Indiana Statesman

Applying the finishing touches

Tue, 26 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

As workers put the final tiles in place and start cleaning the drywall dust from the windows and counter tops, the new Student Recreation Center draws closer to the projected opening on July 13.

Construction of the $23 million dollar, 109,450 square foot facility began in August 2007 after an active campaign by the Student Government Association.

Freshman to visit for overnight orientation

Tue, 26 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Sycamore Advantage is going by the wayside as it is being replaced by New Student Orientation this summer.

The first two-day session for freshmen starts May 27 and the last ends June 30. Transfer students get an abbreviated orientation on May 26 and Aug. 3 that lasts from 8 a.

Revamped ISU honors curriculum debuts in fall

Tue, 26 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The ISU campus is undergoing many visible changes: completion of a new student recreation center, renovations for the College of Education move and a new baseball stadium; but the new curriculum for the University Honors program adds an academic dimension to the evolving campus.

'The Last Lecture' selected for summer read

Tue, 26 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

From his sabbatical as a Disney Imagineer to his struggle with pancreatic cancer, Randy Pausch lived an exciting and inspiring life.

Pausch's "The Last Lecture," co-written with Jeffrey Zaslow, a columnist for the The Wall Street Journal, was chosen as this year's Summer Reading Program book to prepare students for college and the struggles beyond.

Smoking ban will make life harder for smokers

Tue, 26 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

ISU will be quitting cold turkey when the smoking ban takes effect July 1, and preparations are being made for any problems that result.

Bill Mercier, the director of public safety, said he expects people to comply "voluntarily," where people would follow this regulation without needing police incentive.

Counseling center offers aid to homesick students at Indiana State

Tue, 26 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

As incoming freshmen settle into their first year of college, they may have difficulty transitioning from what is left behind.

Homesickness usually only lasts for a short time, and the best way to combat it is by keeping busy, said Aimee Janssen-Robinson, outreach educator for the Student Counseling Center.

With state approval in hands, ISU starts Sandison Hall improvements

Tue, 26 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Sandison Hall is the newest building on campus to get a facelift and will reopen in the fall of 2010.

Sandison closed after the 2005-06 school year due to falling enrollment numbers.

Assistant vice president in charge of student affairs and auxiliary services Mary Ellen Linn said its opening in August of 2010 could be something the contractors do in steps, relinquishing one floor at a time to the university so ISU can get the floors ready to be occupied.

College of education move will take place by fall semester

Tue, 26 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

No children are being left behind, but the college of education is packing up and saying goodbye to its old building. During the last weeks of July, the college of education plans to move to its new building, located on the west side of Eighth Street.

New technology will make this new college of education much more user-friendly than the old building.

May 4: Search continues for missing student

Fri, 08 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

A search party picks up the search for ISU student Gerald Smith at 1st and Chestnut Streets Monday afternoon.

Smith, 22, a senior insurance and risk management major and native of Avon, Ind., was last seen around 1 a.m. Friday...

Former coach breaks ground on new baseball stadium

Tue, 26 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Bob Warn took a familiar walk out onto Sycamore Field on May 8 under the storm-laden skies that fell short of raining on a very special moment for the former ISU Sycamore baseball coach.

"All my emotions melted into one tonight," Warn said. "I stepped out onto the field and thought to myself 'how many times have I done this and stood out here?'"

Warn took part in a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Bob Warn Field at Sycamore Stadium.

Baseball team falls out of MVC tournament

Tue, 26 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Indiana State Sycamores baseball squad completed one of its most successful seasons in the past decade, wrapping up with an overall record of 33-18 and 15-7 in the Missouri Valley Conference.

Along the way, the Sycamores climbed to No. 2 in the MVC and a national ranking of 26, including fielding nine All-MVC players and coach Lindsay Meggs being honored with MVC Coach of the Year.

Both track and field teams finish third at MVC meet

Tue, 26 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Both track and field teams finished third at the Missouri Valley Conference track and field meets that ended May 17, and neither of the head coaches were too pleased, but accepted it.

Head men's track and field coach John McNichols expected to finish second in the meet, since Northern Iowa was the clear favorite.

ISU school spirit is hard to find around campus, students should try to add to it

Tue, 26 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

School spirit has lost is its luster across the campus of Indiana State University. On any given day, you will see more IU, Purdue and Notre Dame shirts, hats and accessories than Sycamore blue. In fact, on some days, I feel like I am going to Texas University or Ohio State with the amount of longhorn silhouettes or large red "O's" that I see scurrying to class.

First Friday of the month features special events downtown

Tue, 26 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Art galleries hum with conversation as the ting of teacups ring in Bit of Britain. People shuffle from book signings to coffee shops, mixing and mingling in the night air.

This is not any night downtown in Terre Haute. It's the first Friday of the month, and businesses and galleries welcome customers with open arms and doors.

Don't stop me now

Tue, 26 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Attention new students: get through the last lecture before you even hear your first.

"The Last Lecture" (2008) is Randy Pausch's inspiring novel about living your life and achieving your goals, no matter what they are.

Pausch, a professor of computer science at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburg, Pa.

Local bands find a home on the Terre Haute Music Venue stage

Tue, 26 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The band Before the Daybreak, a pop rock band from Terre Haute, has been playing music together for only five months. Now, they have found help and refuge in the Terre Haute Music Venue.

"The owner [of THMV,] Mykie Guess, has been a great help for us," said Marcus Rogers, guitar and vocals.

"The Zoo Story" connects using minimalist approach

Tue, 26 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The community theater's next project includes only a two-man cast and a park bench, but while sparse on the surface, it explores much deeper issues of two people's lives.

During the last week of May, the Community Theatre of Terre Haute will present a production of "The Zoo Story," a one-act play written by Edward Albee.

Career Center helps students stay connected

Tue, 26 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Kent Waggoner, director of the Career Center, only wants to take eight hours of a student's college life.

That breaks down to one hour every semester during which a student would meet with one of many career counselors to discuss a plan for the student.

Ready for the road

Tue, 26 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Long-distance commuters can have the hardest lives of all college students.

They have to deal with 30 to 45 minute commutes on top of the normal stresses of college life (I even have a friend who commuted from Bloomington to ISU, over an hour travel time).

To my fellow students:

Tue, 26 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Segue is upon us all. The end of senior year is here and the next chapter begins. I am preparing to pack my personal things that I can't live without, like the jeans with the holes in them, the photograph of a dolphin and me meeting in 68-degree water at the Miami Seaquarium and sneakers that I just can't throw away.

Reporter Greta Fishback reflects on first year experience

Tue, 26 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

College. When I thought about that word two years ago, it brought a lot of nervous, anxious and excited feelings to mind. Now that I have completed two years, I have grown to absolutely love the college life. My first year was a little tough for a few reasons, but it was also very fun.

Third-year commuter student looks back on her first-semester struggles

Tue, 26 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

I grew up just 12 miles north of Terre Haute, so Indiana State was the obvious college choice for me since I wanted to stay close to home.

Even though ISU was the right choice for me, I did a lot of things the wrong way my freshman year.

I started off on the wrong foot in a major way.

Reporter Allison Christener reflects on first year at ISU

Tue, 26 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

I'm an impatient person, so the first time I made my way to the ninth floor of Blumberg, I made my family take the stairs so we wouldn't have to wait for the elevator. I got over that impatience by carrying that first box up the stairs. The line for the elevator suddenly didn't seem so long.

Top 5 Signs You Have a Bad Roommate

Tue, 26 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Luckily, I have now survived two years of college without having to deal with a bad roommate. That being said, I can't exactly speak from personal experience about what it's like to have a bad roommate, but believe me, I've heard stories from my friends who have had to deal with these disrespectful and sometimes outright disgusting people (that sounds a bit harsh, but it is true).

COOKING IN THE RESIDENCE HALLS

Tue, 26 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

1. Take Advantage of the Communal Kitchenette: This oven unit is small and is shared with the entire floor, but, if you can get control of it for a few minutes, you can make anything from baking a batch of premade cookies to Hamburger Helper in a skillet.

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How-To: Start a New Student Organization

Tue, 26 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

1. Check with the Student Activities and Organization Department: Make sure there isn't already a group like yours. They can also give you any help you need during the process.

2. Print Out the New Student Organization Registration Form: This is the form you will need to form your organization.

SIC SEMPER TYRANNUS

Tue, 26 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Republican Party has it tough. They've been demonized over the past two years thanks to the results of the Bush administration and a Republican Congress during the majority of their eight-year reign.

Michael Steele publicly spoke out against 20 percent of the Republican base, claiming the party didn't need them.

JUST BE YOURSELF

Tue, 26 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Two years ago I was in your shoes. Well, they probably weren't your shoes, exactly. They were mine, and they were probably flip flops (necessary for showers in the residence halls).

Anyway, two years ago was the summer before I started college. I did not realize it at the time, but that was the summer I began to be me.

STAFF EDITORIAL

Tue, 26 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

With the construction of new buildings, the renovation of old buildings and a still-new president, now is an excellent time for you to choose Indiana State University for your college education.

Last November, Daniel J. Bradley was officially installed as ISU's 11th president.