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Events 4 the horizon Week of Feb. 20, 2012 TOP EVENTS Monday Tuesday Saturday Diego Val Where: University Center North, The Commons When: Noon - 1 p.m. Diego Val, guitarist, will be performing Peruvian-style music for students, faculty and staff. Val has toured with musicians, such as Maroon 5, and competed on Latin American Idol. MONDAY Turbo Kick Noon - 1 p.m. Activities Building, Gym As part of the yearlong et in Shape series hosted on ampus, students can exercise nd stay healthy in Turbo Kick lasses led by instructors from ocal gyms. TUESDAY ONE All Day University Center North, IUS Bookstore The ONE Campaign will be hosting the event “Donate a Phone, Save a Life.” Students can drop off their old cell phones to benefit the HOPE Phones organization. WEDNESDAY Writing Woes 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. University Center South, Adult Student Center Feb. 20 Healthy Mind 4 - 5 p.m. University Center North, room 124 Wise Mind, Healthy Mind is a free counseling session to help students with anxiety and mood management. Contact Personal Counseling Services for more information. Feb. 21 PiYo Noon - 1 p.m. Activities Building, Gym Students can attend a Yoga fusion class that combines Pilates, strength exercises and core building. This session is part of the yearlong Get in Shape series on campus. Feb. 22 Zumba Noon - 1 p.m. Activities Building, Gym Ice Cream Where: Knobview Hall, Ogle Center When: 6 - 8 p.m. Jerry Greenfield, co-founder of Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream, will be speaking on Feb. 21 as part of the Sanders Speaker Series. Seating is limited and tickets are required. SUBMISSIONS To submit material to The Horizon for the Events page, call The Horizon at 812-941- 2253 or e-mail us at horizon@ius.edu. Events should be submitted one week in advance. Comedy Show 8 - 10 p.m. Comedy Caravan, Louisville Ed Black, comedian, will be hosting an improv comedy show called “Blacklisted Comedy” for attendees. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door. Security 5 - 7 p.m. University Center North, room 122 Third Wheel Fraizer Where: Fraizer History Museum, Louisville When: 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. IU Southeast will be having a Day at the Fraizer History Museum event. Students, faculty and staff can gain free admission with a six-month membership sign-up. Students who have questions about writing bibliographies or need help proofreading a paper can receive help at the Adult Student Center every Monday and Wednesday. Try moving to the beat and beating the Freshman 15 with a Zumba workout class for students. This session is part of the yearlong Get in Shape series. The IUS Computer Security Group will be meeting to discuss the newest information regarding defensive network security, as well as offensive hacking and other tools. THURSDAY Employer 9 a.m. - noon University Center South, room 106 Feb. 23 SGA 4:30 - 6 p.m. University Center North, room 127 Game Night 6 - 11 p.m. University Center North, room 120 and 128 Representatives from local employers will be available for students to meet regarding questions about résumés and interviews. Professional attire is required. The Student Government Association will be having its weekly meeting. All students are welcome to attend and bring concerns or ideas to the SGA. Students are invited to play video, board and card games with the Gamers’ Society. There will be snacks and drinks. Students are welcome to bring their own games. Photo by Hanna Woods Michael Woodson, continuing studies senior, revs up his tricycle in preparation for a three-man tricycle race. The race was part of the halftime festivities at the homecoming basketball game in the Activities Building on Feb. 12. The winner received a $350 scholarship for next semester, and Woodson came in third. WEEKEND Plagiarism 10 - 11:30 a.m. Knobview Hall, room 208 Feb. 24-26 NSLS 10 a.m. - noon University Center North, room 127 Matt Nathanson 8 - 10:30 p.m. Headliners, Louisville KIAC 8 a.m. - noon Activities Building, Gym Leadership 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Marian University, Indianapolis Cardinals Noon - 2 p.m. KCF YUM! Center, Louisville On Feb. 24, students can ttend a plagiarism workshop t IU Southeast to learn the mportance of documenting ources correctly and the reercussions of plagiarizing. The National Society of Leadership and Success will host a Leadership Training Day on Feb. 24 for students to create personalized and successful action plans. On Feb. 24, Matt Nathanson, musician, will be performing songs from his latest albums, as well as some standup comedy. Tickets range from $20 to $20.95. The IUS men’s and women’s basketball teams may be competing in the first round of the KIAC Tournament Games on Feb. 25. Visit the IUS Athletic website for more. On Feb. 25, students will be participating in “CommUNITY: Carinos Across Boarders” for the 13th Annual Indiana Latino Leadership Conference. The Louisville Cardinals women’s basketball team will be competing against the De- Paul Blue Demons women’s basketball team on Feb. 25. Tickets are $8 to $10. LOCAL Melody 9 - 11 p.m. Impellizzeris, Louisville Plunge 9:30 a.m. - noon Waterfront, Louisville UPCOMING Read 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. IU Southeast, Children’s Center Play 7 - 8:30 p.m. University Center South, room 245 NOTICES Blood Drive Noon - 5 p.m. University Center North, Hoosier Room Book Fair All Day IU Southeast, New Albany On Feb. 24, there will be a band performing called Melody Resurrection. Music will feature ’60s rock music and blues, as well as covers of Beatles and Rolling Stones. The Louisville Polar Bear Plunge will be held on Feb. 25. Participants will dive into the Ohio River in order to raise money for Special Olympics. This event is free. On Feb. 28, there will be a Read Across America event celebrating the birthday of Dr. Seuss. The Children’s Center will be hosting a pajama reading party. There will be a live broadcast of Kevin Carroll, author, and his presentation called “Play is a Serious Business,” about the importance of creativity and playing on Feb. 28. Students can stop by during a break between classes to donate blood for those in need on Feb. 28. For more information, contact Angela Calbert at acalbert@ius.edu. The Student Education Association will be hosting a book fair from Feb. 27 to March 1. The fair will contain elementary, middle and high school books. »»»««« »»»««« »»»««« »»»««« »»»««« »»»««« Alzheimers 6: 30 p.m. - midnight Horseshoe Casino, Elizabeth Rooted 2 - 4 p.m. Spalding University, Louisville Open House 9 a.m. - noon IU Southeast, University Center North Tea 2 - 4 p.m. Culbertson Mansion, New Albany Luncheon 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Calument Club, New Albany Survey All Day University Center South, room 254 There will be an Alzheimer’s fundrasing event called “Night on the Bourbon Street,” on Feb. 25. There will be a New Orleans-themed dinner and bidding. Tickets are $100. On Feb. 26, there will be a “Rooted in the Earth” exhibit, featuring artists, such as Pat DaRif, Joanne Weis and Valerie White. The artwork consists of fiber and textiles. Prospective students can attend the Map Your Course Open House on March 3. There will be information about Admissions, Campus Life and Financial Aid. On March 3, students can attend a Victorian Tea event, featuring a personalized tour of the mansion and a presentation of Kentucky Derby hats. Tickets are $15. Alpha Phi will be hosting a Red Dress Luncheon on Feb. 25. There will be entertainment and a silent auction. Tickets are $25, and the last day to purchase is Feb. 12 Freshmen and seniors can take the National Survey of Student Engagement. The survey will be online, and prizes will include an iPad2 and free parking for a year.
the horizon Opinions Week of Feb. 20, 2012 5 Editor encourages exercise, interaction By BRITTANY POWELL Profiles Editor bripowel@ius.edu It is getting to the point in the year hen, generally, everyone is ready for pring. Classes start to drag after the fall emester ends, flu viruses spread as mmune systems weaken, and, while e have had a mildly warm winter, it as been difficult daydreaming about each-like weather while people are rapped in their homes due to the ocasional snow and slush. This epidemic, sometimes known s “cabin fever,” is an unavoidable component of he last few months of winter. It is very common for people to take vacations round this time of the year. Right now a few memers of my family are visiting the Caribbean on a ruise, and, yes, I wish I was there. However, no matter how warm or expensive the acation a person takes to get away from the dreariess of his everyday lifestyle, home will still be there hen he returns. New Albany is not getting any By COURTNEY MCKINLEY Sports Editor comckinl@imail.iu.edu At an early age in my childhood, my mother adamantly instilled the concept of common courtesy and manners into my daily behavior. Not only was I a well-read child, but I was also courteous to my peers and the adults around me. It has always been imperative I say thank you when given something or please when accompanied with a request. Since I was raised by these values, I have always found it puzzling when I encounter someone who clearly never read “Richard Scarry’s Please and Thank You Book” as a child or even as an adult. My frustration with others’ lack of courtesy has become increasingly worse each time I enter a women’s restroom at IU Southeast and see someone was apparently never taught how to flush a toilet after ing it. usthat Some may not think flushing a toilet is mannerly, but I find it repulsive that it has never been a mandatory process in everyone’s toilet-using life. How have these women gone through h life out someone explaining to them the with- offensiveness of their lack for common courtesy when they refuse to flush a toilet? Another gesture that is often ignored, especially at IU Southeast, is some peoples’ inability to hold a door open for someone. One may assume if another’s hands are full and they are unable to easily open the door for themselves, then the free-handed ed individual would graciously hold the door open for them. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. I never realized such an effortless but generous gesture as holding a door open for another was so difficult, but the countless occurrences where I have witnessed this gesture being neglected tell me otherwise. Not only is this generous act often overlooked, but the capability to throw trash away into a proper trash receptacle seems to also be too much for some. One of my biggest pet peeves is when I see litter strewn on the ground carelessly. This peeve is amplified when I actually observe someone toss their garbage anywhere that is not a designated trash can. I assume most people understand someone else will have to eventually clean this mess up, and, yet, this is still a common action because some people simply do not care. When brought to the basics, manners are all about possessing a sensitive awareness of the feelings of others. Do people typically like to pick up others’ trash or have a door shut on them? Probably not. By the way, no one wants to step in anyone’s already chewed gum on the sidewalk either. That being said, no one wants to work out on a weight bench soaked in sweat by the previous user. There are signs spread out around the gym for a reason, and I would think most gym-buffs would like to work out on a sanitized, sweat-free piece of equipment. I understand everyone has been raised differently and what is acceptable in each household is diverse, but, in a public facility, there are common standards in place for everyone to abide. For instance, one is expected to clean up after oneself, maintain a safe and clean environment and not act like a savage when eat- ing, working out or participating in other activities. As previously mentioned, most individuals learn the notion of manners by their parents. Sadly, it is unlikely for children to learn manners when they are not ex- posed to them. Some parents seem to forget the significance of teaching their children to have a polite demean- or and the benefits these appealing qualities have on their children’s future. Because I was raised to appreciate and employ courtesy, I have been blessed with a wonderful job in hospitality that would not have been available to me ifIb behaved like a rude animal. For that matter, I find it frustrating when all occupations do not put their employees’ character and ability to provide excellent customer service as a No. 1 priority. As great as it is going to a clothing store or restaurant where the worker is extremely discourteous and refuses to offer a sincere introduction or even a fake one, I would rather pass on the opportunity. I am surprised a respectful disposition is not obligatory in every job where one must work with or around other people. It is never too late to learn common courtesy or apply “The Golden Rule” in everyday life. If one would like someone to hold the door open for them as they struggle, that individual should be willing to more exotic simply because that person went to an island for two weeks. That being said, there is still no reason to mope around the house for four months of the year. There are more beneficial activities to do besides sitting on the couch dreaming about what it might be like soaking up sun on a beach somewhere or updating Facebook while procrastinating on writing that history paper. Why not put those procrastination skills to good use? The best activity — and probably the most generic — a person can do during winter is to get active. Exercising, whether that means going to the gym, playing a sport or simply finding a reason to get moving, can make a person feel better about himself and improve his overall health. Motivation to exercise is hard to come by when the weather is cold, and it is hard enough getting out of bed in the morning to go to work or school. However, once a person incorporates exercise into a routine, he will find it gets easier with practice, and his general outlook on physical activity will change. There are opportunities for ercise every day. exstudents lounging around campus between All day long, I see classes doing absolutely nothing. Instead of sitting in a computer lab or relaxing on a couch in the IUS Library, why not try out the Fitness Center in the Activities Building or take up one of the fitness classes available. Students and faculty can enjoy the benefits of campus beautification and take a walk around the parts of campus their classes would not generally take them. Courtesy Photo Any change in routine can be satisfying. Many times, when I stray from my normal routine on campus, I run into someone I have not talked to in a while. People, including students or professors from previous classes, appreciate when someone takes the time to ask them how they are doing or what their plans are for the future. Also, talking to them in person eases the social awkwardness of deleting them from Facebook after the class has ended. Interacting with people adds to a person’s self-es- teem and sense of belonging. Finding time to have a real conversation with family members, significant others or friends seems like a no-brainer, but it is easy to get overwhelmed with school and work. No matter how busy a person is, it is important to make time for the people that matter. Include more activities that involve those people, such as cooking a new recipe with younger siblings or establishing a date night with your significant other. Do not forget about the cutest member of the family. Pets have proven to reduce high blood pressure, lower cholesterol levels and relieve stress in people by creating bonds and giving unconditional love. Not only can owning a pet literally add more years to a person’s life, but it can also add to the quality of life. What is a better incentive to wake up every morning than a happy puppy gnawing on your foot? Dogs need plenty of exercise, so it is a great excuse to take a morning stroll or visit an off-leash dog park. Don’t own a dog? There are plenty of animal shelters in Kentuckiana in need of volunteers. Adding a new hobby or activity into a set routine can add more flavor and meaning into a person’s lifestyle. Remaining flexible and willing to chang e will open up more opportunities in a person’s life. If all else fails, turn to the Events page of this newspaper, chose an event and see what follows. ommon courtesy commonly neglected by society help another. If one would like to eat the last piece of pizza, be sure and politely ask if someone else would like it before inhaling a sixth piece. Lastly, if one feels a cough or sneeze coming on, cover your mouth and nose. Some things should not be shared. And once someone sneezes or coughs, try to bless or excuse them politely. I think most people would benefit from this. Student Opinion What could IU Southeast do to improve or entice students to live in the lodges? Erin Carlisle Music performance senior Nathan Dalton Bioinformatics junior Kirsten Shields Fine arts senior Ryan Miller Math junior ONLINE I think they should include the cost of laundry in the cost of housing. I think they should be cheaper. It’s cheaper to own my own apartment right across the street, and I still have the convenience of being close. My issue is why live there when I live 15 minutes away? It’s definitely a money issue. If they had special benefits, that might help. I would like to see a continued building of community. I hope the students can help to make that happen.
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