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thedailyeastemnews.com Eastern Illinois University, Charleston OlllPUS PWHIG CAMPUS POLITICS ·Hencken introduces additions Finding

Bv CouN McAuum ing program ac Eastern. I believe the need is NEWS PHOlO EOllOR such that the Illinois Board of Higher student .Education would be very receptive to granting President Lou Hencken laid ouc the additional dollars co support such a program," University's plans ro fund extended hours in said Hencken. Eastern, with no rescission in Booth library and add a nursing program to their budget, will have money fur additional the univerncy. projeas. voters '1t is my belief chac univerncies need to be "We are adding additional dollars in Dean leaders in anticipating the needs of sociecy. Lanham's budget to be able co keep the library Howell hopes There is a crcmcndous nursing shortage in chis open an occra five bows per wcdc, until 1 a.in. COLIN Mc4uu ffE/THE CWlY EASTERN NEWS councry. Downstate Illinois and rural commu­ Sunday through Thursday, beginning the to register Pmldtnt Hencken talks to facuftJ membm about plant nities will suJfu more than larger cities," said Tuesday after Labor Day. for Enttr1's campa, Wednnday aftlf'IOOI in the Grand Hencken. "'Therefore, I am asking the Provost Hencken also spoke about the university thousands for lalroom of tH UniYtnilJ UnioL [Lord] co srudy the feasibility ofoffering a mus- roo:iving $3.86 million in fund raising lase year. fall elections

BY KYlE MAYHUGH STAFF WRITER

Adam Howell, srudenr executive vice president, hopes co see several thousand F.ascem students registered co vote in time for chis year's presiden­ tial elections. Howell intends for Eastern students co have the opporcuaicy co register ar sru­ denc organiza­ tion meetings, in ADAM HOWELL classes and ar STUDENT EXECUTIVE major campus VICE PRESIDENT events. He believes "It's important increasing voter to show rumour will legislators that improve .Eascern's we have a lobbying power. presence here "Higher edu­ as students, that canon IS con­ we do care." stantly under attack, whether ir be in the state or when we have con­ lliccs wich the town," Howell said. "lc's impon:anr co show lcgislarors chat we have a presence here as students, char we do care." STEPHEN H.USITHE DAllY EASTERN NEWS The workers for chis project will be I firtfigllter watch11 11 flamu engulf a transformer in the Ameren CIPS power station east of Ashmore. Fire departments from Ashmore, Kansas and Paris provided by the Srudenc Acrion rnpo1ded to the scene along with Colet CountJ Sheriff's deputies, but were forced to back away from the fire for fear the transformer would 11plode. Team, a part ofSrudenr Government 11le fire caused a power sure• on campus around 8:30 p.m. The fire appeared to be out at 11:05 p.m. ln ambulance from the Chartetton Fire Departmtllt char acts as a lobbying group fur wu requested to the site to stand bJ according to Dennis Fathauer, the Captai1 of Fire Station One. See Friday's issue for more coYe,.ge. Eastern. Howell plans co organize an evenr in lace September chat would bring rogecher the Black Student Union, Pan-Hellenic Council, University Race creates added enthusiasm in classrooms Board and many ocher recognized stu­ dent organizacions. "fll wacch ir," said Rachd Dent, a senior ~ With the hdp of these groups, "There's defmitely an added ry and math major. "This election is so important Howell incends co organize an event As the Republican National Convention closes ilderest. Political science is fur both sides." char would last several days. M1V's tonighr with Presidenc George W. Bush's accept­ The same trend was prevalent for the "Rock the Vote" program was the ance of the party nomination, the importance of front and center." Democratic National Convention during the lase major inspiration for chis event. the upcoming dection is evidenc in political sci­ BLAKE fEATHERSTUN, JUNIOR POUTICAL SCIENO MAJOR week of July. Many said they did watch at least "I would Like co see as many stu­ ence classrooms. some of Democrat nominee John Kerry's speech, dents who arc interesred in communi­ "There's ddinirdy an added inccrest. Political but few warched a significant portion of the ty service, getting their fcUow students science is from and center," said Blake Feachersrun, discussion. She even slightly adjuscs her syllabus in speeches from earlier in the week. co vore and being politically aaive for a junior political science major. election years, requiring her honors class co write a Jeffrey Ashley, a political science professor, said Eastern to join," Howell said. Political science profesoor Barbara Poole, who paper analyzing the election. he has noticed scudencs being more Involved with The Srudenc Action Team is open reaches an American government class, said her While few scudencs have said they watched the the deaion. He said there has been a shift in what for all srudencs co anend and will meec ~ does cake a different approach during eleccion convention, a majority of students did catch bits ropics are discussed. at 6 p.m. Sepe. 7 in the Casey Room years. Poole begins every class with a discussion of and pieces of it. Many scudcncs plan on runing in of the Martin Luther King Jr. aurent events and said cleccion yea.rs bring more tonight co listen co Bush's sJ>CC!Ch. SEE ELECTION PAGE 9A University Union. FIVE-DAY OUTLOOK TODAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY 83 82 86 82 82 63 64 63 63 56 Mostly sunny Isolated T-Stoons Isolated T-Storms Scattered T-Storms Isolated T-Storms

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AROUND' NETWORK SIGNS ILLINOIS CAMPUSES

SOUTHERN ILUNOIS UNIVERSITY Minority graduation remaining steady SIUC continues to be an oasis for minority srudents and is in fact among the nation's top schools for gradu­ ating black srudems, acx::ording to a new survey. The survey, released by Black bma in Higher Educmion magazine, ranks sruc seventh among the nation's cradirionally white schools in the number of degrees awarded to black undergraduates. The nwnbers, which arc released annually by the publication, serve as confirmation to University officials that the school's long history of providing blacks with educations is staying on traek. "Historically, if you go all the way back. SIU has graduated black srudcnts for a long rime," said Larry ' ' Schilling. director oflnstirurional Rescaiclt and Swdies. "In the recent past, [SIUC] has been a welcoming cnvi- ~~~'-~~~ ~~'""" ronrnent." The ranking. which slipped one place from last year's, was supported by a slat.c ofother promising nwnbers. In the field of bachelor's degrees awarded to black sru­ dents, SIUC garnered second place and took fourth for i---_'\ll'\l)U)~\\\\'\'\) 't.\.'\X, graduating blacks in health. professions and clinical sci­ ences. READ MOREATWWW.DAIL'WECYPTIAN.COM JOSH REELEY/11-iE CWLY fASTERN NEWS NOIOHUN IWNOIS UNIVERSITY Dale ...... , ,,_ ... Olfllllfln sllop, posts a "Career Network Day" sign in between Coleman Hall and Lumpkin HaU Wednesday after­ llOOL Caner lltwolt ..,.. ltt Septemlttr 11 at the Martin Luther line Jr. Univenity Union from 9-.30 a.m; to 2:30 p.m. RAISING FACULR SAWIES '

~NIU faculty and staffwill receive up to a 4 pcn:ent salary inm.asc ifa proposal is approved by the Board of'frusucs. WTF? COUNTING The proposal, which NIU President John Pcters will DOWN introduce, ca& for a rcaoacrivc salary incrcisc for qual­ TIGER LOOSE ON ARMY BASE: FORT POLK, La. (AP) Soldiers set up nets with raw chicken and used heli­ ifying fucult:y. support staff and civil service personnel. - A Bengal tiger on the loose in the thick brush sur­ copters in the search. rounding an Army base was winning a game of hide­ It was unclear where the animal came from, but it's Peters made the announcement on Tuesday in a cam­ and-seek for the second day Wednesday, despite efforts likely a pet that escaped or was set free, said Leslie pus-wide e-mail. The in~ is a ICW'aCd to the fu:ulty to entice the animal with raw chicken. Whitt, director of the Alexandria Zoo, which assisted in and staff for their work, Peters said. In the e-mail, Peters About 100 soldiers and sheriff's deputies searched the search. No one has claimed the animal, but several 28 said he has made his top priority to improve faculty and the woods in Fort Polk for the cat, believed to be about witnesses said it was wearing a collar. Days until the staff salaries. a year old and 100 pounds. The Army more than doubled the size of the search first presidential · READ MOREATWWW,IJTAa.NIU.EDU NWe're trying to flush the little rascal out, but he's team, which began with 40 deputies and soldiers on debate between not cooperating/ said Scott Heinrich, owner of a wild Tuesday. The searchers will try to capture the animal in President Bush ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY animal consultancy that was brought in to track the a trap or with a tranquilizer dart, but will kill it if it and Sen. John BANK ROBBERIES CONTINUE tiger. attacks, said Maj. Ron Elliott, a Fort Polk spokesman. Kerry at the University of The String ofBloomington-arca bank robberies con­ Miami in Coral tinued Tuesday afrcmoon. THIS WEEK'S ONLINE POLL Gables, Fla. According to Duane Moss, Bloomington Police Department media relations specialist, Citizens Savings Dia ...k • uk our readers how safe thtJ feel in their ,.1idtnce hall rooms, their 01-camp11 apartments or Bap.k, 1722 E. Hamilton Road in Bloomington, expe­ off-ca.. 11 llouiq. rienced the latest robbery at about 2:20 p.m. Tuesday. Further detai.ls of the robbery at Citizens Savings A) I would like to see a few more officers patrolling. WORD Bank were not available at the rime of publication. B) Safety? There's nothing to worry about but silly drunken people. DU JOOR The robbery came jUSt days after Commerc.e Bank, 0 Safety doesn't apply to me. I go home every weekend. lackadaisJcal locared at 2201 E. Washington Scrcct, was robbed D) I don't even trust my roommates. 1. lacking life, Friday. spirit, or zest READ NIOREAT W-.DAILYYIDETTE.ORC VOTE Cl' WWW.THEDAILYEASTERNNEWS.COM

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BY T IM EMMERLING "I first had sex at the age of STAFF WRITER 13, I wonder how it would be Eastern srudenrs packed imo the Marrin Luther King Jr. University Union Grand with someone else in the Ballroom Wednesday to receive a lecture on sex­ room." uality and irs consequences. JAY FRIEDMAN, SEX EDUCATOR The lecture came from Jay Friedman, a speak­ er who has frequently been nominaced for "Lecturer of che Year" by che Narional Friedman feels it is his open and honest Association for Campus Accivicies. approach char helps inform youths about sex. Friedman has been speaking co srudenrs for Friedmans copies ranged from homophobia years. and condom eciqueue to the cruch behind "blue Twenty years ago, Friedman received a phone balls." call from his girlfriend. Ir was a call char is uni­ He said one of che greatesr fears men fu:c is a versally feared by young. sexually active men and chrear co their sexuality or ochers chinking rhey ic consisced of rwo words: "I'm pregnant." are homosexual. This, he said, is the reason for Instead of looking che ocher way, Friedman all of the "locker calk." v.'35 responsible and che circumstance inspired Friedman also said ir is "dull lovers, not con­ him co educate youch abouc che consequences of doms, chac make for dull sex." sex. He has been doing jusr chat ever since. He discussed alcohol's effect:S on sexual activi­ The problem with current teaching methods is ry, calling ic a "social lubricant." dm chey fua.is on "abronence only." Friedman said William Cole, a freshmen secondary educa­ BRANDY HUDLEY/THE Oo\11.Y EASTERN NEWS "I first had sex ac che age of 13," Friedman tion major, said ic was "very informative [and] Jay Friedman, speaker and sex educator, demonstrates the best way to use a condom in the &rand said. "I wondered how it would be wich some­ nor what I expected," and said he was glad he Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union. "Practice usifti a condom during mastur­ one else in che room." came because ir "cleared up insecurities." bation/' Friedman said. Blair loss inconveniencing sociology students, faculty

Professor's broken Although she Although her fooc did make inter­ Students cope "lc's a tragedy, losing Blair, bur ic foot adds stress does noc have co esting conversation, she said when she proves che strength of che Sociology wear a case, she has was done for the day ir was pounding. with displacement depanmenr," said Sarah Williams, BY la RICHARDS been walking Parking has been one of the biggest a senior sociology major. STAFF WRITER around with obstacles the sociology department Since the loss of Blai£ Hall, one Although classes are scattered crutches. has had co overcom. Ics new location, of che biggest complaints among abour, Williams said she believes Imagine having co rebuild a profes.. New Freeland the old Oinical Services Building. sociology students is having their the fire has allowed the sociology sional career scarring from the funda­ said it has been a NEW fREEl.ANO doesn't provide parking exclusive co classes scattered all over campus. program ro become stronger, and mental building blocks. difficulr cask co fuculcy, instead che parking is shared Shawna Johnson, a senior sociol­ che sea.ff and students co come Lisa New Freeland, assistant profes­ gee around campus wich her broken wich srudenrs on a first come first ogy major, is experiencing the has­ together with each other. sor for Eastern's sociology deparunent, foot because she has back-co-back serve basis. sle of having to rravd from building Leslie has also witnessed a bigger was forced ro do jusr chis last year after classes in Coleman Hall and che "The fuse day of classes, I came ro co building co attend class. interest in sociology since the burn­ the fire in Blair Hall. Biological Sciences Building. che office and couldn't park close Johnson said her classes vary in ing. She is seeing more srudenrs "For rhose of us in Blair Hall, the "I know ocher campus faculty have enough ro walk to my building. so I location from Lantz Arena, wanting co become a part of the day-ro-day inconveniences are magni­ had co rravel a~ campus before, went home and worked from there," Coleman Hall and the Physical sociology department since the fire. fied because we are working cwice as but che classes were scheduled when New Freeland said Science Building. "The professors are still the same bard ro keep up with our reaching. we thought we would be across the Although she isn't sure when she Brittany Leslie, a senior sociology despite the change; they're great," research and service because ofall that hall from our offices," New Freeland will be back co 100 percent again, major, finds ic hard ro grasp the face Johnson said. we lost," New Freeland said. said. New Freeland is confident about her that her senior year will not be fin­ Despite Blair burning down, the New Freeland has to rebuild her She adjusrs with her newfound recovery. She said che stress che sociol­ ished in Blair Hall as she had sociology department has survived career wich a broken foot, too. obstacles by leaving her office earlier ogy department is going through is intended, buc rather, scattered and, in some cases, become better and While at a conference on women's and carrying all ofthe books she needs higher than usual, and they use around campus. grown as a deparrmenc. Even with the righcs chis summer, New Freeland for the day in her backpack. humor co ease the rransitioning. Leslie also said the Sociology inconveniences and sadness, Leslie tripped and fracrured her fooc. She Luckily, many srudenrs have "There is a bumper sticker on my deparrmenr is missing out on some feels as chough the sociology depart­ was diagnosed with a hairline frac­ offered co hdp her chis semester. office door char says, 'EIU: Where of its closeness because they are ment is only going ro gee better. rure and corn rendons and liga­ "(My foot) gave me an icebreaker Sociology is on 6.re. Survivor Blair unable to be in the same building "We're rising from che ashes," mencs. for rhe first class," New Freeland said. Hall 2004."' and around each ocher every day. Leslie said.

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COLUMN EDITORIAL CARTOON BY KATIE GILLEN Convention glamour is just a pep rally

The American public is glued co rhe Republican Party National convention. Judging by rhc aowds and the protesters, mere arc rhousands chat arc and have been getting pumped about them. fvc tried ro do the same, but fall into rhc temptation that is reality TV hoping co find somerhing that might be slightly less choreographed. Ic's not chat I find the political conventions boring and antiquated. Actually I do. They arc antiquated JOAQUIN because John Kerry's nomination was all but assured 0cHOA long before the Democratic convention and because SENIOR nobody was going co dethrone President George W. JOURNALISM w.)OR Bush of rhc Republican nomination. EDITORIAL Much of the TV media has eaten it up, as ifwho Ochoa is pucs on rhc better convention, who is rhc best dressed managinc editor or who has the most famous people show up co rhese and a acrually matter co the voting process. It's sad to see. Renter rights to be ensured semi-month tr But it muse matter, because ifit didn't the parties coluauist for wouldn't be wasting their time co plan, promote and Renters, especially college studencs, have dealt with land- give them a fighting chance against landlords and property The DailJ Euttnt smile so much that their faces hurt throughout the .... event. lords who take too long to make necessary owners who are very experienced in the renting It's import20t to understand that these conventions repairs co apamnents. At issue game. exist primarily as a marketing tool and a political pep Renters who have been taken advantage by Some would argue that the same inexperi­ rally, and viewers should not just soak everything in New legislation landlords less than willing co make repairs co enced srudenc rencer could do more damage without thinking about what is being said critically. that will allow These political conventions have disengaged me. So apamnencs and rental properties will soon have tenants to make "repairing" a problem like a leaking coilec, bro­ fu both candidates have disenchanted me, alrhough a merhod of defense thanks co legislation that repairs to rental ken hearer or garbage disposal, buc the legislation Kerry hasn't gotten as much of an opporru.cllty. I jusr takes effect Jan. 1. property at a doesn't say the renters had co fix the problem want to gee through all the muck and cry co find some landford's The new legislation will allow renters to make themselves. A professional repair person can be substanc.c. But I probably won't get any until the two expense. candidates get rogecher and repairs themselves and deduct the cost from the called co make repairs the landlord won't. debate. I watched most of the monthly rent. Our stance The renter muse notify the landlord in writing The legislation Democratic convention and This will give leverage tO rhe rencer, who has of rhc intention of having a repair made at the ''Vote for whomever have cried co warch as much of is positive and cradirionally been the underdog in the landlord­ landlord's expense and if the problem isn'c fixed the Republican convention and will give stu· you feel is the best all I can say is that as an unde­ rcncer relationship. Once renters sign a lease or dents leverage within 14 days, the rencer can make the repairs candidate, not for cided voter, I'm disappointed in concraa, they arc bound by ics terms, which against lazy and and send the landlord the bill. The deductions to the way they are crying get include paying the rent. When a landlord knows neglectful land­ can't exceed more than $500 or one half rhe renL me to vote Republican. Ifany­ lords. the best pep rally." the money will come in each month reganiless Scudencs here at Eastern who live in off-cam­ one is swayed by Arnold Schwarzenegger rebuffing those of how rhe tenancs are treated, their motivation pus housing can fuel more confident they won't who aicicize Bush's economy as to make repairs slips and the cowsc of aaion a be left in the cold in the wincer or in the swelter­ "economic gidy men" and wanting co "tcnninare ter­ renter can take is limited. ing summer hcac because ofa lackadaisical landlord. rorists" or by parading the Bush daughccrs, then I Renters in college are somcrimcs easily taken advantage worry fur the future ofour counay and this clecrion. f m not writing co ay to sway votes either way. The of. either because of their age, inexperience with renting or The etliJoriaJ is the majority opiniun of import20t thing to understand is chat these claims or because they don't know the rules. The new lcgislarion will 1be Daily &tmi News UiitoriaJ board. beliefs arc just opponcncs trying best each other in whatrlcr way they can. These allegations arc impor­ ant to look at, but motc impon:mt arc what the can­ didates will say when they debate each other. During chose debates Americans, if they watch, will be able to YOUR TURN: LETTERS TO THE EDITOR unmask these two candidates fur themselves and vote fur whomever has the best platfurm. CLASS AMNDAllCE When we pick our classes, or fur that matte(, apply fur The fim debate will take pl.ace September 30, 2004 PREPARES STUDENTS our post-<:0llege j~ we arc esscnrially making appoint· at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, f1a., fol­ FOR CAREERS mcncs, or promises chat we will be at that place at and/or lowed by a seoond mecring October 8 at Washington fur a specified period of time. le may be an inronven­ University in St. Louis. A final debate is scheduled fur I regret I was deeply dismayed by the opinion given on iencc to have co St:ut working or go co class at eight in the October 13 at Arizona State University in Tempe. the subject of attendance policies in the August 26th morning, but you made that promise to be there. Ifyou Whatever has swayed you, wherher it is MlV's opinion (Attendance policy unnecessary). I wish I could are sick, or god forbid, something happens in your f.unily, Rock the Vote campaign or Bruce Springsteen, the say this atcirude was only held by a few, but I know there that's one thing. Otherwise, just go tO class. You'll thank Dixie Chicles and Dave Matthews Band's ro are many who share the view that accendance shouldn't be yourself lattt oust Bush, before you vote, make sure you analyr.c the required at the college level. Unfummaccly, whac many issues that are important ro you whatever char may be. scudcncs don'c realize is thac we can noc pick and choose DANIEL CUTHBEIT Whether it rests on the war on terrorism, our econo­ when we want co go co work. We cannot decide co skip SOPHOMORE. HISTORY EDUCATION MN()R my, foreign policy, education, seem cell research, gay work thinking, "We can catch up on our work lacer." marriage, rhe sanctity of life and or pro marriage, you must keep in mind char ic is YOUR vote and YOUR decision. Voce fur whomever you feel is the best candi­ dace, nor fur the best pep rally. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: The Daily Eastern Ne\H accepts letters their position and depanment. letters whose au1hors cannot be veri· to the editor addressing local, state, national and international issues. fied will not be printed. We reserve the right to edit letters for lengih They should be lt!.s than 250 "'ords and include the authors' name, letters can be sent to The Dail)' Eastern N~v5 at 1811 ~unAll'd telephone number and address. Students should indicate their year In Hall Charleston IL 61920; faxed to 217-581-2923; or e-mailed 10 school and major. Faculty, administration.. . and staff ~houl~ iod~~: , • [email protected] • THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2004 THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS PAGE 5A Recycling equals pizza, scholarships

BY JOSHUA TORREZ denc Natalie Kuchar. "There are over 70 buildings on organizations was the extra support STAFF WRITER Now the RHA gathers all the recy­ campus and every building has at lease that was given by both committees," clable in the building and brings them one dumpster; some have two," said said RHA President Lindsay In 1992 Eascern's recycling pro­ oucside for pickup, while the mem­ Recycling Coordinator Allan Rathe. DiPietro. gram was established to reduce waste bers of NRHH ride around campus "We are trying to educate studenu on Three scholarships are funded by 40 percent by the year 2000. on pickup crucks, gathering the bags campus as much as possible. money earned from recycling. includ­ In 2004, the Residence Hall &om the recyclable cans. "I see quite a few studencs dropping ing the Sean R McKinney scholar­ Asoociacion and Narional Residence One of the results of the coalirion is their wastes in the correct places, ship, which is rewarded to first-year Hall Honorary decided co tackle the the "bottle battlcz" and "can wan" which is always reassuring. One of the srudents"who live in a residence hall siruarion together. compericion, in which pizza parties mosr important things is that Eastern and assiscs in living improvements "last year there was a lot of stress are rewarded co the residenc.e hall that JOSH REE LEY/THE C\l\JLY EASTERN NEINS is one of very few schools that doesn't and shows dedication to the hall. The for the executive board to get into the recycles the most. co-mingle recyclable," he added. second is the Richard Enochs scholar­ (residence) halls and pull our all the "The recyclable around campus are Thursday before 8 p.m.," Kuchar "One of the best things that also ship. The Brad Wright Scholarship is recyclable," said senior NRHH presi- picked up every Monday and said. resulted from unifying the two given to ~idence assistants. -Campus prepares for Labor Day celebrations

always go to a big barbecue every Suburban Express is located ac 5120 Day created United States Government Students year," said Sarah Cannon, a sopho­ S. Fourth Sc. behind Jerry's bar. Infunnarion Relowccs' Web sire. le more sociology major, "I also miss "I was going to stay here this week­ for union mnsrinncs a ~ national tribute to make plans my boyfriend." end," said~ Muccianri, a sopho­ the ronttiburions workers have made For some students, getting home more physical education major, "but I workers to the "strengdl, prosperity and well may mean taking the university bus am going home now because my being ofoor COWltty." BY BIITTANY ROBSON for holiday or Suburban Express, a bus company brother jwt came home from being The U.S. Departmenc of Labor CAMPUS REPORTER that operates every weekend, taking overseas fur a year," Cuistine Moran, claims some ir.oords challenge the &a IY BRITTANY ROBSON CAMPUS REPORTER students to the Chicago suburbs. a junior .English education major, is When dasses arc canceled on a ool­ that McGullc ~ the original fuunder Tickets for the university bus arc also going home this ~d lcge campus. some srudcnis may not of Libor Day; some think Matthew Labor Day weekend is sometimes sold out, but students can still ride Moran said she is leaving co get care co undetstand why. To them, it is Maguire, a machinist, fuunded the hol­ considered the lase long weekend of home on the Suburban Express. together with friends from her woxk just one more day ofnot going to class­ iday. the summer; the lase weekend for Susan Bulla, an employee of and bring some things back fur her es. Research says Maguire W3.$ the secre­ college students co enjoy themselves Suburban Express, operates out of room. According to the United Stares tary of the Cenaal labor Union in before the school year really StartS up. Champaign and said the oompany is Many srudents like Moran and ~Bureau$ Web sire, labor Day is New York and pl'Op ~!' .... '1 flt. llo•o'-11""'·~ 1·c~ fl.ll~EI • • ~""•"-'"'"'....,)a arnrueByP1101e: 217/ • • s:ss.a:Ill...... , ..,HfSpr-c .. n1lwsu1 .. .,. .,,,. • • "'"'" ...... """"·"""" .... """"''"b. ,.,. ... '~ '" • • llcNh!lll* "''"lll::I ulkhNI) ..... ~ ""'"' • • , ...,..._.,,., .. WWW.llcthBSEl'l'tlYlllfl.m'll ...... ,...... ,_..,.,. • • ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • PAGE 6A T H E D A I LY EASTERN NEWS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2004 Underground changes possible

Restaurant plan the name from Rathskeller co the 7th Streer Underground, ro reflect maybe in the "By the time funding irs location. future for 7th Street was figured out, the "We fdr thac no one knew abouc Rathskdler or wbar ic meanr, so we Underground idea was put on the wanted a rrendy name ro go with back burner." the new concept," Davidson said. BY BRITTANY WHYTE SONOR proposed the concept STAFF \'VRITER CEO BRINKER, DIRECTOR Of STUDENT LIFE in fall 2000 with che help of the Universiry Board; however, rhe In the pasr decade, rhe 7th Screet project was never fully able co get Underground has been used as a group caJlcd Social Norms began ro off che ground. resrauranr, food court and enrer­ express interest in a social norms "When ir goc to the funding, ic tainment lounge for students. marketing campaign. SONOR was goc a loc more complicared ro gee However, 7th Street an advertising, marketing and pub­ che vision complered," Brinker said. Underground, located in the base­ lic relations group. Subcommittees were then ment of the Marcin Luther King Jr. "Srudencs felt chat there was formed co research the funding for University Union, was originally nothing co do in Charleston if you food, renovations and furniture. known as the Rathskeller Room in were underage," said Eric "By che cime funding was figured che !are 1970s. Davidson, former adviser for ouc, the idea was put on the back In 1993, it was home co a rescau­ SONOR and assistant director for burner," Brinker said. "Even ranr known as Rathskeller. The health education and promotion. though we didn't drop the idea, ir restaurant was only open during SONOR's solution was to devel­ didn't get past the proposal stage." lunch hours, serving various hot op a coffeehouse-type lounge at The 7th Street Underground did places and entrees, said Ceci Rathskeller for underage studenrs as open in spring 2001. providing Brinker, director of student life. an alternative to bars and parties. entertainment on the weekends, The University Board lacer made According co Davidson, SONOR similar ro activities today. rhe decision co open the wanted ro create a srudy lounge and Currently, the College of Family Rathskeller on Friday and Saturday cybcr cafe during the day and, al: and Consumer Sciences is dis­ nights for live entertainment. night, provide entertainment and cussing rurning 7th Streer )OIH RIELEY/THE lltJLY EASTERN NEWS In 1997, the food court began food. The group wanted ro have the Underground into a restaurant. Two frtshmH ltadtlfl Ila& I leliHI •• A- .... Lott .., The Dam... renovations, so the existing restau­ lounge open on a regular basis, not Only time will cell whether or not at l• Strtlt Undtrp'Olld ii"' llartil ...., Ills .Ir. Stldtnt Union last rants were relocated to Rathskeller. just on the weekends. those plans will come co life, Fridaf •idit· Ac the same time, a student SONOR also wanted co change Brinker said. Council.to discuss academic policies, new course

Hoooa." 2005. drawing." Harvey said. amount of writing and reading "Tbcrc ate some honors senior Sue Harvey, director of Academic Bill Weber, associate vice president required of some courses in a four­ seminar courses, bur they're all in Records, will address the new policy for academic afF.Urs, will also address week course is very difficult." The c.ouncil on Aadcmic AffiUrs humanities," Baharlou said. "We for lace and retroaetive withdrawals. the calendar for summer semester E.astem is planning on consolidar­ will meet Thursday to act on a new wanted co provide ocher choices chat The course will outline which 2005. ing courses so they are not spread our senior seminar oowse withdraw21 pol­ arc not in humanities." departments students and instruaors The proposed revision fur the sum­ over the summer semesrer. icy and a suminer academic load pol­ Spaceship Earth will give students need co contaet to request late scudent mer 2005 calendar is changing the There will be some eight-week icy. rum:nt information abour environ­ withdrawals. main eight-week course to a six-week courses, but some graduate courses Alan Bahadou, department chair of mental ~ like pollution by having "There is a form that explains when course. could not fit into a six-week course. the geology and geography programs students read literature and journals. it's appropriate for students to with­ "It is beneficial by hdping students CAA meets at 2 p.m. Thursday in will present the course titled If approved, the course will be avail­ drawal when things like documented ouc to find substiruce courses if a the Booth Library Confurence Room "Spaceship Earth: The Present Swe, able for students to enroll in spring illnesses prevent chem from with- course is canceled," Weber said. "The 4440.

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_... - .,. .. ~ .• -:7-. llY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2004 THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS PAGE 7A roups Flight diverted to after bomb threat • THE ASSOCIATtO PRESS Hilgard said. "We try ro maintain an atmosphere uestion STATE' ar home chat stimulates thought and discussion." IMPERIAL, Pa. -An American Airlines £1ighc BRIEFS Sophie won't yec say where she wanes to go co from Chicago to New York City was diverted to college. Despite her perfect scores and immaculate Pittsburgh on Tuesday night because of a bomb grades, she said ~he doesn't wane co mention cop ollway threat written on a cray table, authorities said. schools and then gee rejected from chem. American Airlines Aighc 346 from Chicago's Hanz.ler, 27, checked into the hotel Aug. 26 and O'Hare lnrernarional Airport to New York's was supposed co check out Sunday buc never did. PHILIP MORRIS, PLAINTIFFS SPAR __ ding LaGuardia Airport was diverted ro Pirnburgh after A maid found the bodies of Hanz.ler and her new­ OVER SUPREME COURT JUSTICE the plane's capra.m was alerted to a "secuncy con­ born daughter on the floor Monday morning.

cern, tt said Jacquie Young. a spokeswoman for the according to police. The room had been locked SPRINGFIELD - Cigarerce maker Philip Fore Worth-based airline. &om the inside. Morris USA and plaintiff lawyers who won a The threat was found wriccen on the tray cable le wasn't clear why Hanz.ler checked inco the $10.l billion judgment against the company are act:ached co the rear of a passenger's seat about 9: 15 hotel, jusr I l/2 miles &om her apartment. fighting over whether a srare Supreme Court jus­ Several public p.m., said Amy Von Walter. a spokeswoman for Sangamon County Coroner Susan Boone cold tice should hear the appeal of the case. groups say they approve of a the Tunsporcarion Security Adminisa:arion. The (Springfield) State Journal-Register on Former Gov. Jim Thompson, one of the lawyers $5.3 billion overhaul of the The caprain decided co divert the flight and Wednesday that complications arose during the representing Philip Morris, asked the Supreme s tollway system, but they ques­ landed at the Pittsburgh airport at 9:43 p.m. baby's birth. Court on Monday ro dismiss a Chicago law firm a plan ro fund the improvements The MD-80's 130 passengers and crew of five Boone said Harrz.ler's death was caused by a hired to argue the appeal, daiming the firm joined · higher coils. were evacuated without incident, and FBI agents "medical problem." She would not daborate. She the case jusr so one of the high court's justices The groups also question whether were dispatched co investigate. The plane's passen­ said the baby, named Caileigh Ann, died of natu­ would have co recuse himself. lliinois Stace Toll Highway ger and i;argo areas were searched, and the passen­ ral causes. Justice Bob Thomas is being represented by the mority is trying to rush the gers and their baggage were resc.recned. law firm Power, Rogers and Smith in an unrelated rovaJ process for Gov. Rod Pa$Cnger Alisa ValdevRodriguez said the plane GODFREY GIRL GETS TWO PERFECT libel case pending in Kane County. jevich's propooal co pay for the "made a lurching turn in midair, and then the cap­ SCORES ON ACT A partner with that firm; Joseph Power Jr., · by raising rares for truckers and tain announced we were going co Pinsburgh and vowed Wednesday not to scop representing pbin­ noc using an dea:ronic I-PASS. landing in 15 minuces." She said the note on the ALTON - Noc many scudencs ace the ACT tiffs in the Philip Morris case, insisting "Ir's very obvious chat, with the dis.­ tray read, "Theres a bomb under seat 14-A" college entrance exam, but 17-year-old Sophie Thompson's law firm, W10Ston and Strawn, is .cy between the cash rolls and the 1- ValdevRodriguez criticized American Airlines' Hilgard has done it twice. twisting the fucrs to suit their argument. 1\55 tolls, there will be a rush to gee 1- handling of the siruarion, saying passengers were Hilgard camCd a perfect score of 36 on the exam "What they put in that morion is basically a big 1\55, and the ema revenue they left standing next to the plane on the tarmac for last winter and spring. The God.&ey native chose to lie," Power said. "Why should I step down from · they are going co gee from this is about an hour after they landed in Pirnburgb. rake it in the winter and then was required to take the case?" to dry up," said Susan Zingle, "If it had exploded, we would have still been it again in April as part of the Prairie State Power said he had no intention of forcing civc direcror of the Lake County standing right there when ic happened," she said. Achievement Examination. Thomas to recuse himself when be joined the - ·---·-·on Alliance. The passengers were allowed to board another Only 16 other scudents in t.hc State got perfect Philip Morris case one year ago. He said lead The financing plan is realistic and plane bound for LaGuardia lace Tuesday night, said scores on the spring exam.. plaintiff lawyer Stephen Tillery asked him co join udes an estimate that the number JoAnn Jenny, a spokeswoman for Pinsburgh "It just kind ofcomes co me," Hilgard said ofher the case before he started representing Thomas. decttonic coll customers would International Airport. academic achievements, which also indude earn­ Much is at stake in the appeal. Madison County to 75 percent from 50 percent The plane was cleared co cecum to service, said ing all As and one A-minus at Alcon High School Judge Nicholas Byron last year ordered the · · the next three years, tollway Bill Crowley. the FBI spokesman in Pirnburgb. The A-minus was in physical education. nation's biggest cigarette company ro pay smokers t1JO~ro:man Joelle McGinnis said The investigation was continuing Wednesday and The high school senior, who also ranks first in $10.1 billion for marketing light cigarettes ~ a y. no one had been charged. Crowley said. her class, prefers math and science to other sub­ healthier alcemarive to regular brands. Several Others said low-income drivers who jects. identical cases are Stalled in the court system 't afford $50 for an I-PASS will be TEACHER, NEWLY DELIVERED BABY "There's no guess work. It's so concrete. It's awaiting the outcome of this one, which is the first eel by the higher toll, which FOUND DEAD IN HOTEL ROOM either right. or it's wrong." she said. "I'm not into of its kind. woold to 80 c.ents for aus and that touchy-feely kind of subject maccer, narndy Also, legislators have wrestled along parry lines 5 for trucks, up from abour $1. SPRINGFIELD -A schoolteacher and a baby English." with a proposal to cap the kind of lawsuit awards "This is jusr really purring the bur­ she had jusr delivered were found dead in a hotd Hilgard's father, James Hilgard, said he and his that the Philip Morris case exemplifies. on the backs of those who can room and authorities said they were not vicrims of wife encourage Sophie and her older brother to Thomas did not immediately return a tele­ lrast afford it," said Terry Pasrika, exec­ foul play. Bue there were few other answers about work hard and achieve. phone message left ac his office Wednesday by The . direccor of the Citizen Advocacy their deaths. "We do cry co set an example of being involved Associated Press and a court spokesman declined Center in Elmhurst. Authorities know a pregnant Christy Ann with your job or wharever your career is," James co comment.

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NEW YORK - Vice President · Cheney unleashed a stinging on Sen. John Kerry Wednesday c, ridiculing him as a politician Studtm takt adYallfap of ..,. wutlttr WtdlltSUJ lfttr1001 in Ruth Holltnna11's Eqtiu littnmn clan H tH so..- Quall. has made a c:arccc out of chang­ his mind. "More wrong, more and more wobbly than any national figw:c." agreed Sen. "Four more years," they shouted­ KERRY TARGETS SEVEN PROTESTS TARGET BUSH FLORIDA ORDERS Miller, a Democratic keynoter ac echoing ~e chanrs chat floaced up STATES WITH INITIAL POLICIES ON LABOR, AIDS; HALF-MILLION TO WYE die Republican National Convention. from che convention floor several ADVERTISING BLITZ ARRESTS TOP 1, lOO AS HURRICANE CLOSES IN "As a war protester, Kercy blamed miles away as delegates acdaimed the NEW YORK - John Kerry will NEW YORK - Republican MIAMI - Nearly a half-million military." said the Georgia senator Bush-Cheney ticket for another t.erm. begin his post-labor Day advertising National Convention protesters people W!!CC ordered to evacuau: as a fiery speech chat drew repeated The speeches by Cheney and Miller blitz in seven scares from New waved symbolic pink slips along a Hurricane Frances swirled toward 'ons from the GOP delegates in were che main events of the evening, Hampshire to New Mexico, his politi­ three-mile "unemployment line," Florida on Wednesday just wedcs afu:r ball. "As a Senator, he voted to but the convention seemed co move cal Ground Zero for a $50 million labor unions demanded bener rreat­ Chadeys deva.mtting visit, threatming our military." 20 y~ back in time at one point as campaign scheduled to expand into menc of workers and a group of to deliver che most powetfu.l one-two The vice president hailed President delegates cook in a tribute co che lace another 13 states by Nov. 2. AIDS activists infiltrated Madison punch co bit a state in at lease a cenru.ry. as a "superb commander in Ronald Reagan. They cheered ac In a rare advanced buy, the Square Garden on Wednesday. as Those planning to ride out the storm who has helped restore che video clips of the late president ac his Democratic campaign began reserving arrest totals soared beyond 1,700 for snapped up canned food, water and cmnomy sinre che attacks of Sept. 11, mOSt forceful, chen again when they air time Wednesday night in Ohio, che past week. generacors, while military helioopteIS 200 I and will lead the nation co victo­ saw former President George H.W Florida, Iowa, New Mexico, The arresrs, including several on and planes were flown our of the area ry in the war on cerror. Bush "docs noc Bush eulogizing him in June. Pennsylvania, New Hampshire and Wednesday, far surpass those made and Cape Canaverals Kennedy Space · cbJ in empty ch.rears and halfway Madison Square Garden bloomed WLSCOnsin, according to Democratic in much more violent circwnst:anc.es Cencer said it would dose on Thursday. measures, n Cheney said in a prime­ wich thousands of blue placards chat officials fumiliar wich che buy. Ads at Chicago's 1968 Democratic con­ The National Hurricane Center rime speech ac che convention podi­ read "Win One for The Gipper." begin airing Friday in Ohio, chen next vention. Two well-known figures isrued a hurricane watch for about 280 um delivered to a nationwide televi- Cheney performed che traditional week in the ocher six states. from chat era alleged chat police are miles of Florida'.s Atlantic ~ - t tiln audience. vic.e president's role in his rum at che The campaign also was buying air using more subtle tactics co stifle dis­ from Florida City near the state's I Kerry spokesman Joe Lockhart podium, praising the man at the cop time through Nov. 2 in Minnesota, sent. southern tip to Flagler Beach about 20 mstancly accused Republicans of of the ticket while denigrating che Missouri, Nevada, Oregon, "Chicago Seven" veteran Tom miles north of Daytona Beach. A hur­ '!lash-and-burn politics" and said it leader of che political opposition. Washington, Maine, Michigan, Hayden spoke wich activist lawyer ricane watch means those areas could , won't work. "Dick Cheney and Zell "Tune and again he has made che Arizona, Louisiana, Colorado, Leonard Weinglass on Wednesday scan feeling hurricane conditions with­ Miller looked like angry and grumpy wrong call on national security," the Arkansas and North Carolina and oucside a West Side holding facility in 36 hows. old men," be said. vic.e president said of Kerry. West V uginia. They wodt sec ads until for suspecrs awaiting the trip co cen­ Forec:ast'Cr'S said the scill-st:rengtben­ Republicans launched their double­ "On Iraq, Sen. Kerry has disagreed lacer chis full tral booking - many of chem yet co ing Category 4 storm could bit on bureled attack on Bush's Democratic with many of his fellow Democrats," The $50 million is more than half of be processed from Tuesday evening, Labor Day weekend as early as Friday opponenc as the president cam­ Cheney said in a delivery as undersea&-. che abouc $90 million chat Kercy has at when more chan 1,000 people were night, less chan three weeks after piigned his way into the convention ed as Miller's was not. "But Sen. his disposal between now and Nov. 2. arrested. Charley raked Florida'.s wesrem coasr city. collecting che endorsement of the Kerry's liveliest disagreement is with On cop of the massive downpaymenc, "I'm here co congraculate and wich 145 mph wind, causing billions of union representing New York's 8,600 himsel£ His back and forth reBeas a officials said the campaign has budget­ applaud che demonstrators and ask dollars in damage and killing 27 people. &rdightcrs, some of whom risked habit of indecision, and sends a mes­ ed an und.i.sclosed amount ofmoney co those who are the purveyors of fear co "I can'c emphasiz.c enough how pow­ their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. His eyes sage of confusion." pour inco key scaces lacer in the fall apologize," said Hayden, whose erful chis is. If there's something out misted as be ·stood among them and "Flip-B.op, flip-Bop," motioned the Ads will air on local necwork affili­ arrest in 1968 became a cause cele­ there chars going to weaken it, we bckl a black fire helmet labeled delegates as they voiced their disdain arcs, cable 1V and broadcast ouders bre. In all, 589 people were arrested haven't seen it,n bu.aicane a:nttt di.rec­ 'Commander in Chic£" for Bush's rival. cargcring minorities. during the rioting in Chicago. tor MaxM.ayfieldsaid.

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single to lead Chicago over the ivalry's intensity picks up Cubs beat 2-I Wednesday night. After Kerry Wood scruck out I I The march up continued until frequent that penalties are adminis­ Expos 2-1 in eight shutouc innings for the lace in the game, when somebody tered differs from game co game. Cubs, Garciaparra hit a one-out sin­ else was assigned to defend Klatter. Since the game was only a one­ THE AssoslATED PilfsS gle off Vargas (5-5) in the 11th. What is becoming a oontinuing Although the intensity was high point margin, the defense was Sammy Sosa singled one out later . over the past oouple years, ten­ on the field between the two play­ cxrremely efficient on both sides. MONTREAL - The Chicago and Ramon Martinez walked to was apparent in the men's first ers, off the fidd they are, in fact, "I a111 really happy," Howarth Cubs put themselves in position to load che bases. game ofthe year against Butler. good friends. said. "The guys defended the whole cake advantage of a mistake. Vargas bounced his next pitch in The I-0 win jusr goes co show "Casey Uewett) and I are acrual­ field." Nomar Garciaparra scored the the din and past catcher Brian incense the play was. It was ly good friends off the field, but on It was chis intense defense chat go-ahead run on Claudio Vargas' Schneider, allowing Garciaparra to intensity chat led to the distri­ the field the play is always cxrreme­ relayed directly co the excess of yel­ wild pitch in the 11 ch inning and come home with the first run of the 'on of six yellow cards - four ly tough," Klatter said. "It's a low cards for both sides. Mark Grudzielanek added an RBI game. t co Butler, while Eascern friendly competition between us, As the game progressed., it was 'val two. there are no hard feelings." apparent chat the Buder defenders •Both teams played with gtcat Fro111 head coach Ada111 were having co lean heavily on CLOSE CALL: ing them." ·cy.· freshman forwaroJoel Del Howarth's perspective, the quick Eastern as they were still able co CoNTINVED FJIOM PAC( 12A Del Toro, who scored his first col­ said. "le just got a lictle our of admission of the yellow cards was push the ball up the field. The Panthers leader on offense, legiate goal of his career, was happy . not necessarily a fault of the referee . While the Bulldogs may have Klacter, was the reason the play to be in the right spot at the right The rivalry did not just remain "For the first game I th.ink they slowed down during the final expanded into a scoring opportunity. rime. een the teams. Junior forward were a little quick ro draw (the yel­ moments of the game, the Panthers Because of his ability to go one­ "Being the shortest player on the ~y Klatter from Eastern and low card)," Howarth said. "le was a were still able to make runs due to on-one with defenders and rum the field, I didn't think I was going to get ~dcr defender junior Casey Jewett heated game, chat means a lot and their physical endurance. comer on chem, Klatter was able to co it," Del Toro said with a chuckle. ft in a continuous barcle up until (rough play) is co be expected." "We pride ourselves in being able get to the sideline and allow people "But for the team's sake, I was jusc I yellow card was handed out co According to Howarth, depend­ to finish the game as strong as we in die center of the field to have a happy to be in the right spot at the ~player. ing on the referee and his style, the started it," Klatter said. chance to finish. right rime." Klatter drove hard down the left Thar one goal, which is die most side of the field and was able co play important and only goal of Del the ball into the middle, where one Toro's career up co this point, ended of the shorter players on the tCalll up icing the fim game of the season Cardinal Ankiel back in majors took a chance on the header and put for the Panthers. it in the back of the net. "For the first game, I thought this "Pare of our strategy is ro isolate was as good as ir gets," How:utlt attempting to regain his career me on the sidelines co see if I can said. "Fair play goes ro Butler. We make a play down the fidd," Klatter had to grind it out for the victory, said. "On the goal and other plays and I was proud of the way we were ftl AssoclATID PRESS way," La~ said. here," center fielder Jim Edmonds chis year, I will have more of a role in able ro hold onto char lead." Ankiel, 25, is eligible for the play­ said. "I don't chink our guys are going assisting in goals just as well as scor- St LOUIS -Next spring. the St. offi even though 25-rnan rosters were to stand for it, and hopefully he won't loois Cardinals expect Rick Ankiel fun.en on Tuesday because he was on have to go through it." ocompece for a spot in the rotation. disabled list. When he cakes the Ankiel said, simply: "You know ~ month, he oould show up on mound, it'll be his fuse action in the what, lee's talk about now." INVITED: As the men's cross country team lie postscason roster. majors since May 200 I. Lase month, the comeback began. CONTINUED FROM PAC( 12A prepares for the competition chat ror now, jusr being in the major A lot has passed since the former In seven startS at three levels he lays ahead, they will need to look ~ is enough for the left-hander second-round draft pick. arrived with showed he was ready for another shall be fierce in the OVC. Eastern cowards juniors for leadership. rho.IC once-promising career was the Cardinals in 2000 as a 19-year­ shoe, going 2-1 with an 0.79 ERA Kentucky is expected co be a com­ Masaner anticipates juniors Dan mild for more than three years by old phenom with 11 victories and with no wild pitches and only two petitor this year after finishing sec­ Strackeljabn, Jake Scour and Dave 11 avalanche of wild pirches and 194 srrikeouis in 175 innin~ co help walks in 22 2-3 innin~. ond in the conference champi­ Carlson co rise to the challenge. He trmnscrucrive elbow surgery. Sc. Louis win the NL Cenc:ral. "Ir's been good and I chink the onships, as well as Samford who tied expects three men co be backed by lqxanber serves as bonus rime for the "The face is, we don't win without main thing is to make sure I can go for third with Morehead Stare last juniors Nathan Pepper, Brad ixmer bonus baby, and for the ream him," La Russa said. our there and throw pain-free," year, according to Masanet. Runnion, Scoct McNa111er and with che best record in baseball. From the 2000 playoffs, when he Ankid said. "Ir's been going that way "In terms of the OVC, Eastern sophomore Erik Werden. "C:Oming up here ir would be good uncorked nine wild pitches and and I just wane co oonrinue." Kentucky and Salllford are schools "Dave Carlson and Jake Stout are I\ ger back in a rhythm, get back in wa1ked 11 in four innings, it's been The Cardinalswill ueatAnkiel just with good distance programs," of our big guys," Masanet said. "Erik lie game," Ankid said Wednesday almosc all bad news. He was 1-2 with as they used Matt Morris in 2000 fol­ Masanec said. "Morehead University Weeden is not racing chis meet, and Iller being accivared from the 15-day a 7.13 ERA and 25 walks in 24 lowing his rcoonstrucrive elbow sur­ will be good competition as well." Dan Scrackeljahn is nor a 100 per­ !&bled list. "I chink looking back on inni~ when he was demored in gery, pitching him every few days. The men's cross country tCalll has cent. But they shall be 'go to guys' as I 111 be more proud of myself when May 2001, and he missed the entire Just like Morris then, whatever hap­ its first meet against University of well." Ik>ok back IO years from now and 2002 season with a sprained elbow. pens now with An.kid, 2005 is more Iowa. Going up against the Big Ten The four seniors along with the 'rlf Wow,' you know. n In July 2003, he was 2-6 with a important. competitors, Masanet holds his head three juniors will nor be able ro do it Theres already a cle£ini.te "wow' 6.29 ERA ac Double-A Tennessee "Remember chat Matt's future was high with admiration and respect. alone. According co coach Masanet, !ding around the Cardinals, as wit­ when he required reconstruccive as a sta.rtcr so we didn't want to do "They are a national caliber team, there are underclassmen who will mcd by manager Tony La ~s elbow surgery. anything during chat period ofreliev­ but we're going in with all the expec­ add elements to the tCalll. mtmdy rare presence in the bullpen Some ofAnkiels ceanunaces are on ing chat would take away 6:om him tations of racing our best," Masanet "Brad Butler has been looking Or An.kid's throwing session, about 3 the lookout for media who won't lee getting into the winter with a full said. "I have always admired them pretty good in practice," Masanet 1/2 hows before St. Louis played the it all die. program and being able to oome to and respected them. I ~ that they said. "All of the freshmen have been m "I chink, speaking for myself, if ready to 'if'•" La Russa will provide us with a very competi­ looking good and Brad is one of "le was an impressive throw, by the chat happens ic's going ro be ugly in said. tive first meet." chose standout guys." Don't Get Stuck in the Dog Housel

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2004 Eastern Illinois University. Char~ Close Call, Kids ost at World for Opener BY AARON SEIOUTZ Series Sl'Olt~ EDITOR The margin was only one As I was flipping through the goal in Eastern men's soccer channels the ocher day I C211le first game. And that one upon a great oppo ~ ESPNs coverage of the goal, at times, looked like it But his shot grazed the Little Lcague World Series, sup­ was going co be matched by goal post and spdlcd posedly the place where the play­ Buder. the rest of the game. ers truly care. As the final From then I was bombarded with images of seconds ticked More inside the Panthm high-snung coaches, overweight off the clock, + Tension makes the BuU moms in hysteria because her child Eascem's coach­ opening game traded shots hir a and I 0-ycar-olds ing staff muse look like a bud- thac crying because they didn'r move have ta.ken a col­ ding rivalry. the runner ro third wirh no outs. I lective sigh of Page 11.4 personally don'r reel.II my child­ relief as their 1-0 going to hood memorio of little league lead had been conuol of baseball ha\ing that much drama enough co knock off a game. But the chances in ic. M~ have fond memories of tough opponent in Butler. materialize inco acrual their daY!> playing ball... Boch teams had multiple and the 1-0 score was The joy of getting a hie, throw­ chances co put up another the game ended. ing a ~runner our, the thrill of goal or t\\O, but couldn't "That is jusc the w-ay ~rcpping on che mound and get­ cipiralizc on those oppor­ rain games cake ting a , Big I.etgue Oiew runicics. sometimes," Kbrrer and, most imponancly. the thrill "We always work on get­ "You can flip a coin of fini~hing the g:ime and having ting ahead early. bur whac these teams are so co co make the most imporrnnr deci­ we need to do ;t bencr job rive. Eicher one could sion of the day: :m orange, purple ~f is finding a way co finish come out with the or red snow cone. the g:ime off," junior for­ today. and ic will be There were nc-.er any tears. war be banded a> on.ship which, in realicy. means us, but if we work hard each day wc absolurelr nothing and chink they shouldn't have co expect anything less are God's gift co earth. than sucx:ess. If they I~, they will have par­ "We have great respect for our oom­ ents and coaches telling them ic is petition. Tut's why we work so hard; just a g:ime. Bue ki

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"We started six years ago, and we wanted co highlighr original bands in the area," festival coordina­ ror, John Hicks, said. "It will be nothing but great music for four days," he said. It's a nice opporruniry for people ro just kick back in lawn chairs and drink some beers and enjoy the music.. " They are all local and on the verge of making ir big. "The bands fearured are dose ro breaking," Hicks said. Bands like Clone, Lldlifter, Hor Iron Skillet, Victims of Chao , Funky Circus Fleas and The Good )~ Pimps are set co showcase their talentS. The festival will have music for just about everyone. Ir will showcase bands playing music from funk, ro meral, co punk, Hicks said. J.R Baird said his band, Clone, is in a way inde­ scrible. "We call (the music) boodarock," he said. It is almosr like throwing Nirvana, Pink Floyd, stand up comedy and politics into a blender and our came Clone, Baird said. This will be Clone's last performance ~ a band Ir is a fun atmosphere for everyone, he said, everyone has a good rime.

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Campers are an addi­ tional $5. There will be venders who will offer Listed in descending order food and if spectators would like ro, they + Day 1 Saturday, Sept. 4 have the option to bring their own beer. has a good time. SUPAGROUP CHA\.\IBACON Hicks requests no bottles. It doesn'r matter if you,re 6 going to HOT IRON S"-.ILLET THE 0MELAS wn1e refreslunent are cheap, not like rhe show with your parents. The ac Ozzfesr where you have to pay like LIDLIFTER ENAMEL crowds are always great and everyone six bucks for a beer»' Hicks said. CLONE DJC mere really makes die bands feel appre­ This is an all ages event and viewers HONl:ST Poo ciated, Baird said. over 21 are welcome to bring alcohol Hicks spoke a licrle about his band as well. Hoc Iron Skillet. "We are comparable to che Red Hot + Day 2 Sunday, Sept. 4 Chili Peppers," he said. "We are about to put out our third THE PIMPS NONE TAKEN C.D. entitled 'Fever,' which will be NIL8 SOULMINE released September 3», he said. MISPENT YOUTH Hicks also mentioned viewers will be V ICTIMS OF CHAOS able to purchase C.D.s by the bands THE TIMMYS ROCK ON WHEELS chac will be performing. FUNKY CIRCUS "Barnfest is and will always be the FLEAS party of the year," Baird said. ~~==~stH;: ott Lecoqs is scheduled to play Tickets are $19. 99 and cover two Barnfest with the Taylorville band Saturday. GATES OPEN AT 1 P.M. days of music. Parking is an additional with a valid I.D. SATURDAY AND THE MUSIC $5. STARTS AT 2 P.M. EACH DAY. Tickets are available online at This year, spectators will be able to hocironskillet.com or are Positively 4th bring campers to stay the night to wake Streer Records, located at 411 Lincoln up to another day full of music. Ave. . ' ' ,. •••• •••••••••• •• • ••••••••••••••••••••• ••••• • ••• • •• ••• ••••••••••••• •••••• • • • RSO GUIDE • • Coming Wednesday, September 8th!! • • • '« • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Buy a2x4 ad and receive 4FREE inches to use the following • • • week!! Call your ad rep today at 581·2816 for more information. • People in ENTERTAINMENT the news Hilton markets jewelry line on Amazon.com Black a "time TH~ As.sooAno PRESs NEW YORK - P.ui_, Hilton. the hotel hcires.s famous for bc1J1g fumou.\, has creared a jt."\\dry line of pink. sparkles, stars and bc:utS. capsule" for racial issues rhe Paris Hilron collcccion, which rang~ in price from SI 5 ro $95. es available exdusivdy ar LOS ANGElF5 (AP) - On Aug. 20. ntttkd mo~ of a definmg pctsp«tl\·c, "a thing cb:ir \\e aspired robe." said Hayes, who Amazon.com.. Ir include$ necl co afford it; it looks expensive> but its not." anists. but also co cdebrare bluck culrurt and gc111u!>," Si:u.·m sud of th(; comedia11, whose Cannes Film Festival nnd ;i Goldcr1 Giobt ~~ hope for a rroubkd communit) acerbic social -.ui~ was widely known nommacion. looking to rebuild icsdf. among blacks but had )~ to cro!\S Ovt'r ro ''The problem tb.u cxisct'd then. :ind t0.1 Ray Charles to be Srax President An Ddl decided ro film dle mnin$tteam audiences. ccnain extent now." said Bell. "ii. t!U: concert "for historical pu~... The re.ult: HI i.tlrted ctlking ro him, · St1.1an ~uled. HoUyw00<.1 didn't real!) ~tn&' on the l'Cl!ioo of life fo1 blac.ks m s:ud "Wam.t;'l:o;" tell,~"° much-abour bb ~-cue. Both Charlt'li and Lowcc) \\efe among the first w~ nt:edcd to Jemon~t rate diat our rhe 1970~ with m;m-on·1li1:~nttt intertiews cuf rure in the early 70~. g1oup AO be induc.rtJ 11 to the h.JI of tune in 1979. music. 1~ an cmllodimenc oftlw bbck \,>:xp<.'l'i­ .mJ foot.tge of d11! conc~n and audience "le\ arr d1..x1ion yelr. and :t lot ofthe issuo Georgia ha:. a rich mlbic hcritai,'t' and an cvcm 100: encc:" and what~ on in enc Ii\'t'S ofour [><"O­ "\'<'har you re ... ~ in 'Wm.sw: is the that were the reason due the Wathtax or

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