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Vol. 42Issue 25
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
www.ipfwcommunicator.org
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FOR THE 2012-2013 YEAR.
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When I let people know that it has been almost two years since I have been to my motherland, I am asked what is it that I miss the most about India apart from my family and friends.
Well to start, I miss the amazingly spiced and flavored food on the side of the roads offering a delicious snack at a fraction of the cost. I miss going to a farmers market with my Mom, picking up the freshly picked vegetables. I miss looking at the remarkably cheerful faces that the brightly dressed poor people in India possess despite all the miseries they go through. I miss picking mangoes
from one of the numerous trees growing around all over the city streets every summer. I miss the excitement at finding new hole-in-the-wall restaurants through narrow crooked streets. I miss skipping school once in a blue moon to go and visit one of the many local Mughal Palaces. I miss the adventure through the crazy traffic that was associated with commuting to school every day. I miss interchangeably speaking three different languages with the people around me. I miss receiving the kingly treatment at being somebody’s guest and reciprocating the same. I miss seeing the
water buffalos cooling off in the creeks during the scorching summers. I miss eating samosas while dancing in the monsoon rains. I miss going to the theatre to watch the “Everybody Lives in the End” movies. I miss reading the signboards of love and encouragement hanging behind the trucks on the road.
There is just so much to miss, which just gives me so much to look forward to. It’s amazing how people don’t live to work, but work to live.
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What is There To Do at IPFW?Check Out These Upcoming Events
APR. 10 APR. 12Percussion Ensemble with Bob Becker.Becker will perform his own works as
percusion soloist.7:30-9:30 p.m.
Auer Performance HallTickets are $7 for adults, $6 for seniors, $4 for non-IPFW students and free for
children 10 and younger
TOMS One Day Without Shoes11 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
Science MallTo raise awareness of children without
shoes, go one day without wearing any. There will be information tables
and live music.
APR. 5The Capitol Steps, a political comedy
satire troupe with a collective 62 years of experience in the House and Senate.They are coming in celebration of being
the 100th Omnibus lecture at IPFW.7 p.m.
Auer Performance Hall
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Could Independent Oversight Affect Students After Graduation?
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Our job fairs are the largest events we organize at the office of Career Services. We already have 80 employers signed up for the NICE Career Fair. From our experience running these massive events, we've come up with a few suggestions for improving job fair success for students.
A quick internet search of "best colleges and universities" will bring
up more than 500 million hits. There are entire magazines devoted to telling students which universities are the best and why they should go there, and with independent oversight just within IPFW's reach, whether or not employers care about prestige and a name may become a bigger concern for students.
"IPFW will no longer be riding on the curtails of IU and Purdue," said Dean of engineering, technology and computer science, Max Yen.
Yen refers to the fact that in gaining independent oversight, IPFW would be issuing degrees under their own name and not with the accreditation that comes from the parent universities of IU and Purdue.
For electrical engineering major Andy Fullenkamp, a degree branded by an independent IPFW might carry less weight.
"One of the most substantial reasons IPFW is so appealing to me is that my degree will be signed by Purdue, a very highly renowned engineering school. I love IPFW and everything, but from the perspective of my major, the degree I get carries more weight. I can think of a good number of people that might find the degree name of key importance," said Fullenkamp.
While Fullenkamp doesn’t see himself transfering even if the name on his degree changes, other incoming students might not feel the same.
According to 2011-2012 estimates, IPFW tuition comes in at around $7,454 compared to IU at $9,524 and Purdue at $9,478. For students who want the Purdue or IU name without handing over as much cash, IPFW gives them that luxury. But
Staff Editorial will students continue to come to the university when that isn’t the case?
“I think students come here for what IPFW does. Given what we offer in terms of the quality of the degree and in terms of campus experience, I think students would still come here,” said Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs William McKinney.
Justin Scherer, who has been taking classes at IPFW since 2005, believes that an IPFW degree can ultimately pull its own weight, but not within the first few years.
“It would take time for an IPFW degree to carry weight in the professional world. The first question from an interviewer would be, ‘what’s IPFW?’” said Scherer.
Junior Ashley Konrath, who is now attending Ball State, transferred away from IPFW to study residential property management, which isn’t offered by the university. However, she believes that she obtained a quality education during her time at IPFW.
If students believe they are receiving a quality education, the universities enrollment rates may not suffer, but without the brand of IU and Purdue, the university will have to make itself known. Independent oversight could give IPFW the chance to make a name for itself and prove that our degrees have value because of our students and faculty - not because of our parent schools.
“From where I sit, I want to say [independent oversight] would do nothing to harm the value and could ultimately increase the value [of the degree],” said McKinney.
Dress Appropriately
One of the most common complaints we get from recruiters is that students don't dress appropriately for our events. Don't let an overly casual appearance detract from your qualifications.
We post the list of attending employers weeks in advance of our career fairs. Doing prior research on employers of interest will provide you with two benefits: First, you'll come off as more prepared and professional
Do Your Research
when you speak with employers and second, you'll be less overwhelmed by the number of recruiters available to talk to if you know ahead of time who your target contacts are.
Prepare a Resume, Be Flexible
It’s good to have a resume, but don’t be disappointed if a recruiter asks you to apply online. There are some anti-discrimination related federal guidelines that prevent larger companies from taking paper resumes from students. If a recruiter asks you to apply online do so and be sure to remind them that you met at the job fair.
Follow Up
Ask employers 'What's the best way to follow-up with you?' Then do it. Send thank-you notes to employers with whom you met.
Take advantage of the drop-in assistance Career Services offers the Monday and Tuesday [April 9 and 10] before the job fair. You can bring in a copy of your resume and get advice on what to wear and how to introduce yourself to employers.
Attend Prep Sessions
NICE Career FairWednesday, April 11
1 - 5 pmInternational Ballroom
Walb Student Union
Arts&EntertainmentThe Communicator | April 4, 2012
6-7
Music Movies Theater
To-Do LisTHead to a play - "The
Good Person of Szechuan" is scheduled to run from April 13-22. Free for I.D.
holding students, $$ otherwise.
Check out the senior BFA exhibition at the IPFW Visual Arts Gallery through
April 15. Free.
Resist the urge to burn all your class notes prematurely - just a few
more weeks!
$ Indicates pricing$ 5-10
$$ 10-20
John Small
Dennis Barbosa
Do you want to see
It’s strange seeing a large number of musicians who spent the better part of the 2000s writing music that belonged on the Van’s Warped Tour and sweaty punk-rock clubs. Bands such as Sleigh Bells (Poison the Well), Cold Cave (Some Girls and American Nightmare) and Vacationer (The Starting Line) have all been critical acclaimed in some indie-rock circles, with a more dreamy and noise driven style then their previous musical projects.
On a more local level, we are seeing something similar happen. For a few years, Burke Sullivan played drums and bass for Marion, Indiana rock act Away With Vega. The group was stuck someplace in the void of genres, not really having an indie-rock sound, but not really being a punk-rock group either. During the group’s existence they played shows all over the Midwest with influential Midwest music acts such as Anathallo, In the Face of War and Everything, Now! Then in 2007, Sullivan exited the group.
For a while, not too much was heard from Sullivan, musically.
“After Away With Vega, I started my own band for the first time, where I wrote most of the songs and did guitar and vocals. This was really good experience, but we never got much momentum going” described Sullivan. “I also got married and finished college during that time, so there was a lot of change going on in the rest of my life as well.”
In January 2011, Sullivan appeared with a submission in Flannelgraph Records Digital Single Series under the name New Terrors. The digital single, titled “My New Cult/ Seagulls,” saw Sullivan taking a whole new direction from his two previous ventures in music. Unlike Away with Vega, New Terrors created a thick, smooth-yet-harsh atmosphere with keyboard and electronic beats doing the heavy lifting. All vocal lines were coated in large amount of vocal effect Together it blended into this lo-fi piece that may recall The Radio Dept.
With New Terrors, Burke Sullivan took a new – more organic – approach to writing music.
Sullivan explained, “I stopped trying to be a songwriter. I let things happen more based on what felt good in the moment than on what would make a better song.
“I used a particular drum machine which includes instrument and synth sounds as well as drum sounds, and I used that machine in conjunction with a couple other pieces of gear to create the sort of 'I'm in a giant cavern and everything in it is on fire' sound you hear.
“Sometimes I didn't even bother to write real lyrics, and the vocal takes you hear on a few songs are nonsense, but it felt truer to my inspiration to use those takes. It seemed more pure, and that was definitely my goal during the writing and recording
process.”Inside the music, there
seems to be a constant battle between pop music and harshness. When asked about New Terrors' major influences, Sullivan responded, “I think artists tend to try to recreate or reincarnate the music they felt most strongly about during a particularly vivid part of life, often youth. For me this was being a kid in the 90s, when 80s pop was 'yesterday's hits,' and modern rock radio was grunge and alternative. I really love a lot of music, and I wish I
could do it all, but for New Terrors, I see these two somewhat estranged genres coming together to form something that I hope is both beautiful and abrasive, both friendly and off-putting.”
On April 10, New Terrors will release their first physical release, a 7 song EP titled “Mother.” The EP will sound much cleaner than the previous single. Every part is easier to pick out, yet still blends together in a similar soupy textured haze. Throughout the EP, Sullivan dabbles in genre experimentation with some songs carrying R&B or ambient influence. However, these ideas all blend well with one another to create a piece that works well as a full EP as opposed to a collection of songs.
Despite “Mother” not even officially being released, Sullivan is already hard at work, writing and figuring out the next step for his New Terrors vehicle.
“I don't want it to sound exactly the same, but I also want to keep some elements I really like about the EP. It could end up sounding a lot cleaner,” he said. “Or it could have a bunch of guitars. But regardless of how I do it, I'd like to end up being a step closer to finding my voice as an artist.”
Battle for the Genre
Want to make the most of your summer? Take a class at your hometown Ivy Tech campus, or through Ivy Tech Online, and you’ll be one step closer to graduation. Ivy Tech credits transfer to your college and our tuition is the most affordable in the state–less than half the cost of most other options. A summer class at Ivy Tech is the smart choice when you want to save time and money.
There’s a better answer, and you’ll find it at Ivy Tech Community College. Visit IvyTech.edu/Summer2012 to learn more.
The Lorax: A Review your work published
in The Communicator? We're always looking for new writers
with new ideas. Send us an email:
“A Lorax-branded combustion engine? I mean, seriously?
Not a hydrogen? Not an electric?Not even a Thneed-sponsored cross-breed?…Whoever is in charge of brandingFor the Lorax’s mula-making machine -Have you read the book you’re hijacking?Did you misinterpret what it means?”Those are the words of branding professional
Jason Bittel from fittingroup.com’s blog, in reference to Universal Studios’ recent film adaption of The Lorax.
Based on Theodor Geisel’s 1971 children’s book, The Lorax has Dr. Seuss fans finding the new film hypocritical.
Considering The Lorax’s message, it’s easy to see why.
The Lorax can be considered a parable of the dangers of exhausting the Earth’s natural resources, namely the trees.
In the story, the Once-ler is a failed industrialist who tells his remorse-filled tale to a young boy of how he destroyed all the Truffala Trees.
Cinemablend.com points out that, “There's a wide array of ‘launch partners’ for the film that will be offering Lorax-themed promotions and products, which isn't surprising for a kids' movie…. However, because of The Lorax's ardent message of eco-awareness and the dangers of rampant
consumerism, it is shocking and shameful that its producers have signed on to such anti-green products.”
For starters, Mazda is cross-promoting with the film to promote their new SUV.
According to their commercial, the Mazda CX-5 is “Certified Truffala Tree Friendly.”
“By airing these advertisements, Mazda and Universal have shamelessly turned a character who has inspired millions of children to care about their environment into a car salesman. Cars--even ones that pollute a little less--are neither kid-friendly nor good for the environment,” according to change.org which is presently petitioning Mazda and Universal Studios.
In Mazda’s commercial they make the claim that their new SUV will deliver “outstanding fuel efficiency” with “Skyactive technology.”
However, according to Automoblie magazine, “The core tenet of the Skyactiv-G is an exceptionally high compression ratio of 13:1…. A higher compression ratio improves efficiency, but it also means raised cylinder temperatures, which lead to increased emissions and a greater chance of catastrophic detonation or preignition.”
Despite all the outrage and bad movie reviews, The Lorax has been estimated to be “earning around $3 million per day” according to Hollywood.com.
All the cute furry characters, slap-stick comedy and one-liners may have the children distracted, but it’s not enough to hide the film’s superficially eco-friendly appearance to adults.
“The title refers to licensing rather than inspiration, since this noisy, junky animated thing has about the same
relationship to Seuss’s environmental parable as a cellphone tower has to a tree,” read a New York Times movie review.
Considering the film’s mockery of synthetic products, it’s ironic that among The Lorax’s 70 “launch partners,” according to motherjones.com and cinemablend.com, are “Lorax approved” disposable diapers and “Truffala ChipPancakes.”
Pancakes filled with sprinkles, covered in sprinkles to feed one’s children so that they may defecate on an image of the Lorax, mocking what he stands for.
"The Lorax can be considered a parable of the dangers of exhausting the Earth's natural resources,
namely the trees."-Barbosa
What's Going on at IPFW?April 15
April 15
The Department of Fine Arts' Senior BFA Exhibition will end at the IPFW Visual Arts Gallery. An artists' reception is scheduled
for April 12 from 6-8 p.m.
The 17th annual Mastodon Stomp will take place beginning at 2 p.m. at the
Athletics Center. It consists of a 5k run/walk and kids' 400- and 100-meter dashes.
"Make Your Mark" Visual Communication and Design BFA Exhibition
begins. It'll be on display at the Allen County Public Library through May 25.
April 13
A guitar ensemble with works by Frescobaldi, Mozart, Haydn and Gimenez at Rhinehart Recital Hall. It'll start at 7:30 p.m.,
and it's free for students with an I.D.
April 11
Arts&EntertainmentThe Communicator | April 4, 2012
6-7
Music Movies Theater
To-Do LisTHead to a play - "The
Good Person of Szechuan" is scheduled to run from April 13-22. Free for I.D.
holding students, $$ otherwise.
Check out the senior BFA exhibition at the IPFW Visual Arts Gallery through
April 15. Free.
Resist the urge to burn all your class notes prematurely - just a few
more weeks!
$ Indicates pricing$ 5-10
$$ 10-20
John Small
Dennis Barbosa
Do you want to see
It’s strange seeing a large number of musicians who spent the better part of the 2000s writing music that belonged on the Van’s Warped Tour and sweaty punk-rock clubs. Bands such as Sleigh Bells (Poison the Well), Cold Cave (Some Girls and American Nightmare) and Vacationer (The Starting Line) have all been critical acclaimed in some indie-rock circles, with a more dreamy and noise driven style then their previous musical projects.
On a more local level, we are seeing something similar happen. For a few years, Burke Sullivan played drums and bass for Marion, Indiana rock act Away With Vega. The group was stuck someplace in the void of genres, not really having an indie-rock sound, but not really being a punk-rock group either. During the group’s existence they played shows all over the Midwest with influential Midwest music acts such as Anathallo, In the Face of War and Everything, Now! Then in 2007, Sullivan exited the group.
For a while, not too much was heard from Sullivan, musically.
“After Away With Vega, I started my own band for the first time, where I wrote most of the songs and did guitar and vocals. This was really good experience, but we never got much momentum going” described Sullivan. “I also got married and finished college during that time, so there was a lot of change going on in the rest of my life as well.”
In January 2011, Sullivan appeared with a submission in Flannelgraph Records Digital Single Series under the name New Terrors. The digital single, titled “My New Cult/ Seagulls,” saw Sullivan taking a whole new direction from his two previous ventures in music. Unlike Away with Vega, New Terrors created a thick, smooth-yet-harsh atmosphere with keyboard and electronic beats doing the heavy lifting. All vocal lines were coated in large amount of vocal effect Together it blended into this lo-fi piece that may recall The Radio Dept.
With New Terrors, Burke Sullivan took a new – more organic – approach to writing music.
Sullivan explained, “I stopped trying to be a songwriter. I let things happen more based on what felt good in the moment than on what would make a better song.
“I used a particular drum machine which includes instrument and synth sounds as well as drum sounds, and I used that machine in conjunction with a couple other pieces of gear to create the sort of 'I'm in a giant cavern and everything in it is on fire' sound you hear.
“Sometimes I didn't even bother to write real lyrics, and the vocal takes you hear on a few songs are nonsense, but it felt truer to my inspiration to use those takes. It seemed more pure, and that was definitely my goal during the writing and recording
process.”Inside the music, there
seems to be a constant battle between pop music and harshness. When asked about New Terrors' major influences, Sullivan responded, “I think artists tend to try to recreate or reincarnate the music they felt most strongly about during a particularly vivid part of life, often youth. For me this was being a kid in the 90s, when 80s pop was 'yesterday's hits,' and modern rock radio was grunge and alternative. I really love a lot of music, and I wish I
could do it all, but for New Terrors, I see these two somewhat estranged genres coming together to form something that I hope is both beautiful and abrasive, both friendly and off-putting.”
On April 10, New Terrors will release their first physical release, a 7 song EP titled “Mother.” The EP will sound much cleaner than the previous single. Every part is easier to pick out, yet still blends together in a similar soupy textured haze. Throughout the EP, Sullivan dabbles in genre experimentation with some songs carrying R&B or ambient influence. However, these ideas all blend well with one another to create a piece that works well as a full EP as opposed to a collection of songs.
Despite “Mother” not even officially being released, Sullivan is already hard at work, writing and figuring out the next step for his New Terrors vehicle.
“I don't want it to sound exactly the same, but I also want to keep some elements I really like about the EP. It could end up sounding a lot cleaner,” he said. “Or it could have a bunch of guitars. But regardless of how I do it, I'd like to end up being a step closer to finding my voice as an artist.”
Battle for the Genre
Want to make the most of your summer? Take a class at your hometown Ivy Tech campus, or through Ivy Tech Online, and you’ll be one step closer to graduation. Ivy Tech credits transfer to your college and our tuition is the most affordable in the state–less than half the cost of most other options. A summer class at Ivy Tech is the smart choice when you want to save time and money.
There’s a better answer, and you’ll find it at Ivy Tech Community College. Visit IvyTech.edu/Summer2012 to learn more.
The Lorax: A Review your work published
in The Communicator? We're always looking for new writers
with new ideas. Send us an email:
“A Lorax-branded combustion engine? I mean, seriously?
Not a hydrogen? Not an electric?Not even a Thneed-sponsored cross-breed?…Whoever is in charge of brandingFor the Lorax’s mula-making machine -Have you read the book you’re hijacking?Did you misinterpret what it means?”Those are the words of branding professional
Jason Bittel from fittingroup.com’s blog, in reference to Universal Studios’ recent film adaption of The Lorax.
Based on Theodor Geisel’s 1971 children’s book, The Lorax has Dr. Seuss fans finding the new film hypocritical.
Considering The Lorax’s message, it’s easy to see why.
The Lorax can be considered a parable of the dangers of exhausting the Earth’s natural resources, namely the trees.
In the story, the Once-ler is a failed industrialist who tells his remorse-filled tale to a young boy of how he destroyed all the Truffala Trees.
Cinemablend.com points out that, “There's a wide array of ‘launch partners’ for the film that will be offering Lorax-themed promotions and products, which isn't surprising for a kids' movie…. However, because of The Lorax's ardent message of eco-awareness and the dangers of rampant
consumerism, it is shocking and shameful that its producers have signed on to such anti-green products.”
For starters, Mazda is cross-promoting with the film to promote their new SUV.
According to their commercial, the Mazda CX-5 is “Certified Truffala Tree Friendly.”
“By airing these advertisements, Mazda and Universal have shamelessly turned a character who has inspired millions of children to care about their environment into a car salesman. Cars--even ones that pollute a little less--are neither kid-friendly nor good for the environment,” according to change.org which is presently petitioning Mazda and Universal Studios.
In Mazda’s commercial they make the claim that their new SUV will deliver “outstanding fuel efficiency” with “Skyactive technology.”
However, according to Automoblie magazine, “The core tenet of the Skyactiv-G is an exceptionally high compression ratio of 13:1…. A higher compression ratio improves efficiency, but it also means raised cylinder temperatures, which lead to increased emissions and a greater chance of catastrophic detonation or preignition.”
Despite all the outrage and bad movie reviews, The Lorax has been estimated to be “earning around $3 million per day” according to Hollywood.com.
All the cute furry characters, slap-stick comedy and one-liners may have the children distracted, but it’s not enough to hide the film’s superficially eco-friendly appearance to adults.
“The title refers to licensing rather than inspiration, since this noisy, junky animated thing has about the same
relationship to Seuss’s environmental parable as a cellphone tower has to a tree,” read a New York Times movie review.
Considering the film’s mockery of synthetic products, it’s ironic that among The Lorax’s 70 “launch partners,” according to motherjones.com and cinemablend.com, are “Lorax approved” disposable diapers and “Truffala ChipPancakes.”
Pancakes filled with sprinkles, covered in sprinkles to feed one’s children so that they may defecate on an image of the Lorax, mocking what he stands for.
"The Lorax can be considered a parable of the dangers of exhausting the Earth's natural resources,
namely the trees."-Barbosa
What's Going on at IPFW?April 15
April 15
The Department of Fine Arts' Senior BFA Exhibition will end at the IPFW Visual Arts Gallery. An artists' reception is scheduled
for April 12 from 6-8 p.m.
The 17th annual Mastodon Stomp will take place beginning at 2 p.m. at the
Athletics Center. It consists of a 5k run/walk and kids' 400- and 100-meter dashes.
"Make Your Mark" Visual Communication and Design BFA Exhibition
begins. It'll be on display at the Allen County Public Library through May 25.
April 13
A guitar ensemble with works by Frescobaldi, Mozart, Haydn and Gimenez at Rhinehart Recital Hall. It'll start at 7:30 p.m.,
and it's free for students with an I.D.
April 11
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YES, ALL OF THIS IS FAKE. C’MON. FAKE, FAKE, FAKE, FAKE, FAKE. THERE AREN’T TROLLS ON CAMPUS OR HIPPIE COMMUNES IN OUR WOODS. DUH.
WARNING!the nugget
Zach Crook
The MusTards
Comic by Ryan Nooe
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
SINCERELY,Bradley Witten
Guy With Opinions
Dear Editor,I am writing in response to an article published
in issue 24 of your publication. The article titled “Missing Latina Child Found, Monkey Put Down” is a terrible representation of our university. It is not only a very racist piece, but it carries an attitude of species elitism.
The article begins its attitude of hate right in the title. The author specifies the ethnicity of the child who went missing. If a child goes missing, it is irrelevant what her ethnicity is. In fact, having that mentioned in the title shows some sort of cultural bias against Latinos. Imagine if an African American robs a bank and a news source wrote a headline stating “Black Man Robs a Bank.” That would be racist and the general public would be outraged by this.
Despite the fact that you went out of your way to note the girl’s ethnicity, you didn’t provide any information about the monkey, other than the fact it wore boots. Was this monkey a chimpanzee, an
orangutan or maybe a mandrill? We’re not sure, because the author didn’t provide information about the abused animal that was framed for a crime it obviously didn’t commit. You just specified the boot as if this poor creature was a carnival attraction. When you finally get to the major injustice that is this poor primate’s death, you just glance over it as if it didn’t matter. This monkey has just as much worth as you or I do, pal! Throwing their own feces doesn’t make them worthless. Did you know that in WWII, monkeys were used in the Ally effort in the war against the Nazis? Did you know that some of our first astronauts were monkeys too? Monkeys have paid their dues and no second-rate journalist should be so careless as to mistreat a fantastic species.
So Fetch:Student Turning into Mean Girl
He continued to yell, “No, no, I only have a few more minutes of dialogue!” as the roommate, who wishes to remain anonymous, pulled him away from the room to get help.
According to Greaves’ professors, he hasn’t been to classes in weeks and is failing almost everything.
On the last Ides of March, instead of going to classes, he reportedly went around campus yelling, “We should totally just stab Caesar!”
When he went to his calculus class only for the limits test, every answer he wrote down was “The limit does not exist!” or “So cute…” He tries his hardest to wear pink on Wednesdays. He walks around campus asking girls if their “muffin is buttered.”
“This is a problem,” said IPFW psychology professor Vienna Prois: “He can’t stop quoting the movie. He can’t control his urge to watch it constantly. Is he madly in love with Lindsay Lohan or Rachel McAdams, or is it the general jocularity of the movie that draws him?”
All of these questions are being asked as Ryan is sent to Sears Psychiatric Hospital, where loved ones are encouraged to visit.
“He really needs all the support he can get,” says Greaves’ roommate.
“All of these questions are being
asked as Ryan is sent to Sears Psychiatric
Hospital, where loved ones are encouraged
to visit.”
26-year-old senior Ryan Greaves, since Sept. 21, 2004, has watched one
movie and one movie only, and after seeing it in theaters, decided he needed to own it.
And of course, the movie discussed is “Mean Girls.”
“I am in love with this movie,” explained Greaves. “I worship it, in fact. I own the movie and watch it every day. It’s part of my morning ritual. It’s so fetch.”
However, one day, Greaves’ roommate walked into the apartment to find something rather disturbing. All over the walls were sticky notes that allegedly detailed quotes from the movie. Ryan was trying to memorize every line from the movie. LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
SINCERELY,The Nugget
Spiritual Guide of Humor
Dear Bradley Witten,It appears that you have completely
misinterpreted the very obvious fact that the story about the Latina child, Dora, was done in the most respectful tone as possible. Our writers and editors are focused on keeping true to the basic duty of journalism: informing. We strive to inform our readers of as many details as possible without coming across as gruesome or grotesque.
We also realize that monkeys are a great animal, but they are also dangerous. Monkey-related injuries are not uncommon in today’s age, and are a serious threat. We also didn’t want to go into detail about the monkey’s life because, quite frankly, it wouldn’t fit on the page.
Moving on, your letter was quite disappointing to say the least. To start, your grammar and spelling is appalling. We had to fix at least half of your letter
before publishing so that our readers could come close to comprehending your argument. Also, did you even bother to read the entire article, because we clearly stated that the primate in question was a chimpanzee. Next time you want to complain, please try to have a decent argument before attempting to offend our writers.
We can learn from this whole ordeal, though. Primates do not like boots. At all. Nobody should ever attempt to force a primate to wear them, as the primate may freak out and steal a child. As Bradley stated, primates are also a valuable resource for us, but only when not wearing boots.
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YES, ALL OF THIS IS FAKE. C’MON. FAKE, FAKE, FAKE, FAKE, FAKE. THERE AREN’T TROLLS ON CAMPUS OR HIPPIE COMMUNES IN OUR WOODS. DUH.
WARNING!the nugget
Zach Crook
The MusTards
Comic by Ryan Nooe
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
SINCERELY,Bradley Witten
Guy With Opinions
Dear Editor,I am writing in response to an article published
in issue 24 of your publication. The article titled “Missing Latina Child Found, Monkey Put Down” is a terrible representation of our university. It is not only a very racist piece, but it carries an attitude of species elitism.
The article begins its attitude of hate right in the title. The author specifies the ethnicity of the child who went missing. If a child goes missing, it is irrelevant what her ethnicity is. In fact, having that mentioned in the title shows some sort of cultural bias against Latinos. Imagine if an African American robs a bank and a news source wrote a headline stating “Black Man Robs a Bank.” That would be racist and the general public would be outraged by this.
Despite the fact that you went out of your way to note the girl’s ethnicity, you didn’t provide any information about the monkey, other than the fact it wore boots. Was this monkey a chimpanzee, an
orangutan or maybe a mandrill? We’re not sure, because the author didn’t provide information about the abused animal that was framed for a crime it obviously didn’t commit. You just specified the boot as if this poor creature was a carnival attraction. When you finally get to the major injustice that is this poor primate’s death, you just glance over it as if it didn’t matter. This monkey has just as much worth as you or I do, pal! Throwing their own feces doesn’t make them worthless. Did you know that in WWII, monkeys were used in the Ally effort in the war against the Nazis? Did you know that some of our first astronauts were monkeys too? Monkeys have paid their dues and no second-rate journalist should be so careless as to mistreat a fantastic species.
So Fetch:Student Turning into Mean Girl
He continued to yell, “No, no, I only have a few more minutes of dialogue!” as the roommate, who wishes to remain anonymous, pulled him away from the room to get help.
According to Greaves’ professors, he hasn’t been to classes in weeks and is failing almost everything.
On the last Ides of March, instead of going to classes, he reportedly went around campus yelling, “We should totally just stab Caesar!”
When he went to his calculus class only for the limits test, every answer he wrote down was “The limit does not exist!” or “So cute…” He tries his hardest to wear pink on Wednesdays. He walks around campus asking girls if their “muffin is buttered.”
“This is a problem,” said IPFW psychology professor Vienna Prois: “He can’t stop quoting the movie. He can’t control his urge to watch it constantly. Is he madly in love with Lindsay Lohan or Rachel McAdams, or is it the general jocularity of the movie that draws him?”
All of these questions are being asked as Ryan is sent to Sears Psychiatric Hospital, where loved ones are encouraged to visit.
“He really needs all the support he can get,” says Greaves’ roommate.
“All of these questions are being
asked as Ryan is sent to Sears Psychiatric
Hospital, where loved ones are encouraged
to visit.”
26-year-old senior Ryan Greaves, since Sept. 21, 2004, has watched one
movie and one movie only, and after seeing it in theaters, decided he needed to own it.
And of course, the movie discussed is “Mean Girls.”
“I am in love with this movie,” explained Greaves. “I worship it, in fact. I own the movie and watch it every day. It’s part of my morning ritual. It’s so fetch.”
However, one day, Greaves’ roommate walked into the apartment to find something rather disturbing. All over the walls were sticky notes that allegedly detailed quotes from the movie. Ryan was trying to memorize every line from the movie. LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
SINCERELY,The Nugget
Spiritual Guide of Humor
Dear Bradley Witten,It appears that you have completely
misinterpreted the very obvious fact that the story about the Latina child, Dora, was done in the most respectful tone as possible. Our writers and editors are focused on keeping true to the basic duty of journalism: informing. We strive to inform our readers of as many details as possible without coming across as gruesome or grotesque.
We also realize that monkeys are a great animal, but they are also dangerous. Monkey-related injuries are not uncommon in today’s age, and are a serious threat. We also didn’t want to go into detail about the monkey’s life because, quite frankly, it wouldn’t fit on the page.
Moving on, your letter was quite disappointing to say the least. To start, your grammar and spelling is appalling. We had to fix at least half of your letter
before publishing so that our readers could come close to comprehending your argument. Also, did you even bother to read the entire article, because we clearly stated that the primate in question was a chimpanzee. Next time you want to complain, please try to have a decent argument before attempting to offend our writers.
We can learn from this whole ordeal, though. Primates do not like boots. At all. Nobody should ever attempt to force a primate to wear them, as the primate may freak out and steal a child. As Bradley stated, primates are also a valuable resource for us, but only when not wearing boots.
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Jessie Ruckman
“I goof off an make people laugh while they are working
hard.”-Dave Elder
► @TheDonsReport
Working Out May Suck,But it Doesn’t Have to
Working out is what one makes of it. Many gyms feature bulky
equipment and people milling around aimlessly testing out one machine or another, usually with mixed and temporary results. Many gym-goers tune out fellow men and women through music or meditation, and yet it feels as though someone is watching all the time. Self-consciousness reigns, self-doubt takes over and working out becomes a thing of the past. You think: how did I get out of that routine?
Dave Elder, owner of Infinite Fitness, located at 2614 Maplecrest Rd., sees a workout as an entirely different beast, evident upon entering the gym. It’s empty, void of most machines and hindrances to an effective workout.
“The machines do most of the work for you, and we focus on natural movements that your
body is already designed to do,”he said. This gym is different. There is no milling
around, wandering from machine to machine in an effort to look like you know what you’re doing.
“The workouts are 30 minutes, four times per week. And if you can spare that time, we can get you into shape, but you have to be willing to sweat,”said Elder, who is also a nutritionist and a Certified Massage Therapist.
Infinite Fitness features small groups with varying levels of intensity from beginners to pros. Everybody works out together, and supports one another, because according to Elder,“You
are worth it.” He said that the focus of his workouts is to
lift each other up, encourage each other and instill positivity in everyone. He recognizes that changing a lifestyle is a big challenge, and he is there to support positive change.
“I push you, but I like to keep things light and fun,” he said. “I goof off and make people laugh while they are working hard.”
Elder sees the workout as a holistic approach to changing not only the body, but every aspect of a healthy person.
“It’s all about getting rid of the junk on your body and your life, and filling it with the things that make you feel good, including a good workout and nutrition,”he said.
A gym membership, which is month-to-month without contract, includes basic nutritional advice.
“If you’re weighing in and the scale isn’t changing, we tweak little things one at a time to see what works,” Elder said. “It’s not about drastic and immediate changes, but little changes that make a big difference.”
Monthly packages are $49 for students and $99 for non-students, which include basic nutritional guidance.
Happy Easter from...Ben Gates Melissa CormanyHistory/Campus Ministry Campus Ministry
Laurie Atz Arnie BallChi Alpha Men’s Volleyball
Barbara Romines BobKostrubanicVisual and Performing Arts ITS
David Kistler Deb HaleyITS Library
Dianna Zook Jim BeardMathematics Education and Public Policy
Roy DanielianITS Admissions
Judy Maus Karen ParkisonAccounting Services Library
John Parkison Grounds, Retired Accounting and Finance
Mark Franke Melinda HainesEnrollment Management Visual and Performing Arts
Mary Anne Stailey Lynne SteinerITS English and Linguistics
Nancy Mann Nathaniel KitrushDental Education Athletics
Bobbi Shadle Denise BuhrUniversity Relations and Communications Library
Shawna Squibb Juanita Derrick
Solomon Isiorho Susan ByersGeosciences Doermer School of Business
Holly Hartzell Carol IsaacsContinuing Studies Admissions
William Weakley Cecilia WeakleyMathematical Sciences Mathematical Sciences
Ed Messal Lowene StippMechanical Engineering Technology, Emeritus Medical Education
Sarah Manley Dianne Bezdon
Jayla Heller Nedra CurryEconomics
John Kessler Bob SedlmeyerEconomics Computer Science
Dave ReynoldsITS
Laura Reynolds Doreen CrunkEducation and Public Policy Admissions
Janet Papiernik Dennis ShadleAccounting and Finance Physics
Nancy Leinbach Julie Hook General Studies
Deb Hein Patrick GarveyContinuing Studies Education and Public Policy
Jay Thayer Sara Kitzmiller
Deborah Kelley Judy TillapaughLibrary IPFW Wellness/Fitness Coordinator
John Hrehov Stephanie StephensonFine Arts CELT
Terry FossCommunication
“Thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” ( I Corinthians 15:57 )
They conqueredeverything but
death.
They conqueredeverything but
death.Past rulers like Alexander the Great, Tutankhamen and Augustus Caesar
all have one thing in common: the past. They’re stuck in it. Doesn’t itmake more sense to follow somone who has conquered death?
Jesus Christ accomplished what no ruler ever could. He paid the pen-alty for our sin. And by rising bodily from the grave, he conquered death— not only for himself but for us. Listen to what he said: “He who hearsmy word and believes him who sent me, has eternal life; he does not comeinto judgment, but has passed from death to life.” (John 5:24)
Jesus conquered death. Would you like to know what else he’s capableof conquering in your life? Read the section called “John” in the Bible, orsee the feature article BEYOND BLIND FAITH at www.EveryStudent.com.
The Communicator | April 4, 2012
sports10www.ipfwcommunicator.org
Jessie Ruckman
“I goof off an make people laugh while they are working
hard.”-Dave Elder
► @TheDonsReport
Working Out May Suck,But it Doesn’t Have to
Working out is what one makes of it. Many gyms feature bulky
equipment and people milling around aimlessly testing out one machine or another, usually with mixed and temporary results. Many gym-goers tune out fellow men and women through music or meditation, and yet it feels as though someone is watching all the time. Self-consciousness reigns, self-doubt takes over and working out becomes a thing of the past. You think: how did I get out of that routine?
Dave Elder, owner of Infinite Fitness, located at 2614 Maplecrest Rd., sees a workout as an entirely different beast, evident upon entering the gym. It’s empty, void of most machines and hindrances to an effective workout.
“The machines do most of the work for you, and we focus on natural movements that your
body is already designed to do,”he said. This gym is different. There is no milling
around, wandering from machine to machine in an effort to look like you know what you’re doing.
“The workouts are 30 minutes, four times per week. And if you can spare that time, we can get you into shape, but you have to be willing to sweat,”said Elder, who is also a nutritionist and a Certified Massage Therapist.
Infinite Fitness features small groups with varying levels of intensity from beginners to pros. Everybody works out together, and supports one another, because according to Elder,“You
are worth it.” He said that the focus of his workouts is to
lift each other up, encourage each other and instill positivity in everyone. He recognizes that changing a lifestyle is a big challenge, and he is there to support positive change.
“I push you, but I like to keep things light and fun,” he said. “I goof off and make people laugh while they are working hard.”
Elder sees the workout as a holistic approach to changing not only the body, but every aspect of a healthy person.
“It’s all about getting rid of the junk on your body and your life, and filling it with the things that make you feel good, including a good workout and nutrition,”he said.
A gym membership, which is month-to-month without contract, includes basic nutritional advice.
“If you’re weighing in and the scale isn’t changing, we tweak little things one at a time to see what works,” Elder said. “It’s not about drastic and immediate changes, but little changes that make a big difference.”
Monthly packages are $49 for students and $99 for non-students, which include basic nutritional guidance.
Happy Easter from...Ben Gates Melissa CormanyHistory/Campus Ministry Campus Ministry
Laurie Atz Arnie BallChi Alpha Men’s Volleyball
Barbara Romines BobKostrubanicVisual and Performing Arts ITS
David Kistler Deb HaleyITS Library
Dianna Zook Jim BeardMathematics Education and Public Policy
Roy DanielianITS Admissions
Judy Maus Karen ParkisonAccounting Services Library
John Parkison Grounds, Retired Accounting and Finance
Mark Franke Melinda HainesEnrollment Management Visual and Performing Arts
Mary Anne Stailey Lynne SteinerITS English and Linguistics
Nancy Mann Nathaniel KitrushDental Education Athletics
Bobbi Shadle Denise BuhrUniversity Relations and Communications Library
Shawna Squibb Juanita Derrick
Solomon Isiorho Susan ByersGeosciences Doermer School of Business
Holly Hartzell Carol IsaacsContinuing Studies Admissions
William Weakley Cecilia WeakleyMathematical Sciences Mathematical Sciences
Ed Messal Lowene StippMechanical Engineering Technology, Emeritus Medical Education
Sarah Manley Dianne Bezdon
Jayla Heller Nedra CurryEconomics
John Kessler Bob SedlmeyerEconomics Computer Science
Dave ReynoldsITS
Laura Reynolds Doreen CrunkEducation and Public Policy Admissions
Janet Papiernik Dennis ShadleAccounting and Finance Physics
Nancy Leinbach Julie Hook General Studies
Deb Hein Patrick GarveyContinuing Studies Education and Public Policy
Jay Thayer Sara Kitzmiller
Deborah Kelley Judy TillapaughLibrary IPFW Wellness/Fitness Coordinator
John Hrehov Stephanie StephensonFine Arts CELT
Terry FossCommunication
“Thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” ( I Corinthians 15:57 )
They conqueredeverything but
death.
They conqueredeverything but
death.Past rulers like Alexander the Great, Tutankhamen and Augustus Caesar
all have one thing in common: the past. They’re stuck in it. Doesn’t itmake more sense to follow somone who has conquered death?
Jesus Christ accomplished what no ruler ever could. He paid the pen-alty for our sin. And by rising bodily from the grave, he conquered death— not only for himself but for us. Listen to what he said: “He who hearsmy word and believes him who sent me, has eternal life; he does not comeinto judgment, but has passed from death to life.” (John 5:24)
Jesus conquered death. Would you like to know what else he’s capableof conquering in your life? Read the section called “John” in the Bible, orsee the feature article BEYOND BLIND FAITH at www.EveryStudent.com.
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► @TheDonsReport
IPFW's Men's Tennis team started the season off on a
low note, falling to Detroit 5-2 over the weekend.
IPFW's Women's Tennis team took a 7-0 fall to No. 20 Notre Dame in
the 2012 season opener.
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Roberto Cabrini/Connor Andrews (IPFW) def. Oscar Yanez/Luis Guevara (SBU) 8-7 (9-7)Daniel Kang/Joao Freitas (IPFW) def. Elliot Fanshel/Javier Ortiz (SBU) 8-3Andres Cobos/Junya Saruta (IPFW) def. Trevor Haskell/Miguel Suarez (SBU) 8-6
Roberto Cabrini (IPFW) def. Oscar Yanez (SBU) 6-1, 6-2 1.
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Luis Guevara (SBU) def. Daniel Kang (IPFW) 6-3, 2-6, 6-3Andres Cobos (IPFW) def. Elliot Fanshel (SBU) 6-0, 6-1
Connor Andrews (IPFW) def. Miguel Suarez (SBU) 6-2, 3-6, 6-3
Javier Ortiz (SBU) def. Joao Freitas (IPFW) 6-3, 0-6, 6-4
Martin Muadi (IPFW) def. Trevor Haskell (SBU) 6-2, 6-1
Marcy Huck/Caterina Kiefer (IPFW) def. Marissa Brossard/Amanda Pallikunnel (SBU) 8-3
Anita Henestrosa/Alex Forsyth (IPFW) def. Fatya Amiri/Manuela MarinSalcedo (SBU) 8-6
Frederique Sunstrum/Raquel Vescovi (IPFW) def. Andrea Pavlovic/Kathryn Kvas (SBU) 8-6
Anita Henestrosa (IPFW) def. Manuela MarinSalcedo (SBU) 6-1, 6-4
Fatya Amiri (SBU) def. Marcy Huck (IPFW) 6-0, 6-4
Raquel Vescovi (IPFW) def. Marissa Brossard (SBU) 6-2, 6-1Amanda Pallikunnel (SBU) def. Frederique Sunstrum (IPFW) 3-6, 6-2, 6-0
Caterina Kiefer (IPFW) def. Kathryn Kvas (SBU) 6-4, 6-3
Alex Forsyth (IPFW) def. Andrea Pavlovic (SBU) 6-2, 6-1
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Both Men’s and Women’s teams ended up undefeated in the doubles matches on April 1.
Kristan Mensch
Men’s Baseball Don Recognized by Summit League
Coming up next, the Men’s Baseball team will go up against South Dakota State at home April 6. Game starts at 3 p.m.
Next up, the Dons will host the third annual IPFW Spring Classic April 1-2.
Kristan Mensch
► @TheDonsReport
The Mastodons Slam Nebraska Omaha
Men’s baseball junior No. 31, Chuck Weaver, was recognized by the
Summite League as co-pitcher of the week, largely in part by his pitching while up against Nebraska-Omaha over the weekend.
Weaver delivered a shutout to the Nebraska Mavericks, throwing The Mastodons to a 4-0 win.
Overall, five swings connected throughout the nine innings, five batters were struck out and two were walked.
Weaver’s record now stands at 1-3.
Weaver’s leading the team with 44 strikeouts and 49.1 innings pitched, leaving the opponents hitting, on average, .231 of the time.
The Mastodons went home proud of their 13-7 score on Sunday.
Sophomore Carter DeBoe, No. 37, was the star in the seventh inning, being responsible for eight
runs. Though, it wasn’t all pretty.In the first two innings, the Dons were down
4-0, but got back into the game fairly easily with three runs. After the seventh inning and another two runs in the eighth, they were able to walk
away undefeated. DeBoe was 2-4 for the day, topping everything off with a three-run homer in the eighth as well.
