The Horizon

IUS departments host grad school workshop

IUS Horizon • April 11, 2010

A graduate school workshop, sponsored by the IUS Honors Program and the English Club, was held on Friday, April 2, in Hoosier Room West. Will Biel, English senior and chair of the Honors Program Student Advisory Board, said the purpose of the workshop was to educate students about graduate school. “The graduate school workshop was designed to spread information about how to apply to graduate school,” Biel said.

Officials enforce seat belt use, cite text messaging while driving

IUS Horizon • April 11, 2010

A vehicle in the Meadow Lodge Parking Lot was stopped by IUS Police on March 10 and was given a warning for not properly using a seat belt and using a cell phone while operating a vehicle. Indiana and Kentucky state law enforcement officers are cracking down on drivers violating the rules of the road.

Bullying cited on campus

IUS Horizon • April 11, 2010

Junior faculty on campus have seen a rise and have become more concerned with student’s behavior toward instructors and professors. More specifically, younger, female faculty members are feeling as though they are being bullied by students through disrespect, physical intimidation and inappropriate sexual comments.

Student veterans participate in camp-out, Victory Week

IUS Horizon • April 4, 2010

On Wednesday, March 17, the Student Veterans Organization and Phi Beta Sigma joined together to host an event to create awareness about homelessness. The events were set up by Rueben Otero, computer science senior, and Aaron Neely, psychology junior. Both organizations were hoping to bring awareness to the students about how homelessness impacts the community, but, this specific week, they were also pointing out homeless veterans.

Professors, students network together on Facebook

IUS Horizon • April 4, 2010

For many, Facebook is a tool to connect people with friends and family. However, it has also been utilized as networking for students and faculty members. At IU Southeast, professors and students can connect on Facebook in order to keep in touch.

New furniture installed during break

IUS Horizon • April 4, 2010

Walk into the IUS Police Department and you’ll smell that remodeled house smell that gives home-owners happy chills. The IUS Police Department replaced their old furniture on Friday, March 26, with newer and better counters and desks.

What a couple of show-offs

IUS Horizon • March 22, 2010

Words of wisdom and physical gags filled the Show-Off Show on Wednesday, March 10. Johnathon Burns and Evan Young make up the entertainment duo. Young is a professional juggler and Burns is a comedian...

Foul mouthed comedian Kent magic

IUS Horizon • March 22, 2010

The Hoosier Room erupted with laughter from guests attending Michael Kent’s comedic magic show on Tuesday, March 9. Kent’s satirical performance included magic and mystery with large helpings of...

Festival celebrates diversity, culture

IUS Horizon • March 14, 2010

On Tuesday, March 2, the 15th annual International Festival took place in the Hoosier Room. The room was decorated with cultural paraphernalia and tables scattered between the entertainment and booths of various countries.

Dragging it out at IUS: bringing awareness of gay issues to students

IUS Horizon • March 14, 2010

The lights were dim, the music was blaring and laughter filled the Robinson Theatre on Saturday, March 6, during the second annual Drag for Charity event at IU Southeast. The Gay-Straight Alliance, along with the English Club, Student Veterans Organization and Residence Life, hosted the drag show.

Philosophy lecturer presents research

IUS Horizon • March 14, 2010

Pornography was discussed in a lecture by Leigh Viner, adjunct philosophy lecturer.

Seniors reflect on time at IUS

IUS Horizon • March 7, 2010

For many IUS seniors, the end of their time at IU Southeast comes on Monday, May 10.