The Horizon

Initiate operation Black Friday backup plan

IUS Horizon • November 25, 2012

For those of you who did not make it out of bed for the early Black Friday deals, have no fear — there are still ways to get all of the shopping done before the holidays. Many stores famous for their Black Friday deals are also participating in Cyber Monday on Nov. 25. Cyber Monday is a day dedicated to online shopping deals, and, unlike Black Friday, you will not have to wake up before the crack of dawn to get the best savings.

Election Guide 2012

IUS Horizon • November 5, 2012

Religious values affect political choice

IUS Horizon • October 28, 2012

It is unethical to force Americans to choose between their religions and their choices of presidential candidates. Issues such as gay marriage, abortion, birth control and other religious matters have no place in politics. Many extremist Republican and Democratic advocates are playing the religious card in order to persuade citizens to vote for a particular candidate. I have heard everything from ‘Romney practices polygamy’ to ‘vote for Obama and you are going to burn in hell.’

UCard system restricts students’ money

IUS Horizon • October 14, 2012

Students interested in purchasing condoms, alcohol, lottery tickets or tobacco products from the local Sav-A-Step on Grant Line Road are out of luck if they are planning on using their UCards. Like many other local businesses, Sav-A-Step is now accepting the UCard, as many of their customers are IUS students. Unfortunately, these businesses are under a contract with IU Southeast banning “adult products” from students purchasing with a UCard. IU Southeast is being disrespectful to its students by mandating what students can and cannot purchase with the money they earn.

Political slamming limits voter choice

IUS Horizon • August 26, 2012

“I am a concerned citizen, and I approve this message.” During this political election, most media outlets — TV, radio, etc. — are bombarding viewers and listeners with messages about why or why not to vote for a particular candidate. Lately, the campaign advertisements have been focusing on the “why not” to vote.

Students study socialist structure

IUS Horizon • August 26, 2012

One small, post-communist island south of the border has permanently altered many study abroad students’ perspectives this past summer. Cuba in Transition, a program offered for class credit, took 20 students from IU Southeast and Spring Hill College, along with three faculty members, on a three-week venture to an island whose culture is not well known in the U.S. “The focus of the trip was to look at changes being made in Cuba,” Clifford Staten, professor of political science, said.

New director encourages change

IUS Horizon • August 26, 2012

Amanda Stonecipher, new director of Residence Life and Housing, has been working the summer away preparing Residence Life and the lodges for fall semester students. “Summer is the busiest time,” Stonecipher said. “We have to successfully move out all the spring semester students.” Since she took her position on April 16, Stonecipher said she and the other staff members of Residence Life have been busy with yearly summer work.

Energy drinks lead to monster problem

IUS Horizon • April 1, 2012

Rockstar, 5 Hour Energy, Redbull, Full Throttle, Monster and Amp — these products can be seen in students’ hands and vending machines all over campus. Energy in a can is now a common weapon for college students attempting to conquer late nights and final exams. Students can finally see the end to the school year. Unfortunately, this also means more pressure on students struggling to find time to make ends meet before grades are final.

Editor discovers horror in meat-packing industry

IUS Horizon • March 11, 2012

The meat industry is one of the largest food industries in America. It is also one of the most misleading and unethical industries. Why do people eat meat? It contains essential nutrients, it is a part of American culture, and it tastes good.

Editor encourages exercise, interaction

IUS Horizon • February 20, 2012

It is getting to the point in the year when, generally, everyone is ready for spring. Classes start to drag after the fall semester ends, flu viruses spread as immune systems weaken, and, while we have had a mildly warm winter, it has been difficult daydreaming about beach-like weather while people are trapped in their homes due to the occasional snow and slush. This epidemic, sometimes known as “cabin fever,” is an unavoidable component of the last few months of winter.

College: no place for undecided students

IUS Horizon • January 29, 2012

College is the time for students to focus on their goals for the rest of their lives. However, students who are in school and do not know what they want in the future are wasting valuable time, effort and money. What is the college experience? When I was in high school, the phrase generally meant partying in college. After a few years, I kept hearing the phrase referring to living away from home or studying past a reasonable time to go to sleep.

IUS Police capture computer crook

IUS Horizon • December 4, 2011

Mark McIntyre, 53, was arrested on a charge of stealing two laptops and more than $1,000 worth of books from the IUS Bookstore. He was caught in the act by University Police on Nov. 3. Charlie Edelen, IUS Police chief, said McIntyre’s criminal history is more than 20 pages long. Edelen said there were mostly nonviolent thefts.