Feb. 18, 2013 issue of IU Southeast Horizon by IU Southeast Horizon

Week of Feb. 18, 2013 | Volume 67 | Issue 17

The student voice of Indiana University Southeast

STUDENTS PLAN STRIKE TO REDUCE COST OF TUITION By ETHAN FLEMING Staff ethflemi@umail.edu

evi Groenewold, history junior, spends his days like a typical student. He attends class, writes papers, and studies for exams. During his downtime, however, he is raising support for an upcoming IU Strike. The strike, led by a student group at IU Bloomington, called Student Power IU, will take place April 11 through 12 to coincide with

April 11-12 For more info about tuition, visit iushorizon.com.

2007-2008 5 percent

the IU board of trustees meeting that day. Student Power IU’s list of demands include an immediate reduction in tuition, an elimination of all fees, no retaliation for participating in or organizing the strike and for the IU system to make good on their promise to double the enrollment of African-American students to 8 percent. Groenewold said that student tuition makes up 51 percent of the entire IU budget, while government funding sits at about 18 percent. He also said that if you look at those same numbers from the ‘90s they would be virtually reversed. In the past six years, Greoenwold said, tuition has raised 45 percent systemwide. See STRIKE, page 2

TUITION INCREASE

2009-2010

2008-2009 5 percent

2010-2011

4.4 percent

4.6 percent

2011- 2012

2012-2013

3.3 percent

Increase in the past six years: more than 45 percent

REDUCTION OF TUITION

Petitioners propose a tuition freeze and fee elimination for all IU campuses. The organization states tuition and fees have increased more than 45 percent in the past six years.

STOP PRIVATIZATION

Strikers request the university remain public and stop the privatization of services, such as parking and the bookstores.

END WAGE FREEZES

Strikers support improved pay and conditions for faculty and staff

HONOR DIVERSITY PROMISE

The group supports the university’s promise to double the enrollment of African-American students to 8 percent.

ABOLISH HB1402 / SB590

Strikers seek for the university to abolish the HB1402 and SB590.

NO RETALIATION

Strikers ask for no retaliation for organizing or participating in strike activities.

Contact rgroene@gmail.com or visit http://iuonstrike.tumblr.com to learn more about the strike.

SYSTEM-WIDE STRIKE DEMANDS FEATURES

BILLY BEANE OAKLAND ATHLETICS GENERAL MANAGER

- PAGE 8

Photo by Hanna Woods

Graphic By Stephen Allen Source: Horizon Archives, IU On Strike

Speaker’s Bureau connects community to IUS speakers Tina Reed Staff tinkreed@ius.edu Many times employers need an expert to talk with their employees about various issues from finances to child care but do not always know where to turn. To help people in situations such as this, IU Southeast launched the Speaker’s Bureau on Feb. 1. The Speaker’s Bureau will provide a free online forum for people in the Southern Indiana and Kentuckiana areas to find speakers from within the IUS community for events such as lectures and workshops. The featured speakers are lecturers and professors. “If there’s a local historian who is looking for someone to come and speak to their class or their group on a certain topic they would look through the different speakers on the

Speaker’s Bureau link on our website and request that speaker to come to their event,” said Erica Walsh, public relations specialist. The bureau has had a variety of local teachers from elementary to high schools needing someone to come and talk to their class about whatever they may be studying at that time. “This is good for our faculty and staff, because they can be seen as experts in the community,” Walsh said. “Anyone can use this service at any time, and it’s on their schedule.” Walsh said the Speaker’s Bureau is designed to be a resource for the community. “A lot of times members of the community will call my office looking for a certain speaker who can talk on a very specific topic,” Walsh said. “Those topics can be anything and everything.” Walsh said she has had many requests for people who can talk about See SPEAKER’S BUREAU page 2

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Week of Feb. 18, 2013 | NEWS |

War is on

Feb. 8 at 10:01 p.m. An officer stopped a silver mini-van driving on the sidewalk. The driver was elderly and misjudged the road. The officer escorted the driver to Grant Line Road. Feb. 9 at 5:02 p.m. A report was taken on students throwing up in the bathroom during Homecoming. The responding officer suspected the students were drunk. It will be handled administratively. Feb. 9 at 6:46 p.m. An officer helped The Floyd County Police Department with a car accident off campus. No one was injured and only property damage was recorded. Feb. 10 at 12:06 p.m. An officer was called to unlock a door for a faculty member. When the officer arrived the faculty member could not be located. Feb. 10 at 9:19 p.m. IUS Police officers assisted Floyd County Police on a traffic stop. An arrest was made and the accused was escorted to the county jail. Feb. 11 at 11:49 a.m. An officer assisted school children across Grant Line Road. Feb. 12 at 12:02 a.m. A Delta worker called to have Crestview Hall basement unlocked. An officer responded and successfully unlocked the door. Feb. 12 at 12:04 a.m. A noise complaint was made in the great room of Meadow Lodge. IUS Police advised the students to hold the noise down and the students complied. Feb. 12 at 12:13 a.m. A driver was stopped on a campus roadway for failing to stop at a stop sign and not cleaning off their windshield, the officer gave the driver a verbal warning. Feb. 13 at 7:49 p.m. IUS Police assisted New Albany Police Department with a traffic stop. The driver failed to stop and was excessively speeding. A verbal warning was given. Feb. 14 at 8:58 a.m. IUS Police responded to an emergency call outside of Knobview Hall from the emergency phone. When the officer arrived no assistance was needed. Feb. 14 at 2:20 p.m. An officer took a report form an employee who saw a prospective student behaving strangely, the employee suspected there might be neglect against an infant. The officer reported the incident and notified Child Protective Services. Feb. 15 at 12:25 a.m. IUS Police responded to an alarm at a business off campus. Everything checked out secure.

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"War is on," Channell Barbour, associate director of Campus Life, said with a laugh. "And for the innocent ones, you are not so innocent. This means war." According to a note left at the scene, the Gay Straight Alliance initiated a prank war against Campus Life by covering their office in bubble wrap.

Speaker’s Bureau CONTINUED FROM page 1

shyness because of Bernardo Carducci, professor of Business, said that he has spoken at as many as 70 psychology and director of the Shyness Research presentations since 2006. Institute, along with many others, including the Some presentations with very little audience economy and business professors. members in attendance and some Walsh has also heard some unusual with more than 300. random requests, both from the media “I speak to various business and and the community. community groups, area chambers “They just found this old English of commerce and trade associations,” king’s body under a parking lot in EngDufrene said. “I generally talk about land,” Walsh said,.“So we got a request the economic outlook of Southern Into see if we had any experts in that area diana and Louisville Metro. I also inof history about King Richard III. Unclude the national economy, as well.” fortunately we could not help with that Dufrene has been teaching at IU particular request.” Southeast since 1992. He has served Many professors have spoken at as dean of the School of Business for public events and Diane Wille, professeven years and has held the Sanders sor of psychology, is one of them. Chair of Business since 2006. “I’ve done several talks relating to Dufrene enjoys talking about the my expertise in baby and infant develeconomy because it is a topic that has opment,” Wille said. “I’ve done a sebeen on the minds of everyone. ries of talks on building better brains, “The economy affects everything and one in particular was for child-care we do and has an impact on both busiproviders and parents.” nesses and individuals,” Dufrene said. Wille has given talks at Floyd Me Eric Schansberg, professor of ecomorial Hospital, different social work Erica Walsh nomics, has spoken several times in groups and child care institutions public relations specialist his 25 years of teaching to groups such about such subjects as pre-term infants as the Rotary, as well as others. and adult cognition. Schansberg has talked about such “What a lot of people don’t know is that your loissues as public policy and health care. cal university is a great resource for information,” “I do even more with the media,” Schansberg Wille said. “We have lots of experts in many areas said. “Most recently, KET’s ‘The Price of Poverty’ and we offer free community service.” along with radio, op-eds and policy journals. I love Uric Dufrene, Sanders Chair in the School of to teach in whatever forum I’m given.”

They just found this old English king’s body under a parking lot in England. Unfortunately, we could not help with that particular request.

Strike CONTINUED FROM page 1

“If we have a passive student body that doesn’t do anything about this, then tuition will continue to increase,” Groenewold said. “Programs encouraging diversity will get cut more and more if we don’t do something about it.” Other concerns the student group has are the recent privatization and outsourcing of IU services. Most recently the

IU Bookstore, was outsourced to Barnes and Noble in 2007. Jeremy Eiler, human resources management sophomore and treasurer for the Student Government Association, said Indiana University’s purchasing policy forces IU Southeast to buy from private vendors in most cases. “We bought a dry erase board for $800 because we had to use approved vendors,” Eiler

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said. “Most of the stuff that we save big on, we could buy for the same price at Walmart.” Eiler said he was confused how the state keeps cutting funding for education when Indiana is one of the few states with a surplus of money and he can sympathize with the strike organizers’ concerns. There have been no efforts by Student Power IU to reach out to the SGA, Eiler said.

However, Eiler said he supports their right to have a voice. Groenewold said students interested in the strike can keep an eye out for flyers and watch the bulletin boards for events regarding the strike. “We can’t do this alone,”Groenewold said. “This strike is about students, teachers and staff standing together for a common purpose.”

Correction

An error was made in an issue of The Horizon, published on Feb. 11. On the front page, a mistake was made in the teaser for the profile on Ashmere Woods. The pull quote was attributed to Robin Harris and should have read Robin Farris, IUS women’s basketball head coach. The Horizon apologizes for this error.

An error was made in an issue of The Horizon, published on Feb. 11. On page 2, a mistake was made in “IU Southeast takes hit in enrollment.” The story misidentified Tanlee Wasson, director of institutional research. Wasson was referred to as “he,” and it should have read “she.” The Horizon apologizes for this error.

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Week of Feb. 18 2013 | SPORTS|

Grenadiers dominate Homecoming

playing time to some of the new freshmen players. “They’re good kids and they work hard,” Farris said. “We’ve had a lot of close games this year. I’m glad some of the freshmen were able to get out there IUS men’s and women’s basketball teams domi- and play some. Maybe next year they’ll be able to nated their rivals during Homecoming on Feb. 9. Ac- step up and play some minutes for us.” Brian Sullivan, IUS women’s basketball assistant tivities and free food highlighted the half day. Before both games “The Star Spangled Banner” coach said he was also pleased to see some of the was performed and concluded with a salute to arms new players rotate into the game. from military personnel carrying stock-issued rifles. “We’ve got to win three games in four days,” Sul Papa John’s donated free pizza for all attendees livan said. “If you’re only playing five or six people, you’re going to have tired legs by the end. So, havduring the games. IUS Chancellor Sandra Patterson-Randles and ing depth is important for us. Everybody who came Channell Barbour, director of Campus Life, ad- in the game contributed, so its building some confidressed the crowd between the two games and pre- dence for us.” “We’re in the stretch now,” Farris said. “We need sented the campus Spirit Award. Patterson-Randles said a new spirit stick for the to win at least three of our next four games to get a Spirit Award was specially made by IUS graphic de- home game in the tournament. We’re in fifth place now, and if we can finish in the top four, we can get sign students. The new spirit stick is a 4-foot staff wrapped in that first round home game, which would be critical. In the tournament, you don’t want to be traveling. purple tinsel and extensively bedazzled. It was presented to the members of the Alpha Phi You can win on the road, but you’d always rather be sorority for their involvement in the events and ac- playing at home.” Farris said the women need to beat Brescia Unitivities of Spirit Week leading up to Homecoming. “It’s good to see the spirit among our students versity to secure the fourth place position. for Homecoming,” Patterson-Randles said. “It just Heather Wheat, sophomore guard, came up just keeps getting better and better every year. People one rebound and two steals shy of a triple-double are having a lot of fun. The band has been great. Our for the game, which would have been an IUS womdancers and cheerleaders look great, and our teams, en’s basketball record. “Nobody’s had one of those,” Sullivan said, “and both the men’s and women’s, have played great.” The women’s team swept St. Louis Pharmacy 88- she could have easily gotten it, but we sat her for 15 minutes. When you’re up by 40 to 50 points, you 32 in the first game of the Homecoming. Robin Farris, IUS women’s head coach, said he have to do that.” expected the win and was pleased to give some Sullivan said the team could not afford to keep Wheat in the game and risk losing her to an injury with the tournament starting soon. Wheat said she understood the coaches’ decision but was also hoping to reach the record. “I wish I could have,” Wheat said. “I was close, but we didn’t want to risk me getting hurt in a game like that. It would have been really nice though. If I could have played just a little longer I think I could have had it.” Wheat said she was happy to see some of her younger teammates get some playing time. “It was a good experience for them.” Wheat said. “Everybody who got in hustled and played great.” Lauren Murphy, sophomore guard, maneuvers around the St. Louis Pharmacy The IUS men’s basdefense. The Grenadiers beat St. Louis 88-32. Murphy scored four points for the ketball team also triumphed Grenadiers. over St. Louis Pharmacy 79BY SAM WEBER Staff samweber@ius.edu

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Matt Trimnell, junior guard, dribbles past the defenders of St. Louis Pharmacy during the 2013 Homecoming game on Feb. 9. The Grenadiers won 79-51. 51 in the second game of Homecoming. After a hard-fought start, the Grenadiers took the lead in the first half and held it to the end. Jake Simpson, sophomore guard, said the team is playing well but still needs improvement in areas before the tournament. “Coach wasn’t really happy with us in the first half,” Simpson said, “but second half we came out a lot better. One of our goals right now is to keep our turnovers down. Our game is to force turnovers and run with the ball. If we do that, we can beat anybody.” Wiley Brown, IUS men’s basketball head coach, said he sat some of the starters to rest them before the tournament. “I got a chance to play some guys that haven’t played a lot of minutes,” Brown said. “And I got a chance to see them. We’re going to need them eventually to come in and play some major minutes in conference time. So I got a chance to see them play, and I’m very happy about that.” Brown said he was pleased with the overall performance of the team. “We got away with no injuries and came out in the second half and did well, so I’m happy,” Brown said.

Spring cleaning - new coaches, new season Grenadiers top KIAC coaches poll to begin season By HANNAH ASH Staff hash@ius.edu On an unseasonably warm February afternoon, IUS softball players took the field and tried their best to avoid a swamp-like infield. “We can get a lot done out here with weather like today,” Joe Witten, IUS softball head coach, said. The girls are dedicated to doing their best and are on the field for practice even in 8-degree weather, he said. As the players prepare for the first game, they begin the season with targets on their backs, team captain Megan Sullivan said. “We know we have to work extra hard this season,” she said. “Everybody wants to knock us down right now, and we have to keep them from doing it.” The IUS softball team was voted the top team in the Kentucky Intercollegiate Conference (KIAC) coaches’ poll, and the players say they are looking forward to another strong season. Witten said the poll result has boosted the team’s confidence. “I don’t know how much weight the poll holds, but it’s important to be recognized,” Witten said. “It doesn’t mean we don’t have to work hard though.” Sullivan said the poll results are humbling.

Summer Sanders, sophomore outfielder, waits to bat during softball practice. The Grenadiers will begin the 2013 season ranked no. 1 by the KIAC coaches’ poll

“You have to keep working hard to stay No. 1,” she said. As Witten begins his first year coaching college softball, he said he plans to continue the past success of the team. The team is starting the season with an entirely new coaching staff, including Witten and two new assistant coaches. Before coaching the Grenadiers, Witten coached softball at Floyd Central High School. He said he worked there for ten years and used to coach Kara Rodden, who is now the volunteer softball coach. Mark Mayfield is a paid assistant coach. Witten said Rodden is a teacher at Silver Creek Elementary and Mayfield worked as a travel coach at Henryville high school. Joining the staff last fall, Mayfield is the newest softball coach. As a new coach, Witten said he feels privileged to have such talented players. He said from the moment the new coaching staff arrived, he could tell the players were committed, and the new coaches were impressed by how hard the team is willing to work. “I think their hard work is going to continue to show,” Witten said. Witten said the players are highly skilled, but they still have room for improvement. Realizing when there is room for players to develop different skills is an important part of coaching, he said. The team’s goal for the season is to play with total intensity daily and excel scholastically, Witten said. “Scholastically we want everyone on the honor roll,” he said. Team members routinely meet for study tables, Jade Detzer, outfield junior, said. Some members are required to attend study tables if their grades begin to fall, but other members attend to help their teammates or get ahead on school work. Detzer said the team is like one big family and players like to help each other when they can, especially when it comes to school work. “12 of 16 players were on the honor roll, and academic success allows team members to have success on the field,” Witten said. Sullivan said players and coaches make maintaining good grades a priority.

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Megan Sutherland, senior infielder, prepares to swing during practice. The IUS softball team will begin their season Feb. 22 against Cardinal Stritch University.

“We’re students first, then athletes,” Sullivan said. The team is excited about the new season but hopes more people will attend games, Sullivan said. “A lot of times people don’t even realize we have a softball team,” she said. “It would be nice if people would come out and watch and support us.” The IUS softball team will open the season on Feb. 22, against Cardinal Stritch University at the Koetter Sports Softball Complex.

Week of Feb. 18, 2013| EVENTS |

TOP EVENTS Monday

Tuesday and Thursday

Friday

President’s Day

Cornhole for Cancer

The Review Launch Party

Where: United States When: All day Americans everywhere will be remembering their favorite presidents — from Lincoln to FDR to Obama —all day long. In celebration, Subway restaurants will offer a free cookie with any purchase.

Where: Orchard and Meadow lodges When: 7 p.m. TKE will host a cornhole tournament. It takes place Tuesday in Orchard Lodge and Thursday in Meadow Lodge. $10 per team; proceeds will benefit breast cancer. Winners receive a B Dubs dinner.

Where: Hoosier Room When: 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. The release of the IU Southeast Review, undergraduate literary magazine, will be celebrated with a party. Free copies will be available and there will be an open mic. Event is free and open to all.

MONDAY

Feb. 18

Intern Panel

Open Mic

6 - 7 p.m. Crestview Hall Room 204 The Sociology Club will have a panel of former and current IUS students discuss internships in the sociology field. Event is free and open to all students.

9 p.m. Wick’s Pizza, New Albany There will be an open mic event at the Wick’s Pizza near campus. Anyone is welcome to perform. The event is free for anyone eating at the restaurant.

TUESDAY

Mini-Massage

10 a.m. and 12 p.m. UC South, Room 106 This is a free interview techniques workshop. The event’s focus will be on interview questions. RSVP with the Career Development Center at 812-941-2275.

4 - 7 p.m. Rainbow Blossom, Louisville A massage therapist will be on hand at the grocery’s Highlands location. She will answer questions and offer a free individual 15-minute mini-massage consultation.

WEDNESDAY noon - 1 p.m. The Commons, IU Southeast The English Club will be sponsoring another literary open mic event in The Commons. This week’s theme is Philos and Eros. All students are welcome to participate.

THURSDAY Game Night

6 - 10 p.m. Library, Room 235 The IUS Gamer’s Society is hosting a game night. The game is League of Legends. More information is available on the group’s Facebook page: IUS Gamers’ Society.

Dance-Off

5 p.m. Meadow Lodge, IU Southeast Think you can dance? Prove it at Meadow Lodge’s “Just Dance Dance Off ” event. Contestants will dance along with the Just Dance game on Xbox Kinect.

Devout Wax

8 p.m. Oxmoor Country Club, Louisville Devout Wax is a weekly vinyl-appreciation night. This week’s will have two DJ sets. Attendees can bring their own records for the DJs to play. Admission is free.

Wallaroo Walk

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Louisville Zoo, Louisville Visitors are given the opportunity to walk on the path that goes through the wallaroo and wallaby exhibit at the Louisville Zoo. It is free with zoo admission.

Feb. 21

Speaker

5 - 6 p.m. Knobview Hall, Room 115 Karen Gillenwater will speak about her career at the Art History Club’s first-ever Curatorial Speaker Series. She is curator at The Carnegie Center. Event is free.

Feb. 22-24

Essay Writing

Luke Bryan

Feb. 22 8 p.m. Yum! Center Nashville-based Country artist Luke Bryan will perform in Louisville. Tickets range from $26.25 to $50. Contact the Yum! Center or ticketmaster.com for more info.

Intern Panel

noon - 1:25 p.m. Hoosier Room, IU Southeast Career Development invites students to hear from interns about getting internships. No registration is required. Event is free. Participants should bring lunch.

CPR Training

Feb. 22 7:30 p.m. UC 127 There will be a CPR/AED training session on campus. Cost is $50 per person. There is a 24 student limit. Contact Ladonna McWhorter, l.mcwhorter@insightbb.com.

Photo by Hannah Ash

Shauna Gramig, senior catcher, practiced with her teammates on a sunny afternoon last week. The women’s softball team, voted no. 1 in the KIAC coaches’ poll, will play their first game on Feb. 22 at home. For more information on the softball team and their upcoming season, see “Spring Cleaning” on page 3.

The Pass

Feb. 22 8 p.m. Zanzabar Local band The Pass will perform their blend of synthesizer pop and dancefloor psychedelia. Sick/Sea will open the show. Cost is $7. Event is for ages 21 and older.

A Capella

Festival

Foodie Week

Feb. 22 - March 3 All day Louisville restaurants Friday marks the first day of 502 Restaurant Week in Louisville. Several restaurants will offer 3-course menu options for a special price. Visit 502restaurantweek.com.

Stella + Dot

Feb. 23 3 - 4 p.m. McAllister’s For those seeking a career in fashion, representatives from Stella & Dot will be at the McAllister’s on Lime Kiln in Louisville to answer questions and give advice.

NOTICES

UPCOMING

LOCAL DJs

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Feb. 20

WEEKEND Feb. 22 10 - 11 a.m. UC 121 The Writing Center will host the Basics of Essay Writing Workshop. Consultants will provide tips and tricks for writing all sorts of academic essays. Event is free,

Catch of the Day

Feb. 19

Interview Skills

Lit at Lunch

SUBMISSIONS

Sherrie Austin

Graduation

FAFSA Due

Feb. 20 Wick’s Pizza, New Albany Wick’s Pizza on State St. will feature performances by DJ Mikus and DJ Jay Kay. Bar is open and the late night food menu is served until 2 a.m.

Feb. 21 Ogle Center, IU Southeast The five-member a capella group Ball in the House will be perfoming at 8 p.m. Their influences range from Boys II Men to The Temptations. Tickets are $22.50.

March 5 5-8 p.m. Hoosier Room The IUS International Festival will be held. There will be live music, dancing and a dinner buffet featuring food from around the world. Tickets are $5 for students.

March 8 7:30 p.m. Ogle Center Country singer Sherrie Austin will be performing in the Richard K. Stem Concert Hall to promote her new album “Circus Girl.” Tickets are $22.50.

March 1 5 p.m. IU Southeast Students planning on graduating in May and August must have their graduation application completed by 5 p.m. on March 1. Applications can be found online.

March 10 Midnight Indiana Statewide For students wanting to continue receiving financial aid for classes, the Indiana deadline to fill out the FAFSA application is midnight on March 10.

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Fishin’

$5 February

Broadcast

Hamlet

Withdrawal

Tax Date

Feb. 21 All day Clarksville The 2013 Spring Fishing Classic is going on all day at Bass Pro Shop in Clarksville. There will be seminars with fishing pros and a catch-andrelease pond for kids.

All Month Business Hours, Louisville The Frazier History Museum is offering a discount admission of $5 throughout the month. To get the discount, visitors must present proof of Ky. or Ind. residency.

Feb. 26 7 - 8:15 p.m. University Center New York Times bestselling author, Brad Meltzer will be telling the inspirational story of his search for a charitable act in room 122.

March 7 8 p.m. Ogle Center IU Southeast’s theatre department will be performing Hamlet throughout March. Tickets are $6 for students and $12 for adults. Call the Ogle Center for tickets.

March 15 All week IU Southeast Last day to withdrawal from a class is March 15. Students can withdrawal online using OneStart. Students who withdrawal before the deadline receive a W.

April 15 Midnight Nationwide The IRS tax filing deadline for 2013 is April 15. This is the last day to file your state and federal taxes without penalty. Taxes can be filed online or with a professional.

Week of Feb. 18, 2013 | OPINIONS|

Servers are people too The golden rule still stands true, hopefully By GAIL FAUSTYN News Editor gfaustyn@ius.edu I have been poor nearly my entire life. It’s something that I have learned to deal with and it does not bother me as much as it did when I was younger. Being broke has really shown me the true value of working hard to get something. Now, in addition to going to school full-time, I work two jobs. The struggling to make ends meet does not bother me. What bothers me is how after putting in a 12-hour day at school, the first thing I hear when walking into my waitressing job is: “Where’s that dumbass waitress? Can’t that idiot see that I’m done with my drink?” It honestly takes everything within my power to not beat the living snot out of some people. I have to just suck it up and smile at them, because let’s face it—they are the ones that keep the lights on in my crappy apartment. I did, however, learn to keep my emotions in the hard way. Once, I got my hours cut back from work, making it nearly impossible to do anything —from paying bills to eating— all for “sassing a customer.” But really I did it for the betterment of my company. This particular customer looked me dead in the eye and said, “I can’t believe you honestly charged me for soda.” To this, I responded, “Oh, I’m sorry I didn’t know that you’ve never been out to eat before.” Or something of that nature. Honestly though, could I have responded any other way? I cannot comprehend why some people think that it is okay to walk all over people who are providing them a service. I have had every kind of “Joe job.” I have worked everywhere from Target to managing a coffee house, and nearly everywhere you go, there will always be that one person who decides that you are going to

be that person that they want to make feel like walking garbage that day. Just because you are not a waitress or you do not work at Target, does not mean that you are any better than me. Sure, I work for minimum wage, but I get by, and I like to think I’m still human. Recently, I had a customer ask me where I was from because as he said “my accent sure was funny.” When I told him Michigan, he gave me this look like I just killed his dog and then slit the tires on his Ford F-150. The rest of the meal, he treated me like a fiveyear-old saying things like “now, this may go over your head sweetie,” and “oh darling, you just don’t get it, do you?” Regardless of where you grew up I thought that everyone learned the golden rule in elementary school, so why has it become so hard to not

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Sydney Allison, left, in addition to serving at Skyline Chili, attends Assumption High School and is working on college applications. Janelle McMillen is a full-time student studying education at Spalding University and works full-time. Both women are very dedicated to their education.

treat others like they want to be treated? I’m sorry if I forgot your extra cheese. I’m sorry I forgot that you didn’t want any onions. But being human means that mistakes happen, and, like most mistakes, they can be corrected, and in a timely manner. At my former job, my friend had a cup of coffee thrown at him through a drive-thru window because of a mistake I made. It was all over an upcharge of 50 cents. I can’t even register how that would have come across to this person as a good idea. I also have been called nearly every name in the book and harassed by costumers. While that is all annoying, my biggest and worst pet peeve is being ignored because of a cellphone. Just recently, I went up to a table giving my usual greeting of “Hi, how are you guys doing today? Would you like to see a menu?” I did not get a response, so I asked the table of four again. All of them were sitting there texting, not even noticing that I was there. Five minutes went by and then I heard “Um, where’s our waitress?” I wish I was kidding. Have all manners just gone by the wayside with the invention of smartphones? I’m not sure about everyone else, but in my household I was raised that when sharing a meal with your family, a phone call can wait, and that one should value the time spent with his family because who knows what could happen. I also have numerous customers that come into the restaurant that are younger families with young toddlers or babies. I understand that it may be hard to get a moment of free time or even to be able to go out and eat, but I am a server, not a baby sitter. More often than not, I have to chase toddlers around the restaurant so they do not get hurt by the various dangerous equipment we have around. I saw one infant trying to stick his hand in the deep fryer — meanwhile, mommy and daddy were on their phones. Once the whole family leaves, I am left to clean up the mess that their toddlers made while I collect my $2 tip and think “awesome, now I can go buy a candy bar—maybe.” Regardless of where or what restaurant you are at, remember that the people serving you might have way more going on in their life than you think. Just be nice to them. After all, they could be making your food.

Hoosier state of mind By JONATHAN CATES Newscast Producer jdcates@ius.edu

As we near tournament time for both college and high school basketball, with Indiana University dancing into the top five in rankings this season— I have started to wonder what it is about this sport that means so much to this state. In the state of Indiana, basketball is not a sport— it is a livelihood. People pray for the winter months, not because of snow, or even Christmas, but because it is that time of year where they get to see their favorite teams take the court. It is that time of year where, for about two hours, best friends can become sworn enemies and vice versa. I have seen not only extensive Facebook arguments on which person’s favorite team was better, but also physical fights that have happened because of the passion for the game of basketball. In the town of Lanesville, Ind., where I live, there are about 600 people. Most of the time, finding a parking spot for the basketball games is practically impossible unless you show up about 20 minutes before the JV game even starts, because almost the entire town attends the games. That is the way it is all over the state. While their teams are in action, towns are almost deserted because everyone has flocked to the gym. Schools, have realized this, and to make room for all of the attendants, they have made their gyms bigger. To show how seriously this sport is taken, Indiana has 12 of the 15 biggest high school gyms in the United States. New Castle Fieldhouse has the big-

gest, with a capacity of 9,325. If you take a drive from here in Southern Indiana, through Indianapolis and all the way up to Gary, you will see basketball goals everywhere— whether they are new or old, on concrete, grass, or on the side of a barn. There is even one at the governor’s mansion. With the passion that the Hoosier state has for basketball, children born here might as well have a basketball in their hands the second they are born. Since Indiana kids live their lives around basketball, there’s probably a good reason why a lot of college and professional talent comes from this state. In the top 25 teams in Division 1 NCAA basketball during the week of February 11, 2013, there are 28 players from the state of Indiana, and three of those teams are in this state. There are a total of 105 players who have come from the state to play in the NBA, 14 of them are currently playing. This should raise no question that Indiana is the elite state when it comes to basketball and raising basketball talent. Dr. James Naismith may have invented the game of basketball in the state of Massachusetts, but Indiana has perfected it. Naismith even wrote about Indiana basketball in 1925, after he attended a state final game, saying “basketball really had its origin in Indiana, which remains the center of the sport.” The movie “Hoosiers,” is a must-see movie for any basketball fan, especially ones not from this state. It is a true classic basketball movie and shows exactly how passionate we are about the sport. Although a lot of Hoosiers have seen the movie, we don’t need to. We don’t need to watch a movie that captures what basketball means in this state, because we live it. I have played basketball on some of the nicest courts around and some of the worst. But nothing makes me appreciate the game more than playing on the old goal in my grandparents’ driveway, because that’s where I learned to play the game. And that’s where I learned what it means to be a true Hoosier.

Student Opinion

How will the upcoming raise in tuition affect you?

Trent Wallace Advertising freshman

It’s unfortunate because I’ll be paying more for the same education.

Cassandra Guernsey Geography senior

It will definitely use up more of my school loans.

Luamisa Moore Communications senior

It won’t affect me too much because I get government help.

Karyl Anne Geary English senior

I graduate soon, but it will limit my refunds and that’s how I pay my rent.

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IUS interns nominated for intern of year By APRILE RICKERT Staff apmricke@umail.iu.edu For the first time, two IUS students were nominated for Intern of the Year by their employers for the Indiana INTERNnet Impact program. On Feb. 6, John Berlejung, who graduated in December with a double major in geology and environmental geosciences, and Alexandra Brown, sociology senior, were recognized for the hard work and dedication they put into their internships at the 7th Annual IMPACT Awards Luncheon in downtown Indianapolis.

John Berlejung

John Berlejung spent his summer vacation on a mountain in Maryland that is guarded by U.S. Marines. Nestled somewhere deep in the hills of Catoctin Mountain Park is Camp David, which has been a rural retreat for U.S. presidents and their families since 1938. Courtesy Photo For security reasons, it is not listed Alexandra “Ali” Brown and John Berlejung were recognized at the 7th-Annual IMPACT Awards Luncheon held at the Eiteljorg Museum of on the park map. American Indians and Western Art located in downtown Indianapolis. They were among 30 state-wide finalists. Berlejung got his internship with the parks service through his memsaid he lived in a bunkhouse in the “Nine hours a night with nothing to able to get done in a short amount of bership in the Geological Society of park with several other interns, all but do but think about what I was going time,” said Brown. America. one of whom were locals. to do for the rest of my life.” Jaime Toppe, director of the Scott Berlejung said when he arrived for He said the office where he worked When he graduated from high County Community Foundation, said his internship, the area was getting was 30 feet from where he slept. school, Berlejung said, he did not having Brown on staff has been inready for the G8 Summit, the annual “I loved it,” Berlejung said. “It was want to go right into college. valuable to the schools. conference where the world’s top pothe first time that I didn’t need four to He wanted to “break the monoto- She said since there have been so litical leaders discuss problems. five hours to wind down before falling ny” of school. many budget cuts recently, guidance “I got a really rough start there beasleep,” Berlejung said. “It was one of “I joined the army to drive tanks,” counselors were having to take on excause first thing they’re going through those places where I didn’t have heli- he said. tra work and students were not getall my stuff searching for bombs and copters flying overhead, I didn’t have He said he learned things during his ting all of the help that they needed. guns,” Berlejung said. “But it was ambulances and the smell of McDon- military career that have fostered his “It’s been wonderful for the schools cool after that.” ald’s across the street—I didn’t have current belief system. to have her there,” said Toppe. “We’re He said he believes he was nomiany of that. It was peace, quiet, stars “I had the least environmental job so impressed with her performance nated for the INTERNnet award beand fresh air.” on the planet when I was in the army,” and the enthusiasm that she brings cause he went out of his way to do After trying out physics, biology, he said. “My tank got two gallons per that we will be offering her a position extra things at the park. economics and the army, he said he mile fuel efficiency, jet fuel—real high in fall.” “I just volunteered for every opdiscovered his calling in an unexpect- grade jet fuel. We’d go out for a day This year Brown said she has been portunity I could,” said Berlejung. “I ed place. and we’d burn close to 1,000 gallons.” preparing lesson plans, teaching, got certified to run a chainsaw and to “I’ve always been interested in It was during this time that Ber- helping to administer the ISTEP tests drive a dirt-moving vehicle, so I endrocks, but that was not something I lejung said he decided not to drive a and planning field trips ed up doing stuff that had nothing to thought I’d study until I was sitting in car when he got home from Iraq. One of Brown’s main jobs is teachdo with my job requirement.” a guard tower in Iraq,” Berlejung said. He began doing research on re- ing a life skills class, which she said During his internship, Berlejung cumbent bicycles as a form of trans- gives students the tools to stay away portation, and stumbled across Ve- from drugs, weather peer pressure, lomobiles, which are recumbent develop high self-esteem and learn tricycles covered with a metal hood. how to exercise good decision making He said he ordered one of the skills. least expensive kits, which was $5,000 “I think life skills is a very imporand built it himself in around a year. tant class,” said Brown, “and if it “I’m the kinda guy that’s really wasn’t for this grant, they wouldn’t be attracted to awkward, quirky things getting it.” and I saw it and said, ‘yes, that’s Brown said part of this program mine,’” said Berlejung. also allows students to explore career As for the future, Berlejung said paths. he does not know where it will take Each of the 33 eighth-graders will him, but his core plan is not going to get to go on a field trip individually to change. learn more about the “In the long term, career they are interI really want to deested in. vote my life to the Brown said protection and resshe is in charge of toration of the natuplanning the trips ral environments,” and has gone on sevhe said. “If people eral of them. treated this planet Some field with as much retrips this year have spect as they treated been to the IUS Writwhatever god they ing Center, Actors believe in, or their Theatre of Louisville car, or whatever and a gunsmith. Alexandra Brown that’s important to Brown said senior sociology she hopes to go to them, I don’t think we’d be having any graduate school in a of these horrible few years, probably problems—food at IU Southeast, but shortages, crazy she would like to weather patterns start working first. and pollution.” She said she hopes she will be hired Berlejung said he has hope that the on with the Scott County Community environment can be improved if peo- Foundation full-time next year. ple change some things that they do “I love it there and I think when daily. you love something, you do your “I believe that there’s always time best,” she said. to make changes, but it’s impossible, Brown said she has been working again in my opinion it’s impossible to with children since she was a child get us back to baseline. I think we’ve herself—she started baby-sitting at 14. done irreversible damage already.” After that, she spent time as an assistant Sunday school teacher and worked in a day care throughout high school. Alexandra Brown is making her Her time spent at the day care mark on the students of Scottsburg, opened up her eyes to some of the Ind., this year. problems families in her community The sociology senior has been the were facing. Educational Programs Coordina- “The experiences I had while worktor for the Scott County Community ing at the day care, further reinforced Foundation since September, thanks my desire to help communities, startto a grant from the Lilly Foundation ing with children,” she said. “I saw a that allowed room for the much-need- lot of hurt that people in my commued position to open up. nity are dealing with, such as poverty Brown spends about 15 hours a and divorce.” This event sponsored by IUS International Programs and the Student Government Association with week at the schools and she said she As for her gift of helping children, assistance from student programming funds. makes the most of her time there. Brown said she thinks it may her faith She said she thinks this may be that sets her apart. 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• It was former heavyweight champion and social activist Muhammad Ali who made the following observation: “A nation is only as good as its women.” • You might be surprised to learn that 20 percent of American families don’t have bank accounts. • It was in the late 1930s when Harry Reeves, a writer for the Donald Duck cartoon, decided that introducing three nephews would open up a lot of story lines. At a loss for names for the characters, Reeves asked Jim Carmichael, who also worked on the cartoons, for suggestions. Carmichael was busy with his own work, but in glancing down at the newspaper on his desk he noticed Thomas E. Dewey and Huey P. Long were both mentioned in headlines, so he suggested Huey and Dewey. A friend named Louie Schmitt stopped in to say hello at that moment, so he added Louie as the third nephew.

• Jack Nicholson has been nominated for an Academy Award 12 times (more than any other actor in history) and has won the award twice. He also appeared in two episodes of “The Andy Griffith Show. • During World War I, fully one-third of all men in England between the ages of 17 and 35 were killed. • The 20th century saw some profound changes in society, and here is one of the more striking examples: Between 1900 and 1990, the lifespan of the average American man increased from less than 47 years to more than 72 years. • In 1974, a Gallup poll found that the most admired man in America was Henry Kissinger.

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THE MAN BEHIND MONEYBALL

“The only legacy for me is my children. I’ve never wanted my professional life to be my self-esteem. “

Billy Beane Beane was selected as the first draft pick for the Mets in 1980. Beane played in MLB as an outfielder in the ‘80s for the New York Mets, Minnesota Twins, Detroit Tigers and Oakland Athletics. Beane assumed the role of Oakland Athletic’s general manager is 1997. Beane was named Executive of the Year in 1999 and 2012.

The Athletics Over the last 15 seasons, under Beane, the A’s have compiled a .535 record. Under Beane, the A’s have won five American League West titles and secured one AL Wild Card. In 2012, the A’s won their 15th American League West title with the smallest payroll in Major League Baseball.

Moneyball The book turned movie portrays Beane’s 2002 season with the A’s where he used statistical data to draft players and took a team with one of the smallest payrolls to the World Series.

By HANNA WOODS Senior Editor hrwoods@umail.iu.edu

depicted in “Moneyball.” “It’s a way for me to govern myself,” Beane said. “I have to stop myself from being emotional. What if you could make a call during the game to take a player out? Well I can.” Beane said he has been involved with baseball from an early age, playing ball with his grandfather. Beane said baseball is “every man’s generational sport.” He said baseball lends itself to generational conversation among fans. For many people, Rosen said, money is a way for to measure their success, but Beane said money has never been an issue — he has other means of measuring success. “The only legacy for me is my children,” Beane said. “I’ve never wanted my professional life to be my self-esteem.” The audience consisted of students, faculty and community members – but scattered among the spectators were the occasional baseball lover and some Oakland A’s enthusiasts sporting their green and golds. To end the discussion an audience member asked Beane about his thoughts on the “Steroid Era” and its effects on baseball. “Our history is our most precious thing in baseball,” Beane said. The IUS baseball coaches, dressed in their crimsons, helped usher attendees into the Ogle Center and many players came to get inspiration from the baseball mogul. Frank Pluskota, psychology sophomore and baseball player, said that he found inspiration in Beane’s presentation. “It makes me want to work harder,” Pluskota said. “Something he said really stuck out to me. He said ‘don’t be afraid to fail in baseball.’” The Louisville Slugger Museum surprised Beane with three bats as a gift for speaking to the community. They presented him with his signature bat, as well as Scott Hatteberg’s, who played for the A’s during the 2002 season, signature bat. The third bat was an Oakland A’s bat that Beane signed. This March will mark the 10-year anniversary for Lewis’ “Moneyball.” Beane said he told Lewis before the book was published, that nobody was going to read “Moneyball.” “We’re not even the most popular team in our town,” Beane said he told Lewis.

The sound of bats cracking echoes throughout the Phoenix Municipal Stadium as pitchers, catchers and a few other players, report for spring training for the Oakland Athletics. As players pull out gloves and bats stowed away from the four-month break between seasons, Billy Beane, Oakland A’s general manager, sits before a full house in the IUS Ogle Center 2,000 miles away. “First off, I want to apologize that I’m not Brad Pitt,” Beane said when he took the stage. Beane is considered to be one of the most progressive executives in the game of baseball today using his “moneyball” technique of drafting. Beane’s methodology inspired the book “Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game” written by Michael Lewis, that was later turned into the motion picture “Moneyball” starring Brad Pitt. Beane first saw the film at the Toronto Film Festival. “It seemed like a normal Brad Pitt movie, and then you hear your name,” Beane said. “It’s a little surreal to say the least.” Beane said he has seen the movie, but it is not something he could watch regularly. “I’d feel a little weird if I popped it my DVD player at home,” Beane said. Beane has been credited with molding the A’s into a winning team and a postseason contender since 1999. Most recently the A’s were the 2012 American League, West Division champions and currently maintain the fourth best record in baseball. Beane said this season’s roster looks to continue the winning tradition in Oakland. “I like our club. We under promise, over perform,” Beane said. “We’re very deep. We drafted nicely.” Beane’s visit to IU Southeast on Feb. 12 marks the fourth year of the Sanders Speakers Series sponsored by Judge Carlton and Sue Sanders. For the event, Beane sat down with Marty Rosen, director of library services, for a 45-minute discussion. Rosen asked Beane questions regarding his moneyball methodology, the A’s and even his take on baseball on the big screen. To open the discussion, Rosen listed several baseball-themed movies and asked Beane his thoughts on them. Beane rated “Field of Dreams” as one of his favorite depictions of baseball on the silver screen. “Baseball is romantic,” Beane said. “And they really brought the romance.” After the discussion with Rosen, the audience was then invited to participate in a question and answer forum. Rosen credited Beane with having a very hands-on management style with the A’s. Beane— being one of the few general managers left in the major leagues who has played in the major leagues – said the clubhouse is a sacred place, but he has always felt comfortable Photos by Hanna Woods there because he was a player. Billy Beane, Oakland Athletics general manager, signs a baseball card for a fan. Beane was the keynote However, Beane refuses to speaker for the fourth annual Sanders Speakers Series in the Ogle Center on Feb. 12. Beane spoke about watch his team play, as was his famous drafting techniques as well as, his thoughts on Brad Pitt’s portrayal of him in “Moneyball.”

Salvation Army holds charity auction at IUS By NIC BRITTON Staff nmbritto@umail.iu.edu Fresh off its renowned holiday charity work, The Salvation Army upheld one of its newer traditions Feb. 8 in the Hoosier Room—an annual Bed & Bread Gala. IU Southeast was home to the event attended by a crowd of more than 200 people. There have only been two Bed & Bread Galas to date, and both times they have been held in the Hoosier Room. It was organized by The Salvation Army’s Bed & Bread Club, a group dedicated to helping those in need of food and shelter. The event featured both silent and live charity auctions, as well as live music, hors d’oeuvres and dinner. Heather Kincade, psychology sophomore, helped serve food and beverages to the guests prior to the live auc-

tion. She said she was satisfied with how it went. “The people were friendly,” Kincade said. “There were so many, and everyone loved the food.” The proceeds of the event will go to those in need in the Southern Indiana area. In particular, The Salvation Army hopes to assist those affected by last year’s tornado in Henryville, Ind., and its neighboring towns. Kevin Harned, meteorologist for the WAVE-3 television network, was the featured speaker at the event. In his keynote speech, he said that Henryville and its surrounding towns are still in need of assistance. “Even 11 months later, there’s still work to be done,” Harned said. He praised The Salvation Army for being the “first on the scene” after the tragedy struck the Henryville area. He also discussed the commitment of the organization to help those towns as long as needed.

“The Salvation Army is there now, was March 2, and will be there as long as they need to be,” he said. To raise more money this year, The Salvation Army decided to incorporate a live auction, in addition to the silent auction from the previous gala. It was led by auctioneer Lincoln Crum. Roxanne Haley, business administrator of The Salvation Army New Albany, said she was happy with how it turned out. “It was the first year we did a live auction, and I was really pleased with it,” Haley said. While Haley did not have an exact estimate of the money raised this year, she said that it is a higher total than last year. “We made around $24,000 last year, and I know we made more than that this time,” she said. Of the live auction items, the highest-grossing one was a $5 gold coin from 1987, which was released for the United States Constitution’s bicenten-

nial. It was sold for $450. Other items sold at the live auction include a basketball signed by Indiana University coach Tom Crean, a pair of tickets for an Indianapolis Colts game and a football signed by University of Louisville coach Charlie Strong. A wide variety of items were also available at the silent auction tables. Some were gift baskets containing items such as gift cards, Godiva chocolates and drink mixers. Larger items, such as furniture and paintings, were also available. The Bed & Bread Club is dedicated to tackling the issues of hunger and homelessness. Major Stephen L. Kiger, corps officer for The Salvation Army, said that the Bed & Bread Club has a strong local focus. “Bed & Bread is concerned with helping our local towns, which gives it a strong, distinct appeal,” Kiger said. “It’s aimed at addressing the very basic needs—food, clothing and shelter.”