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State Life • 117 There is more than schoolwork at State. The ISU campus hosts a wide variety of activities that provide exciting and safe ways for Sycamores to have fun and socialize. There is more to college than partying, though. ISU also strives to get Sycamores involved in the community, making it the No. 1 college in the nation for community service. With so many ways to get involved on campus and in the community, there is never a dull moment at ISU.

118 • State Life Te Minute wit Freda Luers Director of Camu Lif

Q. Before being promoted to director of Campus Life in 2014, you served as the associate director of Union Board and Family Services for 10 years. What has been the biggest change in adapting to your new role? A. Serving as the associate director I had direct responsibilities for advising the Hulman Memorial Student Union Board including the oi cers and committees. In my role as the director, I do not have those daily interactions, which is dii cult at times. I loved working with the students involved in the committees.

Q. As the director of Campus Life, you oversee a wide array of organizations and departments on campus. What do you enjoy most about overseeing such a diverse range of people? A. I truly enjoy working side by side with the gifted students and staf in our area. I enjoy i nding resources, giving advice and assisting with implementation of activities and programs for our students.

Q. What is it about Indiana State that has kept you working here? A. The main reason I have continued my association with this university is absolutely the students. I have worked with hundreds of students during my tenure and remain in touch with many of those students that are now proud alums. In addition, I have been blessed to have many great colleagues that are more than just other staf … they are truly lifelong friends.

Q. As with any career involving education, students are the priority. What do you enjoy most about working with college students on a daily basis? A. Being a i rst-generation student myself, I believe I have an insight to some of the issues and priorities this population may have. I truly enjoy getting to know the students on a personal basis and … watching them grow and develop is very rewarding. I have found many of our Sycamores are hardworking, engaged and eager to better themselves. Heather Miklozek, community engagement director, speaks at the announcement that Indiana State has once again been named No. 1 in community service in the nation. No. 1 again! ISU takes irst place in community service for second year in a row

ne of Indiana State’s most important semester while still balancing extra-curricular goals is to keep students involved in the activities and jobs. For ISU to be ranked so O community. Through opportunities such highly in community service means that as Donaghy Day, Stop and Serve, alternative thousands of students made the time to create a breaks, MLK Day of Service and Special diference in their community. Olympics, ISU ofers a service work opportunity “It means we’re more in touch with the for every student. community around us,” said Evan Rush, a Because of this dedication to the community, senior chemistry major. Rush is proud that ISU ISU has been ranked as the No. 1 college in is a university which stays involved with its city. community service for the second consecutive “(It) gives me pride in the fact that we year by Washington Monthly College Guide. have students who care about engaging the The award denotes the degree of community community, and will continue to do so after service participation and number of hours graduation,” said Ashley Knapp, a graduate served. With an average of 1.4 million service student. hours per year, ISU has proven to be the king of As ISU continues its tradition of excellent service. community engagement, it sets an example for To be recognized as No. 1 in any ranking is all colleges to follow. With values instilled in an achievement in itself, but being applauded them from hundreds of hours of community for community service is something special service, Sycamores will undoubtedly continue to ISU Sycamores. A college student’s time is to make a diference in the world long after they limited by taking 12 to 18 credit hours each graduate.

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Nelson Hemingway is just one of the many students STORY • ANDREW JONES who contributed to the efort that earned ISU PHOTOS • JON GARCIA national recognition in community service. & AIJANA’E HARDY

Staf, faculty and students gather to celebrate at the event announcing the ranking.

State Life • 121 Grab your tutu Indiana State hosts its irst Color Run

ave you ever wanted to run for three Simmons Student Activity Center. As they ran, miles through streams of bubbles and the participants were doused in pink, blue, Hcolorful powder clouds while a unicorn yellow, and inally, purple color dust. cheers you on? If so, you wouldn’t have wanted “You come out looking like a giant box of to miss Indiana State’s irst Color Run. Crayola crayons,” said participant Erin McDon- On Aug. 23, 5,000 participants from the ald. Terre Haute area grabbed their tutus, feather Those who crossed the inish line were antennae and rainbow tube socks and headed absorbed into a massive celebratory party. Color to campus for one of the biggest revelries of the Run accessories were being sold at the stands year. as music blared from speakers and a DJ had “(The Color Run) is a fun run/walk event,” crowds cheering and bouncing. The Color Run’s said Aimee Janssen-Robinson, assistant dean mascot — a unicorn — posed for pictures with of students for student advocacy. “At every participants. Bags of color powder were passed kilometer a diferent color powder is thrown at out and, at the command of the DJ, were tossed the participants. The event ends in a huge color into the air, creating a voluminous plume of party.” rainbow dust above the crowd. From beginning The run started on Ninth Street, circled to end, the Color Run was illed with nonstop around ISU and concluded at the Michael excitement.

The Color Run proits beneited the Ryves Neighborhood, the Terre Haute Boys and Girls Club, the Health Clinic, Catholic Charities and the 14th and Chestnut Center.

122 • State Life Participants pass through the colorful i nish line, where the event ended with a color party.

The Color Run wasn’t just a party, though. It also benei ted the Terre Haute community. Thousands of dollars in proi ts were donated to the Ryves Neighborhood, the Terre Haute Boys and Girls Club, the Wabash Valley Health Clinic, Catholic Charities and the 14th and Chestnut Center. You come out “(The Color Run) brings the community together and it allows you to get together with looking like friends and it just allows everyone to have fun,” “ said Jaclyn Linton, an ISU graduate. Those who missed this year’s Color Run a giant box needn’t worry. The event was such a success that the Color Run plans to return to Terre Haute for of Crayola more vibrant fun. “It was a blast,” said McDonald. “Anybody crayons.” who hasn’t done this needs to totally do it.” — Erin McDonald

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State Life • 123 A big year on the air WISU celebrates 50 years on campus, switches to NPR

he year 2015 was exciting for everyone for WISU. A new station is broadcasting for involved with Indiana State’s radio ISU. Previously owned by Rose-Hulman, the Tstation, WISU. After decades of new station, Z90.7, provides new opportunties developing into the impressive program it is for ISU Sycamores. ’ WFYI is now today, WISU celebrated its 50th anniversary rebroadcasting their NPR programming on the with current students and alumni during ISU’s current WISU, 89.7 FM. The student-operated, Homecoming festivities. music programming of WISU moved to 90.7, “It’s huge for us because we have been which was renamed WZIS. trying so hard to build (WISU) and make it “With the switch made, Z90.7 will open a known around campus,” said broadcaster Baley lot of doors for students who want to pursue Halberstadt, a sophomore communication a career in radio,” said AJ Patiag, a junior major. “Having the anniversary to get us more communications major who served as the ISU exposure and propel us into the future has been radio’s program director. “There’s more to really critical for what we’re trying to do.” of er at the ISU radio station than just being “Being able to celebrate 50 years with a DJ. There’s promotion, sales, management WISU means a lot to me, because it makes and production. I’d like to see students with me feel like a part of something bigger than dif erent majors experience what our radio myself,” said Amber Vite, a sophomore station can do to help student organizations, communications major and broadcaster. “Seeing and the local community.” the improvement that we have accomplished so After a year full of excitement and change, far motivates me to help continue the growth of this campus is ready to further build the radio the station. I am working to improve myself as a station and celebrate all its accomplishments. broadcaster, and I’m really excited to look back ISU expects a strong rise in popularity of the when WISU celebrates another 50 years.” radio stations with years of excellence to come. Along with the milestone anniversary, other STORY • KATE HINSHAW major developments have been in the works PHOTOS • JON GARCIA 124 • State Life Previous: Amber Vite, Mathew White, and Araceli Juarez participate in the action. Top: Chase Eyrich (left) and Max Slizewski chat on the air. Middle: Rich Smith and Evan Martin help put on the show. Bottom: Virgil Price III takes a break to chat about his exciting job.

State Life • 125 Giving

Race for the Cure rom shoelaces to baseball caps, pink was everywhere at the Sept. 19 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Nearly F1,000 people from the Wabash Valley area participated in the 5K that was planned and facilitated by the Susan G. Komen Wabash Valley ailiate. Those who attended also played games and visited booths set up by the businesses and organizations of the Wabash Valley. The activities ranged from a Wheel of Fortune game to a one-mile walk for those who weren’t ready for the 5K challenge. Right before the race, all the breast cancer survivors in attendance marched out onto a stage. The survivors were introduced according to the number of years they had been cancer-free. This event allowed Sycamores to interact with these brave survivors. The efort and donations provided by the participants of this race brought the world one step closer to a cancer-free future.

Top: Breast cancer survivors and supporters march together with pride and joy. Left: Spectators spray silly string PHOTOS • NIKKI JONES on participants of the Race for the Cure to show their support. Right: A shiny, red Mustang leads the way. 126 • State Life back

An ice day for charity n addition to providing quality instruction and ensuring that Indiana State remains a Ireputable institution, faculty also ind time for charitable work. On Aug. 27, John Murray, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, became one of the millions of people around the world who have completed the ALS Bucket Challenge. In this unique challenge, participants get doused in ice water to raise awareness and money for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a fatal neurodegenerative disease. Videos of the challenge went viral during the summer months. Faculty and students cheered Murray on as a jug of freezing water was dumped onto his head. Before he got soaked, he made sure to challenge other ISU faculty to ensure that the message of defeating ALS carries on.

Top Left: Nancy Hall (left) and Roxanne Torrence (right) dump a bucket of ice water on Dean Murray. Above: Murray smiles, happy to have the challenge over with. PHOTOS • MARTIN MAYNARD Right: Murray shivers after he is soaked in cold water. State Life • 127 From day of to day on Sycamores donate time during the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

ne of life’s most important questions drove of to their destination, eager to serve. is “What are you doing for others?” Once they arrived, the students got busy. OMartin Luther King Jr. asked this From cleaning to sorting to organizing — they question more than 50 years ago. Today, did it all. Melanie Mivshek, a second year individuals all over the United States celebrate graduate student in the clinical psychology Martin Luther King Jr. Day by participating in program, began her morning by sorting clothes a day of service, and Indiana State students are at Goodwill with some of her classmates. no exception. On Jan. 19, students climbed out “I don’t have as much time as I did in of their warm beds on their day of from classes undergrad. I did a lot more volunteering (then) and homework to participate in ISU’s MLK Day and I missed it so it’s nice to be doing it again,” of Service, which gives Sycamores the chance Mivshek said. She and her classmates sorted to engage in volunteering projects all over the though donated items, hung up clothes and Terre Haute area. polished clothing racks. By the time the group “It’s a day on, not a day of,” said Heather left Goodwill, it was spotless. Miklozek, director of the Center for Community More than 200 students participated in the Engagement. “So often so many business and day of service this year. Not only does MLK Day institutions close down for MLK … but we beneit the students who participate in it, but wanted to go just a little step further.” Students it also helps the businesses and organizations volunteered at a number of places including where the students volunteer. Around 10 Goodwill and the Children’s Museum. After Sycamores went to the Social Mason Lodge registering, students hopped into their cars and 86, a fraternal organization in Terre Haute

Left: Lexi Perez, David Shafer and Austin Cook sort through items donated to the Christmas Store. Above: Lexi Perez shelved bed comforters.

128 • State Life Above: Sarah Talbott, Breanna Woodard and Bria Ferguson (from left) help organize the basement at the Mason Lodge. Below: Don Gilbrid polishes clothing racks at Goodwill. and helped the members on their renovation project. The members’ hope was to have looring put in soon, so students grabbed brooms and mops and went to work. They cleaned and organized the lodge so that renovations could begin. Whether it be helping organize Goodwill or hosting a story time with the children at the local library, Sycamores make volunteering and service a priority and have continuously shown that Indiana State deserves to be the No. 1 school in the nation for community service.

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State Life • 129 130 Life • State school year and remains one ofISU’s one remains and year school charity. focus onfunand forits memorable most ISU ofthe —events spookiest —and cheeriest ofthe Fun one Runis Halloween annual The Ryves forHumanity. Habitat and Hall prize rafle and contest costume a included also event The goodcause. fora ran participants class, new the to donated were fees entry the from proceeds The in points scoring to addition In classes. education physical their in credit extra receive could costumes Halloween Fun. Runners who wore was Halloween race of the semester. theme the fall, Inthe each hosted is Department ISU bythe led and Athletic Run. sponsored 5K race This 101Fun PE the in participated and costumes dressed upin 30, hundreds ofstudents On Oct. agenda. on the passers-byspooking wasn’t State Indiana but Arena, FUN G RUN appearance at the the at appearance an made all ghouls and hosts, goblins s. Students dressed in awesome and outlandish Halloween costumes to raise money for Ryves Hall and Habitat for Humanity.

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State Life • 131 Less stress is the key to success Barnes and Noble hosts De-Stress Fest during inals week

ll students have their own way of Noble celebrated Cinco de Mayo and served coping with the stress and anxiety chips and salsa to the students. Jennifer Martell, Athat inals week brings. Some students a junior elementary education and Spanish may go to the gym, hang out with friends or major, enjoyed taking a break from her studies. binge-watch Netlix for hours while mindlessly “I try to do something that’s fun everyday eating pizza. In an efort to help Sycamores instead of always studying,” Martell said. take a study break, Barnes and Noble hosted She also encouraged other students to De-Stress Fest on May 4-5, which featured balance studying and fun during inals week. relaxing and fun activities for students. At the “… (Students) should not spend all of their time Star Wars-themed bash on May 4, Barnes and held up in their room, because it’s not going to Noble provided pizza and cookies for students help if they’re so stressed out that they never do to munch on while talking with friends and anything they enjoy.” laughing the stress away. Students could do When it comes to inals week, it’s all a glitter craft, play with adorable puppies or about balance. While it’s important to study color with chalk. Students were also treated to so that you pass your exams, making sure to professional ive-minute massages. In addition, relax eliminates stress that may hamper your students signed up for drawings to win performance. De-Stress Fest gave students a prizes which included a T-shirt and Star Wars break from worrying about inals and got them character igurines. pumped for the summer days ahead. On May 5, the fest continued as Barnes and STORY & PHOTOS • TAYLOR NOBBE

132 • State Life Facing page: Reassuring chalk drawings line the pavement around Barnes and Noble. Above: Students congregate to enjoy good food, beverages and company.

Destynee Magee hugs a puppy to reduce stress. Free massages are ofered to guests.

State Life • 133 Once in a blue moon PAW hosts an exciting paint war

n a brisk, quiet evening at Wolf Field, opposing lines across from each other — similar a war was brewing. The overcast skies to how a dodgeball game begins. At the count Ocreated a dramatic backdrop as students of three, students sprinted toward one another lined up in preparation for an epic battle. and to the water bottles full of paint placed in Instead of swords or guns, the student soldiers the middle of the ield. With paint bottles in wielded a rather unconventional weapon: paint. hand, students began spraying one another Taking place on Sept. 12, Once in a Blue Moon: with the paint until all of the water bottles were Paint Wars was one of the many events hosted empty. by Programs All Weekend, a program initiated By the end of the battle, everyone had this year that provides weekend activities for looked as if they had run through a fountain Indiana State students. that spouted rainbow paint. Students gathered “(PAW) gives freshmen a reason to stay on in front of a white canvas to pose for a picture campus during the weekends,” said Makailya before heading back home, tired but happy to Rice, a senior information technology major have been involved in such a friendly “war.” working the event. “It gives you a chance to meet a whole new group of people. ... “(It) gives (students) a safe and fun way to play.” STORY • ANDREW JONES The event began by placing students in PHOTOS • JON GARCIA

134 • State Life Previous: Students gather on either side of a line made of paint-i lled bottles. Right: One student takes a shot at his opponent. Bottom: It doesn’t take long for everyone to be covered in colorful paint.

State Life • 135 Pretty and proper Contestants compete for the title of Miss ISU

weeping across the University Hall Theater stage in a deep purple, asymmetrical- Ssleeved evening gown, senior Ayanna Sykes impressed the judges and audience for a second time, taking home the title of Miss 2015. Initially winning the 2012 crown her freshman year, Sykes threw herself back into the competition exemplifying her titleholder experience qualities on stage. “It takes a certain girl to pull of a dress like that,” said Freda Luers, co-director of the Miss ISU pageant. For the talent portion of the competition, Sykes sang Ariana Grande’s “Almost is Never Enough.” “Talent was a big one, because I knew it was the largest portion of the competition,” Sykes said. “So I was super shocked to win the preliminary award for that. I’m very happy with in my senior year,” she said. “Just networking my song.” (and) getting to know faculty, overall I think Competing against eight other women, all made me a better person.” of whom performed vocal or choreographed Sykes will prepare to compete for Miss talents, Sykes landed the $1,500 scholarship Indiana in June but until then she said, “I’m and title for the second time. The health science super honored to be Miss Indiana State major began her preparation for the competition University again and I really, really hope to this past summer. “I started of correcting how I deinitely implement my platform within my was eating and focusing on the most important community both at ISU and in Terre Haute, and part, which was being healthy,” the Terre Haute I’m excited to see how this year is going to go native said, “and also learning how to speak for me.” correctly and learning how to communicate First runner-up in the pageant was Leslie with others on an appropriate level.” Ann Lindsay, a junior exercise science major Handing the crown over to Sykes was not from Farmersburg, while Bailey Gorin, a junior complete without tears of gratitude from former aviation management major from Elizabeth, Miss ISU Jessica Weesner, who relected on the Ind., was named second runner-up. Aisa Terry, skills she developed through the help of the a senior recreation and sport management from pageant. Cloverdale was third runner-up and Alyssa “After winning the title, I was able to meet Kalen, a sophomore speech-language pathology a lot of people (and) I think that was key for me major from Terre Haute was fourth runner-up.

STORY • ISU COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING PHOTOS • NIKKI JONES 136 • State Life Previous: Ayanna Skyes takes the title of Miss ISU for the second time. Left: Leslie Ann Lindsay performs a dance routine. Middle: Holly Maupin strums the guitar. Right: Abigail Surhe.

Abigail Surhe, Aisa Terry, Diamond Coleman, Maggie Riall, Ayanna Sykes, Leslie Ann Lindsay, Holly Maupin, Alyssa Kalen and Bailey Gorin hold hands in anticipation for the results.

Leslie Ann Lindsay receives the irst Ayanna Sykes hugs former Miss ISU runner-up award from SGA President Jessica Weesner after winning the crown. Olivia Finley. State Life • 137 Breaking a world record Wabash Valley supports kids by giving high i ves

e’ve all wanted to break a world said Audrey Nelson, a senior public relations record at some point in our lives. major. When the chain was completed, 1,647 W The thought of being included in high-i ves had been delivered, demolishing that giant, glossy record book is a thrilling but the record of 1,391 set in China last April. The unlikely dream. This year, however, Wabash crowd was already roaring as Carrera stepped Valley and Indiana State aspired to make a forward and announced “Welcome to the dream become a reality. On Sept. 2, more than Guinness World Records family.” 1,600 people gathered in the Hulman Center in an ef ort to make a dif erence and to shatter STORY & PHOTOS • NIKKI JONES the record for longest high-i ve chain. Known as High Five for the Kids, the event was hosted by the United Way, a global organization that seeks to improve the quality of life for every individual. The event raised money for children in need through donations and sales of T-shirts and giant foam hands. “The donations they’re collecting today will benei t the Backpack Program which is a program that sends food (to) students who don’t have any,” said Nancy Rogers, vice president of university engagement. To ensure the success of the record attempt, the event was carefully organized. Each participant had to stay in line and, upon receiving a high-i ve, had 10 seconds to high- i ve the next participant. The chain was so long that many got tired and had to sit down to wait for their brief but essential turn. Evelyn Carrera, an oi cial from the Guinness Book of World Records judged each high-i ve’s credibility by walking down the expansive line. Participants were thrilled to be part of such a large project. “It gets the community actively involved,”

138 • State Life Left: People cheer their fellow participants on as the high-i ve chain grows larger. Right: The high-i ve chain was so long that many participants had to sit down and wait their turn.

High Five for Kids, which attracted more than 1,600 participants, benei ted the Backpack Program

State Life • 139 ON STAGE 33 Variations: Oct. 16-19

The Color Purple: Nov. 13-16

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140 • State Life Miss Julie: March 5-8

Richard III: April 16-19

rom beloved classics to contemporary hits, this year’s theater season featured Fperformances that anyone could enjoy. The season kicked of with the production “33 Variations.” This critically acclaimed play focuses on Beethoven during his time working on the “Diabelli Variations” and was produced in a modern style. The season continued with “The Color Purple,” a popular play based on Alice Walker’s famous novel by the same name. While the story of “The Color Purple” is old, its powerful themes of friendship still strike a chord with audiences today. If you were in the mood for something dramatic, “Miss Julie” would have been the play for you. Set on a Virginia plantation in 1799, the play explores race issues through the story of a forbidden love afair between a white mistress and the head domestic slave. This production’s intensity was ampliied by the intimate staging and talented actors. The season concluded with “Richard III.” This epic tale featured a massive cast and was reimagined with a contemporary setting. The classic Shakespearean story set in 1947 Los Angeles tells the story of a Chicago crime family.

State Life • 141 A call to action Indiana State celebrates Human Rights Day

he right to life, liberty and security are a of fruit … (and) 97 percent of our clothes come few basic tenets of almost any deinition from somewhere else,” he said. Tof human rights, yet millions of people Timmerman has made it his mission to around the world are denied these freedoms give a face to the people in distant countries every year. From Bangladesh to even the who make the products we consume every day. United States, slavery and other human rights The people he has met on his travels are often violations exist or even thrive. impoverished and working in poor conditions. On March 10, Indiana State and Terre While the rights of many of these workers Haute community partners celebrated Human are being infringed, he suggested that simply Rights Day. Taking place in Hulman Memorial boycotting the goods that these people make is Student Union, the event featured workshops a passive move. Rather, we should approach the and booths that educated and raised awareness issue as a global citizen. about human rights. “How can we consume in a way that’s not The keynote speaker of the day was Kelsey robbing people of opportunities but actually Timmerman, the well-traveled author of “Going providing them with opportunities?” he asked. Glocal.” He stressed the importance of being an After Timmerman’s speech, attendees intelligent and compassionate consumer in an visited the booths and workshops set up for Hu- increasingly globalized world. man Rights Day. Ten workshops and a hallway “Eighty-ive percent of seafood, 50 percent of booths were available to be explored.

The student union hallway is lined with booths with information on various aspects of civil rights.

142 • State Life One of the workshops was presented by Soulaf Abas, who received her master’s in painting at ISU. Abas, who was born in Syria, has personally experienced the atrocities of war in her own hometown of Damascus. “I have lost 13 family members in three years,” Abas said, “and that does not really compare to (what) other mothers and families have gone through in Syria.” Last year, Abas returned to Jordan to help young Syrian refugees through an art therapy project. “What if I can make children plant gardens in the shape of the Syrian map?” Abas said. “And that way, they can plant their homes and no one can take that away from them.” Over the course of three months, Abas helped more than 400 children. Her tale of moves us to make a change. dedication and love brought tears to the eyes of “No matter where you are, there is always many audience members and encouraged others something to be done,” Abas said. “There is to make a diference. always something beautiful to be left for other Abas was one of the many inspirational people to see.” speakers of the day, each with their own wisdom and perspectives to share. Human Rights Day was an important event of the semester, as it STORY • ESTHER PERISHO opens our eyes to the world around us and PHOTOS • AIJANA’E HARDY & TAYLOR NOBBE

Top: Artwork created by Soulaf Abas is dedicated to Syrian refugees. Above: Kelsey Timmerman, author of “Going Glocal,” was the featured speaker for the event.

State Life • 143 Students decorate a ping-pong table with luorescent paint during Sycamore Appreciation Day. Glowing with pride Indiana State celebrates Sycamore Appreciation Day

ith lashing lights and luorescent markers and dry-erase boards to express their colors, the rooms of Dede II and III creativity. Students drew pictures of Sycamore Wlooked more like a throwback to Sam, advertised their Twitter handle and ‘70s disco than a couple of elegant ballrooms. colored various doodles and designs. Students were playing glow-in-the-dark Even more activities were ofered in Dede miniature golf, pingpong, darts and several III. The room provided ceramic tiles that other activities. This bash taking place on March students were able to design. Nachos were 28 was Sycamore Appreciation Day, an event available for students to munch on. There were organized by the Union Board and facilitated by also miniature footballs and bowling pins set up The Forest, Athletics Department and Programs on the tables for students to play with. All Weekend. As more and more students continued to Ten minutes after the event began, both pile into the rooms, it became quite obvious that rooms were illed with people playing games Union Board had planned a successful event. and enjoying themselves. Those in attendance seemed to feel appreciated “It was a great turnout for a Saturday on Sycamore Appreciation Day. night,” said Emilee Hackett, a senior communication major. Dede II quickly became a glowing STORY • ANDREW JONES wonderland as students used luorescent PHOTOS • JON GARCIA

144 • State Life Taylor Murrel plays psychedelic pingpong. Robin Tuttle plays prehistoric mini golf.

Alexus Randolph and Kaey Gwebu face of during a game of foosball.

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very year, campus organizations come Etogether at the Hulman Center during Spring Week to decorate the arena’s windows with washable paint. In the spirit of this year’s “Loving ISU” theme, many of the paintings were of hearts and other romantic symbols. Accompanying these hearts were many paintings of basketballs and of Sycamore Sam. This year’s window decorating took place on Feb. 11, and was a huge success. When the community of Terre Haute and other students arrived at the men’s basketball game the following Saturday, many of them took the time to walk around the arena and admire the organizations’ hard work. Window decorating is one of the irst events that occurs during Hoopla, and it’s always a great way to kick of Spring Week! Paint thePaint Pride STORY • ANDREW JONES PHOTOS • JON GARCIA 146 • State Life State Life • 147 1.

ators, otters and toads 4. — oh my! On Feb. 12, Gwildlife expert and former Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom host Peter Gros visited Tilson Auditorium for a night of laughs, learning and fun. During the family-oriented Hoopla event, Gros talked about his experience as a conservationist and TV host. The highlight of the evening, though, was the menagerie of animals Gros had brought to present to the audience. The show included a screaming armadillo, a lemur, a lynx, an owl, a kinkajou and more. Gros encouraged children to join him on stage and meet the animals. He and his assistants provided facts about the animals they were interacting with onstage. At the end of the show, Gros encouraged the audience to retain a positive outlook for our environmental future. PETER GROS PETER

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1. An owl shows of its impressive wingspan. 2. The auditorium ills quickly in anticipation for this family- friendly event. 3. Gros encourages a young participant to touch a tortoise. 4. A girl squeals as Gros shows her a scorpion. 5. Gros provides information about the alligator snapping turtle. 6. Two boys listen as Gros gives fun facts about a snake. 7. A lynx looks out into the audience.

7. State Life • 149 At the free-throw line, Jake Kitchell attempts to put more points on the board. Never trailing Sycamore men’s basketball team wins on Hoopla weekend

his year’s Hoopla Men’s basketball game Sycamores during Hoopla. Despite it being against Drake took place on Valentine’s Valentine’s Day, the turnout of students in the TDay, Feb. 14, and with the help of the Forest was sizable, and everyone was ready to Forest, the Sycamores came ready to play. cheer the Sycamores to their victory. Indiana State dominated the irst 13 “I love the intensity created by The Forest,” minutes of play, leading the Bulldogs 28-10. The said Bryce Bettag, freshman marketing major. Bulldogs responded with a 15-6 run to cut the “Being in The Forest is so awesome; the Sycamores’ lead to nine by the end of the half. free T-shirt is just a bonus,” said Joel Weyer, The beginning of the second half provided freshman business management major. small scoring runs for each team, but the The theme for the night was “Sycamore Sycamores retained a six-point lead with Love,” and every Forest member was provided 11:50 remaining in the half. From there, the a pink shirt from Student Government Sycamores took of and ended the game by Association. winning 75-54. “The theme of Sycamore Love was really The Sycamores soundly defeated Drake and important to show why you love ISU and why never trailed at any point during the game. For you have Sycamore pride. It’s good for the most of the game, Indiana State led by double morale for students and athletes,” said Rodney digits. Lockman, SGA director of Sycamore Pride and The Forest came out to support the Traditions and a junior biology major.

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Top left: ISU Center Jake Kitchell jumps for the ball against Trevor Berkely at tipof . Left: Sycamore Sam is always ISU’s biggest fan. Above: Brenton Scott accelerates past Drake’s Gary Ricks Jr.

State Life • 151 We rock! Students gather at ISU’s irst Black Women’s Student Summit

he Black Women’s Student Summit on and consisted of a full breakfast followed by Oct. 4 gave students an opportunity six workshops. Each workshop was 30 minutes Tto discuss what it means to be a black long and was taught by ISU faculty. The event woman at Indiana State through six workshop ended with keynote presentations from ISU opportunities. The summit was cosponsored women. A broad range of topics from advice on by Student Health Promotion and the Oice of making good impressions to talks improving Diversity and attracted nearly 300 people. self-image were covered. The summit was “The idea of having a black women’s created with the intent to abolish the sexist summit came from a group of women that stereotypes that many women internalize in an expressed an interest in discussing the efort to embody cultural expectations. challenges black women face in college,” The strong women who engaged in this said Joni Clark, founder of the summit event are just a sample of a new generation and associate director for Student Health striving for racial and gender equality. Promotion. Clark created the summit because she believes racism and misogyny still persist in STORY • GABBY COLEMAN our culture. The day started promptly at 8 a.m. PHOTOS • NIKKI JONES, ISU COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING

Cheri Bradley, irst lady of ISU, and students gather together at the summit.

152 • State Life Top: Participants sit around table in Dede II for breakfast. Left: The event drew about 300 people.

State Life • 153 Still going strong Indiana State celebrates 150th year of its creation

very institution has important days, traditions and celebrations Eof its own. Indiana State is no exception. On Jan. 28, ISU faculty and staf celebrated one of the college’s most important days: Founders Day. This year, ISU celebrated 150 years of the founding of the school, irst known as Indiana State Normal School. In 1865, the Indiana General Assembly passed the act that created the school. During its lengthy history, ISU has reached milestones, developed traditions and continued to improve and grow as an institution.

Here’s a list of fun facts about ISU taken from the university’s website: • The irst class: On Jan. 6, 1870, 23 students and three faculty members started the irst day of classes. • Blue and white: When ISU was founded, its colors were salmon President Daniel Bradley addresses the crowd. pink and white. However, the administrators wanted a change and in 1899 the colors were changed to Yale blue and white. • ISU symbols: The book and torch are ISU’s oicial symbols. The torch symbolizes the light of inspiration and the book symbolizes the knowledge and truth students gain at Indiana State. These powerful symbols are present on the ISU seal. • Fight song: ISU’s ight song “March On (You Fighting Sycamores)” was composed by Joseph Gremelspacher, an ISU music professor. The song was irst performed on Oct. 20, 1939, at the Homecoming Pep Rally. • The Sycamores: In 1921, the university decided it was time to pick a new name for the athletic teams. Before this, the teams were usually referred to as the “Fighting Teachers.” In January 1922, it was announced that the name “Sycamores” had the popular vote. • Sycamore Sam: This lovable woodland mascot is a newcomer to ISU. It wasn’t until 1995 when Sycamore Sam was introduced. The previous mascot, Chief Quabachi,was used as a mascot by the university from 1969 until 1989. STORY • TAYLOR NOBBE PHOTOS • TAYLOR NOBBE, ISU COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING

154 • State Life A table near the lectern, which displays the ISU seal, is decked with lowers for Founders Day.

ISU faculty and alumni enjoy conversation and tea at the Founders Day lunch.

State Life • 155 Students take a break from class to partake in ISU’s Earth Day activities on the president’s lawn. Blue goes ‘green’ ISU honored for its responsibility to the environment

or the third year in a row, Indiana State Guide to 353 Green Colleges” provide University has been selected as one of the information about each school’s admission Fmost environmentally responsible colleges requirements, cost and inancial aid and student in the nation, according to The Princeton body statistics. They also include “Green Review. Facts” about the schools with details on the “This is a fantastic honor every time availability of transportation alternatives and we receive it. ISU may have received this the percentage of the food budget spent on designation for three consecutive years, but local/organic food. I think that speaks to the strength of our News of the award came just days after the sustainability oferings more than anything,” Earth Day celebration on April 15. The event said Caroline Savage, interim executive director drew thousands to the university’s quadrangle. of the university’s Institute for Community The Princeton Review chose the schools for Sustainability. “This designation is highly this sixth annual edition of its “green guide” competitive and receiving it is by no means based on data from the company’s 2014 survey a given. ISU continues to do an excellent job of hundreds of four-year colleges concerning of responding to the 21st century problems of the schools’ commitments to the environment energy price volatility, societal inequities and and sustainability. ecosystem destruction with innovative 21st century solutions.” STORY • ISU COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING The proiles in “The Princeton Review’s PHOTOS • AIJANA’E HARDY, ISU COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING 156 • State Life President Daniel Bradley receives the Tree Campus USA award. The Arbor Day Foundation honor recognizes colleges and universities that promote healthy urban forest management and engage the campus community in environmental stewardship.

The Earth Day celebration on April 15 a drew thousands to the quadrangle events that included a picnic lunch, information and entertainment. State Life • 157 Justice for all Indiana State celebrates civil rights with concert

he Indiana State School of Music Student the program around it. It just so happens, when Ensemble Series presented Celebrating I went in to do some research, it coincided doing Tthe Golden Anniversary of Civil Rights at it this year because of the 50th anniversary.” Indiana Theater on Feb. 22. This special night The piece is a reminder of how far the was composed in remembrance of the Civil United States has come as a society. Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of “It means a lot to me growing up in 1965. Conductor Roby G. George led the wind Chicago in the ‘60s,” said Tommy Lee, a orchestra through a magniicent walk through spectator of the event. “There has been a change history. for the better, and (there’s) more changing to be “To me, it’s a dream come true after several done.” years of working on this composition,” George Overall, this event was a great tribute of the said. “I had this idea that we can do this Civil Rights Act and where we have come as a celebration of Black History Month. The last nation. The performance was astounding and piece on the program, ‘New Morning for the the emotion behind the selection could be felt World,’ made everything centered on that piece. by those who attended. It’s a very dramatic, 26 minute-long piece that features excerpts from King’s speech. Once I STORY • NATHANIEL JONES had that piece in place, I could build the rest of PHOTOS • AIJANA’E HARDY

The Indiana State University wind orchestra honors the Civil Rights Act and Black History Month.

158 • State Life Harpist Sydney Campen warms up before the performance. State Life • 159 Too chicken to plunge? Nobbe and fellow Sycamores raise money for Special Olympics

woke up on the morning of Feb. 14 excited, my towel, I furiously tried to get the water but nervous. As I climbed out of my warm, of of me. One by one, my friends came in, as Itoasty bed, I thought about what I signed surprised and numb as I was. After we were all myself up for. dry, we looked around and one another and just “The Polar Plunge.” I thought, “Why of all started to laugh. things would I sign up for this?” As I continued “I can’t believe we just did that!” we all to get ready and contemplate my question, the stammered, still giggling as we said it. We were butterlies began to stir. shivering cold and never thought we would When I arrived at the Rec Center for feel our toes again, but we all knew it was registration, the luttering in my gut only got worth it. We didn’t do this for ourselves, but worse. Although the delicious cookies and hot for betterment of others. My team raised a total chocolate provided to participants helped calm of $510. Overall, everyone who participated in me down, I still wasn’t sure what to expect from the Polar Plunge raised $32,278. Although we this experience. They began to line us up on questioned what we were doing multiple times, the Hulman Center south patio and the crowd it was absolutely worth it to make a diference around me began to get excited. People were in many individual lives and support the cheering, laughing and jumping, but my insides Special Olympics. were still getting to me. My friends and I were placed in the back of the line, which made all of us very impatient. As we waited for the people in front of us to take their plunge, we idgeted with anticipation. After a while, I could inally see the other individuals jumping and getting out of the water, their expressions frozen in surprise and shock. Of course, this didn’t make me feel any better. As we inally reached the doors that led outside to the pool, the wind picked up and the snow seemed to fall even faster, blowing almost directly sideways. I turned toward my friends and said, “I have to go irst!” I’m not sure if I was shaking from the cold or excitement when I stepped on the ladder, but by the time I reached the platform I stopped thinking, took a deep breath and jumped. I can only imagine the expression on my face when I popped up from underneath the ice water: absolutely stunned. My freezing clothes clung to me as a walked as fast as I could to Some brave divers dressed in creative costumes the other side of the pool, completely numb for the event. from head to toe. As I ran inside and grabbed STORY • TAYLOR NOBBE PHOTOS • NIKKI JONES 160 • State Life Top Left: Some participants choose to do stylish dives. Top Right: Taylor Nobbe takes a selie as she leaps into the water. A freezing participant climbs out after Above: Many groups dress up in anticipation for the his dive. Plunge. State Life • 161 FACELIFT CAMPUS

PHOTOS • AIJANA’E HARDY 162 • State Life he Indiana State campus was the site of several major construction and renovation projects during Tthe 2014-15 year as the university worked to improve the quality of its facilities. In addition to opening Reeve Hall, the irst new residential facility on campus in four decades, the $20 million renovation of Mills Hall continued. Mills, one of the four Sycamore towers located on the west side of campus, will be outitted with new air conditioning and ofer expanded lounge areas for students. Additional housing will be provided with the construction of apartments at the corner of Wabash Avenue and Fifth Street. ISU will lease apartments from the developer, Thompson Thrift, for student housing. Normal Hall, circa 1910, is being renovated at a cost of about $16 million to house University College and Student Academic Services in one location. The university also dedicated its newest athletic venue. The $4 million Gibson Track and Field facility, located on the west side of U.S. 41 near the Wabash River, was dedicated in mid-April.

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State Life • 163 Reeve Hall is sorority housing located on the north side of campus. Reeve groundbreaking ISU sees new on-campus housing for sorority members

Indiana State oicials dedicated Reeve Hall, on campus, and more than providing a long the campus’s irst new campus housing facility desired single home for Indiana State sororities, in more than four decades, on Aug. 27. Reeve Hall is the latest example of Indiana The 128,000-square-foot complex cost $25 State’s commitment to living and learning million and was designed to house sorority communities, said Amanda Knerr, executive members. The buildings accommodate 360 director of residential life. women. The name of the complex pays tribute to a The townhouse-style structures on the north part of university history. Helen Reeve served side of campus are just one example of the as Women’s Residence Hall director from 1926 university’s commitment to improving student to 1947 when she became dean of women. A housing, ISU President Daniel Bradley said. former building named Reeve Hall served as “The university is in the midst of a 10- the only residence hall for women from 1924 to year plan to upgrade our housing through 1959, except for a brief period during World War a combination of renovations and new II when it was converted to Navy barracks for construction,” Bradley said. “Today’s event sailors in a training program. marks the irst dedication of a new residence hall in more than four decades. This is a momentous occasion.” More than simply the newest and among STORY AND PHOTOS • the most attractive buildings of any purpose ISU COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING

164 • State Life Top and bottom: Representatives from organizations, sororities and departments on campus line up with President Daniel Bradley to initiate the groundbreaking with decorative shovels.

The 128,000-square-foot complex cost $25 million and can house 360 women.

State Life • 165 Art with a message New, interactive sculpture dedicated outside of Reeve Hall

rt is something that can be seen all books and reading. It is also a reminder of the over Indiana State’s beautiful campus. knowledge and joy that literature brings. AOutside of nearly every building, there The sculpture consists of two women is a piece of art for students and faculty to and a male all sitting in a circle, reading. The admire. As of April 8, another sculpture was individuals are shaped so that they serve as added on campus: “A Reading Place.” The benches that students can sit on. There are sculpture was placed outside of ISU’s newest also two stacks of books in between two of building, Reeve Hall. The artist, Madeline the sculptures, working as extensions of the Wiener, came to Indiana State to speak at the sculptural benches and completing the circle. As dedication and to tell students why this unique a public sculptor, it is important to Wiener that sculpture was close to her heart. students at ISU interact with these sculptures Wiener is a well-known artist who works and use them. out of Denver. She is one of the few individuals “(The sculptures are a place) where we’ve who work with the public to create one-of-a- seen over and over again people taking selies kind, interactive sculptures. Wiener created or taking pictures of one another. It’s a riot!” “A Reading Place” because she believes that Wiener said. The newest art addition to ISU books are an important part of our lives and is not only unique and aesthetically pleasing, that eventually, with all of the technology in the but it’s a gathering place for students to get world, there will be no need for books. together, sit and remember the joy that books “Slowly but surely, there will be less can bring. and less books, and that breaks my heart,” STORY • TAYLOR NOBBE Weiner said. “A Reading Place” is a reminder PHOTOS • JON GARCIA, to everyone of the importance and value of ISU COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING 166 • State Life Previous: One of the female sculptures holds a book. Top: Madeline Wiener speaks at the dedication. Above: “A Reading Place” will demonstrate the importance of reading for years to come. Attendees are encouraged to grab a piece of the statues — chunks of dolomitic limestone stone left over from their creation. State Life • 167 The project to remodel the fountain and Dede Plaza will cost $1.45 million. Remodeling a landmark Indiana State’s fountain goes under construction

ear the end of spring semester, a Matthew Spindler, a freshman marketing major. massive chain-link fence was erected Projects like these ensure that campus Naround Dede Plaza and Indiana symbols continue to remain in the hearts of State’s iconic fountain. This was the day when students for generations. Years from now, construction to remodel and raise the fountain alumni will be able show their children the oicially began. The $1.45 million project plaza where Sycamores sprinted across on the includes replacing the pavers and concrete way to class, rallied to during Homecoming, sidewalks, building new seating around the and gathered to have long chats with friends. fountain and planting new lower beds. Hopefully, memories will continue to be made The project began in late March and should at Dede Plaza for years to come. be completed in fall semester. The area is closed “It will look really cool when they inish during construction, requiring pedestrians to it!” said Weston Roarke Moody, a freshman use alternate routes from the Hulman Memorial criminology major. Student Union to the center of campus. “It’s very inconvenient, but I think it will be worth it in the long run by attracting more STORY • ANDREW JONES students and tourists to the university,” said PHOTOS • JON GARCIA

168 • State Life Top: The construction is due to be inished in October. Left: A group of students circumnavigate the construction area, which has been surrounded by fences. Right: Pavers were removed from the fountain area to prepare for construction.

State Life • 169 DEMOLITION TOWER

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170 • State Life emolition of the Statesman Towers, which have anchored the northeast corner of campus for 46 years, DEMOLITION Dbegan in mid-April and should be completed by the end of 2015. Indiana State contracted with Renascent Inc. to remove the structures at a cost of $1.73 million. The buildings were initially used as residence halls, but later housed the College of Education and the College of Business. They have been empty since 2012. After the demolition is completed, the site will be turned into green space.

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