the “The eyes of the Argus are upon me, and no slip will pass unnoticed” -George Washington ArgusIllinois Wesleyan University IWU athletes protest national anthem
JEFF NEUKOM STAFF WRITER
In response to the recent pro- tests to the national anthem, seen both nationwide and on the Il- linois Wesleyan University cam- pus, the university scheduled a diversity talk on Sept. 21 in the Davidson Room. The talk was largely inspired by the protest of senior football players Quincy Butler and Jamal Jackson, who made local waves as they chose to kneel during the national anthem before their game on Saturday, Sept. 17. “There are issues we’ve faced our entire life, our whole time in college, issues that are constantly in the news,” Jackson said. “There aren’t many things we can do to support our cause… we noticed what Kaepernick did was some- thing we could reciprocate to put PHOTO: JEFF NEUKOM/THE ARGUS action behind what we believe Students gather to discuss patriotism in sports, racial discrimination and methods of protest. Brandon Common is seen here in.” leading the discussion. Butler and Jackson’s decision ed. Other NFL players followed called “tough” questions. One Vietnam era, and yet the backlash own research, if that moves you to follows that of NFL quarterback his example, kneeling during such question addressed the topic has been so fierce. say ‘I don’t want to stand for this, the national anthem to speak out of patriotism and what it means to At the very end of the discus- but for a better America,’ then I against perceived injustices such be a “patriotic” American. sion, a student asked Common say yes. I personally wouldn’t do “What is the as police brutality and racial dis- Of course, the bulk of the talk if students should kneel to show it just out of support. I would do it crimination. centered around Colin Kaeper- proper way “Initially wanted to make sure I nick, who, as Common said, has understood the things he [Kaeper- made himself into a springboard to protest? nick] was taking a knee for,” But- for a conversation that “needs to ler said. “The fact that he stressed happen.” If it does that he meant no disrespect to the Karla Carney-Hall, IWU’s military made me feel more sure it dean of students, helped launch not create was something I support.” the discussion by asking those The event was well-attended, in the audience to consider what dissonance, with 50 chairs and just shy of 40 makes a protest effective. attendants, a mix of students, fac- “What is the proper way to is the protest ulty, staff and community mem- protest? If it does not create dis- bers. IWU’s Brandon Common, sonance, is the protest effective?” effective?” who works as the assistant dean The conversation journeyed of students and director of campus through various different sub- -Karla life, said he was with the turnout. topics that Kaepernick’s protest PHOTO COURTESY OF: IWU.EDU Common lead the discussion has brought to the forefront. One Quincy Butler and Jamal Jackson decided to kneel during the Carney-Hall along with Greta Franklin, the community member discussed his national anthem, sparking the start of the debate on campus. director of the Office of- Diverexperience with the Vietnam war sity and Inclusion. At the start of and how, in comparison, Kaeper- solidarity with others kneeling. because it is something that is in Colin Kaepernick. At first, his the talk, they handed out a short nick’s demonstration is mild com- “It’s a very personal decision,” my heart, something I could stand protest seemed to be an isolated survey that posed what attendants Common said. “After doing your behind.” incident, until it wasn’t so isolat- pared to the flag-burning of the Renner and Hauman run for mayor wild ride. the horizon, both candidates are The shared similarities have bine that with Renner’s existing ALLY DASKALOPOULOS Indeed, these two candidates confident that residents will be sparked debate over how exactly love for Bloomington, and both STAFF WRITER are not strangers to one another. focused and prepared for the lo- Renner and Hauman will be dis- running mates run into another The race is on; the race for Renner appointed Hauman to cal election. tinguished throughout the elec- parallel--an undying passion for the mayor of Bloomington that city council in 2014 where she However, there are greater tion. bettering the city of Blooming- is. Recent developments in the serves as Alderwoman of Ward challenges being faced than While a line of separation ton. electoral race have taken an in- 8 (the east and southeast sides of dual elections. The common has yet to be drawn between the Their pasts and future plans teresting turn with Alderwoman, Bloomington). ground and shared opinions of two, the progress of their strate- for the city can assist in the Diana Hauman announcing her Come April, voters will be these candidates seem to present gies differs dramatically. comparison and shed light on candidacy for mayor this past presented with a unique chal- themselves as a primary con- Hauman believes, “strategy their potential routes. Monday. lenge when evaluating the rela- cern. means we know what the end re- Now running against in- tionship between the city lead- “In terms of policy, I’m not sult will be”. See Renner and cumbent Mayor, Tari Renner, ers. quite sure where we differ,” But, Hauman was not ex- Hauman page 2 Bloomington is in store for a With a national election on Renner said. pecting to run for mayor. Com- 2 NEWS SEPTEMBER 23, 2016
Renner and Hauman Many graduates of Illinois from page 1 Wesleyan and Illinois State make the decision to remain in Renner’s experience and cur- the twin cities after graduation. rent work as mayor has given “We want graduates to stay him a jump-start in getting the here,” says Hauman. Argus security beat lay of the land. Not only is the residency “We’ve made great progress of graduates a priority for both on transparency, but there is candidates, but also electoral more to be done,” said Renner. involvement in the community Having previous local elec- where students attend college is tion participation allows Renner just as important to both candi- to move forward with an already dates. On Sept. 3, at 9:30 a.m., damage was done on a vehicle established set of goals. “At the local level you can that was parked on Beecher St. Hauman on the other hand, make a difference and you can would represent a new face of see a difference,” said Renner. leadership, with the benefit of The partnership of universi- being given a clean slate on her ties and the city proves itself to On Sept. 3, at 10:40 p.m., there was an alcohol violation at side. be strong and prosperous. Gulick Hall. Her first order of business While the area has been would be “building relationships coined as the “twin cities”, the with council and staff”, further Mayor reminds us that we are On Sept. 4, at 3:30 a.m., a student got alcohol poison- strengthening her position as a “two cities, but one commu- ing and was transported to the hospital from downtown team player; something Hauman nity,” Blooming is praised for and considers one Ultimately, this is the case of her strong suits. with the candidates as well. Perhaps the most significant Renner and Hauman repre- On Sept. 6, at 1:30 a.m., the third floor east window was factor for Illinois Wesleyan Uni- sent something bigger than the broken in State Farm Hall. Criminal activity is suspected. versity students to take away mayoral election. They believe from this political puzzle is they signify a progressive and Renner and Hauman’s desire to positive direction for the future On Sept. 7, at 8:00 a.m., damage was done to a vehicle at encourage college graduates to of Bloomington. Hansen. reside in Bloomington.
On Sept. 13, at 5:30 p.m., a bike was stolen on Praire St. despite being locked.
On Sept. 16, at 4:45 p.m., there was a vehicle break-in at Harriet. The perpretator stole belongings inside of the car.
On Sept. 17, at 2:00 a.m., an unescorted, intoxicated male was stopped in Gulick. He was not an IWU student. Be around for Circle K Ex-CIA Officer and IWU Circle K will be having Alumnus comes to IWU a meeting on Sunday, Sept. 25 On Sept. 20, at 12:15 a.m., a student was arrested for ag- Former CIA officer David Priess gravated battery by the Bloomington police. from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m in room will come to IWU on Oct. 3 to 101 in State Farm Hall. Circle K talk about his book, The Presi- is a volunteer club that does ser- dent’s Book of Secrets. The talk vice projects in the community. will be held in Hansen at 4 p.m. On Sept. 20, at 4:00 p.m., there was a theft at Shaw Hall. A locked bike’s front wheel was stolen. IWU Internship Fair May Term Travel Fair The annual IWU internship fair Come on down to the Davidson will begin on Monday, Sept. 26, Room and meet the professors On Sept. 21, at 11:00 a.m., the fire alarm went off in Har- starting at 4 p.m. in the Young that will teach May Term travel riet due to burnt mac ‘n cheese. Main Lounge. courses this upcoming year. It will take place on Wednesday, Academic Skills Series Oct. 5 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Students are welcome to at- tend this year’s Academic Skill Jennifer Carrillo: “Or- Series on Wednesday, Sept. 28 ganizer: How I learned to from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. in room E103 in CNS. This course will Stop Worrying and Love help students enhance their note the Struggle” and test taking skills. Free Papa Jennifer Carrillo will speak in John’s pizza will be provided! the Beckman Auditorium on Thursday, Oct. 6 from 4 p.m. to ReligiosiTEA 5 p.m. as part of a series of talks Join IWU’s Interfaith club in hosted by the IWU Political Sci- discussing topics related to reli- ence Department. gion and spirtuality over tea and snacks! Meet in the Evelyn Cha- Navarati pel on Thursday, Sept. 29 from 4 On Thursday, Oct. 6 starting at 7 p.m. to 5 p.m. p.m., the celebration of Navarati will take place in the Davidson Trigger Warnings and room. This celebration focuses on the Hindu goddess Durga the Marketplace of Ideas and will be hosted by Professor Professors Megan Burke and of Anthropology Rebecca Gear- Frank Boyd will give a presen- hart-Mafazy and Chaplain Elyse tation on trigger warnings in the Nelson-Winger as part of the Davidson Room on Monday, Fall 2016 Intersections series. Oct. 3 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. SEPTEMBER 23, 2016 NEWS 3
Writing for The Argus...... gets you in bed with Muhammad Ali
A proud graduate of Illinois Wesleyan University, Dave Kindred is one of Illinois Wesleyan’s most accomplished alums. Over the course of his career, he has written more than 7000 columns over a distinguished career that has earned him numerous honors. And it all started with The Argus. Kindred wrote for both The Argus and The Pantagraph, and afterwards moved on to work for some of the nation’s largest newspapers. He regularly wrote for the Sports section in his own column titled “Kindred’s Korner.” He used his experience with The Argus and The Pantagraph to net jobs at The Washington Post, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and The Sporting News. He is the author of 10 books, among them a dual biography of Muhammad Ali and Howard Cosell. While attending a party at Muhammad Ali’s home, Kindred sought an interview with the legendary prizefigher, and he happened to catch Ali while he was lying in his bed under the covers. Ali declined to give a verbal answer to Kindred’s questions, instead motioning for Kindred to climb under the covers as if they were children hiding in a fort constructed of blankets and pillows. Kindred hesitated at first, but with a shrug he decided to go for it. Ali then proceeded with the interview, and that’s how Kindred got into bed with one of the most celebrated boxers in sports history.
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PHOTO COURTESY OF: FACEBOOK.COM/THE ARGUS Junior Andrew Pichette, vice president of Acacia Fraternity’s Executive Board, takes a water balloon to the face for the fraternity’s annual charity event, Wetter for the Better. Come on, feel the Bad Vibrations JEFF NEUKOM rience of a college student. The far into the pop-punk realm and STAFF WRITER band is probably most well- had lost what made them unique. known for its fusion of punk and Many said that the band peaked The more time you spend in metal instrumentals and poppy, with their earlier albums (their college, the more prone you are nasally vocals courtesy of Jer- nice clothes) and that their new to spend a majority of your time emy McKinnon. albums, rife with pop-punk ele- in sweatpants and a minority of With their newest release, Bad ments, were a shell of that former your time in nice clothes. Vibrations, the band has showed self (their sweatpants, as it were). For Florida-born pop-punk that they might spend a lot of Much like college students, band A Day to Remember, their time in their sweatpants (I’ll ex- though, the band members ig- career has resembled the expe- plain in a second), but they still nored what critics said and did know how to rock their nice what they wanted, even if that Bad Vibrations clothes, and that they’re damn meant embracing the “groutfit.” (album) good at it. With Bad Vibrations, the band In their earlier albums (pre- seemed determined to prove that 2008’s Downfall of Us All), they could still dress to impress. their sound bore heavy influence Tracks like “Paranoia,” “Ex- from early punk and hardcore posed,” “Reassemble” and “Turn (Four out of five) acts, having toured with punk Off The Radio” prove this. They stalwarts Bad Religion, Rise echo the sound and energy of Against, among others. earlier albums. On a proper PHOTO COURTESY OF: LOUDWIRE.COM/THE ARGUS Highlights: The hand-drawn style of Vibrations’ album art reflects the Their sound featured three- sound system, these tracks will album’s rough-around-the-edges yet familiar sound. At best, the energy chord progressions and rapid- rattle the walls and your brain. on this album is high fire drum beats aplenty and gut- The choruses are raucous, the of the others failed to grab my at- once you’ve gotten comfortable enough to leave you tural screams in abundance. As breakdowns are brutal and the tention past the first listen. Clos- and once you are confident that vibrating with rage they’ve grown and matured as screams are approaching-feral. ing track “In Florida” reminds those around you will love you and excitement, like musicians, the band has drifted These tracks are the ones that me of the overly nostalgic tunes for who you are. Besides, if you more to the pop-punk side, re- will be fun live and they’ll have from 2011’s Common Courtesy. wear your nicest clothes all the any good pop-punk lying heavily on nostalgic, bor- the highest excitement factor. In drawing this sweatpant time, after awhile they lose their album should. derline-whiny lyrics and soaring For the majority of the other metaphor, it might seem that I’m charm. Top Tracks: choruses, with fewer breakdowns tracks, the band dons its well- saying the band has quit trying. After a decade as a band to- “Paranoia,” “Ex- and throaty screams. worn jogging outfit. It might be That’s not true, but there’s a rea- gether, A Day to Remember has The band has been criticized gray in color, but that’s not to say son you don’t wear sweatpants certainly gotten comfortable with posed,” “Reassem- for this, and many have said it’s entirely bland. Tracks like on a first date. Or a second. Or itself and its fans. Despite its ble” that after The Downfall of Us “Naivety” and “Bullfight” are even the third. flaws, Bad Vibrations is a good All, the group had drifted too thoroughly enjoyable, but many You only wear sweatpants time.
The Argus is currently in search of our next Features editor. If you’re interested in the position, or if you have any questions about it, send an email to [email protected]. September 23, 2016 EDITORIAL 5 IDs for keys: A step in the right direction? Recently an email has been and ORL would have to replace readers are battery operated then it to see how quickly adminis- way to enter a building pres- sent out to most on campus resi- the locks and issue new keys, re- the question becomes how long tration resolves this problem. ently, if a student breaks or los- dents, “return your exterior keys spectively, potentially dwarfing It’s also important to con- es their ID then they can not eat and start using your ID to get the cost of replacing the reader sider what would happen if your nor can they access their dorm into your hall.” Some champion depending on the dorm building. Our little ID just stopped working in any to eat in their room. this advancement of technology, While the card reader wins this swiping device, as many stu- We understand that there may others are set in their ways and round, it just raises the question, plastic keys to dents’ IDs have. Our little plas- be some bigger picture to this, will refuse the change, and some what happens if it breaks? tic keys to the universe can burn and that perhaps the university just don’t care. We at the Argus The moment a reader breaks, the out from simply being used ev- already has the answers to the find this transition problematic. it becomes an inconvenience to ery day at Saga. At that point, reader’s potential problems. While we understand this those trying to get in. That is if universe can even if you still have the card But we feel the money that was might be an attempt to keep you have more than one way to in your possession, you’re still spent on these readers could better track of who enters what get into your building. If you burn out from forced to pay for another one. have been spent in a better way. building and at what times, this only have the one, then your life On the other hand, turning in Afterall, at an alleged $2,000 doesn’t stop people from letting becomes a living hell, as your simply being exterior keys to scanner acces- a reader, covering multiple en- others in—whether it be on pur- stuff is held hostage in your sible buildings causes a problem trances in multiple buildings, pose or on accident. room by a broken reader. used as there is no other way to get the potential for, say, decreased Our second problem with the And sometimes a broken in should a student lose their tuition would be very much wel- new card readers is the poten- reader may not be the reason everyday at ID. Now this was also a prob- comed. tial cost to the university. Our why you’re locked out. Power lem when exterior keys were contact in Greek Life has been outages on part or all of campus Saga. the only option before, but in informed that replacing a bro- could affect the ability of stu- the past when a student lost ken reader would roughly cost dents to access their respective an ID and could not eat at the $2,000, which is relatively ex- living spaces, and with no keys very least they could enter their pensive. But, on the occasion the student body is left to roam the response time is for a broken building and eat what they had that enough keys to a certain campus while waiting for that to or dead scanner. Perhaps a timer in their room. dorm are lost, Physical Plant be fixed. Understandably if the should have been installed with With readers being the only Ask the Argus: Advice for First Years
• Avoid the IWU bubble and go out into the Bloomington community. Explore local shops and stay updated on what shows are coming to The Castle Theatre. Welcome to Illinois Wesleyan. We hope that you are easing into life here nicely and Ditch Ames and head over to Coffee Hound, Fusion Brew, the Bloomington have enjoyed your first few weeks on campus. With each new class of first years the Public Library or the ISU Library. You’ll be surprised how much there is to do Argus staff feels older and (hopefully) wiser. Here is some advice we have for you in Bloomington once you finally get out there. younglings as you begin your adventure as Titans. • It’s really easy to go up to Chicago for a weekend, or even just a day. Uptown • Go out of your comfort zone. Four years will fly by, so put yourself out there Station, which is on ISU’s campus, is just a five-minute ride from our campus, and do something you wouldn’t have before. Join a club you know nothing and you can take the train there directly to Union Station in Chicago. Tickets about, go to a speaker you haven’t heard of, write for the Argus, go to a show are pretty reasonable-less than $20 if you book them early enough. at McPherson, or join an intramural team. • Go to your professors’ office hours. Don’t be afraid of sounding dumb, and • You don’t have to have it all figured out yet. But it’s never too early to plan for definitely don’t make the mistake of thinking you’re the only one struggling your future. Stop by the Hart Career Center and speak to the staff about career in class. Even though your peers look like they know what they’re doing and trajectories after graduation. The people on staff there are paid to help you, and you’re the only one who doesn’t, odds are, you’re all in the same boat. College they can give some of the most sensible advice you can get from anywhere. isn’t always easy, but with a growth mindset and a proactive attitude, it can be a lot of fun • Mediate your drinking. College is a lot of work but also a lot of fun. Just be sure you’re managing your fun. A few drinks on the weekend is a great way to • Find meaningful work. While being a desk aide may be a nice and cushy job, socialize. But when drinking starts to encroach too far into your weeknights it doesn’t exactly scream out “hire me” on a resume. Find a job on campus and you spend your mornings nursing a gnarly hangover instead of going to where you can assume more responsibilty, where you can meet more people class, it may be time to reevaluate. and where you can get actual work experience for the real life. No one is going to pay you to sit behind a desk and watch Netflix for a living. • Make it a point to show up for class. There will be a point where your motiva- tion dips and you want to blow it off. Trust us, it makes all the difference to • Don’t be afraid to use the health center. They can prescribe anything from show up. Professors and fellow students will get to know you better, and you’ll simple antibiotics, to birth control, to anxiety and depression medication. They save yourself a lot of time when it comes to studying for exams. are also always well stocked on female hygiene products and condoms. These are here to help us stay safe and healthy, plus you’re already paying for it! • Also, do the readings. Even if you’re late for class and only have time to skim them, don’t walk into class without looking at your readings. The amount of readings most professors assign is more than manageable as long as you don’t fall behind.
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Tabloid Troubles Snowden gets cold shoulder wrong in society’s norms are and stole information about past American people is a great constantly being printed in mag- and present espionage opera- thing, but perhaps the benefits azines: they did something scan- tions across the globe. By mak- outweighed the costs if it al- dalous, and the rest of us would ing those operations known, he lowed for the U.S. government like to know how it ends. Does blew the cover of U.S. agents as to quickly and quietly sweep the person own up to their mis- well as agents of U.S. allies. up criminals and terrorists who takes? Do they ignore the fact So, which side is right? I’d wished to do harm to the pub- they did anything wrong? have to say the side wishing to lic. Now the enemy knows the It’s not just scandals of the not pardon Edward Snowden. means and the efforts the U.S. famous that have everyone on Even if Snowden made the NSA has (or had) to foil their plots edge; any and every aspect of more accountable for its actions, In the end, the NSA did push their lives is “eaten” up by the his actions after he leaked infor- the boundaries of personal lib- public through magazines, news- mation tell a different tale about erty and privacy, but they did CARMEN PUCHULU DAN MAIBENCO papers, and reality TV. It’s like COLUMNIST his character. so to protect us in the age where COLUMNIST once you become famous, you no If Snowden was a crusader terrorism and cyber warfare is longer have your own privacy, for truth and justice, then why rampant. As the tabloid magazines that unless you do a careful job to This past week, a campaign to did he flee to Russia, one of Snowden was trusted by the infest checkout lines in stores protect it from the paparazzi. pardon former National Security our greatest cyber-security ad- government to aid in their ef- everywhere have been predicting But the question is why? Why Agency (NSA) sub-contractor versaries, to seek political asy- forts to protect the public. for years, Brangelina, or Brad are people so invested in lives Edward Snowden was launched. lum? It makes him look like he Snowden took advantage of his Pitt and Angelina Jolie, have that they will never be a part of? It coincides with the release of is afraid of being held account- position and broke a lawful oath finally filed for divorce. Since Because we as humans are the new movie Snowden, a bi- able for his actions. It also por- to serve out an agenda. the announcement on Sept 20, curious people. In almost every opic in which Snowden and his Snowden does have the right you can’t check your news feed level of interaction, people won- supporters try to lay out the Snowden to express his opinions, but he without seeing commentary on der what their fellow humans are case in a way that will convince didn’t have the right to break the situation. But think of it this up to. Ever looked at a random President Obama to absolve does the law to make his point. That way: if Brangelina were any av- person on the bus or a peer across Snowden of his wrongdoings. is why I believe he is guilty and erage couple in America, would the classroom and wondered The main argument have the not deserving of a pardon. we be discussing their private what their life story is? That is Snowden’s supporters are using right to He shouldn’t be given a pass human curiosity. for the pardon is that his actions when he remains steadfastly un- Why are Now, on the stranger level have made the NSA more trans- express his repentant for ruining global ef- of interaction, not many people parent. forts to keep the peace. people are going to go out of their way Until Snowden leaked all of opinions, to figure out what that person’s the classified government docu- so story is. ments to the press, no one really but he didn’t Have an However, when someone be- knew what the NSA truly did or invested in comes famous for any sort of how far its authority reached. have the opinion? lives they reason, people feel like it is their No one would have ever sus- right to Share it. mission to find out this person’s pected that the unknown PRISM will never story. Especially true when a fa- project would harvest and re- break the Join the Argus mous person is an actor/ actress. cord millions of people’s’ texts be a People want to know the actor/ and emails. More shocking is law to actress’ life outside of the screen. that the NSA had tapped email part of? Purely because of curiosity. accounts and phone lines to make Email And that isn’t a bad thing. It’s screen for terrorism and other how people learn. criminal activity. his point. ya boy business so publicly What crosses the line is when On the other hand, Snowden [email protected] Most people like a good story. a person feels like they no longer did break the law. Even if his A little bit of drama, a splash of have privacy. Every human being actions did some good by mak- trays him as stubborn to accept for more love, and a neat resolution to end has the right to a certain level of ing the public more aware of the the global, earth moving conse- it off. Life never really works in privacy. They have the right to NSA’s actions, what he did was quences he had inflicted not just information this way, but we all like to think have solitude; they have the right illegal. on himself, but fellow American it does. We like to think that peo- to keep secrets about their own He signed a contract to pro- and allies in the armed forces. ple have character arcs, and by lives. tect U.S. secrets and assets, yet Above all, Snowden exposed the end of them, they become a We as the public should re- he still leaked information. Even secrets that were keeping people better person. spect that. The golden rule is the worse, he was not supposed to safe, even if that meant keeping That’s why stories about fa- rule of thumb here. have the information that he people in the dark. mous people doing something leaked. Specifically, he hacked I’m not saying lying to the
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SAM LALONDE finding their groove in the defen- within inches of walking away with STAFF WRITER sive third of the field. If this week- two huge victories. Seniors Allison end is any indication of the future, Seger and Skyler Tomko seemed to The Illinois Wesleyan Univer- it seems they have done just that. be relentlessly on the doorstep of sity women’s soccer team held Backed by solid goal keeping a breakthrough, leading the Titan firm against two ranked opponents by Katie Denney, who recorded offense to a 26-7 shot advantage this past weekend, earning two ties seven saves against Washington against DePauw with five shots on which signify improvement from University, the back line showed goal apiece. early-season struggles. Although the chemistry and grittiness needed Despite coming away without a the Titans were unable to capture to succeed at the standard set in win, this was still a step in the right victories in either of the double recent years. Furthermore, Sunday direction according to Westerkamp. overtime matches, they were able was the first time in recent history “Now we have confidence that we to reassure themselves and their that the IWU women were able to can compete with every team we supporters of their ability to com- will play for the rest of the sea- pete in matches against nationally son.” ranked opponents. “Now we have Going forward, the Titans have This weekend, the women confidence that we three matches to go before con- hosted DePauw University and can compete with ference play commences against Washington University (Mo.) who every team we play Carroll University on Saturday, were ranked #17 and #3 nationally for the rest of the October 1. The women will play according to the National Soccer season.” Rose-Hulman, Transylvania, and Coaches Association of America. -Rachel Westerkamp Thomas More, in that order, to fin- Through two matches in as ish off the regular season. many days, the Titans recorded 220 With an automatic NCAA Tour- minutes of shutout soccer. hold Washington University score- nament bid awarded to the winner Junior midfielder Rachel Wester- less for an entire match – some- of the CCIW Tournament, five con- kamp commented after the week- thing that could give confidence to ference wins is all that separates the end, “We worked all week in train- a young defensive core. Titans from a guaranteed opportu- ing on team defending, and we were While they were unable to cap- nity to erase early-season struggles able to implement what we learned ture the elusive winning goal in and play for a chance to return to in the games to earn two shutouts both matches, it was not due to lack the NCAA Tournament. against ranked opponents.” of opportunity. The Titans were The Titans will continue their With the graduation of impactful able to create a number of quality season on Saturday, September 24, defenders, along with the early-sea- goal-scoring chances against very when they travel to Transylvania son injury of senior defender Sarah defensively sound opponents. University to play the 0-5-2 Pio- Trach, the Titans were faced with A solid midfield along with cre- neers. the challenge of regrouping and ative play from strikers put IWU
Emily Snider (above) is one of eight seniors in this class Young gun golfers at all that we’re missing a se- the much more difficult El MATT WEGH nior, and Connor O’Neil has Campeón SPORTS EDITOR played so well, it feels like he’s Looking back on his been playing at this school for- best round in college so far, The young Illinois Wes- ever.” LeVine told the Argus, “On leyan University men’s golf O’Neil, one of two upper- the course we played that team has a lot to look forward classmen on the team, finished day, you just need to take the to after finishing 15th overall at the best out of the Titan golfers opportunities that you have. this fall’s NCAA DIII National in 15th place overall. He shot 7 There were 5-6 holes where Championship Preview. over par for the whole tourna- you have a good chance at a The term “young” is no ment, with his best round being birdie, and I took advantage understatement either, as the a par, 72. of those.” Titan’s travelling squad is cur- LeVine was the next closest Golf is a game of intrica- rently comprised of two Fresh- Titan, coming in at 22nd place cies. A wrong swing or a overall after shooting nine over poor read can ruin a round “It’s a cool par for the weekend. Fresh- and even a tournament, so man Daniel Cole also got into for young golfers such as experience to the action. Though eventually LeVine and Cole to be able landing in a tie for 62nd over- to show such poise is a sign know that you’re all, he finished off his tourna- of good things to come. ment shooting one over par, a Now this Tournament playing against the 73 on the final day. has the IWU men’s golf One of the most encourag- team looking to the future. best in DIII” ing parts of this tournament Though only a Freshman, took place on day two, where LeVine already has his eyes -Skylar LeVine LeVine shot a 71. That made on the prize, “It’s a cool ex- him one of only 18 players in perience to know that you’re the entire tournament to record playing against the best in man, two Sophomores and one a round below par, and one of DIII, and to get to play on a Junior. However, the pressure only three players able to do it nice course like that. It also of a tournament this big does that day. helps us get a feel for what not affect the youthful group. What makes it all the more the National Championship Freshman Skylar LeVine impressive is the difficulty will be like, which will come attributes this mature attitude level of the second course. up big in the Spring.” to the leadership of the up- The whole weekend was held The Titans will continue perclassmen. “All the Sopho- at Mission Inn Golf Resort their fall season with the mores on the team stepped up in Florida, with the first day upcoming CCIW Preview into leadership positions, even being held on their Las Coli- Tournament on Monday, though they only have one nas course. The second two October 3. year’s experience. I don’t feel days, however, were held on TRACK THE TITANS Men’s Tennis @ ITA Midwest SEP Cross Country @ SEP 23 Regional Augustana Invitational 24 Men’s Soccer @ Washington SEP SEP Volleyball @ Wisconsin- Stevens 23 University St. Louis 24 Point Quality wins send volleyball to winning streak
NICK BRUNE - ranked at 10th while the Titans Tyler Brown, an outstanding - STAFF WRITER by winning nine straight match CCIW is packed with competi es, including an undefeated title were ranked behind them at 21st sophomore outside hitter for the The titans are off to a hot start at the Barker Classic Tournament by the AVCA coaches poll. team remarked, “The key in set “We’ve been this 2016 season, going 8-1 in at the Shirk Center, and a notable The higher ranked Bears did 3 was to just keep focusing on staying focused their pre-conference schedule win over highly ranked opponent not intimidate the Titans as they what we could do to win the next and 1-0 to begin conference. Washington University St. Louis. took the match in four sets includ- point.” The women did what they and remember- After losing their first match Entering into the match on ing a thrilling set three where the needed to do, coming out hot for ing that no mat- of the season to Ohio Northern September 7, the Bears of Wash- Titans came back from a deficit the forth and final set, winning it University, the Titans followed ington University St.Louis were of 21-12 to take the set at 26-24. 25-11. ter who is on the Historically, the Bears have other side of the been a tough opponent for the Ti- court, it’s still vol- tans and with this win the Titans are still losing 20-5 in the all- leyball and it’s time head to head match up dat- still the game we ing back to 1987. But this made love to play to- the win all the more exciting for Senior Libero, Alexa Cornish. gether.” “Knowing that we were facing a very talented team, specifically -Alexa Cornish a team we have struggled with in the past, it felt really good to come out on top.” tive teams. Outstanding Titan players in- Along With Illinois Wesleyan, cluded Sophomore Tyler Brown Carthage, Elmhurst, and Millikin who lead the Titan attack with are also ranked in the top 25. “Our 19 kills and senior setter Colleen conference is really tough so I Ryne led in assists with 23. think just focussing one game at a On the defensive side, Alexa time is huge” said Tyler Brown. Cornish led the team in digs with The team isn’t bothered by the 20 and Maisy Bowden led with tough competition ahead, either. 3 blocks. Some other key Titans “We’ve been staying focused and this season have been Juniors remembering that no matter who Kyleigh Block and Anne Cum- is on the other side of the court, mings and Sophomores Rachel it’s still volleyball and it is still Burkman and Heidi Dague the game we love to play together The excellent play by Brown as a team,” Alexa Cornish com- and Cornish in this match led mented. to them earning CCIW weekly The Titans conference sched- honors on September 13, Brown ule resumes against North Park for most outstanding offensive Tuesday, September 7, and then player, and Cornish for most out- against Millikin the following standing defensive player. Brown Friday won national honors as well, be- ing named AVCA Player of the To write for the Week, becoming the first student athlete from Illinois Wesleyan to Sports section, do so. The Titans began their CCIW email conference schedule on Septem- ber 20th against North Central mwegh@iwu. University in Naperville. Though edu they lost the first set, the Titans rallied to win three straight and take the match 3-1 at Gregory Arena in Naperville. After taking the first match of the conference season, the team looks forward to a dif- ficult conference schedule ahead. The Titans are looking strong this season, but win- ning the conference title will be a trying task this year, as the PHOTO: COURTESY OF CLAIRE HOVERSON Outside hitter Rachel Burkman (above) has started 9 of the Titan’s 10 matches this season TITAN TALLIES 3 2 7 4 8 7 Sophomore women’s golfer Jordan Koe- Sophomore women’s soccer goalie The women’s volleyball team has hler was named the CCIW “Golfer of the Katie Denney faced 27 shots over the recorded 487 kills so far this season Week” for the third time weekend