The Horizon

Student co-invents lifejacket with family friend

IUS Horizon • November 14, 2010

For the past year, Ben Hughes, business management sophomore, has been working with a partner to create a new type of lifejacket, “The Bob.” “It is a lifejacket upside-down,” Hughes said. “You...

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.

Plagiarism workshop warns students

IUS Horizon • October 25, 2010

A plagiarism workshop, “The Value of Academic Honesty,” hosted by the Writing Help Center and the IUS Library, warned students against the perils of plagiarism and the benefits of academic honesty. The workshop was on Oct. 15.

Upcoming elections draw in youth voters

IUS Horizon • October 19, 2010

Predictions for the 2010 Election Day include a shift of power in the House and Senate from Democrat to Republican and an increase in youth voting for both parties. Youth voting, which consists of people ages 18 to 29, has significantly increased recently when more than 50 percent of youth voters turned out for the presidential election in 2008. This was the second highest turnout for youth voters under the age of 30 since 1972 according to the Pew Research Center’s 2008 article, “Young Voters in the 2008 Election,” by Scott Keeter.

Professionals critique résumés for students

IUS Horizon • October 4, 2010

Local professionals critiqued students’ résumés for free during the semi-annual Café Résumé event hosted by the Office of Career Services. The critiques were offered at two times — during lunch and in the evening — at a booth in front of the University Grounds Coffee Shop. “Twice a year, we invite employers and HR professionals here,” Jim Kanning, director of Career Services, said. “These are people who see résumés all the time, and know what they are looking for.”

Journalist talks about Taliban imprisonment

IUS Horizon • September 26, 2010

Award-winning journalist Jere Van Dyk shared his 45-day experience of his Taliban imprisonment. This was the first of six speakers in a series hosted by IUS International Studies Program. Dyk spoke about his ordeal with the Taliban to more than 40 IUS students and faculty in the Hoosier Room West on Wednesday, Sept. 15.

Grenadiers fall, Eagles soar

IUS Horizon • September 19, 2010

The IUS Women’s Tennis Team was defeated by the University of Southern Indiana by a score of 5-4 on Saturday, Sept. 11. IU Southeast went up against USI in three doubles games and six singles games. The Grenadiers started strong by winning two out of three doubles games but were not able to win the three singles games needed to win the match.

Tennis player named scholar athlete

IUS Horizon • September 12, 2010

Competitive to a fault is a description Adam Denney, nursing senior, said he uses to define his willpower to succeed. “It helps me in a lot of things I do like nursing and my tennis career,” Denney said. Denney’s determination paid off this year when he was named one of Daktronics-NAIA Male Tennis Scholar Athletes of 2010.

Senior tennis player recognized for athletics, academics by NAIA

IUS Horizon • September 5, 2010

During college, time can be perceived as a jugling act. School, work and athletics can create a full work load. Some students can crack under the pressure — while others thrive in it. For tennis player Abby Enteman, accounting and finance senior, being awarded one of Daktronics-NAIA Women’s Tennis Scholars of 2010 let her know which group she was in. “I do work hard to keep up with everything,” Enteman said.