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This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the 2003 at The Keep. It has been accepted for inclusion in February by an authorized administrator of The Keep. For more information, please contact [email protected]. "Thll the troth February 21, 2003 + f RI DA V and don't be afraid. • VO LUME 87. NUMBER 103 THE DA ILYEASTERN NEWS . COM Senior THE DAILY uperlatives Eastern's five seniors get a win in regular season home. EASTERN NEWS 8 SECTION A Facility Mertz had speak on contract troubled + Votes to ratify tentative agreement must be in by Monday homelife By John Chambers + McNamara 5 mother presented ADM INISTRAT ION EDITOR emotional victim impact statement The faculty union negotiating By Michelle Jones team approved a tentative agree­ EDITOR IN CHIEF ment this month, and the faculty reaction, in part, shows the agree­ Anthony B. Mertz's mother and father were not active ment is the best offer they can get parts of Mertz's life as he was growing up, Mertz's grand­ during the present status of the mother testified state's budget. Thursday in Coles The proposed contract came County Circuit Court. If sentenced, Mertz after 11 months of negotiations, "To him, I'm his and the faculty now has until mom," said Dorothy could be on death Monday to ratify the agreement by French, 80, of mail-in ballot. Rossville. "I don't "It seems like people can't play think he'd know his row for 12 years well at this institution," said sociol­ mother if she walked ogy professor Reed Benedict. in here." By early Mullady Benedict said he will vote in sup­ Four of Mertz's rel­ CITY ED ITOR port of the contract. atives - his father, "I'm certainly willing to sign it grandmother, a sister Anthony B. Mertz, 26, who because I think it's the best con­ and an uncle - all tes­ was convicted last week of tract we can have now," he said. tified during the first-degree murder, aggra­ "When I read it, I had a lot of ques­ fourth day of the cap­ vated criminal sexual assault tions." ital murder trial's sen­ and home invasion, will begin Benedict said the contract's tencing phase as part his fifth day of the trial's sen­ "educational outreach" or distance of the defense's plan tencing portion today. education JX>licy, was not as posi­ to convince j urors Mertz has been considered tive, but the faculty compensation Mertz should not eligible for the death penalty, was reasonable in light of the avail­ receive the death and the jury is now hearing ability of funds in the state budget. penalty. testimony from the prosecu­ No salary increases were Last week, Mertz, tion's witnesses. offered this year, but a one-time 26, was found guilty Following testimony, the bonus equal to 1.5 percent will be of first-degree mur­ jurors will deliberate and offered if there is no state rescts­ der, aggravated crtm­ assign Mertz a death sentence sion by mid-May. The bonus Will be inal sexual assault or life in prison without equal to 1 percent if the rescission and home invasion in parole. is Jess than $500,000. the In any crtminal case, the However, in the second, third death of Eastern stu­ defendant may appeal a guilty and fourth years of the contract, a dent Shannon verdict, but the prosecution salary raise will be granted McNamara on cannot appeal a not-guilty ver­ depending on state appropriations, June 12, 2001. dict. according to the tentative agree­ Moments after ment. Alan Mertz, SEE DEATH ROW + Page SA The administration also main­ Anthony's father, took tained the right to assign distance the witness stand, education courses and workload to STEPHEN HAAS/ASSOC IATE PHOTO EDITOR Mertz was slightly crying. He continued to cry during qualified faculty. Protestors stand outside the Coles County Courthouse on Thursday morning to show moments of testimony throughout the day. their opinion on the death penalty. Officers of the Coles County Sheriff's Department SEE FACU LTY + Page SA were standing by for security while the jurors arrived at the courthouse. SEE MERTZ +Page 6A Students bowled over by renovated bowling alley

By Tim Martin CAMPUS ED ITOR until fall2001 when the new University Food Court was under construction. More than just bowling pins fell to the Ted Hart, assistant director at the union, ground when the Martin Luther King Jr. said the bowling alley was in real need of University Union bowling Janes re-opened renovation. the first day of the 2002 spring semester. "During the construction process for the "The first time the pins were set and we food court, water leaks damaged the bowling Jet the kids go out, four kids fell on their lanes," he said. · At that time, we knew we butts within 30 seconds, • said Robert Doyle, had to repair the Janes and it provided an bowling instructor for six of the seven bowl­ excellent opportunity to upgrade other ing classes. "It was a combination of the new things like the pin setter and computer scor­ shoes and the slick floors, everything was so ing." slippery. Tim Thflinger, manager at the bowling "And that, was the funniest thing I have alley for the last 20 years, said business was ever seen (in my teaching career)," said declining in the years preceding its semester Doyle, who has been teaching bowling class­ close. es on and off for 20 years. "Business was definitely on a decline Because of the renovations, the bowling before renovation," he said. "I don't know if alley hosts influxes of bowlers two and a half it was because of a Joss of interest in bowl­ times more than before it re-opened in ing, but we did have a Jot of original stuff January of 2002" (from 1967) in here." But the Janes were not always so j am Among the other renovations were glow packed nor the factlities so nice. carpet, upgraded lighting, new balls and shoes and a new ceiling. AN OUTDATED FACILITY "I like how much more efflctent every STEPHEN HAAS /ASSOC IATE PHOTO EDITOR thing is and, as a result, we can get so much Mike Colman, a junior recreation major, waits for his ball during bowling class on Thursday The on-campus bowling alley, built in afternoon in the Martin Luther King, Jr. University Union bowling alley. 1967, did not receive a major renovation SEE BOWLING +Page SA REVIEW THIS ON THE VERGE OF TH E WEE KEND Daredevil THE DAILY ' The latest film based on a Marvel EASTERN NEWS comic book character is surprisingly Friday, February 21, 2003 entertaining. Section B

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By Tim Edwards the event include Ashayla Scott, a talent and impromptu questions. to safe sex.· service programs and crowning STAFF WRITER sophomore business management "The ladies have been working ~ I think it's important for us to the winner of the 2004 pageant. major; Angela Christine Beard, a extremely hard on each category, deliver a message that leaves a "This Will be a wonderful event, This weekend will be full of freshman Spanish and psychology especially with creative expres­ lasting impression," Scott said. full of entertainment, variety and laughter, dancing and celebration major; and Kaylin Gordon, a fresh­ sion," Latacia Land, personal coor­ The pageant's theme is "Do You culture," Gowder said. "The ladies as African American Heritage man speech communication major. dinator said. Remember Me, the Black are ready to showcase the skills Month comes to a close with the ~The night wtll be a big evening "The creative expression por­ Woman?" Chosen by pageant coor­ they have been practicing." 29th annual Miss Black EIU pag­ for them and everyone else, • Kia tion of the show gives the contest­ dinator Kia Gowder, the objective The weekend will commence eant Saturday night. Gowder, the coordinator of the ant an opportunity to creatively in choosing the theme was to pro­ with the Black Student Union host­ Three ladies will be competing event and Miss Black EIU 2002, address an issue that is of impor­ mote remembrance of past Miss ing a Lip Service and freestyle for the crown of Miss Black EIU in said. tance to them, • Monique Cook­ Black EIU contestants. competition Friday at 7 p.m. in the the University Grand Ballroom. Each contestant Will be judged Bey, the pageant's advisor, said. The winner's duties will vary 7th Street Underground. This event is a tradition at Eastern. in four separate categories: cre­ "We have contestants hitting on from running for Homecoming The three women competing in ative expression, African garment, issues ranging from drunk driving Queen, organizing community SEE PAGEANT + Page 58

THE FAVORITE FIVE A DOLL 'S HOU S E THE TO SS ER S CONCERT CALENDAR writers Jeremy Pelzer and The Theater Department's first pro­ Chicago's favorite Irish-punk outfit Coles County wtll be bombarded with Voelker offer their choices duction of second semester opens returns to Friends & Co. Friday. live music over the next six days. for most influential albums. Wednesday. Who are you to going see?

Page• 28 Page• 38 Page• 48 Page• 88 Today Saturday Sunday Monday Wednesday Thursday Mostly cloudy Snow/Wind Cloudy Cloudy Mostly Cloudy 1}, •- PAGE . ~ ~ :g. ~ Friday, 43° 34° ~40° 202° 34° 130 28° 20 24° go 36° 23° 41° 28° February 21, 2003 TWO HI GH LOW HI GH LOW HI GH LOW HIGH LO W HI GH LOW HI GH LOW HI GH LOW Comedian part of African-American Heritage Celebration By Ryan Fearday analyzing his neighborhood. STAFFWRITER Moving to Washington as a child, his humor is a by-product Comedian Jay Phillips will be of America's policy, a press making his first appearance at release says. Eastern, said assistant director His unique approach is a very of student life Monique Cook­ modem look at America's social Bey. culture. His act is very ener­ "He is a mixture of Richard gized and definitely hip-hop. Pryor, Jamie Foxx and Dave However, he delivers his act Chapelle, • Cook-Bey said. with a nonchalant style. Phillips was booked as part of Phillips fine-tuned his act at the African-American Heritage Washington's IMPROV club, a Celebration, which will include press release said. He currently comedy, slam poetry, hip-hop hosts his own radio show in and dancing. Philadelphia. Cook-Bey said she expects Phillips has also appeared on about 300 people to attend. BET's "Comic View" three "We try to bring in comedians times, been named Baltimore's that are different from each comedian of the year and was other," University Board Chair the runner-up at the Bud Light Caleb Judy said. "We saw his Comedy Competition, a press show and thought that he would release said. He has also work out very well. • appeared in a number of inde­ Phillips' act is set up primari­ pendent films. ly to appeal to African­ Phillips will be performing at Americans, he said, but will 9 p.m. tonight in the University STE PH EN HAA S/ ASSOC IATE PHO TO ED ITOR appeal to everyone. Ballroom of the Martin Luther Phillips grew up in Baltimore King Jr. University Union . Ivy league Gordon Tucker, professor in the biology department, shows students an example of English ivy on Thursday afternoon near Booth Ubrary. Tucker's dendrology class was outside finding different kinds of plants on campus Can I kiss you? for a class project. + Dating lectur e will be held Fr iday night Chance for Three compete An interactive dating lecture before. We thought it would be titled, "Can I Kiss You?," will different and would bring in be given by Mike Domitriz more people, • she said. for title of Miss from 8 to 9 p.m. Friday in the Students can choose from 30 seconds Grand Ballroom of the Martin eight different bears to build, Luther King Jr. University Stewart said. Union. Admission to the lecture Only the first 360 people will Black EIU will be free. get to build a bear and only one of fame Domitriz has given the lec­ bear per person can be made. + BSU sponsors 29th annua l pageant ture at many other schools, said The cost of Build-A-Bear is $5 Monica Stewart, the University for Eastern students with a By Laura Kenny By Jemifer Stoops Board special events coordina­ Panther ID and $17.50 for the STAFF WRITE R STA FF WRITER tor. general public. Following the lecture, come­ With the bear, students will In honor of Miss Black EIU Week, the Black The Miss Black EIU weekend, sponsored by the Black dian Jay Phillips and the get to pick a T-shirt that reads Student Union is sponsoring a Lip Service Free­ Student Union, begins Friday in the University Ballroom of Soulcase Cafe will be in the "Making Memories at EIU." Style contest 7 pm. Friday at 7th Street the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union. University Ballroom of the Students can get a photo Underground of the Martin Luther King Jr. During these activities, the contestants for the Miss EIU Union, she said. taken on the Big Chair for free. University Union. pageant Will be introduced. The title of the 29th annual pag­ Students can also make their The chair can seat six to eight "Grab your microphone and your fire extin­ eant is "Do You Remember Me? The Black Woman, • said own Build-A-Bear and take a people; 10 to 12 if people really guiSher because Eastern is going to be 'on fire Monique Cook- Bey, assistant director of student life. Big Chair photo from 9 p.m. to squeeze, Stewart said. Friday,'" said Monique Cook-Bey, assistant This year three students are competing for the title. midnight tonight in the walk­ All of the evening's events director of student life. The contestants are Ashayla Scott, a sophomore business way of the Union. are sponsored by the There will be a cover charge for the event, management major, Angela Beard, a freshman communi­ "We have never done Build­ University Board and Team but the exact price is not certain. cation disorders major, and Kaylin Gordon, a freshman A-Bear or the Big Chair photo Outlaw. During the lip synch contest each contestant productions and speech communications major. will be given 30 seconds to entertain the crowd. Cook-Bey said Friday's events will familiariZe the con­ "There are going to be a variety of acts with testants with the public. Prizes will be given to attendees costumes and choreographed dances," Cook­ and include a gift bag from Roc-a-fella Music, Def Jam and THE DAILY Bey said. "A student-played Michael Jackson Jmusic. and some other surprise celebrities will host Contestants will perform competitions displaying indi­ EASTERN NEWS the event. Students are going to be performing vidual talent, creative expression and African garment some old tunes and new tunes. • portions, as well as the evening gown competition, Cook­ Editor in chief ...... M ichelle Jones Associate Verge editor ...... Kel ly McCabe Senior English major LaThcia Land is going Bey said. Managing editor ...... J amie Fetty Online editor ...... Ben Erwin to be performing Tina Thmer's "Proud Mary." The contestants have to design and model an African News editor ...... Nate Bloomquist Associate online editor . ..M att Wills "It's a song with a Jot of energy, people will garment and give a speech about what their heritage Associate news editor ...J essica Danielewicz Accounts manager ...... Kyle Perry get into it," Land said. "I like performing in means to them. Editorial page editor ...... Kar en Kirr Advertising manager ...... S teve Ledair front of people, and we've been practicing." "The pageant gives women the opportunity to express Senior reporter ...... C aitlin Prendergast Design & graphics manager ... .S teve Ledair Activities ecfrtor ...... J ennifer Chiariello Sales Manager ...... Tim Sullivan Her performance will be complete with back­ what their heritage means to them as women," Cook-Bey Administration editor .. . . .John Chambers Promotions manager ...... Branden Delk ground dancers. said. Campus editor ...... T im Martin National Advertising ...... Maur een Kudlik "This contest will give both males and Miss Black EIU also accepts contestants who are not of City editor ...... Ca rly Mullady Business manager ...... Be tsy Mellott females the chance to show their skills," Land African descent. For those women, the pageant allows a Student gov. editor . . .Avian Carrasquillo Asst. business manager ...... Lu ke Kramer said. chance to pay tribute to the African culture. Photo editor ...... C olin McAuliffe Ediorial adviser . .. .Jo hn Ryan Prizes will be awarded to the Winners of the LaThcia Land, who helped coordinate the pageant, par­ Associate photo editor ...... St ephen Haas Publisher. . . .J ohn David Reed contest and include a ticket to the Miss Black ticipated in the Miss EIU 2001 competition and received Sports editor . . . . .Ma tt Meinheit Press supervisor . . . .Johnn y Bough Associate Sports ecfrtor ...... Matt Williams Subcriptions manager . . .. .Vale rie Jany EIU Pageant held Saturday, Cook-Bey said. first runner-up. Verge editor ...... Ben Turner After the Lip Service Free-Style Contest, stu­ Land, who now oversees the audio controls during the dents can go up to the University Ballroom pageant, helps contestants prepare by giving advice on The Daily Eastern News produced by the students of Eastern Illinois University. ~ is published daily Monday through Friday, In Charleston. Ill. during fall and spring semesters and twice week­ where the "Soul Case Cafe" will be held. how to act toward j udges, what actions suggest stress and ly during the summer term except during school vacations or examinations. Subscription price: Pictures and Build-A-Bears will be sold for how to walk correctly on stage. $38 per semester, $16 for summer, $68 all year. The Daily $5, she said. "Listening to the speeches provokes a sense of pride, • PRINTED WITH Eastern News is a member of The Associated Press, which is * There will be giveaways and a number of she said. SOY INK • entitled to exdusive use of all articles appearing in this paper. special guests, including comedian Jay Phillips, Nicole Hodges, who also helps coordinate, works back PE RIOD ICAL POSTA GE PA I D AT: PHO NE : 217 -581-2812 (fax 581-2923) Slam Poets Nastics and Binks, a special rapper stage and said she enjoys the prizes participants receive. and various record labels and club owners. "The winner gets a color TV and a DVD and the runner­ Charleston, IL 61920 EM A I L: maj ones®eiu.edu ISSN 0894-1599 Cook-Bey said the cost for students With a up gets a 'PalmPilot,'" Hodges said. NIGHT STA FF : Panther ID is $4 and $6 for the general public. Hodges said the pageant brings contestants out of their PRINTE D BY : Night editor ...... Ma tt Meinheit Eastern Illinois University News Design ...... John Chambers She said anyone who comes to the "Soul Case shells and is a good way to meet people. Charleston, IL 61920 Sports Design ...... Matt Williams Cafe" may stay for the after party for free. The pageant begins 7 p.m. Saturday in the Grand ATT ENT ION POSTMASTE R: Night Photo editor . . ...St ephen Haas Students interested in participating in the Lip Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union. Send address changes to Copy editors . .Br ianne Kennedy Service Free-Style contest can contact LaThcia Tickets are available at the ticket box office for $10 and The Daily Eastern News . .. ..T im Martin Land at 581-8033. covers admission to the pageant, appetizers and the after­ Buzzard Hall, Eastern Illinois University party in the University Ballroom. Charleston, IL 61920 THE FAVORITE FIVE. .. Royal Heights Apartments 1 509 S. 2nd Most influential albums of Newly Remodeled 3 Bedroom Furnished Apts. the past two decades New Carpet & Furniture • Central Air • Dishwasher 5. Green Day - Dookie has. Just look at the testimonials: "The Pixies Simply put, Green Day brought back were probably the most influential band in Great Location & Rent Rates punk. While punk was never actually dead, it the last 20 years,· Everclear frontman Art Call 3 4 6-3583 was as far as mainstream radio and MTV Alexakis has said. Blur's Damon Albarn said were concerned. Even though many of the that "When we started we wanted to sound Seattle bands of the early '90s were punk like the Pixies." And when asked about bands, to market them better mainstream "Smells Like Teen Spirit," Kurt Cobain mod­ media decided to call them grunge. Sure, you estly admitted "I was basically trying to rip can argue all the songs on "Dookie" sound off The Pixies. • With its booming guitars, alike, but the album sold 10 million copies, odd lyrics, and catchy hooks (try the song staff writer and returned the genre to a popularity not "Where Is My Mind"), "Surfer Rosa" is the seen since the late '70s. "Dookie" also forefather of grunge music, indie rock, and February Live Bands He is also a jun­ changed the way punk was played, making it indeed alternative rock as a genre. ior social science faster and giving it a fuller sound than any­ Feb 22 Medicated Goo major. thing The Ramones or Sex Pistols did. Green Voelker's picks Day influenced and opened the door for 5. N.W.A - Straight Outta Compton Feb 28 Nature's Gravy Contact him at bands such as Bllnk-182, J immy Eat World, Yes, Run-D.M.C brought rap to the fore­ colesgreens@hot­ and The Offspring, and is a big reason front, but N.W.A gave it the attitude we mail.com ESPN's X-Games don't have a soundtrack would all come to know and love as Gangsta full of John Mayer songs. Rap. This album made a big step toward 4. Britney Spears-Hit Me Baby One More making words like "bitch" and "ho" usable (:ZI 7) 34S.... 39I9 Time during dinner table conversation. Oh yeah, People often confuse "influential" with and they revolutionized a budding genre, not "good." And while Britney can't play an to mention they introduced Dr. Dre, Ice Ben's f.lowe·r Corner instrument, can't sing well, and has the act­ Cube, and Eazy-E to the world. Every rapper ing skills of a tranquilized donkey, there's no to cut an album after N.W.A has been influ­ nfloo-el'i fCC" all occm.icns JJ doubt she was a main reason pop reigned enced by them, whether directly {because supreme in the late '90s. Britney certainly Dre produces a fair bit, it turns out) or indi­ Flowers, Plants, Balloons, wasn't the first female music icon, nor was rectly, just because they've got such Plush her music influential. Instead, Britney panache. makes this list for just the opposite reason: 4. Korn - Follow The Leader ·~ 1335 ~onroe Sit. Staff writer she showed that female pop icons can be cre­ The Family Values tour alone is really ~· · Cba.rlesl:on~ IL 6J.9:Z.O Cil!& ated almost at wtll, as long as there is a good enough of a reason for Korn to make the top He is also a jun­ PR, fashion and songwritlng team behind five, but since these are albums and not tours, ior biology and them (see: Lopez, Jennifer) . While the it's got to be "Follow The Leader.· This is the philosophy Monkees took a similar path 35 years ago, album heralding in rock in its current incar­ major. the success of "Hit Me Baby One More nation. Limp Bizkit, Kid Rock, and others Souch Side Cafe Time" has been more influential in changing were soon to follow, but the band who caught Start the day off right Contact him at how music stars are created. More and everyone's eye was Korn, and then we all and_i_lall@hot­ more, many pop singers are signed to big knew rap-metal was here to stay. • Daily specia ls ( ( ~ mail.com record deals not because of any particular 3. Nirvana- Nevermind '\;"-. musical talent they have, but because of "Smells Like Teen Spirit" alone makes the • Breakfast served a ll day 1 \ ) their sex appeal and ability to be molded and number one spot on every list in every music M - F 5 a m - 2 pm "- ~ publicized into a textbook music star. All magazine and every music channel ever. It thanks to Britney, with a little help from a shifted the focus to garage and grunge, and Sat. 5 a m - 1 pm plaid schoolgirl outfit. the world hasn't been the same since. When 6.14 Jackson Ave. 3. Nirvana - Nevermind you add in "Lithium", "Come As You Are" and Sou.t:h Side of t:he Square In a Nirvana-less world, Stone Temple the other songs on the album, you come up 345-5089 Pilots would be off washing cars somewhere. with a record to rival The Beatles. And really, Seattle would be known mainly for its coffee, that's what Nirvana was: our generation's while 2/3 of America's thrift stores, not to Beatles. me rs pat mention the Converse shoe company, would 2. Michael Jackson -Thriller be out of business. But as it was, This one is a no-brainer. Without this album, Southside Church of Christ "Nevermind" blew away the synthesized pop pop as we know it wouldn't eXist today. Every Sunday: Bible Study - 9:30 am of the '80s and returned guitar-based bands boy/girl pop star out there owes their success Worship - 10:30 am to the forefront of popular music. The defin­ at least in part to this album shoWing up and Evening Workshop - 6:00 pm ing album of the '90s, "Nevermind" not only letting us all know exactly what pop music influenced countless bands, but helped to was supposed to sound like. Pre-freak­ Midweek Service create an entire "grunge" movement. Not Michael Jackson was indeed the King of Pop, Wednesday - 7:00 pm bad for an album with a naked drowning and this album showcases that very point baby on the cover. flawlessly. Preacher Wesley Key 258-8326 2. Run-D.M.C. - SIT debut 1. Moby - Play Church Phone: 234-3702 There had, of course, been rap music All you have to do is go see a movie or, say, 11 00 17th S t . Mattoon I L 61 938 before Run-D.M.C. released its self-titled watch television to know what an impact this album in 1984. With this record, the Hollis, album has had. "Porcelain" alone has to have Queens trio revolutionized rap's sound, audi­ been used 1,000 times already, and there's 17 ence, and image, molding the rap industry other songs on the album. If a commercial into how it looks today. The album's spare doesn't have a Moby song backing it, then it Hrir Clis melody and hard rhythm made a right angle has a song that sounds a lot like a Moby song. QJpid from previous, more melodic rap music. When you add in the number of other artists Run-D.M.C. was also the first rap group to "Play" has influenced, from the electronic break through to a mass white audience. In scene to some hip-hop acts, you come up With 2 Haircuts addition, Run-D.M.C. pioneered the idea of a quite an influential album. Influenced: Dirty rap image - despite growing up in middle­ Vegas, Outkast, every car company's market­ class homes, they dressed and acted like ingteam. Coed Hair Styling for $ 4. they were fresh off the street. Finally, Run­ D.M.C. was also the first rap group to close­ Next week's topic: Comic book characters. 1503 7th St. . ly associate their image with a clothing Voice your opinion, E-mail your favorite five brand, releasing the hit "My Adidas" a full 16 to [email protected] or drop off your 348•7818 ...... ,.. tmlst present cou po- years before anyone thought to pluralize the picks at the newsroom, 1811 Buzzard. We wel­ phrase "Air Force One." come lists from students, faculty and staff. 1. Pixies - Surfer Rosa Deadline for submissions is noon on McNeill Development Properties While the above four albums influenced Wednesday. Do you feel strongly about your the listening tastes of millions of listeners, picks and want to Write a column? Do you + 3 bedroom apartments this Boston-based band headed by Frank have a topic in mind that would make a good YOUR SEARCH Black and Kim Deal influenced the musi­ favorite five? 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Kid Rock - Cocky + A brief history of early hip-hop + George C. Wolfe's Harlem Song 6. Jack Johnson - Brushfire A New Look Tan and the staff's favorite albums + Spiros Exara world j azz enesm­ Fairytales + Dave Matthews Band photos ble - Phrygianics World (Mondays 9- midnight) 7. Aaliyah - I Care 4 U L ook + Three opinion pieces 8. Audioslave - SIT ~ styl in + Digital art, poetry and photos + Pulse: A STOMP Odyssey comp + "Daredevil" review + Varttlna - Iki 9. Phish DVD -Live in Vegas Tanning + February horoscopes + Dennis Brown - Promised Land lO.Mtssy Elliot- Under ~k To Us + Weird links and commentary + Dub Station - Forward Ever ... 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Health studies professor more amendlng before con­ By Jennifer Farone Julie Dietz said, "(CAA) works ducting a vote. STAFF WR ITER as a body for the entire univer­ The CAA voted unanimous­ sity. representing the students ly to approve two course Voting membership on the and the faculty." changes - the revision of Council on Academic Affairs If the bylaw revision Is Course 3770, Health Services was discussed and two classes approved, the quorum, which Administration, to 4770, and were added Thursday. would roos1st of the revised the addition of 4126G, Body, The first bylaw dealt With eight faculty members and the Health and Society. changing the munber of facul­ three non-faculty voting mem­ "There would be some ty membership votes from 9 to bers, would also have to be change in content, but funda­ 8- two faculty votes from each amended. mentally the approach to the academic department The quorum would change course has not changed, • said The revision drew much the present requJred voters of Dietz about the revised Health concern from faculty who eight out of 12 voting mem­ Services Administration class feared the interest of the uni­ bers to six out of 11. that was designed to be acces­ versity might be jeopardlzed, Council members were hes­ sible to students and graduate and the interest of l.ndlvidual itant about the possible quo­ students. departments would be placed rum change because they The CAA will continue to in front of Eastern as a whole. believe the munber Is oot large conduct revisions and dis­ "TTle rouncil truly reflects enough to vote on an Issue. cussions on bylaws next and acts consciously for what Another bylaw revision week. Is best for Eastern, oot what Is dealt With CAA officers and The council meets at 2 best for your department," how they would obtain a chair p.m . Thursdays in the said professor of sociology, position. Arcola-Thscola Room of the Ronald Wohlstein. "TTle CAA Conflicts arose over the Martin Luther King Jr. has functioned quite well for proposed bylaw's deflnltion, University Union. years." which the board agreed to do UB presents fiscal budget

By Avian Carrasquillo The current budget request students With alternatives to STU DENT GO VE RNMENT EDITOR will still have to go through a the bars. few reVIsions before it can be "Students continuously The University Board pre­ approved. The AB will hear complain that there Is nothing sented its fiscal 2004 budget budget revisions March 27. to do at Eastern,• he said. "An proposal to the UB Chair Caleb Judy said increase in funding would Apportionment Board an increase in the budget Is allow us to bring more differ­ Mark Weisbrot, of the Center for Economic Policy Research, talks in the Phipps LectLre Thursday night, asking for needed to accommodate tnfla­ ent kinds of events for the Ha ll of the Physical Sciences Building ThLrsday evening as the keynote speaker for the total $252,767. tion and to give the UB the students." globalization symposium held at Eastern. The total request Is a signif­ flexibility to go after larger The AB also voted in favor icant tncrease from past allo­ acts. of allocating an additional cations. The UB estimates lectures amount of about $6,100 to the In 2001, the UB received like actor Bruce Campbell Student Government for Lecture presents another $190,000, in 2002 the UB drew crowds of over 750, and Unity Week, a week-long cele­ received $185,000 and for the SimpSOn's writer Mike Reiss bration of diversity. current fiscal year the UB had crowds of over 500. The AB will present their side of Venezuela media received over $186,000 from Judy said those events, own budget request next week theAB. along with moVies, provided By Jennifer Farone ture of the Venezuelan government, but STA FF WRITE R also about the nature of the strike as well, Weisbrot said. Churches organize feasting for Venezuela's economic strike was put in "The press reported the strike as a gen­ a different perspective Thursday in a lec­ eral strike; an oil strike and business ture from Mark Weisbrot, co-director of lockout is what is going on here," Habitat for Humanity event the Center for Economic Policy Research Weisbrot said. 1999, Walters said. them a chance to mingle With in Washington. "It was a coalition of labor and busi­ By Jason M. Oljace "We quit it because we Charleston residents, • she "People have a false impression as to ness leaders protesting. Roughly 30,000 STA FF WR ITE R started doing a Fourth ofJul y said. what is going on in Venezuela. There are oil managers and workers strike, even run, but that excludes a lot of 1\lvo gospel groups two false impressions held by the gener­ though Venezuela's economy is 80 per­ "Habifeast" will raise our community who don't "lbuched by Grace" and "His al public," Weisbrot said. "One is that cent dependent upon oil," Weisbrot said. funds to build the 13th walk or run," Walters said. Harmony" will perform, and Venezuela is a dictatorship, and the sec­ "The strike shut down the industry and Habitat for Humanity home Seventeen different the dinner will feature salis­ ond is that it is a repression government. • cut traffic on highways," Weisbrot said. in Coles County. churches in Charleston will bury steak and baked pota­ Venezuela is one of the least repressive Questions following the speech ranged More than 600 people are be involved, Walters said toes, Walters said. An MC governments in all of South America and from the concern of the Venezuelan gov­ expected at the event Friday, "It Is an opportunity for will talk about housing Issues even more lenient than U.S. strike poli­ ernment to the current situations in which will include dinner, people ofdifferent faith back­ during breaks in songs. cies. The strike in Venezuela, which last­ Brazil and Argentina. gospel music and education, grounds to come together to "Habifeast" will be from 5 ed 63 days, would have never occurred in "It was good to hear about this here. said Holly Walters, co-chair support one project," Walters p.m. to 7:30 p.m Friday at St the United States, Weisbrot said. This isn't the sort of thing you hear about for the Building on Faith cam­ said. Charles Church in Charleston, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez in American media, • freshman English paign. Walters said the event Is a located at the intersection of chose not to take military action against major Jeff Beat said. "We are hoping to raise positive activity for college l Oth St. and Madison Ave. the opposing forces, even though the "This is not something that is covered $5,000 between ticket sales students. Tickets should be pur­ strike crippled the economy. No one was on your local CBS or Fox news. It was an for the dinner and an ad book "College students can chased in advance and cost $7 arrested and little action was taken, in-depth look at all the sides of the situa­ we will hand out at the din­ come out and show their sup­ for adults and $3 for children. Weisbrot said. tion," freshman undeclared major Ben ner," she said. port for Habitat for Students interested can Not only were there general miscon­ Marcy said. "It was nice to get some back­ The "Habifeast" will be the Humanity and enjoy an contact Walters at 345-3195. ceptions by Americans about the struc- ground information."

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By Ben Turner because of the time period of the husband." VE RGE ED ITOR play- It's set in late 19th century "I think in this society Nora Scandinavia. Hamm mentioned does break away, and in a sense The Theater Department's pro­ the biggest undertaking was a she's a victim- a word we love so duction of Henrik Ibsen's classic piano he constructed. much today," Blanchett said. "A Doll's House" opens "EverytJme you do something "She's a victim, but so is her hus­ Wednesday at the Village Theater. new, you're faced with a new chal­ band; they're both part of a tradi­ Faculty member Clarence lenge and problem. Our biggest tion in which they grew up. • Blanchett is directing the per­ challenge on this [production] was Blanchett said this type of the­ formance, which will enjoy a five­ a piano Miranda Stone and I built ater, realism, is his favorite night run, closing with a matinee that looks authentic," he said. although he has jumped around performance on March 2. This Hamm said he plans to attend and experimented with absurdism production is a unique experience grad school following this semes­ in the past. for Blanchett as he allowed senior ter and that "Hamlet" is a produc­ "It's about human beings know­ theater arts maj or Patrick Hamm tion he has wanted to design ing who they are, I didn't design the setting and props. because creating a set appealing approach [this production] favor­ Hamm entered Eastern inter­ to a modem audience would be a ing one sex or the other,· ested in acting, but after roles in challenge. Blanchett said. "I would never productions like "12th Night" and Blanchett cast junior theater approach this play as if it was "Summer and Smoke," he realized and psychology maj or Jessica some propagandous type of thing. set design was the aspect of the­ Siegel in the lead role of Nora It's not human enough for me." ater he was interested in the most. Helmer. The role of Helmer has Seigel and fellow castmate sen­ Although he has five student­ been one of the most sought after ior theater arts major, Theresa directed one-acts and last year's roles in theater during the last Lipinski, pulls double duty for "A "The Importance of Being century. Siegel's character under­ Doll's House.· Lipinski called her Earnest" to his set design credit, goes a metamorphosis during the character, Kristen Linde, the anti­ Hamm said this is his biggest three acts. Women's liberation is a thesis of Nora. Both women also project to date. significant element of the plot, but work in the costume shop assist­ "I've enjoyed doing this project Blanchett said he didn't necessar­ ing senior Kristen Joem, who was Patrick Ham, a senior theater arts major, stains a prop piano for the because I've had a chance to work ily approach the production sim­ in charge of designing the cos­ upcoming play "A Doll's House" which opens Feb. 26. with a big budget. 1)rpically stu­ ply focusing on women's rights. tumes. dents don't get to design the main­ He focuses on human rights. Eastern students Tim Travous, the theater greatly influences the carry the performance with the stage shows; it's all faculty "Women of the time weren't Kyle Sanders, Luke Gerdes, Jenni performance. energy they bring, • Seigel said. designed,· Hamm said. "When allowed to borrow money or do Passig, Natalie and Noelle "It's always a new feeling when "A Doll's House" opens [Blanchett] told me I could design things without their husband's Parkerson and Nathaniel and the audience takes their seats and Wednesday at The Village Theater the show I felt honored because permission, • Siegel said. "In the Rebeckah Tharp round out the that's the best feeling because you {960 18th Street) and runs until it's a bigger show in that It's a peri­ play I save my husband's life by cast. know your time hasn't been wast­ March 2. All shows begin at 7 p.m. od show." borrowing money, but I forge a Hamm, Seigel, Lipinski and ed,· Lipinski said. except the final performance, Many of the elements of design­ name to do it. I get myself in trou­ Blanchett all agreed the amount "The audience will make or which is at 2 p.m. For ticket infor­ ing the set were challenging ble and in the end I stand up to my of energy the audience brings to break your show, they definitely mation call 581-3110. Medicated Goo sticks in town to play The Uptowner

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in the WORLD CLASS r~~ COLLISION CENTER Matt & Ken Gillespie 634 Castle Drive Northwest Business Center t thing since 345-6669 www.worldclasscollisioncenter.com sliced bread! 1/2 Mile West of Coles County Fairground 4A EDITOR IAL I OPINION PAGE + THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Friday, February 21,2003 OPINION A THEDAILY ~EASTERN NEWS Relish life, have no regrets "Thll the truth and don't be afraid. H Sometimes you j ust need a good better than a weekend to be con­ laugh. A belly laugh. The kind that cerned with nothing. Editorial board makes tears come to your eyes "I have to make time But what I'm beginning to final­ Michelle Jones, Editor tn chief and your voice to sound like it's to laugh, to relax, to ly realize, after seven semesters coming from another person alto­ here at Eastern, is I have to make Jamie Fetty, Managing editor gether. enjoy what time I have time to laugh, to relax, to enjoy Nate Bloomquist, News editor It seems lately there hasn't what time I have left here. Jessica Danielewicz, Associate news editor been a whole lot to laugh like that left here. " Regardless of plans for the fall, about. Locally we have been faced for the summer, for the future, it Karen Kirr, Editorial page edi tor with a potential faculty strike, a seems necessary at this time to Sha161a Gustafson Caitlin Prendergast, Senior reporter capital murder trial, continued Everyone sufficiently take a minute, or 10, to relish the Senior writer budget cuts and some of the worst depressed? Try not to be. life I have right now. Matt Meinheit, Sports editor and monthly winter weather this area of the I have found myself under a Jot Money is j ust that, little pieces [email protected] columnist state has seen in years. of stress lately, worrying about of paper we say is worth some­ for The Daily Statewide, 21 people were killed life, classes, work and my future, thing. Possessions are j ust things Eastern News in a stampede at a nightclub, a as I'm sure many other students we buy with that money that isn't EDITORIAL train derailed in Southern Illinois do. It's easy to get caught up in important. lbgether they won't Gustafson also is and the state's budget doesn't look the troubles of the world, of your make you happy, just surrounded a senior any brighter than Eastern's. own little private world, in the by stuff. journalism major. The nation was put on an daily grind. For me, the next few months orange alert two weekends ago, is I read The Onion online the are going to be filled with friends, Campaign She can be reached moving toward a war against Iraq other day, and I laughed. That big late night talks, road trips and at 581-2812 a without the support of the rest of scary laugh described above. The making new memories. Memories [email protected] • the world and gas prices have sky­ kind of laugh that makes people fllled with laughter. rocketed - again. around you tum around and ask At least that's what I hope. If requ1res And, as far as the rest of the what's so funny. I've learned anything during the world, one word can sum it up. It felt great. past few weeks, it's to enjoy my Unrest. Palestinians and Israelis For a few minutes of the day, I life while I have it, to live with no are still killing each other, North forgot everything I was working regrets. Not everyone gets the Korea remains an immediate on, thinking about, worrying chance to be young, free and as local focus threat to the United States and about. silly as they want to be. We do. arson in a crowded train in South Life never seems to calm down, I'm taking that opportunity As Lincoln Avenue businesses pack up, shut­ Korea has left 120 dead. especially when nothing would be while I can. ter up their buildings and leave forever, Charleston starts to look like a ghost town. Long John Silver's, Hardee's and others bade this place farewell and left students and long­ time residents with fewer restaurants to pick from. Student Senate, picking up on student inter­ est in bringing in more restaurants, has begun Jetter and phone campaigns. While the senate's goal is a noble one, the businesses At issue Student they target won't do anything Senate's to revitalize the town even if campaign to they do come. The senate lure more listed chains like Chipotle businesses on Mexican Grill, Big Apple Lincoln Avenue Bagels and Panera Bread - Our stance HMM .. ..SPELLING I CAN TELl YOU FOR trendy eateries that thrive in Keep the focus ERROii!S, GEITING DARN SURE IT'S NOT A the Chicago suburbs but are local. Don't NAMES WRONG. RIP ON A CERTAIN unlikely to occupy a former targetfi'anchises that would want COOE:Gf NEWSPAPER Hardee's in a town of 20,000. to move into AND, ALL THE MISTAKES These are chains that new bl.ildngs. THEY MAt::E! thrive on the concept of familiarity - a Panera Bread is the same whether it's in Schaumburg, Moline or Bloomington. To maintain that, the businesses need to build their own buildings in the fashion of the recent KFC/A&W that went up, where else, next to Wal-Mart on the edge of town. If the senate truly wants to take steps to improve dining options in Charleston, it should YOUR TURN: LETTERS TO THE EDITOR observe what's already working. Joey's, a locally-owned restaurant, is suc­ War is to be condemned, not soldiers cessful enough to buy the vacated Angie's building. J immy John's, which began in People, especially soldiers, freedom, as would be the Gullibility of half a I don't know (the president) Charleston, blossomed into a huge franchise. have written the "troops" ideal. But I also know the to kill one or several people want our support. reality: soldiers become I also do not know. The let­ Locally-owned Russ and Lynda's wasn't scared nation disgusting Indeed they need our sup­ agents of redemptive vio­ biological sciences ters spoke of unquestioned by the introduction of KFC where they once port, as they face the tribula­ lence (which is about the murder. dominated the fried-chicken market. tion that awaits them. I same as vengeance. I'm responding to the I personally would like to whole-heartedly agree the Lt. Bergstrom's letter stat­ patriotic outcry in the "let­ see the tax dollars that Magic Wok, Pagliai's and El Rancherito, a troops do not deserve to be ed, "Do not condemn this war ters to the editor section in would go to the potential small regional chain, all flourished while big chastised for doing their job, because you are telling Monday's edition of The war going to something like guys like Long John Silver's and Hardee's especially when they return (troops) ... they are wrong.» I Daily Eastern News. I am education, so people would from the carnage of war. We agree and disagree. I agree disgusted by the gullibility learn not to make such tanked. must remember they are the troops are "doing their of half of a nation. The rea­ hasty decisions. A college town graduates a fair number of sent there because they are duty» and in that they may son we have free speech is I once read somewhere, people who want to start their own business sent. not be wrong. They are not to to intervene when we the "It will be a great day when It also is "patriotic» and be condemned. However, I people believe the govern­ children are educated for -- and aren't beholden to a specific building "American» to challenge the disagree, war is to be con­ ment is out of line. It is our free and the Air Force has design. necessity for war. It is demned. There is a big differ­ check check on their power, to hold a bake sale to build Student Senate shouldn't try to grow a minia­ essential we all challenge ence between the two points part of the democracy Sgt. a new bomber." Question the necessity for war made. Besides, what if "they» McNary and Lt. everything! ture suburb in Coles County, it should look because nothing good has gave a war, and no one showed Bergstrom's letters raved from within to make Charleston a fun, well­ ever emerged from it. War up for it? What if "we" did not about. I wouldn't blindly David Helmeid rounded town in its own right. only leads to more oppres­ allow ourselves to accept trust the government; it has Sophomore secondary sion by setting the stage for "their" gain, in the name of been known to lie before. education major Local food j oints not only do great business the next war. Freedom does­ "their" ethnicity, nation, reli­ Nor would I blindly follow in Charleston, they also introduce students n't come from war; freedom gion, or "-ocracy?HWar is the an order given by someone from all over the state, but primarily suburban is there for us only as much result of violence. What if we as we choose to exercise it. curbed our need for vengeance LEITERS TO THE EDITOR: The Daily Eastern News accepts letters to the editor Chicago, to something new. We are oppressed only as and settled disagreements addressing local. state. national and international issues. They should be less than 250 That is part of what college itself is all much as we allow it to hap­ "like real men, not children?" words and include the authors' name. telephone number and address. Students should pen. We Jet ourselves be indicate their year in school and major. Faculty. administration and staff should indicate about. their position and department. letters whose authors cannot be verified will not be morally violated. I pray all Bryan MJller printed. Depending on space constraints, we may edit letters. so keep it concise. The editorial ts the majority optnton of The soldiers could be agents of Associate professor for Letters can be sent to The Daily Eastern News at 181 1 Buzzard Hall. Charleston ll Dally Eastern News editorial board. 61920; faxed to 217-581-2923; ore-mailed to [email protected] 48 ON THE VERGE OF THE WEEKEND + THE DA ILY EASTERN NEWS Friday, February 21,2003 Irish punk-rock makes its rowdy return to Friends & Co.

By Kelly McCabe even Motley Crtle have all been members' different locales makes ASSOCIATE VERGE EDITOR influences for the band members. it difficult. The lbssers have been busy late­ "Rehearsal is a pain in the ass," Before heading out on tour with ly, having just completed their j oked Pawula. The Mighty Mighty Bosstones and album "Purgatory" for its March When they do get the opportuni­ Flogging Molly, Thick Records' 24 release date. The new album is ty to practice {about once a week or The lbssers will make a stop in longer than the group's previous so), the band opts to venture from Charleston. Known for their high work, with a total of 16 tracks. Chicago or the near suburbs out to energy Irish punk-rock, the "Purgatory" also features a song DeKalb, where Hansen resides. Chicago-based band will appear at written by Hansen, which is only The band got its start playing Friends & Co. tonight. the second song not written by shows at Off the Alley, the The band's Irish influence frontman and mandolin player Southside's former equivalent to comes from its origins in the lbny Duggins. Duggins' brother Chicago's premier punk-rock Southside of Chicago and its Irish Aaron on tin whistle and vocals, venue the Fireside Bowl. The band heritage, banjo player Clayton Dan Shaw on bass, Mike Pawula on then released two albums inde­ Hansen said. guitar, Rebecca on fiddle and pendently. The albums' titles "Pint "Growing up, our parents and Bones on drums rounds out the of No Return" and "We'll Never Be grandparents introduced us to seven-piece. Sober Again," perhaps, indicate (Irish music), and it's something "The album has some of the best The Tossers' nature to have a good we all had in common," he said. songwrlting we've ever per­ time. The Tossers achieve its raucous formed,· Pawula said. Thick Records signed the band Irish punk rock-sound with unique The lbssers are looking forward and in 2000, rereleased the majori­ instruments like the banjo, man­ to March when the group heads out ty of their first two efforts as a 21- dolin, tin whistle and fiddle. When on tour with ska-punk veterans track album "Communication and mixing those instruments with the The Mighty Mighty Bosstones and Conviction." "Long Dim Road" and standard guitar, bass and drums, fellow Irish punkers Flogging their latest EP, "First League Out the end result is a sound the mem­ Molly. When asked how the group from Land, • have also been suc­ Aaron Duggins and Clay Hansen during their Oct 25 performance at Friends bers of The Tossers call their own. landed the gig, Hansen simply said, cessful Thick releases, creating Although the band does covers, "[The Bosstones] just called and high expectations for "Purgatory.· This is The lbssers' second show best crowd of any first semester including Dubliners' "Dicey asked us to do it. • The tour will Recorded by Chicago-based pro­ at Friends this school year; the show, at any venue, thanks to each Reilly" and giving its rock twist to take the band to Pittsburgh, ducer Matt Allison, "Purgatory" group's last appearance was with act attracting their own unique other traditional Irish folk songs, Cleveland and Detroit before will reportedly contain close to 70 label-mates The Arrivals and local crowd. Look for this show to also Hansen said, "we play 75 percent wrapping up in Philadelphia on St. minutes of new music and artwork product Saltwater Vampires in feature a festive atmosphere. of our own material. • Sex Pistols, Patrick's Day. by John Langford of the Chicago­ October. Doors open at 10 p.m. with a $6 The Pogues, Hank Williams and As for rehearsing, the band based outfit, Mekons. That show drew arguably the cover. Friends & Co. will host special Sunday rock show By Ben Turner these days,· Rlsper said via e­ shoes to fill, as far as the band's Eddie and The Losers played first show with new drummer VERGE EDITOR mail. stage show goes, because Johns Friends in September. Although Mark Allen. The Mattoon native The Candy Snatchers are cur­ was known for lighting his bass they weren't on the advertised is best known for his work with After a year of providing live rently on a U.S. tour taking them on fire. Risper said May and bill, the band was able to book a Gaza Strippers. He replaced for­ music on Friday and Saturday from Columbia, S.C. to San Odietus are also known for cut­ last-minute spot between Loki mer drummer Jake Pope some­ nights, Friends & Co.'s first Francisco. Population wise, ting themselves with broken bot­ and Hit Gone Bad. The Decatur­ time over Christmas break. Sunday show will feature anoth­ Charleston is the smallest stop on tles during sets. The Snatchers' based quintet's sound should fit Although Pope added a unique er loud and rowdy four-band line­ the tour. current drummer is known as in well with the other acts element to the three piece, which up. Halling from Norfolk, Va., The Sarge or Sgt. Stash. appearing Sunday. also features Tommy Rue on gui­ During the course of its Candy Snatchers will be making Lo Freq hails from St. Louis Drunko is an Indianapolis­ tar and vocals and Jason decade-long recording career, its second trip to Charleston in and last played Friends in mid­ based quartet. It has created a Kottwitz on bass, with his trade­ The Candy Snatchers have the last six months. Tearing into December when the band opened buzz around the central Indiana mark baseball batting gloves and released seven-inches, EPs, town before many students for The Last Vegas. In July, the area with intense shows at The 30-inch kick drum, Swampass splits and full-lengths on literally returned from summer break in band recorded a full-length in Melody Inn's Punk Rock Night. shouldn't miss a beat with the hundreds of different labels , but mid-August, The Candy Chicago with Gaza Strippers The band's name supposedly accomplished Allen. the group's next album is slated Snatchers' stage show and sound frontman Rick Sims. Tentatively doesn't translate into their style Kottwitz said Allen was able to to be with producer Dean Risper is not for the faint of heart. titled "If that's the best you got ... of music although it may reflect learn Swampass's material back on Go Kart Records. Risper, The two remaining original we want our souls back, • it's the the band's weekend lifestyles. quickly and the band will most who is also the vice-president of members of the band, frontman trio's third release to go along Frontman and bassist Jim likely draw from their "No Go Kart, had high praise for the Larry May and guitarist with a demo and split with fellow Jennings, guitarists Fat Sammy Means Go" album in compiling band he calls the greatest rock 'n' Matthew Odietus, recently had to St. Louis effort The Electric. and Jason Cavan and drummer their set list. roll band out there. replace original bassist Willie Frontman and guitarist Gary Steve Pratt just recorded a ten­ Friends will also be giving "Even when they are totally Johns with a musician known Copeland grew up in Sullivan and song effort with Jim Kuczowski away lots of Pabst Blue Ribbon wasted and play a pathetic 15- simply as Goose. Risper said he formed Lo Freq with bassist of The Slurs at a Indianapolis stu­ promotional gear including back­ minute show, it's still better than would be suprised if May and Mark Eberhardt and drummer dio. The band's sound is report­ packs, hats, shirts and hooded 99 percent of the crap out there Odietus knew Goose's last name. Ted Magos upon relocating to St. edly unique to the area. sweatshirts. Doors open at 5 p.m. trying to pass for rock 'n' roll Goose may have some big Louis. This will be the Swampass' with no cover.

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Faculty: suggested tenured faculty be Bowling: Council to discuss evaluated by academic depart­ more done, • Doyle said. "The Bob Wayland, director of ment chairs every three years machines don't break down as employee and labor relations, in addltlon to the suggested much as they used to. We go into has said that is a management annual reviews faculty submit class not worrying lfwe can get lobbying, state budget right. now for review. stuff done." The contract is more a sign of Three-year evaluation was Students and customers have By John Chambers there's an awful lot of new (legisla­ both sides Willing to come to an also restored for tenure-track also noticed, Thfllnger said. ADM INI STRATION EDITOR tors)." agreement, instead of an abrupt faculty. "Instead of bowling one game Eastern is watching for the pro­ agreement brought on by the "I'll be surprised lf the con­ like in the past, people come and Eastern's Legislative Action gression ofstate congressional bills, threat of a strike, Benedict said. tract is not approved, • said bowl three games," he said. Tham tells legislators the, "Eastern in particular, on income funds, llne­ "I think that both sides came English professor John Allison. The up-to-date look and equip­ story," interim president Lou item budgeting and two relating to to the table and said we have to Allison was the acting chief ment, as well as the addition of cos­ Hencken said; one issue to be dis­ tuition, he said. get this done," he said. "I know negotiator for a month during mic bowllng and extended hours, cussed at the Council on University The lobbying trip was a time to the UPI busted their a** on this negotiations. has increased business 260 percent Planning and Budget meeting inform legislators about the posi­ and I appreciate what they did." The agreement language on over the past year, Hart said. Friday. tive aspects of Eastern, not j ust Political science instructor academic freedom and privacy Doyle said the improved facilities The council, an advisory group to request money from the state David Carwell is collecting the was especially positive, as well and location are the malo reason for the president and vice presidents, budget, said Linda Coffey in the mail-in ballots. as the workload credit unit limit the j ump in business. will likely hear a report from the accounting department. She is a He said while he is not famil­ for non-tenured faculty, Allison "It's easy for kids to get to Action Tham. Hencken said he will member of the Legislative Action iar with contract spectflcs, over said. because it is in the center of cam­ also deliver a report on the legisla­ Team. 200 ballots had been submitted "The contract, I suppose, pus," he said. "And it has a nice and tive actions impact on university "(The Action Tham) tells legisla­ as of Wednesday. The union has looks fine. There's not a lot of clean environment that other bowl­ budgets. tors this is what we like about the said before that membership is money, but there's not a lot of ing alleys don't have." The Legislative Action Tham and school...it wasn't that we were comprised of about 75 percent money available," a source said. For those reasons, finding a bowl­ the Student Action Team, composed going in and saying don't cut us and of the 576 faculty. The source wished to remain ing alley over the weekend at night of student representatives mostly give us money," she said. "I'm certainly relieved nego­ unnamed. He said the anger he during the cosmic bowllng hours of in the Student Government, lobbied Hencken said an action plan to tiations are over, • Carwell said. expresses would not be helpful 9 p.m. to midnight is difficult. in Springfield Wednesday, he said. assist the president will also be "I was not encouraged by the in the university's "healing "Hands down, this has been the Yesterday's visit was the first for discussed. process and I hope this does not process" following the 11 busiest we have ever been, • the Legislative Action Tham, creat­ The plan will be to develop ways (foreshadow) the next time." months of negotiations. Thfllngersaid ed as a CUPB subcommittee last for the university to respond Besides compensation, the He said talks continued too December. quickly, especially in responding tentative agreement also gives long, comparable to past insti­ "I just want the whole campus to to requests from legislators. language to property rights, tutions he has taught at. know what a great job they did," The CUPB meets at 3 p.m. Friday merit awards, sabbatical infor­ "{Administration) could Hencken said. "There's an awful lot in the Arcola-Thscola Room of the mation and benefits among have given us 10 percent (rais­ RHA of uncertainty going on in Martin Luther King Jr. University other issues. es) and I would stlll feel Springfield right now because Union. "I'm glad this contract has harmed in some way." been reached," said English An informational UPI meet­ professor Anne Zahlan, chair of ing last week brought applause discusses the Faculty Senate. "Obviously, over some contract topics. 'Vagina Monologues' financially it could be better." Wayland said the contract is She pointed at the evaluation a sign of both sides finally Unity Week process as a positive compo­ deciding to come to a peaceful addresses sexual nent of the agreement. agreement. Yvette Cozad Thlks during negotiations STAFF WRITE R

Unity week and opening themes violence issues, fears Death row: Appeals are sent to the clerk's were the two prominent topics at the office where they are assigned fll­ RHA meeting held at Pemberton By Mike Zakaras invited to join in creating two new Either side in a crlmlnal case lng schedules. Cases are then mon­ Hall Thursday night. STAFF WRITER monologues. may appeal the sentence follow­ itored and reviewed as they "Unity Week is a week devoted to "In 1998, the V-Day performanc­ ing a guilty verdict. progress through record preJm& celebrating diversity on campus," SACIS, sexual assault counsellng es generated $150,000 for charities Thd Gottfried, spokesperson tion, motloos, briefing and oral said Lisa Flam, student vice presi­ center, is planning a production of around the world, and this year for the Illinois Appellate Defense arguments. dent for student affairs. Eve Ensler's "The Vagina they expect over $10 million," said Department, said lf a death sen­ "Any declslons on a constitution­ The first two days of the week Monologues" on next month's "V­ Bonnie Buckley, executive director tence is given the case is auto­ al matter made by a state can be will raise awareness of unity, she Day" to raise funds to stop violence for the SAC IS. "Actresses and matically appealed to the Illinois appealed to the U.S. Supreme said. The following three days will toward women and girls. actors, Writers, set designers, light­ Supreme Court Court," Gottfried said be fllled with various activities such The event will be sponsored by ing sound assistance or anyone A person can also file a post­ The U.S. Supreme Court does as open mic night and a game ofstu ­ Atterbury & Marshall Heating & interested in helping with the pro­ conviction petition lf there were nottake many cases, Gottfriedsaid; dent "Street Smarts, • where close to Air and lbwne Square Jewelers. duction of the play are still need­ flaws at trial. This is to be filed at however, ifpresented With a partic­ $500 of prizes could be won, Flam SACIS is asking for volunteers to ed." the trial court level, Gottfried ularly important case, the U.S. said. help with the production, which will To raise money toward ending said Supreme Court willj udge beyond a Students are welcome to attend take place at 7 p.m. March 22 in the abuse, the SACIS Will put on two If the petition is denied, then state supreme courtj udgment Unity Week, March 24-25. Grand Ballroom of the Martin monologues. the accused can appeal to the "It is very unusual," he said "But The RHA also discussed opening Luther King Jr. University Union. The first monologue will be Writ­ state supreme court. they have reversed an Illinois themes for the 2003 fall semester. The monologue be preceded by a ten and performed by men, and the 1lia.l court level records are Supreme Court case before," he When speaking of the purpose reception and silent auction at 5:30 second by women. 1Wo separate mostly heard by clrcult courts. said behind opening themes RHA p.m. workshops will be offered to edu­ There were 4.1 mtlllon cases filed A deflnlte death sentence is President Stina Heldmann said, "It's V-Day is a worldwide movement cate men and women on how to to the 22 Illinois Clrcult Courts, made after all possible appeals falls. a fun type ofthing that will integrate to stop violence toward women and write a monologue 10:30 a.m. which represent all102 counties, "People that are conVicted all the halls. • girls, and aspires to revitalize the Saturday in their office in the base­ in 2001. receiVe a death sentence after they Last semester's theme was "lbon spirit of existing anti-violence ment of Lawson Hall. In the same year, 9,226 cases have exhausted all state appeals Into EIU. • The three most popular organizations. The event is run by SACIS mem­ were filed to the appellate court, and federal appeals," Gottfried themes for the upcoming fall semes­ In keeping with the theme "V­ bers Jeanie Stenson and Kathy and 3,145 went to the state said ter include "around the world," Day to V-World: Envisioning a Davis. supreme court. The time between ronvlctlon and "successories," and "cereal." world without violence" Eastern Students interested in more Supreme courts handle circuit execution of crtm.lnals, Gottfrted The RHA will meet at 5 p.m. next and LakeLand college students and information can contact them at level appeals and death penalty said, is usually arourx:l 12 years, Thursday at a residence hall to be area community members are (217) 348-5033. cases. thJughsane cases can take longer. announced.

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By Ryan Rinchiuso "Daredevil" Colin Farrell turns the very odd STAFF WRITE R Mark Steven Johnson, director Bullseye into one of the most interesting comic villains grace "Daredevil" was much better **'i the screen in recent years. than should be expected for a Bullseye is nothing but insane movie debuting in February from in the first scenes of the film. energy and Farrell tip-toes the a director few people have heard Then the movie takes off, with line between a very fun and inter­ of about a comic book hero only Murdock falling in love with esting character and one that is die-hard fans are familiar with. Elektra Nachios (Jennifer Garner) just a parody really well. Yet, "Daredevil" keeps the streak during the day and fighting Whenever Farrell was on screen, of successful Marvel superhero Bullseye (Colin Farrell) and the the movie jumped up a notch in transitions to the screen going numerous thugs of Kingpin energy. with great success. (Michael Clarke Duncan) during Michael Clarke Duncan plays After a childhood accident, the night. Kingpin, possibly the best known Matt Murdock (Ben Affleck), per­ All four leads were a treat to character in the movie thanks to manently lost his sight. At the watch, and melded into their the character showing up in other same time, his other senses respective roles flawlessly. Ben comic books such as Spiderman. became more attuned, giving Affleck plays the haunted Duncan made the perfect Murdock a type of radar sense. Murdock, who is driven by his Kingpin. From the intro he is This makes him a perfect candi­ rage to clean up his home of Hell's given to the end where he has the date for a superhero because with Kitchen. The fact Murdock has to opportunity to confront this "radar sense," Murdock can keep reminding himself he is the Daredevil, the man is the perfect dodge bullets, do kung-fu and good guy adds depth to the char­ complement to the fictional char­ jump off buildings knowing where acter, and Affleck shows this acter. Although Duncan might and how to land without killing internal struggle well. not have been the first choice for Ben Affleck as Matt Murdock's alter-ego, Daredevil. himself. The only thing missing Jennifer Garner brings the many comic book fans for this bad guys and the distinction effects were for the most part on his ascent to heroism is a haunt­ radiance and charm she has on part, it is safe to say after viewing between good and evil is not a okay, except for the horrible CG ing past, which he receives after the fantastic show "Alias" to her the movie no one can dispute the clear line. The tone of in the church battle between the murder of his boxer father. role as Elektra, a rich woman with fact he aptly becomes the king of "Daredevil" is closest to the tone Daredevil and Bullseye. Murdock then becomes a blind a lot to hide. Garner is one of the crime. of the first "Batman" film and Whether you are a comic book lawyer during the day and the vig­ most beautiful women working in The tone of the film also was was perfectly used in this film. nut or have never opened one in ilante fighter Daredevil at night. Hollywood today and she has the different than I was expecting. The colors and sets in the film your life, there is enough to like Daredevil is not one of the acting skill to back it up. She will The movie is much darker than were also very striking and again about "Daredevil" for everyone to most popular Marvel characters, become a huge star and this most films of this type, relying felt like it came out of the pages enjoy. Go see this film, enjoy so the story for the film had to movie is just the beginning. I only less on action and more on the of a comic book. The costume for yourself and marvel at the fact bring people who have never wish she would have had a bigger inner turmoil some of the charac­ Daredevil was striking and j ust "Daredevil" is just as enjoyable heard of this comic up to speed, role with more to do to show off ters are going through. People die different enough from other as films like "Spider-man" and and the movie does this perfectly her talent. at the hands of both the good and superheroes to stand out. The "X-Men," if not more. Pagent: this event for a long time, • Latacia "Comic View" comedian Jay rapping and singing to the show. • donated by the likes of record Land, one of the Lip Service per­ Phillips, Chicago's slam poets "Not only are they cute, but labels J. Roc-A-Fella and Def Jam. Up Service and Soul­ formers, said. 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Mertz: to have attended. away. The first time she told anyone seeing Alan drink often. He said he dry bag on one side, book bag on the However, Alan testified he about these incidents was when she only saw him drunk once, but Alan other, never bothering to drop her Emotional day in sen­ thought he had a "fantastic" rela­ heard Anthony and their sister holds his liquor "real well." load before she gave and received tionship with his son. He recalled Christine talking about how their Mahorney said he also has seen that long hard hug that I long to feel tencing trial family events such as fishing and step siblings had sexually abused Anthony drunk. again. said his fondest memory of them too. "His speech got a little bit louder "At times, the thought of life CONTIN UED FROM PAGE 1A Anthony was watching him walk Brandi also testlfled to an injury and his motions were quicker, but without her is more than I feel I can down the aisle at graduation. she sustained when she was in third stlll steady." bear. At times, it even hurts to Also, on the day the prosecution While Mertz was under French's grade. No follow-up was ever done In his opening statements, breathe, • McNamara said. rested its case and the defense gave care, French said Mertz did not after the pharmacist's wife took her defense attorney David Williams She said holidays have become a its opening statements, the court have any contact with his mother. to the hospital. The defense ques­ said evidence presented is not an time they just have to force them­ heard testimony from the assistant "She sent birthday cards to the tioned Brandi about the incident to excuse for Mertz's behavior; rather, selves to get through. fire chief, an expert in crtmlnal girls," French said. show a pattern ofnon -interest to the Williams said the defense hopes it "I wish I could just wipe investigations and Cindy Williams asked if she sent cards children, Williams said. will explain why an average young November and December off the McNamara, Shannon's mother. to Mertz. Brandi testlfled she would have man could commit such acts. calendar," she said. "This was Alan Mertz testlfled he discov­ "I don't remember," French said. rather lived with her grandmother "There's no happy ending for Shannon's favorite time of the ered he had a son when Anthony "I think he got one or two birthday over her father because her grand­ Shannon McNamara's family. It's year." was a couple of months old. He and cards from her." mother loved them, evidence she tragic, • Williams said. McNamara said Mertz has his wife were stlll married, but they Alan testlfled he did not know the saw in her grandmother's words "There are things about Anthony "robbed" the family of their daugh­ were not living together. date of his son's birthday, but after and actions. which would cause you to believe ter and sister and of a part of their French, Mertz's grandmother, his wife told him of Anthony's 18th During cross examination, State's the death penalty is not appropri­ humanity. said she received custody of Mertz birthday, Alan bought his son a Attorney Steve Ferguson asked ate." "Anthony Mertz has caused me to when he was just over a year old present "he couldn't get rid of"-a Brandi if she had any crlmlnal his­ Mertz had an uphill battle from think things about another human after the chlldren were taken from tattoo - because that's what tory. birth, Williams said. being which I didn't believe I was their mother and put into their Anthony wanted. Brandi said she has never been "This battle started with his fam­ capable of thinking," she said. "He father's care. Alan then passed The same year Mertz moved in arrested, nor has she committed ily life and ended With his arrest has caused me to wish things for along custody to his mother. with his father and sisters, Alan any violent crimes against anyone (for McNamara's murder)," him that I didn't think were possible French said Alan was only mini­ remarried and introduced Anthony else. Williams said. of me." mal financial help while she raised and his sisters to a stepmother, a Brandi called out to her brother Williams said the defense will not James Wright, an expert in crim­ his son and three daughters. stepsister and a stepbrother. as she passed the defense table on ignore the fact that other people inal investigations, said the murder "Hejust gave me so much money Mertz's sister, Brandi Mertz, 29, her way out of the courtroom. When have overcome similar adversities of McNamara was a preplanned, a month for the kids to buy gro­ said she did not get along with her Anthony left the courtroom for a ,but will show Mertz was one who organiZed crime that turned disor­ ceries and that was it," she testlfled. stepmother. recess, his eyes were red from cry­ could not overcome them. ganiZed when McNamara struggled Alan would shop With French, but "She was mean to us. She abused ing. The prosecution finished its case with her killer, something the killer he would complain if she spent too us, • said Brandi, who believes her Family members also painted a late Thursday morning with Cindy had not anticipated. much money, so she said she tried to stepmother hit her head against a picture of Mertz showing him to be McNamara reading a victim impact Wright said the murder of 23- keep expenses about $100. wall when she was younger, causing just like any other typical boy. statement, an account of how year-old Amy Warner also was pre­ Even after he moved in with his her to have memory problems French said Mertz was 'just like Shannon's murder has affected the planned, but it was more organiZed. dad in third or fourth grade, French today. any boy, out playing, digging in the family. Although defensive wounds on her said his father was not active in his Brandi testlfled their stepmother dirt, riding bicycles." Bob McNamara stood behind his hands show signs of resistance, life. treated her own chlldren "like they She said Mertz was the same per­ wife, hands on her shoulders for Wright said resistance was still French was a "room mom" when could never do any wrong, • yet her son before and after his time in the support, while Cindy spoke through mlnlmal. Mertz was in grade school; she step chlldren did do wrong. Marines. tears. He also gave similarities between attended all of Mertz's high school Brandi testlfled her stepsister Michael Mahorney, Mertz's uncle "This is very hard for me to do, the two murders, the second of football games; and she took Mertz Rose sexually abused her. She and Alan's half brother, said Mertz but then everything is hard since which the prosecution is attempting to Sunday school, but his father did began to cry and could not elabo­ was a "typical boy." we lost our Shannon," she said. to link Mertz to as well, including not go to any of Mertz's activities, rate on the incident. She said she did Several pictures of Mertz grow­ She said "this coward" destroyed the throat as the point of attack and French testlfled. not tell her father about the inci­ ing up were admitted to evidence their family. "When Shannon died, the victim's arms extended over her Alan said work kept him away dent. over prosecution's objection. we died, • she said. head. from home from about 2:30 p.m. to "I knew he wouldn't believe me," Mahorney was questioned exten­ She said the family feels empty Phipps identified photos of a 1 a.m. every day. For a while, he she said. "He never believed most sively on the topic of alcohol con­ and doesn't know how they'll be February 2000 fire at Fourth Street worked two jobs. He testlfled he of what we said because he was sumption. Mahorney said when he happy again. and Buchanan Ave. admitted into went to church with Anthony when never home to see things." was a heavy drinker, he would drink "It's like we're living in a fog," evidence over objection. he was able to go. He also said he Brandi testlfled her stepbrother, to the point of not being able to she said. "I can stlll picture her Prosecution witnesses also have attended one or two football games; Bruce, tried to sexually abuse her remember the events of the night when she would come home from linked Mertz to the fire. not as many as he would have liked too, but she was able to push him the next day. He also testlfled to school, her arms outstretched, laun-

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MEN ' S BASKETBALL TRACK AND FIELD Seniors come up big Eastern track hosts • Five seniors play tough on Senior Recognition Night By Jamie Hussey Friday Night Special STAFF WRITER "Taylor did more than just • Panthers have final meet before OVC Indoor Championships Thursday's Senior Night game against change the game with defense, Murray State will go down in Eastern men's basketball history. he made good offensive plays By Michael Gilbert She is dedicated to running fast. • Eastern's five seniors played their last STAFF WR ITER Another Panther to look out for is regular season game at Lantz Arena. tonight too. " Angie Simone who took home first place The Eastern men's basketball community Both Eastern teams will be back in in the 5,000-meter run last weekend at - Rick Samuels said goodbye to four guards, Henry action this Fr iday as they host the Southern Illinois. Domercant, J .R Reynolds, Ramon Thylor, 'Friday Night Special' at the Lantz Simone's time of 18:04.38 was more Craig Lewis and one center, Jan Thompson. "They didn't know what to do with 'Mone, • Fieldhouse. than 20 seconds ahead of her closest The five seniors all played a huge role in a he said. "He is so fast he is such a spark On the women's side, Illinois State, competitor. nail biting 80-76 win against Austin Peay. plug." Bradley University and Jackson State "Angie had a nice win last week, • Thompson said Samuels tried to motivate Thompson ended his five-year career will all make the trip to Charleston in Wallace said. "She will run the mile this the seniors and the rest of the team at prac­ scoring four points, grabbing three what head coach Mary Wallace believes weekend, which is not her best event, but tice Wednesday by summing up the total of rebounds and collecting a blocked shot and a will be an exciting meet. her times (in the mile) have been drop­ their games. steal. Domercant reflected on his fellow "It's going to be a competitive meet," ping." "Coach told us we had 240 minutes left of senior's contributions. Wallace said. "This is the last week The men look to build off a strong basketball to play, so let's go and play as hard "Jan has been getting me open for so many before conference so everyone is peak­ showing at the USA lrack and Field as we can for those last 240 minutes, • years," Domercant said. "Jan and my other ing." Open, which was held last weekend at Thompson said. teammates always keep confidence in me, Wallace expects local rival ISU to be at SIU. And the team played 40 hard minutes in even tfi am 0-1 2." their best. The Redbirds have a solid The event was not team scored, but front of 5,020 screaming fans. Reynolds could not be stopped on his last squad and Jene Klostermann, a middle­ several Panthers had an impressive Domercant finished with a game-high 24 night at Lantz, scoring 16 points, three distance runner, was named the Missouri meet. points and 10 rebounds. His 11-12 perform­ assists and six rebounds. Valley Conference lrack Athlete of the In the 35-pound weight throw, sopho­ ance from the free throw line helped finish "J.R. had a huge game tonight; he made Week after she set a personal best in the more Aaron Grobengetser had a person­ off the Governors. one huge three and then he would make 800-meters. al best of 51 feet 8 one-fourth inches "I didn't want coach to take me out, so if another huge three,· Domercant said. "Illinois State is bringing in a good which improved his season best by four they scored two I was going to score three, • Although Lewis played well throughout squad," Wallace said. "(The Friday Night feet. Grobengetser's launch was good Domercant said. the whole game, he saved his best for last. Special) is going to come down to how enough for a fifth-place finish on the day. Thylor, a player more well-known for his "Craig makes big plays to end the game. I teams place their athletes in certain Always in the mix for the Panthers is defensive skill, only had seven points, but don't think we have any other kids who make events." last year's 'OVC Athlete of the Year' had three assists and two steals to help push big plays at the end like Craig," Samuels Wallace said the Panthers will try to do Kyle O'Brien. The talented senior from Eastern ahead. said. a little fine tuning with its lineup during Danville ran last weekend at the Canon "Thylor did more than just change the The lead switched back and forth from the 'Friday Night Special' to prepare for IV Classic and finished eighth-place in game with defense, he made good offensive Austin Peay to Eastern, but Lewis kept mak­ the Ohio Valley Conference Indoor the 5,000-meter run. plays tonight too,· Samuels said. ing big points at the the end of the game. Championship next week also to be held Men's head coach Tom Akers was Thompson agreed with Samuels on Lewis had 10 points, four rebounds and in Lantz. pleased with O'Brien's performance and Thylor's offensive performance. three assists. "We're j ust going to try to size up ath­ noted the senior never gives up and letes for the OVC Championship," proudly wears the Eastern blue and gray. Wallace said. "This will be more of a Besides the positive momentum the tuneup for next week. • Panthers have heading into the 'Friday One runner who does not need a tune­ Night Special', a big plus for the men and Eastern: minute mark and the Panthers teed the vic­ up is sophomore sprinter Alicia Harris. women is the proximity of the event. tory by making 13 of 14 free throws in the The Wheaton native has broken two Wallace believes hosting the event will Panthers' home tournament last eight minutes of the game. records during the last two meets at benefit the Panthers. Because of Murray State and Tennessee - Butler and Indiana. "I think any time you can have an hopes still alive Martin losses Thursday night , it's possible Harris now holds the top time in the event at home it is a bonus," Wallace that Eastern may play one more game at 200-meter dash (25.33), and her time of said. "The athletes know the course like CONT INUED FROM PAGE SA Lantz Arena this season. 56.32 in the 400-meter shattered the old the back of their hand, and they are "I didn't want coach to take me out, and "Coach (Samuels) told us in practice that record of 56.7 4. always ready to go at home. • when I wasn't playing well, he gave me that we have to win our last three to get that "Alicia ts on a big roll," Wallace said. The 'Friday Night Special' will begin look," Domercant said. four seed in the tournament," Domercant "She works extremely hard and does at 2:30 p.m. with the 35-pound weight Eastern never lost the lead after the ten said. more than just practice. She goes on throw and conclude at 7:30 p.m. with the morning runs and it is starting to pay off. men's and women's 800-meter run. UNIC>N HAIR RAMADA Daily S p eci a l s SALC>N 345-SUBS Tuesday - Friday 10:00am-2:00pm INN 300 Broadway East

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MEN ' S BASKETBALL Eastern holds on in nailbiter • Eastern hands Austin Peay first loss in 70 games

By Matthew Stevens 5,020 fans in attendance to make some SPORTS REPOR TE R noise. "It's fun to have moments that are On a night where senior guard Henry appreciated like that after five years Domercant picked up Panther head here," Thompson said. coach Rick Samuels during Senior Senior guard Ramon Taylor provided Night celebrations, his fellow team­ seven points, three assists, two steals mates carried the nation's third-leading and most importantly, no turnovers in scorer. 12 minutes of action, while fellow sen­ Domercant ended the night with 24 ior guard Craig Lewis battled with foul points, but 18 came in the final 20 min­ trouble the entire evening. utes and only hit 6-of-15 field goals. "T hey didn't know what to do with "A lot of people stepped up and peo­ Ramon the entire night because he's so ple like (senior guard J.R. Reynolds) fast," Thompson said. had a huge game," Domercant said. Eastern {13-13, 8-6) went into the This was the Panthers l Oth game locker room down 41-36, but came out against Austin Peay that came down to rejuvenated after being told of Murray a margin of seven points or less. State's upset loss to Eastern Kentucky. "I don't know how many more EIU­ "Jesse knew about it because he Austin Peay games I can take," came out and told everyone to get Samuels said. "This had a post-season going," Domercant said. tournament atmosphere in the second Within five minutes of action, half." Eastern erased the Governors' (17-7, This rivalry game was a nailbiter for 10-3) eight-point lead and suddenly the the entire 40 minutes with the largest Panthers were up 50-47. lead held by the Governors at eight With 11 :50 left in the game, Eastern points early in the second half. rode the momentum from junior Jesse "I personally play off emotion and Mackinson's dunk, Domercant's three the crowd was excited tonight, • senior pointer and a Craig Lewis layup to take COLIN MCAULIFFE / PHOTO EDITOR center Jan Thompson said. a 62-59 lead into a media timeout. Senior guard Henry Domercant put in a team-high 24 points and 10 rebounds as the Panthers sneak Thompson's two layups while being by Austin Peay 80-76 in a much needed Ohio Valley Conference victory Thursday at Lantz Arena. fouled in the second half allowed the SEE EASTERN +Page 7A

S O THERE! WOMEN 'S BA S KETBALL A no-punches-pulled look at Eastern and national sports Oh, cry me a river Rick Governors' press So There learned this week Rick Samuels and Justin Timberlake of boy-band fame have something in common. I ~~~ Besides their uncanny ability to attract midriff-baring girls in too hot to handle droves, both recently showed their Nate Bloomquist softer side. STAFF ED ITOR • Austin Peay applies second ha If fu/ /-court press to help knock off Eastern Samuels said Thesday about doesn't follow fundamentals. Henry Domercant's last game in Maybe Wunder has seen so much By Aaron Seidlitz Lantz Arena: "I'm going to shed a disappointment this season she's STAFF WRITER tear, I'll promise you that.· been chilled by cold play and her Stop the presses, call Rural King, team's yellow attitudes toward On Senior Night at Lantz Arena, Eastern was order up a six pack of shooting tough teams. Not even inspiring able to stay close to the conference leading Austin cream and wait a second. Samuels play from freshman Megan Sparks Peay Governors, but in the end could not hold on in typically focuses on team accom­ can light the fire. a 68-56 loss. After holding Austin Peay against the plishments. Like most coaches he's For her to go as far to say her ropes for most of the first 20 minutes, the all about the 'W.' team didn't give up shows the mad­ Governors overall athleticism took over in the sec­ So if the last Panther home game ness behind her ill-thought meth­ ond half. is Thursday, meaning the team ods. The Panthers went into halftime holding a two­ wouldn't draw a top-four seed in the Junior high coaches aren't that point lead after playing solidly against the Ohio Valley Conference loyal to the cause. Governors for most of the first half. Strong per­ lbumament, how much + Linda Wunder, your formances were put in by freshman guard Megan will Samuels cry? plane is ready- factor in Sparks and sophomore center Allison Collins. He'll cry me a river. the budget cuts - so your Sparks put in six of her 10 points and chipped in + Wanted: coach, team bus is ready - wait, strike with 3 rebounds, while Collins scored six of her leader, former blue-<:hip that, get your hitch-hiking eight points and added two rebounds. player, alumni, athletic thumb ready. The second half was a different story as soon as director or warm body to + Chicago Cubs slugger the two teams came out of the locker rooms. The lead Eastern women's bas­ Sammy Sosa's plane is Governors put on the full-court press that they use ketball team. Recruiting ready for Mesa, Ariz. Sosa as a tool when the team is struggling. skills needed to save team said he'll be on time for the Up to that point, the Panthers had been doing a from becoming a Rick Samuels start of spring training good job of executing their offense against the makeshift excuse for a next week. It'll be the first Governors. But the press was put on and the Division I team. Amassed "Ifhis team loses time in many years he Governors' size and atheticism started a run for more than 10 wins in a oa on hosting a proves promptness as a them that put the Panthers on their heels. Division I season, a big playoff game, skill. The full-court trap turned the game into an up­ plus. Wealth of knowledge he'll cry mea But why j inx something tempo match that Eastern could not handle. about tom anterior cruel­ river. " Sosa said was for luck? A "I was proud of our team's effort tonight," head ate ligaments also a big team so star crossed needs coach Linda Wunder said. "You take away a couple plus. Redshirts need not apply. all the good luck charms it can get. of stretches and we come out on top in this game.· Strong headline name a must. Actual talent on this year's squad is But the Governors sensed the momentum + Riddle or ridicule me this. How all but non~tent so bring on switch and were able to separate themselves from does the Panther women's basket­ more luck and let's Dusty off some the Panthers by seven points with only five min­ ball team, which has shown some Wins, baby. utes remaining. The faster Austin Peay played, signs of brilliance, err, mediocrity, + Bring on spring training, it's the better they seemed to get. lose to the worst team in the league j ust too bad the Panther baseball Compared to the second half, the Governors - Murray State - which had only team doesn't have such a thing. were able to put up 42 points to only the 26 they put one league win before playing Watching Eastern, which is always up in the first half. Austin Peay also put up 20 Eastern? a force to be reckoned with in the more shots than the Panthers, and while they did What's worse, the Panthers car­ OVC, get smacked around by big not shoot as well as the Panthers, the sheer number ried a 26-13 lead through the game's baseball programs in the South is of shots they put up compensated for that. start. Eastern lost 79-73, but it gets tough to watch. Here's hoping "We knew the press was coming and we simu­ CO LIN MCAULIFFE / PHOTO ED ITOR hairier. spring training, Eastern style, lated against it in practice, • said senior center Sophomore forward Rachel Karos drives past an Panther head coach Linda moves quickly Without snow and Brooke Gossett. "But you can't simulate for that. Austin Peay defender in Eastern's 68-56 loss Wunder said her team never gave bunches of losses. Their size and athleticism really changed the Thursday at Lantz Arena. up during the loss. Because once the real season momentum." But on this Senior Night, the result was disap­ Was Wunder watching a different begins - the OVC season - the Eastern kept trying to get the ball inside to slow pointing for the departing seniors. game? Where did the fiery coach ringing kah-tink of the aluminum the game down and were somewhat successful. "I wish we could've pulled this one off." Gossett go? Wunder ignites many times on bats never sounded sweeter at Gossett led the team in points With 12 and had said. "It was an emotional game and an emotional the sidelines when her young team Coaches' Stadium. eight of those in the final 20 minutes. night." 88 ON THE VERGE OF THE WEEKEND + THE DA ILY EASTERN NEWS Friday, February 21,2003 1ersey Girls' is a quality catch-all for Rye Coalition leftovers

By BenT~ner full-length "Hee Saw Dhuh Kaet" Into their song's monikers. the former was originally titled "Z:Z VERGE ED ITOR on New Jersey's own Gem This tradition continues on lbpless, • which leads me to believe Blandsten Records. By the time the "Jersey Girls" With the lead track the Thxas-trio requested the name On first listen, you might mistak­ original quintet was back together, "Communication Breakdance. • be changed. lngly identify Rye Coalition's sound Rye Coalition hopped back to the Each member lists Led Zeppelin as The final track, "Break Wind and as another east-coast garage-rock Big Apple for "On Thp. • Recorded an Influence on their web site and it Fire," is another new recording and rehash. Yet, listening and even at Electrical Audio In Chicago by shows here with the variation of the Rye Coalition chose to save their reading a little deeper will take you Steve Albini, "On lbp" was released title from Zep's potent debut album. best for last. Blending all the quali­ to the core of the band's sound, by Tiger Style Records and was the SWirling dual guitars and frontman ty elements of the previous tracks, which is a combination of gritty band's declaration Rye Coalition Ralph Cuseglio's wide ranging bassist Justin Morey finally gets to post-punk clashing with metal­ would no longer be a source of vocals highlight this track. step Into the spotlight during the esque lyrics. recreation for its members. "Speed Metal Thp Dancer" was chorus. At just under six minutes, Formed In New York In 1994, Rye Perhaps it was playing In a lineup recorded during the "On Top" ses­ "Break Wind and Fire" starts fast Coalition somehow managed to cre­ with the likes of Shellac, Seam and "Jersey Girls" sions but didn't make the cut The and roars through four minutes Rye Coalition ate a big~ty buzz for themselves Don Caballero In 2000 that rejuve­ title accurately describes the track before capping the album with mel­ when the group was only teenagers nated the band's creative juices. as the guitarists seemingly dance low, bass-driven fade out- a much on the strength of their demo. As Rye Coalition's latest effort, around Cuseglio's screams and needed cool down period after many bands have experienced, "Jersey Girls," maintains the band's *** gruff vocals. Another creative title, seven Intense tracks. things didn't come as easy In the fol­ momentum from "On Thp" and thus One of the band's strengths is "Paradise by the Marlboro Light, • Although Fugazi and Shellac lowing years. Losing members to the flow of the album also benefits. naming their songs. Paraphrasing contains a very catchy refrain "Hey Influences are still entrenched In college, it wasn't until their 2001 A combination of new recordings some classic titles (see: "StairWay Sally Ride Can I Be Your Space the band's sound, Cuseglio's vocals effort "On Thp" that the original from a second visit to Electrical to the Free Bird on the Way to the Guy" to go with more crunchy gui­ allow Rye Coalition to have a quick­ five members were back In the line­ Audio last February and leftovers Smokey Water") and creating some tars and drummer David Leto er tempo while still being all-over­ up. from their first visit in July of2001, unique titles for others (see: exerting his presence. the-place. Their sound offers a wel­ After a couple successful seven­ the pace and transitions of "Jersey "Switchblade Sister: One Tough "22 Topless" and "Snow Job" comed non-predictability rarely inches and splits In the mid '90s, Girls" doesn't present the album as Nun," both from "On lbp") It's evi­ were both released by Tiger Style scene In many of today's rock out­ Rye Coalition released its debut a best-of-the-rest patchwork. dent the band puts a lot of thought as a single prior to "On lbp, • though fits. Loose Fur contains elements of member's previous work Further Seems Forever lacking 'Fire'

By Matt Rennels Jeff 1\veedy, the magician we By Ben Erwin STAFF WR ITER all know him as, let his alt-coun­ ONLINE ED ITOR try sound fade more and more Believe it or not, Jim as his Telecaster's feedback Balancing the snide and the O'Rourke hates jamming. swelled with each Wilco album sniveling with an emotive, heart­ 1\vo years ago, Jeff 1\veedy until "YHF " when the former on-the-sleeve aesthetic, Further (the man behind Wilco) dis­ king of alt-rock watched it van­ Seems Forever crafts forgettable cussed with O'Rourke (master ish into thin air. Loose Fur is emo whlntngs on the tepid "How to producer who dabbles in about as country as the Dix ie Start a Fire." depression and songcraft) put­ Chicks. Aside from the banjo on After the departure of vocalist ting together a live show to play the elongated outro on the and chief songsmith Chris just for kicks. O'Rourke O'Rourke fronted "Elegant Carrabba (currently of Dashboard brought in Glenn Kotche (pas­ Transaction, • there's nothing Confessional). Further Seems sionate percussionist) to top off resembling country. Forever suffered an extensive the project. Released by Drag City lapse between releases and a label So, the super-group-in-the­ Records, O'Rourke's musical "SIT" change. While many herald Loose Fur " How to Start a Fire" making met to write some presence is much like his previ­ Carrabba simply as a whiny mis­ Further Seems Forever music and gel together. {We ous solo work; a main course of anthrope, his influence in the pop­ won't call it jam , O'Rourke lounge and seconds on classic ularity of what is commonly would be irate.) rock. referred to as emo is undeniable. The outcome overwhelmed H is production presence is Although bands like Drive Like them and the trio decided to lay made obvious on "So Long," a ures that seem very improvisa­ Jehu, Cap 'N Jazz, and Rites of Better Judgment" fail to shine on its work down in the studio. The song reaching an epic length tional, they're not. None of the Spring crafted emotional tunes In an album desperate for a saving sessions both predated and but not without plenty of guitar Loose Fur music was off the the same vein as Carrabba, it was grace. One of emo's worst trap­ were simultaneous to Wilco's noodling and some banging on cuff, it was precisely written always his impassioned delivery pings has always been its tendril­ "Yankee Hotel Foxtrot,· which pots and pans- the usual. out. driving FSF, and without it the thin stance between the worlds of O'Rourke produced. Because of Although the ride to the end of Whereas some of 1\veedy and band consistently falls flat. hardcore and pure sentiment, and his hands-on approach to the song may be tedious at O'Rourke's styles mesh well, a With "How to Start a Fire," the this is no more apparent than album's music making process, times, the climax and heart of lot of the time they end up nei­ band eschews typical broken­ when Further Seems Forever is some would say that O'Rourke the song hits hard. ther here nor there. Although a hearted ballads, for which they stuck between rock and vocalist was Wico's version of the fifth A song that adds to Loose lot of the songs have several have become known, in favor of Jason Gleason's musings. Beatie. Fur's obvious parallelism to good elements, they also end up pseudo-poetic diatribes and liberal Although not a truly wretched The sessions collected dust "YHF " and also the best song on with several bland verses, cho­ doses of bitter sweet melody. album, "How to Start a Fire" car­ for close to two years as "YHF" the record is "You Were Wrong," ruses and precisely written out Tracks like "Pride War" meld ries no redeeming value whatso­ was being tossed around until a a tight pop song that 1\veedy jams. overdrtven guitars underneath on­ ever. Slickly overproduced, sick­ contract was inked, and the drones through on top of out-of­ If you are looking for a Wilco key screams to minimal success. eningly sentimental and often sim­ project was finally on its way. tune guitars and raucous drums, record, you will only get pieces, Despite the gut-wrenching deliv­ ply cringe-inducing in its lyrical Loose Fur was the project's yet somehow a tight pop song. if you are looking for a Jim ery, much of the material on use of metaphor, "How to Start a name. When spoken fast we're When 1\veedy came to O'Rourke record, that's right - "Fire" falls flat and feels forced. Fire" is not an accurate represen­ talkin' the devil. If we're toss­ O'Rourke's house to lay some pieces, as for the totality of this Softer numbers like "I Am," "On tation of the individuals behind it. ing the word around our heads - tunes down, the two of them album, it's neither here nor Legendary" and "Instrumental" Those looking for great lyrical male pattern balding. If thought couldn't stop writing music . there. serve more as a showcase for gui­ depth may be sorely disappointed about too much we're blaming Finally, Kotche joined the duo Often the obstacle of the tarist Derick Cordoba as lyrical as Gleason's words never quite hair clogging up our shower and 1\veedy half jokingly, half super group is getting used to content is buried beneath senti­ match the intensity or ethereal drains on the devil. seriously suggested to jam. each other's style and being able mental delivery. Despite the poet­ quality of the music. Trapped The self-titled release from O'Rourke then put his foot down to make that musical bond. They ic lyrics, the tone of the music is somewhere between rocking and this balding super group wasn't and said he doesn't jam. are already talking about a sec­ muddled and uninteresting. sulking, Further Seems Forever too much of a stretch from any­ According to O'Rourke, ond album so this is more than Even mid-tempo songs like never quite fire on all cylinders thing I would have imagined. although there are a lot of meas- possible. "The Sound" and "Against My here. CONCERT CALENDAR Oscar winners regularly lackluster Friday + Encounter. + The Candy + The Tossers Bastian Snatchers, Lo What do the Oscars actually mean? an Oscar even though he has directed such Friends &Co . 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The + Nature's Gravy + The Mighty Down, The These movies beat out much more deserv­ the voters are quite old. Those who cast level is almost to an absurd level that the Gunner Bucs Roadkings, Five Matches, The Ing films such as "Glory, • "Fargo, • "Jerry votes are In Hollywood and are also suck­ Oscars are becoming a joke and it is not 9 p.m. $3 O'Clock Shadow Cartwrights, Time Maguire," "Crouching Tiger, Hidden ers for specific types of films. An epic taboo to mention the Oscars In the same Gunner Bucs Theatre Dragon" and "Saving Private Ryan." always win the Best Picture Oscar and breath as the Golden Globes. While some SaMday 8 p.m. $5 Mattoon Unlike sports, the Oscar winner does that is why such movies as "Dances With changes are being made, they aren't • Medicated 5 p.m. all ages not have to beat anyone to be crowned the Wolves," "Braveheart" and "Gladiator" enough or drastic enough. What the Goo Sulday Winner. The way to become victorious at have won In the last few years. The voters Oscars need to do is go back to the '70s, The Uptowner + "Songs of Wemesday the Oscars is to kiss up and spend the most also do not seem to champion different, when such worthwhile movies like "The 10p.m. $2 Love" featuring + Michael Blair money. Another popular way is to spend new types of films and that is why Godfather" (parts I and II) and ~The professors and Shanta Klare the most money and instead of kissing up, "Forrest Gump" beat "Pulp Fiction, • "The French Connection" won for best picture + Lumus Richard Robert 7th Street bad mouth the other films/actors. All this English Patient" beat "Fargo, • "A and actors like Gene Hackman and Robert Friends &Co . Rossi and Underground has done is tarnish what the Academy Beautiful Mind" beat "Moulin Rouge" and De Niro won best actor. 9 p.m. no cover Patricia Poulter 8 p.m. no cover Awards are supposed to be. 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