The Horizon

Democrats down but not out: results shake up local offices

IUS Horizon • November 7, 2010

This is second edit of my column about the November election because I was urged to reconsider my original column. My first was filled with bitter feelings toward the Republicans and disappointment with the voters. I’ve still got these feelings, but perhaps these pages aren’t the place to put them. On Nov. 2, I crawled out from beneath the election rubble with a glimmer of hope. Unfortunately, hope wasn’t enough. So, prepare yourself, the Republican Party has gained control in the House. We may be damaged and rattled, but damn it, we’ve got to press on.

Religious intolerance divides, works against us

IUS Horizon • November 7, 2010

It’s sad to think the one thing that can save someone can also be the death of them. Religion has brought power and restored faith to many in desperation and need but has also been the catalyst to persecution, judgments and intolerance to those who don’t conform. Just this past week, I had local candidates stress a message of God and country before Election Day. I was plagued with a fear of traveling via airplane from Washington, D.C., due to explosives hitching a ride in route to Jewish synagogues. I was also confronted in the free speech zone in McCullough Plaza by an evangelist group to open my eyes and strive for a more righteous path to reserve my seat in heaven.

Miller’s job more than planning lunches, dinners

IUS Horizon • November 7, 2010

Brady Miller, special projects manager, may not be directly observable by students, but his events are admired by many. He primarily manages what Chancellor Sandra Patterson-Randles, his supervisor, determines is a special event. He does different work for the Office of the Chancellor, the Office of Development, University Communications and the Alumni Office. Patterson-Randles said Miller’s position is a relatively new one. Special events used to be handled by many different departments without having one main go-to person who was in charge.

Ridout feels proud of job despite being strenuous

IUS Horizon • November 7, 2010

Captivating audiences by finding exceptional performers is a major aspiration for Kyle Ridout, manager of the Ogle Center, ever since the center opened 15 years ago. “That is the best part of this job,” Ridout said. “When I see audiences catch on fire and get excited after seeing a performance.” Ridout said it is great to see the audience really enjoy a performance.

Director goes after her doctorate; talks about student athletes

IUS Horizon • November 7, 2010

Channell Barbour, associate director of Campus Life, said she hopes to receive her doctorate in education from Indiana State University in December of 2011. Barbour finished her course work in May....

Costumes haunt campus contest

IUS Horizon • November 7, 2010

As the lights went down, only the glow of black lights lit the spider-web-covered room. Fairies, ladybugs and monsters gathered around orange and black tables to eat Pixie Stix, try on plastic vampire...

Zili Misik composes unique beats

IUS Horizon • November 7, 2010

Seven barefoot women wearing all white walked onto the Stem Concert Hall stage in the Ogle Center. Zili Misik were guests for a show, which is part of the Ogle Center’s second annual Global Village series. JoBeth Umali played a slow beat on her drums as the lead singer and percussionist, Kera Washington, introduced a Swahili song — translating the lyrics for the audience.

Grenadiers raise money

IUS Horizon • November 4, 2010

The IUS Baseball players will be participating in fundraising for their upcoming baseball season. Each new player is asked to raise $1,500 per season and returning players are asked to raise $1,000. This supplements the money given to the team by the Student Life Committee each year. Last year, the SLC allocated $34,000 for the baseball team.

Senior considers team family

IUS Horizon • November 4, 2010

Whitney Duncan, general studies senior, is a point guard for the IUS Women’s Basketball team. Duncan has been playing basketball at IU Southeast since she was a freshman in 2007. “I really like the...

The Horizon Newscast, November 2, 2010

IUS Horizon • November 4, 2010

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SGA inept, does nothing

IUS Horizon • November 4, 2010

Politicking is a hard game to play, requiring a balance of professionalism and properly executed ideas. Unfortunately, your Student Government Association hardly ever has the chance to do that, seeing as how they hardly do anything at all. Almost every week, they amend their bylaws and talk about what the organization needs. What’s missing here? Oh, yeah, the student body.

‘Glee’ stirs up GQ controversy

IUS Horizon • November 4, 2010

Sometimes you have to wonder what’s going through the brains of some people. You really have to wonder if common sense is being held hostage by nonsense so it can plot ways to increase stupidity among the American public. During an eventful Sunday afternoon, I noticed news briefs on how parents were outraged at some of the stars from Fox’s blockbuster series “Glee.”