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This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the 2002 at The Keep. It has been accepted for inclusion in December by an authorized administrator of The Keep. For more information, please contact [email protected]. December 10, 2002 “Tell the truth TUESDAY and don’t be afraid.” VOLUME 87, NUMBER 71 THEDAILYEASTERNNEWS.COM Fighting the Illini The Panther basketball team travels to Champaign to play against its third ranked team of the season.

Page 12 SPORTS Students cool on dorms’ warmth UPI will By Tim Martin CAMPUS EDITOR

Winter jackets have been replaced with tank tops in South Quad residence halls in the past week because of heat- ing complications. hold final When students in Andrews, Lawson, Taylor and Thomas residence halls returned from Thanksgiving break, more than just the turkey sandwiches were cold. “You pretty much had to put on a rally winter coat,” said Brett Chally, a fresh- man secondary education major and Federal mediator will meet with Thomas hall resident, about his room’s negotiators Wednesday cold temperature last week. “I saw a lot of kids wearing hooded sweatshirts By John Chambers and under their covers all day.” ADMINISTRATION EDITOR Mark Hudson, director of university housing and dining, said heaters that Eastern’s chapter of the University Professionals of run on a hot-water system were slow to Illinois will be holding its final rally today as negotiations turn on due to the season’s first week continue for a new three-year faculty contract. of cold weather. Federal mediator Jerry Carmichael will meet with the “Certainly whenever we get to the UPI and the administration negotiating team Wednesday cold stuff, it is going to take a bit to get for the second time since November, and the rally follows the system in balance,” he said. “I think nine months of negotiations not productive since August, we got stuck in the transition said UPI chapter president, David Radavich. between.” “Since that time, we have not seen much serious com- Students are now suffering from a mitment on part of the administration to reaching an transitional step that may have gone equitable settlement. We have seen repeated delays and too far, as temperatures in dorm rooms refusal to supply key information needed for discussion,” are exceeding 80 degrees. he said. “If the will were there on the part of the admin- “I went to bed wearing shorts and a istration, a settlement could be achieved in a matter of T-shirt last night,” said Lydsay Bartak, hours.” a freshman undecided major and a res- Radavich said the rally could make an impression on ident of Andrews. “And when I woke the administration negotiating team since the federal up, I was sweating.” mediator was requested after the UPI picket on Oct. 23. Thomas hall resident Brad Iles, a “That afternoon they called for the mediator,” he said. sophomore political science major, “We are making every effort to avoid a strike, but that said his room feels like a sauna right depends on the administration’s willingness to bargain in now. good faith.” Hudson says a comfort level should The mediator was called for other reasons, instead of rest between 68 and 72 degrees, but he as a result of the picket, said the administrator’s chief credits the sudden temperature rise negotiator Bob Wayland. with sunny weather. “It was the result of both of our negotiating commit- “If it is warm and sunny, you get the DAN LEE/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER tees,” he said. radiant heat coming through the win- Jon Collier, freshman undecided major, walks around Carman Hall lobby bundled Wayland said the rally Tuesday likely will not have an dows,” he said. “But if it seems like it is up Monday morning because of the low temperatures in the dorms. Students in effect on the administration’s negotiating team. too hot overnight–if it’s more than 72 residence halls were bundled up most of last week, but have also complained “We’re still very hopeful ... We’re certainly prepared to degrees–residents should tell the front about the heat this week. continue meeting with the mediator,” he said. desk so they can relay it to us.” The UPI also will unveil an academic master plan of six Students must now juggle room tem- man undecided major and Andrews the thermostat will adjust the heat and improvements the faculty would like to see at Eastern, perature by constantly opening and resident, said. “It seems like they wait residents in that zone (that don’t open Radavich said. closing their windows, which is a until there are a thousand complaints ... their windows) will be baked,” Hudson He said the plan, comparable to points outlined by the process that Iles said is unnecessary. and then they tell us they are ‘working said. Illinois Board of Higher Education, will be passed out at “If you open up your windows it sort on it.’” Celvi said upper levels of Andrews the rally on flyers and focus on improving academic qual- of defeats the purpose because it’s While some students in Taylor and that allow smoking did not feel consid- ity. going to get so cold,” he said. “The Lawson said they thought their room erably cold or warm in the past week. “This is not a negotiating document even though some school needs to put money to fix the temperature was just fine, Hudson If Hudson’s theory is true, the com- of the issues are related,” he said. heaters because it shouldn’t be 150 said certain resident halls and floors fortable climate may be due to the In a university statement, Wayland said the actions of degrees in my room.” are still subject to extreme cold or windows being constantly open and the UPI leaders are discouraging. Other students share Iles’s frustra- warmth. closed. “We are very disappointed with the behavior of the tion toward the heaters’ inconsisten- “Each building has their own heating The high temperatures might be (UPI) leaders in their recent threats of a faculty strike cies. system,” he said. “The system heats in something students stuck in cold and the filing of an unfair labor practice charge during “It’s annoying because it seems that zones, with each room acting as a ther- dorms need, as Celvi said because of the mediation process,” Wayland said. we have to wait forever for (the school) mostat. to do anything,” Heather Celvi, a fresh- “If one person opens their windows, SEE WARMTH Page 7 SEE RALLY Page 7 Former UPI president moves to capital post

By John Chambers confronted with a state budget that is Kaufman’s road to Springfield ADMINISTRATION EDITOR constantly changing figures of billions of dollars in debt, and the budget is continu- Worked as a journalist throughout The president of the state University ally facing cuts. the Midwest Professionals of Illinois, Sue Kaufman, “This is the monster that governor- Hired by Eastern in 1986 was appointed vice chair of the governor- elect Blagojevich has inherited,” she Elected president of Eastern’s UPI elect Rod Blagojevich’s Higher said. “More and more states are cutting chapter Education Committee. their budgets. This whole thing started Elected president of state UPI Kaufman, who is still on leave from back in the Reagan administration.” Eastern after joining the journalism She said during and after the Reagan department in 1986, now has the task of administration there was a shift of money issues surrounding it have changed dra- aiding Blagojevich in planning his agenda to the states, causing budget issues. matically since she arrived at Eastern. in office. “This movement of federal dollars is a “When I came to Eastern to teach jour- The appointment came Tuesday in the movement where states...have to do more nalism, I was the first faculty member to governor-elect’s transition period, nam- with less money,” she said. “We’ve been bring with me my own two personal com- ing 16 advisory panels based on issues he suffering from that since the late 1970s puters,” she said. “Technology has made campaigned for. and 1980s.” enormous changes.” In addition to Kaufman, there are eight She said the governor-elect administra- She said the perception of higher edu- vice chairs on the Higher Education tion will focus on creating less debt for stu- cation has changed. Committee, and the other issue-based dents who depend on loans to attend school. “I don’t think we’ve made it real clear PHOTO SUBMITTED committees cover such topics as civil “We’re going to be struggling to make that higher education is not so much a Eastern journalism professor Sue Kaufman was rights, public safety and anti-terrorism, sure we can get more money toward stu- choice as it is a mandate,” she said. agriculture and environment. dent grants,” she said. appointed vice chair of the governor-elect Rod Blagojevich’s Higher Education Committee. Kaufman said the governor-elect is Kaufman said higher education and the SEE POST Page 9 Today Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Mostly sunny Mostly sunny Mostly sunny Cloudy Mostly cloudy Mostly sunny Mostly cloudy

Tuesday, 43º 27º 47º 27º 49º 33º 42º 28º 39º 25º 41º 23º 41º 26º December 10, 2002 HIGH LOW HIGH LOW HIGH LOW HIGH LOW HIGH LOW HIGH LOW HIGH LOW Recital will be performed at Newman Center By Jennifer Chiariello Brass with pianist W. David Hobbs; ACTIVITIES EDITOR trombonists Jon Siddle, Tim Gillins, Brad Wallace, and Brett There will be a recital of compo- Evans; trumpet player Tim sitions written during 2001 and Schmidt; a vocal ensemble consist- 2002 by Elaine Fine at 6 p.m. ing of members of the Eastern Tuesday at the Newman Catholic Illinois University concert choir Center. conducted by Derek Weston; Elaine Fine is completing her pianist John David Moore; violin- graduate studies in composition at ists Thomas LeVeck and Elaine Eastern this semester. A press Fine; violinist Istvan Szabo; pianist release stated she is the violinist of Susan Teicher and countertenor the LeVeck String Quartet, a mem- Richard Robert Rossi. ber of the Eastern Symphony The program includes two Orchestra, the president of the choral settings from the Song of Coles County Arts Council and a Songs, a quartet for trombones, a reviewer for the American Record quintet for piano and brass instru- Guide. Her articles on music have ments, a sonata for trumpet and appeared in The Instrumentalist piano, a string trio, a tango for magazine and the Maud Powell viola and piano, a solo piano sonata, Signature, and she also has con- a song piano sonata and a song tributed to several articles in cycle for countertenor and piano “Classical Music: The Third Ear – set to programs by Federico The Essential Listening Garcia Lorca. Companion,” recently published by The Newman Catholic Center is BackBeat Books. located at 500 Roosevelt Ave. in The concert will feature per- Charleston. The recital is free and formances by the EIU Faculty open to the public. Jazz bands to perform at Union By Barry Hickey STAFF WRITER “Jazz is almost a hun- Two of Eastern’s jazz big bands dred years old and one will perform at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Grand Ballroom of the Martin of America’s greatest Luther King Jr. University Union. This concert is the fourth of the art forms.” “Jazz and Java” series. “Jazz and Java” combines the talented works of —Sam Fagaly EIU Jazz with offerings of the Java STEPHEN HAAS/ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR Beanery and Bakery. Eastern’s Jazz Jennifer Walker helps 6-year-old Gus, one of her twin sons, find the ornament he made in his kindergarten class Lab Band is directed by Simon Rowe Hustling the Gig.” on one of the Christmas trees in Old Main on Monday evening. The trees were decorated with ornaments made and Sam Fagaly directs the Jazz She and the Jazz directors have by students from local elementary schools. Ensemble. spoken on the phone several times “Jazz is almost a hundred years old since. and one of America’s greatest forms “Eastern has a great jazz pro- of art,” Fagaly said. gram,” Kosins said. Holiday celebration will kick off tonight The performance will feature Big She was impressed with the By Lisa Rowe theme is centered around ‘Home and ribbons. According to a Band jazz including a few holiday Eastern Big Band. STAFF WRITER for the Holidays.’” press release, this tree’s theme is favorites, and will also feature special A “Meet the Artist” reception will The event will feature four “Our Home for the Holiday.” The guest vocalist, Kathy Kosins. take place at the Java Beanery and Eastern will host its fourth Christmas trees, three small children’s ornaments on this tree “The concert will have a few holi- Bakery, downstairs from the Grand annual holiday celebration from 5 trees and one larger one, are red, white and blue. day favorites and a lot of variety,” Ballroom following the perform- to 7 p.m. Tuesday from and 10 to Woodard said. Two of the small Ornaments on other trees are Fagaly said. ance. 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in the foyer trees are borrowed, but the big themed with paper people, mit- Kosins, a self-taught vocalist from The directors and performers are of Old Main. tree and the third small tree tens and “candy cane-type orna- Detroit, became involved with the hoping for a good turn out. The celebration will feature belong to the university. ments,” Woodard said. university after giving a brief clinic The performance is free and four trees decorated by children The trees are decorated with This event is a good one for the called “Gainful Employment, open to the public. of Mark Twain, Carl Sandburg, lights and ornaments from previ- community, especially the chil- Jefferson and Ashmore elemen- ous years, as well as the addi- dren, to come in and see Old tary schools. tional ornaments made by the Main, Woodard said. The event is an outreach oppor- children. “It’s their chance to come tunity to bring the Charleston “(The ornaments) are inside the castle,” she said. community and the university designed in construction paper There is no admission charge together, Vicki Woodard, public with sequins and cotton, typical for this event and students, fac- information specialist, said. materials the children work with ulty, staff and members of the “It is a great opportunity for in school,” Woodard said. community are encouraged to Editor in chief ...... Michelle Jones Verge editor ...... Ben Turner children to come in and partici- The larger tree has a patriotic come share a little bit of the hol- Managing editor ...... Jamie Fetty Associate Verge editor ...... open pate in an event like this,” theme, sporting blue and silver iday spirit. Refreshments will be News editor ...... Nate Bloomquist Online editor ...... Ben Erwin Woodard said. “This year’s ornaments with American flags served at the event. Associate news editor . . .Jessica Danielewicz Accounts manager ...... Kyle Perry Editorial page editor ...... Karen Kirr Advertising manager ...... Steve Leclair Senior reporter ...... Caitlin Prendergast Design & graphics manager . . . .Steve Leclair Activities editor ...... Jennifer Chiariello Sales Manager ...... Tim Sullivan Best Buddies seeking more volunteers Administration editor ...... John Chambers Promotions manager ...... Branden Delk Campus editor ...... Tim Martin National Advertising ...... Maureen Kudlik By Ryan Terrell said. “They not only aid the to get more involved,” she City editor ...... Carly Mullady Business manager ...... Betsy Mellott STAFF WRITER impaired individual, but also said. “It has made me realize Student gov. editor ...... Avian Carrasquillo Asst. business manager ...... Luke Kramer the volunteers that attend.” that people out there need our Features editor ...... open Editorial adviser...... John Ryan The Best Buddies Organization, The Best Buddies help, even if it is just our Photo editor ...... Colin McAuliffe Publisher...... John David Reed which aids people with handicaps Organization was created friendship.” Associate photo editor ...... Stephen Haas Press supervisor ...... Johnny Bough by pairing students with those nationally in 1987 but is in its The second-year president Sports editor ...... Matt Meinheit Subcriptions manager ...... Valerie Jany Associate Sports editor ...... Matt Williams who have disabilities, needs vol- third year at Eastern. Despite said the Best Buddies experi- unteers, Ryan Hendrickson, a the shortage, the organization ence is beneficial for volun- The Daily Eastern News produced by the students of Eastern Illinois University. It is published supervisor with the program, is experiencing its most suc- teers. daily Monday through Friday, In Charleston, Ill. during fall and spring semesters and twice week- ly during the summer term except during school vacations or examinations. Subscription price: said. cessful year ever. “We encourage students to $38 per semester, $16 for summer, $68 all year. The Daily The organization has recent- A recent Christmas meeting come out and see what we are Eastern News is a member of The Associated Press, which is ly experienced a shortage in brought in over $2,000 to aid all about,” Nicoletti said. entitled to exclusive use of all articles appearing in this paper. volunteers at meetings. those with handicaps. “This “Volunteers believe they get Students that attend meet- has been our best year,” more out of the experience PERIODICAL POSTAGE PAID AT: PHONE:217-581-2812 (fax 581-2923) ings help individuals from the Hendrickson said. “And we than the people they are help- Charleston, IL 61920 EMAIL:[email protected] ISSN 0894-1599 Charleston community with want to build on that success.” ing.” NIGHT STAFF: various activities. Elizabeth Nicoletti, a special Meetings are held in room PRINTED BY: Night editor ...... Nate Bloomquist Eastern Illinois University News Design ...... Karen Kirr Members of the program education major, is in her sec- 2140 of Coleman Hall, usually Charleston, IL 61920 Sports Design ...... Matt Williams encourage those volunteers to ond year as the organization’s on the first Wednesday of every ATTENTION POSTMASTER: Night Photo editor ...... Colin McAuliffe develop a special friendship president. month. Send address changes to Copy editors ...... Robin Augsberg with their “buddy.” “I started off as a member For more information on the The Daily Eastern News ...... Alta King “The meetings are an excel- of the Best Buddies Best Buddies Organization call Buzzard Hall, Eastern Illinois University Night News editors . . . . .Nate Bloomquist lent experience,” Hendrickson Organization because I wanted Ryan Hendrickson at 581-6224. Charleston, IL 61920 ...... Jessica Danielewicz Tuesday, December 10, 2002 THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS 3

DAN LEE/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Casey Halliday, a junior speech comunications major (kneeling right), Jenny Hayes (kneeling left), a junior business managment major and Lauren Krzystofiak, a junior teacher’s certification major participate in a demonstration about alcohol poisoning Monday in the Charleston/Mattoon Room of the Martin Luther King, Jr. University Union. Forum examines consequences of over-drinking By Erica Cusumano nator, gave a presentation on the yourself,” Sempek said. “So many times people say, oh ha the presentation. STAFF WRITER risk of over drinking and facing They emphasized that tolerance ha, they’re just drunk, but too much Audience members found the alcohol poisoning. is not the same for everyone. alcohol can be fatal,” Sempek said. information to be very helpful. College students usually think About 100 women attended the Tolerance is simply the amount of The women stressed that it is “It was very informative,” they know everything there is to event, mostly from the sororities alcohol needed to get the effect. important to realize that a person Beckie Diehl, a sophomore mid- know about alcohol. represented on Eastern’s campus. If a person exceeds their toler- may die if they are passed out. In dle level education major, said. But there is a lot more to alcohol Glasock and Sempek spoke on ance, there can be damaging any minute, that person may slip “I think it was really good and it than parties and fun. There are understanding individual BAC effects. into a coma, and it could be fatal. showed people what we don’t serious consequences that could (blood alcohol content) levels and “Vital organs can be slowed to After the slide show presenta- realize about alcohol,” Nicole result – consequences like alcohol handed our personalized cards to the point of stopping,” Glasock tion, four volunteers from Delta Samford, a sophomore market- poisoning and death. the audience depending on said. Zeta sorority participated in a ing major, said. As Greek Alcohol Awareness weight. Glasock shared stories about her demonstration on what people can Sempek is an Eastern alumna, week kicks off, Sarah Glasock, The added effect of drugs experiences with alcohol poisoning do if one of their friends is and said she chose this line of greek substance abuse coordinator heightens the possibility for prob- during police ride alongs and passed out. The audience took work because she found it to be for health services, and Jessica lems. Sempek said she has also seen what part by coaching the four along, very interesting and wanted to Sempek, alcohol education coordi- “You run the risk of killing over drinking can do to a person. from the points they learned in help people be aware. New shuttle bus stop attracts Former student to stand trial no passengers over weekend today on assault charges By Avian Carrasquillo “I hadn’t heard of it, but it sounds like a Former Eastern student to STUDENT GOVERNMENT EDITOR good idea. I’ll probably use it in the near “They’re not easy cases to future,”sophomore speech communica- face criminal sexual assault The new stop on the Panther Express shut- tion major Stacy Singh said. charges in court today prosecute.” tle bus route from the Martin Luther King Jr. “I wasn’t aware of a new stop. I like the University Union to Showplace 8 movie the- idea, but I have a problem with the lack of By Maura Possley —Bonnie Buckley ater in Mattoon went unused this weekend. days and times available. If I want to see STAFF WRITER The Student Senate Shuttle Bus a movie at nine and the shuttle bus leaves Committee added the stop last week as an at 9:30, I’d be stranded out there,” sopho- A former Eastern student charged with Instead, the victims know their assaulter option for weekend entertainment. more psychology major Yves Romeus criminal sexual assault in May stands trial which, she said, makes it more difficult for Lindsey Baum, chair of the Student said. Tuesday. victims to pursue charges. Senate Shuttle Bus Committee, remained Sophomore art major Allison Warner Antwan G. Oliver, 21, was indicted for If the cases go to court, many can be optimistic that the stop will grow in popu- had mixed feelings about the new stop. accusations of engaging in sexual intercourse hard to try and convict, Buckley said. larity. “It’s not a bad idea. I just wish they had with a woman using force off campus in Sexual assault is a unique crime because, “We had a poor turnout for the first more times available. I like the later January. Oliver was among three former she said, it usually has no witnesses but weekend. No one rode the bus to shows,” Warner said. male students who were handed down the victims themselves; the case comes Showplace 8,” Baum said. “We think that Currently the shuttle runs Fridays and grand jury indictments on similar charges down to one person’s word against anoth- no one knew about the route and that a lot Saturdays, leaving the Union at 6:30 p.m. May 24. er. of people stayed in this weekend because and picking up students from Show Place Oliver was enrolled as an undergraduate “They’re not easy cases to prosecute,” of projects for class. I think we’ll have a 8 at 9:30 p.m. student last year and involved in athletics. Buckley said. better turnout this weekend and next “We are looking to add a stop at univer- Many cases of sexual assault at Eastern In addition, she said, in cases with jury semester once more people find out about sity apartments,” Baum said. “Right now are not prosecuted because there are few trials such as Oliver’s, in order to convict it.” more stops and more routes to Showplace “stranger assaults,” said Bonnie Buckley, a defendant, the jury must return a Many students around campus were not 8 are dependent on the success of this executive director for Sexual Assault unanonymous verdict of guilty beyond a aware of the new stop but plan to utilize it. new stop.” Counseling and Information Services. reasonable doubt, which is difficult. Sigma Phi Epsilon would like to thank its would like to congratulate its 2001-2002 Executive Board 2002-2003 Executive Board President President Joe Mark Joe Mark V.P. of Programming V.P. of Programming Will Daulby Tyson Heisner $$11..5500 2200 oozz DDoommeessttiicc V.P. of Finance V.P. of Finance Jason Friesma Dean Lugge V.P. of Member Development V.P. of Member Development Brian Radavich Nick Pinairre V.P. of Recruitment V.P. of Recruitment Tyson Heisner Tim Sullivan GyrGyroo && FriesFries $2.99$2.99 V.P. of Communications V.P. of Communications Bryan Huhn Chris Rakers Chaplain Chaplain Dean Lugge Jason Buatte 4 EDITORIAL / OPINION PAGE THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Tuesday, December 10, 2002 OPINION Be a bit selfless this holiday “Tell the truth and don’t be afraid.” Plenty of scrooges live on cam- good stuff forget about the other pus here. “Take the time to 11 months and go back to being Editorial board You know who you are. To you I their normal self-centered selves. Michelle Jones, Editor in chief say, “bah-humbug.” admire the snow. Take When the holiday season It doesn’t matter if you’re athe- resembles more of a reality tele- Jamie Fetty, Managing editor ist, Christian, Catholic, Baptist, a pause every now and vision show than a celebration, Nate Bloomquist, News editor Buddhist, Jewish, Muslim or none it’s gone too far. When you have Jessica Danielewicz, Associate news editor of the above — you have no then to get a context of to out-wrap, out-shop and outlast excuse — smile. Just because it’s your other relatives and loved Karen Kirr, Editorial page editor cold doesn’t mean you have to it all.” ones, something has to give. Nate Bloomquist Caitlin Prendergast, Senior reporter brandish a completely frigid exte- Someone will get voted off and News editor and rior. Be kind to others, give gifts all because we forget to breathe. others will simply flip out and go Matt Meinheit, Sports editor semi-monthly and be a little more forgiving this Take the time to admire the mad as if they were stranded on [email protected] columnist month. Take it easy on your sib- snow. Take a pause every now an island of Holiday Misgiving. for The Daily lings and do all that other hearty and then to get a context of it all. The holidays aren’t a competi- Eastern News EDITORIAL good stuff that should happen this If you’re celebrating or prepar- tion. Don’t celebrate them as if time of year. ing to celebrate all of these they were. He also is a The shameful truth of it all is, things and work yourself into a The holidays are about showing senior journalism none of this happens. We’re too tizzy about it all, you’ll forget love to those close to you and major. busy celebrating or getting ready why exactly it is you’re celebrat- maybe even some who aren’t so to celebrate Chanukah, Christmas, ing these things. close. Additional He can be reached Ramadan, Kwanzaa or whatever Christmas and all the other hol- Think about taking it all one at 581-2812 or else we feel the need to be festive idays are small potatoes anyway. step further. Think about giving [email protected] and feast-tive about this time of It’s important to celebrate the gifts or donating to charity on year. true meaning of what all of those Jan. 12 for no other reason than bus route We’re in such a hurry to get holidays are about, but the reality you have the means to be able to through finals, get all those gifts, of it is, most of us probably don’t do so. Give a little something get ready for the trip to get home do that too much, beyond reading every day, and smile every day that we all forget what this month a story in the Bible or Koran. We because you can, not because it’ll is supposed to be about. Holiday need to do more — year round. help the economy or it’s what good idea stress should not exist. Suicides The cruelness of December you’re supposed to do this time of shouldn’t be common this time of and the Holiday Season is that it year. Students without cars now have another enter- year. comes only once a year. Those That sort of stuff will scare the But all of this happens, and it’s who do chose to do all the hearty scrooge out of anyone. tainment option on the weekends now that the H & H Transportation has decided to have the Panther Express pick up an additional route. The Panther Express last weekend added a stop at the Showplace 8 theater in Mattoon on Friday and Saturday nights. The bus will leave the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union at 6:30 p.m. and pick up from the theater at 9:30 p.m. Times picked were based on the average times evening movies are shown. At issue The service will use the first Cartoon by John Chambers The new evening route, one that often weekend goes unused on the weekends, Panther thus adding no extra cost to Express route students. Our stance This is a good move for the Students are Panther Express to make. getting better Unfortunately, no students use of their took advantage of the new stop mandatory during its first weekend of fees, besides gaining a service. Hopefully they will worthwhile realize the advantages of such service. a service and begin using it next semester. Students who would not normally use the bus now have a reason to use it. Using an otherwise empty bus also was a good move and will more effectively using student funds. Students often complain there is nothing to do in Charleston. An additional shuttle bus stop at Showplace 8 can help give students more alterna- YOUR TURN: LETTERS TO THE EDITOR tives for entertainment. During the past few years, the Panther Express Paraphrases should not be in quotes has been riddled with problems determining a route and attracting ridership. Solutions offered Every time I have asked about Sigma Tau Delta’s interview and remembering Association) is to select a haven’t always been effective. This new stop shows the The Daily Eastern News library project with a local a source’s exact words, but I variety of 14 movies for to print a news article in the nursing home gave some know other past DEN each month. Our committee the Student Senate Shuttle Bus Committee is on the past year the writers and edi- wrong impressions about the sources join me in asking is made up of two co-chairs right track to solving problems. tors have been absolutely project, Hilltop Convalescent that when writers can’t and six to eight other stu- However, with the addition of a new stop at wonderful about complying. Center itself and me. The remember what we’ve said, dents. After the selection The only complaint I have is connotation of some phrasing they don’t take the liberty of process is completed, what Showplace 8 and other plans for stops at the the same one I’ve heard from was unintentionally offensive making something up. happens with the movie University Apartments or possible trips to many over the past few years: to the nursing home, and I channel is out of our hands. Stephanie Ernst Champaign should hopefully help improve the every time I’m quoted, I’m want to reiterate that we are We have voiced these con- misquoted. In all fairness, I helping the nursing home Senior English major cerns to the adviser of our overall image of the bus. Making more of an effort understand how difficult it purchase books, and not committee, and this person to improve the service might make students more must be to record everything because the caring Hilltop Attend RHA to is striving to correct the willing to pay a little more for the bus next year. word-for-word during a phone staff itself has not made an problem at hand. If you interview, especially in an effort to do so. Nursing would care to voice your Adding these stops hopefully will improve the interview with someone who homes are notoriously under- voice concerns opinions in person, attend bus ridership and make students believe they are talks as quickly as I do. funded, and it is through no We are writing in RHA meetings every However, when a writer needs fault of Hilltop that it lacks response to Mr. Yardley’s Thursday at 5 p.m. You can getting their money’s worth. If the Panther to paraphrase me, I don’t want substantial reading materi- letter concerning the check The Daily Eastern Express continues adding more useful stops, it also that paraphrase in quotation als. Also, when comment- Campus Movie Channel News on Thursdays for the can decrease the need for some students to have marks as if the words are ing on Hilltop’s excitement problems. Thank you for location of each meeting. mine, especially when the about the project, I never bringing your concerns to vehicles on campus and alleviate parking prob- paraphrase in actuality con- condescendingly referred our attention. Our duty as a Christine Henderson lems. tradicts my own words. to the residents as “the old committee of RHA Jackie Devries Other schools have widely used shuttle bus Normally, I would grin and residents.” More contradic- (Residence Hall Movie Committee co-chairs bear the annoyance of being tory misinformation routes that aptly serve student needs. misquoted in each quote and regarding the project and LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: The Daily Eastern News accepts letters to the editor Creating another stop at Showplace 8 is a good misrepresented in para- its goals spotted the article, addressing local, state, national and international issues. They should be less than 250 start to bring a more effective bus service to cam- phrases, but this specific but I won’t point out each words and include the authors’ name, telephone number and address. Students should instance drastically changed occasion. indicate their year in school and major. Faculty, administration and staff should indicate pus, one that students will actually depend on. their position and department. Letters whose authors cannot be verified will not be the tone of some portions of Again, I understand the printed. Depending on space constraints, we may edit letters, so keep it concise. The editorial is the majority opinion of the the article. The Dec. 4 article pressure of keeping up in an Letters can be sent to The Daily Eastern News at 1811 Buzzard Hall, Charleston IL Daily Eastern News editorial board. 61920; faxed to 217-581-2923; or e-mailed to [email protected] Tuesday, December 10, 2002 EDITORIAL / OPINION PAGE THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS 5 Viewpoint YOUR TURN: LETTERS TO THE EDITOR University Housing and Dining Services not serving needs

An internet connection that is Administrative bloat is real. not only horribly slow but also disconnects three times a night, Charles I. Delman cable service that gets knocked Associate professor of mathematics out on a weekly basis, a movie channel that is unreliable, over- Professor appalled at cooked and/or undercooked food, being put on a smoking floor two unruly treatment years in a row after requesting not to be put on one, showers that I came to Eastern two years smell like a sewer after five min- ago as a new professor with utes of showering, sharing three great hopes of joining a univer- bathroom stalls with more than sity community that valued edu- 30 people on a floor, power out- cation, students and faculty. ages in freezing weather, having To say the least, I have been to wear a coat in the room during disappointed! Something that the winter, overcrowded dorms, happened the past few days has overflowing trash chutes and no “broken the camel’s back” and Cartoon by Karen Kirr parking. made me think long and hard That is why I am paying about the values the administra- between $4,000 and $5,000 a tion of this university hold dear. year. This incident regards reim- It seems to me that the bursement for travel to present University Housing and Dining a project at a national profes- Services don’t care too much sional conference and carry the about the needs of the residents. work and name of Eastern to Maybe I’ll go to school 45 min- this organization. utes north of here and get my I submitted my travel expens- money’s worth. es, which are fronted by me to the university of which I may Brian Scios get reimbursement of about 50 Sophomore political science percent of the total ($400 of the major travel expenses is what I am guaranteed). I am now caught in the night- Administration bloat mare of explaining why I did not stay at the conference hotel and alive and well why I stayed at a hotel three blocks away that cost the uni- Since the Center on Work and versity and myself $50 less per Community Development issued night! The cost is the obvious its report on “administrative reason, trying to assist the uni- are truly a joy to work with. body. would not attend a theme park bloat,” there has been some con- versity and myself to get the Please help us do our jobs and Best wishes to all of our based on historical, famous peo- troversy about the validity of best value for our collective dol- not fight for a few dollars in students for a happy and ple. the numbers. lars! To think with all the admin- travel money or reasonable fruitful holiday season. Each aspect of our lives can- It is true that the job cate- istration at this university no salary increases. not be based on learning and gories reported to the IBHE are one in the travel office can fig- Rich McDuffie education, especially as a child. broad, that academic support ure this obvious fact out, and I Tom Sinclair Director of Athletics Put yourself in a 7-year-old’s professionals who are part of must take my time, which is Assistant professor of special education position. Would you want to do UPI are included as “profession- filled from in the morning until Holidays grim with nothing more than turn in every als,” and that some reclassifica- 8:30 p.m. most evenings, and the direction and have history and tion of positions occurred dur- time of our department secre- McDuffie expresses contract overhead education staring you in the ing the time frame of the study. tary, to explain and justify this face without any time for fun However, a careful examination decision! and imagination? thanks to DEN staff Happy Holidays? Not with of the data confirms that the This is to get $400, yet it is the prospect of no contract I would not want to live in a report’s findings are more than without blinking an eye that the and students hanging over our heads. While world such as this, and I doubt borne out. In order to adjust the Board of Trustees spends more it has become apparent that our many other people do either. data to account for the factors than $467,000 for computer con- As we approach the holiday administration is in no hurry to Typical college students may just described, I considered the sultants without investigating season I would like to express resolve the ongoing contract not enjoy Disney as much as I original IBHE reports (Illinois whether the service can be done my thanks and appreciation to and has offered a “very gener- do, but I believe it is an oppor- Higher Education Data Books, by professors in house! This the students of Eastern Illinois ous offer” of a zero percent pay tunity to escape every day prob- FY1995-FY2002), together with does not include the raises, as University for their support of increase (which is actually a lems and just have fun, no mat- the number of ASP positions much as 11 percent, to top Panther athletic teams thus far pay cut), would a little humani- ter what age you are. (from payroll records and UPI administrators, such as the ath- this year. ty be too much to ask? I hope children never lose bargaining unit lists) and the letic director. In my role I have the opportu- Faculty value is all too clear their imaginations; it is what FY1998 job reclassifications. It shows me the values of this nity to travel to different cam- at this point and morale is on makes us unique. The earliest year for which all university. Let’s see how we can puses and evaluate different the decline. As for the cost of Disney of this information was avail- spend the most money and get support levels. I am pleased and As motivation wanes and we World, $50 is inexpensive for able is FY1995. The latest is the least in return for our stu- proud to say our students– in a long for some semblance of the “awesome pair of jeans” you FY2001. dents and faculty in this aca- classy way– support their teams respect, is it too much to ask just had to have and will be out To give the most conservative demic institution! The profes- so very much better than others. that the administration at least of style in a few weeks, but act humanely and allow us to estimate, I assumed there were sors are in the trenches every- This fall football saw almost when it comes to a day full of have a reasonable resolution to 15 reclassified positions, in day, yet are a last thought to this sellout crowds for the first three fun and possibly fulfilling a life- games — with 3-to-5,000 stu- this squabble sometime before addition to those in the records administration. long dream, it’s too much? dents at each — making up Christmas, so we too can enjoy office that became ASP posi- As a member of a dedicated I would rather keep a memory much of the crowd. With excit- a little holiday cheer? tions (An administrative faculty, which is the lowest paid ing basketball teams now in of a lifetime than to own a pair spokesperson reported 12-15). in the state, I want what is best competition, I can foresee great of jeans that I like for a few None of these 15 positions was for our students and my own crowds and enthusiasm in Jeff Ashley weeks and then forget that I or is represented by UPI or professional development. January and February. Panther Assistant professor of political science even owned them. another collective bargaining With our heavy workloads and basketball has had great support agent, according to the Eastern time constraints, it is difficult to from students over the last few Disney World even a Leslie Gill budget office. Therefore, I sub- even work a busy conference years and it really makes a dif- Sophomore education major tracted all ASP positions from into our busy schedules, but it is ference. Lantz Arena has the total in both years, and I a necessary part of professional become one of the toughest place of recreation for added the additional reclassified growth. Departments all over places for visitors to play any- positions to the total in 1995. the campus are finding it diffi- where in the country. older students (That is, again to give the cult to recruit and retain faculty I would like to thank the most conservative estimate, I and this exacerbates the prob- University Board, the Is it wrong to have an imagi- CCaarrttoooonniissttss assumed these positions existed lems. Apportionment Board and the nation? in 1995 and treated them as part I must continue to gain knowl- Student Senate for their support I’m writing this in response to of administration in spite of edge and participate in profes- of the Panthers bid to host foot- the opinion article titled “It’s a their original classification as sional organizations to enhance ball playoff games. These three strange world after all.” groups recognized the student civil service. It also should be the learning and services I pro- As I read this article I began WWaanntteedd body’s interest and excitement noted that department chairs vide to my students. This uni- surrounding Panther football to get more and more angry. were treated as faculty for pur- versity makes doing this an and followed through with the Disney World is a place for chil- poses of the study. I have ordeal, just like the contract opportunity for students to dren to have fun and explore adhered to this policy.) negotiations that are dragging attend should we have hosted a their imaginations. Call The results are as follows: on each time the contract comes playoff game. Are we to expect our children There were 95.5 non-negotiat- up for renegotiation. Finally, allow me to thank the to walk around like robots, each ed A&P personnel (other than Wake up people! Take care of sports staff of The Daily of them talking and thinking the department chairs) in FY1995. the people who are in the Eastern News for their tireless same because we wish to place a There were 133.3 non-negoti- Eastern Illinois University com- work covering all 22 sports. We limit on their imagination. Karen ated A&P personnel (other than munity serving the students! I may often disagree on various Television and video games department chairs) in FY 2001. am frustrated and saddened by topics; however, I admire their do a good job of limiting imagi- This change represents an what I continue to see and expe- commitment to “getting the nation already, but creating a increase of 40% in only 6 years! rience here at Eastern. My fel- story out.” These aspiring jour- theme park with people like 581-2812 (If the reclassified personnel low faculty members are an nalists follow our teams to dis- Benjamin Franklin don’t limit are not counted as administra- exceptional group of dedicated tant places under sometimes dif- imagination? tors, the increase is 48%). professionals and the students ficult circumstances in an I, as a 19-year-old woman, effort to inform the student 6 THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Tuesday, December 10, 2002 Math Energy group shows kids how to have arithmetic fun

By Kelly Leuty four lines of 25, all the way down to 10 STAFF WRITER lines of 10 ants, hoping to make their march go faster. In the meantime, a Teaching children about math doesn’t rabbit and a squirrel made off with the have to be from exercises out of a textbook. food before the ants could get to it. The Math Literature Connection, a While some skits were done with chil- branch of Eastern’s Math Energy group, is dren in mind, the Math Literature out to prove to young kids that math can be Connection spiced the presentation up fun. with some skits designed especially for The group, comprised of Eastern stu- college students. One involved a dents, presented its unique teaching meth- Goldilocks-type story involving a guy ods to an attentive group of about 130 stu- named Joe and his three very different dents Monday night in the Grand Ballroom. girlfriends. Instead of porridge, the “The Math Literature Connection is a girlfriends became the representations pre-service teaching organization to pro- of “too hot,” “too cold,” and “just right.” mote enthusiastic and effective math teach- One of the magic tricks demonstrated ing,” said Becky Bloemer, publicity involved rolling two dice. Through a coordinator and elementary education series of multiplications and additions, major with a concentration in math. the original numbers on the two dice Utilizing skits based on children’s could be predicted according to the books connected to math as well as final sum reached through the compu- magic tricks involving number play, the tations. Math Literature Connection also uses a Another demonstration had audience lot of audience participation to teach members cramming into a 5-by-5 students in the first through eighth square while others shouted out their grades about the interesting things that estimations of how many students can be done with math, Bloemer said. could fit into the square. “We have some material, and we Samantha Ganske, a junior elemen- sometimes make up material,” Bloemer tary education major, participated in said. Ad-libbing is not uncommon, she that segment. said. “It was crowded and hot,” she said. The group, comprised of mostly ele- Overall, Ganske said she thought the mentary education majors concentrat- presentation was a hit. ing in math, performed five skits and “It was cute and interesting,” she several other tricks and demonstrations added. “The participation was great, during their presentation. and it was nice how it involved every- One skit, based on the book One one,” Ganske said. Hundred Angry Ants, centered around a Laura Carlton, a junior early child- group of ants in search of food. The ants hood major, said that she enjoyed the DAN LEE/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER experimented with dividing their one magic tricks. “They were cool to try to Eastern’s Math Energy group performs a skit to the book “Knots on a Counting Rope” line of 100 ants into two lines of 50, then figure out,” she said. Monday evening at the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Grand Ballroom. Post office offering to hold Faculty Senate to hear talk students’ mail to prevent fraud on resource distribution Overflowing mailboxes A report on the resource allo- how the policy would affect email increase chance of mail tamper- “Identity and mail theft has cation among different vice since the subcommittee has not yet presidents will be outlined met, but if the Faculty Senate ing, according to post office been occurring a lot in finds favor in the policy, it will be By Josh Roberson America recently. Tampering By John Chambers taken as a statement of principle. STAFF WRITER ADMINISTRATION EDITOR The Council on University with someone’s mail is one of Planning and Budget meeting will In order to prevent the possibility of The Faculty Senate will hear a be Friday. The Dean of the mail tampering over winter break, the the easiest options that a per- discussion on the allocation and Graduate School and Research Charleston Post Office, located at 320 distribution of resources at Robert Augustine, chair of the Sixth St., is offering to hold off-cam- son has in stealing another’s Eastern at their meeting today. CUPB, will be present to answer pus students’ mail over the break. A report on the resource alloca- any questions the senate may have, Since many off-campus residences identity.” tion among the different vice pres- said senate chair Ann Zahlan. will be left unattended during winter idents will be outlined by associate The Faculty Senate has dis- break, the risk of losing important —Donna Fox professor of Recreation cussed grade appeals in the past mail increases. Administration John Henry and heard presentations from Charleston postmaster Donna Fox Pommier. Ronnie Deedrick, student vice said three weeks worth of mail will be hold all mail sent to students until they Pommier said the presentation president of academic affairs. loaded in students’ mailboxes over return from winter break. will cover how equity is expressed The Student Government was winter break, causing an overflowing The card asks for the student’s on campus. pushing for more student repre- mailbox and increasing the chance of name, address and date. The senate will likely discuss a sentation in grade appeals. The mail tampering. When the students return from proposed computer privacy policy. senate never made any statement “Identity and mail theft has been break, they can pick up their mail A senate subcommittee was on appeals and Student occurring a lot in America recently,” from either the post office or the car- formed to weigh the issue. Government’s proposal will now be Fox said. “Tampering with someone’s rier annex on Windsor Road. “The basic trust of the draft I delivered to the Council on mail is one of the easiest options that a The holding service is automatically submitted that your email ought to Academic Affairs. person has in stealing another’s identi- done for students living in the dorms. be as private as U.S. mail,” said The senate will also plan further ty.” Fox said the option is free of charge English professor John Kilgore, for a faculty forum Jan. 28, 2003. By filling out a vacation hold card, and tamper free. who submitted the proposed poli- The Faculty Senate meets at 2 off-campus students will give the For more information about the vacation cy. p.m. Tuesday in the Booth Library Charleston Post Office permission to holding card, contact Diana Fox at 345-2900. Kilgore said he does not know Council Room.

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By Carly Mullady would be appreciated, tutors are CITY EDITOR especially needed. Teen Reach has volunteer opportunities for Charleston’s local Teen Reach groups as well as individuals. Organization is far below its goal Special events are held through- number of volunteers and staff out the year. More workers are this year. Associate Program needed for those events in order Director Melissa Sons requests to guarantee success. the help of Eastern students as An overnight lock-in is sched- Teen Reach volunteers. uled for early next year in either Currently, the staff is at a low January or February and other number of 15 employees and vol- special volunteer events will take unteers combined. Sons said the place throughout the spring. organization desires a staff of 75 “Any Eastern students needing to work as part of the program. service or observation hours Since more than 50 children gen- should apply as soon as possible,” erally attend Teen Reach on a Sons said. daily basis, it would be hard to Not only does the organization have too many workers. desperately desire more workers, Volunteers would dedicate their the application process takes work any afternoons on a regular time. basis. As Teen Reach members, Applicants must submit to back- COLIN MCAULIFFE/PHOTO EDITOR volunteers would tutor from 3 to ground checks that can take as Taylor Gober, Gerald Houston, a junior sociology major; Zach Gandy, Skalar Farris, John Wondergem, a senior 4:30 p.m. and help with recreation long as four weeks. elementary education major; and Kerry Gandy study Monday afternoon as part of the Teen Reach Tutor program time from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Confidentiality agreements must at the Teen Reach center at 518 Seventh Street. Houston and Wondergem are paid employees of the program. “We need tutors desperately,” be filled out as well as an atten- Sons said. “Individuals are always dance commitment form which requirements. the children begin to arrive. encouraged to call 345-8005 any encouraged to apply.” specifies workers must arrive Applicants also must go through Potential volunteers must pick up weekday. Teen Reach will be Charleston area youth depend during the times they have signed a 30-minute orientation program. applications in person at the Teen closed for the holidays from Dec. on the program for assistance in up to volunteer. Orientation times are Mondays at Reach building located at 513 23 until Jan. 2, 2003. school work as well as a place to “Most important is a sincere 10 a.m. and Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. Seventh St., on the east side of the “Volunteering at Teen Reach is go after school. desire and commitment to youth,” Sons recommended picking up Square. an excellent opportunity for While any time dedication Sons said about Teen Reach’s applications before 3 p.m. when Anyone desiring information is padding a resume,” Sons said. Rally: Warmth: Daley says he’s running for fifth term Radavich expects 30 to 50 faculty Hudson: heating Chicago mayor says there is In his announcement, Daley also said longtime residents, conventioneers and members at event situation is improving plenty of work yet to be done tourists frequently are heard to say that CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “While other cities struggle, Chicago is CHICAGO (AP) — Mayor Richard M. better, even better each day. But if I The UPI filed an unfair labor charge Thursday with Daley who is beginning to rival his father’s thought the job was done, that all our prob- the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board alleg- the conditions, her friends are reputation for dominance of the city, lems had been solved and all our potential ing the administration negotiating team has not pro- all sick. announced Monday he plans to run for a had been realized, I would not be standing vided information relevant to contract negotiations Although Hudson said the fifth term. here today.” and has not bargained in good faith. heating situation is improving “This is the work of my life, and there’s He listed among his priorities improv- “Administrative officials have been cooperative in and that the excessive warmth so much more to do. So today, I announce ing schools, making the neighborhoods accommodating the UPI’s reasonable requests for rel- will be worked on, he can’t my candidacy for another term as mayor safer, providing more affordable housing, evant and available information,” Wayland said. promise perfection. of the city of Chicago,” Daley said sur- and doing this all within the constraints of Radavich said he expects about 30 to 50 faculty “Any time you are dealing rounded by more than 50 community lead- a sluggish economy and tight city budget. members to attend today and while Wednesday would with large buildings, you have ers at a home for the elderly on the South “He has been, in my estimation, one of be a better day for the rally, the UPI does not wish to the potential to have small prob- Side. the best mayors we have ever had, which hold the rally on the same day as the mediator talks. lems here or there,” he said. “I Mayor Daley and his late father, includes his father, and I think nationally “It’s a time when a whole lot of people are teaching, can only encourage residents Richard J. Daley, have together led he probably ranks as the top mayor in the so we might not get that big of a crowd,” he said. that have a concern to let us Chicago for more than 30 of the last 50 country,” said Jerry Roper, president of The rally is 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Old Main gate. know as soon as possible.” years. the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce.

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Post: dents. president David Radavich said she CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Kaufman said as UPI state presi- is especially qualified to act as a United Airlines dent she is doing the most crucial vice chair on the governor-elect’s job she could do at this point. She Higher Education Committee “There are far greater demands on said she was raised at home on con- because she is familiar with a lot files for bankruptcy students now.” versations of social justice. of the issues students are faced Committee chairs and vice- “Through all the ups and downs with and the public are unaware CHICAGO (AP) — United Airlines made the largest bankruptcy chairs have been asked to submit a in life, (my parents) said social wel- of. filing in aviation history Monday, saying it was the only way to keep report to Blagojevich before inau- fare was important. “She knows the issues in higher the world’s No. 2 airline flying after two years of heavy losses. guration in January on the issues That was dinner conversation,” education,” Radavich said. “I The Chapter 11 filing was the sixth-largest ever as measured by from his campaign. she said. learned a lot from her. She’s very assets. “We have to look at these issues Kaufman said she will run for enthusiastic and energetic. She just The suburban Chicago-based company has lost $4 billion in the last and all of the data they’re throwing the next three-year term for UPI seemed to know everyone.” two years due to a slumping economy, flawed business strategies and at us, (telling Blagojevich) this is state president, but will likely stay Before arriving at Eastern, the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. It faced debt payments of $875 million what you can do in executive on leave from the university jour- Kaufman worked as a professional later this week. orders. This is what you can do in nalism department. journalist in several mid-western “We’re in control of United’s destiny,” United CEO Glenn Tilton legislative session. This is what you “I did teach the summer (semes- states. She was an elected school said in a telephone interview. “We’ve made a good decision for can do for a medium and long- ter). That felt real good,” she said. board member in Michigan and has United. It is in fact Chapter 1. ... This is a tremendous opportunity for range plan,” Kaufman said. “My home is Eastern. I still live in served on the board of directors of United to transform this company and to emerge stronger than ever.” She said the issues facing higher Charleston.” Lake View College of Nursing in Tilton told customers and employees at O’Hare International education have to serve a growling- Kaufman was Eastern’s UPI Danville, according to a UPI press Airport that the carrier would keep flying. “We are now going to take ly more diverse population of stu- chapter president, and current release. this occasion to create a new beginning for United,” he said.

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MEN’S SOCCER Thompson will test professional waters

By Aaron Seidlitz me to come out it will have to be STAFF WRITER perfect.” The next step for Thompson, if Eastern’s leading scorer, junior he decides to proceed, would be to Jason Thompson, is taking the enter the MLS combine. Here his steps necessary to end his time skills would be tested in front of with the Panthers and move on to professional scouts and will direct- the professional level. Thompson, ly impact his position in the MLS who has one more year of eligibili- draft. But for Thompson, position ty left, will test his ability among in the draft will not be as impor- many Major League Soccer play- tant as realizing his dream to play ers this offseason just to see for professional soccer. himself whether or not he is “Draft position does not matter indeed ready to take his sporting to me. If they draft me low, I will career to the next echelon. prove them wrong, and if they Over his three years at Eastern, draft me high, then I will prove Thompson has seen his stock rise them right,” Thompson said. steadily with his improved per- Hard work and determination formance after each year. As his this offseason will also benefit offseason has progressed, he has Thompson. He understands that racked up more awards, proving he needs to step up how hard he the importance of his play this sea- works in the offseason to provide son. himself with the best chance to First, he was named to the all make it in the MLS. Also, provid- MVC team and, as recently as last ing Thompson with national expo- Thursday. was named to the All- sure will be his time with the U.S. Midwest team. He also has been National Team, where he will be put on the ballot for the illustrious playing with a team that is mostly All-American team, which will be composed of players who are named later. already professionals. But these individual accom- One man who understands this plishments for Thompson do not situation just as well as Thompson fully explain what he meant to his is the man who coached him for team this season. Picked to finish three years— Eastern head coach COLIN MCAULIFFE/PHOTO EDITOR last in the MVC this year, the Adam Howarth. While Howarth Junior forward Jason Thompson was the leading scorer for the Panthers this season after scoring 14 goals and Panthers did not enter with very understands Thompson’s desire to four assists. Thompson could skip his senior season to play for Major League Soccer. high expectations. But behind turn pro, he also knows that this Thompson and other impact play- might not be such an easy situa- WRESTLING ers such as freshman Jimmy tion. Klatter, Eastern was able to climb “It is something we will need to the ladder a bit in the MVC and discuss more in the future, but qualify for the conference tourna- obviously we want to do what is Wrestlers struggle in open ment at the end of the year. best for him,” Howarth said. With 14 goals and four assists, If this offseason does mark the Thompson put himself in the spot- end of Thompson’s career at Junior Matt Veach places fifth at 165 of St. Cloud State 6-4. light, which has shone bright Eastern, he will leave behind a Junior Pat Dowty finished just shy of fifth place in enough to gain attention from time and a place that gave him By Matt Meinheit the 133-pound weight class. According to MLS. Next week, Thompson will great success for the past three SPORTS EDITOR McCausland, Dowty had several opportunities and begin negotiating with profession- years. Even more than his individ- was one match away from fifth but finished 4-2 after al soccer to see what kind of con- ual accomplishments, the way he Eastern’s wrestling team struggled this past losing a close match 3-2. tract will be guaranteed. If led the Panthers this past season weekend at the University of Northern Iowa Open. Fellow 133 pounder junior Mike Stanley finished Thompson is able to find the kind shows the kind of player that “It was an extremely tough tournament,” Eastern with four wins also. of deal that could pry him away Thompson has been. head coach Ralph McCausland said. Senior Frank DeFilippis had a disappointing 2-2 from college life and soccer at Summarizing his time at Eastern only had three wrestlers finish with win- finish. Eastern, the junior will attempt to Eastern, Thompson said, “If I do ning records in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Northern Iowa went on to dominate their guests. begin his career in Major League leave, I would like to be remem- “We made some technical mistakes,” McCausland Six Northern Iowa grapplers claimed first place in Soccer. bered as a good teammate; a guy said. “We missed capitalizing on some opportuni- their weight class. “The MLS is coming after me, people could look up to. To my ties.” Eastern will head to Northwestern Saturday for a and I’ll meet with them in about a friends, coaches, teammates and Junior Matt Veach did have a strong individual dual meet. week. If all goes well then, I will the people who know me, I hope to effort. After losing his first match, he won his next “The dual meet is just a change of focus,” most likely come out for the have been a good teammate and a seven to claim fifth place in 165-pound weight class. McCausland said. “We need to focus on eliminating draft,” Thompson said. “But for good person.” He took fifth place by defeating Matt Neumeller mistakes and capitalizing on opportunities.”

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SWIMMING Swim teams make big splash in weekend wins Men take 162-84 win Jonathon Meier, who won the 100- in 4:11.00. His time in the 400 strong in the first two months of over Valparaiso; Women meter breaststroke with a time of individual medley was his fastest “It was very important the season. The Panther coaching beat Butler 160-93 1:04.70. of the season and only six sec- to come back with a staff has been happy with the “Jonathon swam a couple of onds off his career best. whole team. good races for us,” said Assistant However, Sunday was not the victory.” “We’re very pleased,” said By Michael Gilbert coach Bill Yanney. “The 100- time to talk about personal Yanney. “We have swam very STAFF WRITER meter breaststroke is an event he records, though, as the Panthers —Bill Yanney tough and overcome many obsta- doesn’t normally compete in ,but were more satisfied with being cles.” Just like the coaching staff had he won it.” able to get back into the win col- Both the men and the women expected, the Eastern men’s and Always in the mix is the umn after losing their last meet Claire Garvey, a freshman will continue to practice until women’s swim teams both put in Panthers star swimmer Josh to Saint Louis Nov. 21. from Springfield, took home first Dec. 20. That is when the swim- dominating performances Kercheval, and Sunday was no “It was very important to come place in the 200 individual med- mers will leave Charleston and go Sunday against Butler. different. The senior, from back with a victory,” Yanney said. ley with a time of 2:01.45. practice with their local swim The men won their meet by a Sullivan, Ill., won the 200-meter “This was our last meet before Garvey and fellow freshman clubs. score of 162-84. The 78-point vic- backstroke and the 400 individual Christmas break, and it was good Jenny Curry have given Padovan The Panthers will ring in the tory was the largest of the season medley, the only two events he to end on a high note.” a cornerstone for the future. Both New Year in Florida as they com- and the most lopsided dual meet competed in. The Panther women also fin- swimmers have done an extraor- pete in the Ft. Lauderdale Swim score since a 96-point winner “He’s our top swimmer, and he ished the first half of their swim- dinary job this year. Forum and the Ed Kennedy against Valparaiso last January. always swims well,” head coach ming season strong as they “Jenny Curry is a solid swim- East/West meet from Dec.29- With the victory, the Panther men Ray Padovan said. defeated Butler by a score of 160- mer, and we expect a lot out of Jan.10. Teams and times for the improved to 4-2-1 on the season. Kercheval had a time of 2:00.55 93. The women’s team enters the Garvey,” Padovan said. Florida meets have yet to be Leading the way for the in 200-meter backstroke and he holiday break with a 5-2 overall It isn’t just Meier, Kercheval, announced. The next dual meet Panthers was sophomore swam the 400 individual medley record. Garvey and Curry that has been will be at Millikin on Jan. 18.

Illinois: Hope: Samuels hopes Panthers can CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 While at Wyoming and Purdue, their offense keep game competetive achieved a Top 20 offensive ranking four consecutive CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 years. Hope will bring a form of Joe Tiller’s offensive style size disadvantage. The Illini have three play- that tended to use more of an aerial attack. ers in their starting lineup weighing over 200 “We will throw the ball with a wide-open and spread pounds and measuring in at 6-foot-6 or taller. offense style,” Hope said. “Don’t get me wrong. I love Senior center Jan Thompson (6 feet 11 inches, to run the ball, but we will throw it more.” 255) and junior forward Jesse Mackinson (6 feet Hope also comes to a prestigous program with one of 8 inches, 210) will need some help containing the the best recruiting reputations in the country. ESPN’s pair of forwards and 7-foot-2 inch sophomore Tom Lemming rated Hope one of the nation’s top center Nick Smith. recruiters twice (1993, 2000). Hope has several ties “We are going to try to take as much away as and is known for landing prospects in Kentucky, we can realizing they will have a lot of advan- Indiana, Mississippi, Dallas, Chicago and Miami. tages,” Samuels said. Hope signed Atlanta Falcons cornerback Ray Samuels believes the post will be a big factor Buchanon while an assistant coach at Louisville. in the game. “They have had some great players here but I think “We need to neutralize them on the boards,” he I bring a different type of resources to the table,” said. “If they get any kind of advantage, that will Hope said. take away any chance that we have.” According to Park, Eastern Kentucky defensive The Panthers should fair better against the coordinator Jim Tanaera was one of the finalists but Illini this year than they did the last time the two will be asked to return and lead the Ohio Valley teams met last season. The Illini handed the Conference number-one rated defense. Panthers a 40-point loss but have since lost the “There will be a transition period, but without a services of forward Frank Williams and guard doubt, we expect to win,” Hope said. Cory Bradford, while Eastern retained most of Former 39-year-head coach Roy Kidd was pleased at its roster. the selection of Hope as his replacement for several “We’re better prepared mentally than we were reasons. last year,” Samuels said. “I think our players are “He told us that he would be happy if it was some- looking forward to it.” body on his staff or a former player,” Park said. Illinois had dominated other mid-major Kidd will still stay on at Eastern Kentucky in a fund schools so far this season, like in-state Western raising capacity. Illinois, who lost to the Illini 92-65 Dec. 3. Hope has made two bold statements after being STEPHEN HAAS/ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR “I would like to make this competitive as deep named head coach. Freshman guard Josh Gomes flies above junior forward Jesse Mackinson into the game as we can and see how Illinois “We will win big at EKU,” Hope said. “EKU would be during practice Monday at Lantz Arena. responds,” Samuels said. a great place to stay for a long time.”

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LONG SHOT MEN’S BASKETBALL Eastern faces No. 20 Illinois Matt Meinheit By Matt Meinheit SPORTS EDITOR SPORTS EDITOR “If we can carry over Neither Eastern nor No. 20 Colonels Illinois are coming into tonight’s our enthusiasm and game off their strongest per- intensity..I will be very show faith formance of the year. The Panthers (3-4) will go into excited.” Assembly Hall on the heels of a in Hope 57-63 loss at Indiana State —Rick Samuels Saturday. The Panthers never It’s hard to fill the shoes of a found their shooting touch and legend, but that is exactly what only made 37.1 percent of their points in the three previous Eastern Kentucky University field goals. games, including 23 points, one had to do. Illinois (5-0) still managed a win shy of his career high, against No. When 45-year (39 with EKU) against Arkansas Saturday, but it 13 Marquette. head coach Roy Kidd announced was not pretty. Illinois defeated The Panthers will need on Sept. 30 that he would retire the Razorbacks by just four Reynolds to shoot well from the at the end of the season, the points. The Razorbacks beat floor to take pressure off senior EKU athletic department had to Illinois on the boards 36-21 and guard Henry Domercant. As ask someone to take the place dominated second chance points Reynolds struggled against ofthe man who for so long had 19-4. Indiana State, so did Domercant. been synonymous with Colonel However, Eastern head coach The Panthers leading scorer football. Rick Samuels is optimistic going was held to 15 points, over ten But that is exactly what EKU into Champaign to play the points below his average going interim director of athletics Panthers’ third nationally ranked into the game of over 26 points Jack Lengyel has asked opponent this season. per game. University of Louisville assistant “Practice today was very On defense, the Panthers know head coach and offensive line good,” Samuels said. “If we can they are up for a challenge. Illini coach Danny Hope to do. carry over our enthusiasm and senior forward Brian Cook is Hope has accepted the chal- intensity from todayís practice to leading the team with 19 points lenge of replacing the man he tomorrow’s game, I will be very per game, and sophomore for- once played for. excited.” ward Roger Powell is off to a good To put into perspective what On offense, the Panthers need start averaging nearly 13 points a Hope‘s predecessor did, Hope senior guard J.R. Reynolds to game. The two forwards combine himself was only 4-years- old rebound after an off-night against to bring in nearly 12 rebounds a when Kidd started coaching at Indiana State. The team’s second game. EKU. Hope wasn’t born when leading scorer netted just one The Panthers are at an obvious STEPHEN HAAS/ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR Kidd’s head coaching career point. Prior to the Indiana State Senior guard Henry Domercant goes up against junior forward David Roos began. Hope will also have to game, Reynolds scored over 20 SEE ILLINOIS Page 11 coach his home games in a place during practice on Monday. called Roy Kidd Stadium. So saying he has some big shoes to WOMEN’S BASKETBALL fill is an understatement. Kidd’s name will go down in history with the great coaches of college football. Kidd ended his Panthers battle Badgers on the road career with 315 wins, sixth on the all-time NCAA I-A/ I-AA list. However, Hope taking the job By Matt Williams their six games. is not nearly as surprising as the ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR They are led by junior center Emily quickness that EKU found Ashbaugh with 10.3 points per game and Kidd’s replacement. It will be a battle of struggling teams as adding 6.8 rebounds. Wisconsin will be It is no surprise to me that the Eastern women’s basketball team trav- without senior guard Leah Hefte for the Hope would want to return to els to play Wisconsin 7 p.m. Tuesday at the fifth consecutive game as she is still out his alma mater to coach. EKU Kohl Center. with a dislocated right shoulder. Hefte was has a great tradition, and Hope Both teams have had slow starts to their averaging nine points per game before the will inherit an excellent pro- seasons by compiling 1-5 records in their injury. gram. first six games. Wunder is hoping to get more scoring However, EKU’s athletic Eastern head coach Linda Wunder production from her team that is averaging department did a great job of believes that the Badgers would be fairing under 58 points per game. She said an finding a head coach. Kidd a lot better if they did not turn the ball over entire team effort will be needed to end announced his retirement on the so much. their two-game losing streak. last day of September. EKU “They are shooting the ball well and They will need success from their big announced Hope’s hiring Dec. 6, rebounding the ball well,” Wunder said. guns, senior forward Brooke Gossett and just over two months later. “The biggest thing for them is that they junior guard Lauren Dailey. EKU’s search for a new head have just had a lot of turnovers.” The Panthers will also need continued coach looks like one down of a Wisconsin has committed 144 turnovers support from players like freshman guard football game compared to already this season compared to Eastern’s Megan Sparks who cashed in for 16 points Eastern’s presidential search. 125. Wunder plans on applying pressure in against Southern Illinois on Saturday. Finding their new coach this hopes of forcing Badger mistakes and turn- “In order for us to win at Wisconsin, all of quickly will help the Colonels ing them into easy baskets. our players are going to need to step up,” almost immediately. The team Wisconsin will try to take advantage of its Wunder said. “We need to have everyone’s will not lose much time from a size down low as the Badgers have three play focused for 40 minutes.” recruiting standpoint and what players who are taller than Eastern’s tallest Despite the outcome, Wunder hopes the time is lost can be easily made player. Panthers can take something out of this up by Hope, who is regarded as “We are going to try and smother them a game with a few positives and help prepare one of the best recruiters in the little bit, and then make them kick the ball them for their conference schedule. nation by ESPN recruiting ana- back outside,” Wunder said. “I think if nothing else, it helps us get lyst Tom Lemming. Scoring is spread out all over the floor for ready for the conference season,” Wunder Hope’s speedy appointment the Badgers, whose starting five averages said. “Anything that is different is good MATT MEINHEIT/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER also helps EKU from embarrass- at least eight points per game and have had because you learn to play different ways by Senior center Brooke Gossett takes a shot over the ing itself like the Chicago Bears five different players lead in scoring in playing different teams.” defender against Southern Illinois on Saturday at Lantz did when they tried to announce Arena. that Dave McGinnis would be their head coach. OVC FOOTBALL The only question is what type of game plan will Hope bring to the Colonels. For nearly the past four Eastern Kentucky’s new Hope decades, the hallmark of the Colonels football program has been a dominating defense and a Matthew Stevens offensive line coach Danny Hope coach at the University of (Louisville 1985-1994), Joe Tiller bruising running game. SPORTS REPORTER as its 12th head football coach. Louisville. Hope is still currently (Wyoming 1996 and Purdue 1997- Will Hope bring the same type “We are really exicted about helping the Cardinals prepare for 2001) and John L. Smith of team that nearly beat Eastern A list of 50 candidates applied bringing in Danny because we the GMAC Bowl on Dec. 18 in (Louisville 2002). homecoming weekend, or will he and interviewed for the position wanted to name a coach by Dec. Mobile, Ala. versus Marshall. “I’ve worked for three really completely alter the Colonels’ ,but in the end, it was just wait and 1,” Eastern Kentucky Sports “He has really been pulling dou- good head coaches, so my point of approach? hope. Information Director Karl Park ble-duty,” Park said. view comes from three different What Hope will do is keep the Eastern Kentucky has hired said. Hope has worked as an assis- places,” Hope said. Colonels among the top teams in current University of Louisville Hope is still the assistant head tant for certain coaches like the Ohio Valley Conference. assistant head football coach and football coach and offensive line Howard Schellenburger SEE HOPE Page 11