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EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY CHARLESTON, ILL. EastErn nEws DENNEWS.COM What’s your RSO? Panthers won’t back down Section B VERGE against Jacksonville State Page 12
COUNCIL OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS CITY Council passes revisions for of growing minor Cup
Minor changes will take effect Fall 2011 HOPE
By Shelley Holmgren Administration Editor
e Council of Academic A airs committee passed revisions to the criminology minor today. Richard Wandling, a political science professor, was one of the writers of the proposal to revise the minor. e proposal was brought forward to permit students with a criminology minor to count ei- By Allison Twaits ther Politics and the Legal Process (PLS 3513), City Editor Criminal Law (PLS 3523), or Civil Liberties in America (PLS 3543) for one of the three courses As many as 25 percent of female students expe- in the core requirements of the minor. rience sexual assault over the course of their col- The Civil Liberties course is currently only lege career. being o ered in the spring semester because of Housing Outreach Prevention Education sta ng constraints Wandling said. Because of (HOPE) Coalition Against Domestic Violence this, the college has been ooded with substitu- is helping bring awareness to people who experi- tion requests. ence dating or domestic violence through Night “We’re trying to keep up with the growth of of Hope, taking place at 6 to 10 p.m. today at the the minor,” Wandling said. Jackson Avenue Co eehouse. By offering three different classes to satisfy Angie Hunt, creator of Night of Hope, said the core requirement, criminology minor stu- dating violence occurs fairly regularly on college dents will no longer have to put their progress campuses. on hold. It’s a family friendly event that will have dif- “All three classes cover important facets of the ferent types of musical performances and a silent legal process,” Wandling said. auction with items such as gift certificates and PROPOSAL, page 6 jewelry. The auction will include an Eastern football program autographed by Sean Payton, coach of CAMPUS Super Bowl Champions, the New Orleans Saints. A piece by local artist Lorelei Sims will be raf- ed o . Tito brings “I cannot stress enough how wonderful this event is and how much fun everyone has,” Hunt said. “Everyone from Eastern students to the el- the rhythm derly, every age group and their kids come out to support the cause.” 7:30 p.m. performance e money raised will go toward services for domestic violence victims. in the Doudna Fine Arts Last year, the event raised more than $3,000 for the cause. Center Concert Hall HOPE for Central Illinois is a domestic vio- By Seth Schroeder lence agency that provides a 24-hour crisis line, Staff Reporter emergency shelter, transitional housing, homeless prevention, legal advocacy, counseling, children’s Tito Puente Jr., famous Latin musician and program, support and community education. drummer, will perform at 7:30 p.m. today in HOPE covers Coles County and six other sur- the Doudna Fine Arts Center Concert Hall. rounding counties. e show has more than 100 seats available, Domestic violence is not any worse in bigger and tickets cost $7 for students, $12 for East- cities than it is in smaller cities or bigger campus- ern faculty and seniors and $15 for the gener- es as opposed to smaller campuses, Hunt said. al public. “Dating violence is a serious issue on campus- Dan Crews, director of publicity of the Col- es,” Hunt said. “Domestic violence isn’t some- lege of Arts and Humanities, said the event thing that just a ects older married adults. is is would be a great opportunity for students. something that is happening on campuses across Puente Jr. will instruct a master’s class at 4 the country.” p.m. today and was also able to have an im- HOPE, page 6 promptu jam session with the Jazz and Rock class ursday. “He’s an outstanding musician,” Crews said. “He’s carrying his father’s legacy, and it’s an honor to host.” Frank Fiore, Puente Jr.’s manager from Bridge Management Inc. in Miami, said Tito is very personable and that it is common for him to perform at universities and does so at least several times year. “We try to be as easy to work with as possi- ble. He’s carrying a tradition carried by his fa- ther; Tito Puente Sr. who was also known as ‘El Rey’ or ‘ e King of Latin Music,’” DANNY DAMIANI | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Fiore said. Lake Land College freshman broadcast major Dain Miller makes a Big Ben Thursday at Jackson Avenue Coffee. Night of Hope, which takes TITO, page 6 place at the JAC will feature a silent auction as well as musical performances. Last year, the event raised more than $3,000 for the cause. FRIDAY
THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2010 2 DENNEWS.COM N o. 24, VOLUME 95 EIU weather TODAY SATURDAY what's on tap FRIDAY MONDAY MONDAY Showers followed Sunny 8:30 p.m. Star gazing 11 a.m. - 2 p.m Latin Heritage Month 5 p.m. RHA boat races by sunshine High: 74° High: 80° Low: 57° Rain or shine the EIU Observatory Learn how to make pinatas at the The Residence Hall Association Low: 51° will have an open house until 11 p.m. Latin American Student Organization ROCfest will kick o with a boat race For more weather visit castle.eiu.edu/weather. ose who attend will be able to see event - Pinatas, Sombreros and Tacos. between all the residence halls. Judging
THE DAILY Jupiter, which is the brightest it will e event will take place on the Bridge starts at 4:30 p.m. at Campus Pond. be until 2020. e Observatory is lo- Walkway in the Martin Luther King Jr., EastErn nEws cated south west of Campus Pond. University Union. “Tell the truth and don’t be afraid.” If you want to add to the tap, please 7 p.m. UB Movie 1 - 4 p.m. Resume Critique Blitz e-mail [email protected] or call Contact If you have corrections or tips, please call: e University Board will show the Get your resume critiqued in 15 min- 581-7942. movie "Sex in the City 2" in the Buz- utes at the Career Services Center in the 217•581•7942 zard Hall auditorium Human Services building. or fax us at: 217•581•2923 Printed Attention postmaster by Eastern Illinois University Send address changes to: on soy ink and recycled paper. The Daily Eastern News 1802 Buzzard Hall, Eastern Illinois University ONLINE TEASERS Charleston, IL 61920
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About The Daily Eastern News is produced by the students of Eastern Illinois University. It is published daily Monday through Friday, in Charleston, Ill., during fall and spring semesters and twice weekly during the summer term except during university vacations or examinations. One copy per day is free to students and faculty. Additional copies can be obtained for 50 cents each in the Student Publications O ce in Buzzard Hall. The Daily Eastern News is a member of The Associated Press, which is en- titled to exclusive use of all articles appearing in this publication. Comments / Tips Contact any of the above sta members if you be- lieve your information is relevant. Corrections The Daily Eastern News is committed to accuracy in its coverage of the DANNY DAMIANI | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS news. Any factual error the sta nds, or is made aware of by its read- Freshman kinesiology major Kevin Heneghan wakes up from a nap before his music class in the Doudna Fine Arts center. ers, will be corrected as promptly as possible. Please report any fac- tual error you nd by e-mail, phone, campus mail or in person. EIU History Lesson September 24 2007 Eastern began its third annual Halt Hazing Education Week. The week began in response to an alleged hazing incident in the spring of 2005. Fourteen members of the Delta Chi fraternity had been expelled or suspended. East- ern introduced an anti-hazing hot line.
1991 e Faculty Sentate passed a resolution asking the Board of Governors to consider the events of past year under the leadership of the President Stan Rive. Rives allegedly mishandled the Janet Francis-Laribee and Efraim Turban sexual harassment case and several alleged hiring improprieties. Rives retired from Eastern in Septem- ber 1993.
1979 Charleston teachers went into the third day of a strike. e strike began as a teacher walkout the previous urs- day. e major area of contention was the recognition of part-time teachers in the contract and salary. News Editor THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Kayleigh Zyskowski DENNEWS.COM 217 • 581 • 7942 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2010 CAMPUS [email protected] N o. 24, VOLUME 95 3
PINK PANTHERS Promising start for Pink Panther’s season By Rachel Rodgers look forward to this year. Staff Reporter “I am so excited for our pep ral- ly demo routine with the cheerleaders If you have ever been to a football or along with dancing with the football basketball game, chances are you have players and changing it up from pom seen the Pink Panthers. They are the routines to lyrical jazz routines for bas- dancers who are part of the EIU March- ketball season,” Pierce said. ing Band. Both Geraci and Chiligiris also “It’s really cool to be a part of the shared aspects they are looking forward marching band, it was so much fun to to. be there at the Bear’s game,” said senior “I am excited to see all the support Kristen Pierce, a Pink Panther member. that we get at games and we are hoping Pierce said the level of teamwork has to create a stronger bond with the team increased. and just be the best that we can be,” “We see each other every day and we Chiligiris said. hang out outside of the pink panthers Giraci likes the idea of school spirit and have actually been connecting re- that comes with being a part of the Pink ally well, we haven’t had any immediate Panthers. problems,” Pierce said. “I’m looking forward to performing Sophomore Pink Panther Kiki Chil- at games and after this year I will love igiris agreed. to say that I have been to every football “There have been two separate try- and basketball game for the past four outs, one in the Spring and one earlier years,” Geraci said. this year so there are already a core set of The Pink Panthers differ from the girls connecting, and so far we all work EIU Dancers. well together,” Chiligiris said. “I was on EIU Dancers for two years ere is a lot that the Pink Panthers and they are more involved in studio hope to accomplish this year. dancing and ballet, whereas the Pink “We would really like to be able to go Panthers are more involved in perfor- to nationals this year and I would love to AUDREY SAWYER | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS mance and pom routines. Also, there is have a very strong routine for it,” Pierce Kiki Chiligiris a sophomore pre-business management major practices with the rest of the Pink Panthers Dance a huge di erence in time commitment,” said. Team Friday afternoon at the Panther Marching Band’s practice field. Pierce said. Nationals take place in January at e Pink Panthers have a lot on their Disney World in Orlando, Florida. e plate this year and will be present at ev- Pink Panthers attended last year. “We really want to go to nationals this year, more girls ery football and basketball game along “We really want to go to nation- with other special events such as nation- als this year, more girls tried out for the tried out for the team this year because of us going to als, the dance with the football team and team this year because of us going to na- later the soccer team, and also the dance tionals last year,” Chiligiris said. national last year” with the ROTC. e teamwork this year is very di er- Kiki Chiligiris, a sophomore Pink Panther “There is a much longer time com- ent from how it was last year. mitment in the Pink Panthers, we prac- “(This year) we realize what we tice everyday for two hours and fre- have to get done and we know to ght Senior Gina Geraci, who is taking very determined this year and are stron- “It has been a lot more strict since last quently have double practices,” Gera- through what we need to ght through. part in the Pink Panthers for her fourth ger as a whole,” Geraci said. year, (coach Dallas) is very organized ci said. We de nitely are more willing to work year in a row agreed. Other aspects have also changed since with how she runs the team and has it as the year goes on, we did a lot more “We all mesh a lot better, last year last year, including Pink Panther coach under control,” Geraci said. Rachel Rodgers can be reached complaining last year,” Chiligiris said. there was a huge divide, but we are all Lisa Dallas’ management of the team. e Pink Panthers also have a lot to at 581-7943 or [email protected]
BOARD MEETING LATINO HERITAGE Accountancy Different forms of Spanish music described having 3 Zinika Livingston “I didn’t realize it either until I did Staff Reporter my research,” Routt said. “ is music is huge.” sessions Kristin Routt, a foreign language Mexican regional music is popular professor, explained the similarities of in the rural areas of Mexico. e sound Staff Report Spanish music to American music by of regional music can be compared to playing music and showing music vid- country and folk music. The Accountancy Advisory board eo clips in the presentation Premio Lo Routt said German immigrants who will be meeting today. Nuestro for the kick o of Latin Her- migrated to South Central Texas in the The meeting will consist of three itage Month. 1840s inuenced regional music. sessions that are open to the pub- Pop music in Spanish is just as popu- lic throughout the day, said Cheryl lar as it is in English. Noll, the Accountancy Advisory board “Now is the Artists like, Laura Pausini, an Ital- chair. ere will also be a closed ses- ian cross over artist and Enrique Iglesias sion due to the board business being time to explore have been the leading pop artists to win conducted. different music” awards at the Premio Lo Nuestro. The first section of the board will Routt described rock and alterna- meet at 10 a.m in Lumpkin Hall in Kristin Routt, foreign tive Rock in Spanish as the most inter- Room 1041. The discussion will be language professor national genre, even though it is male about the international financial re- dominated. porting standards impact on the Premio Lo Nuestro is a Spanish mu- Adriana Arroyo, a junior Spanish school. e implementations will also sic award show that has been airing for major, said she listens to Spanish mu- be discussed. Taking part in this pan- 21 years on the Univision Network, sic often but rock is her favorite genre. el will be Patrick Brooks, Kraig Ritter, one of the only Spanish-speaking net- “I feel Spanish music is a part of my and Eric Bradham. works in America. heritage,” she said. The second session will also take Routt started her presentation, at Routt said tropical music makes her place in Lumpkin Hall in Room 4 p.m. in the Effingham Room in think of a esta and dancing. 1041. The session will begin at 11 the Martin Luther King Jr. University The tropical genre originated in a.m. is session is titled Interaction Union, by breaking down the di erent the Caribbean and consists of smaller with Faculty: Impact of current state forms of Spanish music. genres like Latin Jazz and Classical mu- of the economy. The discussion will Reggaeton, a form of urban music sic. center on how the state’s economy will that combines reggae and dancehall, is e genre features artists Aventura, affect Eastern’s campus. Participants one of the more universal genres be- Juan Luis Guerra, Tito Puente and Tito include Patrick Roan, Kaleb Lilly and cause it combines Spanish and English, Puente Jr. Brian Talley. “Spanglish.” Routt encourages all students to see The final panel session, Panel & Most reggaeton artists are from Puer- Tito Puente Jr. Discussion: Decision Making will be to Rican descent. Daddy Yankee and “Now is the time to explore di erent in Lumpkin Hall in Room 1041, as Pitbull are two artist that have been music,” Routt said. well. is panel will begin at 1 p.m. able to cross over to American radios. the panel participants are Cindy Oak- Routt said most people do not real- Zinika Livingston can be KACIE BERRY | DAILY EASTERN NEWS ley, Kent Rodgers and Susan Young. ize how popular Mexican regional mu- reached at 581-7942 or Kristin Routt speaks to students about different genres of Spanish music. sic is. at [email protected]. Routt is an associate professor of Spanish. Opinions Editor THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Dan Cusack DENNEWS.COM 217 • 581 • 7942 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2010 OPINIONS [email protected] NO. 24, VOLUME 95 4
e DA ILY STAFF EDITORIAL EASTERN NEWS Time to do away with military policy: “Tell the truth and don’t be afraid.” gays should be allowed to serve openly EDITORIAL BOARD Don’t ask, don’t tell The editorial board thinks if a soldier They also should not have the risk of Editor in Chief Online Editor Men and women serving in our country’s risks their life to serve our county, they getting fired over being gay or bi-sexual. Sam Sottosanto Julia Carlucci military services should be seen as heroes, should be allowed to be open about their The editorial board believes all should risking their lives for our freedom and se- sexual orientation. be considered as equals and the military Managing Editor News Editor curity, but being gay and a soldier does not Why should it matter if a soldier likes should not discourage homosexuals from joining the military or being open about Emily Steele Kayleigh Zyskowski allow these heroes to be completely free. the same sex? The don’t ask, don’t tell policy, enacted He or she is still a human being and an their sexual orientation while serving. under President Bill Clinton in 1993, does American. During President Barrack Obama’s first Opinions Editor Associate News Editor not allow these soldiers to be openly gay Soldiers should have the freedom to be State of The Union address, he spoke about Dan Cusack Courtney Bruner while serving for our country. open about who they are without experi- how he wanted to work to abolish the don’t The daily editorial is the majority opinion The policy prohibits military personal encing discrimination. ask, don’t tell policy. of the editorial board of The Daily Eastern from engaging in homosexual relationships. Homosexual soldiers should be allowed Recently the idea of abolishing this poli- News. Because of the don’t ask, don’t tell pol- to be as open as they want about their sex- cy was brought up. icy, soldiers can be fired from their posi- ual orientation. Tuesday, Senate members were unable to FROM AROUND THE STATE tions just for being a homosexual. After all, it is America: “the land of the advance the bill when the Senate voted it The Daily Eastern News editorial board free and the home of the brave.” down. believes this policy is unfair and in need of Soldiers are the greatest examples of pa- According to a survey held by ABC The case change. triots. They should be able to live by the News and The Washington Post, 75 per- After so many years of being in a “free” words of the national anthem and live free- cent of Americans are against the don’t ask, country, these men and woman cannot be ly. don’t tell policy. for women free because the government does not al- These soldiers, who willingly risk their So isn’t it time for change; time for sol- low them to be open about their sexual ori- lives, should not be threatened into silence diers to not be discriminated against and entation. about their sexual orientations. come out and no longer live in secrecy? in sports FROM THE EASEL journalism
Scott Gleeson The Daily Vidette Illinois State University
I remember our rst few meetings with the girls. ey were giggling, passing notes to each other and making our weekly Vidette sports sta meeting feel like an episode of “Gossip Girl.” Afterwards, I said to my co-editor at the time: “ ese are the Barbies we just hired.” Sorry, Ashley and Emily [sports editor and sports reporter, respectively], but the truth hurts. at’s why I’m not afraid to admit that my rst impressions were wrong and, thanks to you two, my perspective on women in the sports media has changed drastically for the better. I found it interesting last week when reports leaked out of TV Azteca that the New York Jets harassed reporter Ines Sainz during practice. By harassment, that meant whistling cat calls in the locker room that led Sainz to tweet she felt “uncomfortable” afterwards. ILLUSTRATION BY ANGELA ROGERS | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS All this coming after Jets coaches supposed- ly threw footballs near Sainz so players could COLUMN run close to her. e New York Jets provided Sainz, the self- How to avoid the clutter on bulletin boards proclaimed “hottest sports reporter in Mex- ico,” credentials as a member of the sports I can think of no bigger waste of money, time wall outside the Buzzard lecture hall are an example media. at meant that the locker room was and e ort than the bulletin boards in the academic of this) those departments are ordering more post- just as much a workplace to Sainz as quarter- buildings around campus. ers than there is room for and in the process wast- back Mark Sanchez. I have no qualms with the intention of the bul- ing Eastern’s money. Wouldn’t it be in the universi- According to reports, lineman Chris Jen- letin boards, which is to provide a place for organi- ty’s best interest to ensure that copy express doesn’t kins touted, “ is is our locker room!” Not zations and clubs around campus to advertise up- make more posters than there is room for? quite. coming events and programs to students. One way to avoid clutter and make enforcing On the contrary, Sainz and her micro- e problem is in the execution. Doug Graham the 30-day policy easier is by having all bulletin phone belonged just as much as Jenkins and e boards that should draw the viewer’s eye in, boards follow the same design. his jockstrap.It stirs up the on-again-o -again force it away by being overcrowded and messy with Say a large, up-to-date bulletin board was placed questioning on whether women should be poster on top of poster. Look no further than the In the Nov. 11 issue of e Daily Eastern News, in the Scheduling O ce to serve as the master allowed in the locker room that USA TODAY bulletin boards in the southwest entrance in Cole- University Counsel Rob Miller said without the board on which all others are based. Every day a columnist Christine Brennan tabs “as outdat- man for an illustration of the problem. Posters are IGP it would be more di cult for the university student worker would walk to every bulletin board ed as asking if women should vote.” fastened atop posters and not an inch of the bulle- to remove outdated materials and keep the bulletin on campus and ensure they were in accordance Although the NFL granting equal access tin board beneath it is visible. boards from being cluttered and less useful.” with the master board. in the locker room dates back to 1985, this It is obvious that action is needed by the univer- As we can all see, the university may have the Whatever method the university uses to solve controversy sparks debate on women in the sity to solve this problem. right to police the bulletin boards, but so far they the bulletin board problem, the thing to keep in sports media as a whole. Do you know what the sad thing is? e univer- have chosen not to do anything about it. mind is enforcement. You can pass IGPs until the “ ere are gender issues that come up sity already passed a law that addresses most of the Not only is Eastern allowing the bulletin boards cows come home, but as the curling, out dated occasionally, but I take them in stride, and so problems with the boards. to become the very thing they were before pass- posters advertising scholarships with deadlines that do my female colleagues,” said USA TODAY “Internal Governing Policy 138.1” was enacted ing their imsy, lame duck law, they are also going have long past in Lumpkin Hall can attest to, it sports reporter Marlen Garcia, an Illinois in the Spring of 2009. It is what made it so all post- against their stated urge to save money. does not x the problem. State graduate and former Chicago Tribune ed materials had to get stamped approval from the Many posters are paid for by money from vari- reporter. Scheduling O ce. It also gave the university the ous departments around campus. Doug Graham is a junior journalism major. “When I was at the Tribune, a female edi- right to remove posters that overlapped otherd and Judging by the double posting that goes on all He can be reached at 581-7942 or tor told me she believed men of equal rank onrd had been up past their 30 day limit. over campus (the posters that are attached to the [email protected]. made more than she did, and it was based on the old notion that men are the providers for their families, and women make supplemen- Letters to the editor can be submitted at any time on any topic to the Opinions Letters to the editor can be brought in with identi cation to The DEN at 1811 tal income.” Editor to be published in The Daily Eastern News. Buzzard Hall. To read more go to The DEN’s policy is to run all letters that are not libelous or potentially harmful. Letters may also be submitted electronically from the author’s EIU e-mail address videtteonline.com They must be less than 250 words. to [email protected]. 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PERFORMANCE UNIVERSITY BOARD Jazz ensembles receives large crowd Have a ball at tailgating
By Erin Riedl By Lauren Lombardo Staff Reporter Staff Reporter for the game. Whatever team has all their players out loses and the team The lights dimmed in the Doud- Bongo Ball is back by popular de- with remaining players on the court na Fine Arts Center eatre ursday mand and will take place before the wins. night, as the Jazz Ensemble Showcase Panther’s football game Saturday in The court will be about the size began. the tailgate area. of a basketball court with fencing e entire theater was nearly lled Bongo Ball is based o of one of around it. Once the players enter with students, families, and other au- the American Gladiator events. e the court they will be required to dience members eager to hear the per- object of the game is to shoot the put on a vest and headgear. Then formances. opponent with Nerf ball air-canned they will receive a quick explanation The first to perform was the Blue shooters. The game is a mixture of on how to use the equipment pro- Note Sextet combo. laser tag, paintball and capture the vided. They played “The Night Has a ag. “I’ve seen a fraternity win a game ousand Eyes” and captured the au- e University Board rst intro- in a minute and a half, but it de- diences’ attention immediately. duced Bongo Ball last year at its pends on the game, some games last Next up was the Apollo Quintet Spring Fling event. 10 minutes,” Seawood said. combo. “It was well received and everyone UB will be holding multiple “Cold Duck Time” was the piece loved it so we’re trying it again,” said games of Bongo Ball beginning at they performed and it had a fast-paced Otis Seawood, UB special events co- 11 a.m. before the football game feel. KACIE BERRY | DAILY EASTERN NEWS ordinator. and then again after the game. e EIU Jazz Band was the next to Nick Grill plays his trumpet Thursday in the Doudna Fine Arts Center The- “ e game is set up like a paint- The event was originally sched- perform. ater. Grill also soloed for the Jazz Ensemble later in the evening. ball game, but instead of paintballs uled as a tournament Saturday from They played three different pieces they are Nerf balls so they wont ruin 1 to 7 p.m. all ranging in tempos and sound. Justin Cameron, a freshman man- and Jamie Mauck on drums. your clothes,” UB vice chair, Alyssa e UB had some complications After the first song, “Strike Up agement major, came to support his “I liked the ‘Tribute to Miles’ Anderson said. “It’s the same kind of with this time and day because they the Band,” one audience member ex- cousin, Kurt Swan, who played the pi- piece, it was very good,” Cameron course with obstacles you can hide did not want to interfere with the claimed, “wow.” e next two songs, ano for the Birdland Quartet. said. behind. It’s intense, it’s awesome.” football game. “My Funny Valentine” and “Lost in Last to take the stage was the EIU “I am in the EIU Concert Band It will be free to play and no prior “We want to support the athlet- the Shuffle” received much applause Jazz Ensemble. and I really just enjoy all types of mu- sign ups are necessary. Anyone who ics not take away from them,” Sea- as well. The first piece was titled “Party sic,” Osbourne said. is interested in the tailgate can play. wood said. “ ey were so good,” said Juley Os- Time” and it included solos by Aaron Jennete Grau, a freshman music All the players have to do is sign a e UB decided to use the foot- bourne, a freshman communications Eckert, on the trombone, and Mike education major, also enjoys di erent liability form and they are eligible. ball game to their advantage and major. Block on the tenor saxophone. types of music. e rst 10 people to sign up and this is when they changed the tour- Next, the Vanguard Quartet took “After You’ve Gone” was the second “I wanted to hear the di erent jazz participate will receive instant priz- nament to a fun tailgating activity. the stage. piece and featured a solo by Nick Grill ensembles,” Grau said. es. e UB will also have other priz- “We encourage both males and They played “Reunion Blues” and on the trumpet. Others attended because they knew es and giveaways, which will be giv- females to participate. It is going to created a softer sound using brushes The last piece was titled “Tribute someone performing in the concert. en to participants throughout the be a great atmosphere and it is al- on the drums. to Miles.” Many more jazz concerts will be day. ways fun to come out and support Nathan Ulrich, a junior chemis- is included a variety of di erent held this school year and anyone is en- Bongo Ball is played by two op- the Panthers,” Seawood said. try major, came to see his friend, Eric Miles Davis songs strewn together. couraged to attend. posing teams with a maximum of Fitts, play the bass in this quartet. Soloists in this piece included, Dan ve people on each team. Teams can Lauren Lombardo can be Birdland Quartet came on stage Hoffmann on piano, Jesse Farrar on Erin Riedl can be reached at have less people if they choose to. reached at 581-7943 or next and they played “Bemsha Swing.” bass, Brandon Jelks on alto saxophone 581-7942 or [email protected] Once a player is shot, they are out [email protected]
RHA 160-question residence hall satisfaction survey reviewed
By Olivia Angeloff survey through their Eastern e-mail. in order to understand what students Staff Reporter “( ey usually receive) between 450 believe can be improved in residence – 500 surveys back, which is amazing,” halls, Hudson said. e Residence Hall Association met Hudson said Jake Nees, a junior sociology ma- ursday night in Stevenson Hall to e survey asks questions that cov- jor and RHA president, took the sur- discuss their involvement with the res- er all aspects of life in a residence hall, vey his freshman year when he lived in idence hall satisfaction survey. from how a student feels about their Weller Hall. RHA members voted unanimous in residence assistant to asking if students “It felt like it took forever,” Nees favor of being co-sponsors. want better dining hall options. said. Even though it was time consuming Nees was glad that he had shared his “This survey is not for the light concerns. Nees said he has noticed an im- hearted” provement showing that the surveys Mark Hudson, RHA adviser and director are helpful and make a positive di er- of housing and dining services ence. Hudson told members in 2002, KACIE BERRY | DAILY EASTERN NEWS when the survey began, 83 percent of The executive board of the Residence Hall Association listen to each hall The satisfaction survey consists of is particular survey is sent out ev- student said that they enjoyed living representative give updates on what they are doing. Secretary Michael 160 questions and takes around 30 ery other fall semester. on campus; by 2004 that percentage Frisby called each residence hall’s name for updates. minutes to complete. Hudson made sure students knew went up to 90 percent. “This is not a survey for the light that the survey is not just yes or no With each new survey that is sent venson Hall this semester. should expect the survey to arrive in hearted,” said Mark Hudson, RHA ad- questions. Participants are able to ex- out the residence life program adds RHA members voted on if they about a month. visor and director of university hous- plain their answers and leave com- new questions. Hudson explained this wanted the RHA to co-sponsor, along ing and dining services. ments. year there will be questions about the with the residence life program, the Olivia Angeloff can be reached More than 1000 Eastern students e residence life program analyzes new wireless Internet that has been in- satisfaction survey. at 581-7942 or o are picked at random to receive the all the surveys and reads the comments stalled in Lincoln, Douglas and Ste- According to Hudson students [email protected].
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PROPOSAL, from page 1 HOPE, from page 1 However, the classes will not be able Eastern: academic, professional, and per- izenship. In the coming weeks, Lord also to satisfy another requirement for any sonal and to apply these experiences to wants to examine how integrative learning Many students that are coming from The facts other minor. e revision was passed new complex, situations. Integrative will have an e ect on general education at other areas aren’t as familiar with the by the council with a unanimous vote Learning is broken up into four pillars, the university. Lori Smith, family and con- services and they may not know where and will take effect Fall 2011. Blair Lord said. e rst includes challenging sumer science professor proposed that in- to access assistance. • Women between the ages of 16 Lord, provost and vice president for ac- students to integrate academic and experi- tegrative learning be an ongoing item on HOPE was first created when a and 24 experience the highest rate ademic a airs, addressed the CAA on ential learning to re ect what they learn. the CAA agenda for continuous feedback Charleston resident, Koralie Murad, of intimate partner violence. Integrative Learning. Intentionality, re ection, problem solving, from the council. e CAA also approved made the decision to leave her abusive “It’s my hope that some of our collaboration and engagement are the fo- the re-appointment of Kathlene Shank, partner. Shortly after she realized the • Nearly one-third of college stu- thoughts will be re ected in the curric- cus of this pillar. chair of special education, as the College of frequency of other domestic violent acts dents report physically assaulting ular re-designs,” Lord said. Appreciative Advising, including Education and Professional Studies repre- happening in families around her. a dating partner in the previous 12 months. “I encourage (the CAA) to consid- First-Year Seminars, Service learning, sentative on the Committee of Reinstate- She later teamed up with Louise er and re ect on (the Integrative Learn- internships, and study abroad makes ment for another three-tear term. Jackson and together in 1979, HOPE • Approximately 90 percent of ing proposal),” said CAA chair Larry up the third pillar. e fourth pillar in- was created. victims of sexual assault on college White. Integrative Learning is the con- cludes emphasizing deep and engaged Shelley Holmgren can be reached campuses know their attacker cept of encouraging students to make learning while developing lifelong learn- at 581-7942 Allison Twaits can be reached connections in all aspects of their life at ing habits, con dence and responsible cit- or [email protected] at 581-7942 or [email protected] DON’T BEAR THE ECONOMY RUN AN AD IN THE DEN 581-2816 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2010 NEWS THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS N o. 24, VOLUME 95 DENNEWS.COM 7 NATION STATE Parents worried about bugs in baby food Quinn accuses Brady of not By The Associated Press panic,” said Dr. Joseph Gigante, an 33. “I wish they were a little more tested containers of formula from that associate professor of pediatrics at careful screening what’s going into the line. Morrison said “99.8 percent of being square Worried parents have bombarded Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital in formula.” product was not contaminated.” the maker of Similac with phone calls Nashville, Tenn. Symptoms might in- North Chicago, Ill.-based Abbott “Chances are really, really remote” on raising taxes and peppered Facebook and Twitter clude a mild upset stomach, but he voluntarily recalled 5 million cans that beetle parts made it into formu- pages over fears about insects in the says that should last only a few days. and plastic containers of Similac pow- la that was sold to consumers, but the top-selling baby formula after mil- Still, parents like Stephanie Rose- dered formula only as a precaution af- products were recalled just in case By The Associated Press lions of cans were recalled. man of Farmington Hills, Mich., are ter small common beetles were found they might contain beetle parts or But the company said Thursday upset. Her 3-month-old son seemed at its Sturgis, Mich., manufacturing larvae, Morrison told e Associated CHICAGO — Democratic it’s unlikely any of the formula al- like he had a stomach ache this week plant, said company spokeswoman Press. Gov. Pat Quinn suggested again ready sold is tainted, and doctors of- after drinking formula from one of Kelly Morrison. Similac is the top-selling infant for- Thursday that his Republican op- fered more reassurance: Even if ba- Abbott’s recalled lots. So Roseman’s e bugs are a common warehouse mula in the United States. Abbott’s ponent, state Sen. Bill Brady, isn’t bies drink bug-tainted formula, the switching to a rival formula. beetle that were found near a produc- nutritional products, including adult being square with voters when he chance for serious harm is slim. “He was definitely fussy, and he’s tion line late last week. Abbott imme- brands like Ensure, had worldwide rejects the idea of raising taxes. “There’s no reason for parents to not a fussy kid at all,” said Roseman, diately stopped production and then sales of $5.3 billion last year. Quinn accused Brady of having a “secret set” of budget proposals that he doesn’t want to share with US walks out on Ahmadinejad UN speech voters until after the Novem- ber election, something Quinn By The Associated Press dle East in order also to save the Zion- Sept. 11 attacks, called for establish- e Iranian leader spoke of threats called “the Republican way” be- ist regime. e majority of the Ameri- ment of an independent fact-nding to burn the Quran by a small Ameri- cause some GOP governors have UNITED NATIONS — e U.S. can people as well as other nations and U.N. body to probe the attacks and can church in Florida to mark the an- worked to raise taxes after getting delegation walked out of the U.N. politicians agree with this view.” stop it from turning into another sa- niversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks. elected. speech of Iranian President Mahmoud The Americans stood and walked cred issue where “expressing opinion Although that church backed down, “That’s what Sen. Brady is all Ahmadinejad on ursday after he said out without listening to the third the- about it won’t be banned”. several copycat burnings were posted about and we shouldn’t let him some in the world have speculated that ory, that the attack was the work of “a He said the U.S. used the attacks on the Internet and broadcast in the get away with it, especially after Americans were behind the Sept. 11 terrorist group but the American gov- as a pretext to invade Afghanistan and Muslim world. 10 years of problems with gover- terror attacks, staged in an attempt to ernment supported and took advan- Iraq that led to the killing of hundreds “Very recently the world witnessed nors who weren’t straightforward assure Israel’s survival. tage of the situation.” of thousands of people, saying the the ugly and inhumane act of burning with the people,” Quinn said af- He did not explain the logic of that the holy Quran,” Ahmadinejad said. ter appearing separately from statement that was made as he at- He brie y touch on the four sets of Brady at a Chicago candidate fo- tacked the U.S. wars in Iraq and Af- “Very recently the world witnessed sanctions imposed on his country by rum that was closed to the press. ghanistan. the ugly and inhumane act of the United Nations over Tehran’s re- “I try to be as honest and direct Ahmadinejad has called for the de- fusal stop enriching uranium and to about everything, including the struction of Israel and is deeply at odds burning the holy Quran.” prove Iran is not trying to build an budget, including revenue.” with the United States and European atomic bomb. Quinn is campaigning on an Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad allies over its nuclear program and sus- Some members of the Security income tax increase that he says picions that it is designed to produce Council have “equated nuclear ener- is needed to help fix a state bud- an atomic bomb. Iran says it is only Mark Kornblau, spokesman of the U.S. should have “designed a logical gy with nuclear bombs,” Ahmadine- get crippled by a historic $13 bil- working on technology for electricity U.S. Mission to the world body, issued plan” to punish the perpetrators while jad said. lion deficit. generation. a statement within moments of Ahma- not sheding so much blood. He accused the United States of The former lieutenant gover- e U.S. delegation left the hall after dinejad’s attack. Ahmadinejad boasted of the cap- building up its nuclear arsenal instead nor, Quinn inherited many of Ahmadinejad said there were three the- “Rather than representing the as- ture in February of Abdulmalik Rigi, of dismantling it and reiterated his call the state’s financial troubles when ories about the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks: pirations and goodwill of the Iranian the leader of an armed Sunni group for a nuclear-free world. took over after lawmakers re- — at “powerful and complex ter- people,” he said, “Mr. Ahmadinejad whose insurgency in the southeast of “ e nuclear bomb is the worst in- moved former Gov. Rod Blago- rorist group” penetrated U.S. intelli- has yet again chosen to spout vile con- Iran has destabilized the border region humane weapon which must totally jevich from office in January gence and defenses. spiracy theories and anti-Semitic slurs with Pakistan. He said authorities did be eliminated. e NPT (Nonprolif- 2009. —” at some segments within the that are as abhorrent and delusional as not resort to violence, but captured the eration Treaty) prohibits its develop- “I’m going to tell people what U.S. government orchestrated the at- they are predictable.” suspect after trailing his movements in ment and stockpiling and calls for nu- they need to know, not what tack to reverse the declining Ameri- Ahmadinejad, who has in the past an operation by Iranian secret agents. clear disarmament,” the Iranian pres- politicians want them to hear,” can economy and its grips on the Mid- cast doubt over the U.S. version of the Rigi was later hanged. ident said. Quinn said. Brady spokeswoman Patty Schuh dismissed Quinn’s com- Montana woman fends off bear attack with zucchini ments, countering that he had By The Associated Press began barking and ran away, Mar- way. She retreated into the house and for observation, Maricelli said. “no credibility” on taxes because icelli said. e third dog, a 12-year- tried to close the door, but the bear The woman did not need medi- he had offered numerous propos- HELENA — A Montana woman old collie that wasn’t very mobile, re- stuck its head and part of a shoulder cal attention for the scratches on her als for raising the income tax that fended o a bear trying to muscle its mained close to the woman as she through the doorway. leg, though she got a tetanus shot as a lawmakers had yet to accept. way into her home ursday by pelt- stood in the doorway of the home The woman held onto the door precaution, Maricelli said. “Bill Brady has been abundant- ing the animal with a large piece of near Frenchtown in western Mon- with her right hand. With her left, Fish and wildlife officials were ly clear — he will not raise taxes zucchini from her garden. tana. she reached behind and grabbed a searching for the bear on ursday. to solve the fiscal crisis exacerbat- The woman suffered minor Before she knew what was happen- 14-inch zucchini that she had picked Maricelli interviewed the woman, ed by the Blagojevich-Quinn ad- scratches and one of her dogs was ing, the bear was on top of the dog from her garden earlier and was sit- but said the sheri ’s o ce was com- ministration,” she said in a state- wounded after tussling with the and batting the collie back and forth, ting on the kitchen counter, Maricel- plying with her wish not to identify ment. “Instead, Bill Brady will 200-pound bear. Maricelli said. li said. her. force government to live within The attack happened just after “She kicked the bear with her left She threw the vegetable. It bopped “She was very, very shaken, and it its means and stabilize our econ- midnight when the woman let her leg as hard as she could, and she said the bruin on the top of its head and kind of took the humor portion out omy so businesses will keep and three dogs into the backyard for their she felt like she caught it pretty solid- the animal ed, Maricelli said. of it for me,” Maricelli said. “She said create jobs for our families.” nighttime ritual before she headed to ly under the chin,” Maricelli said. e woman called for help from a it had this horrific growl and was Brady backs a 10 percent cut bed, Missoula County Sheriff’s Lt. But as she kicked, the bruin swiped relative staying with her. ey found snarling. coupled with tax reductions to Rich Maricelli said. Authorities be- at her leg with its paw and ripped her the collie outside, unable to move, “(But) she can see the humor in it, balance the Illinois budget. lieve the black bear was just 25 yards jeans. and took it to a veterinarian. and she wanted the story put out so That amounts to less than $2 away, eating apples from a tree. The bear then turned its full at- The dog appeared to be fine on the local residents can take precau- billion in cuts, compared to the Two of the dogs sensed the bear, tention to the woman in the door- ursday, but the vet was keeping it tionary measures,” he added. deficit of roughly $13 billion.
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2010 SPORTS THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS N o. 24, VOLUME 95 DENNEWS.COM 9 STATE NATION Adjustments pay off for Bears Lawmakers seek to protect student athletes’ By The Associated Press league-leading 26 interceptions as the ing 13 yards on the first three pos- Bears missed the playo s for the third sessions, with Cutler getting sacked LAKE FOREST — The way Jay straight year. once and having another wiped out By The Associated Press the sports community,” she told Cutler was getting drilled early on, ey brought in Martz in the o - by o setting penalties. He was getting lawmakers. the Chicago Bears looked like they season, hoping the architect of the hit when he dropped back, a familiar WASHINGTON — Doctors told Sean Morey, a former NFL Pro were in for a rough afternoon in Dal- “Greatest Show on Turf” could help sight after he ran for his life last sea- lawmakers on ursday that student Bowl player who retired this year las last week. Cutler limit the picks while energiz- son, but the Bears did something they athletes risk altered lives and perma- after suffering “more concussions en, everything changed. ing a struggling offense, and so far, rarely seemed to do in the past. nent brain damage if schools don’t than I care to admit,” said that in The Bears made some big adjust- the results are promising. ey adjusted successfully. protect them from the effects of the NFL, “players don’t ever want to ments on o ense and came away with There are still issues on the line. “We did a good job of adjusting blows to the head. show any vulnerabilities ... I think a 27-20 win in which they turned as Cutler again was getting hit hard over the course of the game with what A House committee grappling the culture has to shift.” Morey many heads with their execution on in the early going as the Cowboys we were going to try to counter at- with how best to safeguard young last season was named co-chair of the sideline as they did with their per- launched an all-out blitz, but several tack them with, just short passes, get- athletes also heard from an NFL the NFL Player’s Association’s con- formance on the field. Now, they’re adjustments by the Bears paid o . ting the ball in guys’ hands and let- player who recently retired because cussion and traumatic brain injury 2-0 heading into their Monday night “I’m not trying to dodge (the ques- ting them run in space was a good ad- of post-concussion problems; a committee. game against Green Bay. tion),” Martz said. “This isn’t about justment for us and led to some big mother whose son, a University of Concussions are caused by a blow e Bears came away with the win the play-calling.” plays,” Olsen said. Pennsylvania football player with that forces the head to move violent- last week in large part because of the Yet to many, the decisions on the Clearly, the Bears believe in Martz. brain damage, committed suicide; ly. They can affect memory, judg- adjustments offensive coordinator sideline played a big role in the suc- Olsen said they began buying into and a high school girl unable to ment, re exes, speech, balance and Mike Martz and line coach Mike Tice cess on the eld, even if Martz insist- the system about as soon as the ink keep up with her classes since su er- muscle coordination and the symp- made. ed it was more about better execution dried on the contract, yet he also in- ing a concussion on the soccer eld. toms become worse if not properly “Once you start getting coordi- than X’s and O’s. sisted the Bears trusted Turner. nators of Mike Martz’s caliber and e Bears inserted Kevin Sha er at “I think we did have trust last (Mike) Shanahan and Jeremy Bates left tackle after Chris Williams went year,” Olsen said. “I think a lot of fac- “Clearly changes are needed in the and some of those guys — that’s what down with what coach Lovie Smith tors went into why we weren’t suc- they’re able to do, is find plays that called a “signi cant” pulled hamstring cessful. Things kind of steamrolled medical community as well the are going to be successful no matter on their third possession. When it be- on us a little bit, and once that hap- sports community.” what the circumstances are,” Cutler came apparent that Williams wasn’t pens it just got kind of out of hands said. coming back, they made another and we weren’t able to get everything Rev. Katherine Brearley Many wondered how Cutler and switch and moved Frank Omiyale to stopped, and I don’t think it had to Martz would coexist. his spot and put Sha er on the right do with so much of our trust in what Well, it’s been nothing but praise side. we were doing. I think we felt con- Education and Labor Committee treated. Young people, particularly between the two. ey also started going with quick dent each week going out, but this chairman George Miller, D-Calif., girls, are more susceptible to long- It’s notable that Cutler mentioned passes to counter the blitz, like on year I think everyone wholehearted- cited estimates of 300,000 sports-re- term repercussions than adults. Martz alongside two of his mentors tight end Greg Olsen’s 39-yard touch- ly, 100 percent has bought in months lated concussions a year. e actu- “Every concussion is brain dam- in former Broncos coach Shanahan down. ago. I think when he got here and al number, if recreational and play- age,” said Rep. Bill Pascrell, D-N.J., and Bates, his position coach and co- They threw in screens and went implemented this o ense in the o - ground injuries are included, is far who has sponsored similar concus- ordinator in Denver. It’s telling that with extra blockers to help open season, I think guys right away said, higher, he said, and many go unre- sion legislation. he did not mention former Bears of- things up and came away with a win ‘Wow, there’s a lot going on here, ported, partly because athletes want Gioia said 90 percent of students fensive coordinator Ron Turner. e over a team that many expected to there’s so many opportunities that he’s to stay on the field and may not treated in his clinics report signi - two never seemed to click last sea- contend for a championship. going to put us in to be successful, know the risks. cant worsening of post-concussion son, and Cutler wound up throwing a They did all that after manag- and across the board, for all positions, Miller has introduced legisla- symptoms when they attempt school tion that would require school dis- tasks, with problems persisting well tricts to develop plans for concus- beyond a month for many students. sion safety and management and in- One of his patients, Alison Con- Uribe hits slam, Giants romp crease student and parent awareness ca-Cheng, a 17-year-old Maryland of their dangers. Schools would also high school student, told the hear- By The Associated Press that sent the Giants past the Chicago NL West. The Padres played later have to provide support for students ing that since su ering a concussion Cubs 13-0 ursday night. at Los Angeles. e Giants have the recovering from concussions. on the soccer field she has experi- CHICAGO — A pregame hitters’ “He is a guy who can do a lot of same record as idle Atlanta, which Students suspected of sustaining enced fatigue, headaches and prob- meeting seemed to help shake the San damage,” Giants manager Bruce Bo- leads the wild-card race. a concussion during a school event lems with her memory and concen- Francisco Giants out of their recent chy said. “He’s knocked in a lot of “We’re better than this and it’s go- would be prohibited from return- tration. She’s had to take a 10-min- slumber. runs for us this year. It’s nice having a ing to take everybody to focus out ing to the playing eld that day and ute break after doing 30 minutes of A sti wind blowing out of Wrigley shortstop who can do that. We need- there,” Bochy said he told his players. require evaluation by a health care homework to “cool o ” her brain. Field didn’t hurt, either. ed a big game from somebody and we “Trust the guy behind you. We’ve had professional. Concussions are almost as fre- Juan Uribe hit a grand slam and got it from him tonight.” a few guys trying to do too much out Several states have adopted simi- quent in girls’ soccer as boys’ foot- a two-run homer, both shots com- San Francisco began the day one- there. Just try to get a quality at-bat lar measures, but Dr. Gerard Gioia, ball, said Stanley Herring, team doc- ing during a nine-run second inning half game behind San Diego in the and keep things moving.” chief of pediatric neuropsychology tor for the Seattle Seahawks and a at Children’s National Medical Cen- member of the NFL head, neck and ter in Washington, D.C., said stan- spine committee. dard guidelines are crucial. He said a NFL Commissioner Rog- survey he conducted this summer of er Goodell wrote Miller Wednes- COMICS 140 Washington-area school nurs- day to express support for his leg- es found that less than half are pre- islation and describe how pro foot- PEARLS BEFORE SWINE BY STEPHAN PASTIS pared to assess a concussion and less ball is working with the Centers for than one-third are prepared to o er Disease Control and Prevention and academic support. other groups to expand awareness of e Rev. Katherine Brearley’s son the dangers of concussions to stu- Owen omas, a 21-year-old Penn dent athletes. football player, had no known con- Scott Hallenbeck, the executive cussions when he committed sui- director of USA Football, the na- cide last April. It was discovered af- tional governing body on youth and ter his death that he had the onset amateur football, also endorsed the of chronic traumatic encephalopa- bill, saying it “largely mirrors our thy, a brain disease that could have CDC-approved concussion aware- been brought on by repeated head ness and management guidelines trauma. employed by youth football leagues “Clearly changes are needed in across the country.” the medical community as well as
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“It’s easier being the underdog, that you can make it to the postsea- there’s no pressure on the girls to win, son where you can be at your best.” if you lose it’s just what was expect- e Panthers open conference play ed, and if you win then you pulled o today against Morehead State at 7 an upset.” p.m., and then play Eastern Kentucky Price said it is important for the Saturday at 6 p.m. Both matches are team to keep on improving through- at Lantz Arena. out the season. “You want to be good during the Brad Kupiec can be reached at preseason, better during the season so 581-7944 or [email protected] FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24,2010 SPORTS THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS 10 N o.24, VOLUME 95 DENNEWS.COM
RUGBY Rebound road for rugby team last season and it was arguably the Panthers strongest opponent of the Down one, season. Eastern pulled out the victo- ry in the nal minute, 22-20. but not out e Panthers played an aggressive By Bob Shaughnessy game last season when they set the Staff Reporter teams single-game tackle record with 149, while tying the old record of 92 The Eastern women’s rugby team at halftime. will look to get back on the winning A combined 61 of the tackles were track this weekend as they head to by Chase Cain and Stephanie Militel- Cedar Falls, Iowa. e Panthers will lo, who are no longer on the team. face Northern Iowa Saturday with e Panthers will look for their un- kicko set for 12:30 p.m. derclassmen to step up and have a big The Panthers (3-1) will find out impact in the game. Of the 22 play- if anything good can come from last ers on the team 15 are underclass- weekend’s, 17-5, loss to Grand Valley men. State. “ ey (underclassmen) have given ey are hoping that their rst loss me every e ort that they can but we in their last 30 games will be a big eye are certainly going to be challenged opener and will help them nish the by their inexperience,” Graziano said. season strong. “But this weekend will be a big test “They played hard but I’m hop- for us.” ing that this loss has a lot of value,” After a strong week of practice and head coach Frank Graziano said. “I hours of watching lm, Graziano said hope it kicked us in the pants enough the team’s game plan looks ready to to potentially beat Northern Iowa. I go. ey will not change their plan of think they have realized where we are attack much from last week but they DANNY DAMIANI | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS a little vulnerable. e Northern Iowa said it should work because there are Freshman wing Cara Hahne scores during the rugby game against Green Bay Sept. 12 at Lakeside Field. game is going to be close and I don’t not many teams as talented as GVS. want them thinking, oh we can’t win “Grand Valley plays a very simi- it, we just lost a close one.” lar style of play that we do,” Graziano dressed that this week.” ting emotionally involved, but knows “Play with a lot of passion.” While Eastern is recuperating from said. “ ey move the ball all around As the Panthers try to adjust to he cannot control if the women are a di cult loss, UNI is coming o an the eld. It’s kind of like playing our- their first loss and a new opponent or not. Bob Shaughnessy can be reached impressive 55-0 win over Illinois. selves. We didn’t make adjustments they will be looking to get their emo- The last thing he wrote at 581-7944 or rrshaughnessy@ e Panthers played UNI at home when we needed to and we have ad- tions going. Graziano said he is get- on their games slips was eiu.edu WOMEN’S SOCCER Panthers start OVC play with new life
By Jordan Pottorff said. nior defender Erika Prazma said. “We will look to continue the goal since the opening weekend of Staff Reporter Junior defender Hillary Blake Perala said her team stepped up its speed of play and staying focused in the season. said Eastern is wiping its slate clean, intensity Wednesday night in prac- the attacking third and around the “We had a nice goal against West- The Eastern women’s soccer starting with a fresh record in the tice. box, and hope that it will lead to ern and hope to continue that this team is coming o of a disappoint- OVC. The Panthers know they have a finished scoring opportunities this weekend,” junior mid elder Jessica ing non-conference portion of their “We need to come out this week- tough test this weekend, and will weekend,” Perala said. Blake said. schedule, but will look to rebound in end and start off strong with two have to put together one of their best e Panthers look for the new of- Perala said this week’s practice was Ohio Valley Conference play. wins,” Blake said. performances of the season if they fensive alignment to deliver more about approaching the Austin Peay e Panthers will open OVC ac- e Panthers will be opening the plan on leaving Clarksville, Tenn. scoring opportunities, which will game like it is the most important tion this weekend with a pair of conference portion of their schedule with a win. hopefully result in goals for the Pan- game on the schedule. games against the Austin Peay Gov- on Friday against conference leading, “The team is looking forward to thers. “We have to be fully focused on ernors and the Jacksonville State Austin Peay. this road trip because, for them, it The Panthers are coming off a Austin Peay, and only Austin Peay,” Gamecocks. Austin Peay (8-2) is the favorite to means the start of a whole new sea- game against the Western Illinois Perala said. “We all want to be The Panthers (3-5-2) have not capture the OVC crown. son,” Perala said. Leathernecks and will look to take 2-0 at the end of the weekend” . reached their goal yet. “We will be facing good quality The Panthers coaching staff has momentum into the rst weekend of “We aren’t where we would have teams this weekend and we have to emphasized a new attacking shape conference play. Jordan Pottorff can be reached liked to be going into conference go in thinking we will win to start this week in practice which has led Ashley Eck and Kristin Germann at 581-7944 or [email protected] play,” head coach Summer Perala conference play on a good note,” ju- to a faster speed of play. teamed up for the first run of play
MEN’S SOCCER Offense needs to get going early to continue record
By Rob Mortell son. The Broncos (3-2-1) tied Green to take advantage of the speed they to have a chance to win more games. Staff Reporter But they have allowed 12 goals in Bay,(3-3), in their last game. East- have at the forward and mid elder. “ e guys have a good con dence six games. ern also tied Green Bay in exhibi- “We have the speed to get behind level right now, the biggest thing we e Panthers are looking for their Eastern head coach Adam How- tion play earlier this year. defenders,” Bullock said. are doing is we are competing ex- fourth consecutive shutout win arth said it is going to be tough One reason the Panthers have Eastern did not score until the tremely hard,” Howarth said. “We against Western Michigan this Sun- keeping WMU scoreless, but he is been successful lately is the o ense second half in their last game have to fight for everything, like day at Lakeside Field at 1 p.m. con dent the defense will play well. is starting to produce consistently. against Indiana University-Purdue I keep telling the team, if we don’t Eastern is playing well at the mo- “Every game is different, every In the rst three games of the year University Indianapolis. They are play well we wont win the game.” ment, recording three straight wins. game is a tough test, (WMU) has Eastern was shutout; however, in hoping to get on the board sooner The team will try to improve its The Panthers can thank their de- been scoring a lot of goals this year,” the last three they have scored four against WMU. record to 4-3 with a win. A 4-3 re- fense for their recent winning streak. Howarth said. “So this is going to goals. “Hopefully we can keep things cord would put Eastern in a good ey have not allowed a goal in three be a good test for us, it will be quite Sophomore mid elder Kyle Bull- rolling and try and get after them shape going into conference season. straight games and have only given an achievement for us if we can shut ock said the intensity and team play again and try to get on the score- Conference season starts Oct. 1 up ve goals in six games. them out.” has been good. Bullock said that board early,” Howarth said. when the Panthers travel to Creighton. However, the strength of WMU Eastern leads the overall series is one of the key reasons they have Howarth said the team is play- is their offense. The Broncos have against WMU, (4-0), and they are been scoring more. ing well right now, but they need to Rob Mortell can be reached scored 14 goals in six games this sea- hoping that success continues. The Panthers have been trying keep playing well if they are going at 581-7944 or [email protected]
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The Games Alex McNamee Rob Mortell Dan Cusack Rachel Morris Sports Editor Assistant Sports Editor Opinions Editor WEIU-TV #11 Wisconsin #11 Wisconsin #11 Wisconsin #11 Wisconsin 55-9 38-3 49-3 28-13 Austin Peay at Wisconsin running back John Clay This score might be a little bit Austin Peay may be one of the top Their 20-19 victory over Arizona #11 Wisconsin runs for 300+ yards as the Badgers generous for Peay. Cinderella stays teams in the Ohio Valley Conference, State was their 27th consecutive route the Govs. Austin Peay, Players home cleaning this time. but they are no match for the Big non-conference win, dating back limp to the bus after this one. Ten. Expect “Old Wisconsin” to play to 2003. It’s all Badger’s. all day long. #4 Jacksonville State #4 Jacksonville State #4 Jacksonville State Jacksonville State Jacksonville State at 27-13 42-24 28-7 33-10 I know there has to be a game where the Eastern fans might want to invest The winless Panthers nd no solace The Gamecocks are just too strong Eastern Illinois Panthers o ense nally clicks. I thought in some tasty concessions if they in O’Brien Stadium. The o ensive all-around for Eastern’s instability. it would be last week. It wasn’t. I just are going to enjoy this game. struggles will continue as Jackson- The Panthers lack of veterans is re- can’t see it happening this weekend. ville State makes the Panthers 0-4. ally hurting them this season.
Florida A&M Florida A&M Florida A&M Florida A&M 31-21 37-21 20-12 45-13 Tennessee State at Tennessee State has the running A&M is too much for Tennessee Florida A&M has dominated Ten- In FAMU’s game against Howard Florida A&M game, but Florida A&M has a high- State to handle, plus they haven’t nessee State in the last 10 meetings they had three players rush for voltage o ense that outscored the beaten A&M since 2001. This won’t and that will continue Saturday. TSU more than 50 yards, and totaled Tigers in the end. be the year that Tennessee State will drop its third game in a row. more than 406 yards. Their of- ends the losing streak. fense will destroy TSU. Tennessee Tech Southeast Missouri Tennessee Tech Southeast Missouri Tennessee Tech at 24-21 35-17 35-12 25-20 Maybe last week Lane College was After a huge win against No. 5 SIU Tech is another road winner as they They are coming o of a high Southeast Missouri a cupcake, but TTU held them to last week, Southeast Missouri will take care of SEMO. Dontey Gay will after taking a big win against No. 5 -23 yards o ensively in 25 minutes have no trouble, handling Tech at have his way on the ground. Southern Illinois. Senior Henry Harris before the game was called for home. showed up with a 74-yard drive and a lightning. 67-yard touchdown for the win, and we’re bound to see it again. Tennessee Martin Tennessee Martin Tennessee Martin Murray State Tennessee Martin at 17-7 28-13 23-10 21-13 UT Martin’s McNair duo, the quar- UT Martin should win this game UT Martin will remain undefeated in After losing the last ve games Murray State terback and running back, are both fairly easily. Murray State does not OVC play with the road victory. Jason against UT Martin, the Racers will versatile and very talented. Look for put fear in the eyes of any team… McNair will have his third straight make a comeback with QB Je Eh- the Skyhawks to use both in numer- well maybe a junior college. 100-yard rushing game this season rhardt, ranked second in the FCS in ous ways. for the Skyhawks. completions, leading the way. #10 Arkansas #1 Alabama #1 Alabama #1 Alabama 42-38 31-24 21-15 29-7 #1 Alabama at Ryan Mallett and the o ense will With Mark Ingram back and rain in the The Crimson Tide have solidi ed No.1 Alabama’s quarterback Greg #10 Arkansas keep up with Bama’s repower. The forecast Bama will run all over Arkansas themselves as the undisputed No. 1 McElroy will be the key to this win. stadium in Fayetteville will be elec- but that doesn’t mean the Razorbacks’ team in the country. Look for running He’s consistent, solid and will reign tric. If a team is going to beat Bama, won’t make things interesting at the backs of Trent Richardson and Mark over the Razorbacks QB Ryan Mallett. it’s Arkansas. end of the game. Ingram to be the di erence. #3 Boise State #3 Boise State #3 Boise State #3 Boise State #24 Oregon State at 38-24 31-27 24-17 35-28 I’m a believer in the Broncos, who Boise needs to win this game if The Broncos have already upended It’s their last chance to get some #3 Boise State have won 56 straight regular season they are going to have any chance a BCS automatic bid team and the credit and prove themselves games at home. Kellen Moore adds at a national title. The 56-game win trend will continue Saturday in Boise. before starting conference play. to his Heisman Trophy resume with a streak at home won’t end here. However, the Beavers will cover and Plus, they’re on their home turf. huge game. the under will hit. #12 South Carolina #17 Auburn #12 South Carolina #17 Auburn 21-19 35-28 31-25 23-21 #12 South Carolina at Auburn has to go for a two-point This tough SEC match will go down The Tigers looked shaky at home last The Tigers may be the underdog, but #17 Auburn conversion at the end of the game to tie to the nal drive but with the help week against Clemson, so I do not they’ll give South Carolina a good run the Gamecocks. They don’t convert. The of the crowd Auburn prevails at trust them. At minus 3, South Caro- for their money. Tiger QB Cameron dream continues for South Carolina. home. lina is the lock of the week. Newton brings his A-game. Facebook was down earlier today! OMG, Facebook has @DEN_Sports tweet of the day: Big football game this weekend. Be there. Saturday 1:30 p.m. kick off at O’Brien flaws! Let's all run crazy Sports Editor through the streets THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Alex McNamee DENNEWS.COM 217 • 581 • 7944 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2010 SPORTS [email protected] N o. 24, VOLUME 95 12
VIEWS FOOTBALL PREVIEW Bazigos, Panthers won’t back down
Senior lineman says Saturday’s Alex McNamee game is biggest Mystery, of season By Alex McNamee madness awaits Sports Editor on Saturday Bob Spoo usually isn’t nervous about his football team. But his foot- ball team doesn’t usually start 0-3, ei- If you aren’t pumped up for this weekend’s home ther. football game – No. 4 Jacksonville State vs. Eastern After three games of winless foot- - then I’m here to tell you that you do not have a ball, the Eastern football team is more pulse. Or maybe you should check it. If you can’t do focused on the weekend game than it by yourself see a doctor. Eastern is 0-3. Yes, that’s ever before, according to o ensive co- zero wins and three losses. You should be in panic ordinator Roy Wittke. Eastern will mode. host No. 4 Jacksonville State Satur- e football coaches and players won’t show their day at O’Brien Field. e team will at- panic, but at least head coach Bob Spoo and red- tempt to get its rst win against an un- shirt senior defensive lineman Spyros Bazigos can defeated, 3-0, opponent. say that they are nervous. at’s right, Spoo, the 24- “It’s the biggest game of the sea- year Eastern coaching legend, is nervous. at’s not son,” red-shirt defensive tackle Spy- con dence. No, that’s the complete opposite. Spoo ros Bazigos said. and Bazigos, who defensive coordinator Roc Bel- Bazigos said the team mimics JORDAN BONER | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS lantoni calls the Greek God of Tackles for Loss, are Spoo’s nervousness, but the Panthers Eastern Red-shirt junior linebacker Cory Leman breaks down to tackle Central Arkansas sophomore run- nervous. Bazigos admits that the team is nervous. are accepting it. ning back Jackie Hinton at a game Sept. 11 at O'Brien Field. He said it’s a “good nervousness,” but is there such “We aren’t accustomed to losing,” a thing? Bazigos said. “But it’s a good ner- Maybe they’re anxious. Seriously, you should be, vousness.” we’re going to use all of our bullets,” too. If you’re not nervous, excited, anxious, or wor- Despite the Gamecocks high na- “We’re not leaving the gun loaded, Wittke said. ried, then I don’t know that you can call yourself an tional ranking, Spoo said Jacksonville With such a big game Saturday, Eastern football fan. You’re team is 0-3 - one loss away State isn’t invincible. we’re going to use all of our Spoo said he expects his team to be a from the total number of losses (4) is had last season. One of the Gamecocks wins was lot more physical. If Eastern hits loss No. 4 this weekend – I’ve said this in overtime and at most seven points bullets.” On the other hand, he expects before, and will say it again – you can pretty much decided the other two, leading Spoo Roy Wittke, offensive coordinator Jacksonville State to match Eastern’s say, “Bye season, our meeting was far too short.” to believe that one big play can beat physicality. Whether it is Spoo, Bazigos, Bellantoni or o en- them. “Jacksonville State will have an sive coordinator Roy Wittke, the Eastern football However, the Jacksonville State their upset win over Ole Miss in week yards by himself, the Jacksonville State added incentive based on what we team is not ready to say sayonara. You shouldn’t be o ense – namely, the passing game one. Blanchard is a great all-around defense has only given up 618 passing did down there last year,” Spoo said. ready either. For this Saturday (1:30 p.m. kicko at – is a lot better than Spoo and his athlete, according to Bellantoni. yards all season. The two teams met in Jackson- O’Brien) you should be o your nut for the game. coaches expected. The Gamecocks Blanchard was drafted in the MLB Wittke said the Gamecocks boast ville, Ala. last season, and Eastern ere is so much to expect, and yet so much mystery lead the conference in pass offense Draft before deciding to get a college their secondary as the best in the Ohio won 28-20. At that point in the sea- to it. Spoo and Wittke have both said they are plan- and e ciency, total o ense and scor- education at Jacksonville State. Valley Conference. Wittke said East- son, Eastern was 5-2 and the Game- ning to pull out all of the stops on o ense this week- ing o ense. Bellantoni said both quarter- ern’s defensive backs are better. cocks were 4-2. end. ey’re willing to do anything – anything – to Eastern defensive coordinator Roc backs are good runners. Blanchard The Gamecocks’ defense doesn’t Saturday, despite the teams’ re- win. And they aren’t going to go quietly. Bellantoni said the Gamecocks’ of- leads the team’s quarterbacks with 17 give up big plays, according to Wittke, cords, Spoo said he expects the same But they aren’t willing to even share some of the fense will play two quarterbacks, carries for 42 yards and two touch- so the o ense, which has only gained type of game. strategy they have for this weekend’s game with the both capable of doing great things. downs. But Ivory has the better pass- 499 yards of o ense this season, will “The team who wants it most is media. ey have a secret plan, a “Con dential” la- Gamecock freshman quarterback ing stats. He has a 62.5 completion need to put together long drives. going to win,” Spoo said. “You can’t bel stamped on a manila folder somewhere. Not Coty Blanchard and junior quarter- percentage and has passed for 635 Spoo said there are many ways back down.” even President Nixon can nd it. back Marques Ivory have played in all yards and four touchdowns. to generate o ense, and Wittke said Wittke promised this: three of the team’s games. Ivory has “ ey have a lot of weapons,” Bel- the team is going to pull out all the Alex McNamee can be reached “We’re not leaving the gun loaded.” started all three games, but Bellantoni lantoni said. stops. at 581-7944 The offense is going to throw everything they said Blanchard led the Gamecocks to While Ivory has passed for 635 “We’re not leaving the gun loaded, or [email protected] have at the Gamecocks. Nobody is messing around this week. ere is no more looking back, Wittke said, there is a strict focus on Saturday’s game. As VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW there ought to be. Bazigos said this weekend’s game is the biggest Panthers excited to open conference play of the season. Forget the Homecoming game. For- get potential playo games. Forget the Illinois State game. is is the biggest game of the season. I hope Junior setter Chrissie Albers you realize that, because if you don’t then you’re go- After early tests, said the Panthers were glad to ing to miss out on something that is potentially very have played a challenging match special Saturday. ere is no guessing the things that focus is now against Western and come out on might happen Saturday, in a game between two bit- on OVC schedule top. Albers felt that the Panthers ter rivals. e Panthers and Gamecocks are always played well and will try to trans- competing for an Ohio Valley Conference crown, By Brad Kupiec late that momentum into their year in and year out. is year, sure one team might Staff Reporter OVC schedule this year. be 3-0 and another 0-3, but what is at stake is still Senior setter Kylie Cavanah said very much the same. In fact, it’s probably height- Tonight, the Eastern volley- the Panthers are excited to face ened because Eastern has started so poorly. ball team opens up its Ohio Valley an early test in Morehead State, Nobody should expect Eastern, a team ranked Conference schedule against More- which was the preseason pick to among the top 20 teams in the Football Champion- head State tonight. ey play East- win the OVC. ship Subdivision polls in the preseason, to surrender ern Kentucky Saturday. “It will be a good early test and its season away. From what Wittke has told me, the e Panthers are coming o of a we feel like we’re doing a great job Panthers will go as far as physically possible to win ve-set victory against the Western of getting mentally prepared.” this game. You have one night now, to lay awake in Illinois Leathernecks in Macomb. Cavanah said the Panthers’ JORDAN BONER | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS bed thinking about the ridiculous things that could On the way back from Ma- tough early schedule helped them Senior outside hitter Alex Zwettler lunges to dig the ball during prac- happen Saturday. e stands, home and away, should comb, the Panthers bus broke better prepare for their conference tice Sept. 8 in Lantz Arena. be packed. e coaching schemes are in place. e down. Since the team did not get opponents. players have intensity gushing out of their pores. Ev- home until early Tuesday morn- She said getting some big Hake said, as well as not having to rankings mean nothing at this eryone is ready for this. ing, its practice for the day was wins against top competition has go through hours of travel to get point. It’s the Hall of Fame Game Saturday. canceled. helped them develop as a team to the match site. “Any team on any given day can Who will play like it? Senior outside hitter Erin Hake and come into conference play e Panthers were predicted be- win, so we’re just trying to focus said the day off of practice real- more prepared. fore the start of this season to n- on taking care of business on our Alex McNamee can be reached ly helped the team’s energy after The team is excited to finally ish eighth out of ten teams, but side of the court,” Price said. at 581-7944 or [email protected] their late night in Macomb. play in front of their home crowd that head coach Kate Price said PANTHERS, page 9 09.24.10
The Daily Eastern News’ weekly arts and entertainment section
Which RSO is for you? Eastern has more than 200 Registered Student Organizations and all of them offer something unique to students. This issue, we sought out a few groups to tell some of the many stories that EasternÕs RSO members have to tell. Disc Golf Disc Ballroom Dance Outdoor Club Musician’s Coalition SCHOLASTIC BOWL STUDENT GOVERNMENT ADVENTURE CLUB o o D o o V LUNCHBOX ART BSU
Astronomy Club EIUFishing and Hunting REPUBLICANS criminal justicescriminal club P.R.O.W.L Association
water polo Japanese Animation
lacrosse BoardUniversity club English Club collegeMBA democratesPanther Nation construction club HONORS CLUB Cycling Club PaintBall Club French Club VIDEO GAMERS FCA History Club BOTANYRHA CLUB PRIDE Habitat for Humanity
Lunch Box VooDoo brings the laughs
By Jose Gonzalez “I’ve met some interesting peo- sciences major, said the group’s that way, is to act on Saturday Lunchbox Voodoo, and has been Senior Verge Reporter ple, gained some performance writing workshops, which are Night Live,” Shanahan said. with the group ever since. experience, and it has been posi- large brainstorming sessions She also said she takes classes Engelhardt said being in Voo- Comedy group tive so far.” with people both in and out of at e Second City, which is an doo could potentially help her e group generates origi- the group, are a way they put improvisational comedy enter- down the road in her career as performs all nal comedy sketches for its per- their creative minds together. prise that has been in existence a teacher in a unique way. She formances throughout the se- “It helps us, because I would in Chicago’s Old Town neigh- wants to bring the comedy skills original work mester. ey put on two to three like to get more people to write,” borhood since 1959. she learns with the group into shows, perform at charity events Shanahan said. “Even if you Voodoo has some distin- her future classroom. e Lunchbox Voodoo sketch and work with Relay for Life. don’t think it’s funny, because guished former members, like “Everything we do, I look for- comedy group is a one of a kind Adkins said there has been a I’ve written a lot of scripts that I Eastern graduate Andy Lut- ward to it,” Engelhardt said. “If at Eastern. e organization positive reaction among the au- didn’t think were funny, but they trell, who won EIU’s Last Comic I’m having a bad day and there’s started eight years ago with the diences they have performed in turned out to be hilarious.” Standing during his time at East- something going on with Voo- collective e ort of students. front of so far. Shanahan said that being in ern. doo, then I have something to Korey Adkins, a junior com- He also said the organization Voodoo has helped her and oth- “I de nitely think this can look forward to.” munication studies major and can help people who start in the ers overcome stage fright and get help someone prepare for a ca- President of Lunchbox Voo- group that are not always the a chance to perform on stage. reer in comedy,” Adkins said. doo, said Lunchbox Voodoo has most outgoing or “performance- Shanahan said her dream is Kaylyn Engelhardt, a sopho- changed his life for the better. a b l e d .” to some day appear on NBC’s more elementary education ma- Jose Gonzalez can be reached “It has added to my overall Bridget Shanahan, a senior Saturday Night Live. jor, said one of her professors at 581-7944 or college experience,” Adkins said. communications disorders and “My goal, if my life takes me last year recommended she join [email protected] 2v 09 . 24 . 2010 A T Eastern student the boss at new venue Elk Lodge's munity College. e venue began with Pond- basement Jones the 23-year-old senior mu- sic education major, practic- showcases ing his tuba next door to the Elk local musicians Lodge. One day Lodge mem- Kaitlyn Peters ber Toby Franklin noticed Pond- Verge Reporter Jones playing and o ered to let Pond-Jones’ band, Funk Biscuit, “ is is not a bar that happens practice in their basement. A er to have live music,” said Michael a year of practicing downstairs, Pond-Jones, a senior music ed- Pond-Jones decided he wanted to ucation major and the manager give back to the lodge by trans- and co-founder of the Elk Lodge forming the basement into some- Lower Lounge. “ is is a music thing more. venue that has a bar in the cor- Pond-Jones and his band n e r.” mate, Mark Rheaume, put two KAITLYN PETERS | VERGE PHOTOGRAPHER In the upcoming weeks, Pond- months of work in over the sum- Local band Funk Biscuit practicies on stage at the Elk Lodge Lower Lounge. Jone’s music venue, e Elks mer to renovate the basement. Lower Lounge, will feature lo- He then partnered with “WEIU radio is a great pro- son, the 23-year-old lead sing- square, next to the library, at the cal bands and performances such omas who has seven years ex- gram, but without funding they er of Madison’s Avenue. “It is ob- lower le entrance, ey feature as Tommy Gun Geisha, Cannon- perience at the Top of the Roc can’t stay on the air,” said om- viously made for bands to come live music every ursday, Fri- balls, rown Together, Spinning and Friends & Co. bartending as. “ e state of Illinois is such a p l a y,”. day and Saturday. Doors open at Chambers, Samsana and J Boozer. and booking bands. debauchery, it’s up to the smaller “It’s a cool underground with- 9 p.m. and the music starts at 10 e Lower Lounge puts an omas and Pond-Jones plan people to give back.” out the junk,” said Scott Hender- p.m. emphasis on live music unlike the to help out local charities like Since they’ve opened, the son, the one and only 35-year- Check out page 4 for a list of typical college town bar Hope Women’s Shelter, the local Lower Lounge has featured Kum- old member of J Boozer. “I had who will be playing at the Lounge “We’re not open unless we food pantry, and the Adventure quat Mae, Gideon Bardsley, J my doubts when they rst told this weekend. have live music,” said the Lounge’s Club. Boozer, Madison’s Avenue, and me, but when I went downstairs I co-founder Lucas omas, a Recently, omas donated all several others. thought ‘this is going to be cool.’” Kaitlyn Peters can be reached 30-year-old business manage- tips he made bartending at the “ e lounge has by far the nic- e Lower Lounge is locat- at 581-7944 or ment major at Lake Land Com- Lounge to WEIU 88.9 FM. est stage, ” said Logan Richard- ed on 720 6th St., south of the at [email protected]
Civilization V released— e h Bags of air—Chip companies installment into legendary game de- should start adding “air” as a a- World of Woodchuck signer Sid Meier’s Civilization V vor on the front of their bags. It game series was released Tuesday. seems like every bag of chips from For a Woodchuck recap Similar to the release of Halo: Reach the vending machines around East- and an online photo gallery a week ago, we can expect nerd pro- ern yield equal parts potato crisp and ductivity to dip severely in the com- oxygen. It is criminal that “nothing” visit dennews.com ing weeks. Although it won’t sell as isn’t listed as the rst ingredient on many units initially, Civ may cause my Cheetos bag. more hours of work to be lost than Halo because it is a computer game Stevenson Hall’s Sunday morn- and if you are really sneaky you can ing alarm clock— e hung over res- have it running at work without get- idents of Stevenson Hall received a ting caught. very rude wake up at 6:30 a.m. last Sunday. An alarm of questionable or- e sun will rise tomorrow— igin and purpose (before the alarm No matter how dicult college life blared like a lost cell phone tied to a gets - you oversleep and miss class, blow horn it was a voice that yelled your parents stop sending you mon- something about a weather emer- ey, the line to the laundry room is gency) sent groggy students outside out the door, Taco Bell runs out of to look around at each other’s sleep beef and you have to settle on chick- clothes and re ghters inside to give en, you drive around with your park- the all-clear. Several students made ing break on and cause $500 worth it through the incident without com- Verge Editor...... Doug T. Graham of damage to your car, you lose plaint. ose were the ones who were Assistant Verge Editor...... Alycia Rockey your beer bong...the list goes on - at still drunk from the night before. STAFF least we can always count on the the CONTACT US Design...... Breann Pleasant dawning of a new day no matter how (217) 581-7943 bad it gets. Unless the sun forgets to [email protected] rise—then we're boned. 3v
Video Gamers of Eastern come together By Nicole Conness student organization on campus. ried to take out their gaming NBA 2K11 and several older the group to perpetuate gaming Staff Reporter For the Video Gamers of East- equipment to start playing. games from systems such as Nin- stereotypes. He said the group ern Illinois, a year-old social RSO “It's probably the biggest game tendo and Sega among others. is trying to reach a broad crowd Girlfriends are breaking up on campus, the game’s release that's going to come out in a long e group participates in a wide with a variety of di erent games. with their boyfriends over it. It couldn't have been a better way time,” said Rhodes in between variety of gaming tournaments in “Pretty much everyone is a makes strangers verbally abuse to get their organization amped matches. Chicago. e tournaments they gamer, even if you just play Tet- people they have never met over for the year to come. e Halo event is the rst of attend vary in size and in terms ris online,” Rhodes said. “So ev- the Internet. It has been the big- ey had an event in the 7th many events the group will par- of type of game. Last year An- eryone should come out and join gest launch of any entertainment street underground the day a er ticipate in this semester. e thony Butler, the group's vice u s .” product so far in 2010. the game was released so members group will host its own tourna- president, took second place in a e club meets every other Halo: Reach was released to could play the game together. ments and LAN parties at mem- ghting game tournament. ursday at 7 p.m. in 7th Street the public last Tuesday, making Video Gamers President Jus- bers’ houses that will feature a va- Although the group is small, Underground. more than $200 million in sales. tin Rhodes, a senior recreation riety of games spanning many they are dedicated and o en get e game’s launch was the cause administration major, sat on a genres. is year the group plans food together a er their meet- Nicole Conness can be of much celebration across the sofa at 7th Street Underground on adding games such as Rock ings. reached at 581-7944 country including a registered greeting members as they hur- Band, Madden, Call of Duty, Rhodes said he does not want or [email protected] PRIDE offers common ground, community By Jose Gonalez impact in her life. tem that PRIDE provides. ercise science major, said PRIDE recently found support from the Senior Staff Reporter “We have people who come to Nick Canaday, a junior Eng- has helped him gain support outside world. us looking for people like them,” lish with secondary educa- within himself. Rozycki said their unique EIU PRIDE is the only Lesbi- Ethington said. “ ere are a lot of tion major and social director of “Coming here, even though identity, sense of togetherness an Gay Bi-sexual and Transexu- people in our group who are out- PRIDE, said he has made a lot I’ve always been uncomfortable and community makes them dif- al, or LGBT organization on cam- casts, and it makes us feel good to of lasting relationships within with being gay, I’ve always been ferent from other RSOs. pus. PRIDE started in 1992 with give them a welcomed place.” PRIDE. that type of outgoing person,” Ro- PRIDE will be putting on the collective e ort of a group of William Kendall, a senior art “Before I came to PRIDE, I zycki said. “Seeing those who are LGBT History Week starting Oct. students who were looking for a history major and publicity di- didn’t have many gay friends and very outspoken inspired me to 11 and running through Oct. 16 place to meet other people with rector of PRIDE, said being in the I didn’t feel a part of the cam- step it up.” as a part of LGBT History Month. common ground, something that organization gives him a chance pus community,” Canaday said. Rozycki said since being in still holds true 18 years later. to help provide for people who “Some of the people I know are PRIDE, he has felt more social- Aiden Ethington, a second are struggling. some of the best friends I have, ly accepted within his own so- year political science graduate Kendall said a good amount of and they’ll be my friends for a cial group, but said he has found Jose Gonzalez can be student and president of PRIDE, people who attend their meetings long time.” people who are stubborn toward reached at 581-7944 said being in PRIDE has made an and events need the support sys- Jordan Rozycki, a junior ex- him and others like him, but has or [email protected]
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ADVERTISE IN THE DEN! 581-2816 4v R Halo: Reach fans finally finish the fight Jonathon Posch are known as “Noble Team.” paign for the seven hours that it Verge Games Critic e members of Noble Team lasted, the multiplayer is what are interesting and likeable in is going to hold your attention Bungie's final their own way, each with a dis- for hundreds of hours if you let tinct personality. eir contri- it. Again, Bungie chose to not Halo game a bution to the game improves all change the series’ successful mul- aspects of the story. e game’s tiplayer mode drastically. e im- masterpiece ending, which should be a total portant thing to note is that it is downer, actually becomes rather still fun enough to ruin your so- ★★★★ bitter sweet once the nal cred- cial life if you get caught up in its roll. the competitive multiplayer. When Halo: Reach was an- e story and characters are And you won’t get much down- nounced, Microso used the tag- the biggest departure from what time between matches because line “From the beginning, you fans have normally come to ex- the online matchmaking system know the end” which alluded pect from a Halo game. Noting will throw you into a new game to something crucial about the the lack of dramatic change is quicker than ever, you probably game: although you may beat not a complaint, you can’t hold won’t mind. the game, the player will fail to it against the developers for em- In a great way to let you play save the day. As any true Halo ploying the “if it ain’t broke don’t exactly how you want to, you’ve fan knows the planet known as x it,” policy. got an insane amount of options “Reach,” on which most of the Although you don’t play as to tweak all aspects of the game. game takes place, will eventually Master Chief, your player con- While Reach is Bungie’s last be destroyed by the enemy, space trols exactly like him apart from Halo game, don’t think they invaders known as the Covenant. the major addition of armor abil- didn’t give it their all. On top of is foreknowledge of fail- ities. ese include crazy addi- the campaign's epic story and ad- ure gives the game a signi cant- tions like a jet pack to simply be- dictive multiplayer you could ly darker tone than past series ing able to sprint. ere are many (and probably will) play Reach entries. You know your charac- other additional armor abili- for an absurd amount of time. ter, who is one of six members of ties, but you’ll nd yourself lean- Get ready to nish the ght… a team of super-elite Spartan sol- ing on the sprint ability for the one nal time. diers trying to protect the planet, majority of the missions because doesn't save Reach from the out- it seems the most useful. e jet easier target. Online the other ar- the majority of players seem to be Jonathon Posch can be reached set. at doesn’t stop you from pack is required for certain sec- mor abilities like the hologram leaning toward the sprint ability at 581-7944 caring about the story or the oth- tions but otherwise hovering in or active camo are more useful regardless. or [email protected] er members of your squad, who the sky usually just makes you an against humans than A.I., though While I enjoyed the cam- 'False Priest' turns out to be a heretic Adam Mohebbi cording songs that were far lon- die in uence doesn’t serve to bet- Verge Music Critic ger than the then-conventional ter the core genre, but to spoil it. limit of three minutes per song, e cause for this butchery is ★ guring that the only reason that the quest for artistic originality. Of convention existed was because Montreal belongs to the new wave Music is all about ow. Pro- “the suits” wanted it that way. of musicians that feel they must gression beat, rising and falling Such a rebellion made sense. do everything outside the box to melody, all of these are tools that ere really was no reason, other maintain credibility, forgetting that musicians use to create tracks than technical limitations, to lim- the box was created to hold in all that ow. Some musicians are it the length of tracks. However, of the good musical ideas. In this masters of this art, not only cre- the concept of ow is not manu- sense, the path toward oddity for ating tracks that have distinctive factured by any sort of technical creativity’s sake is actually highly and impressive direction, but al- or business convention, but rath- uncreative. It replaces the quest to bums in which those tracks fol- er by the human ear’s ability to form unique, interesting pieces of low each other like a gulp of milk comprehend what it heard. music with the established conven- follows a bite of cake. e tracks on “False Priest” tion with a quest to pursue oddity Of Montreal doesn’t seem to are beset with an arti cial com- to stand out. be made up of those kinds of mu- plexity. Arbitrary additions of Go ahead and listen to the sin- sicians. eir new album, “False not only ris, but outside in- gle, “Coquet Coquette” on You- Priest,” seems like a personal ti- struments and odd interludes Tube and hear the only truly en- rade against that core ideal of all combine to turn great poten- joyable track o this album, up musical theory. tial into terrible waste. e con- until the end of the song where I can comprehend the re- cept behind the album seems to they ruin it with unnecessary cent movement of outsider mu- be a modern day interpretation of complexity, again. sic, the idea being that businesses old-school funk and R&B. at’s 'False Priest' is the tenth album from Athens, Georgia based band 'Of Montreal' and evil record executives set up a great idea, but only if it could Adam Mohebbi can be reached the established concepts of mu- be executed correctly. In this case at 581-7944 sic. e Who famously started re- it simply isn’t. e electronic/in- or [email protected]