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This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the 2014 at The Keep. It has been accepted for inclusion in April by an authorized administrator of The Keep. For more information, please contact [email protected]. ON THE VERGE Check out On the Verge of the CONFIDENCE CALL April 4, 2014 The Daily Eastern News' weekly arts and entertainment section Going into the series against Murray Weekend to learn about the “geek State, Eastern baseball coach Jim culture” of Eastern, as well as tips Schmitz wants to keep spirits high. for comic books. Page 8 Page 1B WWW.DAILYEASTERNNEWS.COM HE DT ailyEastErnnEws Friday, April 4, 2014 “TELL THE TRUTH AND DON’T BE AFRAID” VOL. 98 | NO. 130 Fagbug speaker causes controversy at high school
By Jarad Jarmon Associate News Editor | @JJarmonReporter
After the screening of “Fagbug Nation” Wednesday, a mother of a member of the unofficial Charleston High School club, the Gay and Straight Alliance, asked the Fagbug speaker to talk with the group. Erin Davies went to the high school at 8:30 a.m., and parked her rainbow colored VW Bug with “FagBug” stamped on the driver side and passenger side doors in a public parking spot. She spoke to the 12 group members for two minutes before she was called into the administration of- ce. Brandon Miller, the Charleston High School assistant principal, asked for Davies to move her car o the campus because it was causing a stir from parents and students. Davies said they did not ask her to leave, but it was rude nonetheless. She added it was discrim- inatory to say someone can be here but their car cannot especially because, to her, it was impor- tant to the gay community and that her car made a statement. “I said well, why can’t you just explain the sto- ry behind it,” Davies said. “ e car is doing what it is supposed to do. To get people talking.” Principal Diane Hutchins said she made the decision to have the car removed from the cam- pus because when talking to the group about the importance that the school feel like a safe envi- ronment, words deemed offensive were put on a list the school would advocate and enforce against like “fag.” She said even though students in the group might have understood the point be- ing made, the school was unsure of whether other students would understand the state- SUBMITTED PHOTO ment being made. Members of the Charleston High School Gay Straight Alliance stands in front of the “Fagbug” Thursday. The group has been denied recognition FAGBUG, page 5 as an official school club. CUPB to hear Appellate Court visits for cases, questions
By Dominic Renzetti budget cut Editor-in-chief | @domrenzetti
What is normally a hall of art and music became proposals a hall of justice as the Illinois Appellate Court for the Fourth Judicial District held a civil and crimi- By Bob Galuski nal case in the Recital Hall of the Doudna Fine Arts Managing Editor | @BobGaluski Center ursday. e Fourth District covers more than 30 coun- The time has come for the different Coun- ties stretching across Illinois, stretching from far cil on Planning and Budgeting subcommittees west Adams and Pike counties all the way to Cham- to give their recommendations. paign, Vermillion, Coles and Edgar counties along The recommendations, which are the re- the state’s eastern border. sult of a nearly semester-long struggle to fig- Judges omas R. Appleton, omas M. Harris, ure out how to cut $8 million from the bud- Jr. and Lisa Holder White were on hand to preside get, will come from the different subcommit- over the civil case of Illinois County Treasurers’ As- tees – business affairs, the president’s area and sociation v. Brian Hamer and Judy Baar Topinka, as university advancement, academic affairs and well as the criminal case of People v. Bradley. JASON HOWELL | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS student affairs. Hamer is the director of the Illinois Department Judges Thomas M. Harris, Thomas R. Appleton and Lisa Holder White of the Fourth District Ap- Each of the subcommittees will submit of Revenue, and Baar Topinka the current state pellate Court in Illinois heard arguments to a civil case and criminal case in the Recital Hall of their proposals to the general assembly of the comptroller. She was formerly the state treasurer the Doudna Fine Arts Center on Thursday. The Appellate Court has traveled to other schools council at 2 p.m. Friday in the Room 4440 from 1995-2007. e civil case saw arguments that around the state in order to allow students and citizens the opportunity to see how the judi- of Booth Library. Although each subcommit- they did not receive stipends of $6,500 in 2010-11, cial system works. tee will present its own proposal, these rec- which the state was unable to pay because of its - ommendations need to go through the gener- nancial woes. kind,” she said. “Sometimes you have a preference “When I first joined the appellate court in al assembly before they are set. e criminal case of People v. Bradley saw argu- for what your background is or what your experi- 2001, that was right in the middle of the growth After they pass through the general as- ments in a case where the state made an agreement ence in. It’s like reading a really good new book ev- of methamphetamine and we had so many meth sembly, the proposals will go to the Board of with Desean Bradley that it would drop weapon ery day. Every night, you get another case. It’s ex- cases, they were just coming out of our ears.” Trustees at their meeting April 25. charges against him if he would testify against a co- tremely interesting.” The judges were also asked about whether or Even though the proposals are due at 2 defendant. However, the state later re lled charges Holder White, who rst joined the Fourth Dis- not they should ask questions during the trial. p.m. Friday, the subcommittee members for against Bradley, and he objects. trict in January of 2013, serves on the Illinois Su- Harris said he isn’t afraid to ask questions. business affairs and president’s area will still Following the conclusion of the arguments, preme Court Judicial Conference Committee on “Speaking for myself, if I thought some- be working on their proposal from 8:30 a.m. judges Appleton, Harris and Holder White partic- Education, which is in charge of planning and thing wasn’t coming out that they were miss- until noon Friday in Room 4440 of Booth Li- ipated in a question and answer session with stu- providing continuing judicial education for Illi- ing a point, I would not hesitate to ask a brary. dents. nois judges. question,” he said. “Lawyers hate that.” PROPOSALS, page 5 Holder White said there were positives to both. Appleton said the number of civil and criminal COURT, page 5 “You have unique issues associated with each cases the court sees tends to uctuate over time. 2 FRIDAY, ARIL 4, 2014 THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS | NEWS Local weather All signs point to fashion Run to TODAY SATURDAY raise DUI awareness By Aaliyah Stephen Sta Reporter | @DEN_News Cloudy Sunny High: 52° High: 54° e second annual Lauren’s 5k run Low: 29° Low: 34° and walk will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at For more weather visit castle.eiu.edu/weather. the local Panther Trail. Registration to run in the event will cost $12 and can be made the day of the event. In the summer of 2012, Lauren Lef- The Daily fler, a family and consumer scienc- es major, was struck by a drunk driver easTern news while walking across a street and died at “Tell the truth and don’t be afraid.” the age of 21. Lauren’s Run is hosted in The Daily Eastern News her honor to raise awareness of drunk 1802 Buzzard Hall driving on Eastern’s campus. Eastern Illinois University Michelle Cheval, a senior family and Charleston, IL 61920 217-581-2812 consumer sciences major, is the primary 217-581-2923 (fax) organizer of Lauren’s Run. “Lauren gives us an outlet to touch News Sta Verge Designer people’s hearts by making those aware Editor in Chief Alex Villa Dominic Renzetti Advertising Sta of drunk driving,” she said. All prof- [email protected] Account Executive its made from the event will be donat- Managing Editor Rachel Eversole-Jones ed to Mothers Against Drunk Driving Bob Galuski Faculty Advisers (MADD). DENmanaging@ Editorial Adviser gmail.com Lola Burnham MADD was incorporated in the Associate News Photo Adviser year 1980. It is a non-pro t organiza- Editor Brian Poulter tion that is meant to stop drunk driv- Jarad Jarmon DENNews.com DENnewsdesk@ Adviser ing, support the victims and their fami- gmail.com Bryan Murley lies of the violent crime, and to prevent Opinions Editor Publisher underage drinking. Kyle Daubs John Ryan DENopinions@gmail. Business Manager Although Cheval did not organize com Betsy Jewell Lauren’s Run last spring, she hopes to Assistant Online Press Supervisor go beyond expectations of last year’s Editor Tom Roberts donations. Cheval is in charge of tak- Seth Schroeder Night Sta PHOTO BY KATIE SMITH | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Photo Editor for this issue ing donations, posting iers, creating T- Kadija Stallings, a senior art major, yells to students Thursday underneath the bridge lounge outside the Martin Katie Smith Night Chief shirts for the runners and donators and DENphotodesk@ Bob Galuski Luther King Jr. University Union. Stallings was surrounded by other ASA members, who were playing music and making sure the run is a success. gmail.com Lead Designer promoting An Evening of Exquisite Attire, a fashion show that will take place this weekend as part of Africa Week. Assistant Photo Megan Ivey “Thus far, we have a total of over Editor Copy Editor/ 180 people signed up to run. I hope to Dion McNeal Designer reach a goal of $2,000 to $3,000. is Administration Kaylie Homann Variety of music to be performed has been the most dicult event I’ve Editor Jack Cruikshank ever planned,” she said. Sports Editor By Sarah Darrell head and music from Brad Decker, a mu- an’s percussion performance of a tradition- Cheval spent more than two hours Anthony Catezone Assistant Sports Staff Reporter | @DEN_News sic professor. al Cuban rumba using di erent forms of each day trying to receive donations Editor Main performances will be by Ryan technology. from local Eastern students by setting Aldo Soto With music from Eddie Van Halen, and Decker, playing pieces derived from “I will be using a laptop computer, up tables in halls, such as Coleman Verge Editor Stephanie Markham Radiohead and other artists, “Point of De- historically signi cant works, speci c per- microphones and a computer program Hall and Buzzard Hall. parture” will feature Eastern community formers, movements or cultures. called Max to continuously listen to the “Throughout this experience, I’ve Get social with The Daily Eastern News members bringing together the variety of “EIU theory and composition teacher sounds, process them in unique ways and learned that time management and or- music. Brad Decker and I have collaborated on play them back as an accompaniment to ganization skills are very important,” The concert will be presented by Ja- a piece that uses traditional music from his performance - all in real time,” Decker she said. The Daily Eastern News mie Ryan, a music professor, and will take Cuba, on which I will play conga drums said. “None of the sounds from the com- Cheval has received three to five place at 7:30 p.m. Monday in the Recit- and sing, while Brad electronically ma- puter are pre-recorded. e result is an in- envelopes a day that contained dona- dailyeasternnews al Hall at the Doudna Fine Arts Center. nipulates those sounds using a process- teractive, digital enhancement of a time- tions. Cheval’s ultimate goal is to make e performance includes solo percus- ing device,” Ryan said. “Rebecca Johnson, less, traditional Cuban folk tune, thereby Lauren’s Run known everywhere in Il- @den_news sion chamber music and electronic exper- EIU’s utist, will perform with me on Ga- bridging the past and the present.” linois. iments. Six pieces of music will be per- reth Farr’s Kembang Suling, while saxo- Ryan who toured South Korea and Ally Krause, a senior family and dennews formed that each have di erent places of phonist Jenelle Orcherton, from Montre- the United States performing as a mem- consumer sciences major, is the sec- Visit our website: dailyeasternnews.com origin and transformations. The trans- al, Quebec, will join me on Tim Brady’s ber in the Galaxy Percussion Group runs ondary organizer of Lauren’s Run.
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By Cayla Maurer Students have to like the art- Staff Reporter | @DEN_News work and professors have to un- derstand the work and think it Sleep. Netflix. Exercise. Hulu. will be successful, which is why Cleaning. Eating cookies. Freeman gets angry when people That’s how the nine graduate complain about a paper or presen- art students dealt with stress dur- tation. ing the last couple months while “People say making art is easy. working on pieces for the Gradu- and I just want to punch them in ate Art Exhibition. the face because it’s so much hard- These students have spent er than they think,” Freeman said. countless hours in the Burl Ives Danielle Muzina, a painting studio, printmaking shop and ce- graduate student, echoed Free- ramics shop to craft works that man’s feeling of frustration with will be showcased at the Tarble non-art majors. Arts Center from Saturday until “Nobody can really tell me ex- April 27. actly how I should paint or what I Essex Brassel, a printmaker should paint,” Muzina said. graduate student, went to the shop Students had to have the art- three times a week for six hours at work ready to move by 1 p.m. on a time, if not more, to work on his Monday, which meant Kropp had CHYNNA MILLER | DAILY EASTERN NEWS prints. to finish working on the pieces by (Left to right) English majors, Sadie Lovett, a junior, Megan Christensen, a sophomore, Caitlin Danforth, a sopho- “All that is in my mind is that Thursday. more, and Terry Halloran, a junior listen to Shauna Miller, an Eastern alumn, shares information about career deadline,” Brassel said. “In printmaking, it involves opportunities for english majors after they receive their undergraduate degrees at the Handshaking Night 2014 Hannah Freeman, a painting soaking the paper and having wet in the Charleston-Mattoon room in the Martin Luther King Jr., University Union. graduate student, didn’t worry ink so you really have to that dry- about sleep. ing time,” Kropp said. “So you Freeman focused on how much might think you have until Mon- CAA approves course to be online work needed to get done that day day at 10 a.m. but you don’t.” and stayed up until it was all fin- After turning the artwork in By Jack Cruikshank teaches certain sections of it. way to make the form accessi- ished. Monday, Freeman and Brassel Staff Reporter | @DEN_News “Our initial plan is not to be ble to departments, as well as the “If that was midnight, great, said they wanted to jump up and hybrid—it is entirely online,” option of making an online form but if it was 3 a.m. I would still down, scream and cry. The Council on Academic Af- Gronnvoll said. where departments could fill out have to get up at 7 a.m. or earlier “I Instgram’d pictures of the van fairs approved a change to a com- Bradd said the hybrid option all of the information in forms on to start the whole routine again,” rolling off with my stuff,” Brassel munication course after approv- is for “down the road somewhere the Eastern website. Freeman said. said. “That’s how excited I was.” ing a nominee for the 2014 Facul- maybe.” The group decided to con- Emma Kropp, a printmaking Muzina felt disoriented after ty Laureate award. The council also discussed the fer with the Center for Academ- graduate student, had to deal with turning in the artwork because The council unanimous- possibility of Bachelor of General ic Technology Support and review material setbacks because Charles- there were no more deadlines and ly approved a request from Mike Studies students taking the course the issue in the future. ton does not have stores for art nothing else could be done. Bradd, the associate chair of the online. Out of the four applications, supplies or machines to use on the “I don’t know how to think communication studies depart- “It will be popular with BGS, the CAA faculty laureate com- material. about what I’m doing because I ment, to revise CMN 3100, Per- as it is an upper division and kind mittee endorsed Grant Sterling, a “I had to use this tool that don’t have a deadline to meet,” suasion, to be taught online as of a broad course, which crosses philosophy professor, as the CAA’s looked like a dagger to score the Muzina said. “I feel this over- well as in-person. multiple disciplines,” Bradd said. recommendation for the award. Plexiglas over and over and over whelming sense of guilt when I re- “This is a course we have of- After amending the commu- The faculty laureate honor, cur- again until I could snap it in half lax for an hour.” fered for many years in our de- nication course, the council then rently held by Michael Mulvaney, to get want I want,” Kropp. Now that the work is done, stu- partment, and this request is to approved a change to its course a recreation administration pro- Kropp is used to a more urban dents are excited for people to see teach the course online,” Bradd proposal format form. fessor, allows the recipient to area where shops will cut or pre- the artwork. said. “I think there is also a hy- The change incorporates a new speak at the convocation for new pare materials and have it done in “I’m proud to represent my brid option as well.” form for any department wishing students at the beginning of the two hours. work after it passed through my The revision came about after to amend or submit a new course Fall 2014 semester. Some graduate students would committee, peers and mainly my- the council attempted to amend for approval to the council. Marita Gronnvoll, a communi- listen to music to stay focused or self,” Muzina said. the course at thier meeting last After approving the new course cation studies professor, said re- eat while working to save time. The Artists Reception is from week, but the proposal form was unanimously, the council dis- ceiving four applications for the But sometimes, “you just go crazy 5-7 p.m. Saturday in the Tarble incorrect in certain areas. cussed how best to implement the award is “quite the bounty.” and can’t work anymore” and stu- atrium. After amending the grading new proposal form and when to dents have to take breaks. scale, as well as certain course stop allowing the old form for re- Jack Cruikshank can be “You have to be in such a cre- Cayla Maurer can be objectives, Gronnvoll was able visions or new course proposals. reached at 581-2812 or ative mindset all the time, and it’s reached at 581-2812 to talk about the course, as she The group reviewed the best [email protected]. exhausting,” Freeman said. or [email protected].
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No matter what your feelings toward Greek Week or the Greek community are, it still deserves to be covered. The Daily Eastern News strives to be an outlet for the students, not only as a Russia cuts it close before the Olympics means of information, but as a voice for the students that walk the campus. With nearly one out of every five stu- dents involved in Greek life, it would be ridiculous for The News not to cover it. On a campus as small as Eastern’s, Greek Week is a major part of the semester, not just for those in fraternities and sororities, but for the university as well. Nobody is saying you have to join a fra- ternity or sorority. Nobody is saying you even have to con- sider it. But if you really do call yourself an SABRINA ANN DUNCAN | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS open-minded, accepting, non-judgemental person, then you shouldn’t be one of those people who base judgement on a person by Khakis and polos are suitable for teachers whatever letters they’re wearing. The same applies in the opposite sense, For the most of you education majors, you looking to learn from them. as well. Just because you’re in a fraternity have heard of LiveText. It is the biggest let- I’m not exactly the one to take wardrobe or sorority doesn’t mean you can talk down down of $80 that you will ever spend in col- advice from though. I didn’t own a pair of to those who aren’t. lege. You go in to the book store, drop 80 jeans until two months left of my senior There are negative stereotypes of all smackers on the counter and they give you year of high school because I have the fattest kinds of college students, but we all know this little piece of cardboard that has a pass calves in the world, and taking pants off is that the lot of them aren’t true, so why act code on it. like completely a crossword puzzle in terms like they are? This is where you typically go to fill out of difficulty. We’re all college students here, all trying disposition essays for your education classes. Kyle Daubs Let’s clear the air though. I’m not talking to accomplish the same goal of either get- Every time, you are asked which disposition about wearing cutoffs, shorts and sweatpants ting a degree, landing a successful intern- you need to work on, and I smile from ear to in the school environment. That’s just the ship, winning a championship, or whatev- ear every time. sional dress is strictly dress shirt, dress pants luxury all physical education teachers have er else. Professional dress. It gets me every time. and dress shoes. There are teachers that see that we are all envious at. We’re really not all as different as we I am well aware of what professional dress other forms as acceptable. Regardless, I believe that you work best may think. means. I have never been a fan of dressing This is where my wardrobe comes in. when you are comfortable. If that means The News covers non-Greek related ma- up. I am a firm believer that khaki shorts and wearing a new dress shirt or blouse, then terial, city stories and sports, so Greek My version of church clothes when I was polo shirts are okay to where in the educa- have at it. Week desereves a spot as well. younger was my best pair of sweatpants, and tion field. As long as your students respect you, then So, whether you’re in a fraternity, sorori- my church hooded sweatshirt. My mom nev- There are some teachers that do no agree that is all that matters. ty, or not, you’re still apart of Eastern. er seemed to care, so I was completely com- with me here, and that is okay. Those two So, future Mr. or Mrs. employer reading In today’s special editon of The Verge, fortable. styles of dress are some of the most comfort- this, I will abide to whatever dress code you there’s a number of stories dedicated to Needless to say, whenever I have a job in- able “professional” clothes that I own. ask. But, if my khaki shorts and Cubs po- those with unique hobbies and talents. terview, I will be looking fresh off the press Some of my favorite teachers wore kha- los are suitable, tacky tie day will never ex- So, while it may look like we’re differ- with a suit and tie. Will I like it? It will be a kis and polo shirts nearly every day when I ist for me. ent, really, we’re all similar in a lot of ways. grind that is for sure. was in high school. It was not like they were It’s easy to forget that, but its something There are some teachers that have differ- overbearing with how they looked. They Kyle Daubs is a senior special education we let slip our mind far too often. ent tastes in what professional dress means. kept the atmosphere chill for everyone. It major. He can be reached at 581-2812 or de- There are teachers that believe that profes- seemed like they were one of us, but we were [email protected]. The daily editorial is the majority opinion of the editorial board of The Daily Eastern News. Keep the zeal when you’re close to finishing rite a letter to the editor W There are five weeks left in this semester. and thought to myself, “I wish I could be Everyone is anticipating the end with their in school right now to better myself; and, eyes set on summer vacation. For many, when I go back, I will do my best.” You have something to say. Knowing this, The Daily Eastern News provides graduation is just around the corner. We What keeps me motivated? What keeps a place for you to say it every day. can’t wait to be done. my zeal is when I remind myself of the pur- So, the question is asked: how does a pose for my life, how it will impact the lives person keep the zeal when they’re close to of others, and how it is breaking the cycle the finish line? of failure in my family. According to Matthew Wilkie, a fresh- Tania Stanford Some tips to help as the semester closes— man currently majoring in Spanish, “What get plenty of rest and be around people who Letters to the editor can be submitted at any motivates me to keep my zeal are my per- support and encourage you. time on any topic to the Opinions Editor to be sonal goals that I have made for myself.” and grow discouraged. He chooses to re- I encourage you to think about what published in The Daily Eastern News. The DEN’s Matthew says that he desires a 4.0 GPA, spond to it by focusing on the good. I think keeps your zeal? And remind yourself of policy is to run all letters that are not libelous or and believes in the idea of a lifetime of that we all need to remind ourselves why that as often as possible. potentially harmful. Letters to the editor can be No matter who we are, students or facul- brought in with identi cation to The DEN or sent learning. we are here and how grateful we are to have to [email protected]. Wilkie also says, “I try to focus on the this opportunity. ty, we must keep the zeal so that we can fin- idea that you never stop learning; so, if I Not only will we be able to say “I fin- ish strong. quit, I am robbing myself of that opportu- ished school or I have a degree,” but, we Let’s adopt the attitude of being lifetime nity. I try to think of how fortunate I am to can make an impact on the lives of others learners. have this privilege to learn.” with what we receive. For extended letters and Willkie’s positive and optimistic attitude In Fall 2013, I was unable to attend forums for all content visit is what keeps him going. school due to financial hardships in which Tania Stanford is a junior sociology major. dailyeasternnews.com I admire Willkie; because, he does not I had to work to pay off a debt to the She can be reached at 581-2812 deny that there is a temptation to give up school. During that time, I was humbled or [email protected].
Editorial Board Editor in Chief Managing Editor Associate News Editor Online Editor Opinions Editor Dominic Renzetti Bob Galuski Jarad Jarmon Jason Howell Kyle Daubs FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2014 THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS | CAMPUS 5 » COURT Crawling in the rain CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 However, in a jury trial, as compared to a bench trial, Harris said he tries not to ask questions, as not to in uence the jury. “If it was a jury trial, I wouldn’t ask any ques- tions,” he said. “I wouldn’t want the jury to put any weight on the question I was asking. But a bench trial, the lawyers are trying their case directly to get a decision.” Harris was assigned to the Appellate Court in Jan. 2013. Holder White agreed with Harris, saying judg- es don’t want to give the impression of any favoring. “We have to make sure that we don’t give the impression that we are favoring one of the sides or making a determination before one of the sides,” she said. “If its clari cation, I ask a question, but its always ties into the fact that the jurors are watch- ing you, knowing what you say is important so you don’t want to give the impression that you’re trying to help one side or the other or that you think one side or the other is correct.” Appleton said it is not about setting aside per- sonal biases, but instead the court is only trying to determine the answer to the question: did they prove it or not? “I think, at least on our court, we don’t have a lot of isms,” he said.”We’re all pretty much in the middle.” Harris said he attributes his neutrality to years of practice and experience. KEVIN HALL | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Gage Munsterman, a freshman and Megan Loupou a freshman communications major, race through water puddles in the South Quad Thurs- “I think experience and length of time in practic- day while the rain was falling. ing law has helped me really con ne myself to the laws of the case,” he said. “As lawyers, that’s what’s engrained in you, and as a judge, you decide that case only on facts that are presented to you and the Movie streaming service to be available laws.” Holder White agreed, saying it does get easier. By Jarad Jarmon be akin to Net ix or iTunes. Students will be able to access this service on the “ ere are situations in which, for me anyway, Associate News Editor | @JJarmonReporter With the help of student feedback, Hudson said computer, laptop or tablet. that I read a brief and have a gut reaction, so to 16 movies will be available every month and it will e details of how the residents might access the speak,” she said. “But out of love for and respect for A new online movie streaming service will be accumulate until the end of the semester. By the program have not been nalized, but they working the law, I have to understand, realize that it’s crucial available to those in the residence halls at the start end of the semester 80 movies will be available for on it. that the law be followed.” of next year. students to stream. It will reset after each semester. e service will be come from a on-campus serv- e judges also oered their advice for aspiring Mark Hudson, the director of Housing and Din- Hudson added these movies, which will be available er so that it does not hinder bandwidth as well. law students, with Harris emphasizing writing skills ing Services, announced this service would be re- in high de nition will be ones that have not come as very important. placing the current movie channel service at no ad- out for rent or on Net ix. Jarad Jarmon can “Work on your writing. Learn to write well,” he ditional cost. “We will get them out months ahead before they be reached at 581-2812 said. “Even if you don’t choose to become a lawyer, Hudson said Resident Select, the program, will are out there,” Hudson said. or [email protected] it will help you in life. Writing skills are essential.” Holder White suggested for students not just » FAGBUG CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 » PROPOSALS limit themselves to major in political science, saying CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 those with degrees in English or even music could She added she was unaware that the group would Davies added that it was only the fth time she At the general assembly meeting, members will re- still become lawyers. even have a speaker coming. Students had come to had been asked to move her vehicle in the seven years view the proposals. Although ideas like using ballots Appleton said getting good grades is very impor- the office when seeing the car and asked why that she has been touring across the country. have been mentioned in previous meetings, no meth- tant for getting into law school. could be said but other things could not be said. She said she was con dent the school o cials had od of nal decision has been con rmed. “Being a lawyer is a very rewarding profession. Davies said despite these complaints, it was impor- no right in trying to remove her car from the prem- e $8 million budget cutting talks began in Jan- You can help people; if you work hard, you can be tant the school was talking about this topic. ises. uary with President Bill Perry requesting $8 million, successful,” he said. “I wouldn’t want to be anything She added topics like these should not be thrown “I just sat in my car for ve minutes just to prove a or approximately 7 percent of the overall appropriat- else than a lawyer.” under the rug and hidden. point,” Davies said. ed budget, to be cut over the next two years. Davies de ed their opinion and did as se prom- Jarad Jarmon can Bob Galuski can Dominic Renzetti can ised she would do and stayed until 9 a.m. to talk to be reached at 581-2812 be reached at 581-2812 be reached at 581-2812 the group. or [email protected]. or [email protected]. or [email protected].
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By Aldo Soto Assistant Sports Editor|@AldoSoto21
After ve spring practices as coach of the Eastern football team, Kim Dameron has already made some po- sition changes to add depth to both his defensive and o ensive lines. In the Panthers’ fourth practice Tuesday, Dameron switched three players, adding two new faces to the o ensive line and moving a fullback to defensive tackle. “ e reason we did that is because we were so thin in the o-line that we needed to sure that up,” Dameron said. Senior Adolphus Barnes trans- ferred to Eastern in 2013 from Mer- ced College and played in 13 games as a junior, recording nine tackles. Dameron moved him back to the offensive side of the line, where he played in his first two years in col- lege, which the rst-year coach said makes the line more exibility. “It gives us more athleticism there and gives us more numbers,” Dam- eron said. Red-shirt junior Andre Hodge also saw a new perspective in prac- tice, moving from his fullback po- sition to defensive tackle. At 6-feet, DOMINIC BAIMA | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS 200-punds, the size of the New Jer- Kim Dameron, the head football coach and successor to Dino Babers, is five practices into the Eastern football team’s practice schedule. On Tuesday he sey native prompted the move, made three position changes at defensive and offensive line. Dameron said. Hodge was a linebacker and nished nior Ben Krol and red-shirt senior every game in the 2012 season. gets us in the right play will end up “We took big Andre Hodge, who his junior and senior seasons selected Andrew Manley. Dameron said the starting quar- putting the ball in the end zone a lot was a fullback, kind of a blocking to rst-team all-district teams. Krol spent last season as Jimmy terback he names has to be steady more than the other guys.” fullback and stu like that, but he’s With a little more than three Garoppolo’s backup, appearing in during his assessment before the Eastern has nine practices remain- bigger than some of our d-linemen weeks away from Eastern’s Spring eight games, but attempting 27 pass- start of the season in August. ing before its Spring Game, which so we moved him over there and he Game, the coaching sta is still eval- es all season. “The guy who takes care of the still does not have a scheduled start had a defensive background in the uating who will be the starting quar- Manley has the most collegiate ex- football and puts the team in the time, but will take place on April 26. past and I thought he did pretty terback. perience among the Eastern quarter- end zone will be the starter – it’s darn good Tuesday,” he said. ere are four quarterbacks on the backs, as he transferred to the Pan- pretty simple,” he said. “It’s not real Aldo Soto can be As a player at Matawan Region- current roster, but the two men with thers from New Mexico State, where hard. e guy who is consistent and reached at 581-2812 al High School in Keyport, N.J., the most experience are red-shirt ju- he made 15 starts, including starting gets the ball where it needs to be, or [email protected] Softball prepares for Golf heads to Arkansas State OVC doubleheaders By Bob Reynolds for the tournament. season. He has placed in the top five Sta Reporter|@BobReynoldsDEN Kevin Flack posted the best score for in one event this season and has a low By Kaz Darzinskis last with a team ERA of 6.01. the Panthers, with a score of 225 for the round of 68 this season. Sta Reporter|@DEN_Sports Eastern will look to its starting duo e Eastern men’s golf team will play three rounds. He ended his day with a As a team this season, the Panthers of Hanna Mennenga and Stephanie in the Arkansas State Red Wolf Inter- four-under, 68 in the nal round of the have placed in the top ve, three times is Eastern softball team will play Maday to continue their success this collegiate golf tournament in Jones- tournament, which was tied for the sec- and have yet to crack the top three in in four conference games, as it will season and limit their opponents to low boro, Ark., starting Monday and end- ond-lowest score of the tournament. any tournament. compete in two doubleheaders one on run totals. ing Tuesday. Austin Peay, which is not in the eld Their lowest round this season as a Saturday and another on Sunday at O ensively, players such as Brooke The 20 teams competing will be this time around, won the tournament team was back in October, when they Williams Field. Owens, Hannah Cole and Reynae playing 18 holes one of the days and 36 last year with a three-round score of shot a 586 at the Butler Fall Invitation- Eastern will look to improve its con- Hutchinson have been successful late- holes the other. 857. al. ference record in order to gain a better ly at the plate. The field includes six schools from The last time the Panthers played This is the second to final tune-up seed in the conference tournament this Hannah Cole is leading the team the Ohio Valley Conference, as Eastern was three weeks ago on March 11, for the Panthers before they compete weekend against Eastern Kentucky and with a .361 batting average this year; will compete against Tennessee-Martin, when they competed in the Butler Bull- in the Ohio Valley Conference tourna- Morehead State. she has also hit nine doubles, two tri- Tennessee State, Tennessee Tech, South- dog invitational in Jacksonville, Fla. ment in a couple of weeks. On Saturday, Eastern (23-10, 4-3) in ples, and four home runs to date. Cole ern Illinois-Edwardsville and Belmont. e Panthers placed fth in the tour- The 54-hole event starts at 8 a.m. Ohio Valley Conference play will face has also driven in 28 runs while scoring ere will also be three schools from nament and Oscar Borda shot a 14- Monday and will be hosted by the Eastern Kentucky, which is 14-12 over- 21 runs on the season. the state of Illinois in DePaul, South- over two-round total of 158 for the two Ridge Pointe Country Club in Jones- all with a 4-2 mark in the OVC. While Owens, Cole and Hutchin- ern Illinois-Carbondale and Illinois days. boro, Ark. e second day of the tour- Eastern Kentucky comes into the son have provided stable production in State, which will also play in the two- Austin Sproles placed in the top-20 nament will also have action beginning weekend doubleheader posting a .250 the middle of the order, players like Jen- day tournament. along with Borda, posting a two-round at 8 a.m. team batting average, placing seventh in nette Isaac have been stable as a leado Last year in this event, the Pan- total of 162. the OVC in team o ense. hitter. She is currently batting .352 and thers placed last in the field with a Sproles has led the Panthers all year Bob Reynolds can be reached at e Colonels’ pitching is tops in the she has walked 13 times, second on the score of 945, which was 93-over par with an average of 75.9 per round this 581-2812 or [email protected]. OVC, though, with a team ERA of team for most walks. 2.69, and as a staff, the pitchers have Eastern will also look to players such » BASEBALL CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 collected 221 strikeouts on the season. as Carly Willert and Bailey O’Dell to The Panthers rank both second of- continue playing at a high level, as both Polk entered Friday’s game against One of the batters that has been the right-handed batter’s stance. fensively and in pitching. Eastern’s of- players are batting just below .300, with Eastern with an 0-1 record and 4.70 working close with Schmitz, not only “We changed his stance a little bit, fense, has collected a team batting aver- Willert hitting .299 and O’Dell hitting ERA, but only allowed one run in 5.2 on how to face left-handed pitching, closing it o where that front hip may- age of .289 while the pitching sta has .298. innings, picking up the 8-2 win for the but also on changing his stance a bit, be doesn’t fly off the ball as much,” a team ERA of 2.81. One other key for the weekend series Gamecocks. has been freshman Frankie Perrone. Schmitz said. “He did it on his own On Sunday, the Panthers will engage will be how well the panthers run, their Schmitz said he has been going over After beginning the season as a one day with some situational hitting in anther doubleheader against More- aggressive style has helped put pressure how the Panthers should approach starting out elder, making the transi- and the ball came off the bat really head State, which is 7-17-1 and they on opponents this year as it is a con- left-handed pitchers, especially before tion from right to center eld, Perrone nice, so I said let’s change it.” are 3-3 in conference play. stant factor. facing two during the weekend. has struggled in his last nine games, First pitch of the series is set for 3 Despite the Eagles’ record being well e Panthers so far have converted “It’s all about how the ball moves batting .107 (3-for-28). p.m. Friday in Reagan Field in Mur- below .500 overall, in the OVC, More- on 47-of-61 stolen base attempts for a away and so instead of handing the After starting Friday against Jack- ray, Ky., while game two Saturday will head State is sitting at .500. rate of 77 percent. 17th inch of the plate you have to sonville State, Perrone pinch hit in the start at 2 p.m. with the nale starting Offensively Morehead State carries handle about 22 inches,” Schmitz said. nal two games and then started Tues- Sunday at 1 p.m. the worst team batting average in the Kaz Darzinskis can be “It’s about attacking that outside pitch day. conference at .221. And their pitching reached at 581-2812 because if they try to pull it they’re go- Schmitz said, Perrone would once Aldo Soto can be has also struggled this season ranking or [email protected]. ing to hit a grounder and it’s going to again be starting against Murray State reached at 581-2812 be a 6-3 putout.” following a couple of modi cations to or [email protected]. @DEN_Sports tweet of the day: Swim coach ElliotMcGill will be leaving #EIU to persue other professional opportuunities.
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OLIVIA S. DIGGS | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Mitch Gasbarro, a sophomore infielder, bunts the ball during a game March 28 at Williams Field. Eastern’s men’s baseball team will go up against Murray State University Friday. Schmitz tries to restore con dence in Panthers Eastern set for series against Murray State
By Aldo Soto on the eld this week, as rain has plummeted on third starter. creased to 2.13. Assistant Sports Editor|@AldoSoto21 Charleston, forcing Schmitz to keep his team in- Green eld has started one game this season, For Eastern’s rst two games against Murray doors. coming against IPFW on March 23, receiving a State, junior Matt Borens and sophomore Jake The Eastern baseball team has lost four Before heading to Murray State for the start no-decision, pitching six innings, allowing seven Johansmeier will start. straight games and is coming o a three-game of a three-game series Friday, Schmitz has had runs but only two of them earned. “We’ve talked as a team a lot about having sweep at home against Jacksonville State, but individual player meetings, instilling his con - Schmitz said he decided to have Green eld the mindset of wanting to win two out of three Eastern coach Jim Schmitz is making sure that dence on his team that is 7-21 this season. start because he feels that despite struggling because you’re going to dig yourself out of this his team does not lose con dence. “We’re letting them know that they’re the guy out of the bullpen, the senior pitches better as hole trying to sweep every series because you’re At 2-7 in the Ohio Valley Conference, the for whatever position it may be,” Schmitz said. a starter. going to be trying too hard.” Panthers have seven weekends remaining against “ ere are not a lot of changes that we want to Overall this year, with his one started includ- Eastern’s offense will go up against righty conference opponents to ght their way out of make. We have seven more weekends to go and ed and 14 other appearances out of the bullpen, Cameron Finch and then two left-handers in the bottom of the standings. to keep moving things around makes the guys Green eld has racked up a 6.28 ERA, as well as Brock Downey and Sheldon Baxter. Eastern is currently 10th in the 11-team con- feel that we don’t have con dence in them.” teams hitting .347 o of the right-hander. The last two left-handed pitchers to start ference. e one change that Schmitz has made since Last season, Green eld pitched in 18 games, against the Panthers have had success, with Jack- On Tuesday, the Panthers traveled to Illinois Eastern’s last OVC series is putting senior Joe with 14 starts and had a 3.66 ERA, with a 1.47 sonville State’s Adam Polk being the last lefty State and lost 9-4 a day after their only practice Green eld back in the starting rotation as the WHIP. This year, Greenfield’s WHIP has in- Eastern struggled against. BASEBALL, page 7 McGill resigns as swim coach, heads to Texas
By Anthony Catezone “Elliott has done a tremendous job as the in 2012. excelled with the men’s team ranking second in Sports Editor|@AnthonyCatz Panthers head swim coach over the past several “I would like to thank Barbara Burke, and the country in team GPA in 2013. years,” Athletic Director Barbara Burke said in the rest of the EIU Administration, for giving “I would also like to thank the swim- Eastern swim coach Elliot McGill resigned a press release. “I know this was a tough deci- me this opportunity three years ago,” McGill mers for everything they’ve done and accom- from his position Thursday, as he has been sion for him but it was a professional opportu- said. “I’ve been a part of EIU swimming for plished over the last three years and to thank hired as the Senior/Age Group Coach for the nity that will help him with the advancement nearly a decade. I look forward to becoming the Charleston Community as I have enjoyed Nitro Swimming Club in Austin, Texas. of his career.” an engaged and proud Alumnus of EIU and coaching many of your children at our clin- McGill will begin his duties with Nitro McGill became head coach in 2011 after the EIU Swim Program as I join Mike and ics and through the Summer Recreation pro- Swimming Club on April 28. a short time as assistant coach. He also swam Tracy with Nitro Swimming.” gram,” McGill said. Graduate assistant Rachel McGrath with the at Eastern from 2005-09, earning second During his time, the Panthers have multiple help of Eastern athletic sta will be responsi- team All-Summit League honors. A native of swimmers earn All-Summit League honors as Anthony Catezone can be ble for managing the program following the Champaign, McGill earned his degree from well as set several school records. reached at 581-2812 spring semester until a replacement is hired. Eastern in 2009 and a master’s from Eastern Academically, the Panther swim teams have or [email protected]. April 4, 2014 The Daily Eastern News' weekly arts and entertainment section 2B 4.4.2014
REVIEW 'Infamous Second Son' game delivers on graphics, diversity STEPHANIE MARKHAM I’m standing atop one of the VERGE EDITOR tallest buildings in Seattle with the powers of a laser light show cours- ing through my veins; the Space Needle is within my view and I Letter have just become the most power- ful Conduit within the game. from the Sucker Punch’s third installment of their “Infamous” series brought out my inner superhero this past Editor week, taking me places in gaming world I have never been. As we set out to make our rst “Infamous Second Son” ever “Geek Week” issue, we could dropped on March 21, and since hardly stop smirking at our clev- then I’ve been running up build- erness for coming up with such an ings leaving nothing behind but a awesome pun. purple ether trail and an impressive Every year, e Daily Eastern light trace to follow. News publishes a guide to navigate e game is outright gorgeous the Greek Week events put on by and stunningly impressive to look Eastern’s fraternities and sororities. at; “Second Son” runs at 1080 HD In doing so, reporters delve into taking full advantage of the graph- the world of choreographed dances, ical capabilities the PlayStation 4 apocalypse style tug-of-war and en- has to o er. “Second Son” is so de- tire communities united by letters. tailed, even facial movement as ne We at e Verge thought this and intricate as wrinkles move real- SCREENSHOT FROM IGN.COM would be the perfect opportunity to istically. If players never took o the the chain wrapped around Delsin’s explore a di erent sort of world— In this third installment of the original jacket the game began wrist became erect and transformed the world of the geeks and nerds. series, players get to experience the with, the symbol on its back will into something of a purple light sa- Just like endless stereotypes ex- life of 24-year-old Delsin Rowe, alter to match whatever path cho- ber. Neon is very fast and has the ist about Greek life, people unfair- whose storyline takes place in Se- sen. Likewise, the storyline will also ability to either immobilize the en- ly judge just about anything oth- attle seven years after the events change and so will the reactions pe- emy or disintegrate them by target- ers devote their time and energy to, of the second “Infamous” game, destrians have toward Delsin. ing speci c body parts. whether that’s comic books, video- which left a huge imprint creating ROBERTO HODGE Delsin is actually a Native Smoke is what is it—smoke, it’s games, anime, theater, band or oth- the current world players occupy. VERGE REVIEWER American protagonist. Diversity in basically repower and players will er “nerdy” things. Much like lms, which I’ve no- video games has been a highly dis- be able to shoot rockets from their But I realized something as the ticed games are starting to emulate, be ghting a military-like faction cussed topic lately; the most com- hands at their enemies; when us- issue was coming together—labels it begins with showing scenes and called the D.U.P., or Department mon protagonist gamers will see is ing this power, players will be able are all relative. As Shelby White, a images of Washington state’s lush of Uni ed Protection. Its job is to either a white or Asian male. to literally become smoke and van- junior theater major, states, “ at’s forestry, shifting back and forth be- keep all of the people with super- Delsin, who is a descendant of ish within vents. what being a nerd is, is being pas- tween Delsin and an armored vehi- powers, like Delsin, locked up for the ctional Akomish Native Amer- Like Neon, the chain will al- sionate about something” (Page 7). cle driving along a long stretch of their own “protection.” ican tribe, was a breath of fresh air ter with smoke power and become So, with as much dedication as road. To the D.U.P., these people are to see because gamers seldom get a a aming whip. Smoke’s main ad- it takes to commit yourself to Greek Delsin is oblivious to the situa- considered bio-terrorists, but to chance to play minority protago- vantage is it’s very powerful early on life, it’s safe to say most sorority and tion as he’s too busy scaling a build- those who see them as normal be- nists such as African-American or in the game and it only takes a few fraternity members are nerds too. ing to gain access to the billboard ings with added perks, they’re even Native American. hits to kill an enemy. Just like participants in Greek so he can spray gra ti on his old- known as “Conduits.” With the exception of the “As- Overall, “Second Son” is a great life are united in their dedica- er brother’s face, which players can Early on just like in past install- sassin’s Creed” series, where players buy for PS4 owners; the system tion to things like community ser- control with a few wrist move- ments of the series, players will be got a chance to experience a French dropped in November with a small vice and trying to throw the best ments. able to make a choice either set- and black female protagonist along- lineup of head-turning titles, but I parties, people considered “geeks” Eventually, Delsin is thwart- ting their gameplay on the heroic side a Native American male, diver- believe Sucker Punch just dropped develop the same sort of commit- ed when he see’s his brother Reg- or infamous paths. ose who have sity in video games is scarce. one of the biggest lineups for the ment and bonds over things like gie driving up and jumps down played the series know the causes Nevertheless, “Second Son” of- system. the latest comic book series and into the building below, running and e ects of such actions, but fers players a chance to experience a is game de nitely has replay video games. only to kick a can alerting his elder- for those who do not, each choice somewhat modern-looking Seattle value and I would encourage any Whether your passion for anime ly friend, Betty—who just so hap- made within “Infamous” will alter with four super powers. who have the PS4 to try the game inspires you to put on a costume pens to emerge adorably holding a the game dramatically. e rst two powers are even if they haven’t played the “In- and take on a whole new persona, stapler for a weapon. Players who choose the heroic “Smoke” and “Neon.” Neon looks famous” series before. After all, it or your love of theater pushes you After their brief exchange, Del- path will see drastic changes in Del- like a light show and you ght by received an 8.5 rating out of 10 on to work long hours into the night sin is o once again, running away sin’s physical looks along with his shooting beams of laser light from Gameinformer. putting together every detail of a from his cop brother, and this is clothes. Instead of his hoodie be- your hands. set, or even if you’ve been working where players can fully take control ing the default gray to symbolize Oddly enough, this power re- Roberto Hodge can out for months to pull your rival of Delsin for the rst time. neutrality between good and evil, it minded me of “Star Wars,” which be reached at 581-2812 fraternity into the mud — don’t let is time around, players will will be bright white. only further proved my point when or [email protected]. “nerd” status a ect you.
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Games, games and more games IMAGE FROM KICKSTARTER.COM IMAGE FROM INDIEGAMES.COM – that’s what is on the minds of the Gamers Guild members at Eastern. e Gamers Guild has been around for a while now, but it has Indie gaming nally caught a spark in the past year when the organization ob- tained the 50 members needed to be considered a registered student satisfies frugal, organization. Eric Wood, the president of the Gamers Guild, said he has a rela- tively simple formula rather than a artistic players set plan for each meeting. Every other Friday, members Modern gaming needs not be have a game night and bring what- expensive or require a beefy com- ever games they have. puter; instead, indie developers Usually they will have games set have been providing great games for out, including anything from Nin- moderate prices in recent years. tendo Wii to card games to table- Indie developers have the free- top role-playing games. dom to try new things and exper- e Gamers Guild also incorpo- iment in ways that Triple A game SETH MOWRER rates a variety of games into their developers cannot a ord. VERGE REVIEWER meetings, some of which may not Here are two games you should be considered the console-based give a look and they both cost less games for a modern “gamer” who than $30. "DOMINIQUE would be dedicated to video games, Wood said. "THE BANNER SAGA" PAMPLEMOUSSE” However, the Gamers Guild is dedicated to all types of games Created by three former Bioware “Dominique Pamplemousse” in from card and board games to programmers, Stoic's “ e Banner “It's All Over Once the Fat Lady even modern and classic video Saga” combines two classic game Sings” forges its way into a unique games. play elements with 'retro' hand- gaming experience, the hard-boiled e Guild also has a basic “open drawn artwork. detective musical adventure game. door” policy; anyone can show up e artwork, reminiscent of Created by Deidre Kai, “Dom- and play games. Disney's “Sleeping Beauty,” creates inique Pamplemousse” is truly Fiona Finnegan, the secretary of a natural world of snow and an im- “hand-crafted.” Kai created her cast the Gamers Guild, said members mobile sun with an otherworldly of characters from clay and her lo- are open to play any type of games, KATIE SMITH | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS geometry and brilliant primary col- cations from cardboard and they all even sports games like "Madden Eric Wood, the president of the Gamers Guild, plans game nights every other ors. come together in stop-motion ac- NFL." Friday for the Guild with card games, table top role-playing games and video games. e game play consists of two tion similar to that of “ e Night- “We would be more open to types of play: tactical turn-based mare Before Christmas.” sport games if people actually though. allows for her to meet and play combat and a caravan simulator e soundtrack backs the vocals brought them,” she said. She said gaming entails some with others who enjoy a similar in- (think “ e Oregon Trail” meets of Kai (who voices all the charac- e Guild seems to have a ux addictive qualities, so naturally terest in multiple types of games. Vikings.) ters) with jazzy show tune-like mu- of people that come every other Walsh encourages gamers to take While the Guild is being sim- Between the combat and travel sic that appropriately ts the mood week. breaks. ple in just doing a normal Gam- sections of the game, the story forc- of every scene. Wood said the Guild is growing Walsh in fact speci cally en- ers Guild meeting this Friday, this es the player to make dicult deci- It is unfortunate; however, that rather than shrinking, which shows courages the idea of “walking away” doesn’t deter members from having sions which often have no optimal Kai's singing can be o tune and a real positive outlook for the Guild when games a ect members educa- special events. outcome or may have consequences grating after awhile. itself. that are revealed later in the story. Despite some aws, “Dom- AJ Walsh, a communications e story of “ e Banner Saga” inique Pamplemousse” exudes studies professor, is the academic We don't want gamers to end up like the characters portrays the struggles of a father, charm and heart. e non-gender adviser who oversees the Guild. in the 'South Park' episode where they all played Rook, who must balance his need speci c titular character delves into Walsh, a self-proclaimed “gam- to protect his daughter, Alette, a world that asks many questions er,” said a student asked her to be 'World of Warcraft.' from the harshness of the world about modern aesthetics. e game an adviser and her reaction to the and the preparation she needs to questions the use of auto-tuning o er was without a doubt “yes.” AJ Walsh, Gamers Guild adviser survive. vocals in pop music, gender equali- Walsh has been playing an as- e enemy of the game, a horde ty, gender identity, and poverty. sortment of games for numerous of strange stone-like creatures e game's short length (about years. tionally, or when grades are a ected Previously, they have been called Dredge, has invaded from 90 minutes) doesn't give it enough During her tenure at college, she in a negative way. known to have tournaments involv- the North and Rook must evacuate to address any issue at length, but I was involved with Live Action Role “We don’t want gamers to end ing people within the Guild. his village before all the people are was thankful that it wasn't any lon- Playing, or LARP. up like the characters in the ‘South Wood said this tournament is wiped out. Rook then leads a dias- ger. Now, she works mostly with Park’ episode where they all played done through the game "Super pora of people escaping the Dredge is game isn't for everyone, video games like Minecraft or the ‘World of Warcraft,’” she said. Smash Bros. Brawl" on the Wii. while balancing morale and ever- but it is worth a look at those who Diablo series. e Guild speci cally meets on Wood said he’s pleased with the dwindling resources. are curious about the art used in Walsh currently wants to try to Fridays to avoid real con icts with current direction of the Guild and “ e Banner Saga” will chal- video games. Fortunately this game nd a way to implement a bigger studying and tests because most the positive increase in people this lenge players with moral choic- is very a ordable. group involvement with the Guild classes are nished by Friday. past year. es that lie more in the gray area of “Dominique Pamplemousse” is to possibly have teams and involve is also encourages the Guild Fitzgerald encourages many what is right and what is wrong. available for both iOS and PC for them with online gameplay. to take a day out to have fun and people to come and check out the Do you force a farmer to surren- “ e Banner Saga” will be released One of the big things Walsh unwind at the end of the week Guild. der his cattle to you or do you leave on iOS. Both are available for PC. said the Guild brings is the idea of from classes. “We don’t bite,” she said. him be and let your people go hun- playing with others once a week, Playing games with others is the gry and possibly lose more to star- Seth Mowrer can or in this case once every other overall point of the Guild. Blake Warman can vation? ere is no easy way to be reached at 581-2812 week. Angela Rogers, the vice pres- be reached at 581-2812 “win” this game. or [email protected]. Walsh does keep thing in order, ident of the Guild, said the Guild or [email protected]. 4B 4.4.2014
SETH'S SUGGESTIONS FOR COMIC SERIES * ALL IMAGES FROM THIS PAGE CAME FROM WIKIPEDIA.COM
SETH SCHROEDER fore. Characters that may have next Avengers or Man of Steel? a daunting medium with years ASSISTANT ONLINE EDITOR been originally created for kids Since time travel doesn’t of history, but we’ve got your have now become figures ev- seem to be an option, why not back. We here at The Verge eryone can rally behind. check out the original source have compiled a few sugges- Superheroes have invaded But what do you do when material for these characters? tions to get you started in the the mainstream like never be- you get tired of waiting for the Comic books may seem like world of comics.
BATMAN
The world’s greatest detec- tive is also arguably the most popular superhero. DC publish- es more comic books under the “bat family” than probably any other. To simplify things, check out Scott Snyder’s recent Court of Owls and Death of the Family storylines. Snyder’s stories show Batman pushed to his limits as he faces off against a Gotham se- cret society and a monstrous Jok- er. Both tales have been com- piled into graphic novel sized volumes and feature Greg Capul- lo’s fantastic artwork. HAWKEYE YOUNG AVENGERS SAGA While not a superhero title, If you were disappointed that Though on the surface, this this independent book is widely Marvel’s favorite archer had very may appear to be a team of NIMAL AN concerned as the best comic cur- few lines in The Avengers and A M Avengers’ sidekicks, the heroes wanted to see more arrow-slinging rently being published. The sto- Don’t let Buddy Baker’s status featured more than hold their shenanigans, then check out Matt ry follows a pair of young lovers as a D-list superhero stop you from own. Kate Bishop as Hawkeye is Fraction’s current take on the char- from opposite sides of an interga- enjoying the tale of a man strug- also joined by Kid Loki, Wiccan, acter. The first few volumes are al- lactic war as they fight to survive gling to protect his family from forc- Hulkling, Miss America, Marvel ready out and offer a streamlined, and protect their newborn daugh- es he doesn’t fully comprehend. The Boy and Prodigy for this adven- street level view of Marvel’s super- ter. Their journey is epic and ends first four volumes of Jeff Lemire’s ture through the multiverse. The hero community. Clint Barton, the most recent storyline are already plot and art of the most recent run up sprawling between planets original Hawkeye, offers a sarcas- out, and will lead you through a are handled by stellar British duo and includes dragons, spaceships tic but experienced voice while still dark tale that is more horror story Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKel- and magic. The story is written by being a regular guy at heart. This than anything. vie. The group is one of the best the fantastic Brian K. Vaughn and is also an excellent series to meet representations of LGBT charac- all art duties are handled by Fio- Kate Bishop, the younger, female ters within comics and you can na Staples. Saga is far from over Hawkeye in training. The wit of pick up the complete recent story- but you can pick up the first three their banter ends up being sharper line right now over three volumes. than their arrows. volumes now.
REVIEW 'SAGA VOLUME 3': MORE OF WHAT YOU LOVE AND EXPECT After a few delays from is- umes, Vaughn has slowed one true antagonist, which is sue to issue, the third volume of the pace of the story this time the war itself that is causing the critically acclaimed comic around. so much emotional and phys- book series “Saga,” a space- Action, which was very ical torment on the people in- opera akin to “Star Wars,” has prevalent in the past two is- volved. finally hit shelves. sues, is almost non-existent oth- This a big theme throughout This leaves many to won- er than two big set pieces. the series and it hits hard in this der if this arc holds up to the JARAD JARMON Instead, Vaughn focuses volume through many of the groundbreaking precedent the ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR solely on the characters that character conversations. first two volumes maintained. up until this point have not had Fiona Staples, like in previ- Fortunately, Brain K. a relaxing moment in the se- ous volumes, knocks it out of Vaughn, who has written “Y: second. Hiding from the many ries. the park with her very natu- the Last Man” and “Ex Machi- who wish to kill them, Alana Even though Marko, Alana ral messy art. Clear thick lines na,” has continued his flair and and Marko seek refuge from and The Will having been on define each character and the precision with character devel- the trashy bargain bin author the run for so long, they are color splashed on the pages opment in this volume. whose writing spoke to both also stuck in their very different is seamlessly encapsulates the Volume 3 takes an interest- of them, ultimately causing ro- prisons, whether it be physical reader into the world these ing approach compared to the mance to grow between them, like The Will whose ship crash characters live in. first two. which was unheard of because has stalled his advancement, This dynamic duo, Vaughn The story still follows the they were from two warring or mental like Marko and Ala- It is a refreshing take on a and Staples, have proven couple, Marko and Alana, and parties. na who are frozen with fear of fast-paced series. themselves and unstoppable their months-old baby, Hazel, While they try to figure out their future. Just like with ever story, force in storytelling ending who are running from the war. a more permanent residence, Now that both parties are Vaughn finds even more ways each volume with a cliffhanger The volume, unlike the first The Will is stuck on a planet stuck, it has given the readers in which to force the reader that leads a reader to wish for two, delves heavily into the with a crashed ship with his cli- time to relax with the charac- love the characters they are al- more instantly. bounty hunter, The Will, who ent and Marko’s ex-girlfriend, ters and understand them as ready infatuated, with making All one can hope is there is has been hunting them down to Gwendolyn, and a slave child they develop. finding a villain to root against no delay this time around. bring them to justice and to re- whom he treats like a daughter Issues with the war come difficult. ceive the mighty price tag that and hallucinations of his dead into focus between both par- Even the “bad guys” have Jarad Jarmon can comes with. girlfriend whom cannot be ties. Both are tired with the war plenty reasons and motives of be reached at 581-2812 The story starts a couple of shook from his head. and what it has done to close why they do what they do. or [email protected]. weeks before the ending of the Unlike in the past two vol- friends and family. This leaves the reader with 5B 4.4.2014
BY KATIE SMITH | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Miguel Willams, vice president of the Japanese Anime Society, and LaValle Thomas, president of the society, display their costumes that they put togetherfor an anime convention. Williams is Natsu Dragneel from the anime series “Fairy Tale" and Thomas is Tobi from the anime series “Naruto.” COSPLAY: CHARACTERS COME TO LIFE Passion for anime inspires creative costumes
STEPHANIE MARKHAM character that I did and they would ghting for people who are close to like ‘Cool, I love it.’” “Now me and him are really close VERGE EDITOR ask for pictures.” him.” omas said some people co- talking about anime all the time e conventions usually have Williams’ costume consisted of a splay as characters that are a di er- and we go to conventions together.” photo shoots for cosplayers who black, hand-sewn vest with orange ent gender, which is referred to as Williams and omas share vir- Capes, cloaks, masks, makeup, emulate characters from the same lining and a scarf, and he even died “crossplay.” tually identical stories of how they hand-sewn garments, fake weapons, series, vendors who sell manga se- his hair pink for the part. “I feel like it takes a lot of cour- rst got into anime—they start- steel armor suits and a temporary ries and gures, and an area where Some cosplay to portray the vi- age to cosplay as the opposite gen- ed o watching series they didn’t alter ego—these are all things used independent artists sell their art- sual aspect of their characters, while der, whether you do it exactly or even know were anime like “Poké- to bring intricate fantasy worlds to work, omas said. others try to imitate voices and nev- you change it to make it t to your mon” and “Dragon Ball Z,” then life when people participate in co- At his rst convention, om- er seem to break character, Wil- speci c gender,” omas said. they discovered more mature anime splay. as cosplayed as a character named shows on Adult Swim and eventu- To engage in cosplay, fans em- Tobi from the anime series “Naru- ally branched o to series like “Na- ulate their favorite characters from to.” "I basically got a cloak, bought a mask and I was the ruto” and “Fairy Tale.” media such as anime, cartoons, vid- omas said he chose Tobi be- For those interested in starting eo games and comic books. cause he liked the way he dressed character." to get into anime or cosplay, both Cosplayers personify charac- and because the costume, consist- recommend nding an interesting ters by wearing costumes that mim- ing of a black and red cloak and an LaValle Thomas, Japanese Animation Society series online through websites like ic their appearances and acting out orange spiral mask with one eye- Crunchyroll, Hulu and Net ix. their personalities and mannerisms; hole, wasn’t too hard to pull o . Williams said that although this is usually done at conventions “I basically got a cloak, bought liams said. However, some people are not some automatically assume an- such as Anime Central (ACEN) or a mask and I was the character,” “People get really intense about so bold. ime shows are for children because Comic-Con. omas said. this, but when I went I really just Some go so far as to try to hide they are animated, so many di er- LaValle omas, president of Miguel Williams, vice president did it for the look, not really for the their interest in cosplay. ent genres of anime exist that there the Japanese Animation Society, of the Japanese Animation Society, value of the character,” Williams Williams said he thought he was is likely something out there for ev- said his interest in anime prompt- said when he decides what charac- said. the “oddball” among his friends in eryone. ed him to check out ACEN a few ter to cosplay as for conventions, he Williams said that despite ste- high school because he was the only “ ere are romance animes, ac- years ago, and the next year he choses the ones who have inspired reotypes that anime fans and con- one who liked anime, but he later tion animes, comedy animes, mys- went, he decided to try cosplaying him the most. vention-goers in general are weird found out that one of his friends tery, drama, horror, slice of life, so for himself. Williams’ rst cosplaying ex- or anti-social, dressing up as some- secretly liked anime but didn’t many di erent kinds out there that “I wasn’t really hardcore into perience was as the character Nat- one else and talking to new people want anyone to know because he you’re more than likely going to putting something together,” he su Dragneel from the anime series takes a lot of courage. thought it was weird. nd one that you’re going to like.” said. “I just got a couple pieces “Fairy Tale.” “I never really had that prob- “Eventually I was like ‘Dude an- and went to a general thing to do, “He never quits and never gives lem,” Williams said. “I’m always ime is awesome you should watch Stephanie Markham can walked around and every once in a up,” Williams said. “He’s always just too outgoing, so when some- it.’ He’s like ‘I’ve been watch- be reached at 581-2812 while people would recognize the pushing through things and always one is like ‘I don’t like anime,’ I’m ing that for years,’” Williams said. or [email protected]. 6B 4.4.2014 Student devotes time to band, choir
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Logan Andrews was never one to put too much weight in labels, and though he has blended in with several types of “cliques,” he said he doesn’t let social de nitions a ect him. “I sort of made my rounds from early elementary on,” Andrews said. “I was a prep; I’ve always been pret- ty athletic so I was a jock; I hung out with the skater sort of emo crew for a while; I hung out with the people that nobody else hung out with for a while, and by the time that I got to high school I had sort of established a group of closer friends that I hung out with that we as a group didn’t really fall into any of those.” Andrews, a junior music edu- cation major, started playing the trumpet when he was in fth grade. By the time he joined band in high school, Andrews could make friends without being worried about the whole “band geek” label. “Band in high school any way wasn’t really a way for me to start meeting people, but it was a bigger group of people that I liked to asso- KATIE SMITH | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS ciate with,” Andrews said. Logan Andrews, a junior music education major, practices trumpet Thursday in a practice room of the Doudna Fine Arts Center. But even if Andrews isn’t the typical “band geek,” he is certainly pet in the Panther Marching Band. focus better in one of the individual Andrews said while he enjoys playing music and wants to teach dedicated to his instrument. Andrews said he is advised to practice rooms in the basement of using practice rooms, music stu- it. As a freshman in high school, practice his trumpet for at least two the Doudna Fine Arts Center. dents have con icting views on “I really like interpersonal inter- Andrews said he was at the lev- hours everyday. Walking down the narrow, black their appeal. action,” he said. “I like interacting el of most seniors, and he didn’t re- He said he recently had a four- hallway of practice rooms, one can “I think it’s ne, but some peo- with people in di erent ways, and ally feel challenged until his junior teen-hour day with only a half hour hear the ampli ed sounds of vio- ple are like ‘Practice rooms make I like playing the trumpet just be- year when he had the opportuni- break in between to eat. lins, pianos and other instruments me want to jump o a bridge; cause it’s fun, but I especially like ty to take lessons from a student at “It’s not normally quite that lling the air. they’re really depressing and bor- playing the trumpet in groups and Eastern. bad, but it’s pretty busy, so usually e rooms are like small gray ing,’” he said. ensembles because it’s a way that “ at sort of re-sparked the ex- people will either pick early morn- boxes with microphones and speak- Despite having to balance you can connect with people in a citement that I had and pushed me ing or late night to get the majority ers built into the wall, and inside schoolwork and practice, Andrews way that you don’t normally get to.” onto that next stage of the process,” of their practice done,” he said. one of them, the sounds from out- still manages to make time to so- he said. Because Andrews lives o cam- side can barely be detected, giv- cialize. Stephanie Markham can Presently, Andrews is a tenor in pus, he is able to practice at home ing the musicians their own, silent In fact, interacting with others is be reached at 581-2812 the Concert Choir and plays trum- sometimes, but he said he is able to pockets to concentrate. one of the main reasons he enjoys or [email protected]. REVIEW Lacuna Coil brings heavy, melodic sound Italian metal band Lacuna Coil usual to harshly singing, nearly yell- delivers another solid record with ing the lines “People told me I was “Broken Crown Halo,” an even weak; I told them I’d never quit.” heavier progression from 2012’s e album is a good mix of the “Dark Adrenaline” that still main- softer, gentler side of Lacuna Coil and tains plenty of the gothic and me- the dark and heavy atmosphere that lodic elements that give the band its STEPHANIE MARKHAM has recently expanded to new levels. distinct sound. VERGE EDITOR Songs like “I Burn In You” are “Broken Crown Halo” is a well- perfect examples of this and take rounded e ort in that it brings lis- the listener through all the com- teners deep into the dark imag- beneath Scabbia’s clean singing. plex ranges of Lacuna Coil’s musi- ery and lyrics while carrying them Ferro’s newfound bite is most cianship. through to the beautiful, serene prominent on the track “Zombies.” e last track of the album, conclusion that is “One Cold Day.” is song takes a serious turn into “One Cold Day,” ends the album Cristina Scabbia’s vocals com- heavy territory, breaking into a short perfectly. e lyrics express a trag- bined with the slower, melodic in- but undoubtedly metal guitar solo. ic loss of hope, creating such a strumentation during certain parts Only one short lapse of Italian gloomy and depressing yet tran- still has the same calming, almost makes its way onto the record on quil environment that it feels like transcendental e ect. the song “Die and Rise.” the world is ending with the close At the same time, both Scabbia However brief, the phrase makes of this record. and accompanying male vocalist for quite the intense transition as And the words are sung so soft- IMAGE FROM WIKIMEDIA.ORG Andrea Ferro go places with their Scabbia repeats the dramatic words, ly, the peaceful vibe makes me al- voices that are far more metal than raising her pitch each time and cre- most glad to leave this way. bad this will be the last record that tinue to evolve to creating an even on previous records. ating a stirring tension until Ferro “Sometimes the sunshine’s guitarist Cristiano “Pizza” Miglio- richer, enticing dynamic. Ferro starts of the opening track starts on the chorus again. cold… it’s becoming so cold out- re and drummer Cristiano “CriZ” “Nothing Stands In Our Way” with Where Scabbia’s vocal talents get side…and the clouds gather above Mozzati will be contributing to, but Stephanie Markham can a brief growl, and through out the interesting is on “Victims,” where she me.” there’s no doubt in my mind that be reached at 581-2812 song he growls parts of the chorus shifts from harmonically singing as Speaking of depressing, it’s too Lacuna Coil can carry on and con- or [email protected]. 7B 4.4.2014 Theater ‘nerds’ share love Corner of 7th and Monroe for performing, production Friday: $2.00 Bottles $3.00 Jager or Captain Check out our wide-open band area! Saturday: Live music by Under the Willow $1.75 PBR Cans $2.00 UV Vodka $3.00 Craft Beers $3.00 Fireball
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DION MCNEAL| THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Shelby White, a junior theatre arts major, acts out a scene of the student-directed play "Night Mother" with Tracy Harpster, an Eastern graduate, on March 27 in the Black Box in the Doudna Fine Arts Center.
STEPHANIE MARKHAM never get done.” Successful acting also requires VERGE EDITOR Tracy Harpster, a ‘97 gradu- losing inhibitions and being open ate returning to play the moth- to vulnerability, Sapp said. If someone called Shelby White er in “Night Mother,” said she re- “ at’s the biggest thing,” Sapp a “theater nerd,” she would respond calls many long days while she was said. “You can’t let yourself think by thanking that person for the studying theater at Eastern. that people are going to laugh at compliment. “I spent the night a few times you or that you’re uncomfortable or e junior theater arts major (doing) scene design, and that was that you’re awkward. You just have Have you tried the ZIP LINE yet? said she is proud to be so commit- like, ‘I’m going to work on this all to do it.” No reservations required! ted to acting. night. OK guys, I’ll sleep for an Finding con dence is a struggle Only $.50 each way, per person “(People in theater) are very pas- hour; somebody wake me up,’” Harpster relates to as well. Monday - Friday sionate people,” she said. “ at’s Harpster said. “I was part of Hello Dali when Routes begin at 8 a.m., with the last route at 4 p.m. what being a nerd is, is being pas- Devoting so much time to a I was in school, and I struggled so Charleston: Mattoon: sionate about something.” production has to pay o in some much at the beginning of doing Min. after hr. Min. after hr. Passion is exactly what drives way, though. improv because I was just—I had :03 LifeSpan Center :03 LifeSpan Center students like White and Rachael All three agree to the allure and such a sense of what I look like or :12 County Market :10 Cross County Mall Sapp, a senior history and theater excitement of losing one’s self in a how I appeared to others as op- :18 EIU Student Union :13 Prairie & 1st St. :21 Newman Catholic Center :17 CVS Pharmacy arts major, to spend countless hours character and getting to temporari- posed to just letting it go,” Harp- :26 Save-A-Lot :20 Amtrak in the Doudna Fine Arts Center. ly be someone else. ster said. :29 Wal-Mart :24 32nd & Cedar (Across from Lytle Pool) At nearly 10 p.m. on a week- “No matter how exhausted I White said in order to remind :31 Coles County Public Health :32 1804 S. 9th (Across from Williams School, night, Sapp has just nished run- am, no matter how many hours herself not to worry too much :34 6th & Monroe Ave. South Driveway) :37 119 W. State St. :41 Lake Land College ning through a practice for an up- I’ve spent working my lines, I know about how the audience perceives :50 Carle clinic :53 Mattoon Marketplace (East Side) coming production of “Night that getting to that result is worth her, she had to write three sim- :56 Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center Mother,” a dramatic play she has every second,” Harpster said. ple words at the beginning of her been tasked with directing for her In addition to passion and com- script: “Tell her story.” honors thesis. mitment, acting also requires being While they may not be ashamed Traditional Dial-A-Ride services still available. ough she stays momentarily to able to control one’s own emotions of the “theater nerd” label, Harpster For more information, call 1-800-500-5505 or 217-639-5169 chat with her actors, the work in the in order to portray someone else’s. said she can see where the terminol- Or visit us online at www.dialaridetransit.org theater department is not nished. While someone’s emotional state ogy comes from. Queen songs boom from a ra- might not a ect their ability to “I just think about the times dio in the background as a produc- write a paper for a class, it doesn’t where there are a lot of theater peo- tion team of volunteer theater stu- take much to a ect someone’s act- ple together, like maybe they go out dents works to construct and paint ing, Sapp said. to a restaurant or something, and set walls that extend almost to the “Our daily life a ects our act- they’re the loudest people in the ceiling. ing because we are the instrument,” room,” she said. But long hours are nothing Sapp said. “We don’t use a comput- Harpster also said that, despite strange to theater students. er to do things; we use ourselves, that connotation, not all theater Like other artists, people involved and if we’ve had something happen majors are extroverts. with theater production devote their in our life that’s frustrating or hap- Rather, Harpster said the theater lives to their craft, Sapp said. py or sad, that can a ect us.” department is a place where all can “We have our hand in every White said the characters she be themselves in a community en- part of this,” Sapp said. “ e the- plays begin to a ect her as well, and vironment. ater students here, we build the cos- at times, she can feel the presence “And we can spot a bad actor a tumes; we put on the plays; we di- of her character, the suicidal daugh- mile away, so you have to be your- Everyone’s reading the Daily Eastern News rect some of the plays; we act in ter in “Night Mother.” self,” White added. Reach all of our readers by advertising with these plays; we get the furniture for “You’re learning about this other these plays; we put up the sets; we person and you’re becoming them Stephanie Markham can the DEN run the lights; we run the sound; every single day, and it’s hard not to be reached at 581-2812 Call 581-2816 or e-mail [email protected] we do it all. If it wasn’t for us work- be a ected by them and not to feel or [email protected]. ing at all hours of the day, it would those feelings,” White said. 8B 4.4.2014 Harry Potter Club charms campus
CAYLA MAURER Pictionary with the group. VERGE REPORTER “I’ve been reading and watch- ing Harry Potter since I was able to consciously remember,” LeRose Even though the last ‘Harry Pot- said. “It’s been a big part of my life ter’ book was released more than six for quite a while.” and a half years ago, people have Members’ knowledge of the se- a close bond with the series. Mor- ries range from only seeing the gann Woodru knows that bond movies to some members who and sense of community better have read the books multiple times than anyone on Eastern’s campus. and seen each movie so much that Woodru , a senior English ma- whole scenes can be reenacted. jor, has been the president of Har- Some members even have Harry ry Potter Club at Eastern for ve se- Potter tattoos because the books left mester and has loved every minute such a big mark on them. of it. Although most of the members During the summer of 2012, can’t agree on the best book or a fa- Woodru had the opportunity to vorite character, members can agree study abroad at Harlaxton College that Harry Potter has shaped them in Lincolnshire. During the trip, as a person. students were able to visit Alnwick “Harry Potter was the rst pop- Castle, where the rst two Harry ular culture thing that taught me Potter movies were lmed. At Aln- that it was cool to be the book nerd wick, Woodru learned how to y in class because it will help your in the courtyard and took a tour of best friend defeat the dark lord in the castle. the very end,” Woodru said. “And Woodru also visited Edin- it taught me it’s cool to be a gin- burgh Castle, which is what J.K. ger.” Rowling based Hogwarts School of Coleman strives to be more like Witchcraft and Wizardry on and Harry Potter every day in the sense where Rowling wrote the books. that he wants to be more coura- “Harry Potter Club is a place geous and loyal to his friends. to keep the magic alive,” Woodru For students interested in the KATIE SMITH |THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS said. “We are the Potter Genera- magical realm of Hogwarts, Harry Katie Caulkins, a freshman English major, makes potions with the Harry Potter Club on Monday in Coleman Hall. tion, we will keep it alive.” Potter Club meets every Monday at Harry Potter Club hosts events studio art major, joined Harry Pot- morals,” Coleman said. glass tissue art, potions and wands. 6:30 p.m. in Coleman Auditorium. throughout the year including the ter Club his sophomore year be- Coleman’s favorite thing about Mike LeRose, a freshman soci- Death Day party, the Yule Ball and cause he really loves Harry Potter. the club is the chance to make ology major, looks forward to play- Cayla Maurer can an end of the year party. “Harry Potter teaches you about crafts because he is an art major. ing games at Harry Potter Club. be reached at 581-2812 Irving Coleman, a senior 2D family and love and friendship and Recently the club made stained LeRose likes playing Scene it? and or [email protected]. Students pick up 'geek chic' fashion trend
KALYN HAYSLETT a leather jacket, plaid button up and quirky. VERGE REPORTER shirt, mini pleated skirt with knee- “It is a way for geeky people to high socks and high heels com- feel accepted and I think it is cool,” bines nerdy with the person’s own Gynasi said. For some, the geek lifestyle has are, which makes the look “geek Both Lampkins and Gyasi are an unwritten rule book with ac- chic.” pro geeky-based attire; however, not cepted terminology, suggested be- Donzell Lampkins, a senior everyone is in love with the trend. haviors for di erent scenarios, pop- communications studies major and “I do not think that it is a classic ular activities and believe or not, a fashion blogger, said this trend can look that is going to last forever like dress code. be incorporated into someone’s the timeless little black dress,” Gar- Media has reinforced geek cul- style. ner said. ture through television shows, mov- “If done right you can be taken Fashion is like a revolving ies and commercials that paint a seriously, and people will not realize door—once one trend starts an- picture of a geek’s wardrobe. it is ‘geek chic’ but it is who you are other one ends, which makes fash- “Family Matters” with Steve which becomes the person’s style,” ion current with society by revamp- Erkiel, “ e Big Bang eory” Lampkins said. ing old or discarded looks and ad- and “King of the Nerds” expose What makes an out t geek chic justing them to t into the current the public to the world of a nerd, is balancing geeky items into an times. which infuses into mainstream cul- out t while showing personality “Basically fashion makes the ture. and character. Just like the word is world go round,” Gysai said. “If Nana Esi Gyasi, the secretary of compounded, so is the look with we did not have fashion this world the Merchandising Appeal Design two cohesive elements. would be crap.” Association, said culture and design is nerdy look has gained pop- Contrary to lessons from fami- both in uence each other. ularity on campus and in the cul- ly, teachers and friends not to judge “Society and culture inspires a ture. people by their exterior, this is done design and designers use these av- Garner said this look works well every day. enues to create their designs,” she for students. e clothing expresses the per- said. “I think it is a simple look for a son’s personality, culture and at- Designers take the nerdy look college student because it is a way titude before they utter a word, portrayed in media a step further to be business causal and stylish at which is important to remember by pairing edgy pieces with geek the same time.” when getting dressed. identi ed clothing and accessories. Students can incorporate a bow Before a person is considered a Kayla Garner, a senior family tie to a simple button up shirt or nerd or geek their appearance was and consumer sciences major and suspenders and even wear a cardi- analyzed, and from then the ele- the president of MADA, said there gan to elevate a look from common ments of the look become a charac- are several pieces of clothing that to unique. MEGAN IVEY|THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS ter of its own spreading throughout are geek inspired. Lampkins said the ‘geek chic’ Jordan Prats, a freshman sociology major, demonstrates the "geek chic" fashion the fashion scene. “Big framed glasses, plaid, crop trend is popular for several reasons. trend with her plaid shirt and large rimmed glasses. pants, bow tees, cardigans and “Everyone wants to be di er- Kalyn Hayslett can knee-high socks for girls,” she said. ent yet innovative, so reinventing said. cool, unappealing and unattractive be reached at 581-2812 Pairing big framed glasses with the geek look will always be in,” he What used to be considered un- now can be considered fresh, fun or [email protected].