Eastern Illinois University The Keep January 2006 1-20-2006 Daily Eastern News: January 20, 2006 Eastern Illinois University Follow this and additional works at: http://thekeep.eiu.edu/den_2006_jan Recommended Citation Eastern Illinois University, "Daily Eastern News: January 20, 2006" (2006). January. 9. http://thekeep.eiu.edu/den_2006_jan/9 This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the 2006 at The Keep. It has been accepted for inclusion in January by an authorized administrator of The Keep. For more information, please contact [email protected]. “Tell the truth and don’t be afraid.” SPORTS N Panthers lose to first-place Tech: page 12 FRIDAY JANUARY 20 2006 VOLUME 91, ISSUE 09 thedailyeasternnews.com 90th Anniversary Eastern Illinois University, Charleston Records set at EIU Former EIU grad becomes Saint Individual Game: Total offense (507 vs. Saginaw Sean Payton, class of Valley in 1985) the 14th coach in the franchise’s history. It is the Passing Yards (509 vs. Saginaw first head-coaching job for the 42-year-old native 1987, was announced Valley in 1985), of Naperville after ten years of coaching in the Passes Completed (40 vs. Wednesday as the New NFL, the last three with the Dallas Cowboys. Saginaw Valley in 1985) “I’m anxious to get settled in,” said Payton Orleans Saints head about his new job. “Right now I’m in the process Season Records: football coach of moving my things out of the Cowboys’ office Total offense for season (3,661 and making the transition to the Saints.” yards in 1984) BY MATT DANIELS With Payton’s hiring, Eastern now has three Passing yards for season ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR alumni as head coaches in the NFL. 1974 grad- (3,843 in 1984) uate Mike Shanahan is in his 11th year with the Passing Attempts (494 in Al Molde can always remember his quarter- Denver Broncos and 1988 graduate Brad 1984), back asking questions about coaching during Childress was named the Minnesota Vikings Passes Completed (270 in ELLIS LUCIA/NEW ORLEANS TIMES-PICAYUNE Molde’s four-year coaching career at Eastern. head coach on Jan. 6. 1984) Sean Payton, 42, is introduced as the New The intelligence and athleticism that Molde’s Two other colleges in the nation, Southern Career Records: Orleans Saints’ 14th head coach Wednesday, quarterback showed at O’Brien Stadium in the California and San Diego State, have three Jan. 18, at the team’s practice facility in Metairie. mid-1980s brought much success to the Panther alumni as well, but no I-AA school has that Total Offense (10,298 yards) Payton, most recently, the Dallas Cowboys assistant football program—and ultimately to the quar- many NFL head coaches. Passing Yards (10,655) head coach/passing game coordinator, replaces terback himself after graduating from Eastern. Molde, now the athletic director at Gustavus Passes Completed (756) Jim Haslett who was fired Jan. 2 after spending six On Wednesday, that same quarterback—Sean season’s at the helm. Payton—was hired by the New Orleans Saints as SEE PAYTON PAGE 7 Students Renovation donate for Lantz underway their time BOT approves to city project’s budget BY SARA RANNELLS BY ROB SIEBERT STAFF REPORTER STAFF REPORTER The board of trustees approved a Eastern has no shortage of students $1.16 million budget for a second who take time to give back to their floor addition to the east side of Lantz community. Arena, tentatively scheduled to begin Students involved in various activi- after the completion of Blair Hall. ties are frequently involved in some The second floor addition will form of community service. include staff offices, a conference Individuals involved in Greek Life room, bathrooms, and an academic often serve the city in a number of space for Eastern athletes with a study ways, whether it’s raising money for a area and computer lab. philanthropy their chapter is associat- “It’s something we’ve needed a long ed with, or participating in various time,” said Richard McDuffie, direc- community outreach organizations. ERIC HILTNER/THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS tor of athletics. Such organizations include the Senior physical education major Scott Denella and Megan Howe, a senior family and consumer sciences major, hand The new addition will include Youth Aids Foundation, Charleston out snacks and smile at Teen Reach, 1400 Reynolds Ave., Thursday afternoon. Teach Reach is a center for at risk and coaching offices for the men’s and Teen Reach, Meals on Wheels and troubled teens to spend their time at after school in hopes of keeping them safe and out of trouble. women’s basketball teams as well. more. McDuffie said there is currently a Bob Dudolski, director of Greek fourth grade students at Jefferson Who helps? shortage of office space, and the addi- Life, said most fraternities and sorori- Elementary School. At the end of the tion will provide the coaches with ties strive for a balance between raising semester, members take time to visit Christian Campus House runs food drives, volunteers time at nursing homes more space and privacy. money and going out to maintain a the school, and talk with their young and lends its services to the elderly, disabled and homeless. Funding for the 4,870 square-foot physical presence in the community. pen pals. Alpha Sigma Tau sorority volunteers at Project Pal by helping to fight adult addition will come from neither stu- “We try to do both of those, so it’s The Alpha Gams also partake in illiteracy in Charleston and Habitat For Humanity by building homes around dent tuition nor state taxes, but from not just all about raising money,” various other activities with the fifth local funds, McDuffie said. Charleston Dudolski said. “It should be about and sixth graders, including serving as These local funds are made up of what you can physically do to help scorekeepers at sports events. Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority helps with Special Olympics in Mattoon gifts and other miscellaneous revenue. out and offer your services as a mem- “It gives us a chance to talk to them, Kappa Delta sorority adopts and mentors Girl Scout troop “It is only for athletes, so we don’t ber of the community.” and gets us away from college life for a pay for it with student fees,” Much emphasis is placed on spend- little while,” said Meghan Russell, pres- McDuffie said. ing time with children. In addition to ident of Alpha Gamma Delta. “It’s a program. Tozer said. “They look up to our ath- While there were several reasons for working with the Big Brothers Big chance to give back to them and to let Because of their athletic status, letes as celebrities!” the addition, McDuffie said the Sisters outlet in Charleston, some them have fun.” Cindy Tozer, director of Academic Past topics discussed by the athletes Academic Services Center is the ath- sororities and fraternities volunteer at Student athletes also volunteer at the Services for Athletics, notes that many range from what college life is like, what letic department’s number one priori- local schools. local schools, as part of the Extend-A- of the younger kids view the athletes as athletes go through in their daily lives, ty. Alpha Gamma Delta, for example, Paw branch of the school’s Panther role models. and the negative effects of bullying. The study space will be beneficial takes part in a pen pal program with Athletics Commitment to Excellence “The students in the schools love it,” SEE HELPING PAGE 9 SEE LANTZ PAGE 9 FIVE-DAY OUTLOOK TODAY SATDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY 51 43 45 38 42 36 33 31 28 30 Showers Mostly sunny Partly cloudy Partly cloudy Sunny FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2006 CAMPUS BRIEFS ‘The Legend of Zorro’ comes to Buzzard The Daily Eastern News is produced by the students of Eastern Illinois University. It is published daily Monday through Friday, Students can break out the popcorn and soda. and staff employed in 2005 today and Monday. tax document. They must also know their home- in Charleston, Ill., during fall and spring The University Board will sponsor the showing of More than 3,914 students were Eastern town zip code. semesters and twice weekly during the “The Legend of Zorro,” starring Catherine Zeta- employees last year, said payroll manager Jan Eastern employees are limited to one free W-2 summer term except during school vacations or examinations. Subscription price: $50 per Jones and Antonio Banderas, Saturday night in Hinkle. each, which will show their earnings and taxes semester, $30 for summer, $95 all year. Buzzard Hall. Showings for this movie, which is “We’re just encouraging everyone who has withheld in 2005. The DEN is a member of The Associated Press, free of charge to students with ID, are at 5 and 8 worked last year to come pick up their W-2, Employees may pick up their W-2 today or which is entitled to exclusive use of all articles appearing in this paper. p.m. because it does save the university some money,“ Monday between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on the she said. “It’s getting more and more expensive to second floor of Old Main across from the Office STAFF LIST W-2 forms cut down on costs mail things.” of Payroll. EDITOR IN CHIEF. AARON SEIDLITZ In order to cut postage costs, the Office of Students or staff must present photo ID such as Remaining W-2s will be mailed to employees . [email protected] Payroll is handing out W-2s for Eastern students a driver’s license or Panther Card to receive their on Jan.