Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Sycamore Video Graduate: Matt Ulm Part of Award Winning Film
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
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
Monday, September 5, 2011
Quote of the Week
"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
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Sycamore Snapshots - 8/30/11
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
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Welcome Back Party
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
Friday, May 6, 2011
Thursday, May 5, 2011
ISU Move-Out
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
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
RezFest 2011
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
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Friday, April 29, 2011
Sycamore Video's Molly Cummings Joins WTWO/WFXW!
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
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
Monday, April 25, 2011
Casino Night
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
Friday, April 22, 2011
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