Jan. 27, 2014 | Issue 10
Meet the final 4 chancellor candidates Pages 10 & 11
The best kept secrets of IU Southeast page 9 The art of thrift store shopping page 20 How handicapped-accessible is the campus? page 5
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Jan. 27, 2014| TABLE
OF CONTENTS |
INSIDE EVERY ISSUE Police Blotter.........................Page 3 Scorecard..............................Page 4 Events............................Pages 6 & 7 Opinion.....................Pages 14 & 15 Diversions.................Pages 18 & 19 Photo by Marisa Gartland
Mason jars on display at the Crazy Daisy Antique Store in Louisville. Learn how to find hidden treasures in area thrift stores. (page 20)
Courtesy Photo
The Summer in Ecuador study-abroad program allows IUS students to experience the country for themselves. (pages 16-17)
Cover photo illustration by Gail Faustyn
Chancellor Search...................................................................................Pages 10 & 11
IU Southeast is in the process of finding a new chancellor. Learn more about the finalists for the position. (And be sure to meet them during their upcoming visits.)
Handicapped-Accessibility...............................................................................Page 5
Senior Profile...........................................................................................Pages 12 & 13
Social Media.......................................................................................................Page 8
Ecuador....................................................................................................Pages 16 & 17
Best Kept Secrets of IU Southeast....................................................................Page 9
Thrift Stores.......................................................................................................Page 20
IU Southeast is working on improving handicapped-accessibility on campus. Learn more about the features and improvements. A look at how social media and cell phones are affecting young adults and changing the communication landscape. IU Southeast is more than meets the eye. Discover some of the secrets and perks the campus has to offer.
Editorial Editorial & & Production Production Editor-in-Chief Editor-in-Chief Bryan Jones Gail Faustyn jonesbry@umail.iu.edu Aprile Rickert Managing Editors Managing Editor Gail Faustyn Jims Porter gfaustyn@ius.edu Samantha Frazier Print Platform Editor sefrazie@ius.edu Nic Britton Print Platform Editor Online Platform Editor Aprile Rickert Joel Stinnettapmricke@ius.edu Video OnlinePlatform PlatformEditor Editor Adam Taylor Hannah Ash hash@ius.edu
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Staff Amira Asad Alphonzo Tina Reed Bridgeman Nic Britton Secoy Richey Kimberly Crowe Kali Schmuckie Taylor Ferguson Ashley Sizemore Anastasia Grover Ethan Smith Tanner Ives Kayla Smith AngelicaSpaide Jackson Melissa Zachary Kerr Paige Thompson AmyWyne Lewis Lori Elijah Lossner Thomas AdvisersMcAndrews Jims Porter Adam Maksl Ashley Kendra Sizemore Ulrich Melissa Spaide Joel Stinnett Adam Taylor Nicole Wynn
A theater student’s graduation is right around the corner. See what he had to say about his experiences at IU Southeast, as well as his hopes for post-grad life. The Summer in Ecuador study-abroad program is coming soon, and students and faculty alike are excited about it. Read on to discover the reasons why. Thrift stores are popular among students looking to save money. Learn how to stretch your dollar even further.
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Jan. 27, 2014| NEWS |
The Nitty Gritty
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Briefs and links to news from campus and beyond Campus Briefs Grace Kelly Local jazz musician Grace Kelly came to IU Southeast to perform in the Ogle Center on Wednesday, Jan. 15. Watch the video of her performance at iushorizon.com.
Jan. 10 at 2:27 a.m. An officer was dispatched to the Adult Student Center after a complaint of a homeless man sleeping. The man told the officer he is a student and not homeless. Jan. 10 at 5:37 p.m. An officer responded to a report of people loitering and smoking on the patio of Hillside Hall. The officer did not find anyone smoking. Jan. 11 at 6:22 p.m. An officer was dispatched to unlock the Life Sciences Building for an individual to feed the lab animals. Jan. 12 at 9:37 p.m. Officers were dispatched to Hillside Hall to investigate a report of someone possibly living in a closet. Officers said it appeared someone had been staying there, and the closet was cleared. Jan. 14 at 12:00 p.m. An officer took a report from a faculty member who had a complaint of e-mail harassment. Jan. 19 3:29 at p.m. An officer received a report of a threat made toward the IU Southeast campus. A report was taken, an investigation revealed that it was not a credible threat, and it was turned over to Student Affairs to be handled administratively. Jan. 23 at 6:10 p.m. A report was received of a child on the ramp to Interstate 65 who may have been looking for a cat. An officer was dispatched and did not locate the child or cat.
Kentjava A new coffee shop, Kentjava, opened in downtown Corydon. They serve a myriad of different coffees and teas. To get an insiders look at the new venue check out Taylor Ferguson and Josh Medlock’s video story at iushorizon.com. Lockdown town hall meeting In response to the recent lockdown event that occurred on campus, the Student Government Association held a meeting for students to voice their concerns on how the lockdown was handled. One major concern for students was classroom cell phone policy and not being able to access the IU-Notify alerts.
Local Briefs Murder charge filed in Purdue school shooting On Thursday, Jan. 23, a murder charge was filed against Cody Cousins, 23. Cousins is accused of stabbing and shooting Andrew Boldt, 21, in Purdue’s Electrical Engineering Building. After the incident occurred, police found Cousins sitting outside of the building with his hands on his head. Officers found a knife and handgun on the ground, along with some spent shell casing. Two displaced families following fire Two local New Albany families lost nearly everything they had when their homes caught fire around 11:45 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 23. The fire broke out at the duplex located at the corner of Clark and Chartres streets, near Vincennes Street. WAVE 3 news reported that a resident saw sparks flying from a breaker box, which ignited the fire within the unit. All residents were able to get out of the structure, and there were no injuries reported.
Photo by Hannah Smith
The polar vortex hit IU Southeast again. Temperatures dropped so low that even the plants around campus froze.
National Briefs The most hated man on the Internet Hunter Moore, 27, was indicted on 15 counts on Jan. 23. Moore claimed to be the operator of isanyoneup. com, a website that posted nude photos of individuals, many of whom say they did not give consent. Moore worked in collaboration with Charles “Gary” Evens. Moore paid Evans to hack into the e-mail accounts of individuals, stealing personal photos and placing them on the site. Indiana House to vote on HJR3 On Monday, Jan. 27, a bill that will prohibit the marriage of same-sex couples will be voted on at 1:30 p.m. On Wednesday, Jan. 22, the hearing within the Indiana House Chambers lasted nearly eight hours. Members of the Indiana community came to the meeting and were able to express their opinions on the issue. If the full House and Senate pass the amendment, it will go to voters in November.
World Briefs Ukraine Protests in response to new laws enacted by Ukraine’s government have been taken place since Sunday, Jan. 19. On Friday, Jan. 24, anti-government protesters in Ukraine have agreed to a brief truce. New talks have taken place between opposition leaders and President Viktor Yanukovych.
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Student opinion:
Zuzana Hronik
Accounting sophomore
Jan. 27, 2014|FEATURES|
What do you think of the ‘Duck Dynasty’ controversy between A&E and show patriarch Phil Robertson?
I don’t think there’s a controversy. If you watch a show about rednecks, you have to expect them to say redneck things.
I think the “Duck Dynasty” brothers and family are right. I don’t really care for the show. The family life they have with God is something that families should look up to or model themselves after.
Q: Do you agree with letting Phil back on the show? A: It’s between them and the contract with the network. It’s capitalism. It makes money - they keep selling.
Q: Do you agree with letting Phil back on the show? A: Yes, Phil being kicked off was really dumb. Everyone has their own opinion and should be able to express them.
AshleyUndeclared Huntfreshman
I don’t see any problem with it. We have a right to our own opinion and to be able to express it in any ethical way we like. I don’t agree with his opinion, though.
I think he has the right to his opinion and if it’s his show he has the right to say it. Everyone has the right to say their opinion. Q: Do you agree with Phil being back on the show? A: Yes, I think it was a matter of public backlash. Q: Do you think the show is staged? A: Probably 80 percent is staged. It’s just like any other reality show.
Q: Do you think the show is staged? A: There’s a lot that isn’t. It’s their family and their life.
Dewey Winstead
Q: Do you agree with letting Phil back on the show? A: If they’re letting him back solely because of more money, certainly not. If they’re trying to make their customers happy, that’s fine.
Nursing senior
Sam Gesenhues
accounting finance junior
IU Southeast Scorecard
Women’s Basketball IUS VS 72
Cincinnati Christian
73 (OT)
Alice Lloyd @ 68 Berea 66
IUS 65
IUS VS 77
Men’s Basketball
IUS 105 IUS 87 IUS 92 IUS 81
@
IU Kokomo
81
Cincinnati Christian
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81 Alice Lloyd VS 75 Berea @ 70
Jan. 27, 2014 | FEATURES |
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IU Southeast improves physical accessibility By KIMBERLY CROWE Staff kncrowe@ius.edu IU Southeast has become more accessible to students with physical disabilities over the last several years and there are more changes on the way to further assist individuals that need it. Matthew Springer, coordinator of the Office of Disability Services, said there are always changes that could be made to the campus, such as the buildings and pathways. “I think improving physical accessibility is a fulltime focus of the university,” he said. Springer said he believes the IU Southeast Physical Plant has done an incredible job improving the accessibility of the campus despite a shrinking budget. “Of all the area universities, I do truly feel we are the most physically accessible,” Springer said. Physical Plant Director James Wolfe said he and his team have worked to improve accessibility on campus.
“I think this campus is very accessible to those needing special access,” Wolfe said. The Physical Plant is responsible for all the upkeep of the grounds and buildings. Wolfe said some of the things done to improve the campus have been ensuring the doors are working properly, the hallways are clear to allow ease of passage and sidewalks that are safe. In addition to the automatic door openers and elevators, students and faculty can also get access to handicapped-accessible parking spaces by bringing in proper registration with picture identification to the IUS Police Department. Ashley Reynolds, vocal performance sophomore, is blind, has partial hearing loss and has cerebral palsy. She lives on campus in one of the residence halls. She said Springer has been very helpful and great with communication. Reynolds said her experience at IU Southeast as far as mobility and assistance with disabilities has been good. Because she has cerebral palsy, Reynolds has to
walk on crutches to get to class. “The handicapped doors are great, and the elevators are good; I have no problem with campus,” Reynolds said. “My cousin, who is in a wheelchair, went here and didn’t have any problems getting around campus.” Reynolds said on the occasions when she needs help around campus, her friends or fiancé help her, but she said she believes it would be better if she had another person to help her around, such as an aide. Springer said students should be aware of situations that could potentially cause problems for a student with a disability and to assist these students if they need it. “While one shouldn’t assume a person needs help, it is nice to ask,” Springer said. “If something is not working correctly, please report it.” Anyone who has questions or is seeking assistance with a disability should visit Disability Services in University Center South, room 207 or call 812-9412243. Photo by Kimberly Crowe
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Jan. 27, 2014| EVENTS |
TOP EVENTS Weeks of Jan. 27 & Feb. 3
Tuesday, Jan. 28
Saturday, Feb. 1
Chancellor Finalists Visit
Men’s Basketball
Craft Beer 101
Where: Hoosier Room West When: Jan. 28, 30; Feb. 3, 5; times vary Finalists for the IU Southeast chancellor position will be visiting campus. Students will meet in Hoosier Room West from noon to 12:45 p.m. on each of the days.
Where: Activities Building When: Tuesday, Jan. 28, 7 - 9 p.m. Support the Grenadiers by seeing them face off against Asbury University in a home game in the Activities Building. Students get in free.
Where: Holy Grale, Louisville When: Saturday, Feb. 1, 1 - 4 p.m. Do you love beer? Through four Saturday sessions of “beer school”, Holy Grale’s beer curator Lori Beck will introduce you to the basics of craft beer.
MONDAY
Jan. 27
One Mic Stand
Basketball
7 - 8:30 p.m. Woodland Lodge, IU Southeast IU Southeast is holding a one mic stand-themed “Monday Night Mix”. There will be people from all around campus performing poetry, spoken word, rap and music.
THURSDAY Costa Rica
12:15 - 1:15 p.m. University Center North, Room 120 A free informational session on field study in Latin American geography. IUS students can receive training in geographic field research while traveling Costa Rica.
7 - 9 p.m. Activities Building, IU Southeast Come cheer on the women Grenadiers as they take on Kentucky Christian in a home game at IU Southeast’s Activities Building. Free student admission.
Jan. 30
American Idiot
7:30 p.m. Kentucky Center, Whitney Hall Based on Green Day’s Grammy award-winning album, American Idiot takes the American musical to another level. Tickets start at $25.
TUESDAY SARC Series
12:20 - 1:10 p.m. University Center North, Room 127 SARC is a series of brownbag talks. They are open to all faculty, students and staff, and the presenters this month are from the Social and Natural Sciences.
FRIDAY Roadshow
7 - 10 p.m. KFC Yum! Center, Louisville Skillet, Third Day, Jamie Grace and more will be performing at the KFC Yum! Center. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and tickets range from $11-$20.
Jan. 28
Sports Ethics
6 - 8 p.m. Library Third Floor, IU Southeast Gary Bernstein, University of Louisville professor, will explore the ethics of sports with an interactive presentation called Sportsmanship vs Gamesmanship.
Jan. 31
Bourbon Classic
7 - 11 p.m. Kentucky Center, Main Lobby Bourbon Classic is an opportunity to experience all facets of bourbon from production to promotion. Cocktails and dishes will be available as well.
WEDNESDAY Damien Jurado
9 - 11 p.m. Headliner’s Music Hall, Louisville Damien Juardo will be performing with Courtney Marie Andrews at Headliner’s Music Hall in Louisville. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets will cost $12 at the door. 18+ only.
SATURDAY You Do Yoga
Feb. 1, Noon - 9 p.m. You Do Yoga, Louisville Join You Do Yoga for their grand opening with a beginner yoga session followed by delicious local home brew. The price is free to the public.
Jan. 29
CASA
12:20 - 1:10 p.m. University Center North, Room 127 Learn how to fulfill your volunteer experience as a Court Appointed Special Advocate. Rebecca Gardenour will further discuss the CASA volunteer program.
Feb. 1
Bob Marley
Feb. 1, 10:00 p.m.-3:30 a.m. Addis Bar & Grill, Louisville Addis Bar & Grill, located on 4th Street in Louisville, will be celebrating the birthday of the reggae icon. Doors open at 10 p.m., and admission is $5 all night.
Want more? Check out the events calendar at iushorizon.com
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Week of Feb. 3 TUESDAY Art Exhibit
5 - 10 p.m. Actor’s Theatre, Louisville The 20th anniversary of the Annual African American Art Exhibition will be held at Actors Theatre Gallery. It is one of the oldest and leading national shows of its kind.
WEDNESDAY Resume Help
12:15 - 1 p.m. University Center North, Room 121 Want to make your resume stand out? There will be a resume preparation workshop on campus to give you hints on your resume. Cost is free and dress is casual.
FRIDAY
Feb. 4
Robin Zander
7-10 p.m. Headliner’s Music Hall, Louisville Headliner’s is hosting Robin Zander, who will be performing an acoustic set. Seating is first come first serve. Tickets are $20, and VIP tickets are $45. 18+ only.
February ‘64
Muhammad Ali Center, Louisville Abbey Road on the River will hold a three-day concert event. The festival will include performances by twelve bands. This festival is celebrating the beginning of the British Invasion.
SATURDAY
Feb. 5 Living with Bipolar
6 - 7:15 p.m. University Center North, Room 127 Join us to hear the story of how lawyer, professor and author Dr. Jim Jones has become incredibly successful, despite his ongoing battle with bipolar disorder.
Jewish Film Festival
7:30 p.m. Village 8 Theaters, Louisville One of the oldest film festivals in Louisville is back to explore the Jewish culture. Student tickets can be purchased for $6.
Feb. 7
BMX Nationals
Freedom Hall, Louisville An exciting BMX racing competition will be on display at an indoor track location. Races start at 5 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.
Feb. 8
Jewelry Workshop
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. The American Printing House For the Blind, Louisville Use special tools and techniques to make bracelets, necklaces and pendants from tactile material.
Grace Kelly
Photo by Ashley Sizemore
Jazz musician Grace Kelly played at IU Southeast’s Stem Concert Hall Jan. 15, where she had the chance to play with one of her idols.
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Jan. 27, 2014| FEATURES |
Generation M2:
Consuming more media than ever before By MELISSA SPAIDE Staff mspaide@ius.edu Shelby Meredith, Jeffersonville High School junior, uses her cell phone at least five hours a day. She checks Facebook, scrolls through Instagram, and sends text messages - even while spending time with her boyfriend Jacob Seiner, a Jeffersonville High School senior. Both of these students belong to Generation M2, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. Children and teenagers in Generation M2, ages 8 to 18, consume more media than any generation prior. The five hours Meredith spends connected to her cell phone do not compare to the 7 1/2 hours a day Generation M2 consume media, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. Seiner denies being addicted to his phone or spending hours connected. However, he said he sends almost 2,000 texts a month on average. “When it’s warm I work on my car,” Seiner said. “But it’s cold and I don’t have much to do, so I text a lot or look at pictures of cars on Instagram.” Seiner said Meredith never puts her phone down. “I can’t watch a movie with her,” Seiner said. “When I look over at her she is staring at her phone. I can’t even talk to her sometimes.” Meredith says she is not shy about her dependency. “I feel like if I don’t have my phone then I can’t talk to anybody,” Meredith said. “I get worried. If I don’t refresh I’m going to miss something.” Social media is what draws her. Seiner said there are times he looks at Meredith’s phone and she is scrolling through people’s profiles that she has never met. “I follow friends and people I know, but I also look through random people’s profiles,” Meredith said. “That’s what Instagram is for.” High school students are not the only people that spend hours on their phone. Melissa Blocker, psychology sophomore, said she spends six to eight hours a day on her phone.
“I like knowing what’s going on. I find out everything on those sites [Facebook and Instagram],” Blocker said. She said she feels lost and disconnected from the world when she is away from her phone for an extended period of time. “It’s a routine thing I do every day,” Blocker said. “I check my phone and play games on it throughout the day, so I’m on my phone periodically.” Though people can be seen staring at their phones while walking down the hallways, not everybody is attached to their phones. Pa r k i n g Bowling, special education sophomore, said he is not attached at all. “If I lost my phone for a couple of days I’d be Audrey Deterding fine,” BowlCommunication studies lecturer, ing said. B o w l North Arizona University ing said the phone is good for checking schoolwork and using the GPS, but he also said if it were not for his smartphone he would not use Facebook. “If I get bored I click on my app and scroll through my newsfeed,” Bowling said. “But I don’t spend more than two hours a day on my phone, counting texts and phone calls.” Audrey Deterding, communication studies lecturer at North Arizona University, said extensive social media use is not always positive. “It’s a problem when people use media to substitute for personal interaction, which research shows people do,” Deterding said. Deterding said there is still a connection to others online, via Facebook statuses and responses to oth-
It can lead to a distortion of reality if my online persona is different than my face to face self.
er’s posts. Social media also aids in reconnecting with people we would not otherwise have access to, Deterding said. While Deterding said she can see a positive side to social media, she also sees problems. “It allows us to create a persona of what or who we want to be or want to pretend to be rather than who we are,” Deterding said. “It can lead to a distortion of reality if my online persona is different than my face-to-face self.” Face-to-face interaction is a learned skill, Deterding said. “When kids are spending less time with people in face-to-face interaction their skills are lessened,” Deterding said. “It also affects their ability to pick up on and process nonverbal communication since online is devoid of those nuances.” Rebecca Carlton, communication studies senior lecturer, said that the skill should be taught and reinforced. She also said that because she does not believe social media will be disappearing any time soon, communicating effectively on social media is a skill that needs to be developed as well. “We have to be intentional about developing our interpersonal communication skills,” Carlton said. “Communicating in 140-character snippets will not replace our face-to-face communication. So, in my opinion, social media has created an additional area of communication in which we need to be effective.” Blocker said she thinks social media is good and bad. “It’s good in relation to getting ahold of people and knowing what’s going on in the world,” Blocker said. “But it’s also very annoying because everyone has lost their sense of verbal face-to-face communication.” Technology is “taking over the world,” Meredith said. However, she said she does not want to give up her phone. Media use is at an all-time high for Generation M2. Blocker said she thinks the result will be dependence on the technology. She thinks that in the future, schools will teach only with technology and students will be required to have tablets, she said. “It will be out of control,” Blocker said.
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Jan. 27, 2014| FEATURES |
Hidden gems of IUS By KAYLA SMITH Staff smitkajo@imail.iu.edu Life as a student at IU Southeast comes with various perks and benefits, and even secrets that some IU Southeast students are unaware of. In Hillside Hall, a lot of students may not know that there is a collaboration study lounge, which was updated around a year ago by Information Technology. “Not a lot of students know about the area, but the students who do seem like they really enjoy it,” Lee Staton, manager of communications and special projects, said. Staton described the space as havPhoto by Kayla Smith ing a lot of outdated furniture before the renovations. He said the new up- Hillside Hall’s study lounge was recently renovated by Information techgrades have turned the space into a nology. “Not a lot of students know about the area, but the students who modern place where students can go do seem like they really enjoy it,” Lee Staton, manager of communications to study and relax before their next and special projects, said. class. located in University Center South, room 201, and are IU Southeast also has an observatoavailable to all students, whether part-time or fullry for astronomy students. “It is right past campus and even appears on our time, at no charge. The services are all confidential and include indicampus map, but students don’t really notice it,” Stavidual, group, family and couple counseling. The serton said. Tony Argento, pre-English sophomore, said he is vices even include faculty and staff consultation and a fan of IU Southeast’s music label, New Dynamic Re- referral for substance abuse treatment and medication cords. It is part of the music program offered by IU evaluation if needed. IU Southeast students, faculty and staff also get Southeast, and through New Dynamic Records website, www.newdynamicrecords.com, students can a wide variety of software packages at no charge through IUware. The packages include many difpurchase MP3s and CDs. Artists who sell albums on the website include ferent licensed products. A few of the most popular Cadillac Moon Ensemble, Kentucky Center Chamber downloads are Office 2013, Creative Suite 6, Acrobat Players, Counter)induction, Cory Barnfield, Prism XI and Photoshop Elements 12. “The access to iuware.iu.edu software is a huge Quartet and Pittsburgh New Music Ensemble. “I think the secrets that I would know would be saving,” Carlton said. The software is also available in the IU Southeast more historical in nature, but I can’t stress to students enough that IU Southeast offers free personal coun- bookstore on disc, and students who are unsure of seling to those in need,” Rebecca Carlton, senior lec- how to use their new software can access free software turer and coordinator of basic courses in communica- tutorial videos through Lynda.com. Students can also buy used computers through the bookstore at distion studies, said. The IU Southeast personal counseling services are counted prices.
ssshhhhhhhh......... Links to the best-kept secrets on campus
IUWare
iuware.iu.edu
IUS observatory
now.ius.edu/tag/observatory/
Counseling services
www.ius.edu/personalcounseling/
Lynda
lynda.iu.edu
New Dynamic Records newdynamicrecords.com
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IU Southeast narrows chancellor search down to final 4 By HANNAH ASH Staff hash@ius.edu An IUS Chancellor Search Committee made up of a student, faculty and community members named the four final candidates who remain in the running for the position, and each candidate will be available at meet-and-greet sessions to speak with students, faculty, staff and community members. “If you have an interest in the future of the campus, take the time to meet the candidates,” Mark Land, IU vice president of Public Affairs and Government Relations, said. “We bring them in for a reason.” Aldemaro Romero Jr., dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and professor of biological sciences at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, will be at IU Southeast on Jan. 28. Susan Sciame-Giesecke, interim chancellor and professor of communication arts at IU Kokomo, will visit on Jan. 30. Ray Wallace, provost and senior vice chancellor and professor of English at the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, will visit campus on Feb. 3. Sam Minner, provost and vice president for academic affairs and professor of education at Radford University, will visit on Feb. 5. Each candidate will be available for two faculty sessions (10-10:45 a.m. and 2-2:45 p.m., both in University Center North, room 122), two professional and support staff sessions (11-11:50 a.m. in University Center North, room 122 and 3:45 p.m. in Hoosier Room East), a free lunch open to all students (noon12:45 p.m. in Hoosier Room West) and an open community forum/reception (5-6:15 p.m. in Hoosier Room West). As part of the committee, Student Government Association President Stephon Moore encouraged students to take the opportunity to meet the four candidates. “It’s important for students to meet the chancellor candidates because the chancellor makes all kinds of decisions that affect students,” Moore said. “The chancellor sets the tone for everything at the university,” Land said. In addition to having a connection with students, it is important for a chancellor to maintain strong community ties as well, Land said. “A strong leader is vital,” Land said. “It is important to have a leader who is not only strong academically but who really cares about
the community.” Lindsey Rupp, business junior, said she thinks it is important that the new chancellor is personable and approachable. “They need to be someone I feel like I can talk to,” Rupp said. “It needs to be someone who cares about the students. It’s important to take a student-centered approach. Everything they do
should be to benefit students.” Rupp also said that as a member of a campus sorority, she considers support for greek life to be important as well. Lazelle Dickens, nursing freshman, said she agrees that approachability is an essential trait for the new chancellor. Fairness and understanding are also important, as well as attention to the diversity of the university, she said. “It’s important for the chancellor to be modern and in touch with the community,” Dickens said. “We need someone who is forward-thinking.” Teranisha Perdue, coding technology freshman, said she wants a chancellor who is trustworthy. “I believe that the most important thing a chancellor can be is respectful and honest,” Perdue said. Moore said that the committee carefully selected the four final candidates. “We really looked at what each of them was bringing to the table from their pasts as well as vision,” Moore said. “It is important for them to have a vision and commitment to shared governance and valued leadership.” Land said that the transition from former chancellor Sandra Patterson-Randles to a new chancellor has been an important process. “We have been lucky to have Barbara Bichelmeyer as interim chancellor to make sure the campus does not lose momentum,” he said.
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Jan. 27, 2014| Features|
Meet the candidates Aldemaro Romero Jr. Campus visit: Jan. 28
Current position:
Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and professor of biological sciences at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Vision for IU Southeast: Understands
IU Southeast needs to fulfill both an academic role and a society role by developing new paradigms in relation to academic programs, outreach and fundraising. Sees the campus becoming a major player within the IU community, regionally and nationally.
Greatest accomplishment: : Is proud of the team he has assembled. Always looks for people with strong character who are committed and competent.
Susan Sciame-Giesecke Campus visit: Jan. 30
Ray Wallace
Campus visit: Feb. 3 Current position: Provost and senior vice chancellor and professor of English at the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Vision for IU Southeast: Wants to wait
for input from students, faculty, staff and others before developing a specific vision. Seeks more academic programs, intern and online opportunities, new clubs and organizations, more faculty and staff, stronger community links and more private donor outreach
Greatest accomplishment:
First-generation college student who reached a goal to become a university administrator and faculty member.
Sam Minner
Campus visit: Feb. 5
Current position: Interim chancellor
Current position: Provost and vice presi-
Vision for IU Southeast:
IU Southeast would enhance relationships and partnerships to be recognized as a “steward of place” within the region. This includes facilitating economic growth and stability, improving K-12 schools and helping the future of the region in a variety of ways.
Vision for IU Southeast:
Greatest accomplishment:
Greatest accomplishment: Considers
and professor of communication arts at IU Kokomo
Developing a freshman learning community because it had an impact on student persistence. Helped create a year-long interdisciplinary program that has helped raise the fall-to-fall freshman retention rate of IU Kokomo from 48 percent to 65 percent.
dent for academic affairs and professor of education at Radford University Teaching, scholarship and service. Has a vision for IU Southeast to achieve best-in-class status in teaching. Believes the campus should aspire to be a strong regional asset economically, culturally and more. what some may call “small things” among greatest accomplishments. Proud of mentoring assistant professors, helping answer questions and relieve worries. Follows the belief of Coach John Wooden, “Little things make big things happen.”
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Jan. 27, 2014| PROFILES |
Theater major ready for r By ANGRESTASIA GROVER Staff ajgrover@ius.edu
Courtesy photo
Erwin Jacob performing as an African-American hobo during the Great Depression in “The American Clock” by Arthur Miller. This photograph was taken during his freshman year at Northern Kentucky University in 2009.
College students face many obstacles as they work towards earning a degree. Taking out thousands of dollars in loans, sacrificing sleep and socializing to study, and even moving away from home are just a few struggles that some may experience. But Erwin Jacob feels the sacrifice is more than worthwhile. Jacob, theater senior, said he feels excited and accomplished as graduation is getting closer. Jacob said he knows what his career plans are, but recognizes that he may face some challenges in his job market. As an actor, Jacob said he believes the difficulties of finding a “gig” will be frequent. However, he said the passion for his craft compels him to plan accordingly and be optimistic. “It’s not anything that I’m scared of,” Jacob said. “I’m already starting to look for auditions and locations where work is lucrative in the theater field.” Ultimately, Jacob said he is striving to be a professional producer of theater and film. However, he said he believes there are many tasks he must conquer in order to accomplish that goal. His technique will entail having a “business mindset,” which he said will aid in his success. To receive his diploma, Jacob said he has to satisfy a certain amount of credit hours, complete a senior project and submit a graduation application. As president of the Student African American Brotherhood and arts and entertainment coordinator of the Student Program Council, however, Jacob admits that preparation has become stressful. In order to focus on earning his degree and becoming a better actor, Jacob
said he is beginning to “shave things off” and set his time aside for what matters most. He said this is necessary for him to focus wholeheartedly. “I want to prepare my resume and website, as well as new headshots,” Jacob said. “So I definitely need to focus more and create that time,” Timothy Powell, general studies junior, said he first met Jacob through SAAB, an organization designed to encourage and create a network for minority males throughout their college careers. Powell said Jacob is someone who has grown into an effective leader within the short time he has known him. “He’s gotten better along the year, especially with delegating and assigning people different roles within the group,” Powell said. Powell said he believes such growth has influenced him, encouraging his desire to be a more professional and organized African-American male. “I don’t think he knows how big of an impact he has on people,” Powell said. “He’s had a big impact on me.” Powell said the excitement of graduation is obvious as Jacob is rounding out his final semester at IU Southeast. Despite being much busier, Powell said he believes Jacob is still on top of his game. “I really don’t know how he does it, but he still finds a way to get things done,” Powell said. In addition to being occupied with graduation duties and extracurricular activities at IU Southeast, Jacob said he is also bracing himself for his final productions in the IUS Theatre Department. His first play of the spring semester, “God of Carnage,” debuts Feb. 20 and runs through Mar. 2. “Indiucky,” which will be produced
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role of ‘graduate’ entirely by theater students, will be a different experience, Jacob said. He said the students of his creative dramatic class will be creating a play based on historical events in their communities. “We’re definitely going to be poking fun at and making fun of every stereotype and every stigma,” Jacob said. Channell Barbour, assistant director of Campus Life, said Jacob has proven himself to be creative, artistic and smart. She said she admires his passion as an entertainer and believes he can accomplish whatever he wishes. “Erwin has a vision, and he knows what he wants,” Barbour said. Jacob has been part of the Student Program Council’s entertainment committee for the past two years. As an SPC officer, Barbour said Jacob has been instrumental in finding talent and volunteers. This, Barbour believes, will help the SPC progress smoothly after his de-
parture. “That is what a leader does,” she said. “They go out and find someone who is passionate and start grooming that individual, so that there is a seamless transition when he leaves SPC,” Barbour said. Aside from being active in student organizations, Barbour said she has also seen Jacob perform with the IU Southeast Theatre Department. Though she was unable to recall the titles of those productions, Barbour said she remembered being impressed with Jacob’s talent. As she watched his performances, Barbour said she noticed his transition from student to actor as he “became his character.” This has led her to compare Jacob’s talent with that of her favorite actor, Edward Norton, who has had leading roles in popular films such as “American History X” and “The Incred-
ible Hulk.” “This kid has talent. And it just shows the wealth of talent that he has,” Barbour said. Jacob said being a student at IU Southeast has improved his professional approach to life situations. He now believes that, after being exposed to the diversity of the IU Southeast campus, he is a more effective communicator. “I was always able to see and understand both sides of any situation, but I’ve learned to express my thoughts to people with different social and spiritual backgrounds,” Jacob said. Outside of his professional life, Jacob said he believes this new-found skill helps him to be a better brother to his siblings. He said he realizes that he has to communicate and understand ideas on a level that young children are able to comprehend.
Jacob will be the first of his immediate family to earn a college degree. He said he is proud to carry that responsibility and believes he will motivate others to pursue a higher education. As one of 14 grandchildren, he said he is setting an example for his younger cousins and siblings. Jacob said he is ready to continue his journey after college. Before he leaves, however, he said he wants to thank IU Southeast and all that have been influential in his success as a college student. As for other students working towards a college degree, Jacob leaves one piece of advice: “We’re a university for a reason; just going to class and studying is not enough. Find something that pertains to your major and get involved on campus. That way, you will be able to get real-world experience of what you’re learning in the classroom,” Jacob said.
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Dec. 2, 2013| OPINION |
Marriage: Statehouse vs. steeples By JIMS PORTER Managing Editor jrporter@ius.edu Hopefully by the time most of you read this, the Indiana House will have come to its senses and voted against House Joint Resolution 3 (HJR-3), the proposed constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage. I’m writing this because I’m not so hopeful. Let me begin by stating my personal belief: The term “marriage” refers to a religious institution, one that I believe has no place in a government that separates church and state. HJR-3 not only infringes on the civil rights of same-sex couples by denying them the same rights as opposite-sex couples, but it also violates the separation of church and state by attempting to pass legislation based on religious rationale. It is a blanket violation of the First Amendment’s Establishment Clause, which prohibits the government from making any law respecting an establishment of religion. The amendment, which was approved last Wednesday in a 9-3 vote down party lines in the House Elections and Appointment Committee, was originally assigned to the House Judiciary Committee. But when it became unclear if the Judiciary Committee had enough votes to move the resolution along, House Speaker Brian Bosma—who had previously said that he would treat it “like any other bill”—reassigned the resolution to a more favorable committee in a last-minute effort to ensure it was brought to the full House. While same-sex marriage is already illegal in Indiana by statute, passing HJR-3 as a constitutional amendment would make the ban even more permanent. It would not only define marriage as being between one man and one woman, but also add that “a legal status identical or substantially similar to that of marriage for unmarried individuals shall not be valid or recognized.” In other words, HJR-3 would effectively prohibit
the state from authorizing or even recognizing civil unions in the future, and it would forbid employee benefits for samesex couples. Passing this amendment is dangerous. In addition to prohibiting private companies from providing benefits to domestic partnerships, it could lead to the repeal of local anti-discrimination laws. This makes Indiana look intolerant to outside job seekers. That’s why a number of the state’s business leaders testified in opposition to the amendment, including Eli Lilly and Co. and the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce. Representatives from these corporations expressed concern about their ability to recruit and retain the best employees possible if this harmful amendment were to pass. Indiana University has also publicly opposed the measure. The university currently extends benefits to its employee’s spouses, including those in samesex relationships. Jackie Simmons, vice-president and general counsel of Indiana University, testified at the hearing, voicing concern that the university’s samesex beneficiaries would be denied the same rights as other couples. Defeating HJR-3 means maintaining the best faculty and talent on all Indiana University campuses. It means ensuring that current and future students have access to a second-to-none education and are not forced to look out-of-state due to religious beliefs imposed on Indiana’s residents, businesses and universities. HJR-3 is supported by a number of religious institutions. Glenn Tebbe, executive director of the Indiana Catholic Conference, gave testimony in support of the ban, citing “the truth about marriage according to God’s plan and laws.”
Even if traditional marriage is the only kind acceptable in God’s law, it is irrelevant to the discussion of civil rights in a secular government. Other testimony in support of the measure argued that social-science research suggests “gender-different human parenting is necessary—culturally and biologically—for the optimum development of the child.” This is an insulting myth that has been debunked time and time again. Some argue that the word “marriage” has already been defined, whether by God or society, as being between one man and one woman and should not be redefined. The word “marriage,” however, is defined and used in a number of ways: the marriage of two atoms, being married to one’s job, or the “marriage of painting and poetry,” to name a few—none of which are an offensive redefinition of the word to any Christian I know. Ultimately, the argument against same-sex marriage can be reduced to a religious view of the institution. I respect (but respectfully disagree with) those who hold this view. I may not hold the same things sacred, but I certainly believe that all people should be afforded the right to hold whatever religious convictions they desire. I cannot, however, begin to comprehend the rationale that an individual’s religious beliefs must be reflected in his government. How many Supreme Court cases must the First Amendment endure before we accept that church and state are to be kept separate? As long as the religious term “marriage” exists in a secular government, it not only should, but must be offered to all citizens equally. Perhaps anti-marriage-equality activists, like those advocating the passage of HJR-3, should redirect their focus. Rather than working against the legalization of gay marriage, why not work to remove the religious institution of marriage from government altogether? Marry in your churches. Marry in your temples. But so long as you’re marrying in our statehouse, understand that it is not the job of our government to “maintain the sanctity” of your religious sacraments. To contact your local representative and voice your opposition to HJR-3, visit:
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Jan. 27, 2014| OPINION |
When good becomes better By NIC BRITTON Print Platform Editor nmbritto@umail.iu.edu It is March 2012. Long after the sun has clocked out for the night, I am still on the state road connecting Boonville and Newburgh, two small Indiana towns just outside of Evansville Ind. I’m currently driving to Boonville, and very few other cars are joining me on this quiet, desolate stretch of road: I more or less have it all to myself. A mix of The Black Keys, Cee-Lo Green and Steely Dan is playing through my car speakers; and even though it’s March, I have my window slightly down. The winter breeze is nice in small quantities. This is definitely not my first time going down this road. I had traveled it often to see friends living in Boonville - usually at TF Ice Cream, our most common (and dirt-cheap) hangout spot. On this particular night, however, I’m not heading off to see anyone, nor do I have anything in particular on my agenda. I just want to drive down it again one last time, before I move for the first time in 11 years. As a kid, I moved on a frequent basis. I was born in Florida, and over the course of the next ten years, I also lived in Kentucky, Virginia, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Indiana. I even lived in a few of these states on multiple occasions – my family briefly returned to both Kentucky and Virginia after we initially left them behind. If you would have told 10-year-old me that I would one day consider moving to be a strange experience, I would have never believed you. But then again, I also didn’t expect to stay in Newburgh very long. And yet I did – for around 11 years, in fact. The gradual realization that we were there for the long haul genuinely took me by surprise. Steadily, I grew to like it; eventually, I even grew to love it. I met some of the best friends I ever had there, and we saw everything the (admittedly fairly small) Evansville metro area had to offer. We’d go to concerts
at Roberts Stadium and Boney Junes, both of which have sadly closed their doors since. My old band and I played countless shows in the city, ranging from small acoustic sets to exciting shows in downtown Evansville, where we played while the golden lights of the casino flickered behind us. And when we needed to unwind, the calm shoreline of the Ohio River was always waiting. Leaving it all behind was difficult. My family and I relocated to Louisville in April 2012 for the sake of my dad’s job, and it was not an easy transition. It’s tough saying goodbye to where you spent your formative years. But it soon became clear that the decision was for the better. Not just for my family’s livelihood, but also because leaving my comfort zone has been a terrific experience. Evansville, great as it is, is fairly static. It doesn’t undergo many changes, and after a while of living there, I felt like I always knew what to expect. I could have lived there the rest of my life and been content, but I feel like Louisville gives me a chance to be more than just content. Even after living here for almost two years, I feel like I’ve barely scratched the surface. There’s always a new restaurant to try, new people to meet, or a new part of town to visit. Coming to IU Southeast has given me even more fresh opportunities – I’ve genuinely surprised myself with some of the things I have accomplished here. All things considered, I think I’ve grown more as a person in these last two years than I did in the entire decade prior. As tough as it is to give up something you love, it’s immensely rewarding when something even better fills its void. Evansville or Louisville — it was a win-win, really. But I can safely say I got the better “win.”
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Then and now. Top: Me performing with my band four years ago in Evansville, Ind. Bottom: Me here at IU Southeast, over in the Knobview Hall student lounge.
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IU Southeast students travel abroad Students learn Ecuador’s culture while teaching others about their own The
sun sets, but the mountains remain aglow as far as the eye can see from the fires and lights of those who can afford them. The smell of wildlife lingers, while natives of the land sing songs that fill the air. “It feels like you’re in a whole different world,” Jonathan Vaughn, computer science senior, said. Although IU Southeast has offered study abroad trips since 1975, the Summer in Ecuador program is the first IUS-specific study program. “We actually have anywhere between 50 to 100 requests from students interested in studying
abroad every year,” Valérie Scott, senior lecturer of psychology and co-director of International Programs, said. This year marks the 13th annual deployment of students who will serve as teachers to children in Quito, Ecuador. “The fact that it is yearly makes it very appealing to students,” Scott said. Magdalena Herdoíza-Estévez, professor of education and director of the Summer in Ecuador, said that the trip is a very intense learning experience. “From the 12 previous editions of the program, every single year I learn,” Herdoíza-Estévez said. “I think this is one of the wonderful things of doing this. It is your journey, and we all learn from one another.” While the program attracts mostly education students, students of all majors are welcome and encouraged to take part in the experience. “I think some people may think we’re going on vacation over there, but it’s definitely not at all,” Vaughn said. Herdoíza-Estévez said there is “no excuse” for not applying for available scholarships. “There have been times students didn’t apply for the University International Programs scholarships, so not all the money was given away that could have been,” Herdoíza-Estévez said. “Never let the money be the obstacle for you not to go.” Students who are part of the “Summer in Ecuador” program are required to create their own lessons for their stay in Quito. Vaughn said when students typically study abroad, they are traveling to study in a new environment. He said that one of the key indicators of real knowledge in a subject is the ability to teach it. “If you can’t teach it, you don’t know it. You don’t get that from any other summer abroad program,” Vaughn said. “It’s a lot more gratifying because someone didn’t hand you a lesson plan. It’s all of your work.”
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Scott said that it is important for students to embrace the experience and environment, and to try to learn from it. “You cannot fully get everything out of the trip unless you’re engaged in it. A big part of cultural exposure is what you learn about yourself,” Scott said. Vaughn and Scott said that an effective way a traveler can ease themselves into the new setting is by researching the location’s culture and history. Scott said all study programs have realistic briefs to better the knowledge of what to expect before departure. “When I was in the fifth grade, we moved [to South America] and I stayed until I was a freshman in high school, so I was kind of used to the whole Latin American culture and what to expect,” Vaughn said. Some areas are known to be poverty-stricken and much less of a “fast-paced world.” In San Gerardo, located in the middle of the Andes Mountains, Vaughn said he saw more people riding donkeys than cars. IU Southeast has fundraised collections of bilingual books, donated a full computer lab and school supplies, and once provided lights for a classroom over the years. “We have given them friendship and respect. They will be happy to see you because we are from Indiana University. They cherish Indiana University,” Herdoíza-Estévez said. “It’s a good thing as human beings to understand new perspectives on ways of life. It allows you to grow as citizens of this world.” Scott said the respect has been mutual. “A lot of the time, they are welcoming because hospitality is very important: ‘I don’t have much, but I can share it with you.’ Appreciation is very genuine,” Scott said. “It shows you there are other ways of being and living that are simply different, and how important it is to respect those differences. I think until you’ve seen them, you don’t grasp their reality. Willingness to discover, I think, is the number one thing. It’s the diversity you encounter that kind of makes life exciting.”
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One man’s trash... Students creatively amp up wardrobes and living spaces with thrift and consignment store finds styles they have seen in stores or magazines. “Last summer, I started to really get into high-waisted shorts,” Alexandra Griffin, undeclared freshman, said. Thrift-savvy students know “I found an awesome pair in that sometimes it does not take one of my favorite stores that much more than a few singles were half-bleached and studin your pocket to look like a ded out but they wanted some million bucks. ludicrous amount for them. With the do-it-yourself I found some mom jeans in movement on the rise, thrift Goodwill that fit me that I cut stores are becoming the golden off and bleached myself – they ticket for financially conscious ended up looking much more students looking to “ball on a unique than the pair I’d seen in budget.” the store and cost me a heck of Some thrift stores offer disa lot less.” counts for frequent purchasers. Students have even begun to Some Goodwills in Southern alter furniture by adding their Indiana offer a stamp card that own styles to it. is punched every time $10 or K a t h y Schmitt, owner of the Crescent Hill Trading Company in Louisville, said she has revamped old furniture, sometimes by combining individual parts to make entirely new pieces. “We do that all the time by adding paint, new handles, a top from this, a bottom from that,” Schmitt said. “Chalk paint and milk paint are popular but usually some Photo by Marisa Gartland good old-fashioned spray A chest at the Crazy Daisy Antique Mall. Shoppers with a keen eye, and a can turn paint works secord, third or fourth-hand items into new treasures. By MARISA GARTLAND Staff mtgartla@ius.edu
more is spent. After ten stamps, the shopper will get $10 off a purchase. Unique Thrift Store, located in Louisville, has a “VIP” program that anyone can join that grants the shopper special discounts on “VIP” days. Many thrift shops also recognize the pinched pockets of the college student and offer student discounts – both Clarksville’s Salvation Army and all nine Southern Indiana locations offer a student discount on Thursdays. In addition to taking advantage of discounted merchandise, some students are using thrift stores as a creative tool to fashion their own versions of
well. I buy old architectural salvage from folks before they scrap it and it can make cool yard art.” Some websites such as Pinterest and YouTube can offer inspirations and walkthroughs for modifying found pieces. “I wasn’t sure how to properly bleach my shorts at first but there were lots of tutorials online for what I wanted to do,” Griffin said. “I save lots of the things I like on my Pinterest accounts to refer back to later for inspiration.” Some students are also finding thrift stores useful when throwing together an outfit for one-time events such as Halloween, costume parties or special occasions where a little elegance is required on a budget. “I once went to a 1920s speakeasy-themed party for a friend’s birthday,” Dakota Purvis, psychology sophomore said. “I went to a thrift store similar to Goodwill and found a large, floppy white hat with flowers for about $5. Later I stumbled upon a white fur shawl for another $5. I used them to fancy up some pieces I already owned; it ended up being the perfect combination for the party – and for less than ten bucks.”
Thrifty doesn’t necessarily mean only saving a few bucks – it can also mean putting a few back into the bank. If students have something out of the ordinary not getting the attention it deserves in their homes or closets, they have the option of consigning those items to certain local consignment and thrift shops. Stores like Urban Attic, locate d in the Louisville Highlands, will sell items in-store for a percentage of the sales price once they are purchased. If a seller would rather have cash on the spot, they also offer an option to buy items outright. There are even thrifting apps on the market, allowing one to “cyber-thrift.” Poshmark allows students to look into the for-sale sections of closets of men and women all over the world while displaying their own. With all the items that factor in to the cost of an education and the price of clothes continuously rising, students have found frugal salvation in thrifiting. “As a college student living on my own, being thrifty is one of the wisest ways to stay trendy on a tight budget,” Purvis said.