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Common Experience: Students characterize social cycles

IUS Horizon December 4, 2011
The graduate students of the Introduction to Graduate Liberal Studies class put on a show on Nov. 30 called “Metheopressed or Interdisciplinary Approaches to Social Change,” which was a reenactment of the Common Experience book “The Working Poor” by David K. Shipler. Stories from the book were told by four students acting as the characters and capturing the character’s personality. The book highlighted the lives of the characters and told stories of their struggles with low-paying jobs and the cycle of families on welfare. A panel of five students answered the questions, complaints and concerns of the characters about their economic problems and social failures. The panel gave educated answers to the characters’ concerns about current economic and social problems.

Comedian makes student attendance butt of joke

IUS Horizon November 28, 2011
On her tour of 100 colleges, Tracey Ashley, comedian, visited IU Southeast on Nov. 15 after flying into Albany, Ind., and driving a total of five hours to get to campus. “I just rode in a car for five hours, just drove all this way, and there are 22 people here,” Ashley said. Ashley said her acts are just about her life. However, the theme of the event seemed to be more about the size of the crowd that actually showed up for the event.

Students share tips on scoring internships

IUS Horizon November 27, 2011
Career Services sponsored an internship presentation in The Commons on Nov. 9. Six women were part of the panel and shared their experiences with their internships. Some of them went through the Career Services’ internship program to find an internship, and others used the Internet or found internships through their own networking. Sarah Brown, business senior, had an internship at LG&E in which she was paid and received class credit for it.

Ogle Center brings Agatha Christie’s ‘Mousetrap’ to life

IUS Horizon November 13, 2011
The New York Times claims it is, “one of the most skillfully written murder mysteries ever produced.” It is Agatha Christie’s “Mousetrap,” and, no, it is not the board game. “Mousetrap” is play centered around a group of strangers stranded in a boarding house during a snow storm, and one of whom is a murderer. The IUS Theater Department debuted the play on Oct. 28 in the Robinson Theatre of the Ogle Center. Rehearsals started back in September for Mousetrap.

Center for Women and Families extends helping hand to students

IUS Horizon November 13, 2011
October was Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Melody Mayes, volunteer coordinator for the Center for Women and Families, spoke to students, faculty and staff about the services the facility provides during a presentation in the University Center, room 121, on Nov. 2. The Center for Women and Families is a non-profit organization that has been offering services to survivors of intimate partner abuse and sexual violence since 1912 and serves nine counties in Southern Indiana and greater Kentucky. Mayes’ presentation was focused around the economic aspect of abuse, and to inform people of economic abuse, as well as, physical abuse, and how one could seek help.

TRON laser lights up IUS

IUS Horizon November 6, 2011
The Hoosier Room turned into a war zone on Oct. 29 when students suited up to play TRON laser tag. The Student Program Council hosted the event and drew students to the Hoosier Room to combat other students in the light-filled playing fields. Kathryn Haymon, secondary education junior and president of the SPC, said she was excited to bring the TjohnE team and TRON laser tag to IU Southeast.

Wares of the World returns to IUS

IUS Horizon November 6, 2011
The Hoosier Room was filled with the sound of music and cultural crafts on Oct. 24 and 25 to mark the sixth annual Wares of the World event. The Wares of the World was hosted by the International Programs and featured handmade jewelry, personal accessories, home décor, art and sculptures. These items were handcrafted to reflect the cultures of Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East.

TRON Photo

IUS Horizon November 6, 2011

Spooky students party

IUS Horizon October 30, 2011
Monsters, fairies, super heroes and bumblebees gather in the Hoosier Room to dance the night away at the fourth annual Halloween Bash sponsored by Residence Life and Housing. The bash was put on by community advisers from the residence halls and Jen Crompton, assistant director of Residence Life. The Halloween Bash was from 9 p.m. until midnight, and students danced, snacked, participated in contests and talked with friends during the party.

Paranormal investigator spooks students

IUS Horizon October 30, 2011
Brian Laythe, paranormal investigator with Indiana Paranormal Group, spoke at IU Southeast about his research with paranormal phenomena to help students better understand the science behind ghost sightings. “My goal is to provide scientific research,” Laythe said. “I want it to be a science again.” Laythe said he has been studying the paranormal for about three years and described himself as a skeptical believer. While he realizes there are downfalls to researching the paranormal, he said he understands peoples’ skepticism in believing certain evidence.

Goblins gobble goodies at silent auction

IUS Horizon October 30, 2011
The IUS Staff Council had its sixth annual silent auction with this year’s event having a Halloween theme, titled Goblins, Gobblers and Goodies, on Oct. 25 in the Hoosier Room. Open bidding started at 10 a.m., and attendees had until 3 p.m. to view and declare their price for items on display while coffee and refreshments were served. Alice Watson, vice president of the IUS Staff Council, said all items up for bid were donated either from staff members or local businesses, and all the proceeds were going to the IUS Staff Council.

Zombies roam campus

IUS Horizon October 24, 2011
Booooooooooks. Booooooooooks. Moaning zombies led by members of the English Club roamed campus in search of brains and literature donations. Students, professors and members of the community, with torn clothes and rotting flesh, attacked IU Southeast hoping to spread the literary infection.
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