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Jessica Geyer

Anti-Piracy or Internet Censorship?SOPA Causes Controversy

In Syria, the government can arrest someone for accessing certain websites.

In China, Facebook is nowhere to be found. Earlier this year, Egypt’s entire Internet service blacked out for days.

These countries and many more around the world had governments that engaged in domain name system (DNS) filtering. DNS is what changes a website’s name into an IP address. DNS filtering is when an Internet Service Provider (ISP) removes the record of the reciprocal IP address, meaning the site cannot be retrieved.

DNS filtering and blocking has been used to censor sites that go against what a certain regime believes or to stifle free speech in times of revolution. It may seem like Internet censorship cannot happen in the United States, but similar approaches into preventing website access have been put into place here.

Currently, the federal government cannot directly censor the Internet. There are a few exceptions, however, such as in the case of child pornography. Other institutions can also block websites. For example, schools can prevent students from using Facebook or viewing pornography.

But online censorship hasn’t rested solely in practical areas such as keeping children safe. Sometimes it wanders into controversy. In 2008, a US District Court injunction blocked WikiLeaks,

the site that leaks classified documents to the public. It was then overturned after a hearing.

Today, the issue of Internet censorship and DNS filtering is being debated in Congress. This year, the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) was introduced to the House of Representatives. A related bill is in the Senate.

SOPA, according to the bill’s text, is meant, “To promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property, and for other purposes.”

Specifically, it deals with the illegal downloading or streaming of copyrighted media and targeting rogue websites. Rogue websites usually exist outside of the U.S. and therefore out of U.S. jurisdiction. If the bill were to pass, it would require ISPs, under a court order, to block these websites.

“I think it’s great. I think that’s a progressive step forward,” said information systems major Santhosh Venkatraman. He said he agrees that sites which engage in criminal activity should be censored.

“Censorship is bad,” said Robert Eubank, business major. He disagrees that even sites which commit piracy should be blocked. “From what I understand, the government has higher priorities. It’s just that they keep getting lobbied to death by media conglomerates.”

He said he also worries that SOPA could

infringe on free speech rights in the future.Many other voices were raised in protest

against SOPA, particularly from DNS and Internet providers and users. There is currently a petition against both it and the Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act of 2011 (Protect IP Act) which is the Senate counterpart. Democratic Senator Rob Wyden threatens a filibuster on the bills should they come to a vote by reading the list of names on the petition. Wyden has previously filibustered the Countering Online Infringements Counterfeit Act.

The American Civil Liberties Union also issued a written statement expressing their position against SOPA.

Though they say the bill is “well-intentioned,” it “is severely flawed and will result in the take down of large amounts of non-infringing content from the internet in contravention of the First Amendment of the U. S. Constitution.”

Instead, it should be reformed to ensure that it contains a sound process and narrow focus so legal content is still protected.

On Dec. 2, a bi-partisan group of senators and representatives announced a framework for an alternative to SOPA. It would place the International Trade Commission in charge instead of judges.

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Is IPFW’s Spirit Fabricated?

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Does IPFW have spirit? Alumni who attended Saturday’s Homecoming

festivities at the Memorial Coliseum would probably think so, but for those accustomed to dealing with the university’s daily grind, the answer is a little different. Getting IPFW students to show spirit is like pulling teeth, unless you give them some incentive.

This year’s Homecoming week activities and celebrations were allotted $74,000 by the IPSGA, which is more than the cost of both Welcome Back Week and Spring Fling combined, according to Vice President of Finance, Kody Tinnel. This money was spent on various giveaways, food and activities such as Friday night’s highlighter party to drum up support for Saturday’s games and the Homecoming court candidates.

For some students, a Homecoming t-shirt and slice of pizza was their first knowledge that IPFW

has a Homecoming celebration, an event that usually takes place during football season at most schools.

“Homecoming has been successful this year in raising awareness and spirit, but only because of the free stuff. Take away the free stuff and it’d be less effective,” said computer science major Vincent Carll.

Thursday’s festivities included a pep rally in the new Gates field house. Students were offered pizza and cotton candy if they stayed for the duration of the pep rally - an attempt that seemed to be aimed at the grab-and-go habits of the student population. Which prompts the question: Is school spirit about a sense of pride or a conditioned response to handouts?

“A dedicated crowd has spirit, but for the majority, not so much. Most people treat IPFW like a second high school – do your thing and get out,” said Carll.

This dedicated crowd of individuals is likely

to be the same at all events, he pointed out. While that crowd may willingly participate in events throughout the year, much of the student body feels disconnected from any kind of university culture.

According to Kim Wagner of Alumni Relations, past graduates of IPFW come back for the Homecoming celebrations and feel a sense of pride and progress at the growth that the university has experienced.

Many current students, however mindful of the expansion, feel that a sense of community identity and true school spirit is missing. Freebies and handouts shouldn’t be what brings a school together – it should be the idea that we’re all working toward a common goal within a campus-centered community. And IPFW should expend just as much effort bringing the student body together year-round as they do to show alumni university progress during Homecoming Week.

Employers are now expecting students to graduate with relevant experience. An internship or two while in college shows not only that you’re interested in your career path by going the extra mile to gain relevant experience, but it also demonstrates to employers that you’re committed to your career, a hard worker and a multi-tasker. When employers see candidates with experience versus candidates without experience, who do you think they’ll pick?

It’s a competitive job market right now with national unemployment at 9.1 percent and Indiana unemployment at 8.9 percent in September 2011. That said, it’s recommended to do everything you can now, to prevent yourself from falling into an unemployment statistic for the future. Here are some options to do now which will get you on the right track for employment related to your major upon graduation.

Co-ops (Cooperative Education experiences): They are always paid, and one way to gain relevant experience within

your major. Check with your academic department to see if this is an option for your major.

Paid/Unpaid Internships: Employers base the pay for interns on their budget and most will offer some type of compensation for students. If the internship description does not specifically mention that it’s paid, you can always inquire and negotiate. Check out ways to negotiate your salary in the “Career Guide” and in Career Services, KT 109.

Turn a volunteer experience into an Internship: Many places that work with volunteers are willing to make this transition. I highly suggest preparing your “pitch” with examples of ways you can help. Remind the organization that you are being trained in this particular major and if you could keep your current hours, or add a couple on to sweeten the deal, they can only gain from this opportunity.

Increase responsibilities at your part-time job: Some jobs may not have this option but

if you’re working a part-time job now and are interested in gaining more experience, ask your supervisor for more responsibilities and turn this job into something more.

Job Shadowing: You have the opportunity to learn about the company and know if you would be a good fit within the certain position you shadow. This is also a great way to network and “get your foot in the door” at an organization/company with which you’re interested. You only have to give up a couple hours out of one day to do a job shadow – a great option for busy students.

Employers are still looking for interns for this coming spring 2012 semester and are beginning to look for summer 2012 interns. Check out JobZone at ipfw.edu/jobzone and Indiana INTERNnet at indianaintern.net for current internship opportunities. Utilize your networks like professors, family members, friends and the friendly counselors in the Office of Career Services [ipfw.edu/career], when looking for internships.

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Watch the truest expression of our dance minor program unfold again this

year during Purely Dance 2011. The evening will feature fresh, new and exciting choreography including tap and modern dance.

Artistic Director Brittney Coughlin

Hiring!We have positions open for an Arts & Entertainment Editor, Sports Editor and Production Assistant. If you’re interested in any of these positions or would like to inquire about how else to collaborate with The Communicator, please contact us at:

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Is IPFW’s Spirit Fabricated?

Communicator ’s

Does IPFW have spirit? Alumni who attended Saturday’s Homecoming

festivities at the Memorial Coliseum would probably think so, but for those accustomed to dealing with the university’s daily grind, the answer is a little different. Getting IPFW students to show spirit is like pulling teeth, unless you give them some incentive.

This year’s Homecoming week activities and celebrations were allotted $74,000 by the IPSGA, which is more than the cost of both Welcome Back Week and Spring Fling combined, according to Vice President of Finance, Kody Tinnel. This money was spent on various giveaways, food and activities such as Friday night’s highlighter party to drum up support for Saturday’s games and the Homecoming court candidates.

For some students, a Homecoming t-shirt and slice of pizza was their first knowledge that IPFW

has a Homecoming celebration, an event that usually takes place during football season at most schools.

“Homecoming has been successful this year in raising awareness and spirit, but only because of the free stuff. Take away the free stuff and it’d be less effective,” said computer science major Vincent Carll.

Thursday’s festivities included a pep rally in the new Gates field house. Students were offered pizza and cotton candy if they stayed for the duration of the pep rally - an attempt that seemed to be aimed at the grab-and-go habits of the student population. Which prompts the question: Is school spirit about a sense of pride or a conditioned response to handouts?

“A dedicated crowd has spirit, but for the majority, not so much. Most people treat IPFW like a second high school – do your thing and get out,” said Carll.

This dedicated crowd of individuals is likely

to be the same at all events, he pointed out. While that crowd may willingly participate in events throughout the year, much of the student body feels disconnected from any kind of university culture.

According to Kim Wagner of Alumni Relations, past graduates of IPFW come back for the Homecoming celebrations and feel a sense of pride and progress at the growth that the university has experienced.

Many current students, however mindful of the expansion, feel that a sense of community identity and true school spirit is missing. Freebies and handouts shouldn’t be what brings a school together – it should be the idea that we’re all working toward a common goal within a campus-centered community. And IPFW should expend just as much effort bringing the student body together year-round as they do to show alumni university progress during Homecoming Week.

Employers are now expecting students to graduate with relevant experience. An internship or two while in college shows not only that you’re interested in your career path by going the extra mile to gain relevant experience, but it also demonstrates to employers that you’re committed to your career, a hard worker and a multi-tasker. When employers see candidates with experience versus candidates without experience, who do you think they’ll pick?

It’s a competitive job market right now with national unemployment at 9.1 percent and Indiana unemployment at 8.9 percent in September 2011. That said, it’s recommended to do everything you can now, to prevent yourself from falling into an unemployment statistic for the future. Here are some options to do now which will get you on the right track for employment related to your major upon graduation.

Co-ops (Cooperative Education experiences): They are always paid, and one way to gain relevant experience within

your major. Check with your academic department to see if this is an option for your major.

Paid/Unpaid Internships: Employers base the pay for interns on their budget and most will offer some type of compensation for students. If the internship description does not specifically mention that it’s paid, you can always inquire and negotiate. Check out ways to negotiate your salary in the “Career Guide” and in Career Services, KT 109.

Turn a volunteer experience into an Internship: Many places that work with volunteers are willing to make this transition. I highly suggest preparing your “pitch” with examples of ways you can help. Remind the organization that you are being trained in this particular major and if you could keep your current hours, or add a couple on to sweeten the deal, they can only gain from this opportunity.

Increase responsibilities at your part-time job: Some jobs may not have this option but

if you’re working a part-time job now and are interested in gaining more experience, ask your supervisor for more responsibilities and turn this job into something more.

Job Shadowing: You have the opportunity to learn about the company and know if you would be a good fit within the certain position you shadow. This is also a great way to network and “get your foot in the door” at an organization/company with which you’re interested. You only have to give up a couple hours out of one day to do a job shadow – a great option for busy students.

Employers are still looking for interns for this coming spring 2012 semester and are beginning to look for summer 2012 interns. Check out JobZone at ipfw.edu/jobzone and Indiana INTERNnet at indianaintern.net for current internship opportunities. Utilize your networks like professors, family members, friends and the friendly counselors in the Office of Career Services [ipfw.edu/career], when looking for internships.

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Find us on Facebookfacebook.com/ipfwtheatre

Purely Dance 2011Dec. 2 - 11, 2011 Williams Theatre

Watch the truest expression of our dance minor program unfold again this

year during Purely Dance 2011. The evening will feature fresh, new and exciting choreography including tap and modern dance.

Artistic Director Brittney Coughlin

Hiring!We have positions open for an Arts & Entertainment Editor, Sports Editor and Production Assistant. If you’re interested in any of these positions or would like to inquire about how else to collaborate with The Communicator, please contact us at:

[email protected]

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A Guide for Winter Break

Chelsea Keen

Movie Watching Season

CAMPUS CATWALK

Natalie CrosslandWhere she shops: Macy's.

Why we love it: Details like faux-fur trim add

personality to any outfit.

Allie BramWhere she shops: H&M. Why we love it:

A bright red trench is the perfect pick-me-up for a gloomy winter day.

Katelyn PrillwitzWhere she shops: Earth Magic.

Why we love it:Bright colors that pop, nesting bracelets anddark, whiskerwash jeans--need we say more?

The buzz phrase this season is “shop local.” The following is a gift-giving guide meant to help support local business, furnish more personal, handmade gifting options and possibly save a bit of money in the process.

The Shop Local movement has been a prominent response to the economic recession. As such, many have heralded the benefits of keeping revenue within the community. In developing strong bonds between consumers and shop owners, adding flavor to the cultural landscape and creating jobs, shopping local has become a popular means of investing in commonwealth while encouraging civic prosperity.

Michelle Merritt is Vice President of Member Relations and Communications for The Greater Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce. For a how-to guide on shopping local as a regular practice, she recommends logging onto the Chamber Business Directory at fwchamber.org. The directory is designed to search for a variety of goods and services by selecting a specific category for desired items to purchase. From there, the directory will provide names and locations of

businesses that carry those specific items.Merritt said this method for tracking down locally

owned shops rather than heading to a big box store requires only a little more time and effort.

“If every person made a conscious effort to buy just one item from a local business, you would support your community tremendously,” she said.

Another way to support the community and avoid the dreaded mall rush is by venturing to one of the many art shows or gift markets that are taking place Saturday, Dec. 10 at various downtown and surrounding locations.

The Holiday Boutique from 12-4 p.m. at Zianos, 5907 Covington Rd., will feature holiday portrait sittings, Avon products, jewelry, pottery and other gifts.

"Foxy Ladies Art Posse Presents: The Holiday Gift Market" will be at Calhoun Street Soups, Salads and Spirits, 1915 S. Calhoun St. from 12-4 p.m. Showcasing several reputable artists and artisans, the event will display for-purchase items such as artwork, knitwear, stoneware, baked goods, foliage, soaps and other handmade wearables and jewelry.

For the more macabre gift-giver, Conspiracy Boutique and Gallery, 1934 S. Calhoun St., will be hosting “The Dead of Winter Art Show & Silent Auction” from 7-9 p.m. Up for bid are numerous little 6x3 inch coffins decorated by local and regional artists. With all proceeds going to benefit Toys for Tots, the coffins will start at $10 and increase by increments of $5 until a winner for each piece is announced at 9 p.m.

To give shoppers ease of access, The Downtown Improvement District will be providing free

transportation with “Holly Trolley Shopping Downtown.” As part of the holiday festivities scheduled for the evening of Dec. 10, trolleys will run between more than 30 downtown merchants including shops, galleries, eateries and other attractions. Riders are encouraged to park and ride by boarding at one of the various locations or by flagging a trolley down. The service will be provided from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. To see a detailed list of participating organizations, visit holidayfestdowntown.com.

“Thrifting,” as it is commonly referred to, has an allure for a variety of audiences. Originally intended to offer gently used goods at affordable prices to those with little economic means, thrifting has seen an emergent audience among more frugal shoppers.

Other reasons people choose secondhand include environmental consciousness, supporting charity, significant savings, finding one-of-a-kind items and having access to a variety of goods from different eras and trends.

While The Salvation Army and Goodwill are not necessarily locally owned, they do provide services that benefit the communities in which they serve by contracting with local business and government entities that provide employment placement, rehabilitation programs and donation services for the needy. Their inventory is also largely supported by self-sustaining in-kind donations of funds and secondhand goods made possible by the community itself.

Thrifting can be a viable option for scoring unique gifts at reasonable prices: “Last year I bought my nieces and nephew clothes from the thrift store for their gifts,” said IPFW student Kayla Miller. “[I spent]

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less than $20 and that was for four kids and quite a few articles of clothing apiece. The stuff I found was just as good as anything I would have bought new.”

“Most of my friends love thrift stores,” said IPFW graduate Nichola Sobota. Finding unique and interesting items for her friends is something of a hobby: “There are so many things at thrift stores that you just can't find anymore ... so thrift away,” said Sobota.

Thrifting does have its downside if you aren't willing to do a significant amount of searching and digging. According to IPFW graduate Cate Deventer, “I love the idea of thrift stores, in terms of reusing perfectly good items in order to reduce … etc. But I find the general lack of organization in thrift stores extremely frustrating. I am not a ‘look through the racks’ type of shopper. I want clear displays, organized racks and good store flow. Overall, I feel like most thrift stores don't have that.”

Also, the fact that items are secondhand increases the possibility for finding defects, stains, damages and sometimes unsavory smells. It often requires practice, patience and repeat visits to find really amazing merchandise. But with prices that can't be beat, giving a thrift store a try can lead to a rewarding gift-giving experience.

Shopping locally means avoiding the potentially angry Glenbrook and strip mall mobs. It also means doing something good for the community and presenting your family and friends with unique items other than run-of-the-mill consumer goods. They say it's all about the giving—and shopping locally makes this statement true in more ways than one.

Thrifting for Gifting

Top Thrift Stores in Fort Wayne

*Rankings through an online poll by The Communicator

*Salvation Army, Goodwill also ranked 2nd

v “Breaking Dawn Part 1” (now playing) – For Twi-fans who missed out on the midnight premiere: The fourth installment of the “Twilight Saga” will be playing for a while longer. So get v-amped up for fantasy.

“J. Edgar” (now playing) – This is one of Leonard di Caprio’s best roles. Portraying America’s founder of the FBI, di Caprio plays a young and old man—thanks to believable makeup—who is working among a changing political scene and his challenging personal life. Di Caprio deserves the Oscar for this one.

“The Muppets” (now playing) – A guilty pleasure for long-time Muppets fans and casual fans alike, this film is worth it for everyone. Jason Segal, Amy Adams and a bunch of celeb cameos co-star in a sing-along with America’s favorite frog, pig, bear and other nondescript animal-like creatures.

“The Sitter” (Out Dec. 9) – The director of “Pineapple Express” provides another raunchy adventure where Jonah Hill attempts to look after three kids during a series of misadventures. Though reminiscent of 1980s family flicks such as “Adventures in Babysitting,” this film is for adults only.

“The Adventures of Tin Tin” (Out Dec. 21) Director Steven Spielberg and producer Peter Jackson resurrect the Belgian cartoon “Tin Tin” in motion-capture. In this swashbuckling hybrid between Indiana Jones and Pirates, Tin Tin and his dog Snowy must uncover the secrets of a mysterious ship, the Unicorn.

“Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol” (Out Dec. 21) – Tom Cruise’s reprise as Ethan Hunt. He delivers a new mission that will clear his good name—or he’s busted (cue theme music).

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Yes, all of this is fake. C’mon. fake, fake, fake, fake, fake. there aren’t trolls on Campus or hippie Communes in our woods. duh.

WARNING!

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The MusTards

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Sean O’Leary

satan: i hated mankind Before it was CoolAfter the news that Fort Wayne is the second most artery-clogged city in the

United States, citizens were in outrage.“We are a city that prides itself on being the

best! We can’t let a statistic like this ruin that reputation,” said Brett Doe. “We strive to be number one, and we can’t let this hold us back!”

Community members are doing their best to bring Fort Wayne to first place.

Sales of foods such as bacon, pasta and ice cream have sky-rocketed, while the distribution of broccoli and other healthy foods have plummeted.

Outraged community member Mack Encheez exclaimed that, “We will not stand for this, simply because sitting will help get us to first.”

When asked about how she’s doing her part to help, Encheez responded that she was eating food from all the top food groups: pizza, candy canes and Rocky Road, all the while she was feeding her 9-month-old infant three helpings of apple pie.

It’s not just the city’s reputation benefiting from this, though.

All over downtown Fort Wayne, hotdog stands and fried butter stalls have been sprouting up. Local restaurants’ profits have more than doubled in the last week alone, and even dentists and cardiologists have seen increased business.

“It’s so nice to see that the community has really come together for a common goal. And even tastier to see the plethora of food that will be in next week’s community potluck,” said Doe.

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handlebar mustaches devil’s playgroundHipsters Going to Hell in Handbasket

Kristan Mensch

A George University study revealed that the hipster fashion

of hobo-inspired beards will keep those sporting them warm - very warm.

“Of the hipster population, 100 percent of beard users have been found to be of the Devil,” the study showed.

Many bearded hipsters as well as their American Spirit smoking counterparts have taken to the streets - some in protest, others in joyous celebration.

“I like it warm,” said Davey Starburst. “And not even just in November. This [rubs what appears to be a chin], this will live eternally in heat.”

Angel Naturale, a self-proclaimed hipster, said that while she is without a full beard, she has been trying to grow one “since birth,” and is in full support of bearded individuals after right to life groups began rallying outside barber shops.

“We ... I mean they ... have a right to banish themselves to eternal damnation in the way of being bearded,” she said. “We ... they ... they look

He fed Eve an apple before Snow White jumped on the

bandwagon, trying to show him up with a prince.He’s always played Black Sabbath albums

backwards in his dungeon of a bedroom.He’s really, really ... indifferent to the whole

situation at hand.Beelzebub, or ‘Beelz’ to comedic musicians

claiming to be his spawn, said although he’s notoriously hot, he’s been cool all along.

“I’m sick of everyone pretending to be ‘cool,’ especially cooler than me,” he said. “So, I’m turning up the heat.”

Many haven’t taken Beelzebub’s statements for truth, however, because a call to his electric company showed his outstanding bills had him blacklisted for service.

“Basically, he tried to go without paying us,” the company stated. “So, we’re turning off the heat and there’s just nothing that he’ll be able to do about that.”

so amazing. Just so amazing.”During this whole situation, older men who

do not associate themselves with the hipster movement at all have shown great despair for the bearded look some have had their entire lives.

“I began growing my beard at the first sign of puberty nearly 60 years ago,” said Harry Tickols. “Much the same, my mother, wife and most others around me found it to be ugly, though I can’t say I’ve never appreciated the warmth too,

“You know what? I’m on board now.”After many grocery stores and families have

banned the bearded ones, they have gotten together in parks and forests the world over and have somehow come up with enough food to last what some estimate to be months.

“It’s no big deal, really, I just have a pantry growing off my chin,” said Starburst.

As it turns out, the ‘prayer circles,’ as many speculated them to be, consisting of grown men bowing into eachother’s beards, was really grown men eating the food stashed away in each others’ tangled hair.

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One by one, they stood at midcourt and passed the 1987 National Championship trophy down the line.

Twelve of the 15 players from the 1987 IU National Title team were honored Sunday afternoon in front of 16,821 fans at Assembly Hall.

Returning to Bloomington to celebrate the 25-year anniversary of IU’s fifth National Championship, the former players spoke with the current Hoosier squad prior to watching Indiana’s 84-50 victory against Stetson.

“They speak for themselves,” sophomore Victor Oladipo said. “That’s a phenomenal group right there. Their accomplishments and successes is where we want to be at. We had to show them that we could play Indiana basketball.”

Prior to Sunday’s game, the video montage during team introductions included numerous highlights from the 1987 team, and the crowd roared when Keith Smart’s game-winning jumper in the championship game was shown.

Smart’s playing career has long passed, and he is currently an assistant coach for the Sacramento Kings. But Smart said he was ready to put the

sneakers back on after listening to IU Coach Tom Crean talk with past players.

“We had a chance to watch some of the practice this morning, and coach Crean talked to our ’87 team, and he fired us up,” Smart said. “I think we all wanted to play today rather than the team today.”

Former IU coach Bob Knight was not in attendance Sunday, but assistant coaches Ron Felling and Royce Waltman joined the team at midcourt.

The last man announced at halftime was Indiana native Steve Alford. A late arrival to this weekend’s festivities, Alford coached New Mexico to a victory Saturday evening before hopping on a plane to Bloomington on Sunday morning.

Alford was the 1987 Big Ten MVP, and his tenure at IU was highlighted by two of the team’s highest achievements.

“In my four years, to win a gold medal for our country (1984 Olympics) and then to win a National Championship, be a part of two teams like that in my four-year career, that’s a blessing,” Alford said. “I really appreciate Coach (Bob) Knight and Indiana University for giving me that opportunity, ’cause without Coach and without this University,

I wouldn’t have had those opportunities.”The 1987 team was 30-4 that season, which

culminated in IU’s 74-73 victory against Syracuse in the national title game.

Senior guard Daniel Moore of Carmel, Ind., said it was an honor to meet the players his family has always talked about.

“Just their presence was special,” Moore said. “I obviously wasn’t alive to watch them, but those are household names in my family. Even the 10th and 11th guy are household names in my family.”

Due to NBA lockout rules, Smart was not allowed to speak directly to the team, but he said one day he hopes to watch his former team play on the stage where he made “The Shot.”

“They know we’re supporting them 100 percent because we said we want to be like those other guys, and we want to be able to go to a Final Four or championship game and be in the stands and have our IU clothing that fits us now,” Smart said.

“We see other teams and other players that played at those schools are at the games and at Final Fours, and we want to be there. We want to be part of that, as well.”

Hoosiers Go 8-0 for First Time in Crean Era

It was a first half to forget for IU.The Hoosiers were out-rebounded, out-shot from

three-point range, out-shot from the free-throw line and were subsequently up only four points to Stetson going into halftime.

The second half followed a different script.IU (8-0) outscored Stetson by 30 points in the

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second half to close out the Hatters (4-4) for an 84-50 win Sunday at Assembly Hall.

Senior guard Verdell Jones III said the Hoosiers didn’t need to be reamed by IU Coach Tom Crean

at halftime.“He never said anything,” Jones said. “We

knew coming into the half what we had to do. We came out too lackadaisical, too lazy, too laid back, and that’s not us. That’s not who we are this year.”

Crean said a high-tempered halftime speech was not what his team needed at halftime.

“I had no interest in getting my blood pressure up at halftime because we were in a situation where we needed to win the game,” Crean said. “I was thinking, ‘Let’s get the right personnel on the court right now,’ and that’s where my mind was.”

Crean did exactly that. Instead of starting junior guard Jordan Hulls, junior forward Christian Watford and sophomore guard Victor Oladipo, Crean switched the game plan.

IU senior guard Daniel Moore, junior forward Derek Elston and sophomore forward Will Sheehey started the second half.

“It could’ve easily backfired,” Crean said. “But it worked out.”

A three-pointer from Elston and two quick layups from Sheehey gave the Hoosiers an 11-point lead two minutes into

the second half.Meanwhile, Moore did the dirty work for the

Hoosiers, earning an assist, a rebound and two steals in that two-minute stretch.

“We were obviously a little flat,” Moore said. “That’s the majority of my role is to come in and pick up the tempo and pick up the energy, and that’s what Coach asked me to do at halftime. Everybody picked it up, and we had a great start to the second half.”

IU rode that momentum to a 33-5 run to start the first 11:24 of the second half.

Oladipo, who started the second half on the bench, had nine second-half points, including an alley-oop dunk at 8:36 on a pass from Moore.

Oladipo said his first-half performance was flat.

“I came out slow in the first half, and I had to pick it up in the second half,” Oladipo said. “But when we have slow starts, we have enough depth, like Daniel just showed y’all, for other people to step up and bring up the tempo.”

By night’s end, the Hoosiers tallied 59 second-half deflections, per Crean.

“Again, I’m just blown away by their defensive effort,” Crean said. “I want to get a little more blown away in the first half, though.”

Though the Hoosiers came off an emotional 86-75 win at NC State on Wednesday, Jones said it wasn’t an excuse for the slow start.

“We didn’t show any sign of a hangover in practice,” Jones said. “We had one of our best practices this year the next day. Like I said, we just came out real sluggish.”

Slow start aside, it goes down as a win for the Hoosiers. It’s an 8-0 start for the first time in the Crean era.

But as Crean said, it’s not how you start — it’s how you finish.

“We did not have a 40-minute game. That’s obvious,” Crean said. “We had some stretches in the first half that were good. We had some stretches that were not up-to-par or at the standard they needed to be. But in the second half, it’s hard to find much fault with that.”

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