Indiana Statesman

More candidates join presidential search

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Even though two of the three ISU presidential candidates withdrew from the search earlier this month, the presidential search committee remains hopeful that they can find a president to succeed Lloyd W. Benjamin III."We have some additional candidates added to the pool," said John Beacon, vice president of enrollment marketing, management and communication.

Women's tennis wins MVC Championship

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Sycamores women's tennis team can check another goal off its list as it dominated the MVC tournament en route to Indiana State's only conference championship this year.The Sycamores dominated from the beginning shutting out both Bradley and Northern Iowa on Friday and Saturday.

CAMPUS FEATURE

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

ISU's smoking policy committee to submit report during summer

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

As the academic year nears its end, ISU's smoking policy review committee is preparing to submit a report to the Board of Trustees. This report will contain statistics derived from campus polls regarding the current smoking policy but not a specific recommendation of reform.

Graduating seniors prepare for workforce, life after university

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Lindsay David, a senior dietetics major, is graduating this semester and looking to the future.She already has a job when she graduates, working for Clabber Girl as a research and development technician."I will be working � to create new products and improve existing products for the company," she said.

ISU tests potential MyMail replacement

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

When students return to campus next fall and log in to check their e-mail, they may be surprised-ISU's MyMail e-mail service may be replaced with an entirely different system.Zimbra, the program being considered to replace MyMail, is currently being tested by a small group of students who will send their evaluations to the Office of Information Technology.

Students do volunteer work during Global Service Day

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

While many students slept in on Saturday, others, such as Michelle Runyan, met in Holmstedt Hall to participate in the second annual Global Service Day at Indiana State."I served the Parks and Recreation Department at Dobbs Park," said Runyan, a school counseling program graduate student and member of AmeriCorps.

Indiana State Police Reports

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Thursday,
April 24

-At 8:47 a.m., an item was confiscated in Lot 11.
-At 9:48 a.m., a driver was arrested for driving while suspended.
-At 3 p.m., a theft was reported in the University Apartments.
-At 4:05 p.m., a suspect was arrested in Dede plaza for marijuana possession.

ISU adds sports rehab clinic to list of services

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

From minor injuries to crucial healing, the ISU rehabilitation clinic will open its doors to students, employees and employee's families."This facility gives everyone on campus, whether it be an athlete or an administrative assistant, the opportunity to receive physical therapy services on campus," said Sheri Walters, the rehabilitation coordinator.

New faces to be seen on campus in different capacities

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

With the 2007-2008 school year coming to a close, the ISU faculty on campus prepares for new faces to join and transform the university.Aside from a new president, the university has been searching for a new director of international affairs center, a director of student financial aid and an executive director of alumni affairs.

Building Blocks

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Statesman Spotlight

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

PAULA CARLSON
Criminology major
Freshman
Age 19

Q: Why did you choose your major?

A: It seemed like an interesting subject. Plus it would keep me busy.

Q: What do you do for fun?

A: Listen to music, play video games and chill with my friends.

Q: What kind of music do you listen to?

A: Rock mostly, all genres of rock but I pretty much listen to
everything.

WORD

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Dave Matthews Band, John Mayer, 311, Widespread Panic and about 70 other bands in Rothbury, Mich. on July 4th weekend.
Its only about five hours away.
Go to Rothbury Festival.
www.rothbury
festival.com

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Finals are overrated!

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I want out of here!

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Where is the warm weather??

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Dude, where's my car?

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FIVE DAYS LEFT!!!

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I love the trees around campus, they are pretty and all, but I do not think anyone takes into consideration that some people have horrible allergies.

ISU strong at Drake in bad weather

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Sycamore men and women's track teams posted several strong performances this past weekend at the prestigious Drake Relays in Des Moines, Iowa."We had some outstanding performances," head coach John McNichols explained. "The conditions were frigidly cold with high winds.

Sycamores bow out of tournament in semifinals

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The ISU men's tennis team made it past its first opponent but lost in the semifinals of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament Saturday.The Sycamores entered the tournament as the No. 3 seed and beat Creighton Friday to advance to face No. 2 Wichita State on Saturday.

Thanks ISU for a good year in sports, look forward to more

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Complaining is easy. Complaining in columns is really easy.So, instead of spreading that negativity, I am taking this space to say thanks to Sycamore athletics for an interesting and exciting school year.Those who know me know I like to complain before going to cover some sporting event, like I have an actual tough job, but my job is actually a great one.

Sycamores take one from Shockers at home

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Sycamores won a thrilling game Sunday afternoon taking down the seventh-ranked Wichita State Shockers 8-7, coming back from three runs down in the ninth.The Sycamores (12-27) got on the board early in the second with some small-ball when sophomore Nick Ciolli was moved over on a sacrifice bunt and scored on a junior Pascual Del Real double.

The good left undone

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Indiana State University is full of folks who care. They are patient, friendly, and responsive to the needs of students.Though they are patient, they are likely unwilling to sit through this last column as I carry on with my personal thanks to individuals here on campus.

Good night and good luck

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Well, the time has come to say goodbye to Indiana State University.It has been a trying and hard four years, but also some of the best times I have ever had.Through ten page papers, all- nighters and mean professors, there has been one constant in my life that has gotten me through it all: my love of theater.

The world. From day one.

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The last staff editorial of the semester is usually spent wishing everyone a safe and happy summer.While we'd still like for that to happen, we've chosen to be a bit more contemplative than usual on this particular last-staff-ed-of-the-semester.It's been said before, but we as a university truly do stand at a crossroads.

The final musings of a senior

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

If boiling a semester down into fewer than 600 words is difficult, doing the same to an entire collegiate experience is next to impossible.The only solution I have been able to find is to progress quasi-sequentially, taking detours when necessary, but largely moving from freshman year until now.

headline headline

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

I feel bad making fun of the person I'm about to make fun of, but I can't help myself. A woman who looked to be about 27 came into my other place of employment, which happens to be a bookstore, a while ago looking a little overwhelmed with excitement."I want to start reading!" she said.