The Progress sent T^fc Thei ne Easterneastern staff writers out with $10 to find the most unique Christmas pre- sent they could find. See what they, and you, can get for under Progresswww.progress.eku.edu $10/B1. Crosswalk victim recovering at home BY Jmwroi Booaw He said he was thankful he does- bruises," Watt said. He added that Watt said. "I can use my left hand News editor n't recall many of the details sur- he still pulls shards of glass out of now, too." Tv« got all kinds rounding the accident, "so I don't his hands at times. Watt said his medical expenses Lance Watt's life hasn't been the have to keep reliving it" "It's looking a lot better now total at least $25,000, and he off scrapes and same since he decided to cross the expects that figure to rise. street on Nov. 2. Watt was hit by a Watt's injuries from the accident than it was." Watt said. included a leg broken in three Watt said doctors aren't sure Watt said he wants to return to bruises. It's looking car when he was trying to cross his classes at Eastern as soon as Lancaster Avenue. places, a major concussion and a how permanent his injuries will be, a lot better now large cut around his head, which but that he goes back to orthopedic possible. Watt 23. said he was going from "I want to try to come back next the Lancaster Parking Lot toward was treated with stitches. Watt said doctors and will have more x-rays semester," Watt said. He said that than It was." his leg injury left him with a rod taken later this month. Even though campus when he was hit and does- his professors have been helpful Watt is healing and four pins that will be in his leg some injuries persist. Watt said he's Lance Watt, Eastern student hit n't remember anything about the since the accident. at hit home in accident. Watt said he was in the permanently. healed a lot since the accident. in crosswalk Lexington crosswalk when he was hit. 'I've got all kinds of scrapes and "It's gotten a lot better now." See CROSSWALK, A5 Grads Eastern ranked honored lmmw second in state Dec. 16 ° for a Mng for recycling BY JESSICA GRIFFIN BY JAMIE VINSON Staff writer Managing editor Trash State EaMwn top* •» hMp ol On Dec. 16,953 Eastern students will Eastern is making an K»o«u<*y«»UW-«upp(XVKj reach a milestone in their lives: gradua- effort to clean up campus. eoHsw ma IS*—— tor tion. The fall 2000 commencement will Last year. Eastern recy- recycling be held at 10 a.m. in Alumni Coliseum cled approximately 332,250 • Sixty-five to seventy for all graduate and undergraduate stu- pounds of office paper, dents graduating this semester. percent of office and 175.000 pounds of card- administrative build- Michael Marsden, provost and vice board. 81.000 pounds of ings are involved In president for acade- other paper such as newspa- mic affairs, said this pers and 140,000 pounds of desk side recycling. year's guest speak- metal, said David Williams, • Six to seven tons of er will be Kentucky associate director of the material are recycled Supreme Court Division of Facilities in an average week. Justice Ernest Services for Campus and • Paper makes up Keller. Not only will Grounds. sixty to seventy Keller be speaking, Williams said he became percent of solid waste. but he will also be involved in 1990. However, a • There are about 1,000 getting an under- recycling program to begin small trash can size graduate degree. recycling computer paper containers lor Keller has a law Ernest Keller was implemented in 1989. degree, but never recycling will speak at Williams said it was a nat- on received an under- graduation ural extension for the associ- graduate degree campus. Dec. 16. ate director who took care from Eastern when of solid waste to take care of he attended in the recycling too. 1960s. After three years of school at "I had an interest in it Eastern, he earned his law degree from (recycling) as well." ibMotoflfcf the University of Kentucky. He will be Williams said. in.- .4 laiUin awarded his degree because of avid Eastern's recycling pro- MftJG support of Eastern. gram is the second largest "It is a wonderful thing that he val- ues his Eastern Kentucky University recycling program com- Nicole venhoWProgress education," Marsden said. "It is a plea- pared to all regional col- sure for us, as an institution, to recog- Demetriace Moore/Progress leges and universities. The recycled a week on aver- University of Kentucky nize his accomplishments." age." Williams said. Students took the community back to the past at the annual Madrigal Dinner held last weekend. Pictured from holds the spot for the Also during the ceremony. NASA left are director Dan Duncan, Joy Young, Natalie Berry and Brandi Stewart, who entertained the crowd. Williams said the biggest representative John Connolly will pre- largest program. item recycled by weight is sent an Eastern flag that was taken According to Williams, 65 mixed paper, corrugated to into space when Eastern's robotics Eastern held its 30th annual or 70 percent of office and old cardboard comes in sec- team won a national championship last administrative buildings are ond and scrap metals finish- year. If all goes as planned, the robot Madrigal Dinner over the weekend. involved in desk-side recy- es third. Waste oil, batteries built by the team will bring the flag The dinner is considered a kick off to cling. and glass are among other onstage for the presentation. Team "Approximately six to members signed the flag before it was the holiday season. seven tons of material are See RECYCLING, A3 sent on a space shuttle and got to The event consisted of a six-course watch the shuttle's launch. meal and live entertainment, as 19 stu> Marsden said the student speaker for the commencement had not been dents took patrons back to the 16th chosen yet He said the final decision century through music and vocals. would be made on Friday, by the lat- est. Those who attended the event were "Student speakers always do a won- treated to a regal gala complete with derful job of representing their class- peasant servants and a court jester. mates," Marsden said. After the ceremony, individual Each course of the meal was receptions will be held in the Keen announced with the sounding of trum- Johnson Building for each depart- pets and and a colorful description of ment the upcoming dish. Midway though the evening, the nobility seated in the Demetriace Moore/Progress ► INSIDE front of the auditorium descended Snowfall over the weekend resulted in a two-hour delay upon the commoners to treat them to Monday morning. Parking lots and cars remained covered. ACCENT Bl-4 caroling of various seasonal tunes. Classes were on a two-hour delay Monday as AD INDEX AS A harpsichord, flute, fanfare trum- Eastern used its inclement weather plan for the CLASSIFIEDS A4 first time this semester. Students can check to Kevin Isaacs plays for the crowd during the pet and a recorder ensemble accompa- NEWS BRIEFS AS 30th annual Madrigal Dinner held last weekend. see if the university will be on delay by calling PERSPECTIVE A6.7 nied the singers' performance. the recording at 622-BADW. POUCEBEAT. A4 SPORTS BS-8 WHAT'S ON TAP? B2 Kustra appeared in episode of 'Early Edition* ►WEATHER TOOAY: BY ANDREW KERSEY before bad fortune befalls them. Assistant Accent editor t' In a way I was playing Kustra read his three lines in the 35th episode of the show "Romancing the Throne," which aired" Jan. 17.1998. Hi: 33 Aside from being Eastern's president, and a former myself — a public official, He, a mix of city and county politicians, a museum Low: 28 lieutenant governor, Robert Kustra has even tried his director, an alderman and other prominent people Conditions: Mostly ClouIdy hand at acting when he made an appearance in a CBS and that's a pretty easy played officials who greeted a princess from another produced television show. role for me to play . country as she arrived in Chicago. Although he wasn't offered a full-time acting job by Robert Kustra, Kustra. playing the highest-ranking official of the Snow Showers CBS, Kustra said the experience left him with a "real group, welcomed the princess to the city and asked her SAT: Partly Cloudy sense of respect and admiration for actors and actresses." president of Eastern how her father was doing. Kustra said the director gave SUN: Partly Cloudy It was back in 1998; Kustra was still the lieutenant gov- the other extras strict instructions not to speak. ernor of Illinois, when a friend of his. who ran the film ■ »"The other guys were specifically told not to speak office in Chicago, approached him with the offer of a no briefing information whatsoever. I was just told to be because every person who speaks is entitled to a royalty ►REMINDERS small part in the (now discontinued) show. "Early there and 1 got to read the lines a bit before taping start- check. They were asked only to nod and smile." he said. Edition." Kustra accepted the part to play a Chicago digni- ed. In a way I was playing myself — a public official, and Since Kustra was the only one of the group to speak ■ The ACT win be given at 8 a.m. tary, and read three lines at the beginning of the episode. that's a pretty easy role for me to play," Kustra said. lines, he was required to join the Screen Actors Guild Saturday in the Combs Building. Some would be nervous about being in a nationally "Early Edition," owned by Tri-Star television, was and accepted three checks from the show totaling ■ Finals begin Monday. televised show, but Kustra said his experience at drama about a man named Gary Hobson who realizes he has approximately $700. ■ Residence halls close at 6 p.m. Dec. in high school and his political career gave him confi- the power to change the future by receiving the Chicago Kustra said that he isn't planning on an acting career, 16. dence to say the lines concisely. The only thing that Sun-Times on his doorstep a day before it's supposed to but expressed that acting and directing are very elabo- made him leery was the lack of preparation. arrive. Each episode is a new adventure for Hobson, rate skills. He also said he met a lot of interesting people "I was a little apprehensive going into it. I was given played by Kyle Chandler, as he attempts to help people See KUSTRA, A3 *. « > NeWS A2 The Eastern Progress, Thursday. December 7. 2000 New vp will have finger on financial pulse STOWB BY Jamm Roaot changes for him. News editor "I like being back on a residential Vice President WhMock moves campus." Johnston said. He added that offices to accommodate Johnston Eastern's new Vice President for he would enjoy the intercollegiate ath- Financial Affairs. Ken Johnston, has letics and the interaction between New Vice President for Financial Affairs Ken been in his office since Nov. 13. But Richmond, a "small college town." and Johnston is not the only administrator to have a new he's not in a hurry to make any sudden the university itself. office. When Johnston was hired. Vice Preaktent for moves in his new role as the head of Johnston said another change would Administrative Affairs aad Finance university finances. be the weather. Doug Whitlock gave up his office and "It's too early to really talk about "1 enjoy the climate." Johnston said. moved to another one. changes." Johnston said. "I'm still look- "In Montgomery, we close everything Johnston is using Whitlock's old ing at how things are done." down when it threatens snow." office in Coates 103. Whitlock moved Johnston said he was learning about Johnston said the younger of his two to Coates 214 just before Johnston hastern's structure in hopes of deciding daughters, ages 16 and 13. had only arrived on Nov. 13. what was financially best for the univer- seen snow three times. Whitlock said he and President sity. He said that what has worked in the But there are other aspects of Robert Kustra decided that Johnston should use Whitlock's office. past at other universities might not be Kentucky life that he hasn't gotten to the best situation for Eastern. Whitlock said the office would make Johnston said the most important experience in the three and a half weeks Johnston's job of learning the univer- Whitlock is aspects of his job would be monitoring he's been on Eastern's campus. sity system a little easier. vice president the university financial situation and "Quite frankly. I've gone home both Johnston also kept Whitlock's for administra- providing advice to the president and weekends." Johnston said. administrative assistant, Mary Davis, tion and Johnston said during those drives other administrators on financial ques- and Whitlock got a new secretary. finanoa. tions. home, he gets to enjoy one of his hob- Dreidre Adams, a senior secretary in He also said that he would enjoy bies, listening to books on tape and the provost and academic affairs office. working with the people on Eastern's reading in his spare time. Whitlock also said that although he had been a final- campus. "I've been reading a book on the histo- ist for positions at other universities, he was not a final- "The thing I hope will be apparent is ry of Kentucky, trying to get acclimated to ist now. Whitlock said he would be happy to retire as an the fact that I'm service-oriented." where 1 am," Johnston said Eastern employee. Johnston said. "I hope lU be found to be Johnston said he also likes to walk "If the underlying question here is, "Is Doug open." during his free time. Whitlock happy at Eastern?" the answer is yes," Johnston comes to Eastern after an "I walk every morning." he said. "We Whitlock said. early career as a C PA and years of work were out west this summer and I took Heather Nehols/Progress "Anybody looks at opportunities at other places," at Auburn University and Auburn- an all-day walk." Johnston said he Whitlock said Montgomery. He said the move to enjoyed walking because it allowed him Kan Johnston joined Eastern's staff as the new vice president of finan- Eastern presented some welcome to spend time in nature. cial affairs Nov 13 Johnston moved into Doug Whitlock's old office
Final exa m schedule 1 Campus offers stress relief Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 8 -10 a.m. 8 - 10 a-m. 8 - 10 am. 8 -10 am. 8 -10 a.m. (8 a.m. MWF (8 am. TR (MAT 107, (9:30 a.m. TR (9:05 a.m. during final exams week classes) classes) 124) classes) MWF classes) BY AMY sUBKsacwrf said she deals with stress by "tak- Monday through Thursday from 10:30 am. - 10-30 a.m. - 1030 a.m. • 1030 a.m. - 1030 a.m. - Staff writer ing a break away from everything 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Fridays from 12:30 p..m. 12:30a.m. (11 1230 p.m. 1230 p.m 12:30 p.m. and going shopping, which helps 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. < 12:20 p.m. ajn.TR class- (10:10 ajn. (12:30 p.m. TR (11:15a.m. Your time is limited, you feel her to relax. Students needing help with MWFcfaMKS) es) MWF classes) classes) MWF classes) like nothing is going your way A perfect family celebration, managing test anxiety and Test- 1-3 p.m. 1-3 p.m. 1-3 p.m. 1-3 p.m. 1-3 p.m. and it's like the walls of sanity are Taking Tips can get on Eastern's caving in around you. You may be holiday bills or crowed social cal- (ENG090. (2p.rn.TR (230 p.m.. (MAT 095. (335 p.m. experiencing stress. endars are some things that can Counseling Center Web site at 095) classes) MWF classes) CHE 112) MWF" classes) make dealing with the holidays www.counseuhg.eku.edu. Stress is any kind of change 330-5:30 pjn. 330 - 5:30 p.m. 330 -5:30 p.m. 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. that we undergo and the wear and unbearable. The Office of Student Affairs Students who do not have their will also sponsor some stress- (ACC 201,202) (CHE 111. (4:40 p.m. (330 p.m. TR (1:25 p.m. tear of our bodies as we react to MAT 090) MWF classes) classes) MWF classes) that change. College students own way of dealing with stress, reducing activities on Dec. 12. deal with many stressful issues. can make an appointment at the They will serve fruits and drinks 6-8p.m. 6 - 8 p.m. 6 - 8 p.m. 6 - 8 p.m. College students stress over Counseling Center, located in from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the (Monday (Tuesday (Wednesday (Thursday things such as academic perfor- Weaver 202. or can call 1)22-1303 Powell Building lobby. Massage evening classes) evening classes) evening classes) evening classes) mance, relationships and illness to make an appointment to have a therapists will also be available Different people have their trained professional help. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the AD Saturday classes will have their finals from 9:15 -11:15 a.m. Dec. 16. own way of dealing with stress. The Counseling Center also Herndon Lounge in the Powell "During finals. I get away from offers a course that is designed to Building. If an evening class meets more than once per week, the final will be held on the stress, by taking a bath, or a nap," help students decide on a major For more information contact said Beth Bode, a sophomore. or help them with other decisions. the Office of Student Affairs or evening of the first class meeting of the week. Freshman Erin Heimbrock The Counseling Center is open Dee Cockrille at 622-2642. T\me!i
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I Senate passes proposal, recordsmi I wiiiE Tin Htic unlit Da ■ IVchGM '2 of ou owo*d»<****»9 .1 I b&fa wiig. o^d gt* *>»» 623S058 mi | «Mgi "■•*< Moi «oW wi* | o«y o#*r covoor v shared faculty positions (Kll BYPASS NEXT TO BANK ONE a CC 0* O"* lutlOUW BY JENWFER ROGERS riculum. The proposals change allowed the university to drop five L ■ 20C1 fa News editor degree requirements in nine acad- of its benchmarks and pkk up five Visit us online at BUFFALO WILD WIN61 emic departments. new ones. KJ093 5S » (.Kill A BAR « — In its last meeting of the semes- The Senate also heard a report Kustra said that the changes www.progress. in Hid Hoot! ter, Eastern's Faculty Senate EKU 1 from its Committee on the might help Eastern move its eku.edu Campui N passed a proposal to establish Budget. Senator Richard Rink benchmarks closer to Western Next to Goody's shared faculty positions. The pro- said the committee would work Kentucky University's. The two posal allows two faculty members with new Vice President for institutions share only one-half of to share a single faculty position. Financial Affairs Ken Johnston, its benchmarks now. Under the proposal, the faculty who has already met with the Kustra said a change in bench- members must have their request committee. marks would make comparing the for an appointment evaluated and "Our primary concern right already-similar institutions easier recommended by the faculty and now is a shortfall in the budget." in vital categories. chair of the department. Salaries Rink said. "Their enrollment went up this for the position will be figured Senate President John Taylor past fall, ours went down consid- based on the faculty member's said a $1.1 million shortfall is erably." Kustra said. He added base salary multiplied by the per- being covered partially by that Western had outperformed centage of the position they $600,000 from Eastern's contin- Eastern "on a couple of fronts." share. gency fund. Kustra said a change in bench- In addition, faculty members Eastern President Robert marks might help to improve sharing a position will retain full Kustra said in his report to the funding. voting rights as a faculty member. Senate that Eastern would be "It seems obvious to all presi- The Senate also passed propos- looking at changing benchmark dents around the table that some als from the Council on Academic institutions. He said the Council universities were treated unfair- Affairs concerning Eastern's cur- on Postsecondary Education ly." Kustra said. SGA elects speaker pro tern, says goodbye to Humphrey BY JENNIFER ROGERS past leadership roles had pre- News editor "You have to pared him for the job. During a semester-ending "And 1 know parliamentary meeting with an emotional finale, make sure procedure, if that ever comes into the Student Government question," King said. Association said goodbye to and you are a Senator Bill Yarnell. who replaced one of its most visible spoke in King's favor before the members Tuesday. person of very election, said King was capable of The meeting was the last for filling the speaker's duties Senate Vice President Jessica high "He's just now done as presi- Humphrey, who announced her dent of the Inter-Fraternity resignation last week. Humphrey character..." Council, so his time is going to be freed up." Yarnell said. is leaving the Senate, because she Kara Tatum, chair of plans to graduate. Kara Tatum. chair of the Senate members presented committee for student Committee for Student Rights, Humphrey with a large cake after rights said King's personality made him the meeting. able to lead. In her final address to the Bertram, who had served as "You have to make sure you Senate. Humphrey thanked the Senate speaker pro tern. are a person of very high charac- senators for their support during ter, and if you know Cary King, the semester. Bertram's vacated position was you know he has character," "We can't do it without you replaced when Senator Cary King Tatum said. guys," Humphrey said, "and we was elected by secret ballot. King Other candidates for the posi- need you more than you know." is a construction management tion included Lee Chandler, a Humphrey's vice presidential major from Paris. freshman senator, and Craig seat was handed over to Nick He said his opportunities and Andersen, a junior senator. several people have seen Kustra still running the KUSTRA: Paid making his appearance. He said episode." he received a lot of calls from peo- Kustra said ple he knew, about it, and has that his experi- $700 for been recognized by faculty at ence on "Early Eastern. When he started here in Edition" is one he won't forget, appearance February of "98. Kustra was pulled even though it to the side after a Faculty Senate isn't the most From The Front meeting by a Senate member and important thing asked if he had been on the show. he has ever while he was lieutenant governor. Recently, his secretary, Beverly During his career in Illinois. Kustra done. Kustra Burrus. saw the show and asked "It was a had a chance to see scenes on loca- him if he had been on the program. nice experi- appeared in tion in Chicago taped from the pop- "I just happened to flip to the ence, A very one episode of ular TV show, "ER," and the movie, channel where 'Early Edition' was cultural experi- "Early Edition." "Mkbael," starring John Travolta. on and I caught a glimpse of the ence. It gave "I met some really fascinating story line. I noticed the episode was me a look at people. They were very impres- taking place in Chicago, and then I one of the most important medi- sive, cosmopolitan and used their saw President Kustra," Burrus said. ums in today's society. It was craft very well." Kustra said. "I was shocked because he never exciting, but a fleeting moment as Since the show originally told us that he was on the show, so well. I got a lot more excited aired, a few reruns have been I asked him about it. He laughed about Gen. Powell visiting my played on the Fox network, and and said he didn't know they were office," Kustra said. NeWS A4 The Eastern Progress, Thursday, December 7. 2000 ► Police Beat: Nov. 25 - Dec. 1 ► PROGRESS CLASSIFIEDS Compiled by Jennifer Rogers and Jennifer MulNns HELP WANTED; Now accepting applications for aN Reps needed, travel free, earn positions. Apply in person at money, group discounts for 6*. The following reports have was arrested and charged with court date is set for Jan. 22. 2001. 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EKU Alumni Relations and the is free and open to the pubUc. Eastern first university Student Alumni Ambassadors. awarded by Council Blood drive held Dec. 19 Business programs in Eastern students win at First Christian Church Eastern's College of Business and award for performance Technology received a Level 1 The Madison County Bar Take your study break Quality Interest Award from the Five Eastern students won Association. Madison County Kentucky Quality Council. The awards for their performances in Homemakers and Central awards were created in 1997 by the Kentucky National Association of Singers Auditions. Kentucky Blood Center are Gov. Paul Patton. Eastern is the sponsoring a blood drive from first university in Kentucky to win Brandon Owens. Emily Dennis with us from 10:00 and Danny Jones all won first 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. Dec. 19 in the awards. The application for place in their categories. Emily the Fellowship Hall of the First the award was completed by stu- Tulloch won a second place Christian Church. For more dents in Terry Friel's spring 2000 award and Stephen Carney information call 1-800-775-2522. Continuous Improvement in received a third place awara. p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Operations course. Five other students reached the semifinal level. The studenls Blood drive held Dec. 28 competed against entrants from Donations for food drive colleges and universities in CKBC bloodmobile accepted until Dec. 15 throughout Kentucky. Sunday, December 10, The Central Kentucky Blood Donations to the EKU 2000 Department of Music Center and Wal-Mart of Food Drive can be made through Richmond will sponsor a blood Dec. 15. Non-perishable foods can presents concert Dec. 10 drive from noon until 6 p.m. Dec. 28 at the CKBC bloodmobile in at the Baptist be left at the EKU Food Drive truck in front of the Keen Eastern's IX'partment of Music- the parking lot. Johnson Building Monday will present "A Joyeux Noel." an I In- blood donation process through Friday from 11 a.m. until annual Christmas choral concert, at takes about ten minutes. 3 p.m. Items can also be left in 3:30 p.m. Dec. It) in Brock Donors can enjoy refreshments Student Center. the EKU 2000 Food Drive boxes Auditorium. The concert will feature and relax after they finish. For in residence hall lobbies. The the Concert Choir and the EKU more information call 1-800-775- food drive is coordinated by the Symphony Orchestra. The concert 2522. Call 623-4028 The Progress wishes for more information. everyone happy holidays! - Sponsored In Firsl liaplisl (lunch ~ Perspective A6 Thursday. December 7. 2000 The Eastern Progress Dena Tackett, editor ►Campus Comments Finals week is next week and students are already starting to stress out. News writer Jennifer Mullins talked to students about the stress of linals week. What do you do to relieve stress during Chill finals weeks?
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! English avoided, remedied Sophomore Some people bite their fingernails. Some drink a lot of coffee i>r smoke a lot of cigarettes. Whatever you do, you 11 proba- bly be doing a lot of it next week. But it doesn't have to be that way. Many of the things that cause students to stress out during finals week can be avoided. Students should start studying for finals well in advance of dead week. Sure this is easy to say, you say, but it is true. Go dancing with friends Don't wait until the night before the final to try to cram 10 Time: 5:30am and listen to my favorite chapters of U.S. history. The odds are against you that you'll tunes. remember it the following day. T-mlnus: 2 hours 30 minutes Stress can also be avoided by not overreacting to the mis- sion at hand. Just because you have your two hardest class' exams on one day, one hour from each other doesn't mean it Michael Kotora/Progress is not possible. Many students simply freak out and don't get Winchester Major done what could have gotten done if they just stayed calm. Anything is better than getting too stressed out that you can't Psychology And remember, although grades are important, just because comprehend what you are reading. It isn't really procrastinating Year: you get a C on your anatomy final it is not going to determine when you just take a few moments to gather yourself when it Sophomore the entire fate of your future. That's not underestimating the gets to be too much to handle. importance of doing well, it just means that it is not going to end Finals strike fear into the hearts of the majority of students on your life if you fail a course. college campuses. And Eastern is no different. Students stress There are also many things you can do to calm down when out over exams, term papers and those who are graduating have you get so stressed out that you are not doing what you need to the frightening job search to worry about do. Take a minute to breathe. Stand up, go outside and take a Just remember to chill out. You are not doing yourself any Study hard and forget walk. You can put the books down for a minute and watch some good if you stress out so much that you forget everything you TV. You can go to watch a movie. just spent the past 13 straight hours reading. about it until the test comes up. University doing its part by recycling Hometown Altoona. Pa. Major Garbage is on its way out on efforts to preserve our natural resources, Furthermore, the university is working Computer infor- Eastern's campus. Eastern was as well as making our campus look better. with the city /county in a joint effort to mation systems ranked the second college for recy- Environmentalists are highly con- Year implement a curbside pickup in Brockton Sophomore cling last year, compared to other region- cerned with the issue of landfills today. family housing and Vickers Village. It's al colleges and universities in the state. I .and tills are filling up faster and faster important to include every aspect of the The University of Kentucky ranked No. 1 everyday, and opportunities to implement Eastern community in the recycling recycling nearly 1,500,000 pounds of high- new landfills are becoming scarce. It's effort, not just those on campus. grade office paper. Eastern recycled comforting to know that Eastern is taking Students and faculty should take advan- approximately 332,250 pounds of office a step to prevent the landfills from piling tage of Eastern's recycling program. The I sleep a lot paper. up even more. university has taken the step to help pre- Eastern not only ranked high in recy- Residence halls have even taken an serve our environment. Now it's up to cling office paper but other items as well, interest in recycling. Items such as pizza you. The university can only recycle what including recycling nearly 175.000 boxes are now being broken down and is dropped off in the recycling bins. pounds of cardboard, 81,000 pounds of recycled. College students live off pizza So the next time you walk past one of paper such as newspapers, 140,000 during the semester, so recycling the the blue barrels labeled recycled, drop Hometown! pounds of metal and 326 pounds of glass. boxes is an easy way to prevent the something in it. This is a joint effort, and Richmond Eastern should be commended in their garbage from piling up. requires help from everyone. Major: Theatre arts Year: Freshman fc^ &«* CUlarU
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Newspaper Business & Advertising Managers. Inc. The Progress is published Display every Thursday dunng the school year, with the exception of vacation and Angie Brumett, 622-1881 The deadline is noon Monday prior examination pertods. Any false or misleading advertising should be reported to publication on Thursday. Columns to Adviser/General Manager, Dr. Elizabeth Fraas at (859) 622 1880. ClatirtiecVSubscrlptloni will be printed in accordance with Opinions expressed herein are those of student editors or other signed writers and do not necessarily represent the views of the university. Student Catherine Cunningham, 622-1881 available space. editors also decide the news and informational content. i f The Eastern Progress, Thursday. December 7.2ono Perspective A7 Santa is real, here every day Yes, guys, there is a Santa Claus. He Santas in the mall. His beard wasn't as long wasn't about to waste a second of it may not be short, chubby and wear a and he was taller than I had imagined. Either When Santa was about to leave. I looked little red suit and hat, but he is alive way, it was him. Santa Claus was standing in up one more time and made another request. and I know him. When I was 5 years old. my my hallway. I asked for a candy cane. Santa seemed kind mom told me a story of how she had stayed Santa made his way to my living room of shocked at my request. Mom. who had up really late one Christmas Eve night and where a lit tree and chocolate chip cookies been recording the whole thing on one of caught Santa putting her gifts under the tree. awaited his arrival. Mom was right, that must those old projector recording devices, sat the She said we, too, could catch him if we have been his favorite cookie, because he ate camera down and said she would help Santa stayed up late enough. them before he went to work. find one in his sleigh. DENATACKEIT I was so psyched. I was actually going to Mom whispered to me that we should When they returned, Santa handed me a MyTum see die real Santa Claus — not the ones in be as quiet as possible as we started our little candy cane that was broken in two. I the mall who just tell Santa what kids want, journey down the hall. We crept down to guess he could tell I was disappointed, Dena Tacketl but the real Santa, in the flesh. the edge of the living room of our small because what he said next I will never forget. is a senior Christmas Eve came and I could hardly sit trailer and watched as he sat up my toys in "I'm sorry it is broken. little Dena. It was journalism still all day long. That night we opened pre- the sort of display you would see at a toy the last one I had. and Rudolph stepped on major from sents, as we always did the night before store. it," he explained. Virgte. She is Christmas. I couldn't even get excited about "Little Dena will love this," he said, adding My eyes lit up once again. I had a candy also the editor any of the presents, though, because I knew a. "Ho. Ho, Ho." cane that the real Rudolph had stepped on. of The later 1 was going to see Santa. Then it happened. He looked over his Santa left, and I soon fell asleep holding Progress. It got later and later, and I tried as hard as shoulder and saw me standing there watch- my candy cane. The next day, I told Dad I could to stay awake. My efforts failed, ing his every move. I was scared, at first, that about the whole thing. He had missed it though, and I fell asleep because Mom and I he would suddenly vanish or something, but all. were being as quiet as we could so we he didn't. He invited me to come over and Dad wasn't as excited as Mom and I were, wouldn't scare Santa away. You know he give him a hug. though, because he was the one who had to won't come if he knows you will catch him. Being the outgoing child that 1 was. I get up on the roof to fix the damage caused don't you? rushed over and embraced Santa When he by the reindeer the night before. I wanted to sat me down, I looked up at him and asked if go up and see it, but he said it was too dan- The next thing I remember is Mom whis- he had the Walking Annie doll I had asked gerous. pering in my ear. "Dena. wake up. I think I Nathan Bullock/Prooress for in my letter. "Sure. Little Dena," he said I was the envy of all my friends when we hear something on the roof." as he turned and got it from his sack. Sure enough, there were soft bangs com- went back to school. They couldn't believe I because it is something special that I will I couldn't believe it. Santa knew my had actually caught Santa at my house. never forget. ing from up above us. My body was trem- name. I guess I always figured he knew Each one of them vowed to catch him next bling with excitement, but I tried to stay as every little boy and girl, but he really did year. I later found out that the candy cane was quiet and still as I could. All of the sudden, know it. one my mom had been given at work that As time went by and some of my friends day. and they had to give that one to me the back door opened slowly. My eyes Then I asked if he had an Atari. I never started spreading vicious rumors that Santa widened as 1 stared at the door. because the store was out when she went was the shyest kid in my neighborhood. was not real, I would break out the video and alter one earlier that day. Very slowly, a black boot poked out from "Yes, Little Dena," he answered. "I just show them proof that he was. It was hard to the door. Next, I saw a red leg and then the have to go up to my sleigh and get it." argue with such evidence. You see, Santa is real. He is present in total phenomenon. It was Santa. There he When he returned he was carrying an I kept that candy cane until I was up into every family. He is there not only on stood, looking around to make sure nobody Atari. He sat it down in front of the tree with my teens. Somehow it just got lost among Christmas, though, but every day of the year. was around. all my other toys, but I didn't even bother to all the other things I had accumulated over He is real. I should know, because I have He wasn't as chubby as the pretend look at them. I had Santa right there and I the years. I would like to find it, though. him on tape. ► Latter to the editor Corrections College goes way too fast, Alum thinks 68 should get amnesty In the Nov. 30 posting of the incli- It has been 20 years since I graduated from Eastern. I see ment weather plan in News Briefs, it nothing has changed and certain situations have gotten worse. should have read that the regular 1:25 so cherish your time here p.m. class will start at 2:10 pjn. when The students who stayed in their dorms after the fire alarm had been pulled evidently felt enough is enough. the schedule is in effect As December graduation nears and I not the things that you will remember I believe these students should be granted amnesty. Closer ■ think back to my first days at Eastern, I about Eastern. We spend too much time monitoring of fire pull boxes should be put into place. The Eastern Progress will publish wonder how I would have made it with- complaining and not enough time look- Individuals who cause a false alarm should be caught and pun- clarifications and corrections as out the relationships I have gained here. ing at all the positive things that this uni- ished. needed on the Perspective pages. I remember standing in that half versity does for its students. For exam- I still have vivid memories of standing on the sidewalk in the If you have a correction, please send it unpacked dorm room with tears running ple, the different concerts that they wee hours of the morning after some moron pulled the fire to the editor by noon Monday before down my face and I wondered if life brought here. Dave Matthews, Indigo alarm. Like I said nothing changes. publication on Thursday. Grant the 68 amnesty. You can bring corrections by or mail it would ever be the same. I had left my girls, Montel Jordan and Violent Femms to 117 Donovan Annex or e-mail it to The best friends, my family and my safe little were just a few. The crosswalk was even- Progress at [email protected]. high school where everyone knew me. tually put in and a new parking lot was Darrell W. Peters JENNI "Mom. don't leave me here," I said provided. There are also organizations Eastern Alumnus HOVERMAN sobbing. 1 remember being so scared for everyone here you just have to find it. and all alone, not knowing what was to Get involved, it will make your time here come. I ittle did I know it would be the so much better. Jenni fastest four and a half years of my life. Have some school spirit. Go to the Hoverman is That first week of class I was ready to football games or the volleyball games. a senior soci- pack up and go home. I had girls asking Go to the rugby games, the basketball ology major me if I wanted to rush that were wearing games or the baseball and soft ball from weird letters, and I had to buy books that games. There are many things they pro- Lebannon, were so expensive I thought my whole vide for students to get involved in. You Ohio life savings was going to be gone in one are here, you should take advantage of purchase. Then you have to go stand in that. Maybe we should all learn that com- lines that if you are lucky will only last an plaining gets us nothing. What really hour. You pay for parking when nobody matters is the bonds that you form here. understands why. because we do pay Some people may choose to go Greek, enough to go to this school. You are sent some may play sports and some might to five different buildings to get your loan get involved in other clubs or organiza- check only to find that they didn't even tions. Some might fall in love or some sign the back. So, then you must turn may not, some hearts may break, some around and go back. To top that off they may not. Some might find downtown, send you to 15 different other buildings some may not, and most will gain friend- to get other things taken care of and you ships of a lifetime. have freshman like me wandering The point is cherish every minute that around, not knowing which direction you have here because it goes way too fast they are being pointed to or which build- I have met some of my very best friends ing they are supposed to be at. here whom I will share lifelong memories It is very frustrating when you are a with. I have met wonderful teachers that lost and confused freshman. I spent a have made a huge impact on my Hfe. even lot of breath of complaining about these though they might not know it things. My favorite thing was complain- With only a few weeks to go in my col- ing about the man who loves to give you lege career, I am feeling the same thing tickets, even though there is nowhere today as when I was a freshman. Where else to park. Or how about the cross- will I go, what will I do and why do I walk that we all complained about for so have to leave all of my friends behind? long that they finally put in. The dorms Don't get me wrong, I am very excited to check in policy, the "curfew" rule for get on with my life, but it is kind of scary. members of the opposite sex to be out So, when you start to complain, remem- by midnight, the candles taken away, the ber that when you leave you will always cold showers and I could go on and on. carry all the fun memories with you. The point of this is not to complain, Good luck to the December class of but to look back and know that those are 2000. Students should make most of home away from home On any given day as I As I put down this book I think we all can accept stroll aimlessly around the of memories, I visit one of the fact that Eastern is campus beautiful. (I tend my favorite spots on cam- home, believe it or not; if to do that sometimes). I pus, the bowling alley in you live in a residence hall, see remnants of days gone the Powell Building, (just this is your home. So, what by... The good old days. a note, I bowled a 198 we all can do is pitch in to I notice the old year- there last week, my room- make OUR home better for books that seemed to be mate could only manage a us all. The residence balls scattered about wherever 172). I sit down to lace up should be personalized to fit there seems to be a wait- the tattered bowling shoes our needs and desires, help ing area of any sort. I see 1 had been given and look decorate them and spend DEMETRIACE pictures of smiling stu- over my shoulder to notice some actual time in them MOORE dents actually enjoying a bowling league sched- getting to know your neigh- My Turn their college experience. ule. Can you believe that? bors and classmates. Ask As I flip through the Call me the eternal opti- the residence hall director Demetriace pages I see aspects of cam- mist but I think we can, and to put a Ping-Pong or pool pus life that I had no idea I think we have a pretty table in the lobby so that Moore is a existed. Students gathered good starting point I think you will have a place to com- sophomore in the lobby of their resi- we all can take just a little mune with your friends. deaf education dence halls, playing cards more pride in the place we We aren't too far off major from while one student call home. To be proud to from the good NEW days, Washington, strummed a guitar and claim the title Colonel and of this I am confident. If D.C. He is also others played a card game, wear it as a badge of honor. we all just jump into this the assistant enjoying each other's com- I have heard far too many thing with both feet and photo editor of pany unconditionally. 1 people down Eastern in so put all of our hearts into it, see photos of one-legged many ways, for so many generations from now, you The Progress. races, water balloons reasons yet do absolutely can tell your grandchil- fights, tug-o-wars and nothing to make things bet- dren about the good old wheel barrel races. > ter. days! NeWS A8 The Eastern Progress, Thursday. December 7. 2000 We're
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■ "fortunately, there are lots hen it comes to |H of toys out there that This holiday season, shop for Christmas shopping JL don't cost a fortune, wson a tight budget, IVe become something of an look cool and play just as expert since I have a very well, and are better than this everyone — without being broke large family and a very small year's Tickle Me Elmo. At the income. Blue Tail Fly novelty store, To make my money go as on Boone Tavern Square in far as possible. I've learned a Berea, there are wonderful trick - whenever possible, Jessica Griffin bought this train in hat better gift is there to give someone make it yourself. So. last year, toys that don't cost too much than an outlet for creativity? No matter if and are sure to please any Berea. and this one as well, 1 win fur- WEyou're buying for your mom, dad, brother, nish gifts for at least five or six child, rich or poor. sister or friends, it is hard to go wrong with a book people on my list for under $10 A toy train can be bought for $6.95 that would make any boy. full of blank pages. The person doesn't necessarily by baking my way to age 2 or 10, happy. It looks like something you might find in have to have an interest in writing to appreciate a Christmas cheer. your grandparent's attic because it doesn't have any buttons, journal because the pages can be used for anything. Before those of you who make sounds or have flashing lights. It is just a simple train A journal is a creative, versatile and inexpensive gift may be culinary-impaired dis- made out of metal and a little plastic. miss this idea. 1 should tell you that will work wonderfully for a Christmas gift that I am no genius in the It is a replica of an 19th century steam engine, and painted to Over the years, one grows tired of opening a Allison Haley was creative in detail It has a coal tinder attached to it (the coal is painted on), kitchen either. Read on, package to find a replica pair of wool socks that though. baking her own gift. and a smokestack with a bright red plastic top. It runs on fric- they received the year before. Not only is it dis- All you need for this gift is tion, and moves faster the harder you push it. Unlike today's heartening, but one also must take into considera- two rolls of Pillsbury sugar cookie dough, a tube of red and a battery operated super toys, this toy will not eat up your money tion the feelings of the person that bought it No tube of green icing, multi-colored sheets of wax paper and a roll by taking batteries. You simply push it across the floor and a of gold ribbon like you use for packages. longer will Christmas call for an Oscar caliber per- Ronica Brandenburg bought this friction engine makes the wheels move. It has a weighted formance to ensure that the gift was appreciated. A Here's a rundown of the price these items, purchased at torque wheel in the engine that makes the wheels move, and if journal in Lexington. Winn-Dixie here in Richmond: Cookies - two rolls for $4 journal is sure to be accepted, if only for its initial Cut-Rite wax paper (rainbow colors) - $1.39 you push it fast enough a flint causes sparks to fly in the red cleverness. smokestack, which is sure to delight any young boy. Icing - two tubes for $2.50 There is no need to break the bank this Christmas. The perfect gift for anyone can Ribbon -$1.29 The toy train is a timeless gift, because trains symbolize so be bought for under $10. Typical gifts such as compact discs usually start out at Total with tax - $9.49 many things. Power, speed, history and travel to distant lands around $14. Why spend a lot of money to give a lame gift when a more unique and cre- Follow the directions on the package for making the cookies are something that will always be represented in this society, no ative present can be purchased at a lower price? Journals can cost anywhere from and when they have cooled, use the icing to decorate. 1 painted matter if it is the year 1800 or 2000. This gift, given to a child or $5.99 on up, depending on how they are constructed and can be found at most book- bells, holly leaves, Christmas trees anti ornaments ana snow- an adult, is sure to bring all of these things, as well as a smile. stores and greeting card shops. men on mine. This not only makes the cookies more attractive, Ronica Brandenburg it also gives them a personal touch and makes them seem ■Jessica Griffin homemade. If you have a little extra money to invest, you sprin- kle them with red and green sugar, holiday m&m's or shredded coconut "snow." [arrived at 200 South Third St. -Allison Haley and found The Little House. I T=lilyhad never been there before ost women like things that are cute so I was interested in what was and very comfortable to wear. Let's inside. face it. nobody wants to wear some- It was a little store, hence the thing that is hideous and uncomfortable. The name, that housed women's clothing would sit in that person's closet or apparel. It was nice and very drawers for a couple of years before they comfortable. I was never rushed would get tired of seeing the ugly thing and into buying something. Melissa Rhodus bought this throw it away or donate it to charity. The perfect gift I found bracelet at The Little House. 1 think that fashion socks, from DEB, in the under $10 was a plastic red Richmond Mall, would be a great gift for any bracelet that has shiny glass diamonds all around. It's a big female between the ages of 10 and 30. Amanda Reynolds bought socks bracelet that slides on my wrists, so if you are into big jew- They range in price from $3.50 a piece or similar to these for under $10. elry, there you go. $2, if they are on clearance. It cost me $6.36.1 would wear it because it's differ- With most of the work force opening up and allowing casual dress days, at least ent and people would notice the shine and the fact once a week, woman are becoming more creative with their footwear purchases. it's pretty big. While Christmas socks are great gifts also, socks that can be worn all-year The service was excellent. Margaret round may make the best gift. Orttenburger, the owner, wrapped my bracelet up in -Amanda Reynolds pretty pink paper and put it in a nice bag. She was always around if I needed help or had a question. Something you like to see when shopping. -Melissa Rkodus great gift under $10 is a hen choosing a cheap Christmas gift I was ny box of cards from overwhelmed at the amount of useless crap allmark that a person that cluttered the mall, Wal-Mart, my clos- could give someone for any rea- met..not that anyone would actually give someone a son. This product may be pur- gift from my closet, unless he was really desper chased at the Richmond Mall ate. There are relatively few great gifts you can in the Hallmark store. The get for $10. C'hia Pets. Slinkys and Rubik's tiny cards called "Itty Bitty Cubes are all swell for the first 15 minutes, Greetings," can be a gift for but before too long the Chia dies, the any occasion. ^ „ Slinky twists and the Cube shatters as you throw it against the wall in frustra- dogs and cats on the front •"• cartB * Hafcn«k. tion. of the cards made me smile. This would be a won- Finding a gift thai is thoughtful, derful gift to give someone that might be having a useful bad day. It's a great gift idea for people who like to and last- ing can be like send cards. This gift is unlike any other gift searching for because it's something few would think of as a Trix when present, but in reality, giving others something for you're iust a the purpose of making them happy is considered silly rabbit. So a gift in itself. after much -Catherine Richardson consideration I did the one thing which Victor Puente decided a pains men camera would be a good gift most in this world. I took my girlfriend's advice. She suggested many things which would be iust as annoying as ome perfect one of those singing fish, which are 20 ifts may be bucks, so I couldn t get one of them. Finally, another per- while wondering around Wal-Mart we both son's trash. came across the disposable cameras. A light Antiques are seemed to go off in my head, although it usually afford- could have been my cold. A disposable cam- able and mean- era and a $5 gift certificate to pay for pro- ingful. Many cessing wouldibe a great gift. items can be Amy Marksberry Christmas is all about cheer and joy, so found tor under . ' ...... ' what better way to remember that cheer $10 for that spe- bou9m m,s P,a,e and joy than through pictures. Well, maybe cial someone on 'or *"• a camcorder, but where are you going to your Christmas list. find one of those for $10? The crystal plate I purchased -Victor Puente for $9 will be my grandmother's favorite gift. While some people may Every year hundreds of people flock to think a gift must be purchased at a malls and specialty shops to find that per- shopping mall, items like this can be fect gift for their kived ones. In the search for found at a yardsale, antique shops or the perfect gift, friends and family spend hundreds and flea markets. My grandmother is very old. thousands of dollars. She loves to just sit and stare at This Christmas little girls and little boys can still have beautiful things. When I walked in that glimmer in their eye when they get a gift for $10 or less. the crystal plate was shining in the The gift doesn't have to cost an extreme amount of money to be sunlight and caught my eye. After useful or meaningful. getting closer to the plate, I saw that it Claire's, in the Richmond Mall, has many gifts for lit- was very unique; I had never seen anything tle girls, a lot of which are not overly expensive. There . like it before. The yellow sun are also some gifts that would be suitable for a boy or a and moon and the blue stars girl. made me think of the future. One gift in particular is the blow up chairs that are two for $20 or one for To me it's like you're looking $10. They come in a variety of colors and designs. through a glass to see the This gift is perfect for college age kids so that they can have a comfort- future and what ever you able chair to sit in and watch TV, or for a younger child to sit in when they make of it is what will come true. play their video games or when they watch TV at home. This Christmas, remember it is the thought The chair comes in a variety of colors, so it's not hard to find one for a of the gift that counts, not the price. boy or a girl and it even has a repair kit if you get a hole in it. The chair would probably not be such a good present for someone over 25, but would be ideal for anyone from 8 to 24. Original art by Jessica Turner. Illustration by Nicole Venhoff and Jessica Leake/Progress -Jennifer Schagane I • • B2 The Eastern Progress, Thursday. December 7.2000 ►Tap the "Tap" Have a campus event or activi- ty? Call Allison Altizer at 622- 1882 or contact us by e-mail: Whafs On Tap
7 8 • ! 10 11 12 13 K:.M)a.m.4 8:30 a.m.- 10 a.m. & 3 p.m. Final 6:30 p.m. 10 p.m. p.m. 4 p.m. 1 p.m. Christmas Examkmtkins Kickboxing at the Joey and Deuce "Kentucky's Orientation for "The Dinosaur Choral Concert W«* Begins. BSU. will play at Judiciary: Iransfer students Flay" win be at win be held in Hooligan's. Looking and new fresh- theRkhmond Brock 6 p.m. 9 p.m. Backward. man for spring Area Arts Auditorium. BSU Christmas Slaid Cleaves and 9 p.m. mtKii no k Lookkw Ahead- 2001 will be held Center. For party. CaD 623 Paul Thorn win Kakdane wfll be held in in Auxiliary' < >ym moreinfbrma-. 8 p.m. 3294 lor more play at Lynagh's Recording Artist the Perkins in Ahimni tjon call 624- Chris Combest information Musk- Club in Kate Schrock Building. Coliseum. 4242 Tuba Rental will Lexington. wiU play at be held in Brock Lynagh's Musk 11 a.m. -.'t p.m. 1:25 p.m. 2 pan. Auditorium. 9*30 p.m. Club in EKU 2000 Food Friday Student Eastern men's VIVE The BSlTs h'xinnliiii Drive will run Recital will be Ijaskrtball vs. weekly worship through Dec. 15. held in Room Shawnee State in service wfll be GIFT 300 of the Foster Richmond. held in the FerreU 2:30-4 p.m. Building. Room of the SateUrte Combs Building. Conference. Sensations! "Implementing 6:30 p.m. Information "Pioneer Technology into Christmas in the Curriculum." Kentucky" at by Kenneth Fort _ Give the Green wiO be Boonesborough held in Room State Park. Runs gift of beauty... lOBofCrabbe through Dec 9 Chief Justice library. and Dec. 15-16. JoMph Lambert will For more infor- speak at "Kentucky's 6 p.m. mation can 859- Judiciary: Looking 5273131. John Lovelace fe Backward, Looking Vocal Recital wiO Ahead," a confer- be held in Brock 7-9 p.m. ence on Thursday. Auditorium. Victorian Choose 1 IK perfect gift for skin, Christmas at body, eyes, lip and nails, plus a <>u'M>-8:.«> White HaH State ; v v , p.m. Historic House. *,.+% scenr-saiional candle. Elegant, Eastern will host Runs through k__ ** ** **-"* y an Open House Dec. 10. For affordable and wrapped for givinf at the Executive more informa- tion can 623 Merle Inn in LouisviDe The for prospective 9178 Norman college students. Cosmetics Picket For more infor- 7 p.m. 839 Eastern Fence mation call 622- An art exhibit fc ByPass 120 SKceneland opens at ■ 2106 Demetriaca Moora/Ptotjrew Richmond, Dr. Wood/sin Richmond. Richmond. KY 8 p.m. Eastern men's basketball will face off Single Reed 859-624-9825 Ky against Shawnee State, Dec. 9, in Recital wOl be 8 p.m. iPhoto 859-6269811 luklinGifford Julie Roes Oboe McBrayer Arena. WWte Hall State Historic House will be home to "Victo- Theatre. Recital win be Mon-Sat 10 a.m -7 p.m. hdd in Gifforcl rian Christmas." Dec. 8-10. Theatre. linkpcndcmlt owned anil aecmed MULTIPLE CHOICE WAS NEVER THIS EASY! CHOOSE ONE COLLEGE GRAD PROGRAM MAZDA MIATA CONVERTIBLE MAZDA AMERICAN CREDIT CORPORATE LESSON #1: WORLD Never Pass Up A Great Offer! FINANCE PROGRAM 180 DAYS DEFERRED PAYMENT PLUS $400 • CUSTOMER CASH OR MAZDA PROTEGE "GET PROFESSIONAL Kir LET US HELP YOU BUY Including a Palm Pilot Vx and other career swag. YOUR FIRST NEW CAR! The details: BUY any new 00 Mazda and CHOOSE $400 in Customer Cash OR a "Get Professional Kif with a Palm Pilot Vx and a 1-year subscription to Fast Company magazine to help you have fun while turning pro. whichever you choose, if you purchase, you can also get a 180 days deferred payment to make '"SSSe^MfBBSB^ getting into your new Mazda even easier. Visit us on the web at MazdaUSA.com , or call MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK 1 -800-639-1000 to get all the details. OUSrOMt-R OUAI IFIOATIONS "Olter not available on lease contract*. Qualified buyers as determined by Mazda American Credit, lake new retail delivery from dealer stock by 12/31/00 • 6 month verification full-lime job or 2 years verifiable, 4-S400 Collage Graduate cash back or "Get Professional KIT (allow 6-8 weeks lor de«vi continuous employment available on purchase of any new 99 or '00 Mazda vehicles Limit one per customer, a •6 month established, verifiable residency customers must be within six months ot graduation or have graduated wlthm the last two from one ot the following: accredited junior or community colege with an associates degree • No derogatory credit, public record or bankruptcy accredited college or university with a bachelors degree, an accredited nursing school with • Maximum 20% payment to income / 45% debt to income ratios bachelors in nursing degree, an accredited graduate school with a masters degree or a • All credit offerings are subject to al other standard approval currently enrolled in graduate school. Mazda reserves the right to discontinue this promotion for guidelines by Mazda American Credit. any reason at any time. The Best Buy Seal is a registered trademark ot Consumers Digest. Inc.
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Student A flairs his a treat tor sturienis iiiruiy a siressini week nf linals sends students to Paris There will tie apples hananas mice and water In the lohhvnl Powell Ironi 11) a m untiii'/'iini Then irom 9 anno 3D mtnevwiii hive masswc lolks in the Herrioii By JOSWCT SCHOQMI May 14. 2001. with the flight to Staff writer "The trip Is France, followed by day two, your arrival in Paris. Day three wul be Aspirations of traveling to listed as sightseeing and visiting land- France and England can finally marks such as the Notre Dame come true for many of the stu- educational, Cathedral." Petrey said. dents at Eastern. The Office of The next two days will be more Residential Development and sightseeing in Paris and the on Education is putting together an but It's really the sixth day the arrival in EF Educational tour to Paris and just an London, via the English Channel London for a reasonable price. by the Chunnel. Days seven and For approximately nine days eight will consist of tours of the tour will cost $1,623 for stu- opportunity to London and a visit to a theater dents under the age of 25, and performance. On the ninth day $1,823 for students over the age soothe the trip ends. of 25. The trip is not only for stu- This trip is very exciting dents that go to Eastern but par- cities." because you get to learn about ents, friends and anyone else who Brandee Petrey, director the cities you're visiting and why would like to go. including faculty they are there," Petrey said. and staff, which there is a dis- of residential education With visits to Versailles, river count for. cruises, tours and visits to art The price includes, round trip Eurostar train. The Director of exhibits the trip should prove to airfare, seven overnight stays in Residential Education Brandee be not only educational, but also hotels with private bathrooms, Petrey is the person putting the influential and the attendants' per- continental breakfast and dinner ception of a different continent. served daily, full-time bilingual trip together. The deadline for registration is tour director, four sightseeing The trip is listed as education- Dec. 15. tours led by licensed tour guides, al, but if s really just an opportuni- The later you wait to reserve five visits to special attractions, ty to see the cities," Petrey said. your spot the less time we have to two EF walking tours, theater per- Petrey is also one of the group work out payment plans with you. formance, Seine river cruise, and leaders. The sooner you can reserve the Chunnel" crossing via the The trip will start on day one, better," Petrey said.
Photo submitted Dsmatriac* Moor*, sophomore deaf education major from Washington. DC, is very still while getting his tongue pierced. Moore already has several other body piercings including two navel piercings. Body piercing is trend, symbol of rebelliousness Volkswagen BY JES8KA QWfflN dles and jewelry. Staff writer "We sterilize our equipment at Things to know Bay Your First 285 degrees and under 15 pounds "Forget that gun That gun goes of pressure, which is above the before you go against the entire idea behind Kentucky regulation." Bishop piercing. All of my piercings, 16 said. There are several medical With Our places on my body, every one of 'em To be sure the needles are problems that make It dan- done with a needle. Five in each new, the piercer should open the gerous to get pierced, ear. One through the nipple on my package in front of you. They Recent left breast. One through my right including diabetes, should also wear gloves at all hemophilia and ketokto. nostril. One through my left eye- times brow. One through my lip. And I Another no-no for piercings is There are several factors that Graduates wear a stud in my tongue.' the gun that you may have seen in could cause your body not -Rosanna Arquette, Pulp Fiction a mall piercing ears. This gun was to heal well after a piercing, Program made specifically for the ear incuding your overall Few people in this world care lobes, and is not 100 percent safe health. to go to the extreme of having 16 even for that It does hurt, but the pain is or more piercings strategically If a piercer tries to use this minimal if performed by an placed throughout their bodies. anywhere but your ear you should experienced piercer As a matter of fact, most don't run away, according to the have any piercings, save the clas- Pleading Is very minimal if Association of Professional you are not taking aspirin sic - one in each ear. However, Piercers, on their Web site. The throughout the "90s and into the gun is very difficult to sterilize, or drinking alcohol, which new millennium, body piercing and force of the blunt stud can are blood thinners. has become a trend and a symbol often cause complications with Ice packs can be used to of rebelliousness for college stu- the healing process. numb the area before dents all over the country. The healing process is some- piercing. "I wanted to do something thing you should also think about Piercing usualy takes 10 to rebellious. I got a tongue ring before a piercing. Because a 15 minutes. It you «n gn*j*r.lJQ
We've had a great semester! T\/\N IAsf*itasR I Accent B4 Tbe Eastern Progress, Thursday, December 7. 2000 MAGIC MIRROR Student drums way to India • FULL SERVICE SALON BY AHJSOM ALTBEW ferent type of instrument. There's • BUDDY SYSTEM Assistant Accent editor a whole different percussion fami- The exotic, mysterious sounds of ly," Fowler said. Bring a friend, get 1/2 off Indian music have so enthralled "Musically and rhythmically. an Eastern student that he is trav- it's a lot more complex than any- • MANICURES eling thousands of miles just to thing I've studied at this school. Tamera study it further. It's very complex: it's a totally dif- Jeremiah Fowler, 21, a music ferent style I'm playing, a totally Stylist education senior from Richmond, different drum than I've ever has devoted this semester to played in my life." Fowler said. studying tabla drumming, a spe- Fowler will study in Chennai. m m cific type of Indian drumming. formerly known as Madras, a Fowler will leave Dec. 28 to travel town in southern India. to India and learn more about the Fowler will make the trip with technique. three students from Miami of ^ hope to gain a better knowl- Ohio University. Srinivas edge of the music and become a Krishnan. an instructor at Miami better player of that type of musk. of Ohio University, is an Indian Of course, it (the trip) is also native and leads a small group of going to be a tourism thing. I'm students each summer and win- GrMt Atrnoaptare not going to go to another country ter. and not check out things going Although the trip is organized Morv. -Ttwm. lum-ionm m. - sat. l lam - lam on," Fowler said. as a group, the students must Last year. Fowler received a make their own arrangements set of tabla drums for Christmas. and pay for the trip. Fowler says Yet he didn't begin to study the Eastern has helped him finance technique until this semester. the trip. Through the music THE BOTANY BAY Jason Koontz, Eastern's new per- department, the international edu- hmpcoMpwiy cussion director, has a proficient cation department and Eastern knowledge of tabla drumming President Robert Kustra. the Come to us for BOOY JEWELRY techniques, and he has traveled to school has given Fowler about incense, candles, hemp products. India twice to study tabla. After $1,700. 6 smoking accessories. learning of Koontz's knowledge. "The school has given me a Fowler requested to learn the sizeable chunk of money, so it's 623-HEMP (4367) • botanybay©•prone* technique in his private lessons. almost like they are sponsoring Porter Plaza {befwxJ Denny's or Bypass) Tabla drums are a set of two me. I'm paying for almost half of Jeremiah Fowler, 21, of Richmond will travel to Chennai. India three hand-held drums. The drum for the trip myself, but I'm getting a days after Christmas. He will be studying the tabla drumming technique. ozooo COOL GIFTS FOR CHRISTMAS!! the right hand is called the tabla. lot of help from the school," The drum is tall, cylindricallv- Fowler said shaped and produces the high- Fowler hopes to graduate next studies at hand. The further he dreds of people around you that 1 Large 1 Topping pitched sound. Moreover, the year, and plans to teach music in delves into his subject, the more are doing the same thing. Fowler drum for the left hand is known some arena. Currently, he is unrivaled knowledge he gains. said. "You don't ever feel differ- PIZZA as the bayan. This drum is bowl- focusing on teaching elementary ent Well, this gave me the oppor- education. "One of the things 1 get bored tunity to do something totally dif- shaped and produces the low- with is when you're studying at a $4.99 phi* tax However, Fowler is deter- ferent, that no one has ever done pitched sounds. university, regardless of what before, and that's something I can "In India, there's a whole dif- mined to remain focused on the you're studying, you've got hun- take away." Free Delivery Campus delivery Carryout w/ Sludenl ID Gallery exhibits graduating students University WfoppBig Center 625-1333 come* of Bypass and Lancaster BY AUJSOH AcnzEB Richmond, have displayed 20-35 pieces each. each. It was great being in a department Assistant Accent editor The exhibit will run through Dec. 15. where you were surrounded by art and noth- After four or more years of slaving over "With all three of us being graphic design ing else," Bayless said. Acapulco assignments, papers and tests, every student majors, the exhibit flows nice, yet captures the According to Yates, the exhibit has already Cancun desires verification that they have accom- diversity of each person's style," Combs said. given his career a boost. Furthermore, the plished something. Every semester, the "In the exhibit, we are required to put show gives the art department much-appreci- Jamaica Eastern art department offers this opportunity pieces from core classes that represented our ated coverage. Bahamas to graduating students. At the Graduating Art strongest pieces. It's great because it lets peo- There's a lot of talent (in the exhibit). The B.F.A. Majors Exhibit, students are able to ple know that graphic design is also consid- show promotes attention to the art depart- Florida exhibit the art they have created throughout ered a fine art," Combs said. ment. Other departments like the theatre Europe their college career. Bayless feels the education he has gained department have events that people hear This semester's exhibit features three grad- at Eastern's art department is priceless. about and are familiar with. The art depart- *>/—•£** uating graphic design majors. Cynthia Combs, The EKU art department has benefited me ment isn't as well known, so every time we 24. of Pikeville. Kevin Bayless. 24, of by introducing me to all aspects of art and have a show it gets the word out and really Middlesboro and Frank Yates, 32, of helping me gain some sort of experience in shows everyone what we do," Yates said. • Trophies • Plaque* •Award* ■Engraving SHRIMP Proud member Of th* mmrlwf*ymmi1ai*amtu»m ptonsers Cotonaj Club .«—_»»>rw—.*-■___*.»*-• W WITH STVDEST I.D. r.i-i f'l ■. .; New @ Main DISCOUNT AUTO PARTS 16 Piece SUPER SHWMP OWNER & SERVICE CENTER Mil D's Biggs* Shrimp MwL The Best Shrimp Deal awizE 624-2990 Street Chevron F«r*UMMThn( Vt <*$" ELECTRONIC TUNE-UP •Ml | MI' ,. 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This vaccine •■ for persons 13 years of age and olrJor who This year the Cooperative nmv*r have had chicken pox end would like to be vaccinated Center for Study Abroad agamst it (CCSA) offers courses in: The study involves England Scotland • three blood collections Ireland Australia • two subcutaneous injections • keeping an oral temperature diary for 42 days after each New Zealand vaccination And a new. semester-long r internship in London. CrSN Subjects enrolled in this study will receive a gift certificate upon completion For more information on toning this study, please call Marilyn Kahlo Burton. R N . at (859) 257-4231. For more information or on application, check out our site at www.ccsa.clcu.edu, or contact Bonnie Plummer at 5861 (cnajpliMMWfiocs.cku.edu), or Joe Pellegrino at 3191 (joe.pelle- Uf^HealthCare armo6cku.edu) www UKHealthCare uky.edu The Eastern Progress, Thursday. December 7.2000 Accent B5 Sports Thursday, December 7,2000 B6 * Jeremy Tangled up in Blue Ford pays visit to alma mater wearing maroon; UK not a gracious host, beat Colonels 94-79 BY JOHN HAYS Assistant sports editor "Our guys are going to have When Travis Ford was intro- duced in what was his first visit to to realize wo have Just eight Rupp Arena since graduating from UK in 1994. 18.349 fans scholarship players. And they stood and gave him a resounding two-minute standing ovation. The are going to have to go out emotion of the moment gave Ford and his Colonels the intensity to and work extra hard." match the Wildcats' superior tal- ent in the first half. Travis Ford, "It was an incredible feeling." Ford said. "I told my team they Eastern head coach had better take advantage of play- ing here. I've got a lot of great memories here. It was just the best feeling." up by eight heading into the lock- Parks led the Colonels with seven Despite shooting a dismal 28 er room. rebounds. UK placed four players percent from the field in the first UK coach Tubby Smith wasn't in double digits led by Bogan's 21. stanza. Eastern went into the lock- pleased with his team's seventh Smith matched his career-high er room at the half trailing 45-37. win over Eastern in as many with 17 points while Prince and However, the Wildcats, behind meetings. Daniels added 15 and 14, respec- the shooting of Saul Smith and "I thought we played pretty tively. Keith Bogans, led by as many as sloppy tonight." Smith said. "The The Wildcats shot 48.3 percent 24 points in the second half and lack of concentration and focus from the field and connected on spoiling Ford's debut 94-79 and the unforced errors were just 10 of 25 three-pointers. Tuesday night ridiculous." Meanwhile, Eastern shot a paltry Bogans and senior guard John The Wildcats turned the ball 34.7 percent and hitting 10 of 27 White traded three-pointers to over 29 times resulting in 24 three-point attempts. start the game. Spanky Parks hit a Colonel points and the much "Our guys are going to have to floater in the lane to cut UK's lead taller UK only out-rebounded realize that we have just eight to 9-7. Richmond native Marquis Eastern by eight, 48-40. scholarship players," Ford said. Kstill's three-point play and a pair "We got something accom- "And they are going to have to go of free throws by Smith made the plished tonight," Ford said. out and work extra hard. If we can score 14-7. "Anytime you get 20 offensive bottle that up as the season pro- Then with 15:37 to go in the rebounds, it is a big step. We gresses, we will win a few games first half. Ford was whistled for changed defenses a lot tonight this year." his second technical of the year. and I think that may have forced a On the ensuing possession, Eric few turnovers." Daniels' six straight points, along The Wildcats outscored Coloml how with Tayshaun Prince's lay-up Eastern 16-6 to start the second gave UK a 22-7 advantage. half. Bogans' two three-pointers Ford said the technical was tac- and a pair of Smith lay-ups put tical more than being upset at an Kentucky up 65-45 with 13:51 left. official. Jerry's thunderous slam- 2 p.m., Dae. 9 "I was doing it for my team." dunk over Prince broke the Ford said. "I was showing that we Wildcats' run momentarily. And : Shawnee State were here to fight. I think it when Clinton Sims sank a three : McBrayer Arena helped a little bit. It was more for pointer, the Colonels pulled my team to realize that we were within 15. not going to lay down and die." But Kentucky would build a 24- And help it did. After a Daniels' point lead with four minutes left 1:730 pjn.. Dec. 18 free-throw gave the Wildcats a 36- to play. Four points by Parks and Who: High Point 23 lead. White's second three- Richard Gaston each, along with pointer of the game sparked Clinton Sims' three-pointer with »: McBrayer Arena Eastern on a 9-0 run to cut the 55 seconds to go cut UK's lead to lead to seven. White scored eight 15, but that was as close as the points during the run and Lavoris Colonels would get. I: 7:30 p.m., Dec. 20 jerry's free-throw with 48 seconds White led Eastern with 21 left cut UK's lead to four at 41-37. points followed by 19 by Parks, WhO:Cd State - Fulerton Demetriaos Moore/Progress But four free-throws by Marvin jerry reached double figures with »: McBrayer Arena Stone and Prince put the Wildcats 10 points before fouling out. Travis Ford, John Brannen, Jerry Pelphrey and team chaplain Howard Miller meet during a timeout Tuesday night at Rupp Arena. This was Ford's first visit to his alma mater as a head coach. Eastern lost to the Wildcats 94-79. Ladies finish third in tourney Colonels go to Lone Star state, "We have to lose to Memphis, win over lona Candlce Finley take care of puts a shot up over Bowling BY DEVW KUHEB mance in the Colonels' three the ball better Green's de- Sports writer games. She averaged 9.7 points in helping the Colonels to a 2-1 and we can't fense, as Char- The Lady Colonels are off and record for the week. lotte Sizemore running to start the 2000-2001 bas- The Tigers were lead by Tiffany allow a team looks on, on ketball season. Adkins' 22 points and 11 rebounds. Nov. 21 at The women upped their record to Eastern Coach Larry Joe to grab 28 McBrayer Arena. 4-2 on the year after splitting a pair of road games over the weekend. Inman cited a few key areas the The Colonels The Lady Colonels traveled to Colonels faltered in during the offensive played in the Houston, Texas, where they par- Memphis game. rebounds. Our Rice Invitational ticipated in the Gene Hackenman "We have to take care of the over the week- Invitational. The Colonels lost to ball better and we can't allow a shooting and end The Lady the Memphis Lady Tigers 89-66 team like Memphis to grab 28 Colonels were on Friday and then defeated the offensive rebounds. Our shooting rebounding beaten by Mem- and rebounding has to improve." lona Gaels 81-71 on Saturday. Inman said. phis but came The Lady Colonels jumped out On Saturday, Eastern defeat- has to back to pick up to an early lead in their loss to ed the lona Gaels (2-4) in the a win over lona. Memphis, but were unable to han- Improve." dle the Tigers down the stretch. consolation game of the tourney, The Colonels shot only 35 percent 81-71. The Colonels used a bal- Larry Joe Inman, from the field and 4-16 from three- ance attack to hold a slim but point range. steady lead for most of the Head coach After the Lady Colonels went game. ahead 6-2 to start the game, the Eastern lead by as many as Tigers ran off a 20-9 run to go on nine points in the first half and "We did a much better job top by 10. The Colonels trailed by never relinquished their lead after rebounding and forcing the break. A 12-4 run by the Lady turnovers, but we still didn't 10 at halftiiiK- and were never able Colonels late in the second half to get closer than five the rest of die shoot the ball well. I'm still not helped put the Gaels away for completely satisfied, but overall, way. The Tigers lead by as many as good. 28 points in the second half. we did much better offensively The big story in the game was The swarming Eastern defense and defensively tonight," Inman forced lona into 30 turnovers. The said. the how Eastern was dominated Lady Colonels also capitalized on on the boards. The Tigers out Four Lady Colonels scored in those turnovers, converting them double figures in the lona game. rebounded the Colonels 62-35. into 19 points. The Colonels were lead by Finley scored 19, Teresa McNair The Lady Colonels also out had 12, Zoey Artist tallied 10 and freshman Katie Kelly's 16 points, rebounded lona by a margin of Demetriace Moore/ five rebounds and four assists. Larrya Wall scored 11. Progress 45-36. Senior Finely led Eastern Megan Cobb lead the Gaels in Candice Finley chipped in 10 points with 13 boards. their loosing effort with 28 points and two blocks for the Colonels. Inman said he thought the and 12 rebounds. Kelly was named Ohio Valley team showed progress from the Eastern travels to Cincinnati Conference Rookie of the Week Memphis game, but still thought this weekend for the Bearcat last week because of her perfor- there was room for improvement Classic. The Eastern Progress, Thursday. Decrmbrr 7.2000 SpOrtS B7 Spates shines on track Eastern star has family roots, -I knew Myiesha had inspired by grandmother the talent and was BY JOHN HAYS heavily recruited by Assistant spoils editor Pates, who runs the 60 and 200 meter sprints, other colleges. I'm When Myiesha Spates mentions along with the relays, fin- Barbara Berry's name, her facial ished second in the state Just glad we talked expressions radiate a mixture of happi- meets that year and left an ness and respect. After all. Spates, a impression on Moore. her Into coming to star member of Eastern's track team, "I knew Myiesha had said her grandmother is the driving the talent and was heavily Eastern. She has force in her life recruited by other col- "My grandmother is the main rea- leges," Moore said. "I'm really been a big son I'm here at Eastern," Spates said. just glad we talked her into "She always told me to go for my coming to Eastern. She asset to our program dreams and not to let anyone or any- has really been a big asset thing stand in the way of those dreams. to our program here." My grandmother is like a big sister to However, if it were up me. I can talk to her about any of my to Spates, no one would Tim Moore, problems." know she was a member of Spates, a junior and an East Chicago the team, let alone one of Assistant track coach native, ran a cross-country trek before its brightest stars. Speed ending up at Eastern. She began her may be her forte, but humility is her A psychology major and a member track career in Oakland, Calif., where largest attribute. Spates feels more of the Delta Sigma Theta sorority. she lived for eight years with her moth- comfortable when the conversation Spates is as focused in the classroom as er Kimberly Berry. But all the while, shifts from her accomplishments to her she is on the track. After graduating in her heart was still in the mid-west and family. May 2002, she hopes to obtain a mas- at the age of 12, Spates moved back to The fourth of seven children. Spates ter's degree in child psychology. Indiana to attend high school and live has five brothers and a sister. One "I hope to attend California- with her grandmother. brother. Dyshod Carter is a starting Berkeley," Spates said. "I feel that dur- "I ran on the 3-M track club in comerback for the Kansas St Wildcats ing childhood, a person begins to mold California in the seventh grade." Spates and made an interception in last week- into whatever individual he or she will said. "But. I didn't like it out there, so I ends' contest with No. 1 Oklahoma. become. I am really interested in that moved back to live with my grandmoth- "I was the baby of the family and aspect of psychology." er." everyone kind of spoiled me." Spates Wise beyond her 20 years, this track Spates attended East Chicago said. " My family is very close and hav- star also has a firm grip on her own Central where she was named to the ing five brothers really turned me into a reality. Indiana First-Team All-State Track and tomboy." "I was always taught not to worry Field Team in 1998 as a senior. That is However, Spates is especially proud about what other people thought about where she caught the attention of Tun of one accomplishment. She was cho- me," Spates said. "If something makes Moore. sen out of thou sands of athletes to rep- Moore, an assistant track coach at resent her country in a track meet in you happy, go for it and don't worry Eastern, knew Spates had a special tal- China when she was a junior at East about what others think." ent the first time he watched her com- Chicago High. And she said she feels that she will pete. "I was honored to have spent two be successful at whatever she may try "I first saw Myiesha in the Indiana weeks competing in China," Spates in life. State Track meet when she was a said. "A committee selected members "I feel that a person can be whatever Demetnace Moore/Progress senior," Moore said. "She ran really of regions from around the country and they want, if they set their mind to it," well, and I was very impressed with her I was fortunate enough to be chosen. Spates said. "I feel that the future is MylMha Spates is one of the brightest stars on Eastern's track team Spates came to East- competitiveness." That is one of my fondest memories." wide open." em after living in California and Chicago. Spates will run in »>e Kentucky Speed meet Friday. Eastern getting its Dollar's worth BY VICTOR PUBITE assistant coach experience. Contributing writer and then a year at Ford has complemented Dollar Eastern's men's basketball Southern in the past for his knowledge with team has a young coaching staff Mississippi as the coaching and recruiting this season. That's why Assistant assistant coach. process. Coach Chad Dollar, 27, was pleas- He then moved Outside of playing ability. antly surprised with the reception on to Western Dollar said there are no the administration has given him Carolina specifics he looks for when and fellow coaches. University for two recruiting. "People look at a young staff seasons before "We just want good people, different," Dollar said. That has- coming to who will represent Coach Ford n't been the case here. People Eastern. and Eastern well," Dollar said. look at us as professionals." Dollar came to When asked about this year's Dollar played high school basket- Eastern to be a crop of athletes. Dollar is quick to ball in Atlanta, at Douglas High part of Travis complement his team. School where his father, Don Dollar, Ford's new staff "They work hard, put out is the fifth all-i ii i ic winningest high and for the atmosphere. maximum effort and try to school coach in the state's history. understand the system," Dollar Success in basketball seems to "I wanted to be run in Dollar's family. around people said. Dollar's brother, Cameron, who love basket- His plans for the future of Eastern's men's basketball are played for the 1995 NCAA nation- Photo illustration/ Jessica Leake. Jessica Turner and Demetnace Moore ball," Dollar al champion UCLA Bruins and is said. "I really feel simple. "We just want to go step by now an assistant coach at Saint played for three seasons for the Conference All-Freshman Team from Milligan College in 1995. the excitement Louis University. University of South Florida where and went to two NCAA After graduation. Dollar spent he generates here, across the step, win ball games and improve After high school. 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SERA- TEC PLASMA CFNTER T SpOrtS BS The Eastern Progress, Thursday. December 7.2000 Thanks a million; Coaches, athletes if s been rewarding make job great picked himself off the ground Life is an unanswered question, every good thing that will ever As another semester comes to a dose and everyone is getting after being sacked time after time. but let's still believe in the dignity happen for him. I know the offensive line was not and importance of the question. - ready for the round man in the Tennessee Williams red suit I sit and think back on intact for most of the season, but THANK YOU the what I have for this young man to don his hel- First and foremost, I thank I write to been blessed to met week after week, knowing he God for taking care of me and have taken part you for the those around me. was going to take the beating of last time as Secondly, I thank my mom, dad in during the his life, is what life is all about fall and ensuing Not just the game of football. the sports and brother — without them I winter months. editor - hfe would not be the person I am today Watching in amazement as is taking and I must say. I Eke the person I In August I was Combs, with a heart of a bear, another turn. have become. They have always privileged to limped on and off the gridiron WhenI offered encouragement and sup- meet a man with countless injuries (groin began this port for me in airything I have ever who looms larg- pulls, hip flexor tears, an injured job, almost a attempted. They are irreplaceable. er in real life arm) I watched as a young man than on the tele- from the mountains of Jackson year 0 I thank Dr. Libby Fraas for tak- JOHN HAYS *« ' I IKREMY ing a chance on me — it may not vision screen. transformed into a well-rounded, have always paid off, but I think it Meeting educated individual with all the Coach Roy Kidd ^^^^^^^ to«ST make ■■ aSfialLiBiBaaaSi did more often than not ™ class of the finest wines. And to sports real- I would be lost without my at Media Day watch as Sharp hauled in his first more than just a simple game peo- assistant sports editor, John Hays. and kicking off the dreaded Drive touchdown pass from his former ple play to pass time. I tried to John is one of the most unique for 300 wins was a dream come high school teammate Chapman look at the people who make the and fascinating friends I have ever true. I recently sat down and chat- made me leap for joy. But no one games happen and bring them encountered. John will be leaving ted with Coach. leapt higher than his father, into your fives so we can all get to The Progress after this semester The conversation took place in Marty, who has made an appear- know them. I hope I have done too. the Herald-Leader will be the confines of his office while he ance at every game Matt has lucky to have you around. watched films of high school taken part in. And I mean every that seniors across the nation. He was I have been given many unique To Dena. Jamie, Jamie. Andrew. game. opportunities during my time at Jennifer. Sha, Jess, Jessica, Devin, sitting stoically behind his desk FORD FEVER Demetnace Moore/Progress and, when I walked through the this wonderful newspaper. I have Dino — you have made some of As football season ended, bas- watched games from the sidelines. those unbearable Tuesday nights a Lavoris Jerry is one of three players from last year's team stll playing for door, he put his busy schedule on little easier to handle. hold just to sit and talk. ketball was right around the bend. I have traveled many miles to Eastern. Jerry is second on the team in scoring, with 13 points a game. Once again, legends were waiting cover games and get pictures — Thank you to all of those stu- Not just football. About his life. dents who have given up some of And he even cared to listen to right around the comer. Travis but more than anything I have met their lives to go cover a game for Ford, Jerry Pelphrey and John some very wonderful and beautiful Jerry has traveled all over; what 1 had to say about my future me — without writers newspapers plans. And we talked of his broth- Brannen of the men's basketball people who have enriched my life. have no news. team. Man, this place is going to I was given the opportunity to er Ray. You see, Ray has been This has been a very strange sparkplug for Eastern squad diagnosed with lung cancer, and be a launching pad for major col- work with wonderful people like semester for me, within a month I Coach was worried about his lege coaches when Ford turns this Dan McBride. Karl Park, Jeff Long. BY ROM JORDAN lost my stepfather and grandmoth- sophomore season at Compton older brother, as anyone would program around. Hell end up at Rick Erdmann, Roy Kidd. Travis er. I have spent more time dealing Contributing writer Community College in California. UK before his career is through, Ford (by the way, he is turning this be. As I left his office, we shook with death in the last four weeks Not many people have traveled "Lavoris is a very talented bas- hands, exchanged holiday bless- I'd bet a $100 against a doughnut basketball program around, don i than I like to think about, but I ketball player. He's very athletic." on it Coach Larry Joe Ininan is bail out on him), Jim Ward and from Florida to California to ings and as we met eye to eye, I have gained a new love for life, a Kentucky just to play basketball. But Ford said. "He can get out on the saw a part of this gargantuan man another legend in waiting. anyone I left out — I'm sorry. thirst for something better than break and play our system really Most of all, I have gotten to be I.avoris Jerry followed that route. that few will ever see. Coach, our Track coach Rick Erdmann. usual. And I would like to thank all "Lavoris gives us great leader- well." thoughts and prayers go out to Baseball coach Jim Ward. Always very close to some of Eastern's the friends and professors from Jerry came to Eastern under finest student-athletes. ship. We're relying on him to score you this holiday season, and a smile and a handshake from the the Communication Department former Head Coach Scott Perry. thanks a lot for fulfilling a life- grand man with 900 wins. Tom Maybe is one of the for giving me strong arms and soft some points for us this year," said However, he said he felt comfort- nicest guys I have ever met. Head Coach Travis Ford. long dream. And, oh yeah, The Progress. As hearts when I needed them. able under Ford and decided to As the media jinxed Kidd's Anytime I had a question about Jerry is one of only three stay. I mentioned in a previous article, Eastern football I called him first returnees from last year's squad. drive for 300,1 watched as three the guys here in the office are A LITTLE ADVICE "I'm proud of our season so far. comrades that have played and he was always willing to help And he has been one of its stars We've lost a couple games and something else. Dr. Libby Fraas. me in anyway he could. I hope in the early going. He ranks sec- together since grade school Be active. This is the best we've played in some tight games. ended their glorious careers here my gratitude pours out to you. You Tom can stay healthy next season advice I can offer anyone who still ond on the team in scoring with But it's just beginning." he said. are the ultimate editor. If you and be on the field when they 13 points a game. Colonel fans have plenty of high- together. Waylon Chapman, has time left at this university. Get Shorty Combs and Matthew aren't prepared for the real world carry Coach Roy Kidd off after involved in your department — be "He's improving every day," flying action to look forward to with Sharp are three fellows from my after working for Doc, man, you getting that 300th victory. part of something bigger than Ford said. "I think he can be one Jerry on the squad. Ford stated that just haven't paid attention. Dena, John White is a pretty good of the top players in the OVC." hometown of Jackson, Ky. Even you. Your life will be enriched since this is Jerry's last season, he Jamie V., Jen, Sha, Andrew, basketball player but he is an out- more than you can imagine. Jerry's prowess on the court needs to turn it up and play like though this season will be standing man. From the very first was evident prior to his arrival in there's no tomorrow. Jerry also deemed a failure by many. I feel Jessica T. Jessica L, Jamie G., And last but not least - thank Dino. Devin, Catherine and my time I met him he has done noth- YOU. YOU have made my fife more Richmond. He averaged 15.2 expressed a never-say-die attitude. the exact opposite. I saw another ing but offer words of confidence beautiful than YOU can ever know. points, 6.1 rebounds and 3.4 'It's all about basketball." Jerry aspect of the season. I watched editor, Jeremy. Love you guys. to me and my staff. He deserves Adios. assists per game during his said. as, time after time. Chapman Have a holly, jolly Christmas. CHAPPY HOLIDAYS... And BEST WISHES for all As on your final exams. Well be taking a break until our next issue on Jan. 11, 2001. Offices will be open until Friday, Dec. 22 and re-open Tuesday, Jan. 2. Thanks to all our ADVERTISERS this semester. Please continue to reach EKU through our pages. And thanks to our READERS who have shared the semester with us. 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