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OUR WORD, PAGE 6: Gus Bode says does anyone else .c get the feeling our governor is a bit scatterbrained? TU ES DAY siuDE . www VOL. 93, NO. 114, 16 PAGES S OUTHER N I LLINOIS U NIVERSITY MARCH 4, 2008 D ESpeaker blocked from Newman Center lecture Diocese bishop halts theologian’s presentation Madeleine Leroux DAILY EGYPTIAN

A lecture scheduled to take place at the Newman Catholic Student Center in April has been canceled after it was deemed inap- propriate by the Belleville Diocese bishop. Luke Timothy Johnson, professor of theology at Emory University in Atlanta, was scheduled to give a lecture at the center on April 20, but Belleville Diocese Bishop Edward K. Braxton blocked the presenta- tion, citing a need to protect the teaching RYAN RENDLEMAN ~ DAILY EGYPTIAN authority of the Catholic Church. David Dardis is owner of the Rainmaker shop, which is located on the Makanda Boardwalk. Dardis, who has lived in Makanda Johnson did not criticize Braxton for his for about 30 years, spends most of the day in the store, which is home to his metal sculptures. actions, but said he wished there would have been an open exchange because he had not even picked the topic for his lecture yet. A WEATHERED SCULPTOR Johnson has spoken and written in the past in support of the ordination of women A walk into the Rainmaker shop might seem daunting at first. Dardis, who has lived in Makanda for about 30 years, spends most and homosexual marriage. After all, a vulture-like sculpture hangs from one wall, and there are of the day working in the store, which is home to his metal sculptures, Bishop Braxton could not be reached a few pieces of medieval weaponry scattered about other parts of the as well as odds and ends including various metals, glass objects and for comment, but the Belleville News store, which is located on the Makanda Boardwalk. cigarette butts. Democrat reported Braxton responded to But then there is David Dardis, metal sculptor and owner of the Dardis incorporates a host of objects into his art, which can be an editorial in Commonweal, a national store. It does not take long to learn he is a well-known and well-liked anything from a fish with a light in its mouth to huge stars. When he Catholic magazine, which criticized his figure in the town. His friends flock to the store with their dogs and tires from using a blowtorch, Dardis said he works on the maze located actions. hang outside of the storefront as he works during the summer. behind the shop. It has wooden walls, metal sculptures and a creek. “I do not wish Catholic institutions or organizations to invite speakers into the diocese who have written articles or given lectures that oppose, deny, University group proposes ‘green’ fee reject, undermine see the job of or call into ques- tion the authentic Ia theologian Madeleine Leroux �������������������� teachings of the DAILY EGYPTIAN to teach truth ���������������� ���������� magisterium of the ��������� ����������� Catholic Church,” �������� ����������� ‘‘ as best he can. SIUC may soon be doing its part to reduce �������������������������� �������������������������� �������������������������� ��������������������� Braxton wrote. — Luke Timothy Johnson global warming contributions, but the pro- ���� ����������������������� Johnson said professor of theology, ���� ����� Emory University posal could increase student fees. ���� the issue was prob- The Student Environmental Center, with ably not personal, members of Plant and Service Operations, has ��� and he doesn’t hold any ill will toward drafted a proposal to address global warm- Braxton. It was simply unfortunate they ing at the university. Project Eco-Dawgs, could not communicate on the issue, he according to the proposal, aims at forming a said. “Sustainability Council” and establishing new ��� “I suspect (Braxton) has a certain impres- fees for research and projects in renewable ��� sion of me,” Johnson said. energy. ��� Johnson said a similar situation has hap- If the project is implemented, students pened once before and does not discourage could face an additional fee of 83 cents per ���� ���� ���� ���� ���� ���� ���� him from speaking. There are other places credit hour for up to 12 semester hours. to talk, Johnson said. ������������������������������ According to the proposal, this averages to “I see the job of a theologian to teach $10 per student per semester and would accu- sustainability council could still be formed. ect, Pulliam said he expressed interest in it a truth as best he can,” Johnson said. mulate more than $300,000 per year. Pulliam said the group is hoping to create the couple of months ago. Jeff Jenkins, campus minister of the Megan Pulliam, a senior from Chatham council by July. Dyer said Poshard suggested the proposal Newman Center, said Braxton cited prob- studying Spanish, said the fee would only be But students aren’t the only ones asked be presented to the Board of Trustees in April, lems in Johnson’s teaching of theology when implemented if it has student support. There to contribute. Jon Dyer, a sophomore from after the student referendum. If students sup- blocking the presentation, but would not will be a campus-wide student vote in April Edwardsville studying geography and envi- port the proposed fee, Dyer said it would discuss specifics. The bishop is responsible on the proposed fee. ronmental resources, said if the student fees possibly be implemented in fall 2008. for all teachings that go on in his diocese, “I’m confident that students will show are supported, the faculty and staff would be Chancellor Fernando Treviño said the Jenkins said, and therefore can make the concern for the environment,” said Pulliam, asked to support an employee green fee. university supports the project, but has some decision of what it shared. who is also the campus’s representative on the “We’re at a crossroads,” Dyer said. “We’re concerns to be addressed before any decision Jenkins said if Johnson were to be asked Board of Trustees. all in this together.” is made. The Physical Plant has already taken to the campus again, the invitation would Pulliam said if the students don’t support Pulliam said the proposal was reviewed some measures toward making the university not come from the Newman Center. it, the fee will be taken out of the proposal. by SIUC President Glenn Poshard Monday. environmentally sound, he said. Each part of the proposal is independent, Although Poshard would not be in Madeleine Leroux can be reached at Pulliam said, so even without the fees, a charge of implementing the proj- See PROJECT, Page 5 536-3311 ext. 268 or [email protected]. Online Student Life Pulse Sports See what videos are Student embarks on massive Remember when Softball loses two key players being offered this McDonalds binge. game shows weren’t so out of lineup. week at ... serious? ‘Amnesia’ does. siuDE.com PAGE 5 PAGE 10 PAGE 16 2 Tuesday, March 4, 2008 DAILY EGYPTIAN News CALENDAR NEWS BRIEFS Rotaract Meeting Immigration activists renew call to action as • 8 p.m. today at the Student Center, Sangamon Room election nears • Presentation to Panama CHICAGO (AP) — Immigration activists are renewing a call to action in the • Open to all months leading up to the 2008 presidential election. Jorge Mujica — who’s a leader of Chicago’s March 10 Coalition — says political candidates are avoiding the issue of immigration reform. SIU Radio Club He says talk of U.S. immigration policies has faded, so activists need to ramp up. Leaders of several organizations, including the Chicago Workers Collaborative, Meeting met Monday to discuss plans. • 7 p.m. today at the Engineering Building, They’re hosting events this weekend in Chicago with activists and academics Room 131 from Wisconsin, Indiana and Michigan. • General meeting and organization of Organizers are also planning to march on May 1. The rally would be similar to classes for amateur radio licensure those held last year and 2006 when hundreds of thousands gathered in the name • No cost, anyone interested in ham radio, of immigration reform. licensed or not, is welcome Blagojevich: $1M to church went to ‘wrong place’ Integrate: Stirring the CHICAGO (AP) — Governor Rod Blagojevich is giving $1 million to the historic Melting Pot in SIUC Pilgrim Baptist Church in Chicago because the initial $1 million grant he pledged to the burned out church mistakenly went somewhere else. RSOs Blagojevich says the first $1 million went to a preschool that had been using • 6 p.m. today at the Student Center, space at the church before it was destroyed in a 2006 fire. Cambria room He says that money went to “the wrong place.” • A diversity forum that will explore the His latest grant comes from available capital money he doesn’t think has been correlation between the demeographics earmarked for other purposes. of membership verses the ethnic name Blagojevich says lawmakers don’t need to approve the move. of the organization and the importance The money is to be used for church administrative offices and educational pur- of the RSOs poses so as not to violate the separation of church and state. The Chicago Sun-Times first disclosed the issue Monday. The calendar is a free service for community groups. We cannot Off-duty Chicago officer charged with attacking guarantee that all items will run. police, paramedic FOREST PARK (AP) — An off-duty Chicago police officer arrested for allegedly Submit calendar items to the breaking tables in a suburban bar faces felony battery charges for fighting with DAILY EGYPTIAN newsroom, police officers and spitting blood at a paramedic while in custody. Communications 1247, at least Richard T. Schmidt, 25, appeared in court on Monday on charges of aggravated battery, and a judge set his bond at $10,000, according to John Gorman, a spokes- two days before event, or call man for the Cook County State’s Attorney’s office. (618) 536-3311, ext. 266. The battery charges stem from an incident that followed Schmidt’s arrest at a Forest Park bar on Saturday night. According to police, officers were dispatched to the bar because Schmidt was, according to a witness, intentionally breaking tables CORRECTIONS by jumping on them with his back. Schmidt was arrested on charges of criminal damage to property. If you spot an error, please contact the He was taken to the police station where officials said he elbowed one officer DAILY EGYPTIAN accuracy desk at in the face, attacked a sergeant and spit at a paramedic. He was charged with two 536-3311, ext. 253. felony counts of aggravated battery for allegedly striking the officers and aggra- vated battery for spitting at the paramedic, according to Forest Park Deputy Chief Thomas Aftanas. POLICE REPORTS

Damage was done to a vehicle in lot 45 Mother of slain baby facing misdemeanor between 10:30 p.m. Saturday and 2:28 a.m. endangerment charges Sunday. There are no suspects at this time. BELLEVILLE (AP) — The Belleville mother of a baby who authorities say was beaten to death last month is charged with endangering the child’s health by using A pair of $50 Michael Jordan sandals were heroin the day the boy was fatally injured. stolen from the Recreation Center Saturday The misdemeanor St. Clair County prosecutors filed against 23-year-old Kayla between 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. There are Frazier alleges her boyfriend injected her with heroin while she was driving with no suspects at this time. the baby Feb. 17. That’s the same day the child was rushed to a hospital, allegedly with head and Jackson County deputies are investigating neck bruises. The child died the next day. several thefts that occurred Friday from The boyfriend, 22-year-old Kenneth Zook of Fairview Heights, is charged with unlocked vehicles at the Crab Orchard first-degree murder in the death. Mobile Home Park located off of Old Court records do not show that Frazier has an attorney. Highway 13.

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$40 million price to state lawmakers. In his speech, Blagojevich urged members of the tag for plan under Illinois House of Representatives to vote in favor of the Capital state scrutiny Construction Plan, which would support state construction projects Bar ton Lorimor such as buildings at public universi- DAILY EGYPTIAN ties. The list of projects awaiting a A proposal to replace Cole Hall capital plan includes $21.8 million at Northern Illinois University has for completing the renovation of state officials and students asking Morris Library, and $54.5 million about money and appropriateness. for a Transportation and Education Gov. Rod Blagojevich and NIU Center for the SIUC aviation and President John Peters announced automotive programs. plans to demolish the lecture hall, Rudduck said the money for the site of a fatal shooting on Feb. Memorial Hall would be separate 14. Blagojevich said the plan calls from the capital plan. for the demolition of Cole Hall State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias and a new facility elsewhere on the said he agreed that the state needs a DeKalb campus. capital plan, but said the governor David Rudduck, a spokesman for has a history of not considering Blagojevich, said the new Memorial other state agencies when proposing Hall would be 40 percent larger and new expenditures such as Memorial ADAM PERLY ~ NORTHERN STAR cost $40 million. Hall. He said the state is struggling A crowd gathers in front of Cole Hall Wednesday to hear Gov. Rod Blagojevich and NIU President Jacob Humber, an NIU senior to pay its bills even without funding John Peters speak. Blagojevich and Peters said the memories inside Cole Hall, as well as its deterioration, from Aurora studying economics, the Memorial Hall project because are valid reasons for its demolition. said he is not against the demolition of a deficit created during former of Cole Hall as it begins to fall apart, Gov. George Ryan’s term. “We’re at a point where it’s a building and who does not. students were killed, and another but thinks the state would be spend- Giannoulias said demolishing waste of money to repair the build- “This was presented to us by 17 wounded by gunman Steven ing too much money on the project. Cole Hall would show the state will ing,” he said. President Peters,” Rudduck said of Kazmierczak, a graduate student at “I don’t know how people could go as far as replacing a building as a Behrmann said the bunker-like the plan. “The governor has been the University of Illinois in Urbana- concentrate in class where this ter- measure of comfort. buildings are being condemned very supportive of NIU’s needs.” Champaign, who received an under- rible thing happened,” he said. “Not Rudduck said the governor is since they were meant to be tempo- At a media event on Feb. 15, graduate degree from NIU. that demolishing it is necessarily a pushing this project because of Cole rary structures. Automotive chair- SIU President Glenn Poshard said “It’s definitely not completely bad idea, but building a state-of- Hall’s age and condition. man Jack Greer said he did not the governor was one of the first back to normal, but I think it’s the-art building there is not neces- Michael Behrmann, an associ- wish to comment on Memorial Hall officials to telephone Peters when actually a pretty good mood,” he sary.” ate professor in SIUC’s automotive being separate from the capital plan, news of the incident broke. said. The proposal came five days program, said his facilities, built in but said the automotive program Humber said the mood on cam- after Blagojevich delivered his 1938, are beyond deterioration as was in “dire need.” pus has improved since the shoot- Barton Lorimor can be reached at annual budget address and proposed windows and doors fall out of their Rudduck said the NIU proposal ing. He said students have displayed 536-3311 ext. 274 or barton. the fiscal year 2009 spending plan rotten wood frames. is not a matter of who gets a new more unity and support after five [email protected].

Graduate assistant salaries Monthly salary of Monthly salary of *Projected income with Grad assistants get extra cash highest earners lowest earners 6 percent raise called for in 2007 $1,718 $1,134 graduate assistants’ contract ** Projected income with New contract takes graduate assistant union. not unusual, because the university 2008* $1,821.08 $1,202.04 4 percent raise called for in Michael MacBride is not happy usually gives graduate assistants 2009** $1,893.92 $1,250.12 graduate assistants’ contract Source: David Wilson, director of the graduate school effect on student about the contract’s results. a similar increase each year, said DeAndre Elion ~ D E MacBride, a doctoral student John Koropchak, vice chancellor paychecks from Michigan working as a gradu- for research and graduate dean. approved by the Board of Trustees they were the most difficult issue. ate assistant in the English depart- Koropchak said the contract’s pro- at their April meeting. He said GA United worked Allison Petty ment, said he was upset because the visions for fiscal years 2008 and Carol Henry, director of the alongside faculty, administrative DAILY EGYPTIAN contract also increased the minimum 2009 — which included increases Budget Office, said the university and civil service, and non-tenured credit hours graduate assistants must of 6 and 4 percent, respectively set aside $373,000 to deal with the faculty unions. Graduate assistants saw a small take from six to eight. He said the — were abnormally large. 3 percent increase. Next year’s 6 “We’ve all got each other’s back. increase on their March paychecks, contract hurt graduate assistants David Wilson, director of the percent increase would cost about We’re all sticking together,” Field but many have several hundred extra more than it helped them. graduate school, said graduate $770,000 on top of students’ cur- said, adding that the three unions dollars on the way next month. “Honestly, nobody becomes assistants’ salaries varied depend- rent salaries, she said. totaled more than 3,800 employ- A contract ratified by the Board a graduate assistant because they ing on their level of schooling and Wilson said graduate assistants ees. of Trustees in January calls for a 3 want to make a lot of money,” department of employment. He would qualify for a tuition scholar- Fields said he might not see the percent increase in graduate assis- MacBride said. “I would rather said doctoral students working in ship that would pay for them to results of his hard work. tants’ salaries for fiscal year 2007, have my free time than make an the physiology department earned take as many as 15 credit hours “I’m married, so my wife con- which extends from July 1, 2007, to extra $40.” the most at $1,718, while master’s next year. Currently, some graduate trols the purse strings. More than June 30, 2008. The increase, which Fields said students could students working in the College assistants only receive aid for nine likely, I won’t be doing anything resulted in about $35 to $50 extra appeal to the director of graduate of Business and Administration credit hours. with it,” he said with a laugh. “But per month, took effect on paychecks studies if they felt overwhelmed earned the least at $1,134. Fields said representatives from I’ll tell you one thing — I will received March 1. by their classes, and students who Much of the extra cash gradu- the union negotiated with Wilson smile, and be happy.” But students who worked before were writing theses or dissertations ate assistants would receive could and other university officials for February can expect retroactive pay- could choose to take six hours, go toward a potential $287.20 per 10 months before the contract was Allison Petty can be reached at ment for those months, said Ron according to the contract. year increase in student fees, which ratified. He said the group left sal- 536-3311 ext. 259 or Fields, president of GA United, the The 3 percent salary increase is would take effect next year if ary negotiations until last because [email protected]. 4 Tuesday, March 4, 2008 WORLD & NATION News WIRE REPORTS E Landmark visit cements Iran’s influence on Iraq Ecuador breaks ties with Colombia after leftist rebel strike QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Ecuador broke off diplomatic ties with Colombia on Monday following that country’s strike against leftist rebels inside Ecuador, the Foreign Ministry said. “The government of Ecuador has decided to break off diplomatic rela- tions with the government of Colombia starting today,” the statement said. Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa Adm. Michael earlier on Monday vowed to take “stron- Mullen, chairman ger measures” against Colombia follow- of the Joint ing the strike on Saturday that killed a Chiefs of Staff, senior rebel leader and 16 other guerril- las on Ecuadorean soil. and Gen. David Correa also denied allegations Petraeus, the from a Colombian official that a com- top military puter seized where rebel leader Raul Reyes was killed Saturday suggested commander in Correa is deepening relations with Iraq, chat while the Revolutionary Armed Forces of walking through Colombia, Colombia’s largest rebel the Green Zone group. Monday. The two top military G  S    officers met just Pilotless planes weeks before Petraeus is emerge as top Israeli expected to testify weapon in aerial war in Congress about with Hamas how he feels the GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — U.S. should move Palestinians say they know when an forward in Iraq. Israeli drone is in the air: Cell phones NANCY YOUSSEF stop working, TV reception falters and MCCLATCHY TRIBUNE they can hear a distant buzzing. They also know what’s likely to come next — a devastating explosion on the Anna Johnson trip — was powerful political theater For Washington, however, this is in Iraq. ground. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS seeking to emphasize Iran’s growing not a new lesson. The next step — from the van- Palestinians say Israel’s pilotless planes have been a major weapon bonds with its former enemy. U.S. The toppling of Saddam Hussein’s tage point of Washington and its in its latest offensive in Gaza, which BAGHDAD — Iran’s fire- officials had a front row seat. Sunni-heavy regime opened the door Iraqi allies — is seeing whether has killed nearly 120 people since last brand president wrapped up his Ahmadinejad, the first Iranian for Iran’s inroads into the nation it Ahmadinejad’s visit translates into a week. landmark visit to Iraq with a bit leader to visit Iraq since Iran’s 1979 battled during a horrific 1980-88 war clearer Iranian role in helping stabi- “Our experience is that the drone of added swagger Monday— insist- Islamic Revolution, had no direct that claimed an estimated 1 million lize Iraq at a time when violence is missile is successful in hitting its tar- gets, and it’s deadly,” said Dr. Mahmoud ing that U.S. power is crippling the dealings with American envoys or lives. The United States — despite dropping and insurgents are under Assali, a Palestinian physician who region and portraying himself as the military. But Washington and its having no diplomatic ties with increasing military pressure. works in the emergency room of a the enduring partner of Baghdad’s Sunni Arab allies were high on his Tehran and accusing Iran of aiding “Iraq and Iran having been deadly northern Gaza Strip hospital that has Shiite-led government. agenda — taking every opportunity Shiite militias — opened ground- enemies, and (Ahmadinejad’s visit) often treated Palestinian gunmen hit The parting words and postur- to send messages about Shiite Iran’s breaking dialogue with Iranian offi- shows they have turned a page,” said by Israeli drones. ing — like nearly every moment of rising influence in the region and its cials last year that acknowledged the Rand Corp. analyst and former U.S. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s two-day special ties to Iraq’s Shiite majority. Islamic Republic as a critical player diplomat James Dobbins. F   Firefighter, gunman dead and five injured Obama denies assuring Burned luxury homes in Wendy’s shooting WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) Canada on NAFTA linked to ecoterror group — A gunman wearing a jacket and tie wordlessly and randomly opened fire Nedra Pickler Elizabeth M. Gillespie inside a Wendy’s during the lunchtime all powerful that we could interfere in fires as a potential domestic terror- rush Monday, killing a firefighter who’d THE ASSOCIATED PRESS the American election and pick their THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ism act, said FBI spokesman Rich gone back to fetch a missing meal toy president for them. This government Kolko in Washington, D.C. for his child and wounding five others. He then turned the gun on himself. SAN ANTONIO — Barack doesn’t claim that kind of power. WOODINVI LLE, Wash. No injuries were reported in the “This was not a robbery. He didn’t Obama said Monday that his I certainly deny any allegation that — Three seven-figure dream homes fires, which began before dawn in the demand anything,” said Paul Miller, a campaign never gave Canada back- this government has attempted to went up in flames early Monday in a wooded subdivision and were still Palm Beach County sheriff’s spokes- channel assurances that his harsh interfere in the American election.” Seattle suburb, apparently set by eco- smoldering by midmorning. man. “Looks like this was just another words about the North American Free Harper said he has watched the terrorists who left The sign left random shooting like we’ve seen around the United States.” Trade Agreement were for political U.S. campaign closely and believes all a sign mocking behind said in The 42-year-old victim, a Palm show — despite the disclosure of leading candidates from both parties the builders’ claims t’s very disappointing red scraggly let- Beach County Fire-Rescue lieuten- a Canadian memo indicating — Obama, McCain and Democrat that the 4,000- ters, “Built Green? ant who was not in uniform, had met otherwise. Hillary Rodham Clinton — “would plus-square-foot Ito take a situation Nope black!” and his wife and child at the restaurant, According to the memo obtained continue the strong friendship and houses were “ M c M a n s i ons Deputy Fire-Rescue Chief Steve Delai ‘‘where we’re tying to said. The family had gotten their food by The Associated Press, Obama’s partnership that Canada and the environmentally in RCDs r not and walked out, but the man returned senior economic adviser told Canadian United States enjoys.” friendly. promote good building green,” a reference because the free toy was missing from officials in Chicago that the debate The original report by CTV in The sign — a practices — Built to rural cluster the kids’ meal, he said. over free trade in the Democratic Canada suggested an Obama emissary sheet marked with developments. presidential primary campaign had reached out to officials at the spray paint — bore Green practices — and One alleged I   was “political positioning” and that Canadian Embassy in Washington. the initials ELF, for ELF activist is on that it’s destroyed. Obama was not really protectionist. Embassy officials artfully denied any Earth Liberation trial in Tacoma Study outlines — Doug Barnes The adviser, Austan Goolsbee, such contact had been made with Front, a loose col- Northwest division president of in the 2001 fire- most dangerous said his comments to those officials them. lection of radical Centex Homes in Kirkland bombing of the were misinterpreted by the author, As it turned out, the meeting environmentalists University of circumstances for Joseph DeMora, who works for the took place in Chicago instead, with that has claimed responsibility for Washington’s Center for Urban young drivers Canadian consulate in Chicago and Canadian Consul General Georges dozens of attacks since the 1990s. Horticulture. Investigators had no CHICAGO (AP) — Car crashes attended the meeting. Rioux and DeMora taking notes. The sheriff’s office estimated that evidence linking the fires to the trial, are the leading cause of death for In Carrollton, Texas, Obama told Obama said that one of his Monday’s pre-dawn fires did $7 mil- Seattle FBI agent Fred Gutt said. tweens and teens, and a new study reporters: “Nobody reached out to advisers had been invited by someone lion in damage to the “Street of The homes that burned were outlines some of the most danger- ous circumstances: Riding unbuckled the Canadians to try to assure them at the consulate to visit and discuss Dreams,” a row of unoccupied, fur- between 4,200 and 4,750 square feet with new teen drivers on high-speed of anything.” trade. nished luxury model homes where and are on sale at prices up to nearly roads. These were the three biggest Asked why he had appeared to “The Canadian Embassy tens of thousands of visitors last $2 million. risk factors contributing to car crash deny a report last week that such confirmed that he said everything I summer eyed the latest in high-end One of the people involved in deaths for passengers aged 8 to 17, a meeting had taken place, Obama said on the campaign trail,” Obama housing, interior design and land- the project said the homes used the study found. While young drivers have higher said: “That was the information I had asserted. scaping. Three homes were destroyed “green” techniques such as water- chances of dying, the six-year study at the time.” “We think the terms of NAFTA and two suffered smoke damage. pervious sidewalks, super-insulated focused on nearly 10,000 children In Ottawa, Prime Minister have to be altered” to strengthen Crews removed incendiary devic- walls and windows and products passengers who were killed in car Stephen Harper disputed the environmental and labor protections, es found in the homes, Snohomish made with recycled materials, such crashes. More than half — 54 percent contention of his political opposition he said. County District 7 Fire Chief Rick as carpet pads. — were riding with a teen driver. Drivers younger than 16 were the that Canadian officials leaked word of The memo says: “Noting anxiety Eastman said. Later, however, Kelvin “It’s very disappointing to take most dangerous. the meeting to complicate Obama’s among many U.S. domestic audiences Crenshaw, special agent in charge a situation where we’re tying to Also, more than three-quarters of chances or to favor Republican Sen. about the U.S. economic outlook, of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco promote good building practices the fatal crashes occurred on roads John McCain, who strongly supports Goolsbee candidly acknowledged and Firearms in Seattle, said there — Built Green practices — and that with speed limits higher than 45 mph, and nearly two-thirds of the young NAFTA. the protectionist sentiment that has was no evidence such devices had it’s destroyed,” said Doug Barnes, passengers were not wearing seat Harper told Parliament he was emerged, particularly in the Midwest, been used. the Northwest division president of belts, the researchers found. amused by the suggestion “we are so during the primary campaign.” The FBI was investigating the Centex Homes in Kirkland. News DAILY EGYPTIAN Tuesday, March 4, 2008 5 Student to chow down for charity

Ryan Giesel, a freshman from Elmhurst studying kinesiology, takes a bite of a Big Mac Sunday afternoon at the Student Center McDonald’s. Giesel started a Facebook group where if he gets 100,000 guests he will consume all 12 meals on the McDonald’s menu in one sitting. JAKE LOCKARD DAILY EGYPTIAN

Lindsey Smith would not be able to get up once he athletic trainer, said it could be tered with people wishing him luck, site, http://www.12mealsorbust.com, DAILY EGYPTIAN has started eating but will be able to physically impossible for Giesel to as well as those speaking negatively should be up and running within the drink at his discretion. finish all 12 meals. Giesel probably of his intentions. But the criticism week. It would include a blog and Ryan Giesel wants to gain four If he completes his mission, would not experience long-term doesn’t faze Giesel, who said he is media page, as well as a section where pounds in one day. Giesel would consume at least health problems, but the amount confident in himself. people or businesses would be able to Giesel, a freshman from 10,840 calories and 518 grams of of fat and calories would more than He said he practiced expand- pledge money for each meal Giesel Elmhurst majoring in kinesiology, fat, not including any calories or likely leave him feeling sick for the ing his stomach and had already eats. Giesel said he would donate has made international news with fat from the ketchup he is likely next few days, Rich said. devoured six of the meals at one the money to the Ronald McDonald a Facebook group promising he to use. Its recent membership explosion time. Charity House. would eat all 12 McDonald’s value Radio station Kelly 95.3 FM during the past week could make Giesel said the entire event He said McDonald’s manage- meals in one sitting if 100,000 in California was one of the media Giesel’s challenge a reality. Giesel would be recorded and posted on ment would consider sponsoring people joined. outlets that took notice of Giesel’s said the membership raised more the Internet, but the footage could him if the group grew. Giesel said he and Mark Gronek, quest. than 10,000 members in the past appear on television as well. Giesel When asked what he hoped a freshman from Elmhurst study- “He would have to run 82 miles four days. The group had 29,366 said he received messages daily to get out of his mission, Giesel ing business, created the group as a at a pace of 1 mile in eight min- members as of 5:47 p.m. Monday. from the media, the first of which remained humble. joke. However, as word of their plan utes or go on a 90-hour lovemak- At 10 p.m., there were 30,194 mem- came from ABC’s “Good Morning “A stomachache, I guess,” he spread, the friends developed a plan ing marathon (almost four straight bers. He said he looked forward to America.” said. to raise money for charity. days) to burn off all of the fat,” said the feast, hoping it would happen However, Gronek and Giesel have According to the terms stated the station’s Web site. within the next few months. turned their idea into more than just Lindsey Smith can be reached at in the group’s information, Giesel John Rich, a graduate assistant The wall on Giesel’s group is lit- a Facebook prank. They said a Web 536-3311 ext. 255 or [email protected].

RYAN RENDLEMAN ~ DAILY EGYPTIAN Megan Pulliam and Jon Dyer, members of the Student Environmental Center, discuss Project Eco-Dawg with SIU President Glenn Poshard. The project’s aim is to reduce the university’s contri- butions to global warming.

PROJECT pose of Project Eco-Dawgs is to CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 develop a plan to reduce carbon emissions and achieve climate “Obviously, we want to be eco- neutrality. logically friendly,” Treviño said. “Regardless of (the fees), we It’s a long process to make a need a long-term climate action final decision on the issue, Treviño plan,” Dyer said. “This is an issue said, but ultimately the decision of our generation.” will not be left up to him, but the Board of Trustees. Madeleine Leroux can be reached at Whether or not the green fees 536-3311 ext. 270 or [email protected]. pass, Dyer said the main pur- D AI LY E GYPTIAN E DI TO RIA L B OA RD DA IL Y E G Y P T IAN Sarah Lohman Sean McGahan Diana Soliwon Danny Wenger EDITOR IN CHIEF MANAGING EDITOR VOICES EDITOR ASST. VOICES EDITOR

Alicia Wade Joe Crawford NEWSROOM REPRESENTATIVE CAMPUS EDITOR PAGE 6 · TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2008  UR ORD    VO W Think before you spend

f it’s not broken, don’t fix it. Or so met last week to discuss increasing the the old adage goes. university’s price tag. The College of Consider this our message to Business and Administration might IGov. Rod Blagojevich, who is urging actually raise its tuition more than the Illinois legislature to push through $1,000 for future students. a $40 million plan to tear down Cole It would be callous to say, “Hey, Hall, the site of Northern Illinois while you’re throwing money around, University’s shootings, and build a new why don’t you throw some our way.” and significantly larger replacement. We were not victims of a shooting The funds to raze Cole Hall and spree. The air of innocence and safety rebuild would normally come from the remains mostly unblemished on our state Capital Construction Bill — part campus. And we, like most, fully sup- of a plan that has been in limbo for the port endeavors to create a worthy last six years. The bill is where such memorial. university projects would land. We can see how it’s easy to contend The governor, however, has bypassed that no price could be too high to help this system and created a separate pro- restore what the NIU community has posal, similar to the $25 million CTA lost. bailout in November. At the time, he Unfortunately, a knee-jerk plan Jory Moore ~ DAILY EGYPTIAN exercised executive power to funnel centered on spending $40 million taxpayers’ money into the mismanaged lawmakers have essentially told every system. other state university and agency is Hall, the main site of its shooting that Blagojevich seems to have the right This time, it’s up to the legislature. just not available is not the answer. It’s claimed 33 lives last year. They con- intentions with this plan, but then The state’s tight budget has subse- irresponsible and unnecessary. The state verted the second floor into a center for again, who wouldn’t? There is simply quently triggered tuition hikes and fee can hardly pay its bills as is, thanks peace studies and violence prevention. a degree of duty that our state can’t increases for higher education institu- in part to former Gov. George Ryan’s An intermediate memorial, a half-circle afford our governor to lose sight of. tions across the state, with SIUC as no shady tenure. of stones with the victims’ names, has We can only hope our state legisla- exception. The Board of Trustees just Virginia Tech still uses Norris been constructed in the campus quad. ture doesn’t either.

AN OFFICE WITH A VIEW LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Honoring others ture (1960-1971). brings us together RBF Dome members are col- Let’s talk about talking laborating with a number of offices at SIUC, including the Library’s Special D E : Collections division, the Department of that I took all of them personally. criticism seems to be a one-way Art and Design and the Department of SARAH LOHMAN Some people told me not to street more often than not. I’m The editorial in Wednesday’s issue Radio and Television to revitalize the take it personally. It was kindly going to do my best to speak to of the D E on efforts to Fuller legacy at SIUC. Our President, [email protected] suggested that I might take things everyone involved — whether in a rename a street in Carbondale after Cornelius Crane, hosts a weekly too personally sometimes. But if I mistake, controversy or something Martin Luther and Coretta Scott King WDBX radio show dedicated to Fuller’s sit and contemplate it, I don’t think good — so I know the whole story indicated that if a committee came vision. Thanks to committed and tal- I do. When I take things person- before offering my opinions. together to restore the R. Buckminster ented volunteers, we have restored four ally, it means I really care, right? I want to knock down the walls Fuller Dome home, such effort would sections of the Fuller-designed fence This past week I learned a And if I really care, I can’t help in and around the newsroom. Not also receive support from your editorial that surrounds the property. valuable lesson I’ve learned time but take things personally. only figuratively, but literally. I board. We have a lot going on and a lot of and time again already. This time, I’ve worked at the D want to encourage all you readers, I wanted to let more people know people and groups to thank, including though, I think it sank in. E for five semesters now. if you have any questions you want that there is a group working to restore the City of Carbondale, the Carbondale What was this infamous lesson College life isn’t mine without the answered, let me know. “Bucky” and Anne Hewlett-Fuller’s Park District, the Carbondale I’ve been (I’m ashamed to say) sim- D E being part of it. Communication is important Dome home on South Forest Street in Preservation Commission, the Arbor ply letting travel in one ear, glance I spend more time in the news- in all of my relationships. I real- Carbondale. The not-for-profit group is District, White and Borgognoni off my brain and continue out the room than in my own apartment. ize I don’t always hold up my called RBF Dome. Architects and especially former SIU other? Naturally, some- end of the deal. I’m going to try RBF Dome was incorporated in Design Department faculty member Bill Communication I want to knock thing I’ve devoted to spend more time talking and 2002. In 2003 the Carbondale City Perk, who purchased and donated the is a two-way street. so much time listening and less time complain- Council unanimously voted to add the dome to RBF Dome. An important two- down the walls and energy to has ing about things I can’t change. Fuller Dome Home to the city’s historic If anyone is interested in working way street that prob- become part of me. I’m also going to try to be more register and in 2004 granted a special on the dome’s restoration and further- ably should be busier in and around Would I understanding when I feel like use permit to create a “home museum.” ing the Fuller legacy please get in touch than it is. the newsroom. change anything those I love could have, and maybe Our work has resulted in the with us. Check out our Web site at: The situation that happened last should have, talked to me about dome’s recognition by The Landmarks http://www.buckysdome.org. that really made week, however something. Preservation Council of Illinois as one The important thing about renam- this sink in was a combination of unhappy it made me? No, mostly From now on, I’m going to take of the “10 Most Endangered Properties ing a street in the Kings’ honor or pre- occurrences that involved friends, because I believe everything hap- special care driving down my side in Illinois” in 2004. In 2006 the proper- serving the Fuller Dome is that it brings coworkers, mentors and some pens for a reason, and lessons I of the sometimes bumpy road to ty was listed on the National Register of people together and, in so doing, dreams people I consider all of the above. should have learned long ago have good relationships, and hope every- Historic Places. We’re currently working move forward to the next generation. I could maybe blame some of it on finally made me realize what I one tries to do the same. to secure National Landmark status that unexpected occurrences, but the should do. will put the organization in the position details of what happened and why Criticism and advice, when to obtain the funds necessary to restore Mary O’Hara it happened aren’t important. both are fair, is something I wel- Lohman is a junior studying the dome to the condition that it existed Vice President of RBF Dome The important thing to know is come in my newsroom. Lately, journalism. in when the Fullers resided in the struc- 2004 SIUC alumna

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B  A D: The story behind the street J B .  F M E: E F . 

DEAR EDITOR: What it amounts to, gentlemen, for construction. Avenue a few years ago, but we should A : D C .  is that we, the long-time citizens of Thus, in 1853, he dismantled a not be over-eager to change the name For several days now, we have been Carbondale and its immediate environs, steam-powered sawmill and gristmill of one of our streets that has its own C R: K A .  seeing references to the possibility are not particularly pleased about that he had been operating in nearby claim to historic significance. M- S: of changing the name of one of having a few short-term residents (i.e., Alexander County and moved it up to To honor Dr. and Mrs. King is a K T .  Carbondale’s streets to honor the students who by definition are short- a site near Carbondale, south of what laudable and appropriate action, but P S: memory of Dr. and Mrs. Martin term residents) deciding what we shall is now Mill Street. This mill, which let us not deprive Carbondale of yet B M .  Luther King Jr. name our streets and which ones we gave Mill Street its name, provided another of its few remaining historic N OT IC E While this is an appropriate gesture, shall name or rename. lumber for most of Carbondale’s entities to do so. Rather, why not The D E is a “designated it seems that it is incumbent upon the Mill Street may seem to the non- early buildings, including the first find a street that is more historically public forum.” Student editors have name changers to take into account the historian to be a rather mundane or public school, Brush’s house, his grain contemporary to the Kings with which authority to make all content decisions without censorship or advance approval. thoughts and desires of a wide range of essentially meaningless name, but we warehouse and the freight and wood to honor them. concerned citizenry. refer you to Susan Maycock’s book “An house that he erected for the railroad.” C OPYRIGHT I NFO The street we saw nominated for Architectural History of Carbondale, Millstones from the gristmill can © 2008 D E. All rights this honor in the Feb. 26 edition of Illinois”: still be seen on the corner of Mill Antique Study Group, Carbondale reserved. All content is property of the DAILY EGYPTIAN was Mill Street. “Timber was plentiful and Street and Normal Avenue. Cecelia Norris Phyllis Patterson the D E and may not One of the gentlemen involved in this Carbondale’s first buildings were of Carbondale has, historically, not Rebecca Piermann Jane Renfro be reproduced or transmitted without apparent movement was identified as log construction, but Brush (Daniel been particularly effective in preserving Joan Hagan Betty Crawshaw consent. The D E is a being from Peoria. We sincerely doubt H. Brush, the primary founder of its historic landmarks. The city should Alice Limpus Helen Ottesen member of the Illinois College Press that the other two gentlemen in the Carbondale) early recognized the be commended for renaming a portion Brenda Mitsdarfer Polly Mitchell Association, Associated Collegiate Dorothy Ittner Imogene M. Reed Press and College Media Advisers Inc. photo were local. importance of providing sawn lumber of University Avenue as Normal Jane Spackman Catherine McHugh PUBLISHING INFO

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Audra Ord because they talk about real issues rather than DAILY EGYPTIAN the superficial topics industry artists cover. Though their mix tape, “Prelude to a Million: Volume 2,” incorporates mostly For local music fans looking for options industry beats, Tock said that he and K.D. other than cover bands and metal showcases, Murks are working to bring more attention reprieve can be found in the familiar beats to the lyrical side of the music instead of the and real-life lyrics of a couple of local hip- beats. hop artists. Another aspect that draws the public Hip-hop duo Danny “Tic” Tock and Larry to the shows is their high level of perfor- Hines, aka K.D. Murks, is bringing hip-hop mance energy, said Rivard, a senior from back to the Carbondale Bourbonnais study- music scene with ener- ing business mar- getic live performanc- keting and business es and the release of had this premonition of management. their second mix tape, Ijust trying to get a hip-hop “When it comes “Prelude to a Million: to stage performance, Volume 2”. movement going back down in nobody comes close The pair is celebrat-‘‘Carbondale, because it’s kind of to these two,” she ing the release of its said. second CD with a party been nonexistent for a long time. The duo released — hip-hop performer at Tres Hombres on Danny ‘Tick’ Tock its first album in March 22. The release October 2007. PROVIDED PHOTO party will also feature a Titled “Prelude to a Danny ‘Tic’ Tock, left, and Larry Hines, aka K.D. Murks, perform. guest performance by local band Mathien. Million,” it was essentially a compilation “I had this premonition of just trying to of songs the pair had been working on and get a hip-hop movement going back down decided to put on an album. Mathien and Jurisdiction. in Carbondale, because it’s kind of been non- The new album involved more planning, Tock said the title of the album, “Prelude existent for a long time,” said Tock, a senior Tock said. to a Million,” signifies some of the goals of For samples of the duo’s from Dwight studying radio-television. “We focused a lot more on concepts for the artists, such as garnering a fan base of a Tic Tock and K.D. Murks began per- each song, instead of just rapping about million listeners. music, visit their MySpace forming together in October 2007 and have whatever,” Tock said. “I think people see that and think, ‘This pages: since gained recognition through playing Even people who don’t like hip-hop or is cool. They’ve got a black dude out there shows and implementing what Tic Tock calls rap can find something they enjoy about and a funny-looking white dude, and they’re http://myspace.com/authentictock the “promotional beast.” The effort, headed the new album because of the crazy, eclectic making insanely good hip-hop music,’” Tock and by manager Sarah Rivard, aims to implement background and diverse lyrics the group uses, said. “People don’t expect it.” http://myspace.com/kingdelaronakakdmurks. word of mouth information channels and Tock said. pass out copies of their CD. “Volume 2” also incorporates more work Audra Ord can be reached at Tock said the public enjoys their music from guest artists such as Chris Mathien of 536-3311 ext. 275 or [email protected].

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According to the gossip column PageSix, writer of the Oscar-winning screenplay “Juno” Diablo Alicia Wade to get them there. It’s peripherally voyeuris- Cody is considering tattooing “Juno” star Ellen Page’s face on her body to commemorate the movie. DAILY EGYPTIAN tic, but unfortunately can only be as interest- What ode to a film would you have inked on you? ing as a contestant. ‘Amnesia’ If the participants are duds then this show NBC can’t hope to be interesting. Clever casting New episodes air 7 p.m. Friday on NBC must be used in order to keep viewers tun- ing in. Wh ile multitudes of trivia game shows Fortunately, “Amnesia” has a wonderful Alicia Wade I would probably go with the volleyball scene in populate the airwaves, a new spin on answer- host in Miller, who offers jesting jabs at “Top Gun.” Sun, sand and Anthony Edwards as the only ing questions and earning thousands of dol- contestants every now and again. His come- beefcake pilot in a shirt — the way it should be. lars debuted on NBC. dic quips should keep viewers giggling and All “Amnesia” asks of its contestants is help make the show fun and high energy. to answer questions about the topic they are Game shows, such as “Who Wants to Be bound to know the most about. A Millionaire?” “1 vs. 100” and “Deal or No Themselves. Deal” operate by creating tension and take “Amnesia,” hosted by the ever witty and great amounts of fun out of their broadcasts. dry comedian Dennis Miller, secretly asks “Amnesia” relishes in the fun one can have those closest to the contestant, such as fam- while reviewing his life without the heavi- ily and friends, to tell them ness of losing all the money all about the participant. The someone has earned until the Audra Ord show then constructs ques- end of the game. Even then, My movie tat wouldn’t be an ode to a particular tions from that information. 4 out of 5 stars contestants can leave at any film. Instead, I’d get a back piece of Daniel Craig as Contestants are asked time and keep their memory James Bond and Matt Damon as Jason Bourne having such information about their lives such as, bank money. The ease of this show and how an epic battle to determine who is more of a stud. I’m not really sure who would win that one ... “What was the number of the quarterback of much fun contestants have is what makes it the team you were a cheerleader for in high enjoyable to watch. school?” or, “Can you identify the door mat of The program does lose a few points for your house from a collection of mats?” not having a readily playable at home format It seems like an easy concept and that like trivia-based shows do, but viewers can contestants would be earning astronomical reflect on what may have been their high amounts of money. But remembering the school quarterback’s number or if they could number of the room a contestant’s father pick out their doormat. Devin Vaughn taught in at school for more than 20 years is a “Amnesia” just goes to show sometimes It would probably be appropriate to pick a film I little more difficult than we would expect. a not-so-super-serious show can give away regret having watched, seeing as I would probably Contestants are not penalized for getting serious cash and still be seriously fun to regret the tattoo in a year or so. I think I might have to answers wrong until the final round. Every watch. With Miller’s comedic charm and choose a collage of all Michael Bay’s movies. answer they get right puts money in their interesting contestants, it’s doubtful viewers memory bank, which in the final round will will forget about “Amnesia” any time soon. be subtracted from if they get an answer wrong. Alicia Wade can be reached at Watching “Amnesia” is in essence getting 536-3311 ext. 275 or a glimpse of someone’s life and what it took [email protected]. Classified DAILY EGYPTIAN Tuesday, March 4, 2008 11 12 Tuesday, March 4, 2008 DAILY EGYPTIAN Classified Pulse DAILY EGYPTIAN Tuesday, March 4, 2008 13 Girls and Sports by Justin Borus and Andrew Feinstein

By Linda C. Black Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8 — You’re exceptionally bril- Today’s Birthday — Your head is liant now in a workplace setting. full of ideas this year, some workable There’s more coming in every moment, The Duplex by Glenn McCoy and some not. Sort through them and because people like what you do. develop a solid, practical plan. Once you’ve done that, the rest will be easy. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today To get the advantage, check the is an 8 — They say when you do what day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the you love, the money will follow. In this most challenging. case, doing what you love could lead to a raise in your status. It’s a double win. Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is a 7 — Your friends are always Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today eager to provide support and good is a 6 — Everybody’s got an opinion, advice. They’re so eager, it may be hard and you get to hear them all. Listen to maintain any privacy. Be patient with patiently, but don’t let them decide them; they mean well. how to spend your money. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — is a 7 — There’s something you’ve Today is a 7 — It never hurts to have a always wanted to do, but you were carefully constructed plan. This is espe- afraid to try. Put in your application cially true if you’re on a limited budget. again. It’s still tough, but now possible. Pretend you are if you aren’t. Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is a 7 — You’re really tempted — Today is a 7 — Pay attention to to jump the fence and take off for what you’re doing on a shopping spree. greener pastures. Do get out and enjoy By using your brains and staying cool, the scenery. Don’t burn any bridges. you’ll get more for your money. And you’ll get less that you don’t need. Cancer (June 22-July 22) — Today is a 7 — You’re growing Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) impatient regarding a financial mat- — Today is an 8 — You’re especially THE Daily Crossword Edited by Wayne Robert Williams ter, but that won’t help. Go over the charming now, and brilliant by anyone’s numbers carefully, even if there are standards. Celebrate by getting yourself ACROSS lots of them. 1 Pluck something you’ve always wanted. 5 Periods Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today 9 Garlic-basil sauce is a 7 — You don’t always have to be is a 7 — You’re doing a lot of thinking in 14 Gernreich of the leader. Sometimes you can relax your private time. Don’t have it turn into fashion and let somebody else take care of worries. Help yourself get motivated to 15 Book before you. This is one of those occasions. Nehemiah do something you’ve been resisting. 16 Effective use 17 Aid in a felony 18 To __ a phrase 19 Yearned (c) 2008, Tribune Media Services Inc. | Distributed by McClatchy-Tribune Information Services. 20 Howie Mandel’s choice? 23 Fencing sword THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME 24 Some antibodies oxygen 36 Undying by Mike Argirion and Jeff Knurek 28 Nice guy, he’s 7 Small combo 38 Closing stanza: not 8 Novelist George var. Unscramble these four Jumbles, 31 China location 9 Juicy tropical 39 Separate one letter to each square, 33 “To be or __ to fruit 44 Solar-system to form four ordinary words. be” 10 Bad deeds mobile 34 Nice goodbye 11 __ Antonio 45 Hold your __! LOBAT 35 Signaled 12 Equal score 47 Pronounce 36 Raison d’__ 13 On its last legs 48 Human chest 37 Doris Day’s 21 Poppy product 50 Confab choice? 48 1976-80 60 Higher one of 22 Slur over 51 Metric weight, ©2008 Tribune Media Services, Inc. 40 Engendered Wimbledon two DOWN 25 Mean briefly All Rights Reserved. 41 Final Four org. champion 61 Cosmetics 1 Alum 26 Typical 52 If all __ fails... 42 Of punishment 49 Halloweener’s ingredient 2 Local yokel 27 Hard like metal 53 Lamenter’s GALEE 43 “__ the choice? 62 Biblical twin 3 Brainchild 28 Cash of Panama comment ramparts...” 55 Sticking stuff 63 Inclined to weep 4 Real estate 29 Worshiper 54 Like a drumhead 44 Track shape 58 Sibilant sound 64 Hanks and paper 30 Shunt 55 Set down 45 Almost not 59 Vocalist Brokaw 5 Court judgment 31 Of the ear 56 Learn like a 46 Conductor Fitzgerald 65 Bird abode 6 Allotrope of 32 Actress Ward monkey Toscanini 35 Zany Imogene 57 Hot tub THEVIR

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FAME remain in contact with all my SOFTBALL CONTINUED FROM PAGE 16 old teammates. We were a very CONTINUED FROM PAGE 16 close group.” because of her. She deserves Two inductees at least 10 No. 5 Northwestern and Missouri Valley every cheer more than I do.” years out of their athletic careers Conference foe Bradley. Someone else who never were Gally and Waltemate. The Salukis’ (10-7) bats were hot quit was Scott’s teammate Galley was a nine-time early against the Westerwinders as Petty Craig. Craig holds almost every All-American while earning notched an RBI as she reached base on single receiving record after national honors in nine separate a Western Illinois error to give SIU a 1-0 a stellar career from 1996 to events. He also competed in the lead after two innings. 1999. He holds the record for NCAA national meet in two Senior first baseman Lauren Haas most receptions, receiving yards seasons where he earned top-10 scored another run in the top of the third and receiving touchdowns in a finishes both years. but it was home runs by junior third base- career, among other milestones. Waltemate is still one of the man Katie Wagner and Hass in the fourth Around the same time, Salukis’ finest pitchers more and fifth innings that would give the Campbell was bringing the than 30 years since he last took Salukis the 5-0 edge. heat for the softball team. the mound for the maroon. Freshman pitcher Nikki Waters threw Campbell played from 1998 to Waltemate is the career leader a three-hit shutout for her fourth win of 2001 and earned first team all- in wins with 28 and helped the season. conference honors in three of the team to two College World Senior outfielder Krystal Stein, who those seasons. Series appearances. He was also is batting .289 in the No. 1 spot, said the Campbell said playing soft- drafted by the Montreal Expos Salukis knew opponents weren’t going to ball was a big part of her life in 1974. let them get an easy victory. and it still is today. “You just have to take it one game at “It was a way of life down Jeff Engelhardt can be reached at a time,” Stein said. “We know anyone is here,” Campbell said. “I miss 536-3311 ext. 269 or competition, anybody can beat anybody” the pressure situations but I still [email protected]. Saturday morning marked the end to the Salukis’ offense as they were shut out in the next two games against Kansas and TRACK shot put title with a throw No. 5 Northwestern. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 16 that measured more than 58 Kansas’ pitcher Valerie George blanked feet — 4 feet longer than the Salukis and struck out nine in seven Riley won her third weight second place finisher, teammate innings of work sealing the 2-0 victory for throw title, breaking her own Ryan Shumaker. the Jayhawks. record with a throw that mea- Brandon Deloney, Sammy But it was the loss to No. 5 sured 79 feet and 10.25 inches. Biggs and Jeff Schirmer con- Northwestern that gave the Salukis their At the champi- tributed with indi- longest standing deficit as they managed onships, SIU col- vidual titles in the just one hit in a 3-0 loss. lected eight indi- can’t say that 200-meter dash, Waters took the loss against the vidual titles and there was 400-meter dash Wildcats but Blaylock said pitching was a several Salukis I and 3,000-meter strong point for the team and isn’t taking defended their one person run, respectively. the losses as negative. titles. ‘‘that stood out Schirmer also picked “We know we have a young team Junior Bianca up another individu- and we know a little inconsistent right Stuart picked up more than the al title, winning the now,” Blaylock said. “We’re just work- her third-straight 5,000-meter run as ing towards conference to become more long jump title other because well. consistent.” with a jump that everyone Price-Smith said The Salukis couldn’t regroup in the measured 20-7 she was proud of the final game of the tournament as they fell 1/4. Senior throw- competed hard. way the Salukis were to MVC opponent Bradley in a non-con- — Connie Price-Smith ers Riley and Joe head coach supportive of one ference matchup 5-3. Mueller defend- another and that The Braves took a 3-0 lead into the ed their weight throw titles. type of encouragement helped top of the fourth when the Salukis ended Mueller’s throw measured 65-8 spark the Salukis’ success. their drought to score two runs but it 3/4, surpassing the NCAA pro- “They all wanted to do well wouldn’t be enough as they committed visional qualifying mark. as a team and it made everyone three errors in the game. While Stuart and Riley stronger,” Price-Smith said. “I Senior shortstop Becky Wegmann move on to the NCAA cham- think the way to win a champi- said the Salukis took the losses in stride pionships, Mueller and team- onship is to have a well-round- and would use them to improve. mate Brenton Siemons move ed team like that.” “It’s like what Kerri said, we just don’t on to a final chance meet with get bad overnight, we’re a very talented throws coach John Smith. Luis C. Medina can be reached at group of girls and its all in our heads,” Siemons defended his 2007 536-3311 ext. 238 or [email protected]. Wegmann said. Men’s basketball Missouri Valley Conference Tournament schedule

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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger became the newest member of QUOTE OF THE DAY the NFL’s $100 million club, signing to an eight-year deal worth $102 million. Was this a Bart Scott wise move for the Steelers?

“Roethlisberger proved his worth last season. He had a rough sophomore JEFF year but that is excusable because of the motorcycle accident he suffered. His strong ENGELHARDT performance last season proved he can be relied on, and as long as he can stay healthy jengel I could see him winning at least one more @siu.edu Super Bowl within the next eight seasons.”

This is, probably, sports-wise, “the greatest moment of my “I’m on the fence on this one. We life. Far greater than making it to the NFL, because this all know quarterbacks can prove to be MEGAN KRAMPER inconsistent (e.i. Rex Grossman, Marc Bulger) immortalizes you. People will walk down these hallways, and but Roethlisberger has a few good seasons megkramp maybe I’ll spark some little kid, left in him and will probably prove me @siu.edu wrong and be outstanding next season.” who’ll stop and read the bio, and find out who I was, what I accomplished, and realize that I went here.

“Any time you can keep a franchise — Baltimore Ravens linebacker Bart Scott quarterback for an extended period of time it on being inducted to the SIU Hall of Fame LUIS MEDINA is a wise move. With all that money, Big Ben can buy that tall wide receiver he has been begging Do you have questions for the Saluki lcm1986 for all off-season and an offensive lineman to Insider that you want answered? @siu.edu replace Alan Faneca and still have enough E-mail: [email protected] money to buy a house worthy of MTV Cribs.”

SWIMMING & DIVING Saluki swimming comes up short

Sophomore swimmer Jameson Kuper swims laps during practice at the Recreation Center Jan. 23. Kuper placed eighth in the 200- yard breaststroke and the team finished in fourth place at the Sun Belt Conference Championships in Nashville, Tenn. DUVALE RILEY DAILY EGYPTIAN SIU men finish Coach Rick Walker said Missouri Senior Antonio Santoro’s second- State and Denver’s early success place finish in the 500 freestyle was fourth in conference put them in a situation to battle the best individual performance for conference supremacy, shocking by a Saluki during the first day of Luis C. Medina the defending champion Western competition. Santoro also posted a DAILY EGYPTIAN Kentucky. third place finish Friday in the 200 “I think (Western Kentucky) freestyle. Junior Dennis Hedo finished Eighteen top-10 finishes weren’t walked in there thinking it was second with a time of 1:37.94. enough to carry the SIU men’s theirs and I think they were stunned Hedo, Santoro, Anthony Bousquet swimming and diving team to its first they were that far out,” Walker said. and Gareth McGee teamed up to Sun Belt Conference championship. “Denver and Missouri State got pick up a second-place finish in the The Salukis fell short of their themselves in a nice little battle. They 400 freestyle relay with a time of championship aspirations, finishing got up early and did better than what 3:00.69. fourth in the Sun Belt Conference they were projected to do.” Now that the season is over, Championships held in Nashville, Even though Denver finished Walker can begin to look forward Tenn., during the weekend. second, it didn’t go home empty to next year. He said he would sorely Missouri State duplicated the handed. The Pioneers swept the miss the outgoing seniors, but there success of its women’s team, scoring awards ceremony, winning men’s were positives to come from that. 688 points en route to the Sun Belt swimming and diving coach of the “You can sit there and say ‘Hey, Conference title. The Bears women’s year, along with most outstanding look who we’re losing,’ or ‘Hey, here’s swimming and diving team won swimmer and diver awards. an opportunity.’ And we’ll look at the Missouri Valley Conference SIU was able to find some success this from an opportunity standpoint,” championship Feb. 16. in the water, despite not posting any Walker said. Denver, Western Kentucky, first-place finishes in the conference Florida Atlantic and Evansville championships. The Salukis finished Luis C. Medina can be reached at placed second, third, fifth and sixth, second in four events, including the 536-3311 ext. 238 or respectively. 400 and 800-yard freestyle relays. [email protected]. om .c INSIDER, page 15: Another member in the $100 million dollar club ... was it worth it? siuDE .

www DA IL Y E G Y P T IAN P AG ES 16 S OUTHERN I LLINOIS U NIVERSITY MARCH 4, 2008 statFRO booM THksE historTOy TH booE ks Former Salukis enshrined in the Hall of Fame

Jeff Engelhardt free agent in 2002 and went on to DAILY EGYPTIAN earn All-Pro recognition in 2006 when he recorded 135 tackles with Bar t Scott said all the scream- 9.5 sacks and two interceptions. ing crowds and millions of NFL Despite all his accomplish- fans in Baltimore could not give ments in the professional ranks, he him the same joy three said being named to the simple words gave him SIU Hall of Fame has in Carbondale. his is, been his proudest athletic Hall of fame. moment. Scott, a former Tprobably, “This is, probably, Saluki linebacker, head- sports-wise, sports-wise, the greatest lined the 2008 SIU Hall moment of my life,” Scott of Fame class that was‘‘ the greatest said. “This immortalizes BRANDON CHAPPLE ~ DAILY EGYPTIAN inducted Friday and moment of you. People will walk Baltimore Ravens’ linebacker Bart Scott came back to Carbondale Friday to be honored as a Saluki presented at halftime of down these hallways, and Hall of Famer. Scott played football for SIU from 1998 to 2001. Saturday’s men’s basket- my life. This maybe I’ll spark some ball game. Former wide immortalizes little kid, who’ll stop and In his time as a Saluki from “Right now my voice is as loud always push him to stay with it one receiver Cornell Craig, read the bio, and find out 1998 to 2001, SIU compiled a as it has ever been,” Scott said. “If more year. swimmer Chris Gally, yo u. who I was, what I accom- record of 12-32 with the best sea- you want to achieve anything you Scott was unable to stay for softball pitcher Erin — Bart Scott plished and realize that I son coming in 1999 when it went have to persevere and be relentless Saturday’s presentation at halftime, former Saluki Campbell and baseball linebacker and SIU went here.” 5-6. It was that sort of adversity and be willing to pay the price. If so his mother stood in for him. He pitcher Scott Waltemate Hall of Fame inductee The road to immor- that Scott said pushed him to be you do that, who’s to say you can’t said it is what she deserved after all were also included in talization for Scott a better football player and a bet- achieve it?” her years of hard work. the class. was a rocky path. While SIU ter man. The biggest inspiration for “She gets to experience what Scott has found the most post- fans have grown accustomed to Scott said he hopes he can Scott has always been his mother. I do every Sunday,” Scott said. “I SIU athletic success out of the watching football excellence on inspire others to set their aspi- Scott said there were times he never quit anything and it was five inductees. He signed with the Saturdays, Scott’s squads were not rations high and accomplish wanted to quit football when he Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted as fortunate. their goals. was young, but his mother would See FAME, Page 14

SOFTBALL TRACK & FIELD SIU goes 1-3 in home tournament Salukis Dismore, Petty will be compete out for up to six weeks Megan Kramper but can’t DAILY EGYPTIAN take title S mooth sailing seems to have sur- passed the SIU softball team. Luis C. Medina After opening the season at 9-4, DAILY EGYPTIAN the Salukis ended the weekend with a 1-3 record at home in the Coach B Despite walking away Southern Classic at Charlotte West without the team title at the Stadium. Missouri Valley Conference But the biggest loss came in their Indoor Championships, the lineup as senior outfielder Tiffanie SIU track and field team was Dismore and junior outfielder Chelsea showered with top finishes and Petty both suffered injuries that will accolades. require them to sit out at least four to The Salukis’ men’s and wom- six weeks. en’s teams had individuals score The injuries happened Sunday in all but five events at the MVC afternoon when Northwestern pitcher Indoor Championships held in Lauren Delaney struck Dismore in the Cedar Falls, Iowa, during the face — which resulted in a broken jaw. weekend. Host Northern Iowa Coach Kerri Blaylock said Dismore Second scored a collective 315 points, would undergo surgery today to wire baseman securing conference titles for her jaw shut. Alicia Garza the men and women. The second injury occurred when throws out Coach Connie Price-Smith Delaney hit Petty in the hand, which a runner said she was pleased with how caused a broken thumb. Petty suffered during all of the athletes performed. Sunday a torn ACL last season as a redshirt “Everywhere we had some- afternoon’s player. loss to one compete, I was impressed Blaylock will look to incorporate a Northwestern with their hunger to compete,” variety of players in the positions left University. Price-Smith said. “I can’t say by Petty and Dismore including utility The Salukis that there was one person that players freshman Chelsea Held and went stood out more than the other junior Katie Schmidt. 1-3 in the because everyone competed “Different people get a chance to tournament hard.” shine now,” Blaylock said. and will leave The Salukis’ second-place SIU opened the tournament on Thursday for finish didn’t stop Brittany Riley a more positive note with a 5-0 win Hawaii to from collecting more acco- over Western Illinois Saturday morn- compete in lades. The senior thrower of ing, but was held scoreless its next the Malihini Flossmoor picked up her third 19 innings, dropping the final three Kipa Aloha consecutive MVC Indoor Most games of the weekend to Kansas, Tournament. Outstanding Field Athlete Award. BRANDON CHAPPLE See SOFTBALL, Page 14 DAILY EGYPTIAN See TRACK, Page 14