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Daily Egyptianwww.siude.com VOL. 92, NO. 33, 16 PAGES S OUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY OCTOBER 5, 2006 K’s closing doors at year’s end Safety Ryan Rendleman in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, left K’s with a smaller segment of Group pumped millions of dollars DAILY EGYPTIAN Wisconsin and Missouri will close the overall market. McLeish said into the company, it had to call down, leaving nearly 1,500 people profits have dwindled to the point it quits. The era of catalog showroom without jobs, 74 of them from the where the company could no lon- “We invested tens of mil- stores is ending. Carbondale store. ger stay open. lions of dollars hoping for a sales Walk A nearly 50-year run has left K’s McLeish said the company is “It’s not that it couldn’t com- rebound that simply has not Merchandising Mart in a financial closing down because profits are pete,” he said. “It’s that the pie materialized,” said Bill Weinstein, slump, forcing it out of business. no longer sufficient to continue kept getting smaller.” the company’s president. “Based Liquidation sales start today in all business. He said the lack of funds McLeish said actions were on the September sales reports, stores, including the Carbondale is partly attributed to “big box” taken to try to save the business. we’ve had to acknowledge that K’s opens store in University Mall and will stores, such as electronic and toy In May, Gordon Brothers Group, cannot overcome the competitive continue until all goods are sold, specialty shops and places such as a company that helps struggling threats it faces in every market it said Joe McLeish, vice president Wal-Mart. businesses, invested in the com- serves.” of K’s Merchandising Mart. These retailers have grown in pany and paid off the company’s All 17 franchises, located number in recent years, which has loan. But, after Gordon Brothers See CLOSING, Page 10 eyes

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SIUC law enforcers and adminis- trators took a walk on the dark side Wednesday night as they scoured the campus for possible danger zones when the sun goes down. Department of Public Safety per- sonnel invited some of the university’s top figures for a “safety walk” to iden- tify areas mainly with poor lighting that could pose problems for those on foot after hours. The walk’s participants came pre- pared, exchanging their usual suit and tie for T-shirts, blue jeans or shorts and tennis shoes. They split into groups and exam- ined separate areas around campus to make a checklist of spots where people are vulnerable. Department of Public Safety director Todd Sigler said a $20,000 project is under way along Lincoln Drive, which snakes around campus, to replace traditionally white night lights with orangish, sodium vapor bulbs. The sodium vapor casts more light over a larger area. Ideally, the lights should be placed on all posts throughout campus, Sigler said. “There are spots we can see where the lights light up the trees better than DUVALE RILEY ~ DAILY EGYPTIAN they do the ground,” Sigler said. Jason Valentine, right, a junior studying English education who works at the campus boat dock, helps Leslie Johnson and Ben Wilkes, both graduate students in higher education, pull their boat to shore after canoeing Wednesday afternoon on Campus Lake. Oct. See WALK, Page 10 27 is the last day to rent canoes and paddle boats from the boat dock. Teeth cleaned? Check Brandon Augsburg housed at the Carterville campus probe score average of about three. DAILY EGYPTIAN with the automotive technology “There were a couple of ones and aviation programs but moved and twos in there,” he said. Carbondale Mayor Brad Cole to the main campus in 1978. The Cole said he likes the pro- visited SIUC’s Dental Hygiene program started offering bachelor’s gram because it offers students Clinic for a screening Wednesday degrees in 1999 and is the only the chance to learn in a real-life — his first trip to the dentist in four-year program in the state, he setting, and it also benefits the about two years. said. community. The clinic, located in the Katie Gula, a junior from “It’s a good program,” he said. Applied Sciences and Arts build- Belleville in the program, was “It can help people who otherwise ing, is open to both students and Cole’s clinician. Cole laid back in couldn’t afford to see the dentist.” community members, and the the chair while Gula used a mirror Jennifer Sherry, a junior clinic initial screening costs only $10. and a scraper to clean the tartar supervisor, said it is important to Students in the Dental Hygiene from his teeth. remember the clinic is technically Program perform all of the check- “She said I’ve got the cleanest a class, and the students are graded ups as part of a class — Dental teeth she’s seen all day,” he said. on everything they do. She said the Hygiene Clinic and Radiology II. Tiffani Rauch, a junior from grading criteria included check- Faculty members and a full-time Chatham, helped with Cole’s ing charting ability, detecting and professional dentist are on hand screening. She recorded his probe removing tartar and X-ray tech- to grade and assist the students in scores, measurements of how deep nique and ability. She said the stu- case of an emergency. the space is between a tooth and dents must satisfactorily pass one Dr. Dwayne Summers, the the gums, on a chart. She said one area before moving on to the next. DUVALE RILEY ~ DAILY EGYPTIAN program director, said the Dental to three is a healthy measurement, “They really get myriad experi- Katie Gula, a junior in the dental hygiene program, cleans the Hygiene Program started at SIUC and four or above could be an indi- ence in here,” Sherry said. teeth of Carbondale Mayor Brad Cole on Wednesday afternoon in in 1961 as an associate’s program. cator of gum disease. the Engineering Complex. He said the program was originally Cole said he thought he had a See CLEANING, Page 10 2 Thursday, October 5, 2006 DAILY EGYPTIAN News CALENDAR NEWS BRIEFS Let’s talk about it: Driver’s body recovered from submerged semi MOREHEAD, Ky. (AP) — The body of an Illinois truck driver whose semitrailer plunged “Living with HIV/AIDS” into the Licking River in eastern Kentucky was recovered Wednesday, ending a 14-hour • Documentary presentation search. and panel discussion Rapid waters hindered the overnight rescue effort, state Trooper Ralph Lockard said. • 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the The body was trapped inside the submerged truck until officials with the Army Corps of Student Center in the Mississippi Room Engineers were able to slow the river’s flow by shutting off spillways. The driver, Rondel R. Rush, 38, of Ina, was transporting cereal and other dry goods to a Family Dollar distribution center in Rowan County, Lockard said. The truck was owned by Voter’s registration Gilster-Mary Lee Corp., an Illinois-based food manufacturer. drive “We don’t believe there are more victims,” Lockard said. • 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday The truck went into about 30 feet of water at the Licking River overpass on Interstate 64 at the Faner Breezeway and was leaking diesel fuel in the water, police said. The accident happened after the tractor- trailer struck a car stopped in the emergency lane and went over the guardrail. Homecoming No one was inside the vehicle hit by the tractor-trailer. Comedy Jam ’06 Illinois gambling revenues continue to climb • 7 p.m. Thursday at the SPRINGFIELD (AP) — State government is collecting more cash from gambling Student Center Ballrooms pursuits than ever before, a new report shows as talk of expansion plays a key role in the fall • Featuring comics from MTV’s elections and beyond. “Wild N’ Out” and Russell Simmons’ Illinois collected $1.37 billion in taxes from gambling in the budget year that ended July Def Comedy Jam 1, according to the Legislature’s Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability. • Tickets for this event are $5 That’s up about 3 percent from the year before and marks the eighth straight year of growth. The increase comes from a combination of two factors: record-breaking lottery sales and Step Show 2006 a rebound by riverboat casinos now that their taxes have been cut. • 7 p.m. Friday at the Carbondale The two candidates for governor are pushing ideas to squeeze even more money out of Middle School, 1150 E. Grand Ave. gambling, and some lawmakers say that may be the best option for a state that needs billions • $10 at the door of dollars in new revenue next year. “If there’s no tax increase, the only place to go to find numbers that start with a ‘B’ is gam- Octoberfest ing,” said state Rep. Lou Lang, D-Skokie. • 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Gov. Rod Blagojevich says the state could reap up to $15 billion by selling or leasing the at St. Michael Parish in Staunton, Exit 41 state lottery, while Republican opponent and state Treasurer Judy Baar Topinka wants to put on I-55 a mega-casino in Chicago and more gaming positions at the other riverboats to generate • Variety of activities including a parade more than $1.2 billion a year. at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, a grand raffle The candidates have heavily criticized each other’s ideas as “dumb” and a “gimmick,” while that includes a prize of $10,000 and many officials and interest groups have yet to endorse either plan. bingo on both evenings POLICE REPORTS • Admission to this event is free Deborah I. Pierce, 53, was arrested appearance. and charged with driving under the influ- Julia M. Reynolds, 37, of Murphysboro Tropical Malady ence of alcohol, disobeying a stop sign, was cited with reckless driving and driv- • 7 p.m. Monday at the Kerasotes University failure to signal a turn and resisting arrest ing under the influence of alcohol at Place 8 Theaters at 11:02 p.m. Saturday at 803 N. 14th 2:48 a.m. Saturday at the intersection of • A feature film by Thai filmmaker St. Pierce posted $100 and her driver’s Washington Street and Hurst Road, in De Apichatpong Weerasethakul license as bond and was released pend- Soto. Reynolds was transported to the • This is a free event ing a court appearance. Jackson County Jail where she surren- dered her license and was released after The calendar is a free service for Patrick D. Morgan was charged with posting bond. driving with a suspended registration, community groups. We cannot speeding and operating an uninsured Stephen B. Collins, 50, was arrest- guarantee that all items will run. motor vehicle at 6:05 p.m. Saturday ed and charged with domestic batter at the 1700 Block of Shomaker Drive. and interference of a 911 call reporting Submit calendar items to the Morgan was issued a recognizance domestic battery. Collins was taken to DAILY EGYPTIAN newsroom, bond and was released pending a court Jackson County Jail. Communications 1247, at least CORRECTIONS two days before event, or call (618) 536-3311, ext. 266. If you spot an error, please contact the DAILY EGYPTIAN accuracy desk at 536-3311, ext. 253.

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Beck said the Women’s contact the Women’s Center at individuals can finally be heard and not blame heat and into their classrooms, Sarah Center is celebrating this week with 529-2324. themselves. Pitcher stood still. She was captivated Speakout, an opportunity for people to — Shyvone Blunt with the messages of fear, hurt, pain bring in artwork, read poetry and play “For example, if a woman was in junior from Chicago studying pre-law and power written on the brightly music to tell their stories at Longbranch trouble, she would hang out a yellow colored T-shirts hanging in the Faner Coffeehouse Oct. 18. article of clothing. It was a way of com- for people attacked because of their be heard and not blame themselves,” Hall breezeway. The 23rd annual “Take Back the municating, a sort of code,” Beck said. sexual orientation. Blunt said. “This is trying to make students Night” candlelight march will take More than 400 women have partic- Each shirt has a message written by Beck said for now, the shirts hang more aware of these issues in our soci- place Oct. 20 and is sponsored by the ipated in The Clothesline Project, and a victim or a victim’s family member. to tell stories, raise awareness and edu- ety. There are so many people that have Women’s Center to create awareness in they came together to make memorial The messages range from “I am not cate others. gone through this,” said the undecided the community about female victims T-shirts conveying their messages of afraid to face tomorrow, for I have Camille Dorris, executive director at freshman from Anna. “They can finally of violence. The march will begin at 7 pain and strength to overcome. seen yesterday, and I love today,” to the the Women’s Center, said she believes realize they are not alone.” p.m. at the Interfaith Center. Each shirt is a different color, sym- shorter, “Women deserve to be loved the project affects all who see it. The shirts are a part of The Sarah Beck, a prevention educator bolizing a different victim. White is for not abused,” and the powerful, “I am “Anyone who has seen the project Clothesline Project, a nationwide at the Women’s Center, said the idea victims who died from domestic abuse; a survivor.” has been there, has walked away differ- project that began in Massachusetts for The Clothesline Project stemmed yellow and beige are for domestic vio- Shyvone Blunt, a junior from ent,” Dorris said. in 1990. The Women’s Center in from a practice many years ago when lence survivors; red, pink and orange Chicago in pre-law, also stopped to Carbondale took up the project a few women used to hang certain colors of represent survivors of sexual assault; read the shirts. Alexis Boudreau can be reached at 536-3311 years later to help area victims express clothes on their clotheslines to send blue and green are for survivors of “I personally think this is empow- ext. 255 or their pain. messages. incest; and purple and lavender stand ering. A lot of individuals can finally [email protected]. Sara Lee stock rises on speculation about a possible buyout Dave Carpenter call options — options to buy its private equity firms have inquired two private equity firms. had another year or two to clean it THE ASSOCIATED PRESS stock at a predetermined price by a about its willingness to accept a lev- Some analysts are dubious about up and try and put the company on particular date — reflecting some eraged buyout. the likelihood of an LBO involv- the same level as its peers,” he said. CHICAGO — Speculation investors’ bets that the stock could Sara Lee spokeswoman Julie ing Sara Lee, particularly given its Timothy Ramey, an analyst for that Sara Lee Corp. might go private go up dramatically. Ketay said the company would not challenges. The company has shed Davidson & Co. in Lake Oswego, amid continued skepticism on Wall That interest spilled over into the comment on rumors or speculation 40 percent of its businesses since a Ore., sees the rumors of an LBO Street about its restructuring helped stock market on Wednesday, nudg- in the marketplace. February 2005 restructuring but hasn’t as baseless because Sara Lee’s stock push the food and household goods ing its stock to its highest level in a “Brenda and the senior manage- yet produced evidence of a turnaround price is high for a packaged foods maker’s stock higher Wednesday. month. Sara Lee shares rose 27 cents, ment team have said they are 100 and has numerous obstacles still to company. He said a strategic pur- Sara Lee, whose brands include or 1.7 percent, to close at $16.33 on percent focused on our plan to trans- overcome. chase by another company in the Jimmy Dean packaged meats, Hanes the New York Stock Exchange. They form Sara Lee into a high-perform- “Eventually, I could see it hap- industry is possible, although not underwear and its namesake baked have been in decline since Brenda ing company,” she said. “And they’ve pening,” said Greggory Warren, who necessarily likely. goods, has been struggling to gain Barnes took over as CEO in February said they believe Sara Lee is more follows the company for Morningstar “If it does get taken over, it’s favor with investors while overhaul- 2005 to oversee a restructuring. valuable as a focused, independent Inc. “But the thing is that at the probably more like a Kraft Foods or ing its operations and shedding busi- The Financial Times, citing organization.” moment Sara Lee’s still cleaning someone like that,” he said. “Kraft nesses following years of sluggish unidentified people familiar with the The report comes at a time when house, still got a lot of work ahead would get synergy in the coffee results. matter, reported Wednesday that the the market is rife with speculation of them.” business and the meat business and But rumors of a possible lev- Chicago-based company is consid- about possible buyouts in the wake “Why do it now? They’ve done a eliminate the corporate headquar- eraged buyout prompted unusually ering going private. The London- of the proposed $15 billion buyout few nice things in the past couple of ters; an LBO doesn’t get to consider heavy trading Tuesday in Sara Lee based newspaper said a number of of Harrah’s Entertainment Inc. by years . . . I’ve always thought Brenda synergy.” Federal regulators place restrictions on fundraising for vote recounts Jim Kuhnhenn on contributions or expenditures. As ing that the campaign finance law THE ASSOCIATED PRESS before, however, neither the candi- applied only to the election, not dates nor the parties will be able to recounts. Toner also objected to the WASHINGTON — raise money from labor unions, cor- timing of the change, noting that it Changing nearly 30 years of elec- porations or foreign nationals. came only five weeks before the Nov. tion regulations, House and Senate “This is going to make them 7 elections. candidates as well as state parties will work a little harder to raise the In making its decision, the FEC have to abide by federal fundraising money,” said Commissioner Ellen recognized that recounts are expen- limits to pay for vote recounts, fed- Weintraub, a Democrat on the sive. As a result, the contributions that eral regulators decided Wednesday. commission who offered a compro- candidates raise from individual con- The 4-2 decision by the Federal mise to break a 3-3 deadlock. “But tributors for their recount accounts Election Commission is especially its doable.” will not count against their fundrais- significant this year when both polit- At issue was whether a 2002 ing for the election. Under current ical parties are bracing for potential campaign finance law that did away law, a candidate can receive dona- post-election challenges to results in with unrestricted and unlimited tions up to $2,100 from individual tight congressional races. giving to the political parties altered contributors for each election. The The FEC’s new advisory opinion those 1977 regulations. FEC’s advisory opinion, approved reinterprets 1977 regulations that Commission Chairman Michael Wednesday, said a contributor who said money raised to pay for recounts Toner and Commissioner Hans A. had already reached that limit with a and legal challenges were not cov- von Spakovsky, both Republicans, candidate could contribute further to ered by campaign finance restrictions voted against the opinion, say- the recount account. 4 Thursday, October 5, 2006 DAILY EGYPTIAN News WORLD & NATION Warrantless surveillance continues during appeal

Dan Sewell vacy and executive powers. Appeals examines the trial court’s deci- Taylor in Detroit ruled Aug. 17 that the ment motion said. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The unanimous ruling from a three- sion, with which we strongly disagree,” program was unconstitutional because The ACLU filed a lawsuit in January judge panel of the 6th U.S. Circuit Deputy White House press secretary it violates the rights to free speech and seeking to stop the program on behalf CINCINNATI — The Bush Court of Appeals gave little explanation Dana Perino said in a statement. privacy and the separation of powers in of journalists, scholars and lawyers who administration can continue its war- for the decision. In the three-paragraph The program monitors international the Constitution. say it has made it difficult for them to rantless surveillance program while ruling, judges said they balanced the phone calls and e-mails to or from the The Justice Department had urged do their jobs because they believe many it appeals a judge’s ruling that the likelihood an appeal would succeed, the United States involving people the gov- the appeals court to allow it to keep of their overseas contacts are likely tar- program is unconstitutional, a federal potential damage to both sides and the ernment suspects have terrorist links. the program in place while it argues gets. Many said they had been forced appeals court ruled Wednesday. public interest. A secret court has been set up to grant its appeal, claiming that the nation to take expensive and time-consuming The president has said the program The Bush administration applauded warrants for such surveillance, but the faced “potential irreparable harm.” The overseas trips because their contacts is needed in the war on terrorism; the decision. government says it can’t always wait for appeal is likely to take months. wouldn’t speak openly on the phone or opponents argue it oversteps constitu- “We are pleased to see that it will be a court to take action. “The country will be more vulner- because they didn’t want to violate their tional boundaries on free speech, pri- allowed to continue while the Court of U.S. District Judge Anna Diggs able to a terrorist attack,” the govern- contacts’ confidentiality. Aide: Foley seduced pages three years ago

Devlin Barrett than three years ago. He said he had THE ASSOCIATED PRESS “more than one conversation with senior staff at the highest level of WASHINGTON — A senior the House of Representatives asking congressional aide said Wednesday them to intervene” at the time. he told House Speaker Dennis Fordham declined to identify the Hastert’s office about worrisome officials in Hastert’s office he spoke conduct by Rep. Mark Foley toward with. teenage pages more than three Two members of the GOP lead- years ago, long before officials have ership say they told Hastert this acknowledged becoming aware of past spring they had heard Foley the issue. had sent overly friendly e-mails to a Kirk Fordham made his com- page. Hastert said over the weekend ments to The Associated Press in an he does not recall those conversa- interview as a Kentucky Republican tions but has not disputed they took canceled a campaign fundraising place. event with Hastert. Rep. Ron Lewis Fordham resigned Wednesday ANTONIO PEREZ ~ MCT said he wants to know the facts as chief of staff to Rep. Thomas Spray paint artist Paco Rosic works on the finishing touches of his 81 feet by 31 feet abstract behind a scandal that has roiled Reynolds, R-N.Y., and said: “I never replica of Michelangelo’s famous Sistine mural at his family owned building and future restaurant Republicans since last week. attempted to prevent any inquiries in Waterloo, Iowa, Sept. 20. Paco, a former Bosnian refugee, has been working on his mural for more “I’m taking the speaker’s words or investigation.” thanthree months using thousands of 12 oz. spray paint cans to create the famous mural without the at face value,” Lewis said in an He said he would fully disclose use of stencils or taping. interview. “I have no reason to doubt to the FBI and the House ethics him. But until this is cleared up, I committee “any and all meetings want to know the facts. and phone calls” regarding Foley’s “If anyone in our leadership has behavior that he had with senior U.N. sanctions against Iran looming done anything wrong, then I will be staffers in the House leadership. the first in line to condemn it.” Fordham said one staffer he Taken together, the comments by spoke with remains employed by a Ali Akbar Dareini tiating with the Iranians, told the European Parliament on Fordham and the actions by Lewis senior House Republican leader, but THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Wednesday that the Iranians had made “no commitment added to the political uncertainty he declined to identify the person. to suspend.” The dialogue with the Iranians “cannot last surrounding Hastert and fellow “Rather than trying to shift HASHTGERD, Iran — President Mahmoud forever,” and it was up to Tehran “to decide whether its Republicans five weeks before mid- the blame on me, those who are Ahmadinejad warned Wednesday that sanctions will time has come to end,” he said. term elections in which their control employed by these House lead- not stop Iran from enriching uranium after a European Solana said his talks had found “common ground” on of the House will be tested. ers should acknowledge what they negotiator conceded “endless hours” of talks had made some issues, “but we have not agreed in what is the key Hastert’s office did not imme- know about their action or inac- little progress and suggested the dispute could wind up at point, which is the question of suspension of activities diately respond to either develop- tion in response to the information the U.N. soon. before the start of the negotiations.” He suggested that ment. they knew about Mr. Foley prior to The talks had been seen as a last-ditch attempt to if the talks ended, the standoff should be moved to the Foley, 52, a Florida Republican, 2005,” Fordham said. avoid a full-blown confrontation between Iran and the Security Council. resigned Friday after he was con- At the time of his resignation, U.N. Security Council after Tehran ignored an Aug. 31 In a speech shortly afterward, Ahmadinejad warned fronted with sexually explicit elec- Fordham was serving as chief of deadline to suspend enrichment — a key step toward that sanctions would not dissuade his country from pur- tronic messages he had sent teenage staff for Reynolds, a member of the making nuclear weapons — or face punishment. suing nuclear technology, including the enrichment of male pages. He has since entered an GOP leadership who has struggled The latest comments — and the view of senior U.N. uranium. alcohol rehabilitation facility at an to avoid political damage in the diplomats who told The Associated Press on Tuesday that “You are mistaken if you assume that the Iranian undisclosed location and, through scandal’s fallout. nearly two years of intermittent negotiations had failed nation will stop for even a moment from the path toward his lawyer, has denied having had Lewis, the Kentucky congress- — suggested an emerging consensus that the time has using nuclear energy, due to your nagging,” he told the any sexual contact with minors. man, had arranged for Hastert to finally come to consider Security Council sanctions. West, speaking to a crowd of supporters outside Iran’s His abrupt departure left behind appear at a $50-per-person fund- Iran maintains its nuclear program is for peaceful pur- capital. a virtual sex scandal and a string raiser next Tuesday. Hastert is one poses and does not violate international law. Its refusal to “For 27 years they haven’t allowed us to use technolo- of unanswered questions — about of the GOP’s most sought-after give up enrichment compounds the failure of more than gies that they possess,” Ahmadinejad added. “This nation what senior lawmakers knew, when speaker for campaign events, and three years of U.N. inspections to banish suspicions that is powerful and won’t give in to one iota of coercion.” they learned and what they did the decision to scrap the appear- Tehran might have a secret weapons program. The conflict In an apparent response to Solana, the Iranian presi- about it. ance reflected concern over sharing picked up steam after last year’s election of the hard-line dent said his nation favored continued negotiations. Fordham said he was serving as a stage with a man suddenly strug- Ahmadinejad, whose tough stance on the nuclear issue is “We are for talks. We can talk with each other and Foley’s chief of staff when he was gling with a scandal. wildly popular in Iran — even among moderates. remove ambiguities. We have logic. We want talks to told about the lawmaker’s inappro- State and federal investigators Javier Solana, the European official who has been nego- continue,” he said. priate behavior toward pages more swung into action. WIRE REPORTS

S AN JOSE W ASHINGTON L OS ANGELES Apple CEO apologizes for stock practices Too few children are getting flu shots Paris Hilton claims she was attacked S A N J O S E , Calif. (AP) — Apple Computer Inc. CEO Steve Jobs apolo- WA S H I N G T O N (AP) — Far too few young children get annual flu LO S A N G E L E S (AP) — Paris Hilton claimed former beauty queen gized Wednesday for the company’s past stock-option practices after a shots, particularly those who are most at risk of serious illness or death Shanna Moakler punched her in the face at a Hollywood nightclub early three-month internal investigation raised concerns over how some grants because they have asthma or other chronic diseases. Wednesday, police and Hilton’s publicist said. were handled between 1997 and 2002. A survey released Wednesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Moakler contended she was attacked by Hilton’s ex-boyfriend Stavros The iPod and Macintosh computer maker also announced the resignation Prevention estimates that only about one-third of children between age 6 Niarchos, who bent her wrists, poured a drink on her and shoved her down of former Chief Financial Officer Fred Anderson from the company’s board months and 2 years get a flu vaccination. A different survey, conducted by some stairs, Moakler publicist Susan Madore said. of directors. state health departments, says about 48 percent of children in that same Hilton, 25, and Moakler, 31, both filed police reports alleging battery, The company said Jobs knew that some grants had been given favorable age group are getting their flu vaccine. “The real message is, no matter what police Officer Karen Smith said. dates “in a few instances,” but he did not benefit from them and was not survey you look at, we’re nowhere near protecting the number of children The hotel heiress said she was struck around 1 a.m., shortly after arriv- aware of the accounting implications. that we’re supposed to,” said Dr. Jeanne Santoli, a pediatrician at the CDC. ing at Hyde nightclub with Niarchos, her publicist Elliot Mintz told The “I apologize to Apple’s shareholders and employees for these problems, This year, medical experts have expanded the age range of children who Associated Press. which happened on my watch,” Jobs said in a statement . “We will now work should be vaccinated. Health officials now say children between 6 months Mintz said Hilton told him Moakler walked up to his client, “used the to resolve the remaining issues as quickly as possible and to put the proper and 5 years should get flu shots; previously the range was 6 months to 2 most vile of language” and then struck Hilton in the jaw with her fist. Hilton remedial measures in place to ensure that this never happens again.” years. Many parents may not be aware of the change. claimed the alleged attack was unprovoked. News DAILY EGYPTIAN Thursday, October 5, 2006 5 SIUC, according to Jim Iraqi police brigade

Wayne Utterback pulled out of service DAILY EGYPTIAN “ “The great thing about being in TV and movies, I don’t David Rising later, the bodies of seven of the Of all the skills Jim Belushi took THE ASSOCIATED PRESS workers were found dumped in a have to write essays anymore. away from SIUC, essay writing was — Jim Belushi district miles away. not one of them. actor BAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraqi Sunni politicians have said all Belushi, who graduated with a authorities pulled a brigade of those who were kidnapped were degree in speech and theater arts in her methods of analyzing material at John A. Logan College, became about 700 policemen out of service Sunnis. They blamed Shiite militias 1977, recalled a day when he was near- while working on his television show, friends with Belushi in college when Wednesday in its biggest move ever for the abduction and accused police ly in tears in Thompson Woods after a “According to Jim,” which starts its Kisak was a graduate assistant. The to uproot troops linked to death of allowing the gunmen to escape professor harshly graded his paper. sixth season in November, he said. two still talk about things such as squads, aiming to signal the gov- and move freely with their captives. “It was all red-lined for the first “It was the most unique way of Saluki sports, Kisak said. ernment’s seriousness in cleansing Brig. Abdul-Karim Khalaf, the page and then no marks for Jim Belushi breaking down characters, During some of Kisak’s classes, Baghdad of sectarian violence. chief ministry spokesman, said the rest of the paper,” Belushi scenes and context,” Belushi he has mentioned his friendship with The government move came the brigade was being investigated said. “He said, ‘This is impos- said. “She was an incredible Belushi. On one occasion, an entire amid steadily mounting violence, because it “didn’t respond quickly” to sible. How did you graduate professor.” class asked Kisask if he could get auto- particularly in the capital. A U.S. the kidnapping. high school?’” Kleinau had such an graphed pictures of Belushi. Kisask military spokesman said the past The top U.S. military spokes- The Wheaton native, who impact that he changed said Belushi signed pictures and sent week had seen the highest num- man in Iraq, Maj. Gen. William B. transferred from the College his major from theatre to them to each student individually. ber of car and roadside bombs in Caldwell, said the police brigade in of DuPage in 1975 with a speech. “( Jim is) just a regular guy that Baghdad this year. the area had been ordered to stand friend, went on to perform for Kleinau, who taught for happens to be really talented,” Kisak Four U.S. soldiers patrolling down and was undergoing retrain- “Saturday Night Live,” mem- 32 years before retiring in said. in Baghdad were killed by gun- ing. He said some were being inves- orable movies, such as “The • Still uses former 1991, said she remembers Belushi’s brother, John, also attend- men Wednesday, the U.S. military tigated and that any found to have professor Marion Principal” and “Curly Sue,” Kleinau’s methods Belushi best when he was ed SIUC. John Belushi, of “Animal said, also announcing the deaths of militia ties would be removed. and the long-running ABC of analyzing onstage. House” fame, died in 1982. two other soldiers a day earlier in “The government of Iraq was sitcom “According to Jim.” material while Kleinau recalled being Belushi currently works in many Baghdad and the northern city of very clear as we go through this Belushi, 52, said he still working on his nervous when Belushi different areas of entertainment. His Kirkuk. The deaths brought to 21 process that if that (unit) comes out builds on the lessons learned television show was going to perform a show, “According to Jim,” is entering the number of Americans killed in at 30 percent of what it went in with, from SIUC professors, but he Shakespeare reading at a its sixth season and recently went combat since Saturday. that’s OK with the government of would rather forget his run-ins • He says his close banquet put on by the speech into syndication. He has released three The suspension of the police bri- Iraq,” he told a Baghdad news con- with the English department. interaction with communication department, albums with his Sacred Hearts band gade was the first time the Iraqi ference. “The great thing about professors and but he quickly settled her and done voice work for animated government has taken such dramatic “There is clear evidence that being in TV and movies, I the opportunity nerves. movies. Belushi also has a book out action to discipline security forces there was some complicity in allow- to perform on don’t have to write essays any- campus helped “He just did a wonderful titled, “Real Men Don’t Apologize,” over possible links to militiamen, ing death squad elements to move more,” Belushi said. his career job,” Kleinau said. “Jim was where he gives advice on marriage, though some individual soldiers freely when, in fact, they were sup- Performing was Belushi’s just a really good hearted and dating, sex and how to be a man. have been investigated in the past. posed to have been impeding their passion at SIUC. He belonged willing person. He added a While he keeps himself busy, Baghdad’s Sunnis widely fear the movement,” Caldwell said. to an improvisational comedy troupe lot to our theater and programs.” Belushi doesn’t put one aspect of his Shiite-led police, saying they are The U.S. military appeared to and worked and performed on the Belushi said close interaction career above the other. infiltrated by militias and accus- have a key role in getting the brigade Calipre Stage, which was renamed with professors and the opportunity “I love it all,” he said. “I love per- ing them of cooperating with death sidelined. Caldwell said problems the Marion Kleinau Theatre in 1996 to perform on campus helped his forming, and I love breaking things squads who snatch Sunnis and kill with the unit had emerged during after the longtime speech communi- career. down. I love the process, and I learned them. a broad brigade-by-brigade assess- cation professor. Belushi said most of “Everyone was just very caring and a lot of that process at SIU.” The brigade was responsible for ment of police in Baghdad carried his time on campus was spent in the loving,” Belushi said. “As an artist, you a region of northeast Baghdad with out by the U.S. military over the Communications Building. need those kind of men and women Wayne Utterback can be reached at a slight Shiite majority, where gun- summer — and the decision was Belushi said Kleinau was one of behind you to succeed.” 536-3311 ext. 268 or men Sunday kidnapped 24 workers made by the Interior Ministry to act his favorite professors. He still uses John Kisak, a speech instructor [email protected]. from a frozen food factory. Hours Tuesday. D AILY EGYPTIAN EDITORIAL BOARD

DAILY EGYPTIAN Andrea Zimmermann Jennifer French Kyle Means EDITOR IN CHIEF Managing Edit or VOICES EDITOR Lydia Higgins D. W. Norris oices VOICES ASST. EDITOR NEWSROOM REPRESENTATIVE VAGE · HURSDAY CTOBER P 6 T , O 5, 2006

OUR WORD Pork and Kiser on a roll

he Dail y Egypt ian appreci- And that student, Garth Kiser, has ates a good prank. When the taken the opportunity and run with it. T prank involves pork, we like it With fliers posted on campus and that much more. T-shirts available for sale, Kiser, whom If the prank can raise awareness of the administration has targeted as the campus issues, so much the better. perpetrator, has achieved some level of While the sight of a porker placed notoriety. Kiser must appear before the postmortem SIUC Student Judicial Affairs board as It is one thing to on Chancellor a consequence for his alleged actions Walter Wendler’s and may even suffer criminal charges. get a laugh at the vehicle amused us Kiser even mentions his newfound expense of those — and we’re sure fame on his Web site, GarthKiser.com, we’re not alone which states $4.50 of the $15 price tag in power, but that —the larger issue of a shirt will be donated to the uni- of tuition spend- versity. It seems ironic to us that Kiser only goes so far. ing remains unex- would choose to charge university plored. Tuition students, who already fill SIU’s coffers spending is what this was really about, with their tuition dollars. isn’t it? But maybe Kiser has a point, at least It is one thing to get a laugh at the when he mentions the university’s lack expense of those in power, but that of humor about the prank. Whether only goes so far. The issues raised Kiser is or is not the pork perpetrator deserve more than a fleeting laugh. seems almost immaterial. The univer- The pig’s head could be a catalyst for sity came down on Kiser with the full change. Dumber things have worked. force of a state institution with its own The first part of the pork perpetra- police force. tor’s plan, grabbing attention, seems One spending habit we can ques- achieved. Now it’s time to offer solid tion regarding Wendler and SIU reasons as to why we should look at relates to the importance of finding the the prank as anything but a welcomed perpetrator of the prank. diversion from homework, tests and Was there damage to state prop- jobs we cannot wait to quit. erty? Or, was there merely damage to Without evidence, at best, the prank Wendler’s and the university’s sense of amounts to a sight gag. pride? With real crimes occurring on At worst, the pig’s head represents campus, it seems foolish and border- fifteen minutes of fame for the student line petty to pursue Kiser about the accused of harassing the chancellor. pig’s head. ALEX AYALA ~ DAILY EGYPTIAN

THEIR WORD L’Affaire Foley: A profound betrayal of national trust

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH send him back to pastoral work. aide to House Speaker Dennis have known better. His congres- The party’s social conserva- Washington is an insular town; Then, thanks to a tough judge in Hastert, R-Ill., whose office refers sional district takes in a large part tives, who’ve never been sold on if it’s not politics or Redskins Massachusetts and the Boston the matter to Rep. John Shimkus, of the Diocese of Belleville, which Hastert’s leadership, are aghast. football, chances are your favorite Globe, the roof fell in. R-Ill., who is chairman of the in the 1990s was hard hit by the The Washington Times, the member of Congress hasn’t much So how different is that from board that oversees the page pro- priest abuse scandal. Shimkus capital’s conservative newspaper, of a clue what’s going on in the the scandal now enveloping gram. Shimkus and the House should have followed the lead Tuesday called for Hastert to step rest of the world. Still, you’d think Republican leaders of Congress Clerk confront Foley. “We told of the then-bishop of Belleville, down from the speaker’s job. some of them might have paid in the wake of last week’s resigna- him to stay away from pages,” Wilton D. Gregory, who aggres- The story continues to attention during the great clerical tion of Rep. Mark Foley, R-Fla.? Shimkus said. “Those were pretty sively purged his diocese of 13 develop, with more pages coming sex abuse scandal of 2000-2003. There was Foley, a six-term vet- much our exact words. There was problem priests and became a forward with more e-mail. Using Time and again, from Boston eran and Deputy House Whip, a no indication that our interven- national leader on the issue. the Internet to solicit sex from a to Los Angeles, Dallas to St. man known for his keen interest tion was not, in fact, successful.” Instead, like too many bishops, minor is a federal crime, thanks Louis, Spokane to Palm Beach, in the teenage pages who run Not until Brian Ross of ABC Shimkus and his mentor, Hastert, to a law that Foley himself helped the story was the same: Catholic messages back and forth on the News began investigating, there tried to sweep the problem under to sponsor. House leaders have priests, working in a position of House floor. And, last September, wasn’t. It turned out there were the rug — with the same predict- called the FBI in to investigate. trust with young people, betrayed there was a former page who other pages and other e-mails, able results. What part of “It’s the If it turns out that Foley acted that trust by sexually abusing passed on to a staffer for Rep. some of them disgustingly explic- cover-up that gets you” don’t they on any of his under-age pageboy young boys. Church authorities Rodney Alexander, R-La., an e- it. Now there are reports that understand? fantasies, he should go to prison. would get wind of allegations, mail message from Foley, calling Foley’s overt interest in young Republican congressional Any House member who turned call the priest in for counsel- it “sick” and saying the message male pages was an open secret on candidates now are scrambling a blind eye to his perversion ing, tell him to knock it off and “freaks me out.” Capitol Hill. to divest themselves of money should resign. This is a profound So the staffer informs an Shimkus, of all people, should contributed by Foley’s campaign. betrayal of national trust.

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Ed Switzer smoothes a motorcycle gas tank for his wife, Charlene, in his automotive repair shop Wednesday afternoon in Cairo. BRETT NADAL DAILY EGYPTIAN Palestinian unity talks collapse

Mohammed Daraghmeh to him that we would redouble our Israel and accept previous Israeli- with 10 people killed and more than Public Works Minister Abdel THE ASSOCIATED PRESS efforts to improve the conditions for the Palestinian peace agreements. 100 wounded. The fighting heightened Rahman Zaidan of Hamas said a com- Palestinian people.” Abbas, who was elected separately fears of civil war. promise could be to form a government RAMALLAH, West Bank — However, she gave few specifics in a presidential vote last year, has been Abbas holds wide-ranging powers of technocrats, headed by a prime min- Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on what steps the United States was trying to broaden and moderate the that include the authority to disband ister who is not from Hamas. said Wednesday his efforts to reach prepared to take. government to make it acceptable to the government. But he has sought to “There is serious thinking within a power-sharing agreement with the Rice is in the region to try to bolster the international community. But after avoid confrontation, and he signaled Hamas to form a national unity govern- militant group Hamas have collapsed, the moderate Abbas and revive peace Hamas and Abbas announced a tenta- talks with Hamas could be renewed ment which is composed of profession- raising concerns a deadlock will lead efforts. She was to meet with Israeli tive coalition deal last month, Abbas later. als, basically, not political faces,” Zaidan to more factional fighting after deadly Prime Minister Ehud Olmert later said Wednesday that the talks have In Gaza, Prime Minister Ismail told The Associated Press. “This gov- weekend clashes. Wednesday. broken down. Haniyeh of Hamas accused Rice of ernment would not be headed by a But the Palestinian leader received Conditions in the West Bank and “There is no dialogue now,” Abbas trying to “rearrange” the Middle East to Hamas leader.” a boost from Secretary of State Gaza have rapidly deteriorated since said at a news conference with the suit American and Israeli interests. However, it was not clear whether Condoleezza Rice, who promised the Hamas defeated Abbas’ Fatah Party in Bahraini foreign minister. He said the Haniyeh said Hamas considers Hamas would agree to have such a United States would do more to allevi- January elections and Western coun- coalition deal “is over now, and we have dialogue “the only way” to solve its government recognize Israel. ate the plight of Palestinians. tries cut off funds to the Palestinian to start from square one.” disagreements with Abbas and would Fatah lawmaker Saeb Erekat said “I told the president (Abbas) that government. The negotiations have foundered do everything possible to avoid further no new government would be able we are very concerned, of course, about Despite the sanctions, Hamas has over Hamas’ refusal to recognize Israel, violence. “I don’t think turning back on to avoid recognizing Israel. “What the humanitarian conditions in the refused to accept international demands even implicitly. The tensions spilled over this dialogue can serve the higher inter- matters is the program of the govern- Palestinian territories,” she said. “I said that it renounce violence, recognize into Hamas-Fatah violence this week, ests of the Palestinian people,” he said. ment,” he said. Republican calls for Rumsfeld’s resignation Report: global warming John Christoffersen timeline, offered the plan in August very closely with congressional mem- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS following his 14th trip to Iraq since bers and committees that have over- the war began. sight responsibilities.” will strain infrastructure STAMFORD, Conn. — Rep. Rumsfeld “simply is refusing to Several congressional Democrats Linda A. Johnson of the two-year study. Chris Shays, who is facing a tough cooperate with a committee that over- have clamored for Rumsfeld’s resig- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS If power plant and auto emissions challenge from an anti-war Democrat, sees the Department of Defense,” nation, but it’s rare for a lawmaker of carbon dioxide — considered the on Wednesday called for Defense Shays said. “To me, he has crossed in President Bush’s political party to T REN TO N , N.J. — Global main culprit in global warming — con- Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld to the line.” argue that the Pentagon chief should warming could strain the Northeast’s tinue unabated, average temperatures resign — a rare demand from a long- “I think Donald Rumsfeld needs step down. Republican candidate Tom power grid, farms, forests and marine in the Northeast could rise between 6.5 time Republican. to step down,” said Shays, who is Kean Jr., who is seeking a Senate fisheries by the next century unless car- degrees and 12.5 degrees by the end of The Connecticut lawmaker also chairman of the House Government seat in New Jersey, also has called for bon dioxide emissions are reduced by 3 the century, she said. accused officials at the Defense Reform subcommittee on national Rumsfeld’s resignation. percent each year, according to a report A shift to cleaner, renewable energy Department of withholding infor- security, emerging threats and interna- Shays is a moderate Republican released Wednesday. sources would cut that increase in half, mation about the Iraq war from tional relations. who has voted against the party rank- The climate in the nine states — she said. Congress. The Pentagon had no com- and-file on a number of issues, includ- from New Jersey and Pennsylvania up The study said Boston could see its “I am losing faith in how we are ment and referred to Rumsfeld’s ing the environment. He also supports to Maine — could become like that number of 90-degree-plus summer days fighting this war,” Shays, a longtime recent remarks. Asked on a flight to abortion rights and gun control. of the South with longer, much hot- jump from one to 40 if no changes are supporter of the conflict, said in an Nicaragua earlier this week whether Frustration among some in the ter summers and warmer winters with made. New York City could have 70. interview. “I believe we have to moti- he would resign, Rumsfeld responded, GOP with the administration’s han- less snow, the report by the Union of Doug Inkley, senior science adviser vate the Iraqis to do more.” “No, no, no.” He said he had spoken dling of the war is not limited to Concerned Scientists said. at the National Wildlife Federation, said Shays, who was elected in 1987, to President Bush, and he had voiced Congress. During an appearance “This has enormous implications the report was done by top-tier scientists said defense officials stopped cooper- his support. in Minnesota on Tuesday, former for human health. It puts a lot of stress and backs up his group’s research show- ating with his congressional subcom- Question about Shays’ complaint Secretary of State Colin Powell said, on the energy system. It could lead to ing a warmer climate in the Northeast mittee after he proposed setting a about a lack of cooperation, Pentagon “Stay the course isn’t a good enough blackouts,” said Katherine Hayhoe, an will push out temperature-sensitive spe- timeline for troop withdrawals. Shays, spokesman Bryan Whitman said, answer, because to stay the course you associate professor of geosciences at cies from sugar maple and northern who had previously opposed such a “The Defense Department does work have to have a finish line.” Texas Tech University and a lead author pine trees to songbirds and trout. 10 Thursday, October 5, 2006 DAILY EGYPTIAN News

KELI BILLINGSLEY ~ DAILY EGYPTIAN Department of Public Safety director Todd Sigler, left, points to a light pole on Lincoln Drive while discussing lighting issues on campus with Provost John Dunn, executive director of finance Kevin Bame, and Assistant Athletic Director Kathy Jones. The four were some of the law enforcers and administrators who partook in a “safety walk” Wednesday evening to identify problem areas on campus at night.

Sigler said. Architects designed some allow for much spending in the area. WALK structures, such as the Microscopy “Resources are just very limited,” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Building, with safety in mind. Bame said. “There’s fewer and fewer Poor lighting can obstruct drivers’ Sigler said other buildings, such as dollars to go around.” view of pedestrians crossing the street Faner Hall, and the shrubbery around The walk was the third joint exam- and can make walkers more suscep- them were meant to be aesthetically ination between SIUC public safety tible to attacks, Sigler said. He said pleasing, officials and administrators. The past officials are hoping to soon add more “It’s a constant battle between two times, participants conducted safety call boxes that can automati- landscaping and safety,” he said. their review from a vehicle. cally connect people in distress with a While officials identified areas “It gives you an extremely differ- police dispatcher. where improvements can be made, ent perspective when you’re on foot,” “There are some stretches where it paying for them can be the real chal- Provost John Dunn said. would be nice to throw a phone in,” lenge. Sigler said. Executive director of finance Kevin Brandon Weisenberger can be reached at One issue affecting safety is design Bame said few grants are available for 536-3311 ext. 254 or of and landscaping around buildings, such work, and the budget does not [email protected].

McLeish said the company is Comfort Suites hotel and Captain CLOSING happy with the way the business has D’s Seafood restaurant will be open- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 been run and is also thankful for all ing at the intersection but said there is K’s Merchandising Mart opened of the store’s shoppers throughout no time frame for the openings yet. in Decatur in 1957 as a catalog the years. He said it is a growing business showroom store. It has various “We’d like to thank the com- area and a great spot to open up a new departments, such as sporting munity for all the support over the business because about 25,000 cars goods, housewares, furniture and years and most of all thank all of our drive past the area daily. jewelry. It was also one of the last employees who have done just an Captain D’s Seafood is a chain of of its kind. McLeish said in the outstanding job with the Carbondale restaurants specializing in fast-food 1970s and 1980s, the stores put out store and all of the stores in the seafood. Nancy Abbott, administra- catalogs and fliers to promote the Illinois, Iowa and Indiana markets,” tive coordinator for the restaurant, store’s goods. McLeish said. said the Carbondale franchise will be “You’re losing a little bit of his- With the loss of one business, opened sometime in mid-January, but tory when this industry goes away,” Carbondale is getting ready for two the exact date is uncertain. McLeish said. “Now, there may be new businesses that will be located at some very small operators around the intersection of Illinois Route 13 Ryan Rendleman can be reached at the country, but K’s was the last of and Reed Station Road. Jeff Doherty, 536-3311 ext. 273 or any significance.” Carbondale city manager, said [email protected].

LEANING She said she works at the clinic twice a C week and sees four patients. She said CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 she gets the opportunity to see differ- She said students start with easy ent cases that she otherwise might lose patients who have less tartar build-up out on. and work their way up to patients with “I wouldn’t be able to learn if people more advanced tooth problems, and didn’t come sit in my chair,” Gula said. every procedure is reviewed by a faculty member and must be checked off. Brandon Augsburg can be reached at Gula said she enjoys working at the 536-3311 ext. 262 or clinic and getting hands-on experience. [email protected]. Classified DAILY EGYPTIAN Thursday, October 5, 2006 11 12 Thursday, October 5, 2006 DAILY EGYPTIAN Classified Sports DAILY EGYPTIAN Thursday, October 5, 200613 Volleyball pleased with progress

wins in their next six matches, sweeping season — a feat only accomplished by Salukis find rhythm, Austin Peay, West Virginia, Southeast five Saluki players. sitting at .500 at Missouri State and Drake University. Laughlin, an outside hitter, is solid SIU swept only two opponents last in all aspects of the game and has halfway point season at this point and only six teams respectable numbers across the board. all season. She ranks second in defensive digs Brian Feldt Since sweeping Drake on Sept. 15, (164) and serve receptions (21), third DAILY EGYPTIAN though, the Salukis have alternated in service aces (10) and solo blocks (8), wins and losses every match. and fourth in kills (120) and kills per The Salukis are content to be play- They have been a constant average game (2.11) on the team. ing at .500 at this point in the season. for the MVC, splitting the winning and Roberson, meanwhile, has made a After struggling to win matches losing teams in conference standings. huge impact on the Salukis’ blocking over the last few seasons, the SIU Put simply, SIU, picked sixth in the game. volleyball team seems to have found a preseason MVC poll, has lived up to She leads the team in every block- rhythm heading into the second half of expectations. The Salukis have beaten ing category this season and bolsters an the regular season. teams they should beat and have lost SIU blocking defense that ranks as best Through the end of September, against their tougher opponents. all-time in Saluki history with an aver- the Salukis posted an overall record of “We’ve done good,” said sophomore age of 2.84 blocks per game. 8-8 and 3-3 in conference play, good outside hitter Kristie Berwanger. “We “(The freshmen’s) progress has been enough for sixth place in the Missouri have been fighting really well against great so far,” Winkeler said. “A lot of Valley Conference. the hard teams and have been taking the time you just want them to survive. At the same point last season, SIU care of ourselves in the games that we This group isn’t just surviving — they was 4-9 overall, 1-3 in conference play should be winning, so I think we are are progressing.” and at the bottom of MVC standings. fine.” Roberson’s 1.35 blocks per game, “We are happy with our progress as Winkeler said the team is pro- teamed with senior middle blocker far as getting a couple conference victo- gressing the way she had planned and Johannah Yutzy’s 1.02 blocks per ries,” said head coach Brenda Winkeler. stressed it usually takes a while for such game, have given the Salukis a block- “We are in sixth place right now, which a young team such as SIU to start run- ing defense that ranks third in the isn’t an excellent start, but it’s not a bad ning on all cylinders. MVC and is a key ingredient to Saluki start either.” The Salukis have four freshmen on victories. Sixth place just so happens to be the team who see regular playing time With the freshmen advancing ahead the magic number to make the MVC — two of whom started. of progress, Yutzy’s stellar numbers and Tournament come late November, Before freshman outside hitter Jen sophomores Kristy Elswick and Kristie where SIU hopes to do the most dam- Berwanger’s season ended from a par- Berwanger playing well nearly every age. tially torn ACL in a match against game, the Salukis are aiming for a sec- The Salukis have scattered wins and Belmont on Sept. 9, three freshmen ond-half surge to propel themselves to losses across their schedule this year in were regulars in the starting lineup for the top tier of MVC standings. no real pattern. SIU. “We have done better than we have After the team won its first match of Winkeler described Berwanger’s in the last few seasons,” Elswick said. “I the season against Indiana University- injury as a “big blow” to the team, espe- think we have been on a steady increase Purdue University at Indianapolis, SIU cially considering her versatility and throughout the season so far, and I lost four straight matches — the lon- ability to play multiple positions. think we are only going to get better.” gest winning or losing streak to this Nevertheless, freshmen Kelsie point. Laughlin and Chandra Roberson have Brian Feldt can be reached at 536-3311 The Salukis then rattled off five both started every Saluki match this ext. 269 or [email protected].

SWIMMER CONTINUED FROM PAGE 16 The days that challenges arise are the days Hedo kicks it up a notch. “He holds those expectations every day,” Walker said. “Not when he feels like it or not when it’s easy or not when he’s only feeling good. Every day.” “He’s working extra hard every- day, it’s not easy.” Most of the days could be cat- egorized under anything but easy. After morning practice, the sophomore sprinter has little time to spare. Downing some oatmeal and a turkey sandwich, he says school isn’t easy. It isn’t long before Dennis Hedo asks a question during a work meeting Monday eve- he trades Speedos and goggles in ning at the Recreation Center. Hedo works six hours every week at the for philosophy and Greek mythol- information desk at the Rec Center. ogy. The days are long, especially Stroke after stroke, Hedo has Street, Hedo notices the time pass- when they start at 5:32 a.m. painfully accrued the yardage. At ing by. “Some days I’ll get real tired that point, it’s a battle. It’s three hours till midnight, but from doing all that,” Hedo says. “I “You have to be strong mentally,” fatigue has already blindsided him. get too tired to think in school. I he says after. “I need to sleep a lot,” Hedo just go there and listen, but I can’t says. really pay attention.” Outside of the pool “I can fall asleep like anywhere. For most other in-season ath- After a meeting for his job at Sleeping is not a problem for me.” letes, one practice and a full class the Rec Center, it’s time for Hedo Usually, rest is often thrown on schedule would push their tolerance to indulge. the backburner. Hedo has school to the brim. Some might not call a 6 p.m. the next morning, just like everyone Swimmers do it all over again. dinner at Trueblood Hall indulging, else. Hedo says it’s worth it. As a but Hedo will take it. Oftentimes, the rigors of swim- freshman, he won the Missouri “I could go to Wal-Mart and get ming override sleep and fun. Valley Conference championship food, but I’m too lazy,” he says after “I laugh in my head when some- in the 200-yard freestyle. He is clearing a mouthful of pasta dipped one comes into an 8 o’clock class expected to compete this year — in in ketchup. late and they say how they overslept SIU’s first season as part of the Sun Lisa Jaquez, a freshman on the or it’s too early,” Hedo said. “I’m Belt conference — in the 200 free- swim team, questions her friend’s like, ‘C’mon, I’ve been up for three style, the 100 freestyle and the 100 ketchup use, and then some more. hours at least.’” breaststroke. “Dennis is weird. He has cuffed Hedo walks to his room at 9:30 So Hedo attacks the water. pants,” Jaquez says, pointing to two- p.m., a time the average college Sharing a lane with Sophie dur- inch cuffs in Hedo’s black jeans. student is seldom sleeping. ing the second practice, Hedo is hit “It’s in Europe right now,” Hedo Not Hedo. nonstop with butterfly, freestyle and fires back. “You just haven’t seen it He has a 5:32 a.m. alarm to wake breaststrokes. yet.” up to. As practice wraps up at around He downs another turkey sand- 4:15 p.m., Hedo and teammates wich and a piece of meat he believes Jordan Wilson can be reached at have logged about nine miles in the to be roast beef. 536-3311 ext 256 or water. Back at his apartment on Forrest [email protected] 14 Thursday, October 5, 2006 DAILY EGYPTIAN Sports SIU cross country hosts annual Saluki Invitational on Saturday

MELISSA BARR ~ DAILY EGYPTIAN Mohamed Mohamed finishes his last mile on the track at McAndrew Stadium after finishing a run around Carbondale Aug. 21. His total route added up to seven miles.

the team. Saluki men and women have finished in With the pre-Nationals looming Oct. 14, Sparks said this meet is a top two at meet in past three years “building block to the end of the year.” “Basically, the whole vision and the Scott Mieszala title Sparks said he hopes the Salukis whole objective for our season is to run DAILY EGYPTIAN can regain. well at the conference meet at the end Sparks said the goal for the men’s of October and the NCAA regional SIU cross country will host the and women’s teams Saturday is to have meet in the middle of November,” 32nd Saluki Invitational on Saturday, all five scorers in the top 10. Sparks said. an event that has produced much suc- Mohamed Mohamed is coming off Sparks said the team has shown cess for the Salukis. his career-best time at the Lakefront improvement from week to week so far A runner for the SIU men’s squad Invitational. Mohamed, a sophomore, this season. He said the women ran has won the individual title each of the finished second overall in the Sept. 30 poorly at the first meet but ran well at past four years, and last year the Saluki meet, but Sparks said one runner he the Lakefront meet. women took first place as a team. needs to get back to the Salukis’ top five The men, however, ran well at the For the past three years, the Saluki is freshman Tyler Bradford. first meet and built upon that success at men and women have taken first or “In our first meet he was our num- the Lakefront Invitational, Sparks said. second place. In 2003 and 2004, the ber three or four guy,” Sparks said. “We “I kind of think of the season as a men won and the women placed sec- need to get him back on track.” puzzle,” Sparks said. “Each week we’re ond both years. After senior Sarah Rinker and trying to put the pieces of the puzzle “We’d like to build on the success junior Brittani Christensen bounced together so all of the finishing touches we’ve had here at the meet the last back for the women in last week’s meet, are put on for the end of the year.” four or five years,” head coach Matt Sparks said he is looking for Nefeteri The 32nd Saluki Invitational will Sparks said. Williams to rebound at the Saluki begin behind Abe Martin Field on Joe Byrne carried the team on the Invitational. Saturday. The women’s start time is men’s side the past three years. Byrne, Sparks said Williams ran sick for scheduled for 10 a.m., and the men are now a volunteer assistant coach with the Salukis last Saturday. She finished slated to begin at 10:45 a.m. the team, won the individual title in 102nd overall and seventh among the 2003, 2004 and 2005. team. Scott Mieszala can be reached at The University of Southern Indiana At the previous meet, Williams had 536-3311 ext. 238 or won the Saluki Invitational last year, a finished 13th overall and second on [email protected].

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/ SIU FOOTBALL The Oakland A’s defeated the Minnesota Twins again Wednesday and lead the

division series two games to none. Should the Twins, down to their last resort, pitch 3  Salukis on top Johan Santana on just three days rest? And even if they do, do the Twins have any

36 SIU (4-0) meets Western chance to win this series?  Illinois (3-2) in Saturday’s 1:30 p.m.

“I don’t know where Oakland came 17 Homecoming game at McAndrew ” from. I thought the Twins could go the Stadium. The Salukis boast the best

JORDAN WILSON 43 distance. And by go the distance, I mean at . defense in the Gateway Football 8 least get past the first round. They should ’ Conference with top rankings in jordan_wilson@ probably pitch Santana until the series is several major categories. dailyegyptian.com over. Just give him some of that cream, a Total defense —

couple shots, and he’s good to go.” 08 16 . 237.75 yds/game - first

06 Scoring defense — “If the Twins do not pitch Santana in . 11.75 pts/game - first

Game three, they are complete idiots. Of 36 BRIAN FELDT : Rushing defense — course you pitch your ace on three days rest, 70.25 yds/game - first that’s what the playoffs are all about. The Pass defense — Twins have no chance of winning this series, brian_feldt@ 333 5 167.5 yds/game - first unless Santana can pitch every game. I really dailyegyptian.com . 0 Sacks — thought the Twins would do better than this.” 3.25/game - first Tackles for loss — 7.25/game - first “If Jeff Honza still believes, I still believe. D.W. NORRIS No, I don’t think the Twins need to risk it just yet. Brad Radke is a solid pro pitcher. If the dw_norris@ Twins will start some guy named Boof, I can’t Do you have questions for the dailyegyptian.com see why they wouldn’t give Radke the ball. Saluki Banter that you want It’s not like the Twins have lost because of poor pitching. “ answered? E-mail [email protected]

ON THE AIR THURSDAY Congressional committee MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Division Series ,ESPN, 3 p.m. chairman asks NCAA to L. A. Dodgers at N.Y. Mets, ESPN, 7 p.m. COLLEGE FOOTBALL North Carolina State at Florida State, justify tax-exempt status ESPNCL, 1 p.m. Central Florida at Marshall, ESPN2, 6:30 p.m. Jim Abrams collegiate athletics as an integral THE ASSOCIATED PRESS part of the educational program and the athlete as an integral part CROSS COUNTRY SCHEDULE WASHINGTON — An of the student body.” Date Opponent Time influential member of Congress is But he said corporate spon- Oct. 7 Saluki Invitational All Day Oct. 14 Pre-Nationals All Day questioning whether the NCAA, sorships and big television deals Oct. 28 MVC Championship All Day with its multimillion-dollar televi- — he mentioned a $545 million Nov. 11 NCAA Regional Championship All Day sion contracts and million-dollar deal with CBS for television cover- Nov. 20 NCAA Championship All Day Check out coaches, deserves its tax-exempt age of the NCAA men’s basketball status. tournament — have led many to WOMEN’S TENNIS SCHEDULE the Pulse “From the standpoint of a feder- believe that major college football Oct. 5 ITA All-American TBA al taxpayer, why should the federal and men’s basketball more closely Oct. 6 ITA All-American TBA government subsidize the athletic resemble professional sports. Oct. 7 ITA All-American TBA activities of educational institutions “How does playing major col- Oct. 8 ITA All-American TBA when that subsidy is being used lege football or men’s basketball in Oct. 19 ITA Midwest Regionals TBA to help pay for escalating coaches’ a highly commercialized, profit- Oct. 20 Memphis Invitational TBA salaries, costly chartered travel and seeking, entertainment environ- Oct. 20 ITA Midwest Regionals TBA state-of-the-art athletic facilities?” ment further the educational pur- Oct. 21 ITA Midwest Regionals TBA asked Rep. Bill Thomas, R-Calif., pose of your member institutions?” Oct. 21 Memphis Invitational TBA chairman of the tax-writing House he asked. Oct. 22 ITA Midwest Regionals TBA Ways and Means Committee. Thomas also said that more Oct. 23 ITA Midwest Regionals TBA Thomas asked the NCAA to than 35 college coaches reportedly Oct. 24 ITA Midwest Regionals TBA justify its tax-exempt status in a receive salaries of at least $1 mil- MEN’S TENNIS SCHEDULE letter sent Tuesday to Myles Brand, lion a year. “Paying coaches exces- Date Opponent Time president of the National Collegiate sive compensation also makes less Oct. 5 ITA All-American TBA Athletic Association. He asked for revenue available for other sports, Oct. 6 Louisville Invitational All Day a reply by the end of October. causes many athletic departments Oct. 6 ITA All-American TBA Erik Christianson, a spokesman to operate at a net loss, and may Oct. 7 Louisville Invitational All Day for the NCAA, said the organiza- call into question the priorities of Oct. 7 ITA All-American TBA tion challenged the fundamental educational institutions,” he said. Oct. 8 Louisville Invitational All Day assertions that athletics is not part In a similar vein, he asked the Oct. 8 ITA All-American TBA of higher education or that not-for- NCAA to explain the educational Oct. 13 Marquette Invitational All Day profit status should be linked with value of public universities spend- Oct. 14 Marquette Invitational All Day the amount of revenue an orga- ing as much as $600,000 per men’s Oct. 15 Marquette Invitational All Day nization generates. “We educate basketball player during the 2004- Oct. 19 ITA Mid-American Regional All Day student athletes; they are students 2005 school year. Oct. 20 ITA Mid-American Regional All Day first,” he said. Thomas asked the NCAA to Oct. 21 ITA Mid-American Regional All Day Christianson said NCAA rep- provide data on total annual reve- Oct. 22 ITA Mid-American Regional All Day resentatives had already met with nues and expenditures for Division Oct. 23 ITA Mid-American Regional All Day staff from the committee and that I-A football programs and Division VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE the organization would continue to I basketball programs. Date Opponent Time be responsive to their questions. Thomas in 2004 began a review Oct . 6 Missouri State 7 p.m. Thomas noted that the annual of the tax-exempt sector. He has Oct . 7 Wichita State 7 p.m. returns filed by the NCAA with the also looked into the tax-exempt Oct . 12 Evansville 7 p.m. IRS states that the primary purpose status of nonprofit hospitals and Oct . 20 Illinois State 7 p.m. of the NCAA is to “maintain inter- credit unions. Oct . 21 Indiana State 6 p.m. Oct . 27 Northern Iowa 7 p.m. Oct . 28 Bradley 7 p.m. SPORTS BRIEF Nov. 3 Wichita State 7 p.m. Nov. 4 Missouri State 7 p.m. Lowder named MVC Co-Golfer of the Week Nov. 10 Evansville 7 p.m. Women’s golfer Josie Lowder was named Missouri Valley Conference Co-Golfer of the Week by the MVC league office Wednesday. Lowder earned the honor after her first-place Nov. 17 Creighton 7 p.m. finish at Northern Illinois University’s Huskie Classic where she shot a 145. Lowder, a senior, Nov. 18 Drake 7 p.m. shared the award with Missouri State’s Sally Hinton, who finished second in the Oral Roberts Nov. 24 MVC Tournament TBA University Shootout. Lowder also leads the conference with a 74-stroke average this year. Nov. 25 MVC Tournament TBA DAILY EGYPTIAN Sitting at .500: Volleyball fi nding their rhythm halfway through the season , page 14

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he sun has yet to show itself — it will be missing meet by winning all 27 events. Life in the lanes for another hour or so. And ever since early September, 5:32 a.m. has been a The sound of flesh hitting the water is monotonous. T But somewhere in the darkness, Dennis Hedo segue to days of multiple practices, weight lifting, classes At 7:10 a.m., Hedo has been splitting water for more is there, feverishly pedaling his green NEXT Avalon and schoolwork along with a job at the Rec Center. than an hour. The sun, however, has been out for 20 min- mountain bike down Mill Street. That’s the thing no one else understands, Hedo says utes. It’s a swift start to the demanding day ahead. after his morning practice, as he sprawls across a brown SIU head swimming coach Rick Walker knows taking to A 6 a.m. swimming practice at the Student Recreational and tan chair. the water at that time takes commitment, something Hedo Center is just the beginning. “Most people know swimming practice is pretty hard,” oozes. Hedo says, as roommate and fellow swimmer Ray Sophie “To an outsider looking in, it looks insane,” Walker said. Read the clock: 5:32 a.m. takes in his morning dose of SportsCenter. “But they don’t “But not to a swimmer who wants to be really, really good.” Dennis Hedo’s alarm clock erupts daily at 5:32 a.m. understand just how much practice we put in.” During morning practices, the Salukis swim the length Hedo, a sophomore on the SIU swim team, isn’t sure why On a daily basis, he’s out the door dangerously close to of the 100-yard pool. Using a kick board, Hedo finished his he wakes up at such a peculiar time. six o’clock — at about 10 minutes till. sixth lap. “The clock’s just set on that,” he says. But Hedo comes from Sweden, a country that is all Three seconds and a shot of water later, Hedo is back The early rise is a rut he’s fallen into. about speed, at least in the pool. at it. Practice has been nonstop since the beginning of Ten minutes is more than enough time to reach the Dr. Walker said Hedo doesn’t have off days. September in preparation for their first meet Sept. 30. Edward Shea Natatorium. The Salukis swept the University of Evansville in that “The ride’s downhill,” Hedo said. See SWIMMER, Page 13

LEFT: Dennis Hedo talks with teammate Lisa Jaquez on Monday evening while riding his bike to eat dinner in Trueblood Hall. RIGHT: Dennis Hedo talks with Kelly Dvorak while swimming with kickboards during practice Monday morning at the Dr. Edward J. Shea Natatorium. The SIUC swim team practices 10 times a week. TOP: Dennis Hedo secures his goggles during practice Monday morning at the Dr. Edward J. Shea Natatorium. Hedo swims the 100- and 200-yard freestyle and the 100 breaststroke.