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Aaron Gajowiak, left, of Goreville, Amy Pritchett, center, of Herrin, and Kwamane Robinson, of Chicago, all juniors studying nursing, demonstrate taking vital signs Monday on Aggy, one of six robotic patients in Lindegren Hall. The robotic patients simulate real-life medical situations and responses, said Mary Smith, office support specialist for the SIU-Edwardsville Regional Nursing Program that recently expanded to SIUC. “It’s a safe environment because it gives students a chance to practice on the simulators before live patients,” she said.

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Medical simulators provide nursing majors experience

Hands-on experience is a key element for students in nursing programs, and a new program allows university students to gain experience without tending to a single human patient.

!e SIU-Edwardsville Nursing Simulation Laboratory at Lindegren Hall, part of a partnership between both SIU campuses, gives nursing students the opportunity of hands-on practice without the risk of injuring a human by using computer simulated “patients.” To boost program interest, an open-

house tour took place Wednesday.!e SIUE Nursing program is

run through Carbondale’s campus because of the di"culty to start up a program, said Susan Winters, director of the SIUE Regional Nursing Program. Both SIU campuses pooled their resources to bring nursing education to southern Illinois, she said, as there was no nursing program below Interstate 64 before the collaboration.

“Starting a nursing program is very expensive, and (it is) hard to #nd faculty,” Winters said.

MITCH SCHAFER

Daily Egyptian

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Exam types might not determine student success

University

petitions green

card policies

Chancellor Rita Cheng says she fully supports the new immigration reforms congress will consider this week.

!e U.S. Senate will see a bipartisan bill as soon as Tuesday that will change immigration and address the country’s 11 million illegal immigrants. !e bill comes in light of a large protest Wednesday, when hundreds of immigrants protested in Washington, D.C. to demand action concerning the country’s immigration policies. Along with creating a path to legalization for immigrants who meet a strict set of criteria, the bill would establish new visa programs for high- and low-skilled foreign workers and crack down on employers who hire undocumented workers.

Cheng asked recipients in an email Wednesday to join her in contributing to immigration reform by joining other universities Friday to ask for better green cards for exchange students who graduate in the #elds of science, technology, engineering and math.

“University colleges and chancellors around the country are advocating for immigration changes to the law that make it easier for educated citizens of foreign countries to stay in this country and contribute to the economy after they receive a U.S. education,” she said in the email.

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Some students might think a cheat sheet or open-book is the best way to get an A on an exam, but one study suggests that might not make the grade.

!e Psychology Research journal recently published a study that found students who take an open-book exam score better than those who take exams that allow cheat-sheet use. However, it also discovered students who fare well on either type of test, or even a closed-book exam, will excel on any of the three testing

types, disproving that the type of testing matters.

While the study suggests the exam type is irrelevant, several students and sta$ members agreed all three types of exams have respective positives and negatives.

Psychology assistant professor Chad Drake said having a textbook open during an exam makes a student more comfortable. However, he said a cheat-sheet has limited information compared to a textbook, which usually applies to more on any exam.

“!e textbook contains all the information the students need,

whereas the cheat sheet may be incomplete in some matters,” Drake said.

Drake said the fact that students who perform well on either exam type will do well on any type of exam makes the study seem questionable. He said it is suspicious because the information seems to make the study contradict itself.

“It makes you wonder about the methodology of the study and what was all done in a well-controlled fashion,” he said.

Even though open-book exams give students an advantage, a university

tutoring center academic coach said she would prefer her students to take a closed-book exam.

Madalyn Gillis, a sophomore from Edwardsville studying general management, said she aids students’ studies until exam time.

“When you take a closed-book exam and do well, you know you actually learned and retained something instead of having to refer to a book or cheat sheet,” she said.

However, Gillis said the students she helps have less anxiety when taking an open-book exam versus a closed-book exam.

“!ey can easily go back and #nd the answers often with a open-book exam,” she said. “!ey feel like they don’t have to study as much.”

Gillis said she advises students to study as much for either type of exam and to start studying at least a week before it to break up studying tasks.

While the study indicated students who excel on one form of test will perform well on any kind, several students were not surprised that students fare better on open-book exams.

First signs of SpringFest

This must be the Band, a Talking Heads tribute band, performs Saturday at Hangar 9’s first SpringFest. Caylan Hill, general manager at Hangar 9, collaborated with owner Sally Carter, craft beer specialist Daniel Enriquez and the event’s main sponsors, Shiner Beers. “From the artist, to the attendees, to our sponsors, everybody here at Hangar 9 had a very positive response, and we’re very encouraged to continue and to keep putting on similar events,” Hill said. Samantha Henick, a senior from Western Springs studying communication design, worked at the event as the hospitality coordinator. “Next year we want to make it even better than this year,” Hennick said. “We want to continue to bring big names down here and put Carbondale back in the party mix.”

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Boston Marathon bombing kills 3, injures over 130

BOSTON — Two bombs exploded in the crowded streets near the !nish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday, killing three people and injuring more than 130 in a bloody scene of shattered glass and severed limbs that raised alarms that terrorists might have struck again in the U.S.

A White House o"cial speaking on condition of anonymity because the investigation was still unfolding said the attack was being treated as an act of terrorism.

President Barack Obama vowed that those responsible will “feel the full weight of justice.”

A senior U.S. intelligence o"cial said two other bombs were found near the end of the 26.2-mile course in what appeared to be a well-coordinated attack.

#e !ery twin blasts took place about 10 seconds and about 100 yards apart, knocking spectators and at least one runner o$ their feet, shattering windows and sending dense plumes of smoke rising over the street and through the %uttering national %ags lining the course. Blood stained the pavement, and huge shards were missing from window panes as high as three stories.

“#ey just started bringing people in with no limbs,” said runner Tim Davey of Richmond, Va. He said he and his wife, Lisa, tried to keep their children’s eyes shielded from the gruesome scene inside a medical tent that had been set up to care for fatigued runners, but “they saw a lot.”

“#ey just kept !lling up with more and more casualties,” Lisa Davey said. “Most everybody was conscious. #ey were very dazed.”

Authorities shed no light on a motive or who may have carried out the bombings, and police

said they had no suspects in custody. Authorities in Washington said there was no immediate claim of responsibility. #e FBI took charge of the investigation.

Police said three people were killed. Hospitals reported at least 134 injured, at least 15 of them critically. #e victims’ injuries included broken bones, shrapnel wounds and ruptured eardrums.

At Massachusetts General Hospital, Alisdair Conn, chief of emergency services, said: “#is is something I’ve never seen in my 25 years here ... this amount of carnage in the civilian population. #is is what we expect from war.”

Some 23,000 runners took part in the race, one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious marathons.

One of Boston’s biggest annual events, the race winds up near Copley Square, not far from

the landmark Prudential Center and the Boston Public Library. It is held on Patriots Day, which commemorates the !rst battles of the American Revolution, at Concord and Lexington in 1775.

Boston Police Commissioner Edward Davis asked people to stay indoors or go back to their hotel rooms and avoid crowds as bomb squads methodically checked parcels and bags left along the race route. He said investigators didn’t know whether the bombs were hidden in mailboxes or trash cans.

He said authorities had received “no speci!c intelligence that anything was going to happen” at the race.

#e Federal Aviation Administration barred low-%ying aircraft within 3.5 miles of the site.

“We still don’t know who did this or why,” Obama said at the White House, adding, “Make no mistake: We will get to the bottom of this.”

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Blaire Troester, a junior from Harrisburg studying social science education, said she expected the study’s results. A cheat sheet might lack the necessary information for questions students did not anticipate to be on an exam, she said.

“#e students don’t necessarily know what is going to be on the exam and, therefore, what exactly to all include on the cheat sheet,” she said.

Troester said students shouldn’t rely on the textbook, but it can be bene!cial if there are a few questions they are stumped on.

“Hopefully (students) studied for the exam and they can go through and answer all that they know, and with the (questions) that they don’t know, they can go back and look in their textbook,” Troester said.

KeShon Adkins, a junior from Chicago studying radio-television, said he found the study to be interesting because he !nds many of his peers prefer to use a cheat sheet versus an open-textbook exam. Adkins said he prefers the open-textbook exam.

“I think you have a better chance on getting a passing grade with an open-book exam out of any other exam,” Adkins said.

Adkins said the cheat sheet won’t be much of a bene!t if students thoroughly study for the exam.

“It doesn’t really matter if you have a cheat sheet or open-textbook, if you are pretty much prepared to take the exam and if you did the proper studying then there shouldn’t be a problem or even a need for a cheat sheet,” Adkins said

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Cheng said she thinks it is important for everyone to be aware of the immigration situation because the country needs employees in science, technology, engineering and math !elds. She also said some international students have trouble receiving visas to come to the U.S. or are unable to go to college because they are undocumented.

“It’s a tragedy that this country has those barriers to education,” she said. “Also, we desperately need an educated workforce in this country to stay competitive.”

Greg Budzban, math department chair, said it is important to encourage student involvement in STEM programs because jobs in the !eld are economically valuable.

“In terms of the kinds of jobs that are being created in our current economy, the positions and careers that have the most potential are those

that have STEM orientations,” he said.Budzban said it’s di"cult to attract American

students to the STEM !elds, which is why at least 50 percent of students who graduate in mathematics are international students. #e low interest comes from an improper means of teaching when students reach junior high and high school classes, he said, as the !elds’ importance are not pushed adequately.

“#ere are issues in the country about the way mathematics is taught at the eight through 12 game level, and it’s taught in a way where very early on a great deal of students are turned o$ from the subjects,” he said.

Having international students and U.S. students are both important to these areas because of the diverse knowledge both groups could use to help the country, Budzban said.

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Runners glow for Boys and Girls Club

Jenna Camic, of Shelbyville, crosses the finish line Saturday as volunteers throw glow powder during the Inter-Greek Council’s Glow in the Night 5K at Campus Lake. More than 150 runners donated between $30 and $40 each to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Carbondale. “It’s a good cause and was worth traveling three hours to participate,” Camic said.

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!e lab contains six di"erent simulated mannequins, which have existed for three or four years, Winters said. Of the six, two are

adult males, two are adult females, one is a 6-year-old patient and one is an infant child. Lab coordinator Erin McGuire said each simulated patient acts similarly to how a normal patient would — !ey cry, moan, cough, have trouble

breathing and answer questions by saying yes or no. !e simulated patients can even have seizures.

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Senior wide receiver John Lantz chipped in three catches for 38 yards in the game. Lantz, a Spring!eld native, said it will be exciting to play against their rival in Busch Stadium.

“I have a lot of family close to St. Louis, so I’m sure a lot of my family and friends will be able to go to the game,” Lantz said. “I think it is going to be a great environment and a great

opportunity for a Division 1 AA school to play in an arena like that.”

According to a Cardinals release, Saluki football head coach Dale Lennon said the team has been waiting since January to hear if they would play SEMO at Busch Stadium.

“"is something that is really exciting to be a part of,” Lennon said in the release. “When I announced that this press conference was to

announce our game being at Busch Stadium against Southeast Missouri, you could see the smiles on the players’ faces. "is is something that they were hoping that could happen — they are extremely happy that this has come to be.”

"e game will start at 1 p.m. with tickets going on sale June 3 at SIU Arena. Tickets will also be available through the Saluki Athletics and St. Louis Cardinals websites.

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Bad weather and tough fairways hindered the Salukis as they tied for 10th during the weekend’s Indiana Invitational.

Junior Cassie Rushing placed the highest of any Saluki over the two-day tournament as she !nished 23rd with a 232 score over three rounds. Her score of 72 in the !nal round is the !fth-lowest third-round score in school history.

Rushing said she was glad she could add to her career success.

“I came here coming from high school and our team setting a lot of the records there,” she said “Coming here and being able to do the same thing here is pretty cool.”

Rushing has led the Salukis in scoring average for the past three seasons and holds SIU’s all-time low

72 in the second round.Saluki freshmen Amy Lee and Mattie

Lindner tied for 39th at the Indiana Invitational. Lee’s stroke-average 79 is now tied with junior Ashleigh Rushing for second on the team.

Lee said the wind and rain were issues for the team on the fairways.

“"e fairways weren’t as conditioned as they were at other places,” she said. “"ey seemed just like the roughs, and we had to club up all the time to get the right distance.”

Lee was among four Salukis to place in the top half of the 84-player tournament.

For the !rst time since the season’s September start, the Salukis were not the top MVC team in a tournament. "eir tie with Bradley had them three spots behind the No. 6 Illinois State Redbirds.

Despite the season-low !nish, coach Alexis Mihelich said she

was happy with the team’s ability to rebound when the weather improved.

“We battled cold and windy conditions in the !rst round, but we bounced back,” she said. “We shot the (lowest) second round for all the MVC schools participating. I’m proud of our players for having the mental toughness to bounce back like that.”

Four of the !ve Salukis saw their scores improve on the tournament’s second day, and the Rushing sisters were the only ones to have their third-round scores be equal or better than their second.

"e Salukis begin MVC Championship play Monday at Lake of the Ozarks, Mo.

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Spivey was walked four times in game three, including two intentional walks. MSU had no choice but to pitch to Spivey with a runner in scoring position in the bottom of the ninth, and the junior in!elder burned the Bears with a two-out single to center !eld to score

the game-winning run, her second walk-o# hit of the series.

“I knew during that last at-bat they weren’t going to put me on,” Spivey said. “I just tried to be clutch for my team.”

Blaylock said the sweep against Missouri State was huge for her team’s progress this season.

“We’re able to play with a lot of

people if we play level-headed, stay under control and don’t lose our minds,” Blaylock said. “"is was a big series for us.”

"e Salukis look to improve their record when they head to Evansville, Ind., Wednesday to take on the Aces in a doubleheader before they travel to Creighton Saturday for a weekend series against the Bluejays.

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Aries — Today is an 8 — Stay close to home, and celebrate your friends and family. Others may come to you with problems. Simply listening can be a great help. Don’t tell everything you know.

Taurus — Today is a 9 — What you learn now can help you immensely. Study intensely. Your partner has some constructive criticism; listen like each word is worth gold. Ponder the possibilities that arise.

Gemini — Today is an 8 — Natural beauty catches your eye. Provide detailed information, and listen for what others can provide. Keep careful notes. Finish what’s already on your lists. Take time out to get lost in a sunset.

Cancer — Today is a 9 — Believing in yourself is part of the game. Go and accomplish the impossible. It’s worth trying. Your intuition lines up with your actions. You’re especially charming, too. Keep practicing.

Leo — Today is am 8 — Complete projects now. Listen to advice from an authority figure. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Learn new tricks. Postpone a shopping trip. Finish up old business today and tomorrow.

Virgo — Today is an 8 — Gather input from others. You’re learning quickly. Don’t shop for a few days, or get sucked into distracting discussions. Stay focused. Consider all options. Your status is rising.

Libra — Today is a 9 — Establish your message clearly, and maintain team communications. You’re entering a two-day responsibility phase. Use it to forge ahead. Work interferes with travel. Use your partner’s ideas.

Scorpio — Today is an 8 —Write down long-range goals. Strategize to increase your reserves. Don’t talk about money, or offer to pick up the bill. Do that after you nail your savings goal.

Sagittarius — Today is an 8 — Manage finances. A lack of funds threatens your plans. Be frugal, and keep quiet about money for now. Better cash flow lies ahead. Accept a gift. Intuition prompts an action.

Capricorn — Today is an 8 — Today and tomorrow are especially good for compromise, which is useful when controversy arises. Keep accounts separate. Don’t waste your words or money. You’re building security.

Aquarius — Today is a 9 — There’s too much work coming in. Gather support from partners, and make your workplace more comfortable. Select what you want carefully. Spend some now to save more over time.

Pisces — Today is a 9 — Your nerves will become less frazzled soon. Ignore a nasty tone. A goal gets achieved. Accept a loved one’s support and a compliment. You’re changing how you see yourself.

Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contain every digit, 1 to 9. For strategies on how to solve Sudoku, visit www.sudoku.org.uk.

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!e Salukis will make history on Sept. 21 when they face Southeast Missouri State University at the St.

Louis Cardinals’ Busch Stadium.It will be the "rst time the

ballpark will host a college football game within its walls. St. Louis Cardinals President Bill DeWitt III said the organization is excited

about the opportunity.“We are thrilled to host our "rst

football game in Busch Stadium with two great schools that have such a large following in St. Louis,” he said. “We are excited to showcase

the versatility of Busch Stadium as a multi-use venue ideally suited for special football games, like this historic game between two longstanding rivals.”

In the last match between the

Salukis and Redhawks, SIU won 35-14 with senior quarterback Kory Faulkner setting a new career-high in passing yards and touchdowns.

After starting the conference season 0-4, the Saluki softball team has won seven of their last nine conference games to inch closer to "rst place in the Missouri Valley with three weeks left in the regular season.

!e Salukis (19-20, 7-6 MVC) have won their last three series against conference foes, including a three-game sweep Saturday and Sunday against Missouri State. After recognizing their recent trend of winning two out of three games each series, Coach Kerri Blaylock said she was pleased to see her team get over the hump and "nally pick up a series sweep.

“I’m tired of winning two and dropping one,” Blaylock said. “It was good to win three in a row.”

!e Salukis are now fourth in the MVC with a 7-6 record and 15 conference games left in the season. Creighton leads the Valley with a 10-2 conference record, second-place Drake sits at 9-4 and defending champion Illinois State ranks third at 6-5.

SIU, the preseason conference favorite, has struggled to "nd consistency for most of the season. !e Salukis limped out of the gate and went 7-8 in their "rst 15 games, all coming in Florida.

The Salukis found success at home as they posted a 10-7 record at Charlotte West Stadium since the Florida trip, but they have struggled on the road with a 2-6 record.

However, SIU has found the perfect time to peak as the team picks up pivotal wins during the season’s "nal stretch.

The team’s recent offensive production has been key to the Salukis’ turnaround. Last season, SIU displayed one of IT’S

best offensive seasons in school history. Five players hit above .300 en route to a 36-20 record.

“!e word is out on us, people know we can hit,” hitting coach Jen Sewell said earlier in the season. “We used to get a lot of No. 2 and No. 3 pitchers thrown against us, and now we’re getting everybody’s best game.”

!is proved true as Northern Iowa’s ace pitcher Jamie Fisher, returning MVC Most Valuable Pitcher, threw 18 innings in a March 23 doubleheader to sweep the Salukis in a pair of one-run games.

Despite the defeat, SIU’s bats have come around in the last few weeks, led by senior out"elder Morgan Barchan.

After hitting .187 last season, the senior is fourth in the conference with a .385 batting average this season and leads the Valley with 50 hits. Barchan is also fourth in the Valley with a .481 on base percentage and is second with 35 runs scored.

Barchan has taken "rm control of the lead-o# spot in the batting order, a spot that was up for grabs early in the season.

Junior infielder Jayna Spivey is leading the team in power numbers this season and is making a strong case for first team all-MVC.

Spivey is hitting .317 and ranks second in the conference with 10 home runs. She is also second in the Valley with 35 runs batted in and third in runs scored.

Spivey’s numbers have continued to rise as she hit a walk-o# grand slam in game two of Saturday’s doubleheader against Missouri State for the 7-5 Saluki win.

In game three Sunday, the Bears feared Spivey’s o#ensive power and pitched cautiously to SIU’s slugger.

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Junior infielder Jayna Spivey watches as her walk-off grand slam sails over the left field fence in the second game of the Salukis’ double-header against Missouri State University at Charlotte West Stadium. Spivey won the game for the Salukis again Sunday with a walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth to break a 4-4 tie. The sweep puts the Salukis at 19-20 overall and 7-6 in the Missouri Valley Conference.

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