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The Council on Academic Affairs will meet Thursday at 2 p.m. virtually to discuss seven agenda items. · A program revision for Computer and Information Technology is one item that the council will vote on. The council will vote on adding Software Development for Technology I as an op­ tional course to Computer Science I, Soft­ ware Development for Technology II as an optional course to Object Oriented Pro­ gramming, and add Cloud Services to as elective for the CIT major. The rationale for the change is: • "To align better with student's success and ABET requirements, As the Computer and Information Technology major is grow­ ing, we would like to provide alternatives to the students to enhance their marketability. KARINA DELGADO I THI DAILY EASTERN NlWS These alternatives are important for a vari­ Issac Navarro (left) a music performance sophomore, and Jerod Singleton (right) a music education freshman, play xbox during Delta ety of application design, development and Chi's video game tournament Wednesday afternoon. Delta Chi hosted a video game tournament as a brotherhood event at their testing." chapter house. • As Computer and Information Tech­ nology program has grown, there is a need from the Industry to introduce cours­ es such as this. The content of this course helps CIT students attain the more "in-de­ mand" skills as well as this course will assist Students share coping tips for midterms in meeting accre<;litation requirements from the Computing-Accreditation Commission By Heather Vosburgh of the Accreditation Board for Engineering Campus Reporter I~DEN_news "I personally game when I want a break, so find something that and Technology (ABET)." The CAA will also vote on multiple As midterms roll around the corner, students helps you relax. To reduce stress, mediate. Doesn't have to be changes in the Geography Department. begin to prepare and provide helpful tips for One change is being made to increase studying, mental health, and reducing stress. exactly meditation, but just taking a break from everything:' the difficulty of a geography course, Intro­ Aidan Collins, a sophomore theater student, duction to Cartography. rhe department is says that he likes to shut himself away for a few -Aidan Collins, sophomore seeking to replace the course with Cartog­ hours in order to be able to work and focus. raphy and Visualization, GEO 4810. "Well, I shut myself in the library for hours stress, meditate. Doesn't have to be exactly med­ "It depends on the class, but normally I'll Th course could be used for both gradu­ to make sure I get stuff done and don't get dis­ itation, but just taking a break from everything. write out everything that I think I'll need to ate and undergraduate students and would tracted because I have to be quiet in the library Shutting off your phone, computer, and every­ know on paper so it gets stuck in my brain, and be put in the techniques category of both and it's just a good working environment," Col­ thing for a while. Or just a nice nap, naps are just making sure I'm up to date on all the infor­ options of the undergraduate geography de­ lins said. "That, for some reason, motivates me to good, too." mation," Moore said. "It helps me review what gree. grind all the work out. That's mostly where I do Sophomore neuroscience major Rashad Oli­ we've already gone over and lets me make sure Pending the approval of Cartography and all my studying, but since I'm a theater major, I ver says he finds that basic review ofclass content I know what I need to for midterms or at that Visualization the Advanced Cartography live in Doudna and rehearse and go over any fi­ helps him on midterms. point in the semest~r. Also, my classes are start­ course can be removed from all programs nal scenes or monologues I must do. So, the li­ "I usually take time out my day to review ing to focus in on my major, so I really need to and deleted from the course catalog. brary and Doudna are my homes for midterms." notes or look up helpful YouTube videos," Oli­ keep on top of what I'm learning." To maintain the number of core classes Finding a quiet study spot can be helpful, ver said. "They help me with retaining informa­ Moore says taking a break is very important Introduction to GIS will be used in place of Collins says. tion so it's fresher in my mind when it's time to when it comes to studying for midterms and Introduction to Cartography for both un­ "Find an area around campus that feels com­ take the exam." keeping mentally healthy. dergraduate options in the geography ma­ fortable to study in and work in," Collins said. Like Collins, Oliver also says he recommends "It's super important to take some time to re­ jor. Introduction to GIS will need to be "Don't force yourself to study in a place that's dif­ taking a break. lax especially during a stressful week like mid­ moved to the techniques portion for both ficult to study in, like in your room full of dis­ "Watch your favorite movie or listen to your terms week," Moore said. "Practice some self­ degrees. tractions. Find a place like the library or Doud­ favorite song," Oliver said. "It takes my mind off care, take a nap, watch some TV. Breaks from The Lidar course would be moved to the na and grind out the studying. And don't study ofstress and it's a quick way to escape." studying are necessary. Otherwise you'lf drive list of techniques electives for both options. last minute, it never works as well as you'd hope." To reduce stress, Oliver says to work on or yourself crazy." For the geography minor, the department Collins says his big mental health tip for re­ pick up a hobby. If all else fails, Moore says to sleep. is asking for Introduction to Cartography ducing stress is taking a break. "Just do things you enjoy," Oliver said. "Stick ''A lot of stress can come from lack of sleep," to be removed from the course catalog and "Find time after a big study session or wheri to hobbies that make you happy. I write music, Moore said. "So, definitely get lots of sleep and minor. Introduction to GIS will be used in your head is filled to the brim, and you just need study astrology, and watch movie analysis vid­ drink lots of water, you know, stay healthy. Go place of Introduction to Cartography. a break to do a fun hobby you enjoy or activity eos." out and see people, don't be antisocial." Introduction to Cartography will need to take your mind off of it for a while," Collins Abby Moore, sophomore communication dis­ . said. "I personally game when I want a break, so orders and science major, says writing out impor­ Heather Vosburgh can be reached at 581-2812 CAA,pageS find something that helps you relax. To reduce tant information can be helpful while studying. or at [email protected]. THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS I AP NEWS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2021 ~?~~A~e~~~~r ll STATE AND NATION I THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ~ 1- ·z ~ · Ao Pfizer COVID States pass their own Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy High: 45• High: so· Low: 21· Low: 40° vaccine works virus aid~ not waiting

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The par­ procedural move to muscle the minimum VID-19 rdief bill as lawmakers awaited fonnd something in there that they agree to oppose all that, my response is: Good liamentarian decides ifa provision passes wage provision into the hill with just 5 l a decision by the Senate's parliamcntari- with," said House Minority Leader Kev­ luck," Senate Majority Leader Chuck that test. votes anyway, but it was unclear if they an that could bolster or potentially kill a • in McCarthy, R-Calif. "I think all Repub- Schumer, D-N.Y., said on the Senate With Republicans strongly against a could muster enough support to do that. pivotal provision hiking the federal min- licans believe in three simple things: They floor. minimum wage increase, the only way for The minimum wage has stood at imum wage. want a bill that puts us back to work, back By Wednesday evening, the most sus­ it to survive is by including it in a filibus­ $7.25 since 2009. Winning the increase Despite their paper-thin congrcssio- to school and back to health. This bill is pense was over· a decision anticipated ter-proof bill like the COVID-19 relief is a top priority for progressives at a time nal majorities, Democratic leaders were too costly, too corrupt and too liberal." from Elizabeth MacDonough, the Sen­ measure. To end a filibuster, Democrats when Democrats control Congress and poised to push the sweeping package The hardening opposition suggested arc's nonpartisan arbiter of its rules, that would need 60 votes, an impossibility for the White House. through the House on Friday. They were that Bidcn's first major lcgislativc initiative promised enormous political and legisla­ them in the evenly divided 50-50 Senate. The overall bill would provide mil­ hoping the Senate, where changes seem could encounter unanimous GOP op­ tive consequences. Ifthe parliamentarian decides the min­ lions of Americans with $1,400 direct likcly, would follow quickly enough to position. lhat W36 a counterpoint to the The relief bill includes a provision that imum wage provision can remain in the payments to hdp them weather the pan­ have legislation on President Joe Bidcn's new president's retrain during his cam­ over five years would hike the federal min­ bill, it would be a major boost for its pro­ demic that's stalled much of the economy desk by mid-March. paign about bringing the counoy togeth- imum wage to $15 an hour. The parlia­ ponents. But there would be no guaran­ for a year and killed half a million peo­ By late Wednesday, not one Republi- er and a replay ofthe Republican wall that mentarian is involved because Democrats tee the measure would survive because ple. It contains billions of dollars for vac­ can in either chamber had publicly said he new President Barack Obama cncoun­ are pushing the overall $1.9 trillion mea­ some moderates oppose it or want it di­ cines and COVID-19 testing, schools, or she would back the legislation. GOP tered in 2009 and most of his adminis­ sure through Congress under special rules aled bade. That suggests gruding bargain­ state and local governments and emergen­ lcaders were honing attacks on the pack- ttation. that will let them avoid a Senate filibuster ing on its final fonn would lie ahead. cy jobless benefits while providing tax cuts :l(;e as a job killer that does too little to Democrats showed no signs ofback­ by Republicans. A decision by the parliamentarian that or payments for many families with chil­ reopcn schools or businesses shuttered ing down, citing the assistance the mca- Those same rules prohibit provisions the minimum wage hike must fall from dren. Man pleads guilty in fatal -shooting of state trooper BELLEVILLE, Ill. (AP) - One cs in the death ofTr~opcr Nicholas Allen would not say why no record at the home where the warrant was ing first-degree murder, maintain­ of two men charged in the 2019 fa­ Hopkins of Waterloo. of Stewart's guilty plea has been filed being served, has been charged with ing a drug house, and possession of tal shooting of an Illinois State Po­ Hopkins, 33, was wounded dur­ with the St. Clair County Circuit murder in Hopkins' death and is a firearm in furtherance of a drug lice trooper in East St. Louis has ing an exchange of gunfire while Court clerk's office as of Wednesday. awaiting trial. Grant and Stewart en­ crime. • changed his not guilty plea, the St. serving a warrant at an East St. Lou­ "We're unable to comment on the gaged in a day-long standoff with Stewart pleaded guilty to feder­ Clair County state's attorney's office is home on Aug. 23, 2019. 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ORINION·.:. ••w ~=-=, THURSDAY, 02.25.2021 STAFF EDITORIAL Sen.Bailey nfit to be overnor of Illinois Illinois State Senator Darren Bailey, a Re­ publican representing the 55th district, an­ nounced on Monday that he is running for governor. , Bailey has been an outspoken critic of cur­ rent governor JB Pritzker and has been espe­ cially critical of Pritzker's handling of the CO- VID-19 pandemic. . Notably, Bailey was escorted out of a special sessions of the House in May when he was still a representative for refusing to wear a mask. This was after he filed a lawsuit against chal­ lenging Pritzker's authority to enforce emer­ gency orders meant to mitigate the spread of COVID. We at The Daily Eastern News think that IY ZACH BERGER Bailey's stance on the COVID-19 pandemic shows that he would be unfit to serve as gov­ ernor. The pandemic will hopefully be over long before he would take office should he win the election, but the fact that he seemingly did not Filters can distort our self image take the pandemic seriously shows a serious lack in judgement and a lack of faith in science In 2015, Snapchat introduced its first ever fil­ pies, hyperpigmentation and other things seen and medicine. ters and they quickly gained popularity. Some of as "flaws" that are actually completely normal. He certainly should take science more seri­ the most popular filters would give you dog ears All those facial features do is show that we have .ously regarding the virus, considering that ap­ or something silly like that. aged naturally. You can't expect yourself to have proximately one out of every 439 people in Il­ Other apps like Facebook and Instagram fol­ the same smooth, clear skin you did as a liter­ linois' 55th district has died (rom COVID lowed suit, creating their own versions of Snap­ al baby! compared to one out of every 650 nationally. chat stories and providing users with tons of I know what you're thinking: "Kyara, I've seen This past year has proven that we need peo­ new filters. your lnstagram, sis! Practice what you preach." ple in power that believe in science. Bailey is What started as a fun way of image-sharing And to that I say: I know. I don't thinJc fil­ not one of those people. has created something a lot darker, with more ters are completely evil, and I think it's fine to and more filters coming out that distort your use one occasionally. I just think that if you can't face to make it fit the societal standards of beau­ Kyara Morales-Rodriguez take a single picture without one, you have a Quote of the Day: ty. Lots of filters now give you a smaller nose, problem on your hands. ~ bigger lips, wider eyes and clear (often paler) I've learned that filters are no good for my I also know that I still have a lot of work to '!.'[hose who say it can't be done skin. · self-esteem, or anybody else's. I'm trying to wean do on the journey to loving myself, but someday These filters give people the one-click tools myself off of the use of face-altering filters, and I I will get there. Someday we will get there. are usually interrupted by that make them feel more confident sharing advise you all to do the same. It's going to be tough at first, but it's going others doing it." photos of themselves, including me. When we use filters, we de-normalize our fac­ to be so worth it when you look at yourself in Using filters for years completely changed es in a way that makes it harder to accept our a photo one day and all you think is, "Damn! I James Baldwin how I saw myself. Once upon a time, I took pic­ own faces and the faces of people who look like look good!" tures without using them. us. We remove the completely natural markers Now when I look at my natural face in a cam-. of p~rsonhood that should be more accepted by Kyara Morales-Rodriguez is a junior English e maJonty opm1on o era, it just looks off to me. That is, until I choose society. major. She can be reached at 581-2812 or e Daily Eastern News. a filter that completely changes what I look like. We all have wrinkles, dark circles, pim- [email protected]. Letters to the Editor Hate crimes againt Asian Americans rising Those Interested can inquire at opinions. [email protected] for all opinion questions, submissions and letters to the editor. Hate crimes against people of color, in The next step is to ask ourselves what Please allow a week for us to publish let­ general, are not a new reality for people in the rest of us can do to help the situation. ters to the editor. the U.S. Hate crimes targeting Asian Amer­ Many activists have used their social me­ The Editor reserves the right to not publish icans have risen since the start of the pan­ dia platforms to spread awareness. There letters. Letters that are 250 words or less demic last year. have also been many GoFundMe's start­ will be prioritized, but longer ones will be A lot of the blame can come from the an­ ed to financially support those who have considered by the editorial board. ti-Asian and xenophobic rhetoric spewed by been killed due to the attacks, and there are Please include your name and phone num­ former president Trump at the start of the many nonprofits you can donate to. ber to verify letters. pandemic. Organizations such as Asian Ameri­ For more information please call Trump, along with his supporters, con­ cans Advancing Justice, Stop AAPI Hate, 217-581-2812. stantly referred to COVID-19 as the "Chi­ the Asian Pac;:ific Environmental Network, na Virus" and blamed China for the cause Womankind and the Anti-Defamation of the pandemic. Because of this hate Destiny Blanchard League all exist to go against Asian discrim­ speech, many racist people have felt com­ government-run organizations as well. The ination. Also, it helps to normalize having fortable openly attacking Asian Americans. NYPD created an Asian Hate Crimes Task conversations about incidents of discrimi­ We're Hiring! Hate crimes against Asian Americans Force. This task force's purpose was to in­ nation in general to let those from disen­ aren't unheard of but there's been a def­ vestigate the crimes, but also allowed for franchised communities feel safe enough to inite rise in these crimes since the start Asian Americans to feel more comfortable We have openings for those who enjoy: speak about it on their own. of the pandemic. In 2019 only 216 hate reporting them. We can't leave all the work to be done Photography crimes were reported against Asian Ameri­ Unfortunately, something like a speci­ by Asian Americans alone. The more of us Editing cans while 2,808 crimes were reported from fied task force only seems available in plac­ there are to make an effort, the closer we Design March to December of 2020. es like New York where the communities are will get to stop the hate. • Opinions Many Asian Americans and supporting more diverse and the police force is stron­ activists have been making efforts to spread ger. Without spreading the word we can't Destiny Blanchard is a junior management Call 581-2812 for mont lnfonnation. awareness to the public of what's been go­ expect more efforts to be made throughout major. She can be reached at 581-2812 or ing on. There have been some efforts from · the rest of the country. [email protected]. Editorial Board Editor- in-Chief News Editor . • Associate News Editor Opinions Editor Photo Editor Assistant Photo Editor AdamTumlno • . . Corryn Brock j • ~ •• . . Ellubeth Taylor ,. ,...... ••.. Ryan Mey,, ~,,.,.l)elaado, , . . ' ..... ~~ .. : --~...... THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2021 THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS I NEWS s Conversation on race hosted by CEVO Tuesday By John Wills George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, With a hard and powerful conver­ Staff Reporter I@DEN_news Matthews said that "there are thoughts sation behind them, Matthews shift­ "I did my undergrad here at Eastern, and there of being scared, you know? If it could ed the topic of discussion to self-care A conversation between Eastern happen to them, what makes me think in hopes of promoting healthful living was never a place for me to feel comfortable to students at the Civic Engagement and it couldn't happen to me?" amidst the stresses of the day. Volunteerism Office's Living Room Edwards also noted occasional­ Edwards acknowledged the neces­ talk about me being black, ever. So if I can give Conversation event on race created a ly feeling unsettled as a person of col­ sity of self-care, given the amount of space for students ofcolor on campus or. "I feel it... I walk around, I walk in things students of color, as well as stu­ that to a student, that'd be great:' to share their experiences and relate to stores, people act like ... they've never dents in general, need to think about. one another. seen a black man before. People stare... "It's like you're being attacked from ev­ -Brandy Matthews The event, hosted by graduate assis­ they stare hard." ery angle. You got school, you got so tant Brandy Matthews, only drew one Alongside the concerns they have much going on in the world ... you got that it appears there is more program­ they're talking about not just people of attendant, Isaiah Edwards. The conver­ about their experiences on campus, loved ones, friends that you're thinking ming of the sort to come. color but minority people in general, sation revolved around several topics, they worry that were they ever in a sit­ about ... you're just expected to stay fo­ "I did my undergrad here at East­ people with disabilities, LGBTQ, peo­ including police violence, racism, and uation of peril, there would be no ·sup­ cused." ern, and there was never a place for me pte of color, and there's conferences for their experiences as a student of color port for them. How does he cope with it? Religion, to feel comfortable to talk about me people to learn more. I feel like it'll be on Eastern's campus. "What if I'm riding around one he said. "As far as my spiritual side being black, ever. So if I can give that a new occurrence - now that people are The two students acknowledged the day and my car breaks down... and I goes, I'm in my bible a lot." to a student, that'd be great ... I feel like talking about it more, I feel like it will presence of racism and discussed the · don't know where I'm at, really... what While Matthews says that East­ it's very important," Matthews said. be." ways it has affected them on campus, if something happened to me? What if ern has only recently begun providing "In March, I saw that there were at home, and in the Charleston area. somebody tried to do something," Ed­ an outlet for students of color to have more spaces, as well as conferences ... John Wills can be reached at 581- When discussing the killings of wards said. their voices heard on campus, she says EIU Unity, there's one March 5th, and 2812 or at [email protected].

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to be replaced by Introduction class is now on the books with its within the hospitality and tourism that a course in wedding planning sions is "This is part of an effort to GIS. . own course number, the "6 hours management industry. The focus would have helped them prepare to redesign the Computer and In­ Cartography and Visualization from:" elective list needs to be will be on the managerial skills for career opportunities in wed­ formation Technology program will need to be added to the "nine updated with the proper course necessary for the design, planning, ding planning. Students enrolled such that it reflects the nature of hours from" section. number." and implementation of a wedding in HTM 2700 Hospitality Indus­ the said program. The content of The "six hours from" section The council is also being asked event. The social and cultural im­ try continue to express an inter­ this course has been identified as will need updates. According to to remove Advanced Cartography pact of wedding ceremonies will est in pursuing planning wedding a part of the core content for this the proposal, " ... GEO 3275 Plan­ from the minor. be explored." events as a career option. The on­ undergraduate program and meets etary Geology was proposed and The Hospitality and Tourism The only prerequisite for the line and hybrid format effective­ accreditation requirements from accepted up through CAA last department is asking the council class would be The Hospitality In­ ly allows for broad content cover­ the Computing Accreditation year. In the GIS minor in the "6 to add a new course. dustry. age." Commission of the Accreditation hours from:" electives section, it The course, Wedding Events The rationale proposal for the The council will also be voting Board for Engineering and Tech- states that GEO 3470 - Seminar Management, is meant to give "an course states: on revising Software Development nology (ABET)." , in Geology can be taken with the overview of the wedding event in­ "Hospitality and tourism man­ for Technology I and Software De­ .,11_1 ).t..LFU.f! , ..Hl.£ footnote that it must be the Plan­ dustry with an emphasis on wed­ agement students have repeat­ velopment for Technology II. Corryn Brock can be reached' at 581- etary Geology Seminar. As this ding events as a career option edly stated in senior exit surveys The rationale for both revi- 2812 or at [email protected].

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LA sheriff calls Woods Seattle doing damage crash 'purely an accident' control with players after exec's video LOS ANGELES (AP) -The Los Jay College of Criminal Justice and a re­ geries, remains golfs biggt"St draw. Angeles County sheriff on Wednes­ tired New York police sergeant, said it He won the 2008 U.S. Open with Seattle Mariners general manager Dipoto and Servais are both angry. day characceri.7.ed the crash that serious­ was "premature" for Villanueva to deter­ shredded knee ligaments and two stress Jerry Dipoto and manager Scott Ser­ 'Tm embarrassed that this is the ly injured Tiger Woods as "purely an ac­ mine the crash was an accident just a day fractures in his left leg. His personal life vais are doing damage control with way we're viewed because for those of cident" and appeared to rule out any po­ later. imploded in 2009 when he was caught players who were directly mentioned you who've been around me or Scott tential criminal charges even as authori­ ''The blood test could give us a whole having multiple extramarital affairs and or referenced by former team CEO or this team, this is not how we're ties were still investigating. other insight," Giacalone said, noting that crashed his vehicle near his Florida home. Kevin Mather in an online video that wired," Dipoto said. "It's embarrass­ Deputies did not see any evidence that some drugs are not necessarily detect­ He returned to win his 11th award as led to his resignation. ing to be categorized or deal with the the golf star was impaired by drugs or al­ able by observation. "Because it's Tiger PGA Tour player of the year and reach The message over the past two days stigma that we are now pinned with, cohol after Tuesday's rollover wreck on a Woods, people are going to demand an­ No. l. · to those affected has been: you have and we have to shed it. It's ours to downhill stretch ofroad known for crash­ swers. You have to dot your I's and cross In 2017, Florida police found him every right to be upset. bear and we now have to be account­ es, Sheriff Alex Villanueva said. your T's." asleep behind the wheel of a car parked "We are very open with our players able to that, and then find a way to "He was not drunk," Villanueva said Crash investigations typically include awkwardly on the side of the road. He and urge them to be the same. And grow beyond it." . during a livestreamed social media event. interviews of first responders and by­ was arrested on a DUI charge and said he if they want to be angry, they should Seattle pitcher Marco Gomales said "We can throw that one out." standers as well as inspections of the road had an unexpected reaction to prescrip­ be, frankly. They should be insulted," Tuesday after the first full team work­ Woods, who had checked into a clin­ and the vehicle, including photographing tion medicine for back pain. Woods lat­ Dipoto said Tuesday. "But at the same out that players are upset about the ic in 20 l 7 for help dealing with pre­ and measuring the scene and checking to er pleaded guilty to reckless driving and time, they are collectively driven to­ comments and annoyed by the dis­ scription medication, was driving alone see if the vehicle had defects or malfunc­ checked into a clinic to get hdp with pre­ ward what we're trying to do here as traction when they'd rather have the through coastal Los Angeles suburbs tions, according to Wtlliam Peppard, a re­ scription medication and a sleep disorder. a team." attention on the build-up toward the when his SUV struck araised median, tired Bergen County, New Jersey, police And then after four back surgeries that The video posted over the weekend start of spring training games. crossed into oncoming lanes and flipped detective who has served as a crash inves­ kept him out of golf for the better part showed Mather expressing his views Gonzales said players are view­ several times. The crash caused "signifi­ tigator. of two years, he won the Masters in April of the club's organizational strate­ ing Mather's remarks as the views of cant" injuries to his right leg, and he un­ Peppard said in typical cases with no 2019 for the fifth time, ranking among gy and making controversial remarks someone "not dos~ to us. He's not derwent a "long surgical procedure," ac­ immediate indications the driver was im­ the great comebacks in gol£ about players during a recent online here throwing a ball. He's not here cording to a post on the golfer's Twiner paired, detectives might not seek blood Woods had a fifth back surgery, a mi­ event. He took insensitive shots at a swinging a bat." account. samples if the crash did not injure anyone crodiscectomy, on Dec. 23, just three former All-Star from Japan and a top "Sometimes a common goal can Villanueva said investigators may seek dse or damage property. days after he played the PNC Champi­ prospect from the Dominican Repub­ unite you, but sometimes a common search warrants for a blood sample to de­ "Take the cdebrity out of it - it's a onship with his son Charlie, now 12. lic for their English skills. He also ad­ enemy can do the same, if not great­ finitivdy rule out drugs and alcohol. De­ matter of resources and time," he said. Woods was driving his courtesy vehi­ mitted the team may be manipulat­ er," Gonzales said. "So I think that's tectives also could apply for search war­ The crash was the latest setback for cle from the Genesis Invitational when he ing service time for some of its young the boat we're in right now." rants for Woods' cellphone to see if he Woods, who at times has looked unstop­ crashed. Deputy Carlos Gonzalez., who players. Mather's most inflammatory com­ was driving distracted, as well as the ve­ pable with his 15 major championships was the first to arrive at the crash, patrols Mather apologized Sunday and ments were about the English skills of hicle's event data recorder, or "black box," and record-tying 82 victories on the PGA the road and said he sometimes catch­ then abruptly resigned the next day, former All-Star pitcher Hisashi lwa­ which would give information about Tour. He is among the world's most rec­ es people topping 80 mph (129 kph) in but not before casting a pall over the kuma and top prospect Julio Rodri­ how fut he was going. ogni7.able sports figures, and at 45, with a the downhill, 45-mph zone. Crashes are organization as it began full squad guez. and drew the strongest respons­ Joe Giacalone, a professor at the John reduced schedule from nine previous sur- common. workouts in Arizona. · es from Dipoto and Servais.

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