By Grace Runkel
Tonight, Indiana and Kentucky will face off in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament. Students supported their teams by showing up to school in their team’s colors.
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Helpful tips relieve spring break packing stress
By Bekah Landers and Claire DeFrancisci
With spring break approaching today, many have plans to travel and escape their every day routine and monotony of southern Indiana.
Packing can be stressful and sometimes last minute. Toothbrushes and chargers can be left at home so a packer would need to make a list of essentials. Here are some tips that will make packing more efficient and stress-free.
- Make a list of everything you need to bring; this is a crucial step in packing. If a complete list isn’t made, things will probably be forgotten. A list will help a traveler stay on track and avoid packing extra and unneeded items. Make a list of the clothes, toiletries, and accessories you will be bringing. Read through the list when you are finished and get rid of any items that seem unnecessary. While packing, check the items off as you pack.
- Once you have a general idea of what you’re going to wear, lay all of your things out before packing them. This will guarantee that you aren’t missing anything, and it will help gauge how much suitcase room you will need.
- Next choose a suitcase that will fit the amount of things you are packing, but also has a little room for items you might purchase while traveling. When flying somewhere baggage can be expensive. Get the most out of a piece of luggage by rolling clothing. After you fold a T-shirt or pair of jeans, roll it up like a burrito and tightly tuck it into the luggage. This technique makes more room for clothing and less room for holes and gaps in between clothes. Rolling clothes also prevents wrinkling. After packing the big items, slip small essentials like socks and undergarments into the empty slots.
- For girls, traveling with necklaces can be a pain. To avoid tangles either wrap necklaces in washcloths or put them in a gallon sized storage bag with a half inch of the necklace or bracelet sticking out of the bag. Seal around the chains and the jewelry should stay in place without tangling.
- Don’t over pack.
If making a list doesn’t relieve traveling stress, lay a day’s outfit out. Make sure to only pack enough items for the duration of your trip.
Packing for spring break is something many students at FC will be doing in the next few days. Follow these simple steps to keep traveling stress free. Stay safe this spring break.
Indiana and Kentucky prepare for intense tournament rematch
By Luke Geraghty
Ever since selection Sunday, fans around Kentuckiana have been wondering if a rematch between UK and IU will take place in the Sweet 16. This past weekend, both the Cats and the Hoosiers won their their round games to help advance to the Sweet 16. The rivalry between UK and IU had been down for a few years since IU was rebuilding. However, when IU beat UK on a last second three pointer in December, the rivalry is as intense as ever.
Both UK and IU came into the NCAA tournament with not a lot of momentum after both teams lost in their conference tournaments. However, both teams have fought back to win their first two games of the tournament. UK beat Western Kentucky and Iowa State quite easily. IU beat New Mexico State handily, but saw themselves in a much tougher battle with Virginia Commonwealth. Nevertheless, getting a win in the NCAA Tournament is crucial no matter what the margin is. In order to get a win, both teams will have to play their best.
For UK, the key to getting a win will rest on their front court. The size and strength of UK’s front court makes them the most talented in the country. Freshman Anthony Davis may go down as the best freshman to ever play at UK. His ability to block shots makes it extremely difficult for any player to get a shot off against him.
Sophomore Terrence Jones joins Davis in the front court. Jones is a great all around player who could have been a lottery pick had he declared for the draft last year. Keep him off the offensive glass will be a tough task for the Hoosiers.
In order for UK to win, they will need to keep Davis and Jones out of foul trouble. In their previous meeting, Davis had been in foul trouble which made his minutes limited. This was probably the biggest factor in that game. Also in that game, Jones had trouble scoring and rebounding. It was one of his worst games while playing at UK. If UK can get them going, and get some contributions from their backcourt, UK will find themselves in the Elite Eight.
For IU, getting another win against UK will be very difficult. However, if IU uses a similar game plan like they did in the first meeting, they have a shot.
Getting Davis in foul trouble will be critical for the Hoosiers. Freshman Cody Zeller may not be able to score on Davis, but if he can draw fouls on Davis, that will be a victory in itself. They will also need to pray that Jones has a similar game as he did before. IU will also need a contribution from their perimeter players. IU has was it takes to get hot from three-point range, but UK has been known to be a stingy team when guarding the perimeter. This is probably the most important area for the Hoosiers in this game.
Getting to the Sweet 16 has been a great accomplishment for the Hoosiers. IU has the better coach in Tom Crean and a lot of great players, but UK is more talented. If Davis and Jones stay out of foul trouble, then UK is almost unbeatable against any team. UK will get off to a strong start and will hold off the Hoosiers 78-68
Cards face off against Spartans Thursday night
By Ty Elliott
Tonight at 7:47 p.m. on TBS, the fourth-seeded Louisville Cardinals will look to upset the number one seed Michigan State Spartans in a Sweet 16 matchup in the West region. The two teams come into Thursday’s game after winning close games against their third-round match-ups. The Spartans defeated ninth-seeded Saint Louis Billikens 65-61, and the Cardinals beat the fifth-seeded New Mexico Lobos 59-56.
Both teams come into the game evenly matched. Michigan State is a tough and physical team that likes to impose their will on their opponent in the paint. Their star player, Draymond Green, averages 20 points and 12.5 rebounds per game during the tournament, while point guard Keith Appling is averaging 14.5 points and three assists per game. Appling is a scoring point guard with amazing speed in a fast-break situation. Louisville’s Peyton Siva and Russ Smith will have to control Appling on the fast-break and slow down Green on the offensive end in order to win and advance to the Elite Eight.
For Louisville, the key is the overall play of point guard Peyton Siva. Siva has had mixed performances during the tournament so far. Against the 13 seeded Davidson Wildcats, Siva finished with 17 points, two rebounds, and six assists, and in their game against New Mexico, Siva played poorly and had six points, five assists, and only one rebound. Siva must play well in order for the Cardinals to win. Louisville also needs to have big performances from their front court. Freshman forward Chane Behanan and sophomore center Gorgui Dieng must play big for Louisville to out-rebound Green and the Spartans.
The pace of game may be the biggest factor in determining who wins. Michigan State will look to slow the game down by running their half-court offense and creating fast-break situations when they can, and by playing a zone defense. Louisville wants to play at a fast and up tempo pace using their press to force turnovers and score easily. The team that can play at their pace will win.
Although the Spartans are regarded as the favorite to win the game and advance to the Final Four, I believe Louisville will win. The game will be a tough defensive battle and a low scoring game, but the Cardinals will end up winning 54-52.
Weekly Playlist: One Hit Wonders
By Eli Bolus, Chase Gosman,
In honor of all those that tried…and failed, we have compiled this list to commemorate their one claim to fame.
1) “My Sharona” by The Knack
2) “Wild Thing” by The Troggs
3) “Come On Eileen” by Dexys Midnight Runners
4) “Mambo No. 5” by Lou Bega
5) “Hungry Like A Wolf” by Duran Duran
6) “Heaven” by Los Lonely Boys
7) “Crank That (Soulja Boy)” by Soulja Boy Tell’em
8) “Electric Slide” by Ric Silver
9) “Mickey” by Toni Basil
10) “Ice Ice Baby” by Vanilla Ice