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STUDENT Government | ACTIVITIES | HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS SCHEDULING No time TROTTERS SPIN THE GLOBE Performance enter- to talk tains, pleases crowd of nearly 1,800

Late agenda delays By Emily Zulz the first meeting of Activities Reporter the semester The crowd cheered and roared as By Rick Kambic music blared in Lantz Arena. Student Government Reporter A burst of smoke was emitted in the air as the Harlem Globetrot- Student government will not ters were announced to Eastern and meet tonight, said Speaker of the community members Tuesday night. Senate Megan Ogulnick, and plans As the smoke floated away into to meet next the stands, the crowd continued Wednesday for Student cheering. its first meeting Leaders to The Globetrotters, who have of the semester. know been around since 1926 and are rec- “While » Student Body ognized around the world, were wel- some of the President: comed by 1,736 people. decision to not Cole Rogers Neal Dillon, of Charleston, saw hold a meeting » Student Exec- the Globetrotters the three previ- this week was utive Vice Presi- ous times they were at Eastern, and in order for dent: Levi Bulgar he came again for the Globetrotters’ MITCH SURPRENANT | the daily eastern news senators, exec- » Speaker of fourth time in Lantz Arena. utive board the Senate: However, this time he introduced and others to Megan Ogulnick the Globetrotters to his two young “Sweet Pea” Shine teaches a young fan how to properly spin a basketball on her finger. The Globetrotters put get settled in, sons, Nicholas, 8, and Brady, 6. on a show Tuesday night in Lantz Arena. much of it was Dillon said even though he found due to the bylaws,” Ogulnick said. out about the event three days ago, clapped. mance. trotters are ready. “When to hold the first meeting he had to bring the rest of his family The complete opposite happened “They keep it moving for a good Luvenia Betts, a senior early child is usually at the discretion of the to see the famed performance. when the Globetrotters’ scored. The two hours,” Kidwell said. education major, got an invitation Speaker.” “They (Nicholas and Brady) were crowd would erupt with applause He said it’s amazing that the Glo- from TRiO Student Support Servic- According to Section B, No. glued,” Dillon said. “They sat there while yelling and whistling. betrotters have the ability to make it es last month. Eight of the senate bylaws, a man- the whole time,” Dave Kidwell, assistant athlet- look new every time they perform. She said she was glad she took the date sets the release of agendas at When the Globetrotters’ oppo- ic director for special projects, coor- Kidwell said they may have per- offer. least 48 hours prior to the meeting. nent, the Washington Generals, dinated the event. He said there was formed 28 of the last 30 days but For a meeting to be held tonight, scored, very few audience members never a dull moment in the perfor- when the music starts, the Globe- » see GLOBETROTTERS, Page 5 an agenda would have had to be completed Monday, the first day CITY | ECONOMY of classes. An agenda was not com- pleted by that time. “According to other members of the executive board that I have spo- Businesses throw out ashtrays, smokers ken with, the idea of coming back early has never really been discussed Owners waiting to and no signs prohibiting smoking in-depth,” Ogulnick said. see the effect of the have been put up inside the bar yet. However, assembling an agenda If customers do try to smoke has other bylaw complications. smoking ban inside, she said they will be asked to “Legislation still couldn’t be put stop and if they persist, they will be on the agenda because it has to be By Jordan Crook asked to leave the establishment. handed in four academic days pri- City Reporter Pohl said she has some doubts or to the senate meeting, which, about how well the ban will work because we were on winter break, At 12:00 a.m. on Jan. 1, the in stopping customers from smok- would have meant submitting it Smoke Free Illinois Act went into ing inside. last semester,” she said. effect in restaurants, bars and other “I think people are aware of what Senator attendance was also a public places in Illinois. is going on,” Pohl said. “But, with- concern when deciding to hold a The act, which prohibits smok- out a strict set of penalties, not meeting for tonight. ing inside of and within 15 feet of much is going to stop them from “In addition to these concerns, doors to restaurants and bars, was smoking in the bathroom.” we were also worried about having approved by the Illinois Senate on While the Panther Paw had to go quorum,” Ogulnick said. “Accord- March 29, the House on May 1, completely smoke-free Jan. 1, some ing to bylaws, we need to have 16 and signed by Gov. Rod Blagojevich bars in Charleston were already on senators present at the call or order on July 23 of last year. their way to creating this environ- roll call in order to conduct busi- As 2008 started, this meant ment. ness. Because it is the first week of establishments in Charleston, like AJ’s is one of these businesses. classes, many students had conflict- the Panther Paw and AJ’s, were “We’ve been pretty much smoke- ing schedules, which will not be a throwing out their ashtrays. free for a while,” said Michael Bok- problem next week.” Panther Paw manager Alyssa sa, the owner of AJ’s, about the Section C of the senate bylaws Pohl said she thought people had effect of the new smoking ban. holds senators to three absences per responded well to the new smok- He said the downstairs portion semester, in which a senator would ing policy and have not been smok- of AJ’s has been smoke-free for sev- be removed from office upon a ing within the bar. But she said the eral months. The only part of the fourth absence. effectiveness of the policy cannot be bar that was affected by the ban was Ogulnick will be responsible for measured until students start com- the upstairs bar area. appointing the chairperson of each ing in again. Boksa said he thinks the committee during the first meeting “It’s really hard for us to tell right Smoke Free Illinois Act is good of each semester. MITCH SURPRENANT | the daily eastern news now,” she said. “Once school starts, for the restaurant/bar busi- She is also receiving applications we’ll see how it affects us.” ness because it includes all busi- for senate appointments. Jim Mailhiot, a freshman undecided major, enjoys a cigarette outside Classes started Monday at East- nesses even when it comes to Coleman Hall on Tuesday. The Smoke Free Illinois Act, which took effect ern. smoking or non-smoking areas. Rick Kambic can be reached at January 1, prohibits smokers like Mailhiot from smoking within 15 feet of Pohl said customers seem to [email protected] or 581-7942. any entrance of a public building. know about the new smoking ban » see SMOKING, Page 5 NEWS WWW.DENN EWS.COM I THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS I WEDN ESDAY 1.9.07

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ERIC HILTNER I TH E DAILY EASTERN NEWS Nick Grill, a senior music major, and his trumpet are reflected in the open door of the soundproof practice room in McAfee Gymnasium while warming up on Tuesday afternoon. What the ••• that seriously happened? A daily look at the weird, the unexpected and the downright bizarre news of the day A mooooo-st unwelcome present in the mail

Man sends bloody cow head to wife's er's shop, claiming he wanted the dried skull for decora­ lover, gets two years of probation tion. Instead, he mailed the head frozen, so as not to alert The Associated Press parcel carriers to the contents, police said. The box be­ came bloody after sitting on the victim's doorstep on a NORRISTOWN, Pa - A man who mailed a bloody warm day. cow's head to his wife's lover has been sentenced to pro­ Police were able to trace the package and threatening bation and community service. e-mails to Fife, court documents indicate. Jason Michael Fife "understands that in a civilized so­ "My client did step over the line here, but one can ciety a person cannot send a severed cow's head to any­ certainly understand his frustration, given that the vic­ body," said his defense lawyer, Henry Hilles. tim was carrying on an affitir with my client's wife," Authorities in Lower Pottsgrove, northwest of Phila­ Hilles said. delphia, arrested Fife. Fife, of Hunker, southeast of Pittsburgh, was sen­ He was charged with stalking, terroristic threats, dis­ tenced Friday to a program for first-time offenders in orderly conduct and harassment after he allegedly sent which he must complete two years of probation and 50 threatening messages and pictures to the victim between hours of community service. May and September 2006. If he successfully finishes the program, his record will The victim received a package containing a cow's head be cleared. with a puncture wound in its skull on June 1, 2006. Fife and his wife, who have a young child, later recon­ GOIADS1 Police said Fife, 31, got the cow's head from a butch- ciled, Hilles said. CAMPUS I FAC ULTY SENATE CAMPUS BRIEFS

Writing Center now 'Life-changing' options available to students At 9 a.m. today, The Writing Students' opportunities Center opens to students who extend beyond need help with all areas of writ­ ing, including thesis statements, international studies brainstorming, grammar and documentation. By Matt Daniels The Writing Center is located at Editor in Chief 3110 Coleman Hall and is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 to 9 Bradley Hill came to the Midwest p.m. Mondays through Thurs­ to experience cold weather. days, and also at 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hill, junior technology major, is Fridays. taking part in the National Student Exchange program at Eastern. Tarble Arts sculpture Hill originally attended Texas exhibition canceled State University at San Marcos, but The Carved Marble Sculpture chose to take part in an exchange exhibition planned at Tarble Arts program with Eastern, main­ Center has been canceled. ly because his grandparents lived in The exhibition was slated to run Indianapolis. from Jan. 5 until March 2. "1he school I came from was When contacted, Tarble Arts 30,000 students, so it is very differ­ Director Michael Watts would ent," Hill said. not elaborate why the event was Hill, Chris Kromphardt and canceled. Bonnie Irwin, dean of the Honors "It was just one of those circum­ College, addressed Faculty Senate on stances," he said. 'We're hoping to Tuesday regarding the NSE program do it again sometime:' at Eastern. Irwin also addressed the status of the Honors College while presenting Hearing aid sessions to Faculty Senate. series starts Jan. 18 NSE is a national program that The Department of Communica­ allows college students to study at tion Disorders and Sciences will one of 200 participating colleges in ROBBIE WROBLEWSKI I THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS offer a series of sessions focused the U.S. or Canada. Bonnie Irwin, dean of the Honors College, talks about the National Student Exchange Program with members on people with hearing aids or Kromphardt, junior political of the Faculty Senate during Tuesday's meeting in Booth Library. people interested in obtaining science major, spent a semester at hearing aids. the University of Massachusetts in Wendy Williamson, director of The series starts Jan. 18. Amherst. study abroad, also discussed life­ BY THE NUMBERS from Faculty Senate The four sessions will cover how "It was a very liberal college," changing opportunities for students. to deal with hearing loss, and Kromphardt said as he described a Williamson presented the sen­ According to studies from • 2006-2007: 304 how to provide necessary com­ student strike to faculty senate. ate with information about study Texas A&M, students who par­ In the Honors College, students' munication skills and strategies. Before Thanksgiving, the student abroad and said one of the group's ticipate in study abroad have a average ACT score was 27.6. Registration for each series is population of the university went on points of emphasis is to have facul­ $5,000 higher starting salary than $20. strike. ty members take a more active role those who do not. • 650 students are enrolled in de­ The sessions will meet from The professors organized teach­ in the program. partmental or university honors. 11 a.m. to noon on the second ins on unions and how to stand up "My goal is to educate depart­ Ea stern students study ing floor of Eastern's Human Services for personal rights. ments so faculty can say these five abroad • 91 % of Presidential Scholars Center. Irwin told the senate that of the programs work best for our major," • 2004-2003: 188 who were accepted to the Dates forthe sessions are Jan. 18 12 students that wanted to be placed she said. • 2005-2006: 249 program chose to attend Eastern . and 25, Feb. 1 and 8, Feb. 22 and last year in the program, all were Williamson said one way study 29, March 7 and 28, and April4, placed, with 11 receiving their first­ abroad is working toward this goal 11, 18, and 25. For more information, contact choice school. is by developing course work abroad accompanied during travels abroad "I was surprised that few students Linda Huddlestun at ldhuddles­ One student, Tiara Fulton, junior from the context of Eastern's aca­ by an Eastern faculty member. go to Scandinavian countries because [email protected] or call 581-2712. communication studies major, went demic standards and mission. Faculty senate chair Lynne Curry everyone speaks English and they are on an exchange to Prairie View The most popular study abroad said if she was a student, she would very easy countries to live in," Curry - Compiled by Matt Daniels and A&M in Texas. programs were to the Netherlands, take advantage of both NSE and said. "But they are also very expen­ Kristina Peters Fulton was elected homecom­ the United Kingdom and the Balta­ study abroad. sive countries to live in." ing queen within six weeks of start­ mas. Study abroad is offered in more The next Faculty Senate meeting ing the exchange and decided to stay "We've found that popular pro­ than 30 countries, including Bel­ will be 2 p.m., Jan. 22 in the Booth at the school for another semester, fessors have popular programs," Wil­ gium, Denmark and Sweden. Library conference room. Irwin said. liamson said. However, those three countries "Life-changing experiences are Most study abroad programs are were not among the most popular Matt Daniels can be reached at 581 - BLOTTER what we're all about," Irwin said. faculty-led, meaning students are programs. 79 36 or at [email protected].

On Dec. 21, Sara J. Uphoff, 21, LOCAL I RESTAURANTS of Champaign, was arrested at 3:12a.m. at 702 W. Lincoln Ave. in Charleston on the charge of Pizza parlors pack onto Lincoln Ave. driving under the influence.

New establishments different customers, depending what which customers can take home and lnyart said that in the end, the Personal property was reported the customer is in the mood for that bake themselves. residents themselves will determine stolen Thursday while left say they do not day," he said. Justin Mourning, who operates whether or not Charleston has too unattended in the hallway outside intend to compete Villa Pizza is a sit-down res­ a Papa Murphy's in Newton, Kan., many pizza outlets. of the racquetball courts in Lantz taurant that hopes to attract fam­ and helped with the Charleston out­ "The market will correct itself if Arena. By Rob Siebert ilies and groups looking to dine in. let opening, said take-and-bake helps there are too many," he said. "In the Staff Reporter Charleston marks its second loca­ draw customers. meantime, companies are bringing Three unlocked vehicles in Greek tion, with the original having oper­ The take-and-bake feature will in food options that they think will Court were reported burglarized Students with a craving for pizza ated in Mattoon for 32 years. help the outlet carve its own niche be supported by the community." Sunday. Personal property was now have more options in Charles­ John Arena, owner of Villa Piz­ in Charleston, he said. lnyart said Charleston could also reported stolen. ton. za, said that he hopes to bring a bit Both new chains offer custom­ stand to have other options and that In the past two months, both of diversity to the city's restaurant ers fresh ingredients daily, instead of a restaurant that offered food "like Villa Pizza and Papa Murphy's have scene. shipped frozen ingredients. Grandma used to make" could suc­ opened locations on Lincoln Ave­ "I didn't come to Charleston Cindy Titus, executive director of ceed close to campus. nue. to out-do anybody," Arena said. "I the Charleston Chamber of Com­ "It's hard for additional restau­ COMMENTS, CORRECTION S, OR Villa Pizza operates next door to didn't come to Charleston to com­ merce, said while there is something rants to invest and try to break into EVENTS Papa John's, and Papa Murphy's is pete. I'm just here to offer something to be said for similar businesses oper­ the market if they're not going to To report any errors, local events located directly across the street from different." ating near one another, only time offer something different," he said. or general suggestions for future those two outlets. Papa John's is a take-home/deliv­ will tell how the chains will fare. "I think one of the casual dining editions please contact our Edi­ Though the three chains are close ery-only outlet. "With the university, the city has chains, properly located, could do tor in Chief, Matt Daniels, via: to one another, Mayor John lnyart Papa Murphy's is strictly car­ a high population of people in that well." Phone 1581-7936, said that they are different enough to ry-out, but offers a "take-and-bake" 18-24 age bracket," Titus said. "And E-mail I DEN [email protected] co-exist. option. that age group certainly has an affin­ Rob Siebert can be reached at 581 - Office visit 11811 Buzzard Hall "I see these three as each having Cold pizzas are made in the store, ity for pizza." 5579or at [email protected]. DAILY Drawn from the news I Chris Lee EASTERN NEWS "Tell the truth and don't be afraid."

EDITORIAL BOARD ,.. ~ JOHNS Opinions Editor Nicole Weskerna Alternate PINs Editor in Chief Sports Editor give headaches Matt Daniels Scott Richey Stop me if you've heard this one: You just looked at your schedule and Managing Editor Photo Editor realized it sucked so you want to change Kristina Peters Robbie your times around. Or you go to your Wroblewski first class and think maybe this class just isn't for you for whatever reason. News Editor Online Editor And then of course there's my all time Open Chris Essig A slight change of strategy favorite: you go through the entire first day of classes only to realize that you are not supposed to be in any of them, Other views on news because oddly enough it turns out that A YOUTHFUL PLATFORM even though you were in Honors Physics STAFF EDITORIAL in high school, you do not have any of {UCLA) - If there is one thing we the prerequisites for Physics II. can learn from the Iowa caucus, it is So you go to your "Favorites" tab and that the outcome of the race for the Step outside, smokers log into your appropriately categorized White House depends on young vot­ PAWS system to drop the classes you ers - perhaps more now than in previ­ he Smoke Free Illinois Act will be shouldn't be in and add the classes you ous elections. scrutinized. OUR VIEW should. According to the Iowa entrance It's completely nanual for us to get • Situation: The Smoke Free Illinois Act has You log in by typing your user name T been in effect since Jan. 1, 2008. polls, almost 25 percent of Democratic upset when we are forced to slightly and password and find a new schedule • Stance: The ban on smoking is a good thing, caucus voters were under the age of30. alter our lifestyles. as smoking indoors is a public health issue and in which you are taking the same classes That is an increase of 11 percent But despite protest from smokers and the people should be able to breathe clean air. but now with friends and at a more compared to the 2004 caucus when indifferent non-smokers who could care less convenient time. only 14 percent of Democratic voters either way, those who enjoy their clean lungs in Then you get to this screen: "Please were under 30. Illinois are in luck. 2008 has arrived. If you're going to smoke in a public place, the enter your alternate PIN to access Yet media analysts inform us that On Jan. 1, the Smoke Free Ulinois Act took smoking ban makes you do it outside. We don't registration." the number of young voters has signifi­ effect. The act prohibits smoking within 15 feet think that's asking a whole lot. Then you realize you don't know what cantly decreased within the last decade, of doors to restaurants and bars. If you hate smoking outside when it's only 2 the heck it's asking for. either due to apathy or a lack of appeal­ And we support the act, signed into law July degrees, maybe you should find a new hobby. If you're anything like me, you try ing candidates. 23 by much-maligned The creators using your previous PIN from the old Thus, it is important to under­ Gov. Blagojevich. of the smoking PAWS six times and search in vain all stand why the number of young vot­ It's a day that has "It's a day that has been both ban could care less over PAWS for the number. Then you try ers increased in the caucuses and how been both highly highly anticipated and dreaded whether or not you to track down your adviser to finally get we can use this new attention to our anticipated and smoke. The right to your password, which are six numbers advantage. dreaded at the same at the same time." smoke is still present. that are ever so easy to remember. The 2004 elections thrived on the time. If a smoker is will­ So after finally doing all this you ideas of fighting terrorism and which And the bars that ing to pay the $8 for go home and log back into PAWS, but candidate would best bring democracy don't have an outdoor patio area should prepare a pack of cigarettes, he or she has every right to now the classes you wanted to switch to a war-torn Middle East. to suffer financially just a little. puff away. back into are full. So now you need to The Iowa caucus this year was based What everyone needs to realize, though, is However, the right to smoke where we have schedule yet another meeting with your on another platform. It has already that the smoking ban is not going anywhere. to, in turn, breathe in something other than counselor because you are now at a become apparent that the candidates It's here whether you like it or not, whether oxygen, is finally obsolete. complete loss. appealed to the younger generation. you are a smoker or a non-smoker. Non-smokers should celebrate cleaner lungs OK, stop. I do realize we all did The speeches made in Iowa centered The smoking ban is not about taking away and no longer having to deal with that smoky receive, or should've received, the on health care, the economy and envi­ the right to smoke cigarettes. This is a common scent that seems to stick to everything. alternate PIN when we initially registered ronmental issues facing the nation. misconception. And smokers, you have something to for classes. But I, probably like many Candidates are realizing more and It's a public health issue. celebrate, too. of you, am extremely unorganized more that reaching out to younger vot­ Your smoking is making people's lungs hurt, You will no longer have to jeopardize other and illogical when it comes to actually ers is a must if they are to lead in the whether we're smoking or not. That's what it's people's right to breathe in clean, smoke-free air. making good decisions concerning my polls. about. Doesn't it feel good? career and education. NegarTehrani Non-smokers made the conscious decision to Plus, the smoking ban sure makes it easier to I also forget about changes like these, Daily Bruin not smoke in the first place, but not smoking is stick to that New Year's resolution. so instead of saving my alternate PIN extremely difficult when the only air available to Ah, the benefits of breathing in that eternally in a safe place, I tossed it aside after breathe happens to be smoky. clean air are endless. registering for classes and disregarded EDITORIAL POLICY Non-smokers have just as much right to Overall, the smoking ban will prevail despite it, thinking I was free to add or drop or breathe clean air, which is more important than protest and a slight economic threat to drinking change classes as I pleased as I have been The editorial is the majority opinion of the DEN editorial board. Reach the a smoker's right to pollute the air everyone has to establishments and restaurants. in previous semesters. opinions editor at: breathe. So I do realize that not having DENopinion [email protected] my alternate PIN accessible to me is Letter to the editor entirely my own fault and due to my irresponsibility. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR But still, that number sucks. FutureGen fuel will deplete Why can't we go back to simpler days? Letters to the editor can be In the end though, I, as have many submitted at any time on any topic to Maybe my entire vat of science knowledge money to spend on a coal-burning plant, even if of you, been irresponsible in not sav- the Opinions Editor to be published amounts to just one high school chemistry class it "sequesters" the carbon dioxide underground. ing or getting my alternate PIN. But in the Daily Eastern News. The Daily and '~ Inconvenient Truth," but I have some Couldn't the government and power research still, because of this little six-digit num­ Eastern News' policy is to run all letters scruples about the FunueGen coal-burning plant facilities spend this money on researching ber, everyone I've talked to (it was more that are not libelous or potentially they're building basically down the street from renewable fuel like solar power or wind turbines? than 10 people), have hated the number harmful. They must be less than 250 the university. After all, coal is still a fossil fi.1el, and that and have been negatively affected by it in words. First of all, it's coal. Ditty, smoggy coal- an means it will run out someday, too. someway. Letters to the editor can be brought antique source of power, even in the fossil fi.1el To this unscientific English major, it seems I just don't see the point to adding in with identification to the DEN industry. like, contrary to its name, FutureGen is actually a increased passwords and codes to registra­ at 1811 Buzzard Hall or submitted And they're calling themselves "clean" because step in the wrong direction. tion after having already logged into the electronically from the author's EIU they are putting the dirty stuff (carbon dioxide) And if any pollutants do pop up after a few PAWS system with a secret password. e-mail address to DENopinions@gmail. underground. years, the people of the Charleston-Mattoon area I think it is an unnecessary hindrance com. Maybe this is really scientifically sound, but will feel them the hardest, no matter how many that results in increased fmstration, to me it seems like burying the Tell-Tale Heart. jobs it creates. increased time spent by both advisers and CONTINUE THE DEBATE Could this "sequestrated" gas not seep back up? Forgive me ifl'm out of bounds, but I'll be the students, and less-than-ideal schedules for ONLINE Or absorb into the Earth? first to raise my eyebrow at this yet-unquestioned students. And how much carbon dioxide can the Mt. use of our money and community. • Extended letters Simon Sandstone reservoir hold? Will this come Emily Davis john Stromski is a junwr English major. • Forums for all content back to haunt us in 50 years? Junior English major He can be reached at 581-7942 or • www.dennews.com Secondly: $1.4 billion. That's a whole lot of DENopinwm@gmailcom. WWW.DEN NEWS.COM J THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS J WEDNESDAY 1.9.08 NEWS n Globetrotters FROM PAGE 1

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"Sweet Pea" Shine balances a basketball on his forehead during the Harlem Globetrotters' practice before their performance Tuesday.

"I didn't really know anything about it until they told me," Betts said. She was glad she found out about it because she enjoyed the perfor­ mance of the Globetrotters. Betts said her favorite part was a MITCH SURPRENANT J THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS scene towards the end of the game "Showtime" Gaffney argues with the announcer during the Harlem Glo­ when they were no longer playing basketball, but football. betrotters' performance on Tuesday night at Lantz Arena. After scoring a touchdown, the Globetrotters did the exact same "It was real fun," Shearrill said. However, she said the next time MITCH SURPRENANT )THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS thing only in rewind. "It kept me entertained. They had she would not only go again, but "Showtime" Gaffney hugs an 11 -year-old fan he referred to as his son Najah Shearrill, a sophomore ele­ so many tricks up their sleeves. They this time take her family with her to during the Harlem Globetrotters performance on Tuesday night at Lantz mentary education major, who also kept the crowd going." enjoy the show. Arena. The Globetrotters, who have been around since 1926, performed came through a TriO invitation, had Betts enjoyed the performance so for a total of 1,736 people. Gaffney has been with the team for 15 years always wanted to see the Globetrot­ much she said if they came to anoth­ Emily Zulz can be contacted at and is known as the team's "Clown Prince:' The "Clown Prince" performs ters before, but never got a chance. er town near her. eazu/[email protected] or at 581 -7943 the role of comedian/emcee to the crowd.

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Knicks 105, Bulls 100 CHICAGO — Eddy Curry scored a season-high 29 points, Jamal Crawford added 24 and the New York Knicks rallied to beat the Chicago Bulls Tuesday night and snap a seven-game losing streak. The Knicks trailed by 13 early in the fourth and were down 98-91 after Chicago’s Joe Smith hit a turnaround jumper midway through the quarter. But they ended the game on a 14-2 run.

Timberwolves 101, Heat 91 MINNEAPOLIS — The Miami Heat sunk to a new low Tuesday night — they were handled by MITCH SUPRENANT | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS the Minnesota Timberwolves. “Turbo” Pearson, “Blenda” Rodriguez and “Sweet Pea” Shine discuss their game plan during the Harlem Globetrotters performance on Tuesday night Rashad McCants continued his Lantz Arena. The Globetrotters won 69-66 against the Washington Generals. sharp shooting streak with 27 points and the Timberwolves snapped an eight-game losing ney as he missed shot after shot on will be ‘Lefty’.” points. streak with a 101-91 victory » Rally the wrong hoop. Williams started the third quar- An eight-point run by the Glo- against the reeling Heat. from page 12 Gaffney had just one answer: ter in place of Gaffney, but despite betrotters to start the fourth quarter “But this one is much closer.” six, third-quarter points and sever- gave Harlem a 65-61 lead. Gaffney’s troubles didn’t end with The Generals held a four-point al assists, the new showman on the The lead was enough to ensure Cavaliers 95, Sonics 79 his confusion over free throws. He lead at halftime. court for the Globetrotters wasn’t the Globetrotters would not fall to CLEVELAND — LeBron James also forgot which basket the Globe- “They came out hitting shots able to cut into the Generals’ lead. their biggest rivals. showed Kevin Durant how it’s trotters were shooting at. very early,” “Lefty” Williams said Washington went on a 6-2 run done by scoring 22 points, and “Our basket is down there,” somewhat surprised. “Hopefully my in the last two minutes of the third Scott Richey can be reached at the Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t “Sweet Pea” Shine pleaded to Gaff- coach will put me in. The game plan quarter to keep its lead at four 581-7944 or at [email protected]. wait until the fourth quarter to put away the Seattle SuperSonics NHL | Canadiens 4, Blackhawks 3 (OT) 95-79 on Tuesday night. James, who scored 24 points in the fourth on Sunday when the Cavs (18-17) rallied for a win in Latendresse scores in overtime for win Toronto, was able to sit out the The Associated Press for Chicago, which extended its for the Canadiens, who were previ- to in a pre-game ceremony honor- final 8:36 as Cleveland coasted to season-high losing streak to six (0- ously 0-1 at home in overtime, a 5- ing the 82-year rivalry between the its sixth win in seven games and MONTREAL — Guillaume 5-1). 4 loss to Washington on Saturday. two “Original Six” teams. moved over .500 for the first time Latendresse scored 3:18 into over- Andrei Markov, voted a start- Montreal is 0-4 in shootouts at Hall of Famers Henri Richard, since Nov. 30. time to give the Montreal Cana- ing defenseman for his first All-Star the Bell Centre. Guy Lafleur, Yvan Cournoyer and diens a 4-3 victory against the Chi- game earlier in the day, drew the Robert Lang and Kris Versteeg Ken Dryden represented the Can- Bucks 87, 76ers 83 cago Blackhawks on Tuesday night. Canadiens even at 3 with his 11th scored goals 18 seconds apart ear- adiens, who’ll be celebrating their PHILADELPHIA — Charlie Bell Latendresse put Maxim Lapi- goal on a power play 8:04 into the ly in the second to give the Black- franchise centennial in 2009. and Mo Williams each scored 21 erre’s pass into an open left side to second. hawks a 3-2 lead. Linesman Pierre Champoux had points and the Milwaukee Bucks give Montreal its first home over- Saku Koivu opened the scoring Chicago’s Jack Skille scored his to leave the game 5:41 into the beat the struggling Philadelphia time win this season. The Cana- with his eighth goal 4:22 in, and first career goal 5:46 into his fifth third after he was cut when he was 76ers. diens improved to 1-5 in non-reg- assisted on Patrice Brisebois’ pow- game. struck in the face by the puck on Milwaukee has won three of ulation games at the Bell Centre, er-play goal late in the first that put Blackhawks coach Denis Savard a dump-in by Montreal’s Francis four since the calendar turned, and 5-8 overall. Montreal up 2-1. joined Chicago legends Bobby Bouillon. including all three games away Patrick Lalime stopped 34 shots Cristobal Huet made 25 saves Hull, Stan Mikita and Tony Esposi- from home.

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and forth between Eastern, ISU and PEARLS BEFORE SWINE I BY STEPHAN PASTIS n Cusack Vincennes. FROM PAGE 12 When one team would take the lead, other teammates lined up The Early Bird Invite was capped around the track to motivate the off by the men's 4x400 meter relay, runner and give them that extra in which three teams each from push. Teammates willed their run­ EIU, Vincennes Community Col­ ners to the finish line, encouraging lege and Indiana State and one team them to give everything they had to from Buder competed. help win the event for the rest of the From the opening gun, it was team. obvious this was different from any In the end, ISU pulled off the other event. comeback victory edging Eastern by As the race progressed, excite­ three-tenths of a second. ment filled the air. With each pass of Although Eastern lost the race, the baton and every finished lap, the Akers has to be pleased by the rest intensity grew within Lantz Field­ of his team. With only one meet so GET FUZZY I BY DARBY CONLEY house. far this season, it appears the defend­ Soon the crowd in Lantz was on ing Ohio Valley Conference indoor {SST: SATCHeL! /~ GVCK'('S INCoMPETENT their feet. Eastern athlete, be they, champions for both men's and wom­ fPITO~ 1?1'/ti.- lO!~ING mnner or vaulter, men's team or en's track are coming together. Af'OOit/P :' women's team, made their way to the interior of the track to cheer on their Dan Cusack can be reached at teammates as the lead teetered back 581 -7944 or at [email protected].

lOth in the conference in field goal n Thrives percentage. FROM PAGE 12 "Sims has helped them, and they've gotten Edwards back, The Panthers' 91-86 overtime win which has helped them," Ishee said. in Lexington, Ky., was the first time "They've got a lot of good players." the Panthers have won two overtime Edwards is fourth in the confer­ games in a season since the mid- ence in free-throw percentage and 1980s. is second in the conference in the Edited by Will Shortz No. 1128 Five players finished in double assist-to-turnover ratio. 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Football | Coaching Change Panthers lose defensive line coach Jackson heads to Indiana State

By Scott Richey Sports Editor

Come the 2008 season, Eastern’s defensive line will be missing more than the graduating seniors. Shannon Jackson, Eastern’s defensive coach, will be gone, too. After three seasons with the Pan- thers, Jackson accepted the defen- sive coordinator position Dec. 11 at Indiana State – a move that will return Jackson to his alma mater. Jackson was the first assistant new Indiana State head coach Trent Miles hired. Eastern’s defensive line recorded 174 tackles (28.5 for loss) and nine sacks during Jackson’s first season as defensive line coach at Eastern. The next year, the defensive line improved with 201 tackles and eight sacks. The Panthers defensive line made three straight years of improvement with 245 tackles (44 for loss) and 10 sacks during the 2007 season. Jackson said he took the job at Indiana State because it was a good opportunity to grow as a coach. Being a defensive coordinator had been a dream of his since he was a young coach, he said. “Indiana State football has been a big part of my life,” Jackson said. “Coming home to my alma mater is something that I take great pride in, and I’m excited to be back.” FILE | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Eastern defensive coordinator Shannon Jackson (center), stands on the sideline during the 2007 football season. Jackson was hired at his alma mater, Indiana State in December. Roc Bellantoni said Eastern’s suc- Jackson worked with the Eastern defensive line for three seasons and this year junior defensive end Pierre Walters earned All-American honors. cess in the past three seasons (three Junior defensive tackle Jeff “Those guys would have done two-year captain, recorded a career- seasons. Jackson is not the only playoff berths and two straight Sobol said the defensive line- anything for me,” he said. “Those high 89 tackles as a sophomore and former player hired as an assis- Ohio Valley Conference champion- men learned from Jackson. guys made my coaching experience graduated as the all-time sacks lead- tant either. Troy Johnson, a line- ships) started with Jackson’s work “He definitely brought a lot of unbelievable.” er in Sycamores’ history with 24. backer at ISU the same time Miles with the defensive line. defensive line experience,” Sobol But the players aren’t the only After he graduated with a bach- played, is in the plans to be the Syc- “The biggest thing about his said. “Obviously, from being self- ones who will miss Jackson. Bellan- elor’s in criminology in 2000, Jack- amores’ new linebackers coach, but style (as a coach) was he was a great ish, being a player, you never want toni said he will also be missed by son stayed with ISU as a gradu- the move won’t be official until the teacher,” Bellantoni said. to see your coaches leave.” the coaching staff. ate assistant, and coached the tight paperwork is finalized probably Eastern junior defensive end Sobol, however, said that’s the Being a college football coach ends. He then spent the next four sometime this month. Pierre Walters benefited the most way the coaching profession is, and requires hours of work, with the years as the Sycamores’ defensive “The one thing we’re trying to from Jackson’s tutelage. Walters has he is happy for Jackson. coaching staff spending more time line coach before coming to East- bring back is the tradition,” Jack- compiled 106 tackles and 11 sacks Sobol said even with Jackson together than with their families ern. son said. in three seasons with the Panthers. gone, Eastern’s defensive line should during the season. Now, Jackson is back with Bellantoni said Jackson would “(Walters) went from a guy off continue to improve because the Bellantoni said having someone school, which gave him his coach- probably run his defense at ISU the radar to an All-American,” Bel- defensive line gets along well and like Jackson around made it man- ing start. like Eastern runs its defense. lantoni said. “I attribute a lot of several will return next season. ageable. Miles – a former ISU player as “He will bring a sound defense that to Shannon.” “We have a big, tight group of “He was a riot,” Bellantoni said. well – was hired to replace inter- and make them work hard,” Bellan- Bellantoni said Jackson related guys who love to push each other,” “He made going to work fun every im head coach Dennis Raetz. Raetz toni said. “They won’t beat them- well to the players – and the players he said. day.” who took over the team midway selves schematically.” loved him, too. He said Jackson also Jackson said the relationship he Jackson played four seasons as through the 2007 seasons when for- kept his eye on his players, making had with his players was important a defensive lineman for the Syca- mer head coach Lou West was reas- Scott Richey can be reached at sure they were attending class. – and made it harder to leave mores from 1996-1999. He was a signed after a 1-25 record in three 581-7944 or at [email protected].

Men’s Track | Notebook Men show promise after first meet of season

By Dan Cusack which set the school’s freshman Panther Schedule did not want get out of shape. Akers has said it looks like the Sports Reporter event record and won the event. “Personally the only day I took team did their work and stayed in Freshman distance runners Nick • Eastern Mega Meet, All Day, Jan. off was Sunday,” Smith said. “Oth- shape during break. Eastern head track coach Tom Kuczwara, Chad Aubin, Justin Help- 19, Lantz Fieldhouse erwise I worked out every day. Break “So far, so good,” Akers said. “I Akers was pleased with his team’s ingstine and Derek Ericson finished is a long time and we don’t want to think some of our guys are feeling performance in the first meet of the the race in 10 minutes, 26 seconds. Return from break lose what we had going into it.” the effects and are a little sore, but year in the Early Bird Invite on Dec. Akers said he was also impressed The men’s indoor track team does Akers said the beginning of break that’s normal. They are getting back 8 at Lantz Natatorium. by junior runner David Holm, who not have the luxury of staying and could be hard for some athletes out and running, lifting weights and The men’s team had wins against won the mile (4:16.53), and soph- training during Winter Break, so because of new schedules and having putting back on par for course.” Butler and Western Illinois, but fell omore Wes Sheldon who won the players are given a recipe for success, to wake up early again. Williams said break is a time to to Indiana State in the dual meet 1,000-meter in 2:32.37. according to Akers. Sophomore sprinter Marcus Wil- maintain or improve on where they competition. Freshman hurdler Preston Smith The team began to practice again liams said it is easier to work out at were before break. He said for the Akers said it was nice to see so said the success at the meet has paid Friday when the dorms opened, school because it is more structured most part the team has maintained many good performances this early dividends during the team’s practic- but were given a guideline of work- and there are less distractions. shape. in the season. es. outs to do during break based on the “It’s much easier to work out at “During break it is important to “We competed well and a num- “Overall, as a team I think we did event they participated in. school,” Williams said. “At home you maintain or gain (shape),” Williams ber of guys had great performances,” pretty well,” Smith said. “We are off Some athletes were given special- have to train around friends, work said. “It looks so far like the majori- Akers said. “It was very good to see to a good start and that has shown ized workouts if they had suffered an and family. At school you know you ty of the team has maintained where guys compete this well this early in where our hard work during practice injury or had specific adjustments to are training everyday at 3:30 p.m. they were going into break.” the season.” has really paid off.” be made. At home, there is no schedule; you Akers said he was very impressed Smith finished sixth in the 400- Smith said he stuck to his work- might work out at 6 a.m., noon or Dan Cusack can be reached at by the freshman relay distance team, meter dash in 50.71. out plan during break because he at night.” 581-7944 or at [email protected]. www.dennews.com | the daily eastern news | WEDNESday 1.9.08 SPORTS 11

Men’s Basketball | Roster Changes Cupboard getting bare with loss of players Panthers down to nine Roster Notes healthy players • Sophomore guard Romain Mar- tin is injured. Martin was last sea- By Scott Richey son’s conference freshman of the Sports Editor year.

Julio Anthony never played point • Mike Robinson was dismissed guard at Victory Christian High from the team because he did not School. follow team policies. Robinson, a Nor at Cowley County Commu- junior, was the conference fresh- nity College. man of the year in 2006. But that’s exactly he’s doing now at Eastern. ern’s Top 10 for all-time steals. He Anthony, a 6-foot-4 senior from was also named 2006 OVC Fresh- Charlotte, N.C. was primarily used man of the Year and averaged 4.2 as a shooting guard before com- assists this year before the dismissal. ing to Eastern. But with the depar- “Mike, he was like my brother,” ture of junior Mike Robinson, who said Anthony, who was Robinson’s was kicked off the team Dec. 17 for roommate last year. “I miss him a an inability to follow team policies, lot.” Anthony has taken the role as the Combined with the injury to Panthers’ starting point guard. Martin, Robinson’s dismissal leaves He’s also being asked to become just four healthy guards in Eastern’s more of a scoring threat for the Pan- backcourt rotation. thers. A rash of injuries and the “We needed everybody on the departure of three players besides floor,” Anthony said after Saturday’s Robinsoon has left Eastern with nine game against SEMO that Martin healthy players on its roster. missed, “But we need to step up and Anthony has scored 39 points the keep playing no matter who left or is past two games, filling the role vacat- injured.” ed by sophomore guard Romain Sophomore forward Bobby Jol- Martin. liff also left the team, but on his Martin, the 2007 Ohio Valley own accord. Jolliff left school and Conference Freshman of the Year, returned home to Hartsville, Ind. \ has been suffering from a chronic FILE | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS But Byrne is used to teammates leav- Eastern senior guard Julio Anthony dribbles the ball toward the basket against Illinois College in a November foot injury since before Christmas ing. win at Lantz Arena. Anthony has scored 39 points in the last two games. Anthony did not play point guard at and has missed the last two games. He was a member of the 2005- Victory Christian High School or Cowley County Community College. Martin’s status for Eastern’s 06 team that had five players leave. remaining two games this week, find the points to make up for the this year for the Panthers, missing ers from his injury he thinks East- The final player to leave this year was Thursday against Tennessee-Martin loss of its leading scorer. the last 12 with a foot injury also. ern’s post players need to establish red-shirt freshman guard Brandon and Saturday against Eastern Ken- Miller said not having Martin He was averaging 5.0 points and 6.7 more of an inside scoring game. This D’Amico who had yet to play in a tucky, is uncertain. affects the way Eastern starts games rebounds per game before his injury. would force opposing teams to cov- game for the Panthers. “We’ll have to test him (Tuesday), because Martin would usually score Senior forward Jake Byrne said er the post more and free up Eastern He transferred to an NAIA school see how his injury is healing,” East- in the first 10 to 12 minutes of the the other post players on the team guards on the perimeter. in Wisconsin. ern head coach Mike Miller said. game. He said Martin is a good have adapted to not having Brock on But injuries are not the only mal- “(Playing basketball) wasn’t going “If we don’t get that irritation out of shooter and stretches the opposing the court because he has been out so ady affecting the Panthers. Their ros- to fit for him, so he decided to leave,” that area, it will continue to come team’s defense because of his 3-point long. ter was not that big to begin with Byrne said. “And I stand by that. But back and bother him.” shooting. “It’s different with (Martin) this season. it hurts to lose a good friend.” Martin leads the Panthers with The Panthers are also thin in the because we haven’t been used to not Robinson started every game for 17.2 points per game this season, post. Sophomore forward Justin having him on the roster,” he said. the Panthers during his freshman Scott Richey can be reached at and Eastern has been struggling to Brock has played in just three games Byrne said while Brock recov- and sophomore years and is in East- 581-7944 or at [email protected]. Athletics | Fitness Willardson, faculty member, graces cover of fitness magazine

By Ross Meister pounds on the ground versus 50 ity was seen while on the BOSU Staff Reporter pounds on the BOSU balance balance trainer or (an unstable sur- trainer. face),” Koenig said. Eastern professor Jeff Willard- “If you lift heavy weights, it will The problem, Willardson said, is son is famous in the fitness journal have a different effect than if you people do not take time to exercise world. lifted a much lighter weight on the their lower back muscles. Willardson, assistant professor BOSU balance trainer,” Willardson “People’s discs between vertebrae of kinesiology and sports studies, said. suffer, and as a result the muscles appeared on the cover of the Jan- Koenig said to achieve results, need to provide the support. Peo- uary/February 2008 issue of the different exercises were used on dif- ple are surprised when they injure American College of Sports Medi- ferent kinds of surfaces. their back and it is because of lack cine Health & Fitness Journal. “Twelve, healthy male athletes of conditioning,” Willardson said. He was joined on the cover by of the college population partici- “They need to take time to exercise Jennifer Carter, a former Eastern pated in the study. We tested them the lower back muscles.” student, and Rusty Koenig, who on four different common resis- To reduce the risk of lower back assisted Willardson with spotting, tance-training lifts. These includ- pain or future lower back pain, testing and researching while Koe- ed the squat, dead lift, barbell curl the key is to have an overall strong nig wrote his master’s paper. and the overhead press,” Koenig core. The research Willardson con- said. “They performed these lifts at “Most people have strong low ducted at Eastern focused on the different intensities on stable and back muscles, but lack strength in effects of lifting on stable ground unstable surfaces. Electromyogra- the abdomen,” Koenig said. “These against lifting on a “both sides uti- phy was used to measure the mus- weak abdominal muscles cause lized” balance trainer. cle activity.” unequal pulling on the pelvic gir- “If you cut a Swiss ball in half Electromyography involves test- dle, thus leading to back pain.” and mount it on a platform, that’s ing the electrical activity of mus- The ACSM Health & Fitness what a BOSU balance trainer is,” cles. Journal offers information to a wide Willardson said. “The article incor- Willardson’s research found lift- range of audiences, including ath- porates several sources, including ing weights, if lifted correctly on letes wanting to get a good work- research on resistance exercises of the BOSU balance trainer, is more out. BOSU balance trainers.” effective than lifting on the stable “This magazine caters to several Willardson said he looked at ground. different audiences, such as physical muscles while standing on the ball “I looked at light weight on a therapists, physicians and person- compared to on the ground with BOSU balance trainer,” Willardson al trainers,” Koenig said. “It is espe- exercises including the squat. His said. “If you achieve greater results cially relevant in helping with exer- findings for the study included the on the BOSU balance trainer, it will SAMANTHA STRYKOWSKI | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS cise prescription involving low back effects of BOSU balance trainers be better for you rather than lifting Physical education professor JeffW illardson balances on a BOSU, a de- pain.” against the effects of ground weight heavy weights on the ground.” vice meant to increase body movement during exercise. lifting on the lower back. He concluded the most trunk loads are constant rather than heavy “However, when the loads were Ross Meister can be reached at This would be like lifting 75 muscle activity is produced when loads being lifted on the ground. constant, more trunk muscle activ- 581-7944 or at [email protected]. the DAILY EASTERN NEWS SP ORTS EDITOR WWW.DENN EWS.COM Scott RIChey . WEDNESDAY 11.9.08 [email protected]

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By Dan Cusack Staff Reporter

Jolette Law The search for the new athlet­ The Harlem Globetrotters visited ics director continued Monday as Lantz Arena on Tuesday. It was the the 15- person advisory committee fi rst time since 2000 the Globetrot­ began the review process of appli­ ters played in Charleston. cants. Mary Anne Hanner, committee Illinois head coach Jolette Law FILE JTHE DAILY EASTERN NEWS chair and dean of Eastern's college of (above) was one of the few women Eastern sophomore guard Dominique Sims drives past Tennessee State's La Dona Pierce during a basketball sciences, would not reveal the num­ to play with the team. Here are three game at Lantz Arena. Sims has stepped up for Eastern sophomore guard Jessica Huffman. Huffman has been ber of applicants but said there was a other Globetrotter Legends. trying to recover from a stress fracture. number of quality candidates. 1. Wilt Chamberlain - An NBA Legend as well, Chamberlain scored Jan. 2 was the deadline for new 31,419 points and grabbed 23,924 re­ applicants, and Hanner said all of bounds in his N BA career. The former Team thrives despite injuries the applications for the position have Kansas Jayhawk product signed with been processed. the Globetrotters in 1958 and played in Sims, others step Canale, who finished the game in another set of road conference Hanner said the committee was the NBAfrom 1959 to 1973. double figures with 14 points and games. The Panthers played More­ looking for a number of qualities in 2. Meadowlark lemon-The up without two top 'Clown Prince•of the Globetrotters for players had a key block in overtime. head State on Dec. 19. a new athletic director. 24 seasons played in more than 7,500 The Panthers (7 -8, 6-1 Ohio Val­ Kloak stepped up again with "We are looking for someone who consecutive games starting in 1954. He ley Conference) have started out another near double-double (22 has had a history of being a good is enshrined in the Naismith Memori- By Kevin Murphy quick in the league. points, eight rebounds), and starting administrator and someone who is a al Basketba ll Hall of Fame and his Globe­ Associate Sports Editor "Last year, they pretty well relied junior forward Lindsey Kluempers good fundraiser," she said. "We want trotters jersey was retired in 2001. on their big two (Galligan and Huff­ finished with a career-high of points. someone who has good people skills 3. Fred "Curly" Neal- Neal is known as one of the greatest drib biers Rachel Galligan out. man)," Southeast Missouri head The Panthers won on the road and that has experience managing a of all time and was named a Globetrot­ Jessica Huffman out. women's basketball coach John Ishee in Morehead, Ky., for the first time budget, especially one as big as East­ ters Legend in 1993. He played 22 sea­ Two top players on the bench told the Squtheast Missourian. "This since 2001 and started out 3-0 in ern's." sons with the team from 1963-85. with injuries. year, they have more balance, so you the conference for the first time. She added that the committee -Kevin Murphy That's the situation Eastern wom­ can't really key on any one player." The win against the Eagles also was most interested in finding some­ en's basketball team faced heading Galligan was a first-team All­ marked the return of Galligan, who one who would value the student­ into its conference opener against OVC selection last season with 17.2 played limited minutes but scored athlete. Tennessee Tech. points and 8.3 rebounds per game. eight points. Interim athletics director Ken But during the game, the Pan­ It was a second stellar year for the The Panthers then played their Baker said he hopes the new director thers stepped up. Sophomore for­ Bloomington native after being toughest opponent, Eastern Ken­ has character and is a good fit for the ward Maggie Kloak finished with named OVC Freshman of the Year tucky, on Dec. 21. university. her first career double-double ( 16 the year before. The Panthers played an EKU "I don't think the person needs points, 14 rebounds). Galligan and Huffman combined team that looked better than their a lot of experience," Baker said. "I Sophomore guard Dominique for 989 points last season. seventh-place OVC preseason pick. don't know if experience is as valu­ DAN CUSACK Sims also finished with her first Huffman, a sophomore guard The Panthers were hot in the first able as someone who is caring and career double-double (19 points, 10 and second-best scorer (16.9 points) half, shooting better than 50 percent is a hard worker. They have to realize rebounds). from last season, missed four games and taking a 40-31 halftime lead. this is a special place, and we have Track The Panthers defeated TTU in with a stress fracture. Eastern Kentucky crawled back in accomplished a lot." overtime, but it was more than the After Eastern students left for the second half and forced overtime. work of Sims and Kloak. winter break, the Panthers made teatn It was also junior guard Ellen a key road trip to Kenn.cky with n SEE THRIVES, PAGE 9 n SEE SEARCH, PAGE 9 unifies BASKETBALL I HARLE M GLOBETROTTERS 69, WASHINGTON GENE RA LS 66 Before the Early Bird Invite on Dec. 12, Eastern head track Gaffney plays through injury to help team coach Tom Akers said one of the things he was looking for in this Globetrotters rally in What Gaffney didn't realize was their first basket was waved off. draw two fouls on Gaffney, some­ first meet of the year was not the second half he was just the last player to be intro­ "No basket!" yelled the referee. thing the Globetrotters' "Clown times of his runners or the height duced. Gaffney left the game for real "Why not," Gaffney said, "1he Prince" could not fathom. He threw of his pole vaulters, but for his By Scott Richey at the end of the first half with an ball went through the hole." a fan's shoes on the court and almost teams to come together. Sports Editor injury and missed the third quarter. Except the referee never actually threw the young boy himself before This may seem kind of strange But he made a return in the fashion threw up the ball for the jump ball "Flight Time" Lang sprang to the because when one thinks of track, The Harlem Globetrotters almost of the New York Knicks' Willis Reed to officially start the game. boy's rescue. they think of it as an individual played Tuesday night's game with­ during the 1970 NBA Finals, com­ "Hi Rise" Brown, a Chicago "They'll do anything not to lose," sport. out their team leader and "Clown ing from the locker room to play native, provided the most high-flying the Generals' coach grumbled to his Results of a teammate's event Prince." through the pain to the lead the Glo­ action with dunk after dunk includ­ team. normally do not affect the results "Showtime" Gaffney was mere betrotters to a 69-66 win against the ing a 360-degree, reverse jam to start Gaffney also had a hard time fig­ in another event. feet from the edge of the court on Washington Generals at Lantz Are­ the game for the Globetrotters. But uring out how many free throws However, during the meet's his way out after he felt jilted during na. The Globetrotters' win featured the game wasn't all no-look passes were given for a foul. Despite a con­ final event, everyone in atten­ the pre-game introductions. more behind-the-back passes and and monster dunks for the Globe­ statlt "two!" by the referee, Gaffney dance could tell the importance 'Tve been standing out here for slam dunks than had been seen at trotters. The Generals played Harlem still had to ask the other referee and of a team. 10 minutes, and you haven't called Lantz Arena in a long time. close and only trailed by two at the fans. my name," Gaffney said. 'Tm going The first quarter got off to an aus­ end of the first quarter. to the hotel." picious start for the Globetrotters as The Generals were also able to n SEE RALLY, PAGE 9 n SEE CUSACK, PAGE 9

EASTERN SPORTS SCHEDULE WOMEN'S BASKETBALL MEN'S BASKETBALL MEN'S AND WOMEN'S SWIMMING WOMEN'S BASKETBALL MEN'S BASKETBALL Thursday vs. Tennessee-Martin Thursday vs . Tennessee-Martin Friday vs. Millikin I Saturday vs. Eastern Kentucky I Saturday vs. Eastern Kentucky I 5 p.m.- Lantz Arena 7:15p.m. - Lantz Arena 5 p.m. - Lantz Natatorium 5 p.m. - Lantz Arena 7:15p.m.-Lantz Arena