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77 ATION FOR SERVICE APRIL11,2001 I A=- - Developmental Arena football pre-school 15- REFLECTOR invasion in yearcampus I I Indy. See page 4. fixture. UNIVERSITYOF INDIANAPOLIS See page 3. 1400 EASTHANNA AVENUE INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46227 NEW CHAPLAIN University says goodbye to 17-year chaplain John Young set to be come pastor at St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church in Anderson By Nicole Kelson with students,” he said. ing acaring individual,” said Outcalt. “The conversation,” Holderly said. “He is a Slti// Il’rrter Filling Young‘s shoes will be the Rev. mission trips have certainly broadened a good friend and mentor.” Lang Brownlee, who will act as the lot of students’ horizons.” Under Young’s instruction, university’s interim chaplain for the next Within the Methodist organization, Holderly has decided that she may After 17 yeara as University of India- two years. ministers are assigned. Bishop Woodie someday want to serve as U of 1 chap- napolis Chaplain. the Rev. John Young is Brownlee has been an adjunct profes- White, bishop of the United Methodist lain. saying goodbye to the university. sor at U of I,and Young is enthusiastic Churches of Indiana, makes decisions on According to Holderly, Young is a According to Young, he will leave be- about his ability to take over the religious where ministers such as Young are as- very dedicated chaplain, a characteris- hind great mernoriec such as those of re- leadership of the university. signed or transferred. tic that encouraged her to get to know treats. individual student5 and service “1 am pleased that Lang will be doing According to White, he did nothing to him and become active in university projects, but he feels it’s time for him to the interim work,” said Young. “He will encourage Young in his decision to move, religious work. move on. do an excellent job.” but he does support it. Even though she is graduating this “I am looking forward to going,” said The university is excited about wel- “There is so much that goes into that year, Holderly believes this is a good Young. “But it‘s going to be hard leaving coming Brownlee into its fold, but after 17 decision: family and congregation,” White time for the university to welcome a here.’‘ years of service, Young’s presence will be said. “ I will miss John very much. Anyone new religious official, in part because Young’a destination is St. Matthews sorely missed. who is taking his place will be of great she believes God has led Young to United Methodist Church in Anderson. He Todd Outcalt, minister at the Univer- interest to me.” serve at a local church. expects changes in going from his position sity Heights United Methodist Church, Shalimar Holderly, a senior at U of I, “I think it’s a good time for the as the spiritual head ofa school to that of a has known Young for four years. In that has known Young for four years. She first university to begin a transition,” she church, but the poqitions, according to time, he’s enjoyed watching Young im- met him at orientation worship, and over said. “I know that this transition is best Young, have one ,important similarity. pact the lives ofU of I students though his the years she has developed a close rela- for John at this point. I think he’s en- “Obviously the demographics will emotional involvement and activities. tionship with him. ioved his time here. He lives his faith Lang Brownlee _l, change, but the totality of it is working “John has always impressed me as be- “He had a kind of presence that’invited more fully than 1know.” Photo provided H LATINO CONFERENCE Rodriguez seeks Latino organizationa .a on campus Hispanic-American students attend conference in Bloomington Gretchen Rush in the movie “Bound by Honor.”Borego is Online Editor also famous for participating in what is called the “brown out,” which means that Latin Americans are the fastest grow- he will be directing films with Latinos in ing minority group in the United States and positive, instead of stereotypical, roles. the second largest minority group in the Andrade spoke about the parable from nation, yet their faces are few and far the Gospel of Matthew dealing with the between on the University of Indianapolis father who gave each of his sons talents. In campus. the story, the one who was given the least According to Melissa Gonzalez in the earned the most. Andrade urged partici- Registrar’s Office, 38 U of I students re- pants at the conference to use their leader- ported that they are ofLatino heritage. She ship talents to their full potential. said that there may be others, but they are “We heard lots of people talking about unknown because they did not report this networking and utilizing what is available in their records. to you,” Rodriguez said. “A lot of panels Junior Angel Rodriguez is attempting talked about life struggles and leadership. to start a Latino organization on the U of I 1 want to see what others want to do [about campus. Other Indiana colleges such as the organization] and I want to let them Indiana University-Purdue University In- know what I learned at this conference.” dianapolis (IUPUI), Indiana University Rodriguez held her first Latino organi- (IU), Notre Dame and Ivy Tech have estab- zation meeting Fri., April 6. She is also lished Latino student organizations. meeting with Corbin Smyth, director of Rodriguez attended the First Annual co-curricular programs, to set up ameeting Indiana Latino Collegiate LeadershipCon- in which she will make a presentation ference at IU, Bloomington, on Sat., March before the student organizations for the 31, with approximately 100 other college Lation group to become a Registered Stu- students from schools around the state. dent Organization (RSO). Freshman Ramiro Vasquez also attended “It is important to be an RSO because the IU assembly. The theme for the confer- then you can get some of the Student Ac- ence was “Liberation Through Education.” tivity Fee money,” Rodriguez said. “[How- Rodriguez and Vasquez heard several ever, ] I am going to try to start the organi- panels of speakers. Keynote speakers in- zation whether we get funding or not.” cluded Dr. Juan Andrade, president of the Anyone interested in becoming part of United States Hispanic Leadership Insti- the Latino organization should contact tute, and actor Jesse Borego, who appeared Rodriguez at [email protected]. See page six for a profile of former u of I student Chad Davidson; see page two for a message from Chad’s f am iI y. Photo Provided Chad Davidson PAGE2 THE REFLECTOR OPINION APRIL11,2001 EDITORIAL EDITORIAL suggest that even in the current economic conditions, in which many of us are ReJlectiorz : searching for a job, with a little prepara- tion, the task of getting an interview and securing that job is not impossible. Searching Through my own searching, I have picket up a few tips that may help some readers. First, if you have the opportunity, acquire some professional experience for jobs through the university or internships. Experience is what distinguishes any applicant from the numerous others Angela Langford applying for the same position. Even Ooinion Editor ~~ though my own internship has not resulted in a permanent position, I have obtained The current state of the economy, invaluable experience and references, as reflected in the stock market, does not well as pay for my work. help those of us who are searching for Second, the best thing you can do is to our first permanent jobs right now. begin looking for a job early. Next Companies are realizing that they will semester’s seniors should be planning not meet projected earnings as promised ahead to search for a secure, professional to stockholders. Each day that the stock position. Those of you who are about to market falls, companies feel increased graduate should begin looking for a job pressure to cut spending costs to meet immediately. The average time required to projected earnings. This situation causes find a job right now is about three months. these companies to lay off employees, Third, make sure that your resume and consider privatizing, or sell parts or all cover letter are in order. If you don’t of the company. know the first thing about resumes and I realized the seriousness of this cover letters, go to your local bookstore situation through my internship this and find a guide on creating these semester at a worldwide publishing documents. You should have no problems company. During the second week of finding one. my internship, the company closed all of Fourth, after getting everything in its national locations except Indianapolis order, check the job section of the and New York and eliminated twenty newspaper in the area where you want to positions at the Indianapolis location. work. If nothing presents itself there, The company was forced to lay off various Web sites can help you find other W LETTER TO THE EDITOR employees and shut down sites across opportunities. Several Web sites let you the country in an attempt to meet post your resume and search for jobs in projected earnings goals. However, the your field. Try www.monster.com, Former U of I student stock market value of the company www.hotjobs2000.com, or continues to decline, despite the actual www.indianapolishelpwanted.com. These value of the company. Web sites can get you get started with fondly remembered The good news for me is that I was your search and lead you down other not one of the employees eliminated avenues.