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UNIVERSITY STATE Earthquake touches hon1e Sen.: Quinn lacked substance behind in payments to state his speech. said. "That's generally rwice the Sen. Righter funded organi7.acions. He called for an overhaul rhar rare of the rest of the budget. for professor, Universities and community he said would make rhe tax bur You have to slow the rare of that pessimistic about colleges comprise $850 million den fairer while also producing growth. We need to reign that future of university of that funding backlog, accord more money for the state, but did back in. You need to say now, alumna ing to the Illinois Federarion of nor specifically renew his call for 'We're not expanding that pro By Sarah Ruholl Teachers. a 50 percent increase ro income gram any more.'" Puricelli felt tremors Administration Editor "The news is not good for uni tax. Righter believes the moratori versit ies," Righter said. " If you Righter and many other stare um on spendmg increases should from Port-de-Paix home Gov. Pat Quinn's State of the count all of the bills that are due legislators are opposed to the pro be extended across the board. State address Wednesday ran long right now, it's in rhe neighbor posed increase without a major "Groups come to Springfield By Sam Sottosanto in words, but Sen. Dale Righter, hood of $1 0 billion." overhaul in governmental spend every year looking to get state Online Editor R-Mattoon, thinks it ran short The exact deficit amount is un ing. funding for their organization," on substance. known; it could fall anywhere be "(The governor and senate and Righter said. "It is nothing short The pounding ofVoodoo drums and sounds of "Don't expect to find any tween $5 billion and $10 billion, house leaders) are the only elect of irresponsible to say yes to that people wailing in the meets ofPort-de-Paix are a thing significant about the bud despite a constantly rising annual ed officials in Springfield willing when we're so far behind on our constant reminder of the loved ones still missing get, it's not there," Righter said. tax revenue. to support income tax increases payments. Stop increasing spend in Port-au-Prince. About 100 miles north ofwhere "To be fair, this is not his bud " In the last seven years, this as things are right now," Righter ing and work on paying your the eanhquake hit, the population of Porr- Puricelli, at 26, is an Eastern alumna and for BOARD OF TRUSTEES .,._ • L •• t. ~ • 0 ~- ~·· L 0 • "- ••~. mer Eastern F.unily consumer sciences professor, " Questio~s:answered.: (lur~g ~ :~-. ~~~!'{ who left the U.S. for Haiti back in August co teach < ._.,' ••• -.· • '··- •• -. •. .- -·"·~-- "t'·.-~ fi."St-graders free of charge. Proposed IIlodification Bur since most communication is limited in -Qpep fo~... ; 9~ ~·~l~.~~~~ ~·9!iS~:.~ ------~------Haiti, many of the citizens did nor know about the quake until Wednesday morning. Puricelli, how reinforces statute ever, has a computer and found out Tuesday eve ning. ry of university employees to partici Pon-de-Paix relies on Porr-au-!'rince because Vote scheduled pate in the political process provided it is the only city in the country that has an air that such participation, with limited port and they get all their food and diesel from for Jan. 22 exceptions, is not done while on dury Port-au-Prince. at the university,'' said Robert Mill HAITI, page 7 By Collin Whitchurch er, general counsel for the Board of Managing Editor T rustecs. The revision is part of a sec CAMPUS tion on academic freedom. The Beard ofTrustees will vote This section states: "institutions Eastern students on a proposed revision to its gov of higher education are conducted erning policies on Jan 22. for the common good and not to may be victims The revision, which is in accor further the interest of either the in dance with a previous statute on dividual faculty member or the in of identity theft the subject, would allow facul stitution as a whole." ty and staff to be allowed to com Miller said the revision was pro municate their thoughts about the posed by the Board ofTrustees Reg Many students report federal government, as long as it is ulations Committee and at the next clear they are not speaking on be meeting, scheduled for Jan. 22, a ma damage done to credit half of the university. jority of the board must vote in favor Additionally, staff and faculty of the revision for it to pass. By James Roedl members would be allowed to at The proposed revision is posted at Staff Reporter tend partisan political rallies, dis Booth Library until Jan. 22. play political buttons, stickers or Eastern is nor immune to identity theft. patches and display bumper stick Collin Whitchurch can be Jackie See, financial health coordinator for ers on their vehicles. the Health Education Resource Center, said she "''be proposed language reinforc has spoken to srudenrs with thousands of doUars es a recent statute regarding the abili- or [email protected]. of damage done to their credit caused by iden tity theft. While idenrity theft is a real problem for ev eryone, it is college students who can be easi "The proposed language reinforces er targets. a recent statute regarding the See anributed an easily accessed Social Secu rity number, not balancing a checkbook, not ability of university employees to keeping receipts and receiving excess credit card or loan offers in the mail, as reasons why coUege participate in the political process students are at greater risk for identity theft. provided that such partcipation, AMIR PREllBERG (THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS "They are inexperienced in handling their fi Sandy Bowman, interim assistant director of human resources, nances," See said in an e-mail. with limited exceptions, is not done answers questions dealing with the furlough policy during an open forum on Tuesday afternoon In the Physical Science Building. The Identity theft is serious business. while on duty at the university" Council on University P:anning and Budget will meet at 3 p.m. today "If a thief has a persons' name, address and Robert Miller, board of trustees. in the 1895 Room of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union. The Social Security number, rhey can do a lot of CUPB will discuss the comments garnered from online suggestions damage," See said. and the open forums on the proposed furlough policy. Cost contain IDENTITY, page 7 ment suggestions will also be discussed. r THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS SPORTS FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 2010 10 OENNEWS.COM NO. 78, VOLUME 94 TRACK & FIELD 1 California dreamin' for jumps coach By Bob Shaughnessy Staff Reporter "I was two This weekend, rhe Panthers will places away lose one of their beloved coaches as he heads to California to pursue his from going to goal of competing in the 2012 Sum mer Olympic Games. the Olympics, On Monday, assistant coach JaR ed Tobler will leave for "The Gold so that en State" where he will train to earn definitively a spot on the United States' Olym pic team. sparked In the summer of 2008, Tobler finished sixth ar rhe US Olympic something more Trials in rhe long jump. In the trials he was second in qualifying (8. I 6m there and now I - 26' 9 l/4~) and finished 6th over have time, and all (8.09m - 26' 6 1/2"), in the fi nals. the opportunity, Although Tobler finished sixrh in 2008, he said he rhinks this is rhe to get into the year. next Olympics Being around the talem that East ern recruits has showed him what and make being an Olympic contender is all about, according to Tobler. the team and "1 was rwo places away from go ing ro the Olympics, so that de hopefully come finitively sparked something more back with the there and now I have rime, and the opportunity, to get into the next medal." Olympics ani! make rhe ream and JaRod Tobler, jumps co Daily .... . ~ Eastern Unique Properties (217)345-5022 News. www. unique-properties.net Please call Still Need A Place? 281-7944 and ask to speak We have what you with Bob. are looking for~~ FRIDAY, JANUARY 15,2010 SPORTS THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS NO. 79, VOLUME 94 OENNEWS.COM 11 MEN'S AND WOMEN'S SWIMMING PANTHER BRIEFS Eastern alum elected to basketball All-Decade Team While the first decade of the 21st cen as the 52nd most well paid basketball tury has come co a close, Collegclnsid player in Europe, as he was making er.com has selected 26 NCAA basketball $1. 1 million per year. players of the past ten years to be named Other notables from the All-Decade to the Mid-Major All-Decade Team. team include current San Diego Char lncluded in the list is Henry Domcr gers tight end Antonio Gates, who was cam, a 2002 Eastern graduate. In his ca a two-sport athlete ar Kent State as he reer, Domercant scored 2,602 points as he played both baskerball and football. became the all-time leading scorer in Pan ther history. Football lineman On a national scale, Domercant receives honor ranked among the top five in scoring, in Eastern senior center Chaz Mil the NCAA, in three ofhis seasons at East lard was selected as a third team All ern. He ranked second in the nation in American as the Sporrs Network re 2001 and 2002. leased its 2009 FCS AU -American In the 2001 season, Domercant hdped team. This was the third time the Hoe lead Eastern to its last NCAA tourna man from Sr. Charles. Ill., has been ment. honored earning honorable men This past fall, Domercant was in tion honors in 200~ and 2008. ducted into the Eastern Athletic Hall Millard was a first tean All-OVC se of Fame along side current Dalhs Cow lection in 2009 as he m• ed from right boys' quarterback Tony Romo, Don guard to center for the ~.:aso n. Millard ERIC HILTNER I THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS FILE PHOTO Neece, Sean Lyons, and Ed Corley. helped anchor an offensive line that Junior Matt Scaliatine swims the 100-yard breaststroke on Oct. 24 in Padovan Pool. The men's and women's team Currendy Domercant is playing pro won the OVC championship and ad will compete against Western Illinois at at 4:30p.m today at home. fessional basketball in Italy as a member vanced to the first round of the FCS of Montepaschi Siena. playofFs. The Eastern alum came to Siena after Millard graded our at 88 percent for • being named the regular season MVP of the season with 61 dedearer blocks. ers prepare to the Union of European Leagues of Bas ketbaiJ in the 2008 season, by averaging -Compiled by Assisfmlt Sports 20.6 points per game and shooting 57 Editor Alex McNamee. He COli be percem &om three-point land. reachetl at 581-79-1-l battle against Western As of2008, Domercant was ranked or DENsportsde.sk·B>gmaiLcom Meet will open to go at 'em and give them aU we got." STATE "We want to Bos said that Western is a Httle down up Summit from past seasons due to coaching League action swim well and changes, affecting its continuity and really the focus, team's efficiency. COLLEGE BASKETBALL By Bob Bcijek "They are not quite as Strong as tra Sports Editor at this point of ditionally they have been, so we are go ing to approach this meet as a big one Illini still face tests When the swimmers at Padovan the season, is to for us, bur at the same time, especial Pool line up, mount the starting blocks look good in the ly on the guys side, we are going ro try The Associated Press .. We've beaten three Top 25 and hear the buzzer sound, today, it and get some people in different events teams, should have beaten a fourth will be a race to see who is best. wat er..• " and tty to challenge our people in a dif CHAMPAIGN - Don't rub one in Gonzaga," Weber said Thurs Eastern will compete against Sum Matt BOs, EasteJ'll swim coach ferent way," Bos said. your eyes in disbelief: lllinois is on day, making a case for why the llli mit League rival Western Illinois at Western briefly discontinued its top of the Big Ten standings with a ni could win one or both of those 4:30 p.m. today, as the Panthers hope swimming and diving program June 4-0 record, tied with No. 7 Mich games. co claw a victory over the Leather week Bos said his squads should zone 5 to balance its athletic department's igan State and two games ahead of "I think we have the ability to do necks. in on their races. budget, by saving $47,930. No. 6 Purdue. it," he said, then trailed off by add The Eastern men's team is 2-2 in "We want to swim weU and really However, it reinstated the program So what's the big deal? ing, "Whether we have the tough dual meet action, while the women's the focus, at this point of the season, 24 days later on the threat of a poten After all, three of Illinois' Big Ten ness, the gumption .... " ream is 1-3. This is the first conference is to look good in the water, look sharp tial Tide IX lawsuit. wins are against Iowa, a team with Lately, the lllini have shown signs meet of the season for both schools. in the things we want to do, but at the Western head swim coach Greg six wins, rebuilding Indiana and that they may have a rough streak, Eastern's bead swim coach Matt Bos same rime we want to win," Bos said. Naumann took over the program af Penn State - and the Illini pulled even if they've had to fall behind In said that Western is Eastern's biggest ri Freshman swimmer Joe CiHak had a ter only two graduate assistants led out a one-point miracle to beat the diana and Penn State to do it. val, in the stare. first place finish during the Tunica In the teams before this season without a Nittany Lions, who haven't won in Illinois trailed by eight in the sec "'This is kind of that meet where you vite with a time of 59.55 seconds in coach. the conference. ond half before pulling ahead in the make the schedule at the beginning of the 100-yard breaststroke. He said he Eastern will also have a home meet All that's true, Illinois coach final minutes and holding off the the year and this is one of the meets wants to hdp his team dominate on at 1 p.m. Saturday against Millikin Bruce Weber acknowledges. But the Nirrany Lions with tough, desper where it's one of the most important Friday. University. IUini have a chance to prove them ate defense. ones, and you want to swim your best," "We are going to continue train selves with conference powerhouses It's the one quality Illinois seemed Bos said. ing hard," Ciliak said. "Taper season is Bob Bt(jek can be reached at next on the schedule: Illinois travels to lack much of rhe early season, Coming off third place showings at corning up, but not quite yet, so we are 581·7942 to Michigan State on Saturday and when the ream looked simply like a the Tunica Invite at Tunica. Miss. last hitting it full force. We are just going or [email protected], hosts Purdue next Tuesday. collection of promising parts. 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'llu.r'«..l) l.NJ\ Ul'oll T Lounge & Loft 7-1 Wedneaday- Saturday (Loung• ~ l,.o~ open at 4 on Frtday) Club \Mtdneaday- Saturday 10-1 Lower Level, West Wing, MLK Jr. University Union @DEN_Sports tweet of tl1e day:Swim.ming host Western Winois today at 4 p.m, Millikin tomorrow at 1 p.m. VIEWS WOMEN' S BASKETBALL Eastern bounces back for the win By Alex McNam ee broke the ice and got the Panthers point, so we were just like 'OK, we With Kloak in foul trouble, Assistant Sports Editor back to executing dteir game plan. need ro step it up and start gerting freshman guard Kelsey Wyss and "We did ger ranled," Sallee said. on a run' and that's what we did." freshman forward Mariah King After the Eastern women's bas "They jumped us preny good and By halftime, Eastern had the came into the game and played Bob Bajek ketball team got off ro a 2-0 lead, we didn't handle it real weLl. The game within its grasp as ir trailed long minutes. 23 seconds into Thursday night's biggest thing was rhar we starred EKU 23-21. The message dur "I definitely think (Wyss) played road contest against Eastern Ken gening srops on our end and turn ing halfrime, Sallee said, was ro ger hard, played weiJ, and played a lor Second tucky (8-8, 5-2 Ohio Valley Con ing rhem inro rransirion points." tougher and start hirting the boards of minutes," Sallee said. "I thought ference), it soon found itself trail Senior guard Dominique Sims harder. she defended really well on the b,-,IJ ing, 15-2. was one player that led Eastern on "We got our pose players in foul and she was rough. So she gave us lap proves The Panthers (9-8, 5-1 OVC) irs run, hitting a couple of shots. trouble and (senior forward) Mag a big lifr." made only one of their first 12 Sims finished the game with 17 gie (Kioak) sining down really hurt Sallee said senior forward Marie coach's value shots of the game, until a 10-0 run points and eight rebounds. us," he said. "I challenged them ro Baker and sophomore guard Made of their own got them back into "I rhink the 10-0 run was very turn the game around ... As the Line Kish played some big roles. the game and helped rhem pull off important, especially rhe way the game went on, our domination The Panthers tied the game at 23 The first lap around the pool ended last year for a 60-50 victory. game was going," Sims said. "We on the boards and our ability to be just seconds into the half and never second-year Eastern swim coach Man Bos as he is According to head coach Bra weren't executing anJ our defense tough when we needed ro be made looked back by scoring 39 second n:buiJding the men's and women's squads. dy Sallee, a couple of easy buckers wasn't particularly great at that the game." half points. The second lap has seen some good and bad BOUNCES, page 9 coming Bos' goals from last year. When I imerviewed the former San Antonio MEN' S BASKETBALL Wave coach, last season, he wanted to chance the training program by making it more rigorous. What Bos does is have the swimmers buUd an aerobic background and work on technique and Panthers stuck in neutral distance swimming, early in the season. Mid-sea son concentrates on racing shorter distances with Eastern drops less break time. · The laner parr of the year blends the two styles, second road so the athletes can torpedo through the Summit League Championships. contest on trip Senior swimmer Lauren Zillmer, who swam for long-time swim coach Ray Padovan, said Bos has ByBobBajek been a great coach. Sports Editor '1\crually, we are improving a lor," Zillmer said. wrhe training is a lot different, so ir's acrually ben Eastern Kentucky came into efiting everyone. I haven't seen anyone gening Thursday's contest looking ro extend worse. I've dropped a lor of time in my events, so its H)-game home winning streak in that's good. I just feel more fir, in general," Zillmer Richmond, Ky. while Eastern stood said. in its way. Zillmer has shaved off time in her events, and The Colonels (12-6, 5-2 Ohio she won two individual events and a rday ar the Valley Conference) tamed the Pan Tunicalnvite, last weekend. thers, defeating Eastern 67-59 ro She also is in position ro break rhe school re gain sole possession of third place in cord for the women's 100-yard freestyle of52.73 theOVC. secon ds, which she feU short of achieving by 0.13 Beginning the game quicldy, East seconds, last season. ern leaped our £O a 12-10 advantage ''I'm hoping ro get top eight in my three events thanks to the hot play of junior guard at conference," Zillmer said. Tyler Laser. Besides ZilJmer, the Panther swimmers all are Laser's three-point shot moved extremdy motivated ro continue improving each his team ahead early on. Of the Pan meet. thers' first 12 points, Laser scored 10, Pad ovan, who is now a volunteer assistant, said shooting 4-of-6. 8os knows what he is doing and is happy that his Bur afrer that rhe charge com former swimmers have great times in mid-season. menced with the Colonels slashing "We are definirdy well ahead ofwhere I thought for a 14-0 run, holding Eastern score we would be when I got here," Bos said of year less for over four and a half minutes. two. "Particularly the men's team with its big class The deficit increased, and ar the of freshman, this year. We have had a couple tranS half the score was 37-24 as EKU shot fers come in as sophomores. We have a real good 9-of-12 from the floor. core of young guys that we can really buUd upon Eastern head coach Mike Mill right now." er said in his postgame interview on One of those freshmen is walk-on sensation WEIU-FM that his squad played Joe Ciliak, who Bos said will be a huge part of the poorly. AMIR PRELLBERG I THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS men's team during the next three years. "The major issues were one, we Sophomore forward James Hollowe ll looks for a teammate to pass t he ball to during t he games against Bos said the women's squad is getting there by played with zero identity tonight," Tennessee Tech on Jan 4. at Lantz Arena. brin ging in good, quality athletes. The women Miller said. "Zero. There was noth have a smaller group of freshmen, but Bos thinks ing on that Boor that you look at and back by scoring on its first four pos 18 three-pointers. half- and 13 assists in the game. they can improve gready. say this is the identity; this is what we sessions and shooting 63 percent Colonel senior guard Papa Op The Colonels had 12 turnovers and Recruitment has been going wdl with the coach do. from the field in the second hal£ pong led Eastern Kentucky with 18 16 assists. focusing on the Chicago-land area, which he said "The second thing is the srarr Later in the contest, Eastern Ken poims on 7-of-9 shooting and five MiJler's team will face the defend is one of the strongest, and best, regions in the na that we got off to, we just had a lor tucky held the Panthers scoreless for rebounds. ing conference tournament cham tion for high school and club swimming. of breakdowns to start the game on nearly five minutes with a 12-poinr Panthers' senior cemer Ousmane pions, Morehead Stare {11-6, 6-1 The program, however, does not have much both ends of the floor. We didn't give edge. Cisse had seven rebounds as the ream OVC) at 4:30 p.m. Sarurday in scholarship money ro replace everyone right away. oursdves a chance." "We couldn't make a play," Mill compiled 26 total, bur he played only Morehead, Ky. "We're not a ream rhar can replace everyone Miller said at halftime he rold his er said. "Our coverage was nor very six minutes in the first half because of The Eagles thumped Southeast were losing," Bos said. players they needed to play excep good." foul trouble. Missouri 80-40 Thursday. "To get a really good class is going to be a chal tional in the second half in order to Laser led all scorers with 21 points One of the differences in the game lenge, but we are doing a good job bringing bear Eastern Kentucky. on 8-of-17 shooting. He was 5-of-7 was protection the ball as Eastern Bob B~Uek can be read1ed at COLUMN, page 9 The Colonels prevented a come- from downtown as Eastern hit I 0-of- had 13 turnovers - I 0 in the fl rsr 581-7944 or rtb~Uek~ein.edu. EASTERN SPORTS SCHEDULE For more M&W swimming Wom en's bask etball M&W s wimming Men's basketball Wom en's bask etball please see Today vs. Western Illinois Saturday at Morehead State Saturday vs. Millikin Saturday at Morehead St.ate Thursday vs. Murray State eiupanthers. 1 p.m. - Morehead, Ky. 4:30 p.m.- Padovan Pool 1 p.m. - Padovan Pool 3:30 p.m. - Morehead, Ky. S:30 p.m. - Lantz Arena com NATIONAL SPORTS NHL PGA NBA Boxing NBA Ma ple Leafs at Capitals Sony Open Suns at Hawks Martinez-Burgos Magic at Trail Blazers 6 p.m.onCSN 6 p.m. on GOLF 7 p.m. on ESPN 8 p.m. on ESPN2 9:30 p.m. on ESPN 01.15.10 the daily eastern news' weekly arts and entertainment magazine PHOTO COURTESY OF TWENTIETH CENTURY-FOX FILM CORPORATION www.dennew s .com / verge New semester brings new mus1c• to campus• LOCAL BANDS By Colleen Kitka for a massive produced sound," to the local music scene. REVAMP Assistant Ve rge Editor Schumake said. "We want to Singer, songwriter and guitar keep it the natural sound of the ist for Little Boy Jr., Dan Laz WITH NEW SONGS With a new semester under band, and doing ir with whar we zarorto, said the band is making way local bands are gearing up have." the most of the last semester be for shows and recordings with Andy Van Slyke plays at 8 cause many band members are AND GUEST SPOTS fresh melodies, original lyrics p.m. Jan. 23 at the Paper Cafe. seniors. and distinctive textures. The Staff Blues band has a "It is the cumulating semester Andy Van Slyke's goal is to similar game plan chis semester. of everything we've done down keep performances and record They currently are working on here," Lazzarotto said. "We have ings crisp and energetic. three original songs and are ex a new drummer and many se This semester the band will peering to debut them at their niors are leaving." be incorporating new insrru next few performances. In fact, all the musicians are ments into its music like rhe me The band will also incorpo seniors. lodica, a blow-organ instrument rate guest musicians and vocal Lazzarorro, a senior English with an attached keyboard. ists for various songs at different major, feels the band is more Andy Van Slyke is also work performances and recordings. macure now that band members ing with Mike Block from the "Ir just depends what the often practiced individually and Staff Blues band to record saxo song needs," singer Sean Walk together over break. phone parrs. er said. "lf the song needs some Lazzarotto and guitarist and Dustin Sendejas, of St. Lou thing else, then we will add it. If singer Joe Courmey, a senior is, from the band Arts and Sci not, chen not.;, English major, did most of the ences, will make guest appear Walker, a senior an major, songwriting, then each member ances to play the keyboard and said good friend and fiddle play "scratches out their individual melodica. er, Cassie Grabowski, will make piece." Bassist Marc Schumake, a se guest appearances co add an ex Little Boy Jr. is now ready to nior English major, for Andy tra layer to the music. start recording with rhe hopes of Van Slyke said they are cunencly Staff Blues will be releasing producing up to 20 new songs, working on three new songs and cheir second album with five co according to Lazzarorro. recording other songs crowds seven original songs this semes One of Lircle Boy Jr.'s first have been receptive to at shows. ter. performances of the new year Andy Van Slyke plans to have Since its lase album was re will be at Stu's on Wednesday at new recordings our by early Feb leased, the new pieces rake inspi 10 p.m. ruary. ration from life experiences. Bands will be playing every Schumake said they record ev You can listen to the Staff Wednesday at Sru's. ALYCIA ROCKEY I ON THE VERGE erything themselves "in-house." Blues band at 10 p.m. Friday at Kat Slawson, a sophomore music performance major sings with band Andy Van "We don't have the greatest Top of the Roes. Colleen Kitka can be reached Slyke at Stu's on Thursday. equipment, bur we are not going Litcle Boy Jr. also brings more at 581-7944 or [email protected]. ••••••••••••• ••••••••••••• ••••••••••••• ••••••••••••• • •••••••••••• Column: Students Our Cameron's Animal Reader's favorite favorites Avatar Collective's chance for songs of from reviewed newEP input 2009 2009 reviewed p.2b p.2b p.3b p.4b p. 4b .. " ' . ··--..e..: .·.l' J ' ' \ THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 2010 2 DENNEWS.COM NO. 79, VOLUME 94 WEATHER TODAY 01.1 5.1 0 Friday HIGH Cloudy skies continue today with temperatures up near 40. Expect cloudy conditions 38° for the majority of the weekend. The sun will return LOW to start out next week, with temperatures in the mid 40's. No precipitation is expected 27° for the weekend, however, scattered showers are possible next Wednesday. WEATHER TOMORROW Saturday Mostly O oudy High: 40° Low:28° Sunday Mostly Ooudy High:39° Low: 28° For more weather Information: www.elu.edu/"weother CAMPUS BRIEFS Dinner to benefit Villa Pizza workers, families There will be a spaghetti dinner to benefit dis placed workers and families of the Villa Pizza fire in Mattoon at Immaculate Conception Carbolic Church Friday. The dinner costs $6 and is hosted AUDREY SAWYER I THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS by the Mattoon Knights of Columbus. Ifinterest Senior communication disorders major Catherine Read and j unior communications disorders major Stephanie Fanale collect money for Haiti Thurs ed, meet at the Newman Catholic Center at 5:30 day afternoon in Coleman Hall. The Haiti Connection is collecting money in Coleman Hall and In the University Food Court today from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. p.m. and drivers will carpool over. 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We are open to every ter can be stressful for any stu sryle of music, film, theater and art. dent. l have begun ro feel this al Don't be afraid that your tastes ready with my new posicion as and preferences will be judged. On the spring On the Verge editor. any campus there is bound to be I-R HALLBERG RENTALS, LLC One of the most useful ways someone who feels the same way I have found to relax is through as you in any particular subject. Now renting for the 2010-2011 school yr. arts and entertainment. Even Feel free ro e-mail me, call me though it is in my job descrip or stop in the newsroom in Buz 2, 3, 4, S, and 6 Bedroom Houses Available tion to listen to and watch the lat er has been listening to that you zard Hall. 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Better Pizza. in what we cover or what we have est opinions in our reviews in been missing in our coverage. a fair and respectful manner. Brad Ytlrk can be reached at If there is a band the read- No event or release is too small E 1-TOPPING PIZZA 581-7942 or [email protected]. .. Order Online www.papajohns.com Student's favorite Use PROMO CODE: CVM1 songsof2009 Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 5-6pm 1st Christian Church 4th St. & Jackson St. Adrian Pickett Katie Ozark Jake lambert No Contract, No Commitment, Senior corporate communications Freshman special education major Senior special education major No Membership Fee Only $5.00 per session major "I would have to pick 'Al "I'm going to go a little "I would have w think ready Home' by Jay-Z. The out there and say Michael about it for a while, but I beat came on nice and strong, Buble's 'Haven't Met You Yet.' would have to say 'Out Last and it's something that just . I listened to that on repeat Night' by Kenny Chesney. It's kind of gets you in the mood. so many times. It just makes recalling your night almost. If everything is going wrong, you happy. You can't help but Every time you listen to it, you put 'Already Home' smile when you listen to it." it just reminds you of good on, and it just puts you in a times and the good times you groove. You can't help but had last night." rock your head to it." Satur<:Jay Night • $6-so .Long Island Pitcb.ers STAFF • $2·50 Coronas' Verge Editor ...... Brad York • $2·so Barrel Bombs Assistant Verge Editor ...... Colleen Kitka CONTACT US (217) 581-7943 Run an ad in the DEN [email protected] (217) 581-2816 http://www .myspace.com/thedenverge News Editor THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Emily Steele DENNEWS.COM 217. 581 • 7942 FRIDAY, JANUARY 1 S, 2010 CAMPUS [email protected] NO. 79, VOLUME 94 3 2010 Breaking bad habits to begin better ones By Heather Holm Further techniques & tips Activities Editor Ringing in the New Year usually means coming up with resolutions to eat healthier For more techniques and tips and exercise more often. check out Painter's Pistachio However, the diets usually last for a shon principle - how to eat less with penod of time, and then rhe person goes smaller sizes: www.pistachio back ro his normal habits of eating and work ing out less. health.eo.uk/pdf/Pistachio "These diers do nor work because peo Principle.pdf ple change way roo much and are nor able to keep their resolution," said James Painter, ch~ir of the School of Family and Consum er Sciences. "Saying 'I won'r eat chocolare anymore' Eastern students said they have seen won't work, bur saying 'I won't eat when I friends and family members make resolu am sining down' will be more effecrive," tions on the basis of restriction. Painter said. "Some family members wanted to work He said for these diets to be effective, out more and cut our certain things like all people need w do is make one lifestyle pop," said Brittany Salisbury, a sophomore chmge, such as nor earing in front of the TV dememary education major. or snacking after 7 p.m. Srudents have also made resolutions ro ex Painter said people typically go on a ercise more. weight-loss diet, or fad diets, for a certain pe "Exercise is more difficult,'' Painter said, riod of time, like when they want to fit into "It is harder to do chat for one hour a day a summer bikini or, more recenrly, as a New than to ear healthier, bur exercise is also ex Year's resolution. tremely important." Typically, when a person restricts a food, This has not stopped Eastern srudents he thinks about it more often because he from flooding the gym and the Student Rec cannot have thar food. So people should tty reation Cemer. and sray away from resolutions char say they "The gym is always more packed around will not eat certain foods, such as far, carbo this time of year," said Rachael Jannusch, a hydrates, greasy foods, pop or bread. sophomore dietetics major. "My personal "People should make one change they goal is ro exercise more." can keep for a continuous amount of time," Neil Jernegan, a senior accounting major, Painter said. "An example of this could be sa1d he does nor need to make a New Year's not eating half of a candy bar. which is equal resolution ro eat better because he has eaten to I00 calories." healthy his whole life. Another way to do rh is is to eat out of AUDREY SAWYER I THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS smaller bags and with smaller plates, bowls He.allrer Holm can be reached (It Sophomore chiropractic major Trish Garvey breaks a cigarette In half to represent her quitting smok and spoons. 581· 7942 or halrolm<§'eiu.edu. ing on Thursday afternoon outside the Alpha Phi sorority house. STUDENT GOVERNMENT Bumps in road don't deter shuttle bus chair By Erica Whelan "We're here submissions we had, we can't use in the campus? had a problem with the shuttle service. Student Government Editor for the any way to advertise the shuttle bus, We asked students to help us with I was waiting by Counry Market and it students so I believe the Communications Of the questions on the survey and asked was really snowy and cold and I waited Tb~ aslt a studmt smau m~mb~r s~ and we're fice in Old Main is going to design them what they use the shuttle bus to for over 40 minutes and when I final mtnt is a bi-wukly qu~stion-and-an always a logo for us thar we can put on the get ro and what they think of the fee ly got our, the shuttle bus sat there for swtr artick with a student senator. Mi interested in schedule and get those printed ASAP. associated with the service. I believe Uke a second and rode off, and I had to chatl Stopka, a junior political science feedback." We did have a winner, but the logo it's around $1 0. Every student pays for chase the shunle bus, and I decided to major. has bun involv~d in studmt gov didn't follow rhe guidelines. Basically, the shurcle bus, so they should proba get involved with that. trnmmt sine~ spring 2009. H~ has bun - Michael ir's like a 16-page book that tells you bly utilize it as much as possible. Stopka distmguishrd by Isaac Sandidg~. studmt how ro design a logo. Ir's complicated, Have you seen any changes? sptak~r ofth~ smate, as "on~ ofth~ sen so we hit that bump in the road and Has your committee planned 1 believe the service has excellent awn who got th~ mort doru for studmts the schedules were delayed, but that's any other activities for the drivers and I use the service all the laJt srm~ster and an ov~ra/1 gr~at sena our top priority. semester? time to get ro Wai-Marr and other tor.· We'll be getting students togerher places. The service is grear. Stopka currently srrv~s as chair ofth~ funds for the (Monetary Award Pro What has been the effect and working with the Student Action shurtlt bus committu as well as a mnn gram) grant, and in spring '09, we had of your efforts heading the Team ro go to Springfield to show I noticed that on the bus it brrofthr Studmt Action Ttam. the lener-writing campaign for the Re shuttle bus committee on them that we care about our issues says, "go green ... get on the newable Energy Center. campus so far? Have you and we don't know what's going to bus!" Is this a green service? Please explain your past gotten any type of reaction happen with the MAP grant next se Basically, we wane the students to service to the students. What is the plU'pose of the from the campus mesrer and the budget problems and utilize rhe bus instead of driving to I vc served on the shutde bus com shuttle bus committee community? aJl chat. Wal-Marr and carpool instead. The mittee: since rhe spring when I got on on campus? I believe rhar we made a good effort more people who gee on the bus, rhe the senate, and then I was rhe chair of Basically. we work with rhe stu to work wirh the administration and What are the benefits of less people driving around. tht committee. denrs and rhe adrninisrrarion to berrer with rhe ~tudcnts to lead the shuttle getting involved on this We had several projects thar we the serv1ce, advertise it and make any bus comminee. \YJe can be the bridge committee? Is there anything else that were working on. One of the pro jeers changes and imprO\'ements. between the administration and the I bdieve that ir's something that af you'd like to add? that were delayed was the bus sched student~. and we also have a survey fecrs the students because they use the We're here: for the Hudenrs and ules. That's the top prioriry for the I know that you worked we'll be sending out so the srudents shuttle bu~ and it's a very important we're always inreresred in feedback. commirtee this semester, and also ad on the shuttle bus logo can comment with any suggestions or service. They can always work with us on a vemsements to promote the shuttle campaign. How did that go? whatever their opinions are. commirtee. Studenr governmenr is bus. We had to follow guidelines that How did you originally get their cool and it's there to utilize. I've also gone with Eric Wilber as the university has put forward, and Speaking of the survey, involved on the shuttle bus part of the Student Action Team ro chose are very stricr guidelines for have you generated any committee? Erica JH1elan can be reaclletl M Springfield rwice, I believe. to get the wHat a logo can or cannot have, so the other feedback from 1 was on the srudent senate and 1 581-7492 or elwl12lan# eiu.etlu. 01.15.10 the daily eastem news www.dennews.com 38 Our favorite Music is something that is forever changing. Some artists come while others go. Everyone has their own taste on what they think makes for the best listenings. We compiled this list of songs after asking yot4, the readers, what your favorite songs from 2009 were. After seeing the results and with input from our staffand other year-end lists, we narrowed the field to these ten songs. Some will agree with our choices and many will disagree with the choices. Feel free to comment and tell us what you think. -On the Verge staff PHOTO COURTESY OF RCA RECORD COMPANY 1. Use Somebody- Kings of Leon 6. Make Her Say -Kid Cudi The second single off the band's fourth studio album, "Only Sampled from an acoustic rendirion of Lady Gaga's "Poker Face" and 1 by rhe Night," made everyone sing in desperation for the affec with a raunchy rapper's mind, Kid Cudi soon made everyone in the na tion of a significanr other. This song alone catapulted rhe band tion say "oh, oh-oh-oooh." With Kanye West producing and a verse ro instant stardom and attributed to the band's four Grammy from Common, the rrack was sure to make ir on the charts, the only nominations, including Song of the Year. question was where. The song debuted at No. 51 on Billboard's Hot 100 and only climbed to No. 43. 2. Bad Romance - Lady Gaga PHOTO COURTESY OF MOTOWN 7. My Girls - Animal Collective RECORDS Ooh-La-La. No 2009 list could be complere without an ap pearance from the new Queen of Pop. The first single off of her Psychedelic music was revived with the band's first single off the second srudio album, "The Fame Monster," affirmed the world album "Merriweather Post Pavilion." The song was originally set ro that the delightfully corky Gaga was here to stay. Upon its re be a promo CD only, but with rhe help from critics nation wide rhe lease on Nov. 14 the single debuted at No. 9 on Billboard's Hot single soon found a home in music lovers worldwide. With elec 1 I 00 standing as Gaga's highest debut. tronic music backings and a Beatles influenced vocal styling, rhc song quickly became a favorite for hipsters and hippies alike. 3. Empire State of Mind - Jay-Z If you didn't know Jay-Z was fiom New York, you do now. 8. You Belong With Me -Taylor Swift Hova, with the help of featured artist Alicia Keys, reinrroduced the listener to what hometown pride is all about for one of the PHOTO COURTESY OF INTERSCOPE Taylor Swift has the unique ability to draw in rhe most unlike largest cities in the world. Not since Frank Sinatra's "New York, RECORDS ly of fans while staying true to her country music roots. Not since New York" has anyone made the nation jealous that they don't Garth Brooks has anyone in the country music industry came close live in the city that never sleeps. The track off Jay-Z's eleventh ro a cross genre sensation as this 20-year-old has. The song peaked studio album, "The Blueprint 3," reached number one on Bill at No. 12 on Billboard's Hot 100 made closet-crushers throughout board's Hot 100, making it his only No. 1 spot as lead artist the United Srares sing at the rop of their lungs. ever. 9. I Love College - Asher Roth 4. Boom Boom Pow - Black Eyed Peas With chants such as freshman, keg-stand and chug, it was un Coming from the band that brought listener's club favorites derstood Asher Roth bad an A+ hit with students on every campus like "Let's Get Retarded" and "My Humps" the band's fifth stu in the country. Similar to Eminem's lyrical flow, Roth proved that dio album, "The E.N.O.," was sure to have at least one bass another white-boy could spit rhymes. knocking, beat-driven smash hit. The group didn't disappoint with its first chart topping single. The single claimed this spot for 12 consecutive weeks, which made it the second longest run ning single in 2009. 1 0. I'm On Boat -The Lonely Island With no water source necessary, this single made listeners dream of riding on large yachts with the wind whipping through their hair go ing five knots. Starting simply as a "Sarurday Night Live" skit, the song 5. Party in the U.S.A- Miley Cyrus quickly became a summer favorite and climbed to No. 56 on Billboard's Hot I 00 before sinking in the chilled airs of fall. The group kept us, as No matter someone's personal feelings toward Miley Cyrus well as them, laughing all the way to the bank as they generated insranr or Hanna Montana, no one can deny the success of this infec success through immarure themes for songs and clever rhymes. tious song. Written by Lukasz. Gottwald, Claude Kelly and Jes sica Cornish, the song made listeners believe that quality songs can come from any artist. Opinions Editor THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS DavrdThrll OENNEWS COM 217.581 . 7942 FRIDAY, J ANUARY 15, 20 10 OPINIONS DENopinions@g mail.com NO. 79, VO LUME 94 VIEWS DAILY EDITORIAL The daily edotonal1s tl ~ majority opinion of th EASTE'RN N EW e01to , bo rd ofTh D "Tell t he truth and don't be afraid" Eastern News. Bob Bajek Eastern students must do their Life ends, part in donating to Haiti relief • t's scary just how dose some members of the New 1he New York Times reponed on Thursday a dearh toll memories man Catholic Cenrer, including Tony Curcuru and of about 50,000 people as a result of the quake- a stag Roy Lanham, came to experiencing fitsthand the "The gering number that doesn't even include those injured. I earthquake that tore apart Haiti Tuesday. In a speech at the White House Thursday, President Curcuru, Lanham and about a doz.en others, on a trip (Newman) Obama pledged $100 million in aid to the island nation. are forever for the Cemer's Haiti Connection, had just left the is "You will nor be forsaken, you will not be forgotten," land on Jan. 8-a mere four days before a 7.0 magnitude Center Obama said in the speecb. "In rhis, your hour of greatest Life is precious, yer fragile. earthquake shook the island. is taking need, America srands with you." I discovered this tenet over wimer break. For But it doesn't end at "Phew ... thar was a dose one:. I The rest of us should stand behind our president's the lasr 19 days, my grandma, Liane DeSitter, should count my ludcy scars." the Haiti words and the Newman Catholic Center's actions to help has been ar the Advocare Good Samariran Hos No, it didn'r srop there for members of the Newman relief effort the people in Haiti any way we can. pital in Downers Grove fighting for her life. Catholic Center. The Center is taking the Haiti relief ef I The missionary trip Curcuru and Lanham were on was My grandma's sister found her unconscious rorr seriously, an act the rest of this campus communiry seriously, through the Haiti Connection. According ro the New on the couch of her home Dec. 27 and the doc should follow in stride. man Catholic Center's Web site," ... the Haiti Connec- tors have since found a plethora of problems. First reponed in an article in Thursday's edition of 1Ju an act the tion is committed to raising awareness and funds to elim She has pneumonia, dehydration, some small Daily East~m News, the Newman Catholic Center is col inate injusrices thar impacr the people of rhe third world. strokes and is in the final stages of emphysema. lecting donations for relief services in Haiti followin g rhe rest of this Their direct mission is ro communiries in Haiti, the poor Many of these medical conditions coumeract catasrrophic earthquake. est country in rhe wesrern hemisphere. They sponsor two each other, which, unfortunately, makes treat Since Lanham has been going to Haiti as pan of the campus immersion/mission trips a year." ment extremely difficult. Center's Haiti Connecrion missionary trip program for community Though we are poor college slUJenrs who might find ir My Uncle John said rhese are her final days the past 20 years, he has made many personal contacts hard ro donate anyr.hing, there is a rime when just a little unril she passes away and joins Grandpa Louie. whom he can send aid donations ro directly. should from each of us can help; right now is char time. Lasr Tuesday, my brothers and I visired her ar "Whether (the donations are) for clean water, for food, As 1Ju DEN anicle stared, don.nions can be made ar the hospital. When we came in, she was asleep. for shelter, there's still going co be hundreds of thousands follow in the rabies in the Union or by wming checks to the New My mom was keeping careful vigil over her. of Haitians in need of water and shelter," Lanham said. man Hairi Fund, memo earthquake. Checks can be I sat down across from her and ler my sens The Newman Catholic Cenrer set up rabies Thursday stride." dropped off at the Newman Catholic Center or senr free es absorb her frail body and gradually, 1 drifted in the Martin Luther King Jr. Univcrsiry Union to accept through campus mail to rhe Srudenc Life Office addressed imo my memories ... donations for the relief effort, and will conrinue today. ro Haiti Connection. Memories of ocher losr loved ones, Uke my Curcuru, a senior foreign language major, walked with No matter where a cragedy like this occurs, whether it's month-old brother Tommy who died from Sud peers through the meers of the capitol, Port-au-Prince, in our rown, stare or country; regardless oflocale, disasrer den lnfanr Death Syndrome Aug. 3, 1998. My just days before the quake rocked the ciry and the island does not obey arbitrary lines drawn on a map. parents were devastared; it took awhile to heal. as a whole. Whether you are American or Haitian, this kind of Noelle Joy Bergquist, one of my good friends, "Now looking on every news channel and every anicle devastarion does nor discriminate against ethnlciry or na passed away ar 16 from kidney failure in 2004. online you just think of all those faces and what's next for rionaliry, nor should your generosiry to help your fellow She was the besr friend of my sister, Mary. them," Curcuru said. man. Is life this fragile, fuJI of hun and void of joy? Nor so. Even when our loved ones are gone or abour FROM THE EASEL ro pass, we have fond memories thar keep them alive in our heartS, becoming a pan of us. One time, I read a book about insects to Grandma and helped me read it to her. I was jusr six years old and interested in bugs while she was nor, bur she wan red me to teach her. Grandma has always been a strong woman, comi ng ro America at 12 from Belgium before WWII broke out. She married Louis OeSitter and, through their love, she bore 10 children, and her children have given her 35 grandchildren. Through her gende love, others have life, including myself. Tommy prays for my family from heaven. losing a sibling has revealed how viral family is to me, and how each moment is precious with rhem because life does nor last forever. Noelle suffered from spina bifida through our her days on Earth, yet she was always joyful, much like her middle name would indicate. She left an impression on my sister for con stantly showing her kindness and happiness dur ing their friendship. Love is the key to defeat death and sadness. ILLUSTRATIO N BY IAN WINSTON I T HE DAILY EASTERN NEWS All 10 of Grandma's children from across the nation are spending every moment they can with her to support her and show their love. My family sometimes travels to Tommy's gravesite to visit him and pray. Mary, who is now a dance major, performed a dance called "Dear Noelle" at College of Ou Page in November to express how Noelle posi tively changed her Life ... Returning from my lhoughrs, Grandma slow ly opened her eyes, weakly waving at us. We told her we loved her and she would pull through. As we were leaving, Grandma whispered, 'Thanks ... for coming.' Life is fragile, yer precious. Bob Bajek is a senior journalism mtVOr and can be reached at DF.Nopinions(ii!gmail. com. The video of Mary's dance routine can be seen at Jrttp:/jwww.youtttbe.com/ I watclt?y=CLr}l'OkQPA. L ------1.15.10 the daily eastern news 48 www.dennews.com Cameron stuns visually once again Rating:B By Collin Whitchurch masterpiece never seen before. ing day and age, why spend an Managing Editor Many wondered if it would inordinate period of time with work. It was well document a story when you can wow the ls it possible for a film that ed throughout the filmmak masses with space-age technol cost nearly a half-billion dol ing process that Cameron's film ogy. lars to make and was made by would cost something of an Obviously, the public doesn't a filmmaker whose last film arm and a leg. But could it re mind. As of Tuesday, "Avatar" grossed more than a billion dol ally look that good? had already grossed $1.3 billion lars to exceed expectations? In a single word: Yes. worldwide, trailing only - you Well, not quite. Cameron creates a com guessed it- "Titanic" for the Visually, "Avatar" does for pletely new world in the moon all-time No. l spot. film what "Star Wars" did 32 like Pandora, which humans While the story lacks, it years ago. It did what "200 l: have overtaken in an attempt hardly matters. "Avatar" is a vi A Space Odyssey" did 41 years to foster a large oil supply while sual masterpiece that should ago. It did what "King Kong" studying the lengthy, blue crea not be missed. The generacion did 76 years ago. tures, the Na'vi, that inhabit it. of people who see it will tell It's a monumental master The entire universe is created their kids about when Lhey saw piece by James Cameron, cre through CGI technology, and it in theaters like our parentS ator of another epic, "Titanic," it looks breathtaking, as the tell us about "Star Wars," and which made a King Kong-sized viewer is taken through the in their parents cell them about $1.8 billion after it was released credible land - even more so "King Kong." more than 12 years ago. in 3-D. But "Avatar" takes filmmak The only problem with "Av Collin Whitchurch can ing to another level. It uses a atar" is its relatively weak sto b~ r~ach~d at 581-7944 or new brand of 3-D and CGI ry. It's about as cliche as one cfwhitchurch~iu.~du. techniques to bring a visual can get, but in today's filmmak- PHOTO COURTESY OF TWENTlETH CENTURY·FOX FILM CORPORAnON Psychedelic day dreaming with Animal Collective on new EP BAND REMINISCENT OF BEATLES WHILE FUSING FOLK AND ELECTRONIC ASPECTS By Brad York begin. It feels good 'cause it's rhythm. The infectious lyr Rating:B- Verge Editor early. Ease open my eyes and ics "What would I want? Sky" ler the light in." The track steadily repeats throughout Psychedelic music has is a perfect opening song as the song and guarantees the changed throughout the years the music begins in a tone listener will joyfully be hear as technology has evolved. as though the listener is still ing the song in his bead the Animal Collective is leading dreaming. Midway through rest of the day. the charge on the new age of the song the listener is broken Many of the tracks don't psychedelic-themed music. from the dream with carnival truly turn into great songs un On the band's latest EP ri themed flutes and lyrics beg til the listener has Listened to ded "Fall be Kind," the band ging, "Where has the comfort the song in its entirety. The fuses Beacles-esque lyrics and gone?" band hopes each song is a pro voices while staying founded The highlight of the album gressive movement in desired in an eleccronica-based dream is the song "What Would I emotions the listener feels scape of sounds and melodies. Want? Sky." The song fea through the music itself. The album, originally re tures a sample of "Unbroken The EP is about 27 min leased digitally, features Avey Chain" by the Grateful Dead, utes long and has five songs Tare (David Portner), Panda although it is faindy reminis on it. It feels as though it is Bear (Noah Lennox), Geolo cent of the original. only a dream or possibly a gist (Brian Weitz) and Deakin The song begins with am short break from napping un (Josh Dibb) as they enlight bient tones that lead into deep til Animal Collective releases en listeners on a journey in thumps of bass as che spacious its next studio album. sound that offers an escape vocals begin co repeat "good Animal Collective could from the dilemmas and stress dreams." The voyage of the have been restless when pro of reality. song builds in anticipation ducing this album, but in its The opening track "Graze" as the bass scops and the mu yearning for sleep it leaves makes the listener feel as sic rings out nearly halfway the listener asking blissfully, though the heyday the drug through the track. "What just happened?" , .,erimenting Beades has just The song is reintroduced PHOTO COURTESY OF THF D OMINO RECORDS LABEL cbed the mass audience. with the same thump and a Brad York can b~ r~ach~d at 1 he lyrif$ start with "L.et m,e ne"W,ly a.c.quired lighthearted • 581-7,9,4'? or; bayorlf~iu.edtt. '·· . .... I"R IDAY, J A NUARY 15, 2 0 10 NEWS THE DA ILY EASTERN NEWS NO· 77, VO LUME 94 DENNEWS.COM 5 UNIVERSITY Students will be busy on National Day of Service Rashida Lyles-Cowan Service last year. is encouraging smdents, including ing." "Change happens when an indi Staff Reporter "Nor only do we celebrate h is members of the student government, Fisher said the program helps sru vidual speaks up and rakes a stand," memory, bur also celebrare his life to participate in the activities. dents find a place to serve others and she said. With President BiU Perry's initia through service," she said. ''I'm hoping students go out and also create their own events. Fisher said ir only rakes one voice tive, Eastern's student community Students wUI have eight different help," be said. "We are almost like a matchmak to make a difference. service is hosting several upcoming service options in choosing a project. He plans on participating in some er," she said. The National Day of Service will events. "We will find something you like," of the services hosred on Monday. Fisher said the program host begin at noon in the University Ball The first event will rake place she said. "It would be a shame to spend the ed more than 90 d ifferent events in room in the Marcin Luther King Jr. Mond ay. Some of the options include mak day indoors watching television when the fall and hopes to do more this University Union, and all projects Dr. King once said, "Life's most ings cards and blankets to send to you could be emulating D r. King and spring. will end at 4 p.m. persistent question is what are you troops, helping Catholic Charities servicing the community," O lendz Fish er also has plans in progress to All proje<:e sites include rranspor doing for others." and becoming First Aid certified ki said. help with the crisis in H aiti. Fisher tarion. Rachel Fisher, interim director of from the American Red Cross. said she thinks it is important to stay For informati on abou t Martin Eastern's student community service, Fisher said this is a great oppor Eastern community service on top of national and internation Lurh er King Day of Service and for said Monday is the day ro do some runiry to meet new people, expand The Eastern Community Service al issues. registrarion please visit: www.eiu. thing for someone else. social groups and share experiences initiative began in August 2008. "Since it is so recent, we will be ed u/-volunteer/ge t_ involved/ mlk "Take a moment and show your wirh individuals who have like-mind Fisher said this program was cre giving updates throughour the semes day.php and for any additional infor support for making Martin Luther ed goals. ated to increase student interest and ter," she said. mation e-mail [email protected]. King Day a day on and nor a day "We are expecting around 200 vol help with the needs of the commu Fisher said the role of the Student off," she said. unteers co attend," she said. nity. Community Service program is ro Rashida Lyes-Cowan ca'z be President Obama named Martin Mark Olendzki, the student vice "Need is everywhere," she said. make sure it depicts the bigger pic reached at 581· 7942 Luther King Day a National Day of president for student affairs, said he "We have to make sure we're help- ture ofwhat service looks like. or [email protected] ORGANIZATIONS University Board has open positions this semester By Heather Holm Students inceresred are encour where the current coordinators will ask can bring diverse speakers to Eastern. Activities Editor aged to speak with the current co questions with the UB graduate advis "This could mean a fresh new starr ordinators and learn about rhe po "I am looking ers present. with new ideas and new programs The University Board has nine sition so when the inrerviews cake Orion Buckingham, productions co (since so many people are graduating)," open positions to 611 this semeste r. place, the transition goes smoothly. for a leader who ordinator, said he is looking for some Hurley said. "We can show the new co The open coordinator positions ace: "We ace excited ro Jearn and try new one who has creative ideas and is will ordioarots around and teacb rhem new main stage, productions, lectures, spe things and every new member can help can do the job ing ro help out with other commirrees tricks." cial evenrs, comedy, public relarions, change the experience at Eastern;' Gay as well. There wiU also be a recruitment day concerts elect, markt:ting/webmaster heart said. "We are looking for people even better then Since his job has more of a techno from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednes and movies. The UB will look for ded who wane ro learn and grow and who I can." logical aspect, he is looking for some day, Jan. 20 in the Bridge Lounge of icated people who are motivated and are excited and interested in the area Orion Buckingham, one who has knowledge of technology. the Martin Luther King Jr. University passionate about whichever coordinator they apply for." "I am looking for a good leader who Union. position interests them. UB Vice Chair Sheila Hurley said productions coordinator can do the job even berrer than I can," Srudeots can sign up for positions at "If they ace going to apply for the they ace looking for as many applicants he said this time or simply join commirrees. comedy coordinator, rhey should have as possible. Another important quality is time Krystina LaMorte, concerts elect co They can also get to know members a love for putting on comedy shows An applicant should be well orga management. ordinator, wants someone who is famil of the UB and find out about upcom and want to make the shows at East nized, able to come up with fresh ideas, "If you have an evenr and a big tesr, iar with music and open to aU genres ing events. ern the best they can be," said Mindy be somewhat familiar with the UB and you have to learn how to manage those without segregation of certain music. Gayheart, graduate adviser for UB pub what the position they are applying for things," Hurley said. Students inter Lectures Coordinator C hristi Heatlzer Holm can be reached at lic relations. entails according ro Hurley. ested can apply and go to an interview na Botica is looking for a person who 581-7942 or at [email protected]. STUDY ABROAD! Study Abroad Fair! VVednesday, J an.20 10:00 am-3:00 pm University Ballroom in the Unio n Stop by 1207 Blair Hall to learn more! (217) 581- 7267 www.eiu.edu/- edabroacl/ Kahuna's Saturday Specials Bar Kitchen WE'VE GOT IT A LL! $3.00 Luau Pork • NO stairs to climb with heavy furnitve (we',.e all single sto-y} • NO h.:.ulit\9 dolht$ lv t.J1~ ht•.md'y (w'"' inducJe w ERIC HILTNER (THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Booth Library is reflected in a puddle of snowmelt on Tuesday evening. Tuesday's temperature reached a high of 45.4, according to the Eastern Weather Center's WElU meteorological station. CHICAGO Ill. terrorism suspects indicted in Mumbai attack The Associated Press ing indlcrmenr char for rhe firsr dme Patrick Blegan. Syed previously had been charged Lndia over che disputed Kashmir ter alleged Rana was in on the planning Retired Pakistani military officer wich involvement in the plans to at ritory. CHICAGO - Two Chicago men of the anacks by a team of 10 terror Abdur Rehman Hashim Syed and re tack the Danish newspaper Jyllands The Indian government has blamed were indicted Thursday on charg ists. puted terrorist leader Ilyas Kashmiri Posten, which in 2005 printed 12 car che group for che Mumbai attacks. es they planned a violent arrack on a Headley, 49, an American cidu:n, - described as having been in reg toons depicting the Prophet Muham The charges against Headley, for Danish newspaper and helped lay the and Rana, 49, a Canadian national ular contact with ai-Qaida's No. 3, mad chat sparked ourrage in che Mus merly named Daood GiJanj, are rhe groundwork for the November 2008 who has been in business in Chicago Sheikh Mustafa Abu ai-Yazid- also lim world. same as those included by the gov terrorist rampage that killed 166 peo for more than a dozen years, arc: both were charged in the new indkcmem Officials says all rhe defendants ernment in a criminal information ple in the Indian ciry of Mumbai. in federal custody in Chicago. The charges were rhe first for Kash were linked to the terrorist organi filed in federal coun last fall. But the David Coleman Headley and busi Headley's attorney, John Theis, had miri in the case that surfaced wich the zation Lashkar-e-Taiba, translated charges agaimt Rana have been ex ne>Sman Tahawwur Hussain Rana no comment on the new indictment. October arrest of Headley and Rana as Army of the Pure, which has long panded to include participation in were named in a 12-count supersed- A message was left for Rana's attorney, in Chicago. been involved in vlolem conflict with the Mumbai attacks. WHAT DO YOU REALLY PAY TO LIVE IN YOUR APARTMENT? 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"Many people have fami inform:uion of abour 9,000 stu cent.~ ro give consumers a free copy of The federal Trade Commission's Web ly members who are in rhe capital dems who applied for admission As a precaution rhe universi their credit report every year. sire has a few recommendations for anyone to make enough money for their to Eastern at risk. ty has organized free credit mon See recommends checking who is a victim of identity theft. families in smaller cities. A good Between Nov. 11 and Nov. 16 itoring and I D rhefr protection these reports annually for anyone 1. first, place fraud alercs on credit re friend, Janueve, and her two-year rhe electronic application data for current studenrs and rhe ap over the age of 18. pon~ and check rhem for discrepancies. old daughter, Talia, are wailing to of some srudenrs who appleed ro plicants. Having bad credit scores due Placing this report allows the victim to hear from her husband, Edeze. who Eastern was open ro access by an Se:: gave some advice for idenri to identity theft can affect many receive free copies and srops fraudulent ac was applying for a visa and staying outside source because of rhe vi ty protection. differem aspects of a victim's life. counts from being opened. in Petionville." rus "Signs when identity rheft does "This can result in being de 2. Closing accounts rhar have been, or PecionviUe is located five miles our The server contained Social Se occur would include things such nied for loans, mortgages, fi seem ro have been tampered with to stop side Port-au-Prince. curity numbers, mailing addresses as noticing unknown openings nancing, job and renting oppor identity thieves from doing any further All schools in Port-de-Paix have and other conracr informarion. of accounts such as credit cards. tunities," See said. damage. been canceled, except for Sonlight The server was put under in mortgages and bank accounts,'' See, who can be reached at 3. Filing a report with the local police Academy, where Puricelli teaches. vestigation after a security report See said. 581-7786 or Hcre-financialed@ help~ a victim prove rhe identity theft ac· "lr has been good for srudents to be showed suspicious activity had Wirh the expansion of tech eiu.edu, said she can walk East ruaJiy happened. occupied during this horrific rime,~ taken place. nology people must be very con ern students through rhe sreps of 4. Filling a complaint wi th the Feder she said. "As rhe news of deaths have Adam Dodge, Eastern's infor scious about rheir finances See rebuilding their identity. al Trade Commission helps stop identity spread, we have seen many people mation technology security officer, said. theft. wailing in the streets." said in rhe Dec. 7 ediuon of 111~ "The best way is ro check your ]ames Roetll can be reaclrul It also allows them to refer victims to As of now, Puricelli has two stu Daily Easurn Nro~s, "It is impor credit report!" see Said. at SBl-7942 or orher agencies for more help. dents who have missing siblings and tant to note that nor all individ- The t hree largest credit bu- jmroedl(ii)eiu.edu. knows of three teacher's aides who are missing siblings. Purcelli said Haitians are feeli ng how Americans did with Hurricane Katrina and 9/11, but there is also a STATE difference. She said Haitians are dependant on other nations to help instead of being able ro support themselves. STATE OF THE STATE "Infrastructure here can nor handle daily living, let alone a catastrophic event," she said. "I remind myself of Teachers union fears not allayed by Quinn ten that Haiti is a nation ofslaves who freed themselves. They are nrong. re SPRINGFlEW- A major lllinois Quinn fast-tracks minimum More than 1,700 inmates were re More than 1,700 inmates -- some silient and hopeful people." reachers union says Gov. Pat Quinn's sentence legislation leased weeks early. Some violent of violent- were released last fall. Some Although all this has happened, Srare of rhe Srate address did nor allay SPRINGFIELD- lllinois Gov. fenders spent only days behind bars. served only weeks behind bars. Quinn and t hey have had limited phone and fears rhat schools and colleges might Par Quinn has signed legislation re The law also requires the Correc haired the early release program after Internet connection, Berh is thankful run our of money soon. quiring all inmates to serve a mini tions Department ro give local prose The Associated Press revealed it lasr she has been able to e-mail her par The lllinois Federation ofTeachers mum sentence before being consid cutors 14 days' notice before releasing month. ents. says universities and community col ered for good-conduct credit. an offender early. But Quinn says he's satisfied with "We have received an outpour leagues arc owed $850 million in state Legislation signed Thursday by the Corrections Direcror Michael Ran mg of e-maiJs and are blessed with so funding for the current fiscal year. governor requires a 60-day minimum Quinn met with Randle dle's work overall and won't fire him. many rhoughrs and prayers," she said. 1FT President Ed Geppert Jr. says sray in stare prison. lr take~ effect im twice over prison release "Please remember Haiti!" local school districts are considering a mediately. SPRING~IELD - lllinois Gov. Murder conspirator back in PuriceiJi and her husband will be rt.-cord number of layoffs. The law answers a secret prisoner Pat Quinn says he met with his cor prison, part of roundup back in the U.S. during rhe sum The union which represents I 0.3,000 release program rhe Department of rections director C\vice last summer to SPRINGFIELD- A man con mer. During that time. rhey will classroom professionals applauded Corrections started last filii insisr char only nonviolent criminals victed in a murder conspiracy but re be collecting donations so they will Quinn after his speech Wednesday for The agency dropped a long-mnd be released early under two cost-cur leased early by the'stare Corrections be able to reach in Haiti again next reforms rhar have reduced the cost of ing 61-day minimum sentence and ring measures. Department b back behind bars. year. teacher pensions.And it says ir sup gave prisoners up to six months' The Democrat rold The (Spring Thirty-six-year-old Michael Rodri ports efforts to raise sufficient reve good-behavior rime off their rerms field) Stare Journal-Register's editorial guez wa5 part of a parole roundup or Sam Sonosanlo cau l1e reachetl nue. Quinn has proposed an income when they entered prison. board Thursday those orders weren't dered by Gov. Pat Quinn's adminis at 581·7943 or tax hike. 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Newly rernodeled, vePJ nice. Apilrtments nNf Old Malm l, 3, & 4 FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 2010 SPORTS THE OAI ASTERN NEW OLUME 94 OENNEWS.CO' 9 STATE & l'ATIO N PROFESSIONAL ROU NDUP Blackhawks snap sk l d The Associated Press vound up from the left circle for a slap with. appropriately, 49. C erbacks shot and senr it sailing past Garon for Charb Woodson of Grec; ~ ay, the CHICAGO- Cristobal Huet got a 2-0 lead ar 16:40 of the second. DefensiVe Player of the Yea nd Dar his fourth shu rout of the season and Keith got a pass from Patrick Sharp relic Revis of the New Yor t'ts each the Chicago Blackhawks scored a goal and his quick release shot wem high got 48, as did Oakland pu · r Shane in each period Thursday night to end past Garon for the flnal goal in the Lechler. their modest rwo-game losing streak third. Garon had 33 saves. "I just think Patrick is a' unique with a 3-0 victory over the Columbus guy," 49crs coach Mike Sing ary said. Blue Jackets. Johnson leads All-Pro team "He's a gu} who's always g 11g to be Brian Campbell, Dustin Byfuglien NEW YORK - Chris Johnson around the ball. He has th 1stincrs. and Duncan Keith scored for Chicago didn't get any voces for MVP. He didn't He ha.~ the speed. He can b here he in irs final home game before an eight miss any for The Associated Press 2009 wants ro be." game trip. I he victory allowed the NFL All-Pro team. He's on the All-Pro te<. for rhe Blackhawks to avoid their first three The 2,000-yard rusher from the second rime in his three p seasons. game losing streak chis season. Tennessee Titans was the only unani The other inside lineback r, Bald Huer, who'd given up four third mous choice for the squad, announced more's Ray Lewis, made it C cbe sev period goals Ill h1s last start when Chi Thursday. enth rime. cago blew a 5-1 lead in losing at Min He's joined in cbe backfield by Colts Other veteran AJ I-Pro include nesota, had 24 saves. It was his 24rh quarterback Peyton Manning, who Manning, chosen for cbe liftll time, as career shutout. won an unprecedented fourth Most were Minnesota guard Steve Hutchin The Blackhawks goc going quick Valuable Player Award last week, when son and Vikings defensive nckle Kev ly, thanks to Campbell. Kris Ver only quarterbacks received voces. in Williams, and Lechler. steeg raced down the left side and as "That'd be a good thing." said john The Vikings had the most play he reached rhe circle made a nice pass son, who won the Offensive Player of ers on the ream wi th fou r - run co the trailing Campbell, who scored cbe Year award Wednesday. "Because I ning back Adrian Peterson and defen from the right circle just 61 seconds feel like if you puc a season our there, sive end Jared Allen also made ir. Next into the game. our of those dudes who got voces or was Indianapolis with three: Man Huet blocked a hard slapper from rhe dudes who won, I wouldn't feel ning, tight end Dallas Clark. and DE Fedor Tyucin and then a second later they had a bener season chan I had. Dwight Freeney. snuffed a rebound attempt by Kristian and broke as many records in one sea New Orleans (guard Jahri Evans and AMIR PRELLBERG I THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Husdius to foil a second-period power son that I had." safety Darren Sharper), Dall.tS (outside Freshman guard Ta'Kenya Nixon dnves the ball to the hoop during the play by rhc Blue jacker.11. For sening the league mark for linebacker DeMarcus Ware .md defen game against Tennessee Tech Jan 4. at Lantz Arena. Mathieu Garon stopped Byfuglien yards from scrimmage and becoming sive tackle Jay Ratliff), the Jets (Revis from in fronr after he took a nifty pass the sixth 2,000-yard rusher in NFL and center Nick Mangold), Denver BOUNCES, from page 12 from Patrick Kane, keeping Columbus history, Johnson got all 50 vores from (tackle Ryan Clady and defensive end within a goal. a nationwide panel of sports wrirers. Elvis Dumervil) and Cleveland (tack According to Sims, freshman guard Going into the g2me, Nixon said But minutes Iacer, Byfuglien cook One ocher player, San Francisco inside le Joe Thomas and kick rerucner Josh Ta'Kenya Nixon stepped up and she thought the game would be big. a nice lead pass from John Madden, linebacker Patrick Willis. came dose ua Cribbs) had two players. played a huge role in the game. She Following ir, she said it livcM up to notched a double-double, scoring 16 her expecrations. points and a career high 17 rebounds. "Every game in conference is a big The 17 boards is also a ream sea game, bur for me, I thought that this CoMics son high. was one of the biggest games for us," "It's crazy because when everyone is Nixon said. "To win it the way we going for the rebound and everyone is did, you just have to win some dose PEARLS BEFORE SWINE BY STEPHAN PASTIS crowded around the basket, for some games sometimes." reason she ends up gening the ball While the Panrbers move into sec WHY AR~ and immediately heading down to the ond place in the OVC, they will get a 'IOU W~ARI~G other end," Sims said. chance to step into first place as they A WOMAN'S Sallee said the offense is designed play Morehead State {13-6, 6-1 OVC) HAT, ~ARRY ? so that guards ger more boards, bur 1 p.m. Saturday ar Morehead, Ky., Nixon grabbing 17 is extraordinary. Eastern padded the score at game's ,\le.'< McNamee can be reached end, as they connected on 14-of-22 at 581·7944 free throws. or admcnamee7i'eiu.edu. 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