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Out with the oldThe Board of Trustees approve a $16 million project to

transform Normal Hall into the Center for Student Success

Indiana State University’s Board of Trustees approved a $16 million project to renovate Normal Hall at Friday’s meeting.

Normal Hall, a building previously utilized as the campus library and a storage facility since it’s dedication in

1910, will be converted into the Center for Student Success.

Renovations include major upgrades to the building systems of the facility, improving temperature control, air quality and access to technology. Interior areas of Normal Hall will be restored to accommodate

academic advising and tutoring programs “to function more effectively and to meet [the Americans with Disabilities Act] and [Occupational Safety and Health Administration] standards,” according to the meeting agenda.

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Normal Hall, the university’s oldest academic building, will be renovated into the Center for Student Success beginning in summer 2015 (Statesman file photo).

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Police searching

for attacker

Campus police are increasing patrols in the area around 6 ½ and Elm streets after a student fended off an attacker at 2:30 a.m. Friday morning.

According to an Indiana State University police report, the student was walking alone when a maroon vehicle approached him.

An African-American male driver then asked the student if he needed a ride. While the student was distracted, a second African-American male approached from behind and grabbed him, according to the police report.

A struggled ensued, but the student was able to fend off his attacker who fled to the vehicle and quickly left the scene.

The attacker is described as 5’11” to 6’0” tall, weighing between 175 and 185 pounds with some facial hair and a closely cropped haircut. He was

Seth YateS Reporter

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Weekend triumph:

Indiana State claims a 4-0

win over Green Bay

All paws on deck: ISU Soccer turns to fuzzy friends for good cause

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Greeks wanted: Sororites and fraternities have been seeking new members

Donated Duds: The

Career Center is taking

donations for a professional clothing drive

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Snuffed out: electronic cigarettes are taking over as new vice

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“When completed, the project will provide a valuable new resource to students while preserving and re-energizing a significant historic structure in the heart of campus,” Bradley said.

Construction on Normal Hall is scheduled to begin in summer 2015, Diann McKee, vice president for business affairs finance, said. The Indiana General Assembly and Gov. Mike Pence have passed the state budget, which supports funding for the project, but the university must await State approval to use the money before moving forward.

In other business, the Board of Trustees gave Bradley and McKee authorization to develop a financing plan and seek legislative approval for $4.5 million in bonds for the final leg of the science and chemistry lab renovations.

In other action Friday, Indiana State trustees:• Approved Reeve Hall as the name for a new

residence hall under construction on the campus’ north side. The name honors Helen Reeve, who served as women’s residence hall director and dean of women

in the mid-1900s.• Approved a revised policy aimed at controlling

textbook costs, a change the university administration and Faculty Senate developed jointly during the summer.

• Approved a name change for the Office of Affirmative Action to the Office of Equal Opportunity to more accurately reflect the work the office performs.

• Approved a contract amendment with Sodexo Services of Indiana to reflect recent changes in meal plans and ownership of point-of-sale systems for Payment Card Industry standards.

• Authorized the donation of property to the Indiana Department of Transportation to provide access from U.S. 41 to a campus parking lot at Fourth Street and Lafayette Ave.

• Approved the sale of two university-owned lots north of campus to H & H Realty.

• Agreed to seek comment from the university community on a proposed records retention policy that provides a formal framework for retention schedules.

The predicted model is a $16 million renovation for Normal Hall approved by the Indiana State University Board of Trustees on Friday (Photo courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing).

News Editor, Tamera Rhodes [email protected]

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The Alliance for Servant Leadership (ASL) is hosting an informal discussion forum on Tuesday, Sept. 10 at the Bayh College of Education, room 110G from noon to 1 p.m.

The event discussion is titled “Turning our Minds Around Servant Leadership.”

Ryan Donlan, assistant professor in the Department of Educational Leadership will discuss “about us” a topic stemmed from James Hunter and his book, the “The World’s Most Powerful Leadership Principle: How to Become a Servant Leader.”

The discussion will focus toward the positive influence of servant leadership in one’s personal and professional lives.

Off-campus visitors may park on Ninth or Chestnut Streets, which is approximately less than a block from the building.

The Indiana State University School of Music Faculty Gala Recital takes place Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the University Hall Theater.

The recital will feature 20 faculty from the School of Music. There will be solo performances as well as duets, t and quintets. The music performed will range from classical to more contemporary works.

Works performed will include Ravel’s “Sonatine,” Dvorak’s “Piano Quintet in A Major,” DiLorenzo’s “Fire Dance,” as well as works by Astor Piazolla, Eric Ewazen, David Baker and Franz Schubert.

Admission is free and a reception in will follow in University Hall. For more information about the recital contact the School of Music at 812-237-2771.

What’s going on this week

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It is the latest in a series of suspicious and criminal activity on the north side of campus, including an abduction attempt that occurred Aug. 30.

Suspicious drivers of different descriptions have approached and offered rides to several other students.

There is no evidence to support that these incidents are linked and the investigations continue, according to police officials.

Bill Mercier, chief of ISU Police, wants students to be aware of their surroundings and report any and all suspicious or criminal activity.

“First of all, avoid walking alone at night. If you’re out at night, let somebody know when you’re going, where you’re going and when you’ll be back,” Mercier said. “Also be careful about alcohol. You’re an easier target when you’re drunk.”

He also said students will be less vulnerable to attack if they are intentional as they walk across campus.

Police have no leads other than the description provided and encourage anyone with additional

information to come forward.

Amanda Knerr, executive director for Residential Life and Student Housing, said this disturbing trend around campus has her staff reminding students how to keep themselves safe.

“We have been concerned about the reports that have been coming in the past few days and we want to raise

awareness,” Knerr said.Both Knerr and Mercier stress to students and staff

that no one should be afraid or embarrassed to come forward if something happened to them or if they wish to report suspicious activity.


The facts surrounding the latest attack from a series of criminal incidences include the following:• The attacker was described as a 5’11” to 6’0” tall African-American male weighing 185 pounds with some facial hair and a closely-cropped haircut.• The attack took place at 2:30 a.m.• The maroon colored vehicle was driving in the vacinity of Sixth and Elm Streets.

Parking at ISULot O will be closed for construction from

Monday through Friday Sept. 9 to Sept. 13, which is located at Second and Chestnut Streets.

Anyone who normally parks in this lot can park in Lot T, located at Third and Harding streets.

The West lot fire lane pay station will open today.

The new lot located just north of Mills and Rhoads Halls will become a parking lot for those who need to park short term. The lot consists of 19 pay parking spots.

Individuals who use this parking area may do so by paying in 15 minute intervals up to two hours.

Payment should be made at the pay station located on the sidewalk in front of Rhoads Hall before proceeding on campus.

The machine accepts coins, $1 and $5 bills. and it does not give change.

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An Indiana State senior gets work experience as an intern for a local company who conducted campus construction.

Nicholas Neidermeier worked this summer as an safety and construction management intern, as well as field safety correspondent and technician with Evan & Ryan Electrical/General Contractors.

The Terre Haute-based company has recently expanded from solely an electrical contractor into general contracting, said Neidermeier, who joined with the company’s renovations on the second floor of Indiana State University’s Technology Building.

He has worked on several safety-related initiatives for the company while also working as a foreman for some of the final renovations.

“One of the perks to the company growing is that I’ve actually been able to be in a position to have direct contact, discussion and brainstorming with the president of construction and owner of Evan & Ryan,” Neidermeier said. “Many times, it can be difficult to have that direct connection to people as prominent as them, and so there’s a measure of prestige with that experience.”

Previously, he worked as a professional carpenter before studying at Indiana State.

By the time he witnessed the renovations taking place, he had completed his minor in construction management.

By doing so, he gained educational experience to lead different projects while working for the firm.

“In commercial construction, it’s really hard to find qualified people as basic job superintendents or foremen,” said Jeff Strode, construction president at Evan & Ryan. “Nick, being very conscious, knowledgeable and experienced, and in light commercial interior renovation jobs specifically, he brought a lot to the job.”

Strode and Neidermeier have worked together as professional carpenters in the past before transitioning into their current fields.

Neidermeier saw Strode working on the Technology Building renovations

this spring, and they began to talk about opportunities with Evan & Ryan. His position with the company also

counts as his internship requirement for graduation.

The company has worked on the final phase of a multiyear renovation of the Technology Building’s second floor. The three-phase renovations created new classrooms and office space for the College of Technology’s built environment department, which was created in 2010.

Neidermeier’s work includes the reception area and several addition common areas and office spaces. His experience in working first-hand on the project embodies what the College of Technology is trying to do for students, said Bob English, interim dean of the college.

“We strive to give students the learning experiences that will make them successful when they get out into the career place,” English said.

“By allowing students to have those professional experiences, it allows them to understand how to prepare to be successful.”

Neidermeier also is helping Evan & Ryan establish some of the paperwork and safety expectations for future general contracting work. He is creating job safety analysis documents that the company will use in further developing its safety program.

“Being here in classes, and then on the job and internship has been amazing,” Neidermeier said. “My position has allowed for my superiors to focus solely on their job, including managing my supervisorial role. Together we are putting the ducks in order for the company to grow. I’ve had a great experience.”

Senior helps build on campus with internship

Senior Nicholas Neidermeier works on part of the renovations for the second floor of the College of Technology Building, located in the built environment department (Photo courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing).

“In commercial construction, it’s really hard to find qualified

people as basic job superintendents or foremen.”

Jeff Strode, Evan & Ryan construction president

Austin ArceoISU Communications and Marketing


The Career Center will hold its 2nd biannual clothing drive to help students in need get “Suited for Success” through donations of professional clothing to be used for interviews.

The Indiana State Career Center is holding a clothing drive through Sept. 14.

Donations of gently used professional clothing may be dropped off to Indiana State’s Career Center.

The drive has coined the term ‘Suited for Success’ to show students the importance of dressing professionally for job interviews.

This is the second semester that ‘Suited for Success’ brought in clothing donations to students.

Clothing collections and distribution take place twice a year prior to the bi-annual career fair to accommodate students who are in need for professional to wear during the event.

This year, clothing donations will also be accepted during the homecoming game on Oct. 5.

Jeff Hudnall, Assistant Director at the Career Center began and manages the professional clothing giveaway event at the center.

“With this event, we want to be able to help students prepare and show them how to properly dress professionally for an interview,” Hudnall said said.

The clothing is donated by members of faculty, staff, and students, while a local dry cleaner donated garment bags and hangers for the event also.

“If clothes keep coming in, then we will keep giving them out,” Hudnall said.

Hudnall plans to take this program above and beyond expectations. With talk of new, possible sources with local retailiers, he would like to make the ‘Suited for Success’ a year round event.

If renovations can be made and space becomes

available, he hopes to be able to open a clothes “closet-type” area in the career center where students can go to get free clothing to help them out in their professional field.

“My ultimate goal is to get students in nice clothing for as cheap as possible. If I can do that for free, then I am going to,” Hudnall said.

More than 100 students were helped last year during the clothing drive.

There is a limit of four items per student and they show gratitude and appreciation without greed for more, Hudnall said.

Grad student assistant Sarah Naji plays a big role in helping with the event by making excel spread sheets to keep inventory of the clothes donated and

distributed during the drive. Her contribution allows the center to keep

track of the amount of clothing available in the drive, which helps staff know what clothing is still available.

“Jeff has helped me along the way,” she said. “I’m just working hard and doing my part to sort everything out.”

Naji said during her time assisting with the program, the most interesting piece of clothing donated was a wool sweater with six coffee mugs on the front.

“We ended up giving it away, so people wouldn’t think that was acceptable to wear to an interview,” she said.

Shannon PitrowSki Reporter

Clothing drive will help students dress professionally

Shirrell Richardson, a freshman criminal justice major, is among other students who will have a chance to receive business attire from the Career Center clothing drive (Photo by Kira Clouse).

Briefs

The Center for Bat Research, Outreach, and Conservation is seeking volunteers to assist with the 7th Annual Indiana Bat Festival on Sept. 21.

Volunteers are needed during the day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the activities located on the 2nd floor of the Science Building. Also, nighttime

volunteers are needed from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Fairbanks Park. Both sessions need volunteers for setup and breakdown, as well.

Anyone interested in participating in the community service opportunity should contact Caroline Byrne at [email protected].

“If clothes keep coming in, then we will keep giving them out.”

Jeff Hudnall, Career Center assistant director

Volunteers needed for annual Bat Festival

Researchers seeking 100 participants for health study

Alex VanDeusen and Lindsey Eberman are searching for 100 candidates at least 18 years of age to voluntarily participate in a research study on shoulders.

To determine eligibility of the applicant, the candidate will fill out a questionaire, following physical assessment if the candidate is able to continue in the study.

Those who are chosen to continue in the study must be able to lift three to five pounds above the head at least ten times.

Anyone who has questions regarding the study or interested in participating may contact VanDeusen at [email protected] or Eberman at [email protected].

Within the last few years a new device has come onto the market that is challenging foundational notions of what is socially acceptable. The electronic cigarettes, also known as electronic cigarettes are meant to revolutionize and revitalize the tobacco industry. Electronic cigarettes have exploded across the market with millions of users worldwide. They are built to be either disposable or refillable and are claimed by users and distributors to be a cost effective alternative to traditional cigarettes.

Unlike traditional cigarettes however, electronic cigarettes contain no tobacco and require no combustion to operate. This leads proponents to claim that the devices are a safer alternative to the traditional method of nicotine consumption.

The devices are built around a centralized heating element that vaporizes a liquid containing a flavor solution. The solution can contain more nicotine than a traditional cigarette or none at all. Either a disposable watch battery or a lithium ion rechargeable battery powers the gadget.

However, due to its recent release, and the fact that it does not use tobacco these e-cigs are currently not regulated by the FDA.

Also many states currently don’t have laws regarding the sale of the devices. Allowing retailers in some states to sell these devices to minors. Electronic cigarettes can be easily bought online from websites such as V2cigs.com or Blucigs.com without any real verification of identity or age besides an “are you older than 18” button.

While deregulation is an issue, it will be solved quickly and shouldn’t negatively affect the image of electronic smoking. Legislation is in the works, to regulate the sale of these products and restrict its consumer base to adults.

There is a silver lining with recent testing users of e-cigs are shown to be more likely to quit smoking than users that have tried nicotine patches. Not only can they help provide an alternative to traditional cigarettes, because there is no ignition of tobacco no smoke, is created. Instead, water vapor is expelled from the lungs after a user takes a puff. Allowing users to enjoy a relaxing experience inside without having to deal with irritating those around them.

In the years to come, more and more people will be using these cheaper, and possibly healthier, alternatives to tobacco.

Soon students and teachers alike may be enjoying a good vape after class. It is highly possible that vaping will become the social

norm just like smoking used to be, with considerably less after effects.

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Electronic cigarettes, the future of the tobacco industry

Superintendent faces up hill battle for better educationGlenda Ritz, the Indiana Superintendent

of Public Instruction has been very controversial since her 2012 campaign which promised a new direction for education. That direction is the direct opposite of what was implemented under the state’s previous Republican Superintendent Tony Bennett.

Since Ritz’s election she has fought an incredibly steep uphill battle with the state legislature that is dominated by Republicans. Early on, Governor Mike Pence was certain that he would attempt to undermine Ritz as she tries to bring her vision for education forward.

However, Ritz is not only facing animosity from the governor and the Republican super majority, she’s facing backlash from the Board of Education.

The state Board of Education has ten governor appointed seats, and the Board seems to be vigilant in making Ritz’s plans a no go. Daniel Elsener, president of Indianapolis’ Marian University ambushed Ritz with the plan during a board meeting.

According the Northwest Indiana Times, Elsener stated that the board should set a course for education independently, without Ritz’s contribution, who as the Superintendent is chairman of the Board.

The proposal would work outside of Ritz’s supervision by allowing the board to set the state’s education goals, with Ritz only being able to contribute to discussion.

Ritz requested time to review the proposal, however Elsener pressed for an immediate vote. Strangely, Ritz allowed the vote but did not vote herself.

The struggle against the appointed Board of Education is only part of how Republicans have tried to make her position entirely irrelevant. Without consulting Ritz, Governor Pence created the Center for Education and Career Innovation, which will provide funding to the Board of Education

and staffing separate from the Department of Education among other responsibilities.

Although Ritz is remaining confident in her goals for education, her relevancy is being questioned by state Republicans, even though the majority of Hoosiers chose her to lay out the course for Indiana’s education. This consistent disrespect for her is to disrespect those who voted for her, and may become a serious liability for the state’s Republican-led government. As education policies are developed, if they are not the progressive changes that Ritz embodies, then Hoosiers may point the finger at Governor Pence and the General Assembly.

Julian Winborn Columnist

(Cartoon by Joshua Hargro).

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Letter to the editorDear editor,

When Saint Mother Theodore Guerin left her home in France to come to the woodlands of Indiana, she and her companions were filled with a vision that has truly made an impact on the state of Indiana. It did not take long for these immigrant women to learn the language of their new country and to make a significant difference in the lives of so many Hoosiers.

Today the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods continue the legacy of Saint Mother Theodore as together, with so many partners across the United States, we are involved with immigrants and their families in a variety of ways. We have seen their struggles and heard their stories. We recognize our moral responsibility to be active on their behalf and to move to action by praying, fasting, and working to reform our immigration laws in a compassionate and comprehensive way.

We find ourselves at a pivotal moment in the movement for immigration reform. As people of faith, we believe that we must engage our communities in prayerful action in solidarity with those whose lives are directly impacted by our unjust immigration policies and who will be most impacted by reforms being considered by policy makers. What we seek is immigration reform that reflects the best of our values and helps to build stronger, more welcoming communities.

Beginning Sept 9 and ending Oct 18, what we ask is that you join us in 40 days of fasting, prayer and advocacy to transform our hearts and our immigration system (www.fastaction.us). We agree with the U.S. Catholic Bishops that now is the time to pass just and compassionate immigration reform. We ask your support for such immigration reform that:

• Provides a path to citizenship for undocumented persons in our country

• Preserves family unity as a cornerstone of our national immigration system

• Provides legal paths for low-skilled immigrant workers to come and work in the United States

• Restores due process protections to our immigration enforcement policies

• Addresses the root causes of migration, such as persecution and economic disparity.

We ask you to prayerfully consider the history of your own family and then to look at the struggles of the immigrants who are trying to provide for their families. As an immigrant country we can no longer wait. Now is the time to make a difference.

Sincerely in God’s Providence,

Sister Denise Wilkinson, S.P., General SuperiorSister Lisa Stallings, S.P., VicarSister Jenny Howard, S.P., General OfficerSister Mary Beth Klingel, S.P., General OfficerSister Dawn Tomaszewski, S.P., General OfficerSisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods

Female administrators are essential to the workplaceSome of the best ideas, or some of my favorite

at least, have come from women. Skinny Girl Margaritas, the chocolate chip cookie, the dishwasher. Seriously, what would society do without the contributions of our female successors?

Their domestic inventions are certainly irreplaceable, but females are also absolutely essential to the success of any company or institution.

It’s factually proven, and everyone knows it, women think differently than men. For the most part, men use boisterous, assertive behavior to solve problems. In contrast, women typically rely on calm discussions to deal with conflict.

According to the Fiscal Times, recently a “New York research group, Catalyst, found that women leaders are typically judged as more supportive and rewarding, whereas men are judged better at behaviors such as delegating and managing up.”

Furthermore, women are able to relate and see differing sides of a conflict. The Fiscal Times claims that this ability has helped women leaders to score “significantly higher than male leaders in persuasiveness and assertiveness.”

While men typically limit their vision to big-picture overviews, women often notice small, important details. Tiny details can often be more important than the finished product.

Michael Levine, a businessman, says, “I believe that small things make a huge difference in business. The messy condiment area at a fast food restaurant might lead customers to believe the company as a whole doesn’t care about cleanliness, and therefore the food itself might be in question.”

So, can a business be successful if all its administrative employees are men? The answer is simple: certainly not.

Public school systems are a great indicator of the importance of female leadership. In the past, the majority of educational overseers were male. But now, women are often employed as principals and administrators.

The department of Educational Leadership at the University of Missouri conducted a study to prove that women are successful in administrative positions. Students at the University of Missouri observed a female elementary school principal and documented staff and student reactions to her performance.

Observers found that the female principal was extremely successful because she used “collaborative decision-making, recognized staff strengths and used persuasion to encourage their participation and professional growth, experienced gender bias issues outside the building, and was selfless in her leadership tasks.”

Furthermore, the University of Missouri students found that the female public education administrator was continually effective because she, like most woman supervisors, was “family-oriented, celebrated student and staff successes, and utilized team work for school improvement.”

From leadership philosophy to personal character, female administrators are incredibly effective in the workplace. Women supervisors help bond and strengthen employee relationships through the use of emotional support and encouragement. The bottom line is a business cannot be successful without assistance from female overseers.

Megan eldridge Columnist

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Dozens of young women filled the Hulman Memorial Student Union on Wednesday with bright smiles and eager attitudes in anticipation of rush week, which began Sept. 4 and ended Sunday, Sept. 8.

One of the young women that showed a particular interest in rush week was Elizabeth Rogers, a freshman speech pathology major.

“So far I feel like I’ve made a lot of friends, had fun, and I didn’t expect such late nights, but it was worth it,” Rogers said.

For Rogers, Greek life was already in her blood.

Her mother, Indiana State University alumni and a Zeta Tau Alpha sister, had a big impact on her daughter’s decision to dedicate herself to a lifelong sisterhood.

Sorority and Fraternity Recruitment week, also referred to as rush week, plays a major part in the lives of many as they prepare for a fulfilling college career.

During each recruitment round, women attend all nine of ISU’s sororities, and each individual votes at the end of the night.

By eliminating two chapters that they no longer have interest in, potential

rushers narrow down their decisions. Because it is a mutual selection process, meaning the individual women choose their organization, while the sororities pick and choose who they want, as well.

Megan Kaczmarski, a senior sports management major, is President of the Pan-Hellenic Association and a member of Alpha Omicron Pi.

As president of the Pan-Hellenic Association, which is a government body of all sororities on campus, Kaczmarski oversees all the Greek organizations. She was also the Vice President for Scholarship in the Pan- Hellenic Association in 2012.

“Joining my freshman year, I was very timid, but my friends convinced me,” Kaczmarski said.

Looking back, her decision to join a sorority has been one of the best she has ever made, Kaczmarski said.

Focusing on the values that the organization has to offer, the success of this year alone has been outstanding, she said.

Raking in 341 women in 2013, nearly tripling the amount since 2012, has been an accomplishment that Kaczmarski said she is proud of.

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ISU sororities hosted several recruitment events last week for new members. Above: students listen during a recruitment presentation. Below: dozens of women gather in the Hulman Memorial Student Union (Photos by Mutaz Albar).

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“This is a record-breaking year for us. Not only have the organizations come together to really promote rush week, but also staff members and faculty,” Kaczmarski said.

For the National Pan-Hellenic Council, which combines the African-American sororities and fraternities on campus, the recruitment process is different and no rush week is involved.

The mutual selection process is similar, chapters still choosing who they would like and the new individuals proving their loyalty to the organization, said John Smith, a junior recreation and sports management major and member of Kappa Alpha Psi.

“I’m not too sure how the Pan- Hellenic Association does their recruitment process, but I know that they are just as serious about building their community as we are and I respect that,” Smith said.

Being the only male in his family, Smith said he felt obligated to step up and be a big brother to someone else that he didn’t have.

Kappa Alpha Psi gave him just that. Benefiting from joining the fraternity, Smith has been afforded opportunities to give back to the community, he said.

Through giving back, he recognized

the networking aspect of being in a fraternity and the love and support from peers, family and friends.

“It gives me a sense of importance that I have a place and a purpose and I’ve only gained it from being in Kappa Alpha Psi,” Smith said.

Achievement in every field of human endeavor is what the members Kappa Alpha Psi strive to live by, day-by-day, Smith said.

“The recognition of being in a fraternity isn’t just local or at your specific school, it’s national. Brothers may not necessarily be in my province, but we are still able to tell each other apart and the love and support from that is overwhelming,” said Ryan Parkman, a senior criminal justice major and Kappa Alpha Psi Strategus, who is responsible for keeping meetings in order and on track.

As rush week came to a close, the flood of excitement that Kaczmarski said she feels from watching the new members run to their sorority is unexplainable.

“I’m big on serving and giving back to the community and I know that being in a sorority I will have plenty of times that I can do that,” Rogers said.


A potential sorority member shows her ID card during a sorority recuritment event in the Hulman Memorial Student Union last week (Photo by Mutaz Albar).


When Lorrie Heber, a graduate of Indiana State University’s class of 1986, received a call from her doctor after an annual mammogram, she knew the news wouldn’t be good.

“The doctor said, ‘We’d like to see you this afternoon,’” she said. “At that point in time, I knew something was up.”

Heber, 53, was diagnosed with breast cancer shortly after and said her life was never the same.

“There’s nothing quite like someone telling you that you have cancer,” she said. “I think part of your brain goes numb at that point because you have so many questions running through your head.”

Five years later, Heber has beaten her cancer and has since become a board member for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation’s Wabash Valley affiliate.

Thousands of people and dozens of organizations convened at Memorial Stadium for the affiliate’s 17th annual Race for the Cure on Saturday, where Heber, who coordinated the expo tent at the event, revealed her story during an interview with The Statesman.

“For many of us, cancer has been a death sentence for a lot of people. Today, people survive cancer at a lot greater rates than they ever did before,” she said. “But in the back of your mind, you’re thinking, ‘Oh God, is this the end of my days?’”

Standing at her side, Heber’s sister, Paulette Teikem, 58, said she is a one-year breast cancer survivor. Teikem said coming to the event on Saturday was a significant step in living through her cancer experience and raising awareness for those in her family and in the community.

“When I was diagnosed, I was totally devastated, but I also knew in the back of my mind because [of family history] … Now my 22-year-old is aware that it’s gonna be so important for her to have her mammograms and checking herself whereas if this didn’t happen, she probably wouldn’t check herself,” Teikem said.

According to the Center for Disease Control’s most recent statistics, 211, 731 women in the United States were diagnosed with breast cancer, while 40,676 women died from the illness in 2009.

Along with raising awareness, the event also raises money for those in the community and for cancer research. Seventy-five percent of the proceeds stay local to help pay for grants and mammograms for those who

can’t afford them, while 25 percent goes directly to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for cancer research, said Jean Robinson, who coordinated the survivors’ tent during the event.

“This is our signature event. This is the event where we raise money,” she said. “It’s amazing over the years how much research has come from Susan G. Komen — different drugs that have helped stop the cancer, things like awareness and another thing that we try to do is to educate. We’ve got a lot of young women out here that we want them to be aware of breast cancer.”

A parade that honored survivors took place at 10:30 a.m., with a survivors’ one-mile walk following at 10:45. The 5K Race for a Cure began at 11 a.m. with over 2,000 people and over 150 survivors participating, Robinson said.

As the survivors’ tent coordinator, Robinson said one of the most significant impacts of the events is to connect those who have just recently been diagnosed with those who have beat the illness.

“It’s just a fun time,” Robinson said. “You can come here and meet other people that have gone through this and you share you experience and it’s just a gathering to let them know that there are people out there [who] are concerned about them and are trying to fight this cancer and find a cure and to put an end to it.”

Heber agreed that the impact of connecting with fellow survivors plays a huge role in giving hope to those who have just been diagnosed.

“The thing I really like to tell people, especially those who have been newly diagnosed, is that there’s hope. It’s not a death sentence. The overwhelming majority of breast cancer that is diagnosed is highly treatable if caught early. And that just it — catch it early,” Heber said. “It’s when it grows and it’s not caught early, when women don’t get mammograms and can’t afford to have mammograms done that they get into an advanced disease process that’s much, much harder to treat and is often deadly.”

The event also serves as a way for survivors to show their families and their community that they are still living a fulfilling life after cancer.

“We’ll have some survivors as many as 25 and 35 years and then we will have a lot of them who have just been diagnosed,” Robinson said. “[Their families] come and they see that you’re here and they’re so proud of their mom, their sisters, their aunts, their

uncles, grandmas, daughters — all that have survived and are here to prove that to the community and to everyone else.”

According the to the 2013 race brochure, survivors are the “stars of Komen Race for the Cure and an inspiration to us all.”

On the flip side, the event is a way for community members to show survivors and those who have recently been diagnosed with cancer that there is a network of support available to them.

“It’s significant to let people know that there are people out here that have been diagnosed with cancer and are living and living longer and being diagnosed earlier at younger ages,” Robinson said. “That’s our main goal is to educate people and to help them in any way we can.”

Heber encouraged all young adults, like those at ISU, to get checked frequently in order to catch any type of illness or cancer early.

“They really do need to be aware of, number one, their own body — what it feels like,” Heber said. “They need to get into the habit of checking their breasts on a monthly basis now because they know what healthy tissue feels like and so they’ll know when it’s unhealthy.”

Heber said young adults should also have conversations with their families — to learn about any history of breast cancer, which is a huge risk factor — and with their doctors, to begin annual mammograms when necessary.

“There are a lot of cancers that are being diagnosed in young women. It used to an old woman’s disease — it’s not anymore,” Heber said. “The number of 24, 25, 29-year-old women being diagnosed with breast cancer is climbing, so people need to be aware.”

For more information about breast cancer and how to catch it early, visit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation webpage at http://ww5.komen.org/.

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Community ‘races’ for a cure, raises funds locally

Indiana State students particpate in the Race for the Cure event in 2011 (Photo courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing).


The fourth “Bark in the Park” took place Friday during the women’s soccer game at Memorial Stadium. Participants were asked to bring their dogs and two pet items for free admission. Above: Ashley Strohm, a Terre Haute Human Shelter volunteer, holds her dog. Below: Two dogs sniff each other out during the event (Photos by Drew Canavan).

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STATESMAN RUNDOWNIndiana State

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The roar of Purdue University’s steam engine train spread around Rose-Ade Stadium as the Indiana State football team competed against it’s second Big Ten Conference team of the season. One interception in the final seconds of the game cost ISU its victory falling to the Boilermakers, 20-14.

“Your defense has a chance to be real special,” head football coach Mike Sanford said. “The improvement from week one and week two is great but the key is to continue on that.”

The Sycamores gained the first procession of the game after an early

kick-off return 64-yard touchdown from Purdue’s Akeem Hunt with 14:46 left on the clock. Junior quarter back Mike Perish completed two passes to fellow junior wide receiver Kyani Harris for nine yards and sophomore tight end Jamar Brown for three. Perish continued to increase his passing yard average with another 15 yards to Brown getting a first down.

Senior running back George Cheeseborough rushed for three yards before the Boilermakers began to stop ISU’s offensive drive, forcing a 34-yard punt from junior Jordon Stangler. After a six play 31-yard drive from Purdue, the Sycamore was able to keep the game even.

Indiana State received procession on

Purdue’s 40-yard field marker. Perish got off five yard complete pass to Brown and Cheeseborough rushed two. The combination of sophomore linebacker Gerrick Ratliff, senior defensive back Calvin Burnett, freshman defensive back Jameer Thurman and sophomore defensive lineman Conrrad Nicholls stopped the Boilermakers in with a nine play drive as they received a 35-yard drive. Purdue stopped ISU in three plays as they only gained five yards.

“This is a journey not a destination,” Sanford said.

A 12-play drive got Purdue close enough for successful field goal, adding to their previously established lead, 10-0. The

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Tough loss against the boilers from the north

ISU football fell short during a hard fought battle to the Boilermakers.

Junior quarterback Mike Perish scrambles during a play at ISU’s match up agaisnt Purdue Saturday afternoon (Photo by Drew Canavan).




the Sycamore’s defense held them at the one yardline. The clock and plenty of illegal shifting prevented another good field goal attempt.

Purdue picked up another touchdown on ISU after a six play 65-yard drive making the score 17-0 at the beginning third quarter. Cheeseborough shifted the score with the Sycamore’s first touchdown of the game with 36-yard pass from Perish, decreasing Purdue’s lead, 17-7.

At the beginning of the fourth quarter, Purdue successfully earned three points from a wide right field goal kick. Senior wide receiver Tanner Riley gained 31-yards as fellow senior wide receiver Demory Lawshe scored another touchdown for the Sycamores, closing in on Purdue’s lead of 20 – 14.

Sophomore Logan Buske kept ISU going strong

with a successful first down pass from Perish during a third down conversion play. Lawshe followed with a

first down drawing ISU closer to the end zone. With a nine yard and five yard rush from Cheeseborough, the Sycamores built upon their drive summary. Perish

continued to push the ball down field before a five-yard false start penalty against ISU set them back.

Purdue’s defense pressures Perish to another successful pass to junior running back Buck Logan before another plenty, holding, on the Sycamores was called. Indiana State could not push forward as the Boilermakers gained procession of the ball. The Sycamores pushed Purdue’s offense back five-yards back from the ISU’s eight-yard line. Indiana State rushed their offense before Purdue intercepted the ball with 0:19 left on the clock.

The football will open the gates to Memorial Stadium this Saturday, hosting Quincy University with kick-off beginning at 3:05 p.m.

This weekend the Indiana State volleyball team accomplished a 2-1 tournament record at the Holly Springs Invitational hosted by Campbell University in Buies Creek, N.C. Seniors Morgan Dall and Molly Murphy were named to the Campbell All-Tournament team.

The team comes back home adding to their overall 4-2 seasonal record along with some record-breaking statistics.

In the game opener, lead scorer Dall had 23 kills and 18 digs, creating her 20th career double-double. Her 23 kills makes her 11th in standings for 1,000 career kills in Indiana State’s record books. Freshman Bree Spangler had 20 kills and 20.5 points, both career highs as she continues to make her debut.

ISU vs. GeorgetownThe Sycamores trailed briefly in the first set then

maintained a steady lead throughout the course of the game. In the final set, they managed a 5-2 lead, before Georgetown came back, making the score 7-2. In the final minutes of the game, Dall came back with two kills, and then another by sophomore Cassandra Willis assisted with a set by senior Loni Mackinson. The team obtained a 3-2 set victory over Georgetown.

ISU vs. CampbellThe Sycamores fell short of the win 2-3, but the

players continued to make personal records. Freshman Kynedi Nalls scored six kills and five blocks, a team high. Mackinson had 45 team assists and Murphy with 28 digs. In the beginning set, the Sycamores led by three points, but Campbell came back.

By the fifth set, ISU was still trying to fighting. Dall had three kills, Thomas had two and Spangler had one. Toward the end, the set was tied by 15. It was the final three points by Campbell that gave them the lead 18-16

and the win.

ISU vs. North Carolina CentralIn the final game against North Carolina Central, the

team collaboratively came together for a 3-0 win. Right into the game, they took a 6-3 lead and continued to score high all the way until finish. By the third set, they

had a 10-4 lead. The final score for the final set was 25-21. ISU will continue play this Thursday by hosting Indiana Universtiy Purdue University Indiana in the Arena’s South Gym at 7 p.m.

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Junior middle Kyla Thomas prepares to spike the ball to the opposing team (Photo courtesy of ISU Communications

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ISU Soccer wins over Green Bay

The Lady Sycamores tied Indiana State’s school record with two goals and defeated Green Bay 4-0 Friday.

Above Left: Freshman Kate Cox battles an opponent from Green Bay for the ball. Bottom left: Senior Taylor Reed (right) kicks the ball across the field. Reed scored both of Friday’s record-breaking goals. Above: The Lady Sycamores tear through Green Bay as they make their way across Memorial Stadium (Photos by Drew Canavan).

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