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By JEFF TATAYStaff Writer

A possible security threat reminds students that campus security may not be sufficient and that people need to stay on the lookout for suspicious activity that could lead to the onset of a violent crime and endanger the lives of IU South Bend students, faculty and staff.

On Aug. 20, during new student orientation, it was reported that a man with a gun was wondering the IUSB library. The police were notified and when they arrived they did not find any suspicious activity.

The suspect was described as a white or Asian male, five foot five inches, with a thin build and wearing beige pants, a blue button-down shirt, salt-and-pepper hair with a white or gray hat.

After the suspect was reported to the police, the library was evacuated and put on lock down for a brief period of time to ensure safety on campus, and was then reopened when there appeared to be no threat.

The IUSB security alert system was also quickly implemented and students, staff and faculty were notified, but some students reported that they did not get the alert.

“I am signed up to get a text message from the IUSB security alert system, but I didn’t get a text for this incident,” said Christy Hatfield.

“Also, I think that we are kind of shorthanded on security with the amount of students and buildings on campus. Enrollment keeps increas-ing and security needs to increase as well.” Things happen because we don’t have enough security.”

There are usually very few, if any, security threats on campus but students do not always feel safe and informed if there is a threat.

“I usually feel safe on campus, but at night when I am by myself in the parking lot I do not feel safe,” said Becky Bukowski. “Perhaps there should be another way of informing students about security threats on campus besides e-mail.”

The security alert system is a means of reinforcing security on campus, but it is important to the lives and safety of all IUSB students whether on or off campus to report security threats, reported suspects and emergen-cies by calling 911 or notifying the IUSB police at 520-4329.

IUSB police advise students and staff to stay on the lookout for suspicious activity on and around campus. IUSB has made advance-ments in security with the use of the IUSB security alert system, but security alerts do not always reach everyone, nor can they be imple-mented in a timely fashion without the watchful eye and cooperation of IUSB students, staff and faculty.

Who’s got your back?Ensure safety on campus by looking out for your classmates

By KRYSTAL VIVIAN Staff Writer Taking notes is an essential aspect of passing a college course. In today’s age of technology, students are bringing their laptops to class to take notes instead of using pen and paper, which is receiving mixed reviews from both the professors and the stu-dents. The main reason to bring a laptop to class is to take notes whether in a word processing program or by adding notes to PowerPoint slides that some professors pro-vide on OnCourse. While this can be a definite advantage for students, especially those who type faster than they can write by hand, it has become a problem when students choose to use their laptops to check Facebook, email, or play an online game during the class time. Randy Issacson, associate professor for the School of Education at IU South

Bend, provides PowerPoint slides to students in class and allows them to use laptops to take notes as well.“By making my PowerPoints available on my course website, students do not have to worry about writing down everything I say and can focus on understanding not just re-cording,” he said. “Students can then use class time to think and take notes that include their comprehension of the concepts from class.” Senior, Dan Mitchell agrees, and enjoys using his laptop in class to take notes when his professors allow it. “It is easier and faster to type notes, research for quick answers to questions and provides access to information within seconds that can support class discussion,” Mitchell said.

Controversy over laptop usage

Inside this Issue

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Does someone walk with you to your car for safety sake?PHOTO BY JEFF TATAY

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By KRYSTAL VIVIAN Staff Writer Let’s face it – college is expensive. From tuition and fees, to books, to computers and equipment and items to fill a new on-campus apartment, it is no wonder that many college students find themselves broke at the beginning of every semester. Luckily, at IU South Bend, students needing to print off their es-says and PowerPoint slides do not need to invest in a printer or ink. They can simply print everything out at school, thanks to the GoPrint system. The GoPrint system is a print management software that man-ages students’ printing. Each student is given an allotment of $32.50 each semester for printing which is enough for 650 single-sided pages or 406 two-sided pages. At the end of each semester, the remainder left in each student’s GoPrint accounts is rolled over for the next semester until the Summer Session II begins. Once the next Fall semester starts, the ac-counts are purged and students begin at the original amount of $32.50. This means that students can print almost to their hearts desire without needing to purchase a printer or waste their money on ink refills and copy paper. All of the money used for the GoPrint account allotments comes from the student technology fees, which adds up to $54.51 for students taking three or less credit hours for the academic year, $108.98 for students taking up to six credit hours during the year, and $163.50 for students who are taking more than six credit hours during the academic

year.The student technology fees cover computers, printers, and scanners all over campus. This fee, in addition, includes printer supplies such as ink and paper, student consultants who work in the computer labs, user sup-port services, software applications that include Microsoft products and the GoPrint system, network and phone services for campus labs, and special needs equipment and software for students. Half of the technology fees go to the University Information Technology Services, while some of which comes back to IUSB for classroom technol-ogy. “The ‘funds’ that show in a student’s GoPrint account are not real money, but rather an allotment for printing equivalent to 650 simplex pages,” said Beverly Church, senior director of User Support and IT Com-munications. If students use up their allotment during the semester, students can add money to the account themselves. While this money cannot be refunded to the student, it does rollover between academic years. “The main purpose of the allotment is to prevent abusive/waste-ful printing,” said Church. This matched the campus theme of “sustainability” for the 2007-2008 academic year, and helps IUSB lean towards “going green.” For more information about the GoPrint System or to report issues with printing, visit http://www.iusb.edu/~sbit/print-management-faq.shtml or email helpdesk@iusb.edu.

What happened to my GoPrint money?

By: Jessica FarrellEditor in Chief With IU South Bend’s student enrollment raising and park-ing becoming an hour experience for students, computer labs are also beginning to fill up rather quickly. At times, it gets embarrassing when a student walks into a computer lab just to find out that it is occupied with a class and the computer lab is not open to all students. Throughout campus on the computer lab doors, there is a sheet explaining which labs are open and the times that they are open from. The labs open from 7:30 A.M. until midnight, but finding that one lab that is open when students need it the most can be challenging while hoping that a computer is open for use. There are five labs in Wiekamp but that is where students find it tricky to find one that is not filled with a class. The two computer labs that do not have classes in them throughout the semester are DW 1225 and DW 1205. In Northside there is only one computer lab. This lab is located at the bottom floor and is open to all students throughout any time of the day. Greenlawn has a com-puter lab that is divided into a PC lab and Mac lab. Each one has their own lab hours. This lab however, is open until midnight

for students who have to work late. One of the busiest computer labs that students like to go to is located in the library. It is sometimes difficult to find a computer because of the limited computers in a heavy traffic area. The library is also open until midnight though for student use. Unlike parking, there is always an open computer lab on cam-pus, and by understanding the various lab schedules it is easier to find one just when you need it.

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By KRYSTAL VIVIAN

Staff Writer

From acoustic guitars to poetry readings, stand-up comedy, and random stories, Titan Production’s annual Open Mic Night rocked the Community Building at River Crossing. On Friday, over 50 students came together and filled the Community Building, many of which had to stand in the back because all of the seats were taken. These students watched 22 performances throughout the evening, making this Open Mic Night much bigger than those that Titan Produc-tions has had in the past. “We had a lot better promoting this year,” said Alicia Cox, a producer with Titan Pro. “We used all the social networking sites, had a lot more flyers, and word-of-mouth worked too.” The event was emceed by the comedic Ray Massey and the crowd spent the evening laughing, clapping, and snap-ping.The night started off with Peter Farkas, a Titan Pro Open Mic Night veteran, and his friend Forest playing two instrumental pieces they had written themselves. Farkas played electric guitar and Forest played drums. Other musical performances included acoustic guitars. Grace Padgett received many hoots and hollers for her rendition of Anna Nalick’s “Breathe (2am)” as well as Jason Lowery for his acoustic cover of Usher’s “Love in This Club.” This year more comedians came out to try their hand at stand-up comedy. Jeff Carrier got the crowd going by talking about what he plans on his famous last words being. “I’m coming back. Don’t worry, they’re sending me back!” he joked, adding that nobody could be mad at him for saying that after he died. Jurek Shultz came to the event not planning on performing but at the urges of Massey, he signed up to just talk to the audience for a few minutes. “I don’t read poetry. I don’t sing. I don’t do any-thing, really. I signed up to sign up,” Shultz said. “I do have a couple of funny stories though.” He ended his performance with a story of going through the drive-thru at a fast food restaurant on a rainy day. As he was waiting for the cashier to give him his change back, Shultz noticed a pool of water forming on his windshield. Not thinking, he turned his windshield wipers on just in time for the cashier to open her window to give back his change when the water splashed her in the face. “I looked at her and apologized and told her to keep the change,” he said, laughing. As the night began to wind down, a poet by the name of Skeeb went to the mic to talk about a girl he had fallen in love with over the summer. Through gestures and his words, he showed his devotion and love for a girl he met. At the end of the poem, the audience learned that the girl wasn’t just any girl, she was Mother Earth. This performance drove the crowd wild as they clapped and cheered loudly for Skeeb. Senior Martin Schwab really enjoyed Skeeb’s perfor-mance. “His energy and emphasis on the right words was really impressive,” said Schwab. “He was really honest.” The night ended with Farkas and Forrest return-ing to the stage for a final performance. Following Open Mic Night, Titan Productions held a drive-in movie showing of “The Hangover” in the field behind the Community Building. Open Mic Night has been an annual event for Titan Pro for many years, but was moved to the Community Build-ing last fall in order to promote more campus life between campus and student housing. Theron Patrick, another producer for Titan Pro, really likes the event because it allows students to express themselves. “There are a lot of creative people on campus, and this showcases their talents,” he said. For more information about Titan Productions and their list of events for the 2010-2011 academic year, visit http://www.iusb.edu/~titanpro/.

Open mic night

By: RASONDA CLARKStaff Writer

Indiana University’s 18th first lady, Laurie Burns McRobbie, will be the featured speaker at Christiana Creek Country Club in Elkhart. The IU Alumni Association and the Greater Elkhart Chamber invites everyone to a luncheon with the first lady. The event will take place on September 16th from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. McRobbie is an inspiration to women everywhere and according to her website; she speaks regularly around the state to “promote the university and her husband’s vision for IU as a global leader in the 21st cen-tury.” This event will certainly be worth the ticket price of $15.00 for IUAA members and chamber members and $25.00 for non-members, as McRobbie has an exciting and encouraging speech planned. According to IUSB admissions counselor Chad Crabtree, the first lady will be speaking on many things including, “the importance of role models, leadership and advancing the status of women and minorities.” With her extensive background in information technology and higher education, McRobbie believes the promotion of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education is crucial to Indiana’s future. The first lady devotes much of her time and energy to many community projects such as the Middle Way House, a program addressing domestic violence, New Wings Community Partnership fundraising effort, and is a member of the Board of Directors for the Wonder-Lab science museum in Bloomington McRobbie is also the founder of the Women’s Philanthropy Council at the Indiana University Founda-tion, and serves as its honorary chair. McRobbie’s extensive work in “community organizations, along with countless other efforts on behalf of community groups”

has earned her many awards and titles, including Woman of the Year, according to the Bloomington Herald Times. The registration deadline for this event was Septem-ber 13th, and payment is required to hold your reserva-tion. Register at www.elkhart.org by clicking on the “events calendar” link. For questions, contact Chad Crabtree at 520-4841. For more information on Indiana University’s first lady, Laurie Burns McRobbie, please visit her website at http://www.indiana.edu/~pres/firstlady/greeting.shtml

Lunch with Indiana University’s first lady

“McRobbie is an inspiration to women everywhere”

Now Hiring Editors for Student Publications: New Views on Gender, Analecta, Undergraduate Research Journal

The Publications Board is now accepting applications for the position of Editor for each of our student journals: New Views on Gender, Analecta, and the Undergraduate Research Journal. Duties include: advertising for submissions, reading and deciding on submitted

work to be included in the issue, finding and working with an artist on the cover and design, creating a file of the final issue to send to the publisher, working with the publisher

to make sure the journal is available in April, etc. This is a paid position: $600 stipend. Deadline to apply: Sept. 30.

To apply, please contact the faculty advisor of the appropriate journal:

For New Views on Gender, please contact Prof. Christina Gerken at: cgerken@iusb.edu

For Analecta, please contact Prof. Kelcey Parker at: parkerk@iusb.eduFor the Undergraduate Research Journal, please contact Prof. Peter Bushnell at:

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By April BuckStaff Writer

He has his finger on the pulse of the campus community, but that is not surprising because that is part of his job. Sam Centellas is IU South Bend’s Director of Student Life and if you are part of any student organiza-tion on campus, you know Sam is the go to guy for just about anything.

Centellas’ blend of a Zen attitude and helpful guidance are a surefire way to calm frazzled nerves and avert certain disasters. His philosophy is that there is always a lesson to be learned and failures are simply a building experience. Centellas can bolster a bruised ego and teach student leaders how to have a better outcome next time in just one conversation.

When he began his academic career, Centellas planned to be an engineer. He earned his bachelor’s degree in engineering and communications with a minor in fine arts and math from Western Michigan University. While he was in school, Centellas became very involved in student organizations and his fraternity. After a couple of internships, he realized that engineering wasn’t the field for him.

“At that time, I talked to someone who worked in the office of student life there and asked ‘How do I get your job?’” said Centellas. “He recommended that I go get a Masters of Education so I went to Grand Valley State and I got a Masters of Education in College Student Affairs.”

This degree prepared Centellas to be a college administrator. For two years he worked at Grand Valley State in their student life office, where he enjoyed working with the student organizations and Greek life on campus.

Centellas went on to work at Albion College for four years in their Campus Programs office. Again he worked with student organizations and Greek Life, but three years ago Centellas brought his experience and enthusiasm to IUSB.

It may seem that Centellas is always on campus, but his schedule still allows time for life beyond IUSB. He has been married for just over a year and he and his wife are expecting a child in December.

Centellas finds the world of higher education to be more flexible than other fields would be which allows him to spend time with his family and enjoy several hobbies. On occasion, he has had the opportunity to bring his nine-year-old daughter to work with him, and

of course, his children think that their dad has the coolest job ever!

One hobby that Centellas enjoys is racing cars. In particular, he loves to race his 1975 Datsun 280Z. He even has a blog about his hobby called “Me and my Z,” http://meandmyz.blogspot.com/.

Centellas was born in Bolivia and moved to Michigan with his family at the age of eight. His Latino heritage recently gave him the opportunity to surprise the Latino Student Union by speaking Spanish at an overnight event at the Student Activities Center.

He also teaches a class, U100, The Culture of Higher Education, which is a class designed to acclimate students to college. He enjoys getting to know the students and feels that the classroom experience gives him insights into the type of students we have here at IUSB. That understanding helps him see alternative directions for Student Life in order to appeal to a wide cross section of students.

Since his arrival at IUSB, Centellas has worked to widen the scope of Student Life while still making sure they have activities that appeal to everyone.

“This campus isn’t just a parking lot with classrooms,” said Centellas. “We offer a wide range of opportunities for students to take advantage of.”

Some of the larger changes enacted since he took the reins of Student Life are major changes in the variety of programming offered by Titan Productions, the introduction of Greek life on campus and building up student organizations.

Centellas is now moving forward with the idea that Student Life isn’t just about fun— it can be a learning experience as well. To that end, Centellas hopes to attract more student clubs that have a civic engagement component.

According to Centellas, the most reward-ing part of his job is getting to know students and seeing the impact he has had on their lives either personally or through IUSB. Seeing the students at graduation and meeting their families and seeing the difference his influence has had is very satisfying.

For example, one former Titan Pro executive producer is now living his dream as a producer for the Outdoor Channel. The student’s experience with a student organization directly impacted his ability to find this job.

“The lives of our students can be deeply impacted here IF they take the time to do these extra things besides a parking lot and classrooms,” said Centellas. “We have focused on the fun of student life, now we’re really trying to focus on the learning of being in a club…not only is this a lot of fun, but you really are learning things.”

Making a difference and touching lives in the IUSBcommunity

Sam Centellas

“Centellas’ blend of a Zen attitude and helpful guidance are a surefire way to calm frazzled nerves and avert certain disasters.”

PHOTO COURTESY OF SAM CENTELLAS

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By HANNAH TROYERStaff Writer

Television can serve many roles in a person’s life. It can be an outlet for the day’s stress and an escape for relaxation. As for students at IU South Bend, it can also be something to look forward to throughout the week.

Whether it’s the newest season of a highly anticipated reality show such as “America’s Next Top Model” on the CW or a funny sitcom like “The Big Bang Theory” on CBS, students at IUSB have diverse tastes and preferences when it comes to what shows they are excited to watch throughout this semester.

Several shows are returning to TV with new seasons starting this fall. The much watched favor-ites, “Desperate Housewives” and “Grey’s Anatomy” are both returning on ABC with their seventh seasons.

Similarly, half-hour long comedies like “Two and Half Men,” “How I Met Your Mother” and “The Big Bang Theory,” which are among the top choices for IUSB students like Duane McFarland, are all starting new seasons in September on CBS.

“One of my favorites is ‘Chuck’.” I love a good spy show that includes some humor,” adds McFarland. “Chuck,” which will be starting its fourth season in September, is an action packed comedy.

For IUSB student, Brittany Morgan and many others, enjoy the show “True Blood” on HBO

which is a big hit. “I like the thin line between reality and fantasy. It really interests me to see vampires

come to life through the show,” says Morgan.Student Nichole Rohrer has a different take

on what shows are interesting. “I’m excited that “Project Runway” is on again. It gives the end of the week that much more excitement,” says Rohrer. “Project Runway” is already in the middle of its eighth season on Lifetime. “As for other shows, I’ll most likely be watching “Gossip Girl” and “Greek,” she adds.

“Gossip Girl,” which will be starting its fourth season on the CW this fall, is an hour long drama. ABC Family’s show “Greek,” which has ran for three seasons does not have a season premiere date set yet for the fourth season.

Animated comedies like “Family Guy” on FOX, which is starting its new season in September as well, are also popular among IUSB students. One student, Peter Farkas, likes the show simply because, “Stewie’s just awesome!”

Though the shows vary by genre, network, and length, they all have one thing in common; IUSB students. The nice thing about TV is that there is usually something for everyone. To find more information about dates and times please visit the television networks websites or visit www.tvguide.com.

What’s that they’re watching?

‘ “One of my favorites is ‘Chuck’.” I love a good spy show that includes some humor,” adds McFarland. “Chuck,” which will be starting its fourth season in

September, is an action packed comedy.”

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By REBECCA GIBSONStaff Writer

Although taking classes is the primary reason to come to IU South Bend, there are plenty of other reasons to stick around once class is over for the day. “Why drive back and forth home? Come to campus and stay all day! Come at 7am for a cycling, get a great parking spot, study and hang out with friends in between classes and a enjoy a full day right here on campus!” says Sam Centellas, Director of Student Life. If classes are your main focus, then studying is probably your second focus. Many places exist for a quiet study session right in the university. First, investi-gate your major. Many of the majors have lounges with special resources available to students majoring, minor-ing, or interested in the various fields. Other convenient areas to study is the individu-al rooms and study cubicles located around campus, the quiet floor of the Franklin D. Schurz Library, the lounge inside the Grille, and the many computer rooms throughout campus. You can also take advantage of research and publication opportunities offered by your department, by

approaching your professors about topics that interest you; whether for an independent study or to have them sponsor your paper for publication in one of the four campus undergraduate journals. These journals—Analecta, New Views on Gender, the Undergraduate Research Journal, and the History Undergraduate Research Journal—all showcase different types and focuses of student life and work. Look for signs to go up later in the semester asking for student submissions. If you have passions that do not quite match up to your areas of study, why not join one or more of IUSB’s clubs? With over seventy registered, you can find people to talk to about your interests and add lines to your resume in the process. “Many of our clubs help with networking and professional development skills that will help you land a job,” said Centellas. “The social activities will create a lifelong way for you to connect back to IU South Bend after graduation.” Or maybe you prefer the athletic side of things, but do not want to commit yourself to trying out for a sport, or to sticking to a practice schedule. If so, explor-ing the many facets of the Student Activities Center will

be rewarding to you. Offering free student access to the weight room, track, and basketball, volleyball and racquetball courts, the SAC is the perfect place to get in shape, get moving, or just meet friends for a quick game. There are also several organized classes in yoga or dance, and intramu-ral teams for those who want a touch more organization. If you are looking for something less participa-tory, Titan Productions puts on regular events ranging from game shows and game nights, to sponsored comedians and magicians. “We want students to connect to campus because we know once they do it helps them stay connected and graduating from IU South Bend,” said Centellas. “[If you want ideas]… go to the Titan Produc-tions office, stop by Student Life or chat with someone in the Student Government office…we are all here to help find ways for you to get engaged with our campus.”You can reach Centellas at scentell@iusb.edu or Titan Productions at titanpro@iusb.edu, or you can follow or friend them on Twitter, MySpace, and Facebook.

Experience IU South Bend

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South Bend Zombie Walk Helps the NeedyBy REBECCA GIBSONStaff Writer

On a blustery Friday night with storm clouds roiling in the sky, South Bend got a visit from over 400 of the walking dead. Far from being scary, these ghoulish visitors brought hope and food to many of Indiana’s needy.

The second annual South Bend Zombie Walk, sponsored by Wicked Jester Entertainment, is a donation based fundraiser for the Northern Indiana Food Bank, and this year the zombies and their supporters brought in over 600 pounds of food.

With some zombies fresh from the grave (first time participants) and others going a bit green around the edges (repeating participants), there were undead for all tastes. Several couples went as prom kings and queens or brides and grooms, while others portrayed specific historical or fictional characters.

“I’m Thin Lizzie, the famous pirate!” said Lisa Markell.Markell and her husband Doug attended the first walk, and are good friends of

the organizers. “We love a good scare, and seeing all the creativity,” said Markell. The creativity came in as many flavors as the zombies. Katie Young and her

friend Ashley Espich were making up each other’s faces using copious quantities of white paint and fake blood. Among other participants, one could spot cute-but-tragic child zombies, The Crow, a zombie professor, zombie cheerleaders, and a rather tongue in cheek zombie Jesus.

The march was led through the streets of downtown South Bend by a zombie who had a perfectly normal right profile, apart from his two foot long Mohawk. However, a look at the left side of his face could send the most determined zombie hunter screaming, as it was almost non-existent, a red and black mass of scarred and mutilated flesh that appeared to be writhing.

With such chants as, “’What do we want?’ Brains!’ ‘When do we want it?’ ‘Braaaiiinnnzz!!’” and “If you’re not with us, you’re food!” the walk wound its way from Howard Park, across St. Joseph St., and down Michigan St. past the South Bend Chocolate Café, with the participants laughing, stumbling, chanting, and waving to passing ‘living people.’

However, along with the walk for charity and the opportunity to turn up in one’s goriest or scariest outfit, the Zombie Walk became a place for reunion.

“We grew-up together in Lydic,” said zombie Karen Woodiel, referring to her friend Trish Nelson. “She used to be best friends with my brother.”

Nelson just moved back to this area, and the friends had not seen each other in nine years.

Karen’s relative, IU South Bend Freshman Chris Woodiel used the occasion to declare his major in “braaiiinzzz.” When asked his plans for this semester, Woodiel

replied, “braaiiinzzz!” Zombies were also encouraged to participate in the Aftermath Party, which

was sponsored by various local businesses, including the Niles Haunted House and Del Taco.

Organizer John Abrasax has plastered the official Facebook page with pictures taken by participants, and his sincere thanks to everyone who donated, participated, or supported the walk. That page can be found by searching “South Bend Zombie Walk” on Facebook.

South Bend Zombie Walk helps the needy in the area

Chris Woodiel, Karen Woodiel, and Trish Nelson

Doug and Lisa MarkellPHOTOS BY REBECCA GIBSON

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“I think of it as help because of the vari-ous advantages it gives you in class.”However, some students do not use laptops in the classroom, finding that the traditional pen and paper method works just fine. “I do better when writing my notes out and strictly listening to the professor,” said Keri Hare, a sophomore. “But I don’t really mind it [when others use laptops].” Senior Jessie Emmons uses her laptop in her lecture classes, but has no-ticed a problem amongst other students. “Some people really just can’t stay off Facebook for an extended period of time and it can really affect laptop usage in class, but others really only take notes the whole time,” she said. Emmons does not use her laptop in her discussion classes because she thinks it would distract her from the participation in the class discussions. “You can’t really participate in a good discussion with a computer screen in front of your face,” she said.

Graduate Professor Marilynne Ramsey has noticed that students who use laptops in class can be disadvantaged during class lectures and discussions sim-ply by where students must sit in order to plug their laptops in. “Sometimes if the outlet is in a bad spot, like the back of the room, it causes stu-dents to sit in places where it is hard for them to see or hear me,” said Ramsey. Of course, there will always be students who prefer to use their laptops or their notebooks for note taking. Each method is not better than the other. Issacson allows laptops for all of his classes with the belief that any student is capable of being distracted, despite having a laptop on their desk. “If students are not motivated to learn and get distracted by their laptop, they are just as likely to get distracted by the random thoughts that are popping up in their mind.”

By: Rasonda Clark Staff Writer

As the weather gets cooler, the leaves start to change, football begins, and students return to classes, a new wardrobe arrives. Students are now officially in back to school mode, and this is one of the most crucial moments of the season for shop-ping. Unfortunately, in this economy, students are having a hard enough time paying for classes, let alone purchasing new clothes. For some IU South Bend stu-dents, this problem can be resolved with a visit to their local thrift store. For those looking for something a little more glamorous, we can call it “vintage couture” or “retro chic.” Either way, students low on funds can find bargain prices on everything from Ralph Lauren purses to Seven jeans. To many people this may seem like a daunting task. Others would not be caught dead venturing into a thrift store. However, if they can get past the stigmas that are attached with recycled shopping and ignore the overwhelming feelings that come with sorting through thousands of pieces of clothing, they may just find some great treasures at a fraction of the retail price. A recent article in USA Today stated that secondhand stores are reaping the benefits of our current recession; Americans are looking for ways to cut spending and are scooping up bargain clothing. The article also states that 70% of people surveyed say that buying used is now more socially acceptable. According to hubpages.com even celebrities like Rachel Zoe, Julia Roberts, and Nicole Richie are flocking to resale stores to find that special one of kind bargain. According to the retail manager at Goodwill Industries in Granger, the key to second-hand shopping is patience. Like many of Goodwill customers, shoppers need to plan to be there for a good portion of the day. “It can be time consuming and hit or miss, but the benefits are usually worth it,” the Goodwill manager said. Another trick to buying vintage is to be aware of sale days. On these days, you can usually find even better deals on already low priced items. The Goodwill Industries offer many opportunities to get discounts, including 50% off Saturdays, which occurs every other week and on holidays. They have bag sales where you can purchase everything stuffed into a large bag for $35.00. They also have $5.00 coupons on the back of Martins receipts.

It may also help to become familiar with your local thrift store or consign-ment shop. Although Goodwill puts out their newly donated merchandise every day, it would be helpful to learn the days that they put out brand new items that come directly from suppliers, which is usually once a week. Learn the system and become familiar with items that have been there for a while and learn to bargain effectively. “The other day we had to let go of a Coach purse for $3.00 because it had been there a while and a customer was willing to bargain,” the Goodwill manager in Granger said. No matter how much experience you have at consignment shopping you can be easily overwhelmed. Debra Rapoport, New York City artist and an experienced thriftier who blogs about thrifting, started in her college years. Rapoport said that one of the most important things to remember while second hand shopping is to stay focused. “Chose a category to start… decide ‘I need or want a blouse, top, or shirt’… but learn to play.” Rapoport also recommends keeping an open mind and consider things that you may initially consider ugly. Not only can you find some great deals and unique pieces at thrift shops, but there are also many other benefits. When shopping at many thrift shops you are providing jobs and supporting causes such as the Goodwill Mission and Society of St. Vincent De Paul. You are also helping the environment will being economically green. By reusing items, you are decreasing the demand while reducing the energy and resources that would be used to create the new goods. In addition, retro shopping can be fun. Taking a break from studying while searching for that great deal can be just the stress reliever that every college student needs. Thrift stores supply clothing for all shapes and sizes including petite, plus size, and tall. Since people who donate come from all walks of life, so does the clothing. There were also great finds not related to clothing that you can find in thrift stores. Students can find furniture, dishes, decor, microwaves, books and more. Thrift stores supply virtually everything a college student would need to outfit their dorm room. Shopping at second hand stores may be an acquired skill, but for the typical college student looking for a way to let his or her style shine on a budget, it may be more important than anything taught in a classroom

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By KRISTINE BAILEYStaff Writer

The cost of a cup of coffee has gone up. We know this as well as we know the price of our favorite way to drink it: strong, creamy, skinny, foamy, tall, grandé – venti! It costs more with each additional description.

Lately the descriptions have included terms like: “fair trade,” “shade grown,” and “organic.” These are premium cups, but why? Why should coffee drinkers have to pay more, when a simple dripped version of coffee concentrate can be had at the corner convenience store for ninety-nine cents?

Wondering why can lead to all kinds of answers that you maybe do not want to know, but need to know. Why? Knowledge is power; the power to change the world one cup at a time.

For example, knowing that it takes about 50 gallons of water (a precious and increasingly scarce natural resource) to produce one latte can lead to a few outcomes. 1) Shrug, say “Oh, well,” and buy another tomorrow; 2) Switch to coffee with milk (no great savings); 3) Stop contributing to the wasteful water use that feeds the habit and quit cold turkey; or, 4) Seek alternatives to get a better brew made with less.

Continuing to knowingly cause a problem is irrespon-sible at best, so the first option may not be the wisest. Water goes into the growing, harvesting, and processing of the bean. It also is part of the creation of the cup and lid (or is used to clean the reusable one), and it helps make and process the milk from a cow that drank lots of water. Switching to a different version of the same thing still uses water.

Quitting coffee would use less water, but may not be the way addicts (like me) want to live. Without the coffee industry, more than 25 million people would be out of work, robbed of a livelihood they have depended on for generations. Next to oil, coffee is the most traded item in the world, accounting for 30 million acres of farmland. If we all quit, what would happen to

the world economy? Retrain-ing could take a long, long time…

Coffee growing, buying and selling doesn’t have to be harmful to the environment, livelihoods or the economy. Water use is just one of many issues associated with coffee growing and drinking practices.

The work environ-ment can either be a low paid one filled with heavy pesticide and fertilizer use in the hot sun, or one with fair wages, set in a natural environment where the trees grow in the shade as they were meant to do, and involving little to no chemical use.

Conserving resources means more than

using less, it means creating a system that is not created to cultivate one crop, but one which is part of a rich ecosystem.

More and more coffee is available that is fair trade, shade grown, and organic – the best of all worlds. It means that the growers are treated and paid fairly, contributing to a healthy local and global economy.

It means that the tropical environments where coffee grows best is being cared for and cultivated instead of clear cut and planted with only one thing. It means that instead of being intensively used for quick, chemical-laden crops, organic crops that focus on soil and system health are being tended. What’s going to be in your cup? Now that you know the options, the choice is up to you.

What’s in your cup?For More Info:

“Change the way you think” A short video by World Wildlife Fund on latte water use. http://www.worldwildlife.org/ted/latteflash.html

Rainforest Alliance: from their sustainable agriculture projecthttp://www.rainforest-alliance.org/agriculture.cfm?id=coffee

Peace Coffee: roaster of fair trade, shade grown, organic coffee. Site has lots of information about the farmers they buy from and the what’s and why’s of their business practices. www.peacecoffee.com

American Birding Association: For basic information about the importance of seeking out and supporting fair trade, shade grown, organic coffee http://www.aba.org/shadecoffee/glossary.html

By Samantha Hunsberger Managing Editor

Sadly I will admit I’ve watched MTV’s “Jersey Shore” more than once, and for some reason when it is on I can’t seem to turn my head away from the televi-sion. I have discovered that this show is like watching a train wreck… after two trains carrying flammable materials have collided and all cars are on fire. However, there are a few things I have learned from these shoreliners and their guido inspired behaviors. For starters let’s talk gym, tanning, and laundry or as the cast likes to call it, “GTL.” Almost every day cast members, Pauly D., Ronnie, Vinny, and “The Situation” hit the gym, go tanning, and take care of their laundry. Minus the tanning, going to the gym and cleaning your dirty clothes on a daily basis are not bad rules to live by. Because as we all know working out promotes good health and clean clothes, well let’s just say it promotes good style. But if you intend to follow the “GTL” lifestyle I strongly suggest you do more “G” and “L” because as plainly seen from looking at all cast members too much “T” leads to an unnatural orange glow, and nobody

wants to find themselves in that kind of “situation”. Other lessons I have learned from the “Jersey” crew can be found somewhere in the mix of bar fights and fist pumps. 1. Alcohol and fist pumping generally leads to radical behavior; typically ending in a call to the police

2. Earrings; it is possible to wear hoop earrings the size of a Frisbee, and no they do not get in the way of fist pumping.3. The stock market; it is safe to say if you had stocks in hair gel companies they have gone up since this show aired in 2009 4. Hot tubs; if ever travelling to the actual Jersey Shore, avoid entering a hot tub, just in case the antics of the “Jersey” cast have been in there first5. Beat downs; if you want one, get into a fight with Jenni (J-WOWW), and she will deliver it When it comes down to it, “Jersey Shore” really is more of an educational show than anything else. From relationships to what clothes to never wear, meaningful life lessons can be found within 60 minutes of a single episode. I’ve come to realize that this show is in close comparison to one of my favorite MTV reality shows, “The Hills”. “Jersey” however, is just a little tanner and slightly more unrefined. For more information about the “Jersey Shore” visit MTV’s website mtv.com… or just watch yourself fist pumping in the mirror for an hour with sunglasses on and that will pretty much sum up an entire episode.

Editorial: Is Jersey Shore the New Hills?

For starters let’s talk gym, tanning, and laundry or as the cast likes to call it, “GTL.” Almost every day cast members, Pauly D., Ronnie, Vinny, and

“The Situation” hit the gym, go tanning, and take care of their laundry.

PHOTO COURTESY OF MTV.COM