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Women’s Soccer Drops Regular Season Finale

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The University of Evansville women’s soccer team fell 1-0 to Indiana State on the final day of the regular season, at Arad McCutchan Stadium.

An early goal by the Sycamores was the difference in the match, with Indiana State’s Sidney Ewing taking the ball all the way into goal, two minutes into the match.

The Aces put up a fight the rest of the match, outshooting Indiana State 12-9, including a penalty kick attempt at the 23-minute mark taken by Nicole Benati, which was saved by the Sycamores goalkeeper. Benati followed that attempt up with a rebound shot that still was not able to find goal.

Kristen Harvey, Jayme-Lee Hunter and Emily Wolak also added shots at goal for the Aces.

Evansville will play in the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley Conference Championship on Sunday, April 11, time, location and opponent to be determined.

VANDERBURGH COUNTY RECENT BOOKING RECORDS

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Hostettler, McNamara: Bill To Fully Fund Virtual Public School Students Now Law

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Legislation to fully fund students attending school virtually due to COVID-19 is now law, according to State Reps. Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka) and Wendy McNamara (R-Evansville).

“With the struggles of recent events, we are keeping our promise to fully fund public schools, regardless of whether students attended class in-person or virtually due to COVID-19,” Hostettler said. “Funding our schools remains a top priority. Our educators have worked tirelessly to keep classroom instruction going and played a key role in keeping our students safe.”

Without this new law, public schools would only receive 85% of tuition support per virtual student, which is defined as a child learning 50% or more of their instruction online. McNamara said this law provides 100% of the state’s tuition support for students at public schools who have gone to virtual instruction for part or all of the 2020-2021 academic year, so long as those students weren’t already learning virtually prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Our students and teachers adapted quickly this past year as we’ve shifted between remote and hybrid learning to prevent virus spread,” McNamara said. “Parents and educators should be applauded for an exceptional job to ensure young Hoosiers still receive a high-quality education while being mindful of the COVID-19 health and safety guidelines.”

Senate Enrolled Act 2 is effective immediately. Visit iga.in.gov to learn more.

 

Todd Rokita Launches Investigations Into Five Big Tech Companies

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Inquiry targets Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google, and Twitter

Attorney General Todd Rokita announced today that he is investigating whether five Big Tech companies have potentially harmed Indiana consumers through business practices that are abusive, deceptive and/or unfair.

In particular, Attorney General Rokita is probing methods by which the companies have limited consumers’ access to certain content — often deleting or obscuring posted material reflecting a politically conservative point of view. Such manipulation prevents consumers from making informed choices, Attorney General Rokita said.

“In a free society, few assets are more important to consumers than access to information and the opportunity to express political viewpoints in meaningful forums,” Attorney General Rokita said. “It is potentially harmful and unfair for these companies to manipulate content in ways they do not publicly discuss or that consumers do not fully understand.”

In addition to Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google, and Twitter, Attorney General Rokita is also investigating alleged actions taken by attorney Vanita Gupta to encourage the companies to censor conservative viewpoints.

Gupta, who is President Joe Biden’s nominee to be associate U.S. attorney general, has allegedly met with Facebook and Twitter executives to urge “more rigorous rules and enforcement,” to use her own words as quoted in Time. Gupta, according to the Time article, stressed that it was important for social media platforms to be “tagging things and taking them down.”

ERIC CHURCH IN THE ROUND: THE GATHER AGAIN TOUR

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year and current ACM Entertainer of the Year nominee Eric Church has his sights set on a return to the road with this morning’s announcement of a full arena tour. As first shared with the Church Choir and by Billboard magazine earlier today, The Gather Again Tour will kick off this fall and visit 55 cities throughout the U.S. and Canada, culminating at Madison Square Garden in the spring of 2022. 

Making the most of the long-awaited opportunity to “gather again,” for the first time in his career Church will adopt an in-the-round setup, with the stage at the center of each arena floor in order to accommodate as many fans as possible. Tickets to all U.S. dates go on sale to the general public Friday, May 7 at 10 a.m. local time at www.EricChurch.com. Church Choir members may access tickets early via pre-sale on Tuesday, May 4 at 10 a.m. local time. On-sale information for the Canadian dates will be announced soon. 

Church, praised by Rolling Stone in the lead review of the April 2021 print issue for how he “has maneuvered the Nashville system, remaining dedicated to the power of down-the-center hitmaking even as he’s helped expand the parameters of the genre,” has passionately taken a leadership role in the industry’s return to touring. 

“It became very clear to me that the only way to really get back to normal is through vaccinations. You’ve got to get needles in arms,” he shared with Billboard in the April 3 cover story depicting the superstar getting his own second dose of the vaccine after consulting with epidemiologists and industry experts. 

“I just want to play shows,” he continued. “Politics’ job is to divide – that’s how you win elections. Those things that unite us are music and sports. The times when, whether you’re a Democrat or Republican or whatever, you throw your arm around the person next to you. We need that. I need that.” 

Additionally, Church will appear in an upcoming PSA promoting vaccine education, produced by ACM Lifting Lives, The Ad Council, and COVID Collaborative and set to premiere during the ACM Awards broadcast on Sunday, April 18, where Church will also perform a song off his forthcoming Heart & Soul triple album project. 

The trio is set for release in the coming weeks, with Heart available everywhere Friday, April 16, Soul available everywhere Friday, April 23, and the middle album, &, available exclusively to the Church Choir on Tuesday, April 20. 

For the latest information and to learn how to join the Church Choir, visit www.EricChurch.com and follow on Facebook and Twitter @ericchurch and Instagram @ericchurchmusic. 

 

Ivy Tech’s Vice Chancellor For Student Success Receives Innovation Award From NASPA

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The National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) has selected Deborah Anderson, vice chancellor for student success at Ivy Tech Community College Evansville, as the 2020 innovation award recipient for Technology Research, Assessment and Evaluation.

The award criteria states, “This award will recognize high quality research that has aimed to shine a light on understanding technology in higher education and student affairs, as well as painting a clearer picture for effective practices.”

The research she submitted came from her 2019 dissertation and was titled, Institutional Factors of Characteristics Leading to Successful Implementation of Analytic Technology within Higher Education. Anderson’s study presents results from a multiple-case study on factors leading to successful analytic technology implementation within higher education.

She said that in the past decade, the higher education landscape has widely shifted to welcome analytic technology as a key resource to impact student success, yet there is not much research or writings on the subject and its impact. “Analytic and predictive technologies are sought as a potential strategy to improve academic learning and student engagement,” Anderson noted in her Abstract. “Successful technology innovations impact students’ experiences in the classroom, engagement with the institution, and personal development.”

USI Athletics Updates Spectator Policies

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University of Southern Indiana Athletics, in conjunction with the University’s COVID-19 task force, has announced an updated attendance policy for men’s and women’s soccer and baseball this spring. USI Softball and Men’s/Women’s Tennis policies are in process of being updated.

The spectator policies for these selected sports are listed below, will continue to be re-evaluated throughout the Spring. For the safety and well-being of the players, coaches and officials, the following guidelines have been set in place (updates and new policies are in red):

                           USI Men’s and Women’s Soccer:

  • Attendance has been increased to four pre-approved guests per USI student-athlete.
  • USI student attendance will be allowed and limited to the first 60.
  • Masks/face coverings for entry into the facility and must be worn at all times.
  • Social distancing must be observed at all times.
  • Visiting team fans are still prohibited at this time.

                                               USI Baseball:

  • Attendance has been increased to four pre-approved guests per USI student-athlete.
  • USI student attendance will be allowed and limited to the first 70.
  • Dugout Club and baseball sponsor attendance will be allowed and limited to 70.
  • Masks/face coverings for entry into the facility and must be worn at all times.
  • Social distancing must be observed at all times.
  • Visiting team fans are still prohibited at this time.

USI Softball:

  • Attendance has been increased to four pre-approved guests per USI student-athlete.
  • USI student attendance will be allowed and limited to the first 40.
  • Masks/face coverings for entry into the facility and must be worn at all times.
  • Social distancing must be observed at all times.
  • Visiting team fans are still prohibited at this time.

USI Tennis:

  • Attendance has been increased to four pre-approved guests per USI student-athlete.
  • USI student attendance will be allowed and limited to the first 20.
  • Masks/face coverings for entry into the facility and must be worn at all times.
  • Social distancing must be observed at all times.
  • Visiting team fans are still prohibited at this time.

GLVC Sports Network coverage of baseball, softball and soccer will be offered live and on-demand for fans unable to attend, unless weather or other unforeseen circumstances prevents the games from being broadcast.

MEET PUBLIC SERVANT LISA VAUGHAN

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When Covid-19 impacted Evansville, Indiana in mid-March, Lisa Vaughan and City Councilman Alex Burton started a grassroots effort to ensure the Tri-State had food access during the Covid-19 Government Shut down. The effort was so successful it led to the Mayor of Evansville deeming the Feed Evansville Group the official government Food Security task force of the area and named Lisa and Alex the co-chairs. These efforts also shined a light that Food Security is an issue within the area and the Mayor officially announced that work will need to be ongoing after the pandemic is over.   

Feed Evansville organized a communication hub and tracked what every organization was doing (both Businesses and Non-profit). The task force created and shared a weekly food access flyer so community members would know where to receive services and published grocery & restaurant hours through social media, TV, radio, and emailed organizations to spread the word.  All services have been provided through fundraising and in-kind donations.  

THINGS THAT LISA HAVE ACHIEVED SINCE SHES BEEN HELPING FEED THE HUNGRY OF OUR COMMUNITY: 

 • Developed a pop-up grocery store that delivered groceries to those in need or having health concerns. • Assisted community members that have low income and circumstances that prevent them grocery store access to receive delivered grocery boxes and worked with the federal government to be able to accept SNAP and Credit Cards for that delivery service.  March through the end of August. 

• Delivered an average of 100 pantry boxes weekly and will continue through the end of August. 

• Spoke with both Senators, our Congressman, and our Governor’s office about food access needs in our community.

• Created a survey to better understand the needs of all organizations as we re-enter.

• Developed a recovery and restoration plan for food service that will take the city through the end of August and developed a summer feed plan for children to assist with the gap of not having summer programs.  

• Developed a marketing plan so community members that have never had to receive services before Covid-19 and were laid off for two months would understand the resources that are available to them.    • Created a survey to better understand the needs of community members and neighborhoods as the Tri-State reenters from shut down 

 • Outlined the need for Food Coalition that will support the Food Security efforts and assure the ongoing work. 

 • Worked with State Government and advocated for a more efficient SNAP application process and food programming for community members.  

• Educated the public on sensitive language and the common ground that all community members have with Food Security as well as explain what food security is and is not.  

• Worked with community partners and nonprofits to ensure the grocery delivery system is continued after the pandemic and that families in need can enter a food co-op and gain insight on food nutrition budgeting and other resources to ensure stability. 

  • Feed Evansville Task Force has secured the Farm to Families program for the Evansville area. Evansville will start to receive 3,000 Diary Boxes and 3,000 Produce Boxes each week till the end of August. The boxes will be distributed to nonprofit agencies who will in return hand boxes out to their clients and guest as well as individual families through a truck to trunk event weekly.

Thank our community partners for assisting with this program Evansville Cold Storage, Old National Event Plaza, and CRS One Source.

Lisa Vaughan Bio 

Lisa Vaughan moved to Evansville, Indiana with her husband Dr. Jason Vaughan in 2016. She has studied Music Education and Pastoral Counseling. She is a 14-year active member and Past President of the Junior League of Evansville.  She is the current Placement Chair and has chaired several JLE committees. Lisa has presented workshops at the Association of Junior League International conferences as well as at Junior League regional meetings. She currently serves the Association of Junior League International as a Volunteer Serves Specialist and the SLBI Coordinator.  Lisa is a Register Parliamentarian and member of the National Association of Parliamentarian

She also consults with non-profits to provide training and fund development planning. Lisa has been involved with 26 non-profits in the Evansville area through Board of Director’s positions, committee work, and special projects. Some examples include the YWCA, Reitz Home, the American Heart Association “Go Red Luncheon”, the United Methodist Women Mission Week, the Evansville Museum Contemporaries, Wesselman Nature Center, Funk in the City, and Rockin 4 Robin just to name a few. Lisa is the founder of the Broken Homes Mended Hearts foundation. An organization that provides funds and support to organizations that assist families and children who are going through a divorce or broken home situation. 

Lisa says “I have experienced situations throughout my life where I witnessed a lack of support to others in need. Joining the Junior League of Evansville in 2007 provided me with skills and training to be a civic leader so I could advocate, execute and market an event. It taught me to network and collaborate as well as taught me about being committed to community impact”. When Lisa is not volunteering, she enjoys music, dancing, baking and spending time with her two children Nathan (11) and Rebecca (6). 

 

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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No. 24 Volleyball Regular Season Winds Down with Two-Game Trip

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Eagles take on Prairie Stars and No. 1 Flyers

University of Southern Indiana Volleyball rose in the national rankings following a match and season sweep of GLVC-rival UIndy last weekend. The Screaming Eagles shifted focus to the final two games of the regular season, taking place on the road this Friday (4/9) and Saturday (4/10), against divisional foes Illinois Springfield and top-ranked Lewis.

The Screaming Eagles hit the road with a two game win streak with victories versus McKendree and at Indianapolis, which both featured impressive offensive bombardments from the Eagles. With the wins and improvement to 12-4 on the year, USI has held its position in the GLVC Point-Rating-System (PRS) at third (3.73) behind Lewis (1st | 4.87) and UMSL (2nd | 4.48) and ranked up one spot in the latest AVCA national poll to 24th.

The final two regular season matches for the 24th-ranked Eagles feature the Prairie Stars, who rank 12th in the GLVC (PRS), and the top-ranked Lewis Flyers (1st in GLVC PRS). USI played the two to begin the season at home, beating UIS in a 3-0 sweep (January 30) and dropping the match to the Flayers in a five-set bout (January 29). Illinois Springfield owns a 3-13 record on the season and enter Fridays match on a four-game skid while Lewis is undefeated on the season.

Attacking from All Sides
Behind the offensive barrage this season has a young group of Leah Anderson, Katherine Koch, and Abby Weber. Anderson ranks second in the GLVC points per set at 4.22, fourth in kills per set with 3.39, and first in service aces with 0.59 per set. Koch has re-elevated her attack as of late with 27 kills and 32.0 points over the last two matches, while also earning a GLVC Player of the Week following her performance against McKendree (March 26). The freshman Weber consistently upped her game through the season, posting big numbers in the last four matches with eight-plus kills and 11.0-plus points in each. The floor general to the balanced offense is senior setter Casey Cepicky, who averages 9.50 assists per set (5th in GLVC).The senior was given the reigns to organize and execute the Eagles’ attack and has shown out in the role by moving up to fourth all-time in assists in the USI record book.

Forcing Adjustments
The Screaming Eagles has held opponents to an attack percentage of .148 on the year (4th in GLVC) behind a true team defense. At the net, juniors Sidney Hegg and Taylor Litteken have forced opposing offenses to adjust with Hegg averaging 0.89 blocks per set and Litteken averaging 0.79 per set. Hegg has amassed 49.0 blocks while Litteken collected 44.0 so far this season. Not far behind the two juniors are Cepicky (27.0 blocks), Anderson (26.0 blocks) and Koch (21.0 blocks), all contributing greatly to the thwarting of opposing offensive forces.

The USI defense also works across the board when it comes to digs with five players laying out for at least 2.50 digs each set. Libero Callie Gubera sets the tone with 3.43 while the freshman outside hitter Weber chips in 3.19 per set. The setter Cepicky takes roles on both sides of the ball, laying out for 2.89 digs per set. The sophomore duo of Anderson and Koch records just over 2.50 digs each per set. All together, the Eagles rank sixth in the conference at 17.29 digs per set through the season so far.

SEASON NOTES:
With another victory in the GLVC East division, No. 24 USI improved to 5-1 against divisional opponents, only dropping the first match of the season to then-No.14, currently No. 1 Lewis. The Eagles have made strides on the season, receiving a national ranking for the first time in program history and reaching as high as 12th (3/3/21 poll).

USI has struggled away from home this season with a 5-3 record, dropping matches to No. 8 (then 7) UMSL, Quincy, and Drury. In Screaming Eagles Arena, the Eagles have thrived, going 7-1 and winning five of eight home matches in straight sets.

In the GLVC, No. 24 USI has players ranking in multiple top-10 statistical categories, including: Leah Anderson (Aces | 1st – 0.59, Points | 2nd – 4.22, Kills | 4th – 3.39), Casey Cepicky (Assists | 5th – 9.50, Aces | 7th – 0.34), Katherine Koch (Kills | 10th – 2.85), Abby Weber (Aces | 9th – 0.31), and Taylor Litteken (Hitting Percentage | 4th – .324).

Senior setter Casey Cepicky solidified her position in the USI record books this season, moving up to fourth in all-time assists with 2,802 through so far in her career. Seh began the season ranked sixth in USI history. Cepicky has dished out 30-plus assists in 12 of 16 matches on the year.

USI’s sophomore outside hitter Leah Anderson earned the program’s first AVCA National Player of the Week award since 2011 with her performance against Rockhurst and Lindenwood where she posted 34 kills and a hitting percentage of .446, amassing 38.5 points (6.42 points per set). (Release)

Sophomore outside hitter Katherine Koch collected the first GLVC weekly award of her career following her performance in the trouncing of McKendree. Koch bombarded the Bearcats with 17 kills (career-high) and 19.0 total points (career-high) on .300 attack percentage. (Release)

USI Volleyball posted multiple impressive feats this season, recording five-striaght matches without losing a set, beating Illinois Springfield, UIndy, McKendree, Rockhurst, and Lindenwood. The 15-straight set wins were included in an eight-match win streak of victories as well with the Eagles beating Maryville, WIlliam Jewell, and Missouri S&T prior to their loss to UMSL.

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