Two long-time Men’s track professors team wins retire at the end ECT Great Lakes of the semester. Valley See Pages Conference. 4 and 5. See Page 7.

CAMPUS EVENT Stand-up comedians provide U of I students with laughs song and another for its writing. Katy Hicks “Mr. Show” is a combination of com- Ooinion Editor edy from Cross and Odendirk. The show mixes live scenes and pre-taped video pieces combined with commentary from The Campus Program Board (CPB) Cross and Odendirk. Each show consists sponsored a night of comedy for students of controversial topics such as religion at the University of Indianapolis. Come- and timely political issues in the news. dian David Cross and special guest Eddie Ifft, the other comedian who visited Ifft performed April 20 at 8:OO p.m. in U of I, began with a political science the Schwitzer Student Center Dining degree from the University of Pittsburgh Hall. and later found his calling in show busi- “It is a roller coaster of laughter in ness. Ifft switched to comedy perfor- here,” said Ifft during his half-hour per- mance after an internship for a senator in formance in the dining hall. Washington, D.C. During this intern- Laughter went up and down while ship, he realized that politics was too both comedians, Cross and Ifft, per- serious for his laid-back nature. formed for the student body. “The reason I became a comedian “I liked Eddie Ifft because he kept my was because I got fired from every job I attention,” said junior elementary edu- ever did,” Ifft said. “I was a volunteer cation major Jenelle Carlini. “It seemed once, and I got fired. My dad fired me! like it [the show] dragged on with David This [comedy performance] is the only Cross, and there were too many dull job where I can’t get fired, because it’s points and [too much] dead air during his pretty hard to fire a guy who only works performance.” for an hour.” For Cross, comedy gradually began Ifft discovered his niche in comedy shaping his career and his life. Drawn to one night at a Pittsburgh comedy club, the spotlight and attention of comedy, he when he gave stand-up comedy a try. moved away from his prior goals. Soon after being in the spotlight, Ifft “I believe it was more of a natural moved to New York City to pursue a progression towards stand-up comedy,” career in comedy. His break eventually Cross said. came from writing for an off-broadway At the age of seven, Cross said he stand-up competition that was sponsored started doing stand-up comedy in At- by Caroline’s Comedy Club. lanta, Ga., at open-mic nights in random Since his big break into the comedy comedy clubs. He was discovered sev- scene, Ifft has performed on NBC’s Late eral years ago at the Montreal Comedy Friday Night and appeared in Jerry Film Festival by his current business Seinfeld’s documentary film “The partner, Bob Odendirk. Anatomy of a Joke.” Soon after being noticed by Odendirk, Ifft gave advice to those wanting to go Cross began a series of five shows at a into comedy: “Be funny! Most comedy place called the Diamond Club. After clubs have open-mic nights; start there. successful runs, three executives at HBO Worry more about being original and decided to offer Cross a set of four shows, true to yourself than being funny. That for a comedy entitled “Mr. Show.” [being funny] will come eventually.” Subsequently, Cross was granted a Ifft closed out his performance by set of six more episodes to create a sec- bringing attention to the U of I grey- on- 0.The series aired in hdptwtehn the CPB banner on the Photo by Kuthy Oshornr November 1996. stage. “It looks like your mascot has Finally in 1997, a third season of 10 been in a fire,” Ifft said. COMEDIAN VISITS U OF I-Campus Program Board sponsored an event that brought comedian IDavid more shows was added. That same year, This localized pun on the university’s Cross to the campus. Cross used to perform on HBO’s “Mr. Show” and has been on other network “Mr. Show” was nominated for two mascot brought a final wave of laughter programs throughout the years. Emmy Awards, one for best original throughout the dining hall.

CAMPUS DIVERSITY Diversity Team develops presence within campus cornrnunitv J

express a concern and not take us any- ‘Oh my gosh, we have a flag from Ire- But then we can’t say that because it’s a Gretchen Rush Jefferson said that everyone attending where .... So, what’s the point?“ land, a flag from Nigeria, a flag from social issue we can’t do anything about Editor-in-chief has a book and several articles to read After encountering this roadblock, Germany, a flag from Greece, and these before the training. it. That’s not right, either.” Israel worked with Bonnie Cameron, are my fellow students.’ ” No one attending the upcoming con- Last May, four members of the Diver- President Jerry Israel asked the Uni- assistant professor of teacher education. However, Israel recognizes that the ference knows what activities will take sity Team-Wesley Jones, associate pro- versity of Indianapolis to launch a “war to create a diversity team. University of Indianapolis is not exempt place, but Jefferson has asked people fessor of business; Kathy Simpher, key on racism” in his speech at the Opening Israel does not attend Diversity Team from worldly problems such as racial across campus to e-mail her stories about advisor for the School for Adult Learn- Convocation in September 2000. The meetings because he does not want to tension and discrimination. Israel said diversity at U of I to use at the training. ing; Jefferson and Cameron-attended a speech was titled “The American Di- interfere with discussion. “I see myselt‘ that he used to believe that racism would She said that the stories include issues workshop in Washington, D.C., that was lemma” arid challenged every person as a fairly accessible, non-intimidating be erased across America. “Now I know with gender, ethnicity and international run by the same diversity trainers that associated with the university to make a type of fellow,”Isracl said. “But 1realize I will go to my grave with that not done, background. will help this year. “commitment to do more.” Israel an- that other people don’t see Jerry Israel, and my children will go to their graves “I think it does speak to the fact that “It’s kind of interesting,” said nounced that he would appoint a Cam- they see the president of the university. with that not done,” Israel said. “We’re some people are having a difficult time Jefferson. “I always thought I talked pus Diversity Team to act as a “constant “I am trying hard not to be the puppe- not going to become perfect as human here,” Jefferson said. freely, and I have, but there hasn’t been reminder that the climate of race rela- a whole lot of risk involved [for me].” tions on this campus can, must and will Following the training last summer, improve.” the team developed and conducted a sur- Co-chairs Dr. Pat Jefferson and Paul vey during the facultyhtaff institute at Washington-Lacey, along with Israel, the beginning of the 2001-2002 school chose the team from over 60 people to year, because the president asked them create a balance of gender, as wcll as for an update on their progress. ethnic and international diversity among The team administered 150 surveys the team members. Jefferson and Wash- and 80 were returned. The survey exam- ington-Lacey lead the team in discus- ined whether people encountered insults sions and actions to improve racial ten- or faced fear due to their race, gender, sions on campus. sexual orientation, religion or ethnicity. “It‘s another cxample of Jerry walk- The survey also documented what ing the walk and talking the talk,” said people felt when these problems occured Dr. Everette Freeman, senior vice presi- and where they happened most frequently dent arid provost. He said that the Diver- on campus. sity Team is important because it shows “It isn’t the ‘thought police’ because that U of I is not reacting to the world, I think a university is a place where you but embracing it. “What we’re saying is should be able to have discussion that’s we understand how rich and diverse the teer here,” Israel said. “Because, first of beings, and therefore we’re in a continu- One problem the team faces is find- open and free,” Jefferson said. world is, and we want to be sensitive and all. I don’t know enough. It has to be :I ous process toward that. But knowing ing a time when everyone can meet, and “But I do think, for me, if I became responsive to the diversity of the world.” collaborative effort. that we probably won’t ever get there, Jefferson said they have yet to do so. aware of the fact that I had some behav- Freeman also said that Israel is open “One of the things that this effort is it‘s not the end point that matters, it’s the However, the team encountered more ior that was making a student in my class to the ideas ofthe Diversity Team and teaching us is about privilege.. ..Even process.” pressing issues after a year of develop- feel really uncomfortable, and someone other people on campus, and that he though I see myself as bcing open-minded Since its formation, the team has ini- ment-some felt the team members told me about it, I would try not to do it openly accepts their comments and criti- and tolerant, I’m a white male--a white tiated the observance of Dr. Martin Luther needed to create a level of trust among again. And that to me is what it’s about.” cism. But the president hopes people do male with an iniportant position---l’ve King, Jr. Day, conducted a survey with U themselves before they could tackle di- Following the training this May, the not see this iis an act ofpolitical correct- had all sorts of privilege. of 1 faculty and staff and planned an versity across the campus. Campus Diversity Team will work to ness. more than other people get, and it‘s hard upcoming retreat for the president and “There are two normal modes of deal- create a campus-wide program to build “After I was here two years, I made a to see the world absent of that privilege his wife, all vice presidents and all ing with this,” Israel said. “One is to do cultural training programs for all em- personal decision.. .to voice my pain as the way other people sce it.” dean-about 15 to 20 people. nothing and not talk about it; or if we do ployees and students. Jefferson said that an American and as a president about Freeman pointed out that diversity These people were selected to partici- talk about it, we have some sort of super- the Diversity Team would like to imple- racism,” Israel said. “Which is certainly already exists onUof1.s campus through pate in the training because the Diversity ficial conversation.” ment the campus-wide program soon, not unique to the University of India- activities like the Celebration ofthe Flags Team felt that leaders should go through Israel said that the other is to change but they need cooperation from others. napolis.” and the fact that he is an African-Ameri- training and understand what they are lives, and for that to happen, the conver- “I think if I have a goal, a personal “1 have long been interested in this can senior vice president and provost lor asking for before trying to implement sation needs to be personal. goal, it would be that I would hope that subject, but 1 realize. too, a lot [of]it is the university. training across the rest of the campus. “People’s lives don’t have to change, every employee and every student on very pcrsonal, because 1 hadn’t done “There can be no tnore powerful ex- “lfyou don’t walk the walk at the top, but if we are denying the opportunity for this campus would feel welcome and anything about it for a very long time.” ample of the richness and diversity on you can’t expect people to walk the walk someone.. .to fully achieve what they safe,” Jefferson said. “And that to me is Because of these personal desires, campus than flag day,” Freeman said. at other points in the organization,” said came here to achieve, primarily students, what diversity is.” Israel began writing his speech for the “You remember how quickly that came Freeman. then we have to fix it. That’s tough “In a perfect world, diversity is trans- 2000 convocation. on the heels of 9-1 1....A student who The retreat will take place May 9 and though. parent,” Freeman said. “So, my hope is “I wrote two-thirds of this speech, attended flag day.. .cannot help but to be IO in Beech Grove and will be led by two “We can’t just fix that at the Univer- that we don’t ‘see it’ but that we live it and I realized all I had done was to influenced by the experience by saying, diversity trainers from the East Coast. sity of Indianapolis; it’s a social issue. and do it.” PAGE 2 THE REFLECTOR OPINION APRIL24,2002

W EDITORIAL I W EDITORIAL I I Editor-in-Chief says goodbye i One chief steps down, I

~ new chief steps up be together, no matter how many watching you and have done this for 1 Gretchen Rush reunions the Alumni Association plans. a long time, so take their advice. Brian Robbins any juniors who are worried. Editor-in- Chief I am not sure if it’s just me being a Last week I also may have played in (Thanks Dr. Templin.) Monmvin (r Fditor my last music concert. And this is my I learned that friends come before worrier or what, but right now I think Last week I tried on my cap and last issue of The Reflector-hopefully a boyfriend or a girlfriend any day, I’d almost fail classes on purpose just gown along with the dress and new it won’t be the last article I write. because they are the ones who will to avoid havingto find a job next year. shoes I bought for graduation. That 1 guess the whole point is that you not only laugh with you, but they’ll Ah, another school year has Next semester, I am editor-in-chief was after 1 spent the day shopping for never know where you’re going to end cry too. come to an end. Another year of of The Reflector. As far as I am a mattress for my new apartment. I felt up, so take advantage of every opportu- I learned that my parents might schoolwork, dorm life and every- concerned, that means my days of caught between my youth and impend- nity that comes along. Even in just one know a little bit more than I do, and thing else that goes along with writing goofy, off-the-wall editorials ing adult lifc. I didn’t know whether to semester, college life changes people that they are more understanding and college is over. For some students, it that only make sense to about five throw my cap in the air in celebration more than at any other point in their helpful than they were in high school. is the end of the road, time to face people are over. or sit down and cry. lives. They let me stumble, but I never fall the harsh, cruel reality of the real It will be my job to rein in the Memories of my four years at the I began my college career as a completely on my face. world. crazy freshmen who are full of University of Indianapolis flooded scared freshman biology student Be confident in what you do and For the rest of us, there is at themselves and think they already back as 1 stood there wondering how 1 intending to go to a physical therapy listen to your heart. Take it from me; least one more year of not knowing know everything there is to know. ever got far enough to be wearing school. if you hate your classes, you are in if the food is edible, going or not I’ll have to be the responsible one graduation attire. I thought of my Now I am graduating, a scared the wrong field (no offense to the bio going to class and doing lots of that keeps everyone else in check. I friends wearing sideways birthday hats senior with a degree in communication and chemistry people, plant cells just crazy things our parents would am the last line of defense keeping the in the basement of Cravens Hall for and English and no idea where 1 am aren’t for me). frown upon. insanity in and making sure the truth my roommate’s 19th birthday. I going to work. I also realized that change is No doubt, moving onto college is gets out. That is a big responsibility. remembered that when we parted ways Despite this uncertainty, 1 wouldn’t constant and inevitable. I keep telling a huge change; or else nobody It occurred to me just now, sitting when we were freshmen, we never change a thing. Along the way, I have myself things will all work out, but would drop out. at this computer typing and writing at thought we’d see each other again. It learned from my mistakes and my this is the first time in my life when 1 However, the jump into the rat the same time, that maybe I should was a silly thought then, but three successes. have no idea what lies ahead. 1 guess race of the nine-to-five grind is an not be so frightened of what’s to years later, that thought returns Listen to your professors-you may I will take it one day at a time and let even bigger adjustment. There is the come once I graduate. because after May 4, we will never all not want to believe it, but they are God lead me where I need to go. monumental task of trying to find a Graduation is a piece of paper that job that one can stand, if not love. says you are qualified to do some- ~-~- There is finding a liveable home thing better than stand inside the that can be more permanent than drive-through window. It is symbolic. just an apartment for the school Graduation is just a certificate we year. show our parents to justify the money There is getting around in new they have spent. surroundings and not being around What it all comes down to is that college friends who have sur- the real world is already here. If you rounded us four years. Geez, do not think you’ve entered it, then doesn’t that sound a whole lot maybe you never really will. scarier than starting college? Everyday, everything we do I. for one, as a junior about to determines what happens next. It will become a senior, am absolutely decide where we live, where we work terrified of the future. and helps us figure out where we will I do not think I know a single be at 30,40 and beyond. senior who is not frightened about If you’re a senior, good luck. If what is going to happen. On the you aren’t, thank your lucky stars and other side of the coin, I do not know do your best. Everything counts.

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CAMPUS HEALTH Students receive year-end tips on relieving stress

comes a source of tension for students. Jennifer Marks To counteract the many stresses that Stufl Writer accompany the preparations for gradua- tion, Reynolds supplies seniors with cop- Stress is no stranger to students on ing strategies. Time management and college campuses, but it seems to be prioritizing are important over the next compounded for seniors, according to few weeks, Reynolds said. She suggests Dr. Jackie Reynolds, staff psychologist that students decide what can be put on at U of I. She said that seniors are emo- the back burner. tionally pulled in many different direc- For example, job interviews can wait tions. until after graduation, Reynolds said. “One [direction] certainly is the theme They do not have to be completed during of transition to the real world-the ca- the week of finals and probably should reer world,” Reynolds said. “You have not be. Instead, she advises seniors to to look at your identity. You’re not the take a little time off. college student you’ve been; you’re an “If you can financially afford it, take adult. Of course, you’ve always been an some time for yourself after graduation. adult. but you’ve had that label [of being Time helps with transition,” Reynolds a college student]. Now you’re going to said. “You have time to think. You may be an adult without that label. not get hit with the reality that this chap- Seniors are not alone in feeling these ter of your life has closed until this sum- emotions. Professors, who have watched mer. That’s not abnormal.” students grow during their time at U of I, Senior Mikaela Panayioutou planned feel them as well. They are proud be- ahead to eliminate stress during her last cause students they’ve guided for the last year as an undergraduate. few years are graduating, Reynolds said. “This semester has been easier than However, they are also a bit sad because any other semester,” she said. “I’m part- they’ve developed relationships with stu- time so that I could focus on other stuff.” dents who are now leaving. To help students relax during these Reynolds said stresses compete for last few weeks, Reynolds and Lesley seniors’ attention as they bring their un- Stockton, counseling center director, set dergraduate years to a close. In spite of up a stress relief center outside the caf- numerous final exams, projects and pre- eteria in Schwitzer Student Center on sentations, seniors also must find time to April 15. A small group from a commu- say goodbye. nication class was on hand to help with “Talk about it with friends who are the event as part of a semester-long leaving or you might be leaving behind. . . . project. It’s really easy to get caught up in a task. Although Stockton was the master- If you can, schedule in time with friends mind behind the activity, she worked and professors important to you and say with Reynolds and the communication goodbye to these people.” class to set up a table filled with stress According to Reynolds, anxiety is relief items, candy, stress management another strain on the graduating class. brochures and career pamphlets. She said seniors often feel anxious about All students were welcome to take the process of redefining who they are. what they wished from the table. How- They are happy to be done with school ever, seniors received a special package but find themselves unsure ofthe future. containing candy, a stretchy “stress frog,” “When you’re graduating, you don’t and notepads, in addition to everything know what to expect,” said senior An- else available to them. gela Pflueger. “You don’t have the secu- The hostesses for the event also set up rity of knowing you get to come back.” three massage stations, where members Additionally, seniors have a new of the communication class massaged worry this year. The current state of the students and faculty for free. STRESSIN’ OUT-Junior Emily Hammes massages stressed-out senior Bristy Rusk at the stress economy makes finding employment a Reynolds offers one more piece of program sponsored by the counseling center and a communication class on Monday, April 15. All real challenge, according to Reynolds. advice to seniors: “Schedule in fun.. . . students were welcome to massages. Seniors also received goodie bags. So concern about finding a job also be- Enjoy the moment of finishing up.”

ALUMNI RELATIONS Alumni Relations provides services to

Meals and Men Dining Out for Life help seniors adjust to life after college

Want to eat some Italian with a Dining Out for Life is the Damien Monica Woods, director of alumni rela- tury. Their goal is to collect $10,000. ;tallion? Come to Dinner and a Center’s primary fundraiser. On Thurs- Amy Haick e. .U’u1..:* .... tions, said that this gathering is purely a Five finalists competed for the day, May 2, Indianapolis restaurants dill) VVI1lYl hde at the Schwitzer Student social event at whkh alumni can net- Harvev M. Showalter ‘award. which will help the fight against AIDS by :enter Atrium on Thursday, April The Office of Alumni Relations is work and keep connected to the univer- went to Kelly Thompson, a senior donating 25 percent of their sales to !5. You can buy an auction paddle preparing to serve anew groupof alumni sity and each other. graduating with a social work degree. help the Damien Center. ‘or $1 and bet on the man of your as the class of 2002 approaches gradua- The Office of Alumni Relations is Amber Harrison Stearns, U of 1 Ireams. If you win the bid, then The Damien Center is Indiana’s tion. The office offers U of I gr-d d uatcs located in the Richard E. Stierwalt largest HIV/AIDS service support or- alumnus from the Class of 1995, talked wu get to enjoy Fazolis with your a variety of services. Alumni House. Several alumni events to the seniors at Senior Salute about ganization. Dine out at any of the fol- nan after the auction. Betting Everyone who graduates from the over the past year, such as small re- lowing restaurants to help those becoming an alumnus. ,tarts at $2. Sign-up for paddles University of Indianapolis receives news unions, homecoming meetings and the touched by HIV/AIDS in the India- Senior Salute is different from legins at 6:30 p.m. and the auction from the university. The Office of finals week dessert diversion, have taken graduation in that it is more personal, a napolis community: )egins at 7:30 p.m. For more Alumni Relations keeps in touch with place there. Aesop‘s Tables, Agio, Amici’s, time for seniors to reflect and sit down nformation, contact grads through e-mail newsletters, print On April 7, Senior Salute: A Celebra- with classmates. Arni’s, Bazbeaux, Bella Vita :[email protected]. newsletters and Portico magaine, a tion Honoring the Class of 2002, took “It’s a great time, other than gradu- Ristorante, Broad Ripple Brewpub, quarterly publication. Portico gives place at Fountain Square Theatre. This ation, for students toreflect.. .,”Woods Broad Ripple Steakhouse, Cafe Student awarded marketing alumni information on what is happen- event, sponsored by the U of I Alumni said. “It’s a prideful event and a way Patachou, Chalkies Billiards and Res- scholarship ing at the university, as well as updates Association and Student Alumni Asso- for graduates to say goodbye and thank taurant, Charly Dog’s, Cinema Grill, on their classmates. ciation, included dinner and an informa- you to professors and friends.” Circle City Bar and Grill, Cobblestone Kimberly L. Jones, a junior mar- Alumni Relations also organizes class tive speakers as well as the presentation There are some special alumni Grill, Deco, Downtown Olly Eagle’s Leting and international business ma- ’s, reunions. Reunions are usually planned of the senior class gift and the Harvey events planned specifically for the Nest, EnglishIvy’s, Gaia Wines, Greek or, is the inaugural recipient of the a decade after a class has graduated. M. Showalter Future Alumni Award. Islands, H20 Sushi, Hella‘s Cafe, Class of 2002. This fall, Homecoming ndianapolis chapter of the Ameri- Alumni Relations is planning a young Carrie Dankoff and Nyaradzo will be the official welcome back for Hoaglin to Go Gourmet Carryout, Indy :an Marketing Association’s $1,000 alumni gathering, which will tentatively Madzongwe, members of the Class of the 2002 graduates, and it is planned to Anna’s, Joe Reuzar’s Deli, Lord cholarship. Designed to bridge the take place in about six weeks at Champs 2002, presented the senior gift-$8,000 be something of a reunion. Compli- Ashleys (Washington St. only), Lulu’s, pp between college students and Restaurant. The office considers 21 young that will fund the building of a centen- mentary tickets to the tailgate luncheon Malibu on Maryland, Marco’s, Metro, narketing professionals, the schol- alumnus a graduate under the age of 35. nial garden named the Seat of the Cen- will be available to graduates. trship recognizes outstanding sopho- Midtown Grill, Oh Yumm! Bistro, Old nores or juniors who are pursuing Point Tavern, R Bistro, Ralph’s Great narketing careers. Divide, Santorini GreekKitchen, Slip- pery Noodle Inn, Tarkington’s, TGI Important dates to remember Friday’s, and Varsity Lounge. Visit the Damien Center Web site May 3: Semester 11 is over! at www.damien.org. For an up-to-date May 4: The university’s 97Ih restaurant listing and for more infor- annual commencement mation, call 632-0123. takes place. May 6: Spring Term begins. Sertoma offers scholarship May 9: Summer Session I walk-in registration Sertoma is offering two $1,000 takes place. scholarships for undergraduate stu- May 13: Summer Session I dents who are full-time entering or begins. continuing students at a college or May 24: Spring Term is over! university in the U.S. or Canada. Can- May 27: Celebrate Memorial didates must have a verified cumula- Day! tive grade point average of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale. For a copy of the application, 2002 Etchings release party contact Valisa Snyder or Joni Meyer at and reading, April 25 78 1-5 122. Applications must be in by May 1,2002. Everyone is invited to attend the Support the ‘Hounds! ZOO2 Etchingsreleaseparty andread- ng, April 25, Thursday, 2-4 p.m., in Don’t forget to renew your Grey- he Schwitzer Student Center Room hound license plate for 2002. You Just 104. Etchings is U of 1’s literary and need an authorization form issued by ‘ine arts magazine. the Alumni Association and a $10 fee. Contributors for 2002 will be The Indiana Bureau of Motor Ve- .eading their work. Free copies of hicles released its first quarter sales of he magazine will be available and university and college plates. We are -efreshments will be served. For on the way to once again being the fifth Photo by Kathy Osborne nore information, call Dr. Elizabeth highest in volume sales, only behind Weber at 788-3373 or e-mail her at large schools such as Indiana Univer- SOAKING UP THE SUN-Warm weather came at just the right time. Many students took a break from :[email protected]. sity and Purdue University. studying last week to play Frisbee, lay out in the sun and listen to Kids in the Way, a band brought to campus by CPB. APRIL24,2002 FEATURE THE REFLECTOR PAGE4

FACULTY RETIREMENT Dr. Borden, U of I ‘Renaissance man,’ will retire next month

Although the department has grown Julie Anderson significantly since then, Borden still Feciture Editor knows many of the school’s science majors, particularly upperclassmen. “As far as the science majors, it’s a pretty close-knit group,” he said. Within the twists and turns of a Borden also knows many students yellow-walled labyrinth on the third outside of the science departments. “It’s floor of Lilly Science Hall is a cozy kind of unusual for someone to spend office crammed with 34 years of four years here and not recognize books, papers, photographs and them,” he said. In past years, he has assorted memorabilia that mark the acted as academic advisor to around 25 long career of Dr. Kenneth Borden. students. Recently, the number of his Borden, professor of chemistry at the advisees has decreased because of his University of Indianapolis, will retire impending retirement. from full-time teaching in May, after a Over the years, Borden has taught 17 long and fascinating career at U of I. chemistry classes, six math classes and When graduating seniors walk in one physics class at U of I. He also procession next month, they begin a taught math-related computer courses to new chapter of their lives. Dr. Borden, students before computer courses too, will start a new adventure of his became a mandatory part of the school own: working part-time. He will teach curriculum. Of these classes, he names an introductory chemistry course. (or two personal favorite two) in the fall before heading off to chemistry and introductory chemistry. travel with his wife of 36 years, Jane. He enjoys introductory chemistry The couple will leave Indiana for more because of the new students he sees sunny destinations over winter break each year. Analytical chemistry, on the and into the winter semester. other hand, involves a lot of precision. Though he is not saying a complete Borden, with his background in math, goodbye to U of I, Borden admits that enjoys these types of problems and he still will miss working with the teaching them to students. faculty and students. He plans to work In addition to these courses, he has part-time at U of I indefinitely and taught Spring Term courses on arson travel with his wife during the summer investigation, food chemistry and and spring. environmental issues. The current Borden was born in Floyd, N.M., environmental problems course offered and attended school there until he here developed out of Borden’s original graduated from high school in 1958. Spring Term course. He attended college at Eastern New Borden’s experiences at U of I Mexico University. His interest in extend beyond the classroom. In fact, chemistry developed by chance. He his two main hobbies began with originally wanted to teach vocational opportunities that he was given at the agriculture at the high school level but university. changed his mind in college. Instead Not long after he came to the of agriculture, he decided he wanted to university, Borden was approached with Photo by Gretchen Rush teach high school mathematics. the chance of a lifetime. STUDENT AND TEACHER-Dr. Joe Burnell and Dr. Ken Borden pose in Burnell’s office. Burnell was a Because many math majors also Indiana Central was part of the Borden’s student in the early 80s before he became a chemistry professor at U of 1. pursue a science minor, his advisor American Association of Colleges and suggested he add a science course to Universities for International and made it to the Dominican Republic. wide trailer in the mountains in senior year, he and his wife moved into his schedule. Intercultural Studies in 1976. A faculty This didn’t deter Borden. He took Mexico, so he and his wife will spend the Cummins Apartments (married After taking biology and physics in member from another college put additional scuba diving classes, some time there over the summer. “I student housing). Borden lived behind high school, Borden decided to try together a trip to India at that time. including an underwater archaeology never signed up for frequent flyer the apartments, and the two would visit something new, so he took a beginning Each member college sent a faculty class at Indiana University. After this miles, but 1 guess I should have,” each other. “He was the first faculty course in chemistry. The following member on the trip, and Borden was the experience, he fell in love with scuba Borden said. member here that I got to know as semester, he enrolled in another Indiana Central representative. diving. Since then, Borden has become Throughout his years at U of I, something other than my teacher,” chemistry course. Soon, he found that For six weeks, from June to July, a certified divemaster through the Borden has made several close Burnell said. chemistry “was just easier” than math, Borden attended lectures at the Univer- Professional Association of Diving friendships with students and faculty. Because he and Borden were close so he decided he wanted to teach sity of Delhi and toured cities around Instructors and helps groups train at One of these close relationships is before Burnell was hired at U of I, chemistry. the country, including Bombay and the U of I pool and in open waters with Dr. Joe Burnell, current chair of Burnell said his “transition to be a But not to high school students. Calcutta. around Indianapolis. the chemistry department. colleague with him has been easier Instead, he wanted to teach at the “This was when I took up photogra- He takes every opportunity to dive. Burnell attended U of I as an than with anyone.” college level, which meant earning a phy,” he said. “About a week before we “I have been to the Florida Keys, undergraduate student from 1979 Borden was also responsible for Ph.D. Borden earned his master’s left [for India] I bought a camera. n Belize. Aruba and St. Martin during through 1983 and graduated with Burnell’s current position at U of I. degree in physical chemistry at the book on photography, and 40 rolls of Spring Break trips,” he said. “The degrees in biology and chemistry. “He worked really hard to make sure I University of Illinois. Realizing that film to take with me. I figured I ought Caribbean has some of the best spots While a studying at the university, he got this position,” Burnell said. ‘‘ I the type of research he sought was not to take some pictures [on the trip].” for diving in all of the world. I would was Borden’s student. At that time, can’t thank him enough for all the available at Illinois, he attended the And he did--50 rolls of film in all. go back to Belize anytime.” the chemistry department was still efforts he made in doing the back- University of Arkansas for his doctoral The experience led him to pursue In addition to photography and just Brooker and Borden; students ground work that helped me get this studies. At Arkansas, he worked with photography as a serious hobby. scuba diving, Borden loves sports. For spent their first two years learning position. He held the position open for one of the first Japanese scientists to Evidence of this hobby can be seen the past eight years, he has had the from Brooker and took higher-level a year.” Then Borden officially hired come to work in the United States on the walls of his office. Two beautiful opportunity to combine all three of chemistry courses from Borden. Burnell. after World War 11. beach scenes hang above his desk. The these loves. Every Spring Break he Brooker and Borden “were an “Once I came, he was really as a After receiving his Ph.D. in 1968, pictures were taken during one of his and his wife travel south to Fort interesting team,” Burnell said. boss the same way he was as a he considered sevcral job opportunities many trips to Florida. In addition to Myers, Fla., with the U of 1 baseball Brooker’s style was to “tear you teacher,” Burnell said. He added that before deciding to come to Indiana shooting pictures during his free time, team. This opportunity also came by down and then build you back up into he could not stress enough how helpful Central College (now U of I). At the Borden worked as a part-time photogra- accident. his image, and he knew he only had Borden was, and is, as a colleague. time, he and another professor, Dr. pher for The Indianapolis Star. He also Gary Vaught, head coach of the two years to do that.” Borden’s “There was never this problem of being Robert Brooker, made up the entire has traveled across the Midwest as a baseball team, mentioned that some- teaching style, on the other hand, was a former student.” chemistry department faculty. The photographer with U of I sports teams. one who had planned to travel with the more laid-back. It gave students a Burnell is also impressed with the college was considerably smaller then, Borden’s other serious hobby, scuba team could not. The hotel room hadn’t chance for hands-on learning. way Borden has put together the with an enrollment of about 800 diving, also developed out of an been cancelled, so Borden asked if he “Dr. Borden brings students up to present chemistry department faculty. students. “At least a third of the opportunity at U of I. In 1992, for the and his wife could come down. Today, perform well,” Burnell said. “Dr. “We’re probably the department on freshman class I knew or had contact 500th anniversary of Columbus’ the Bordens own a condo near the Borden’s class was the first chemistry campus that gets along the best,” with them,” Borden said. discovery of America, the Indianapolis Florida gulf coast in Fort Myers and class that I got an A in,” he added Burnell said. “We work together very, Throughout the late 70s and into Children’s Museum, Indiana University go to Florida every year. with a smile. “Dr. Borden was always very well.” the early 80s, Borden taught up to 50 and U of I teamed up to send a group to “Since we’ve bought the condo in funny,” Burnell said. Because his When he retires, the university will credit hours of courses a year. Today, the Dominican Republic to search for Fort Myers, we’ve had half a dozen interests extend beyond academics, he lose much more than just a chemistry each professor in the chemistry one of Columbus’ lost ships in the friends who have bought or built a always has something other than professor. Dr. Borden is the U of I department averages 25 credit hours a Caribbean. house within ten miles,” he said. Also chemistry-sports or movies, for Renaissance man. “Dr. Borden hasn’t year. During the 90s, Borden taught “President Lantz made the offer that most of the U of I alumni association example-to discuss at the beginning gotten credit for all the things he’s two semesters of general chemistry if any faculty members were interested is down there at some point or another, of classes. done,” Burnell said. “‘His contribution and two semesters of introductory in joining, the university would provide he added, so there is always someone Outside of the classroom, Burnell isn’t just in class. chemistry each summer-a total of 16 scuba training,” Borden said. He signed there that they know. and Borden maintained close contact. “It’s probably going to take four hours. up, but unfortunately the project never Borden’s parents own a double- When Burnell married during his people to replace him.” APRIL24,2002 FEATURE THE REFLECTOR PAGE5

FACULTY RETIREMENT Dr. Bryan retires after 25 years of teaching nursing students Community North hospitals. together.” Brian Robbins her doctorate degree from Indiana ago. According to Bryan, at state-run Sometimes students are frightened Mutzriging Editor University. “It’s been interesting to see the hospitals, nurses are typically respon- or nervous and do not even want to Bryan has seen many changes University change under three presi- sible for more patients, and the two enter a patients’ room. Bryan is there during her time as a nurse, both in dents,” Bryan said. “I’m looking forward to it. I’m types also present different types of to encourage and coax them into hospitals and at U of I. She says One thing she misses is the camara- ready,” said Dr. Judith Bryan, who nursing duties. working with the patient and the nursing has become more challenging derie among faculty members. Profes- will be retiring at semester’s end after “The rules are different, more patient’s family. as technology has progressed. sors did not used to be as departmental- 25 years of teaching in U of 1’s regimented at a state hospital,” Bryan “It’s the interaction with the patient, Patients undergoing minor proce- ized than they are now. “I miss the School of Nursing. said. “I can’t say I like one over the assuming major responsibility [for that dures and tests no longer have to stay culture [that existed] when I first “If I could lump together a other.” person],” said Bryan. in the hospital to have them done. started. We’re segregated now.” memory, it’d be working with the Bryan’s expression brightens and She hopes that by teaching students, “Now things are done outpatient,” Although she will miss working with young people,” she said. her eyes begin to glow when she thinks she can improve patient care in she said. “[The] only people in students, Bryan says she is definitely After graduating with her about teaching U of 1’s nursing hospitals. She was disappointed in hospitals are acutely ill.” ready to retire. Bryan plans to move bachelor’s degree in 1962 from students. She supervises students when some of what she saw while working According to Bryan, the number of with her second husband, Chuck, to a lndiana University, Bryan moved with they go to hospitals to gain clinical in hospitals. elderly people in the population has home they have owned in Lake her husband to California, where she experience. She was a part-time “I was probably frustrated with grown because people live longer. Barkley, Ky. for the last ten years. began her nursing career at state-run clinical instructor for three years some of the staff,” she said. “I thought Their needs have also grown, making She will also travel to see her four hospitals. before joining the faculty full-time in 1 could make a difference. The them a more important part of children, who live in such various After her first husband’s death 1979. students have kept me here.” nursing. places as Carmel, Calif., Vallejo, Calif., twelve years later, she came back to ‘‘It’s exciting to see their progres- Her commitment to learning is so U of I has also changed quite a bit Seattle, Wash. and Columbus, Ohio. the Indianapolis area, working at St. sion and [watch] as they gain matu- strong that she has kept studying even in Bryan’s years here. The university “”I’m ready for something other that Francis, Community East and rity,” she said. “They put the pieces while teaching. In 1995 she received is very different than it was 25 years getting up at 5:30!”Bryan said.

CENTENNIAL SERIES U of I fight song is a lost-but not forgotten-tradition

Joanne Grizzle in 1975, recalls singing the fight song they knew all of the words to the song. SttiK Writer for Indiana Central College. “When I However, just because the song was a freshman, you wore green isn’t being sung does not mean that “I think there‘re some good things beanies for, I think, the first semester, people do not want to hear it. and some bad things as far as things and the upperclassmen could ask you, Fifty-three percent of those sur- you give up as change takes place,” at any point and time, to stop and sing veyed said they feel the school song is said Dr. Suzanne Willey, associate the fight song, which happened in the important. The number one reason is athletic director and former U of I cafeteria quite often,” Willey said. “So that they feel the school spirit is student. you learned the fight song.” important. Students also feel that As most people know, U of I has Of course, the campus used to be singing the school song shows that been changing and evolving since its more close-knit than it is today. they have pride and respect for their inception in 1902. The campus has Students didn’t leave campus after school and is a good way to promote grown and even changed its name a class or on weekends to go to jobs. unity on campus. couple of times before settling on the “It used to be that on Saturday, But what would it take to get this University of Indianapolis. However, everybody on campus went to the tradition back? Is that even possible? with the changing appearance of the football game, and everybody sang the According to Willey, getting back campus, the student body and their song,” Willey said. “Now, there are the tradition would take a lot of traditions also have changed. more things to do. You just don’t see students actually learning the U of I With every name change, the school that togetherness. Unfortunately, it’s fight song. “It would have to be done song had to be changed as well. kind of fallen by the wayside.” at several opportunities, not just Former U of I student Jim Stanton Results from a survey given to 40 sporting events, I think. So people wrote the new song when the school students on campus confirm the loss of could really get a sense of feel and a changed its name from lndiana Central this tradition. Forty percent of students sense of pride for our school fight College to Indiana Central University say they have heard the school song, song.” in 1975. His song was only tweaked to which leaves an astonishing 60 percent U of I has lost many traditions since fit the final name change to U of I in who have not. the days of beanies and freshman 1986. However, most students at U of 1 Some explanation for this may be initiation, but some wonder if it’s time don’t know the song at all. that the song is rarely played except at to consider bringing some of them University of Indianapolis students athletic events, which many students back. “If we can all stand together at a seldom, if ever, hear sing the fight do not attend. game or at commencement and sing song except at football or basketball Although the band currently plays the U of I fight song. That makes us, as games. Singing the school’s anthem the school fight song during athletic students. feel more connected to each seems to have become a lost tradition events, few students know the words other and to the school,” said junilor at U of 1. other than “fight, fight, fight.” Out of Lora Andrews. “I think that’s some- Willey, who graduated from U of I all of the students surveyed, none said thing we need more of at U of I.”

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SOFTBALL Softball team struggles before GLVC-GLIAC competition

Lucas Klipsch third baseman Noelle Horvath all went 1-4 at the plate. Stuff Writer The next day, they lost both of their games in a doubleheader The softball team has struggled against the Quincy Hawks. In the against recent opponents as they first game, the ‘Hounds fell 6-3. prepared for conference play. Scoring runs were freshman second On Sunday, April 7, the ‘Hounds baseman Tara Burman, Morgan and played GLVC opponent Kentucky sophomore catcher Amy Snyder. Wesleyan, shutting them out 4-0. Morgan added two of the Grey- Junior pitcher Hope Lykins pitched hounds’ three RBIs in the losing a six hitter, and junior left fielder effort. They lost the next game 5-1. Sharon Kerkhoff led the charge, Stringham scored the only Grey- scoring two runs and recording an RBI hound run in the game. against the Panthers. Although the team has had a Following the shutout victory, the disappointing stretch, Horvath ‘Hounds experienced a string of losses, believes the team has a strong bond. beginning with two games against “We’ve had a lot of close conference rival Missouri-St. Louis on games,” she said. “Our record’s April 13. deceiving. This year I think our In the first game, the ‘Hounds team’s more closely knitted than we started off strong but fell short to the were last year. I think that helps Riverwomen, losing 5-4. with having fun whether we win or Freshman shortstop Adrianne lose.” Morgan hit a single, while junior The ‘Hounds traveled to South second baseman Jenny Stingham and Bend to participate in the GLVC- sophomore pitcher Jill Fincher all GLIAC Tournament April 19-21. scored one run apiece. This tournament allowed the In the second game of the double- ‘Hounds to play against other teams header, the ‘Hounds were shutout by in the Midwest. These results were the Riverwomen 4-0. not available at press time. The women wrap up the regular Photo by Kuthy O.shornr Junior pitcher Jesse Matlock had one srikeout in the losing effort, while season this week with three confer- Morgan, freshman designated hitter ence games and one non-conference WARMING UP- Sophomore first baseman Jenny Garris prepares to bat against Bellarmine April 6. The Erin Schenck, sophomore first game before the GLVC tournament ‘Hounds travel to Marian College April 25 to take on the Knights. The ‘Hounds are currently 9-17-1 overall baseman Jenny Garris and sophomore May 3-5. and 2-8 in the GLVC.

BASEBALL ‘Hounds continue winning ways Baseball team ranked 29th in NCAA Div. II Anthony King ‘Hounds scored again when junior Sports Editor Brett McCollum hit a single to score Nisbet. The Greyhounds are back where On April 13, the ‘Hounds began an they want to be as they continue to eight game homestand, beginning with reign atop the GLVC standings and Oakland City. The ‘Hounds squeezed also break into the top 30 in the first by the first game, winning 4-3, but NCAA I1 Baseball poll of the year. Oakland City was too much for them The 29- 14 ‘Hounds traveled to in the second game as they defeated Northern Kentucky on April 10 to take the Greyhounds 7-5. on the Norse. The ‘Hounds held off the After the series’against Oakland Norse to win 5-4. Senior designated City, the ‘Hounds competed against hitter Dennis Nisbet scored the first GLVC rival Lewis. The ‘Hounds run of the game after junior shortstop smashed Lewis in the first game, 9-2. Jeremy O’Neill hit ;I single to bring Senior pitcher Rick Hummel vtruck him in. The Norse just would not stay out eight hitters and allowed six hits as away as they scored four runs in the he recorded his sixth complete game of third inning, taking a 4- 1 lead. But the the season, improving his season ‘Hounds never quit as they scored record to 7-2 with an ERA of 2.78. three runs in the fifth inning. Hummel is second in the GLVC in Sophomore second baseman Erik wins, behind teammate Blake Wyatt. Peterman hit a single in the fifth inning Hummel also third in strikeouts with to score junior third baseman Brad 68. Beck, and then junior centerfielder In the second game, the ‘Hounds hit Tarron Acuff hit a sacrifice fly to bring five runs in the seventh inning to in junior catcher Jake Beck to bring the defeat Lewis 10-6. score to 4-3. The ‘Hounds tied up the Eight players hit singles in the game when senior Josh Fuller hit a game, and junior left fielder Matt single to bring home Peterman. Guarnieri hit his team-leading seventh The ‘Hounds took the lead in the homerun in the second inning. He is seventh inning. when Acuff hit a single tied for second in the GLVC in to score freshman outfielder Ryan homeruns this season. Richardson. The ‘Hounds hosted Southern Photo by Kathy Osborne The ‘Hounds also defeated North- Indiana on April 20 and 2 1. Results ern Kentucky in the second game 5-4. were not available at press time. The DOUBLE PLAY-Second baseman Dennis Nisbet and short stop Brad Bates team up to tag out the bv team goes on the road to play St. University of Southern Indiana’s outfielder, Noah Wetzel. The ‘Hounds also tagged out the runner at first Nisbet started thingsv off hitting- a double to score Acuff. Then ;he Joseph’s College April 24. base, completing the 6-4-3 double play.

WOMEN’S GOLF Women’s golf wrapping up spring season the Illinois Invitational at Stone Jessica Roberts Creek. For the first time all Editor News season. the ‘Hounds were denied a top five finish, placing 13th The women’s golf team began out of 16 teams. its season at the Northern Ken- Top finishers for the tucky Invitational April 5-6 at ‘Hounds, in a field consisting of Eagle Creek Golf Course. The 85 golfers, included Moore team finished fifth out of nine finishing 43rd, Tate finishing teams. 49th, Wenning finishing 62nd, Junior Kim Moore was the top Spilker finishing 70th, and Greyhound golfer, tying for 1 lth Sikora finishing 72nd. place in a field of 57 golfers with The ‘Hounds then traveled to scores of 84-83-167. Ohio to compete in the Dayton On April 8, the women’s golf Invitational April 15. The team team hosted the Greyhound tied for second in the seven-team Classic at The Links Golf Club in competition New Palestine. The team placed The ‘Hounds competed in the second out of seven squads. Tri-State Invitational April 20- Junior Courtney Tate and 21 at Zollner Golf Course. They Moore tied for fifth individually finished in a tie for second place with scores of 82. in the seven-team competition. Other scores include sopho- The ‘Hounds next competi- more Amy Wenning with a score tion is the at NCAA I1 East of 83, senior Jessica Sikora with Regional in Carrollton, Ky. an 86 and sophomore Lora Spilker May 3rd and 4th.The NCAA I1 with a 94. Nationals follow May 15-18 in The ‘Hounds then traveled to Allendale, Mich. at The Mead- BATTER UP-Designated hitter Erik Peterman goes 1-4 at the plate in the double header against GLVC omonent Southern Indiana. He scored one run and earned one RBI in the second game on April 20.

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H TRACK U of I track teams dominate GLVC conference meet ~ ~~ time of 11:27.56. Jessica Roberts Other top finishers include fresh- NPM’SEditor men Briana Berman, who placed third in the 400-meter dash, senior Maria Harriman who placed fourth in the The men’s team captured its first- 800-meter run and third in the 1,500- ever Great Lakes Valley Conference meter run, senior Kim Parker who (GLVC) title, earning 203.50 points finished second in the 100-meter high April 19-20 at St. Joseph‘s College in hurdles, and freshman Lori Vissing Rensselaer, Ind. who finished sixth in the 100-meter The women’s team missed first hurdles and sixth in the triple jump. place by one point, finishing sccond Vissing was also named GLVC behind Lewis. “Women’s Freshmen of the Year.” Junior Tim Mason took first place Head track coach Scott Fangman in the 100-mcter dash with a time of was also named the GLVC “Men’s 11.03 and tied for third in the 200- Coach of the Year” for the third time meter dash with a time of 22.63. in his coaching career at the University Sophomore Marcus Davis placed of Indianapolis. He last won the award first in the 200-meter dash with a time in 1999. of 22.06 and placed second in the 100- The track team will compete in the meter dash with a time of 11.12. Drake Relays/Boiler Open on April Sophomore Reggie Cross placed 26-27. first in the 400-meter dash with a time The men and women’s track teams of 47.99. competed in the Big Blue Classic at Senior Todd Manri placed first in Eastern Illinois University on April 5-6 the 110-meter hurdles and 400-meter and at the Indiana Intercollegiate hurdles with timcs of 15.22 and 55.97. Championships at DePauw University Mann also had several strong on April 13. finishes including a seventh-place The men and women were compet- finish in the long jump and an 1 lth ing against NCAA Division I programs place finish in the triple jump. Mann from the Ohio Valley and Missouri was also named GLVC “Male Athlete Valley conferences during the Big of the Year.” Blue Classic and finished with some The women’s team also had several solid performances, according to Giles strong finishers, including junior Davis, assistant track coach. Tiffany Turner, who placed first in the Sophomore Erin Vagedes won the Photo provided 200-meter dash with a time of 25.07. second section of the women’s 5000- She also placed second in the 100- WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS-The men’s track team celebrates with their Great Lakes Valley Conference meter with her time of 18:29.18. trophy after winning the conference meet in Rensselaer, Ind. at St. Joseph’s on Saturday. meter dash with a time of 12.48. The 4 x 800-meter relay team of Sophomore Deidria Foster placed first Vagedes, junior Terri Jennings, three places include Foster in the 100 H MEN’S TENNIS in the triple jump with a mark of Harriman and junior Natalie Malone and 200-mcter dashes. Harriman in the 11.22m. placed third. 800-meter run and 1500-meter run, She also finished fourth in the 100- Sophomore Kelly Zelienga received Vagedes in the 5000-meter run, Parker meter dash with a time of 13.02. a personal and seasonal best with her in the 100-meter hurdles. Zelienga in Men’s tennis preps Sophomore De‘nise McKee also 10’00’ vault in the women’s pole pole vault, senior Stephanie Matthews finished strong by placing fifth in the vault. in high jump and the 4 x 400-meter 100-meter dash with a time of 13.05. Other seasonal bests include Parker rcluy team consi4ting of junior Teri Junior Nicole Williams placed first in the 100-meter hurdles, Vissing in Jennings, junior Heather Wisdom, for NCAA I1 Regional in the 3,000-meter steeplechase with a the 100-meter hurdles and the 400- freshmen Rachel Peppler and Berman. meter hurdles and Williams in the The men’r team finished above host Greyhounds go 1-2 in Great Lakes 3000-meter steeplechase. DePauu University with a score of Junior Damieon Smith of the men’s 152.60 to 121.50. team improved upon his provisional First place wiwers include Mason Valley Conference tournament qualifying mark when he placed in the 100-meter dash, Davis in the The ‘Hounds defeated Bellarmine Gretchen Rush second in the hammer throw. 200-meter dash, Cross in the 400- 5-2 in the first round but fell to Editor- in - Chiej Davis finished fourth place in the meter dash, freshman John Parson in conference powerhouse and top seed 200-meter dash, and Mann finished the 1500-meter run. junior John Poray Southern Indiana in the second round fourth, a personal best, in the finals of in the 10,000-meter run and Smith in The University of Indianapoli? by the same score. They then lost 5-3 the 1 10-meter hurdles. the hammer throw. men’s tennis team will look radically to the third seeded Norse of Northern Setting his personal best time in the Maim qualified for the NCAA different next fall. Kentucky in the third-place match. 110-meter hurdles, junior Jhason Championships in the 1 IO-meter When seniors Justin Brown, Scooter April 16, the ‘Hounds defeated Newman finished sixth. hurdles, which earned him a second- DeMare, Ryan VanDonselaar and R.B. DePauw in a close competition. At the At the Indiana Intercollegiate place fini\h. Cross provisionally Hervey depart from the courts for the number one singles spot, Hervey Championships, the women’s team set qualified for this year‘s champion- final time following the NCAA I1 defeated the Tigers’ Scott Fisk in a several records with their ninth ships. Great Lakes Regional on May 3 and 4. hard fought singles battle, 7-5, 7-6. He consecutive winmer Indiana Other ton-thrre finishers include Brown is the only four-year competitor and jnnilnr Maim Snulovic handled Wesleyan University. The final score Davis in [he IOO-meter dash, Cross in on the team, and the departing seniors Fisk and Marshall Kuresman 8-3. was 192.50 to 108. the 200-meter dash. Mason in the 200- leave the ‘Hounds with only half of VanDonselaar and junior Brandon Turner established new meet. meter dash. senior Kheli Lietch in the their roster returning for next season. Cook defeated Greg Nammari and stadium, and university records in the 5000-meter run, sophomore Steve “Losing four seniors will affect the Aaron Gress 8-6 at the second doubles 100 and 200-meter dashes. Her Baase in the polc vault and the 4 x ‘Hounds dramatically,” said head position. performances also earned her the 400-meter relay team consisting of coach Pat Nickell. “Three have been in Saulovic continued the winning Female Track Athlete of the Year Mann. Davi.;, Mason and senior Doug the top six in the line-up for three or ways, narrowly winning 6-0, 2-6, 7-6 honor and provisionally qualified her Roach. four years. When you lose guys like over Nammari. Brown pulled out a for the 2002 NCAA Championships. The tr:tck team will compete in the that, you lose a big chunk of your critical win at the fifth singles spot Other first-place winners include Drake Relays/Boiler Open on April future.” over Gress 7-5, 2-6,7-6. Photo provided Williams, with her record setting 26-27. On May 4. the ‘Hounds will Nickell said that the coaches have April 12 and 13, the ‘Hounds performance in the 3000-meter compete in the Woodland Mortgage already begun the recruiting process grabbed two conference wins and one HEADING FOR THE FINISH steeplechase, Vissing in the triple jump Invitational held at the Indiana for next season. loss against Missouri-St. Louis, SIU- LINE-Sophomore Erin Vagedes and the 4x100-meter relay team University-Purduc University- India- These seniors have led the ‘Hounds Edwardsville and Quincy, 4-5,6-3 and heads into the home stretch as consisting of Turner, sophomore napolis track. The ‘Hounds will travel to a 6-2 record in April, wrapping up 8-1, respectively. she nears the finish of the 10K Ashley Moore McKee, and Foster. to San Angelo, Tx., to compete in the their regular season matches. The week before, on April 4,6, and run Saturday at St. Joseph’s. Athletes who finished in the top NCAA 11 Nationals May 26-28. The Greyhounds finished out their 9, the netters went three straight, Great Lakes Valley Conference defeating Saint Joseph’s 6-1, Lewis 9- schedule at the conference tournament 0 and Taylor 5-4. here in Indianapolis on Saturday. U of SCHOLARSHIP The Greyhounds have this week off I entered the tournament seeded fourth before the upcoming NCAA I1 Great Maria Harriman awarded postgraduate scholarship out of the eight schools competing. Lakes Regional, May 3-4. WOMEN’S TENNIS Std Report Women’s tennis wraps up season Sophomore number one singles Senior cross-country and track standout Maria Harriman is one of 29 athletes in the nation to receive an Anthony King player Gayal Jones defeated Marie NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship. This scholarship is handed out annually to student-athletes in all three NCAA Sports Editor divisions who manitains a 3.2 cumulative grade point average and who have prt‘onned with distinction in their Cameron of Grand Valley State with respective varsity sports. Harriman is a psychology major with a concentration in pre-physical therapy. She has held I scores of 2-6,6-4,4-1. Senior Jen a 3.989 ciimulative grade point average throughout her four years at the [Jniversity of Indianapolis. Harriman is a The University of Indianapolis Roark also won her match, defeating two-time NCAA I1 iUI-Amcrican in thc 1,500 meters and holds the school record. She was also named to the 2000- Greyhounds wrapped up their spring Zanobia Syed 6-3,6-0. Junior Erin 01 Verizoti Academic Academic All-American as well as a two-time national qualifier in cross-country. In 1999- campaign with two big match-ups. The Giesler managed to go three sets, but first match was against NCAA I1 Great fell to Nikki Fairchild. -_ ___ .-___ Lakes Region number six Grand The ‘Hounds then hosted Southern Valley State on April 12, held at the Indiana on April 20. Info was not Southside Tennis Club. available as of press time. I PRIOR MILITARY Regardless of Branch of Service. Put your Prior Service Skills to Work Part-Time, Excellent Income. Up to 100%College Tuition. Montgomery GI Bill, Retirement & more! Call the Indiana National Guard today! (3171 247-3392 For details ’*FUI, __24,2002 ENTERTAINMENT THE REFLECTOR PAGE8

Edyvean curtain falls forever following ‘Sound of Music’

Cara Silletto family’s Rodgers and Hammerstein scorebook had its own place on the Stuff Writer piano. Not only did she sing the music at home, she also played the role of After 35 years in Indianapolis, the Liesl in high school. Edyvean Repertory Theatre presents In “The Sound of Music,” Hacker its final show this May, Rodgers and sings the well-known inspirational Hammerstein’s “The Sound of song, “Climb Every Mountain.” Her Music.” daughter Olivia, 8, plays the youngest “The Sound of Music” is based on von Trapp child, Gretl. the true story of a young girl, Maria, Richard Roberts, director of many who is sent to be the governess for the Edyvean shows including “Godspell” seven unruly children of the von Trapp and “My Fair Lady,” directs “The family. Captain von Trapp, a widowed Sound of Music” with Michael Harden naval officer, runs his family military as music director. Roberts said because style. As a result, Maria’s warmth and everyone has seen the show, trying to love quickly gain the children’s create something that does not dupli- affection. The single threat to their cate the movie but also does not family and home in Austria is Hitler’s violate people’s expectations is rise to power. difficult. A University of Indianapolis Roberts’ favorite part of this student and a faculty member, as well production is the nuns’ chorus, as many Edyvean veterans from the consisting of 24 women. He said most community, make up the cast of over productions, including the movie, cut 40 people. Rachel Overfield, a out many of the nuns’ songs. The sophomore elementary education and chorus is often very small, so many music major, plays Liesl, the oldest people never get to hear these beautiful von Trapp child. Liesl, the Captain’s songs performed by a large group. 16-year-old daughter, is courted by “This group is already singing amaz- Rolf, a messenger-turned-Hitler-youth. ingly beautifully,” Roberts said. This situation develops into a subplot Tickets are $1 8 and $20, with Photo provided of its own. discounts for students with a valid ID. Dr. Kathleen Hacker, director of Tickets can be purchased by visiting or ’p RE MI-The von Trapp children and Maria sing in Edyvean vocal studies, plays Mother Abbess, calling the box office in Ransburg ertory Theatre’s perfromance of “The Sound of Music.” the convent’s head nun. Hacker said Auditorium’s Lobby, Monday through :tomore Rachel Overfield (top right) plays the oldest child, Liesl. that while she was growing up, her Friday, 1-6 p.m., at 783-4090.

)VIE PREVIEW 0 ummer movies wiii011 1bring mixed bag to the big screen Editor previews 12 upcoming flicks for hot fun in the summer time. I Diane Lane as a wife in the suburbs the Powerpuff Girls, leap from the Brian Robbins who wanders into an affair when life screen of Cartoon Network to the Mutiaging Editor with her husband, played by Richard silver screen to battle once again the Gere, becomes boring. She finds out evil mutant monkey master mind Mojo I tithat time of year again. It is that her actions are more dangerous Jojo. “Powerpuff Girls” take to the for the temperature to go up, than she thinks. Watch the intrigue skies at some undetermined point in ,IC to wear le\\ clothing, and the May 10. July.

%) \top dumping water on us. It is Jennifer Lopez tries to expand her Another sci-fi epic sequel rolls into Ioi people to ignore the weather dramatic range in “Enough.” Lopez theaters July 3. Will Smith and .it 1114ideiiiovie theaters. Here are marries the man of her dreams, only to Tommy Lee Jones return as secret vinimer films to look forward to. see him turn into an abusive monster agents J and K in “Men In Black 11.” 18 \t 15 “Spider-Man,” \tarring Toby after the wedding. When she cannot This time around, they have to deal ~iic,Kir\ten Dunst and Willem escape the beatings, she resorts to with an invasion from an alien species Maguire play\ Peter Parker, a killing him. See Lopez attempt to show trying to seduce the world by masquer- diool student who is bitten by a dramatic range on May 24. ading as beautiful women. Lara Flynn iLtive rpder and develops “Insomnia” hits A1 Paccino, when Boyle plays the ringleader. ing powero a\ a result. He must he is a cop who cannot sleep until he Did you say you wanted more !tal with the power and reqponsi- catches Robin Williams, who plays a sequels’?Mike Myers’ Austin Powers t licy bring “Spider-Man” opens child killer. Williams turns the tables takes another trip on the way-back and forces Pacino to kill his partner. machine, this time to 1975, where he 1111 the director of “Fatal Attrac- Do not sleep through “Insomnia” on must stop Dr. Evil and Mini-Me from , vir\ “I ‘I~i,iithtul,”\tarring May 24. killing his father in “Austin Powers in “Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron” is Goldmember.” Beyonce Knowles from this summer’s Disney animated film. It Destiny’s Child plays Foxxxy features a wild stallion wandering free Cleopatra, another secret agent. in the southwest. Yeah, I’m excitied “Austin Powers in Goldmember” about the concept too. Don’t let wild strikes on July 17. horses keep you away on May 24. Steven Soderbergh, the director of “Star Wars Episode 11: Attack of the “Traffic,” “Ocean’s 11,” and “Erin Clones,” starring a cast of thousands Brockovich,” presents a movie about has to be special and comes out late. people loving movies. “Full Frontal” Hayden Christensen plays Anakin stars David Duchovny, Catherine Skywalker, the future Darth Vader. Keener, Mary McCormack and David Ewan McGregor, Samuel L. Jackson Hyde Pierce and comes out on August and Natalie Portman return from 2. “Episode I.” May the force be with The summer movie blockbuster you on May 26. ends on a spooky note. M. Night Steven Spielberg seems to make Shyamalan, the mastermind behind only one movie a year lately. For 2002, “The Sixth Sense” and “Unbreakable,” the movie is “Minority Report,” about returns with the thriller “Signs.” a bleak future where criminals are Shyamalan has kept details of the caught before they can do anything film’s plot tightly wrapped, but it wrong. Tom Cruise is one such victim, involves a Pennsylvania farmer, played only he’s supposed to catch would-be by Me1 Gibson, who finds his finds his Photo provided criminals. Watch Cruise run on June fields covered in mysterious crop 28. circles. Watch the sky for “Signs” on 1 EATING-Richard Gere and Photo provided krie Lane star in “Unfaithful.” Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup, August 2. ATTACK OF THE CLONES-Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen) plays a Jedi apprentice attempting to save the destiny of the Repubic. He also falls in love with Padme Amidala in this second Star Wars movie. Around Campus Crimson Express Wednesday, April 24,7:30 p.m. Schwitzer Student Center Free admission. For more information call 788-3255.

Music For Four Hands & Two Pianos Thursday, April 25, 7:30 p.m. Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center. Free admission. For more information call 788-3255.

Musical Tales Sunday, April 28, 3 p.m. Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center. Free admission Combination of poetry and prose along with music. Free Admission. For more information call 788-3255.

Children’s Concert Series Sunday, April 28, 330 p.m. Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center For more information call 788-3400 or e-mail rsorley @uindy.edu. APRIL24,2002 - _____ ~ -- ENTERTAINMENT THE REFLECTOR PAGE9

rn COMEDY REVIEW Romont Harri S attempts to m; .ke U of I laugh probably will laugh at that one for a In the style of many comics, Harris Julie Anderson while. pointed out audience members to make Feuture Editor Most of the people I talked to after fun of clothing, girlfriend or whatever the show agreed with me. Sure, some else struck him as being potentially Romont Harris’ April 12 show at of Harris’ jokes got a few genuine humorous. This was one of the funnier the University of Indianapolis was laughs. But for the most part, he parts of the show. But it doesn’t take definitely a different brand of enter- dragged his jokes out so far that no one much raw talent to pick on someone. tainment than is normally offercd here. could remember why they were funny That’s Ann Robinson’s job. Between the countless sex jokes, in the first place. One interesting point of the show masturbation jokes, sex jokes, sex At more than one point in the show, came at the end. He invited people up jokes and more sex jokes, it got kind of Harris asked the audience why we had on stage to showcase their talents. A . . . old. stopped laughing. How long was I few guys came up on stage to sing or On top of all that, Harris is the kind .suppo.sed to laugh? I wanted to ask. rap. They were pretty good, but the of comic who is funny and knows it. OK, I watch cable TV, listen to the whole thing struck me as kind of He pandered to the audience Rodney radio and I’m in college. I’ve been random. It was Harris’ show; had he Dangerfield-style. The only thing about as corrupted as a 19-year-old can run out of things to say? Not likely.. missing was those creepy, bug eyes. be in the Midwest. Don’t get me wrong, there was a Harris tried, he really did. Too hard, But honestly, when someone tells a generous portion of genuinely funny, sometimes. I like the fact that his act dirty joke, does he need to accompany original material. I’ll be the first to say was very animated. He tried to engage it with incredibly loud sound effects? you that his impression of a guy with a the audience, and we had to give him It went from “ha ha” to “ewwwww” in wooden leg doing the electric slide credit for that. 1 didn’t hate his show, no time. He also literally screamed into was hilarious. It probably shouldn’t but it wasn’t what I expected. the microphone: “I feel great. have been, but what can I say? I had Some of the funniest parts of the GREAT!!!!!” At one point, I thought been waiting for a real laugh all performance were his making fun of he had swallowed the microphone. evening and I got it-at the end of the famous people. I think the funniest Yeah, I realize that it didn’t help show. joke of the night came when he that I was sitting close to a massive Overall, though, I’m glad that the compared Ja Rule’s voice to that of speaker. show was free. Cookie Monster. It was original. And true. rn CD REVIEW For me, the true test of a joke’s humor quotient is if it can make me laugh days or weeks later. And I goo Goo Dolls relt ase ‘Gutterflower’ LAUGH, I DARE YOU-Comedian Romont Harris performed in together after about five or six tracks. the Schwitzer Student Center cafeteria. Gretchen Rush Overall, if you liked the Goo Goo Editor-in-chief’ Dolls before this album, you still will. rn TALENT SHOW They began their international tour, featuring their new album, April 13 in Long Beach, Calif. at the Toyota Grand Prix. They will visit the Annual “Road Less Traveled” show “Gutterflower” features current radio Midwest at the end of May. hit and Billboard Top 20 “Here is displays students’ musical talents Gone,” as well as “Big Machine”

“Before I got here, they decided to The third act was junior Abby Lucas Klipsch get students and faculty members who Murray. Murray sang and played Stuff Writer which featured “Iris” (which also sing, dance or play the acoustic guitar. Her songs were all appeared in the “City of Angels” guitar.. .together and give thanks and ori vinal . 4. soundtrack), “Slide” and “Black praise to God,” she said. Finally, freshman Jovan Wash Balloon.” The University of Indianapolis “Road Lers Traveled” fcatured four performed what he called a “freestyle” Campus Program Board organized an acts. The first was a three-~nember tap. This was a tap dance routine that event called “Road Less Traveled,” band consisting of biology professor had not been previously practiced. He featuring U of I students and faculty Dr. Steven Nawrocki on voc;ds and danced for over a minute. performing their musical skills on guitar, (’omniunication professor Dr. “Road Less Traveled” featured April 9. Robert tiobetz on bass guitar, and several talented musicians. Several of The event is s,imilar to a talent biology graduate student Molly Hill on them have been performing for a long show, only without the judging. It vocals, guitar and tambourine. The time and can be found performing Goo Goo Dolls basically gives members of thc U of I group played thrce songs. the first and outsidc of U of 1. Wash has been tap Indianapolis area community a chance to display their third covers and the second ;in original dancing for seven years. talents and their devotion to Christian- work by Hill. It [tap dancing] gets some frustra- appearances ity. The event is held annually and was Thc next act wa.;junior Andrea tion out.” he said. started by the Campus Program Board. Sands. She sang one song by hel-self Nawrocki and Hill can often be May 27: Louisville (Palace Theatre) Junior Bckah Watsou was the orga- with the help 01 ii tape t1id providcd found playing Christian music at their May 28: Detroit (State Theatre) nizer of the event this year. background music. church as well May 29: Chicago (Riviera Theatre) I te