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Eastern Illinois University that faith built Charleston, Ill. 61920 done The Newman Center opens its doors Vol. 85, No. 2 Coaches are looking forward to the 12 pages to campus and the community with a completion of O’Brien stadium so dedication ceremony. News they can move back in. Story on Page 3 “Tell the truth and don’t be afraid.” Story on Page 12 Students return to lines, frustration By Geneva White Campus editor It’s 10 a.m. Saturday morning and Steve Campus Staskiewicz stands in line at Textbook Rental ready to begin the school year. “It’s not too bad this morning,” said Staskiewicz, a hours sophomore biology major. “I remember last year the line was out to McAfee (Gymnasium).” Schedule pick up For Staskiewicz, starting the year is not a stressful Today - 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. time as it is for many students. He said the answer is being prepared. in the Union Ballroom of “I knew what I needed and I knew what I had to get the Martin Luther King Jr. done,” Staskiewicz said. “I made the mistake of com- University Union. ing late to get my books last year.” The woman behind the counter tells Staskiewicz he Tuesday through Thursday needs be in line two. He weaves his way through a - from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. crowd of students waiting to fill the empty crates and in the registration office book bags they are holding. When he nears his line, located in the south base- Staskiewicz is greeted by a another woman shouting frantically “Line two! Who’s next for line two?” ment of McAfee Staskiewicz said he does not think he will be walk- Gymnasium. ing out of textbook rental with a heavy load this year. “I’ve had it where I had to fill my backpack then Friday - from 8 a.m. to carry books, so I think it will be less than that,” he said. 4:30 p.m. in the registration Other students are not as optimistic as Staskiewicz office. is about the idea of coming back to school. Courtney Crawley, a senior business education major, had just Textbook rental walked out of Textbook Rental after being inside for nearly an hour. Books can be picked up “They just gave me all the wrong books,” Crawley this week at Textbook said. “They had the wrong schedule.” Rental Service 8 a.m. to 7 Besides going to Textbook Rental, Crawley said Mandy Marshall / Photo Editor p.m. Monday through she also does not like dealing with financial aid every Josh Hancock, a freshman undecided major, waits in line outside Textbook Rental Service in the Thursday and 8 a.m. to semester. North Quad Thursday afternoon. Hancock and the rest of the students in line had to wait about fif- “(The financial aid) process is too long,” she said. 4:30 p.m Friday. teen minutes in the hot sun before they entered the air conditioned Textbook Rental building. “It shouldn’t take that long.” Many students agree, however, the trip to Textbook Rental is the one of the worst tasks to do at the begin- Student Rec Center ning of the year. The Student Recreation “The lines are long,” said Colleen Shanahan, a Students face headaches Center will be open 5:30 junior early childhood education major. “You don’t a.m. to midnight Monday even use some of the books you get.” through Thursday, 5:30 Going to Textbook Rental is not the only aspect on trek back to Eastern a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, about coming back to school students find frustrating. Alonzo Perkins, a sophomore computer science By Matt Neistein including a 19-mile stretch north of Paxton, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday major, registered late on Friday. He said he was City editor according to the Illinois Department of and 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. annoyed with touch-tone registration. Transportation web site Sunday. “It took me five hours to register,” Perkins said as It’s the end of August, and the back-to- (http://dot.state.il.us./). he walked out of Textbook Rental. “To get the class- school migration begins for thousands of “It’s terrible,” said Lorri Thompson, a es I wanted, I had to keep calling back.” Eastern students. sophomore elementary education major. “I Union Bookstore hours Denise Hunley, a senior pre-med major, said she is However, for those making the trip from hate it when it narrows down to one lane and The bookstore will be open not ready to say good-bye to summer break and get the Chicago area and towns north of the cars in front of you go real slow.” 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday back into the routine of classes. Charleston, the journey along I-57 has The construction comes during a summer through Thursday, from 8 “I have to go to bed early,” she said. “In the sum- become a bit more time consuming because in which the entire nation is experiencing mer, you’re free and you can do what you want.” of numerous construction zones that narrow delays because of the overwhelming amount a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday Trey Balch, a senior pre-med major, said he is not the interstate to one lane. of road repair going on in the United States. and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Between Chicago and Charleston, 47 Saturday. See LINES Page 2 miles of the southbound I-57 is one lane, See HEADACHES Page 2 Professor charged with altering prescriptions By Tammie Sloup report was filed by HealthCheck, a said the prescription for the non- with codeine for Thompson on and/or be fined up to $10,000. News editor medical facility for people with controlled substance could be Aug. 1. The pharmacist received Thompson said he has suffered minor injuries or illnesses, in Terre filled, a court document stated. the call 30 minutes after filling the from chronic migraine headaches An economics professor faces Haute. When Thompson returned for prescription. After re-examining the for the past 12 years, and became up to three years in prison and fines Thompson was treated by a doc- the prescription, the pharmacist prescription, the pharmacist discov- addicted to Fiorinal with codeine. up to $10,000 for allegedly altering tor at HealthCheck on Aug. 1, when confronted him about the alter- ered the prescription had been He said he has been treated for the prescriptions for drugs. his doctor wrote him three prescrip- ations and according to the pharma- altered, a court document stated. addiction and is “absolutely William F. Thompson, of Terre tions, the affidavit stated. The same cist, Thompson admitted to have Thompson’s doctor also said the through it.” Haute, Ind., plead not guilty Aug. 6 day, Thompson brought a prescrip- altered the prescription for Fiorinal, prescription filled at Kroger South In regards to the charges against to charges of acquiring a controlled tion to K-Mart Pharmacy, in Terre the affidavit stated. was for Fioricet, which typically him, Thompson said he did not alter substance by fraud and attempted Haute, for Fiorinal with codeine. The pharmacist then called other helps treat headaches, but had been the prescriptions, and he had “a acquiring a controlled substance by The pharmacist later told police the local pharmacies to inform them altered to read Fiorinal with really dated prescription, so there fraud, both class D felonies, in the prescription appeared to have been Thompson presented K-Mart codeine. The quantity also was might have been some problems Vigo County Court Division 5. altered and called HealthCheck to Pharmacy with an altered prescrip- changed, the affidavit stated. with that.” According to a probable cause verify the prescription, the affidavit tion for Fiorinal. A pharmacist at Thompson’s attorney, Joseph Currently, Thompson said he is affidavit for Thompson’s arrest, the stated. Kroger South pharmacy, in Terre Etling, said according to Indiana just looking forward to the school investigation by the Terre Haute Thompson’s doctor confirmed Haute, remembered filling a pre- law, Thompson could face six Police Department began after a the pharmacist’s suspicions, and scription for 18 capsules of Fiorinal months to three years in prison See ALTERING Page 2 2 Monday, August 23, 1999 The Daily Eastern News ETheastern Daily Evacuations ordered along Texas coast BROWNSVILLE, Texas (AP) In addition to powerful wind, News People were ordered to evacuate Hurricane Bret bringing 140 mph winds Bret was expected to spin off low-lying sections along the Texas destructive tornadoes, and drench The Daily Eastern News is published daily, Monday through Friday, in Charleston, Ill., dur- Gulf Coast on Sunday as the region with up to 10 inches of ing fall and spring semesters and twice weekly Hurricane Bret headed for shore Corpus Christi city officials had most had already fled for the main- rain, forecasters said. during the summer term except during school with wind blowing at a steady 140 been told the Category 4 storm land Saturday night. Texas hadn’t been hit by a hur- vacations or examinations, by PRINTED WITH mph and a threat of 10- to 15-foot could make landfall about 10 p.m., South Padre was pounded by ricane since Hurricane Jerry killed SOYINK the students of Eastern Illinois TM University. Subscription price: tides. said Jim Rutland in the City Hall heavy rain Sunday morning and three people in October 1989. $38 per semester, $16 for summer only, $68 all command center. experiencing 30 to 40 mph squalls, year. The Daily Eastern News is a member of The National Weather Service While Bret still threatened parts of The Associated Press, which is entitled to posted a hurricane warning for a Waves were reaching 21 feet Mayor Ed Cyganiewicz said. Mexico with heavy rain, forecast- exclusive use of all articles appearing 220-mile stretch of the Gulf Coast high at a buoy 45 miles off the Except for police and about 50 ers said the danger to Mexico had in this paper. The editorials on Page 4 coast, the weather service said, and residents, the island was a ghost represent the majority opinion of the from La Pesca, Mexico, to Port O’ lessened. editorial board; all other opinion pieces Connor, Texas, between Corpus tidal surges of 10 to 15 feet were town, he said. A hurricane warning was still in are signed. The Daily Eastern News editorial Christi and Houston. possible when the storm hit the “It was one of the most eerie effect for a 160-mile stretch of and business offices are located in Buzzard coast. feelings I’ve ever had, driving Hall, Eastern Illinois University. A mandatory evacuation order Mexico’s northern Gulf Coast Heavy traffic flowed Sunday down Padre Drive around mid- Periodical postage paid at Charleston, IL 61920. was issued for coastal Padre and from Matamoros south to La ISSN 0894-1599. Mustang islands and other low- morning along Interstate 37 as night and not seeing anybody,” Pesca, but the Mexican govern- Printed by Eastern Illinois University, lying areas and police went door to people headed out of Corpus Cyganiewicz said. ment dropped a watch that had Charleston, IL 61920. door urging people to leave. And Christi toward the inland city of At 11 a.m. CDT Sunday, the extended 100 miles farther south Postmaster: Send address changes to San Antonio, said Tom Vinger of year’s first Atlantic hurricane was The Daily Eastern News the mayor of Corpus Christi to Tampico. Buzzard Hall declared a state of disaster and the Texas Department of Public located about 65 miles northeast of Bret was one of two hurricanes Eastern Illinois University called for a general but voluntary Safety. Brownsville or 105 miles south- in the Atlantic. As of 10 a.m. Charleston, IL 61920. evacuation of the city of more than The Texas National Guard southeast of Corpus Christi. It was Sunday, Hurricane Cindy was 275,000 people, said city called 600 troops to active duty, moving toward the northwest at 10 moving west at about 7 mph and spokesman Ted Nelson. said Master Sgt. Larry Todd. mph, and was expected to gradual- was located about 535 miles west “We are really trying to drive Farther south, residents and ly turn toward the west-northwest of the Cape Verde Islands. It had Daily Eastern News staff home the point that we take this tourists had been ordered to get off and slow down over the next 24 maximum sustained wind of 75 Editor in chief ...... Deana Poole* popular South Padre Island near hours, the National Hurricane Managing editor...... Nicole Meinheit* very seriously and we consider this mph, with higher gusts, the hurri- News editor ...... Tammie Sloup* a very serious storm,” Nelson said. Brownsville by 8 a.m. Sunday, and Center in Miami said. cane center reported. Associate news editor...... Amy Thon* Editorial page editor ...... Meghan McMahon* Development director...... Laura Irvine* Activities editor...... Elizabeth O’Riley classes,” he said. special education major, found a school as other students, he said Administration editor...... Melanie Schneider Campus editor...... Geneva White Lines Michelle Attebury, a senior trip to a local discount store to get there is one thing that frustrates him City editor ...... Matt Niestien speech communication major, said some last minute back to school about coming back – the food. Student government editor ...... Ron White from Page 1 Features editor ...... open she did not enjoy the move back to items frustrating. “You go from home cooked Photo editor...... Mandy Marshall Eastern. “What’s really aggravating is meals to the stuff they slop on your Associate photo editor...... open looking forward to going to classes. “There’s just so much stuff you Super Wal-Mart lost power and was plate here,” he said. “I wouldn’t say Sports editor ...... Chad Merda Associate sports editor ...... Kyle Bauer “Nobody likes to come back have to move back,” Attebury said. closed,” Brackemeyer said. it’s as bad as prison food, but I Verge editor ...... Dan Ochwat from the summer when you don’t “But I’m a senior and flying high.” While Staskiewicz does not have would definitely say I’ve had bet- Associate Verge editor ...... Christy Kilgore have to do anything then go to Sarah Brackemeyer, a senior as many complaints about starting ter.” Online editor...... open Advertising manager ...... Mike Burton Design & graphics manager ...... Jennifer Evans Sales manager...... Amanda Kramkowski Promotions manager ...... Karen Whitlock mary route. Once students reach Charleston, they will Business manager...... Betsy Jewell “I was so frustrated with it,” said Adam face more construction on Route 16. Student business manager ...... Cindy Mott Headaches Klemens, a junior zoology and pre-med major. Crews have been working since July 28 on Circulation manager ...... Chad Merda from Page 1 Editorial adviser...... John Ryan One student had a problem more serious than pavement patching and resurfacing, said Greg Publications adviser...... David Reed Estimates have placed the total costs of these a few bottlenecks. Idlman, construction field engineer for IDOT. Press supervisor...... Johnny Bough “I got into an accident,” said Katie Fitzgerald, “It’s basically to restore the driving surface,” Subscriptions manager...... Ami Head repairs at $40 billion nationwide, the most ever for one year. IDOT has $1.125 billion budgeted a sophomore elementary education major. “A he said. * Editorial board members for this year alone, according to the web site. girl’s car was so loaded with stuff she couldn’t The $1.5 million project is on schedule to be For most of the students traveling from see out of her back window and ran into me finished Oct. 31. The construction is paid for by northern Illinois back to Eastern, University of while she was checking her blind spot.” a combination of state and federal funds. Night staff Illinois in Urbana-Champaign and Southern The road construction projects are scheduled Idlman said roads require this sort of repair Layout chief...... Nicole Meinheit Illinois University in Carbondale, I-57 is the pri- to be completed no later than Nov. 15. about every 10 years. News layout...... Laura Irvine Sports layout...... Chad Merda Photo night editor...... Mandy Marshall Flock said. 24. member, until June 1998 and com- Copy editors ...... Meghan McMahon ...... Geneva White Jeri Dote, a pharmacist at Health According to an article in the plete 10 hours of a drug remedial News night editors ...... Tammie Sloup Altering Services, said Fiorinal with codeine Tribune Star, Thompson was education course...... Amy Thon from Page 1 is typically used to treat pain, fre- arrested in January 1998 by police Thompson began teaching at quent headaches and to calm anxi- in Clark County for driving under Eastern in 1981 and also is an year. ety typically caused by pain. the influence of drugs. Thompson adjunct professor at Indiana State To reach us “I’m happy to start school and Fiorinal with codeine contains said he took prescription medica- University. and get off the addiction,” he said. butalbital, a derivative of barbituric tion for a migraine headache before According to an article from By foot: The Daily Eastern News “Once you become an addict ... you acid or a salt thereof. driving from Charleston to Terre Heartland magazine in May 1986, is located in the south end of got to take action.” Codeine is considered potential- Haute. Thompson was voted most popu- Buzzard Hall, which is at Seventh Shelly Flock, director of media ly addictive because it is an opiate, He pleaded guilty in March lar teacher at Eastern in 1981 and Street and Garfield Avenue next relations, said the university will which is a derivative of morphine, 1998 and agreed to pay $625 in taught at Southeast Missouri State to the Tarble Arts Center and not take action at this time. Dote said. fines and court costs, drive only to and Concorde College in West across the street from the Life “We will follow the case and act Thompson posted $1,000 bail work and Terre Haute City Council Virginia before coming to Science Building. appropriately at the proper time,” and a jury trial is scheduled for Nov. meetings, where he is a council Eastern. 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Lincoln Ave. Charleston You must be 21 to enter 348-0800 The Daily Eastern News Monday, August 23, 1999 3 More than 600 attend church dedication By Geneva White Eastern President Carol Surles Campus editor said a permanent on-campus wor- ship facility is something that is More than 600 students, par- needed at Eastern. ents, faculty members and Eastern “An important realm of educa- alumni gathered at a special Mass tion is exploration and inquiry into and ceremony Sunday to celebrate our spiritual selves,” Surles said. the dedication of the newly built “Centers like this create that nec- Newman Catholic Center. essary synergy with education The ceremony began with a institutions and contribute prayer outside the Buzzard Hall immensely to holistic develop- auditorium, where the first on- ment.” campus Mass was held in 1963. Jeff Boshart, associate profes- Following the prayer, a parade of sor of art, volunteered in 1998 to students and families marched build the furnishings on the altar at down Seventh Street to 500 no cost. The furnishings were Roosevelt Ave. and attended mass completed Saturday, just in time in the St. Phillip Neri Chapel. for the first Mass. Because the chapel has seating “Some folks don’t have finan- for only 430 people, ushers were cial resources, but I had the time forced to put extra chairs in the and talent to do it,” Boshart said lobby so everyone could hear the after the Mass. “I contributed time Mass. and talent instead of treasures.” The prayer service and Mass Most of the students who were presided over by Bishop attended the dedication said they Daniel L. Ryan, head of the were pleased to know they have a Springfield Roman Catholic sanctuary they can go to anytime. Diocese. “I think it’s going to open up “What we’re beginning today is more ideas and be a place for peo- going to last the rest of my life and ple to come to be a community,” can call their own,” Lanham said. Mandy Marshall / Photo Editor the rest of yours,” Ryan said. “This said Sheila Crotty, a sophomore Although the new building is church itself is a little forte of what music education major. ready for Mass, Tom Welle, it will mean forever and today to Steve Ritz, who graduated in Newman Center project director, Above:Members of the Springfield live in God’s house.” December 1998, said he came said $900,000 of the $3.2 million Diocese Knights of Columbus Construction of the $3.6 mil- back to Eastern just to attend the still needs to be raised. parade down Seventh Street and lion Newman Center began in dedication ceremony. “I think we’re right on the Roosevelt Avenue from Buzzard Hall March 1998. The new building “I think the (new Newman mark,” Welle said. “I believe there to the Newman Center Sunday after- means Eastern is no longer the Center is) excellent,” Ritz said. are some people who will now noon. The parade was the start of only public four-year Illinois uni- “It’s going to bring all the invest in us because they witnessed the dedication ceremony of the versity without a permanent on- Catholics and all the Christians the beauty of the architecture.” Newman Center. campus worship facility. together.” The Newman Center will con- “I hope this is the beginning of Lanham said the new structure tinue celebrating its opening Left: Associate art professor Jeff these bricks pulsating with life,” is a place of spirituality for stu- through several events and special Boshart relights a candle Sunday said Roy Lanham, director of the dents of any religion. masses this week including a fac- afternoon after the Newman Center Newman Center. “I hope these “What this building says is we ulty and staff Mass at 5 p.m. dedication ceremony at the Newman walls will continue to pulsate with believe in young adults. We want Monday and an open house for Center, 500 Roosevelt Ave. Boshart life as generations of students pass them to have a house of prayer and students, faculty and staff at 11 designed this altar and many other through here.” we want them to have a place they a.m.Tuesday. furnishings on the altar. BSW hits it big in Little Lotto, retires from job By Tammie Sloup And it finally paid off. asking “Are you the one? Are you the with,” he said. News editor When Clapp checked the winning one? And I said ‘I think I got a couple Clapp also traded in his old truck numbers in the paper May 10, the numbers right.’” to buy a new one, and said although Now that he’s retired, Aaron numbers matched one of his two tick- The pot just happened to be worth he has no definite plans to travel, he Clapp usually spends his weekends at ets. $108,000, of which Clapp received would love to visit a few places, auctions or selling fishing equipment Though some people would be $74,000 after taxes were taken out. including Montana. at flea markets. ecstatic about winning the lottery, After cashing in his ticket, Clapp Clapp worked at Eastern for 32 Clapp began buying rods and reels Clapp took it mildly at first. returned to work and still did not tell years and said what he will probably and fishing antiques from a tackle “I said ‘I’ll be darned. Wow.’Then any of his coworkers he had won, but miss the most is the different students shop in Charleston that closed down Aaron Clapp I went to work and didn’t tell any- the news spread quickly after another he met and became attached to. A about nine years ago, and would fix one,” he said. building service worker heard about few students even sent Clapp cards the items in a shop in his backyard Monday During his lunch break, Clapp Clapp’s winning ticket from an after he won the lottery. and sell them. took the ticket to Wilb Walker’s to employee of Wilb Walker’s. Clapp grew up in Westfield, a This summer, Clapp said he profile cash it in. Clapp said his life hasn’t changed small town southeast of Charleston, decided to buy the “whole kit n’ “I didn’t even know how much I significantly since he won, but he was and was in the Navy for five years kaboodle,” and now has plenty of the house and raise his vegetable gar- won,” he said. able to retire and buy 13 year’s worth before moving to Charleston in fishing equipment to work with. den, along with playing Little Lotto As he walked up to the counter to of retirement pay back, which he lost 1966. The former building service work- Monday through Friday, a routine have his ticket checked, Clapp said in a divorce. “And I’ve been here forever and a er said he also likes to “tinker” around that he’s done for years and years. several Walker’s employees started “(The money) is all mine to play half,” he said. DOES YOUR GREEK, HALL, OR OTHER ORGANIZATION NEED CUSTOM SCREENPRINTED T-SHIRTS? HEY!!

Phone: (217) 348-5150 610 Jackson Street On The South Side Fax: (217) 348-0099 Charleston, IL 61920 Of The Square Custom Screenprinting, Embroidery and Promotional Products The Daily Eastern News Lesson No.1: Mom,Dad ...send cash astern: My home sweet sor is going to penalize me for home, at least for the “Even if it’s the not bringing it. Otherwise it sits last three years. And in only class you on my shelf collecting dust until those three years, the next test rolls around when I E have left to gradu- whip it out and frantically read Opinion things have changed drastically. Most of the changes have ate and you’ve all those chapters that had been occurred within myself, because, been here six assigned in the last six weeks. Another way I have changed lets face it, a university cannot years, it is not page make too many changes in three Meghan McMahon is the way I handle my financial years. Editorial Page editor worth taking if it situation. My first year I spent My first day on campus was is at 8 a.m.” hours upon hours pondering the Monday, August 23, 1999 one to remember. I had no idea balance in my checkbook and where anything was, but I had calculating how much money I too much pride to look at a map and ask anybody for help. had to spend each week. Now I’ve discovered a more reli- Page 4 Needless to say, I spent a lot of time walking around like a able way of making sure I have enough money to make it lost puppy. But don’t fret freshmen, this place isn’t that though the semester. Parents. My parents have a way of big. always coming through for me when I need beer money for I learned early on that this isn’t high school and if you the weekend. Now I know why I put up with all that nag- want to wear your pajamas to class, that’s fine. No one real- ging for the last 21 years. ly cares if you are wearing Calvin Klein jeans or flannel The thing that has changed the most in the three years I pants from Target. Once I discovered that, I ditched my hour have been at Eastern has been my diet. I started out eating Worthwhile and a half primping routine and traded it in for a low main- dorm food, and I’m still carrying around my Freshman 15 tenance hair cut and lots of flannel pants and T-shirts. And because of it. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I showers are totally optional when getting ready for Friday would actually consume pork fritters on a bun, egg bake and morning classes or any morning for that matter. horseshoe sandwiches, just to name a few. Another thing I learned early on was that no class is Apartment life hasn’t made my diet that much better, headaches worth getting up at 8 a.m. Even if it’s the only class you though. I have become a connoisseur of carbohydrates. have left to graduate and you’ve been here six years, it is not Rice, pasta and potatoes are just about all I eat. You would worth taking if it is at 8 a.m. be surprised at the tasty concoctions you can whip up with hile the majority of Eastern students were potato flakes and whatever else you have lying around. basking in the sun or working this summer, My first semester I had Language and Literature at 8 a.m. and I was psyched when I got up at 6:30 every morn- But, in case my parents ever get a hold of this column, I the campus underwent a huge transformation. W ing to get ready and pack all those anthologies and dictio- really have learned a lot while I have been at Eastern. Inside Bulldozers and gates have been removed from the naries into my bag. That lasted about two weeks, then I the classroom, I mean. And if you do get your hands on this Library Quad and moved elsewhere to attack new pro- started getting up later and later and bringing less and less to column, could you send some money my way. Please. jects. class. Indeed the summer brought about many positive Now I’m at the point in my college career where the only ■ Meghan McMahon is a senior journalism major and a biweek- changes in virtually every corner of Eastern’s campus thing I bring to class is a notebook and a pen. The only way ly columnist for The Daily Eastern News. Her e-mail address is this summer — changes that will be noticed and appre- you would catch me with a book in my bag is if the profes- [email protected]. Columns are the opinion of the author. ciated by the Eastern community for years to come. And the changes and construction will be ongoing for the next few years. Instead of griping about the inconvenience or appearance, students should remem- ber the changes will be an improvement to the educa- tion they receive at Eastern. The completion of the Commemorative Campus Improvements Courtyard and the addition Improvements will cause of flowers and shrubbery headaches for awhile, but in will be noticed by nearly the end everyone will benefit. everyone walking around campus this week. But many of the major changes on campus will not be seen, instead the university community will reap the benefits of the hard work of the facilities planning and manage- ment staff. Some of the less obvious changes that occurred over the summer include the installation of air conditioning in Lincoln and Douglas halls and the installation of wiring closets in all residence halls and university apart- ment buildings. By January, all university living facili- ties should be Internet accessible, said Bill Schnackel, director of housing and dining services. Work also is under way on the 24-hour computer lab, which should be open by mid-September. Booth Library will be the largest project on the uni- versity’s plate for the next two years, and also the one that will cause the most inconvenience for students. they have met society’s requirements to The library’s services and materials will be moved to Bars not scapegoat for drink responsibly. When that trust is bro- three on-campus buildings and one off-campus build- student irresponsibility You r t u r n ken, it’s not the bar’s fault, but that of ing. Letters to the editor the individual who, for whatever reason, The $18 million renovation is scheduled for comple- Editor’s note: This editorial has been made poor decisions. tion in late 2001. Until then, it’s going to be a mess, to reprinted from the April 23 edition of Passing the buck to another party say the least. the Northern Star with permission. in the bar, consumed alcohol as a minor skirting responsibility does not produce But with the mess and change of all campus projects and drove under the influence of alcohol a solution; it only complicates the prob- will come a more technologically updated campus and Aren’t we responsible for our own — all infringements of the law that con- lem. It’s time the complainants in this actions anymore? A 20-year-old died sequently led to her death. liability case realize the true scope of a more physically appealing one as well. last September in an alcohol-related So while it’s easy to whine and complain about the Bar owners should — and do — try responsibility regarding their daughters accident when she crashed into a tree to keep minors out of their establish- inconvenience the construction projects cause, remem- death instead of taking it out on a con- along Annie Glidden Road after alleged- ments. When they are shown to have venient scapegoat. ber how much better Eastern will be in the end. ly drinking at Amnesia. The girl’s family allowed underage patrons to slip through has brought a civil liability case against the cracks, they are punished through ■ The editorial is the opinion of the editorial board of The Daily the bar, which now must appear before appropriate channels, as the owners of Letter policy Eastern News. the DeKalb Liquor Commission on May Starbusters and Arcade Dreams can 4 to determine whether the underage girl surely attest. The Daily Eastern News accepts had actually been admitted and served. But reality is reality: minors do slip letters to the editor addressing local, While it’s natural to feel for the par- in. It is not impossible to obtain high- state, national and international issues. Today’s quote ents of the girl who died in this tragic quality false identification so good that They should be less than 250 words “ accident, what’s not right is their blam- and include the author’s name, tele- any reasonable human being would be Nothing endures but change. ing the bar. It seems as if there is a fooled. In these cases, the bar has done phone number and address. Students growing trend lately to point the finger as much as it can to keep minors out and should indicate their year in school at everyone else instead of those whose has to trust the decision-making of the and major. Faculty, administration and Heraclitus own decisions bring about tragedy. In individual. staff should indicate their position and Greek philosopher 540-480 B.C. this case, the girl willingly broke several Unfortunately, all too often people department. Letters whose authors existing laws in the hours before her don’t make the right decisions, and in cannot be verified will not be printed. death. Not only did she apparently pre- some cases, they die because of them. Depending on space constraints, we sent false identification to enter the bar Based on the pretense that their patrons may have to edit your letter, so keep it — a crime in itself — but she remained are at least 21, bar owners must trust that as concise as possible. Send” letters to the editor via e-mail to [email protected] The Daily Eastern News Monday, August 23, 1999 5 Booth Library materials Alumna donates $1.2 million Lover of education leaves Eastern part of her estate relocated to four sites By Amy Thon son’s estate, but Ballenger had not contacted the Assoc. news editor university to inform them of the donation before By Melanie Schneider her death, which was earlier this year. Administration editor Where are the A two-year education at Eastern started “We’re still trying to get details on the entire Florence Coles Ballenger on a life-long career in estate. We’re just thrilled with the gift,” Nilsen said. During Booth Library’s 30-month reno- teaching and a love for learning that led to a $1.2 Nilsen said the donation is a tribute to the qual- vation, all of the resources and services have Books? million donation to the university. ity education Ballenger received when she was at been split among three on-campus locations Union Gallery (basement of the By living off the pension from her teaching Eastern from 1923 to 1925. and one off-campus location. positions and her social security, Ballenger’s invest- Ballenger had no children, but Gilbart said McAfee Gymnasium, the University University Union) - ments reached a total of $3.7 million, which she reading and traveling were her passions through- Union Gallery, located below the Student All books formerly located in the split between three institutions of higher education. out her life. Union Bowling and Billiards, the former stacks with the call letters H - M. An equal donation was made to the Chicago “Her life was very rich with teaching and learn- dining service area of Gregg Triad and Booth West -(Former IGA,612 W. area’s Kennedy-King College (formerly known as ing and travel,” Gilbart said. Booth West, the former IGA building on Woodrow Wilson Junior College), where Ballenger’s estate is mostly money she earned Lincoln Avenue, will serve as the temporary Lincoln Ave.) Ballenger taught for 20 years. during her life. She also had invested in General library locations. All books with call letters P - V and all After leaving Kennedy-King College, Electric stock when her husband was employed there. Three of the buildings are within steps of periodicals before 1990, university Ballenger moved to Florida and taught at St. “Instead of living a high life, she proceeded to Booth Library and library staff will provide archives, government documents and Petersburg Junior College until her retirement at save,” Gilbart said. delivery of materials from the off-campus microfiche. age 70. Ballenger was continually involved in the After leaving Eastern, Ballenger taught seventh location of Booth West to the circulation McAfee Gymnasium Learning Support Center at the college. The sup- and eighth grades at Hawthorne School in Oak desk in McAfee if requested. Delivery Main location for materials and ser- port center was a free tutoring program for all stu- Park. During summers, she attended summer requests usually are completed in two to vices, all books formerly located in the dents, said Helen Gilbart, a friend and colleague of school at the University of Wisconsin to complete three hours, said Allen Lanham, dean of stacks with the call letters A - G, N and Ballenger’s at St. Petersburg Junior College. her bachelor’s degree. library services. Z; all reference materials, periodicals Gilbart also is the trustee for Ballenger’s estate. “She was only at Eastern two years because at Both the Union Gallery and Booth West since 1990, juvenile and curriculum “We continued our friendship after she retired that time it was a teacher’s college,” Gilbart said. locations operate as closed stacks, which collections and microfilm collections; because she was (at the support center) every day,” “It really grounded her in an excellent education. means a library staff member will retrieve all the Illinet system and the main circula- Gilbart said. She was prepared to teach and (Eastern) made her materials requested. Items may be picked up tion desk, student seating areas, offices She said Ballenger worked her way through love to teach.” at the circulation desk in the location where of library staff and all library services, college and she wanted to help students continue The donation has no special requests, however the materials reside. such as photocopiers their education, so she chose to leave her estate to at St. Petersburg Junior College, Ballenger asked “Fifty new computers along with the 63 them. Gilbart said Ballenger wanted to help “stu- that the money go to the Learning Support Center computers from Booth’s computer lab will Gregg Triad dents learn that education is what makes a big dif- and the Women on the Way program, which helps combine to make the Gregg Triad the largest Media lab including sound recording, ference in your life.” needy students. computer lab on campus,” Lanham said. videos, CDs and typewriters When Ballenger’s husband died in 1985, he “There are no strings attached at Eastern,” The Gregg Triad Media Lab, however, left her $387,000 to live off of, but she chose to Gilbart said. “I’m really hopeful that Eastern will will be open Monday, complete with sound from the library this summer during the invest it and never touched the money. do something like what our college is doing. I cer- recordings, videos, compact discs, typewrit- move. I saw very little difference in the ser- “She chose not to spend that because she want- tainly hope it is used for students.” ers and other services. vice available.” ed to leave it to students,” Gilbart said. Gilbart said Ballenger would have wanted the Ted Weidner, director facilities planning The $18 million renovation is scheduled Jill Nilsen, acting vice president for external money to be used to help students further their and management, said in a written statement to be completed in late 2001, and some of relations, said it is uncommon for the university to education. She would not have wanted a room or he has not heard any complaints from library the new features of the library include the receive such a large donation. building named after her or the money used for patrons. expansion of the computer labs, the inclu- “For Eastern’s experience in fund raising, it has material purchases. “We believe the library did an excellent sion of a two-story, glass-enclosed atrium not been common to receive a gift this large,” “She was a person who was very modest,” job in communicating the move/transition separating the old and new sections of the Nilsen said. “It was a wonderful surprise.” Gilbart said. “She never spent any money that she schedule,” he said in the statement . “I had building and a 30-foot addition at the south She said typically the university knows before- could save. She felt she wanted to make a differ- the opportunity to borrow several books end of the building. hand if they are going to receive a portion of a per- ence.”

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Auditions are open to any 345-STIX Wednesday Friday registered student. Monday PARTY WITH THE CAPTAIN 4 O’Clock Club 20oz. Draft $1.50 Captain Morgan Mixers 20 oz. Drafts $1.75 Best Drafts in Town Single $2.75 Tuesday Double $4.75 Saturday TROPICAL TUESDAY Thursday 20oz. Drafts $1.75 “Buffett Night” Bert & Ernie’s Sunday Frozen Drinks $2.50 Baltimore Zoos All You Can Eat Buffet $4.95 $4.25 Karaoke 9-Midnight 20oz. Draft $1.50 Full Service Beer Garden open Everyday & Night Never a Cover • Dance Floor w/ DJ 6 Monday, August 23, 1999 The Daily Eastern News University welcomes freshmen at ceremony About 1,000 attend annual convocation By Melanie Schneider lenging life.” and Geneva White Baharlou used the civil rights Staff editors movement as an example to illustrate the importance of using a liberal arts Incoming freshmen were given a education to promote tolerance. lesson on ethics and decency as well “If, when you graduate from this as a chance to say farewell to parents institution, you still have to read a Thursday at the Fall Convocation in holy book to know you must not hate Lantz Gymnasium. or discriminate, or look at a posted About 1,000 faculty, parents and sign of the Ten Commandments to new students attended the second know you should not kill, then we annual convocation. have failed as an institution,” he said. Eastern President Carol Surles Surles said after the convocation and Student Body President Keith the incoming students appear to be Cosentino welcomed students to the well prepared to begin their college university. careers at Eastern. “I am proud to be associated with “I think they are well prepared as the tradition of introducing and wel- our freshmen have been in past coming the incoming students and years,” she said. “It’s a very dynamic their families,” Cosentino told stu- group of new students.” dents. “Building traditions is not lim- Freshman need to remember that ited to only the university, but some- college is a journey, Surles said. thing each of you should seek and “Education is a process,” she said. attain.” “Some of their experiences will be Alan Baharlou, chair of Eastern’s purely academic and others will be geology/geography department and experiential.” newly named faculty laureate, gave Following the convocation, a pic- the welcome address at the convoca- nic was held at the Campus Pond, tion. As faculty laureate, Baharlou giving freshmen a chance to say their will represent Eastern’s faculty on final goodbyes to their parents. several student committees and Several students at the picnic said receive a $500 stipend. they were ready to handle the new “I want to congratulate those of freedoms and responsibilities that you who have selected the least trav- come with college while others said eled path and decided to enter an the new independence is a little scary. institution of higher learning,” “I’m just not used to doing every- Baharlou said. “Institutions of higher thing on my own,” said Trent learning invent the future.” Marton, a freshman undecided major. Baharlou spoke to students about “I’m just going to miss my home and the meaning of the liberal education my family.” they will receive at Eastern. Marton’s father Brian said he is a “Very few here know or have little concerned about his son going experienced the power and signifi- off to college for the first time. cance of a liberal education as much “I just want to see him get off on as I have,” Baharlou said. “I lived the the right foot,” he said. early part of my life in a country Jennifer Pietz, a freshman special where I was denied every fundamen- education major, said she sees college tal human right and experienced an as a way to meet people. educational system where only disci- “I really don’t have any activities Mandy Marshall / Photo Editor pline contents were taught without right now, but I’m really excited to Matt Renfro, a freshman undecided major, and Joe Spielman, a freshman undecided major, listen to Student Body the complementary liberal education start college and make some new President Keith Cosentino in Lantz Gymnasium during the Fall Convocation Thursday afternoon. vital to a productive, happy and chal- friends, “ Pietz said. 2 former students commissioned as 2nd lieutenants By Geneva White Wednesday. Andy Pannier, who Sigma Sigma Sigma were not the “I’m very excited and I’m ready to into the Army is something they have Campus editor graduated in August with a degree in only ones who showed up to give her start doing what I’ve been training for always wanted to do. environmental biology, also was support. Her father, who is a master for three years,” she said. “I’m ner- “I’m actually looking very for- Members of Karla Porch’s soror- commissioned. sergeant in the army, was sitting in the vous about going to Germany.” ward to (being in the Army),” Paine ity were wiping tears from their eyes Both Porch and Pannier were front row. When it came time in the Pannier was on his way to said. as they watched her get commis- members of the Reserve Officers’ ceremony for her to pass on her “sil- Missouri to begin his training after Major Alan Jans, assistant profes- sioned into the U.S. Army as a second Training Corps Panther Battalion dur- ver dollar salute” to a fellow soldier, the ceremony. When his training is sor of military science, said between lieutenant. ing their time at Eastern. The two she chose her father. complete, he will head to Kentucky eight and 20 Eastern students are Porch, who graduated in August began their duties immediately fol- After the ceremony she was head- and work as an Army engineer. commissioned each year. with a degree in exercise science, was lowing the commission ceremony in ing to Georgia to begin a brief train- “I feel good,” Pannier said. “I’m “It depends on how many patriotic one of two recent Eastern graduates the Lumpkin auditorium. ing period before going to Germany going to have a real job.” young people we have each year,” he to be commissioned into the Army Porch’s sorority sisters from to work as a signal officer. For both Porch and Pannier, going said.

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ATAGLANCE Acting vice president named Panther Express Stops: retired earlier this year, according to a Eastern grad will head business affairs press release. After a three-month lapse, the Panther Express “Zieren will provide leadership and and replace former VP Morgan Olsen supervision for personnel in the financial will start back up for operation today as stu- aid office and assume responsibility for dents head to the first day of class. By Melanie Schneider services, facilities planning and manage- planning, implementing and maintaining Administration Editor ment, information technology services, student-centered, service oriented poli- The shuttle will run from 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. employee and labor relations and human cies, procedures and activities that sup- during the week with frequent stops to: Eastern graduate Jeff Cooley was resources, Cooley said. port the enrollment and retention objec- recently named the university’s acting Cooley is a certified public accoun- tives of the university,” a press release vice president for business affairs. tant, internal auditor and fraud examiner, stated. Cooley will be replacing the duties of according to a press release. He is a Lisa Huson, general counsel for Wilb Walker’s Morgan Olsen, who has been named vice member of the American Institute of Eastern, left in August to join the campus Wal-mart in Charleston president for business and finance at Certified Public Accountants, the Illinois legal team at the University of Illinois at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. CPA Society, the Central and National Urbana-Champaign as assistant universi- The corner of Sixth Street and Polk Avenue Cooley attained a bachelor’s degree in Associations of College and University ty counsel. The corner of Seventh Street and Polk Avenue accounting from Eastern and served as Business Officers and the Institute of She will provide UIUC with legal Eastern’s director of internal auditing for Internal Auditors. advice on issues such as employment, The corner of Second Street and Polk Avenue 14 years. In December 1997 he was Cooley will serve as acting vice pres- labor and nondiscrimination matters, real Coles County Courthouse appointed assistant vice president for ident for business affairs until a perma- estate and lease issues, freedom of infor- business affairs. nent replacement is found. The position mation and privacy issues and federal and Carman Hall “I am very excited about this opportu- is expected to be filled by the end of state laws affecting the university, accord- Greek Court nity to serve Eastern with my new capac- December. ing to a press release. ity, although I hated to see Dr. Olsen Cooley is undecided about applying “It has been a pleasure to work at Martin Luther King Jr. University Union leave,” Cooley said. “It’s a great chal- for the position. Eastern and to establish the first Office of Old Main lenge, but I am privileged to have an “I haven’t seen anything about the University Counsel. It has been a chal- excellent support staff for business search committee, and I don’t know what lenging, yet rewarding experience,” she Second Street and Grant Avenue affairs.” the committee is looking for just yet,” said in a press release. “While I will miss Cooley has worked in the areas of Cooley said. “I still have not decided if I Eastern and my colleagues, I am looking Lincoln Hall planning, risk and financial management, will apply for the position.” forward to working in the Campus Legal Coleman Hall environmental health and safety and gov- Another Eastern alumni and long time Counsel’s Office at the University of erning board support. In addition, he now Eastern employee has been named direc- Illinois where I will be part of a much Lawson Hall will oversee other business affairs func- tor of financial aid. larger staff and will have the opportunity tions such as the budget office, business Jone Zieren replaced John Flynn, who to develop my legal skills further.”

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ACADEMIC, including permanent record, grade changes, and removal 10 Monday, August 23, 1999 The Daily Eastern News Former Panthers show the old guys can play game. Isirov, who was a Panther Past and present from 1982-84, beat goalkeeper Brian Langford following a give soccer pros take away. “I saw an opening and I just wanted to hit it straight,” Isirov to Lakeside Field said. “I was thinking about By David Pump putting a move on the keeper, but Staff writer instead I just kicked it in.” Dave LaFrance scored on a Lakeside Field was full of past header off of a service across the and present soccer professionals middle from Czarnecki in the sec- Saturday afternoon as the ond half. Panthers hosted their alumni Isirov then scored on a deflec- game. tion after catching Langford out Former Eastern players of position. returned from as far as Canada to “I wanted to get the ball over play in the annual event which the top of him, but I will take the pitted graduates from even years, deflection,” Isirov said. “I have a the white team, against graduates little contusion on my leg from from odd years, the blue team, where his spike caught me, but with the odds winning 3-1. that is a price you pay to score a “Every year it gets better,” goal.” men’s soccer coach Tim Muhr, who played defense, McClements said. “We get more was named the player of the game guys to come back and their skill for the Blue team, and Holliman, level also improves.” a forward, received the honor for Returning for the game were the White team. current professionals Mike Notes: Before the contest the Czarnecki, Henry Ospina, Kyle alumni participated in a golf out- ing at Ironhourse golf course in Mittendorf and LeBaron Dave Pump / Staff photographer Holliman. Current Chicago Cobra Tuscola, with Bob Setta recording Former Panther Greg Muhr (center) tries to elude a defender while Dino Razo chases after him. Approximately 30 former a hole in one. This season also coach Greg Muhr also was pre- soccer players returned Saturday to play in the annual alumni game at Lakeside Field. sent for the contest. marks the 30th anniversary of the “Everything is going really goals from Tom Isirov, who was picked me,” he said. “I really love scoring when current women’s 1969 National Championship well,” Czarnecki, who was on the voted the Most Valuable Player by to play the game and hopefully assistant coach Adam Howarthe team. Three members from that Developmental League’s Chicago current members of the Eastern the guys saw some things that scored on a break away. team were present, and received a Sockers this past summer said. soccer team. they can use.” The Blue then made their sub- photograph of the team and the The blue team received two “It’s an honor that the kids The White team opened the stitutions and took control of the press release from that game. Golf coach confident new players are key to future By Chad Merda had the talent after him to support a For the women, they have foundation that should provide a Sports editor good team showing.” almost an identical situation as their bright future for the women’s team. The overall talent level (of A lot of that talent is going to male counterparts. That is, one vet- “The overall talent level is much Jay Albaugh is a coach, but cer- “ come from freshman David Rella, eran to lead the newcomers who improved but it’s a fairly young tainly doesn’t talk like one. the women’s team) is much who hails all the way from will help rebuild the Eastern golf squad that will take their licks,” he The second-year Eastern golf improved but it’s a fairly Cranbrook, British Columbia. program. said. coach refuses to sugar coat things – young squad that will take Albaugh found Rella through a Kara Dohman is the women’s The men’s team plays a five last season the team struggled but connection with a tour in version of Kearney. tournament schedule in the fall sea- he never made excuses. their licks. Philadelphia, brought him in for a “I look for her to assume the son, while the women play four. Now, when talking about this Jay Albaugh, visit and signed him a short time leadership role, but in the past, she Both will host a tournament at year’s men’s and women’s squads, men’s and women’s golf coach later. has not been in that situation,” Ironhorse Golf Club in Tuscola – he speaks with confidence about “I think he is going to step in Albaugh said. “I look for her to be a the men play Oct. 17-19 while the how his first recruiting class pro- right away and be a contributor,” leader by example in helping the women’s tourney is Oct. 10-12. vides a solid foundation for chasing and women’s players with impres- Albaugh said. “He has extensive younger players out.” Albaugh said Ironhorse is possi- an Ohio Valley Conference title. No sive resumes. ” tournament experience.” He anticipates second-year play- bly the best course in central more last place finishes. On the men’s side, senior Blake It doesn’t hurt that Rella keeps er Heather Adams to also be a fac- Illinois. “I know they will work hard to Kearney will anchor what Albaugh his scores in the 70s, according to tor in the team’s success. In between now and then, the win an OVC Championship,” hopes is a much improved team. Albaugh. “She had a sort of up and down coach knows what both teams need Albaugh said of the entire team, but “I look for Blake to be the team Another newcomer Albaugh has year last year,” Albaugh said. “She to work on. more importantly, his new recruits. leader this year not only in his play, high hopes for on the men’s team is had some swing problems and had “I’m a big believer in working “It’s nice because I had the oppor- but in helping the younger players Jim Hamann, a sophomore transfer to adjust to the added length of the on the short game,” Albaugh said. tunity to interview them. (An OVC to adjust to college play,” Albaugh from Illinois State. college courses.” “That is where you score.” title) may not happen this year, but said. “Blake is a quiet person, but in “ISU had to trim down it’s roster As far as the rookies go, the Other than that, instilling the that is the goal. I think my players golf, you don’t need somebody to help comply with Title IX – for- Lady Panthers have Kristin Hoff, idea of solid course management share the same passion for golf as yelling and running around. tunately he chose us,” Albaugh said. from Racine, Wis., who was one of and good decision making also are me. They’re not just here for the “He had a good fall but strug- “He’s going to be a major part of the top five high school players in high on Albaugh’s list. ride.” gled in the spring,” he said. “I think our golf program. He was one of the the state last year. “They don’t need to shoot at After inheriting last year’s team, surrounding him with better talent top high school players in Illinois Just like with the men, Albaugh pins behind hazards or bunkers,” he Albaugh has assembled both men’s will help. In the past, we haven’t and he’s got extensive experience.” knows he has assembled a solid said.

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advertise. 319-824-3996 Come Visit us in the Union Walkway! The Daily Eastern News Monday, August 23, 1999 11 sports Davie has cause Scoreboard to be concerned SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) – Bob Chi – Bownes 30 pass from Miller Sacked-yards lost 2-5 2-20 NATIONAL LEAGUE Newark Bears (Atlantic Davie has reason to be worried. EIU CALENDAR (Sauerbrun kick), 1:46. Had intercepted 1 1 East Division League/independent) — Placed And it’s not just because he has Today A – 48,381. PUNTS-AVERAGE 4-38.0 5-46.0 WL GB third baseman Craig Worthington STL CHI PENALTIES-YARDS 6-45 6-44 New York 75 48 — inbrief to replace Notre Dame’s career rush- Tryout meetings for this year’s on the seven-day disabled list with womens varsity rugby team will take First downs 23 18 FUMBLES-LOST 2-2 1-1 Atlanta 76 49 — a ruptured left Achilles tendon. ing leader. Or the holes on the offen- place today through Thursday at 6 Rushes-yards 27-102 23-43 TIME OF POSSESSION Philadelphia 65 57 9.5 Somerset Patriots (Atlantic sive line. Or even the brand-new p.m. in Coleman Hall, room 203. No Passing 314 283 29:17 30:43 Montreal 50 72 24.5 League/independent) — Signed Rodman runs experience is necessary and all Punt Returns 2-11 2-22 INDIVIDUAL LEADERS Florida 50 73 25.0 catcher Gilberto Reyes, second linebacking corps. those interested are encouraged to Kickoff Returns 7-87 6-128 Missed Field Goals: NONE. Central Division baseman-outfielder Jorge Alvarez into more trouble Sometime over the next few attend. Interceptions Ret. 2-12 2-28 Minnesota rushing: Moe Williams 8-28, WL GB and outfielder Leo Garcia; placed Comp-Att-Int 26-42-2 20-29-2 months, the NCAA will decide Tuesday Leroy Mcfadden 6-24, Robert Houston 75 50 — outfielder Rob Lukachyk on the 7- Sacked-Yards Lost 3-18 2-22 Smith 6-24, Leroy Hoard 5-19, Duante Cincinnati 72 49 1.0 NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. Walk-on tryouts for the Eastern day disabled list; released catcher whether to slap the Irish with the Punts 3-29.7 4-36.0 Culpepper 3-13, Todd Bouman 2-9, St. Louis 62 61 12.0 softball team will be held on Tuesday Jay Laub and pitcher Mark Ettles. (AP) – Dennis Rodman was Fumbles-Lost 3-2 2-0 Obafemi Ayanbadeso 1-1, Jeff George Pittsburgh 61 62 13.0 school’s first-ever major rules infrac- at 2:30 p.m. at Williams Field. For FOOTBALL Penalties-Yards 11-94 5-40 1-(-7). Cleveland rushing: Terry Kirby Milwaukee 55 66 18.0 released from jail Sunday, several more information, contact coach Philadelphia Eagles — Claimed tion for the relationship between a Lloydene Searle at 581-2093. Time of Possession 35:43 24:17 12-41, Ronnie Powell 1-24, Mike Cook Chicago 52 69 21.0 hours after police were called by wide receiver Donald Sellers off former booster and players. 2-19, Sedrick Shaw 4-11, Ronald West Division someone at a restaurant-bar, who INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Moore 2-3, Madre Hill 4-1, Tim Couch WL GB waivers from the St. Louis Rams; Should that happen, Davie knows waived wide receiver Eric Smith. said the flamboyant former NBA RUSHING – St. Louis, Watson 12-68, 1-0. Minnesota passing: Randall Arizona 71 52 — he’ll see the phrase “tarnished NFL Faulk 9-17, Horne 1-13, Levitt 2-3, Cunningham 11-12-0-124, Jeff George San Francisco 63 59 7.5 COLLEGE star was drunk and causing a distur- Auburn — Announced baseball AMERICAN CONFERENCE Warner 2-1, Green 1-0. Chicago, Enis 7-8-0-97, Duante Culpepper 2-5-1-20, Los Angeles 55 68 16.0 Dome” over and over again. The coach Hal Baird will retire after the bance. East 7-24, Washington 5-7, McNown 2-7, Todd Bouman 0-3-0-0.Cleveland pass- San Diego 55 68 16.0 2000 season. embarrassing age discrimination suit WL T Stecker 3-5, Bennett 2-2, Matthews 1- ing: Ty Detmer 13-21-0-122, Tim Colorado 55 70 17.0 The 38-year-old Rodman, known 0. Miller 3-(minus 2). Couch 8-17-0-77, Mike Cook 3-6-1-33. BASEBALL he survived last summer and seemed Indianapolis 2 1 0 Sunday’s Results for dyeing his hair and numerous Buffalo 1 1 0 PASSING – St. Louis, Warner 9-17-0- Minnesota receiving: Cris Carter 6-55, Cincinnati 4, Montreal 3 Los Angeles Dodgers — to put behind him with a 9-3 record 139, Green 10-13-1-121, Germaine 7- Randy Moss 4-94, Moe Williams New York 8, St. Louis 7 Announced that pitcher Jamie tattoos and body piercings, spent a Miami 1 1 0 will come up again. New England 1 1 0 12-1-72. Chicago, McNown 7-13-2-71, 3-23, Chris Walsh 2-33, David Palmer Atlanta 3, San Diego 2 Arnold has dropped the appeal of few hours in custody before being Matthews 10-11-0-162, Miller 3-5-0- N.Y. Jets 1 1 0 2-23, Tony Bland 1-13, Robert Smith 1- Arizona 7, Pittsburgh 5 his ive-game suspension for his released on his own recognizance, And the good that he’s done in Central 72. 2, Leroy Hoard 1-(-2).Cleveland receiv- Los Angeles 9, Philadelphia 7 role in an incident July 11 against RECEIVING – St.Louis, Proehl 4-41, his first two seasons as head coach Baltimore 2 0 0 ing: Mark Campbell 4-22, Jermaine San Francisco 7, Milwaukee 3 the Seattle Mariners. Sgt. Jim Kaminsky said. Horne 3-73, Hakim 3-35, Faulk 3-16, Jacksonville 1 1 0 Ross 3-25, Sedrick Shaw 3-21, Colorado 3, Chicago 2 Tampa Bay Devil Rays — Activated will be overshadowed by the pro- Holt 2-45, Cody 2-29, Levitt 2-12, Calls to Rodman’s agent, Steve Pittsburgh 1 1 0 Damon Gibson 3-20, Darrin Chiaverini Houston at Florida ppd. pitcher Wilson Alvarez from the 15- Lewis 2-11, Blevins 1-24, Small 1-19, gram’s problems — at least to Cleveland 1 2 0 2-39, Terry Kirby 2-24, Irv Smith 2-17, Today’s Games day disabled list; optioned outfield- Chasman, seeking comment, were Robinson 1-15, Knox 1-7, Harris 1-5. Cincinnati 0 2 0 Leslie Shepherd 1-13, Kevin Johnson St. Louis at Montreal, 6:05 p.m. er Rich Butler and pitcher Bryan those on the outside. Chicago, Allred 3-42, Allen 2-45, not immediately returned. Tennessee 0 2 0 1-10, AaronLaing 1-9, Malcolm Arizona at Pittsburgh, 6:05 p.m. Rekar to Durham of the Chancey 2-32, Brooks 2-23, Booker Thomas 1-8, Marc Edwards 1-4. San Diego at Philadelphia, 6:35 p.m. Rodman was booked for investi- “I don’t feel a cloud over the West International League (AAA); 1-48 Bownes 1-30, Finn 1-24, Bates Houston at New York, 6:40 p.m. Denver 2 0 0 recalled outfielder Jose Guillen gation of being intoxicated in a pub- program at all,” Davie said 1-12, Mayes 1-11, Stecker 1-11, Cincinnati at Atlanta, 6:40 p.m. Oakland 2 0 0 from Durham. Washington 1-9, Milburn 1-8, San Francisco at Chicago, 7:05 p.m. lic place, a misdemeanor, Kaminsky Kansas City 1 1 0 Knoxville Smokies (Southern before the Irish began practice Robinson 1-4, Engram 1-3, Enis 1-3. WNBA Los Angeles at Milwaukee, 7:05 p.m. Seattle 0 2 0 said. Rodman was ordered to appear Tuesday’s Games League/AA) — Recalled pitcher for their home opener against San Diego 0 3 0 EASTERN CONFERENCE San Francisco at Chicago, 1:20 p.m. John Sneed from Dunedin of the in court Oct. 1. Before then, prose- NATIONAL CONFERENCE Colts 37, Saints 7 WL GB Kansas on Aug. 28. “Do I have St. Louis at Montreal, 6:05 p.m. Florida State League. East IND NOR x-New York 18 13 — cutors will determine whether to file Arizona at Florida, 6:05 p.m. Charleston Alley Cats (South concern over what will happen? WL T FIRST DOWNS 15 27 Orlando 15 16 3.0 any charges, Kaminsky said. Colorado at Pittsburgh, 6:05 p.m. Atlantic League/A) — Released N.Y. Giants 2 0 0 TOTAL NET YARDS 273 402 Charlotte 15 17 3 .5 Certainly. I think every Notre San Diego at Philadelphia, 6:35 p.m. shortstop Ramon Melo; activated Police had few details of the Washington 2 0 0 Total Plays 50 85 Detroit 14 17 4.0 Houston at New York, 6:40 p.m. infielder Corey Hart. Arizona 1 1 0 Average gain 5.5 4.7 Washington 12 19 6.0 incident night, but the restaurant Dame fan and everyone involved Cincinnati at Atlanta, 6:40 p.m. Rockford Reds (Midwest Philadelphia 0 2 0 NET RUSHING 136 148 Cleveland 6 25 12 Los Angeles at Milwaukee, 7:05 p.m. League/A) — Activated pitcher owner said it didn’t appear to be in Notre Dame should because Dallas 0 3 0 Rushes 26 30 WESTERN CONFERENCE Lance Davis from the disabled list; Central Average Per Rush 5.2 4.9 WL GB instigated by Rodman. it’s out of our hands. released pitcher Scott Key. Tampa Bay 2 0 0 NET PASSING 137 254 x-Houston 25 6 — Green Bay 1 0 0 Completed-att. 11-24 24-46 y-Los Angeles 20 12 5.0 BASKETBALL Chicago 2 1 0 Yards per pass 5.7 4.6 y-Sacramento 19 13 6.0 MLS Atlanta Hawks — Acquired center Detroit 1 1 0 Sacked-yards lost 0-0 9-60 Phoenix 15 17 10.5 Eastern Conference Lorenzen Wright from the Los Minnesota 1 1 0 Had intercepted 0 1 Minnesota 14 17 11.0 W L Pts Angeles Clippers for two first- West PUNTS-AVG 5-47.6 5-39.4 Utah 14 17 11.0 D.C. 17 7 41 round picks. San Francisco 2 0 0 PENALTIES-YDS 3-20 7-59 Columbus 15 8 35 Atlanta 1 1 0 FUMBLES-LOST 2-1 6-2 Miami 10 14 22 Tampa Bay 10 14 22 ‘99 Carolina 1 1 0 TIME OF POSSESSION MLB New Orleans 1 1 0 22:05 37:55 New England 8 3 ON THIS DAY AMERICAN LEAGUE NY-NJ 5 18 9 1898 – Malcolm Whitman wins DENfl St. Louis 0 2 0 ment! INDIVIDUAL LEADERS WL GB Western Conference the men’s singles title in the U.S. e excite New York 74 48 — W L Pts e th Friday’s Results Missed Field Goals: NONE. Lawn Tennis Association champi- ckl Carolina 20, Pittsburgh 12 Indianapolis rushing: Edgerrin James Boston 67 56 7.5 Colorado 16 7 42 onship. a Toronto 66 59 9.5 T *sponsored by the EIU Athletic Department Arizona 27, Tennessee 17 10-77, Jermaine Chaney 7-34, Kelly Los Angeles 15 8 39 1926 – Molla Bjurstedt Mallory Baltimore 54 68 20.0 Chicago 12 10 34 Detroit 16, Cincinnati 0 Holcomb 3-13, Keith Elias 6-12. New beats Elizabeth Ryan to capture Tampa Bay 54 69 20.5 Dallas 12 12 40 New York 10, Philadelphia 9 Orleans rushing: Troy Davis 16-76, her seventh singles title in the Central Division San Jose 13 10 21 OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM Saturday’s Results Dino Philyaw 10-56, Marvin Powell 1- U.S. Lawn Tennis Association New York 27, Jacksonville 20 11, Aaron Craver 1-4, Jake Delhomme WL GB Kansas City 7 16 17 Cleveland 75 47 — championships. Minnesota 24, Cleveland 17 1-1, Danny Wuerffel 1-0. Sunday’s Results Chicago 59 63 16.0 Chicago at Dallas 1930 – Britain’s Betty Nuthall Baltimore 19, Atlanta 6 Indianapolis passing: Peyton Manning Name: e-mail: Minnesota 51 70 23.5 Tampa Bay at Columbus wins the women’s title in the U.S. Chicago 38, St. Louis 24 9-15-0-121, Steve Walsh 1-6-0-17, Kansas City 49 73 26.0 Lawn Tennis Association champi- Indianapolis 37, New Orleans 7 Kelly Holcomb 1-3-0-(-1). Detroit 48 74 27.0 onships. Phone #: New England 34, Dallas 14 New Orleans passing: Danny Wuerffel West Division 1933 – The first televised boxing Tampa Bay 17, Kansas City 7 8-12-0-117, Jake Delhomme 9-22-0- WL GB TRANSACTIONS match is an exhibition fight Miami 13, San Diego 10 115, Billy Joe Tolliver 7-12-1-82. Indianapolis receiving: Marvin Harrison Texas 74 50 — BASEBALL between Archie Sexton and Oakland 67 56 6.5 Colorado Rockies — Placed pitch- Laurie Raiteri, staged at the Quarterback: Today’s Game 2-53, Ken Dilger 2-30, Jerome Pathon Seattle 60 62 13.0 er Mike DeJean on the 15-day dis- Broadcasting House in London. Denver vs. Green Bay at Madison, 2-24, E.g. Green 2-11, Keith Elias 1-11, Anaheim 50 72 23.0 abled list with tendinitis in his right 1969 – France’s Une De Mai Wis., 8 p.m. Charles Kirby 1-9, Running back: Jermaine Chaney 1-(-1). Sunday’s Results elbow; recalled pitcher John beats Nevele Pride in a dramatic New Orleans receiving: Dino Philyaw New York 5, Minnesota 3 Thomson from Colorado Springs of finish to take the International Trot Bears 38, Rams 24 2-46, Troy Davis 2-31, Danan Baltimore 9, Chicago 3 the Pacific Coast League (AAA). at Roosevelt Raceway. Wide receiver: St. Louis 3 10 3 8 – 24 Hughes 2-27, L.c. Stevens 2-25, Ryan Tampa Bay 2, Kansas City 1 Kansas City Royals — Released 1975 – Classical Way completes Chicago 7 7 7 17 – 38 Yarborough 2-25, Gunnard Tywner *Oakland at Toronto pitchers Terry Mathews and Matt the trotting sweep by winning the Defensive unit: First Quarter 2-16, Scott Slutzker 2-14, Brett Bech 1- *Boston at Texas Whisenant; activated pitcher Challenge Cup in 3:07.1 at Chi – McNown 8 run (Sauerbrun kick), 29, Ron Leshinski 1-21, Keith *Detroit at Anaheim Derek Wallace; recalled pitcher Roosevelt Raceway. 13:09. Field goal kicker: Poole 1-19, Aaron Craver 1-12, *Cleveland at Seattle Chris Fussell from Omaha of the 1987 – Callit wins the Stl – FG Wilkins 26, 2:45. Cuncho Brown 1-11, Eddie Kennison Today’s Games Pacific Coast League (AAA). International Trot in 2:33.4 at Second Quarter Stl – Watson 26 run Toronto at Oakland, 3:05 p.m. Milwaukee Brewers — Placed 1-10, Andre Hastings 1-9, Josh Wilcox Roosevelt Raceway. (Wilkins kick), 10:28. Chicago at Tampa Bay, 6:05 p.m. pitcher Steve Woodard on the 15- 1-7. 1995 – Denis Pankratov of Russia Stl – FG Wilkins 50, 2:55. Boston at Minnesota, 7:05 p.m. day disabled list, retroactive to DENfl ‘99 RULEBOOK breaks a 9-year-old world record Chi – Brooks 20 pass from McNown Baltimore at Kansas City, 7:05 p.m. Thursday, with a fractured left in the men’s 100-meter butterfly All entries are due by 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9 and the entry forms can be turned in two ways – bring your com- (Sauerbrun kick), 0:53. Vikings 24, Browns 17 New York at Texas, 7:35 p.m. wrist. pleted form and student ID to the front desk of the Student Publications office, OR e-mail your team to Third Quarter MIN CLE Detroit at Anaheim, 9:05 p.m. Texas Rangers — Recalled pitcher at the European swimming cham- pionships in Vienna, Austria with [email protected] (if e-mailed, it must be done through your EIU account or else it will be rejected); confirma- Chi – Bates 12 pass from Matthews FIRST DOWNS 20 19 Cleveland at Seattle, 9:05 p.m. Danny Kolb from Oklahoma of the tion of your entry will be emailed by Sept. 12; limit one team per person; no trades are allowed and no replace- (Sauerbrun kick), 4:34. TOTAL NET YDS 347 291 Tuesday’s Games Pacific Coast League(AAA); a time of 52.32 seconds. ments can be drafted if a player gets hurt; all teams will be randomly divided up resembling the same divisions as Stl – FG Wilkins 24, 0:46. Total Plays 62 72 Chicago at Tampa Bay, 6:05 p.m. optioned pitcher Ryan Glynn to 1996 – Morocco’s Salah Hissou Fourth Quarter Average gain 5.6 4.0 Boston at Minnesota, 7:05 p.m. Oklahoma. breaks the 10,000-meter record, that of the NFL; the top five teams in each division will be run in the Scoreboard each Wednesday while complete Chi – Stecker 1 run (Sauerbrun kick), Rushes 32 26 Baltimore at Kansas City, 7:05 p.m. Charleston Alley Cats (South finishing in 26:38.08 in the Van standings can be found on the DEN’s website, at www.den.eiu.edu/sports; division winners will be announced on 12:55. Average Per Rush 3.5 3.8 New York at Texas, 7:35 p.m. Atlantic League/A) — Released Damme Memorial in Belgium. Wednesday, Jan. 12 and prizes must be picked up no later than 4 p.m. Wednesday Jan.19. Members of the DEN Chi – FG Sauerbrun 33, 11:51. 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Two months after its anticipated completion date, the O’Brien Stadium facelift is nearly completed. The $1.69 million project began in January and is expected to be fin- ished within the next two weeks. “We want to be moving into the weight room on Wednesday, into the the training room on Thursday, the locker room in a week from Tuesday and the coaches immediately right after that,” Athletics Director Rich McDuffie said. All of the work inside has not been completed yet, with most of the walls needing to be repainted after a anti-fire substance was sprayed onto the ceiling with some ending up on will be better soon. We put some the walls. stuff in storage and I brought some “They are going to have to sand stuff home. My garage and basement the walls down and put another layer are like my office right now.” of paint on them,” McDuffie said. What made it rough for the track Workers also were still laying the coaches was that they hosted meets carpeting and placing tiles in the ceil- while work was being done, includ- ing Friday, and the weight room was ing the Illinois High School Top: O’Brien Stadium has a new look filled with tools and electrical sup- Association’s State Finals. mainly in the brick structure outside plies, but McDuffie said the project is “The roughest thing was that we and the new paint job. expect to be completed shortly. were in season and we hosted some Left: While it doesn’t look pretty now, “Within two to two-and-a-half meets,” he said. “Once we got all the tools will soon be gone and the weeks we should be in there,” he through our season it wasn’t as bad, football team’s conference room will said. but it would have been nice to have be complete. The project has expanded the come back to a fresh start.” Above: Once the moving in is done, complex, adding offices for golf, The weight room is almost triple the track and football coaches will no baseball, men’s and women’s soccer, the size of the old one, and new longer have to live in a trailer down by the new associate athletic director equipment is on the way for strength the stadium. Roger Jedlicka and compliance and conditioning coach Will Biberstein said. director Betty Ralston. Previously, Chad Merda / Staff photographer O’Brien was only home for football, “Right now I am preparing to put cross country and men’s and in the purchase order to buy new everyone moves in, McDuffie said “Everyone keeps asking me vation project was one of the first women’s track and field. equipment,” he said. “I am getting someone will be asked to come in about the elevator,” McDuffie said. things on his mind when he arrived The renovations forced the track ready to move in there and get the and paint murals on the walls leading “They want to know if we are get- at Eastern two years ago. and football coaches to move into teams in there so they can train to the to the offices. ting a new one and I say no, then “I am happy to be getting it trailers in the parking lot. fullest.” One thing that will not change is they ask if it going to be sped up and done,” he said. “We started out in McAfee early The entrance to the office area the elevator that goes to the press box I say no, but I think that (the elevator “When I got here I felt that it was on and then moved into the trailers,” will include a walkway that will have and presidential box, which is notori- we have) is better than no elevator at one of the first things that we need- cross country coach John McInerney a smoked glass ceiling with a panther ous for probably being the slowest all.” ed. From the first step until now, it said. “It’s good to know that things etched into it, McDuffie said. After elevator in the Midwest. McDuffie said the stadium reno- has come along really fast.” Even the most unathletic people can play in this league he Daily Eastern News is proud to Well, tough Suicide Squeeze defense gives up will be multiplied by .25 announce the inaugural season of luck, simply and subtracted. DENfl ‘99, a sporting activity, of don’t pick an The formula was weighted to give the ‘99 sorts, that everyone can enjoy. injury-prone quarterback the most impact. DENfl T player. This All of the teams will be randomly divided itement! c DENfl ‘99 (which cleverly stands for he ex Daily Eastern News football league) is a may seem a into divisions representing that of the NFL, le t bit harsh, but ck *sponsored by the EIU Athletic Department fantasy football league open to all students, so there will be three divisions each in the Ta faculty and staff of Eastern. if everyone AFC and NFC. The season runs through the else is in the We hope that many people will partici- regular season, with each division winner ENTRY FORM IS ON PAGE 11 pate and make the first season a huge suc- same situa- Chad Merda receiving a prize. cess. tion, it all will Sports editor What are those wonderful prizes? Well, Buzzard Hall no later than 4 p.m. on Jan. 19. This is a pilot program and based on the cancel out. e-mail: [email protected] the EIU Athletic Department has been very In the event of a tie, the quarterback will response rate, we hope to do something sim- The point kind to sponsor the league, and will be pro- serve as the tiebreaker, followed by the run- ilar with basketball and baseball, but that system works viding assorted EIU athletic garments to the ning back, wide receiver, defensive team and remains to be seen. like this: winners. field goal kicker. But now back to the DENfl, and here’s Quarterbacks – passing yards are multi- Since playing in the league is free, that Joining the league is very simple. how it will work: plied by .1, touchdowns are 10 points each sounds like a pretty good deal. Winners will Just fill out the entry form on page 11 Each team will consist of five players: and interceptions are -5 each. be able to hold out on doing laundry that and turn it into the Student Publications quarterback, running back, wide receiver, Running backs – rushing yards are multi- much longer. office by 4 p.m. on Sept. 9. field goal kicker and an entire defensive plied by .2 and each touchdown is worth 10 Updated standings will be run in the A valid EIU ID is also necessary when unit. Points will be awarded based on each points. Scoreboard on page 11 every Wednesday – turning it in. If walking over isn’t your thing, player’s performance. Wide receiver – receiving yards are mul- however due to space limits, we will only be simply e-mail your team to In an effort to keep this as simple as pos- tiplied by .22 while touchdowns are worth able to run the top five teams in each divi- [email protected], with all the informa- sible but yet fun for all involved, there are 15 points each. sion. Complete standings with point totals tion asked for on the form. no trades allowed. The players one drafts Field goal kicker – each point scored is will be available online at If e-mailing, it must be done through before the season starts will have to last all worth 3.5 points. www.den.eiu.edu/sports. your Eastern account, or else it will not be season. Therefore, mull over your selections Defensive unit – interceptions are 3 Final winners will be announced in the accepted. There is a one team per person carefully. points each, sacks are 5 points each, tackles paper on Jan. 12, and prizes must be picked limit. But what if one of your players gets hurt? are worth 1 point and total points the up at the Student Publications office in Good luck to everyone.