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Once Ford pays the money-back News writer time since he left to take the job at to Eastern it will be used for admin I Mass in attend the nun's basketball istrative. recruiting, resettlement and ie;mi's annual awards banquet Friday Former basketball Coach Pravis other I'nsts associated with finding night. lord will pay Eastern $150,000 in a Fords replacement. Whitt said. The Both the departing coaching stall settlement agreement signed Friday. university said Ford has ;;o days to and new Colonel Coach Jell Neubauer The university said Ford owed repay the money. were in attendance at the banquet il about $225,000 alter he resigned According to an article posted Eastern announced Neubauer as in lake the head coaching job at the Saturday on the Lexington Herald- the new head basketball coach on l niversityol Massachusetts. Leader Web site. Ford agreed to COOp> April 12, three weeks alter lord left [Tie money covers the remainder crate with Eastern on any matters the university. ot' Ford's base salary lor his contract, related to his time as coach. After tin' banquet, Ford was asked which was scheduled to expire April The article also said Ford agreed by a Lexington television reporter 30, L'(H>7. not to discuss or disclose confidential about the problem he had with the "Both Mr. Ford and Eastern information to which he had access, university regarding his early depar- Kentucky University are grateful to Such information would include ture. have this matter resolved." said Marc personal and financial information "Problem? There is no problem. Whitt, associate vice president for concerning Eastern's strategic plans. This was :i perfect night. I'm ndt public relations and marketing. budgets and information on prospec going to let anything ruin this night." Whin said Eastern wishes Ford live athletes, the article Said. he said. and his family the "very best" at Ford accepted the I Mass job For more information on the bas- I Ma- alter Eastern's loss to the University ketball banquet, see page AS The $225,000 was given to Ford in ot Kentucky Wildcats in the N( \\ Bob Flynn/Progress his prior employment agreement with Tournament. R, ack Hob at University President Joanne Glasser and former basketball Coach Travis Ford the university. Whitt said. He returned to campus for the first bobby [email protected] greet each other during the basketball banquet Friday in the Perkins Building Provosts' resignations followed by Revolutionizing sabbaticals O.A.R., short for Of a Revolution, performed in Alumni Coliseum Monday night to a hyped crowd. The Ohio-based band, booked Editor by the Student Activities Council as the spring concert, is known for its island-influenced rock sound.
Since fall 20O2. two provosts have taken sabbaticals after Stepping down from their positions. liist week. The Progress reported l.yle Cook, who served as provost from July 2 BY MEGAN JONES approaches to the parking problem decide what parts to do first." April or early May 2004, and the uni- If Eastern decides to build a park Assistant news editor was released Tuesday and is now The plan provides suggestions for versity decided to lelay the parking Ing garage, the tab will run Si2,000 available online at www.parking.eku. me existing transportation structure, study until the fall semester, when per parking space. The university Alex Diebold, a freshman edu. The university wants the cam and provides a "long-term strategy parking is generally more of a hassle, will also be able to incorporate other political science major living in pus community to comment on the for guiding the university over the he said. structures into the parking garage, Commonwealth Hall, gets frustrated survey. James Conneely. vice presi- next decade," according to the online "It starts getting busier in the such as a bookstore, residence hall. with parking on campus. dent of Student Affairs and chairman proposal. fall." Cullen said. "And in the spring more offices or classrooms if it "Anytime during the week, if of the Parking Advisory Committee, Charles Cullen, assistant director semester, students are more inter- decides building a parking garage you're looking for a spot, you'll be said by way of a mass e-mail. of parking and transportation plan- ested in final exams than the parking would be the best route. driving around for at least 30 minutes Conneely said the Parking ning for ihe Consulting Engineers problem." "We are capable of preparing a pro until a space opens up," he said. Advisory Committee will review the Group Inc. in Cincinnati, said the pro CEG did a smaller study for the posal to address the parking plan." he A proposed campuswide parking proposed parking plan Wednesday. posal was submitted to Eastern about University of Southern Indiana and said. "If the university wanted to pro- master plan analyzing Eastern's park- The implementation could take a two weeks ago. Hie contract with the assisted the school in the develop- ceed and possibly know how to build ing situation and offering possible couple years." he said "We have to consulting firm was awarded in late ment of a parking garage, he said. See PARKING, A3 NeWS A2 The Eastern Progress, Thursday. April 28, 2005 ► News Briefs Happenings Compiled by Bob Flynn Students receive Cindy Held, a junior jour- special reunions for the classes "It is what we hope will hap- nalism major from Richmond. of 1935. 1940. 1945. 1950, 1955. pen here," said Senate member scholarships from has received a partial Klizabeth 1960. 1965. 1970 and 1975. Sheena Moran. the sponsor of •Thursday graduate, professor Iraas scholarship for the !_'(M >.'>- For more information or the resolution 2006 school year Held is the to make reservations, call the The DVDs will be stored Three journalism majors What the Held:'! columnist .Alumni Relations Office at 622- in the library and available foi- 8 p.m. have received scholarships for The Progress. She has 1260 or send an e-mail to alum- st jdents to rent free of charge. The EKU Concerto Concert will be held in the from an alumnus and profes- served as a news clerk for the ni.event^eku.edu. sor. Richmond Register. Gifford Theater in the Campbell Building. Megan Jones, a freshman Sociology professor from Hazard has received the Alumni Weekend SGA Senate passes given Foundation 81,500 Andreas and Poppj DVD rental program •Friday Zizos' scholarship, rhe schol- features reunions, Professor award arship i> named for Chryssa cookouts, banquet resolution Tuesday Zizos' late father and mother. John Curra, professor in Spring classes end. Zizos is a 1994 graduate of the Eastern will host its annu- The Student Government the anthropology, sociology department ol communication, al Alumni Weekend Friday. Association Senate passed a and social work department Jones is the assistant news edi- Saturday and Sunday. resolution that would create has been named the 2005-2006 •Saturday tor for The Progress. She will Six alumni will be induct- a free DVD rental program. Foundation Professor. be interning at the Appalachian ed into the University's Hall Tuesday night. The program "This is a very significant News Express in Plkevifle this of Distinguished Alumni will receive $5,000 to start up event in my life." Curra said The EKU Jazz Festival runs all day in the summer, at the Alumni Awards and the DVD rentals, and it will Foundation Professorships Brock Auditorium in the Administration Tracy Haney. a junior jour- Recognition Banquet at 6:30 receive money annually to keep are awarded to one full-time, the program funded. In order tenured faculty each year. Building and in the Gifford Theater in the nalism major from Lexington, p.m. on Saturday in the Keen has received a $1,500 Elizabeth Johnson Ballroom. Tickets for to start the program, money Curra has been teaching at Campbell Building. Praas scholarship. Haney is the the banquet are $24 each. will be taken from SGA funds. Eastern since 1075. editor for The Progress and Special events are also Other universities, such as Foundation Professors arc will intern at The Winchester scheduled specifically for the University of Kentucky and given a supplemental funding 1 p.m. Sim this simnner. Haney Is a ROTC alumni beginning with a University of Louisville, have from the Foundation Board. four-year recipient of the schol- barbecue on Saturday. implemented similar programs "I never did it for the perks." The Softball team plays Eastern Illinois at arship. and seen success rates. Curra said. Gertrude Hood Field. The weekend also includes ► Police Beat The baseball team plays Southeast Missouri Compiled by Megan Jones at Turkey Hughes Field. 'Tlie following reports wire Maria R. Ewing of Richmond A person reported that some- Someone reported a wallet and filed with Eastern's Division of was charged with drinking an one had poured an unknown cash stolen from the Di/ney Public Safetv between April 16 alcoholic beverage in public. liquid out of a window at Building. •Sunday and April 22 Commonwealth Hall, and 1-ori Young ol Hamilton. Ohio, the liquid fell upon someone April 20 April 16 was charged with drinking beneath the window. The per- A person reported that an 1 p.m. Robert I). Koardman of alcoholic beverages in public son appeared to be unharmed unknown person placed an Richmond was arrested and and possession of alcoholic and reported no injury from unknown detergent into the The Softball team plays Eastern Illinois at charged with operating a beverages by a minor.. the incident. Upon arrival at meditation fountain. Facilities Gertrude Field. motor vehicle on a suspended room 402. the resident said he Services was notified of the operator's license and failure to Jake Hillman of Richmond needed to empty a bottle full incident. surrender revoked operator's was charged with drinking an of water on the window sill to The baseball team plays Southeast Missouri license alcoholic beverage in public rinse away chewing tobacco Someone reported that a male at Turkey Hughes Field. and the possession of a sus- that had been left there by his suspect broke a window in Someone reported the glass pended operator's license. roommate. He said he didn't McGregor Hall. between the front doors ol know anyone was below the 8 p.m. Commonwealth Hall had been A person reported that resi- window. The resident was A Dupree Hall resident report- broken dents of Clay Hall notified him advised that it was not appro- ed the theft of his laptop com- Richard Crosby will present a lecture recital of obscene graffiti written on priate to throw or pour any- puter. The Sonata for Trombone and Piano" in the A person reported that several the door of one of the resi- thing out of the window. flowers had been dug up in dence hall rooms. April 21 Brock Auditorium in the Coates Administration front of Combs Hall. April 19 A Telford Hall resident report- Building. April 17 A fire alarm was activated at ed that an individual known to Someone reported a person A Commonwealth Hall resident Martin Hall. Upon arrival, it her had taken several items threw a pack of fire crackers at reported damage to the door of appeared that someone had belonging to her. •Moaday him and a friend in the Dupree his room. slightly burned the ceiling tile Hall courtyard. above the smoke detector. The April 22 April 18 damage was photographed, Joshua I. Phillips of Junction The Fitness and Wellness Center will be open Michael T. Winchell of Someone reported receiving and the photograph was placed City was arrested and charged from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. during finals week. Richmond was charged with harassing communications into evidence. with operating a motor vehicle drinking an alcoholic beverage over e-mail in Case Hall. under the influence. in public. :VSLER Just announced isgSS for college grads! ?005 DODGE RAM 1500 ^D0_> LCjrjfJE MACiiUUM PRICING! ^LOW FACTORY INVOICE! r\YlAB 'dUUZ fJrlrl /3L=rf 'Sril&ztrVrIE FlCJADiJ TErl 7O;fJO.0lMILE ■ ■ ■ *ARRlANry i OR IAPR PLUS POWERTRAIf CASH ALLOWANCE FINANCING* LIMITED *500 - M.0O0 depending on model on select models WARRANTY^ WHEN YOU BUY OR LEASE ANY NEW CHRYSLER, DODGE OR JEEP. VEHICLE. 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Who's That? editor Lohnes Lohnes plans plans to to attendattend was was notnot livinglivins upup toto thethe stan-stan- ("*(")TT1TT11 ttf^f* confirmed Miami University in Oxford. dards set by the Council on Ohio, which costs about Postsecondary Education, From Page Al Eastern freshman Kelly They say your Lohnes will be leavins after $10,000 more a year, sin- said. which sets guidelines for eliminated this semester because Eastern catalog is your Lohnes' father thought things like class sizes and a garage or how to finance it. is dropping her major. about consulting a lawyer, graduation rates From Page Al we would be willing to help." Lohnes said she was basi- contract, but I she said, but she talked him The program is a "low pro- Cullen said that the uni- cally told she had to either out of it. She'd rather just go ducer." averasins five gradu- Marc Whitt, associate vice versity will probably have to transfer or chanse majors, and guess that's not somewhere else, but she does ates a year. Polmanteer said president for public relations award another contract to the she's upset because the pro- feel as if she was "duped" into The recent budget cuts also and marketing, said the commit consulting firm if it wants help sram is listed in her under- true. com 11 is here. played a role in the decision, lee was eliminated because the implementing solutions to the graduate catalog. "The way it was done she said. The university needs deans had expressed interest in parkins dilemma on campus. Lohnes is a special educa- seemed very wrong, or shady." to look at how to allocate its having sabbatical funding allo- According to the proposed tion major. Her concentration — Kelly Lohnes Lohnes said. "Eastern should resources most efficiently. The Special education major cated by the colleges rather than parking plan, at Eastern "there is in moderate to severe dis- be more careful when it sends low graduation rate of the pro the sabbatical leave committee. are opportunities to further abilities. out brochures suaranteeing a gram and the low incidence When asked specifically how enhance the parking and trans- When Lohnes attended ori- » program." population it serves means many sabbaticals in the past portation services currently entation last summer, someone Sophomores in the prosram that resources are not being three years were approved by the provided." and the parkins told her they were phasins out weren't even allowed to finish. used efficiently in that pro- president and did not go through confirmed and she was left Ix>hnes said. gram, she said. problem "did not suddenly the program and she should looking for a new school. the sabbatical leave committee. appear, and it will not suddenly think about transferrins. That's because when the Polmanteer stressed that Whitt wrote: "The University Polmanteer told her the cat- college started the phase out, the decision to cut the pro- disappear." It also said that the Lohnes was shocked. She alog was made before Eastern Sabbatical Leave Committee pre- parkins problem was not cre- has wanted to work with mod- it was decided that juniors and gram was not an easy one. sented to the lYovost names ol knew the program was being seniors would be allowed to ated by one part of the cam- erately to severely disabled phased out. She pointed out that many those faculty they recommended pus community, and "it will be finish — not freshmen or soph- universities in the state children since she was a child, "She said the catalog is basi- for sabbatical leave consider resolved using the resources of she said. omores, said Associate Dean offer the program, including ation. After screening the appli- cally null and void," Lohnes of the College of Education Western Kentucky University, all segments of the University." But because she had said. "They say your catalog cants, the Provost would then Some factors that will already paid her tuition, she Kathryn Polmanteer. She said Morehead and the University submit his recommendations is your contract, but I guess the advising office was told if of Kentucky. impact parkins requirements said she couldn't just back out. that's not true." to the President, who in turn, on campus are the number of Lohnes hoped she'd been students declare that major to Whatever the reasons for would present the names before Lohnes said she's angry tell them it was being phased the decision, Lohnes said she students, faculty, staff and visi- misinformed and Eastern she can't stay at Eastern. She the Board of Regents for its for- tors needins parkins spaces, wasn't dropping her major, but out. is not happy about it. To her mal approval." said she even thought about But I.ohnes said no one told it's just "a money issue." the class schedule for students after meetins with Kathryn changing her major to speech and work schedules for faculty Polmanteer. associate dean of her about it. Reach Tracy at pathology so she could stay Polmanteer said there Reach Kelly at and staff and the requirements the college of education, it was here with her friends, but tracy_haniyrinckii.edu for on-campus residency. are several reasons the pro- kelly^mckinney [email protected] The campus has a total of 8.238 parkins spaces in 52 parkins lots, the proposal said. For commuters, there is a park- Quick recall team places second in Kentucky tournament ins demand of 3.645. and the number of spaces that meets BY CHAD HUTCHINSQN The team went to five dif- excel at something when they doing this," said Catron. us." Shearer said. this demand is 2,469, produc- Staff writer ferent quick recall meets this wouldn't be able to in other Eastern almost didn't have They saved the team this es a difference of 1,176 spac- year. areas. the chance to have a quick year because we didn't have es. Residents deal with a 3,365 This was a year to remem- They took first place at the "It is a very good thing for recall team this year because a sponsor. They made sure parkins demand and 2,832 ber for members of the EKU last event that the KCQRL had people who don't have sports the activity is losins popu- we made it to matches and spaces meetins the demand, Quick Recall team. this season, which was held they can excel in but know larity at colleges across the we were prepared for them. producing a difference of 533. The team is very proud at Campbellsville University. they can excel in this," said state. We think they are the great- Kmployees have a surplus of of the season it's put behind The team took first at the Burgher. "A lot of colleges, like U est people in tin- world," she 113 spaces; the demand for them, a season it calls "better Georgetown College meet as "I think quick recall is of K, are losing teams. The added. employees is 1.641 matched than average." well. At all the other events sports for nerds." three-year interest is just fading away, Although this season is with 1.754 spaces meetins that The team came in sec- they took second. team member Tracie Prater Prater said. over for the team, il plans to demand, the proposal said. ond overall in the Kentucky "Pikeville was our stron- said. Not only did the team have have another successful sea- Members of the campus Collegiate Quick Recall gest competition, so the high- "Quick recall is very com- trouble with turnout from son next fall. community may share their League this season. light of any tournament was petitive in a geeky way." team members, but a lack in spon- The team has invited any- thoushts, comments or sug- "We have steadily beating them," team member member John Ashley Catron sor support almost ended the one interested in the activity Sestions with the parkins improved since my first year Emily Shearer said. said. season before it had a chance to come to one of its practice-, committee by sendins an e- on the team, and I think Pikeville took first at all This was the first year to start. Old sponsors didn't held in Case Annex 162 on mail to the committee at www. this year was the best yet. the matches that Eastern Catron played for Eastern, want to support the team this Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. or write [email protected] by 5 p.m. However, I hope it's not the didn't win according to the but he is no stranger to the season, but new sponsors Prater at tracie_prater5®eku. May 31. peak for the team," said Team Eastern team. game. stepped up. edu. Captain Jeremy Burgher, Eastern team members "This is like my ninth year "We have two honors pro- Reach Megan at who has been on the team for said quick recall gives certain and I'm glad Eastern has a fessors who sponsor us plus Reach Chad at [email protected] three years. types of people the chance to team. I really couldn't see not an honors alum who coaches progress&eku. edu Come fi out why more students sell their books at the EKU Bookstore Thanks to our donating sponsors! 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We had over 20 I-aFave has worked her whole "I got to travel all over the mil an application She wrote life through waitress jobs and world with the best Irauma Assistai .'. ■\iitor her speech during 30-min- applications and we managed to Air Force pensions to support unit." she said. "I excelled and List minute speech writing ute breaks from working on her family and fund her educa- learned to believe in myself. gave two senior students the the intensive care stall al St. narrow it down ... It was a really tion, without any loans. and I received several medals opportunity to speak at gradu- Joseph's Hospital in Lexington. "I tried to find ways to go to and honors from the military." ation. "I was very surprised." she tough decision. (college), like talking to guid- I.aFave said her mom was Omni McCluney, .1 biology said ance counselors," she said. her biggest inspiration. Her When McCluney was-told —James Conneely "They told me I would never be father didn't graduate high pre-med major from Houston. Vice president of Student Affairs I'exas, and women's basketball sin- would be one of the stu- able to do it because my grades school and her mom had her player al Eastern.gol her appli- dent speakers, she immediately weren't what they should be GED, she said. Both of them cation in two minutes before called her dad. » (in high school). I still wanted worked very hard to support the Monday deadline on March "We're a tightly knit fam- to go to school, so I came back her and her siblings. :■:> Hazel 1-aFave. a 11-year-old ily." she said. "They've always to Richmond jusl to prove them "She inspired me so much, non-traditional nursing major supported me in my voiles- the strongest fields." he said. ready for the WNBA draft by wrong." and gave me so much support," and retired Air Force member, ball and basketball games and "We had over 20 applications, next April. LaFave worked 40 hours a LaFave said. "She helped me to was able to complete the appli- swim meets in high school. We and we managed to narrow it LaFave. living in Richmond, week on top of an academic believe in myself." cation and write her sample take bike rides together and down It was a really tough is one of five children. As a schedule in high school. She said her speech takes speech before the deadline, in-i teed the ducks every Saturday. decision." child, she lived in Richmond "I was a B, C student." she on more of a serious tone. after hearing about the student We're like a little Cosby fam- As a women's basketball before getting her mom to sign said. "And having a job kept LaFave used her childhood speaker application March 22. ily." player for Eastern, McCluney her up for the Air Force when me out of doing a lot of social struggles and being "shunned "It would have hurt my McCluney said she consid said her transition to basket- she was 17. She came from "a things. Kids were mean to me." by students and teachers" to chances it it were late, there ers her speech to be on more ball life wasn't too difficult, but very large, poor family." and it She took an early retirement paint a story of motivation and were a lol ol greal finalists," ol a humorous side, although ii a.m. practices and being gone was always a motivation for her from the Air Force after work- inspiration for students. Met lune> said. she didn't know what kind of about three times a week for to complete college, she said. ing on a body identification "I hope there are people McCluney took a flight to speech the selection commit- games made ii a little hard to During her 11 years in the Air team in Germany during the who think back to people they Houston that weekend to eel tee would prefer al first. stomach. Force, she attended seven dif- first Gulf War. LaFave said they made fun of and teach their ebrate I astir and her mother's "I think 1 look them by sur- "I had to devote all my time ferent universities trying to literally "lock you in a morgue kids to not be that way in the birthday and spent most of prise.'' she said. "My speech is to basketball and hold off on make her dream of getting an until you figure out who (the future," LaFave said. "I hope her lime home, "locked in my humorous; I caught their atten- social relationships." she said education come true. In all. it body) was." they teach their kids that what room," writing a speech for the tion with my speech." "It was hard." took her about 15 years to com- "I couldn't keep on doing makes us people is not what implication, she said. Janus Conneely, vice presi- She also worked for the plete her nursing degree. that." she said. "Sometimes we have, but who we are." I.d-'ave received a letter the dent ol Student Affairs, was on WNBA Houston Comets for six "I stopped and started sev- you didn't know if the person Friday before tin- application the selection committee. years as assistant equipment eral times." LaFave said. "They you had to identify was shot up Reach Megan at "This year we had one of manager and said she might be send you on some crazy mis- or blown up into 15 pieces." megan Jones 123@eku. edu Speakers picked based on applications, letters of recommendation BY HAVANNA HAGANS demonstrated exemplary service authorized die university to award As chairman of the commit- ident of Student Affairs. "Most chooses one graduate for each and have made significant con- four honorary degrees: Doctor tee, Sefton is responsible for gath- schools do not give every grad- ceremony based on an earlier tributions to their field and/or to of Humanities. Doctor of Laws. ering supporting materials per- uating senior an opportunity to committee discussion. Conneely What would graduation be Eastern Kentucky University." Doctor of I 'edagogy and I Kxior of taining to those who have been be the commencement speaker notifies the students of the com- without a few guest speakers? Sefton said Science," Sefton said. The com- nominated for honorary degrees, They usually chose the student mittee's decision. Eastern has iis selective way of It has been those recipients mittee determines which degree summon the committee, chair with the highest GPA or some "We look at what message choosing individuals for the occa- who served as the commence- would be the appropriate honor the meetings and communicate other criteria." they can bring to the gradu sion, some ot which are honorary ment speakers in recent years. for the individual nominee." the committee's decisions to the A committee made up of facul- ating class." Conneely said. degree recipients. Sefton said. Skaggs will be awarded his President ty, staff and students are respon- "Recommendations from faculty, "An honorary degree is just Eastern awards four honorary honorary degree as Doctor of After the Honorary Degree sible for the selection process, presentation skills and their back- that — ;in honor," David Sefton. degrees each year, two for the f;iil Humanities and Grayson will be Committee has made its deci- Conneely said. ground." chair of the Honorary Degree semester and two for the spring awarded his degree as I )octor of sions. University President Joanne "AD eligible graduating seniors Students Omni McCluney and Nomination Committee, said. "It semester, Sefton said. law. Cilasser chooses the honorary have an opportunity to apply." Hazel Michele I.aFaye are the is .mi ol the highest honors the Country singer Kicky Skaggs Honorary degrees are not degree recipients based on the Conneely said. They submit a students for the upcoming com- university can bestow in recog- and Eastern Alumnus Mark restricted to alumni only. Anyone approved nominations forwarded bio, their speech and a letter of mencement for spring 2005. nilion of someone's accomplish- Grayson will be awarded at the can make a nomination with sup- by the committee, Sefton said. recommendation from a faculty The message they have to ments'' commencement ceremonies in porting materials. These nomina- Recipients learn of their member." send and their presentation style Approved in the early 1960s May. tions are then handled by Sefton award by a letter sent to them by Following the initial paper are two of the most important fac- by the Board of Regents, the "In the judgment of the com- and the committee. President Glasser inviting them selection. Conneely said six stu- tors," Conneely said. Their mes- policy governing the awarding mittee, both had made signifi- Sefton. who has been at to speak at commencement dents are invited in for an inter- sage is more universal and can be ol honorary degrees lays down cant contributions to their fields Eastern for 20 years, was asked Student speakers are also cho- view (three for morning gradua related to by other students." the criteria lor recipients. It sa\s and/or to Eastern Kentucky to chair the Honorary Degree sen for graduation. tion and three for afternoon grad- that recipients "shall be distin- I niversity." Sefton said. Nomination Committee last This is a unique tradition." uation). The Honorary Degree Reach Havanna at guished in their fields and have "The Board of Regents has September. said James Conneely, vice pres- Nomination Committee then progress@eku. edu \smmer SELL YOUR School at £ft$fern www.webuytextbooks.com Instant Quotes Competitive Prices Free Shipping Fast Payment ^fleixble. Affordable. Transferable. 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April L'\ 2005 Ne\VS A5 A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A GRADUATING SENIOR Eastern alumnus will receive honorary degree during afternoon commencement BY MEGAN JANICKE writers and cartoonists, was able sludge in be released into ana tt> turn the Martin County sun creeks, The polluted water flowed .nter ■■ into (mi- ol the most respected, into ilu Bin Sandy and the Ohki Mark Grayson. a 1979 Eastern critical, and investigative inde- River. political science Kraduati-. naJI pendent county newspapers in After 'In first meeting, been selected t" receive an hon- the region," said McSpirit in her (irayson continued to assist thi orary degree during graduation. nomination letter. group "i Eastern students in its Grayson will s|»rak during the "As owner, operator, and i di- intensive field study and social afternoon commencement cere- tor »l the Martin Count) sun impact assessment ol the Martin mony at 3 pm on Ma) H He was ((irayson) is la l»- commended t uunt) ana Grayson was able chosen 11» receive an honorary for preserving, lor a time more, in give students insight into the degree upon hi* contributions in 1 the lost institution • >! the indepen- events surrounding the spill, tlu Eastern Kentucky region dent local news voice." she said. local politics regulating the min- In the 1980s, Grayson pur Grayson merged the Martin ing industr) and the lives ol the chased the Martin County County sun with the liiv: Sandy people in ilu community, said Mercurj newspaper and renamed News in April 2(101. The paper, M,"spirit. it ilu- Martin i. ounty Sun. which operates out oflouisa, now (irayson received a let- Professor Stephanie \K Spirit serves five counties ter in tin mail from l niversit) nominated (irayson to receive the McSpirit met (irayson in President Joanne Glasser inform- honorary degree b\ submitting a November 2000 when she and a ing him ol hi* award. Megan Janicke/Progress letter !<> the I'niversity Honorary group HI sociology students met "I was pretty sho« ked." Debbie Thurman. a senior graphic communication management major, stays busy with school and the Degree Committee. McSpirit with Grayson to hear his views on (rrayson said "It's H very presti three jobs she works Thurman will graduate Summa Cum Laude with a 3 99 GPA believes (irayson's work with the tin' environmental devastation in gious award for a lot of work in Martin County Sun is one of his Martin County. journalism." greatest accomplishments. 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Saturday, April 30th -1:00 PM Sunday, May 1st - 1:00 PM PLUS-r !i Ill2103"30057"" 3 Turkey Hughes Field NeWS A6 The Eastern Progress. Thursday. April 28. 2005 TOP 10 most memorable stories to hit campus in 2004-2005 EASTERN OFFERS SEVERANCE PAY CAMPUS SPEAKS OUT ON SIGNS POLICY Ilast week. The Progress reported a former employee was Riven .1 severance offer by the university. John Jewell, who served as ihe director >>i campus reo 4 Last semester, some at Eastern spoke out against the university's signs policy reation/intraniural programs for eighl years, left Eastern in May 2004 after his Implemented last summer, which prohibited the display of window signs, decor in position was eliminated. Jewell speculated the reason for lii^ termination and the university buildings. elimination of his position stemmed from his outspokenness on sunn- campus recreation projects. The policy was designed to make residence halls and offices look more uniform, but many people Jewell had protested a viewing balcony in the Fitness ,nul Wellness Center, which overlooks Roy at Eastern thought it was an attack against free speech. In November. University President Joanne Kidd Stadium. Jewell said he also did not believe Omni Architects, the architectural firm awarded (llasser suspended the policy, which is still under review. A forum was held in January allowing stu- the contract lor the fitness center, was qualified for the project. Jewell also voiced complaints about dents, faculty and staff the opportunity to voice their opinions on free speech and the policy. the intramural soccer field given to Model Laboratory School. He said the 82.2 million outdoor field project approved by the university was partly necessary because Ihe soccer field was given to Model. After Jewell left his position in May 2004, the university called him back to campus to offer him a Severance contract, which he did not sign. The offer would have given Jewell S3.99l.33 and the con- tinuation of his health insurance, which was scheduled to expire on Aug. 31, L'(H)4. If signed. Jewell would have been contractually obligated not to talk aboul the settlement nor could he speak nega- tively of the university. 2 TUITION TO RAISE 23 PERCENT NEXT YEAR Earlier this month, the Hoard of Regents approved a 23 percent tuition and fees increase for in-state undergraduates for next year The two-year plan will add $834 to in-state undergraduate tuition. $2,504 to out-of-state undergraduate tuition and $1381 to undergraduates from.targeted counties outside Kentucky. In-state graduate students will face a $!H)H increase in two years, out-of-stalc undergraduates will pay $2.72:5 more in two years and graduate students from targeted counties will pay $1,498 in two years. Hie recommendation from the Finance and Planning Committee came just before the Hoard of Regents meeting on .April 11. The Hoard was scheduled to vote on a 12.8 percent tuition and fees increase approved by the Finance and Planning Committee on March 31. The increase will make Eastern more expensive to attend than Morehe.id Slate University. Murray State University, Kentucky Stati- University and possibly Northern Kentucky University. FORD LEAVES EASTERN 3 The men's and women's basketball teams played in the NCAA Tournament this year after winning first Former basketball Coach place in Ihe Ohio Valley Conference Tournament in March. Travis Ford left Eastern in March to fill the head coaching vacancy at the University of Massachusetts. Ford coached at Eastern for BASKETBALL TEAMS SEE NCAA ACTION five years and had an extended contract with the university until April 30. 2007. 5 Both the men's and women's basketball learns made their way to the NCAA A clause in Ford's contract holds the coach Tournament this year after the Colonels took home first places in the Ohio Valley responsible for paying back the remainder of Conference in March. his base salary. $225,000. An agreement was The men's team played the University of Kentucky at the RCA Dome in reached between F.astern and Ford Friday. Indianapolis. The team lost to the Wildcats with a score of 72-64. UMass has agreed to pay the settlement of Travis Ford left Eastern as head basketball Coach The women's team faced the Arizona State Sun Devils in Fresno, Calif, in the first round of the $150,000. The university has 30 days to pay. in March after serving five years at the university. tournament, but lost by a score of 87-65. .25 West Main Petrtistry IJMVtartWaa. 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Rushing proved to be as It was ;i night i" look ahead adept with words .IN In is al to tin' bright future <>t a once shooting a basketball when he floundering program. shared a poem about the three Kui more than that, ii was senior friends he had written the official passing pi the torch on a long bus ride home from a from former basketball Coach game .u I'ennessee I i\ch Travis Kord i" new basketball Rushing called this the besl Coach Jeff Neubauer. year ol his liie .mil with tears in When Neubauer was hired, ins eyes said. "I love beiiut .m hr was iuld about Colonel I Kt Colonel." Pride. A very emotional Haney On Friday, he had ;i chance followed sayiiiK "I'll keep this to witness first hand what short because the less I talk, Colonel IVide is .ill about dur- •ihc less I'll cry." He thanked ing tin- men's basketball team's each coach and player individu- annual awards banquet in the ally, leaving most ol the crowd Perkins Building leary-eyed. Since playing in the N( V\ (ilasser introduced lord. Tournament, the basketball recalling traveling with him Bob Flynn/Progress Irani has had to deal with los- and talks iht \ had about bas- ing its coach as well .^ watch ketball, the university and their Former basketball Coach Travis Ford, right, listens to a speech Jeff Neubauer. left, Ford's son Brooks, University President Joanne ing ili<' controversy surround- families. during the basketball banquet on Friday. New basketball Coach Glasser and Ford's wife Heather, joined Ford at the banquet. ing his departure. "Travis. I hope I've been a Ford and Neubauer both mentor and a friend to you all that as a group we defined attendance. attended ih>- banquet. the way. I think thi-- past sea uhat ii meant to be a fam- "Ibis team was a break- Ii was the first lime Ford son was truly a culmination of ily. We laughed together, through team. The team that Men's basketball awards had seen the Irani since leav- a dream thai we shared togeth- we cried together, we won put EKU basketball back on • Mr. Hustle — Austin Newton ing for l Mass: er, that KM' would once again together and we lost together the map and no one will ever On a very emotional night, rise io the lop ol the OV( ." bill we always hung in there forget that." Neubauer said. • MVP—Michael Haney the team said goodbye i<> Ford (dasser said together," Ford said. "No mailer how much suc- • 3-Point — Matt Witt and seniors Austin Newton, "Coach Ford, for all you've Ford also thanked the cess we have, you and this • Rebound — Alonzo Hird Michael Haney and Ben done for Eastern we thank I astern's student body. coaching staff will be remem- • Assist — Matt Witt bered as the one ihat go) it Rushing, as the three seniors you. Now as you and Heather " I he student body was • Free Throw — Zach Engles terrific this year and we real- done." took center stage, sharing their embark on this truly exciting • Most Improved Player — Ryan Wiersman memories ol the team and their lime in your life, I'm confident ly appreciated their enthusi- "One thing I promise you. love for one another. that you will tn> on to great sue- asm." he said. is our team will represent • Best Defender — Jason McLeish Newton, who Kurd called lis- " "We lalked about it after this university the way you • Dunk Contest Winner — Darnell Dialls the team's "best wit," had the Ford had to slop several every game; how yreat the want it represented. We will • Athletic Director Award — Bubba Long crowd in stitches as he took limes while talking about his sludenls were and how loud do things the rinht way. We • President's Award — Justin Hobbs his last dig at each team- Irani. they were." will handle ourselves with mate .md coach, Newton also "It's not about the N< A.\ "They really supported pride and you have seen the thanked lord and also praised Tournament, not about the this learn and il meant so rewards of what happens Ford and Coach Neubauer "If it's now or 20 years I diversity President Joanne OVC Championship. It's about much lo us and I want to when you do ihat." Neubauer here tonight," Rushing said. down (he road and Coach dlasser. the relationships we've built." thank them. Words can't said to the parents. "Coach Ford was the mas- Ford asked me to move a Tve seen the President of ford said express what tiny meant to Rushing summed up what lermind behind changing the mountain. I'd break my back one of the state's biggest uni- "That's what I take from this basketball team," Ford the night meant to the play- program around and Coach trying." he said. versities lake time out of her EKU and from this year's said. ers. Neubauer is here to see it busy schedule to personally team." Neubauer then addressed "This night was perfect. It stays that way from now on," Reach Bob at check on each player on a daily "I think without question the team and the parents in was great to have both Coach Rushing said. bobby Jlynn2&eku. edu HELP WANTED MORE Affordable Apply TODAY to become a sales representative for The Eastern Progress. CASH Classifieds Work around your classes, earn commission and build your resume. UNIVERSITY Call BOOK & SUPPLY FOR YOUR Call 622-1881 624-0220 BOOKS 622 1881 J^TXTroO STUDIO**- Our Patio B0N6S 859-893-1065 is Open 298 S. 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Thursday, April 28. 2005 NeWS A9 A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER Co-op 'excellent' Sunny weather increases workload way to help pay BY MORGAN C.A\ nWf Staff writer tuition increase The Thursday workday BY KASEY DOYLE Johnson said more than -in began at 3 p.m. for Eastern percent of students gel jobs Kentucky University Public with ihe same company they Safety Officer Rob Keniy. A 2(V The tuition increase has Co-op lor after graduation. minute briefing on locations main students wondering On average, 960 students and special events held on cam how the) are going to pa> lor sign up for Coop each year. pus headed everything up, and college. Many students ma) Johnson said. then he was off on patrol. find themselves job hunting "It gives students a chance "We come on shift and we're for extra cash, bul students lo lesi their major." Johnson assigned a cruiser." he said. (In not have lo travel far to said A university police officer find job opportunities. Students can also get Co- may be assigned to a specific Gladys Johnson, director op credits for on-campus event, like crowd control for oi c ooperative Education, jobs, but Johnson said off sporting events, or he or she said Co-op is an "excellent" campus jobs usually pay bet may make rounds of campus waj lo help students pay for hi. on foot or in a cruiser, tuition Connie Martin, a senior Lesser known parts of the *(( ooperative Education) marketing major from university police's responsi is an excellent way lor (stu- Williamstown, worked for bilities are to do run-throughs dents) lo earn academic Golden Ranch during her Co inside several residence halls credits and get work experi- op Golden Ranch is a fran- and to raise and lower the flags ence related lo their major." chise of Golden Corral, and on campus. said Gladys Johnson, direc- Martin worked as a market The sunny day made tor of c ooperative Education. ing coordinator for the com- for a lot of activity, although To sign up for Co-op, stu- pany. Lieutenant Carol' Schilling dents must be a sophomore Martin said sin- pursued said thanks to the restric- or have more than 30 credit Co-op lo get valuable expe- tions the ABC placed on busi- hour--. Students must also rience before she began a nesses downtown. Thursdays have a 2.0 GPA or better, career related to her major. weren't as busy for the univer- depending on major require- "It has been very positive sity police as they have been in ments. for me." Martin said. the past. Remy said that they The universit) requires She said her job at Golden have quite a few Als (Alcohol a minimum of «() hours ,,( Ranch allowed her lo be cre- Intoxication). Marcie McDowell/Progress career-related work experi- ative. "That's for people who are Rob Remy. an Eastern police officer, says his job gives him more fulfillment than from any other job he ence lor each semester hour "You really should pur- obviously too drunk to func- has had. He says it is important to have a positive influence instead of a negative influence of academic credit. sue Co-op," Martin said. "It tion." he said, though there Eastern has one of I In- helps you lo apply what you best Co-op programs in the learned in the classroom." were no signs of disruptive that happen on this job: it's "You have more of a posi sight ol (he iimner. it both- Martin said she was on activity in the warm afternoon. tunny." Remy said with a smile. live influence than a negative ers him for the resl of Ihe eve- stale. Johnson said. a full scholarship, so Co-op "I usually like to keep the "We get a lot of activity in AC one." Remy said. "I actually ning. IU- said thai if he could Co-op offers two separate window rolled down so I can Parking Lot. One time 1 drove get a lot more fulfillment from -,i\ anything to Ihe students, plans for students to enroll did not help pay tuition, but it did help pay for personal hear what's going on on cam- by and then- were all these this job than another job. We it would be to encourage them in. Under the alternating pus, and you're not so out of cars lined up, for a rumble 1 gel a lot of calls, but not all lo help the university police plan, the student will alter- expenses and entertainment. touch with people." Remy said thought." calls are bad." out by taking steps to stay nate semesters of work with "(Co-op) is a program that before calling out a greeting to It turned out it was a young "Our primary responsi- safe semesters on campus. Under I really believe in," Johnson said a passing woman and inquiring woman learning to ride her bility is the safetj ol Ihe stu- "Pick a good time to run." the parallel plan, the student will work on Co-op credits For more information about her dog by name. motorcycle with the hot pink dents," Remy said "We have Remy said. "And don't run by while being enrolled in regu- about Co-op, visit www Originally from Mustang. decals down the side. some girls out running at one yourself, Girls, lock your door; lar college classes. coop.iku.edu or call the Okla.. Remy transferred "All her friends had some- in the morning." He sa>> that guys lock your door. Students Cooperative Education office from the Metropolitan Police how found out and were there he does his best to keep an need to exercise more respon A student may enroll Department in Cleveland. He's to watch." he said chuckling. eye on runners late at night sibilitj and caution." in a maximum of eight Co- at 822-1296. been a police officer for about and commented that he liked and early in the morning, but op hours for an associate's Reach Kasey at six years now. this much better than a big ii traffic lights or unforeseen Reach Morgan at degree and Hi hours for a ThereLhere are so many things city. occurrences cause him to loselost' [email protected]@eku.edii bachelor's degree. kascy_doylc7" eku.cdu Millions given to aid in weapons destruction BY KASEYKASEV DOYLEDQYLE includedincluded aa transcripttranscript ofof Richmond Mini-Storage ft li~n iii~ iv^i'ii • t t * 11> a • i • * i ■ _ News editor McConnell's April 13 speech to the Senate, concerning the Just a note Eastern students and depot. Richmond are now one step In the speech. McConnell closer to getting rid of the Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell will be in Richmond warned of the depot's dangers chemical weapons stored at at 2 p.m. on May 4 at the Glyndon Hotel on Main and called for the immediate the Blue Grass Army Depot. release of funds to dispose of Street to discuss the Blue Grass Army Depot. The Michael Wynne, the under the weapons. public is invited to the event. secretary of defense for acqui- "The Department of sition, technology and logistics, Defense has agreed thai it released a memo on April 15 is time for these weapons to stating all funding withheld in go. They have promised that the 2005 fiscal year budget will they would dispose of them. be released to destroy chemi- Congress has appropriated cal weapons in Kentucky and ons stored in Kentucky," "Our objective now is lo get hundreds of millions of dollars Colorado. Two days after McConnell's rid of this stuff," Williams said. for them to safely destroy the Wynne's letter directs the speech. Wynne released a Williams said the release of materials. Yet the Department immediate release of about memo slating the s:t(Xl million funds was a "civic lesson in the refuses to take the necessary $300 million. These funds would be released. power of a local energy." Secure-entire facility grated Moving trucks available Steps to accomplish this task," were previously frozen by the Williams said the funds "In Ihis period of dif- McConnell said. Unites as low as $35 per month (lean, well kept facility Pentagon. would be divided between the ficulty there was a complete "The Department has Craig Williams, direc- Kenlucky and Colorado sites. united front in this ana and 24 hour access available All major credit cards offered all sorts of reasons tor of the Chemical Weapons He said the funds would Ihis region." Williams said. for why, many of which even Stall living on site accepted Working Group in Herea. said allow the depot to aggressively "Everybody pulled together contradict each other, bul the primary reason for the pursue redesign and lo con- and basically said Ihis is not Conventional a Climate Controlleil the bottom line is thai they release of funds was political tinue to pursue environnienl.il acceptable." Units Availalile refuse to spend the money the pressure. permits. It would also allow the President requested and the s A press release from Sen. depol to begin construction on Reach Kasey at Intersection ol Eastern B) -pass & I 25 at Krogt S mm - BBQ Congress appropriated to dis- Mitch McConnell's office Ihe infrastructure. kasey ilnylc 7" rku rdu pose of these chemical weap- 859-623-6524 Large THE BOTANV BAV ReGissaiONs Cool Stuff tor Cool People! 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Just go to www.easternprogress.com and you can cheat. ^^ Travis Ford agreed m to pay how much W money for a ^B buy-out of the ^^ remainder of his contract? a) $150,000 b) $150 million c)$150 ^ A survey was released m Tuesday outlining m ft what campus ^^ problem? a) Enrollment b) Tuition c) Parking The Pentagon released $300 million for what % project? a) Chemical weapons dis- Bosal at the Blue Grass Army epot b) Athletics department c) Financial aid and Perkin's Jason Lee'Progress loans Administration should loosen grip on Ford Eastern may have reduced the amount of money former versity should not punish him for it. basketball Coach Travis Ford owes the university, but with Eastern is an Ohio Valley Conference school and a step- everything he's done for the basketball program, should he ping stone for coaches to move on to bigger and better really owe the Eastern anything at all? opportunities. It was announced Friday Ford will have to pay $150,000 It should not have been expected that Ford would stay at to buy out the remainder of his contract. The University of Eastern for the rest of his coaching career and never want to Massachusetts has agreed to pay the settlement as part of move into a bigger program. its contract with Ford. With all the attention Ford brought to the program with The University should not have asked Ford to pay any the season the team had this year, it is not surprising Ford money. Ford rebuilt the basketball program and gave the was offered a contract at a bigger university. school national publicity when the team made it to the NCAA Marc Whitt, associate vice president of public relations Tournament this year. and marketing, said the money UMass is paying Eastern With everything Ford has done for Eastern, the univer- "will be applied toward the administrative, recruiting, reset- sity should have just thanked him and let him move on to a tlement and other costs as associated in obtaining a replace- career at UMass. ment and incurred in the early termination of the contract." Marcie McDowell/Progress When former Western Kentucky University basketball Is it really necessary to ask Ford to pay to recruit, hire Coach Dennis Felton left the Hilltoppers for the University and move the new basketball coach? And, did the three-week of Georgia. Western's president. Gary Ransdell. said he was search cost $150,000 without a formal search committee? not disappointed in Felton at all. If the University did need the money to do that, there are "He's a young man," Ransdell said in the College Heights bigger problems than the fact Ford broke his contract. \ What are these Herald in 2003. "He's achieving what he's determined he I he administration demonstrated the tight grip it has students cheering wants his career to be, and I'll always applaud him every on the athletics program by forcing Ford to pay back the ^^ for? step of the way." money. a) Travis Ford Felton leaving Western is very similar to Ford leaving Maybe it's time for the administration to loosen its grip b) Mark Grayson and Ricky Eastern. Even though Ford did break his contract, the uni- and get over the fact Ford left for UMass. Skaggs c) O.A.R. ► Campus Comments Mark Grayson and Ricky Skaggs will speak at graduation. 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The Eastern Progress, Thursday, April 28, 2005 Perspective All ► letters to the editor Assistant professor responds to Kolbert's speech I write regarding the If those who repeatedly suddenly change? Why did pornography are speech but a living breathing document" process as being "chaotic" recent Kathryn Kolbert lec- invoke such phrases had actu- the Court rely on internation- picketing on a public side- activists ignore and leading to a 'confusing ture regarding the role of the al arguments about specific al opinion instead of the US walk is not, or thai the right Third. I would ask you to variety' of laws in different U.S. Supreme Court. issues based on the text of Constitution? How can there to bear arms maybe not only consider the alternative to Ms. stalls. But normal citizens Her lecture and the related our Constitution they should be a "consensus" that ignores abridged but forbidden, or Kolbert's views. Those who use ill.' WOKI "democracy" Progress article repeatedly make them instead of repeat- the 40 percent of the US that mandate unequal rights lor believe that the Constitution What's most ironic is that claimed Ms. Kolbert was for edly sloganeering about "indi- hasn"t even reached a major- unborn human beings, or should mean what it says are by having the Court rewrite "civil rights" and "individual vidual rights" and "constitu- ity? forbid term limits or a noil decried as "conservatives" by laws io fit their political agen rights." tional liberties." Undoubtedly Ms. Kolbert denominal prayer at a high Ms. Kolbert. das. activists such as Ms I believe this grossly mis- Second. I ask you to con- would claim the Court was pro- school graduation? Yet the rulings of judges Kolbert take away the most represents what Ms. Kolbert sider a particular issue — the tecting the "individual rights" Did anyone who ratified such as Anton Scalia do not important "individual right'' and others like her stand for. death penalty for juveniles. of those on death row. Hut the.Hill of Rights really think claim that all states must have ol all — the right ol your First, as a matter of "criti- The U.S. Supreme Court who speaks for the rights of that the right io be free of term limits, or that we must mother, your neighbor, your cal thinking," I would ask you recently overruled the people those gagged, robbed, bound unreasonable searches and outlaw racial quotas or even roommate and you and I in in consider why those who of 20 states when it found and thrown off a bridge while seizures and the right to bear that the lives ol developing make laws through the legis- repeatedly use phrases such such laws "unconstitutional." the perpetrator claims — as arms were "penumbras" that humans must be protected. lative process instead of hav- as "individual rights" do so. But the Court failed to he did in the case in question meant unrestricted abortion No "conservatives" want ing them forced upon us by When 1 hear this statement explain how such laws sud- — that he could get away with on demand? How does the these issues to !)'• decided by an unelected, unaccountable I often ask who is against denly became unconstitution- it since he was a juvenile? text of Title VII that explic- your mother, your neighbor, body nl nine people in black "individual lights." I took an al after 200 years of being the This particular issue is itly forbids hiring based upon your roommate and you and 1 robes. informal poll and found 100 opposite. not alone. We should all ask race mean racial quotas?' in the voting booth. percent of the respondents Did the meaning of those where does the Constitution These are all important ques- Activists such as Ms. Michael Sheliga. • were lor such "rights." who wrote the Constitution state that nude dancing and tions that the "Constitution is Kolbert often disparage this Assistant Professor Resident upset with Brockton housing Student frustrated over 1 am a non-traditional stu- ate student, which is what this dent carrying 12 credit hours finals every semester like dent who lives in Brockton. area of Brockton is allegedly to live in Hrockton. Since clockwork)? Or do we have a out-of-state tuition Something has come to my reserved for. Housing facilities have not double standard? attention that I feel the cam- The other students were mentioned a change, what is Until students actually are In response to Smriti Pande's and multiple calls to Billings pus body should be made a married couple, both in going on? put first, the answer is yes. A letter to the IVogress about fail- and Collections failed to yield a aware of. school, who did not have full- Do we need a single non- double standard does appear ing to mention the increase reasonable explanation. Eastern Housing facil- time jobs, and at the time, student male living in a to exist. in out of state tuition: it is I would however, like tq thank ities has moved a 40-plus were in need of a place to double apartment that could While I know I do not because the school in general student body President lance war old man into the dorms stay. house several students, or speak for every resident liv- is Irving to minimize how much Melching for being genuinely ih,it works maintenance or However, the very same a student and their family? ing in Brockton, I do wish an impact the Increase will have concerned about my frustrations grounds for Kastern and is double apartment com- Especially, when it makes lit- Housing would inform resi- on students by conveniently with the tuition increase anil lor not a student. I. however, am plete with new appliances and tle sense to have staff living dents of changes in housing not mentioning that out-of-state taking the time to track down assuming he is not a student. air conditioners was unoccu- here with a waiting list of stu- policies, maintenance policies tuition increased by 26 percent someone who could explain to I tried to speak to him. pied during the time. dents trying to move in, or so or whatever or $1308. me why the out-of-state tuition but he did not wish to speak. I find this strange. Why students have been told there I know several people who Failing to acknowledge the comes out to be a _'ii percent However, he did tell me that move a staff member in when is a waiting list. are not students that could increaseinout-of-state tuition was increase and mil the S.\ percent In would be staying here from students needed a place and a What about students com- benefit from student-priced not only misleading, but clearly that was announced now on. place was available? ing first? When I graduate, housing, as well. obvious that Eastern's adminis- If it weren't lor all the won- Now, here is why I feel Furthermore, housing facil- can I move in? Are staff mem- In general. I wish the on- tration does not care about its derful criminal justice profes- this is significant: I person- ities have not made Brockton bers subjected to the same campus/off-campus Brockton out-of-state students as much as sors I've had, I know 1 would ally know two sets of stu- residents aware of any chang- rules as students? Are staff area residents would be treat- they should. definitely be on the first plane dents that were turned away es to current living, mainte- members subjected to inspec- ed fair, kept in the loop and This became even more obvi- Inline as Eastern is not worth from Hrockton because there nance, or any other structural tions where Brockton area treated as if we have rights. ous to me when an e-mail to the $30,000 in tuition ii has msy was nothing available, or so changes. In addition. I and employees wander in and out Joanne Glassor inquiring why me lor just ti semesters. the students were told. other students have been told of their houses for a week Jason Adkins. the increase in out-of-state tuition The first student is a gradu- you must be a full-time stu- for no true reason (during Student was H percent higher than in- Tabitha Schnell, state tuition went unanswered. Student Campus reflects on staffer's opinion column If I could give Mr. Chad well, aside from the one about Since this is a coluiun shouldn't I have. side of you is really pathetic. gel across here, consider it Hutchinson a gift, it would your friend-making abilities. dedicated to voicing He's employing the same Guys with pink polos. Are unaccomplished. be a big wooden cross, so What gives you the right to one's opinion, as Chad stereotypes that he's accusing you kidding me? Of all the fash- Were you trying Io encour- that every time he felt unap- want to upset so many people? Hutchison indicated last week. us of practicing when we sup- ion oddities we have today you age girls to cherish their vir preciated for being so "close To ruin someone's day? I'm here to get some things off posedly think we're better than picked pop-collared polos? I've ginity. or maybe trying to con- to perfect." he could climb up The way I see it, there are my chest. him because of our letters.. seen grown men on campus vince them to just conn mil and nail himself to it. two sides to every story and I'm not here, however, to Do you think we sit around wearing skirts, and you picked and enlighten you to every sex That's rude though, so aren't journalists supposed to hurl insults at groups such as labeling non-Greeks or some- pink polos? While some of the ual act they commit. Pipe down unlike him I won't bash a per- present all the facts? I suggest Greeks, popped-collar polo thing. Chad? sights I've seen on campus chump, and don't accuse girls son that I don't know. in the future that you research wearers or make-believe vir- As for my ring of friends, have been slightly disturbing. of being promiscuous simply Mr. Hutchinson, when you your topic a little bit more. gins, as Chad has. I can assure you that we min- 1 by no means have felt the because they possess sexual publicly state your hatred for From looking at your pic- I am here to set straight gle with a vast assortment of authority to tell anyone what to urges. people on campus, you gen- ture in the progress, some- bigots like Mr. Hutchison, who people, Greek and non-Greek wear. Where do you come off We're not living in an abbey eralize way too much — not one could tear your fashion attack anything differing from alike. No Chad, this isn't high telling people what their dress here. Chad. Sexual urges are good for a future journalist's statements to pieces, unless their own practices or view- school anymore. So quit play- should consist of? inherent to our human nature. credibility. they happen to be big on SOs point. ing the clique card. If your mother set aside a and just because some girls I am Creek and I have never haircuts. When I began reading And who are you to label a strict wardrobe for you, then you know blush from their met you, so please don't act Everyone has a unique Hutchison's column last, week, sorority as looking bad based follow it and allow us to flip up sexual pasts, doesn't give you like you know me. style, not you apparently, but I started with a smile. Right off on one girl's actions? What what we wish. the right to play judge. Excuse You must have a lot of time some people follow trends, the bat he called those cadets kind of logic are you using? In regards to your yuppie them for having a little moral on your hands to sit and write some people make their own on their flaw. Bravo Chad! Well So if a person of the orient is comment, if you think polos are fiber. a nasty column about men and trends, if that's one of the only done. taking a 400-level math course, above middle class dress, then In closing. I would just like women on this campus that do downfalls of the Greeks that As I progressed through the are we to assume all Asians are by all means resort to sack- to encourage Progress readers more good for the community you could find, you might want rest, however, my feelings shift- good at math? No. cloth Pigpen, but you won't find to examine more closely the than you do good at making to find a new future career as ed from pleased to dissatisfied. If an African-American can me labeling a group of people remarks Mr. Hutchison made friends — just a guess. well: you're lacking in the sup- He quit with the professional dunk, are we to take for grant- based on their clothes. in last week's issue. People who listen to the porting evidence area. criticism and began throwing ed that all African-Americans As if Hutchison hadn't done The name calling and linger stereotypes of fraternities and So Mr. Hutchinson. no, I out personal insults: and he can play basketball? Of course enough damage to his credibil- pointing he administered was sororities, people like you, didn't need to be made angry, started with the Greeks. we're not. ity, he then felt it necessary to uncalled for and served only as make me truly ill. and I wasn't angry, I just I happen to be a Greek, and Your logic doesn't follow. venture onto the topic of girls' an indicator to where the real Everyone throws labels felt you needed someone to as a freshman I can say that Chad. Just because I think sexual practices. I don't know problem lies. around, but what makes peo- answer you so you didn't feel rushing was one of the best something needs to be done what you were trying to accom- (iood call on the cadets ple like me better than people so lonely. decisions I made. about the cadets' abuse of plish here Chad. though. like you, is our ability to toler- Naturally when Hutchison parking doesn't mean I should As a Christian, I'm all lor ate the labels and not jump Blaire Fowler, attacked the community I am a assume they all do it. promoting abstinence; but what- Joseph Jaspersen. back with nasty comments, Student part of, I took offense: and why I think this stereotypical ever point you were trying to Student This letter is in response to vating that tuition is going up pus that I am unaware of? I have know life makes it impos- Maybe you didn't get a bid The moral of the story Chad Hutchison's solip- so dramatically. Why didn't the seen a couple of guys wearing sible for every person to from a certain fraternity, thus here is. if you don't like sistic rant in the April 21 administration phase these rate pink shirts, who cares? I get along with one anoth- you dislike them now. someone or a group of edition of the Progress. hikes over a period of time after It isn't any worse than guys Perhaps you didn't gel people, that is fine, and it Chad — are you grabbing I graduated? I would have really who wear their pants down to However. writing an arti- past 'hello' with a certain girl. is every man's God-given a dictionary to figure out what appreciated that their kneecaps. I just don't feel cle to a school newspaper so now you bash them if ihey right. the first sentence meant? That's I also find it aggravating that the need to vent about "kneecap bashing what appears to be say they are virgins. However, don't try and birause I do know who Donald someone has to single out cer- huggers" in the IVogress. the vast majority of Eastern's At any rate, we are now in make yourself look like Rumsfeld is. tain groups and judge them. For If Mr. Hutchison is bothered students is something that college, which in itself should a martyr to the world by My mother always told someone that invoked God's that his girlfriend (that he claims not only I find very imma- promote the utmost maturity publicly hammering on the me not to argue with an idiot name twice, you would think he has) can't stay in his room ture, but many others that and respect for others. heads of every person thai because they 11 drag you down Mr. Hutchison would be more 24/7 so she can listen to him stand beside me. You really should listen to you are going to have in «r In their level and beat you with tolerant. complain about gay guys in the If your life is so bad you your own words when you for the remainder of your experience Since Mr. Hutchison knows a building, why is he worried have to write to a campus said. "You are not in high college career at Eastern, Or was it Teddy Roosevelt lot of cool Greeks, why doesn't about girls giving him the run- newspaper to bash (ireeks. school anymore." because for all I can see. who said not to argue with some- he embrace that instead of being around about their sexuality? virgin females, "collar-pop- For as far as I can tell, all you just made your life that one who buys ink by the barrel? bitter about "stuck-up Greeks?" Shouldn't he be concentrat- pers." campus police cadets, you are doing is l(),n grade much worse. I can't remember, because I Was time running out on the ing on his girlfriend? Maybe a as well as others, then I name-calling and playing the am SUCH an airhead. Having Progress' quota of columns few more nights out with her would consider helping you part of the angry kid who gets Jason Pitcher. said that, I would like to respond bashing the Greek system? and less time worrying about find serious psychiatric help. picked last for dodge-ball. Student to Mr. Hutchison's rant on behalf Time must have been of the wet T-shirt contests would be of Greeks, women and students essence or Mr. Hutchison's good for him. in general. research would have revealed In a closing note, if I made Mr. Hutchison is right about that Harvard and Yale don't have Mr. Hutchison feel like his time Just a note one thing, there are a. lot of a (ireek system. would have been better spent things to be aggravated about Maybe I'm too busy going contemplating his navel, he in general. to class or taking on too many probably needed it. It is the policy of The Eastern Progress to only publish 1 find it aggravating that I hours at work, but is there an can't find a place to park on outbreak of guys in flipped-up Brianne Riegel. letters to the editor if names and contact information are Ibis campus. I find it aggra- pink shirts walking around cam- Student provided. Remember to include these things when sending letters. Corrections In reference to an article in the April 21 issue of The Eastern Progress, titled "Eastern offers severance pay for silence." Richard Crosby, head of the university's grievance committee, said he had not been made aware of any grievances since Spring 2002. The Eastern Progress wishes*everyone The Eastern Progress will publish clarifications and correc- tions as needed on the Perspective pages. good luck on their finals! If you have a correction, please send it to the editor by noon Monday [ before publication on Thursday. Have a great summer! News A12 Tlu- Eastern Progress. Thursday. 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Accent SPORTS / B4 Stephanie Schell, editor The Kastern Progress | www.easternprogress.com Thursday. April 28. 2005 B1 Marcie McDowell/Progress Gardening enhances visually, therapeutically BY STFPHANIF S<-.HFI I the main culprit of deceased indoor flowers Alter the flowecs are planted. Knight said it than a seed, but are affordable nonetheless, Accent editor Knight said to keep a pan of water near the is all a mailer of "typical plant care." He sug- Knight said. Gardeners can find 50-cent pots plant to allow the evaporating water to moistur- gested people do not over fertilize. A little will with flowers in them or elaborate foliage for ize the plant. Knight said a plant in the bath- get the job done. $100. Knight said nice indoor floral displays Flowers — nature's sweet, colorful decor. room can be kept healthy by the steam of a Before the fertilizer and water, a gardener can be found for less than $10. Flowers can adorn any room of a home, win- shower or bath. must pick out the flowers best suited for the Green-leaf foliage plants are ideal for indoor dows or enhance landscape. It isn't something Indoor gardening can sometimes be an eas- amount of maintenance he or she is willing to care. only satisfying to the eye; caring for flowers ier task than starting from scratch outdoors. supply. "Green up your room," Knight said. "Liven can raise spirits as well, said Thomas Knight, Knight said. "Look for length of bloom season, up your room. There's no reason you can't assistant professor of horticulture. "Indoor you pick your own medi disease and insect resistance." keep them (as indoor) winter plants." Knight said most people use flower gardens um." Knight said. "Outdoors you're Knight said. "Begonias constant- As lively and beautiful as some may find for artistic value. The color and fragrance of given what you got." ly bloom." flowers, Knight said gardening is not for every- flowers make fans out of many, but Knight said With outdoor gardening Wave petunias are very one. true gardeners do it for therapeutic purposes. comes precautions to assure resistant to insects and dis- Elizabeth Daniels, a 22-year-old child devel- "You're caring for a living organism." Knight the flower garden turns out ease from May until the opment major proves this to be true. said. "It depends on you." the best it can. Knight said first frost of fall. Knight "I like (gardens), but I'm not a gardener." Knight said studies have shown the thera- many people don't think said. Petunias and bego- Daniels said. peutic effects of gardening. about it. but soil testing is nias are recommend- However, some individuals will always enjoy "It's a very pleasant, very passive way to important. ed for outdoor flowers reaping what they sow. spend time," Knight said. County agents offer soil because of their ability "I've been blessed — my hobbies and pro- The rfward of gardening is the satisfaction testing for about $5, Knight to remain healthy with little fession are closely related," Knight said. of the finished product, said Sarah Brom, a said. A bag is distributed for a maintenance. Chrysanthemums For those who need additional lips on how 22-year-old marketing major. Brom gardens sample and it is sent off for test- are a nice indoor flower. Knight to start a garden. Knight suggested visiting with her mother and said it is hard work, but ing. The results yield suggestions said. the Internet for information. He said numer- definitely worth it. of what the gardener should do to If healthy, the flower should ous articles on foliage plants and horticulture "Each flower is planted differently." Brom improve growing conditions. Also, if turf outgrow its pot. Knight said when this therapy are on the Internet, proving it works. said. "(Gardening) is a lot of work." grass is present. Knight suggested to strip the happens the gardener has two options: replant "Visit a good garden center or florist," It may be tough to keep up a blooming, out- ground to bare soil. the flower in a bigger pot or separate the plant Knight suggested. door flower garden, but Knight said trying to Brom offered familiar tips from her own into multiple pots. Brom said she thinks everyone should have create one inside is even more difficult. gardening experiences. She said fresh dirt and Ilnse are two easy ways to constantly keep some sort of plant. She said it is rewarding to "Indoor you're trying to grow where it fertilizer are imperative to a healthy flower flowers indoors. Knight said. see the result, "being able to see il grow, see shouldn't be growing." Knight said. "(Outdoor). garden. Knight would have to agree because "Starting from a seed is so much of a has- something you did." Mother Nature does her own Kentucky soil is made of heavy clay. sle." Knight said. "Start with established thing." "Amend soil with compost or sand; create ;< plants " Reach Stephanie at The dryness of a home is better growing environment," Knight said. Established plants may cost a little more Stephanie schelltSeku.edu Start a flower bed 1. Choose flowers with high resistance to insects and disease. 2. Prepare the soil. Remove turfgrass, sample the soil or ammend with compost or sand. 3. Plant, water and enjoy. Indoor plant tips 1. Foliage make great indoor plants. 2. Place flowers near humid area of home. 3. Perennials are ideal for indoor flowers; avoid vegetable plants inside. ■■ Around&About B2 Thursday, April 28, 2005 Hit' Eastern Progress | www.easternprogress.com Carrie Harris, editor Dead week brings studying to life BY CARRIE HARRIS Around&About editor The stress of studying a whole semester's worth of work in one week leaves most students feeling drained. Dead week is the final stretch of classes (or the semester and a time designat- ed for nothing but preparing tor finals. Campus activities and meetings are supposed to be cancelled, professors are sup- posed to lighten up on the homework and students are supposed to load up on the studying. But is this really how things go? Some students feel just as loaded down with homework during dead week as they do any other week during the semester. "Dead week doesn't real- ly feel dead to me." Brian Hoskins. a senior computer Marcie McDowell'Progress technology major, said. Freshman nursing major Jenny Pullian studies for one of her classes in the Ravine Students all Hoskins said he doesn't across campus prepare for finals by studying during dead week spend dead week studying because he still gets home- work. He focuses his time on lighten the load for students finals by spending dead week study tips lor everyone who that instead. during this stressful time of reviewing, while others feel will be hitting the books this Others, though, feel dead year. finishing out the semester week. week is a great time to focus Brooke Rasor/Progress "I'm aware students are try- with new material is just as "Use your time wisely." on finals. ing to make deadlines and pre- effective. Assistant Professor of Aviation Tiffany Jackson, a freshman pare for finals." Todd Gooch, I jsa Kay. assistant professor James Adamson said. physical education major, said assistant professor of philoso- of mathematics and statistics. Kean said try not to cram Loosen Up dead week gives her "a chance phy and religion, said. conducts class in the same everything into one night. to go over materials" for her Kristen Kean, assistant pro way she normally does during reorganize all notes, get at classes. lessor of music, also keeps her dead week because she's not least six hours of sleep and Jackson said she gets a lot students' work-load in mind usually done covering all her try to avoid too much caffeine Freshman KrisChelle Legetle took first place in the "Get less work to do during dead when conducting class during material by this time. because "it will make you Loose" dance competition Monday night. She and tour others week, but her studying is on dead week. 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He can't go any- IV/ICKS Tl where with her without some- ii Colmon body asking for his help or advice. Many people in Colmon (Elridge) is Elridge: He said he'll miss the Elridge's hometown of "perks." such as knowing what's l ynthiana air convinced he's definitely a going on on campus and hav- going (o be governor. Mi' jusi • has many talents likes id serve people; it's in his including singing ing a voice with the univer- Colonel through sity's administration. As vice blood, Elridge said. opera and playing His desire to serve first president, he has University and through. I'm the guitar, the violin President Joanne Glasser's ear showed itsell in high school. and the piano. Klridge is OK with "passing where he served as president glad to hear he's it on" to the newly elected offi- of his class all four years. He cials. He's confident the new went from there to Transylvania playing a part • will remember president and vice president of University, where he served Eastern as the place SGA will be just as passionate cm the Student Government next year. about getting things done as he Association all four years while he met his future and Melching have been, he earning a bachelor's degree in wife, the place said. history — Lance Melching Kyle Moon served as Now at Eastern, he's work- SGA president where he lived out his dreams and Klridge's committee s chair and ing toward a master's degree in Klridge thinks he's going to public administration and serv- » the place where he make a great president, he said. ing as executive vice president grew up. "Kyle is very inquisitive." of SGA; and he loves it. Melchimj would run for presi- Klridge said. "He has an amaz- "It is the single best job I've dent and Klridge would run as ing thirst for knowledge which ever had in my life." he said. his executive vice president. • will also remember you have to have (to serve as Elridge became involved in Klridge enjoys working with Eastern as the place president).'' SGA his first year at Eastern. He Melchinjr. They "re just good Newly elected Executive was a resident assistant his first friends, he said. He appreciates where his mother got to meet the Vice President Amy Jo Smith semester. The other KAs wanted that Melching is a good leader serves on the appropriations him to run as KA representative without making people seem Supremes. committee of Student Senate. on the Residence Ufe Council. less than he is. Klridge calls her the "moral He thought about it and decided "I can't say enough good voice of Senate." not to. but the other KAs nomi- things about Lance." he said. "When people aren't doing nated Hifii anyway. "He's one of my best friends." their jobs, she'll tell them 'we He served in that capacity Melching said he's glad to Brooke Rasor/Progress have a job to do.'" he said. for about a month and was then have worked with Klridge as is in the future. Confident SGA is in good elected SGA ethics administra- well. He said Klridge has really Colmon Elridge speaks at SGA's award banquet. This is his last "If there's any type of legacy. hands. Klridge can move on. lb- tor, which is kind of the "attor- high expectations for Senate, semester as executive vice president He's staying on with the SGA. I hope it's that." he said. "My announced at S( iA's award ban- ney general of SGA." he said and they usually rise to the occa- though. Next year, he'll serve as secretary hope is that, at some point. quet Tuesday thai he plans to He stayed in that position for the sion. Eastern will have a minority run for governor. remainder of last year, and was He said that's why they're so next year. He's going to serve as years. He was able to meet the president (of SGA)." He'll remember Eastern as elected executive vice president successful at their organization secretary. One reason he's staj last black man to serve as vice Klridge himself considered the place that gave him the girt for the 2004-2005 school year. al funding meetings. ing in SGA is to keep diversity president at a banquet. The) running for president for the he's going to marry, the place Klridjte thought about run- "(Klridge) is definkely a there, he said. talked with each other lor a long 2005-2006 school year. There's that allowed him to live oul his ning lor president; there were Colonel through and through." "Having a minority in the time, he said. no good reason he didn't, he dreams and the place where he rumors he was going to. He Melching said. "I'm glad to hear SGA gives the minority popula- Elridge said he wishes he said. grew up, he said. didn't because he fell that Lance he's playing a part next year." tion at EKl a voice that main had winked harder lor more "I've been kicking myself in "And I'll miss Izzi's." he said. Melchiflg would be the belter Though this is his last semes- have l«-lt was lacking.'' hi- said. diversity in SGA He does feel the bull for not (running)." he candidate, he said. He talked ter as executive vice president. Klridge was the first minorit) his lime as vice president will said. 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MVP IN shot away from Klein scoring an 82. 75. followed by another TOURNAMENT 75 for a total of 232 strokes. "They wen' all one with the Colonels outshine same goal, same purpose, same BY COURTNEY DANIEL determination and same focus." Sports wnter Stephens said. Orazine fell into third place rainy conditions Only two shuts out of first with a close 233 strokes. place behind Jacksonville State, Leslie Booth was just two tin' Lady Colonels took second spots away from the top 10 with BY BRANDON ROBERTS Maina won the 800 and in the Ohio Valley Conference 246 stroke while Leah Larkin Assistant sports editor 1500 meters while Coney was Golf Championship with a total was in a three-way tie for 16th best overall in the 200 and oi 958 --hots after a solid three place with Murray State's April Fleet feel were no match 400-meters. Coney also ran a rounds of 321,316 and 321. Steenbergen and E. Illinois' for the lighting and sleet that leg of the 4xl(K) meter relay. Tennessee Tech took third Ann Simons. Ijirkin was just cut the EKU Invitational Open Jacob Korir won the 5000- place with 961 shots. three shots away from Booth. meet a bit short last Friday. meter run, which was the lon- "I was very proud of our with 249 strokes. The battle with the elements gest distance of the event. effort.'" Coach Joni Stephens Melissa Rosloniee was dis- ended the event early, just "()verall it went very well," said, "We kind ol siiuck up and qualified on the second day of before the men's steeple- Coach Kick Krdmann said. "I surprised a lot of people this play alter a first round score of chase competition. thought we competed very week." 88 and was not allowed to play The bad weather didn't well and had some fast times. More good news came when on the final day. stop the Colonels from being Most of all I think we were Blittainy Klein was -.elected as Klein received more hon- the victors in almost half very lucky to even get the MVP of the tournament and ors when she was named of the 32 events held at the meet in because of the weath- Coach Stephens was awarded First Team All OVC and was meet er." Coach of the Year. named to the All-Tournament Out of over 300 par- Gibson was one of the host "I was very honored, it was team. Warner also picked up ticipants at the meet, senior of women Colonels to earn quite surprising." Stephens said All Tournament and Larkin Nichole Gibson won three wins. Wendee limbry won "There were a lot ol coaches received Second-Team All OVC. events for the women, while the 3000-meter steeplechase who have been doing this a lot 'The OVC Championship two men, Steve Maina and with a time of 11:36.31 and Sophomore Monica Atchison competes in the long jump in last longer, and 1 have learned a lot wrapped up the season for the Aaron Coney each grabbed a Kellie McClung won the 5000- weekend's EKU Invitational Open. Atchison placed fourth in the pair of first-place finishes. meters. Onyinyechi Chuku's from them." lady Colonels. ■ competition with a distance of 16 feet nine inches It was the first year the "Being a good coach is a lot Gibson's wins in the 100- time of 1:06.27 was good coaches got the chance to vote easier when you have good lead- meters and ltXMtteter hurdles enough for first in the 400- Hutcherson. Walker won the See us run well because we lor the award. In previous years. ership and that's what I had. My qualified her for the NCAA meter hurdles. triple jump and Hutcherson are losing some really good the coach of the team that won three seniors are great leaders Regionals. She also won the "We are satisfied with the won the 400-meter hurdles. seniors like Dallas Robinson the tournament was awarded and a good part of why we did 200-meters with a time of results," Krdmann said. "But Both the men's and wom- and Nichole Gibson. They are Coach of the Year. so well this season." Stephens 24.64. we are even more satisfied en's teams won the 4x100 excellent athletes and terrific (Ither awards given out were said. "I could not have asked for For her performance. that the meet got to be held meter relay. The 4x400 meter athletes." ()Yc Player of the Year awarded more, I was very pleased with Gibson was named Ohio at all with the weather like it relay was the other event can- Eastern will compete in the to Murray State's Nikki Orazine the way they all came together." Valley Conference Female was." celled because of inclement Penn relays this weekend. and Freshman of the Year given Track Athlete of the Week. The other two individual weather. to Jacksonville State's Mercedes Reach Courtney at Gibsop has won this award winners for the men were "We only have a few events Reach Brandon at Huarte. eourtney _daniell [email protected] three times this season. Jon Walker and Benjamin left." F.rdmann said. "I like to [email protected] Eastern offense overpowers Tigers led by pitchers Kelsey Allen enth. giving Eastern the 94) vic- Eastern from the dish, going BY ToDoJ'uavJS and Shelby Thompson, who tory. seven-for-nine on the day. Sports editor combined for a shut-out in the Anderson picked up the win, Anderson and Mayrhofer both 9-0 victory. with five innings of hitless soft- led the Colonels with three Eastern softball Coach Jane Eastern scored its first ball and four strikeouts in the RBI's each in the double-head- Worthington knows when her run of the contest, putting up game. er. learn is on. it can hang with any- two runs in the top of the see "I pulled Kelsey in the first Pastern held off the Tigers one in the conference. This past ond when Alysha Jones came game, because I planned on 7-0 in Saturday's. weekend against Tennessee through with a two-RBI single. starting her the second game." The Colonels return to State, the Colonels were on. The Colonels scored two Worthington said. "As nice as it action tonight for a double- Eastern's squad wrapped up more runs in the fourth, off would have been to have a no- header against Morehead State, a three-game sweep over the an RBI-triple from Chanze hitter, but she understands that before returning home next 'Tigers on Sunday, with a 9-0 Patterson and a RBI ground- wins are more important." weekend series against Eastern victory in game one. before an nut from Adriel F'oxley. giving Thompson came in for two Illinois. 8-J win in the nightcap of the Eastern the 4-0 lead. innings of relief work and fin- "We're going to need anoth- double-header, In the sixth. Eastern deliv- ished off the no-hitter. er quality performance from The Colonels held off ered with three more runs, our pitchers." Worthington Tennessee Stale 7-0 in when Patterson started the Game two said. "Even more importantly Saturday's first game of the rally with a single to right field. Much like the first game, than Eastern Illinois being our series. Foxley followed with a double, Pastern broke into the score last home game is the fact that "We had our bats going last which put both runners in scor- column first in game two with the conference race is really weekend." Worthington said. ing position. an RBI single from Anderson in tight right now and they would "We're capable of hitting like Amy Mayrhofer scored the top of the second. be very big wins for us." that every day. because hitting Patterson and F'oxley with a Tennessee State scored its Next weekend's series will is contagious." single through the right side, first run of the series off an be the final home series of the Not only did the Colonels before advancing to second RBI single by Brittam Phillips, season. Saturday's double- have a solid weekend from the off a Tennessee State error. which proved to be as close as header is scheduled to start at plate, but their defense and Mayrhofer scored Eastern's the Tigers would come. Eastern 1 p.m. pitching staff turned in one of third run of the inning, when SCQred seven unanswered runs " The key is going to be its best performances of the Anderson came through with a to clinch the three-game sweep. for us to shut down a few of seasoni hit to right center. Anderson picked up her their key players and we're The Eastern defense surren- "Amy hit the ball pretty third victory in as many starts going to have to hit the ball." dered only nine hits throughout well for us this weekend." for the Colonels, going 4.2 Worthington said. Marcie McDowell'Progress the entire weekend. Worthington said. innings, allowing one run and In the first game of the dou- The Colonels added two five hits in the contest. Reach Todd at Sophomore pitcher Shelby Thompson delivers a pitch earlier this ble-header, the Colonels were more runs in the top of the sev Anderson and Patterson led todd Jiurvis [email protected] season. Eastern takes on Morehead State today at 3 p.m. mmmmmm wmam wm ■ The Eastern Progress, Thursday, April 28. 2005 Sports B5 Golf team takes eighth in OVC Red hot & rolliii BY COURTNEY DANIEL Samford's Bradley Farmer Colonel Sports writer placed first with a tally of 213 strokes. Ballard finished with Eastern's Men's Golf team only seven more strokes than baseball dropped four places wilh a final the first place winner. Farmer. round of :5()7 to place eighth Josh McCracken fin- for Hie Ohio Valley Conference ished in 26th place with 224 team wins Golf Championship. The strokes One stroke behind Colonels shot a (otal score of McCracken, Nick McDaniel 898 stokes after three rounds placed in 28th with 225 5 straight of 291,300 and 307. strokes. Justin Moore placed "The .4(17 score that we 34th while Tyler Cain placed shot in the final round wasn't 46th. indicative of how well our guys Eastern returns to the Staff writer played, it was just the situation greens Sunday for its final that we were in." Coach Pat competition of the spring. Hie Colonels had an inter- Stephens said. competing in the Michigan esting week. Eastern finished 25 strokes State Invitational. After suffering back-to away from the first place team. "We're taking our young back extra-inning losses, Samford. In second. Austin team to Michigan State this Easterns baseball learn I'eay held 877 strokes with weekend." Stephens said. rolled off five straight wins Murray State in third, two "We're going to try to end the and put itself back in Ihe strokes away. season on a good note, giving Ohio Valley Conference play- "Our gUVB were pressured our young guys some good off hunt. to play really well, and some experience.'' Eastern (1521. 7-7 OVC) times in golf when you're Stephens is very optimistic had lost a pair of heartbreak pressed and you don't start off about this weekend's tourna- ers lo Xavier and Marshall with positive scores, it often ment, but knows his team will before hosting Kentucky goes the other way." Stephens need a solid performance to Stale for a double-header. said. finish among the leaders The Colonels made sure Sophomore Clay Ballard "We nerd In shoot between those games would never had the highest finish for the 2(H) and 295tobusl a (op 10 or be in doubt by shutting the Marcie McDowell Progress Colonels in a four-way tie for lop live spot." Stephens said. Thorobreds out 12-() and 18- 12th with 220 strokes after "It's a difficult golf iourse o. Freshman infielder Aaron Landis crosses the plate in Thursday s game against Kentucky State three rounds of 69. 76 and 75. and usually the conditions are Riding thai momentum, Eastern downed the Thorobreds in both games of the double-header "Clay Ballard had a really bad, but overall its a great golf the Colonels traveled to good tournament." Stephens course." Birmingham to sweep their said. "He played pretty solid, first OVC series of the year. so we're really pleased with Reach Courtney at The Colonels won three tt_: him." Courtney darnel 1 lnHeku.edu games against the Samford Bulldogs (13-26, 6-9 OVC). We put ourselves The sweep brought Eastern back to .500 in league play. back in the race. Volleyball team The Colonels pitching Now we just allowed only seven runs in the series. need to build on Junior Nick Barte and ends spring play senior Eric Anlhrop com- this momentum. bined to loss a shut-out in Duncan is optimistic the tin- series finale while junior — Elvis Dominguez BY BRANDON ROBERTS leadership and chemistry will Brett Bolger scorched Baseball Coach f. 4, Assistant sports editor develop over lime. Samford pitching, going 4 for (i. Eastern's volleyball team "We did pretty good at Coach Elvis Dominguez has taken its first step towards Tennessee and not so good attributed solid pitching and preparing for next season. al Cincinnati." Duncan said. clutch hitting as reasons for Three "scrimmages" "'Hie spring is a time we use on this momentum." the Colonel's success. This weekend the Colonels against some pretty stiff com- to build muscle. In order to "Wilh some timely hilling will host a three-game series petition has given the Colonels build muscle you have to rip we could have won all seven wilh Southeast Missouri (liv a glimpse of how they will fare it down first. We are trying to games." he said. 22. 7-X OVC) in conference after losing team leader Lesley do thai not only physically but Eastern had been sched- play. Aldridge. emotionally as well." uled to play Georgetown, SKMO conies off its first The Colonels played match- The results of the matches Tuesday but inclement OVC series sweep, as well. .es that were not scored against were not official, and there weather forced the game to beating Eastern Illinois. the Universities of Tennessee, were no referees. Spring com- be canceled. The Colonels SKMO is currently in sixth Cincinnati and Kentucky. petition is the lime officials gel have missed a total <»i *ighi place in the OVC and only a Marcie McDowell. Progress "We are in a very good rated for officiating in the fall. games this season due lo bad hall gam.' behind Eastern. spot," Coach Lori Duncan said. weather. The Colonels will be sup- Senior right fielder Bryan Stevenson fields a ball in Thursday's "We only lost I,esley. but she At the end of the week's ported at the plate by their 18-0 victory over Kentucky State University Eastern returns to was a critical part of the team Reach Brandon at action. Eastern was in fifth top two hitters. Bolger (.-IL'7. the diamond this weekend for a weekend series al SEMO we had in the fall." hrandon [email protected] place in Ihe OVC standings. 1 UK. :S4 RBI), and OVC The top six teams at the end I'laver of the Week Tony Joey Evans who has struck ol 1 p.m. and will wrap up on of the season will travel lo Wells (.367, :t UK. L'8 KBI). out 54 batters in (ill innings Sunday at with a game al 1 Brooks Stadium in I'aducah. Wells, a sophomore, hit .117 and posts an ERA of 3.00. p.m. Interested in working for The to participate in a double- and drove in 10 runs last "It will come down lo who- Eastern traveled in Wright elimination tournament to week to lift the Colonels to a ever executes fundamental- Stale yesterday but results. Progress? decide the OVC Baseball 5-2 record. ly," Dominguez said. were not available at press Championship. SKMO is led al Ihe plate The weekend series starts time "We put ourselves back in by Prank Moniiel (.340, 2 wilh a doilbleheader on the race." Dominguez said. UK. 30 KBI). Their pitching Saturday at Turkey Hughes Reach Casey at Call Kasey at 622-1882. "Now we just need to build staff is anchored by freshman Field with a game-time start casey castle7*Q)ekH.edu Stay in the loop this summer. 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If it rains, the Auditorium al 1:15 p.m. BY BRITTNEY HAYNES demonstration will be in Room 300 of Before Shew performs, ja// Held?! . the Foster Building. organist. Eastern graduate and the With A master class will be given by department ol music's Alumni of ihe Cindy Held I In department ol music is pre- Bobby Shew, a renowned trumpet Year. Jim Brumfii Id, will perform in paring to ja// it up on Saturday at the player, at 1 p.m. in Foster UHI. Brock Auditorium al .'!::!<) p.m. annual I - K t .la// Festival, Shew has played on soundtracks In the morning al 10:45 a.m.. high Columnist says bye, Ihe festival will for "Hawaii ">-()." "Mary Tyler school and middle school ja// ensem- he the end ol ,i Moore," "Happy Days" and "Grease I bles will perform in ihe Clifford thank you to readers month long and II." Theatre in the Campbell Building. celebration (Shew) is one of students from the Music Industry This week my column is a bittvr ol 1,1// music tin1 best trum- Organization helped to coordinate sweet one. Inlike pasl years, the festi- pel players ihe festival for the first time this It'-, swirl because it's the lasl paper val will Ix- outdoor as well as in the world." year. before the end ol the semester and the ind c said Jonathan It is the lirsl lime ihe campus beginning ol our summer freedom From noon until 3:30 p in . Marlin. a music community and ihe Richmond com- ■ It's bitter because this is ihe lasl musit. food and merchan- professor and coor- munity will be involved in the festi- What the Held:-': I'll be writing. ITiat's dise vendors will he set up in dinator of the festival. val, said lesse (ones, a member of right, I'm throwing in the lowel, the the Jones |.ot. Vendor's will Everyone has NIK) fat lad) has sung and you can stick a include I'apa John's, first Gear, heard Shew, but All of the events al ihe festival will lurk in mi- because I'm dune. Currier's Music World and Go they may not know il. be free and open lo Ihe public with I've had .1 lot of fun writing thi- Music Center Marlin said the exception of ihe performances CoTumn. I mean who wouldn't; I gel In I ocal musicians will be per- Marlin said he met by Brumfield anil Shew. write about anything I want. fonning in ihe parking lot al the Shew while in ihe Army- Tickets for their performances I've tried my besl to stick lo imuor same lime In the case ol rain, ihe jazz ensemble and he will be So for students and -SKI for lain issues though, like expensive vendors and musicians will be relo- invited Shew lo work general admission. Tickets can be bras, Oprah's crazy shows, pimped cated under a lent in the parking with Students where he reserved by calling 622*1356 or can out vehicles and my tendency lo fall lot. is teaching. be purchased al ihe performance. Photo submitted on my rear all over campus. At 2- P in. I.Kl Dance (Theatre Shew will per- Renowned Irumpeler Bobby Shew will Seriousl) though, I've had more will give .1 vuinj,' dance demonstra- form with the EKU Reach Brittney at perform at 4:15 p.m. on Saturday in brittney haynes 13 cku tdu fun'with the column than-l expected. tion and instruction in the Ravine, if Jazz Ensemble in Brock Brock Auditorium. I also want to thank everyone who re,id it I never expected people to a< tually read and enjoy my nonsense. Si thanks to all the readers who have 'Delicious Surprise' sweet to listener's ear been so nice to me, I'm not graduating this semesti 1 or anything, but there will be a new BY BRITTNEY HAYNES "Who's Crying Now." is another is about how the experiences in our There is a good mix of both fast studio editor. Courtney Daniel,I "soso I ''or relationship-gone-bad song. It basi- lives shaiH- who we are today and nol and slows songs on the album. I like she'll bo my successor with her own cally says, "look at me now," and "look always being able to hide to have variety in my music, so I don't column each week. Nine years alter she released her what you gave up." how those experiences like when there is only one pace for Going back to this summer. I hope debut album. Jo Dee Messina's sixth The title song, "Delicious have affected us. the beat of songs on an album. I'Verybod) has a run one I r. "Delicious Surprise," hit shelves Surprise (I Believe ID," isn't II11 one thing I have- The main thing I don't like aboul \h favorite summer pastime is I uesday. Ihe greatest song. What always liked about her album is the title song. I don't driving around with my windows down The compact disc has 1 In- same really bothered me was I Messina's music is il is like the fact I can't figure oul what it and singing along with the radio. sound as most of Messina's previous wasn't able to make sense easy lo connect with. I feel means. I tend 10 forget that people Can see albums — country pop. of Ihe song. I couldn't like she sings about man) ol I can't really complain aboul the me when I'm in my ear. Many ol the songs also sound very really figure out what the experiences I have had content of the songs. I just wish So ii you see me around town, similar. I think il is more Messina's il was aboul. in my life, too. there were more songs on the album, please don't laugh. musical stj le than it is the songs actu- One of my favor- Fortunately, she did not instead of only having 12. but that is It'-- like I have an invisible force ally having a similar musical sound. ite songs from the CD disappoint me on "Delicious just being picky. field when I'm listening lo Johnnj Manx ol Ihe songs follow Messina's is "It Gets Better." It is a Surprise." Il is obvious Messina puts I give Jo Dee Messina's "Delicious Melleniamp. previous albums in thai they are uplift- alow song about ihe hard- many of her own experiences in her Surprise" four oul of live palettes. Si this is my lasl goodbye. Thanks ing and empowering songs, mostly for ships of life and how it will always music. Since most people go through for all the e-mails and thanks lor lis- women, of course. get better. It is one of those songs similar situations in life, it is easy to tening to me each week and letting The first single off ihe album. to play on a day when you just want relate to what she is singing about. me have the chance to say What the "\h (Jive a Damn's Busied." is one to ihrow in the towel and give up to If you enjoyed Messina's previous Held?! Eastern. of those empowering songs. It is a remind yourself it will always gel bel- albums, you would probably enjoy her **$# song about basically being fed up in ter — eventually. new one. She keeps her musical style Reach Cindy at a relationship and jusi not finding any "I Wear My life." is another song consistent in her albums and did not Reach Hrittney at cyntkia [email protected] reasons to continue dating someone. many of us can probably relate to. It waiver this lime. brittney _haynesl&eku. edit CLASSIFIED ADS HELP HELP HELP HELP c WANTED J I WANTED c WANTED ) c WANTED J C FOR RENT J c FOR RENT J Nanny Needed. 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