day,”Vitangeli said. “It makes it feel more like a student center with more people around.”
Madeleine Albright, security advisor for presidential candidate Barack Obama, listed issues which may be key to the next U.S. president in her speech on Sept. 19.
ALBRIGHT from page 1 American foreign policy history,” Albright said. “It is worse than Vietnam in terms of unintended consequences.” Albright said the rise in power of Iran, destabilization of the area and loss of American moral authority are all consequences of America’s involvement in Iraq. Albright said she believes Obama should be elected as president because of his ability for listening, action and curiosity. She said his aptitude for entertaining divergent views and ideas makes him the best presidential candidate. “I want a president that is confident, not certain,” Albright said. Albright has worked for two Democratic presidents and said the first vote she ever cast was for democrat John Kennedy. “The difference between demo-
crats and republicans is a democrat believes that the government can be on your side,” Albright said. Amanda Williams, president of the UIndy chapter of College Democrats, worked with the National Director for Students for the Barack Obama campaign in order to set up the visit from Albright. “We wanted to have an event to get the name of College Democrats out there,” Williams said. “We also wanted to educate students about the upcoming election.” Voters must be registered by Oct. 6 to be eligible for the general election on Nov. 4. For a more detailed look at the former Secretary of State look for her book, Madeleine Albright And The New American Diplomacy
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW Campus information that you may otherwise miss! Celebration of the flags to be held on October 2 The 20th annual UIndy Celebration of the Flags of will be held on Oct. 2 in the Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center Auditorium at 2:00 p.m. Over 60 flags of countries will be carried and presented by UIndy students to represent a share of different cultures with the campus community.
Academic Success Center offers free student tutoring The Academic Success Center is offering free peer tutoring this semester. Students can get help with select general education core courses and study strategies. Peer tutors are available Monday through Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m.
Graduation application due to Registrar on October 3 The deadline for all UIndy potential graduates to do the graduation application will be on Oct. 3. Students who will graduate during the 2008-2009 academic year need to complete their applications either online or at the Office of the Registrar.
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ENTERTAINMENT
SEPTEMBER 24, 2008
Jazz ensemble soars with crowd By Manny Casillas EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Unlike their mythical namesake, The Icarus Ensemble is far from the point of falling as evidence by their thrilling performance at the University of Indianapolis Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center. The Ensemble, composed of Peter Hansen; bass, Dean Franke; violin, Gary Walters; piano, Mark Ortwein; saxophone and Jo Crabiel; drums, played a tight and world-influenced set to a packed house consisting of students, faculty and patrons. There were many in the crowd left standing due to the filled seats. “[The atmosphere was] nice and intimate…enthusiastic. Really diverse… some people seemed like they listened to a lot of jazz, and other people were really novice listeners. There were elderly folks, middle-aged folks and students, so a nice mix,” said bass player Franke. “We play concerts often, in various venues and everybody will be the same age and same lifestyle, but here you just reach a broader demographic,” Walters explained. The night began with the song titled ‘Icarus’, which consisted of Ortwein’s wistful sax, Franke’s subtly powerful violin and Crabiel’s steady, yet thunderous drums. The band then segued into a sort of second song, transitioning with Walters’ gentle piano. Then there was ‘Buffalo Shuffle-O,’ a brand new tune written by Hansen that starts with a cacophonous, but cohesive pronouncement of all instruments involved before settling into a Henry Mancini-like tone. Midway through, Franke gave off a stupendously rigorous violin riff that gave way to a lovely piano lilt by Walters that then transcended into a smooth, yet irresistible solo before going back into its original setting. Crabiel’s crackling drum fills pounded beautifully, it was unforgettable.
Jazz standards were not the only order of the night, as the band brought in many world elements that gave the show a different flavor altogether. This was most evident in the number ‘Pepperoni Grande con Queso Mas (Large Pepperoni with Cheese)’, so immediately Walters’ piano descended into that Spanish rhythm as Crabiel broke in with rapturous drumming. It all culminated in a beat solo that went from big to small, and back to big, then back to small, then back to the band. Wherever he is, Tito Puente is smiling. “I feel that we are at the very beginning of this, I feel like there’s a lot of gold mine there [as far as world flavors],” Franke said. Then there was the haunting, yet touching number called ‘A.N.T.O.G.’, Walters’ substitute name for any untitled song. It went from beautiful piano bars to a sweetly infectious melody. From there came ‘Wood Waltz’, which Hansen explained has its origins mired in his music theory class from long ago. The song evokes sort of fairy tale atmosphere, as well as a harmony that bears a melancholic feeling of incompletion that ends at just the right time. It leaves listeners wanting so much more each time it’s heard, but in a good way. Then the band took a little break by opening the floor for questions from the audience. They asked such questions as how long they have been playing together, but the main thing people wanted to know was whether they had a cd available or not. They then went back into the show with ‘Widow’s Walk’, a mournful tune wrapped in a melancholic bassoon and violin trade-off that then erupts in passionate piano, before settling again into a violin solo. They finally ended with two numbers that paid tribute to a group called Oregon, whom Hansen invoked twice. The Icarus Ensemble will next play a show at Butler University, and continue to try and fit the production of a CD into their busy schedules.
Peter Hansen (bass) and Mark Ortwein (soprano saxophone) perform with the Icarus Ensemble on Sept. 17 at Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center.
University of Indianapolis sophomore Kathleen Cunningham (middle) performs with Irish Dancers of Indy on Sept. 19 at the Irish Festival at Military Park. The festival celebrates Irish culture, heritage and the halfway mark to St. Patrick’s Day.
IRISH FESTIVAL Cunningham family displays Irish heritage through performances By James Allen ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR This year, Indianapolis was host to the 13th annual Irish Festival at Military Park, an annual celebration of Irish culture, music and food. The park festivities included Irish dancers, traditional and contemporary singers and even sheep herding. The air smelled like corn beef and cabbage and beer no matter what stage you were by. Free necklaces were passed out to those who wanted them at the small bars around the park, each sporting the phrase, ‘Celebrate halfway to St. Patrick’s Day!’ “The weather is perfect, the entertainment is great and the Guinness is good!” said University of Indianapolis Social Science Chair, Dr. Jim Pennell. Many UIndy staff and students were in attendance during the festival’s opening acts. “I’m so happy to see so many UIndy students down town!” said Dr. Greta Pennell, chair of the UIndy Honors College. The esteemed couple were enjoying their time together at the festival, watching the Irish Dancers of Indy.
Irish Dancers of Indy was a focal act at the festival, featuring senior dancers from the Richens/ Timm Academies of Dance. The title ‘senior’ refers to the dancers experience in the academy, not to any sort of grade level. These young men and women had to have at least four or five years with the academy. One twelve year veteran of the program is UIndy’s own , sophomore communication major Kathleen Cunningham. Although the academy has about 200 dancers, only about 40 were in attendance. Some of the dances used all of the dancers, but other were more individual performances. A few of the dances were originally arranged by famous Irish dancer Michael Flatley for his production of ‘Lord of the Dance’. In the dance ‘Hornpipe’, comprised of all women, Kathleen performed a solo with ten brightly colored dancers lined behind her. This will be the last year Kathleen performs with the group at Irish Festival. She said that from now on, she would like to take a more behind the scenes approach with the Irish dancing group. Kathleen has performed every year in the festival since its inaugural celebration. “I come each year for the Irish culture that many don’t really know about.” she said. In fact, the entire Cunningham family celebrates their Irish heritage and performs in the festival. Kathleen’s mother Audrey
Cunningham, director of forensics and professor in communication at UIndy, emceed the O’brien Automotive Family Stage. On the other side of the park stood the Claddagh Irish Pub Stage where Irish Airs performed. The band is comprised of five members: Brian Cunningham; front man, Chris Cunningham; percussion, TH Gillespie; keyboard, Leslie Celden; fidel and Shanna Forsell; vocals. Forsell was not with the band for the performance. Chris, Audrey’s son and a senior commnuication major at UIndy, has been with the Irish Airs for the last four years, but has been to every festival since he was a young boy. “The festival was at first a chance for me to learn about my cutlure. Now it is a place to network in the Irish community.” he said. Brian, Audrey’s husband and the man in charge of the Airs, has been celebrating his Irish culture through music for almost 20 years. “We toured Ireland in 2003 with the Indianapolis Children’s Choir. We even recorded a CD with them entitled ‘The Sounds of Ireland!’” The Irish Airs performance almost did not take place due to generator problems that left the band without power. However, this small fact did not stop the Airs from performing an accoustic set that gave the audience a more intimate experience. The Irish Airs have an album of their own out entitled ‘Mise Eire’.
Sullivan and Guiliani present art exhibits By Bittany Perkins STAFF WRITER
The Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center will be showcasing well known artist Katherine Sullivan in a show entitled ‘Body Electric Remix’. Also appearing is University of Indianapolis’ own Steve Guiliani in ‘From Here to There Eventually.’ Sullivan’s most recent series, ‘Bacchant’ is in the Body Electric Remix showcase now at UIndy. ‘Bacchant’ incorporates abstract human figures with textured layers to deliver art that is recognizable, while having an underlying layer. “My primary concern is that the work garners and holds a viewers attention long enough to become interested in searching for the other, less immediate layers in the work,” said Sullivan. Sullivan drew inspiration for these
pieces from a wide variety of styles from Roman frescoes to Andy Warhol. “The series in the gallery was largely inspired by the Roman frescoes in the city of Pompeii, particularly the frescoes in the Villa of the Mysteries. It’s also influenced by Andy Warhol and classical sculpture,” Sullivan said. This combination makes her art appealing to many students. Sullivan enjoys UIndy and hopes to return soon. “I spend a few weeks painting landscapes outside every summer and I’m hoping to include some of those in future group exhibits at UIndy,” Sullivan said. Guiliani is a 1978 graduate of UIndy’s Department of Art & Design. His exhibit ‘From Here to There’ eventually is a wide array of figures, composed of dead ponderosa pine from the Colorado Mountains. Guiliani’s pieces are very distinct using wood tarnished with decay,
stains, cracks and beetle holes. This unique talent has been a hit with the university and art enthusiasts. “We chose to go with Steve’s work not only because he’s a 30 year alum, but because when I saw his work I thought ‘wow, those are interesting images made of wood’,” said Chair of the Art & Design Dee Schaad. Body Electric & From Here to There Eventually will be open now through Sept. 26 at the CDFAC, Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Also coming up is the UIndy Department of Art & Design Faculty exhibit. The exhibit will showcase the faculty’s artwork in areas like ceramics, graphic arts, painting, drawing, photography and print making. The showcase will be open Monday through Friday between Oct. 6 and Oct. 31 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. All students and faculty are encouraged to come.
Artists Steve Guiliani and Katherine Sullivan’s artwork is featured in Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center until Sept. 26.
ENTERTAINMENT
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THE REFLECTOR
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Hedberg and his off-the-wall wisdom are back in his posthumous finale that was ended in a different Mitch fashion. “Do You Believe in Gosh?” is Hedberg’s third comedy album put out in his tragically-cut-short career. For long time fans of Hedberg, there are new versions of old jokes and three new headless horseman references. In this album, Hedberg becomes more real with his audience. He reveals a little more improvising talent than he has in his first two albums. This is a must have for Mitch fans, and fans of comedy alike.
mural over the kitchen contributed greatly to the genuine atmosphere. There are booths surrounding the rows of tables around the window and wall to the right of the door. This restaurant is the first of several new restaurants that the investment group, who owns the restaurant, is opening in Indiana. The market bar allows customers to choose a meat and a type of rice. Customers then go to the bar to choose their own toppings and sauces. The service was great. The waitress was very attentive to our needs. I was very impressed with the quality of the atmosphere, food and service.
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game is a unique hybrid of Norse mythology and classic science fiction.You play Baldur, a soldier whose cybernetic enhancements grant him increased strength, endurance and longevity. These talents have allowed him and other “gods” to wage a savage war against a machine enemy, determined to wipe out mankind. Cinematic cut scenes and a sweeping score make watching the game feel like a summer blockbuster. Playing the game, however was a completely different experience. I found myself completing confusing and repetitive levels just to further the story to the next cut scene.Too Human is worth the purchase, but I would recommend waiting for a price drop.
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but true to their maverick style, they follow up that knockout of a movie with a screwball farce that’s wildly uneven, but wildly entertaining. The A-list cast transcends the uneven script wonderfully, particularly a deliciously frazzled John Malkovich, a horndog George Clooney, obsessed with top-notch floors and dildos. Also a lovely Frances McDormand, a hapless Richard Jenkins and an endearing Brad Pitt, hair streaked blonde and dancing jubilantly to an I-Pod only he can hear, contribute much to the cast. It certainly would be no country for film lovers without the Coens.
is an exhibit that offers a unique outlook on life, which no anatomy textbook can ever match: Bodies: The Exhibition not only provides an educational experience, but also an endless curiosity for the human body. From now until Nov. 30, you can encounter actual human remains, preserved and dissected, displaying all the systems of the body. You can even hold a human brain, if you are not too squeamish. The only down side is paying $22 for a ticket, but the experience will stay with you forever.
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6 THE REFLECTOR
SEPTEMBER 24, 2008
DRY CAMPUS
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espite its non-tolerance on campus, one subject continues to arise and it seems to capture students’ full attention: alcohol. “The University of Indianapolis has a zero tolerance policy for alcohol, and that includes alcohol use by our students on and off campus,” said President Beverley Pitts. Last year, The Reflector reported on an incident that occurred in the University Heights neighborhood that involved 41 UIndy students under the suspicion of alcohol violations at a house party. One or more student athletes from the football, baseball, softball, volleyball and women’s soccer teams were cited by the Indiana State Excise Police and UIndy campus police. The disciplinary measures were handled within the university’s punishing system. According to Dean of Students Kory Vitangeli, any student who is caught with alcohol by the Indianapolis or UIndy police is punished with the same degree as any other student. Vitangeli said UIndy students are expected to follow the university’s policies at all times. “That is the responsibility of being a UIndy student,” Vitangeli stated. Other responsibilities students should be aware of are the dorm rules regarding alcohol, which also apply if a student is found intoxicated on campus. The punishments vary in degree of severity, while the fines and penalties increase as the student continues to disregard the regulations. Graduate student and resident director, John Dehr said that he has not seen students go any further than the first offense. “Usually when they get the first fine of $100 it’s a wake-up call for them because it’s inconvenient,” Dehr said. According to Dehr, the first day the freshman arrive on campus the resident assistants have an alcohol discussion, rules are presented and it’s explained to the residents that UIndy is a dry campus. Nevertheless sometimes residents do not regard those positive efforts. “This didn’t feel like a dry campus when I first arrived here,” said senior Won Joon Lee. Lee also explained that he wasn’t exposed to the party lifestyle till he arrived on campus where everyone around him was getting wasted [heavily intoxicated]. At first he said he was pulled into that lifestyle, but eventually he was able to draw a line. “I came to realize that lifestyle was not what I wanted to pursue,” he said. With drinking continuing to rise on campuses nationwide, statistics are turning negative and some college students are dealing with the consequences. The Indianapolis Star reported that 1,700 alcohol related deaths occur among college students each year in the United States. Such fatalities involve traffic accidents, falls, suffocation, drowning and alcohol poisoning. The Star also reported that hundreds and thousands of students commit crimes, become victims, fail classes, make poor sexual decisions or become sick with too much alcohol consumption. Despite whether or not students think drinking is a problem on campus, many events on campus promote abstinence from alcohol use. “On campus we do not allow any events to occur that involve alcohol. Nor do we promote alcohol use in any way,”
Vitangeli said. This zero-tolerance policy also includes tailgating events. According to Vitangeli, there has been a misconception that alcohol is allowed at the tailgates. “When it was announced UIndy would do tailgating, students seemed to think there would be alcohol at the event,” Vitangeli said. “We want people to come and have cookouts, but alcohol is not included.” Though the confusion of having alcohol at tailgating events existed among some students, Dehr believes the majority of UIndy students understand they should not drink on campus. “UIndy has a good system in place to keep the students in line,” Dehr said. “I have friends that attend bigger colleges and it’s (alcohol) more everyday for them.” College students are bombarded everyday with different situations. Alcohol is a subject that continues to surface, and universities cannot continue to sweep this epidemic under the carpet. “Certainly we have [alcohol] situations that go on, on and off campus,” Vitangeli said. “UIndy is not exempt from that.”
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the student handbook as well. Offenses are classified as Category “B”, which may “result in disciplinary or residence hall probation or suspension.” Student affairs officials may approach each isolated incident as a level one, two or three. A level one response is designed “to educate the students about their experiences” and includes the completion of a two-hour alcohol education program, a fine of $100 and social conduct probation. Level one offenses are commonly firsttime violations of any and all UIndy policies. A level two response is reserved for students who have also violated other UIndy policies or if the offense is of a more serious nature. Sanctions include the completion of an alcohol assessment and compliance with any recommendations, a fine of $200 and social conduct probation with restrictions. The Dean of Students may also remove the student
BEFORE YOU TAKE ANOTHER SIP, YOU MAY WANT TO KNOW THE CONSEQUENCES
from residence halls or campus. Lastly, a level three response includes a fine of $300, immediate removal from residence halls and suspension or expulsion from the university. The university can also hold accountable any student hosting off-campus events involving alcohol. Again, three response levels are utilized as a guide for punitive measures. Although many at UIndy believe alcohol is not a huge problem on campus, realistically the issue is not obsolete. “UIndy is no different than any other college. We have alcohol, but I believe the quantity is not nearly as high as other Indiana schools,” said Dean of Students Kory Vitangeli. “It’s hard to combat the media and students’ preconceived notions of college.” This adopted preconceived notion led to 48
student affairs referrals in 2007 regarding violations of the liquor law, all of which occurred in residence halls. This statistic is down from 61 referrals in 2006. No arrests were made in 2007. Vitangeli believes the punishment process is not the only way to combat alcohol consumption. “The best thing for students affairs to do is to provide organizations as alternatives,”Vitangeli said. “There is no limit to how many student organizations we can have. Students need to come forward and work with the student program board to create new organizations.” “[Alcohol] always identifies itself,” said Chief of Police and Director of Campus Safety Mick Reddick. “Students get loud and rowdy and someone always calls in. It’s our job to look for patterns and repeat offenders and keep things from leading to worse offenses.”
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THE REFLECTOR
SEPTEMBER 24, 2008
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ecoming an adult always has been about the freedoms and opportunities that you receive once you reach the monumental age of 18. Suddenly, 18-year-olds across the world are able to buy cigarettes, vote in elections, buy pornography, serve on a jury, sign contracts, live on their own and even fight for their country. However, in the United States, 18 has become merely a stepping stone to the ever-so-mystical age of 21.
GOVERNMENT INTERVENTION In 1984, Congress passed the National Minimum Drinking Age Act.The act gave every state an ultimatum, stating that the states would either raise their minimum drinking age to 21 years, or lose a percentage of their federal highway funding. With minor opposition, all 50 states raised their minimum drinking ages to 21 by 1987. According to the Fox News Web site (www.foxnews.com), the United States currently has the highest minimum drinking age in the world. The effects of the act are evident in our society. According to a federal study titled Monitoring the Future, the percentage of high school seniors who consume alcohol at least monthly has fallen from 70 percent to 45 percent from 1977-2007. The same study also found that the number of fatal
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car accidents involving underage drinking has dropped 32 percent. According to Slate Magazine online (www.slate.com),“frequent-heavy”drinkers among college students have remained at a constant 30 percent from 1977-89. However, college “binge drinking” began increasing steadily throughout the late 1990s. Binge drinking is defined as five or more drinks in one sitting for men and four or more for women. According to U.S. News & World Report, half of college students, no matter what their age, said they binge drink at least once every two weeks. Within that 50 percent, one in five freshmen men said they regularly drink more than 10 drinks in a sitting.
INTERNATIONAL OPINION According to the University of Indianapolis Web site (www.uindy.edu), international students make up approximately 5 percent of the student body. These students, who represent 50 different countries, all come from a place with a drinking age lower than 21 years. Many international students must make social adjustments upon arriving to the U.S., due to the high drinking age. “It was hard to adjust to the fact that you can’t go into a bar or have a beer with your meal,” said Won Joon Lee, a senior from both South Korea and Hong Kong, China. “Where I’m from, we enjoy good alcohol. Its not like [the U.S.] where you always end up by a trash can.” In many countries, alcohol use is taught at an early age. Collin George, a senior who was born in India and spent much
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of his life in the Persian Gulf, said that he believes that proper education is key to responsible drinking habits. “Most people have their parents introduce [alcohol] to them. I think it’s a good thing because they introduce [alcohol] as something to enjoy,” George said. “In the U.S., teaching teens abstinence is not going to work. If you tell [teens] not to do it, they will be more likely to rebel.” Typically, in countries where parents and elders introduce teens to alcohol, drunkenness occurs in only one of every 10 drinking occasions. In the U.S., where teens learn about alcohol from their peers, drunkenness occurs half of the time, according to U.S. News & World Report. “I believe the drinking age should be 18,” George said. “There are two reasons that people binge drink; one, because the [drinking] age is so high, and secondly because it’s a culture thing [in the U.S.].” Despite the fact that most other countries have drinking ages under the age of 21, Zhengcheng Gong, a graduate student from Hong Kong, China, said he believes that the drinking age is not the problem. “I believe that [the issue of binge drinking] is an application problem,” Zhengcheng said.“There needs to be more education [about alcohol use].”
AMETHYST INITIATIVE In June 2008, John McCardell, president emeritus of Middlebury College and founder of Choose Responsibility, created the Amethyst Initiative after speaking with colleagues about the effect of the minimum drinking age. According to the group’s Web site (www.amethystinitiative. org), the Amethyst Initiative is named after the Greek words “not intoxicated.” The group is comprised of university and college presidents and chancellors who have signed a petition to open discus-
sion in Congress about lowering the drinking age. According to the Amethyst Initiative statement posted on their Web site, signatories are calling upon elected officials to not only support discussion about the minimum drinking age, but to create new ways to teach teens about responsible drinking. Butler University President Bobby Fong and Hanover College President Susan DeWine are both among the 129 presidents and chancellors who have already signed the petition. UIndy President Beverley Pitts said that she has chosen not to join the Amethyst Initiative. “I think that the initial intents of the Amethyst Initiative are valid ones, which is that it is time to have more conversations on underage drinking and what we can do about it,” Pitts said. “Unfortunately, I think the movement became more about lowering the drinking age, which has translated into an easy solution for colleges and universities.” With the National Minimum Drinking Age Act up for renewal in 2009, more and more conversation about the drinking age and binge drinking have begun to surface. According to the signatories of the Amethyst Initiative, “21 is not working” because of the current culture of college binge-drinking. “UIndy is not unlike any other university,” said Kory Vitangeli, dean of students. “There is a drinking problem. Thankfully, there is less of an issue here than in other places.” Pitts said that UIndy will continue to stand by its “dry campus” policy. “A university campus is not the place for alcohol. It is not our intent, and it is not our purpose,” Pitts said. Though the Amethyst Initiative is currently limited to only college and university presidents and chancellors, students and other faculty can become a part of the movement to rethink the drinking age through Choose Responsibility’s Web site at www.choose_responsibility.org.
“Being a nursing major, I know that at a younger age your body’s not really mature enough. But considering the fact that everyone already drinks, I think it should be 18”
“I think the drinking age should be lowered because everyone’s doing it anyway--might as well legalize it. Because the drinking age is lower, nobody gets wasted in Cyprus.”
“The drinking age shouldn’t be lowered because research shows that [alcohol] does damage to brain development.”
“The drinking age shouldn’t be lowered because if you lower it, I don’t think too many [18-yearolds] can control themselves.”
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“[The drinking age] should stay at 21. There are too many reckless 18-year-olds. There should be an exception for college though. A college ID should get you alcohol.”
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8 THE REFLECTOR
SEPTEMBER 24, 2008
NICKOSON from page 1
Television changes may affect UIndy students By Stephanie Snay & Kim Puckett STAFF WRITER & NEWS EDITOR On Oct. 2, all Bright House Networks cable subscribers may be losing their access to WISH-TV, WNDY and WIIH, according to the Indianapolis News Station’s Web site (www.wishtv. com). Because of a long-term contract dispute between the cable company and the CBS affiliate station, all oncampus housing and some surrounding housing, such as College Crossing at National apartment complex, could lose access to programming such as Indianapolis Colts games, CSI and Survivor. In a statement by Bright House Networks on its automated customer service phone line, the company assures its customers that it is working with the LIN TV Corporation, which owns WISH-TV, to negotiate a contract. “Bright House Networks is very confident that an agreement with LIN TV Corporation will be reached soon to keep local WISH-TV Channel 8
programming on our central Indiana system” the recording said. “We are hopeful that before the LIN self-imposed Oct. 2, 2008 deadline a contractual agreement will be reached.” The Colts play the Washington Redskins on Oct. 3, the day after the deadline. If the contract is not negotiated by then, students could be missing the game. Another change that could affect television viewers is the nationwide change to digital broadcasting. On Feb. 17, 2009, all television stations in the United States will begin broadcasting only in digital. According to the Federal Communications Commissions’ “know how” Web site to the world of digital television (www.dtv.com), the switch to digital will be beneficial to viewers. “DTV is an advanced broadcasting technology that will transform your experience,” the Web site says. DTV provides better picture and sound quality than the current analog system, according to the Web site. Students who live on campus at UIndy will not have to stress over the change to digital television. According to Nick Lopez, the operations manager of UIndy TV, televisions
in the dormitories will not notice the change. “When TV switches to digital in February 2009, UIndy will not be affected at all,” Lopez said. On-campus TVs will not need to make any changes because all of the televisions on campus receive digital cable already through Bright House Networks. “Bright House takes care of everything,” Lopez explained. Even though UIndy TV won’t be affected by the change to digital, it is still doing much to prepare. The student-run station is buying HD compatible equipment and making changes to the class curriculum, according to Lopez. “We are teaching students to shoot in high def,” said Lopez. The switch may have an effect on students living off campus. Those who use antennas to watch television will need to buy a converter box. These boxes work by receiving digital signals and converting them to analog format to work on an analog television. All households can get up to two coupons, before March 31, 2008. It costs $40 each to buy the converter boxes.
organizations,advising the Campus Program Board, and supervising the running of all intramural sports. Since Nickoson started in the position,the Campus Program Board has added approximately 24 new members. Also, flag football and powder pufffootball have been added to the list of available intramural sports. Senior Kara Lamb said she is thrilled to get involved with powder puff football. “We may be girls, but we still know how to get down and dirty,” Lamb said. Nickoson also played a role in the organization of this year’s Welcome Week. She said that she enjoyed the UIndy gladiators, meeting all the new students on campus and looking forward to having similar experiences throughout this school year and the ones that will follow. “Welcome Week has so far been my best experience at UIndy. I was able to interact with so many new students and talk to them about getting involved in campus life,” Nickoson said. Although this is her first post-collegiate employment, Nickoson brings some experience regarding campus program coordinating. During her time at Indiana State University, she worked closely with the interfraternity council, and played a big role in the organizing of fraternity and sorority life.She worked closely with the Order of Omega at Indiana State, as well.
Some of Nickoson’s goals for the year include getting more students involved in intramural sports, expanding the number of students helping with the Campus Program Board and increasing school spirit in students across the campus. Nickoson also wants to promote participation in homecoming week.She encourages students to find a way to participate,whether it’s voting for king and queen, attending the football game or partaking in the all-new homecoming week penny wars. Nickoson also voiced the fact that she would love to increase participation in the Residence Hall Association sponsored events as well as to boost student participation in Indianapolis Student Government. “I would hope that all students join an organization, athletic or intramural team or some other extracurricular activity on campus,” Nickoson said. “I think the college experience is more rewarding and fun when you’re an involved student.” Although she has many ideas for the school year,Nicksoson said she is always open to new suggestions. She loves meeting new people and supports an open door policy at her office in Schwitzer Student Center. Kory Vitangeli, dean of students, works closely with Nickoson. “Jessica has done a great job so far, and I hope that in the future she is able to accomplish all her goals and broaden the student activities base on campus,” Vitangeli said.
CAC from page 1 600,00 die. The cost of treatment can cost anywhere around $11 billion a year. “CAC was the ideal organization to facilitate this campaign because of our neutral position within the aging services community.” said Jennifer Bachman, senior projects director for CAC. With the assistance of ISDH, the Indiana Pressure Ulcer Initiative is 18-month collaboration among various groups. The campaign aims to produce well-trained staff able to deal with this problem in hospitals and other care facilities. “CAC is acting as a convener in this campaign,facilitating all the partner organizations across health care setting.”Bachman said. “The Department of Nursing is aware of the initiative and there will certainly be opportunities for students and faculty to be involved.” They also hope that other groups and organizations can take up the cause in their affected area, which is an attainable goal thanks to the assistance of the National Institute of Health’s Breakthrough Series
(BTS) Collaborative Model. “The model is easily replicable for other health care issues and the intention is to build a strong collaborative partnership in the health care community and implement this model,” Bachman said. Bachman and Amy M. Magan, communications manager for CAC, said they definitely see a bright future for this campaign, and look forward to more residents of Indiana becoming aware of the all too real problem of pressure ulcers. In summer 2009 a second phase of the campaign will begin. “With the state and these partners involved, reducing the incidence of pressure ulcers is an attainable goal.” Bachman said. The problem of pressure ulcers is only the first health issue that the partnership of CAC and ISDH is looking to combat. “Based on the anticipated success of this campaign, CAC is committed to providing ISDH the leadership needed to facilitate future campaigns,” Magan said.
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FALL SPORTS PREVIEW 2008 FOOTBALL
VOLLEYBALL
”We feel we are a fast and very aggressive team with a great mix of veterans and youth.”
”My 2008 Team is very young... but loves to win and hates to lose.”
- Coach Joe Polizzi
HEAD COACH
JOE POLIZZI
LAST YEAR RECORD THIS YEAR
PLAYERS TO WATCH
6-5 Overall 5-5 GLIAC
Craig Jenkins &
- Coach Jody Butera
defensive line linebacker wide receiver
WOMENS GOLF
- Coach Ken Piepenbrink
HEAD COACH LAST YEAR RECORD PLAYERS TO WATCH
KEN PIEPENBRINK 120-40 2008 - Ranked 12th Nationally Kristi Piepenbrink Lyndsay McBride Sarah Prascsak
- Coach Brent Nicoson
HEAD COACH LAST YEAR RECORD PLAYERS TO WATCH
BRENT NICOSON 151-31-2 2008 - Ranked 22nd nationally Justin Hueber Seth Fair
JODY BUTERA
LAST YEAR RECORD
THIS YEAR
WHO IS IN CHARGE
33-4 2008 - Ranked 22nd nationally, 1st in GLVC
”We will have new talent, but need to be consistent with our play.” - Coach Geoff VanDeusen
WOMENS CROSS COUNTRY
“We look to send at least one person to the national meet.” - Coach Kathy Casey
GEOFF VANDEUSEN
HEAD COACH
8-10 6-7-0
LAST YEAR RECORD PLAYERS TO WATCH
KATHY CASEY
HEAD COACH back
LAST YEAR RECORD forward forward
RUNNERS TO WATCH
MENS SOCCER
- Coach Kathy Casey
JOHN GRIFFIN
PLAYERS TO WATCH
11-6-5 record 6-4-3 GLVC
2008 - Ranked 0-0-2 GLVC
midfielder forward
Flag Football, Powder Puff Football, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Basketball, Softball and Indoor soccer Jessica Nickoson oversees three intramural coordinators: Willie Little, Kenny Daniels, and Ryan Loveless.
WHEN TO WATCH
Flag Football, Powder Puff Football and Ultimate Frisbee began, Sept. 14. Catch any of these intense sports every Sunday.
TEAM MEETINGS
Captain’s meetings are held before the sports begin. The captain’s meeting for Flag Football, Powder Puff Football, and Ultimate Frisbee were on Sept. 3. Captain’s meetings for Volleyball will be held on Oct. 29.
Information compiled by: Jessica Keaton, Haley Vannarsdale and Kelley Sprinkle. Layout by Courtny Cotten.
Amy Hamilton
“We are striving to improve our regional presence.”
- Assistant Coach John Higgins
LAST YEAR RECORD
2008 - Ranked 9th Regionally
MENS CROSS COUNTRY
”This year could be our most successful at UIndy in a long time.” HEAD COACH
setter libero outside hitter
The volleyball team hopes to continue the winning tradition on the power of returning senior starters Beth Robbins and Ashley Fallos. The Greyhounds are expected to face tough competition from teams who look to avenge last years’ loses.
UINDY INTRAMURALS SPORTS PLAYED
PLAYERS TO WATCH
WOMENS SOCCER
MENS GOLF
”We need to finish strong in tournaments to reach our full potential.”
HEAD COACH
runningbacks
The football team looks to improve on their rank this year as they currently stand in the middle of the pack among the toughest Division II football league in America. They intend to focus on conditioning, discipline and team loyalty to put themselves among the elite teams in the GLIAC.
”We have the ability to win every tournament we play in, including the national championship.”
SEPTEMBER 24, 2008
HEAD COACH LAST YEAR RECORD RUNNERS TO WATCH
KATHY CASEY 9th at GLVC Adam Settle, Mike Landy
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SEPTEMBER 24, 2008
A DREAM BECOMES REALITY Poland’s professional league names Logan Most Valuable Player.
By Adrian Kendrick & JP Sinclair MANAGING EDITOR & EDITORIAL ASSISTANT
By Staci Reafsnyder SPORTS EDITOR Once an ordinary University of Indianapolis student, former Greyhound David Logan is now living out his childhood dream, and every other basketball players dream for that matter. He is now playing in the professional league in Europe. The former Greyhound basketball player just signed a two year contract with the Turow Zgorzelec team and was also recently named MVP of Poland’s Dominet Banke Ektraliga basketball league. “If you can’t beat them, join them I guess,” Logan said. According to Logan, after he graduated in 2005, he started his professional career, signing to play in the second division of Italy. After passing up some job opportunities in his second year, he ended up signing with Poland for three months. Afterwards he came back to play with Turow again in his third year in Europe. He led the league in scoring that season with an average of 19.7 points a game. By signing with Turow this year, they team will play in the toughest league outside of the NBA, the Euroleague, starting in October. With Logan averaging 17.5 points in preseason play thus far, he has helped Turow to a 9-1 record. “He’s a guy who loves playing,” said head basketball coach Stan Gouard. “He approaches every game like it’s his last.” Logan’s spark for basketball came at the early age. Born in Chicago, Ill., Logan said he started playing basketball around the age of six or seven. His uncle would take his brother and him to the lake front and shoot hoops three or four times a week. When Logan moved to Indianapolis, he played eighth grade basketball for Westlane Middle School and continued his career at North Central High School. “I played with David in high school,” said former UIndy teammate Eric Rhodes. According to Rhodes, Logan didn’t play a lot of basketball at North Central his freshman and sophomore years. But David set the bar for the years to come, Rhodes said. According to Logan he really didn’t blossom until his senior year of high school, averaging around 23 points a game. He also achieved a career high of 42 points in sectional play. Rhodes also said that by the time
Transfer studentathletes flock to Greyhound domain
Photo contributed by David Logan
University of Indianapolis alum David Logan is in his first season playing with Turow Zgorzelec of Poland, and third season in Europe. “He’s a guy who loves playing,” head basketball coach Stan Gouard said. “He approaches every game like it’s his last.” David was a senior in high school and video tape his practices in order to everyone was in awe of his abilities critique them. He shot around 1,000 as a basketball player. baskets a day, and worked on his ball After high school, Logan handling. came to UIndy to play for the “His work ethic is stronGreyhounds. ger than any basketball “I chose UIndy because it player I’ve seen,” Rhodes was close to home, and [because said. “He never was a bragformer] coach Sturgeon said I ger. You knew he was bustwould play a lot as a freshman,” ing his butt practicing.” Logan said. “I ended up breakDuring his senior year ing a lot of records at UIndy at UIndy, Logan averaged and [in the] GLVC.” 28.6 points a game, leadGouard said it was a blessing ing the country in scoring to have Logan recruited to the and was also named player GOUARD UIndy team. He had qualified for of the year in Division II Division I schools and could’ve basketball. easily played in the Big Ten. According to Gouard, Logan’s apAccording to Gouard, during the proach was entirely different going into offseason, Logan would stay on campus his senior year. He practiced as hard
as he would play in a game and his attitude was good. He never looked down on anyone. Gouard said that Logan had a vision, to practice and become what it took to be a professional basketball player. His hard work and determination throughout his basketball career has led him to the basketball player he is today. “It’s a positive thing for him,” Gouard said.
For more info on David Logan, visit www.ulebcup.com
When students decide they want to transfer to a different university, a number of questions may cross their minds; some may concern tuition costs, academics or even campus life. The questions are endless, but if you’re an athlete, what factors into your decision is a whole lot more than just academics. “I figured this would be a good opportunity for me considering this is a small campus,” said junior Larry Woods, a basketball transfer from Moraine Valley Community College in Palos, Ill. “Even though this is a Division II school, we get just as much attention as a Division I school.” The University of Indianapolis transfer athletes were down this year compared to recent years, but there are a total of 502 student-athletes at UIndy; approximately eleven of which are transfers. Men’s tennis had one transfer, swimming and diving had five, women’s soccer had two and wrestling had one. “Sometimes a first year coach will bring in transfers to try and build a more mature team, versus recruiting freshmen,” Willey said. According to Woods there are about five transfers on the men’s basketball team and they bring new experience to the basketball court. “We bring that college experience that freshman can’t bring to the team,” Woods explained. According to Sports Information Director, Mitch Wigness, the city of Indianapolis attracts students and the academics offered at UIndy draws them as well. “There’s a strong academic component that goes into the decision,”Wigness said. “Indianapolis is also a sport Mecca and the landscape is also quite appealing.” The Athletic Department says that UIndy has just as much to offer as Division I schools. “I’ve seen other institutions where men’s and women’s basketball [teams] fight each other instead of being in partnership. When we have teams vying for practice time on the same court or field, we do a great job of supporting one another,” Willey said. When it comes to transfer students, whether the decision is based academic, proximity to home, or just wanting a new experience, it all comes down to one decision; whether the campus fits them individually. “I thought Indianapolis would be a nice place to go,” Woods said. “So far, I think I made the right decision. UIndy has a good basketball team and it also challenges me academically.”
SPORTS OPINION
NFL Quarterbacks: What’s old is new again By Tania Ganguli THE ORLANDO SENTINEL (MCT)
You think he can’t do this anymore? He went to 10 Pro Bowls. He won four Super Bowls. He came out of the CFL to become an American Pro Football Hall of Famer. He guaranteed a Super Bowl win, then actually came through. He’s got the most wins as a starter of any quarterback in NFL history. Sure, he’s getting older. But he thinks he’s still got it. He’s still Johnny Unitas. He’s still Joe Montana. He’s still Warren Moon. He’s still Joe Namath. And he’s still Brett Favre. You think he can’t do this anymore, that he’s too old and too far past his prime, but he thinks you’re wrong. He loves this game, he’s not ready to leave and he can still play. Like other aging quarterbacks in NFL history, Favre said he was retiring and America cautiously believed him.That was the smart way to not be totally duped. He left the game in March at 38 years old. But less than a month later, rumblings that he might want to return surfaced. In July he and the Green Bay Packers, the franchise with which he played for 15 record-breaking seasons, began a remarkably ugly separation. Favre was not about to compete for a starting job at an organization he defined for more than a decade.
Favre was not about to be treated like he was washed up. “It’s an incredible game to play and you should play it as long as you can until they actually drag you off the field,” said Ron Jaworski, an ESPN analyst and former NFL quarterback. “There’s nothing that anyone will ever experience in their life that is quite like playing in the National Football League. Those guys that love to play the game like Brett Favre, that have that childlike enthusiasm for it keep playing as long as you can.” Sometimes it works out well. Quarterbacks get a few more years of success before saying goodbye to the sport they love. Other times it doesn’t, leaving a pale likeness of previous greatness, dimmed in a new uniform. “If you look at history, they usually end up being disappointing,” Jaworski said. “When guys go into the twilight of their careers, it usually doesn’t end well because when you get to be 37, 38, 39, you clearly lose some of your physical talent. The body wears down and you are more susceptible to injury. You become somewhat of a journeyman and have to learn a new system.” But there are exceptions. After leading San Francisco to four Super Bowl titles, Montana lost his starting job to Steve Young in 1992 as he recovered from injuries. He asked for and received a trade, to Kansas City, a year later, then led the Chiefs to the AFC Championship game in 1993 and back to the playoffs in
1994. Montana retired after that. Favre initially wanted to leave for a team where he could hurt the Packers the most. He wanted to play for a team in the Packers’ division, the NFC North, in a move he later admitted was a bit vindictive. Instead, the Packers traded Favre to the New York Jets. “If it works out, great,”Favre said.“That’s what I expect it to do. If it doesn’t, so be it, but I won’t know unless I try. . . .I know I still can play. The odds are against me if you want to say that. That’s from the outside looking in, but I’m up for the challenge.” Favre started the season with a 20-14 win over Miami. But on Sunday the Jets lost 19-10 to the Patriots, reigning AFC champions, in an AFC East game. One win is not proof that Favre can do in New York what he did in Green Bay. But legacy takes a backseat to happiness. “You know what, five years from now, 10 years from now, who really cares one way or the other?” Favre said. “What matters is right now and I enjoy being with these guys. I enjoy being on this team, and I hope the feeling is mutual and we’ll see what happens.” Maybe he can do this. Or maybe, over a season, Brett Favre is no longer Brett Favre, just as in ‘73 when Johnny Unitas was no longer Johnny Unitas and in ‘77 when Joe Namath was no longer Joe Namath. But as long as someone will let Favre huddle up and play, he’ll play. Just as they all did.
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THE REFLECTOR
ON DECK
SEPTEMBER 24, 2008 SEPTEMBER 24 OCTOBER 8
WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL @ CALIFORNIA (PA.) FRIDAY, SEPT. 26 AT 11:30 A.M. VS. LOCK HAVEN
FRIDAY, SEPT. 26 AT 4:30 P.M.
SPORTS OPINION
Meet the new Cy Young: Cliff Lee Micah McVicker
Sports Columnist/Staff Writer
VS. KUTZTOWN
SATURDAY, SEPT. 27 AT 1 P.M. VS. QUINCY
THURSDAY, OCT. 2 AT 7 P.M. VS. MISSOURI-ST. LOUIS
FRIDAY, OCT. 3 AT 7 P.M. vs. MISSOURI S&T SATURDAY, OCT. 4 AT 3 P.M.
MEN’S GOLF @ Laker Fall Invitational SUNDAY, SEPT. 28-29 AT TBA
CROSS COUNTRY @ Sean Earl Lakefront SATURDAY, SEPT. 27 AT TBA
FOOTBALL @ SAGINAW VALLEY STATE SATURDAY, SEPT. 24 AT 12 P.M. VS. NORTHWOOD
SATURDAY, OCT. 4 AT 6 P.M.
WOMEN’S SOCCER @ MISSOURI-S&T FRIDAY, SEPT. 26 AT 6 P.M. @DRURY SUNDAY, SEPT. 29 AT 1 P.M. @ OAKLAND CITY THURSDAY, OCT. 2 AT 4 P.M.
MEN’S SOCCER @ MISSOURI-S&T FRIDAY, SEPT. 26 AT 7:30 P.M. @DRURY SUNDAY, SEPT. 29 AT 2:30 P.M. @ SAGINAW VALLEY STATE SATURDAY, OCT. 4 AT 2 P.M.
UIndy campaigns for recreational facility By Samantha Cotten EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
VS. SHIPPENSBURG
SATURDAY, SEPT. 27 AT 10 A.M.
ATHLETICS BRIEF
We are 24 days into September. Yet, in the American League Cy Young, the award for the league’s best pitcher, has already been decided: Your winner? Clifton Phifer Lee. Twenty-two wins, against a measly two loses. Lee was the first pitcher in the majors to reach the 20-win plateau, this season, with three of four more scheduled starts. On top of that, the Cleveland Indians, as a team, have 74 wins. When a team has one starting pitcher that has totaled more than one quarter of a team’s total wins, how could anyone vote against him? The total number of people that could have predicted this type of production from Lee could possibly be counted on one hand. This, after the tumultuous season Lee endured in 2007. Lee was in the minors last season, demoted July 28, 2007 and later recalled on Sept. 2. The Indians were ravaged by injuries this season to Travis Hafner and Victor Martinez, players who accounted for a combined 49 home runs and 214 runs batted in during the 2007 campaign. The rotation has endured injuries to Jake Westbrook and Fausto Carmona too. Lee has been a bright spot for this ball club in a season coming off a playoff appearance in the American League Championship Series last year. He is the first Indians pitcher to reach 20 wins in a season since Gaylord Perry in 1974. He ranks second in the American League with 210 innings pitched, trailing only Roy Halladay by 14 and 2/3 innings pitched. Lee has pitched those innings while leading the American League in earned run average with a 2.36 clip and 157 strikeouts. He is second in the American League in complete games with four, trailing only Roy Halladay, who doubles his total. General Manager Mark Shapiro traded away the team’s ace, Carsten Charles (CC) Sabathia, to the Milwaukee Brewers. This, in time, will turn out to be a very savvy and intelligent move, as prospects outfielder Matt LaPorta, pitchers Zach
Jackson, Rob Bryson and a player to be named. Shapiro has added more pieces for the future while trading an ace that the Indians could not possibly resign, seeing as how CC’s asking price will be too rich for Cleveland to have resigned this winter. There are those that will claim that Angels’ closer Francisco Rodriguez is more deserving of this award. Allow me to denounce such arguments. K-Rod’s historic season, breaking Bobby Thigpen’s 17-year-old record of 57 saves in a season, as inspiring as it may be, does not match the achievements of what Lee has done thus far this season. K-Rod has pitched 64 and 1/3 innings, a full 145 and 2/3 innings less than Lee. Rodriguez has never had to convert a save over a span of more than one inning. He has a 2.38 ERA, .02 higher than Lee. There have only been nine relievers since the award’s inception in 1956. Eric Gagne was the most recent, winning the award in 2003. Only three relievers in both leagues have won the award since 1989, a trend that should continue. When a pitcher accumulates 22 of a team’s 73 (TK) wins, that’s dominance.
Daisuke Matsuzaka for Cy Young? Forget it! Boston is 28 games over. Five-hundred, with more quality in their rotation (read: Jon Lester, Dice-K, & Josh Beckett) than Cleveland. The Red Sox have a far more potent and consistent offense, scoring 70 more runs, with Dustin Pedroia and the should-be American League Most Valuable Player, Kevin Youkilis. Injuries to David Ortiz and Mike Lowell have hindered the Red Sox, but the team plugs Youkilis into the hot corner, first base, or designated hitter and has remained consistent. Lee won American League Pitcher of the Month for August 2008. That honor itself should pale in comparison to the more significant Cy Young award when the votes are cast. Voters, allow me to save some of your time: Vote Lee for American League Cy Young. There is no more deserving, or dominant pitcher in the American League. Bank on it! To learn more about Cliff Lee and the Cleveland Indians, visit www.indians.mlb.com
The University of Indianapolis announced its plans for a new Student Athletics and Recreation Center on Sept. 20 during the Greyhound’s home football opener. The campaign calls for the building of a 103,000-square-foot structure. According to the Athletic Department Web site (athletics.uindy.edu), the two-story building would include coaches’ offices, a Hall of Champions, an indoor track, intermural basketball courts, a training room and locker rooms. The Student Athletics and Recreation Center is likely to be built north of Key Stadium along State Avenue. According to the Athletics Web site, the overall cost of the project is estimated to be between $7 million and $8 million. Most of the funding will be through bonding and broad-based private support. The new building will allow more classroom space to be created within Ruth Lilly Fitness Center for programs like kinesiology, sports medicine and athletic training. Also, the center will help eliminate many scheduling problems that occur due to lack of space. University alumni and trustees Michael Watkins and Thomas Martin are charing the campaign for the center, according the the Athletics Web site. For more informaton about the Student Athletics and Recreation Center, contacct Director of Development Andy Kocher at akocher@uindy.edu, or visit the Athletics Web site. To see an artists rendering of the new Student Athletics and Recreation Center, check out athletics.uindy.edu
THE SCOREBOARD WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL Aug. 29 vs. Flagler
FOOTBALL Aug. 28 @ Kentuck Wesleyan
Aug. 29 vs. Henderson State
Sept. 6 @ Grand Valley State
Aug. 30 vs. Eckerd
Sept. 13 @ Wayne State
Aug. 30 @ West Florida
Sept. 20 vs. Hillsdale
Sept. 4 vs. Wisconsin-Parkside Sept. 5 vs. Nova Southeastern
WOMEN’S SOCCER Aug. 29 @ Sagniaw Valley State
Sept. 5 vs. Western New Mexico
Aug. 31 @ Ohio Dominion
Sept. 6 vs. Northern Michigan
Sept. 5 vs. Ashland
Sept. 6 vs. Michigan Tech
Sept. 5 vs. Tiffin
Sept. 9 @ St. Joseph’s College
Sept. 5 vs. Ashland
Sept. 12 vs. Kentucky Wesleyan
Sept. 7 vs. Tiffin
Sept. 17 vs. Indiana Wesleyan
Sept. 12 vs. Saint Joseph’s College
Sept. 19 @ Bellarmine
Sept. 19 vs. Lewis
Sept. 20 @ Northern Kentucky
Sep. 21 vs. Quincy
MEN’S GOLF Sept. 6-7 @ N. Michigan Intercollegiate
MEN’S SOCCER Aug. 16 @ Valparaiso (exh.)
Sept. 15-16 vs. UIndy Invitational
Aug. 21 vs. Eastern Illinois (exh.)
MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY Sept. 6 @ Wabash College
Aug. 28 @ Florida Southern CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER Aug. 30 vs. St. Leo
Sept. 13 @ Taylor Invite
Sept. 5 vs. Ashland
Sept. 19 @ Indiana Intercollegiate
Sept. 7 vs. Tiffin Sept. 12 vs. Saint Joseph’s College
WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY Sept. 6 @ Wabash College
Sept. 14 @ Wisconsin-Parkside
Sept. 13 @ Taylor Invite
Sept. 19 vs. Lewis
Sept. 19 @ Indiana Intercollegiate
Sept. 21 vs. Quincy
12 THE REFLECTOR
SEPTEMBER 24, 2008
MEET THE PRESS
By: Samatha Cotten Editor-in-Chief
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Since last semester, The Reflector has undergone many structural, physical and social changes. These changes stem from our new staff motto, ‘New staff, new look, new attitude.’ Many new faces have appeared in the newsroom this semester. Returning only five of 11 editors, this new group looks to bring a fresh perspective to The Reflector. The group of staff writers have grown from six members during the 2007 fall semester, to 15 members this semester. Obviously, The Reflector has taken on a completely new look since last year. It is our hope that the new design will promote effective storytelling that will
engage and enlighten our readers. As always we hope to serve our readers in the best way possible. We at The Reflector hope to become more proactive in our campus and our community throughout the course of the year. You will be seeing us on campus, whether it be taking student/faculty polls or engaging in service projects. With our new, enterprising approach, it is our hope to become more connected with the UIndy campus. Please feel free to contact us with letters to the editors, ideas for stories or just to let us know how we’re doing. Finally, as a group of aspiring journalists, we present to you the new The Reflector.
ABOUT US Founded Nov. 15, 1922. The Reflector’s staff is comprised of 11 editors, 4 editorial assistants and 11 staff writers. The Reflector is published bi-weekly in 15 bins across campus. Last year, The Reflector won 18 Society of Professional Journalist awards.
SAMANTHA COTTEN, Editor-in-Chief
CRYSTAL ABRELL, Opinion Editor
ADRIAN KENDRICK, Managing Editor
CAROLYN HARLESS, Photo Editor
KIM PUCKETT, News Editor
MEISHA BAKER, Business Manager
Samantha is a junior communication major with emphasis in public relations and journalism. She also teaches color guard and works at Victoria’s Secret in her spare time. Samantha’s favorites include Grey’s Anatomy, McDonalds’ sweet tea, her parents’ pond in Crawfordsville and dates with her husband, Courtny.
Adrian is a junior communication major with an emphasis in journalism and a minor in business. After UIndy, she plans to continue her education in fashion design and merchandising. Adrian enjoys reading, going to church and being with her family.
Crystal is a junior majoring in both psychology and communication with an emphasis in journalism. She also teaches cheerleading and dance, and is a waitress at Cheeseburger in Paradise. Crystal enjoys being a cheerleader for the Greyhounds, shopping, tanning and being with her awesome friends.
Carolyn is a senior with a double major in photography and communication, with empasis in public relations and journalism. She loves Christmas, sunglasses and, of course, photography. Carolyn is a member of the UIndy track team, competing in hurdles, long jump, triple jump, javelin and the heptathlon.
Kim is a junior communication major with emphasis in journalism and human communication. Her favorite movie is Juno and her favorite television show is The O.C. Kim loves shoes, Dashboard Confessional and spending time with her hometown friends.
Meisha is a senior communicaion major with emphasis in electronic media. She is also the News Director for UIndy TV. Meisha’s favorite movie is Rush Hour 2, favorite television show is House of Payne and favorite book is the Bible. In her spare time, Meisha likes to sleep, eat and write.
STACI REAFSNYDER, Sports Editor
JAMES ALLEN, Entertainment Editor
SARAH HAEFNER, Feature Editor
COURTNY COTTEN, Art Director
Staci is a sophomore communication major with an emphasis in journalism. She loves Italian food, Evanescence and the television show HEX. In her spare time, she likes to read (especially the Twilight saga), knit and shop. Randomly, Staci likes to change her hair color.
Sarah is a sophomore international relations major. Her favorite movie is The Sandlot and her favorite television show is Will and Grace. Sarah enjoys shopping, movies, running and reading. Something that not many people know about her is that she is a twin!
JACLYN DILLMAN, Distribution Manager
Jaclyn is a freshman communication major with an emphasis in journalism. She also is considering a double major in English literature. Jaclyn’s current obsessions include Harry Potter, Dr. Pepper and Project Runway. In her spare time she enjoys reading, singing and listening to acoustic guitar music.
James is a junior criminal justice major. He also works as a resident assistant in New Hall. James is obsessed with the television shows Scrubs, Greek, Heroes and Smallville. His favorite type of food is free food, and his favorite holiday is Halloween.
Courtny is a junior double majoring in visual communication design and fine arts. He is also employed by Skatetime School Programs. Courtny is a member of the UIndy track team, competing in the hurdle events. His favorites things include Arni’s pizza, Metallica, the Socom games and his wife, Samantha.