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Thursday, February 25, 2010 www.alestlelive.com Vol. 62, No. 24 Power outage sweep reveals two issues down by the [Center for Spirituality and “I don’t have a timeline just yet. We’ve The first outage was on Feb. 11 and Sustainability]. Those circuits have now had some meetings [Tuesday],” Busch said. lasted for almost three hours, from Ameren has narrowed down the been untied,” Busch said. “When we do the repairs, we will stay in approximately from 9:20 a.m. to noon. reasons as to why two power outages The other problem identified was an communication with the university.” The second outage occurred at 10 a.m. on occurred during an eight-day span, but automated transfer switch used for heating Busch said the collaboration between Feb. 19 for approximately 45 minutes finding the exact problem will still take and refrigeration. The switch is designed to Ameren and SIUE will be made to make before power was restored. some time. throw power over to a new circuit if the sure an ideal and mutually agreed time is The cause of the power outage has not Ameren Illinois Utilities spokeswoman system experiences a fault. scheduled for repair. The fix may require been directly linked to either problem, so Victoria Busch said two problem areas were Busch said Ameren noticed the switch another power outage, so a weekend or the possibility of another outage is still identified, the first of which was two suffered some damage when they early in the morning are two possibilities to possible. circuits located behind the Center for conducted their performance audit on minimize the effect on the university. A “In terms of another power outage, I Spirituality and Sustainability were tied Friday. Ameren has contacted the supplier power outage during the repair process also can’t predict that,” Busch said. together. Busch said that problem has been for the switch so they can evaluate how to minimizes the threat to Ameren workers. fix the damage, but Busch said when the “We have to look at it from a safety corrected and most likely originated from News can be reached a t [email protected] or repairs would be made depends on the perspective. We want to make sure it’s safe previous labor. 650-3527. “There was some work in the summer suppliers’ response. to work,” Busch said. Da u n g Defen s iv e Housing raises awareness of violence in college dating able to recognize the characteristics of healthy and unhealthy relationships,” February is National Teen Kirkpatrick said. “We also want Dating Violence Awareness and to teach language that friends can Prevention month and SIUE is use to help each other.” encouraging students to become The ads include people aware of problems in their own holding up red flags with relationships as well as others’. messages of common abuse that SIUE Housing has helped occurs in relationships, be it bring attention to possible emotional or physical. Some of relationship abuse by beginning a the posters contain serious topics small Red Flag Campaign on that concern teen relationships. campus. The Red Flag Campaign “He said if I really loved is a public awareness campaign him, I’d have sex with him,” one that first started in Virginia and poster reads. has spread throughout the Kirkpatrick said she thinks country. Posters can be seen the posters’ powerful images will around campus explaining grab the attention of students. various signs of neglect in “We started out with red relationships that students should signs around campus to generate be aware of. Sarah Kirkpatrick, buzz, now we have the posters assistant director of Housing said out, and we want to create by Hunter Creel/Alestle she hopes that students can relate bulletin boards for the Junior music major Stevie Jankowski of Bloomington attacks sophomore political science major Jacob to the posters. campaign,” Kirkpatrick said. Manuel of Hudson during a self-defense workshop put on by Resident Assistants in the Cougar Village “We want residents to be SELF-DEFENSE/pg.3 Commons. Highlights from Tuesday's issue at Alestlelive.com.,. www.alestlelive.com Thursday, February 25, 2010
SIUE named innovation leader for fifth year Lights out by Jason Frazier “In the education department, we may see that Alestle Reporter our students excel in teaching subjects such as English and math, but struggle with interaction at In the recent Best Colleges of 2010 edition of parent-teacher conferences. We will incorporate U.S. News & World Report, SIUE was one of 17 content on collaborating with parents into the classes universities listed in the senior capstone experience to address this issue,” Scott said. category. This marks one of several occasions SIUE’s Senior nursing major Breanna Closen said her senior assignment program has been recognized for senior assignment experience of exploring its effectiveness. complementary and alternative medicine and holistic Victoria Scott, assistant provost for Academic health during a summer semester in Kunming, China Innovation and Effectiveness, said there are at least enhanced her learning experience. three reasons why the program has been successful. “Pm very thankful to have the opportunity to “Three key reasons to the senior assignment use my travels to inspire and enhance my senior program’s success are its diversity of projects, assignment,” Closen said. “In doing so, I have been resources to support innovation and accountability,” able to ‘connect the dots’ and truly benefit from Scott said. experiences outside of the classroom. It represents The diversity of the program comes from the the culmination of my undergraduate education.” way each department designs a unique capstone Although the senior assignment program experience to match the program outcomes, already receives high praise, Scott said she feels there according to Scott. are certain things that will make it even better in the “The senior assignment is owned by each future. department. The professors in that program design “The university has made a commitment to the senior assignment,” Scott said. continue to fund innovative and sustainable changes Each department has the chance to put its own to senior assignment. There is no limit to what we unique spin on the senior assignment. Nicole Aydt can do,” Scott said. Klein, assistant professor for the Department of Senior assignment was not the only part of Kinesiology and Health Education gave an example SIUE’s curriculum that was mentioned in the Best of senior assignments health and kinesiology Colleges of 2010. students have done in the past. In another part of the report there is mention “Students evaluate different health education of SIUE being a leader in the category of innovative programs in the area,” Klein said. “They also give changes. Scott said there are more innovations and presentations in the area on topics such as smoking changes coming to SIUE, such as the Lincoln Plan, and fall prevention for senior [citizens] ... Students a new freshman seminar dealing with quantitative are synthesizing what they learned in the classroom literacy and a new director of General Education, into real life experiences,” Klein said. associate professor of mathematics and statistics Beginning with the development of the senior Mazenia Agustin. by Derrick Hawkins/Alestle assignment program in 1992, accountability has “These changes make sure the general education Students study in the deserted cafeteria during last Friday’s campus wide power outage. Ameren has identified two areas been a central focus, according to Scott. Scott said curriculum is cutting edge,” Scott said. which may have caused the outages, but nothing has been each year, departments collect data and look at how Jason Frazier can be reached [email protected] or explictly determined. For more information about the power effective the assignments were for each program. 650-3527. outages, see page 1.
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SELF-DEFENSE from p g .l According to a study done by the p.m. in the Vadalabene Center’s Group Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Activities Room. medicine, 44.7 percent of students between “The class consists o f the same self- 17 and 22 have experienced some type of defense stuff we did tonight, but we cover a relationship abuse. O f this 44.7 percent, 12 broader spectrum,” Fuhrmann said. “We percent of the abuse reported was sexual. want to cover stuff people can actually do.” Another 17.1 percent admitted to being a While the crowd at the commons was a perpetrator of relationship abuse. small one, the group was taught several Several Resident Assistants also hosted different techniques for handling physical a self-defense workshop at the Cougar abuse. They were also taught some of the Village Commons to help promote safety legal guidelines for taking care of yourself in for students. While the course was not a situation where you feel you are being meant to support violence, participants were physically threatened. C.J. Massie, another taught basic protection skills that could be Cougar Village RA, said he thought the useful in any threatening situation, event was a success. according to Erin Peper, a Cougar Village “I think it was really successful. We RA. understand a lot of the Cougar Village “Obviously we aren’t supporting residents have busy schedules, so we are physical harm, but we want students to feel happy we got the turnout that we did,” comfortable here in relationships or walking Massie said. around campus,” Peper said. Students who are looking for more The demonstration was led by local information about the Red Flag Campaign martial arts experts Kyle Fuhrmann and Carl can visit the Web site at Bringenberg. Fuhrmann and Bringenberg www.theredflagcampaign.org. have practiced self-defense for six and three years respectively. They regularly teach a self- Greg Maddox can be reached a t defense class Thursday from 9 p.m. to 10:45 [email protected] or 650-3527. Dating violence by the numbers ^ 53 percent of college students have experienced at least one incident of dating violence.
)( The Department of Justice found that women, ages 16 to 24, are the most likely victims of intimate partner violence.
y i 32 percent of college students report dating violence by a previous partner and 21 percent report violence by a current partner.
For females, non-students were more than 1.5 times more likely than college students to be a victim of a violent crime. by Hunter Creel/Alestle Self-defense instructors junior Carl Bringenberg (left) and senior Kyle Fuhrmann ^ preSence of alcohol or drugs was reported by victims in about 42 (right)trishtt demonstrate a counterattack if a personnersnn is grabbed£rahherf from the left at TuesdavTuesday ' , . . percent of all nonfatal intimate partner violence. night’s self-defense lesson. Information from the www.yale.edu’s Intimate Partner Violence study. Alestle’s Tuesday edition now online
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striking an underground wire possibly The substance was field tested with positive Police issued a state citation to Lawren activated the fire. results. Fuld was taken to the police Dampeer for expired registration, speeding department where she was fingerprinted, and no proof of insurance while on South SIU 2-3-10. photographed, processed and released with University Drive. Delissa S. Jones was issued a citation for a notice to appear. Police took a report of stolen laptop from a speeding on North Circle Drive. Heather E. Wallen was arrested for delivery conference room in the Morris University Marc R. Hood was issued a state citation of cannabis in the amount of 10 to 30 Center. 2-1-10. for speeding on North Circle Drive. grams. Wallen was taken to the police Police issued a state citation to Christine Vu department where she was fingerprinted, Meghan E. George was issued a citation for Amber B. Chappell was issued a citation for for speeding on North Circle Drive. photographed and processed. Wallen was speeding on University Drive. speeding on South University Drive. taken to Madison County Jail on a felony Police issued a state citation to Michael Yashica R. McKinney was issued a citation Alisa D. Chomhirun was issued a citation for charge. Gilles for an Uninsured Motor Vehicle and a for speeding on University Drive. failure to yield on North University Drive. written warning for speeding on South 2- 10- 10. A warrant for Jessica J. Cotton was There were no injuries and no road University Drive. blockage. Police issued a state citation to Katelyn canceled for failure to appear on a Police issued a state citation to Samuel T. Trombetta for expired registration. suspended driver’s license, uninsured Fifame A. Oussa was issued a citation for Taylor III for driving under suspension and a motor vehicle and suspended registration the operation of an uninsured motor vehicle Police took a report of a jacket containing written warning for speeding on South after the warrant was served at the Madison and a written warning for speeding on South an iPod and a Cougar Card taken from the University Drive. Taylor was arrested for County Jail. University Drive. Student Fitness Center. driving on a suspended license and taken to the police department for processing. He Jasmond Hansbrough was arrested for theft 2-4-10______2- 11- 10. of a hangtag. He was transported to the posted $100 bond and was released. Johnathan D. Carrico was issued citations Police issued a state citation to Michael police department where he was Police issued a state citation to Aleah M. for expired registration arid the operation of Thurau for failure to yield. fingerprinted, photographed, processed and Millburg for speeding on South University an uninsured motor vehicle on Circle Drive. released with a notice to appear. Police took a report of a hit and run in Lot Drive. Ortega R. Mitchell was issued a citation for E3 between 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. 2- 2- 10. 2-13-10. unauthorized handicapped parking. Mitchell Police took a report of a suspicious odor of Hillary D. Thompson was issued a citation went to the police department to pick up a Police issued a state citation to Ryan cannabis in Cougar Village apartment 428. for failure to reduce speed to avoid an tow form. LaPorte for speeding on North University Patricia Montecinos was arrested for accident. There were no injuries or road Drive. blockage, but an ambulance was requested 2-8- 10. Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and taken to the police department for Police issued two state citations to John D. to check out an infant that was in one of Police took a report of a stolen laptop in processing. Wendler for improper turn and driving an the cars. The infant was not transported to Alumni Hall. uninsured motor vehicle. Wendler later the hospital. Police made contact with a resident in Bluff Clyde Bradley was issued a citation for provided proof of insurance and that Hall and resident consented to a search. Robert E. Landers was issued a citation for speeding on North Circle Drive. citation was voided. failure to reduce speed to avoid an Blake Hester was arrested for Possession of accident. No injuries or road blockage were 2-9-10. Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of Police issued a written warning to Ashleigh reported. Alcohol and taken to the police department K. Holmes for improper lane usage and a Courtney M. Morrow was issued a citation for processing. state citation for driving an uninsured motor for improper backing and a written warning Officers responded to the construction area vehicle on North University Drive. behind the Science Building for a report of was issued for expired registration as the 2- 12- 10. Police issued a state citation to Sherman A. a small fire with power outage. The building result of a traffic accident. Police issued a state citation to Jennifer engineer notified and extinguished the Poor Jr. for parking in a prohibited zone on Brittany Fuld was arrested for possession of Sands for speeding on South University flame and called an electrician. There was the inner roadway in front of Cougar Village cannabis in the amount of 10 to 30 grams. Drive. no fire or smoke upon arrival and a stake apartment 528.
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*,' tCE OF ™ E MOSA,C: BHn«in9 Pieces To«Se' Thursday, February 25 Demographic Changes and Their Impact on America 12:00 Noon - 1:00 PM Goshen Lounge, Morris University Center photo courtesy of Alumni Affairs This panel will discuss how demographic shifts in the SIUE Speed Networking allowed current students to speak with 45 alumni volunteers from a variety of career fields. The next alumni networking opportunity will be a breakfast March 3. United States population will affect politics and culture in the coming decades. by Kory Peal Alumni Association helps make experience foe others.” Black Heritage Month Student Talent Show Alestle Reporter that happen,” Jankowski said. Bennett said it would give Bennett also said the students the chance to get hands- 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Starting next week, the breakfasts will help in the area of on experience. Meridian Ballroom, Morris University Center Office of Alumni Affairs will networking. “We want to make sure Come watch SIUE students as they take their turn on begin hosting a series of “It [will] benefit the they’re walking away with great stage showcasing their singing, dancing, poetic, and breakfasts intended to help association by offering other examples for their portfolios.” musical talents. reconnect SIUE alumni with opportunities to network when In order to keep in touch All events are free artless otherwise noted. Contact the Kimntel leadership Center current students. building job opportunities and with SIUE’s 45,000 alumni at blS.6S0.26S6 for additional information. All w aits are subject to change. The breakfasts will be promoting businesses,” Bennett everywhere, Bennett said the Black Heritage Month is sponsored by the Campus Activities Board. centered on SIUE alumni getting said. association also utilizes online together to discuss their lives after Organized by student interns resources including Facebook, graduating. According to who get hands-on experience Twitter and Linkedln, a social Assistant Director of Alumni through planning the events, the networking Web site built around Affairs Katie Bennett, these Alumni Association looks to get businesses and organizations. breakfasts will help in the area of current students involved, “We send out press releases, networking with graduates. according to Bennett. and we’re also involved with the “We want to meet as many They will have the local chamber of commerce,” alumni as possible and create a opportunity to choose the venue, Bennett said. relationship with them,” Bennett invitations and the meals. Interns The first breakfast will be said. will also have the chance to meet held March 3 at Scott Credit Student Leadership Director of Alumni Affairs with alumni and network Union in Belleville. The second Development Program & Stephen Jankowski said he themselves. will be at the Gateway Center in Volunteer Services believes that the breakfasts will Sophomore criminal justice Collinsville on March 31. Guest also encourage other alumni to major Daichan Sykes, said he likes speakers include SIUE graduates join the association. the idea. Samuel J. Lutton, a published Modules The breakfasts are planned to “I’d be interested because it’ll mystery novelist, and “engage, educate and empower help me network, help build my Congressman John Shimkus. 3/2/10 Cougars for life,” Jankowski said. resume and possibly get a job,” Alumni aren’t the only ones Module 17, 2:00 p.m. Sykes said. on the guest list. According to Leading Your Peers “The events will also provide Al Riddley, Executive Director attendees an opportunity' to Sophomore finance major Bennett, current students are Illinois Coalition for Community Service exchange contact information, Katia Coleman said the welcome as well. Board Room, MUC network or take part in social opportunity can be beneficial. “Alumni events are free to events. “That would be a good attend and students are more than “Part of our mission includes possible internship for those welcome to join us.” 3/2/10 supporting the university and its leaning in that direction,” Kory Peal can be reached at Module 7,6:30 p.m. Coleman said. “It’s a good Conflict Resolution: Negotiating Differences goals, and having a strong [email protected] or 650-3527. Francella Jackson, Office of the Chief of Police E. St. Louis Police Department The Alestle wins five ICPA awards Board Room, MUC Alestle Staff Report during the 2009 March Down. Hawkins and Leadership & Professional Skills Workshop - Sat. Feb. 27 - Free - photographer Sean Roberts also won for their photo Pre-registration required at Kimmel Leadership Center The Alestle won honorable mention in general essay about the fire at Cougar Village apartment excellence, plus four additional awards during the 529. annual collegiate media workshops of the Illinois Chief Copy Editor Kenneth Long also brought SLDP Reminders.... College Press Association Saturday. home an award with an honorable mention in the Honorable mention in general excellence in the column-writing category. Volunteer Projects non-daily, 4,000 or more division is more than just “Being back in the general excellence category' February 27 - Angel Food (two locations) March 18—The Gardens @ SIUE a consolation prize. The Alestle competes annually at ICPA is a big deal. The competition in the March 19—The Gardens @ SIUE category is very strong,” Alestle Program Director against several Illinois state student newspapers. The March 20—The Gardens @ SIUE Alestle has not been honored for general excellence Tammy Merrett-Murry said. “This award points to March 20—St Vincent de Paul Thrift Store by the ICPA since 2006. the hard work that the Alestle staff has been doing Sports Editor Allan Lewis won first place in the to continually improve the quality and level of category of sports news story for his examination of journalism at SIUE.” For more information and the calendar, contact the Kimmel money in Division I sports. Leadership Center at extension 2686 or visit the website Photographer Derrick Hawkins also won first Alestle News can be reached a t [email protected] or 650- www.siue.edu/kimmel/sldp or www.siue.edu/kimmei/sidp/volunteer. place in the feature photo category for a photo taken 3527. S 6 www.alestlelive.com Thursday, February 25, 2010
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Lindsey Oyler important for us to unite and the 30th anniversary of the “miracle on ice” A&E Editor cheer for our fellow against the Russians in the 1980 Winter Catherine Klene American representatives in Olympics. Other than that, the Olympic ratings “ I think its kind of fair Online Editor this year’s Winter Olympics. have been in a steady decline from the beginning. because lots of kids under the age of 21 don’t really Allan Lewis Most Americans More people tuned in to hear about the tragic Sports Editor wouldn’t be able to tell you death of Georgian luger Nodar Kumaritashvili. know exactly what they want to do or make not- Ashley Hinkle that the United States leads in It is understandable that many Olympic Photo Editor so-wise decisions.” total medals and is tied for events are held during the day when many people Kenneth Long Chief Copy Editor the most gold medals. As the are at work or in class. However, I don’t - Nick Blaylock games roll on in Canada, Greg Liz Spihlman understand the lack of viewing in the prime time freshman theater major Mat Camp most are content with Maddox Olympic events. I think it is disgraceful that more Copy Editors flipping through their newspapers looking at the Americans feel it important to support the Ashlee Glover results without bothering to even watch or Kardashians instead of the athletes that represent “ It doesn’t really affect me Advertising Manager support the athletes. this country. because I’m 22. It would Brittany Thomas The 2010 Winter Olympics have had a lot The Olympic committee in Vancouver have sucked when I was Advertising Representative of moments of glory for the U.S. that have been expects this to be the most watched Winter younger and I lived away at Leah Scherwinski worth watching: the women’s hockey team Olympics ever worldwide, even though America home for school and needed April Ostresh steamrolling any team that gets in their way, our is failing to pull their weight. NBC expects to lose to get a credit card of some Graphics/Production predictably consistent speed skating teams, Shaun $200 million from devoting so much coverage to sort and my parents Mike Genovese Graphics Supervisor White’s continued dominance of the half pipe, the games. wouldn’t have been able to Bode Miller’s reclamation project, and of course If I were an Olympic athlete I would be co-sign for me.” Jill Cook the amazing underdog victory of the men’s incredibly disappointed by the lack of support the Graduate Assistant - Kirstin Pellizzaro hockey team against the Canadians. Americans are giving. Canada as a nation is Debbie Roberts media graduate student Office Manager All of these accomplishments and more rallying around these games and supporting all would make any American’s chest swell, but of their athletes. The U.S. vs. Canada hockey Amy Stuart “ I think it is a good idea instead all we are hearing about is the Sports game was the most watched sporting event in Brittany Thomas because a lot of people Amanda Griffin Illustrated cover model that won gold in Canadian history. All the while, Americans aren’t responsible enough Keondra Walker downhill skiing. continue to watch their reality shows and wait for Office Secretaries to have a credit card and While we are on the topic of attractive baseball season to come around the corner. Tammy Merrett-Murry then they get into debt and women stealing the Olympic spotlight, it must Adviser then they have to deal with be mentioned that Keeping Up With the Letters to the Editor Greg Maddox is a sophomore mass communications that for the rest of their Policy: Kardashians has held a firm lead over the and psychology majorfrom Petersburg. 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Music blares from a boom Kwon Do are not angry people. start the group because he and his box. Kick. Jab. Kick, jab. kick. “Thev’re nor hostile in am friends could not always get into With every new combination, the way. And they’re all very' nice. A the Vadalabenc Center to level of difficulty increases in lot of them are verv spiritual, and practice. SIUE’s Tae Kwon Do Hapkido thevTre ,i!f very rc.icfv to Sean Roberts/Alestle Staff Above: Demonstrating the reverse jab, senior Heinz Peter shows an offensive move iearned by the Tae Kwon Do Club, of which he is president. Peter said that the best parts of being president of the club are being able to teach other students and also “the social aspect.” Below: Honoring his black belt, 2001 alumnus Rob Bray presents Tae Kwon Do handstand move. They look like they’ve worked out every day of their lifePeter said. “And then they’ll get into Tae Kwon Do, and they can’t last 30 minutes. ” :: :iv ' /p“^ducatton Education Career Fair ’10 V Career Fair ' lO Tuesday, March 2, 2010 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Career Network ’ 10 2 ’ 1 0 H o . x D ° y 1 : College o f Arts & Sciences and School o f Business and non-teaching candidates in the School o f Education Wednesday, March 3,2010 *** 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. D ay 2 : School o f Engineering Thursday, March 4, 2010 < * ■ 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Students attending these events are REQUIRED to: Wear professional (business casual or business) attire Bring current copies of resumes T mployers attending these events will be seeking candidates for full-time career, do~op, and internship positions. 5om e employers will be attendingonly one day of the fair. Please check attending employer lists on the (farcer ^development (Renter W eb site Please note: these fairs are not open to the public and are for SIUE students and alumni only. g . ^ w m m N * . . I j f j I pal k I IP I r | I J ' % * J Call the Career Development Center Office at 618-650-3708 for an appointment. OR **Last-Minute Walk-in Resume Critiques Will Be Available as Follows: Friday, February 26, 2010 8:30 to 4:00 Monday, March I, 2010 8:30 to 6:00 Tuesday, March 2, 2010 8:30 to 4:00 ** Please bring a copy of your resume with you. Career Development Center Office (0281 Student Success Center) www.siue.edu/careerdevelopmentcenter Upcoming Cougar Events: 1|[ _ a Thursday, Feb. 25 (W) Basketball vs. Robert Morris (Ex.) - 5 p.m. O Questions or comments regarding this section? Thursday, Feb. 25 (M) Basketball vs. Hannibal LaGrange - 7:30 p.m. i ^B |l| l|B f Bill If Contact Sports Editor Allan Lewis at Friday, Feb. 26 Softball at Ole Miss Tournament -1 2 p.m. / 2 p.m. ______650-3524 or [email protected] Thursday, February 25, 2010 11 Hockey delivers a championship jaggsw was against Missouri State. When Becker was a freshman for the Cougars, Missouri State defeated Ohio Valley Conference SIUE in the MACHA championship game, even after Men’s Basketball the Cougars led 3-0 early on. Standings “It was three of the most exciting games I have ever had the Murray State 26-3 (18-0) chance to play in,” Becker said. Morehead State 19-9 (14-3) “At the beginning of the year Eastern Kentucky 19-10 (10-6) everybody doubted us. In the end, Austin Peay 16-13 (10-6) we came out on top.” Eastern Illinois 16-11 (9-7) Five different players scored Tennessee Tech 13-16 (7-10) in the championship game. Junior Jacksonville St. 11-17 (7-10) center Cory Beck, sophomore Tennessee St. 8-21 (5-11) center Jared Ippolito, junior SEMO 7-21 (4-13) center Ryan McTigue, sophomore UT Martin 4-23 (2-15) defensive man Nick Wehrle and SIUE 4-23 (0-5) junior left wing Geoff Grimes all rounded out their weekend Tuesday’s game performances with goals Sunday. IPFW 78 SIUE 40 “We played probably the best Thursday’s games we’ve played all year,” Ippolito UT Martin at E. Kentucky said. “It all came together at the Austin Peay at E. Illinois right time. The puck was Murray St. at Morehead St. bouncing our way all night.” Hannibal LaGrange at SIUE The Cougars were the number four seed heading into the tournament. Courtesy of SIUE campus recreation Ohio Valley Conference The SIUE Cougars clear the bench and celebrate on the ice at the Owens Center in Peoria after the To add to the list of final buzzer of the MACHA championship game against Missouri State University. SIUE also knocked accomplishments, McTigue was W om en’s Basketball off Saint Louis University and the University of Iowa on their way to a championship. named the tournament’s Most Standings Valuable Player. McTigue In McKendree finished the weekend with two Eastern Illinois 19-9 (15-2) the end, the Cougars defeated by TJ. Cowell [University in the last regular goals and three assists, and SLU by a final score of 9-2. After season game] was a low point in Morehead State 19-9 (12-5) Alestle Sports Reporter started the weekend right for being spilt at two goals apiece, the the year. To bounce back against Austin Peay 11-16 (10-6) SIUE with the first goal. Cougars pulled away and moved Eastern Kentucky 12-14 (8-9) The SIUE Ice Hockey Club “Each win was the result of onto the semi-finals, netting seven UT Martin 9-17 (8-9) team now has a championship to every player playing their role,” unanswered goals. The Cougars “It was three of the Murray State 12-15 (7-9) its name. McTigue said. “Offense, defense, out-shot their opponent 41-18, as Tennessee Tech 9-15 (8-10) SIUE’s gold squad secured most exciting games I and goaltending. We all worked freshman center Alex Edwards the Mid-American Collegiate have ever played. hard. The team just flat out Tennessee St. 9-16 (6-10) scored two goals Friday. Hockey Association Gold At the beginning of the wanted it, and when we play like Jacksonville St. 9-18 (6-11) SIUE kept rolling with a Division Championship title this that, we’re tough to beat.” SEMO 7-19 (4-13) solid 6-3 win against No. 8 Iowa year everyone doubted past weekend in Peoria, knocking The MVP honor was a SIUE 7-21 (3-3) on Saturday night in semi-final off Saint Louis University (9-2), us. In the end we came surprise, according to McTigue, action. After falling behind 1-0 the University of Iowa (6-3) and out on top.” because he said he felt all his Tuesday’s game early, the Cougars turned it on Missouri State University (5-1). teammates played strong this past Tenn. Tech 68 SIUE 60 again and sealed their spot in the In their three games SIUE -Brandon Becker weekend. McTigue finished the Thursday’s gam es championship game against scored a total of 20 goals while SIUE senior goaltender championship game with one Murray St. at Morehead St. Missouri State. allowing only six to their goal and one assist. UT Martin at E. Kentucky Sunday marked the Gold opponents. Following Sunday’s “Really, in comparison with Austin Peay at E. Illinois Division Championship contest, a the three best teams in the league championship game, SIUE some of the other guys from the Tenn. St. at SEMO game SIUE dominated from the finished the season with a mark of was amazing.” team, if s not much at all, which is start. The Cougars wasted little Sunday’s endeavor was not J’ville St. at Georgetown 23-4-1-1 and a regional ranking why I’m in such shock that I was time leaving their impression, of 15th. the first time the two teams had named Most Valuable Player,” going up three goals before MSU Ohio Valley Conference The Cougars started things squared off this season. The Ice McTigue said. “I felt like I was even got on the board. Bears bested SIUE in overtime at off this weekend against Saint skating well all weekend, and I Softball “It was probably the best the East Alton Ice Arena a month Louis, a team they had beaten guess they noticed it, and for that Standings weekend I have had,” senior twice previously during the ago, and the Cougars got revenge I am very much appreciative.” regular season. From the drop of goalie Brandon Becker said. “I a day later. UT Martin 5-0 (0-0) the puck, SIUE used an offensive couldn’t think of a better time to Becker said Sunday’s victory T.J Cowell can be reached a t Jacksonville St. 2-1 (0-0) come together. Losing to [email protected] or 650-3524. attack to stun the Billikens. was even sweeter for him since it SEMO 4-3 (0-0) Eastern Illinois 2-2 (0-0) Tennessee Tech 2-3 (0-0) Kalish gets a new deal with SIUE after SLU interview Morehead St. 1-3 (0-0) SIUE 2-7 (0-0) Alestle Staff Report “After SLU demonstrated university’s fast-tracked men’s able to do, winning an NCAA interest in Kevin, it was motivation program has two transitioning Division I Championship in 1979 Austin Peay 1-4 (0-0) SIUE Athletics Director Brad for us to solidify him as SIUE’s seasons in the books. and a D-H Championship in 1972. Murray State 0-0 (0-0) Hewitt confirmed the university’s head coach,” Hewitt said. “We SIUE’s men’s soccer program “Kevin has made a Eastern Kentucky 0-0 (0-0) o O trust in men’s soccer Head Coach have committed to fund the will compete in the Missouri Valley commitment to our program, and Tennessee Tech (0-0) Kevin Kalish, extending his program and support the men’s Conference and participate in the we wanted to show a commitment contract four years. soccer staff at the top of the league’s post-season tournament. to him,” Hewitt said. “The Sunday’s gam es “We look forward to university is very proud of the The announcement comes Missouri Valley Conference.” E. Illinois 12 Temple 2 quality student-athletes Kevin has after Kalish was interviewed for Kalish said he enters his 10th competing for and winning UT Martin 8 SE Louisiana 3 the open head coaching position at season as SIUE’s head coach championships in the future,” recruited and the first class manner Fordham 4 Morehead St. 0 [in which] he leads the program.” his alma mater, Saint Louis optimistic of what the future Kalish said. C. Michigan 15 SIUE 0 University, where he was an All- holds. The Cougars will once again Historically, winning IUPUI 6 Austin Peay 1 be eligible for NCAA championships has been Alestle Sports can be reached at American, and is a member of the Longwood 8 Morehead St. 0 university’s Half-Century team. championship events, as the something the Cougars have been [email protected] or 650-3524. 12 www.alestlelive.com Thursday, February 25,2010 Mastodons SIUE women come up short Bey moves to second all-time in steals in loss stomp SIUE by Aren Dow Alestle Staff Report arc in the final minute of play Alestle Sports Reporter put the exclamation point on The Tennessee Tech SIUE was cold shooting the IPFW’s 38-point blowout win. University Golden Eagles denied basketball Tuesday, and Indiana SIUE fell to 4-23 on the year SIUE a bid for a road upset after University-Purdue University after Tuesday’s loss. It was the they scored the last eight points of Fort Wayne took advantage. Cougars’ final away game of the game Tuesday, beating them Earlier in the season, SIUE the season. 68-60. held close to the Mastodons at The Mastodons had 32 the Vadalabene Center, as IPFW points in the paint against SIUE (7-21) came within one (15-13) sneaked out with a SIUE. The Cougars saw a little point of the Golden Eagles (13- 15) with 54 seconds left in the victory in the last minute. The bit of life come off the bench game, but five Tennessee Tech free rematch in Fort Wayne was a with 19 of SIUE’s 40 points throws helped the Golden Eagles different story. not coming from the starting defend their home court. IPFW controlled the game five. Both SIUE and Tennessee from tip off and cruised to a 78- Junior center Nikola Hunter Creel/Alestle Tech had balanced scoring attacks, SIUE women’s basketball Head Coach Amanda Levens and her team 40 victory. SIUE men’s Bundalo came off the bench as each had four players in double lost to Tennessee Tech 68-60 Tuesday. SIUE will finish the season basketball Head Coach Lennox and led SIUE with eight 3-3 against Ohio Valley Conference opponents. Forrester said his team’s points. SIUE had zero players figures. Freshman Courtney mentality was not where it finish with double-digit Kenner and Raven Berry each had winning record going into reach her record-breaking 112 needed to be. scoring, but McCleary and 12 points to lead the way for Tuesday, but I think this was a steals, which she recorded last “Things didn’t go our way sophomore forward Anthony SIUE. Head Coach Amanda good measuring stick for where season, her 95 steals is enough to early,” Forrester said. “We Mitchell each collected seven Levens said the multiple scoring we are,” Levens said. give her second place in Cougar options gave the Cougars a chance history, ahead of Misi Clark’s 93 really didn’t come out ready to points. Levens said next year the to win. in the 1997-1998 season. play.” The Mastodons won the Cougars will play twice as many “I thought everyone took “Part of it is experience. She A three-pointer from battle of the boards, 50-36. conference games. turns. That's the way we want to knows what the offense is senior guard Aamir McCleary SIUE ended the night The game never shifted more be offensively,” Levens said. “It than 10 points in either teams’ planning to do,” Levens said. gave SIUE their first points shooting a season-low 20 came down two big plays at the “Her hands are unbelievably and their only lead of the game percent from the field. direction and held close until the end.” quick. She has the quickest hands at 3-2. From there, IPFW ran SIUE closes out their final minute. SIUE got out to an Tennessee Tech was the sixth early 12-3 lead five minutes into of anyone we have seen or away with the win. season with a home game team from the Ohio Valley the game, however, they finished coached so far.” The Cougars made eight against the Hannibal-La Conference SIUE played this year. The Cougars have an of 31 attempted shots in the Grange College on Thursday the rest of the first half cold, While SIUE will not officially shooting six of 23 from the floor. exhibition game against Robert first 20 minutes of play and at the Vadalabene Center. The qualify for OVC play until next Herrod and Berry each had Morris University at home today trailed 36-20 at halftime. Cougar women’s squad will year, the Cougars finished a nine rebounds to lead die Cougars at 7 p.m. SIUE will then close out When the teams came back start the night off hosting respectable 3-3 against OVC to a 40-36 rebound advantage. their season when they take on from the locker room, IPFW Robert Morris University (of teams this season. While they were SIUE also had more assists, more California State University picked up where they left off, Springfield) prior to the men’s hoping for a winning record steals and fewer turnovers than Bakersfield in the Vadalabene as did SIUE. As the minutes tip off. against OVC schools, the handful the Golden Eagles. Center Wednesday at 7 p.m. on the clock ticked away, the of games gave Levens a reason to Ashley Bey had a steal to give host’s lead grew. Alestle Sports can be reached, a t be optimistic. her a total of 95 on the season. A basket from beyond the [email protected] or 650-3524. 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The OVC announced in a “Having 16 teams come to press conference on Monday that Nashville gives us the opportunity the current format, which features to showcase what our student- men and women’s quarterfinal athletes and our member games at campus sites with institutions are all about.” winners advancing to the Sommet The Sommet Center has Center in Nashville, will be hosted the OVC tournament discontinued after this season. since 2002, except for 2004 and Also, future tournaments will be 2008 when it was also held at held at Municipal Auditorium, Municipal Auditorium. The 48- also in Nashville. year-old building also held the Under the new format, all 16 tournament in 1989, 1994, 1995 men’s and women’s teams with a and 1996. spot in the tournament will play “The Nashville Municipal their games in Nashville. Instead Auditorium is excited about the of the current traditional bracket opportunity to be home court for format, (No. 1 vs. no. 8 No. 2 vs. the OVC basketball tournament No 7, No. 3 vs. No. 6 and No. 4 during the next four years,” Bob vs. No. 5) The No. 1 and No. 2 Skoney, general manager of seeds will receive two byes into Nashville Municipal Auditorium the semifinals, while the No. 3 said during the press conference. and No. 4 seeds will receive byes Follow this year’s OVC into the quarterfinals. tournament with Aiestle Sports In order for a team seeded Editor Allan Lewis reporting No. 5 to No. 8 to receive the from the Sommet Center March 5 conference’s at-large bid into the and 6 on alestlelive.com and the NCAA tournament, the team alestlelive.com sports blog. would have to win four Courtesy of the Ohio Valley Conference consecutive games. 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