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Welcome to Sycamore Video, the Blogspot of Indiana State University's original student video organization! This is where you can find news, videos, and photos about campus as well as information about upcoming independent film festivals, independently-produced movies, updates about former students, local filmmakers, videographers and more!

Monday, February 28, 2011



Melea VanOstrand, Jacob Church, and Keisha Dooley

Campus Question: Terre Haute Weather



Grace Oliver & Jacob Church

Thursday, February 24, 2011

That's Random!: Water Consumption


Molly Cummings & Melea Vanostrand

Quote of the Week

"Life can be pulled by goals just as surely as it can be pushed by drives." -- Viktor Frankl

Monday, February 21, 2011

Billi & Theodore

The two main characters in Billi & Theodore hitchhike for a ride.

Ronald Short, an ISU graduate and former member of Sycamore Video and Sycamore Beat, is currently working on a film called Billi & Theodore. The film has caught the attention of MTV New Media, an MTV distributing company. Once it is finished, Ronald plans on showing it to MTV. Production of the film will begin on February 28th in Indianapolis, and Ronald could use your help! If you are interested in donating to this project or being a production assistant, you can contact Ronald at ronaldshort@shortpicturesindependent.com.

Ronald Short

Ronald was a member of Sycamore Video and Sycamore Beat from 2005 to 2008. During his time at ISU, he won eight "Woody" awards in the Sycamore Video Expo, $1,000 for best video in the library video competition, and in 2008, received the Outstanding Senior Award. He also won 1st place in both the Entertainment and Music Video categories of the IBA State competition.

Campus Question: President's Day



Grace Oliver & Jacob Church

Friday, February 11, 2011

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Friday, January 21, 2011

Pictures of the Day: Winter at ISU

ISU is covered in snow as more winter weather hits the area.
Pictures taken by Molly Cummings.

Saturday, December 18, 2010

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Friday, December 10, 2010

Reception for Dr. David and Dr. Debra Worley

Photos taken by Jeff Hidy.

Dr. David Worley, chair of the Communication Department and professor of communication, and Dr. Debra Worley, professor of public relations, said goodbye to students and colleagues on Wednesday. Dr. David Worley has been at ISU for 15 years and Dr. Debra Worley has been here for 11 years. Dr. David Worley received his Ph.D at Southern Illinois University, while Dr. Debra Worley received hers at Wayne State University. Both of them will forever be appreciated and remembered by students and staff. We thank them for all of their hard work and everything they have given to the department. We wish them the best of luck.

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Thursday, December 9, 2010

Did You Know? Study Abroad


Melissa Abrams, Melea Van Ostrand & Molly Cummings

For more information about studying abroad, click here.

Friday, December 3, 2010

Did You Know? Famous Alumni


Melea Van Ostrand, Melissa Abrams & Molly Cummings

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Pictures of the Day: A Blue and White Christmas

Indiana State University has begun preparation for the holidays

Pictures taken by Jeremy Lewis

Mountain Dew debuts new flavor at ISU


Joe Adamson, Keith Boyd, Sidney Moore

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Sycamore Profile: Jessica Murray

Jessica Murray graduated with Academic Honors from North Putnam High School in Greencastle, IN. She is now a first semester senior majoring in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Music minor. During the summer of 2010, Jessica interned with WTWO-TV station in Farmersburg, IN. She also writes for the Indiana Statesman. Jessica's main goal is to become a print or broadcast journalist for a professional news organization. In her spare time, Jessica loves to perform in plays and musicals, as well as write her own music, and of course to sing karaoke.

Sycamore Profile: Lydia Yeng

Lydia Yeng came to the United States in 2006 from Taiwan. She graduated from Terre Haute South Vigo High School in May of 2007. She is now a first semester senior at Indiana State. Lydia is majoring in Communication with a concentration in Electronic Media and a Marketing minor. Lydia aspires to become an international reporter. She is a member of the Taiwanese Student Association and is employed by the Office of Information Technology on campus.