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Six students perform at open mic SIU officials By Tim Martin ACTIVITIES EDITOR The on stage portion of the six partic- file unfair ipants of the Expose Yourself open mic Thursday night at the 7th Street Underground of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union, was only a fraction of their performance. labor There was the guitarist who you knew was on the brink of something special. There was the shy, but accomplished poet performing on stage for the first practices time, and there was the two-man band, only a few months from their creation, with hopes of longevity. University officials say the faculty Andy Morisseau, a junior history union is not barganing in good faith major, has been playing the guitar for four years and has traveled across the By Caitlin Prendergast country. ADMINISTRATION EDITOR “I have played in Missouri and a couple places in Illinois,” he said. “I have As faculty contract negotiations heat up at been as far south as Georgia and as far Eastern, other universities in Illinois are facing sim- north as Ohio. It is what I want to do and ilar hard times. I enjoy it a lot.” Southern Illinois University in Carbondale filed an Now Morrisseau plays when given the unfair labor practice charge against the faculty opportunity. He has played at Friend’s, union last Friday. Marty’s and Up-Towners. He can’t University officials contacted the Illinois explain his love for his music. Educational Labor Relations Board with the com- “I don’t know how to explain it,” he plaint against the SIUC Faculty Association of the said. “It’s like this invisible hands makes Illinois Education Association/National Education me want to do it. I couldn’t quit if I want- Association union. ed to.” SIUC’s complaint charged the 688-member faculty Mark Vanis, a graduate student of union with failing to bargain in good faith, bringing mathematics, recited his poetry on stage up issues that have already been settled and threat- for the first time. ening to strike over irrelevant issues. “I have kept my poetry to myself,” he The union is bargaining for a 21 percent raise over said. “I got a little bit of confidence from the next three years, and has said SIUC faculty having some of my work published.” salaries are 28 percent below the national average. Vanis has had a few of his poems pub- SIUC officials said they want to make progress, lished in print and audio from a Web site but the current budget and economic conditions with- he submitted them to. in the university and the state of Illinois make the “Nervousness is what drives me. I live COLIN MCAULIFFE/PHOTO EDITOR request unfeasible at this time. for the adrenaline,” Vanis said. “My University officials also have said, compared to poetry is the drug of my own choice.” Andy Morisseau, a junior history major, performs some of his own songs during the peer institutions and other state schools, SIUC facul- Eli Hamel and Jim Markunas, fellow Black Student Union Expose Yourself open mic night, Thursday in the 7th Street ty salaries are just below average. freshman, created a band named Underground in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union. “We understand that faculty at the University of “Fadproof” and appeared on stage Illinois have not received a raise this fiscal year,” together for the first time Thursday. “The name is not what is important; artistic expression across to the audi- said SIU attorney Mark Brittingham. “We under- The two formed their band one day what’s important is the music,” he said. ence. stand the same is true for the faculty at Northern when Hamel was playing on the front University Board main stage coordi- “Poetry is just like any other art form. Illinois University, Eastern Illinois University, steps of a residence hall. nator, Katie Strejc, said she was disap- It’s how you interpret it. Don’t focus on Illinois State University, Western Illinois University “I was playing outside when day and pointed of the turnout that never exceed- the words; focus on what it means to and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.” Jim came up to me and talked me into ed 30 people, but there were plans in the you,” Vanis said. Both groups reached a standstill in the bargaining joining his band,” Hamel said. future to hold another one. She blamed The open mic was sponsored by the process on Oct. 4 after 27 meetings and 200 hours of Markunas said the band’s name was late advertising on the event’s poor University Board in conjunction with labor talks when the faculty requested a federal created while he sat in class one day, but turnout. the Black Student Union and the Omega mediator to aid in negotiations, the Daily Egyptian did not want the name to distract. Each performer hoped to get their Psi Phi Fraternity. student newspaper reported. Cable on campus still fuzzy Mediacom working to upgrade system as on and off-campus residents go without cable., upgrades are expected to be finished by mid-December By Melissa Nielsen on-campus. “Sometimes the picture couple of weeks ago, lately it hasn’t CAMPUS EDITOR would be just awful. It wasn’t even been that bad.” worth watching. The movie channel Mark Hudson, director or housing Many students were watching less was just blue screen for the longest and dining, said if any on-campus stu- television last week because of com- time.” dents are still having problems they plications with the cable service, but Most students experienced what should cease by the end of the week as as Mediacom finishes construction, they called a “fuzzy” picture. crews finish up construction on on-campus students are experiencing “Its been fuzzy. It was fuzzy for a Eastern’s cable line near Buzzard fewer problems while cable service is few days in a row, but now it’s fine,” Hall. still pooroff campus. Travis White, a math secondary edu- Though Mediacom does have a set Mediacom started construction to cation major, said. deadline for finishing the construction upgrade their system two months ago, Anna Lee, a senior speech commu- affecting off-campus areas, Copland installing a new system of cable nications major who lives off campus, was unsure of that date at press time. wiring throughout Charleston, said however, is still dealing with the incon- Mediacom needs the city to approve Bill Copland, general manager of veniences of her bad cable connection permits and negotiate a franchise Mediacom. The company is replacing two or three times a week. agreement, giving them the right to coax cable with a fiber optic line that “It’s like not having any cable; you work within the city. He said he hopes will provide better service and recep- turn it on and it’s a gray screen with the entire Charleston area will be 90 tion to costumers. fuzz,” Lee said. percent completed by mid-December. The construction has caused poor “It s a little irritating if I have 30 The new cable wiring will not only cable service on and off campus. Most minutes of freedom, and I want to just affect quality on campus, Hudson on-campus students said they experi- sit around and watch TV.” said, but will make cable more reli- enced the most problems last week, The cut-outs and poor pictures are able. Campus cable will no longer be and reception improved earlier this sporadic, off-campus students said. affected by city problems. week. However, off campus students “We experienced some of that. “We’ll almost be run like we’re our STEPHEN HAAS/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER said certain channels still come in (Wednesday) it cut out for a little. I’m own town,” he said. After watching fuzzy television shows for the past several days, Jessie fuzzy and cut out. not going to wait around ‘till it comes Upgrades will not affect on-campus Huls, freshman undecided major, and Callie Phelps, freshman biology “It was really bad. It was cutting out back on,” said Bobby Ewan, a senior cable rates because the university has major, watch a much clearer “Will and Grace” Thursday night in Phelps’ a lot at first,” said Erin Alderson, a industrial technology major who lives contracted rates through a different room. The cable is now fixed on campus, and off-campus customer serv- sophomore English major, who lives off-campus. “It was more frequent a company, he said. ice will be fixed soon. REVIEW THIS ON THE VERGE OF THE WEEKEND Rockers Empyrean dazzle on latest album Friday, November 8, 2002 Arlington Heights natives, Empyrean, to unleash ‘uplifting’ Section B music at Green Party benefit.

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PHOTOS COURTESY OF JEREMY PELZER The campus Green Party will try to raise funds for its organization with Saturday’s Greenfest as well as bringing life into the local music scene By Karen Kirr President Jeremy Pelzer, said the political support for the Green “General apathy has prevented Green Party wants the spotlight to be ASSOCIATE VERGE EDITOR planning of the event was spear- Party prior to the election was not music from getting outside the focused on primarily, not politics or headed a few months ago by the the group’s main purpose in organ- bars,” Bryan said. “Part of it (is) the party, she said. The campus Green Party’s inau- political party. izing the concert. apathy and part of it is people just “We are not going to do a whole gural Greenfest Saturday in the The event will feature headlin- “Part of the reason we are doing don’t know what to do.” lot,” Bryan said. “We don’t want University Ballroom of the Martin ing band tentatively-named Ryan this is to encourage growth of the Since the campus Green Party is a people to be in a tight, compact Luther King Jr. University Union Groff & The Green Jenkins along music scene here,” she said. “First Recognized Student Organization, area. We want to downplay politics. will serve two purposes: To give a with bands Empyrean, of Arlington we talked to bands to see if they Bryan said renting the ballroom for We want it to be open to everyone, shot in the arm to Eastern’s skele- Heights, and Rebekah’s Tape, of could do it. UB is helping with the the 5 to 9 p.m. concert was a steal at a the focus is on music.” tal music scene and to generate Minonk and last minute addition sound set-up (at the concert.)” mere $20. The concert will have a $5 Groff, who has been arguably the more funding for the party’s future comedy troupe Lunchbox Voodoo. The Green Party is hoping the cover charge and all proceeds will go lone spark plug for Eastern’s idle endeavors. Bryan said the Green Party ide- concert will assist in revitalizing to campus Green Party. music scene throughout the last Kelly Bryan, Green Party mem- ally would have preferred the con- local music’s appeal and that can be She said the ballroom will not be few years, decided he wanted ber and co-organizer of the concert occur before Election Day done by people carrying the music decked out in Green Party garb. cert, along with Green Party Tuesday, but insisted garnering out into the community, she said. Music and the bands are where the SEE GREEN Page 5B

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Staff writer Colin McCauliffe Charleston natives Chris and Two bands based on Jettison music will The Bomb, Bottle of Justus and reminisces about ‘Alvin and the Joe Quinlan will perform with invade Friends & Company to town Uptowner’s Acoustic Sundays all this Chipmunks.’ their band Bottle of Justus Saturday. The bands are hardcore repre- weekend Saturday evening sentatives of Chicago’s punk rock scene. Page 2B Page 4B Page 3B Page 8B Today Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Partly cloudy Cloudy Showers Mostly cloudy Showers Partly cloudy Mostly cloudy

Friday, 66º 49º 64º 57º 60º 43º 55º 40º 45º 35º 48º 32º 42º 32º November 8, 2002 HIGH LOW HIGH LOW HIGH LOW HIGH LOW HIGH LOW HIGH LOW HIGH LOW Eleven days to perform Saturday at Underground

By Drew Harlow The band has played shows in the STAFF WRITER Midwest for the past four years and has played with groups like Pat McGree Band, Eleven Days, a band that got its start at Lucky Boys Confusion and Peter Searcy. the Back in Time Lounge in Mattoon, will The most recognized band Eleven Days perform at 9 p.m. Saturday at 7th Street has played with came in 1999, when the Underground. group opened for Vertical Horizon at The group, which classifies itself as a Sneaky Pete’s, a bar in Effingham. modern rock band, was named one of the Matt Scannell, lead singer and song- “Best Unsigned Bands in America” by writer for Vertical Horizon said on the Musician Magazine. The same magazine band’s web site, Eleven Days was “one of also rated Eleven Daysas one of the Top 100 the coolest bands” they had ever played bands from a group of thousands. with. David Caughfield, the band’s booking Caughfield sid the group is widely known manager and bass guitarist, formed the as being a “bar band,” but the group is try- group from members of his old high school ing to expand to larger venues and has a band in 1998 and said they had a sound sim- fairly large fan base that would follow the ilar to Our Lady Peace. band wherever they went. Eleven Days writes its own material and Admission is free to Eastern students has put out three CDs that they sell at their with their Panther Card and $2 for the gen- shows. eral public. Comedian to perform today By Katie Murphy to happen” and describes her comedy rou- STAFF WRITER tine as an “eargasm.” White last performed for a college at the Sonya White, who once opened for Tina Milwaukee School of Engineering during the Turner and was cast in a national commer- school’s homecoming week. cial for the “Jerry Springer” show, will bring Nick Seidler, assistant director of student be performing at 9 p.m. Friday at 7th Street activities at MSOE, said students loved Underground in the basement of the Martin White’s off-color jokes and impressions. He Luther King Jr. University Union. also said there was a huge turnout and White University Board sponsors the event. received great reviews from students. White is best known for her variety of The web site said White has performed on a comedic stylings, which include cartoon number of shows including the ABC Morning CAITLIN BULLIS/ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR impressions, “crazy” voices and sound effects. Show, WGN News, E! Entertainment She draws her jokes from her southern Television, HBO and Comedy Central in the upbringing and life situations along with her 1999 U.S. Comedy Arts Festival. Krispy decadence family, friends, fears and fantasies, the UB chair Caleb Judy, said he expects a Brice Donnely, a graduate student, selects the Krispy Kreme doughnuts of his choice Bass-Schuler Entertainment web site said. large turnout and advises audience mem- bright and early Thursday morning at the Panther Pantry located in the lower level of the The site also called White a “sitcom waiting bers to arrive early. Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

POLICE BLOTTER Disturbing the Peace Orchestra to perform first concert John J. Murphy, 21, of the 1700 block 12th St., was cited at 1:56 a.m. Sunday at 1718 12th St. for disturbing the peace, a police report stated. By Holly Myers that really does the master works horn will also be performing. STAFF WRITER from composers,” said Dan Crews, Sophomore Tom Dickey has Aaron L. Holt, 21, of the 1700 block 12th St., was cited at 1:56 a.m. a publicity/promotion specialist. been playing the bassoon for five Sunday at 1718 12th St. for disturbing the peace, a police report stated. The Eastern Symphony The group’s selections are years. This concert will be his Chamber Orchestra will perform referred to as chamber music first performance. Theft its first concert of the season for because, for so long, classical “I’m both ready for it and free at 4 p.m Sunday at Wesley pieces were played in the cham- excited,” he said. Sara N. Allen, 21, of Mattoon, was cited at 9 a.m. Monday at 825 United Methodist Church in ber room, a smaller room than a The musicians participating in 18th St. for theft, a police report stated. Charleston, a press release said. theater setting, Crews said. the Chamber Orchestra were The Eastern Symphony Under the direction of Richard already involved in the sympho- Battery Chamber Orchestra has a lot Rossi, an assistant music profes- ny. They have been practicing for Henry Shea Banning, 25, of Sullivan, was cited at 11:50 p.m. Oct. 31 more instrumentation than a nor- sor, and assisted by graduate stu- this concert since early at 1412 Fourth mal orchestra, including flute, dent conductor Derek Edward September and meet on a weekly harpsichord, cello, bassoon and Weston, the concert will feature a basis to practice. horn. number of student and faculty The Chamber Orchestra con- The Chamber Orchestra plays soloists, a press release said. cert is one in a series of perform- longer, more complex pieces than Eastern faculty member Brian ances featuring members of the what is normally found in orches- Luce will be playing the flute in Eastern Symphony Orchestra. tras. The music is picked strictly the concert. He has been playing The Eastern Symphony from classical composers. the flute for about 23 years. Orchestra will perform four more The Chamber Orchestra is He was requested to perform; times and the Chamber Orchestra Editor in chief ...... Shauna Gustafson Verge editor ...... Ben Erwin smaller than the Eastern it was like a “command perform- will perform twice more during Managing editor ...... Michelle Jones Associate Verge editor ...... Karen Kirr Symphony Orchestra. It has about ance,” Luce said. the 2002-2003 season. News editor ...... Jamie Fetty Online editor ...... Paul Franklin 10-12 musicians compared to the Other faculty performances The Symphony Orchestra will Associate news editor ...... Amber Williams Advertising manager ...... Kyle Perry 48 musicians on the Eastern include Richard Rossi on the present its Holiday Concert on Editorial page editor . . . .Jessica Danielewicz Design & graphics manager . . . .Steve Leclair Symphony Orchestra this year. harpsichord and Ji Yon Shim on Dec. 8 in McAfee Auditorium. The Activities editor ...... Tim Martin Asst. design & graphics manager ...... open Administration editor . . . .Caitlin Prendergast Sales Manager ...... Steve Leclair This is the first year for Eastern the cello. Students Tom Dickey on Symphony Chamber Orchestra’s Campus editor ...... Melissa Nielsen Promotions manager ...... Steve Leclair to have a chamber music group. bassoon; Lisa Wyatt and Clara Loy next performance will be March City editor ...... Maura Possley National Advertising ...... Maureen Kudlik “It’s the group on any campus on flute and Edwin Ochsner on the 23, 2003, a press release said. Student government editor . .John Chambers Business manager ...... Betsy Mellott Features editor ...... Alta King Asst. business manager ...... Luke Kramer Photo editor ...... Colin McAuliffe Editorial adviser...... John Ryan RHA continues to work on surveys Associate photo editor ...... Caitlin Bullis Publisher...... John David Reed Sports editor ...... Nate Bloomquist Press supervisor ...... Johnny Bough By Jamie Hussey in,” said Mark Hudson, director of break will actually happen from Associate Sports editor ...... Matt Meinheit Subcriptions manager ...... Valerie Jany STAFF WRITER university housing and dining noon to 4 p.m. in Lincoln, Stevenson, services. Douglas, and Lantz halls and The Daily Eastern News produced by the students of Eastern Illinois University. It is published The Residence Hall Association If students have any concerns O’Brien Stadium, Hudson said. daily Monday through Friday, In Charleston, Ill. during fall and spring semesters and twice weekly during the summer term except during school vacations or examinations. Subscription price: discussed housing and dining sur- with RHA, they can mail RHA There is a new process for becom- $38 per semester, $16 for summer, $68 all year. The Daily veys at its meeting Thursday. president Kevin Leverence. ing an resident assistant. Eastern News is a member of The Associated Press, which is The surveys will help decide “Write RHA Office, Stevenson, sApplication can be be picked up entitled to exclusive use of all articles appearing in this paper. where money will be allocated for on an envelope and stick it in cam- from the front desk of any residence housing and dining. pus mail,” Leverence said. hall. Students can also print out a PERIODICAL POSTAGE PAID AT: PHONE:217-581-2812 (fax 581-2923) The housing office sent out The clarity of cable channels on copy of the application from the Web Charleston, IL 61920 EMAIL:[email protected] ISSN 0894-1599 1,203 surveys to residence halls campus should return soon, site at www.eiu.edu/~housing. NIGHT STAFF: on Friday. The surveys are tallied Hudson said. The housing and din- A pie-eating contest will follow PRINTED BY: Night editor ...... Amber Williams Eastern Illinois University News Design ...... Jessica Danielewicz back through halls. Andrews Hall ing services changed the axial the next RHA meeting Thursday. Charleston, IL 61920 Sports Design ...... Matt Meinheit is leading with a return of 28 sur- cable to a fiberhead, and the Everyone who attends will get a ATTENTION POSTMASTER: Night Photo editor ...... Colin McAuliffe veys. change has caused the fuzziness on prize. There will also be a prize Send address changes to Copy editors ...... John Chambers “I implore everyone to use their the channels. given out to the winner. The Daily Eastern News ...... Ben Erwin powers of persuasion and encour- The power outage that was sup- RHA will meet at 5 p.m. next Buzzard Hall, Eastern Illinois University Night News editor ...... Jamie Fetty agement to turn the surveys back posed to occur on the Friday of fall Thursday in Taylor Hall. Charleston, IL 61920 ...... Amber Williams 2B ON THE VERGE OF THE WEEKEND THE DAILY EASTERN NEW Friday, November 8, 2002

JUST THINKING... Lessons of tolerance learned from freakish kids cartoon “Alvin and the Chipmunks” was far more than freakishly “The only drug the huge woodland creates in a Chipmunks ever got high on human environment; the show was a little drug called 820 Lincoln Ave. 348-7968 taught valuable lessons as well. America.” We are a full service hair salon specializing in Who would have thought playing recorded human voices faster than they were They already seem to be related, but that men and women’s cuts. Ask us Colin McAuliffe ever intended would be a great way to is not all. In many instances on the show, Staff writer make money? Alvin, Simon and Theodore; the Chipmunks and the Chipettes would about our punch cards. childhood idols, rock and roll legends, compete against each other very much like Bring in this ad and recieve $1 off He is also a musical geniuses, junior high students, dia- squabbling siblings. junior history mond smugglers – the list goes on and on. 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People would know when their prod- well. ucts were allergens by the screams of Do you recall the episode when the agony coming from the chipmunk holding Chipmunks were to play a concert in West pens. Germany? They were kidnapped by East Discount stores would have legions of German soldiers and forced to play a con- Chipmunks with average eighth-grade cert at the “rock pile.” The music from the reading levels pushing carts and mopping Chipmunks’ little instruments was so floors. But no, the public seemed content intense, and Alvin’s vocals were so passion- with letting genetic freaks make money at ate that they were able to once again unite their expense. both Germanys and families separated by I previously stated the idea of the years of tyranny. The only drug the Chipmunks breeding with the Chipettes. Chipmunks ever got high off of was a little Would that not be cute? Humanoid chip- drug called America. munks having sex, it’s a touching thought. 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By Maura Possley CITY EDITOR “Either give me some A property tax extension limita- money or don’t restrict my tion law that passed on Election Day last Tuesday may cause taxes to sky- only source of income.” rocket before the law is enacted Jan. 1, Mayor Dan Cougill said. —Charleston Mayor Dan Cougill PTELL was invented by the state to put a cap on rapidly growing cities’ property taxes, such as those The Charleston school districts get in the outlying Chicago suburbs. all their funds from property taxes, However, the state then extended the while other schools get more funds law throughout Illinois, which from other sources. Cougill said was unnecessary School districts will be hit especial- because it was created to limit taxes ly hard if the state sends any unfund- in booming towns, not those like ed mandates their way, which Charleston. requires the schools to pay for cer- The law was put on this year’s bal- tain additions to the school or salary lot because of public urging through increases, for instance, but doesn’t the Tax Payers Association to the follow with funding. Instead, the county board, which has the authori- school district must come up with the ty to do so, and passed by a vote of funding. 9,090-5,160. “Either give me some money or COLIN MCAULIFFE/PHOTO EDITOR While the law keeps property taxes don’t restrict my only source of Dr. J.I. Dibua, an assistant professor in the history department at Morgan State University in under control for residents, the income,”Cougill said. Baltimore, MD, talks to students and faculty Thursday evening in the Coleman Hall auditorium. Dr. downside is that school districts will However, Cougill said Charleston Dibua was the first of three speakers, and his topic was “Civil Society and the Second Wave of lose funding because their one will not be hit hard because it has not Democratic Transitions in West Africa. “ source of revenue is limited, Cougill quoted a tax levy higher than that of said. the PTELL threshold, so it was used “It’s a lot more complex then on the to the limited budget. The city surface; that’s the problem,” said also has enough money in reserves Presentations reveal Alan Probst, city manager. so it won’t be hit by the law right Charleston was a city in the coun- away. ty that was not hiking up “We’ve intentionally forced our- property taxes, but with PTELL selves with a small increase in budg- enacted Charleston, as a result, et (each year),” he said. “It’s not a African political moods is the only city that its school dis- major concern in the tricts will be hit with the law, Cougill immediate future. Long term? By Alicia Choi the people in West Africa and Women are now becoming said. Maybe.” STAFF WRITER the biggest goal was to make much more politically active people aware that “democracy and are forming political The democratic transitions itself is not an alien concept.” groups to gain more clout. taking place in different regions The second speaker was Pat Tripp said women still have Newly-approved RSO will in Africa and its effects on the Sonjani, the acting consul-gener- a minimal impact in politics, economic, political and social al of the South African but the political climate is aspects of Africa was presented Consulate, who spoke on slowly starting to change and become a support network by three speakers Thursday. advancements in the continent in popular consensus does not Dr. J.I. Dibua, an associate her speech Democracy and shun women’s participation as Anti-Stoneaholics will help play events) or something or just go professor of history at Morgan Human Rights in the New South it had in the past. out to eat,” he said. State University, MD., was the Africa. “Women are not on the side- students deal with room- He said Anti-Stoneaholics will also first to speak about the demo- Sonjani said that democracy lines anymore,” Tripp said. mates’ drug or alcohol abuse let students who are having problems cratic transitions in West Africa. has helped to improve basic “Political openings for women with their roommates talk about their The topic was “Civil Society and health care, access to water for came after transition from a By John Chambers concerns. the Second Wave of Democratic more than 60 million people, single party rule to a multiple STUDENT GOVERNMENT EDITOR “I think a lot of students (have Transitions in West Africa.” use of widespread electricity party rule.” problems), but a lot don’t admit it,” Dibua spoke about the vari- and sanitation services to more Tripp said women’s groups are Students confronted with their Okonski said. ous types of authoritarian rule than 20 million people. forming through out Africa and roommates’ drug or alcohol abuse To join the organization, students in West Africa and the slow More importantly, there is their organizational skills are now have a Recognized Student must have GPA higher than 2.0. The emergence of democracy in its now an emerging middle class, being recognized as an asset for Organization as a support group. organizations application to become a societies. whereas before there were women’s political participation. Student Senate approved the Anti- RSO states, “any student who is will- Dibua mentioned the eco- only two distinct classes, the “Women have made a differ- Stoneaholics as a RSO Wednesday. ing to put their time and effort into nomic problems that were rich and the poor. ence on many different levels, “It’s to help students who have the ASO and can hold a conversation prevalent during the democrat- “We are still far from our goal in such domestic matters such problems with their roommates due for 15 minutes without talking about ic transitions. He said the – by no means have we reached as in cases of rape and abuse,” to drug or alcohol abuse,” said the getting wasted may become a severe economic depression our goal to build our own nation – Sonjani said. organization’s president Daniel member.” helped to foster a feeling of but we must remember that it’s a Ben Akorlie, a citizen of Okonski, a freshman speech commu- The current members of Anti- independence and drove peo- young democratic nation and it’s Ghana who is visiting a friend nication major. Stoneaholics include Okonski, vice ple toward democracy. still growing,” Sonjani said. at Eastern, said he enjoyed the He said the group will give stu- president Jim Markunak, secretary Dibua said many West Dr. Aili Tripp, an associate symposium. dents unhappy with their roommates’ Michael Walsh and treasurer Eric Africans felt international professor of political science and “Democracy and the eco- use of intoxicants an opportunity to Coalson. intervention was trying to women’s studies at University of nomic development in Africa spend time away from them. Four other organizations have been change the African culture. Wisconsin Madison spoke on is controlled by economic ter- “We want to try to have things to do approved as RSO’s this semester: the “Americans can’t pressure us female involvement in politics in rorists in the West and its trade so they can be away from their room- Art History Society; Asian to change and demand for tran- a session called “Women in policies,” Akorlie said. “I came mates and not fight all the time,” American Association; honors frater- sitions,” Dibua said of American Movement: Transformations in to the symposium to better Okonski said. nity Pi Sigma Alpha and Best intervention during the period. African Political Landscapes.” understand the economic diffi- The group has already met once Buddies. Dibua said one of the biggest Tripp spoke about the vast culties in Africa and how it and will likely meet every week and For more information or to join the challenges was to introduce improvement of women’s affects democratic transi- hold other events, he said. Anti-Stoneaholics, contact Okonski at the concept of democracy to rights throughout Africa. tions.” “Maybe we’ll get some bands (to 581-6183.

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Former Naked with fellow Chicago punk legends Raygun frontman, Jeff Pezzati, is Big Black. the owner of the Southside That lineup recorded both its Chicago-based Jettison Music and releases, an EP titled “…Arming” is back on stage fronting his latest and its full-length “Torch Songs,” project, The Bomb. Fellow label with Chicago producer Steve mates,The Matics, will open the Albini. Albini and Pezzati have show. both been prominent figures in the Pezzati achieved punk-rock-leg- Chicago music scene for some- end status after fronting Naked time, also becoming friends along Raygun throughout much of the the way. 80s and into the 90s. The band The Bomb’s new lineup has went through a few lineup Pezzati handing over his bass changes during their time, but responsibilities to Steve Custer Pezzati on vocals was a constant. and Jeff Dean, formerly of The Even after the band officially Story so Far, have replaced broke up, it had no problem selling Maxwell on guitar. out reunion shows at Chicago ven- “I liked playing bass but our live ues like The Riviera and Metro. shows were kind of boring,” Naked Raygun was arguably the Pezzati said. “Now we’re not tied most influential punk band to down as much with Steve taking PHOTO COURTESY OF THEBOMB.COM come out of Chicago in the 80s, and over on bass.” Members of The Bomb, currently on Jettison Music, proving that you can in fact have fun in the Great Salt some would go so far as to say Pezzati said Custer writes music Flats– provided the Mormons don’t see it. The band will be performing at Friends & Co. Saturday at 10 p.m. ever. It’s difficult to find a the same way he does, so the tran- Chicago-based punk or indie band sition has been easy. Dean was whose members grew up around chosen to take over for Maxwell lot at first, but they can wear out too many bands. The label plans to tion composed of Jim Gentile on Chicago during Raygun’s run that after the band tried out a few dif- their welcome if they play too release a split seven-inch of bass and backing vocals and Brian doesn’t credit them as an influ- ferent guitarists. Like Custer, often.” Mexican Cheerleader and Fee on drums. ence. Dean is always contributing to the The Bomb sounds a lot like clas- Shattered Angel on blue vinyl by The Matics sound similar to The Pezzati says he still gets quite a musicmaking process. sic Raygun with new songs and the end of the year. Other projects Arrivals. Both bands have com- few letters and e-mails from fans “He writes a lot of music, but his new personnel. Pezzati’s vocals on the horizon include a split fea- mon roots, hailing from the same who would just like to thank him writing style is more like (former only add to the similarities with turing The Arrivals and The area of Chicago. Pezzati said The and his band mates for the music Raygun guitarist) John Haggerty,” the lyrical content being some- Matics, a compilation featuring Matics have eight or nine new they made. He still gets recog- Pezzati added. what different. mostly Chicago-based bands and songs ready and some will appear nized by people but claims his The Bomb has a few new songs Jettison Music is named after an EP by The Returnables. on the planned split with The aura is wearing off among the written, but all the members have Raygun’s fourth album, 1988’s The Matics recorded its debut Arrivals. younger crowd. day jobs which limit their time for “Jettison.” Pezzati said The Bomb full length LP “Ignition” with The Matics have the catalog and “(In) some communities, (Naked touring and practicing. Pezzati didn’t get a lot of label attention at Albini and it was released on experience to headline a show at Raygun) was bigger in than in oth- said The Bomb is still relatively first, but he admits he didn’t Jettison. They are a Southside Friends. So the fact that they are ers,” Pezzati said. small around Chicago, but that actively pursue the attention punk band, which has undoubtedly opening for The Bomb makes this The Bomb took shape before doesn’t worry him. either. been influenced by Naked Saturday’s lineup even more Pezzati’s still-fledgling record “We need to get some more Although Jettison has only Raygun. Guitarists Jim Mertz and impressive. Doors at 10 p.m. with label became a reality. Forming in music out,” Pezzati said. “Some released four full-length albums, Pat Katovich both perform lead a $3 cover. the late 90s, the band was original- local bands can play around town a Pezzati said he isn’t trying to sign vocals at times, with a rhythm sec- ‘Jackass’ a work of crude, offensive cinematic art

Aaron Swiercz “Jackass” The American public was the Knoxville’s door anytime soon, ence rolling with laughter from STAFF WRITER Jeff Tremaine, director first to stop and crucify these some movies are an end unto scene to scene like a boulder stuntmen maniacs, but they were themselves and worth the time to rolling down a mountain side. Some people may consider it a also the first to sell out the theater view. I did not hear one dead moment crime that a group of depraved their antics were playing in. They stand as so disturbing you in the theater because the audi- skateboarding youths were given Knowing how difficult it is to don’t want to watch, but so funny ence was practically having the budget to make a feature film romp through the absolutely develop a narrative that will keep you can’t look away. Johnny seizures at the playful antics of about what they do on a daily insane and depraved. the viewers interested for the full Knoxville, Steve-o, Bam Margera, grown men acting like children. basis. With no script, no production running time of the film, Wee-Man, Party boy and company It’s not right, it’s irresponsible, However, in the spirit of “The value and the staying power of a “Jackass” delivers without one, go from one ridiculous scene to the it’s offensive and it is one of the Blair Witch Project,” “Jackass: snowball rolled into the devil’s and any person who sees this next without having to worry most entertaining movies I have The Movie” was born. Evolved homeland, “Jackass” took the box movie and will laugh at at least one about TV ratings or censors. ever seen because it allows you to from the strange minds of the cast office crown in its opening week- scene or clip. Sporting some of the most terri- leave business at the door and lose of the successful MTV program, end and stole the respect of this Even though Oscar is not likely ble acts I have ever seen captured your mind laughing at the stars of the movie is an hour and 40 minute movie critic. to ever knock on Johnny on film, “Jackass” keeps the audi- “Jackass.”

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Viewers of the sculpture offended?” were tragically killed. These peo- Jennifer Smith Nate Bloomquist, Sports editor were so disturbed that the statue ple were more than that. If some- Guest was quickly covered up and sur- thing ever happened to someone [email protected] columnist rounded by a curtain wall. thing to have here as a reminder you loved, how would you react? for The Daily The sculpture depicts a woman of what happened. I’m angry that If the person depicted in this Eastern News who is falling; she is upside-down they covered her up.” sculpture were a member of your EDITORIAL with her arms and legs flailing. I pray that no one will ever for- family, would you be offended? Smith also is a Engraved on a plaque near the get the events of that tragic day, As Americans, we need to see freshman speech sculpture was this poem, written but some may argue that those paintings honoring the firefight- communication by Fischl: “We watched, disbe- people not directly involved may ers, policemen and paramedics major. lieving and helpless, on the sav- gradually begin to forget impor- who sacrificed their lives for oth- Speech age day. People we love began tant details as the years go by. ers. It might help us mourn to see She can be reached falling, helpless and in disbelief.” Reminders of the attacks may statues and memorials of those at [email protected] As I looked at the picture of help those people to clearly victims that risked their lives to the statue, I wondered why any- remember that day, and teach spare those of many more on the one would ever want to remem- future generations the impact of ground. It may give ease to fami- not just a ber a loved one just for the way the events. But, for the people ly members of those lost to see they died. Memories of them who were directly involved, such murals and collages of pictures should be more about how they as family members, reminders of their loved ones. These memo- lived their lives, what they like this particular sculpture may rials are the reminders that we accomplished and how they be upsetting. need as a country to be able to privilege touched people; not images As every anniversary of that mourn and deal with what hap- drilled into people’s minds of day passes, we will have memo- pened, but also to be able to move Do you enjoy your right to speak openly? planes crashing into towers and ries, memorial services, prayer on with our lives and educate Would it be OK with you if movies, speech- people falling from buildings. sessions and other programs held younger generations about the This is what the media is choos- with the purpose of remembering events of Sept. 11, and why we es, concerts and the newspapers you are reading to show us as we attempt to those who lost their lives on that should remember it. ing had to be approved by administrators remember the victims of the day. These programs serve as This statue’s intention was not before they could be presented to the cam- nightmare that was Sept. 11. reminders of what happened, and to be offensive, but it has upset Each person should be remem- they also provide ways for people many Americans to the point that pus? bered for how he or she touched to deal with the reality of Sept. it has been covered up. Though Of course not. The idea of silencing, or even the lives of others, and the mark 11. Generations to come will have its intent was to honor those who reviewing speech on a college campus is they made in this world, but this no idea about what happened that jumped or fell from the twin tow- sculpture does not express that day unless they are shown pic- ers, I feel that it has taken away behind the comprehension of most people. idea. tures or told stories, just as many the idea that these people were However, a court case that will be held in the Some who were present at the in our generation need to be more than just victims. Each one near future could do just unveiling of the sculpture were reminded of the impact of Pearl of those people killed on Sept. 11 At issue disappointed that it was covered Harbor. was unique or important. They that. up. Rockefeller worker Stephen Unfortunately, reminders such need to be remembered for their Free speech The U.S. Court of Appeals Levine remarked, “It was a good as this sculpture seem to send a lives, not for their deaths. could be for the Seventh Circuit will silenced hear a student press law across the case, Hosty v. Carter, some- Midwest time this winter. Our stance The case, which stems The U.S. Court from a complaint by college of Appeals newspaper editors at should recog- Governors State University nize college who were censored by their students have a right to free college’s administration, and open should start sometime in the communication next few months. and expression It was originally scheduled to begin Dec. 10, but was postponed. Attorney General Jim Ryan has filed a brief on behalf of the administration, implying that college students should have no greater rights to free speech than high school students. High school administrators are allowed to censor students. The idea that restrictions on speech should be applied at the college level is ludicrous. College is a place that is supposed to be an open market of ideas and discussion, uncen- sored and receptive to new thoughts. If the court decides in favor of the administration’s case, a muzzle might as well be placed on the mouths of all college students in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin, the states the seventh circuit covers. We need to be proactive in expressing our YOUR TURN: LETTER TO THE EDITOR discontent with the threat this lawsuit poses. With a new attorney general, Lisa Madigan, beginning in January, it is possible for our Thanks for support during campaign voices to influence the path this case might take. Tuesday, election day, during a very hard-fought work, advocating on your Lincoln said the best part of marked the 21st anniversary campaign and to everyone behalf in the courtroom, at politics is making new Let Madigan know it is unacceptable for our of my career as a prosecutor who cast their vote for me. I the policy table and in friends. He was so right. speech to be silenced. But most of all, use – the profession I chose to ran on my 21-year record as Springfield. God bless you all. your voices, express your thoughts, opinions pursue from the time I was a prosecutor and on my My wife, Patti and our a young boy. It is an honor vision for a great office, children share my thanks to Joe Birkett and ideas. and a privilege to represent which Jim Ryan ran so you, the voters of Illinois, DuPage County State’s Exercise your right to free speech. If we you, the people of this state, effectively. In the end, my for embracing us. Abraham Attorney don’t use our rights, it is hard to argue that and to seek justice on your opponent had more money behalf. I was truly honored and resources. we need them preserved and protected. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: The Daily Eastern News accepts letters to the editor to run for attorney general Despite the fact that I lost addressing local, state, national and international issues. They should be less than 250 and I am proud of the cam- this election, I feel like a words and include the authors’ name, telephone number and address. Students should paign we ran. winner. I ran hard and I indicate their year in school and major. Faculty, administration and staff should indicate their position and department. Letters whose authors cannot be verified will not be I am very grateful to never sacrificed my ideals. printed. Depending on space constraints, we may edit letters, so keep it concise. The editorial is the majority opinion of the everyone who supported me I’m excited to get back to Letters can be sent to The Daily Eastern News at 1811 Buzzard Hall, Charleston IL Daily Eastern News editorial board. 61920; faxed to 217-581-2923; or e-mailed to [email protected] 4B ON THE VERGE OF THE WEEKEND THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Friday, November 8, 2002 Charleston natives climbing up the music totem pole

By Karen Kirr intimidated at the thought of work- ASSOCIATE VERGE EDITOR ing with such an accomplished producer. Although it is not overwhelmingly “Absolutely at first,” Chris familiar with the mainstream Quinlan said. “He was unbeliev- music scene yet, rock band Bottle able to work with though. It was of Justus has made significant the first time we worked with a strides just five years after its real producer, one with creden- frontmen, Joe and Chris Quinlan, tials. We worked a month straight packed their knapsacks and gui- of 10-hour days for six songs.” tars to pursue a degree at Illinois The set of songs on the band’s State University. new album is an extraordinary Joe and Chris, Charleston departure from what the band has natives who have been faithfully ever constructed. playing guitar since the eighth “(The new album) is absolutely grade, met up with three other tal- different,” Chris Quinlan said. “It ented musicians at ISU and formed is a lot more uplifting music, more Bottle of Justus -- named after situational songs. You can tell what Justus Woolever, a friend of the the person is going through who group. wrote the song.” The band, comprised of Chris on He said the group has generated lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Joe much label interest and is ulti- on lead guitar and vocals, Erik mately deciding which one it will Bogdonas on drums and percus- work with depending on “who will sion, Jeff Johnson on bass and screw us the least.” Mark Kinderman on saxophone, “We are thinking about going on has been influenced by a slew of tour,” Chris Quinlan said. “We real- mainstream rock acts including ly want to go out there and start Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, playing now that we’ve all finished Guns N’ Roses, R.E.M. and school. We’ve always said when we Radiohead. are done with school we want to go Bottle of Justus will be headlining on tour. We are relatively young Champaign’s Canopy Club (all in mid 20s) and just thought Saturday at 9 p.m. we’d give it a shot. We are really When the band initially formed, looking to see what label we want it attempted to build a solid fan to sign with.” base by playing various venues He said the group’s live show is and parties in Bloomington. In PHOTO COURTESY OF JEFF BECICKA energetic and unique. 1999, Bottle recorded its first Rockers Bottle of Justus are fronted by Charleston natives Chris and Joe Quinlan. The band is headlining at “Our live show is definitely 100 album, “Sunday Midwestern Champaign’s Canopy Club on Saturday and will hold an album release party in January at Chicago’s House of Blues. percent our band, “ Chris Quinlan Afternoon,” after garnering inter- said. “It is an exciting show. We est from its current manager Jeff and wanted to check out the band we are (playing) more bars and unveil its new album after the don’t stand still. We go a little Becicka. and I was like ‘You guys are great.’” clubs, theater gigs.” show, Becicka and Chris Quinlan crazy. We figure if people are Becicka personally knew the Bottle of Justus continued to Growing up obscured in the said. going to pay to get into the door, we bass player, but really didn’t know make progress and saw themselves rural Charleston setting has not Bottle has just wrapped up the want to give people their money’s how talented the group was until take another proverbial step into the prevented Chris and Joe from recording of the EP, titled “On Air,” worth.” he saw them perform for himself. limelight after issuing its latest playing the more coveted places in which they mastered and mixed in As far as playing his hometown, “I saw them and was totally album America Cries in 2001 (no Chicago with their group. Birmingham, Ala. with producer where the band has played at blown away by them and it went correlation to Sept. 11). Bottle of Justus has already per- Jason Elgin, who has produced places like Stix and Top of the Roc from there,” he said. “I saw them “We started getting press and formed twice at Chicago’s House albums for mainstream rockers a few years back, Chris Quinlan for the first time at the ISU radio play after our second record,” of Blues and is planning to play Creed and Collective Soul. said “I would like to come play a Lacrosse House. 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...because plenty of cute chicks read it daily! Advertise Your Business Today! 581-2816 Friday, November 8, 2002 THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS 5A Collected blood will go to Sarah Bush Medical Center By Amee Bohrer peutic recreation major, was dis- STAFF WRITER appointed to learn she could not “I have been more donate due to a low iron content in Students laid scattered on hos- her blood. The required iron level conscious of making pital gurneys with tubes inserted is 12.5, and she measured at only in their veins, while blood is 12.4. sure I do it whenever sucked away through a vacuum She explained this is under- for five to 10 minutes. After it’s standable however, because a sta- I can since 9/11.” over, they are encouraged to rest ble iron level is necessary because for a few minutes while drinking the body must build its supply —Janette Van Meter water and orange juice to replen- after their donation. If the iron ish their fluids. levels are too low prior to dona- and there is a higher demand for It’s all for a good cause however tion, a person’s health could be blood, but the supply doesn’t meet – they are saving someone’s life. affected. the demand most of the time. On Thursday dozens of stu- Angie Roethemeyer, a junior Americans aging can add to the dents gathered in the Grand health studies/nursing major, felt demand. Ballroom of the Martin Luther donating was the right thing to do. “The Baby Boomers are getting King Jr. University Union to “It’s hospitable,” she said. “It old enough to need more surgeries donate blood for “Donate it Now,” makes you feel good and you and more blood, so we really need a blood drive sponsored by Phi could save somebody’s life.” the young people to to step up,” Sigma Pi, a coed honors fraterni- Roethemeyer, a four-year she said. “It’s especially hard over ty, and the American Marketing donor, has donated three times the holidays and between semes- Association. this year. ters when the students go home, Trish Haworth, director of Prior to the procedure, all appli- and we need the local residents to donor relations for the cants undergo a brief physical pick up the gap.” Community Blood Services of examination which includes Janette Van Meter, a Charleston Illinois, said the donated blood will checking the pulse, temperature, resident and a special education be distributed to patients at Sarah blood pressure and hemoglobin teacher, has been donating blood Bush Medical Center. levels. Donors must also undergo and closing the gap for 15 years. “Patients in the community rely a brief interview about their med- “I have been more conscious of on us to supply donors for their ical history. making sure I do it whenever I blood products,” she said. Applicants must be 16 years of can since 9/11,” Van Meter said. “Anyone who is interested in sup- age and at least 110 pounds. “It’s not painful, and it only takes STEPHEN HAAS/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER porting patients in this communi- Carol Henke, a registered 15 minutes.” Kathy Parker, registered nurse and Community Blood Services of Illinois volun- ty needs to donate at these nurse, said because there is more The goal for the drive was 40 teer, prepares to draw blood from Andrew Greene, freshman computer informa- drives.” traffic during the holidays, the units, and a total of 46 units were tion systems major, during the Donate it Now blood drive sponsored by Phi Lindsay Ribbe, a junior thera- probability of accidents is greater received. Sigma Pi. High school jazz festival to highlight Eastern jazz ensembles

By Genevieve Cyrs The selected students will perform a followed by the two separate Senior Jazz The EIU Jazz Ensemble has received STAFF WRITER jazz set that reflects both groups. The evening will culminate with the numerous awards recently including contemporary jazz music and that of the featured guests of the night, the EIU Jazz Outstanding Ensemble and Solo Eastern Illinois University will host the 30s and 40s. Ensemble. Guest conductor Allan Horney Performance citations at the Notre Dame Illinois Music Educators Association Three groups, the Junior Jazz Band con- from Eastern Illinois University will direct Collegiate Jazz Festival, a press release stat- District V Jazz Festival at 6 p.m. Friday in sisting of middle school age students and the Junior Jazz band while professors from ed. They have also received Down Beat the University Ballroom of the Martin two Senior Jazz Band groups consisting of Bradley University and Western Illinois magazine’s prestigious “DB” award, distin- Luther King Jr. University Union. high school students, make up the entire University will direct the Senior Jazz guishing the group as the nation’s best col- The IMEA auditioned high school and ensemble, which is set up like a dance band Bands. lege big band. Their latest CD, “In the middle school students from surrounding or big band as they are more commonly Sam Fagaly, a jazz professor, will direct Pocket” is now available. areas such as Champaign, Decatur and known. the EIU Jazz Ensemble, which will begin at There is no charge for admission to the Effingham to participate in this festival. The Junior Jazz Band will perform first, 7:15. festival.

YYeeaarrbbooookk PPiiccttuurreess November 11 - 15 $5 for Seniors 9 am to 5 pm $4 for Underclassmen Union Walkway Friday, November 8, 2002 ON THE VERGE OF THE WEEKEND THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS 5B Empyrean brings ‘uplifting rock’ to Green Party benefit By Ben Erwin things and it’s hard to know time.” VERGE EDITOR where to stop.” The band has also seen its Playing Chicago clubs, parties notoriety increase due in part to Formed in 1997, while its and anywhere else that would airplay on Chicago’s Q101, as members were still in high have them to support “Life well as on suburban radio sta- school, Arlington Heights Without Hell” and “Beautiful tions. With a new record and a natives Empyrean seem des- Reality,” the band has slowly small slice of recognition in toe, tined for greater success with built a following throughout the band will be playing a Green the group’s latest release, “Long northern Illinois. Along with the Party fundraiser this weekend to Story Short,” garnering regional growing fan base has come raise money for the most promi- radio airplay and a burgeoning increased responsibility and nent third party in America. fan base growing with each show plans for the future of the group. Although not typically a politi- the band plays. “Each time we play, the money cally centered group, members Comprised of Mike Chorvat on we make goes into a larger band of Empyrean see the opportunity vocals and rhythm guitar, Dan fund, and that money keeps get- to play Eastern as another Wade on lead and rhythm guitar, ting funneled back into our chance to build a fan base, as Brandon Capetillo on bass and records,” Capetillo said. well as an opportunity to create Scott Hoeft completing the Empyrean has subsequently awareness through their music. rhythm section, Empyrean has used the money it has earned, “Well, I voted in the 2000 elec- been crafting melodic, anthemic PHOTO COURTESY OF EMPYREANWEB.COM slogging it out in smoky clubs, to tion; but if you mean on a Rage rock for more than five years, support its latest effort “Long Against the Machine scale, then The members of Empyrean, pictured here atop a Chicago rooftop, will be putting out a number of self- playing Greenfest, a fundraiser for the Green Party. Story Short.” no. We are not that cool,” Wade released records along the way. With “Long Story Short,” the said of the group’s political affil- Beginning with 1999’s “Life band was given the opportunity iations. Without Hell” and the album’s said of each of the band’s subse- “Life Without Hell” where the to again increase its budget, as As for the show itself, follow up, the six-song quent recording experiences. band was under production and well as the production value of Capetillo has high hopes for the “Beautiful Reality” in 2000, the With a succession of albums monetary constraints for the the record. band’s performance. “It’s a band has been refining and ranging, according to Capetillo, first time in its career. “It was “With more money, you’re not great, uplifting rock show with a molding its sound with each suc- from happy and uplifting to our first recording with a real as rushed and you can make sure lot of presence,” Capetillo said cessive trip to the studio. darker and heavier, the band’s budget,” Capetillo said. “We everything sounds right to you,” of the group’s performances. “We’ve grown more comfort- sound mutates with each appear- were a little nervous because Capetillo said. “With this record, “And if we can bring our music able with each other and it keeps ance on record. The group’s true with that much money to spend, we made sure everything sound- to new fans and help a good getting easier,” bassist Capetillo indoctrination came via 1999’s you have the opportunity to redo ed just right because we had the cause, that’s great.”

Green: “Therefore, I guess you could Eastern’s “midget of a music drummer in the group) are just having been a solo guy for the say I support the Party. I’ve scene,” he said. these kick-ass guys who know past year or so, my main objec- All proceeds from never really called myself a “Since I feel exactly the same exactly what they are doing tive has been to be one of many democrat or Green Party mem- way and am always looking for and love just playing music,” trying to get big bands concert will go to ber. Like I said I just decided to new ways to put some musical he said. here…and just to have music start getting involved and bet- blood into the veins of Eastern, I Bryan and Pelzer were com- be a staple of this campus. ter-read in politics…at least as told her I would absolutely love mended by Groff for their “I think there have been huge Green Party much as I have time for.” to be a part of the concert if they efforts and hard work in trying steps, even leaps toward a CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1B Bryan first planted the idea of wanted me to be,” Groff said. to breathe some life into the more musical vibe in a Green Fest in Groff’s head Groff, who has been perform- state music locally. Charleston.” to get more politically involved when she approached him at his ing solo for the last year prima- “I know Kelly and Jeremy Groff said he is anticipating when approached by the Green own partially self-organized rily for philanthropic purposes, are big supporters of expand- a successful Green Fest Party about performing at concert Chuckstock in August seems to have found a comfort- ing Eastern’s music scene, and Tuesday and hopes it will be a Saturday’s concert. and mentioned she and the able niche playing with his new I’ve been on that side of the mainstay on Eastern’s campus. “I voted (Tuesday), and Carl remainder of the Green Party temporarily-named band Ryan fence since I started college,” “I’m so happy that people are Estabrook was one of the chads I were groping with the concert Groff & The Green Jenkins. he said. “I mean, with my old making a real effort on music’s poked out,” Groff said. idea in an effort to enhance “Jim and Dave (bassist and band (The Last Resorts) and behalf in Chucktown,” he said.

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H o w d y P a r t n e r . . . You could have advertised right here! 6A THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Friday, November 8, 2002 Investigators look for Child killed, mother wounded source of plague bacteria in Missouri school shooting LIBERTY, Mo. (AP) — A man waiting in at the scene. His mother underwent surgery a parking lot outside his son’s school shot and was expected to recover, police said. NEW YORK (AP) — Thursday, and the woman assertion that the public is the fourth-grader to death and wounded The schoolchildren were taken to a near- Disease investigators tried remained in stable condi- not in danger because the boy’s mother Thursday after a domes- by movie theater to await the arrival of their Thursday to track down the tion. They were given antibi- bubonic plague cannot be tic dispute, police said. parents. Among the pupils was the boy’s sis- source of bubonic plague otics, which usually can passed person-to-person. The shootings happened around 12:30 ter, who police say saw the shooting. bacteria that apparently treat the disease effectively. In extremely rare cases, p.m. as the woman was picking up the boy Ed Ludwig hurried to the theater to caused a New Mexico cou- While doctors are almost bubonic plague can trans- at St. James Catholic School, which serves retrieve his 7-year-old granddaughter, a ple to become sick while vis- certain the cases are plague, form into pneumonic 322 students in kindergarten through second-grader, after hearing about the iting New York City. tests to confirm the disease plague, a contagious form. eighth grade. shooting on television. Health officials believe the remained incomplete. A pre- But health officials have Police Lt. Mark Misenhelter said the “I just rushed up here as fast as I couple became infected near liminary test on the man said that is unlikely to hap- gunman was the child’s father. He said the could,” he said. “I didn’t even shut up the their home in Santa Fe, N.M., came back positive pen in these cases — and suspect had argued with the boy’s mother house.” before they arrived in New Wednesday. also stressed that the earlier in the day, though their relationship Rebecca Summers, spokeswoman for York on Nov. 1, said Llelwyn The plague cases would patients were isolated just was not immediately clear. the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kansas Grant, a spokesman for the be the first in the United in case. The man was arrested about an hour City-St. Joseph, said all students were federal Centers for Disease States this year and the first In Santa Fe, health work- later at a liquor store in Kansas City, 20 accounted for and the school was locked Control and Prevention. in New York City in at least ers were testing animals for miles away. Kansas City police spokesman down. The 53-year-old man and a century. About 10 to 20 plague bacteria to learn the Tony Sanders said police got a tip the man The students never play in the parking 47-year-old woman showed people usually get plague source of the infection. had said he was trying to get out of town lot, Summers said, “so I can’t imagine they up at a New York hospital each year in the United Some wild animals, includ- because he had just shot someone. saw this.” Tuesday, complaining of States, mostly in the West. ing rodents and prairie Jaswinder Singh, 41, was charged Former St. James student Ed Hughes fever, weakness and One in seven cases is fatal. dogs, pass the infection to Thursday night with murder, assault and said he doesn’t have any children at the swelling. The man remained Health officials on fleas, which can infect armed criminal action, a Clay County dis- school, but he returned to help direct par- in critical condition Thursday repeated their humans. patcher said. Singh was being held without ents outside the theater. bond. “We’re a very close-knit, very loving The identities and ages of the victims community,” he said. “So I just had to see Priest sentenced for making were not provided. Police said the boy died how I could help.” drugs, removed from duties Accomplice in carjacking DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) distribute the banned been a priest for seven — A Roman Catholic priest depressant gamma hydroxy- years. murders receives life in prison was sentenced Thursday to butyrate, or GHB. “My dreams have now five years in prison for mak- GHB is known as the “date- been shattered,” he said. PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — An accom- Sanchez had struck a plea agreement ing the so-called “date-rape” rape drug” because it has Windy was given a stiffer plice in the carjacking murders of two col- with the government to avoid the death drug and has been removed been used to incapacitate peo- sentence because he abused lege students was sentenced Thursday to penalty. from all priestly duties. ple, leaving them vulnerable a position of trust, according life in prison. Burgeson and Shute were abducted at The Rev. Jeffery Windy to sexual assault. It also has to the U.S. Attorney’s office. Federal Judge Ronald Lagueux said gunpoint outside a mall in June 2000. The and his friend Timothy been used by bodybuilders as O’Brien’s sentence was Samuel Sanchez participated in the abduc- carjackers took the couple to a remote golf O’Brien were weightlifters an athletic enhancer. longest because he was the tion of Jason Burgeson and Amy Shute in course where Gregory Floyd shot them in who initially took the drug to Windy’s attorney, Doug ringleader. June 2000 and encouraged the shooter to the head at close range. bulk up and became addicted, Scovil, referred to his client Upon his arrest, Windy kill them. Floyd and another man also have been said O’Brien, who was sen- in court as a bodybuilder. was suspended from his The defense asked for leniency on the sentenced to life in prison. Another man tenced to 10 years in prison. Before sentencing, Windy, duties at St. Patrick’s grounds that Sanchez, 22, was an unenthu- will be sentenced later this month. Four other men have been 31, began reading a pre- Church and St. siastic accomplice whose life was marked A fifth alleged accomplice was acquitted sentenced in the case. All six pared statement, but broke Margaret Mary’s in Wyanet, by mental problems and physical abuse. of federal charges but is being held for a men pleaded guilty to con- down sobbing after a few Ill., the Diocese of Peoria Attorney Harry Trainor Jr. said he would robbery conviction. State prosecutors plan spiracy to manufacture and sentences. He said he had said. appeal the sentence. to charge him for the carjacking murders. This Weekend @ GoGo AuntAunt Kayla!Kayla! es of A adi lpha Fish and Fries $3.49 e L P Open h Proudly Introduce h EIU’s 4 o’clock club 11 am T i $5 Pitchers 1/2 Price Appetizers Sean Hess

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Building on success “We haven’t been avoiding tackle drills for those without This day in Panther Eastern heads into NCAA Regional on the heels of back-to-back OVC crowns pads,” Spoo said. “But there’s really only so much we can do, sports... By Michael Gilbert Valley Conference Championship The Panthers also received sur- so we hope it improves this 1996: Eastern women’s soc- STAFF WRITER and its top runner and head coach prisingly strong contributions weekend.” cer fall 3-1 to Creighton in both received the conference’s from three freshmen. Jack Stout Eastern’s offense will provide opening round of the Missouri Even though the Panther men’s highest awards. finished eighth just ahead of the Skyhawks with arguably Valley Conference Tournament. and women’s teams thrived at the In an extremely close meet, the Jordan Jackson and Dan their biggest challenge of the OVC Championship meet last Panthers nipped Eastern Strackeljahn. season. weekend, head coach John Kentucky 28-29 to capture its fifth “Our veterans led the way and Tennessee-Martin was shutout McInerney is not yet ready to call OVC title in the last seven years. then the three new guys closed 24-0 by a pass-powered, nation- Matchup breakdown it a season. “We had a few down weeks and the deal,” McInerney said. “To ally ranked Gardner-Webb team, He knows that the year is not we didn’t practice well (before the have sixth runners finish in the but holding the Bulldogs to that Tennessee Eastern ending but just beginning. meet), but we had a huge team top 10 was beyond my expecta- many points was a small victory Martin at Illinois “Winning the OVC was pretty effort,” McInerney said. tions.” in an otherwise one-sided affair. Skyhawks Panthers sweet,” McInerney said. “But we The Panthers had six of their Not to be lost in the Panthers Jerrigan has already likened (2-7, 0-3) (6-2, 4-0) still have two more main meets runners finish in the top 10, and third straight OVC title was the the Panthers’ offense to the left. The NCAA Regional and the leading the way was OVC Runner accomplishment of McInerney. Dallas Cowboys during the WHEN:Noon., Saturday NCAA Championship We have to of the Year, senior, Kyle O’Brien. The Eastern graduate was Michael Irwin days. WHERE:O’Brien Stadium be ready for those.” “Kyle ran great,” McInerney named OVC Coach of the Year for “They have a high-powered GAME NOTES: The NCAA Regional will be held said. “He edged the Eastern the sixth time in his 11-year offense that can score on you at Senior quarterback Tony Romo is at Illinois State on Nov. 16. The Kentucky runner (Brent Reiter) tenure as head coach over the any time,” Jerrigan said. three touchdown passes away from Panthers will conclude the season by two seconds to win the 8,000 weekend. “There’s just not enough that setting school single-season record in the following week by heading to meters.” “It’s an honor that I don’t take can be said about (Romo).” that category. Terre Haute, Ind., for the NCAA Also finishing near the lead lightly, but the guys really earned Senior defensive back Perez Head coach Bob Spoo will earn his Championship. were junior Jeff Jonaitis and sen- it for me,” McInerney said. “My Boyd leads the Skyhawks with 100 career victory if the Panthers Last weekend the men’s team ior Dan Mackey, who finished team ran well and I benefited four interceptions and 83 tack- defeat the Skyhawks. captured its third straight Ohio third and seventh, respectively. from it.” les. Junior linebacker Nick Ricks has 99 Edge: Even Panthers: tackles this season, 14.5 for losses, he Special teams he will finish with back-to-back 100 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8A The Panthers expect teams to tackle seasons. No. 1 Southern Methodist vs. No. success in this tournament. kick away from Raymond on a Senior receiver Will Bumphus is 8 Evansville No. 3 Southwest Missouri vs. No. 6 regular basis, but that doesn’t averaging 10.3 points per game plac- The matchup is even more lop- Tulsa No. 4 Drake vs. No. 5 Bradley bother Spoo. ing him at No. 9 in I-AA in scoring. sided than Eastern’s game, since Southwest Missouri enters the Not many people expected “We’ll take the ball further up u Tennessee-Martin have lost its last Evansville has struggled mightily conference tournament riding a Drake to come into the MVC tour- field, there’s no problem with 39 consecutive OVC games. this season. The Purple Aces are five-game winning streak, which nament with a higher seed than that,” Spoo said. “That’s not at all one of the few teams in the field could carry it fairly far. The Bears Bradley. Going into the season the surprising that they’d want to that have given up more goals than have been solid on defense and Bulldogs were predicted only to be kick away from (Raymond).” Lattimore is the Skyhawks’ they have scored. proved this again as they allowed seventh in the conference, while Spoo confides in freshman deep threat. Southern Methodist team that only one goal to the Panthers in Bradley was nationally ranked. place kicker Steve Kuehn He averages 21 yards per has completely shutdown oppos- their 2-1 victory on Nov. 3. But three of Bradley’s four losses despite two blocked extra points kickoff return and has broken ing offenses, and have only given Tulsa has staggered to a 4-5 this season came within the MVC, last weekend. one for 68 yards. up 11 goals the entire year. The record this season within the which is puzzling considering the The Arlington Heights prod- Sophomore Brent Harris has Mustangs enter their first round league. Defense will be a key for team’s offensive and defensive uct has missed nine of 34 point made 10 of 15 field goals includ- game coming off the victory that the Golden Hurricane as Tulsa has units are both solid. While both after touchdown kicks. ing one from 51 yards. clinched the top spot in the tourna- scored only 26 goals this year. teams have a solid defense, “He’s done a good job for us,” Edge: Even ment after they defeated Both teams will boast a strong Bradley’s explosive offense could Spoo said. “Those two blocked Final score: Panthers 42, Creighton 2-1. defense that they need to use for make the difference in this game. extra points weren’t his fault.” Skyhawks 10

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FOOTBALL VOLLEYBALL In the face of team turmoil Back-to-back Eastern hosts Tennessee-Martin two weeks after firing third-year head coach Sam McCorkle wins at last By Nate Bloomquist touchdown passes away from breaking the school single-sea- Panthers win two in a row for first SPORTS EDITOR son record in that category. time since September Panther head coach Bob Spoo would earn win No. 100, but as Panther defensive coordinator Roc Bellatoni was surpris- was the case with previous milestones, Spoo sees little rele- Matthew Stevens ingly upbeat the week after Eastern’s 54-48 win over vance. STAFF WRITER Tennessee State. “I’m sure I’ve said this a lot, but I’m really glad Tony Romo Bellatoni Wednesday freely displayed a quick off-kilter is on our team,” Spoo said Wednesday. “But I’m glad he does- The Eastern volleyball team (8-19, 3-10) earned its first smile – almost a smirk. His No. 119-ranked defensive corps n’t go into games thinking about breaking a record – he just two-game winning streak since the middle of September inspires a darker demeanor. wants to win a game and does whatever it takes.” by handing Tennessee State (13-17, 0-12) its 80 consecu- He said when Tennessee-Martin rolls Romo to senior flanker Will Bumphus for a touchdown is tive loss in Ohio Valley Conference play 30-18, 31-29, 27- into O’Brien Stadium noon Saturday, almost a guarantee in the Panther playbook. 30, 30-21. the Panthers will be ready to clamp Bumphus made 12 touchdown catches in the season’s first “It’s a victory that we once again considered a must down. eight games. All three of his catches last week were in the end win,” head coach Brenda Winkeler said. “It’s very important to play well zone. The Panthers performance early took the loud on defense to improve Junior tailback Andre Raymond continues hold the top spot Nashville crowd out of the match in game one by domi- their confidence,” in the national rankings in all-purpose yardage. nating the Tigers in hitting percentage .333 to .029. Bellatoni said. “All Raymond averages 204 yards per game. The Panthers are “We have improved this season more than any year they’ve heard and No. 6 in I-AA in total offense. that I have been here because we have been so young,” read about is how Tennessee-Martin was hit hard by the firing of head coach Winkeler said. bad they’ve done.” Sam McCorkle last week, but none were hit harder than for- The Panthers are forced to win the rest of their games Tennessee- mer defensive line coach Johnny Jerrigan. and get some help to earn the last berth in the OVC Martin’s athletic Jerrigan last week took the reigns of a battered 2-7 team Tournament. department seemingly headed to self-destruction. “It’s definitely do-or-die time for us but this is a com- issues The Tennessee-Martin pass threat is virtually nonexistent, pletely different team from the middle of the year,” fewer which could play into Eastern’s favor. The Panthers have done Winkeler said. scholar- fairly well against power run teams (Illinois State and Eastern Sophomore Erica Gerth led the Panthers by earning a ships to play- Kentucky) this season. The Skyhawks have only four passing double-double including 14 kills and 16 digs. ers than the rest touchdowns this season. “(Erica Gerth’s) hitting percentage was just awesome of the Ohio Valley Four running backs flank the Tennessee-Martin offense, and she is turning into such a complete player,” Winkeler Conference – conse- none of which average more than 30 yards per game. Senior said. quently, the Carlos Latimore leads the Skyhawks running corps with 271 Gerth had a hitting percentage of .407 because she Skyhawks aren’t as deep yards on 86 carries. received help from fellow sophomore Shanna Ruxer who on ‘D. “We try to bang the ball downfield and run up the clock,” accounted for 10 kills and 13 digs. “We’ve got to work Jerrigan said in a press conference this week. “Shanna Ruxer has stepped up recently and is trying hard to get back on Spoo doesn’t expect Jerrigan to change the Skyhawks’ to sure up our right side of the net,” Winkeler said. the horse,” offensive game plan. Sarah Niedospial was second on the team in digs with Bellatoni said. “I Edge: Eastern 13 and according to Winkeler, one of the major reasons think the week why the Panthers are playing better defense. off before play- Defense “Sarah’s attitude gives you at least five points every ing last week Spoo echoed Bellatoni in saying the defense needs a good night because of her effort,” Winkeler said. may have hurt game for a morale boost. He said the problem has been the Eastern travels this weekend to compete against us.” same all season. Austin Peay and Tennessee Tech. These two teams are “We just can’t get everyone in full pads on Tuesdays all directly above the Panthers in the OVC standings and are Offense year,” Spoo said. “I hope they’re not overlooking Tennessee- once again, must-win situations. Senior quar- Martin. They don’t have the athletes, but we’re really not a The Panthers lost to both of these teams in Lantz terback and sharp defensive team right now.” Arena in four (Austin Peay) and five games (TTU) but Walter Payton Junior Buchanan Award candidate Nick Ricks leads the Winkeler believes her team will fair better this weekend. STEPHEN HAAS/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Award can- Panthers with 99 tackles and four sacks. Ricks made 14 tack- “Erica Gerth had a disappointing performance against Junior strong safety Fred Miller is tied didate les against the Tigers last week in a game where the Panthers Peay and is looking to have a better game this time for third on the team in tackles with Tony missed many routine stops. around,” Winkeler said. 49, despite missing a week. Romo “It’s just amazing what a two-game winning streak will isSEE TURMOIL Page 7A do because we believe that we can do anything now,” three “We haven’t been avoiding tackle drills for those without Winkeler said. MEN’S SOCCER Panthers face talented field in MVC Tournament By Aaron Seidlitz the players or head coach Adam STAFF WRITER Howarth. Eastern did rebound during Eastern enters this year’s the tail end of its schedule to win Missouri Valley Conference two of the last three games, with Tournament with the No. 7 seed the one loss coming in the last out of eight teams in the tourna- minute to Southwest Missouri. ment. The Panthers are hoping to With the large amount of talent ride a hot streak heading into spread throughout the MVC this sea- Saturday’s 1 p.m. match. son, the Panthers are the underdogs Creighton lost a tough battle with heading into the tourney. the regular season conference With perennial soccer power- champions Southern Methodist houses Southern Methodist, in its final game of the season. Creighton, and Bradley all play- “We are going into this tourna- ing within the MVC, Eastern ment as the underdog, but some- arguably plays in one of the times this could be a good thing,” toughest leagues in the nation. Howarth said. “We have no fear Eastern will play the second-seed- of these teams because we have ed Creighton Bluejays. Creighton seen them all before.” beat Eastern 4-1 at Lakeside Field This will have to carry the earlier this season. The Panthers Panthers, because the team does not believe an upset is possible because match up well with Creighton on Eastern has seen what Creighton can paper. Eastern’s offense may be do. potent enough to keep up with the Besides the game against Bluejays, both teams scored 33 goals Creighton, the Panthers will have this season, but the two defenses are to deal with an extremely talent- completely different. ed field. Creighton has locked teams up The formula for an unpredictable this season by allowing only 17 tournament is in place, which the goals all season, which is signifi- Panthers hope to be one of the most cantly better than Eastern’s unpredictable teams. defense which gave up 31 goals While it is a long shot for this season. Eastern to take the tournament “The confidence is high on this — or even the first match — the team right now, and its good that team hopes it will get overlooked we go into this tournament with a by Creighton. little momentum. The kids know it is now a do or die situation CAITLIN BULLIS/ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR No. 2 Creighton vs. No. 7 Eastern each game,” said Howarth. The Panthers are underdogs in Senior midfielder Aaron Aguirre (right) is one of six seniors on Eastern’s roster that will take on No. 2 seed SEE PANTHERS Page 7A Creighton Saturday in the first round of the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament. this matchup, but it doesn’t scare 8B ON THE VERGE OF THE WEEKEND THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Friday, November 8, 2002 Violent Femmes bring classic rock to Canopy Club

The three-man acoustic rock trio Violent Femmes brought their 20-year plus catalog to their performance at Urbana’s Canopy Club Oct. 28.

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Top left: Gordon Gano, lead singer and guitarist for the Violent Femmes, sings intensely into the microphone. Violent Femmes put on a powerful show. They played many of their hit songs including; “Blister in the Sun”, “Add It Up”, “Good Feelings”, and “Kiss Off” among others.

Top Right: Brain Ritchie, bassist for the Violent Femmes, puts on a 110 percent performance. The Violent Femmes proved to the crowd they could still rock.

Bottom: Guy Hoffman, percussionist for the Violent Femmes, pounds away energetically on the drums at the Violent Femmes concert at the Canopy Club in Champaign Monday, October 28.

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