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Mass··email containing Studying in th e spring weather GPAs, other info sent out By Corryn Brock News Editor I @corryn_brock
An email containing the private informa tion of 1,442 students was sent to a known amount of people Wednesd ay afternoon. The email contained the GPAs, E num bers, full names, email addresses, grade lev els, ethnicities, majors and TRIO identi fication numbers of students and was sent along with an email prompting students to become peer mentors. Not all students who received the email received the spreadsheet, however, The Dai ly Eastern News has confirmed three stu dents who received the attachment. Three who received the email did not receive the attachment. It is unknown at this time-why some stu dents were sent the information and others were not, as well as exactly how many stu dents received the information. Vice President for Academic Affairs Jay Gatrell says the university believes the send ing of the file was accidental. "Please know, the University is looking into it and I am confident it was uninten tional," Gatrell said. CORRYN BROCK I THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS In an email sent at 7:59 p.m. Gatrell said Kaden Howard, freshman English major, takes advantage of the warm weather Wednesday by reading and studying on the Mellin he was "writing. as ITS is working to extract Steps at the Doudna Fine Arts Center . EMAIL, page 3 Students share what womanhood means to them By Emilee Tosh herself is beautiful. She should be free to Campus Reporter I@D EN_news express herself without judgement. Who are "I feel being a woman can be infuriating. I have to we to have set beauty standards? Beauty has March is Women's History Month, no det definition nor boundaries. So why a month dedicated to recognizing the put up with certain things that a man wouldn't have do we try to lock beauty down? It should achievements of women in all fields of be a free thing that we all have that has no study, while also bringing the historical fig to. On the other hand, being a woman makes me limitations ... Women just impress me so ures who came before them into conversa much. They are beautiful and so strong. tion. Students at Eastern have been think feel empowered:' My favorite thing about being a woman is ing about Women's History Month and how when I am able to be supported and sup they feel about it. -Maddie Powers, sophomore port other women. I love the feeling of uni When asked what being a woman means ty of being there for each other rather than to her, Maddie Powers, a sophomore Eng less than that," Devore said. "She taught me equality." dragging each other down", which these as lish major, said, "To me, being a woman to know my worth." Not only did they reflect on those who sumptions have led to." means I am too afraid to walk in the dark Since Women's History Month is about inspired them, these students also consid When asked what advice she would give by myself. It means if I am not constant recognizing all the amazing women in the ered which challenges the next generation other women, Voss replied, "A piece of ad ly smiling someone will tell me, 'just smile, world, students have thought about who of women are going to encounter. vice I would give to other women is to not you're much prettier that way'. Sometimes the most influential women in their lives "We have been the 'guinea pigs' for tech be afraid to show off the beautiful things I feel being a woman can be infuriating. I were. Devore also said that her mom is one nology, which has led to us having so many about you or step back from a job because have to put up with certain things that a of the biggest influences on her. mental health issues. We grew up with lns you are a woman. Basically, do your best to man wouldn't have to. On the other hand, "My mom has put me on the right path tagram models and unrealistic expectations, put yourself out there to advocate for your being a woman makes me feel empowered." and kept me on there when I started to and I worry it will only get worse from here self and others." Serena Voss, a freshman Psychology ma stray," Devore said. on out." Voss said "I feel that the biggest Devore agreed, stating "You should al jor, said that some of the best advice she got Powers said that even though she didn't challenge, as it is a challenge, that I feel is ways stay true to who you are and be con from a woman was "The best advice I have know anyone personally, she did look up growing rather than shrinking is a wom fident in yourself and your talents. Do not received from another woman is to never to Eve Sedgwick. "She was a soft-spoken an being able to confidently find their own let others tell you who you are or who you give up and do not do anything half-heart woman, but that only made the words she worth. It can be so hard to tell yourself that need to be; you're perfect the way you are." edly." wrote and spoke more powerful. She was you are worth it when there are so many Powers concluded, "I would tell other Abby Devore, a freshman Psychology ma not afraid to speak the truth no matter how other 'perfect' people around you." women to be selfish. To do what makes you jor, said that her mom gave her some advice harsh it was. She made wrute several fun Powers she hopes to see changes in the happy. Wear what makes you feel beautiful. she lives by. damental pieces that contributed to Queer way women are seen. Wear make-up or don't. Who cares? Build "My mom has always told me to make Theory." "I want the beauty standards of women up the self you want to be and become her." sure I do not let anybody treat me badly. Voss contributed by saying "I admire to change. A certain body type should not She always taught me I deserve to be treated Rosie the Riveter as she played a very strong be more beautiful and accepted over others. Emilee Tosh can be reached at581-2812 or at wirh kindness and nor to settle for anything part by being an advocate foi: women's I think how a woman chooses to express [email protected]. THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS I AP NEWS THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 2021 Local weather STATE AND NATION THURSDAY FRIDAY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS J u ·Police uncover Reports: Myanmar Sunny Mostly Sunny High: 53• High: 49' security forces kill at Low: 26' Low: 26" 'possible Plot' least 34 protesters YANGON, Myanmar (AP)-Myan the streets ofcities across the coW1try since THE DArLY by militia to mar security forces dramatically escalated the military seized power and ousted the their crackdown on protests against last elected government ofleader Aung San month's coup, killing at least 34 protesters . Suu Kyi. Their numbers have remained EASTERN NEWS b . h C ··t 1 Wednesday in several cities, according to high even as security forces have repeat "Tell the truth and don't be afraid... rea C · a p I O · accounts on social media and local news edly fired tear gas, rubber bullets and live reports compiled by a data analyst. rounds to disperse the crowds, and arrest That is the highest daily death toll since ed protesters en masse. The Daily Eastern News 1802 Buzzard Hall WASHINGTON (AP) - Capi fication effort temporarily and sending the Feb. 1 takeover, exceeding the I 8 that The intensifying standoff is unfortu Eastern Illinois University tol Police say they have uncovered in lawmakers into hiding. the U.N. Hwnan Rights Office said were nately familiar in a country with a long Charleston, IL 61920 telligence of a· "possible plot" by a mi "The United States Capitol Police killed on Sunday, and could galvaniz.e the history of peaceful resistance co military 217-581-2812 litia group to breach the U.S. Capi Department is aware ofand prepared international community, which has re rule - and brutal crackdowns. The coup 217-581-2923 (fax) tol on Thursday, nearly two months af for any potential threats towards mem sponded fitfully so far to the violence. reversed years ofslow progress toward de ter a mob of supporters of then-Presi bers of Congress or towards the Capi Videos from Wednesday also showed se mocracy in the Southeast Asian nation af dent Donald Trump stormed the icon tol complex," the agency said in a state curity fore.es firing slingshots at demon ter five decades of military rule. News Staff Advertising ic building to try to stop Congress from ment. "We have obtained intelligence strators, chasing them down and even The Wednesday death toll was com Staff certifying now-President Joe Biden's vic that shows a possible plot to breach the brutally beating an ambulance crew. piled by a data analyst who spoke on con Editor-In-Chief tory. Capitol by an identified militia group The toll could even be higher; the dition ofanonymity because he feared for AdamTumino Faculty Advisers [email protected] The threat appears to be connected on Thursday, March 4." Police did not Democratic Voice ofBunna, an indepen his safety. He also collected information Editorial Adviser Lola Burnham to a far-right conspiracy theory, main identify the militia group in the state dent television and online news service, where he could on the victims' names, ly promoted by supporters of QAnon, ment. tallied 38 deaths. ages, hometowns, and where and how Photo Adviser News Editor that Trump will rise again to power on · The U.S. House was abruptly wrap Demonstrators have regularly Hooded they were killed. Brian Poulter Corryn Brock March 4. That was the original presiden ping its work for the week Wednesday dennewsdesk@ Website Adviser tial inauguration day until 1933, when it night given the threat of violence. gmail.com Brian Poulter was moved to Jan. 20. An advisory sent earlier this week Online charter identified by author to members of Congress by Timothy Publisher House prepares to Lola Burnham ities included discussions among mem Blodgett, the acting House sergeant-at Associate News bers of the Three Percenters, an anti-gov arms, said that the Capitol Police had Editor Business Manager Elizabeth Taylor ernment militia group, concerning pos "no indication that groups will travel to Betsy Jewell pass landmark voting dennewsdesk@grnail. sible plots against the Capitol on Thurs Washington D.C. to protest or commit com Press Supervisor day, according to two law enforcement acts ofviolence." rr~! - : J ., Tom Roberts officials who were not authorized to But that advisory was updated in a rights, ethics bill Night Staff speak publicly and spoke on condition note to lawmakers Wednesday morn Photo Editor for this Issue of anonymity. Members of the Three ing. Blodgert wrote that the Capitol Po Washington (AP) - House Demo roll political causes. Karina Delgado Adam Tumino :•~li>l;NR~k@- •- ~- < ' , Percenters were among the extremists lice had received "new and concerning crats are poised to pass a sweeping elec This bill "will put a stop at the vot gmail.com who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6. information and intelligence indicat Night Chief tions and ethics bjll, offering it up as er suppression that were seeing debat AdamTumino The announcement comes as the ing additional interest in the Capitol for a powerful counterweight to voting ed right now," said Rep. Nikema Wil Capitol police and other law enforce the dates of March 4th - 6th by a mili~ rights restrictions advancing in Repub liams, a new congresswoman who rep Copy Editor ment agencies are taking heat from Con tia group." Assistant Photo AdamTumino lican-controlled statehouses across the resents the Georgia district that de Editor gress in contentious hearings this week In her testimony to the House panel, country. ceased voting rights champion John Zach Berger Sports Designer DENphotodesk@ on their handling of the Jan. 6 riot. Po acting Capitol Police ChiefYogananda House Resolution 1, which touch Lewis held for years. "This bill is the AdamTumino gmail.com lice were ill-prepared for the mass of Pittman •said her investigators had col es on virtually every aspect of the elec 'Good Trouble' he fought for his en- Trump supporters in tactical gear, some lected "some concerning intelligence," toral process, would restrict partisan tire life." ' · armed, and it took hours for National but declined co provide any details pub gerrymandering of congressional dis To Republicans, though, it would Guard reinforcements to come. 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Employment Ifyou would like to work for The Daily Eastern News as a reporter, photographer, c By Corryn Brock Additionally, three new elective scription the course will give stu fession. It discusses employment "examination of research method News Editor I@(orryn_brock clusters will be added; lntercultur dents the opportunity to "engage trends in the profession and aims ology in neuroscience with empha al Communication and Diversity, in an in-depth study of several to prepare students for the job sis on general experimental princi The Council on Academic Af Law and Political Communication. band masterworks, which will in market. Students learn and prac ples and research techniques that . fairs will vote on revisions for the The Neuroscience Program will clu~e score analysis, listening as tice how they can leverage their arc specific to the study of brain. Public Relations and Neuroscience go from a 66-67 credit hour re signments, and presentations. The public relations knowledge and The entire research process will be rograms during its meeting Thurs quirement to a 65-66 credit hour course will focus on works repre experience to present themselves considered with additional empha day. requirement. This is due to the senting different time periods and professionally and effectively to sis on techniques related to study The Public Relations program Research Methods and Experimen featuring varied aesthetics regard the industry and potential employ of the human brain, animal neuro will be moving the required hours tal Design course being remgved ing aural characteristics and com ers." science, and genetics." for the major from 51 to 52 se and the Research Methods in Neu positional techniques." . The reason for the proposal is: The rationale for the course is: mester hours. roscience course being added to The rationale for the course is: "Our major currently does not "Currently, neuroscience ma Some courses will be removed the program's core group of cours "This course draws on experi offer a capstone course that helps jors must take PSY 3805 Research and added to the various course es. ences and skills students gained prepare seniors to navigate their Methods and Experimental Design categories and options for those There is also a proposed catalog in music theory, music history, in transition into the profession. As which focuses on research meth with the major. · change for the Bachelor of Arts de strumental conducting and litera part of the class, students will sub ods used in psychology for study Courses being removed from gree in Music. ture, instrumental methods, and mit a professional portfolio with ing mental processes and behavior. the core courses are Management The change will specify the en performing ensembles. It provides their best public relations work Neuroscience majors will need ex and Organizational Behavior, and semble requirements within the aspiring band directors an oppor to share with potential employers. posure to specific research meth Communication Law. Being added core of the degree. According to tunity to assimilate, reframe, and This portfolio will also serve as a ods used in their discipline such Message Strategies and Influence, the proposal, "This change will re apply concepts and procedures base for program assessment. Be as electrophysiological and brain Strategic Social Media Communi sult in clearer expectations for stu learned in these classes to their cause the class doesn't require ex imaging techniques to prepare cation and Public Relations Cap dents and less cumbersome degree primary teaching medium -- the tensive reading and the portfolio them for future graduate programs stone. audits." band." assignment builds on already com or careers in neuroscience. Such The changes will also removed CAA will also vote on three new Another course being voted on pleted work, the content of this methods and techniques are not the advance application elective course proposals. is Public Relations Capstone. class fits well with a 2-0-2 format." covered in the PSY 3805 course. cluster for public relation majors. One potential new 1,:ourse is Ad The course is intended to help CAA will also vote on the Neu New courses will be added to oth vanced Band Repertoire and Score "public relations students transi roscience Research Methods. Corryn Brock can be reached at 581- er elective clusters. Study. According to the course de- tion to the public relations pro- The course will focus on the 2812 or at [email protected]. » EMAIL tive Director of Inclusion and Ac administration. careful and aware of what they're ... they could go back and search ademic Engagement, was sent to Thank you for your assistance doing/sending out. That one doc for friends and peers, something CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 potential recipients of the file say in helping me correct this error. ument gave out very private infor that would just cause unnecessary ing: Sincerely, mation about a ridiculous amount tension and competition among unopened emails associated "Dear students, Mona Davenport" of students. I was on the list and students during an already stress with the unintentional and acci It has come to my attention Emilee Bowman, sophomore had no clue I would be," Bow ful time." dental attachment. Also, a sepa that I sent an email to you and er English education major, was one man said "Considering this is Davenport and University Presi rate email has been sent to all po roneously attached a file with stu of the students who received an the first email I've ever received dent David Glassman have not re tential recipients indicating the dent information. This was sent . email with the attachment. from Mona Davenport, it made sponded to emails as of press time email was an error, should not be in error. If you received the email, She said she can see the email me highly uncomfortable that not Wednesday night. opened, and should be deleted." please disregard, do not read and causing issues down the road. only she, but now so many of my An email from the original delete it and the attached file from "Although it was an accident, peers and friends, know private Corryn Brock can be reached at 581- sender, Mona Davenport, Execu- your messages. I've informed the EIU definitely needs to be more things about me, mainly my GPA 2812 or at cebroclc@eltl.'edu. Little Caesars· TODAY'S CAMPUS CLUE LOWEST ...... -. -...... -. . . --...... P.RICED PIZZA TO FIND DINING CENTER MENUS, VISIT: B~t 8 iuoe du/dining/ind 8Xop hp X '-' ~ ~~➔~ LittleCaesars.com •Lowest price claim is based on the Jl(ice of a delivered piua order with delivery fees for the top four national pma chains, on a national basis. 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Also hap pening among the violence is the arrest and - imprisonment of multiple journalists, most recently involving Thein Zaw of the Associ ated Press. The AP has called for his release, saying, "Independent journalists must be allowed to freely and safely report the news without fear of retribution." His arrest and others have also been con IYZACHHIGEII demned by the United States. We at The Daily Eastern News think that it should be plainly obvious to everyone why a free press is important across the world. Without strong journalism, governments There's no rush to figure things out can completely control the flow of informa tion, and it is vital that this is not allowed to happen. In 2018, I came to Eastern a wide-eyed I have a lot of time ahead of me to figure Hopefully other nations will pressure freshman excited for what the next four years things out, even when I leave Eastern. It's not Myanmar to release Zaw and other journal would bring. Excited to pursue a career in like I have to have it all figured out by the age ists that are facing up to three years in pris English education, with dreams of becoming of25! on for simply trying to do their jobs. a high school English teacher. I'm a lot happier now that I'm slightly con Anyone who does not understand the Well ... kind of. fused but pursuing the career I want than , importanceof a free press should take the I came to Eastern with a dream that wasn't when I was sure of my future and pursuing time to learn. And anyone who does not truly mine. a career I didn't. I wouldn't want it any oth care about what is happening in Myanmar In high school, when I mentioned that I er way. should start paying attention. wanted to major in English, the question I al I don't want to be so obsessed with making ways got was, "What are you going to do with it in this world that I don't give myself time that?" to explore all my options. I don't want to be Quote of the Day: Kyara Morales-Rodriguez When I mentioned that I wanted to write so worried about my career that I don't truly professionally, I always got the same response: semester into my freshman year, I decided to enjoy my life. I don't want to be so scared of "Th• reward for work well done " Don't you think that'd be kind of hard to switch my major to English with a concentra failure that I get stuck in a job I don't want. achieve? Why don't you cry teaching. You'd be tion in professional and creative writing. All I know is that I love to write, and I ~ is the opportunity to do more." a great teacher." Now when people ask me, "What are you want to keep doing it. And hopefully some After so many conversations like these, I going to do with your degree?" day, I will get paid for doing it. started believing them, and I pursued a career I hesitantly but truthfully answer with, "I As the years go by, I know the rest will not for the love of teaching, but for the fear have no idea!" . work itself out. of pursuing my true passion and not ~ucceed I will admit that being three years into my ing. -college career and still not having a clear idea Kyara Morales-Rodriguez is a junior English e maJonty op nion o Being at Eastern opened my eyes to the of what I want to do with my future is nerve major. She can be reached at 581-2812 or e Daily Eastern News. m:any career options available for writers, so a wracking at times, but I'm okay with it, [email protected]. Letters to the Editor Kings of Leon venturing into NFTs Those interested can Inquire at opinions. [email protected] for all opinion questions, submissions and letters to the editor. Kings of Leon are about to release an al I'm sure there are self-proclaimed rock and Please allow a week for us to publish let bum that could very well be my favorite of roll purists out there that aren't too thrilled ters to the editor. - their entire discography. The three singles with the development of non-fungible tokens The Editor reserves the right to not publish they've released, "The Bandit," "100,000 Peo as a way for artists to make money, but that letters. Letters that are 250 words or less ple" and "Echoing" are all promising. just might be the direction music is going. will be prioritized, but longer ones will be Not to mention, the band has been post Especially with the pandemic continuing to considered by the editorial board. ing snippets of unreleased songs on lnstagram postpone or cancel tours, artists need a way Please Include your name and phone num that are absolutely phenomenal. They feature to make money, and offering new and unique ber to verify letters. more synth than I've heard previously, par incentives to fans is an innovative way to do For more information please call ticularly in a post ·with the caption "6 days." so. 217-581-2812. Whatever song this is, its rumbling bass line Enis's article also says that popular musi and flawless keyboard melody make it an easy Ryan Meyer cian Grimes earned $6 million auctioning off contender for my favorite on the album. exclusive material. "The Bandit" and "100,000 People" both that spells it out._ It is not up to fans to determine how musi take their sweet time getting to the chorus, Basically, an NFT can "contain art, music cians make their living. If I had the money, I We're Hiring! and it's refreshing to see a band doing what or even something unique like a concert tick would consider auctioning for the opportuni they want with their music. The synthesizer et." There are also "golden ticket" NFTs being ty to 11\eet with these prolific, esteemed artists We have openings for those who enjoy: aspect is particularly exciting. It's not a route auctioned that contain incentives such as four or be able to see them in the front row for the I expected the band to take but it is a prom front-row tickets to any Kings of Leon show rest of my life. It will be interesting to see if • Photography ising one. for life or an opportunity to meet the band smaller artists or bands adopt these tactics as • Editing • The real news behind the record is the fact before the show, among other lavish perks. NFT "popularity has soared immensely in the • Oestgn that it is being released as a non-fungible to I was worried that this NFT process meant music community," Enis writes. • Opiolant ken, a currency similar to Bitcoin. As some the album wouldn't be available to purchase one not very familiar with cryptocurrency, in physical form, such as on CD or vinyl, but Ryan Meyer is a sophomore journalism C.all 581-2812 for men lnformalion. these terms are lost on me, but there is a help Enis's article assures that those options are major. He can be reached at 581-2812 or ful Consequence of Sound article by Eli Enis still possible. [email protected]. Editorial Board Editor- in-Chief • News Editor Associate News Editor • · ' Opinions Editor ' •• ' • ' Photo Editor• • •' Assistant Photo Editor Adam Tulnlno ~~--.'•••.. ► •• • v. ~ Brock - - _· •. - •.•• ~ 1aJlor ...... - -. --... Ryan...,... - ..,. Kaina Delgado ; ~ \ , ~-·- - Zach ...... :;.~--~ THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 2021 THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS I NEWS 5- Student Senate meets quonim Naming Committee for 1st time this semester after discusses forums swearing in 3 new senators By Corryn Brock commemorate the Lincoln-Douglas NewsEdttorl@corryn_brock debate that happened in Charleston in By Helena Edwards training, additional squad car, comput crease, paying what they can already and 1858. . Student Government Reporter I@DEN_news er replacement and more PR/public en struggling. The Naming Committee met The discussion to change the name gagement. Student Senator Marcus Powell says Wednesday morning and discussed of the hall comes after a decade-long Student Senate officially met quorum Towards the end of his presentation, that the raise wont effect student ac upcoming forums the committee will debate in which some say the univer , for the first time this semester with the Martin placed specific emphasis on say counts that much and will reflect well in host via Zoom. sity should change the name due to swearing in of new senators Nidhi Patd, ing the police are just like everyone else better food in the dining halls. Currently one forum is schedule Douglas' racist ideals and beliefs while Jasmine Yusef and Max Rue. on campus. Student Senator Sierra Humphrey with a time and date. A faculty forum others say the university should keep Committee assignments include Sen "There's nothing special about us just stated that, "As a Student over the years will be hosted on March 24 and 3 p.m. the name because they would erase his ator Patd's assignment to Alumni Rela because we pin a badge on our shirts," he I've seen my ruition increase, but no im The committee is planning six oth tory by changing the name. tions, Senator Yusef to Internal Affairs says. provements that actually made my stay er forums: The committee is also working on a and Senator Rue to Student Affairs. Student Body President Noor ul here more delightful." A Student Government, lnterfrater survey to go out to the various constit Ashley Bartley and Carey Hendrix Haash Khamisani released information Student Government will be speaking nity Council and Panhellenic Coun uencies they have identified as individ were approved to have appointment to during her executive repon on self-pro with Mark Hudson again for the pro cil forum led by committee member uals who should have the opponunity the Student Dean Advisory Council due tection training that will take place on posed increase for in depth discussion Mona Davenpon to speak on the matter. These groups to quorum being met. March 23 at 5 p.m. in the University during the March 10 meeting. A Black Student Union, Latin include Eastern students, Eastern em Kent Martin, Eastern's UPD Chief Ballroom. . The second point of old business was American Student Organization and ployees, Eastern alumni and those in since June of 2016, talked to Student Topics of discussion include individ centered around the Big Blue Food Pan National Pan-Hellenic Council forum the surrounding local community. Senate about the costs of the police de ual security, self-defense, surviving an try with Beth Gillespie, the director of led by Davenpon Those interested in speaking to a partment. active shooter or violent physical attack Civil Engagement and Voluntecrism Of A Douglas Hall Council and Res member of the committee can reach "Items for public safety use tend to be and other topics related to person safety. fice, there to answer questions. ident Hall Association forum led by out to Don Holly (representing the marked up a bit because they're for pub Academic Affairs is planning surveys Humphrey questioned why there is Ken Wetstein, ex-officio convener of Faculty Senate), Claudia Janssen lic safety. It's pretty expensive to run a for students centered around D2L sat not partnership between campus and the committee Danyi (representing the Council on police department," Martin explained. isfaction and another survey on majors Newman Center Panny. which Gillespie A staff forum led by committee Academic Affairs), Angie Campbell He also explained the duties ofUPD and minors in demand that are not cur answered with background on that be chair Angie Campbell (committee chair and representative of such as dispatch calls, parking permits rently offered at Eastern. ing done during the past, but the effon A student body forum led by Wet the Staff Senate), Diane Burns (repre sold and parking citations statistics. University Enhancement collected in failed to raise numbers. stein senting the Council of Chairs}, Noor Another topic he brought up was on formation &om Eric Wahls, facility engi Yeakel advocated for the Big Blue A local community forum led by ul-Haash Kharnisani (representing the the Panther Express Shuttle Bus fund neer for Eastern, to obtain information Food Pantry idea, saying that the conve Wetstein Student Senate), Carlos Amaya (pres ed by student fees to discuss potential regarding Eastem's energy use and cost to nience ofhaving it on campus would t'e The forums are meant to help the idential appointee), Mona Davenpon change to location ofstops and frequen investigate the feasibility of implement ally help students in need. committee collect information to make (presidential appointee) or Ken Wet cy ofthem for the buses. ing new renewable energy sources. Student Senate unanimously voted to recommendation to University Pres stein, Vice President of University Ad Drivers kept track of ridership during The proposed housing and dining draft a resolution in suppon of the Big ident David Glassman regarding the vancement and ex officio convener of August and September, but due to CO rate increase of 3 percent was discussed Blue Food Pantry on campus. halls. the committee. VID guidelines the number ofdemands during this meeting as old business. The next Student Senate meeting will The main question the Naming The next committee meeting should is not truly reflected, but they will try Student Senator Seth Yeakel reached be held March 10. 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THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 2021 THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS I AP SPORTS 7 Creighton head coach Antonetti says Indians cooperating with McDermott apologizes Callaway investig~tion CLEVELAND (AP) - Indians thoroughness, its impartiality. for 'plantation' remark president of baseball operations Chris ''.And I don't want to do anything that Antonetti said Wednesday .he couldn't would jeopardize that investigation. As comment on his previous remarks about importantly, we look forward to learning OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Creigh mott said in his post. "I am deeply Creighton spokesman Rob Ander Mickey Callaway's conduct due to Ma what that investigation reveals so we can ton coach Greg McDermott apolo sorry. I have apologized to our stu son declined to comment on wheth jor League Baseball's on~oing investiga make sure that we address everything in gized Tuesday for urging his players dent-athletes and to our staff." er players or staff complained to ad tion into sexual harassment allegations totality and not in piecemeal. to "stay on the plantation" in a post The coach added that he apolo ministrators about the remark or against the team's former pitching coach. On Tuesday, Francona said there game locker room talk following a gized directly to Creighton's presi why the apology was made public. Antonetti joined Terry Francona for was no deliberate attempt to cover up loss over the weekend. dent, the Rev. Daniel Hendrickson, In a statement, the university the manager's Zoom availability from for Callaway, who was with the Indians In a statement posted on Twit and athletic director Bruce Rasmus called McDermott's language "de training camp in Arizona, a day after a from 2010-17 - serving as the pitching ter, McDermott said he used a "ter sen. plorable" and said it was inconsistent story by The Athletic said several former coach for five years - before he being ribly inappropriate analogy in mak Creighton assistant coach Ter with the private Jesuit school's values Indians employees had come forward in hired as manager of the New York Mets. ing a point about staying together as rence Rencher, who is Black, tweet and commitment to creating a wel the last month to say the team's front of Callaway has been suspended as the a team despite the loss." ed that he was "deeply hurt" by Mc coming environment. fice was aware of Callaway's behavior. Los Angeles Angels pitching coach, · McDermott, who is white, ac Dermott's words. "While an apology is a start, and The unidentified employees respond pending the outcome of MLB's investi knowledged saying: "Guys, we got to "While' my relationship with while we believe this was out of char ed to Antonetti's public comments on gation. stick together. We need both feet in. Coach has been positive and I have acter for coach McDermott, in no Feb. 4 that he didn't know about Calla Antonetti said he should have been I need everybody to stay on the plan never witnessed any racist ener way does it diminish the fact that his way's lewd actions until he read a previ the one to deliver the team's message on tation. I can't have anybody leave the gy from him," Rencher said, "what remark was hurtful to many and has ous Athletic story. Tuesday, and not Francona. He reiter plantation." he said was wrong and insensiti'if. absolutely no place in the Creigh At the time, Antonetti said "there ated the team is "fully cooperating with The comments came after the 'Plantation' has a dark and hurtful ton community," the statement said. had never been any complaints against the investigation." 14th-ranked Bluejays' 77-69 loss to history in my community and can "We have offered our full and un Mickey in his time with us, either to me In the most recent story, the husband Xavier in Cincinnati. McDermott not be overlooked. Right now my fo conditional support to those affect or to our human resources department of a woman who had an extramariral af said he immediately recognized he cus is on the players and supporting ed by his words." or other leaders." fair with Callaway contacted the Indians had made an "egregious mistake" them in any way that they need my Hendrickson and Rasmussen met Antonetti was asked Wednesday if he multiple times to complain about his and addressed with his team his use support." with players in person on Monday in stood by his earlier comments. behavior in 2017. of a term evocative of slavery and the Rencher added, "The players have Cincinnati and both have also spo "I very much want to answer that," Callaway told The Athletic that "any antebellum South. decided that they want to continue ken with McDermott to "unequiv he said. ''.At this point I'm not able to. relationship in which I was engaged has Creighton has a racially diverse to chase their goals on the court this ocally" condemn his language, the The last time we talked, the investiga been consensual, and my conduct was roster that includes several Black season with Coach McDermott and statement said. tion had not yet started, so I had more in no way intended to be disrespectful-to players. I support their wishes and will con The school said any disciplinary latitude with what I was able to share. any women involved. "I have never used that analogy tinue to pour my heart into coach- · action would remain confidential. With the ongoing investigation, the One Indians employee told The Ath and it is not indicative of who I am ing them and helping them deal with Creighton plays at No. 10 Villa most important thing is that the investi letic that Callaway's behavior was "the as a person or as a coach," McDer- larger issues." nova on Wednesday night. · gation is able to maintain its integrity, its worst-kept secret in the organization." HELP PROTECT OUR PANTHERS AND GET A CHANCE TO WIN A WEEKLY PRIZE! _ · Each week, one student who participates in SHIELD testing is randomly selected to win either $25 Dining Dollars or a $25 gift card to the MLK Union Sookstor~I SHIELD testing is held in the Student Rec. Center on Court 5: Mondays: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Tuesdays: 9 a.m. - Noon Wednesdays: 9 a.m. - Noon SIGN UP AT I go.eiu.edu/covidtest~ STAY CONNECTED! Follow_ us on Facebook and Twitter! 0 /theDailyEasternNews/ O @DEN_news Panthers' season ends with tourney loss By Adam Tumino result was not what they wanted. Editor-in-Chief I@adam_tumino "I think we fought hard to the end, that's the most important For the second-straight season, part," she said. "Our heart was the Eastern women's basketball there, we fought, we wanted to get team was knocked out of the OVC it done for our seniors, but we just tournament by Tennessee-Martin. fell short. But I'm proud of our Last season, the Panthers fell team and the way we stayed to in the quarterfinals. This season, gether." it was a 65-56 loss in the tourna The loss not only ended the sea ment's opening round Wednesday son, but also the Eastern careers afternoon in Evansville that ended for the team's three seniors; Pace, the Panthers' season. Taylor Steele and Grace McRae. The game was close through Wahl said that these players the first half, but Tennessee-Mar made a solid impact on her and on tin pulled ahead in the third quar the program as a whole. ter and held on late for the nine "Karle is just such a good leader point win. for us. Everyone looks to her for It was the second-straight game confidence, for energy. She brings between the two teams, as they it all. We're really going to miss < 'closed out the regula.r season her," Wahl said. "Taylor is just so against each other on Feb. 27 with smart. She's definitely the consis- ' the Skyhawks winning 69-63. tent one. We look for her when Head coach Matt Bollant, in we need to take a deep breath, his fourth season with Eastern and she's got us. And G-mac has al his second-straight OVC Tour ways helped me in the post. She's nament, said that the Skyhawks so strong and she definitely pushes earned the win, playing well even me and makes me better. All three though they were missing OVC of them have made such a big im Player of the Year Chelsey Perry pact and we're really going to miss once again, who was missing her that." fourth-straight game with injury. For Bollant, this year's senior "Give Tennessee-Martin credit," class were his first freshman class he said. "They're the number one he rec.ruited. He said that they seed for a reason, and for them to were instrumental in resetting the play that well without Perry, they program's culture on and off the did that throughout the year. Per court over the last four years. ry did,, not r,lay ,a lot down the "When I first got the job ... stretch, and they defended and there was only 10 kids on the ros fought and found ways to win." ter and we needed to add some Tennessee-Martin head coach depth. Thankfully one of my good }S~yin M!::l'.1illan, who was named friends, John Wild out in Tennes the OVC Coach of the Year Tues see, said 'Hey, this Karle Pace is day, said that this matchup was really good and she doesn't have not a normal first-round matchup. - ADAM TUMINO I THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS any offers,"' Bollant said. "When "That wasn't a typical one-eight Eastern forward Abby Wahl battles with two opponents in below the basket in a game against Southeast Missouri Feb. . we got (to Eastern), arguably we game, which we knew it wouldn't 25 in Lantz Arena. Wahl had 10 points and 7 rebounds in the game, which Eastern won 65-57. were one of the worst programs be," he said. "I'm impressed with in the country in our first year, our kids for figuring out a way to while shooting 10-12 from the 23 compared to Eastern's 6-of-8. 16 free throws in the game. In the and in the past they had been. take care of their business today. free-throw line. The Panthers forced more turn matchup with Eastern on Feb. 27, So it takes a lot to change a cul That was a hard-fought game." In the opening minutes of the overs than the Skyhawks and out sh~ scored 30 points to lead all ture. There's a lot of coaches who The Skyhawks jumped ahead third quarter, the Panthers kept scored them 34-20 in the paint, scorers. do the right thing and never get it early without Perry, leading the chipping away at the Skyhawk's but Eastern was only able to lead Bollant said that the team had changes, so I'm really thankful for Panther's 22-14 after the first lead, cutting it to 42-40 before the game for 2 minutes, 49 sec hoped to limit Young offensively our three seniors." quarter. The Panthers responded Tennessee-Martin pulled away for onds in total. but were unable to do so. Pace ends her career with 1,373 in the second, outscoring Tennes good. Wahl finished with a team-high "Give Young credit. We were points, the 12th-most in program see-Martin 19-15 and trailing 37- The Skyhawks went on a 14-3 21 points and 9 rebounds. Wash pretty determined coming in to be history. 33 at halftime. run to close out the quarter, and ington went scoreless in the sec different than Saturday, and hon Tennessee-Martin will contin Junior forward Abby Wahl led despite scoring just 9 points in the ond half while senior guard Kar estly it wasn't a whole lot differ ue their run Friday when they play the Panthers V.:ith 15 points and fourth, were able to hold on for le Pace scored 8 in the half to fin ent," he said. "As a coaching staff, the winner of the game between 6 rebounds at the half, and soph the win. ish second on the team with 12 we just didn't do a good enough Jacksonville State and Tennessee omore guard Lariah Washington Eastern shot 23-of-62 in the points. job of keeping the ball out of her Tech, which will be played Thurs added 9 points. game while the Skyhawks shot 19- Young continued to effective hands." day. For the Skyhawks, sophomore 43. 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