Sycamore Video

This Week at ISU

2012-01-27T17:36:00.001-08:00

Holocaust Remembrance: The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

2012-01-27T10:18:00.000-08:00

Jacob Church and Taylor Jackson

Juried Student Exhibition 2012

2012-01-25T15:36:00.000-08:00

The Juried Student Exhibition is an annual event open to all undergraduate and graduate ISU students. Three entries are allowed from every student, which includes: sculpture, ceramics, prints, photographs, drawings, paintings, graphic design, and animation. Each year the exhibition is judged by an outside artist or art professor. This year Eva Kwong, ceramist and print maker from Kent State University, is judging the submissions. There are a total of 118 submissions this year, which Kwong chose 72 works from 49 artists. Twenty merit and purchase awards will be announced during a reception Thursday, January 26, from 5 to 7 pm. The exhibition and reception is free and open to the public. Group tours are available by calling Barbara Racker at 812-237-3787. The exhibition runs through February 10 and is located at the University Art Gallery on ISU's campus.

Photographs Courtesy of: Jacob Church

Edited by: Jacob Church

Campus Question: SOPA

2012-01-22T20:11:00.000-08:00

This Week at ISU

2012-01-20T14:14:00.001-08:00

First Snowfall of the Year

2012-01-17T06:39:00.000-08:00

Thursday, January 12 2012 students and faculty on ISU campus bundle up for the first snowfall of the year after a surprisingly warm November and December.

Photographs courtesy of : Jacob Church

Edited by: Jacob Church

End of Fall Semester

2011-12-16T18:06:00.001-08:00

It is the end of the fall semester and students are done with the stress of finals. Freshman Christian Worpell awaits his ride to head home for the holidays.

Homecoming: Fraternity and Sorority Tug-of-war

2011-12-16T17:57:00.001-08:00

Fraternity's and Sorority's here at ISU compete in the Greek Tug- of-War during Homecoming.

The Phi Delta Theta Thanksgiving

2011-12-16T17:25:00.000-08:00

The Brothers of Phi Delta Theta and their families celebrate the holiday of Thanks by having a carry-in dinner.

Sycamore Profile: Matt Lakes

2011-12-16T16:00:00.000-08:00

Matt Lakes is a sophomore at Indiana State from Marion, IN. During his four years at Marion High School, he competed in three sports which included cross country, track , and basketball. Matt is currently a Business major, but is in the process of changing his major to Communication. He is also a member of the Phi Delta Theta chapter at Indiana State.

Student Run Town Hall

2011-12-14T11:56:00.000-08:00

Filmed and Edited by Jake Embrey

2011-12-09T10:32:00.000-08:00

Behind the Scenes of "The Sports Show"

Students at ISU work on the live television production for "The Sports Show" produced by WISU.

Author: Zach Graham

HMSU Extended Hours

2011-12-08T07:10:00.000-08:00

The Hulman Memorial Student Union; home of Burger King, Taco Bell, and various other food vendors has decided to stay open later than usual during finals week. HMSU will be staying open until 2:00am during study week and finals week. For more information, visit: http://www.indstate.edu/hmsu/latenight.htm

Pictures courtesy of HMSU

Author: Jeremy Lewis

Quote of the Week

2011-12-05T12:16:00.000-08:00

"Take calculated risks. That is quite different than being rash."- George S. Patton

Sycamore Video Members Team up and Win Worldwide Competition

2011-12-03T13:51:00.000-08:00

John Wakim and Jon Moore, juniors at Indiana State and members of Sycamore Video were recently announced as the winners of the InternationalStudent.com annual video contest. Moore discovered the contest and will be using the winnings to finance his spring semester in England. "I never thought in a million years that a rap video I made thanks to help of my great friends would grant me something amazing. I really can't say thank you enough to John Wakim, Chris McCoy, and Chad Schoffstall for all their help. Not to mention everyone else that had a hand in this video."

The video can be seen here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGeKNSIv9NY and be sure to take a look at all the other videos by John Wakim.

This Week at ISU

2011-12-02T17:53:00.001-08:00

Residence Hall Association Study Party

2011-11-29T10:59:00.000-08:00

The Residence Hall Association, the second largest organization on campus, held a study party Monday, November 28. Students were able to craft their own stress balls, decorate ginger bread houses and play games. Everyone was welcome to come. RHA even handed out paper bags with candy in them and study tips to help students prepare for finals.

There will be plenty more parties where this came from. For more information about RHA activity, visit them on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/groups/130426630318733/ .

Author: Jeremy Lewis

Photos by: Jeremy Lewis

New to ISU: Professor Susan Sharp

2011-11-29T07:48:00.000-08:00

Susan Sharp earned an A.A. in education from Tidewater Community College in Virginia Beach, Virginia, a B.S. in psychology, graduating magna cum laude from Old Dominion University in Virginia and an M.S. in journalism from the University of Illinois in Champagne-Urbana. Her master’s project addressed the issue of balancing advancements in police technologies with civil rights, especially regarding fingerprint databases, surveillance equipment and police car equipment that allows law enforcement officials access to personal information by entering license plate numbers. She has worked at a features reporter for several newspapers, including the Virginian-Pilot in Norfolk, Virginia and the Daily Press newspaper in Newport News, Virginia. She has hiked about 800 miles of the Appalachian Trail and hopes to complete the remainder of the 2,200-mile footpath without being eaten by bears. She lives in Terre Haute with her kitty, Puffycat, who rules the household with an iron paw.

International Idol

2011-11-28T14:31:00.000-08:00

Quote of the Week

2011-11-28T10:39:00.000-08:00

“Never, never, never, never give up.”- Winston Churchill

This Week at ISU

2011-11-21T07:47:00.001-08:00

Quote of the Week

2011-11-21T07:34:00.000-08:00

"If you would create something, you must be something."-Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Sycamore Profile: Jeremy Lewis

2011-11-20T22:24:00.000-08:00

Jeremy Lews graduated from Terre Haute North Vigo High School in Terre Haute, Indiana. He is a sophomore at Indiana State University majoring in Electronic Media and Public Relations with a minor in Civic Leadership. Jeremy hopes to enter the film industry and kick off his screenwriting career. In his spare time Jeremy enjoys writing screenplays, maintaining his website, working on films, and hanging out with friends. Jeremy recently assisted in the film, "In a Cage" by Dream Come True Films.

Jeremy Lewis Production Assistant for "In a Cage"

2011-11-20T22:13:00.000-08:00

Dream Come True Films of Clinton, Indiana recently shot a full feature length film in Clinton. The film is about domestic violence and how one woman tries to help her neighbor escape from an abusive husband. Our very own Jeremy Lewis, was on set as a Production Assistant for this film which included handling equipment and assisting in filming scenes. The production part of the film is done and has moved into post-production and is expected to be done come April 2012. For more information about the film and Dream Come True Films, visit http://www.dreamscometruefilms.com/.

Pictures courtesy of Dream Come True Films, LLC

Sycamore Profile: Jonathan Moore

2011-11-17T19:19:00.000-08:00

Jonathan (Jon) Moore graduated from Terre Haute North Vigo High School in 2008. He is a junior in his second semester majoring in Communication while focusing in Electronic Media and also minoring in Creative Writing. Jonathan will be spending the 2012 Spring semester abroad in Ormskirk, England at Edge Hill University. He enjoys playing bass guitar, writing short stories, and trying new foods. He one day hopes to work as a Technical Director for a major studio production.

Sycamore Profile: Jake Embrey

2011-11-16T09:49:00.000-08:00

Jake Embrey graduated from North High School in Evansville, Indiana. He is a Freshmen at Indiana State University majoring in Electronic Media with a minor in Sports Management. Jake hopes to work for a major sports network after graduation. In his spare time Jake enjoys playing video games, producing videos, and hanging out with friends.

Quote of the Week

2011-11-16T09:48:00.000-08:00

"Aim for success, not perfection. Never give up your right to be wrong, because then you will lose the ability to learn new things and move forward with your life. Remember that fear always lurks behind perfectionism."- Dr. David M. Burns

This Week at ISU

2011-11-14T09:08:00.000-08:00

Sycamore Profile: John Wakim

2011-11-12T09:35:00.000-08:00

John Wakim graduated from Highland High School in Anderson, Indiana. He is a Junior at Indiana State University majoring in Electronic Media with a minor in Martial Arts. At this point, he has won 3 short film competitions with 2 currently pending and the intention of entering more. He one day hopes to become a producer for a major TV station. In his spare time John does cliche’ college kid things.

Volleyball to Raise Money for the Visually Impaired

2011-11-11T13:17:00.000-08:00

Pi Kappa Phi, in partnership with Push America, played volleyball Thursday night to raise money for the visually impaired. After paying $5 per person, students formed teams of five or six to see who would be victorious and take home the trophy.

Author: Chelsea Ledsinger

Photos by: Chelsea Ledsinger

New to ISU: Dr. Brian Johnston

2011-11-11T08:36:00.000-08:00

Dr. Brian Johnston joined the Department of Communication at Indiana State University in August of 2011. Johnston attended the University of Arkansas for his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees, both in Communication. In his Master’s Thesis, entitled "Waking up Narcissus: U2 Transcend Postmodernism with Zoo TV,” he argues that rock band U2’s Zoo TV concert tour series re-articulated the postmodern condition within a spiritual-mythic frame. After successfully defending his Master’s Thesis, Johnston earned his Ph.D. in Communication at the University of South Florida. Dr. Johnston’s academic interests include rhetoric, cultural studies, and qualitative research methods featuring ethnography and rhetorical criticism. Additional interests include Silent Film Comedy and Documentary Production. He is an active member of the National Communication Association, the Central States Communication Association, and maintains a close relationship with the annual Buster Keaton Celebration.

Man On The Street: What Would You Say To A Veteran?

2011-11-08T14:33:00.000-08:00

Video by: Zach Graham and Jake Embrey

Quote of the Week

2011-11-07T11:32:00.000-08:00

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed it is the only thing that ever has."- Margaret Mead

Sycamore Video Graduates: Matt Holmes & Robin Kutch

2011-11-03T06:50:00.000-07:00

Recently, Sycamore Video graduates, and best friends Matt Holmes & Robin Kutch returned to campus to discuss field lighting techniques with Mr. Perkins. Matt graduated in 2000 and was an anchor, reporter and editor for Sycamore Video. Robin graduated in 1998 and was a videographer and editor.

The duo is currently stationed in Indianapolis, Indiana working as flight attendants.

Utilizing their 18 years of combined service, Matt and Robin created their company's first video production team called Ma-Ro-OH Productions. They work closely with the FAA to produce training videos for various departments such as Flight (Pilot), Inflight (FA), customer service and safety, as well as other outside functions tied to the airline. It was great to see you!

Miss ISU 2012 - 10/29/2011

2011-10-31T13:12:00.000-07:00

The Miss ISU contest was held last Saturday night in University Hall's Theater, where 16 contestants were put through a series of trials to earn the title of Miss ISU for 2012. The contestants were judged for their evening gowns, their talent, and answers to specific questions to determine the winner. At the end of the competition, Ayanna Sykes was crowned the winner of Miss ISU 2012.

Author: Sean Green

Photos Courtesy of: Sean Green

Quote of the Week

2011-10-31T08:10:00.000-07:00

"Only people who die very young learn all they really need to know in kindergarten."-Wendy Kaminer

This Week at ISU

2011-10-28T14:25:00.001-07:00

The College of Arts & Sciences Presents: Homecoming 2011

2011-10-26T07:36:00.000-07:00

Jacob Church, Jake Embrey, Ryan Delaney, Matt Lakes, Chelsea Ledsinger, Scott Wernke, Zach Graham

This Week at ISU

2011-10-24T11:26:00.000-07:00

Quote of the Week

2011-10-24T09:13:00.001-07:00

"Let us think of education as the means of developing our greatest abilities, because in each of us there is a private hope and dream which, fulfilled, can be translated into benefit for everyone and greater strength of the nation"-John F. Kennedy

Study Abroad Fair

2011-10-19T18:10:00.001-07:00

Indiana State recently held the annual Study Abroad Fair in DEDE III. At the fair Sycamore students could meet with staff and students from over fifty different countries. The representatives provided information on how students could spend a semester overseas at near the same price as studying at ISU. Anyone interested in studying abroad should contact Janis Halpern at Janis.Halpern@indstate.edu or by stopping by her office at Stalker Hall room 215.

Courtesy of: Jonathan Moore

Antigone

2011-10-18T12:10:00.001-07:00

Video by: Scott Wernke

Quote of the Week

2011-10-18T07:02:00.000-07:00

"It is important that students bring a certain ragamuffin, barefoot irreverence to their studies; they are not here to worship what is known, but to question it."- Jacob Bronowski

TRIKE 2011

2011-10-16T16:48:00.000-07:00

Shot and Edited by: Ryan Delaney

Once in a Blue Moon

2011-10-16T15:47:00.000-07:00

Live Pictures From ISU's Homecoming

2011-10-15T08:43:00.001-07:00

Sycamore Video hard at work.

People gather around to check out a telescope.

Carmel Apples are a Sycamore favorite

The College of Arts & Sciences Homecoming 2011 Promos

2011-10-14T08:02:00.000-07:00

Video by: Sycamore Video

Photographs Courtesy of: ISU Photography Services

Video by: Jacob Church

Photographs Courtesy of: Wabash Valley Visions & Voices

Wellness Bash

2011-10-12T13:22:00.000-07:00

Video by: Scott Wernke

An Owl Pays a Visit to ISU

2011-10-10T17:01:00.000-07:00

Students gathered Monday night around 8:00pm when an owl decided to land in a tree near Lincoln Quad. I received a phone call about it from a friend, but unfortunately I arrived after it flew off. The owl apparently sat there for 20 minutes before moving on. ISU student Devery DeBoy took the above pictures of the owl with her cell phone. Several other students pulled out their cell phones and took their own memorable pictures of this beautiful creature.

Photographs courtesy of Devery DeBoy

Author: Jeremy Lewis

Quote of the Week

2011-10-10T11:08:00.000-07:00

"Why should society feel responsible only for the education of children, and not for the education of all adults of every age?"- Erich Fromm

Quote of the Week

2011-10-03T11:39:00.000-07:00

"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."- Maya Angelou

C-SPAN Bus Stops at ISU

2011-10-03T09:32:00.001-07:00

C-SPAN's 'Campign 2012' bus made a stop on ISU's campus Friday in conjunction with a live broadcast from the Eugene V. Debs Home. Students and staff were invited to tour the bus, where they could test their knowledge of past candidates, learn more about the 2012 campaign, or find more ways to connect to C-SPAN.

Author: Ashlee Bartow

Photographs courtesy of: Ashlee Bartow

C-SPAN Comes to Terre Haute

2011-10-01T18:56:00.000-07:00

Sycamore Video member Jacob Church was a Production Assistant for the live television production.

Video by: John Wakim & Scott Wernke

New to ISU: Mattea Garcia

2011-09-29T12:07:00.001-07:00

Dr. Mattea Garcia is another fine addition to Indiana State Universities Department of Communication. Hailing originally from Burbank, Il a south-side suburb of Chicago. Garcia received her B.A. in Creative Writing and English Literature from the University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign.She also received her M.A. and Ph.D in Communication from U of I. Her dissertation entitled "Ask a Librarian: The profession, professional identities, and constitutive rhetoric of librarians" which examined how librarians make sense of their work as professionals and focused how they react in the face of stereotypes and misconceptions many may have of librarians. Garcia enjoys her colleagues in the Communication Department, though she would love to find true Chicago style pizza in Terre Haute. On behalf of Sycamore Video, we'd like to welcome Dr. Garcia to Indiana State.

Editor: Jonathan Moore

Photography Courtesy of: Jonathan Moore

World Record Attempt

2011-09-27T20:38:00.000-07:00

Video by: John Wakim & Jon Moore

Billi and Theodore "Rough Cut" Premiere

2011-09-26T18:39:00.000-07:00

Video by: Ryan Delaney

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Sycamore Snapshots- 9/24/11

2011-09-26T12:05:00.000-07:00

The Sycamore's Football team faced off against the Youngstown's Penguins last Saturday, where the Sycamores achieved another victory for the team with the final score being 37-35.

Author: Sean Green

Photographs Courtesy of: Sean Green

Quote of the Week

2011-09-26T08:40:00.000-07:00

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great."- Mark Twain

New to ISU: Shana Kopaczewski

2011-09-26T08:30:00.001-07:00

Dr. Shana Kopaczewski is a recent addition to the Department of Communication. She was born and raised in Wisconsin, but she comes to ISU from Southern Connecticut University in New Haven CT. She got her PhD from the University of Iowa where her doctoral dissertation explored impression management on a website created for online daters, with particular emphasis on how participants negotiated a potentially stigmatized identity. Her primary areas of specialization are human and cultural communication, but most recently she has focused her research on aspects of social media.

Editor: Jacob Church

Photograph Courtesy of: Jacob Church

Sycamore Sessions

2011-09-22T18:06:00.000-07:00

Video by: Scott Wernke

Pi Kappa Phi - Push America

2011-09-20T19:05:00.001-07:00

Video by: Ryan Delaney and Matt Lakes

Yellowman Play

2011-09-19T09:07:00.001-07:00

Video by: Jacob Church and Chelsea Ledsinger.

Quote of the Week

2011-09-19T09:03:00.000-07:00

Sycamore Video Graduate: Ronald Short's Film Premiere

2011-09-19T08:48:00.000-07:00

Billi & Theodore, is a feature length dramatic comedy. It will have its first public screening of a rough cut of the film in Indianapolise, IN on Saturday night, September 24th at midnight, with Q&A to follow. This film showcases Hoosier talent as well as many beautiful Indiana locations. Money raised from ticket sales will help fund film festival submissions and distribution.

The plot of the film follows aspiring puppeteer Billi who joins her long lost best friend Theodore on a road trip to retrieve the remnants of his broken relationship. Fate, mixed with a little bad luck, gives them the opportunity to rekindle what they once had. It was filmed in Indianapolis, Avon, Bloomington, Greenwood, Michigan City, and Martinsville, Indiana. The film is written and directed by Ronald Short and stars Jordan McRae (Spy Kids 4D), Travis Emery (Transmorfers), Tommy Martin (Reverie), Kristine Renee Farley (The Creepy Doll), Chris Curtis (A Time for the Heart), Suzanna Hartzell-Baird (The Big Idea), Joseph Poenisch, and Zachary Finch.

Short Pictures Independent, LLC is a motion picture production company focusing on developing and producing independent films providing a new perspective on everyday lives through artistic portrayals with an authentic voice. Indiana native, Ronald Short, the owner and operator of SPI Productions, has produced many award winning short films, public service announcements, and music videos; some of which received awards from the Indiana Association of School Broadcasters. Billi & Theodore is his first feature length film. Short Pictures Independent is currently located out of Austin, Texas.

The screening will be at IMAX Hamilton 16 Theaters, 13825 Norell RD, Noblesville, IN. Saturday, September 24th, midnight. Tickets are $7.25 at the box office or online at http://www.gqti.com/theaters.aspx?TheaterID=1486&Date=20110924.

For more info, visit the film's official site at www.bandtfilm.com or contact us.

Editor: Jacob Church

Photographs Courtesy of: Ronald Short

Political Science Students Meet At Wolf Field For BBQ

2011-09-15T17:17:00.000-07:00

The Political Science Department recently held a BBQ for students and faculty. They congregated and cooked burgers, hot-dogs, and veggie burgers. While eating they discussed political issues and the upcoming year at ISU.

Author: Ryan Delaney

Photographs Courtesy of: Ryan Delaney

Library Extravaganza

2011-09-15T12:08:00.000-07:00

The annual Library Extravaganza took place on Thursday, Sept. 15. Students were able to enjoy free popcorn, pizza and soda while a live band played outside. Inside they learned about the Library's resources as well other campus services.

Author: Jacob Church

Photographs Courtesy of: Jacob Church

Sycamore Video Graduate: Caitlin Spaulding

2011-09-15T08:57:00.000-07:00

ISU and Sycamore Video graduate Caitlin Spaulding completed her internship at Country Music Television in Nashville, Tennessee last summer. Recently she was given a full-time position working at CMT, where she has already produced a country music video. We were fortunate enough to have Caitlin snap the photographs featured above of the production studio at CMT, giving us a glimpse of what it is like to work in a professional environment. The staff at Sycamore Video appreciates all of the hard work she put into our blog during her time at ISU, and we wish her the best of luck in her new and exciting career!

Author: Jacob Church

Photographs Courtesy of: Caitlin Spaulding

Sycamore Snapshots- 9/14/11

2011-09-14T07:54:00.000-07:00

Many students were frightened this morning at around 10:30am when a bat showed up and decided to take a nap hanging from the ceiling on the 9th floor of Sandison Hall. Students were afraid to pass under it, fearing it would attack. To their surprise, it stayed silent. The bat has been hiding on the 9th floor since the beginning of school.

Author: Jeremy Lewis

Photograph Courtesy of: Jeremy Lewis

Suicide Prevention Night

2011-09-12T15:21:00.000-07:00

Students and staff attended an event in Cunningham Memorial Library on Sept. 8th, which brought awareness to the increase in depression and suicide in college students. The Student Counseling Center sponsored the event and provided snacks and beverages for those present. The event started with the film "The Truth About Suicide: Real Stories of Depression in College". Afterward a discussion was held.

If you are an ISU student and suffering from depression please contact The Student Counseling Center at:

http://www.indstate.edu/cns/

Author: Zach Graham

Photographs Courtesy of: Zach Graham

Sycamore Snapshots- 9/11/11

2011-09-12T12:17:00.001-07:00

ISU students gathered around the fountain on the night of September 11th to honor those who passed away on that tragic day in 2001. Each student was given a candle for the vigil, which then led to a silent walk around campus to conclude the event.

Author: Sean Green

Photographs Courtesy of: Sean Green

Sycamore Snapshots- 9/10/11

2011-09-12T12:03:00.001-07:00

The Blues Festival was held in downtown Terre Haute, which took place last Friday and Saturday. Both ISU students and people from the Wabash Valley gathered to listen to musicians, drink, socialize, and have fun at this lively festival.

Author: Sean Green

Photographs Courtesy of: Sean Green

Quote of the Week

2011-09-12T05:09:00.000-07:00

"I have never met a man so ignorant that I couldn't learn something from him."- Galileo Galilei

Sycamore Snapshots - 9/10/11

2011-09-10T14:21:00.001-07:00

ISU students dressed in black to celebrate the "Black Out" theme for Saturday's football game. The Sycamores defeated Butler with the final score of 48-34.

Author: Sean Green

Photographs Courtesy of: Sean Green

Sorority Recruitment At ISU

2011-09-09T14:22:00.000-07:00

Sorority Recruitment Week started Tuesday September 6th, and ended Sunday September 11th with "Sorority Bid Day".

Jacob Church, John Wakim, and Shaleena Barker.

ISUCON

2011-09-07T13:29:00.001-07:00

ISU students gathered last Friday and Saturday to celebrate their favorite video games during the first ISUCON, a play off of the annual comic convention Comic-Con. During the event, students were able to participate in role-playing, battles, and board games. There was also a store where students could buy their favorite action and simulation games.

Author: Shaleena Barker

Photographs Courtesy of: Shaleena Barker

Sycamore Video Graduate: Caitlin Spaulding Produces Music Video

2011-09-07T05:40:00.000-07:00

ISU and Sycamore Video graduate Caitlin Spaulding, who is working for Country Music Television in Nashville, co-wrote, produced and edited Lindsay Bruce's music video "Stupid and Seventeen."

For more of Lindsay Bruce's videos visit her Youtube channel at:

http://www.youtube.com/user/CowboyBootsBruce

Editor: Jacob Church

New Teachers Reception

2011-09-06T19:02:00.000-07:00

John Wakim

Sycamore Video Graduate: Matt Ulm Part of Award Winning Film

2011-09-06T13:09:00.000-07:00

ISU and Sycamore Video graduate Matt Ulm recently worked on a film titled "Jacob's Turn" in Floyds Knobs, Indiana that was nominated for two Emmy awards.

"Jacob's Turn" is the story of Jacob Titus, a young man with Down's Syndrome that helped prove to an entire community special needs does not always equate to special treatment. This baseball loving Hoosier was given the opportunity to play Tee Ball, just like every other boy hopes and prays for, ending in a championship game and an entire town full of broken stereotypes.

Ulm graduated Summa Cum Laude in May of 2000 with a degree in Radio/TV/Film and counts Sycamore Video Director and Professor Jeffrey Perkins, along with Professors Joe Tenerelli and Paul Hightower as great influences on his time at ISU and in his post-graduation work. On "Jacob's Turn" his primary job was running location sound but, as with any small production, filled in as best he could to support the success of the production team and the project.

As proof of all their hard work "Jacob's Turn" was awarded a Silver Telly in 2011, and eventually two Emmy nominations for Director - Short Form and Human Interest - News. On July 30th, 2011 Amardeep Kaleka, with co-director Nick Nanton, won an Emmy for their work as Director and both stated that the project would not have been possible without the support and expertise of their team.

"Jacob's Turn" can be viewed at: http://www.jacobsturn.com/, where donations can also be made to support research on Down's Syndrome.

Editor: Jacob Church

Photographs Courtesy of: Matthew R. Ulm

Sycamore Snapshots - 9/6/11

2011-09-06T08:57:00.000-07:00

ISU Students noticed upon returning to their classes this semester that 5th Street is now a two lane road. This makes transportation through campus more convenient, especially to those who live in the dorms in that area.

Author: Zach Graham

Photograph Courtesy of: Zach Graham

Quote of the Week

2011-09-05T22:02:00.000-07:00

"Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius -- and a lot of courage -- to move in the opposite direction."- Albert Einstein

Remodeled Pickerl Hall

2011-09-01T10:37:00.000-07:00

John Wakim, and Jon Moore.

Sycamore Snapshots - 8/30/11

2011-09-01T08:02:00.001-07:00

Students in Biology 101 searched trees throughout campus as part of their study on cicadas. In documenting them, they attempted to discover the average size and weight of the insects.

Author: Jacob Church

Photographs Courtesy of: Jacob Church

Quote of the Week

2011-08-31T08:51:00.000-07:00

"It is better to be Socrates dissatisfied than a fool satisfied." - J.S. Mill

Welcome Back Party

2011-08-30T21:45:00.000-07:00

The Barnes and Noble Bookstore held a "Welcome Back to ISU Party" on Monday for new and returning students. DJ "Just Plain Joe" hosted the event with a live broadcast from the Mix FM van and gave away prizes. Students and faculty enjoyed free food, great music, a "dunking booth", and games such as Corn Hole.

Author: Jeremy Lewis

Photographs Courtesy of: Jeremy Lewis & Jacob Church

Sycamore Video Tenth Annual Video Expo Award Winners

2011-05-06T13:55:00.000-07:00

Video By: Jeremy Lewis

That's Random!: Computers and Microphones

2011-05-06T10:13:00.000-07:00

Molly Cummings & Melea VanOstrand

ISU Move-Out

2011-05-05T08:42:00.000-07:00

ISU students prepare to head home Thursday May 5 and Friday May 6. Every one of them packing and carrying out what they can in one trip in preparations for summer. Some students will get jobs while others will be going on vacation. Everyone is excited for the break until next school year.

Author and Photographer: Jeremy Lewis

RezFest 2011

2011-05-04T21:36:00.000-07:00

The Residence Hall Association held their annual RezFest in April. There was free food, prizes, and games. If the games were not enough, there was also a live DJ. Students had a chance to socialize and get away from stressful studying. They were given an opportunity to show off their moves by joining the DJ in a dance. Each game was held and designed by each of the residence halls around campus.

Author and photographer: Jeremy Lewis

This Week At ISU

2011-04-30T14:14:00.001-07:00

That's Random!: Perfume, Television, & Money

2011-04-29T22:02:00.000-07:00

Melea VanOstrand & Molly Cummings

Sycamore Video's Molly Cummings Joins WTWO/WFXW!

2011-04-29T12:08:00.000-07:00

Sycamore Video's Molly Cummings was recently hired at WTWO/WFXW as the nightside producer. She produces the "Fox38 News First at 10" and "NBC-2 News at 11" newscasts. As the producer, Molly gets to choose the stories that will air during the newscasts, set up the order of the stories, time the shows, and do some of the writing that goes into the newscast. Molly says her time as a Sycamore Video member helped prepare her for her new producing job and she is excited about her new career. Congratulations, Molly!

ISU's 10th Annual Student Video Expo

2011-04-29T11:29:00.000-07:00

Thursday April 28, 2011 was "ISU's 10th Annual Student Video Expo", an event that premiers the talent of the students who are dedicated to the art of films and news. Local businesses sponsored the event, allowing students to enjoy snacks and drinks while the expo took place. It was a night of excitement (some students even arrived dressed as zombies to promote their movie trailer) as the winners of each category received the honored "Woody" award along with a prize package that included: gift cards, candy, a DVD, etc. A special thank you goes towards Professor Jeffrey Perkins and the staff at Sycamore Video, whose hard work made it all possible.

Congratulations to this years winners:

Long Form Video- (5:00-12:00)
Chad Fedler & Ian Myszak: "Vexation
Video-(2:00-5:00)
John Wakim, Miguel Delarosa & Lou Robles: "ProcrastiNATION"
Movie Trailer-
Chad Fedler: "Novocaine"
News Package/Continuing Series/PSA-
Melea VanOstrand & Molly Cummings: "That's Random!"
Video Short/Commercial Satire-
Chad Fedler: "Til It's Gone"

Photographs Courtesy of: Grace Oliver

Author/Editor: Jacob Church

Casino Night

2011-04-25T08:01:00.000-07:00

Casino Night was a charity event sponsored by the Hulman Memorial Student Union. It took place at Dede I, II, III, and the Sycamore Lounge on Thursday April 14th. Starting at 8:00 pm the event allowed students and faculty to enjoy their favorite games such as: Texas Hold em' Poker, Black Jack, Slots, etc.

Photographs Courtesy of: Jacob Church

This Week at ISU

2011-04-22T12:52:00.000-07:00

ISU's Earth Day

2011-04-21T21:47:00.000-07:00

Molly Cummings & Caitlin Spaulding

Campus Question: Smoking Ban

2011-04-18T12:11:00.000-07:00

Grace Oliver & Jacob Church

This Week At ISU

2011-04-15T12:37:00.000-07:00

The 10th Annual Student Video Expo

2011-04-12T09:45:00.001-07:00

This Week At ISU

2011-04-08T20:14:00.000-07:00

That's Random! Powerplants And The Sun

2011-04-07T22:27:00.000-07:00

Molly Cummings & Melea VanOstrand