Let's Play!

Our first game is tomorrow and I am more than excited! I know that I won't be able to sleep this evening. The last time that happened we won it so that is something to keep in mind. Of course, when have I ever been able to sleep the night before a game?

I had my student teacher orientation meeting today and it had to be the first meeting at IUK that I actually enjoyed. I can "see the light at the end of the tunnel" so to speak. Plus, I am really excited that one of my university advisers was a middle school social studies teacher for over 30 years. He seems like a really great person and is highly regarded by many people. It will be a good fit.

The first proof of the basketball program came in today. Overall, it looked awesome even though there are a few things that will probably be changed. I know that I could never do something like that.

Well, I am off to parts unknown as I wait for the games to begin tomorrow. I will keep you updated on how the girls do. Excited does not even cover how pumped up they are for tomorrow! It will be a great day regardless of how the games play out.

It's finally time to play some basketball! I leave you with a pep talk from Coach Holtz which is fitting for our upcoming invitational this weekend.

Protest comes to IUK

As many of my Indiana University Kokomo readers may have heard, a protest will being coming to our campus this Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. in the Quad.

What will this protest be about you may ask? Well, I am glad that you asked because the protest will not be about the Iraq War. The protest will not be about the genocide in Darfur. No, it will not even be about the treatment of all of our veterans.

The protest taking place will be over mandatory classroom attendance and a professor's right to implement it into the college classroom at my university.

For me, it is an unfortunate event simply because there are so many other things that are more important than having the right to skip class without be penalized for it.

Right now, we have young men and women fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan who need people making their voices heard about how they get the shaft in benefits when they come home.

Right now, we have not had any major Education reform since the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 which has never been fully funded.

Unfortunately, in my opinion, these issues will not be discussed when protest comes to IUK on Tuesday.

Andrews-Sims: Proven Leadership for Students

It is that time again, it is election time at Indiana University Kokomo. Once again, students at my university must chose who will lead them in the pursuit of a better university for the next school year.

As a former Student Body President and Executive Branch member, I know that the jobs of both the President and the Vice President are demanding but rewarding positions.

They require more time, energy, and effort than any other student position at the university. It truly indeed takes a special person to fill either one of these offices.

For me, I believe that Chad Andrews and David Sims are special people who will fulfill these roles as President and Vice President. Because of my work with them inside the student government, I believe in their leadership. From what they have been able to accomplish in the classroom, I believe that they are capable of great things. But most of all, I believe in them because of the qualities that they possess as student leaders and people.

As student leaders, Chad and David are an inspiration to any student who believes that they can make a difference in their world. The Andrews-Sims ticket has big plans and big ideas that will benefit students for years to come including their strong support for a Student Athletic Facility and a Campus Meal Plan. I have no doubt that with their leadership, they will be strong voices for these two very important student issues.

But as good as they are as student leaders, they are even better people as they possess the qualities that we would hope for in anyone: compassion, honesty, and a faith in the future.

Whenever I have needed help or advice, I always knew that I could turn to Chad and David in my time of need.

Whenever I had a difficult decision to make, I always knew that Chad and David would give me the honest truth when many are inclined to not give the full truth.

Most importantly, they have instilled in me a faith in the future and the promise of a better tomorrow even when times might be at their darkest.

As student leaders and as people, Chad Andrews and David Sims are the best people for the job of Student Body President and Vice President. They are leaders who will give a voice to the students of the university. They are leaders who are interested in the well-being of all students. Lastly, they are leaders who will bring people together. It is because of these reasons that I would like to ask you for your vote.

On March 28th and 29th, let's elect two leaders who I have had the pleasure to call my colleagues and friends - Chad Andrews and David Sims.