Campus Articles
Graduate student in serious condition Sunday
By Robin Wildman in Campus
A 2007 Indiana State University graduate is in serious condition after he was shot multiple times Thursday at Northern Illinois University.Brian Karpes, graduate student of geology at NIU, was serving as a teacher's assistant in a geology class when gunman Steven Kazmierczak, 27, opened fire on the class, injuring 16 people and killing five others along with himself.
By Lana Schrock in Campus
Since the shootings last spring at Virginia Tech, ISU has implemented various safety techniques, such as the text-message system, in case something like last Thursday's shooting at Northern Illinois happens here."We've purchased additional equipment since Virginia Tech," said Bill Mercier, chief of police and director of Public Safety.
By Aliya Khan in Campus
April Tucker, a sophomore pre-law major and explorer of the Buddhist doctrine, grew up as a Jehovah's Witness. Her mother married a Muslim; her best friend is an atheist, and her boyfriend is a Catholic."Being able to be exposed to several different religions in such a close proximity gives people such an opportunity to compare views and decide what path is the correct one for them is the most important part of being in a religion or being nonreligious," Tucker said.
ISU defeats Illinois State 76-72
By Daniel Greenwell in Campus
In sports it is difficult to define a rivalry, but Indiana State found its own on Saturday as it battled with border-rival Illinois State.The Sycamore men's basketball fell down early to Redbird sophomore guard Osiris Eldridge's three-point shot but stormed back in the second half, fighting out a victory 76-72.
Nelson Mandela
Despite multiple imprisonments, once spending more than 25 years in prison, Nelson Mandela dedicated his life to ending apartheid, transforming him into a leading figure of South Africa.Born July 18, 1918 to Chief Henry Mandela of the Tembu tribe, Mandela was originally named Rolihlahla Mandela.
Thursday, Feb.14
-At 7:57 a.m. an altered parking permit was discovered in Lot 24.
-At 12:25 p.m. an injured person was reported in the North Pay Lot.
-At 12:38 p.m. harassment was reported in Lincoln Quad.
-At 12:52 p.m. an ill person was reported in the Center for Performing and Fine Arts.
By Greta Fishback in Campus
Tilson Auditorium seemed more like a sanctuary than an auditorium Sunday.Singers and audience members livened up the auditorium during the annual GospelFest, sponsored by the African-American Cultural Center.Six groups sang songs of praise and worship in celebration of Black History Month.
Researchers try to slow or stop the growth of tumors
By Harold Bosstick in Campus
The little striped zebrafish may not arouse much notice in an aquarium, but this fish has another purpose than simply swimming in the tank.This fish could help cure cancer, and the research into this theory is being tested here at ISU.Allan Albig, associate professor of physiology, is the leader of the research.
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