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(02/23/11 4:41am)
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>IU’s Commission on Multicultural Understanding mounted artist Thomas Hart Benton’s famous Indiana Murals last week outside of Woodburn Hall 100 with the hopes of educating and sparking the interests of students, faculty and campus visitors.The 22 murals on display are accompanied by descriptions of the history behind Benton’s work, the murals’ tie to IU and a description of one of the controversial panels.Benton was asked to paint the large murals in 1932 for the Century of Progress Exposition in Chicago. He was asked to illustrate Indiana’s history of culture and industrial transformation. In six short months, Benton, an expert on American history, constructed the 22 murals to symbolize Indiana’s role in American history. Benton received national recognition, including an appearance on the cover of Time magazine in 1934.After the Exposition closed, Herman B Wells was able to convince then Gov. M. Clifford Townsend to dedicate the murals to IU’s auditorium. Although the canvas had to be slightly altered to fit the auditorium, the murals found their new permanent home in the Auditorium and IU Cinema.“The murals provide an invaluable opportunity for renewed dialogue about our collective past and its relevance to issues in the present and future,” said Karen Hanson, provost and executive vice president. “They remind us of the University’s deep connections with the history and culture of the state. They will help students understand the murals and their complex and important legacy.”One of Benton’s panels, titled “Parks, the Circus, the Klan, the Press” has been considered controversial for its content depicting the Ku Klux Klan burning a cross. When state officials were allegedly unhappy with Benton’s depiction of Indiana’s ties to the KKK, Benton was able to convince them that his work was an honest representation of the state’s history. Although it is controversial, Benton used the philosophy that to move forward, we must learn from the past.Particularly because the images of the Klan can be offensive and disturbing, the Commission of Multicultural Understanding took caution in approving the display.“We understand that this image can evoke painful feelings for some students. Through much discussion and reflection over the years, our campus has consistently concluded that education is the best response to the controversy — that students gain the most if they are well informed about the murals and why we value them,” said Pamela Freeman, associate dean of students and director of the Office of Student Ethics and Anti Harassment Programs.A number of students who observed the murals feel that although the Klan can be seen as an offensive representation of Indiana’s history, it is still a part of Indiana and should be included in the murals.Hilary Kahn, associate director of the Center for the Study of Global Change, said she hopes the murals will inspire students to engage in conversation and get the information necessary to understand the meaning behind the murals.
(02/10/11 3:54am)
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>Students are taking a wide variety of trips this upcoming spring break, from tropical getaways to department-led study trips.Many students, including sophomore Lisa Wagner, are traveling with friends to get a break from the Bloomington weather. “We are going on a cruise to Puerto Rico, St. Maarten and St. Kitts,” Wagner said. “I decided it was worth it because St. Maarten is somewhere that I’ve always wanted to go and never gotten the chance. I couldn’t say no.”The costs of college can make the expenses of a tropical trip a little problematic for some students. Senior Kristin Baxter is planning to stay in Bloomington this break, unlike her friend, senior Caty Natt, who is part of a group trip.“Eight of us are going to the Outer Banks in North Carolina,” Natt said. “We decided we needed a group trip, and it’s off season so the beach house was heavily discounted for a big group.”Sophomore Jessie Melowsky used traveling to her advantage.“I am traveling from Cincinnati to New Jersey, two of the most expensive airports in the country,” Melowsky said. “But my dad found that I had enough sky miles to pay for the trip.”Senior Leslie Gubitz decided to ditch a cruise to New Orleans for a trip organized by the Helene G. Simon Hillel Center. “I wanted to spend my time helping others, rebuilding, checking out the jazz scene and definitely get to know Bourbon Street,” Gubitz said. Although it’s a service trip, Gubitz said she is excited to enjoy the New Orleans scene as well. “Everyone talks about how saucy and sassy New Orleans is and I can’t wait to live it up,” Gubitz said. Students are also participating in club sport trips. Sophomore Kye Butler is traveling to St. Augustine, Fla., with his ultimate frisbee team. The group’s size made the trip more affordable and Butler said he is excited to get away.“It’s the first real time away from classes in the second semester,” Butler said. “You don’t have to go home, it’s warm, you have little to no supervision and it just kind of snowballs from there.” Some students, especially underclassmen, are still interested in traveling home. Freshman Sydney Davis said she is anxious to spend time with her family at home. “I’ve heard about people going to warm, beachy places over spring break and basically going out all day and night long,” Davis said. “Being a freshman, it sounds fun but I would just rather go home and go shopping.”For underage students like sophomore Glen Boden, home is where the heart will stay for spring break. “Since I’m under 21, I feel like the spring break experience becomes kind of limited,” Boden said. “I figured I’d go home and hang out with some friends and go somewhere fun my junior and senior years.”
(02/10/11 3:49am)
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>A panel of students shared its religious similarities and differences Monday for the second event of One Love Week. “Where Is The Love” was presented by Theta Nu Xi, IU’s multicultural sorority.The panel was comprised of students from Impact Movement, the Helene G. Simon Hillel House and the Muslim Student Union. One representative from each of these groups sat at the panel and answered various questions about religion and the challenges faced as a student at IU.The goal of the panel was to close the gaps that keep students of different religious backgrounds apart, as well as to bring light to the similarities between them.President of Theta Nu Xi and junior Cameray Boyden said she was glad to bring everyone together to spread the love, the goal of all the week’s One Love events.“We want to get a discussion going to bring together different religious groups and inspire people to speak up about their faith and feel comfortable,” Boyden said.Theta Nu Xi, the only multicultural-based sorority on campus, is excited to put on One Love week for the first time, Boyden said. About 20 IU students gathered to hear the panel discussion.“Religion is something you really cannot talk about in our culture in the U.S,” Eric Love, adviser of Theta Nu Xi, said.The goal of the program was to get students to open up and get their questions out on the table without feeling ashamed. “I’m here to inspire people to speak up on their faith and what they believe in, and I want people to feel open enough to share,” Boyden said.With help from the audience, Boyden led the panel with discussion questions. Audience members were given the option of texting uncomfortable questions to the panel in hopes of getting anyone to speak up.The panel discussed questions concerning each group’s mission as a campus organization, its viewpoints on the media’s take on the various religions and even each group’s religious outlook on homosexuality, a question which was asked via text.Students shared personal stories regarding times they faced prejudice based on their religious identities.“We all have a duty to research on our own and turn on our TVs to see what is actually happening,” said Sohaib Sajjad, representing the Muslim Student Association. “There are tons of misconceptions, and the Western media often does a bad job of portraying the norms.”Hillel House representative Seth Lerman emphasized Hillel’s role in establishing a safe, tolerant community.“Everyone should feel welcomed, and everyone should be accepted into the community,” Lerman said.
(02/03/11 3:10am)
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>Anyone who likes to drink a lot who is single or divorced may have an answer for the lack of a love life.In marriage, alcoholics are twice as likely to separate compared to non-alcoholics, according to a study published by Mary Waldron, an assistant professor in the School of Education. The study examined the relationship between alcoholism and marital survival.“We believe that our study is one of the first to examine marital timing across the lifespan as a function of alcohol dependence,” Waldron said. Researchers looked at alcohol’s physical and psychological effects in users, including the time subjects became dependent, and then tracked the history of their marriage.Not only is separation twice as likely for spouses who are addicted to alcohol, but alcohol dependence also showed a decrease in the likelihood of getting married by 36 percent in men and 23 percent in women.“It’s just another striking example of the social consequences of alcoholism, that alcoholism impacts not only the alcoholic,” Waldron said.One of the authors of “Alcoholic Marriage: Later Start, Sooner End,” Waldron has written about the impact that alcohol abuse has on families and societies. She said she is interested in the effects alcohol has on the children of users.“When you look at children of alcoholics, you really need to pay attention to marital variables. Not only separation, which we know is highly correlated with alcoholism, but also when their parents are getting married.”The study has a potential impact on young adults who hope to get married one day, Waldron said. The study showed the percent decrease in likelihood of marrying with those who use alcohol. Waldron suggested that if alcoholism continues to grow, the number of lasting marriages would decrease dramatically.After analyzing the effects of the study, Waldron explained that the effects of alcohol can be a great threat to successful relationships.“Really, the consequences of alcoholism for relationships begin even before the relationship starts,” Waldron said.The full study is available online and was funded by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, the National Institute of Childhood Health and Human Development and the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
(01/31/11 3:28am)
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>Friday was Data Privacy Day, an internationally recognized day meant to “celebrate the dignity of the individual expressed through personal information,” according to the Privacy Project’s website. In today’s world where powerful technology and communication devices are meant to enhance lives, there is still a lot of worry about how much private information is easily leaked and shared.“In this networked world in which we are thoroughly digitized with our identities stored as so many bits and bytes, we have to ask — who is collecting all of this?” the event’s website says. “Most of all, individuals are asking, ‘How can I protect my information from being misused?’” In 2009, the U.S. House and Senate recognized Jan. 28 as National Data Privacy Day. Since then, educational presentations, demonstrations and discussions representing all ages have attempted to increase the privacy of consumer information.On www.dataprivacyday.org, readers can find events, information and links to helpful resources on how to protect personal information, ways to get involved and more. The website caters to everyone from young kids to businesses to corporations.Young adults are advised to take all precautions needed to make their information on social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter safe from being distributed to other websites. Many publications are available on the website that give readers an idea of just how far Facebook can go in distributing users’ information without a user’s awareness.In a technological world where sharing happens before users even realize it, students are highly encouraged to make their protection a number-one priority in order to avoid identity theft, a communication crisis or violation of personal rights.
(01/28/11 5:09am)
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>National Geographic photojournalist Alexandra Avakian took her audience on a “journey of the Muslim world”, sharing her photographs and stories Thursday night at Ernie Pyle Hall.Students, faculty and Bloomington community members packed the lecture hall to hear Avakian speak of her 20 years of experience photographing Muslims across the world and visiting numerous countries documenting war, conflict, culture and beauty.After an introduction by professor Steve Raymer, who called Avakian “a faithful witness and humanitarian who puts down the camera to help save a life,” listeners heard pieces of Avakian’s travels and personal experiences in Bosnia, Iran, the West Bank, Somalia and many other countries.Avakian spoke on time spent in Yasser Arafat’s plane, covering Hamas riots, traveling with body guards during war, photographing children in genocide and times that she was beaten when caught in violent scenes.“It was a dream story for a person like me,” Avakian said of her time in Hezbollah.“My stories took a lot of patience and faith,” Avakian said, sharing everything from violent war photographs to scenes at parties and beaches. “My job was to do everything I could to make a picture of their lives.”Avakian said her family’s work in the arts and interest in her own roots inspired her to photograph Muslims and travel to very dangerous and beautiful places.“It was of the upmost important to me to express the stories of people under pressure and in trouble,” Avakian said. Avakin also showed pictures taken in Somalia during famine.“It was a service type of journalism where you are smelling death,” she said.After Avakian’s award-winning photographs were published in many American and European publications including Time and Life, she shared why she has also written her books including “Windows of the Soul: My Journeys in the Muslim World.” When certain photographs were cut from publication, Avakian said she still felt an obligation to share them.“These pictures haunted me for years when they weren’t published because I had the opportunity to share what they went through,” she said. “I’ve just been really fortunate that these people shared their lives and their deaths with me; and here are some moments of people and places that I’ll never forget.”At the end of her lecture, Avakian took questions from listeners, encouraging students to take pride in their pictures. “If you believe in your pictures, other people will; they will feel it.”“I came in not knowing what to expect, and I was blown away by her collection of work and really moved by her experiences and details,” senior Lauryn Gray said after the lecture.Pictura Gallery in Bloomington will close its gallery of Avakian’s work Friday after she signs copies of her book “Windows of the Soul: My Journeys in the Muslim World” at 6 p.m.
(01/28/11 5:04am)
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>Eighteen students rehearsed together in the Helene G. Simon Hillel Center recreational room Monday night as Hooshir Director John Zadlo led the a cappella group in their warm ups.Hooshir one of IU’s a cappella ensembles, made up of undergraduate students who share a passion for musical performance, rehearse twice a week, perform regularly in Bloomington and tour the country.The name Hooshir, meaning “he who sings” in Hebrew, was given to the group when it was established in 2006. The International Hillel Organization requested that a Jewish singing group perform for then-President George W. Bush at the White House for a Hanukkah party. “Today it has become something a little different,” said John Zadlo, junior and musical director. “About half of our members are Jewish, and our repertoire consists of 30 percent Jewish and Israeli pop music, and the other 70 percent is contemporary pop music.” The group worked on a song titled “Al Hanisim” on Monday night and also covered artists such as Lady Gaga and Beyoncé .Zadlo said the balance between fun and productivity is an important one to achieve.“It’s a balance between being a leader and being a friend,” Zadlo said. “I have to put together a good show, knowing that the group gets something out of it, so if I put all that work forth so that we all have fun, it’s okay with me.”The group has performed several times in the past months, including a packed Hanukkah performance at Hillel, a radio broadcast for The Smiley Show, an appearance at the Kenya Dance Competition and a show at the Carmel Community Playhouse.The group has toured Chicago, Los Angeles and New York and plans on going to Boston this March.“We are basically just trying to get our name out there because we have talent like Straight No Chaser and Ladies First, but we are newer,” said Julie Wolmack, Hooshir president and member. “When I started it was really small, and I brought in five or six of my closest friends to audition, and it has grown into a big close-knit group where we don’t just perform but we hang out every day and are all best friends.” Group members joked around and gave each other constructive criticism about working on improving their sound.“They are pretty incredible for a group of college kids,” said Ilana Nadel, Hillel program director. “They are a group of college students who take initiative to practice as much as they can and they are great to listen to. I felt like a proud parent standing in the back at their radio show. It was awesome.”After all the hard work and long hours of practicing, Wolmack said a successful performance justifies the effort.“The satisfaction of performing a song to the best of your abilities and having an effect on people’s life musically is amazing,” Wolmack said.Hooshir is having auditions for this semester 5 p.m. Sunday at the Helene G. Simon Hillel Center.
(01/21/11 5:07am)
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>The holiday cheer has ended, and campus is hidden under a cold cloud of darkness. Professor of psychiatry Alan Schmetzer said this can cause the blues.Seasonal Affective Disorder is a type of depression that is caused during the fall and winter when there is a decreased amount of sunlight. Schmetzer said although SAD stands as a theory, he believes it is a proven disorder.“Bloomington is located in a zone that would be considered at ‘moderate risk,’” Schmetzer said. “Roughly 1,500 students are at risk in any given year.”SAD symptoms include a decrease in energy, withdrawal from social settings, less interest in things that used to be of high interest and moodiness, he said.“The biggest risk, as with any mood disorder, is the potential for suicide,” Schmetzer said. “Anyone can feel down or blue for a few days due to the everyday stresses of school, deadlines, tests, etc., or just as part of normal mood variation, but if these feelings last beyond two weeks, the student should go to see his or her family doctor or the Student Health Center.”Those who suffer from SAD can feel a drop in serotonin levels that can negatively affect a person’s mood. The shorter days can also disrupt a person’s natural melatonin cycle, making it harder for them to get enough sleep.For those who suffer from lack of sunlight, Schmetzer recommended light treatment. This involves sitting about a foot from a light box, specifically designed for SAD treatment, for 30 to 60 minutes a day.
(01/21/11 4:33am)
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>New and old members of the First Nations Educational and Cultural Center came together to celebrate culture for the first time this semester for Craft Night on Thursday.Twenty FNECC members excitedly greeted one another, enjoyed a free dinner and listened to Native American music before starting the craft activity.Dr. Brian Gilley, FNECC director and associate professor of anthropology, said he was very pleased to see the returning faces.“Our goal is to put culture first and build a community from culture. That’s why we have Craft Night,” Gilley said.Gilley said he has worked hard to make the cultural center in Weatherly Hall a welcoming environment where Native American students can feel at home and experience culture.“We want a place where students can come catch a TV show between classes, eat lunch, feel at home and have a sense of community,” Gilley said. The FNECC tries to reach out to any student looking to connect to his culture or learn more about Native American traditions. “If you are from a reservation or community, you are going to come to Craft Night and recognize the smells, sounds, the interactions, the practices — but anyone who wants to come and learn respectively is welcome,” Gilley said. “The key element is, of course, respect.”Students, IU community members and Bloomington community members that attended the Craft Night learned how to make customary shawls that would be used at a Pow Wow or celebration. The program was led by Dr. Sonya Atalay, an assistant professor of anthropology and FNECC member. “We are going to learn how to make a shawl tonight and learn about a Native American woman’s role in her family and in her community,” Atalay said to the Craft Night attendees.She said she hopes to teach the group how to put together a whole Regalia — a traditional wardrobe — through her workshops.“I’ve been trying to keep things moving, recruit students and teach traditions,” Atalay said in between practicing cultural chants with children attending the event.She continued to share how much events like this mean to her.“I just love being around these people. This is our IU family, and we can’t always go home and be at ceremonies, so having people around and having this community for me and my kids is something I always look forward to,” Atalay said.The FNECC regularly has activities, bringing students together through culture and the arts. Their educational events include speakers, movie nights and many workshops such as basket weaving, beading and other crafts.Since about four years ago, FNECC has been able to reach out to students who want to experience Native American culture.“I was looking for a native community where I could learn about my culture as a Native American in the Ojibway tribe, and I found it at FNECC,” said Nathen Steininger, a senior at IU who regularly attends FNECC events. “It is the sense of community that keeps me coming back. I fit in here, I feel like I belong here, and I feel connected to a part of my identity.”
(01/18/11 8:45pm)
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>It’s time to wipe away the tears to win a man. A new study proposed that the scent of a woman’s tears carries a chemical message that decreases sexual arousal in men.Cognitive neuroscientist Noam Sobel conducted a study at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Israel. Researchers collected women’s tears in a tube after they watched a sad movie scene and then asked men to sniff vials of tears and vials of saline. Although men reported no difference in the smell of the actual tears and the saline, they rated pictures of women’s faces differently depending on what they smelled.The amount of testosterone found in the men’s saliva stayed the same when men smelled the saline solution, but dropped by 13 percent after they smelled the actual tears.According to National Geographic news reporter Christine Dell’Amore, a study using magnetic resonance imaging of the men’s brains also found that there was less brain activity linked to sexual excitation after men smelled real tear chemicals. These findings suggested that although tears are often linked to feelings of empathy, the women’s tears created a chemosignal that had a substantial effect in reducing a man’s arousal.Researchers are unsure which chemicals in tears are responsible for decreasing a man’s arousal.“Women may influence men by chemosignals in addition to and not in place of spoken language, facial expressions or body language,” said Sagit Shushan, co-author of the study at the Weisman Institute. Sobel suggested in the study published in Science that tears send messages that reduce aggression. Sobel’s team plans to study tears of all humans and the effects of the chemical communication before coming to any conclusions.
(01/18/11 4:50am)
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>From IDS ReportsIt’s time to wipe away the tears to win a man. A new study proposed that the scent of a woman’s tears carries a chemical message that decreases sexual arousal in men.Cognitive neuroscientist Noam Sobel conducted a study at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Israel. Researchers collected women’s tears in a tube after they watched a sad movie scene and then asked men to sniff vials of tears and vials of saline. Although men reported no difference in the smell of the actual tears and the saline, they rated pictures of women’s faces differently depending on what they smelled.The amount of testosterone found in the men’s saliva stayed the same when men smelled the saline solution, but dropped by 13 percent after they smelled the actual tears.According to National Geographic news reporter Christine Dell’Amore, a study using magnetic resonance imaging of the men’s brains also found that there was less brain activity linked to sexual excitation after men smelled real tear chemicals. These findings suggested that although tears are often linked to feelings of empathy, the women’s tears created a chemosignal that had a substantial effect in reducing a man’s arousal.Researchers are unsure which chemicals in tears are responsible for decreasing a man’s arousal.“Women may influence men by chemosignals in addition to and not in place of spoken language, facial expressions or body language,” said Sagit Shushan, co-author of the study at the Weisman Institute. Sobel suggested in the study published in Science that tears send messages that reduce aggression. Sobel’s team plans to study tears of all humans and the effects of the chemical communication before coming to any conclusions.— Eshley Spitzer
(01/14/11 5:16am)
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>Chatting excitedly with fresh pizza, about 20 students attended the first meeting for the Russian Music Circle on Wednesday. The circle was coordinated by Mark Trotter and is directed by local musician Yelena Polyanskaya.The Russian and East European Institute and the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures sponsor the circle, hoping to expose students to an environment where they can learn Russian and celebrate Russian culture and history through music.Polyanskaya, who successfully directed a Russian kruzhok (circle) during the summer and teaches Russian, plans to arrange all music and teach the group members using only Russian.“Mark found me when I was working on my own arrangements, and I thought it would be exciting to lead the group,” Polyanskaya said. “The purpose is to increase knowledge of the Russian language and music as a part of the culture and to develop musical history that started in the 17th century. You don’t need to talk — you just need to sing.”Bloomington’s Russian community was another reason why a group that embraced Russian culture and music was so attractive to students.“I got an e-mail over break and immediately signed up,” graduate student Jenn Strayer said. “I have a background in musicology and I have a little bit of Russian, so I’m here to improve my Russian skills, learn more about music and hopefully meet some new people. I think that through humanities and culture we really begin to understand other people, and the rest comes later.” Students who attended the first meeting ranged in skill from beginning to intermediate to fluent in the Russian language, and many are music students at IU.The group members hope to have performances in the future and look forward to working with other culture groups on campus, including a Ukrainian and Bulgarian group.“We are not limited to one language, and we can all learn languages,” Polyanskaya said. “The Russian community in Bloomington is quite big, so to pull students out from their warm nest to hear songs close to the heart that they recognize is a good idea.”
(12/07/10 2:38am)
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>What is worse? Driving after a night of drinking or driving after pulling an all nighter?
According to a 2010 data survey taken by the AAA Foundation for Traffic
Safety, 16.5 percent of fatal car accidents involve drowsy driving.
More than one-in-four drivers admitted to driving while they were “so
sleepy that they had a hard time keeping their eyes open.”
Findings from this study suggest that drivers ages 16 to 24 are nearly
twice as likely to be involved in a crash involving drowsy driving than
drivers age 40 to 59.
And sleep deprivation can be just as dangerous as driving under the influence.
Data from the National Sleep Foundation suggests that operating a
vehicle after being awake for 20 hours is equivalent to having a BAC of
.08 percent.
The previous crash analysis taken in 2008 estimated that 2.4 percent of
crashes involved drowsy driving, making the jump to 17 percent
surprising.
“All researchers think that numbers were truly higher than 2.4 percent
and expected a greater impact, but they weren’t expecting it to be this
high,” said Dan Bleier, the communications coordinator at the AAA
Foundation.
The question remains, is the effect of drowsy driving as devastating as the effect of driving drunk?
“Granted, the number for DUI fatalities are higher, but drowsy driving
is still a significant problem that has been kept under the radar. When
you look at the symptoms of drowsy driving, just like alcohol, it can
impair a driver’s reaction time, their judgment and their general
awareness on the road,” Bleier said.
Records from the IU Police Department do not match the results of the AAA
Foundation’s study.
Lt. Craig Munroe said there have been three accidents in Bloomington
since January 2008 that have been caused by students drowsy driving.
One accident included a student who had pulled an all nighter and was
driving at about 5 a.m. after having just completed a paper run. The
student said she does not remember how her car struck a tree after
drifting off the road but believes that it was due to fatigue.
The mismatching figures between the IUPD records and the AAA
Foundation’s study may be due to the small area that the IUPD is
responsible for
covering.
“Here people are not driving very far on campus, we cover a small area
and most students aren’t going a long distance,” Munroe said.
Even though accidents due to alcohol impairment are more prevalent on
the IU campus, Bleier advised students to get proper sleep before
operating a vehicle and to be especially careful when taking long car
trips home for winter break.
“It’s one thing to pull an all nighter for an exam, but it’s another thing to drive from 7
a.m. to 7 p.m.,” Bleier said. “Falling asleep for your exam may lead to a
bad grade but falling asleep while driving could end up with somebody
loosing their life.”
(10/15/10 1:20am)
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>Last October, the Student Athletic Board elected Heather Schaefer as 2009 Homecoming Queen. The IDS interviewed Schaefer and asked her about her involvement at IU, her experience being Homecoming Queen and what she is doing now. Homecoming Queen Heather Schaefer and King Cale O’Bryan celebrate at the 2009 Homecoming football game. IDS What school did you graduate from in the spring?Schaefer I graduated in May of 2010 from the Kelley School of Business with a bachelor’s in marketing. I was in the top 1 percent of the Kelley School. This summer, I started training with Cardinal Health as a sales representative for health care. In two weeks, I will be moving out to New Jersey to start as an actual sales representative, which is very exciting. Health care is a great field. IDS What were you involved in at IU?Schaefer Well, I was in the Kelley School. I was the on the executive board for the Student Business Ambassadors program as the day host coordinator, I was president of the IU Student Alumni Association senior year, and I spoke at graduation. Most of my involvement was with SAA. I got to put together Homecoming events, and I helped put on the first Nearly Naked Mile at IU, which is very exciting. It was very exciting to be able to experience Homecoming from the other side when I won Homecoming Queen after all those years planning and working the events.IDS How was the experience of winning Homecoming Queen?Schaefer My advisor from SAA encouraged me and gave me the confidence to apply for court. I never expected to be on court. I remember standing out on the field being so excited, nervous and cold, and I was in complete shock when they called my name. I couldn’t believe it. It was one of the best feelings. It was definitely the highlight moment of my college career and one I will never forget. I was so happy and grateful and shocked. I got the crown and the sash, which I still have, and flowers, along with a $500 scholarship, which was so wonderful. I got the glow, and afterward a friend and I went to celebrate at Bluebird, where the band Dot Dot Dot was performing. They saw me in my crown and pulled me on stage, and the lead singer sang me the hit “Here in Your Arms” by Hellogoodbye, which was so incredible.IDS What do you miss about IU?Schaefer Oh gosh, I miss it so much. First, I miss all of the fantastic people — the people at IU are the nicest and friendliest. I miss walking around campus and the feeling you get. I always took the time to appreciate campus as I was walking by the Union and seeing the changing leaves. IU is so prestigious and great. Everyone knows how great the reputation of a Hoosier is. From the diverse people to the outstanding staff, it couldn’t get much better or give students a better chance at success. With the spirit of learning, pride and optimism, along with the opportunities, anything is possible at IU if you apply yourself in a beautiful environment that fosters growth and learning. Always take the time to appreciate the campus. Stock up on knowledge from the diverse and prestigious faculty, and know that as a small-town, nerdy girl, anyone can be anything at IU.
(10/15/10 12:54am)
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>Ever since restarting the tradition in 1978, the Student Athletic Board at IU has elected a Homecoming Court of five students, including a king and queen who best exemplify the qualities of an IU Hoosier. The IDS spoke with this year's Homecoming Court members. Homecoming King Court Members Justin KrachmalnickMajor Accounting and financeMinor Political scienceCampus Involvement Founding father of the Beta Iota Chapter of Alpha Epsilon, director of student fundraising programs for IU Hillel, president of Off-Campus Honors Council for the Hutton Honors College Association, accounting teacher assistant and tutor, Beta Alpha Psi, Student Accounting Society, Tennis Club and Kelley School of Business’ Civic Leadership DevelopmentIDS How did it feel to be selected for Homecoming Court?Krachmalnick I was initially surprised to be nominated to apply for the 2010 Homecoming Court. I was honored to be chosen for the court among many qualified and dedicated students to the IU community.IDS What is your favorite Homecoming event?Krachmalnick Homecoming tailgate and football game.IDS What has been your greatest accomplishment at IU?Krachmalnick Helping many students with their introductory accounting classes as an undergraduate teacher assistant and tutor. Ryan PatenaMajor InformaticsCampus Involvement WIUX 99.1 FM, IU Student Television Station, IU Run ClubIDS How did it feel to be selected for Homecoming Court?Patena I was very excited, proud and grateful to know I was selected to the court.IDS What is your favorite Homecoming event?Patena The Nearly Naked Mile.IDS What has been your greatest accomplishment at IU?Patena Holding the general manager position at WIUX student radio.Nathanial KenningerMajor Legal studies, economics and SpanishCampus Involvement Trockman Microfinance Initiative, Kelley School of Business Student Government, IU Student Association Funding BoardIDS How did it feel to be selected for Homecoming Court?Kenninger I’m excited to partake in the IU Homecoming Tradition.IDS What is your favorite Homecoming event?Kenninger Homecoming tailgate.IDS What has been your greatest accomplishment at IU?Kenninger Convincing my two younger sisters to attend IU.Ryan DuerringMajor Psychology and criminal justiceCampus Involvement President of the Interfraternity Council, Dean of Students Advisory Board, President of Delta Upsilon in 2009IDS How did it feel to be selected for Homecoming Court?Duerring Very cool, to say the least. I’m honored to have the chance at being Homecoming King, and I’m looking forward to the events of the week.IDS What is your favorite Homecoming event?Duerring The game, hands down.IDS What has been your greatest accomplishment at IU?Duerring To be honest, being selected for the Homecoming Court is pretty high up there. I look at it as a culmination of everything I’ve accomplished here at IU, and I’m very proud of my experience.Homecoming Queen Court Members Caitlin Van KootenMajor Economics and historyCampus Involvement Teter cycling team, Riders Council, Union Board 2008-10, undergraduate instructor for the Department of EconomicsIDS What is your favorite Homecoming event?Kooten I love seeing all the people that come in from out of town for the weekend.IDS What has been your greatest accomplishment at IU =?Kooten Winning the Little 500.Amanda StahlMajor Criminal justiceMinor SpanishCampus Involvement President of Student Alumni Association, police officer for IU Police Department, Dean of Students Advisory Board , teacher’s assistant for Intro to Jazz Dance TechniqueIDS How did it feel to be selected for Homecoming Court?Stahl Being selected for the Homecoming Court has been an honor and a privilege. Everyone that is sitting on the Homecoming Court this year has done great things for this University, and it is a great honor to serve with them.IDS What is your favorite Homecoming event?Stahl I love traditions, and I love IU. My favorite event during Homecoming is the parade and pep rally. This event is a long standing tradition at IU, and it is great to see all the alumni come back and visit.IDS What has been your greatest accomplishment at IU?Stahl Being a police officer, I had no idea what was in store for me. I qualified as the fastest female in driving during our emergency vehicle operations and the second highest in my class of 32 in sit-ups. I struggled through the sweat and tears, and on Aug. 14, I graduated with honors from the Indiana University Police Academy.Kacey Bourdage Major Secondary special education and English educationCampus Involvement Over the years I have been involved with IU Student Foundation, Best Buddies International and Kelley School of Business’ Civic Leadership Development. Currently, most of my time is dedicated to being the president of my sorority, Alpha Omicron Pi.IDS How did it feel to be selected for Homecoming Court?Bourdage When I found out that I was chosen to be on the court, I was super excited. IU has such a large student body, so it truly is an honor to have been selected as one of the semifinalists.IDS What is your favorite Homecoming event?Bourdage Totally the Nearly Naked Mile. Not only is it a lot of fun, but I love that the mission of the event is philanthropy based.IDS What has been your greatest accomplishment at IU?Bourdage It was extremely rewarding to have had an opportunity to go on two different alternative spring break trips. I have met some awesome people, have learned a lot about myself and have had some unforgettable experiences.Lynn HughesMajor Sport marketing and management, sport communicationCampus Involvement Student Athletic Board President, IUSA congress member, representative for the School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, activities coordinator for Alpha Gamma Delta, HPER Dean’s Advisory Board, Dean of Students Advisory Board, Jill Behrman 5K Steering Committee IDS How did it feel to be selected for Homecoming Court?Hughes I was very surprised. There are so many outstanding senior student leaders on campus, and to be selected for Homecoming Court among such an impressive pool of candidates is unbelievable. I’m very excited to have the opportunity to be a member of the Homecoming Court and represent the student organizations that I’m involved in.IDS What is your favorite Homecoming event?Hughes Yell Like Hell.IDS What has been your greatest accomplishment at IU?Hughes would say that my greatest accomplishment would be being a part of the Jill Behrman 5K Steering Committee. To be apart of an event like the Jill Behrman 5K, which is important to the campus and the community, is something that I’m very proud to have ties with.