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Volume 121 | Issue 3 blogs.iwu.edu/argus/ September 19, 2014 Bike usage leads to further development
The new bikes are better for stu- of Hansen.” said Gorman. “The bike Normal adopted a Bicycle/Pedestrian Schmidt. EMILY CONSIDINE NEWS EDITOR dent use and for the life cycle of the repair stand will enable students to Master Plan a few years ago, and they “Very soon, you should see “shar- bike. The bikes are single-speed, so make quick and easy repairs and ad- are currently making great progress rows” (share the road arrows) paint- Illinois Wesleyan University ex- the drivetrain is much more resilient. justments to their bikes any time, day on implementing the Southern Corri- ed on Park, Beecher and Franklin panded its bike share program this They have coaster brakes, which or night, absolutely free. Second, the dor, of which both Jersey Avenue and through the Illinois Wesleyan cam- year, adding new bikes and other means fewer moving parts since one Friends of the Constitution Trail do- Bryan Street are a part of. pus, which is part of the City’s pilot features on campus. just has to pedal backwards rather nated an eight-bike rack for Pfeiffer “Being able to ride my bike project in advance of the Bike Mas- The bike share program started than using handlebar brakes. The Hall.” around campus is great, but hearing ter Plan,” said Gorman. last year, with four bikes donated by chains are more protected from rain, An indoor storage area in Harriett that Bloomington Normal is mak- Those “sharrows” will help show “Walk In Bike Out,” a local group snow and other elements. Baskets are is also available for use. Signups are ing changes as well makes me very students a safe way to get to Down- that collects abandoned bikes from also attached to the front of each bike accepted on a first-come first-serve excited. I would love to see the cit- town Bloomington by bike, connect the community and gives them, free to make carrying things easier. basis. About 14 bikes are able to fit ies safely on my bike and I’m glad with “sharrows” on Park, Walnut, of charge, to people in need of bikes. Students, faculty and staff can in this space. For more information the cities are acknowledging bik- and Prairie and the new bike lanes on The program began to gain popu- check out bikes either at the Hansen about signing up and how the stor- ers’ presence,” said senior Emma Front Street into Downtown. larity, causing the committee to look Student Center Information Desk or age process works, visit https://www. into making some changes. the Ames Library Help at Ames desk. iwu.edu/bikes/storage.html. “We decided to start the bike They can keep the bike for 24 hours According to Gorman, who is share as a pilot program and gauge at a time by showing their university also on the board of Bike BloNo, the interest before seeking any money ID. The bike can be returned at either community’s bike advocacy group, to invest in the program,” said Bike location, regardless of where it was Bloomington and Normal have Committee Chair Michael Gorman. checked out. painted their first bike lanes in the “As it turned out, there was a great “As of Tuesday, September 16, past few weeks. deal of interest in the bike share; we the bikes have been checked out 92 Bloomington’s bike lane runs for launched on September 27, 2013 and times since the start of classes –an av- two blocks on Front Street on the east by the end of December, the bikes erage of 26 times a week,” said Gor- side of Downtown Bloomington, and had been checked out a whopping 91 man. People are able to check where Normal’s runs for several blocks of times.” bikes are available before heading Jersey Avenue, from Belt to Ewing Based on the high usage of the out at https://www.iwu.edu/bikes/ Park III. bikes, the Bike Committee started available.html. “Both Bloomington and Normal looking for money to buy new bikes. Not only can students, faculty and have a lot more they can do to ac- Donations from several depart- staff check out bikes, but they can commodate bikes, but this is a great ments on campus, such as the Presi- also service their personally owned step in the right direction,” said Gor- dent’s Office, the Dean of Students’ bikes for free on campus. man. Office, Student Senate, the Action “We have received two donations The City of Bloomington signed Research Center, the Wellness Office recently that will improve cycling a contract with the League of Illi- and an anonymous donation allowed conditions around campus. First, the nois Bicyclists to develop a citywide PHOTO COURTESY OF: THE TOOL LIBRARY the committee to purchase ten new Tool Library donated a bike repair Bike Master Plan, which should be This bike service station features screwdrivers, corkscrews and other such tools to maintiain personal bikes, all free of charge. bikes over the summer. stand that was just installed outside unveiled later this fall. The Town of IWU among top economically diverse colleges
per student, Illinois Wesleyan Congress to expand the Pell- For the 2013-2014 academic ition,” said first-year Citlalli REBEKAH SMITH STAFF WRITER University is on par with many grant program, which provides school year, IWU issued $34 Gonzalez. highly ranked schools including need-based scholarships and million for University scholar- “Coming from a low income Higher education is expen- Cornell, DePauw, Boston Col- grants to qualified low-income ships and grants. family, IWU really made me sive, but is also important for lege and Rochester. undergraduate students. Sixty-three percent of IWU feel like seeking higher educa- not only the individual but the “For students to be able to A decade ago, there was a students receive need-based fi- tion would be afforable.” American economy as well. successful in the future, we need drop in economic diversity in nancial assistance, and 33 per- To ensure that Illinois Wes- The income gap between col- IWU to reflect the glowingly di- some of the nation’s top educa- cent receive merit scholarships. leyan University is able to fund lege grads and high school grads verse world that we are all going tional institutions. “Being from Bloomington, I and provide scholarships for has reached record levels. to enter in the coming years,” In 2006, Vassar College always grew up thinking Illinois students, IWU hosts the “All in According to statistics of the said junior Austin Aldag. “This President Catharine Bond Hill Wesleyan was a more expen- for Wesleyan” challenge to fun- Economic Policy Institute in being on the spectrum of many became an advocate for the pro- sive school with students whose draise. Washington, Americans with a areas, one of which is greatly motion of need-based support families were far better off than Titan student callers contact degree from a four-year univer- overlooked in socio-economic for students to attend college. mine,” said senior Jenny Dar- alumni and parents for dona- sity earned 98 percent more an levels and class.” Universities, including IWU, row. tions. This past spring, current hour on average than those with- Throughout the last decade, have been working to recruit top “I almost did not even look and alumni Titans raised more out a degree. there has been quite a push for academic students from all eco- here because of that. After my than $700,000 in just one day Despite good high school more generous financial-aid nomic backgrounds. They have visit I found that this was one for scholarships. GPAs and high SAT scores, policies because rising tuition also been increasing budgets to of my visit I found that this “As a first-generation col- many students from low-income costs are a major barrier for col- provide more financial-aid op- was one of my less expensive lege student these scholarships families find that college is still lege hopefuls from low-income portunities. schools thanks to the scholar- played a vital role when choos- out of reach. Upward mobility families. “Through the use of these ships the university offers.” ing which university to attend,” is far less common in America Iowa Republican Senator scholarships and other initia- Most IWU students re- said senior Nicole Bacigalupo. than it is in other countries. Charles Grassley held various tives, we are able to allow all ceive scholarships, and many “Both my sister and I are Recent statistics show that hearings in 2007 to determine amazingly motivated students in wouldn’t be able to afford IWU lucky to attend a school that lower-income students make whether or not colleges were us- our doors to learn not only from without these scholarships. awarded scholastic achievement up large portions of the student ing endowments to help student professors in classes, but more “Without scholarships or fi- so our parents could afford the body at Wesleyan schools. tuition costs and scholarships. importantly from each other,” nancial, my family would have tuition of a prestigious univer- In terms of endowments President Obama worked with said Aldag. not been able to afford my tu- sity.” 2 NEWS SEPTEMBER 19, 2014 SEPTEMBER 19, 2014 NEWS 3
On Wednesday, Sept. 10 at 7:00 p.m., a harassing phone call was made to the Center for Natural Sci- ences buildling. We are family! Fresh produce Sept. 19-21 will be family On Wednesday, Sept. 24 from weekend, and all families of stu- 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. on the Quad On Saturday, Sept. 13 at 12:55 a.m., alcohol and dents are welcome to visit cam- near the Dugout, the IWU Peace disorderly conduct was reported in Dodds. pus and take part in fun events. Garden will be selling fresh pro- Students, humor your parents duce. Don’t miss out on these and let them come. They might healthy snacks. bring you treats. On Monday, Sept. 15 at 11:45 a.m., a disturbance on More laughs, more fun Stressed about the future? Eckley Quad was reported. As a part of family weekend co- Drop in at the Hart Career Cen- median Tracey Ashley will be ter from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on performing in Hansen Student Wednesday, Sept. 24 to ask Center on Friday, Sept. 19 at Chandra Shipley and Warren On Monday, Sept. 15 at 4:05 p.m., a fire alarm went 8:00 p.m. Ashley is a college Kistner questions about majors, off in Ferguson Hall due to burnt food in the micro- campus favorite who has enter- minors and careers. wave. tained at more than 100 colleges and comedy clubs across the country. Bridges into Holocaust Mem- ory Come and be amazed! Dr. Ada Bieber of Humboldt On Saturday, Sept. 20 at 8:00 University in Berlin, Germany p.m. in Hansen Student Center, will be presenting “Bridges into the Mentalist Christopher Carter Holocause Memory: Janusz Ko- will host a mind-bending show. rczak’s Orphanage as a Subject Cut in first-year enrollment As one of the most popular col- of Two Contemporary Polish lege campus performers in the and German Picture Books.” world, Carter will amaze stu- The presentation will be in leads to increase in diversity dents and make them laugh with Backman Auditorium on Thurs- uate numbers are the lowest they Many students who are the his mind reading capabilities. day, Sept. 25 at 4:00 p.m. KATHARINE QUILTY have been for many years,” said target of such efforts lack the STAFF WRITER Banned Book Week Resume Drop-In Bankston. Illinois Wesleyan’s money or good high school The “Banned and Burned: Cen- Come by the Career Center on The 2014 first-year class is enrollment dropped by about 0.9 preparation that colleges have sorship and Silencing” Gateway Friday, Sept. 26 between 1:30 the most diverse in the history percent. counted on for past generations class will display exhibits on the and 3:30 p.m. to get a quick re- of Illinois Wesleyan University, According to insidehighered. of students. first floor of Ames showcasing view of your resume before the despite the cut in enrollment. com, recent report’s findings Bankston said that the IWU books that were once banned busy time of job and internship “International admits grew show that the number of gradu- admissions office has to con- and explaining why these books fairs. It’s always good to get a by 38 percent, 188 to 260,” ates will fall in the immediate sider how they can adequately were banned. They will be on second look at your resume! said Dean of Admissions Tony term, settle at about 3.3 million match their available resources display from Sept. 21 to Sept. Bankston. graduates a year by 2014 and to enroll the class they want. An 27. “There is no group that is be- begin to grow gradually starting economic downturn may have Chemistry Colloquium ing admitted ‘less’ to accom- in 2020, but at nowhere near the affected the ability of some Need an internship? Dr. Dinari Harris from National modate for another group being rate seen from 1997 to 2011. students to attend. Despite the The Career Center will be host- Institutes of Health will present admitted ‘more.’” “When I graduated from high downturn, “we came very close ing Internships 101 on Tuesday, “Exosomes & and matrix metal- Higher admittance of inter- school in 2011, it was very very to our enrollment projections,” Sept. 23 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. loproteinases: An important role national students is becoming rare that not everyone in one’s said Bankston. at the Welcome Center. This of exocytosis in metastasis & tu- a national trend. “A majority of class graduated. Now kids are “Going to college now takes a event will help students know mor progression” in CNS C101 colleges in the U.S. are seeing dropping out left and right, lot of money and I think schools where to find internships, how on Friday, Sept. 26 at 4:00 p.m. growth in international students times are getting tougher,” said that offer scholarships are much to apply and find out whether or Refreshments will be provided while domestic numbers remain senior Emily Considine. more likely to acquire more stu- not internships can be for credit. at 3:45 p.m. relatively flat or in decline,” A 2013 US News article dents,” said junior Jillian Bleck. said Bankston. states that about 72 percent of The Financial Aid depart- According to iwu.edu, the public school students from the ment works closely with fami- entering class is comprised of 5 class of 2008 graduated on time, lies and incoming or potential percent black students, 0.3 per- a 6 percentage-point increase students to find the best options Interested in writing awesome cent Native American students, from the 1997 rate, and a 3 per- for them. news stories? 5 percent Asian or Pacific Is- centage-point increase from the According to iwu.edu, the Il- lander students, 6 percent His- 2007 rate. linois Wesleyan Office of Finan- panic students, 74 percent white This does not necessarily in- cial Aid knows that obtaining a Looking for a way to expand your students, 1 percent multiracial dicate a drop-off in the number quality undergraduate education writing abilities? students and 4 percent students of college-going students. Even is one of the most important in- who identify as another race or though less students are gradu- vestments a student and their Want to be famous on campus? ethnicity. atd high school, the ones that do family will make. “I think it’s great that Illinois graduate are still going to col- “Choosing Illinois Wesley- Write for the news section of the Wesleyan is expanding its diver- lege for the most part. an is the best decision and life Argus! sity. The increase in internation- Despite the decline, there is choice I have made so far. I al students especially makes the a growing emphasis at the state would recommend it to anyone,” You’ll get paid for each picture or University that much better,” and national level on increas- said junior Aziel Gallo. article we print. said junior Bucky Emmerling. ing the number of students who While the 2014 first-year Colleges have to compete complete high school and col- class is smaller than expected E-mail Emily Considine at with one another more than ever, lege, including non-traditional by one percent, “It is also the now, to attract new students due students such as displaced work- most diverse in the 164-year [email protected] to less prospective students. ers and adult students looking to history of Illinois Wesleyan,” “Currently, high school grad- finish degrees. said Bankston. 4 FEATURES SEPTEMBER 19, 2014 U2’s album: one we could live with or without ANNA LOWENTHAL mixed responses. points. well known for. As a lifelong lover of U2, I’ll MANAGING EDITOR The opening track, “The Mir- Bono’s voice doesn’t shine in Mullen’s fast-paced drums as gladly file this in my record col- acle (Of Joey Ramone),” begins the limited range he uses for the well as The Edge’s classic re- lection and patiently wait for a On Tuesday, Sept. 9, U2 re- with a three-chord progression track, and his lyrics seem lack- verb guitar work blend with Bo- better, past-U2 inspired album leased their newest LP, Songs of that drives the fast-paced, rock luster and less thought out and no’s lyrics to create a piece that in the future. Innocence, as a free, exclusive powered song. poetic compared to his verses harkens back to some of U2’s download on iTunes. Though I have no problem from U2’s 1987 masterpiece, oldest work, and I’m loving it. Songs of Though it has been out just with the slightly heavier tone Joshua Tree. In the ninth track of the al- over a week, over 300 million to the song, I wasn’t impressed The second track slows down bum, “Sleep Like a Baby To- Innocence iTunes users have downloaded with the lyrics or the vocals, a bit, and offers more of a fa- night,” U2 takes a bit of a sty- (album) the album, and it has come with which are usually U2’s strong miliar U2 riff, where The Edge listic turn and adds a bit of brings out the echoe-y, rever- synthesizer into the mix. berated guitar that U2 is famous Creating a Radiohead-esque for. Similar to “With or Without intro to the slow-tempo, the (Three out of five) You” in its tempo and chord song is then amped up by grun- progression, this track is sure to gy progressions from The Edge. Highlights: take avid U2 listeners back to Though the song doesn’t nec- Some of the best mo- the good ‘ole days. essarily sound like “U2,” I think By the time “California,” the the new, modern twist blended ment of Songs of Inno- third track, comes around, U2 well with Bono’s airy voice and cence came when the seems to have settled back into poetic lyrics. band incorporated old- their standard rhythm and give U2 ends their album with a er sounds and textures, us yet another catchy rock tune bang, pairing up with Lykke like on track “Iris (Hold that I’m sure will be perfect for Li for “The Troubles” to create a summertime drive. a sexy, bass-driven track that Me Close).” The album slows down again melds both Lykke Li and Bono’s Sneak Peeks: for the fourth track, and then vocals to create a heavenly col- While the album is not amps it up for “Iris (Hold Me laboration worth putting on re- on the same level as Close),” which may be one of peat. some of their renowned my favorite songs on the album. All in all, Songs of Innocence Bono’s vocals escalate the upholds much of U2’s integrity, work, “The Troubles” is a tempo as he drives into the cho- although some of the lyricism solid, thoroughly enjoy- PHOTO: COURTESY OF LAURALIEFF.COM rus and gives us his high, long- and guitar work could have used able track. U2’s release holds true to their identity, but falls short of their best work. winded phrases that U2 is so more imagination. Plant’s newest album displays musical growth
ERIC NOVAK mous member, Robert Plant, is tional African sounds and rhythms OPINIONS EDITOR still making waves in the music with electronic dance beats might world today, though no longer sound out of place, the combina- In the vast pantheons of rock with Zeppelin. tions are subtle enough and well and roll music, Led Zeppelin is Plant, the band’s lead singer integrated into Plant’s style of one of the bands that stand signifi- and occasional harmonica player, world-music-infused-folk-rock cantly higher than the rest. was famous for his electrifying so that they don’t stick out awk- From beginnings as a more banshee wails that were often wardly. old-country-blues type of a band echoed by Jimmy Page’s searing While Plant’s voice has cer- to the arena rock powerhouse that guitar. Since the breakup of the tainly aged in that he is hopelessly we know them as today, Zeppelin band in 1980, after the death of incapable of roaring like a testos- has innovated as well as brought drummer John Bonham, he has terone addled schoolgirl, it hasn’t the house down on numerous oc- had a diverse and somewhat pro- hampered him as he has changed casions. lific solo career. his singing style to fit more effec- PHOTO: COURTESY OF MEDIA.FANFIRE.COM Perhaps the band’s most fa- His records have ranged in tively with the music he’s produc- After a prolonged drought, Plant’s latest material impresses. style from ‘50s revival rock with ing now. pelin did, given his current musi- whole much more difficult. the Honeydrippers to synth pop On lullaby and…The Cease- cal tastes. Disappointments aside, this al- lullaby and... The to his more recent excursions into less Roar, his reverb-drenched By the sixth track, “A Stolen bum is a return to peak form for Middle Eastern and African mu- voice drifts above the songs in an Kiss,” the album begins to lose Plant, and I look forward to hear- Ceaseless Roar sic. ethereal haze, and is produced in steam and starts to turn into a ing his future musical endeavors. (album) Plant’s latest release, lullaby a way that makes all the tracks hokey country album, which re- and…The Ceaseless Roar finds sound very large. ally put me off upon first listen. him back in the realm of original Certainly a far cry from the sex While none of the songs are re- First Presbyterian songs for the first time in a decade. rock stomp of the song “Black markably terrible, they come off Church Delavan, IL. (Three out of five) While Plant has a knack for re- Dog” from Zeppelin’s album IV, as contrived and useless in an al- Seeking PT Organist/ interpreting songs that aren’t his Plant has mellowed with age and bum marked by its quiet intensity Pianist/Choir Director Highlights: own, as he’s done on many of his sings with incredible restraint and and improvisational prowess. previous albums, it’s refreshing to quiet energy. These four songs in the middle Some experience preferred. Plant does an excel- see him back at the songwriting The album opens with a recre- of the album seem to last forever lent job of alterning helm once again. ation of an old standard, “Little and throw off the overall feel un- Plan worship w/ pastor, select his vocal delivery to This album sees Plant once Maggie,” in which the ritti and til the last two songs, which are a music, lead choir practice, play better match his new again experimenting with African Plant’s voice do soaring duos. The return to the desired form of the Sun. morning & other svcs. style. Gone is the modes and styles of music. Aug- album follows this mold of elec- album. $100/wk + mileage. menting his band is Juldeh Ca- tronica-tinged folk rock, the latter It closes with another rendition schoolgirl roar, in is a mara, a Gambian griot and player of which is Plant’s strong suit, for of “Little Maggie,” but sung by softer, more ethereal Our 4-manual Hinnerʼs pipe of the ritti, which is a type of one- the first five tracks. both Plant and Camara, the latter organ is one of the largest in this style. stringed African fiddle. The subsequent tracks are some of which sings in Gambian. The part of IL. Sneak Peeks: This unusual instrument pro- of the best tracks he’s done in song is driving and airy, which Delavan is about 45 min. from Watch out for the vides a lot of the lead lines, which years, where the band feels in- serves as an excellent bookend to gives the album a very distinctive credibly loose and improvisation- the album. Bloomington. country-influenced sound. The album also includes al, but never lacking in the energy Overall, the album’s best mo- section of the al- a lot of electronic ambience and that they bring to each song. ments exceed expectations as far Call Jeff at 309-267-7283 or bum. Ignore it. Skip it. with some beats that would not be I would argue that, with this as Plant’s work is concerned, but Paul at 309-244-7105. Please. out of place in a dance record. band, Plant has found a group that extended country influences in While the combination of tradi- gels with him just as well as Zep- the album make listening to it as a SEPTEMBER 19, 2014 FEATURES 5 2014’s Boyhood a standout film for the ages ZANE NYHUS all the highs and lows of child- years until Mason is finally mov- STAFF WRITER hood. ing into college. The movie is unique in that it There is no primary conflict to One of the most talked about was filmed over a 12-year period the film, as each individual con- films of this year, Boyhood is a using the same cast. Richard Lin- flict is treated with equal impor- powerful, coming-of-age drama klater, who is most famous for tance. As for the plot, it is remark- that depicts a boy who experiences directing “Dazed and Confused,” ably simple: a boy grows up. had the actors meet up every few But it is Linklater’s ability to Boyhood years for weeks at a time to do the portray each situation so intimate- shooting. ly which sets it apart from other (film) Boyhood is special in that it’s films. This is also a credit to many so relatable, even more so for our of the actors’ abilities. generation, as the main character, The protagonist, Mason, played Mason, grows up in the early 21st by Ellar Coltrane, is quite heartfelt century. in his acting at a young age, and (Five out of five) The soundtrack gives a progres- only progresses throughout the sion of time, starting with Cheryl movie. Mason’s mother, played Crow and eventually finishing by Patricia Arquette, handles her Highlights: with Arcade Fire. more dramatic role with surprising It also shows life in the way aplomb. Boyhood is relatable that it is lived: one challenge after One of the most poignant and realistic, and another. As he grows up, Mason scenes is when Mason is packing confronts bullies, deals with di- up for college when his mother be- it is full of poignant vorced parents, heartbreak with gins crying to him, saying “I just PHOTO: COURTESY OF GEEKEDOUTNATION.COM scenes. It’s a movie girls – you know, fun stuff. thought there would be more.” Filmed over a 12-year span, Linklater’s film is innovative and unique. like no other. When I watched the film, it was This quote captures how we hu- impossible to avoid comparing mans very often look back on our around. supporting cast at times simply Mason’s challenges he faces with lives and scrutinize so much of it. These types of connections are weren’t good actors and took away Sneak Peeks: ones that I went through while But, later in the movie there is subtly placed throughout the mov- from the realism of many of the growing up. some cathartic relief when Mason ie and give us a better perspective scenes. But that’s forcing it. Ellar Coltrane is phe- This is part of what makes the is with his mother and sister at a on Linklater’s intention for mak- Frankly, this was the best mov- nomenal in his role as movie so poetic— we all can re- restaurant, and their server hap- ing this film. ie I have seen in a long time. It Mason. late to it at one point or another. pens to be a man who Mason’s I am hard pressed to find any truly captures the magnificence of With each passing milestone, the mom gave advice to many years critiques for this movie, but if childhood and the wonders of be- movie progresses forward a few ago that ended up turning his life forced, I would say some of the ing human. Step Exhibition event a stomping success JEFF NEUKOM what ‘Step’ is or the detailed history FEATURES EDITOR behind it. According to BSU Events Coordinator Tia Sims, “’Step’ is an On Friday, Sept. 12, Illinois Wes- art and poetry in motion that not ev- leyan University’s Black Student eryone can do. Traditionally, it has Union hosted an event called “Step expressed self, culture and unity in Exhibition” in the Hansen Student the black community.” Center. ‘Step’ has roots that reach as far The show centered around the back as “gumboot,” which was a style of dance known as ‘Step,’ with form of dance conceived by Black a goal to educate, inform and enter- miners in South Africa as an alterna- tain the Wesleyan community on less tive to drumming, which at the time common aspects of black culture. was restricted by authorities. There were an estimated 300 peo- Miners also weren’t allowed to ple in the audience, and while some speak to one another, so “gumboot” were visiting from University of Il- was also utilized for silent communi- PHOTO: TIA SIMS/THE ARGUS linois, Eastern Illinois and Illinois cation to avoid punishment. Miners A few members of BSU’S executive board were in attendance to support the Step Exhibition. From State, a large portion of the crowd often wore wellington boots, which left to right: Aziel Gallo, Kyauna Bradley, Tia Sims, Jazmyne Kellogg, and Ashley Spain. was made up of Wesleyan students. in South Africa are commonly re- steps, spoken word and claps. ‘Step’ and Iota Phi Theta. The “Nine” also Divine Nine often host annual events Some of you might have seen ferred to as “gumboots,” which ex- is very popular in the African-Ameri- includes four sororities: Alpha Kappa at their university or college with one the students from the BSU gather plains the dance’s unique name. can Greek society, popularized by the Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta, Zeta Phi of them being a step show (or, as was in the Dugout during lunch hour on Today, ‘Step’ has evolved into nine historically black fraternities and Beta and Sigma Gamma Rho. the case here at IWU, a step exhibi- Friday and perform a type of “flash its own category of dance, in which sororities, called the ‘Divine Nine.’ The main focus of BSU’s Step tion). mob” to help advertise the event. I steppers use their entire body as The “Nine” include five fraterni- Exhibition was on ‘Step,’ with four At those events, the Greek groups happened to be there when this flash an instrument to produce complex ties: Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha different performances mixed in with involved compete against one an- mob occurred, and I did not know rhythms and sounds through foot- Psi, Omega Psi Phi, Phi Beta Sigma history of the “Divine Nine.” Bran- other with the steps they put together, don Common and Dave Nicholson which require choreographing songs, worked as MCs and helped introduce chants or strolls (a unity dance) to the exec board and visiting Greeks their performance. At the end of the to the audience. Before each perfor- competition, winners are awarded mance, they would give a brief, Cliff- some type of trophy, be it a monetary notes-esque history of one or two of prize or simply bragging rights. the “Divine Nine.” Wesleyan’s Step exhibition did Because there are no black Greek not have such a competition, as the affiliations here at Illinois Wesleyan, BSU’s goal was simply to provide Greek groups Sigma Gamma Rho, an education that is lacking here on Omega Psi Phi and Phi Beta Sigma campus. from University of Illinois and Sig- “The Black Student Union felt ma Gamma Rho from Eastern Il- there was not much of the black cul- linois came and joined the BSU in ture expressed on this campus and performing. There was also a poetry we wanted to do something about it,” group from Illinois State University Sims said. “This will soon become an PHOTO: TIA SIMS/THE ARGUS in attendance called “IsReal.” annual event that will hope will last Each group had a different ‘Step’ sequence. Pictured above: U of I’s Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. Spread out across the nation, the after we graduate.” 6 FEATURES SEPTEMBER 19, 2014 Wacky news: thefts, fights and family portraits
AMELIA SMITH from fifth-graders (who does in the fridge gets eaten. geous set-ups for selfies. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF that?), but because one wonders But in Fallston, Maryland, Though it wasn’t a selfie, if Fifth-graders’ produce for what a person would do with a Police a man took his meatballs seri- it came to picture set-ups for homeless shelter stolen: hundred or so onions. Compared ously, and attacked a fellow em- pictures, they would have all We’ve all had those class to something like potatoes, on- ployee over allegedly stealing a probably lost to the gravedigger projects in elementary school ions have less substantive nutri- were called meatball from him. Police were in Spain, who recently had his (or even beyond) where your tional value. called in after the man stabbed picture taken with an exhumed class works together on a proj- What the thief really accom- the meatball thief in the arm, an corpse. ect to help give back to the com- plished was introducing young in after act that sent his co-worker to the The body, which was ex- munity. In Waterville, Maine, a kids to the sad reality of petty hospital. humed to extend the grave, is fifth-grade class looked to help a crime. Their teacher, in an effort Of all the things that would believed to be the gravedig- local homeless shelter and learn to remain optimistic, plans to the man incite violence, meatballs prob- ger’s nephew. The picture was about growing vegetables all in teach the children about what to ably would not be high on any- supposedly taken by his niece. one go. do when events don’t go accord- one’s list. One has to wonder if That’s a pretty strange fam- Their charming idea was for ing to plan. stabbed it is worth being charged with ily portrait, considering one of the class to grow a patch of yel- assault to avenge your lunch. the members has been dead for low onions with the intention of Your meatball or your life around 23 years. donating a portion to the home- People attacking each other the meat- A late snapshot The gravedigger was sus- less shelter and the rest to their over their food seems to make Taking a selfie with bizarre pended from his job, and general school’s cafeteria. the news a lot more than you objects, from food to strange confusion spread through those But when the class went out would think. It isn’t just fights ball thief in statues, is practically a nation- who saw the image on social to harvest the crop, they discov- between roommates that break al pastime. There was even a media. What was this man think- ered that all of their onions had out when leftovers go missing. joking “Selfie Olympics” that ing? When it comes to graves been stolen. But perhaps reasonably, room- the arm spread across the internet this and the deceased, we should The theft, itself, is strange, mates don’t typically turn to vi- last January, where people com- keep it classy and not try to use not only because it was stealing olence if the last piece of pizza peted to have the most outra- them to get likes on Facebook.
TIA PATSAVAS rooms. STAFF WRITER Adding grains and proteins to Ask any college student: it’s your salad will easily turn your hard to eat healthy at the din- dish into a full meal. Some ideas ing halls. Sure, you have the include beans, lentils, couscous, Bertholf Commons’ staple salad chickpeas, grilled chicken or bar with the typical garden salad turkey bacon. add-ins, and the Dugout’s new Lastly, and most importantly, salad bar is filled with many op- is the cheese—crumbled, cubed tions. But for those of us who or shredded, sharp, sweet or soft. like to diversify our fresh salads, Some of my favorites include the going gets tough. crumbled goat cheese, shredded Besides just topping it with Parmesan and sliced mozzarella. a new dressing, consider these To get started, try one of my ways to switch up your salad. two favorite salad combos, and First, mix up your greens. If soon you’ll be on your way to you’re an iceberg lettuce fan, try salad perfection. PHOTO: TIA PATSAVAS/THE ARGUS adding in some spinach, red leaf This quinoa salad is packed with delicious foods chock-full of nutrients, like kale and quinoa. lettuce or kale. Sweet Spinach Salad namon, to taste; 4 cups spinach, stir so all nuts are well coated. in a bowl, drizzle with olive oil Next, think about what other ¼ cup crumbled goat cheese, ½ Continue stirring for about four and sprinkle with salt and pep- vegetables or fruit you want to There’s a reason why straw- cup strawberries, ¼ cup dried to five minutes. Pour onto bak- per. Mix well so tomatoes are throw in your salad: for a sweet- berries are a go-to add-in for cranberries. ing sheet and let cool. coated in olive oil, and spread er salad, try dried cranberries, spinach salads. Try topping this First, candy your pecans. Toast To assemble enough salad for onto a baking sheet lined with strawberries or apples; if you salad with a light dressing, like the pecans in an ungreased, non- two, mix together the spinach, parchment paper. Roast for 20 want to stick with vegetables, a strawberry or raspberry vinai- stick skillet over medium heat crumbled goat cheese, sliced minutes, or until tomatoes are go beyond cucumbers and toss grette. for two to three minutes. Add in strawberries and dried cranber- soft and wrinkly. in some red bell peppers, ar- You’ll need: 1 cup pecans, 2 butter, brown sugar, ½ T water ries with ½ cup of the candied While tomatoes are cooking, tichokes or portabella mush- T butter, 2 T brown sugar, cin- and a sprinkle of cinnamon and pecans. Top with a salad dress- heat ½ T olive oil in a medium ing of your choice. skillet. Add the quinoa and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil. Re- Quinoa & Kale Salad with duce heat to very low and cook Roasted Tomatoes and Feta 15-20 minutes, or until liquid is fully absorbed. Remove from To make a quick version of heat, and let stand five minutes this salad, you can buy pre- before transferring to a bowl. cooked quinoa and substitute In the same skillet, heat 1 T fresh tomatoes for the roasted olive oil. Add the chopped-up tomatoes. kale and cook until slightly wilt- ed, about three minutes. Season You’ll Need: Olive oil, 1 pint with salt. cherry or grape tomatoes, 1 cup In a large mixing bowl, com- uncooked quinoa, 1 small bunch bine the roasted tomatoes, qui- kale, ¼ cup feta, a few sprigs noa and kale. Top with feta and of fresh parsley, lemon juice, to parsley. Drizzle with olive oil taste and lemon juice before serving. PHOTO: TIA PATSAVAS/THE ARGUS Preheat oven to 450°. To roast Adding sweetness to your salad, like with strawberries and candied pecans, will take your dish to new heights. the tomatoes, place the tomatoes SEPTEMBER 19, 2014 FEATURES 7 Out and about: Fall in love with Rader Farms
EMILY CONSIDINE NEWS EDITOR Sweater weather is finally here and what better way to en- joy it than by going to a pump- kin patch? Rader Farms, a family owned business, is located right here in Bloomington, IL. Loaded with pumpkins, warm apple cider, barnyard animals, a corn maze and many more attrac- tions, Rader Farms helps bridge the gap between country and city life. “It’s very refreshing to be able to escape the chaos of the city and just bask in the fall air and activities out at Rader Farms. It’s just relaxing and enjoyable,” said Normal resident Austin Duffell. Lynn and Linda Rader live on the Rader Family Farm located on the west side of Normal on Ropp Road. Lynn and his six younger siblings were raised on this Guernsey Dairy farm by PHOTO: COURTESY OF WORDPRESS.COM their parents, Glenn and Margaret Rader Farm’s large pumpkin patch will help you move on from summer weather and get in the mood for fall festivities. Rader. The family grew up milk- ation has less and less under- would like to participate in more Tram rides on weekends are ing fresh roasted sweet corn. Try ing cows and showing cows in standing of the rural life. We feel activities. also an option to experience some the Slop-the-Hog brat sandwich, 4-H. In 1971 after Lynn’s father, our farm allows guests a unique “The corn maze in night time of the beautiful fall weather. A pulled pork BBQ, fried corn dog, Glenn, passed away, the cows opportunity to connect with and experience is awesome! You get tractor pulls a hay ride across the Nachos, pretzels, caramel apples were sold and the farm took on a learn from rural America while to use flashlights to find your farm, and you can take a ride out and pumpkin donuts. different look. having a great time in the coun- way through, and it’s something to get your pumpkin, or just take The Pumpkin Blossom Cafe Lynn started to grow pumpkins try,” said business owner Lynn different and more exciting than a ride to see the sights. is open all day on the weekends and put them up for sale in front Rader. walking through a maze in the While on the ride, information and also on weekdays, serving a of his house, which grew into a The main attraction at Rader daytime,” said Bloomington resi- is given about how the farm op- menu of traditional country food whole new business. Farms is the pumpkin patch. dent Stephanie Buhrow. erates and the family history be- items. That was some 20 years ago, Pick-your-own-pumpkins are The Barnyard features farm hind it. A gift shop is located on You’ll find more sandwiches and every year since, Lynn has available every day of the season. animals such as goats, bun- the farm to help you remember and snacks here, and special planted more and more varieties All are welcome to grab a wagon nies, adult and baby pigs, sheep, your experience after leaving. It treats such as oatmeal caramel and expanded his acreage. Today and go pick out which pumpkin chickens, turkeys and a rooster. includes sweatshirts, coffee mugs apple cookies and fresh donuts. he has about 12 acres of sweet they want to carve or decorate. You can feed the goats when pur- and other souvenir like items. “There’s nothing better than corn and 30-plus acres of pump- Another attraction is the huge chasing a handful of pellets for Rader Farms also offers a enjoying a warm cup of apple kins and gourds among others. corn maze. There is about 10 only a quarter. couple of cafes and restaurants cider along with some home- The children and spouses of acres of corn to get lost in. You “All of the animals were very on site, packed with fall foods cooked country food after spend- the family are all involved with can go at night from 6:00 p.m. to lively and friendly, and very en- and treats such as caramel apple ing the morning in a pumpkin some aspect of the pumpkin busi- 9:00 p.m. for the flashlight corn tertaining to watch. slushes. patch. You can’t get much more ness. They also hope to inform maze or during the day. The baby pigs were absolutely The Barnyard Grill opens up Fall than that!” said Normal resi- and teach the community about Admission for the maze is $6 adorable and were my favorite,” on the weekends as well as the dent Mitch Schafer. rural life. per person, but there are a variety said Bloomington resident Nata- Cafe, and adds some additional While Rader Family Farms “We see that each new gener- of passes to choose from if you lie Janusick. tasty options to the menu, includ- provides a compelling value for your money when compared to other entertainment activities, they also understand the public’s need to just come and purchase some pumpkins, gourds, fall dec- orations or just get a coffee and people watch. There is a portion of the farm dedicated to people who just want to stop in and shop at no cost to them. If you decide you want to par- ticipate in other activities, there are daily admission fees for the public. It costs $6 for the one-day activity passes on weekdays and $8 for the one-day activity passes on weekends. There are other combination passes, season passes, group passes and discount day options that can be found at Rader Farms’ website. Rader Farms is located at 1238 Ropp Road in Normal, IL. Their hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. PHOTO: COURTESY OF BLOGSPOT.COM Rader Farm offers fun for all ages - if you can fit in one of these mini-cars, I don’t see any reason you can’t enjoy them, too. 8 EDITORIAL SEPTEMBER 19, 2014 Senate SWAG Summit doesn’t plummet for RSOs This past Saturday, Sept. 13, which breakout sessions to at- leaders can actually connect and hours out of our Saturday or re- As leadership passes in dif- Student Senate held their first tend based on the needs of their meet other leaders, the S.W.A.G. ceive no funding,” said sopho- ferent ways in different RSOs, of what is now to be an annual RSO. summit was a great way to form more Lauren Estes. and with the new formation of RSO S.W.A.G. summit. These breakout sessions connections. With an involved campus RSOs, having a way of ensuring S.W.A.G., standing for “Stu- proved to be helpful to many Maybe in the future this can body and intensive academics, that the leaders of the organiza- dents Working to Achieve RSO leaders—senior Krystal facilitate more programming four hours is a bit intimidating tions are knowledgeable in how Greatness,” aims “to get all of Randazzo included. and teamwork between RSOs on for students to commit to. to apply for necessary funds is our outstanding student leaders “During the two break out campus. If the all of the programming critical. on campus in the same location sessions, an activity that stood “In terms of turnout, we ex- was necessary, it might have Having a mandatory meeting at the same time…to learn about out to me was one entitled ‘True ceeded our goals with having made sense to hold two shorter in which this information is pro- certain aspects of leadership and Colors.’ over 100 students in attendance sessions across the weekend. vided is actually not unreason- campus resources alike to make In this activity, we took a representing almost all of our After the breakout sessions able, in fact, it is actually a good us all more efficient and effec- small personality test in order RSO on campus. This was quite and lunch, Student Senate gave idea. tive,” according to Austin Al- to determine which of the four amazing to see!” said Aldag. a very helpful and informational But enveloping this meeting dag, president of Student Sen- colors best represented both our There were some concerns by tutorial on applications for fund- in the four hours of the S.W.A.G. ate. personality and our leadership students about the fact that the ing of RSO events. summit is perhaps unnecessarily The summit, held from 10:30 style. S.W.A.G. summit was a manda- “The information I received inconvenient for student lead- a.m. to 2:00 p.m., mainly fo- In this activity I was sur- tory event, and therefore RSO about funding from Student ers. cused on leadership building prised to tell how accurately it leaders had to go to the summit Senate that was displayed in the The concept behind the skills, and offered a variety of described me and how similar in order to secure Student Sen- last 30 minutes of the session S.W.A.G. summit is praise- activities to attend during the the people of the same colors ate funding. was probably the most helpful, worthy, but re-organization for two breakout sessions. were to me,” Randazzo said. “I thought it was a bit unnec- as I have never applied for fund- the program next year could im- Leaders were able to decide With few events where RSO essary to require us to take four ing before,” said Randazzo. prove its reception. Letter to the Ask Anna: Friending frenzy from introducing yourself to than you originally thought. Editor someone new. Be bold. You can’t always ex- The first step to making a pect that cool person from your friend is to be yourself— so poetry class to ask you to hang don’t worry about what you’re out. wearing or if you’re weird or of- Sometimes you’ll have to do fensive. The kinds of friends you the inviting. If you want to make want to make are the people who some friends, you can’t just wait will tolerate your “you”-ness for them to fall into your lap. and not make you feel as though Seek them out. Understand that not all of your friends are going to be your best friend forever, and that’s all right. ANNA LOWENTHAL Under- You can have your party bud- MANAGING EDITOR dies, study buddies and think- stand that deeply-about-life buddies, and Q: Dear Anna, I’m a first- all of them can be valuable in a yßear here at IWU, and I’m not all of different way. having a lot of trouble finding Having a wide variety of friends. What can I do to meet your friends friends only means you have a more people? wide variety of choices to make A: Most of the time, having are going with your Friday nights. a lack of friends does not reflect If you’re going to be a friend, on your friendship compatibil- to be your be a good one. Having quality ity. people in your life also means Instead, it might reflect on best friend you have to reciprocate. Oth- your insecurities about putting erwise, you’ll quickly lose the yourself out there, meeting new forever friends you’ve gained. people and making a few friends. Give and forgive. Understand My first year at Illinois Wes- and that’s that your friends are going to do leyan University, I had a hard things that hurt your feelings, time making friends— not be- all right. and it isn’t a personal stab when cause I wasn’t given the op- it happens. portunity, but because I was too They’ll accidentally ditch afraid to take it. you have to cover it up. you. They won’t pick up the Sometimes, we assume that it Don’t have an idea of what phone when you desperately is going to be very hard for us to your friends should be like. They need them. That’s life—and make friends before we even try. don’t have to listen to the same don’t hold a grudge about it. What if they think you’re weird? music, like the same food or Finding friends can be hard, What if they don’t like the way even speak the same language. but if you leave expectations be- you dress? What if you say If you take the time to start a hind and genuinely put yourself something that offends them? conversation with just about any out there, you’ll have a close- While these are all valid con- stranger, you’ll soon find that knit circle of cool cats in no -Professor Alison Sainsbury cerns, they should not stop you you have much more in common time! the EDITORIAL STAFF BUSINESS STAFF ABOUT US CONTACTS Amelia Smith Editor-in-Chief Nikhil Kamath Business Manager The Argus is published by Illinois General information: ARGUS Anna Lowenthal Managing Editor Cameron Lebrecht Sales Rep Wesleyan University and printed by (309) 556-3117 Emily Considine News Editor Keyuan Wan Circulation Manager P&P Press in Peoria, Ill. 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SEPTEMBER 19, 2014 OPINIONS 9 Mental health a factor ISIS not religious but power-hungry in recent murder case ticle that touches on his past. mistruths and disdain towards I can’t tell you how many times One sentence explains briefly people they don’t agree with— I’ve heard slurs directed at people the argument of the defense that Jews, Catholics and homosexuals, of Middle-Eastern descent— slurs reveals Pistorius grew up knowing to name a few. The group does this that range from the color of their that his mother always “carried a all in the name of Primitive Bap- skin to associating all Muslims firearm.” One sentence enlightens tist and Calvinist principles. with violence and terrorism. us on the distinct possibility that Let’s be clear about this as well: There is an awful misconcep- Pistorius could have been affected the group is widely regarded as a tion that being Muslim equates by the environment of his youth. hate group, and it is monitored with being a terrorist. I’ve heard He had a gun, he used it and now he by the Anti-Defamation League. these slurs, but the worst part is on trial for murder. Nonetheless, The Baptist Word Alliance and the is that I’ve seen them received Reeva Steenkamp is dead. as if it’s okay. What we lack is a ALLY DASKALOPOULOS true understanding of religion. If The definition of murder can be RYAN ORLOSKI COLUMNIST - someone says “God hates fags,” difficult to pinpoint. There are dif COLUMNIST ferent types of murder, manslaugh- God hates you can be sure they are not true ter and homicide, to take into ac- followers of God. Almost every day we hear about count when determining fault and Regardless of how you view the no one, God hates no one, and the fact people who have lost their lives. intent. ISIS terror situation and the Unit- that this ideology exists casts a Whether it is the anniversary of Not to mention, the mistakes of ed States’ diplomatic involvement, and the dark stain on our society. This 9/11, the obituary section of the human beings, accidents or not, can the actions of the terrorist group ideology is simply a justification newspaper or a murder, we are con- result in the disorderly and devas- have raised an issue that concerns fact that for hateful discrimination. It’s not stantly reminded of death. tating results of misinterpreting in- everyone—even students sitting in okay. More often than not, our hearts formation. class thousands of miles away. this ideol- Why do we need to stop reli- go out to those suffering from the Criminal.findlaw.com defines The actions of the terrorist gious perversion? Two reasons: loss of a loved one. But, do we take second degree murder as “an inten- group have raised the issue of reli- ogy ex- one, because allowing it to persist the time to investigate why their tional killing that is not premedi- gious awareness. will only increase the rift between lives were cut short, or how their tated or planned, nor committed ISIS, also known as the Islamic ists casts a the secular and non-secular. Two, families ended up in those circum- in a reasonable “heat of passion;” State of Iraq and Syria, stepped because the use of religion to ob- stances? or a killing caused by dangerous into the public spotlight recently dark stain tain political objectives (what ISIS When someone is murdered, conduct and the offender’s obvious by executing American and Brit- is doing) is an injustice that we evidence is sought to prove that lack of concern for human life.” I ish hostages, and has since been cannot stand for. someone has committed that crime. believe that if someone kills an- linked with an extreme branch of on our so- If someone says that Muslims I think most will agree that murder other human being, it is murder. Islam. are terrorists, or that they cannot is not a sane thought that comes Simple as that. They have also been active in ciety. be trusted due to the color of their into our heads every day. There are many times when the area for years, convincing Sun- skin or their religious attire, you It is that realization that proves people are convicted of an acciden- nis (who are poorly represented by Southern Baptist Convention, two can be sure they have no idea what anyone who premeditatedly kills tal murder and receive nearly life Shia governments in Syria and of the largest Baptist sects, have they’re talking about. someone is mentally disturbed. sentences and they are of excellent Iraq) that they offer a better way denounced the Westboro Baptist Islam has nothing to with the Many times, mentally disturbed mental health. of life. church on numerous occasions. violence and murder done in its criminals do not receive the help In Pistorius’ case, they aren’t In truth, they have slaughtered Their actions stem not from a name. Associating Muslims with they need. They are convicted and even using his mental health as a many innocent people. The com- devout following of Jesus Christ, extremist groups is insulting and then belong to the state or country primary indicator for the case, and mon misconception is that ISIS is but from a sickening sense of self- unacceptable. where the crime took place. yet he has not been convicted of a true representation of Islam, that righteousness. They are dehumanized and can murder. the religion is inherent violent. Neither ISIS nor WBC is an Woah, you have no longer participate as an active What news articles fail to elabo- This is simply not true. example of what their associated opinions?! member in society. The lack of aid rate on are the actions that would Let’s be clear: virtually Mus- religion stands for. Islam is not a is a unfortunate reality and can be cause someone like Pistorius to lims denounce ISIS’s view of their violent, extremist religion, nor is even more difficult to excavate commit such an act. As readers, faith. Polls consistently display Christianity is a hateful, defam- from the everyday murders we hear all we know the facts of the case, that violent Islamist extremism ing one. What does this have to do Don’t worry, about on TV. but many times we never know the and groups like al-Qaeda are far with you? there’s nothing In recent news, further conclu- mental health of the accused. from popular in countries with Religious perversion is every- sions have been drawn from the In cases like Pistorius’, it’s brief- Muslim majority. where. Whether it’s on a large wrong with you. trial of Oscar Pistorius. ly mentioned, but often overlooked. Contrary to popular belief, scale (ISIS, WBC) or not, the truth According to a CNN article, My fear is that the mentally ill ISIS’s actions stem not from a is that it’s present and you’ve seen We embrace that Pistorius was not convicted for criminals will not receive the treat- radical reading of the Karan, but it. any murder charges. He is guilty ment they need, and will not be instead from a quest for power. It’s sickening to walk down a here at the Argus. of “culpable homicide,” which, ac- punished fairly or accurately for There is also another example residential street and see a sign cording to South African law, is the the crimes they have committed. of this perversion of religion, and that says “God hates fags.” People equivalent to “negligent killing.” The Pistorius trial confirms myit occurs on our own soil. To give unassociated with the Westboro Email Eric Novak There is one sentence in this ar- concerns. an example, groups like the West- Baptist Church have adopted such boro Baptist Church espouse slurs, phrases, and it’s horrifying. at [email protected] 10 SPORTS SEPTEMBER 19, 2014 Titan men’s soccer four-game winning streak ends
BRIAN MOREFIELD Sunday afternoon in front of a referred to is a six game road STAFF WRITER packed crowd. trip that the Titans will start this The Titans were dominating the game until a corner in the Feeding off of a three game second half when a missed win streak, the Titans came out clearance led to a goal for the “We have a big strong to start the game against Engineers. set of games the University of Dubuque. The Titans spent the rest of the After dominating a majority game trying to find an equalizer coming up and of the first half, a tough foul but the game was finally decided called right in front of the box, with three minutes left when we look for- propelled Dubuque to an early a misplayed pass led to a steal ward to showing 1-0 lead. and a breakaway goal for the Shortly thereafter, junior opposition. the region how Mitch Billimack his first goal The game ended 2-0 in favor strong our team of the year on a beautiful cross of Rose Hulman and ended the from junior Drake Leary. four-game winning streak for is.” A 1-1 score didn’t seem to the Titans. interest the Titans who came out It was a tough loss but there is firing in the second. a silver lining to the situation. -John Pisani Ten minutes into the half, “We set a goal early in the senior captain John Pisani year that we wanted to be placed a crisp ball into the back undefeated at home. It hurts to upcoming weekend. of the net and a nice feed from fail at that goal but we have to They will start in Iowa with Carlo Fava. take this game with a grain of Simpson College and end with Shortly after, first-year J.J. salt,” said senior captain John a trip to Kenosha, Wisconsin Slomba scored the first goal of Pisani. to face bitter conference rival his college soccer career when Pisani later added, “We Carthage College. Colin Rathe broke down the simply did not play our best “With conference defense with a nifty move and soccer today and it showed in approaching, it is imperative a great ball across the goal box the results on the scorecard. we work out the kinks and start that landed perfectly at Slomba’s We have a big set of games playing our best soccer. I have PHOTOS COURTESY OF: MARC FEATHERLY feet. coming up and we look forward complete faith that we can do The Titans fought hard but lost the game and their winning streak. The Titans then faced the to showing the region how it.” Engineers of Rose Hulman strong our team is.” The rest of the team is sure to men’s side take the field again against Dominican University in Institute of Technology on The big set of games Pisani agree with Pisani’s worlds. The this Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. Bloomington, IL. IWU women’s soccer cracks national rankings
JEFF NEUKOM It is always dangerous to goal-hungry sophomore forward Now boasting an impressive 5- STAFF WRITER allow tough defensive teams Skyler Tomko was named With four goals against 1-0 record, the Titans are feeling like Rose-Hulman to stay in the “Offensive Player of the Week” Earlham College on Sept. 6, well and playing even better. game, because if they are able on Tuesday, Sept. 9. she tied the Wesleyan record Their next match up is against Going toe to toe with a team to snag just one goal, they can Tomko has been all over the that hasn’t been matched since the University of Wisconsin- that came into the game with a transition into what football board, tallying goals and assists Marisa Johnson’s offensive Whitewater on Sept. 17 in 5-0 record, the Illinois Wesleyan teams call “prevent” defense. in a flurry. outburst in 2004. Whitewater, Wisconsin. University women’s soccer team Kaiser’s goal helped assure that didn’t even blink. there would be no such slip ups. The Fightin’ Engineers Especially in the second half, of Rose-Hulman Institute of the Titans looked like a team in Technology had not allowed a mid-season form. The players goal in any of their previous look like they’re really becoming games, winning with stingy comfortable with each other on defense and timely goals. Still, the field. the Titans approached the match Even after watching for only up like any other and walked a handful of minutes, it’s very away with a convincing 4-1 clear that there is a high level victory. of trust between players. Their The loss was the first for defense is stingy, allowing a Rose-Hulman on the 2014 mere one goal against average. season. The Engineers had gone Their offense is potent, almost the first 500 minutes of capable of scoring in bunches, the season without surrendering evident by their four-goal burst a goal until Amanda Kaiser’s in the second half against Rose- goal 41 seconds into the second Hulman and the 10 goal drubbing half gave the Titans a 1-0 lead. against Earlham. Kaiser, who was inserted into “We are beginning to figure the second half lineup, said, “I out each person’s specific didn’t play all first half so once niche and how to use it to our I got into the game, I wanted to advantage,” Kaiser said. “We make an impact. What I didn’t have a really talented team, and expect was to make that impact I think that showed mainly in the in the first minute of the second second half of the game… We half.” have been playing really well as Kaiser’s contribution came a whole and we are excited to at a crucial moment, taking the put it to the test when we play wind out of the Engineer’s sails Wash U in October.” within seconds of the second The Titans also have another With impressive performances from sophmores Amanda Kaiser and Skyler Tomko, the Illinois Wesley- half whistle. reason to celebrate, as their an women’s volley ball team won their way to place 25 in the national rankings. SEPTEMBER 19, 2014 SPORTS 11
“Pat Dowd, everybody.” Women’s volley- What is your favorite coach quote? “Shake and Bake” ball drops to 4-6 What is your favorite memory of IWU of four blocks. Soccer? ERIC GILBERT Comparatively in the four sets SPORTS EDITOR played, IWU had 48 kills, 19 errors The Costa Rica trip and 173 kill attempts (.168 hitting The Illinois Wesleyan University percentage) while Webster had 43 kills Worst dresser on your team? Women’s volleyball team travelled and 15 hours in only 125 kills attempts (.224 hitting percentage). Drake Leary down to St. Louis, MO this past Friday to take on the Gorlocks of Webster Tough matches like these may sting for the Titans right now, but are Biggest fear? University. Despite a strong overall performance, they let this one slip, sure to prove beneficial as the season Not being successful falling to 4-6 overall on the season. progresses, especially in conference The Gorlocks improved to an even play. If you could have dinner with any three 4-4 with the victory. The latest DIII women’s volleyball people who would they be? Senior Maddie Greybar led IWU on rankings had four CCIW teams either the evening with 14 kills and 12 digs ranked in the top 25 or listed under Will Ferrell, Jennifer Lawrence and Jessica Alba while first-year Kyleigh Block added honorable mention. Do you have advice to first-years? 13 kills and eight digs of her own. The Titans will play their final Block, a 5’9 first-year from Deer tune up games before conference this Manage your time and step out of your comfort Creek, IL, has made a name for herself upcoming weekend in the Chevrolet What is your dream job: zone. so far this season, leading the team Volleyball Class II, hosted once with 110 overall points. Block also against at the Shirk Center here in Working for Tesla. leads the team in kills and points per Bloomington, IL. They will take on Aurora University Favorite song to workout to? set with 100 and 3.06, respectively. The Titan Profile is a weekly sports feature Other key contributors in the at 3:30 P.M.. and Monmouth College at 7:30 P.M. on Friday, followed by Whatever DJ Straeb latest mix on SoundCloud introducing Illinois Wesleyan athletes to the Webster match were sophomore Anderson University at 10:00 a.m. is campus. Colleen Rynne and first-year Nicole and Dominican University at 2:00 A different student is selected for each week’s Bing. Why did you choose IWU? Rynne added 31 assists while Bing p.m. on Saturday. profile. If you would like to suggest an IWU added 11 assists and 11 defensive For anybody looking for something To play soccer and get a good education athlete, contact the sports editor at egilber1@ digs. to do on campus this weekend, stop on by the Shirk Athletic Center and catch iwu.edu. First-year Maisy Bowden What is your favorite thing about IWU contributed five kills and a team high some top-notch volleyball action. Soccer?
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PHOTOS COURTESY OF IWU.EDU [email protected] Senior Madde Greybar (left) led the Women’s volleyball team with 14 kills and 12 digs. First-year Kyleigh Block (right) currently leads the team this season with 110 overall points.
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Mass Times Sun. 12:15pm Limited units left available, Tues. & Fri. 12:05pm Wed. 7:30pm first come first serve. Thurs. 5pm Confession After each Mass. TRACK THE TITANS Men’s Soccer v Simpson @ SEP SEP Women’s Soccer v Transylva- 19 Simpson 20 nia @ Home Football v Simpson SEP Women’s Volleyball v Aurora SEP 19 @ Home 20 @ Simpson IWU football defeats Britons for 2-0 winning streak stat sheet might suggest a junior wide receivers Fernando maintain their stride against Iowa at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, SAM LALONDE misleading outcome to most Lozano and Artie Checchin Simpson College in Indianola, September 20. SPORTS WRITER people. who had 84 and 74 yards, The Britons of Albion College respectively. Week one brought us an led in a couple key categories, Junior running back Anfernee exciting start to the football including first downs, total Roberts was shut down on the season as the Illinois Wesleyan yards and rushing yards on their afternoon amassing only 22 University Titans were able way to accumulating 477 total yards on 17 carries. to secure the victory in the yards to IWU’s 364. Fortunately, they were able home opener against Franklin In most cases, a team facing to expose the Britons with other College. this type of adversity would assets. Solid performances from quickly lose focus and go down “Their defensive line was a first-year quarterback and a without a fight. This was not the very good, which made it tough well-known defense assured the case for IWU on Saturday. to get the running game going. I Titan faithful that this year’s In the 1,000th game in Illinois think the win showed our depth squad came in prepared and Wesleyan football history, the and ability to make big plays focused. Titans improved to an undefeated defensively when necessary,” Now, it was time for the Titans 2-0 on the season. said sophomore linebacker to prove that they can sustain the Senior defensive back Adam O’Grady. same level of performance from Tyrell Bolden played inspired In the coming weeks, week to week. football, claiming two of three Saturday’s game will serve as a While it is possible that the interceptions for the Titans reminder that the grind will not hype and excitement surrounding defense on the afternoon. always be easy or glamorous. the Titans’ home opener against Senior defensive linemen Will It will take will and the Grizzlies of Franklin College James made the play of the game determination to battle through lifted them to victory, the team when he recovered a fumble and every week and find a way to be set out in week two to prove that ran 88 yards for the touchdown successful. they could get the job done on giving the Titans a 35-21 lead. While a strong start is an the road. On the offensive end, first- integral part of a successful Though the stats were not as year quarterback Jack Warner season, each week poses a new glamorous in this weekend’s once again played like a challenge. game, the Titans displayed veteran, completing 19 of 28 With the hype of week one something that does not show attempts for 305 yards and three gone, and the test of week two up on paper: resiliency. touchdowns. passed, the race has just begun. A quick glance at Saturday’s Warner partnered again with The Titans will look to
PHOTOS COURTESY OF MARC FEATHERLY In their 1,000 game in IWU football history, the Titans went to 2-0 with the help of first-year quarterback Jack Warner.
TITAN TALLIES 2 5 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 National ranking for the It was the 1,000 game played in IWU Number of kills for first-year vol- women’s soccer team men’s football history leyball player Kyleigh Block so far this season