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ISTUDENT LIFE I STATENEWS Governor O’Bannon dies at 73 Polk Foods Service rejuvenates cafeteria

addition of salads and baked Jessica Borges potatoes to the line at Streets. SlU/T CVr-itcr For those students who are concerned about their diets, the healthier dishes are something Change seems to be the name they can look forward to. of the game at the Polk Food The sack lunches also offer Service (PFS) this semester. more options this year. Instead of Every year from the time they pre-packaged sack lunches, joined University of Indianapolis, students can assemble their own. about 20 years ago, PFS has been These include, rice and pasta making changes to better itself. bowls, stuffed sandwiches, potato There has been an addition of salad, cottage cheese and chef 46 new items to the school’s salads. menu. Handmade dishes like Why all the change? There are casseroles and wraps are now part a number of factors. Jim Smith, of the cuisine too. The Panini head chef at PFS, attributes it to grill. a new station where students new staff members along with Students select items from the upgraded salad bar. can make their own combos and some of the old staff, who have cook them on the grill, is afeature come from other eateries such as part of the change comes as a is pretty good. I can pick my that is popular with cafeteria Outback Steak Houseand Eagle’s result of Smith and Polk putting favorite stuff and put it in,” Song goers. Nest. their heads together. said. Not only has PFS increased They felt that the cafeteria The question that still lingers Polk and Smith have becn the number of food items but needed to be upgraded. “The is whether the students are happy getting c-mails from students and Photo by George BridgcslKRT nutritional value has also become college offers top notch education with the service. staff congratulating them on the a priority. This includes the salad and we want to do our part by Indiana Governor Frank O’Bannon Sophomore Heidi Merkel improvements by PFS. Polk and bar that has been upgraded with offering top notch food to our mentioned that the salad bar and (above) died in a Chicago hospital on Smith encourage student low fat and low sugar desserts. students,’’ Smith said. the sack lunches are better this feedback. Saturday after suffering a massive Wok dishes are now made to order Ted Polk, manager of PFS also semester. However, other changes “We would like any sori of stroke five days earlier. According to so students can personalize their mentioned that he has been weren’t evident. “I haven’t feedback from students wheiher dishes and choose what they doctors,- the governor, 73, suffered too attending NACUFS (National noticed any change at the line,” it is a pat on the back or a much brain damage and excessive would like to eat. Association of College and she said. Sophomore Jun IL Song, complaint, after all this i< for There have been changes made hemorrhaging for them to save him. University Food Services) along an international student, them,” Smith staid. Students can at Streets Corner as well. The with universities like IUPUI and O’Bannon is survived by his wife, Judy mentioned that he would like to either walk into PFS and meet meal tickets now carry an extra Notre Dame. He got some ideas see more international cuisine at and three children. with Polk or e-mail him at dollar so students can have more from there. “We just put the ideas the line. Both students favored [email protected] with conimtwts to eat. ‘There has also been an into action,” said Polk. A major The Panini grill. “The Panini grill or suggestions. INTERNAT IONA L CAMPUS U of I branch campus, Mar Elias, to open in Israel Organizers hope to encourage learning both at home and abroad

strategic partnerships, the university will university without a partnership with an big step forward and it’s pretty great Tor forth in any large numbers until prctty far down the road, and at first most ot thc focus on developing these pro3c’r Llnls established university. U of I to be right there and a part of that,” before adding more. although officials “It really is a partnership.. . we’re she said. traffic would come from Israel to the are making plans for a new series of supporting them in the establishment. Like Moore, Chase also expects Mar states. I hope we do have the opportunity programs in the future. They needed a recognized university Elias to provide new opportunities for [in the future] to safely seiid large “We wanted to have some cautious because the Israeli government was not students. “We hope togive anopportunity numbers of students,” he said. optimism and start with these three going to approve them by themselves,” to students who otherwise might not have Having the campus connection in The University of Indianapolis programs and do those hell before we Moore said. it ...to be able to get an American Israel opens many doors, especially for recently announced the opening of anew moved on.” Moore said. Initial approval was received in July, education that really wasn’t going to be Israeli students. Nisreen Deeb, Chacour‘s branch campus in Ibillin. Galilee in Israel. U of1 first learned about Mar Elia:, in and the programs are scheduled to start a possibility for them before,” she said. niece and a U of I junior, explained her The new campus, officially known as 1999 and they have been c\.orking in Oct. with a pilot group of students for While it is likely that some Israeli thoughts on the new school. ‘‘It‘\ iin Mar Elias University Campus, was together ever since to get through the each program. students will be studying for a semester opportunity for Arabs to be able to yo to formedinconnection withRev. Dr. Elias difficult accreditation process in both Unlike many other schools in Israel, at U of I within the coming years, it may a university,” she said. Chacour’s Mar Elias Educational Israel and the United States. Moore spoke Mar Elias is open to any student be some time before U of I students will It [the university] is going to give lire Institutions, and will be the country’s of the difficulties they encountered when regardless of religious affiliation. be able to study in Israel, mainly because opportunity for every Arab and .IN ish first Christian-Arab-Israeli institution. trying to establish the university. For thi s reason administrators,faculty of safety concerns regarding the volatility and Christian and Muslim kid to have University of Indianapolis President “We researched it and found that the and students alike have high hopes that and political instability in the region. that opportunity where they’re ahk to Jerry Israel is excited about this new government was becoming very strict on Mar Elias and its students will have a President Israel noted his concern. study and be what they want to be.” shc partnership. what the rules were to operate, so thar in positive impact both at U of I and in We have no intention for our students to said. Along with the chance to study, “This is another example of ways, the past it was easier to offer a degree Israel. go there right now. I think the program Deeb believes that the university \vi11 especially in the Mediterranean region there. In the last couple of years it has Moore stated some of these goals for will begin with students in lsrael who give both Arabs and Jcws theopportunity of the world, that the University has become very difficult.. ..Thereare many. the partnership. “One of [the goals] is to will live there, some of whom, as they to work together and learn together w hich developed partnerships that help our many, many rules they have that you increase the educational opportunities get ready will probably come here as will help them becomc united. faculty and students gain a better insight have to meet in order to be legal,” Moore for the students in that region of the international students. Should we ever Many people have high expectations into issues of significance in that part of said. world. A second [goal] is to increase the get to the point where the situation in for Mar Elias and believe that it will the world,” he said. Some of these rules include having opportunities for our students to develop Israel is more stabilized and our positively impact the U of I community The school will offer three the samecurriculum, which means having global understanding. So on our campus relationship has grown, if and only then as a whole. baccalaureate programs: computer exactly the same textbooks and syllabi you don’t just have togo away to interact would we encourage our students to go.” “I think we will become much more science, environmental science/ that are used at U of I. with international people.” However, Israel does believe that knowledgeable about the issues that chemistry and communications. Originally a kindergarten through Mimi Chase, director of the MarElias will be successful even without effect all people in Israel, whether they Currently these programs offer the most twelfth grade school. Rev. Chacour international division is also confident the exchange of large numbers of be Jew or Christian or Muslim. I think promising post-graduation opportunities decided to expand the Mar Elias program about the new campus. “What we hope students. we’ll be more knowledgeable about in Israel. to include post-secondary education. to experience is some of being there and “The program can operate in Israel international relations, and I think M e’ll According to Dr. Mary Moore, vice However, because of itrict Israeli being present and helping to make this and here with faculty going back and be more informed and ~c’llbe healthier,” president for research, planning and guidelines, they couldn’t start their own possible within Israel because it’sapretty forth and students not going back and Israel said.

BANK On-campus National City bank relocates to U.S. 31 establishment has createdtheneed Schwitzer’s current National City them. Vogel actually lives closer Stebe ‘I’akac4 I7 for more bank employees, ATM will be replaced with aFifth to the new establishment. “I’ll Funkhouser mentioned that the Third ATM. have a shorter drive to the bank,” positions have already been filled. Though resident students he said. In fact, the larger facility made it might miss the on-campus bank, The University of Indianapolis possible for National City to triple some commuters, like graduate won’t be able toofferthe building its amount of employees. “We student Troy Vogel, feel that the to another financial branch until don’t know what will become of new builidinp will better suit Sept. of 2004. this building,” she said about the Shelby Street location. The bank’s hours have not changed. However, the new building will be open on Saturday. The on-campus location was not open on Saturday at all. The bank will keep the following hours: Monday through Southern Plaza shopping center. Thursday from 9 a.m. until 5 The new National City Bank (above) is located on Acceding to Shannon p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. until 6 U.S. Highway 31 and Hanna Ave. It opened on Funkhouser, Consumer Banker p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. for National City. the new Monday. The old on-campus location (right) was until 12 p.m. estnblishent will open at9a.m. on Students who used this facility closed down permanently last Friday afternoon. The Sept, 15, will either have to hike down new location will keep the same hours as the old “No one has lost their job due Hanna Avenue to the new building one, but it will be open on Saturday from 9 a,m. to totheclosing,”shesaid. Though or visit the ATM in Schwitzer 12 p.m. the opening of a new Center to do their banking. PAGE2 THE REFLECTOR OPINION SEPTEMBER17,2003

N CANAL EDITORIAL Student calls for canal redesign

W SPORTS EDITORIAL Editor questions methods by which Thomas was fired

Lucas Klipsch his career making fools out of the best The only experience Thomas had at the they were right. O’Neal said several coach, the fact remains that he Mo/iacinc Editor defenders, earning the nickname time was his incredible playing career times that he would not re-sign without deserved a chance to pursue his “long-range Danny Ainge.” When he (which is actually a strike against him Thomas. After O’Neal signed a seven- occupation of choice. decided to coach his former team, the according to the above adage) and an year contract worth over $120 million, Will Thomas, now jobless, be Phoenix Suns, Ainge found that his uneventful, if not unsuccessful, stint in Bird canned Thomas. Obviously confined to the coaches’ purgatory rightful place was in the color the front office of the Toronto Raptors. O’Neal, the franchise’s cornerstone known as the TNT commentator’s On Tuesday, Aug. 26, former commentator’s booth, not on the But Wiilsh hired Thomas anyway, and player, is not happy, and that’s not a box? Or will he slink back to upper Indiana Pacers Head Coach Isiah sidelines. Conversely. Phil Jacksoti‘s fans lived through two average good scene. “Am I disappointed‘? Hell management, where he failed before’? Thomas received a phone call in San Los Angeles Lakers have won NBA seasons, one above average season and yeah. I am extremely disappointed,” Regardless, no one’s happy, especially Juan, where he was volunteering with championships in three of the past IOLW three first-round playoff exits. O’Neal told the Associated Press O’Neal, who said he would try to play the United States Olympic basketball seasons, and Phil himself was little I obviously don’t like Thomas as a (ww w .espn.com). for Carlisle but next season will be a team as they attempted to qualify for more than average at best. There are coach, but 1 will defend him to the Now O’Neal has reportedly spoken different story. Apparently, Bird has the 2004 summer Olympics. Thomas exceptions to every rule, such as Nets death 011 this issue. Why? Because the with Carlisle, who thankfully, was one threatened to trade O’Neal if he didn’c

was asked by Pacers CEO Donnic Head Coach Byron Scott. ;id Lirrj Ikw~‘administration has proven of the coachcs M. hen he played in calm down about Thomas’ lit-ing. and 4 Walsh to fly home. I’m pretty sure Bird himself, who boasts the best itself dishonest and manipulative. Portland. However, I’m not sure that knowing the trigger happy “Larry Thomas knew what was com i ng . three-year record in NBA history. But There are three basic problems with miniscule tie will be enough to make Legend,” O’Neal could be traded The following day, Pacers President overall, I believe this rule, and Isiah the whole scenario. O’Neal forget the relationship he had tomorrow for one of Bird’s old huntin‘ of Basketball Operations and former Thomas is a perfect example of ;I good First and foremost is the Jermaine with Thomas. buddies. Head Coach Larry Bird fired Thomas. player who made a poor coach. He O‘Neal issue. O’Neal, the Pacers’ Secondly, I am concerned about the All I know is that something fishy The news came as quite a shock, not made important judgment calls and leading scorer and two-time all-star shady way Carlisle has been pursued. went on in this coaching change. I’d only to the team, but to its fans. Ever personnel decisions based on his blossomed under Thomas. In fact, Consider if you will, the great love to see the Pacers go to the finals since the Pacers were eradicated in six emotions. He sat complacently as other Thomas is the only coach who has ever coaching shuffle this past summer, with Carlisle, but with no starting games by the Boston Celtics in the teams ran up leads on the Pacers. And put O’Neal, a seven-year veteran. into which sent several coaches to other center (Brad Miller was shipped to the first round of the playoffs last season, he hampered the development of ;I permanent starting role. According to teams. Sacramento Kings), an unhappy Walsh has reassured sportswriters Jonathon Bender and Freddie Jones. O’Neal, Thomas is the reason he has The best of the bunch, Carlisle, was starting power forward in O’Neal and ;I around the city that Thomas’ job two young Pacers who are just full of developed significantly over the past apparently overlooked, and he didn’t plethora of newly acquired scrubs such would not be affected. So obviously potential. three years, not only as a player, but as even seem concerned about it. In fact, as Scott Pollard and Carl English, it’s when I caught the “Fox 59 News New Pacers Head Coach and former ;I permi. This isn’t out of the ordinary. the whole thing almost seems planned not looking good. Break” in the middle of “Jerry Detroit Coach Kick Carlisle should Players and coaches get attached to from the start, which is awfully No one trusts Bird and Walsh now. Springer” one day. my law just about have been hired at the beginning of the one another all the time. Unfortunately dishonest if you ask me. and no one should. They’ve trashed hit the tl oor. 2000-2001 season, instead of Thomas. O’Neal has become one of the best Thirdly, the Pacers only gave their own reputations with this move. Before 1 rant. I’d like to get a few He’s a better coach, which he proved players in the NBA, and before he re- Thomas four weeks to find a job. Sure, The least they could have done was things clear. I am not an lsiah Thomas by quietly turning the Pistons into one signed with the Pacers this summer he won‘t be hurting for money, but give both O’Neal and Thomas a fan. I believe the adage that of the best teams in the Eastern (when Thomas was still the coach), the what if he wants to try his luck making chance to make informed career exceptional players make average Conference, even though they had no mo\t sought-after free agent in the some other team mediocre‘? decisions. coaches. at best, while mediocre star power. Carlisle was not hired league. So, what did Walsh and Bird He obviously applied for the Instead they revealed thernselves as players tend to excel at coaching. because, according to Walsh. the (lo? They straight up lied to O’Neal position initially because he wanted to emotionless businessmen, and left our Take, for instance. former NBA three- Pacers needed an experienced leader because they were afraid he would coach basketball. It doesn’t matter organization with a dark cloud hanging point acc Danny Aingc. Ainge spent (i.e.. Thomas) in their rebuilding stage. jump ship if’ Thomas was fired, and whether Thomas was a good or bad over an already disappointing scene.

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H FUNDRAISING UINDY exceeds fundraising goal Campaign for UINDY sets record and goes beyond

logical outcorne of a process that was staffed phone-a-thons and other such Elyse Kaiser very carefully developed over time,” fundraising events generate about 95 Stuff Writer President Jerry Israel said. “We didn’t percent of the donors. These individual surprise our principal donor\. They donors u\ually give about $5,000or less. understood the need. They were a part of After meeting and exceeding the the process in defining it. They knew all campaign’s expectations for the year, along that ifwe were successful in getting campaign leaders raised the goal to $65 our sights set ... that they would be asked mi I1ion. The University of Indianapolis to, and expected to. stcp up and try to They also set new objectives including fundraising campaign this year reached help,” he said. $5.7 million forthe Center for Aging and its initial goal of $50 million. Originally Campaign leaders work hard to find Community. $1 .S million for the the campaign had four main objectives: all types of donors. Approximately 95 expansion of Each Hall, and $7.8 million the first was to raise $20 million to be percent of the money raised comes from for the annual fund, endowment and used for the annual budget, scholarships, major donors who contribute $10,000 or undesigiiated support that can be applied faculty chairs, special programs and more. They account for about 5 percent to areas that need it most. salary enhancement. of all donors. According to Ken Sheetz, executive The second was to raise $10 million The largest contributor that U of 1 director ofcapital gift programs, students for strategic opportunities and technical currently has is Christel DeHaan. chair can get involved with the campaign in advances. The third was to raise $15 of the university’s board of trustees. who several different ways. besides phone-a- million for the Center for Aging and has contributed much to the university, t hons. Community. including the Christel DeHaan Fine Arts “Stutlcnts can consider making gifts The fourth was to raise $5 million for Center. and pledges to the campaign prior to the annual fund, which covers costs in A variety of other donations come graduating (and) encouraging their the annual budget, including financial from companies. such as HH Gregg and parents to give to the campaign,” he said. aid. other major donors. The success of the For more information. e-mail Andy The leaders of the campaign attribute campaign, however, is not solely due to Kocher, annual fund director, at their success largely to timing. “It was a a select group of major donors. Student- akocher@ u i ndy .edu.

H ENROLLMENT U of I reaches record high enrollment numbers

that superior teaching and quality teachers internships throughout the Indianapolis Susan Decker are very important to many students.” metropolitan area. Culturally, the Staff Writer The teacher to student ratio is 14: 1 % one university is home to over 229 of the smallest in the state. “Our growth international students. Students can is a result of everybody doing the right become involved in practical and applied thing,” said Wantz. experiences while at the university. Another reason for the increased “Prohubly one of the things that we Theuniversity of Indianapolis has hit enrollment is scholarships. Over 95% of have done differently than in the past is an all time record high enrollment of incoming freshman are receiving some an increased effort to increase awareness 2,050 undergraduate students. U of I has kind of afinancial assistance. According of the image of the university in terms of undergone a growth spurt to become the to Ron Wilks. director of admissions. the the advertising and getting our name out home of more than 3,875 students. Last university is increasing efforts to help there.” Wilks said. year there were 3,687 total students. students and their families affordcollege. Every two weeks a committee meets At this time there is not an enrollment One of these efforts is offering to discu\s the university’s marketing and cap. Administrators have a tough decision scholarships to students. Students even promotional business. The university to either limit the number of students or pulled together to lobby and protest sponson traffic reports with local Emmis to allow the university to continue education cuts that would havc affected Broadcasting stations. growing. the university. According to Wilks, advertisements The university has many special things “I think that it is acombination of our forthe university are placedstrategically that attract students. According to Dr. culture and our location.” said Wilks. U in maga7ines for prospective students. David Wantz, vice president for student ofI’s location allows several partnerships These combined efforts may have affairs, “The university is a threshold for to be formed in the community. contributed to the increasing enrollment compassion and concern, not to mention Many students become involvcd in of ytudents.

NATIONAL CAMPUS BRIEFS Countr s at ?l Kellogg Writers Series Moment.” The program will last Stephen Corey will be featured about one hour. in the Kellogg Writers Series, Friday, Sept. 19 at 8 p.m. in Schwitzer 01 0. CPB Uno & Euchre To ur namen t The tournament will take place David Ackerman Concert on Tuesday, Sept. 23 from 9-11 U of I graduate David Ackerman p.m. in the Schwitzer Center at will be performing in concert on Hubbard and Cravens. Sign up Saturday, Sept. 20 at 7:30 p.m. to participate in one of these in the Ruth Lilly Performance tournaments at any residence Hall. Tickets are $1 0 and hall front desk or in the proceeds benefit the Leukemia Schwitzer Student Center hub. and Lymphoma Society. Winners of each tournament wil receive $50. SEPTEMBER17,2003 PAGE4 THE REFLECTOR FEATURE ~______._- ______

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they learn that art is rather than expensiv Adams said. The beauty, according to Coui, i\ \pint and essence of human lifc

Cozti’\ father and mother are also featured in the “Teachers and Teachings” series. His father is visible in the photogrnph “Acceptance,” and his mother is seen in the image “Truenesq to Self, Moderation.”

Series Part One:

images, Dante reinforces the message that we all participate in similar

Cozzi’s “Enlightenment Series Part One: and “Nothing and Everything,” (right) are Art Gallery. The exhibit will run through S

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ARCHIVES International students cope with Archives renamed in honor of Hill Hill’?,en-joyrnent. ani not “Working with students.” Hill said is challenges of new environment Karen Bower “I complaining about anything.” Iic said. what he will miss most as he finally, does not feel homesick yet, but he still Stuf Writer. Tara Robinson “It was a wonderful 30 vears and then officiallv ends his U of 1 career. must adjust. “Other international Stuff“ Writo. IS more.” “WhateGer the facet- whether in the students who have experienced the Those close to Hill describe him as classroom or being a faculty advisor to American way of life have helped me an c\tienicly pahsionate person. “Fred ii student organization or to a class, or Many people would agree that it is out,” McNeice said. is passicmate. scliolarly, thorough, one-on-one interaction when they stop not easy being the new kid in school. Being homesick is not the only On Aug. 2 I, the faculty gathered for funny. :ind loving. He’s made his life by the office- that’s what it was about, Imagine being the new kid, in a new adjustment faced by international a ceremony to dedicate the University here, his career here.”

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CDREVIEW Kentucky hip-hop artists stay close to their ro

introduction song for “Shaft.” except jeans and merely depicts them as “Sick & Tired.” “Work in Progress” favorite songs on the albuiii. ”No played on a kazoo. The song’s walking hormones. and ”Roll Again” reference the Good.” In this song. Nappy Roots rap ge seems to be that the six My morale suddenly improved members’ once impoverished lives in over some bizarre instrumcntal cky boys fought through thick when I heard tracks eight and nine. western Kentucky. In “These Walls,” background that sounds lihc sitar and thin together to achieve their The heats are well composed and the rappers tackle the African- music and could serve as a backgrouiid current level of success. reminiscent of early Ice Cube. All of American frustration that stems from, for a Middle Eastern scirnilar dud. “Round the Globe” offers the teatiired rappers for these songs and still lingers after, the assassination Nappy Roots are ;t good Americans the opportunity to share it have mellow and soothing voices. of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. combination of rappe message of peace. The chorus. “Been The second half of “Wooden As an ardent Nappy Roots fan, I Leather,” the best niu The country boys who Once all around the globe from Monday to Leather” starts with a particularly low- was caught off guard by the normally ’ obviously outshit-ies his bellowed “Aww Naww” have “been Sunday. Y’all the same folh we see in key Lind somber track entitled “Push fun-loving. Grand Marnier-swilling ~ndproves himscli’ worthy of‘ a all ‘round the glohe from Monday to Kentucky,” conveys the idea that down On.” featuring r/b singer Anthony hip-hoppers’ newfound interest in successful solo career in the future. Sunday,” with their nappiest track deep we’re all pretty much the same. Hami I ton. serious subjects. I have to say it’s an The rapper produces some instantly ever, “Round the Globe.’. Nappy With :I guitar accompaniment and a The background sounds like an intriguing and refreshing change, classic lines such as “In my old Roots hail from Kentucky. where smooth bass line, the track has a way early 90s Nate Dogg compilation, although I’m still a bit startled by the Kentucky home I wax borii and raised] Governor Paul Patton has proclaimed of mesmerizing the listener’s ears. while some members of Nappy rap in new style. on catfish an’ corn. collard greens and Sept. 16 Nappy Roots Day. a After breaking from the album their twangy southern style. Being a Don’t get mt wrong, not every song fat-back/ he’s countrier ‘11 a mug/ statewide holiday. because I had to go to six-niember Sroup, they couldn’t on this album expresses an intellectual don’t care where he stays/ you got Although I’m not sure if schools listening to the rest of the album a high include everyone in the song. So in concept. This is proven by the remix of country in your blood if yoti love, and and businesses close, I wouldn’t mind priority. The fifth track. “Lac Dogs “Push On” only two of them are “’Round the Globe,” unfortunately that’s that” (“Round the Globe”). taking off for a day and making a and Hogs,” tells how each country boy rapping, the guttural and apparently featuring the Ying-Yang Twins. Those In “Roll Again,” the prolil‘ic quick trip down 1-65 to relax among adores his Cagillac. Cadillacs in the 400-pound “Big V” and “B. Stilles.” unaware of the Twins’ art should wordsmith spits a string ot mind- some laidback country folk. From rap world are a fixation. However, “Push On“ is a good example of consider themselves lucky. The Twins boggling poetry that blows away .jus1 what I hear, watermelon and grits are Nappy Roots spices up the mix a little how Nappy Roots have changed their are perhaps the worst rappers to grace about every other hip-hop verse delicacies. Albums hit the shelves by referencing restored 70s model style since “Watermelon, Chicken and the pages of The RWooden Leather.” who iikes good old country-fried reminds me of some alternate with an unnamed female wearing tiFht systcm. Songs such as “Push On,” Following “Push On” is one of my Kentucky hip-hop.

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he Dixie Chick’s WELCOME BACK TO CMPUS Me Away,” made thi\ FROM YOUR FNENDS AT as it is on their CD. Next UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (across the street from the University on Hanna Avenue) ke, “Knockin’ on ” by Eric Clapton and Ic.L15s7 Sunday Worship at 9:OO a.m. enthusiasm ma featuring choirs, bells, and (i 1 hymns Celebration at 17:OO a.m. ulJgg2 featuring a praise band f College class at W:OO a.m. JLLIlLF t\l Jp We want to make your college experience a ioyful one. Watch for special concerts, coffeehouses, and classes throughout the year Simpson. who was b host for the concert, She talked with two Todd Outcalt, Pastor 787-5347 E-mail: uhumcoindy. rr.com PAGE6 THE REFLECTOR ~ SPORTS SEP‘I’EMRER-~ 17,2003- rn FOOTBALL ‘Hounds play aggressive, start season 2-0

they expect that.” Mager said. “If’ it‘s not me. thcii its Chef (Manning) or Zike.“ Manning had eight grabs. for ;I The University o I‘ I nd i anapo I i s career-high I6X yards iiiicl two football team started the season in touchdowns at St. Joc‘s. That niovcd traditional Cashion on Sept. 6. Manning to the fil‘th spot on the U 01’ I In a contest against the St. Joseph’s all-time receiving yards list. Pumas, the team found themselves in Polizzi said having the three a position they were used to: winning experienced seniors on offense helps the first game of the season. Head Kohn make things happen on thc football coach Joe Polizzi got what he field. Kohn completed 20 of 26 pas\es asked for-a strong season start by his for a carcer-high 39 I yards and three experienced team. touchdowns at SI. Joe’s. That broke Entering the game. the ‘Hotinds his previous record of 339 yardh had won seven straight season against Mercyhurst last seiison. openers. They extended that streak to “I think we can build off of this eight after the offcnsivc blowout they game. I can fix my mistakes. This is ii created by beating the Puma’s 44-7. good thing we can build 011‘ of,“ Kohn “We wanted points on our first four said. “We still have ;I long way to go.“ drives.” Polizzi said. After a first The strong showing against SI. Joe‘s quarter of play was in the books, the moved Kohn to the seventh spot on ‘Hounds found themselves up 30-0. the ti of 1 career touchciown passes “We played like a veteran team, not list with 26. like a team playing in their first game Coach Polizzi believes this season of the season,” Polizzi said. will be a good test for Kohn. During thc second quarter of play, ”He’s the type of young man who‘s the ‘Hounds did not score a point, the never satisfied with his perform;ince. only blunder in an otherwise perfect He keeps improving day by day and day in the end zone. In the second has a great work ethic.’’ hc said. “That quarter, freshman David Barker scored work ethic will open the door for Senior wide receiver, Cesare Manning tries to evade two defenders during the ‘Hounds St. Joe’s lone touchdown, a seven- more improvement.” 31 -1 0 victory over conference rival, Hillsdale on Saturday. yard run. The ‘Hounds faced their first The ‘Hounds finished the second opponent in the Great Lakes qtixtcr deficit to win 23- I7 ;it not a one-man show. All three senior the victory. just ;is Polizzi had half with a touchdown in each quarter. Intercollegiate Athletic Conference 1 lillsdiil~~. receivers also had ii strong showing predicted. Senior linebacker Ken “We did get lazy a little,” said senior (GLIAC) on Sept. 13, ;is they took on “Hilldale is a very physical team. against the conference rival. Morris \vas aggressive in his play as he r. wide receiver Rob Mager. “I’m the ‘Hillsdale Chargers in the first 1 he offensive attack was completely Manning added to the offensive had eight tackles and ii quarterback definitely pleased with how we home game of the season. tlrfl’crcnt than the game against St. charge as he caught a career-high I I sack. Morris also had one interception played. We .just can’t get “Our number one goal is to vvin all loe‘s.” Poliui said. passes for 147 yards and a touchdown. that he took for ;I 17-yard return. overconfident.” Mager had an of our home games.” Poli7t.i said. ‘The ‘Hounds knew adjustments His performancc moved him into third Soplimore linebacker Bruce Renner exciting day against the Puma’s “We are excited to he in front of our iiiust be made in-order to compete place on the LJ of I all-time receiving hud 1 1 tachles to lead all players, and a making four receptions for a career- home crowd.“ \\ ith ;I vc~yphysical team. We yards list with 1.943. ciiiarterbach sack. high I6 I yards and a touchdown. The Greyhound football te:iin beat iiceded to crank it up (against Zihe had a career-best eight The ‘Hounds are very determined to Seniors Cesare Manning, Travis Hillsdale by a score 01‘ 3 1 - IO. ‘I’hc Hi I Isdalc, )” Pol iLzi said. receptions against Hillsdale for 133 meet their goals this season. “We Zike and Mager helped junior ‘Hounds knew the game against “Hillsdale is our big rival. We yards and a touchdown. want to win our conference,” Magei- quarterback Matt Kohn lead the Hillsdale would be conipetitive. nccded to step it up and play better Mager added three catches for 52 said. “This is a great opportunity for offensive charge. Coach Polizzi was Going into Saturday’s contenst lJof I tliari we did at St. Joe’s.” Kohn said. yards. Mager has scored two us.” pleased with all three senior receivers’ has six straight victories against Kohn had a productive game touchdowns this season. Sophmore You can see the Greyhound football effort. “They all can read coverage Hillsdale with four of the six being :igitinst the conference rival, he running back Rob Robinson also had a team in action against Michigan Tech and make things happen. They were decided by a touchdown or less. Last a;wuiited for 447 yarcis and four carcer-high rushing game as he rushed this Saturday at Key Stadium. Kickoff all prepared,” he said. season against the Chargers. the louchdo?vns. for 59 yards. is scheduled for I :00 p.m. “Once people see the big numbers, ‘Hounds rallied from ii 17- IO fourth But, the win against Hillsdale was Defense also played ;I crucial role in

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takes it personally. We leave that on Koiiril u ill rely on captain Rust to be a the field and once we get off the field, leailci f~i-his team this year. ”I feel night will not be inc lu we are still able to hang OLII together” lihe one <)fmyresponsibilities is Tent to The Rejlector. said sophomore captain Jimmy Rust. Icaclership. I encourage players on the mulled to I L~flectur@~u . Reur tions n7uy he puhli died in The ‘Hounds will need team l’ic.ld and tIy to keep everything chemistry to be succcssl‘iil in their )I ) s i t i ve .” K u st said . The ‘Hounds men’s soccer coach conference this season. “We want to Coacli Kouril feels the best two Bob KouriI will enter his sixth season work hard and put forth :I good cfforl 1)I;iyers ;ire in the midfield, Shannon with an experienced group of players. every day because of the toiigli tcms :inti Nancc. Shannon. also will share 1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Only three players graduated last we face every game,” said soplioiiiorc ilic respuiisibility with Rust of leading season, and most of Kouril’s players forward Eric Nance. the ‘Houiids. “I look to lead by Commentary: Opening night was good fort efending champs have been playing for two or three The ‘Hounds have an I X-ganie c\:imple mcl push everyone, and keep as they blanked the Philadelphia Eagles in Phi years together. “As a unit, we are schedule. in with seven of the teams 211) \ iiio!ivatetl every day in practice,” stadium last Monday night. Their defense was really close and tight-knit.” Kouril they face are ranked in the top 110 S 1i;i nnon said. their offense has improved signi ntly. Joe Jurevicius said. nationally. Three natioiially ranked “I play more of an attacking by making two circus grabs fort hdowns for the BUCSas iiiitll‘ieldc.r where I put up shots or Junior captain Dusty Shannon team-Lewis, Quincy. aiitl Southern rolled to a 17-0 win. Next game day, Sept. 17, at Atlanta. realizes the advantages of being an I I I i noi s Un i versi ty- Ed rn aidsvi I I c-we iiiake pa\ses ahead to the forward, 1 experienced and close-knit team. in the Greyhounds’ coiil’ercncc. the just try to get points for the team,” “Playing for a year together already is Great Lakes Valley Conference. “The Nancc sitid. Nance recorded two goals definitely a plus, and we have been GLVC is arguably consiticred the iii the Grcyhounds tie against able to gel more as a team. We know to ughes t Di v i si on I I soccc r conie re lice M i \ w 11 r i - Ko I1 a. 2. Kansas City Chiefs. what everyone else wants to do during in America,” Kouril said. The team had an impressive win Commentary: Okay, the Chiefs are officially the sca games, and it’s easy to anticipate “We have strengthened some of the ;I c:i i n st p re v i o ti s I y undefeated the AFC. Running back Priest Holmes seems fully reco that.” liockliur\t, MO. The ‘Hounds beat the positions that we were shakier at last his 2002 season-ending injury, and KC s defense is sti The new crop of I2 freshmen year, with the addition 01‘ some of the NCAA I1 Top- 15 ranked team 2- 1. San Diego tailback LaDainian Thomlinson to a mere 34 yar already has begun to fit in comfortably new guys,” Shannon said. Some of the De Diego scored both goals for the with the ‘Hounds and are “still “new guys” are international students ‘Hounds. Hc leads the team with three week one and picked off Pittsburg s Tommy Maddox three t learning our system of play” Kouril Murray Campbell, from Scotlaid, and palsand seven points on the season. week two. The Chiefs won convincingly in both games. Ne said. Miguel de Dicgo, from Spain, who will 2l:itt Williams, junior goalie for the Sunday, Sept. 21, at Houston. “Because we are such a close join veteran junior Brian Johnson on Greyhounds had five saves on the day. group. from freshman to everyone the offensive attach for U of I. Denys ‘I‘hisse;ison Coach Kouril and his else, it’s easier to play together,” Pervov, from the [Jkraine, will join players are looking to improve daily Shannon said. junior Matt Williams and sophornore and make their mark nationally. “As a 3. Buffalo Bills. The closeness and familiarity the Jason Brown as the goal keepers this team. in the history of this program, ‘Hounds have with each other not only season. we want to achieve ;I national ranking Commentary: The normally defensive-deficient Bills shut out the improves their playing skills, but also The defense and midfield areas for ;ind conic together to be the best team Pats in week one, intercepting Tom Brady four times. The much the team’s communication skills. “We the ‘Hounds are filled with retiirning we can hc.” he said. improved Buffalo d includes linebackers London Fletcher, Takeo are able to get on each other and push and experienced pla),crs. Leading the ‘The tcam will travel to Louisville, Spikes, defensive tackle Sam Adams and former New England each other on the field and no one defense for U of I is Rust. Coach K\r to face Bellarminc this Friday. defensive back Lawyer Milloy. But it was the offense that span Jacksonville in week 2, as Drew Bledsoe threw for 314 yards. game: Sunday, Sept. 21, at Miami.

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Women’s tennis working hard to repeat as conference champions- number one doubles team of seniors Northern Kentucky,” Wilhoite said. Craig Haupert opponent by coming back to win the The team only lost one player from Grace Wilhoite and Gayal Jones lost a match 0-6,6-3, 6-2 after dropping the The ‘Hounds faced Southern S/of M‘rircr the roster last year, Amy Geisler. close match 6-8. The number two first set 0-6 and being down 0-3 in the Replacing her in the line-up is a Indiana, a crucial opponent in the The women’s tennis team is doubles team of senior Simmi Rani and second. Jeanette Gartner was talented young freshman, Amy GLVC, on Saturday. The team beat working hard for ii repeat of last junior Jessica Broadus won 8-5. The aggressive against her opponent, not Ahluni from Hilliard. Ohio. The four their conference rivals 6-3. The win season’s conference win. The singles matches were split down the losing a single game in the match. ret urn i ng sen i ors shou 1d also he1 p improved their record to 7- I overall, Greyhounds finished last year with a middle at 3-3, with wins from Ranni, Broadus at number four singles was lead the team’s efforts toward a and 4-1 in the GLVC. perfect 9-0 record in the Great Lakes Broadus and Jeanette Gartner. Broadus winning her match at 1-0 then had to con fercnce v i ct or y . Jones and Wilhoite defeated Valley Conference. but only on their showed her toughness by coming back retire due to injury. Wilhoite’s goals for this year Audra Bartelt and Ashley Keese, X-2. fourth match of this season, they lost to win her singles match after being Although the ‘Hounds can’t repeat include a team conference win and a The number two doubles team of 4-5 to Lcwi\ University. a conference down 5-1. their perfect record from last sea&, trip to the Division II nationals at the Ranni and Broadus lost their first rival . After the tough loss to Lewis in the they can repeat as conference end of the season. She is the number match of the season, 9-X to Kathleen Other than the one IOSY,the morning, the ‘Hounds squared off champions. Repeating as the GLVC one singles and number one doubles Davis and Nichole Freybarger. Greyhounds have won every other against Olivet Nazarene later that day champions is a goal of the team’s player for the ‘Hounds. Winners in singles include, game. On Scpt. 2 they beat and won a close match 5-4. The coach, John Venter. “We are the “We have a tougher one [season I Wilhoite, Jones, Rani anti Broadus. Bellarmine 9-0. The ‘Hounds then number one doubles team of Wilhoite defending conference champions, and than last year because we have to The team will compete in the went on to overpower St. Joe’s 9-0, and Jones won X-2. Wilhoite also won everyone will be gunning for us.” play five Division I schools. Our Intercollegiate Tennis Assocation three days later. her singles match 6- I, 6- 1. Rani and Venter said. “I believe we are a better toughest opponents will be the Great Lakes Regional at the The next day Lewis stole the Broadus, won their match 8-5. Ranni team this year, and we should be able University of Southern Indiana, Indianapolis Tennis Center this momentum from the ‘Hounds. The at number three singles shocked her to defend,” hc said. Lewis University in Illinois. and wee ken d . VOLLEYBALL The Reflector is Volleyball team sets high expectations for season

shoes well of the two middle hitters Jamie McKinzie we lost last year. We have two Stuff’ Writcr. defensive specialists that are doing really well, too [both freshmen].” At1 majors are weka The ‘Hounds weren’t too sure of Altogether. four frcshmen and two how things would turn out at their transfer standouts joined the ‘Hounds opening season tournament over this season. Coach Butera spoke quite Labor Day weekend in Boca Raton, highly of them. adding that they are you are intereste Florida. “doing a great job as of today,” she pplying for the posi According to Shawn McAllister, a said. third year returning outside hitter, the The team had their home opener call #3269 or stop by girls were “going against top D-2 Wednesday night against St. Francis. nnert Memorial teams.” However, the team came The ‘Hounds lost game one, 30-28, back home on Labor Day with an but came back to win the next three, opening season record of 4- I. 30-26, 30-12, 30-20. McAllister led Besides starting off the season with the ‘Hounds with 14 kills. Boling also a winning record, the trip south added 14 kills and nine digs. allowed the team to “really get close Sophomore opposite hitter Emily over the weekend,” said head coach Huey had 12 kills and two service Jody Butera. McAllister said she aces. agreed one hundred percent: “We As far as overall goals for the officially became a team at the coming season. Coach Butera keeps tournament,” she said. those pretty simple. “We want to go to Coach Butera was pleased not only the NCAA finals. 1 don’t care what with the overall results, but with we do to do it, as long as we do it,” individual players as well. The she said. Other than that, she doesn’t tournament allowed some of the want to set the goals too high; “they team’s new recruits to show what they do that themselves,” Butera said. The were really made of. “Some of them team just wants to build up from last shocked me in the games,” Butera year. said. “They were very different from Among the things the team is practice. They stepped up to the working are blocking “consistently on occasion,” she said. the right side and (running) a smooth The ‘Hounds next focus is on two and fast offense,” Boling said. weekend tournaments at Findlay and The team has been at it since Aug. Northern Kentucky. Coach Butera I I, according to Butera, when they considered the weekend tournaments started out with three-a-day practices “crucial for regional ranking.” for the first weck, then two-a-day “We’re playing the teams that are practices for the next week, and finally regionally ranked,” said third year one-a-day practices once classes returning setter Deanna McClure. “So started on Aug. 25. The coach added if we beat them, then we become that this season the girls came in with regionally ranked,” she said. better attitudes and in great shape, At the Findlay Classic, the which made canceling a few practices Greyhounds defeated Northwood and possible- a rare occurance, according Lake Superior State and fell to to Butera. She also said that “it’s nice Hillsdale and host Findlay. The team’s to coach people who care about each exciting start added to the high other.” The girls have responded well expectations of the new recruits. The to one another and are striving the newcomers to the team have so far NCAA tournament bid. been “pretty solid recruits,” said “Our own expectations, as well as Junior Katie Beck (#IO) moves in on the ball, as second year returning outside hitter our opponents’ expectations, are very Whitney Boling. high,” Deanna McClure said. “We Sophomore Whitney Boling (#I 1) waits and anticipates “We brought in two middles,” finally have brought it all together this her next shot. McAllister said. “They are filling the year as a team,” she said.

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