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(09/16/08 2:13am)
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>For the first time, student emergency medical technicians will be stationed at a campus dormitory on weekends so they can quickly respond to emergencies. The IU Emergency Medical Service club will put student EMTs at the McNutt Residence Center from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. Thursdays through Saturdays. The volunteers will act as first responders to treat students who are injured or intoxicated. They will not drive injured residents to the hospital but will provide immediate care to those who need it. The Bloomington Hospital Ambulance Service will continue to transport residents to a hospital emergency room. Senior Ben Siebert, president of the IU-EMS club, proposed the idea of having an educated medical staff closer to the students.“I’ve had experience dealing with situations where it would have been beneficial to have staff that had some sort of medical training,” said Siebert, who worked as a Resident Assistant for two years. “The proposal had been made before, and there was great support for it. The University wants students to be safe.” IU-EMS members are certified EMT-Basics, he said, and know first aid and CPR procedures. Each member will also carry a hospital radio that will allow them to communicate with the ambulance service, Siebert said. The IU-EMS members will be able to respond quicker than ambulances, though, becauase they will be located in the dormitory. “The ambulance service that supports IU also has other areas that they cover which can take longer to get to the emergency,” Siebert said. “This way, a medical technician can be at the scene even before the ambulance.”John Summerlot, the McNutt Residence Manager, said he approved the arrangement because it provides students with a high level of care.If successful, the program could extend to other dormitories on campus.He’s now working to iron out a few remaining issues, such as how RAs and his staff will work together. He’s also still defining the type of incidents that the students EMTs will cover. Bob Weith, director of Residential Programs and Services, said the program makes sense at IU. “Whenever there are thousands of students living yards away from each other, there will always be need for medical help,” he said. “We are happy to have a program like this on campus.”
(09/02/08 3:37am)
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>The transition from high school to college can seem exciting for many incoming freshmen, but experts say it’s often overwhelming.Moving into a new room, finding new friends and even learning the campus layout can stress new students. As a result, some start longing for the comforts of home.“Transitioning to college can be hard,” said IU alumnus Harlan Cohen , author of “The Naked Roommate: And 107 Other Issues You Might Run Into in College.” “No one really tells you that it can be lonely or difficult.”Some students incorrectly assume that homesickness is only associated with children or young adults, Cohen said.But it is not uncommon for campus newscomers to feel some sense of loss for the friends, routines and other parts of life that they leave behind, he said.Senior Marie-Gisele Ngouen, a Resident Assistant in Collins Living-Learning Center, said plenty of new students face homesickness every year.“As an RA, dealing with homesickness is part of our everyday duty,” she said. “Going to college is an adjustment in itself, let alone living on campus and trying to find your niche.”The symptoms associated with it can sometimes mimic depression, said Dr. Nancy Stockton, director of IU’s Counseling and Psychological Services. Some may experience a little loneliness, sadness or anxiety, she said,while others experience physical symptoms, such as a decreased appetite or sleeplessness.“For most students it passes, but (it) makes the first two to three weeks uncomfortable,” Stockton said. “For some students it can be just miserable with lots of unhappiness.” Many students from small towns struggle to adjust to the size of IU’s campus, Ngouen said.“They are used to being known by their surroundings, and suddenly they move to a campus as big as IU and feel like a drop of water in the ocean,” she said.The Higher Education Research Institute at the UCLA, reported that about two-thirds of students experience homesickness.Even so, Cohen said it doesn’t help to continually thinkabout the issue.Homesickness eventually goes away as students immerse themselves in the campus and all that it has to offer, he said.Stockton also said that students can adjust by being as positive as possible about new friends and the variety ofnew things in and out of the classroom.Students should also force themselves to get out and explore campus, she said.“The way I deal with (homesickness) is by visiting the places and events around campus that remind me of home... and by surrounding myself with people who share my values and interests,” Ngouen said. “Freshman year was the hardest for me; one day I told myself this is where growth starts. Either you grab the bull by the horn or regret it the rest of your life.”Cohen said students should take advantage of all that IU has to offer. That way, homesickness will subside and students will become more confi dent and independent, he said.“If you are homesick and you don’t know that many other students are homesick, you can feel like a loser,” he said. “Knowledge takes away embarrassment and feeling ashamed.”
(08/26/08 5:10am)
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>IU President Michael McRobbie is not among the more than 100 college and university leaders who have signed a petition that argues the legal drinking age should be lowered to 18, even though he thinks the drinking age should be lowered.“In his native land in Australia, the age is 18, and it is his belief that that’s a reasonable age for consumption of alcohol,” said IU spokesman Larry MacIntyre.But MacIntyre said McRobbie has no plans to sign the petition.“President McRobbie has his personal views, and he also speaks for the University,” MacIntyre said. “And in this particular instance, his personal view does not totally mesh with the position the University has taken for quite some time.”To change the University’s position, McRobbie would have to confer with IU Trustees, University deans and state officials. “I don’t think that’s on his list of priorities right now,” MacIntyre said.Purdue President France Cordova did not sign the petition either. But Butler President Bobby Fong, Hanover College President Susan DeWine and Holy Cross College President Richard Gilman signed the petition, called the Amethyst Initiative. Notre Dame declined to take a position.The Amethyst Initiative began in June 2008 when President Emeritus of Middlebury College John McCardell spoke with other local college presidents about the issue of underage drinking. McCardell is the founder of Choose Responsibility, an organization that encourages the discussion of 18 to 20 year-olds’ drinking habits.The petition as is does not directly promote a policy change. But it does state that those who sign do not believe 21 works as a drinking age and its effects pose serious risks to young people.One IU dean said such a change would have little effect on binge drinking.“I don’t believe that changing the age has much impact on campus drinking,” said Gerardo Gonzalez, dean of the IU School of Education and an internationally recognized expert on alcohol and drug education. “There has to be a comprehensive approach, policy change, application and intervention. The community has an effect on the habit and just to focus on the drinking age misses the point that the research in the field has made.”Gonzalez founded the Boost Alcohol Consciousness Concerning the Health of University of Students, or the BACCHUS Network, an organization that has grown to be the largest collegiate organization focused on preventing alcohol abuse on more than 900 campuses around the world.Gonzalez hopes the initiative will foster a national debate about alcohol on college campuses.IU requires all freshmen to complete online-based alcohol training before they step on campus for class.Vice Provost of Student Affairs and Dean of Students Dick McKaig said the University is doing even more to fix a problem that is one of IU’s greatest.“It is the No. 1 reason students are processed through the campus disciplinary system.” McKaig said.IU hosts late-night programs, such as comedy shows and free movies, to give students other options, he said. “There are many alternative programs to encourage students to do other things besides drinking,” McKaig said.-Campus editor Lindsey Alexander and The Associated Press contributed to this report.
(08/26/08 12:09am)
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>IU President Michael McRobbie is not among the more than 100 college and university leaders who have signed a petition that argues the legal drinking age should be lowered to 18, even though he thinks the drinking age should be lowered.“In his native land in Australia, the age is 18, and it is his belief that that’s a reasonable age for consumption of alcohol,” said IU spokesman Larry MacIntyre.But MacIntyre said McRobbie has no plans to sign the petition.“President McRobbie has his personal views, and he also speaks for the University,” MacIntyre said. “And in this particular instance, his personal view does not totally mesh with the position the University has taken for quite some time.”To change the University’s position, McRobbie would have to confer with IU Trustees, University deans and state officials. “I don’t think that’s on his list of priorities right now,” MacIntyre said.Purdue President France Cordova did not sign the petition either. But Butler President Bobby Fong, Hanover College President Susan DeWine and Holy Cross College President Richard Gilman signed the petition, called the Amethyst Initiative. Notre Dame declined to take a position.The Amethyst Initiative began in June 2008 when President Emeritus of Middlebury College and founder of Choose Responsibility, an organization that encourages the discussion of 18 to 20 year-olds’ drinking habits, John McCardell spoke with other local college presidents about the issue of underage drinking.The petition as is does not directly promote a policy change. But it does state that those who sign do not believe 21 works as a drinking age and its effects pose serious risks to young people.
(06/18/08 6:38pm)
Whether
coming from the bars or looking for a late-night snack, Bloomington
offers many restaurants that serve delicious food well into the night.
Here are a few options...
(06/05/08 8:15pm)
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>When going to college, it is easy to get swept up in the numerous pizza and fast-food places that line the food courts and streets of Bloomington. Going away from home allows students to try new things, experience new environments and interact with other cultures. When looking to find somewhere to eat, why settle for the ordinary, pre-cooked meal when a world of unique savory dishes lies just beyond Sample Gates? Fourth Street and the downtown area are home to a variety of ethnic cuisine to spicen up your pallet, literally, as well as offer a one-of-a-kind dining atmosphere close to the origin and hearts of those who are part of it. If students travel to Fourth Street, they can find an astonishing array of Mexican, Chinese and Italian, along with lesser-known subcategories. EuropeanLovers of Italian, put Olive Garden on hold. Puccini’s La Dolce Vita, 420 E. 4th St., is a popular Italian bistro set in a multi-tiered house. The diverse menu offers more than 50 wines to chose from when enjoying an intimate dining experience in the elegant eclectic dining room or outside on the garden patio. Prices range from $15 to $25 for entrees, and the restaurant provides a romantic atmosphere. “Enjoy a bit of France – In Bloomington” is the motto of Le Petit Café, 308 W. 6th St. Owned by husband and wife Marina and Patrick Fiore, the restaurant aims to bring French provincial cuisine to rural Indiana. “Every night we have steak and chicken, seafood and fish,” Marina Fiore said. “We always have a vegetarian option, and we can always come up with something.” Recently celebrating their 30th year as restauranteurs in Bloomington, the duo strives to bring the taste of their home to anyone who wishes to dine in the cozy cafe setting and maybe top it off with a pastry, mousse or fresh-fruit tart. The Irish Lion, 212 W. Kirkwood Ave., offers traditional Irish items such as corned beef and cabbage, and “pub grub.” The restaurant has an authentic “pub” atmosphere along with an extensive wine and beer menu.Indian and TurkishBloomington has at least two Indian and two Turkish restaurants that cater not only to those who are from those regions, but also to students wanting to try something more exotic.A favorite Indian hot spot, Shanti, which is the Sanskrit word for peace, has been open since 1997 at 221 E. Kirkwood Ave. The atmosphere is serene and calming with instrumental music playing. The menu, with most items ranging from $7 to $15, has many options to choose from. It includes chicken, lamb and seafood, but also features vegetarian and vegan dishes to satisfy all who dine. “People enjoy Indian food because there are different spices we use from India like cloves, ginger, turmeric and cinnamon,” said Sheri Parab, a manager at Shanti.A popular Turkish restaurant is Anatolia, 405 E. 4th St., owned by Osman Cekic, a Ph.D. student. With Turkish music surrounding the dining area, patrons can choose from table dining or can enjoy their meals from the floor with lavish cushioned seating. “We used the elements of floor seating because it is more traditional in Turkey,” Cekic said. “It is not just a place to eat. It is a place to relax.” AsianAsian food is also prevalent in Bloomington. With a wide range of Chinese and Japanese options, there are also options from lesser-known Asian countries when it comes to food. The Snow Lion, 113 S. Grant St., owned by the Dalai Lama’s nephew Jingme Norbu, is filled with Nepalese decor and features mirrors placed throughout the building.“The owner’s wife sells items within the store,” said employee Roy Waterford. The menu still holds some familiar items for food connoisseurs, yet “It is much different than Thai food,” Waterford said. “The Jasha Thupka, which is chicken with egg noodles and vegetables, is the most popular (dish).” With a comprehensive menu for meat-eating and vegetarian diners, most of the restaurant’s items are spicy. This allows visitors to customize their dish’s spice intensity from one (the least spicy), to “chef’s challenge,” the most spicy. For students who enjoy Thai food, there’s Esan Thai, 221 E. Kirkwood Ave., a restaurant that is smaller but always full of people. Esan brings the cuisine of Thailand to Bloomington with a large array of meat and vegetable dishes that also allow the patron to customize how spicy the food is. The pad thai, thin rice noodles stir-fried with eggs, bean sprouts, chives and tamarind sauce, is always a favorite among guests.
(05/24/08 2:56am)
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>Higher education is a way to enrich the mind, body and soul. Leaving home allows for more independence and a greater emphasis on students’ personal choices. IU is home to many religious organizations that enable students to interact and support one another in a common faith. FaithFest, held during move-in and Welcome Week, allows religious organizations on campus to get together and show the students on campus what their ministries are about. Christian/NondenominationalFor Christians on campus, there are a variety of organizations to choose from. One is Campus Crusade for Christ. “CRU” is a nondenominational Christian organization in which students are able to participate in a friendly society of common believers. “It exists as a spiritual resource – for students to help one another grow deeper in understanding and relationship through Bible studies, discussion, mentoring, speakers, musical worship, retreats, evangelism and fellowship,” said Brian Beesley, a senior who has been a member of CRU since his freshman year.CRU is open to anyone who wants to participate. Students are encouraged to be as involved as much as they want. “Those who show a lot of interest, maturity and faithfulness may be challenged to step into a leadership role, but there is really no membership,” Beesley said. Melissa Murphy, a junior who has also been going to CRU since her freshman year, said, “It’s great to just help grow in my knowledge of Jesus Christ. It was the best way I could have possibly imagined to find a core group of Christians who shared the same values as me, still liked to have fun, and who weren’t legalistic.” Students are encouraged to check out the first CRU meeting on Friday, August 29, at 7:30 p.m. in Woodburn Hall 100 and see what the organization is like. “There will be live music and some tips on how to survive on campus from students who have been there. A lawn party with refreshments, games and hang out time to follow in Woodlawn Field,” Beesley said.Check out www.iuccc.org for more information on how to get connected, or look for messages written in sidewalk chalk during Welcome Week.Another organization for Christians is Christian Student Fellowship. “CSF is a maturing Christ-centered ministry on campus that is constantly adapting to the needs of the students,” said four-year member and senior Kaleb Throckmorton. Members are encouraged to live in CSF’s Christian housing environment, which offers help and guidance from campus ministers who also provide mentoring to students within the household. With a mission to know God in a way “without limits,” the group uses worship, service, prayer, meditation and retreats to learn more about God and live better and more fulfilling lives. The group holds Encounter, a worship service open to all, every Thursday night at 8 p.m. during the school year. Individuals who want to join the house can visit the CSF house located on the corner of North Jordan Avenue and Fee Lane and speak to one of the staff members. “If you just want to attend CSF functions without living there, then just go to the functions,” said Throckmorton. “All you need to do is show up.”For more information, check out www.iucsf.com/index.html.JudaismFor those of the Jewish faith, the Helene G. Simon Hillel Center, located at 730 E. Third St., is often called “your Jewish Home Away from Home,” according to its Web site. The house, apart from offering religious services, serves “Free Matzah Ball Soup” for those feeling sick, according to the site.Part of a nationwide organization, the Hillel House offers a religious, cultural and social forum for the Jewish community. Hillel strives to unite the Jewish community. There are many groups within the center, such as the “Mitzvah Corps,” that participate in community service projects as well as diverse social programming from Laser tag to Hanukkah parties, according to the site. Both reform and conservative religious services are offered with special means and programs for holidays. For Passover, multiple Seders are presented, catering especially to those who wish to have a kosher meal plan for the entire week of Passover.Reform and conservative religious service options are also available for the High Holy Days, and dinners for Erev Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. The Center is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., with Shabbat services for Reform, Conservative and Orthodox students at 6:15 p.m. on Fridays. On Sunday, the house is open from noon to 8 p.m. For more information, visit www.iuhillel.org/IslamThe Muslim Student Union allows for students to worship together on campus. “We aim to please God by following His Book and Messenger,” said Maryam Khan, a junior and two-year member of the group. “It provides a welcoming environment for all Muslims.”The group is open to all who wish to join, but does have a $5 membership fee. The group participates in the Fast-a-Thon, a charity event for the Bloomington Community Kitchen and informational program about Islam, as well as Islamic Awareness Month. “Religion is an everyday part of life and the MSU helps keep it that way,” said Khan.For more information, visit www.indiana.edu/~msuweb/index.php.Going to college does not mean sacrificing one’s faith. IU is an open environment that allows for the cultivation of one’s faith. Students can attend FaithFest during Welcome Week to learn more.More religious organizationsCatholicism
St. Paul Catholic Center
The Newman Center at Indiana University, 1413 E. 17th St.
(812) 339-5561
Strive to achieve holiness and excellence in ministry through
liturgies, engaging education and formation through social gatherings.
Mass 7 days a week, times vary
www.hoosiercatholic.org
Presbyterian
Center for University Ministry
1514 E. Third St.
(812) 332-3386
Ecumenical campus ministry serving five denominations.
www.indiana.edu/~ministry/
Hindu
Hindu Temple of Central Indiana
3350 N. German Church Road
Indianapolis
(317) 891-9199
Religious services available
7 days a week.
www.htci.org
Unitarian
Unitarian Universalist Church
2120 North Fee Lane, (812) 332-3695
First Service: 9 to 10 a.m.
Fellowship Hour: 10 to 11:15 a.m. Second Service: 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Draws on all religions, celebrates diverse beliefs.
www.uubloomington.org
Online directory
Visit www.idsnews.com/religious for a full religious directory.
(05/22/08 12:45am)
IU spends a lot of time and money preserving bits of history throughout campus, but sometimes those bits of history are not held in archives or museums. Those who have visited the Chemistry Building know that a tree stands within its walls – a living piece of IU history for generations to see. \nMany myths surround the origin of the American Beech tree perched at the southern end of the building’s foundation, including one in which the tree came from Japan as a gift and another in which Herman B Wells planted the tree, a few staff members in the building said. There is no proof Wells planted the tree, but the renowned former president and University chancellor did play a vital role in preserving it. Wells’ love of nature and conservation enacted the policy aimed at maintaining every living tree on campus.\n“It is very hard to remove a tree on campus,” said Jack Baker, director of facilities for the Chemistry Building. “You have to go through a committee, and even then people will still complain.”\nWhen construction on the addition to the Chemistry Building began in 1986, the position of the tree posed a small problem. Not only did IU staff members want a quality architectural design made from the existing building, they wanted to preserve the aesthetics of the surrounding area, said Terry Clapacs, University vice president and chief administrative officer. \nClapacs was one of the University administrators who sat down with the architect of the project to see how to build the structure without compromising the tree.\n“We had the opportunity to save the tree,” he said. “(We) talked to the architect and went over the specifications to allow it to remain and to protect it.”\nThe Chemistry Building addition was constructed with Indiana limestone carved in the style of the original 1931 structure. \nThe architectural firm involved in the project, Harley Ellington Pierce Yee Associates Inc., now called Harley Ellington Design, of Southfield, Mich., was presented with an award for the project by the Detroit chapter of the American Institute of Architects, said Robin Nordstrom, a media technologist in the Chemistry Building. The architect did not back down at the challenge of building around a living tree, and in the end, it paid off.\n“When (the College of) Arts and Sciences does tours, people are always asking about the tree,” Nordstrom said.\nAnd there it stands outside the building in an amphitheater entrance – a tree growing in \na courtyard.\n“The idea is: If it dies, it dies and we will take it out,” Baker said. “As you can see, it is still there.”
(05/22/08 12:40am)
IU spends a lot of time and money preserving bits of history throughout campus, but sometimes those bits of history are not held in archives or museums. Those who have visited the Chemistry Building know that a tree stands within its walls – a living piece of IU history for generations to see. \nMany myths surround the origin of the American Beech tree perched at the southern end of the building’s foundation, including one in which the tree came from Japan as a gift and another in which Herman B Wells planted the tree, a few staff members in the building said. There is no proof Wells planted the tree, but the renowned former president and University chancellor did play a vital role in preserving it. Wells’ love of nature and conservation enacted the policy aimed at maintaining every living tree on campus.\n“It is very hard to remove a tree on campus,” said Jack Baker, director of facilities for the Chemistry Building. “You have to go through a committee, and even then people will still complain.”\nWhen construction on the addition to the Chemistry Building began in 1986, the position of the tree posed a small problem. Not only did IU staff members want a quality architectural design made from the existing building, they wanted to preserve the aesthetics of the surrounding area, said Terry Clapacs, University vice president and chief administrative officer. \nClapacs was one of the University administrators who sat down with the architect of the project to see how to build the structure without compromising the tree.\n“We had the opportunity to save the tree,” he said. “(We) talked to the architect and went over the specifications to allow it to remain and to protect it.”\nThe Chemistry Building addition was constructed with Indiana limestone carved in the style of the original 1931 structure. \nThe architectural firm involved in the project, Harley Ellington Pierce Yee Associates Inc., now called Harley Ellington Design, of Southfield, Mich., was presented with an award for the project by the Detroit chapter of the American Institute of Architects, said Robin Nordstrom, a media technologist in the Chemistry Building. The architect did not back down at the challenge of building around a living tree, and in the end, it paid off.\n“When (the College of) Arts and Sciences does tours, people are always asking about the tree,” Nordstrom said.\nAnd there it stands outside the building in an amphitheater entrance – a tree growing in \na courtyard.\n“The idea is: If it dies, it dies and we will take it out,” Baker said. “As you can see, it is still there.”
(05/22/08 12:35am)
With gas prices reaching almost $4 a gallon, Hoosiers are having to explore alternatives to driving to get where they need to go. To avoid the crunch at the pump, many Bloomington residents have instead turned to public transportation, carpooling or bicycling around town.\nSeveral Bloomington organizations are advocating the transition from the gas pedal to the bicycle pedal as a solution to the gas issue. The Community Bike Project in Bloomington, a volunteer-based organization that focuses on providing bike transportation and services, has seen a growing number of cyclists. \n“A lot of people I know are pedaling more if they can,” said a volunteer for the Community Bike Project who goes by the name “Homefire.” “They save money by not having to shell out that much for gas.” \nThe project has seen an increase of about 25 percent in bicycles coming to the shop, the volunteer said. \nLew May, general manager of Bloomington Transit, has seen a growing correlation between increased riders and gas prices in the last 25 years. With ridership up 12 percent from this time last year, May also sees the disadvantage of swelling prices on the budget when purchasing 300,000 gallons of diesel fuel a year for the Bloomington Transit fleet. \n“It certainly is affecting our budget but contributing to ridership,” May said. “We are already seeing that change manifested in ridership numbers.”\n2007 was a record-breaking year with 2.57 million riders using BT, and that number is increasing slightly faster this year. The numbers suggest the $1 base fare has not negatively impacted ridership for those not associated with the University.\n“People are being forced to change the way they travel,” May said. “2008 is probably going to be a record-setting year in ridership.”\nCarpooling is another option. Central Indiana Commuter Services, based in Indianapolis, is a federally funded organization that helps patrons find carpool partners or vanpool groups through a ride-matching system. \n“It is almost like a dating service,” said Ronnetta Spalding, communications manager of CICS. “Plug in your information and the dates and it will give you a list of other commuters in the area.”\nBy connecting commuters in nine central Indiana counties, including Monroe, there are a total of 81 Bloomington residents enrolled in the CICS program.\nFor more information on how to find a carpool through the Central Indiana Commuter Services, visit www.centralincommuter.net or call 1-888-737-RIDE.
(05/21/08 10:55pm)
These days, a good deal for dinner and a movie is hard to come by. With gas prices on the rise, moviegoers may opt to stay at home rather than cash in for a big- screen flick.
(05/15/08 12:43am)
Along with food and drink, Scotty’s Brewhouse is also serving up patriotism for the soldiers in the Indiana Army National Guard’s 76th Infantry Brigade through an organization called the Shoebox Brigade. \nFrom now until May 19, donations of various small items will be accepted for the brigade at Scotty’s, 302 N. Walnut St., to send to troops overseas.\nThe Shoebox Brigade was founded in 2005 by Mary Davis and Bridget Wiseman, a mother and daughter team that comes from a family of veterans.\n“My husband served during Vietnam, both (my father and my husband’s father) served in WWII, our son served in the Army (and) Bridget’s husband is a Marine,” Davis said. “It is important to let those that are serving know that we appreciate all that they are doing.”\nThe group, operated by the American Legion Lowell Beaver Post 470 in Fishers, Ind., has come a long way. \n“My mother and I came up with the idea when my dad’s old unit, including young men my age and a few that served with my dad during Vietnam in the 1438 out of Camp Atterbury, was being deployed to Afghanistan and then later to Iraq,” Wiseman said. “The first year, the response received from our local community was overwhelming.”\nThe Shoebox Brigade got its name from a period of time when the largest package that could be sent to Iraq was the size of a shoebox. Currently, 3,400 soldiers in the 76th Brigade are deployed, and it is one of the largest deployed units from Indiana since World War II. \n“Before the soldiers even left for their duty, we had collected enough to send them packages for the entirety of their stay overseas,” Wiseman said. \nMany schools are also participating in collecting donations. Fishers resident Trish Lineback, whose husband is stationed in Iraq, convinced her daughter’s school, New Britton Elementary, to participate in the drive. \n“I donated a ton of items,” Lineback said. “I spent $163 at Walmart. Snacks, hygiene items, drinks, handheld games, sanitary items for the women and magazines.” \nThere are four Scotty’s locations in cities throughout Indiana, including Muncie, Indianapolis, West Lafayette and Bloomington. All are participating in the project. \n“The expectation is that we would put a smile on a soldier’s face and hopefully provide some things that they need or want,” Davis said.\nScott Wise, owner of Scotty’s Brewhouse, supported the cause to help out the communities and those tied with \nthe Brewhouse. \n“I personally have a few former employees in the military and, just by chance, one happens to be in this platoon,” Wise said. “We collect at each restaurant. I personally donated to a care package that we sent to one of our former employees and friends of \nScotty’s Brewhouse.”\nAll donations can be dropped off at the entrance of Scotty’s. This year is expected to hit a record high in donations, especially with the help from the town of Fishers, four Scotty’s locations, several local schools and Texas Roadhouse in Fishers.\nThe U.S. military has specific rules on what items can be accepted. The list of items can be found at www.myspace.com/shoe\nboxbrigade. \n“Regardless of how many items we collect, I believe it is very successful as a reminder to all of us that these men and women are fighting for our freedoms and need our support,” Wise said. “It helps reinforce to the soldiers that their friends, families and Americans back home support their tour of duty.”
(05/07/08 9:58pm)
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>From the time of togas to sex jokes, college humor has definitely changed over the years: yet the same basic principles remain intact: good timing and material and, of course, the laughs. No longer popular is the art of pie-in-the face mimes, clowns, slapstick and vaudeville acts found in the previous century’s The Three Stooges or Abbott and Costello. Comedy geared toward college audiences aims to criticize, satirize and parody the social norms of our society and government, while still drawing material from the flaws within ourselves. As the times shift to more liberal ideas and expressions, college humor is the open forum for expressing thoughts and ideas that can reach multitudes of audiences. Comedy means “bringing the funny,” Sara Hess, IU junior and member of HoosOn First said. “We’re vulgar and racy in college,” she said. “It’s the kind of shit you think of with your friends — nasty, painful and just plain wrong. It’s funnier to watch someone else get the joke pulled on them than yourself.”Both IU and Bloomington are home to numerous comedy organizations and venues. Three of IU’s student comedy groups, Full Frontal Comedy, HoosOn First and Awkward Silence Comedy, amuse audiences weekly during the school year in the Indiana Memorial Union with their quick-witted improvisational skills. “In improv there is no material. Life is your material. Everything is made up on the spot and you can take anything from that point on and use it in a show,” Brian Frange, IU alumnus and founder of Awkward Silence said. The Indiana Memorial Union’s Union Board allows for the troupes to have a place to channel their creativity. With the troupes’ passion to perform, most shows generally draw in crowds of 100, but professional troupes such as the Second City or the Upright Citizens Brigade can reach as high as 400 to 500 people. “It is important that Union Board provides a regular alternative to partying on a weekend,” Anne Kostyo, director of comedy at the IMU said. Yet, enjoying the show versus going to the bars does not take away from the college experience. As comedy becomes a mockery of reality, college becomes the butt of its own joke. “The entire concept of college is pretty humorous in itself,” Meg Elliott, member of Full Frontal Comedy said. “College humor sets the curve for where humor is going. Most comedies (movies or TV), especially new ones, are geared toward the college crowd. I really feel what we do here can influence what goes on with those who really know what they are doing with this.”With movies such as “Van Wilder,” “Road Trip” and the immortal “Animal House,” could there really a sub-genre immerging purely for college-aged students? Steve Hofstetter, author, columnist and one of the top-booked acts on the college circuit has also shared in the college experience. Touring more than 100 colleges and dozens of clubs, he falls second on the Web, just behind danecook.com, for stand-up acts. “That’s a pretty prejudiced concept,” Hofstetter said about college humor. “There are good and bad people and smart and dumb people of every age, in every location. Beyond that, college students are no different than anyone else.”Since comedy is still primarily based on reality, certain topics can still provoke a few chuckles or shock and appall audiences.Frange noted that people laugh at different things based on their personalities and ages. “If you’re 48 and married with three kids, you’ll laugh at the different things than when you’re 22 and a senior in college. It’s not about people’s senses of humors changing. It’s that what they see as true, their view and their experiences are changing.”Dan Gurewitch, writer for collegehumor.com’s video series, thinks that comedy directed toward college students is vaguely similar to any type of comedy.“When it comes to what college students find funny, I think it’s the same as what anyone finds funny: comedy that surprises them with the unique or twisted approach to a situation, or to an experience or truth that they can relate to,” he said. To attract the Web site’s six million monthly visitors monthly, Gurewitch says the site features comedic viral videos that are short, understandable, relatable and filled with “laugh-out-loud moments” from the start. Most videos parody or satirize pop-culture events and common life experiences, he said.Although many college students share the same experiences and obligations that come with attending a college or university, they shouldn’t all be lumped together, Frange said. “All college students go to class, go to parties, deal with the Greek system in some way, have lived in dorms and deal with people who do or personally consume a lot of alcohol,” he said. “These are all things a college audience would relate to.”As professional and the up-and-coming comedians of Full Frontal Comedy, HoosOn First and Awkward Silence continue to expand the subjective realm of humor and reality, one can only ask the professional: where do you see comedy heading in the future?“Everything is changing, but that’s more of a deep philosophical question. If you’re asking where I think comedy is headed, it’s getting a bit smarter, more refined,” Hofstetter said. “That will last a few years, and then the fart jokes will take hold again ... the world moves in cycles, and comedy is no different.”
(04/22/08 4:27am)
Rumors abound about the causes of cancer – cell phones, deodorant and certain foods have all been suspects. The latest: Some say the underwire in bras might cause breast cancer.\nAllison Young, a program associate with the national Breast Cancer Action advocacy group, said the book “Dressed to Kill: The Link Between Breast Cancer and Bras” explores the theory that bras slow the flow of fluids and keep toxins in the \nbreast area.\n“That theory has not been studied much,” Young said. “There are a number of misconceptions about what can cause breast cancer.” \nBreast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in women, after lung cancer. According to the American Cancer Society’s Web site, risk factors include gender, age, family medical history, obesity, exposure to radiation and race.\n Young said people think deodorants and antiperspirants, unwire bras, miscarriages or abortions or bruising breast tissue can cause cancer, but none of these theories have been proven. \n“Even though doctors cannot explain why one person gets cancer and another does not, studies have not found a link between the two,” \nshe said. \nJunior Kristy Costello said she doesn’t believe external factors such as the underwires in bras cause breast cancer.\n“When I think of things causing breast cancer, I think of internal things like diet, smoking, exercise amount, genetics, etc.,” Costello said. “I don’t think of it being something external like an underwire bra or really any bra, for that matter.” \nJunior Emily Ferguson agreed.\n“As far as the underwire bra, it sounds like a hoax to me,” Ferguson said. “It almost reminds me of one of those e-mail forwards that people send around.”\n To help prevent cancer, Young said all women need to stay active, eat healthy and be adamant about self breast exams and yearly mammograms, especially those older than 40. She said women should let their doctors know if they have a previous history of cancer. Any noticeable breast changes, such as a new lump or skin change, need to be reported to a physician. \n“If there was or wasn’t proof, I probably wouldn’t switch bras,” Ferguson said. “It would just be a lot of money to buy all new bras.”
(04/15/08 4:25am)
With classes, extracurricular activities and jobs, many college students find eating breakfast is the last thing on their agenda. \nBut students who don’t eat breakfast might be missing out. According to the latest research published by Project Eating Among Teens, having a complete breakfast gives people the nutrients needed for sustained energy for both optimum physical and mental function, and gives them the ability to focus throughout the day.\nFreshman Andrew Emmert doesn’t eat breakfast for the same reason as many students. \n“I very rarely eat breakfast because I’m not very hungry at that time in the morning,” he said.\nHowever, fitness expert Dave Patania said breakfast is important for everyone, but especially young adults.\n“Growing bodies need a constant supply of quality nutrients throughout the day, starting with a balanced breakfast,” he said. \nIn the morning, the body efficiently utilizes the calories and nutrients consumed, keeping the body and appetite satisfied. This sets the body up for normal meals throughout the day rather than allowing hunger to cause poor food choices.\n“People who say they are not hungry at breakfast skip breakfast thinking they will eat less during the day,” said Janet Mohrman, a registered dietician at St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington, Ill. \nHowever, she said this isn’t always the case.\n“We find that a lot of overweight people neglect eating breakfast in the morning,” Mohrman said. “Most people end up overcompensating later in the day. If everyone just enjoyed what they ate during the day, they will curb bingeing later.”\nMohrman said eating is like filling up an automobile \nwith gas.\n“If you don’t have enough fuel, your energy will deplete and you will just run out of gas,” Mohrman said. “It can improve your problem-solving abilities, memory and mood for peek performance. It is also an excellent time to get in your fiber, vitamins and minerals.”\nA balanced breakfast means eating a lean protein – such as four scrambled egg whites with one yolk – or complete carbohydrates such as oatmeal. For students on the go, fruit such as strawberries and blueberries with water will set the tone for a stable metabolism. \n“It’s all about making nutrition a priority, and the benefits will be noticed very quickly,” Patania said.
(02/27/08 5:01am)
For students aspiring to one day be part of a team under a medical genius like that of the fictional Dr. Gregory House, the pathology assistant program is one of the new health care fields that will be represented at the 2008 Health Programs Fair.\nThe Health Professions and Prelaw Center will host its sixth annual fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today in Alumni Hall in the Indiana Memorial Union. \nLast year’s fair set an attendance record with more than 725 students, according to a press release for the event.\nRepresentatives from nursing and dental schools, and from the fields of social work, radiological sciences and occupational therapy will be on hand to answer questions \nfrom students.\n“There are free giveaways and advice,” said Mary Ann Miller, an academic adviser in the biology department. “We give out quite a bit \nof material.”\nRachel Tolen, assistant director of the Health Professions and Prelaw Center and an adviser for the premed program, said students in previous years made good impressions at the fair.\n“Admissions reps of the medical schools were very impressed by the students and their preparation,” Tolen said.\nAccording to the Health Professions and Prelaw Center Web site, students will be able to find out about different career options, become familiarized with volunteer opportunities and student organizations and have the ability to talk directly with representatives from medical schools and health profession programs from around \nthe country.\nTolen said the event is an opportunity for students to “enhance their chances \nfor admission.”\nStudents who are already in the application process will be able to find information on financial aid and other programs to which they might apply, according to the press release.\n“As advisers, we can only give the information we have about the schools,” Miller said. “If students want specific questions answered, representatives are anxious to help as many IU students as they can in as much time as necessary.”\nFor more information on the fair, visit www.hpplc.indiana.edu/medicine/med-hpf.shtml or call 855-1873.
(02/14/08 5:31am)
For hungry jazz fans seeking fulfillment, the Jacobs School of Music will host the last of three performances of the Moveable Feast of the Arts Series 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Ogle Center in New Albany, Ind. at IU Southeast’s campus.\nThe IU Jazz Ensemble, led by professor Patrick Harbison, will play jazz styles from the 1940s to contemporary times.\n“The idea is to share the wealth of music and other arts at IU Bloomington with the rest of the state of Indiana by having concerts with IUB musicians and other types of arts events on regional campuses,” Harbison said. \nThe 25-piece ensemble will perform with internationally renowned musician Jamey Aebersold, a guest alto sax soloist. \n“I enjoy hearing young people because it reminds me of when I was in college,” Aebersold said. “I look forward to the arrangements and soloing with their great rhythm section.”\nA jazz educator, Aebersold also has three degrees from the music school, including an honorary doctorate. \nHarbison studied trumpet under Aebersold, and they have worked together professionally all over the world, teaching and playing at jazz concerts and clubs. \n“This is the first time one of the IU jazz groups has performed for a Moveable Feast event,” Harbison said. “I am really honored to have been asked to put this one together.” \nThe concert is free to all children under 18, as well as IU students, faculty, staff and alumni. General admission is $5 and tickets can be obtained by visiting the Ogle Center box office or through Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com.
(01/30/08 5:49am)
Not all club athletes can necessarily run fast, lift heavy weights or jump high. Members of the IU Juggling Club practice a different kind of sport.\nThe IU Juggling Club, founded in the early 1980s by local performer and IU graduate Steven Ragatz is more than just fun and games.\n“It’s a place where people who juggle can get together and share their skills,” said David Heald, the adviser to the club and current computer programmer for the University Information Technology Services. \nThere are about 12 or 13 members of the group, but current President and junior Alan Thompson said usually six to seven show up at any one meeting.\n“Having a club really helps you to understand what is possible with juggling, and it provides that perfect environment to become amazing,” Thompson said.\nThe free club works with many different props.\n“(We work with) mostly clubs because those are better for passing,” graduate student Tarek Fadali said. “But we also do balls, rings and various other things.” \nThe club lets members explore their skills and styles with any prop or trick they are comfortable with. \n“The question isn’t what prop you work with, it’s how good you are,” Heald said. “In the past I’ve also worked with the diabolo,” which is a prop consisting of a spool that is spun and tossed on a string tied to two sticks. \nOther members even venture with perishable props. \n“I had a trick where I juggled three apples while eating one of them,” Fadali said, “but I haven’t worked on it for a while and never got it quite right.” \nSome members like to experiment with cigar boxes, balancing tricks, unicycles, ball spinning and bouncing.\nClub members said juggling can be fun for anyone who wants to start. \n“If the person is genuinely interested and has a positive can-do attitude, any person can learn the basic three-ball pattern in an hour spread over a week,” Thompson said.\n“Some people just want to know the basics. Some seem born to do it,” Heald added. “Most are in between. Dedication has a lot to do with it. I’ll help anybody who wants to come to the club.”\nThe group also participates with other enthusiasts. \n“Mostly we go to festivals put on by other clubs,” Thompson said. “It’s always great to meet other jugglers. We are also very good friends with the Indianapolis Juggling Club.” \nAs for the future of the club, Thompson wants to expand its current membership to anyone interested. There is a call-out meeting scheduled from 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 10 in the Health, Physical Education and Recreation building, room 293.