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C Aaron | Page 3 Howard of Carbondale, right, sits at the bar Viva la Coldplay and talks with Dee Woody, a retired SIUC New album an professor, Monday afternoon at Mugsy ear-pleaser. McGuire’s. The bar will close | Page 10 Saturday and owners hope to relocate on Route 13 near ULSE

P Crainville. JAKE LOCKARD DAILY EGYPTIAN Legal battle grounds since 1998. names of any potential buyers. were met, the original pre-lease agree- According to court documents, the Frank and Charles Owen both ment had expired and the terms were under way Maiers filed suit against the Owen declined to comment on the matter. void. brothers because of a clause in the origi- “It has a lot to do with not having Matt Maier said he plans to move to Justin Lange nal pre-lease agreement from 1997. the chance to buy the property,” said Crainville, east of Carbondale on Route DAILY EGYPTIAN The agreement gave the Maiers the Matt Maier. “If you want to have a 13. He said he hopes his business will first opportunity to purchase the land longtime business plan, you need a long- prosper at the new location, although Af ter 23 years in Carbondale, Mugsy if the Owen brothers decided to sell term lease.” the site is still undetermined. McGuire’s will close its doors Saturday outside the family. Assistant City Manager for City officials, business owners and amid a rental dispute concerning the Matt Maier said the Owens have Economic Development Kevin Baity patrons said they are sorry to see the property at 1602 W. Main St. made no attempt to offer them the said he has been working with the establishment go. Owners Matt and Susan Maier property. Maiers since December to help them “It just sucks,” said 10-year Mugsy’s filed a lawsuit in April against the The Owens’ attorney, Edward Heller, find a new property. patron Josh Dietz. “I’ve known the both property owners, Frank and Charles confirmed the brothers are searching for “Mugsy’s has been a staple on the of them for years and they’re real good Owen. The couple has leased the another buyer, but would not give the west side of town and if there’s any way people.” Playing for the we can keep them, we’re going to try The 37-year-old from De Soto said �� and find a place,” Baity said. he would remain a loyal Mugsy’s cus- pinstripes �� In turn, the Owen brothers have tomer after the new bar is built. �� filed a counter-suit stating that the Frank Hiller, manager of the Maiers are in default of their original Mississippi Flyway in the neighboring Shawn Joy signs with �� lease agreement. Murdale Shopping Center, said though According to the suit, the Maiers he doesn’t get much business from stu- �� have not paid rent since January, dents, he hopes to see an increase of pool the Yankees. amounting to roughly $20,000 in back players in his establishment. Flyway cur- �� TS �� rent. rently has five billiards tables and looks �� | Page 12 The suit also claims the Maiers owe to take over some of the league play at POR roughly $15,000 more in real estate Mugsy’s. S taxes for the past year and a half. �� Heller said even if the payments See MUGSY’S, Page 2

�� Stix license approved �� Owners, officials look at arrest numbers �� Sean McGahan establishment. DAILY EGYPTIAN �� Ownership at the bar was unaware �� of the amount of arrests, said Greg ��

Though the liquor license of one of Knoob, operator of Knoob Enterprises, �� the most popular bars on the Strip stayed which also owns Callahan’s and Club �� in effect Tuesday night, the debate con- Southern Illinois Night Club. Knoob �� cerning its renewal may lead to changes filed a request with the city June 11 to �� Today in how city police and bar owners deal obtain the specifics of the arrests, and it “The only thing they’re doing right Police Department. Sunny with underage drinking. is scheduled to be returned by July 1. now is going to the busiest place on the Stearns said he understands the The Liquor Control Commission Currently, information only becomes busiest nights when they have a staff to point of view of owners such as Knoob High: 82, Low: 60 voted to renew the liquor license for public when the quarterly arrest reports do so and ticketing the people they can and will look at ways to make records THER Stix Bar and Billiards after delaying are presented to the Liquor Control catch,” Knoob said. and patterns of underage arrests easier EA the decision last week in favor of a Commission. Those records reflect only The police department will work to attain. W special meeting with the bar’s manage- those charged at the bar with underage with the city to try to speed up the From Jan. 1 to March 31, 101 ment and Carbondale police. The delay consumption or possession of alcohol. process through which business owners of those arrests occurred at Stix, Thursday stemmed from a debate over a drastic Knoob said he hoped the situation can be informed of and held account- compared to 36 at runner-up Pinch rise in arrests at the bar from Jan. 1 to would allow police to also look at how able for the number of arrests at their Penny Pub. Partly Cloudy March 31, in which 101 arrests were they deal with underage drinking in establishments, said Deputy Chief High: 82, Low: 63 reported —65 more than any other city bars. Calvin Stearns of the Carbondale See STIX, Page 2 VISIT SIUDE.COM: NEWS, SPORTS, UPDATES, MULTIMEDIA AND FORUMS FOR YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE 2 Wednesday, June 18, 2008 DAILY EGYPTIAN News

MUGSY’S of Commerce Meredith Rhodes said to the village. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 members would miss the longtime “We feel his establishment, as a Carbondale favorite. restaurant whose menu is wonder- “I hate to see a local business “Mugsy’s has contributed a signifi- ful, will be a place that people on the move out,” Hiller said. He said he has cant amount to the businesses on the other side of Williamson County will become familiar with Mugsy’s and west side of town, especially food and enjoy,” Fuqua said. the Maiers during the last few years entertainment,” Rhodes said. through playing league pool. Crainville Mayor Evelyn Fuqua Justin Lange can be reached at Executive Director of the Chamber said Mugsy’s would be a great addition 536-3311 ext. 258 or [email protected].

TIX S initiated the motion for an in-depth The license was approved CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 review of the Stix liquor license, said pending proof from Stix that all his primary motive was to understand employees received city-man- From July 1 to March 31, 127 such how the numbers are determined and dated training known as TIPS. arrests occurred at Stix, compared to how the management will respond. Management will give the proof 147 at Pinch Penny Pub. “If you look at the records for the as soon as it tracks down some Knoob said the most recent quarter other bars, they don’t seem to be hav- employees who are out of town, is the busy season for Stix, whichop- ing the problems that he’s having, said Sam Mrofcza, general man- erates exclusively indoors. so I think it’s an ager of Knoob Enterprises. Without looking at the internal problem Knoob said he hopes the com- specific instances, he said e needs to keep with Stix,” Fritzler mission will treat other bars the he assumed the arrests Ha closer eye said. “He needs to same way if their numbers jump, occurred more often on keep a closer eye and will strive to keep his staff and Wednesday and Thursday on who’s getting on who’s getting patrons accountable for any future nights, when the bar is served. served, even if it’s underage violations. typically the most crowd-‘‘ — Joel Fritzler 21-year-olds pur- “Every step we take, yes it may ed. council member chasing the drinks impact my business in some ways, It is more likely for and handing them but other people appreciate the underage patrons to drink in a crowd- off to 19-and 20-year olds.” fact that I don’t have a bunch ed bar, Stearns said. Fritzler said he hoped the com- of 19- year-olds running around “The busier an establishment is, I mission would keep a close eye on puking on the floor,” he said. think it encourages a certain level of Stix in the next quarter summary anonymity,” he said. to determine if they are limiting Sean McGahan can be reached at City Councilman Joel Fritzler, who the pattern. 536-3311 ext. 274 or [email protected].

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Press Association, Associated Collegiate SPORTS EDITOR: PRESSROOM REPRESENTITIVE: Press and College Media Advisers Inc. BRANDON AUGSBURG EXT. 256 KYLE AUBRY EXT. 243 News DAILY EGYPTIAN Wednesday, June 18, 2008 3 Administrators brainstorm goals for ‘bleak’ region Forum tackles declining education, economy

Jeff Engelhardt The southern Illinois region DAILY EGYPTIAN ranks lowest in the number of individuals between the ages of Interim Chancellor Sam 25 to 64 with a bachelor’s degree, Goldman wants southern Illinois according to the IBHE’s analysis. to see a bleak picture. The number ranges between 6 and Goldman, one of about 30 17 percent, depending on the area educators and administrators who of the region. attended an Illinois Board of In an open discussion after the Higher Education forum Tuesday, presentation, officials from SIU said the region must recognize its and John A. Logan College talked educational and economic weak- about strengthening their relation- nesses to improve the situation. ship to assure students have a bet- Presentations at the forum ter chance of obtaining a bachelor’s described a state government that degree. lacks the resources to fund edu- “SIU and Logan have always cation, a regional had a special rela- poverty rate above tionship and we 16 percent and a The fact we are need to continue community whose Tdeteriorating to enhance that,” growth is project- said Robert Mees, ed to stay stag- educationally as a president of John nant. ‘‘country should put A. Logan. “Some “The fact we goals have already are deteriorating fear in the hearts of been put in place educationally as people. We were the and I think we are JAKE LOCKARD ~ DAILY EGYPTIAN a country should already making Dennis Jones, president of the National Center for Higher Education Management Systems, left, put fear in the first country to put a headway.” Morteza Daneshdoost, SIUC professor of electrical and computer engineering, and Karen Paulson, senior hearts of people,” man on the moon and Administrators associate for NCHEMS give a presentation about the region’s economic and educational status Tuesday Goldman said. brainstormed at John A. Logan College. “We were the first now we’re No. 10 in the ways to improve country to put a world in education. the situation, ent solutions. at community colleges and coop- major changes and hoped to have man on the moon including specific “We’re asking, ‘What can high- eration with John A. Logan, but more similar meetings. — Sam Goldman and now we’re No. interim Chancellor plans for students er education do to help the region state and national changes would Mees said he already contact- 10 in the world in to start at John A. as a whole?’” Jones said. “The eco- require policy shifts and more gov- ed SIU President Glenn Poshard education.” Logan and finish nomic base and poverty level differ ernment spending. about attending a retreat with Dennis Jones, president of at SIU, grant relief from the state from this region to other regions “The level of support is dwin- presidents of area community col- the National Center for Higher and tuition breaks for out-of-state so the challenge is finding how to dling,” Goldman said. “The needs leges around the area to work on Education Management Systems, students. improve a problem that has been of society are enormous and if the joint plans. presented research showing south- Jones said while every state suf- recognized for so long.” public is unwilling to pay for it, ern Illinois near the bottom of fers from crumbling educational Goldman said he is confident then that’s what happens.” Jeff Engelhardt can be reached at national and statewide declines in systems, each region holds unique changes can be made at the local Mees and Goldman agreed the 536-3311 x.259 education and economy. problems that could require differ- level through more outreach offices forum was necessary to accomplish or [email protected]. 4 Wednesday, June 18, 2008 WORLD & NATION News Gay couples wed in California

Lisa Leff ers stood across the street from the THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Sacramento County recorder’s office, carrying signs that read, “Marriage 1 SAN FRANCISCO — man + 1 woman” and “Resist Judicial Serenaded by a gay men’s chorus, Tyranny.” showered with rose petals and toasted “It’s something to just pray with champagne, hundreds of tearful about. It’s not a time to be joy- same-sex couples got married across ful,” 16-year-old demonstrator Juliya the state Tuesday in what some are Lyubezhanina said as she watched calling California’s new Summer of dozens of balloon- and rainbow flag- Love. carrying couples. Wearing everything from T- Still, around the state, protesters shirts to tuxedos and lavish gowns, were outnumbered by well-wishers. they rushed down to county clerks’ One conservative activist said that the offices to obtain marriage licenses effort to pass a constitutional amend- and exchange vows on the first full ment in the fall that would outlaw gay day that gay marriage became legal marriage again in California could fail in California by order of the state’s if the opponents came on too strong. highest court. They were joined by “The major media would love jubilant crowds that came to witness to see us engage in fierce protests the event. and hostile demonstrations of out- George Takei, who played Sulu rage against the licensing of same- on the original “Star Trek,” beamed as sex ‘marriages,’” said Ronald Prentice, he and his partner of 21 years, Brad chairman of the ProtectMarriage.com Altman, obtained one of the new gen- coalition. “Our battle is not against der-neutral marriage licenses — with the same-sex couples who are pursu- the words “Party A” and “Party B” ing the opportunity to ‘marry’ granted instead of “bride” and “groom” — at them by the activist judges on the the West Hollywood City Hall. They California Supreme Court.” are planning a September wedding. Some couples came from out of AUTUMN CRUZ ~ MCCLATCHY TRIBUNE “I see before me people who per- state. Unlike Massachusetts, the only Robert Rushing, left, and Tim Hawkins, of Sacramento hold their marriage licenses in the air after sonify love and commitment,” a grin- other state to legalize gay marriage, receiving them at the Sacramento County Clerk Recorders Office. ning Takei told the crowd. He flashed California has no residency require- the Vulcan hand salute from “Star ment for a marriage license. Many portraits. Californians favor granting gays the loves everybody.” Trek” and, in a twist on the Vulcan gay activists are likening the moment Although some couples said they right to marry 51 percent to 42 per- In a sign of the growing political greeting from the TV series, said: to the 1967 Summer of Love, when preferred to wait until after the elec- cent. It was the first time in 30 years support for same-sex marriage, the “May equality live long and prosper.” young people from across the coun- tion because they feared their mar- of California polling that the scales Los Angeles City Council president, The burst of gay weddings actu- try converged on California in what riages would be nullified at the ballot tipped in that direction. the mayor of Sacramento and at least ally began on Monday evening, when came to be regarded as the birth of box, others said they wanted to make In Orange County, newlyweds two state lawmakers agreed to officiate a few counties extended their office the counterculture. history, especially if the opportunity to Alfonso Guerrero, 48, and Manuel at the weddings of staff members and hours past 5 p.m., the moment the In a shady plaza in Bakersfield, get married could be lost. Chavez, 43, posed for a picture while friends. May 15 California Supreme Court where the county clerk stopped offi- “There’s a window, and we want to deliberately standing in front of a San Diego County, typically a ruling legalizing same-sex marriage ciating at marriages altogether rather take advantage of that window, because protester wearing a “Jesus or Hell” Republican stronghold, added four took effect. On Tuesday morning, than preside over same-sex ceremo- who knows what’s going to happen in cap and holding a large “Homo Sex walk-up windows and assigned 78 though, all 58 counties began issuing nies, newlyweds wearing Cinderella- November,” said Jay Mendes, 40, as he is Sin” sign. employees to issue marriage licenses licenses, and the rush was on. style gowns and matching tuxedos and his partner of three years, Bantha “It’s another moment that we Tuesday, up from the usual 19. More There were scattered demon- were showered with rose petals while Sao, 22, waited to obtain a marriage would conserve for history,” Guerrero than 200 ceremonies were scheduled, strations outside some offices and a photographer who set up on a license in West Hollywood. said. “They have the right to protest, better than double the average daily courthouses. About a dozen protest- park bench offered to snap wedding A recent field poll showed that but we have the right to marry. God load. Car bomb shatters Baghdad’s calm Obama answers GOP

Robert H. Reid Angry survivors blamed the to those who carried me in their THE ASSOCIATED PRESS critics on terrorism army and police for failing to protect pickup truck to the hospital.” them. The blast was the deadliest attack Nedra Pickler & terror attacks perspective. In November BAGHDAD — A car bomb The bomber struck about 5:45 in Baghdad since March 6, when a Beth Fouhy of that year, Democrats captured ripped through a busy commercial p.m. near a market and bus stop pair of bombs detonated in the most- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS enough congressional seats to seize street in a Shiite area of Baghdad in the Hurriyah district of west ly Shiite district of Karradah, killing control of the House and Senate. on Tuesday, killing at least 51 people Baghdad, scene of some of the most 68 people and wounding about 120. WASHIN GTON — A On his campaign plane, Obama and wounding scores more in the horrific sectarian massacres during No group claimed responsibility defiant Barack Obama said Tuesday told reporters that Osama bin Laden deadliest blast in the capital in more the wave of Sunni-Shiite slaughter for Tuesday’s blast, and both Sunni he would take no lectures from is still at large in part because President than three months. in 2006. and Shiite militants have used car Republicans on which candidate Bush’s strategy toward fighting terror Many victims were trapped in Kamil Jassim, a witness, said the bombs in their attacks. would keep the U.S. safer, a sharp has not succeeded. their apartments by a raging fire blast set fire to a generator used by U.S. officials said American sol- rebuke to John McCain’s aides who At issue were comments Obama that engulfed at least one build- residents and shopkeepers to supple- diers were attending a meeting of said the Democrat had a naive, Sept. made in an interview with ABC News ing, according to police and Interior ment city power. The fire quickly a neighborhood action committee 10 mindset toward terrorism. Monday in which he spoke approv- Ministry officials, who also said spread to a two-story building con- about 150 yards from the blast site The rival camps engaged in a war ingly of the successful prosecution and about 75 people were wounded. taining both shops and apartments but it was unclear if they were the of words Tuesday that echoed the imprisonment of those responsible for Stunned survivors stumbled through where many of the victims were target. 2004 presidential campaign in which the 1993 bombing of the World Trade the rubble-strewn street, which was found. “This is a senseless and tragic President Bush, Vice President Dick Center. Obama was asked how he filled with the smoke from burning Haider Fadhil, a 25-year-old event,” said Lt. Col. Steve Stover, Cheney and other Republicans argued could be sure the Bush administra- vehicles, witnesses said. metal worker, said he was shopping a spokesman for the U.S. military’s that Democratic nominee John Kerry tion’s anti-terrorism policies are not The attack shattered the rela- with two friends when the blast Baghdad command. “What’s to gain was soft on terror, a claim that resonated crucial to protecting U.S. citizens. tive calm in the capital since a May hurled him to the ground. by terrorizing the population? ...This with voters and helped propel Bush to Obama said the government can 11 cease-fire ended seven weeks “When I regained conscious- is simply an evil act.” re-election. Democrats complained that crack down on terrorists “within the of fighting between U.S. and Iraqi ness, I found that my left hand and U.S. commanders have warned the GOP was using the politics of fear. constraints of our Constitution.” forces and Shiite militants in the leg were broken,” Fadhil said from repeatedly that the relative peace in The Republican argument proved He mentioned the indefinite deten- Sadr City district. Ironically, it came his bed in a nearby hospital, where Baghdad is fragile because extremists, less effective in 2006 when then Bush tion of Guantanamo Bay detainees, the same day the Iraqi parliament anguished families wept as they including al-Qaida in Iraq and Shiite adviser Karl Rove said the Democrats contrasting their treatment with the announced plans to move outside jammed the waiting rooms. “Thanks militant groups, remain capable of had a pre-Sept. 11 view of the world prosecution of the 1993 World Trade the U.S.-protected Green Zone. be to God for saving me and thanks high-profile attacks. and Republicans had a post-Sept. 11 Center bombings.

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NT VE GULFPORT (AP) — The rising Mississippi WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon in WOBURN, Mass. (AP) — A computer expert tricky question, according to the American River interrupted travel on two bridges between E the aftermath of the Sept. 11 attacks pursued Medical Association whose members on PO RT has testified that a laptop taken from the home Iowa and Illinois and threatened thousands of abusive interrogation techniques once used by Tuesday found themselves opposing some gov- RE acres of farmland Tuesday. People stacked mil- of a British man accused of killing his wife and North Korea and Vietnam on American POWs ernment health heavyweights. lions of sandbags near 27 levees the federal gov- 9-month-old daughter was used to do an online despite stern warnings by several military Menthol flavoring would not be banned ernment said were in danger of overflowing. search on “how to kill with a knife” four days lawyers that the methods were cruel and even under a bill before Congress that gives control WI RE The river blew a massive hole in a levee near

ALENDAR before the slayings. the farming community of Gulfport at about 5 illegal, according to a Senate investigation. of tobacco products to the Food and Drug C Medford police Detective Lawrence James a.m., covering at least 5,000 acres of farmland by The findings, detailed in a hearing Tuesday, Administration. The bill would ban flavor addi- late Tuesday morning, Henderson County Chief brought rebukes of the Pentagon effort from testified Tuesday that the Google search was done tives such as mint, clove and vanilla, which Deputy Donald Seitz said. Democrats and Republicans alike. on January 16, 2006. appeal to young people. News DAILY EGYPTIAN Wednesday, June 18, 2008 5 D AI LY E GYPTIAN E DI TO RIA L B OA RD DA IL Y E G Y P T IAN Diana Soliwon Alexis Boudreau Sean McGahan Brandon Augsburg EDITOR IN CHIEF VOICES EDITOR CITY EDITOR SPORTS EDITOR

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his is my baby sister. the time because, for a couple time being.” A couple times positive. My sister has decided to It seems that we are always Well, not baby. She just nights a week, even on school every year since then, she has become a pediatric oncologist, or talking about cancer; ways to finished her freshman nights, I got to sleep over at been poked and prodded to see a doctor for kids with cancer. prevent it, how many lives it yTear of college. friends’ houses when my parents if everything is going OK. It is; I have never told her how takes and what we learn from Seventeen years ago, at age stayed at the hospital. While I no signs of the cancer remain brave I think she is. Instead the struggles of those who three, she was diagnosed with played with friends, she went besides two scars of trying to bury endure it. leukemia, which only needs the through chemotherapy, bone from an operation. I was merely the depressions of I could say something cliché word “cancer” as a description. marrow tests and losing her hair. I think there is a lost childhood, like, “cancer can make all of us Being five years old at the She spent hours, lonely, in a another scar, however. told she she is embracing learn how precious life is,” but time, I was not told the severity hospital bed with tubes inside One that has made it by using her basically, cancer just sucks. of the disease, her chances of her body and making friends her secretive toward was “sick.” own scar to help But since it happens, I will survival or the effects of the with children who didn’t have a friends and has affected her life- heal those of others. say that I am proud of all those treatment. positive diagnosis. changing choices. I have no doubt that she will who have fought the battle, win I was merely told she was At age seven, she was put on We all have scars, this is true be able to relate to the children or lose, and acknowledge the “sick.” remission. Remission? I guess it — I just find it rare when a scar she works with better than most lasting effect that many of us I actually remember enjoying means, “You’re cured ... for the can be turned into something others in the field. feel from its presence.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Editor’s note: By design error, portions of the following letter’s SIUC. How does anyone twist that set of facts so that it headline were omitted before press time Monday. The DAILY McCaughan thinks he perceives a payback by the becomes a bribe to the university? To do so is to smear the EGYPTIAN has decided to reprint it with the correct headline to lend university in return for the $20 million in sales tax reputation of Cole, the council, President Glenn Poshard fairness to its message and the parties involved. We regret this error. that Carbondale has earmarked for Saluki Way. Actually, and now, I suppose, Sam Goldman, the interim chancellor. McCaughan went further in his accusations saying, “... tell How did this toxic public environment develop so that Cole does not have ulterior motives me that he isn’t getting his job for it. I don’t want the man people like McCaughan can make wild, unsubstantiated to make a fool out of me, insult my intelligence.” charges?

D EAR E DITO R : I opposed the tax allocation to the university, as did many There is not a scintilla of evidence that Cole is getting of my neighbors. We felt that the sales tax increase could be paid off or that the university is corrupted. This kind better used to directly improve our community. However, of public discourse is shameful and harmful to the best I am troubled by allegations of hiring corruption leveled we never regarded Cole’s advocacy as anything other than interests of our town and university. by retired Carbondale Fire Chief Charles McCaughan an honest difference of opinion. In fact, a majority of the concerning the possible appointment of Mayor Brad Cole City Council did not agree with our arguments and voted D. Gorton as the executive Director of the Alumni Association at to allocate the money to the university. Carbondale resident

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Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today By Linda C. Black is a 5 — Go ahead and make your decision, then get on to other things. Get Today’s Birthday (June 18 2008) your place whipped into shape so you’ll — Give more attention to money this have more time for fun. The Duplex by Glenn McCoy year, both what you save and what you spend. You can amass a comfort- Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today able cushion to rely on in hard times. is a 7 — You’re increasingly pushed to Self-discipline will be required, but it’ll take action. Don’t procrastinate. Do the be worth the effort.wTo get the advan- comparisons early, so you’ll be ready tage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the to make your choice on a moment’s easiest day, 0 the most challenging. notice. Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is an 8 — Don’t put your attention in is a 6 — Your intuition is getting bet- the wrong place. Don’t dwell on what ter. For the next several weeks, your you’ve done wrong. Acknowledge first impression will be on target more yourself for what you’ve achieved and often than not. Use it. the next step will be obvious. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today — Today is a 7 — You should do well is a 6 — By paying off what you’ve bor- financially for the next several weeks. rowed, the banks will lend you even This is especially true regarding your more. You don’t need to take them up savings and jointly held funds. Review on their offers. Only buy what you really your investments, too. need. Remember, credit isn’t free. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Today Today is a 6 — You’re gaining confi- is a 7 — Somebody else’s brilliant idea dence and you’re looking very good, catches you by surprise. How can you too. Don’t be surprised if other attrac- use this latest development to increase tive people are flirting at you. Get your wealth? Work together on it. used to it. Edited by Wayne Robert Williams THE Daily Crossword Cancer (June 22-July 22) — Today Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — is a 7 — The confusion hasn’t completely Today is a 7 — For the next several ACROSS abated, but you’re getting more con- weeks, your work will be a lot more 1 Smidge fident. You don’t need perfect condi- fun. That’s good, because there’s plen- 4 Immediately tions to produce results. You’re made of ty of it. This is just the beginning. owed sterner stuff. 7 Volcanic rock Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — ejecta Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is Today is a 7 — Keep pushing and 13 Poorly an 8 — You’re a very affectionate per- you’ll get past an invisible barrier. Do matched son. But old worries could get in the it for the exercise, if nothing else. It’ll 15 Motives way. Set up a private conversation to be good for you. Besides, just fac- 16 Rolled pastry work out some of those issues. Mutual ing the problem could help make it loaf forgiveness is very romantic. 17 Contaminates disappear. 18 City near (c) 2008, Tribune Media Services Inc. | Distributed by McClatchy-Tribune Information Services. Anchorage 19 Vedder of Pearl Jam THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME 21 Cyclades island 8 Type of society 33 “Trinity” writer by Mike Argirion and Jeff Knurek 22 NYC summer or curtains 35 Lamb’s pen hrs. 9 Sugary suffix name Unscramble these four Jumbles, 24 Ruckus 10 One of 14D 36 Antique auto one letter to each square, 25 Feathered 11 Collegiate 38 Soft-finned fish to form four ordinary words. friend starter? 43 Auditor’s letters 26 Reverberate 12 Syrian leader 46 Keen insight MUGAT again and again 14 Mississippi 48 Automotive 29 Makes diverse quartet? safety device 31 Jai __ 15 Good __ to bad 49 Steak entree 32 Narrow valley 49 Ring rulings, 62 Engender DOWN rubbish 50 City on the ©2008 Tribune Media Services, Inc. 34 U. near Tampa briefly 64 Periods of 1 Nightfall 20 One of 14D Vyatka River All Rights Reserved. 37 “Beau __” 51 Mongrel dog immaturity 2 Feed the kitty 23 Dress (up) 54 Good at evasion 39 SASE, e.g. 52 Lend a hand 65 Foliage 3 Swiss capital 25 One of 14D 55 River deposit ELLAD 40 To any extent 53 Cartoonist 66 Crabtree’s 4 Weekend 26 Riches, once? 57 Jacob’s wife 41 Composer Erik Keane partner in skin cowboy-like 27 Zeno’s 58 Tot’s block 42 Well-fixed 54 Schilling and care products 5 Abu Dhabi loc. birthplace 59 Fall garden? grp.? Gowdy 67 Chasing game 6 Macpherson of 28 Not exactly one 61 Guy’s date 44 Geraint’s lady 56 Actress Esther 68 Term of “Sirens” of 14D 63 Grant-giving 45 Very dark: pref. 60 Paper folding endearment 7 AARP member 30 O.T. book org. FRIVED 47 Bamboo eaters

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A: “ ” THE Sudoku By The Mepham Group (Answers tomorrow) Jumbles: LOGIC GIANT UPKEEP PUMICE Yesterday’s Level: 1 2 3 4 Answer: With the economy down, the garbage collector said business was — PICKING UP Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit 1 to 9. For strategies on how to solve Sudoku, visit www.sudoku.org.uk.

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www DA IL Y E G Y P T IAN P AG E 10 S OUTHERN I LLINOIS U NIVERSITY JUNE 18, 2008 VivaP la mystical melodies

Fourth Coldplay canvas, be they diehard aficionados or passive listeners of the Brit-rock album paints a group. “Viva la Vida” sounds like a summer portrait deep and fated analysis of life and its extremes, but the CD is so Coldplay light and chill that it feels more ‘Viva la Vida’ like a perfectly serene summer Release date: June 17, 2008 Record label: Capitol soundtrack. http://coldplay.com The basic lyrics are blunt and bold with references to weighted world issues such as war and Amber Fijolek problems in the Middle East, but DAILY EGYPTIAN don’t carry as much meaning as the music. The beats and melodies It’s not everyday that a band make the body sway and send the puts out an album that is fresh to mind on a peaceful escape from fans but doesn’t stray far from their reality. classic traits. In Coldplay’s case, The songs are short, but “Viva La Vida” stays true to the completely addictive. When they new-age, ambient, trance-like feel end after only a few minutes of of previous works while creating jam, it’s hard not to want each uniquely composed arrangements. one to last longer. And some do; The cool new sounds are vivid novel numbers “Yes,” “Lovers in enough to paint museum quality Japan,” and “Death and All his works of art upon any listener’s Friends” include supplemental musical afterthoughts before the next track. PROVIDED PHOTO Every song promises body- moving beats and whimsical “Strawberry Swing” is another London” may be too much for the tranquil tracks. melodies. While they’ll surely folklore-inspired tune that has a radio-trained ear. At first listen, the songs didn’t please fans, these tunes might not catchy chorus that will keep you One song that’s an instant generate too much distinction attract those who don’t usually bouncing like a dancing, singing favorite is “Lost!” a song with an from one to the next, but the dig Coldplay’s electronic vibe. It sprite. But even the irresistibly sexy beat seamless flow is all the more reason is almost entirely an album made catchiness of songs that sounds similar to keep the album playing in the for the fans, mainly because of its on this album might 4.5 out of 5 stars to an eighties background during your summer audaciously unusual compositions, deter listeners who rock/dance song. It fun. like the Arabic-influenced “Yes” prefer more traditional commercial- stands out from the rest merely or the folklore-feeling “Life in pop. Bold and arbitrary sequences because of its nitty-gritty sound Amber Fijolek can be reached at Technicolor.” of songs like “Cemeteries of in comparison to the album’s other 536-3311 ext. 275 or [email protected]

THOMAS BARKER ~ DAILY EGYPTIAN A group of SIU students kick around a hacky sack Tuesday outside The Island on South University Avenue. The students said they like to gather here because no one will chase them off. Sports DAILY EGYPTIAN Wednesday, June 18, 2008 11

The New York Mets finally fired coach Willie Randolph early Tuesday morning (see story below) after weeks of speculation about his tenure with the team. The Mets have had a rough start to the season after an epic collapse down the stretch last year. Bench coach Jerry Manuel will take over the team on an interim basis. Will the shake-up help the Mets rebound and salvage their season?

Nothing can save the Mets this season. General manager Omar Minaya pretty much handcuffed Randolph by continuing to rely on the ancient and decrepit likes of BRANDON AUGSBURG Pedro Martinez and Carlos Delgado. Even though the Mets have young talent — Jose Reyes, David Wright and Johan Santana — Jerry Manuel is just a less creative version of bauggie Randolph so the talent will continue to underachieve. At least now the Metropolitans @siu.edu have the opportunity to really clean house before next year. And next year is their only hope.

I think Randolph is just a victim of bad timing in a city that moves way too fast. It’s not his fault Carlos Beltran, Wright and Reyes are not hitting the way they should — not to mention the rotation outside of Johan has been garbage. I don’t believe in IAN PRESTON firing managers during the season, especially this early. Some say it’s a shot in the arm idpreston for ball clubs, but I say it’s the first sign that Minaya is getting ready to hoist the white @comcast.net flag over Shea Stadium.

Any White Sox fan will tell you Jerry Manuel is not the answer. The Sox were in a similar situation of underachieving until Manuel was replaced by a young, off-the- SEAN MCGAHAN cuff former player who tends to not think before he speaks. The result was a World smcgahan Series. Maybe the Mets should bring Keith Hernandez out of the booth and into the @siu.edu dugout and attempt to duplicate those results. Hopefully he can handle the move by himself. Mets fire manager Willie Randolph

Ken Peters just that, the news shocked most every- and speculation about his job status THE ASSOCIATED PRESS one — fans, media and apparently even growing every day. Randolph. The tension went on “far too long,” ANAHEIM, Calif. — Once he “I’m really stunned by it,” the ex- Minaya said. “It was not fair to the team, decided to fire Willie Randolph, New manager said around noon Tuesday. “I it was not fair to Willie Randolph, it York Mets general manager Omar was surprised by it.” was not fair to the organization.” Minaya caught a flight to the West Bench coach Jerry Manuel, a for- Pitching coach Rick Peterson and first Coast, went to the team hotel and mer AL Manager of the Year for the base coach Tom Nieto also were fired. waited to deliver the news in person. Chicago White Sox, will manage the Minaya said he made the deci- “Eye to eye,” Minaya said Tuesday. Mets for the rest of the year. sion Monday — a day after the Mets “It was done quick.” Randolph became the first manager traveled to California after a double- Even if it seemed to take forever. in the majors to be fired this season, the header split at home with Texas — and The late-night hit came as chants move announced in an e-mail at 12:14 stressed it was his alone. He met with of “Fire Willie!” grew louder at Shea a.m. PDT Tuesday. He was dismissed Randolph after that night’s 9-6 win Stadium and on New York’s sports talk with the Mets below .500, still wob- over the Los Angeles Angels left the radio stations. Yet when Minaya did bling from last year’s colossal collapse Mets at 34-35. om .c INSIDER, page 11: Will the coaching switch save the Mets? siuDE .

www DA IL Y E G Y P T IAN P AG E 12 S OUTHERN I LLINOIS U NIVERSITY JUNE 18, 2008 BASEBALLS Joy trades in maroon for pinstripes SIU pitcher signs as free agent with Yankees

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The last time Shawn Joy was on the pitching mound, he was on the losing end of a 12-0 game in Wichita, Kan. His situation has drastically improved since then. Now the former Saluki pitcher is in Tampa, Fla., preparing to throw to profes- Former sional hitters after signing a free agent con- Saluki pitcher tract with the New York Yankees. Shawn Joy With Joy’s signing, he and Cody Adams signed a — drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers — are free agent the only two players on SIU’s 2007-08 roster contract with to go on to play professional baseball. After the New York Joy signed, he was flown to Tampa to join Yankees. Joy up with the Yankees rookie league affiliate, which begins its 2008 season tomorrow. will begin his “They [the Yankees] take a lot of pride professional in the tradition and the past,” Joy said. “It career playing makes you feel the same way when you put in the Gulf that uniform on.” Coast League. SIU pitching coach Tim Dixon said PROVIDED PHOTO SIU MEDIA SERVICES Joy already got into a scrimmage game and pitched fairly well. “I think we’re most proud of Shawn,” mid-80s, Joy relies heavily on his mid-70s Dixon said. “He’s a guy that doesn’t neces- change-up and accuracy to be successful. sarily have the physical tools, but just com- These skills came together in perfect har- think we’re most proud of Shawn. He’s a guy that doesn’t necessarily petes and competes. All we wanted was for mony April 19, when Joy gave up only five Ih ave the physical tools, but just competes and competes. All we him to have a chance and he got one. We’re hits in a complete game shutout of the top ecstatic for him. We’re pumped up for him.” 25 ranked Wichita State Shockers, a team wanted was for him to have a chance and he got one. We’re ecstatic for Joy was primarily SIU’s No. 2 pitcher the that took both the regular season and post- ‘‘him. We’re pumped up for him. last two seasons behind Adams. A transfer season MVC titles. — Tim Dixon from Cloud County Community College in “I get chills just thinking about it,” Dixon Saluki pitching coach Kansas, Joy went 6-3 with an ERA of 5.01 said. “I told him as soon as it was over, ‘You’ll in 15 starts for SIU in 2008. During his two remember this the rest of your life.’ ” and what you want to get better at, and the have a lot of money attached to them and years as a Saluki, Joy amassed an 11-5 record Joy still has a long way to go before he first thing I said was I’d like to improve my that are going to get more looks than me,” he with an ERA of 4.27. gets to put on an actual major league uni- breaking ball,” Joy said. said. “They told me, though, before I signed “When we originally recruited him, we form. Both Callahan and Dixon believe Joy Even though Joy went undrafted and that as long as you get your foot in the door didn’t expect him to become a frontline needs to improve his breaking ball and try to received a signing bonus significantly less anything can happen.” starter like he became,” head coach Dan more consistently have his fastball reach the than that of players who were drafted, he Callahan said. “He worked his way into that higher 80s if not the low 90s. said he feels no intimidation for performing Ian Preston can be reached at role and he earned that role.” “When you get down here, they have you well at the pro level. 536-3311 ext. 282 or With a fastball that tops out in the do a self-analysis and ask you what you are “I know there are guys down here that [email protected].

TENNIS Offseason fruitful for tennis programs

Mawisire’s career résumé Men boast highly Mawisire brings an accomplished graduated senior in the nation, accord- • No. 78 ranked junior NAIA resume to the Salukis, having ing to tennisrecruiting.net. player touted recruiting compiled a 42-5 record in singles match- West signed with the Salukis during think he’ll • Reached semi-finals in es and a 55-6 record in doubles at LWC, the early signing period in November, [West] be class, women land according to Saluki media relations. and Nelson said he expects the fresh- I NAIA championship 2006, in our line-up 2007, 2008 accomplished transfer Nothwehr said she expects Mawisire to man to contribute early in his career. • 42-5 career singles record compete for one of the top two posi- “I think he’ll [West] be in our line- ‘‘somewhere tions in singles and perhaps a role as a up somewhere in singles and doubles,” • 55-6 career doubles Brandon Augsburg record member of the top doubles duo. Nelson said. “I’m not sure exactly where in singles and DAILY EGYPTIAN • Silver medal-women’s “She [Mawisire] has been taught he would be until he gets here and com- doubles. I’m not singles All-African games from a very young age and had high petes with our guys, but we look for him in 2003 The SIU men’s and women’s tennis level instruction,” Nothwehr said. “She’s to really help us his freshman year.” sure exactly where teams have both bolstered their rosters just been bred to play tennis.” Snyder, who committed in January, this offseason — one with a familiar Before entering college, Mawisire will most like have to wait to crack the he would be until face and the other with eager, young was the No. 78 ranked junior in the line-up, but Nelson said he is happy to he gets here and talent. world. Nothwehr said she has also have a player of Snyder’s caliber. Snyder he [Mawisire] The women will welcome senior been extended an invitation to repre- lived in Florida for part of his high competes with Shas been Fadzai Mawisire, a transfer from sent Zimbabwe in the Olympics this school career before moving to the St. our guys, but we Lindsey Wilson College in Columbia, summer, though no final decision has Louis area, Nelson said. taught from a Ky., while the men are looking forward been made. The fact that Mawisire The Web site also listed the men’s look for him to ‘‘very young age to utilizing the talents of incoming decided to play collegiate tennis is rare, recruiting class as the 19th best among really help us his freshmen Eric West and Jordan Snyder Nothwehr said. mid-major schools. Nelson said this is and had high next season. “You don’t see those types of rank- the first time SIU has been ranked on freshman year. — Dann Nelson level instruction. SIU Women’s coach Audra Nothwehr, ings of kids that come to play college the Web site because the site usually Saluki men’s coach who coached Mawisire at LWC, said tennis, especially at a mid-major,” she doesn’t count players brought in during She’s just been the Zimbabwe native wanted to transfer said. “Those kids go pro.” the winter months — a period when West’s career résumé bred to play last season but there were no scholar- Meanwhile, men’s coach Dann Nelson many athletes have joined the team in • No. 49 ranked recruit ships available. When a scholarship will welcome two talented freshmen recent years. • 4-star recruit t ennis. opened up this year, Mawisire decided this season. Snyder is from Maryland • Hometown - Broken — Audra Nothwehr to transfer for her final collegiate sea- Heights, Mo., and West, from Broken Brandon Augsburg can be reached at Arrow, Okla. Saluki women’s head coach son, Nothwehr said. Arrow, Okla., is the No. 49 ranked 536-3311 ext. 256 or [email protected].