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This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the 2001 at The Keep. It has been accepted for inclusion in March by an authorized administrator of The Keep. For more information, please contact [email protected]. The Daily Thursday Vol. 85 No. 121 March 22, 2001 Eastern News www.thedailyeasternnews.com “Tell the truth and don’t be afraid.” News NCAA souvenir edition NCAA souvenir edition Feminist economist talks Senior guard Kyle Hill leaves Eastern remembers its place in about family, jobs and money. a lasting impression at basketball heaven. Story on Page 5A Eastern. Story on Page 12B Story on Page 11B Platforms revealed Bus service resumes with limited stops

pay for the new contract out of the H&H continues original shuttle bus budget, which was collected from student fees last as shuttle provider fall. Many senate members dis- By Jeremy Pelzer agreed with the proposal because H Student government editor & H would remain the operator of the bus system. The Panther Express will “How many times do we have to resume limited service at 7:30 this get burned by this bus company?” morning. asked senate member James Paton. In a 21-3-2 vote, the Student “They have unreliable service ... Senate Wednesday endorsed a pro- and they underbid by such an posal made by Vice President for extreme amount that it’s ridiculous. Student Affairs Lou Hencken that “We’re better off without the would retain H & H Transportation shuttle at this point,” he said. of Charleston to run the bus service Hencken said the university through the end of the school year. retained H & H to run the Panther Earlier this month, H & H Express since no other companies Adriene Weller / Staff photographer reached a mutual agreement with were interested in operating a bus Diane Schaefer, professor of sociology, speaks with Mayor Dan Cougill after the mayoral forum Wednesday night at the university to terminate its con- system for only six weeks. the St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church’s Moriarty Hall. tract to run two shuttle buses “If you want a bus, it’s H & H around campus and to off-campus right now,” said Student Body Mayoral candidates speak out on issues at forum destinations such as Mattoon, the President Katie Cox. Square, Wal-Mart Supercenter and Hencken said while it was easy Editors note: This is the first part of a External the relationship with the university,” Wilb Walker’s after H & H owner to blame H & H for the shuttle bus two-part series about the Mayor and Relations Pfeiffer, who was on the City Scott Harrison said that the compa- troubles, people needed to under- City Council Candidate forums. Part More inside Committee that Council from 1977-1985, said. ny could not afford to run the ser- stand the company also suffered as two of the forums will feature the Student Both of the candidates agreed vice for the price they bid. well. issues of the City Council candidates. Additional may- Government has they would not like to see the city go Under the new contract, said “This has not been fun for H & oral forums to be with the city is an back to having 19 as the bar entry Senate Speaker Adam Weyhaupt, H either since (it) was losing held this week effective medi- age. only one bus will run. As a result, money,” he said. “(Harrison) feels By Amber Williams Page 8A City editor um for students Pfeiffer said there seems to be an service to Mattoon will no longer bad, and I think he will bend over and administra- idea among citizens that he is for be offered, and there will be a backward to run everything on The issue of what role the mayor tors to voice their lowering the bar entry age, but he is longer wait between buses. time, and the way we want it.” plays in building relations with opinions with city officials, he said. definitely opposed to it. Weyhaupt said, the bus will stop Hencken said the university will Eastern was one question on citi- “The sharing-type relationship Although house parties and stu- at Carman Hall two times per hour continue to seek bids for next zens minds at Wednesday night’s with the Student Senate keeps rela- dents going to other towns to get rather than the seven times per hour year’s shuttle bus contract through mayoral candidate forum sponsored tions good with the students,” into bars is a problem, there is not an detailed under the old contract. April 9. by the League of Women Voters. Cougill said. obvious solution to underage stu- The new contract will pay H & Specifically, the university is Mayor Dan Cougill and Clancy Pfeiffer disagreed with Cougill, dents wanting to drink, Pfeiffer said. H $42 per hour of service. Under seeking a three-year contract, with Pfeiffer were present and were saying that one of the main prob- It was Mayor Cougill’s adminis- the old contract, with two buses, H an option for a two-year renewal, allowed two minutes each to answer lems in Charleston is the poor rela- tration that changed the bar entry & H was paid a flat rate averaging he said. questions from the audience. tionship that the city has with stu- age from 19 to 21 in 1993, and he $55,177, or about $23 per hour, Hencken said the bids will be Cougill said that it is a miscon- dents, and the students are very still stands behind his decision. Hencken said. opened April 9 and placed before ception that relations between the important to the city. Since H & H was paid monthly the Student Senate April 11. The university and the city are poor. The “There is something wrong with See MAYOR Page 7A under the old contract, Hencken senate will then decide which com- said, the university will be able to pany to hire. Interviewing process to begin for VP vacancies By Joseph Ryan Administration editor 5 candidates chosen for business affairs and academic affairs searches Final candidates for the positions of vice Bonnie Irwin, chair of the vice president for tant to the university system provost at a total of five candidates on Eastern’s cam- president for academic affairs and vice academic affairs search committee and State University of New York, who will be pus directly after the vice president for aca- president for business affairs have been English professor. interviewing on campus March 29-30. demic affairs campus interviews are com- ■ announced by the respective search com- The final candidates for the position of Margaret E. Winters, current interim plete. mittees. vice president for academic affairs are: provost and vice chancellor for academic “The finalists have extensive credentials ■ The on-campus interviews for the five Lida G. Wall, current Eastern Illinois affairs, who will be interviewing on campus and experience in all aspects of business final candidates in the vice president for University interim provost and vice April 4-5. affairs,” said Ebrahim Karbassioon, chair of academic affairs search will begin March 29 president for academic affairs, who ■ David A. Young, current dean of the the vice president for business affairs search with the interview of W. Hubert Keen. will be interviewing on campus April 1- 3. College of Arts and Sciences at the committee and economics professor. “We are very pleased with the candidates ■ Blair M. Lord, current University of University of Missouri in St. “All the finalists are currently vice presi- that will be appearing on campus and I Rhode Island vice provost for academic Louis, who will be interviewing on campus dent’s for business affairs... and that reflects encourage the campus constituents to par- affairs, who will be interviewing on campus April 6- 7. their experience and credentials,” ticipate in the on-campus interviews,” said April 10-12. The vice president for business affairs ■ W. Hubert Keen, current special assis- search committee will also be interviewing See INTERVIEWING Page 7A 2A Thursday, March 22, 2001 CampusThe Daily Eastern News ETheastern Daily News Trio to showcase unique jazz three-day By Meg McNichols Topretations of songs such as, The Daily Eastern News is published daily, Staff writer Hart’s credit, “September Song,” Jobim’s forecast Monday through Friday, in Charleston, Ill., dur- music critic “Nouven’s Dourades” and Joni ing fall and spring semesters and twice weekly during the summer term except during school The John Hart Trio will be on Scott Yanlow Mitchell’s, “Both Sides Now,” Crews vacations or examinations, by campus in the Dvorak Concert Hall at Cadence has said. today the students of Eastern Illinois 7:30 pm Thursday. Joining the Trio said, “In an era Hart’s career was founded in New University. Subscription price: $38 per semester, $16 for summer only, $68 all on several selections will be members when many York in 1983, and he has been a year. The Daily Eastern News is a member of of Eastern’s Jazz Combo Group. instrumentalists major player in jazz since that time. The Associated Press, which is entitled to Bandleader John Hart will be are notable for He has compiled over 50 recordings 56° Mostly exclusive use of all articles appearing in this paper. The editorials on Page 4 joined by bassist Bill Moring and sounding like and his resume also includes a perfor- sunny represent the majority opinion of the drummer Jim Horner. Hart has been a John Hart someone else, mance at the Apollo Theater. Hart is a 31° editorial board; all other opinion pieces are signed. The Daily Eastern News editorial fixture of the New York City Jazz John Hart is a former member of the Apollo house and business offices are located in Buzzard scene for the past 18 years. Trio’s lat- true original.” Hart is a recording band from the late 1980s, Crews said. Hall, Eastern Illinois University. est album titled, “Scenes from a artist for the Blue Note and Concord Seating for tonight’s performance Friday Periodical postage paid at Charleston, IL 61920. Song,” is currently in stores now, Labels. will be on stage and admission is free. ISSN 0894-1599. according to Dan Crews, Trio’s Audience members should look For more information, contact the Printed by Eastern Illinois University, Production Manager. for the trio to play their unique inter- music office. 56° Charleston, IL 61920. Cloudy Postmaster: Send address changes to The Daily Eastern News 35° Buzzard Hall Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL 61920. Saturday Newspaper staff Partly Editor in chief...... Amy Thon* Managing editor...... Kyle Bauer* 42° News editor...... Chris Sievers* cloudy Associate news editor ...... Michelle Jones* Editorial page editor...... 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Betsy Jewell Assistant business manager...... Jeff Godfrey Student business manager ...... Carrie Masek Editorial adviser...... John Ryan Publications adviser...... John David Reed Visit Press supervisor...... Johnny Bough Subscriptions manager...... Ami Head thedailyeasternnews.com * Editorial board members this week and vote on Night staff whether or not the Layout chief ...... Amy Thon Sara Figiel / Photo Editor termination of the shuttle News layout...... Chris Sievers bus contract has Sports layout ...... Kristin Rojek Photo night editor...... Sara Figiel Taking a break an effect on you. Copy editors ...... Jessica Personette ...... Patrick Guinane Anthony Pepitone, a freshman undecided major, tosses a Frisbee to Josh Engleking, a freshman education major, Sports copy editor...... Kyle Bauer Wednesday afternoon in the Tundra. News night editors ...... Chris Sievers ...... Michelle Jones

To reach us What’s on Special events open to all students, faculty, staff and community members can be published in What’s on tap. Events limited to spe- The Daily Eastern News By foot: cific groups or organizations or regularly scheduled events can be published in CampusClips. To have your event included send is located in the south end of tap? details, including time, date, place and cost, to [email protected] or bring a written statement to 1811 Buzzard Hall. Buzzard Hall, which is at Seventh Street and Garfield Avenue next to the Tarble Arts Center and across the street from the Life Jimmy Buffett’s ‘Margaritaville’ to be held at 7th Street Underground Science Building. By Jennifer Rigg concerts coordinator, said free hot viding the music for give something (to students) in the By phone: (217) 581-2812 Activities editor wings, nachos, cheese sticks and Margaritaville, Tenuto said. way of a bar alternative.” muffins, all courtesy of the UB, “They’re an up and coming Tenuto recently became acting By fax: (217) 581-2923 Students wanting a taste of will be served. Also served will be band and they have many original concerts coordinator for University Jimmy Buffett’s ideal ‘mocktails’ or virgin drinks and ice hits,” she said. Board and has many hopes for her By mail: Margaritaville can visit University frappacinos, Tenuto said. Jimmy Buffett-type prizes will term. The Daily Eastern News Board’s “Margaritaville.” Each attendee will receive a raf- be given away, including CDs, “We’re going to try and get stu- Buzzard Hall The event is tonight from 7:30 fle ticket for a free prize and drink Hawaiian baskets and Frisbees, dent feedback as to the type of Eastern Illinois University p.m. to 9 p.m. in the 7th Street upon entering Margaritaville. After Tenuto said. bands students want to see,” she Charleston, IL 61920 Underground in the Martin Luther the first free drink, drinks are 50 “We’re trying to utilize 7th said. “We want to get students to By e-mail: King Jr. University Union. cents a piece. Street Underground more,” she use 7th Street Underground Editor in chief Amy Thon Dina Tenuto, University Board Burkley’s Dream will be pro- said. “(University Board) wants to because, after all, it’s free!” [email protected] Managing editor Kyle Bauer [email protected] Today Friday Saturday News editor Chris Sievers n [email protected] 2-4 p.m., International Tea with Hungarian n 12:30 p.m., Students honor former chemistry n 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Community First Aid and Associate news editor Michelle Jones students, 1895 Room, Martin Luther King Jr. professor Giles Henderson, Phipps Lecture Safety Course, East Central Illinois American [email protected] University Union. Hall. Red Cross, 108 N. 15th Street, Mattoon, cost Editorial page editor Matt Neistein n 4-6 p.m., Writing Competency Exam of $35. [email protected] Workshop, Coleman Hall Room 205. n 4-6 p.m., Writing Competency Exam Sports editor Bill Ruthhart n 7-8:15 p.m., Beginner Salsa Lessons, Rec Workshop, Coleman Hall Room 205. [email protected] Center, Lantz Gym. Verge editor Jamie Moore n 8:15-9:30 p.m., Intermediate Salsa Lessons, n 7:30 p.m., “Discover the Pointe,” EIU [email protected] Rec Center, La ntz Gym. Dancers annual spring concert, Dvorak Concert Photo editor Sara Figiel n 7:30 p.m., John Hart Trio jazz concert, Hall, Doudna Fine Arts Center. [email protected] Dvorak Concert Hall, Doudna Fine Arts Center. n 4:30-7:30 p.m., Natural Ties spaghetti dinner fundraiser, Alpha Sigma Alpha and Pi Kappa Alpha Chapter rooms. Thursday, March 22, 2001 3A CampusThe Daily Eastern News Residents polled about life in Charleston By Karen Kirr external relations. “It is a simple one-page survey,” percent of the surveys distributed Campus editor “We wanted to see how Titus said. “Eastern will use its will be returned. Charleston was perceived,” she scantron (machine) and data.” “We have already received 400 We will look to take the The Charleston Chamber of said. The survey presents residents back,” Titus said. “We feel if we get “information from the survey Commerce, in conjunction with The Chamber of Commerce with statements in which they must (25 percent of the surveys returned) and develop a marketing Eastern, distributed a random mail- took the messages heard in the fill in a bubble expressing whether we will have valid information.” ing of nearly 2,000 surveys to focus groups and composed the sur- they agree, disagree or are neutral The Chamber of Commerce also plan to create a slogan. Charleston residents to get a con- vey to verify the thoughts and com- on the matter stated. hopes its marketing committee will Jill Nilsen, cept of how Charleston residents ments of the groups, Nilsen said. Items discussed on the survey be able to take resident feedback interim vice president for perceive the city. “(The survey) will either vali- include the safety of Charleston, its and develop a slogan for external relations Last fall, five different focus date or invalidate what we heard in dining options, the type of educa- Charleston. groups, consisting of residents and the focus groups,” Nilsen said. tion it offers, job opportunities and “We will look to take the infor- students, were formed by the Cindy Titus, executive director other items. mation from the surveys and devel- Chamber of Commerce to discuss for Chamber of Commerce, said the The survey data will be analyzed op a marketing plan to create a slo- want to say about Charleston.” the strengths and weaknesses of city will cover the postage cost on by the Chamber of Commerce, gan,” Nilsen said. Surveys must be completed” and Charleston as a whole, said Jill the completed surveys that resi- Titus said. Titus said they want the slogan mailed in the postage-paid envelope Nilsen, interim vice president for dents mail back. Titus said they are hoping 25 to be an important message “we no later than March 30, Titus said. Conference to focus on awareness, prevention Spaghetti Dinner By Karen Kirr tation on assessment and treatment state and throughout the Midwest as Campus editor strategies for depression in children, well as Eastern faculty and graduate adolescents and family members, a students whose backgrounds are in Sponsored by: * complete dinner Eastern will host its second annu- press release said. the field of mental health. * chance at many al suicide and depression conference “We are very fortunate to have The number of mental health pro- raffle prizes April 5, featuring leading psy- Dr. Meichenbaum (leading this con- fessionals who registered to attend Natural Ties chotherapist Donald Meichenbaum. ference),” Onestak said. “He was this year’s conference has already far The conference, “Ending the voted one of the 10 most influential surpassed the number of attendees at Silence,” sponsored by Eastern’s psychotherapists in the past century.” last years. He said Meichenbaum is Come support Natural TIes and join us Counseling Center and the Thomas Meichenbaum is professor emer- one of the best presenters of psy- for our 2nd annual Spaghetti Dinner A. Bonine Rainbow of Hope Fund, itus at the University of Waterloo in chology he has seen. March 22nd from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. will take place from 8:30 a.m. to Ontario, Canada, and directs the “I have previously attended sev- Everyone is welcome! 3:30 p.m. in the Martin Luther King Melissa Institute of Violence eral of Dr. Meichenbaum’s work- Jr. University Union’ s Grand Prevention and Treatment of Victims shops,” Onestak said. “There is sim- The dinner will be located in the Ballroom. in Miami, Fla. ply no one better at conveying infor- Pi Kappa Alpha & Alpha Sigma Alpha It is designed to educate and He also is a founder of Cognitive mation in a usable and interesting chapter rooms. spread awareness on suicide preven- Behavior Modification and has manner.” tion programs and depression, said authored and coauthored numerous Preregistration is required by Tickets are available David Onestak, director for the publications. Monday and cannot be done on the for $5.00 Counseling Center. Onestak said the conference’s telephone. To get a register form, call Call Leslie@345- Meichenbaum will use video audience will consist of mental the Counseling Center at 581-3413. 6055 demonstrations as part of his presen- health professionals from across the for tickets and more information MARGARITAVILLe featuring Berkelys Dream 50¢50¢ Non-alcNon-alcoohhooliclic mocktmocktailsails andand frfrappucappuccinocino Free food hhoott wingswings •• cheesecheese stickssticks •• nachnachosos •• mmuffinsuffins ThursdThursdaayy,, MarchMarch 22nd22nd 7:30-9:007:30-9:00 pmpm In the base level of the east side of the union 7th st. underground sponsored by mini concerts The Daily Eastern News A terminal case of ‘senioritis’

t is official. The end is near. Seniors, I know you will back There are a few landmarks me up on this. I’m not saying that signify the end of a it’s OK to skip every class for Opinion semester. In the spring, the “Sometimes there the rest of the semester. But Ifirst of those is Spring Break, are more sometimes there are more which has now come and gone important things important things than perfect page in the blink of an eye. attendance. The second of those is the than perfect A couple of days ago, I got first day of April. After that it is attendance.” one of those annoying e-mail all downhill. The snow has final- Kyle Bauer forwards that I usually just file Thursday, March 22, 2001 ly melted. The sun has finally Managing editor neatly into the trash. But this come out of hibernation. And one caught my eye. It had a frankly, classes don’t seem all “seize the moment” type of Page 4A that important anymore. message to it. Senioritis has set in and it is too late to do anything about One thing in particular grasped my attention. It was a it. Or maybe I just don’t want to do anything about it. Mark story about a group of women on the Titanic who opted to May, assistant director of academic advising and learning skip dessert that fateful night because they were trying to assistance, said senioritis can best be fought by ... oh, who cut back and watch their figures. Tolerating If they would have only known. I know I will never pass cares? Not all problems are meant to be fixed. And this is one of up a piece of cake again – not that I ever have before. them. So get outside and enjoy yourself while you still can. I have been fighting this disease for a while, but now I’m Five years from now, who is going to remember if you went disobedience ready to put up the white flag. to your 1 p.m. sociology class every Friday? And more It is a terrible thing to say, but my collegiate career will importantly, who is going to care? n any given day at any given time in any given hall- be over within six weeks. After four years of sitting through After you have been out of school for a few years, most way, students can be seen huddling around a bulletin classes day in and day out, I like to think I have earned the of what you did is irrelevant anyway. Do what you have to board anxiously searching through through a list of right to skip a class here and there. do to get out, graduate and find a job, but don’t let it take Social Security numbers to find out how they did on Plus, I came to a realization last week while I went home over your life. Otheir tests or papers. for an extended period of time for probably the last time Nothing bothers me more than those people that just Because this sight is so common no one seems to give it a ever. What I realized was that this is it. In six weeks, us can’t tolerate getting a B. These people always seem to be second thought. graduating seniors will be entering the workforce. No more surprised when they do not get every single point in the For years, faculty and staff have agonized over whether to three-month summer vacation. No more week off for class. use Social Security numbers as a form of identification. Why? Thanksgiving. And certainly no more Spring Break. These are the same people that study for weeks for a test, The university has a clear policy of the confidentiality of stu- In our first year in the real world, most of us will be take the test and then say how horrible they did on it. Two dent records, but few seem to take the policy seriously. Since lucky to get just one full week of vacation time. days later, they get the test back with a score of 94 and are the university has gone So, this is it. This is the last time I have to decide that upset about it. Student identification through such efforts to come maybe there is something better to do than go to that class Get over it. Believe it or not, once in a while time can be The removal of Social Security up with a policy to keep stu- that always seems to be too late in the afternoon on Friday – better spent working on getting that golf score down rather numbers from Panther Cards is dents’ records and identities even if that class is over with by 2 p.m. than getting that test score up. long overdue, according to an private, more faculty and staff And the weather certainly is not helping matters any. oft-ignored university policy. members need to abide by the These days, an afternoon on the golf course is looking a lot n Kyle Bauer is a senior journalism major and a semi-monthly policy. more attractive than an afternoon of taking notes, or having columnist for The Daily Eastern News. His e-mail address is Unlike may laws that are difficult to understand because of a professor read the book to you. [email protected]. Columns are the opinion of the author. the language used, Eastern’s policy is fairly straightforward. “DO NOT display student scores or grades publicly in asso- ciation with names, Social Security numbers or other personal identifiers. If score grades are posted, use only the last four dig- its of the student number arranged numerically ...” While some professors do make a conscious effort to only post these last four digits, or have a student come up with some other code, others pay no attention to this policy. And they do it even though they know the university does not want them to post grades that way. At least one group, the Social Security Number Task Force, has taken steps to enforce the university’s ban on utilizing a stu- dent’s Social Security Number as a form of identification. Students’ Panther Cards now have students’ Social Security numbers listed across the bottom of the cards, but that will soon change. All cards issued in the future, either for new students or anyone who wants to pay $10 for a replacement, will not have the numbers on them. Clay Hopkins, director of telecommunications and member of the Social Security Number Task Force, said taking numbers off the Panther Cards is a first step in the direction to protect students’ privacy and to re-emphasize to faculty that they are not supposed to post grades with Social Security numbers. But why should taking the numbers off Panther Cards be the first step? The university’s policy has been around for years. While it may be more convenient to use Social Security numbers, it is a violation of policy, and who’s to say other poli- cies aren’t being ignored as blatantly as this one? Eastern’s faculty and administration constantly create and update policy on campus, but unless established rules are enforced, new ones are doomed before they take effect. n The editorial is the opinion of the editorial board of The Daily Eastern News. A detailed review of Peters’ perfor- Former professor dies mance by John Maharg of Eastern’s Today’s quote on special anniversary You r t u r n music department was published in the Letters to the editor Charleston Courier-News on March 16, 1961. One sword keeps another in the sheath. Forty years ago, on March 15, Fifty-seven student members served Dr. Maharg, age 82, passed away “ 1961, Metropolitan Opera coloratura on various artists series committees. on March 15, 2001, exactly 40 years soprano Roberta Peters performed on Fred Elliot, Jack Ensign, Marge after Peter’s performance at Eastern. George Herbert the stage of Lantz Gym (now McAfee Heath, Millie Hofacker, Judge William poet,1593-1633 Gym). Sunderman and I were among the 13 Leyla Peck Waddell Robert C. Waddell was the 1960-61 members of the citizens committee. Retired Eastern employee chairman of the Artists Series Board. Peters sang selections by Handel, John Bielenberg, Sidney Steele and Bach, Ravel, Respighi, Debussy and two others formed the faculty board. Poulenc.

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Send letters to the editor via e-mail to [email protected] Thursday, March 22, 2001 5A CampusThe Daily Eastern News Economist discusses family,life, gender

By Ashley Whitnall get left out of things. as the housewife who stays home to Staff Writer When a report is ran or a story is do the work all day. It is reported that read and someone speaks of man, the people typically like housework less Women tend to have strong opin- word is usually meant to involve men than any other possible job. ions about social issues because they or women. Ferber has noticed from “If the men and women both get tend to get left out of the decision- research that even though the word is out and understand what the other is making process. used for both males and females, peo- going through, it is more likely for Marianne Ferber, a well-known ple often have a male figure in mind. them to respect each other and be economist, spoke Wednesday night to “If the world of today is going to more caring to one another’s feel- students about feminine activist give opinions and speak loudly to the ings,” Ferber said. rights. The event was sponsored by public then they need to use commu- Divorce has also become a big the Women’s Advocacy Council and nication effectively,” Ferber said. downfall of the economy. Ferber was to enlighten students about the Ferber went on to discuss the spoke of her times as a young adult economic problems of the world issues of family life and the question and how she couldn’t remember today. of “Who is family?” The actual defin- knowing anyone who had been “Women’s movement is one of the ition states that family consists of two divorced until she was the age of 20. few things I am moderately optimistic or more people living together in the “The women couldn’t afford it, about,” Ferber said. “The economics same household who are related by and the men didn’t want it,” Ferber profession has now become enor- blood. said. mously conservative.” She went on to discuss that family Ferber expressed very strongly Ferber was concerned with family can be anyone close to another per- was the money problem with the issues, jobs and money. She wanted to son, and that blood relation has noth- famous big-star economists. make sure to stress what the social ing to do with it. “What can they do with their issues were, and how things were When dealing with job-related money that can really benefit them? looked at. issues in family, Ferber said: “The They’re already warm in the winter Sara Figiel/ Photo editor Feminists are often are very best and most efficient way for a and cool in the summer,” Ferber said. diverse groups with many opinions, household to survive is for each to She continued to say that there are Marianne Ferber, a well-known economist, speaks to audience members before Ferber said. It is most common for work at what they do best.” still many feminist groups that get she delivers her speech on feminist economics Wednesday night in the women to have such a strong opinion Men often seem to specialize in much attention and are doing much Lumpkin Hall Auditorium. The event was sponsored by the Women’s Advocacy on the issue because it is women who labor, and women are often looked at better. Council.

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Please apply in per- ble for leadership and coordina- For rent Fall 2001 MENT (FOR 3 OR MORE) FUR- included. Charleston Square. Dave son at Gandolfi Chiropractic 2115 tion in the planning, execution, 2 Bdrm apt. avail. summer only. NISHED, LAUNDRY ROOM, OFF 345-2171 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. 18th St. and evaluation of University of All close to campus 235-0405 STREET PARKING, CENTRAL ______01 ______3/23 Illinois Extension programs in Apt. 1 BDRM 3 BDRM on campus ______3/30 AIR. CALL 349-88824 LEAVE MES- SUMMER ONLY! 2 BEDROOM Monitor positions available. FT or Southern Illinois, and for the by EIU police. 12 month lease 4 bedroom house across from park SAGE AVAILABLE AUGUST 1 APARTMENT $175 PER PERSON, PT entry level positions in sub- administrative management of all Starting Aug. Please phone for with large yard and basement. 1222 ______4/7 415 HARRISON 348-5032 stance abuse programs serving personnel and field operations info. or appts. Leave Message Division. Lease available in June. DON’T BE LEFT OUT! Rent now for ______01 youth. Schedule to include within that administrative area. 348-0673 Call 235-3373 or evenings 348- Fall 2001, 3 bedroom, furnished Apt. 2 BR furn. units avail. 8/1 Stove, evenings/nights/weekends. Work The Regional Director, housed in ______3/23 5427. 345-5022. UNIQUE HOMES PROP. refrig., DW, micro., on-site laundry processing/typing skills preferred. Mt. Vernon, Illinois, reports to the Well kept 2 BDRM unit excellent ______3/30 ______01 room, cent. AC, ONLY 3 LEFT. 1017 Competitive pay and benefits. Associate Dean for Extension location $235/person Call 345- LARGE 4 BR APT. 202 1/2 6TH 1 Bedroom house, partially fur- Woodlawn, Ph. 348-7746 Submit resume or apply in person and Outreach and works closely 0652 NO PETS! CARPETED A/C NICE KITCHEN, nished. Available June 1. ______01 by 3/30/01 to: CEAD Council, 325 with other members of the ______3/23 WASHER/DRYER, $300/month. Security deposit and Duplex available NOW, 2 bedroom., Division, Box 532, Charleston, IL Administrative Staff. House for 5 females. 1530 2nd GOOD PARKING. AVAILABLE lease. 345-4010. 2 bath, 1000 sq. ft., garage w/open- 61920. E.O.E. St. $235/$245. 345-2265 NOW OR FOR FALL SEMESTER. ______01 er, all appliances, patio. Faculty or ______3/26 Required qualifications include an ______3/23 LEASE & DEPOSIT REQUIRED. Affordable apts $300-$350 utilities female upperclassmen preferred. Delivery person wanted part time, earned doctorate degree in a field House for 3 females. $245 each. 345-7522 AFTER 5:30 CALL 345- included. Charleston square. Phone: 348-7746 apply in person after 4 pm, related to the responsibilities of 345-2564 9462. Please call Dave 345-2171 9am- ______01 Pagliai's Pizza, 1600 Lincoln, the position and five years of pro- ______3/23 ______3/30 11am. Summer and fall. 2 bedroom fur- Charleston. fessional experience in a field It’s time to sign! Big 3 bedroom WHATTA DEAL! Modern, clean, ______01 nished and unfurnished apart- ______3/27 closely related to Extension edu- apartments for fall. 345-2416. safe, economical 3 BR apt. for 3. For Rent 1,2, and 3 bedroom fur- ments available. 2001 S. 12th St. LANDSCAPE WORKERS: cation. Candidates who can ______3/23 $420/month for 12 months or nished apartments on campus. Phone: 348-7746 Spring/Summer Job includes demonstrate substantial progress 3 or 4 people needed to lease at $480/month for 10 months. 345- Signing incentives. Call 3488-1479 ______01 shoveling, laying brick, stone, etc. toward the completion of the doc- Britanny Ridge this fall. Close to 4489, C21 Wood, Jim Wood, broker. Starting pay $6.50 with opportuni- torate degree will be considered. campus, W/D, central heat & air. ______4/2 ty for raises. References and valid Desired qualifications include five First/last/deposit/lease. Trash AFFORDABLE 3 BR HOUSE near driver's license required. For years of Extension experience, paid. Available August 15. No campus. Reasonable utilities. CampusClips application form, call Franklin demonstrated ability to work pets. 345-8458. $600/mo. 345-4489, C21 Wood, Landscaping at 345-2683. effectively with individuals and ______3/23 Jim Wood, broker. ______3/27 groups in a leadership capacity, Summer Apartment Special: ______4/2 SIGMA IOTA LAMBDA FIELD TRIP to St. Louis Nanny Opportunities! Earn and the ability to work effectively Studio, $365/month plus electric PRICE REDUCED Two EIU juniors University Law School on March 23rd. Call Dr. Leigh to money while experiencing another with the Extension staff, volun- only. 3 blocks from campus. 345- need two more students to share area of the country. Immediate teers, and members of county 0732. very nice house 2 blocks from cam- make reservations att 581- 6220 placement opportunities available governing bodies, as well as civic, ______3/26 pus. 9 month lease $200/month. 3 SIGMA RHO EPSILON mandatory meeting on March with competitive salaries for one business, and professional orga- 2 OR 3 BEDROOM HOUSE month summer lease available also. 22nd at 6:00pm in Buzzard rm 1103. Executive Board year commitment. Childcare nizations. SOUTHEAST OF SQUARE. OFF 348-3968 meett at 5:30pm in TMC. Speaker tonight! experience and enthusiasm a STREET PARKING, CENTRAL ______4/3 SIGMA IOTA LAMBDA meeting at 4:00pm in CH219 must. Earn $250-500 per week, Salary in negotiable. To ensure AIR, WOOD FLOORS, NEW WIN- 805 Harrison. 5 bedrooms, 2 living plus room, board, and airfare. full consideration, application for DOWS, APPLIANCES FUR- rooms, 2 kitchens, 3 1/2 bath, INTERNATIONAL STUDENT. International Tea Meeting Call goNANI at 1-800-937-NANI, this full-time academic profession- NISHED. AVAILABLE FOR SUM- $1100/month. Please call 773-233- in 1895 Room of Union from 2 - 4 p.m. Thursday, March for additional information. al position should be received by MER AND/OR FALL SPRING. 5871. 22. Focus on Hungary begins around 3 p.m. Free refresh- ______3/30 February 2, 2001. The position 348-0927. ______4/3 ments. FARM HELP NEEDED. EXPERI- will be available as soon as possi- ______3/28 For rent, Fall 2001- 5 big bedroom ENCE PREFERRED. LEAVE ble after the closing date. 3 BR remodeled apt 1 block N of house. 714 4th Street. Call 348- SOCIETY OF METAPHYSICAL ADVANCEMENT. MESSAGE ON MACHINE. CALL Domino’s. January heat paid. 1232 or 345-7993. Weekly meeting, Thursday, March 22 at 7:30 in the Oakland 348-8906. ______John C. van Es, Chair $250/person. 235-2785 ______4/2 Room in the Union. We will be organizing next weeks ______4/3 ______Search Committee ______3/28 Large 4 bedroom house. Now avail- Panel Discussion and celebrating spring. Everyone is wel- FRATERNITIES, SORORITIES, __University of Illinois Extension 2 BR house w/ new kitchen, new able for Fall 2001. Good for 4 to 6 come! Blessed Be! CLUBS, STUDENT GROUPS. ______214 Mumford Hall bath and carpet for Fall. $250/per- people. $225/person. 503 Harrison. Earn $1,000-$2,000 this semester ______1301 W. Gregory Drive son. 235-2785 897-6266. RESIDENCE HALL ASSOCIATION. Weekly meeting. with the easy ______Urbana, IL 61801 ______3/28 ______4/4 Thursday, March 22 at 5 p.m. at Stevenson Hall. Don't for- Campusfundraiser.com three _____Telephone: 217-333-9025 Female students needed for very 3 bedroom house now available for get to bring a friend and wear your EIU gear! We will also hour fundraising event. No sales [email protected] unique 2-3 bedroom apts. Huge Fall 2001. 811 4th street. $225/per- be taking nominations for next year's executive board! required. Fundraising dates are bedrooms, large closets, sundeck, son. 897-6266. filling quickly, so call today! Additional information on this is off street parking, A/C, completely ______4/4 ROTC. Lab on 23 Mar 01 at 1530- 1450 in Lantz gym. Contact Campusfundraiser.com posted at: funished. Trash and water includ- Nice 2 bedrroom apartment now Uniform: BDU's, LBE paper, pen, cold weather/ snivel gear at (888)923-3238, or visit http://www.extension.uiuc.edu. ed in rent. Call 348-0819 leave available for Fall 2001. $575/month optional but suggested. www.campusfundraiser.com. message. includes heat, water, trash. 897- ______4/16 The University of Illinois is an ______3/30 6266. PLEASE NOTE: Campus Clips are run free of charge ONE DAY ONLY for any $1500 weekly potential mailing Affirmative Action/Equal AFFORDABLE 3 BR HOUSE ______4/4 non-profit, campus organizational event. No parties or fundraising activities and our circulars. No experience Opportunity Employer. near campus. Reasonable utili- NICE ONE AND TWO BEDROOM events will be printed. All clips should be submitted to The Daily Eastern News required. Free information packet. ______01 ties. $600/mo. APARTMENTS. CLOSE TO CAM- office by noon ONE BUSINESS DAY BEFORE DATE OF EVENT. Example: an Call 202-452-5942. MBA student needed for graduate 345-4489, C21 Wood, Jim Wood, PUS. 1431 NINTH. AVAILABLE event scheduled for Thursday should be submitted as a Campus Clip by NOON ______5/01 assistantship. Apply at 1802 broker. AUGUST. 348-0209. by Wednesday. (Thursday is deadline for Friday, Saturday, or Sunday events.) UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS Buzzzard ______3/30 [email protected] Clips submitted AFTER DEADLINE WILL NOT be published. No clips will be EXTENSION, College of ______01 WHATTA DEAL! Modern, clean, ______4/6 taken by phone. 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A P E R C U A T O E M I A 28 Rapid blinks, 47 “The Sport of the DEADLINE 2 p.m. PREVIOUS DAY – NO EXCEPTIONS B E D A U B R E D D B R R The News reserves the right to edit or refuse ads considered libelous or in bad taste. maybe Gods” author Thursday, March 22, 2001 7A Local &stateThe Daily Eastern News CAA’s slate blank, meeting postponed RHA takes nominations for execs By Joseph Ryan will impact the resources of the cy will be assessed. The ability to By Stephanie Livsey Also on the agenda for Administration editor College of Arts and Humanities in a speak effectively would be one con- Staff writer tonight’s meeting, scheduled for 5 significant way, and so we ask a bit of sideration in determining grades. p.m. in the Stevenson Hall Lobby, The Council on Academic time to study the issue and to discuss Another of the recommendations The Residence Hall is the end of semester awards ban- Affairs’ regular Thursday meeting it with the college’s administrative includes that at least three courses in Association will begin taking quet. RHA will begin discussing has been canceled. council and its faculty,” Lynch said in a major should include speaking nominations for next year’s exec- its plans for the banquet at the “It has been canceled because an e-mail to CAA Chair Ron components and workshops on eval- utive board at its meeting tonight. meeting. there is nothing to add on the agenda Wohlstein, sociology/anthropology uation of speaking competence Positions available are presi- Tonight is “bring a friend and the one item that was to be acted professor. should be made available to related dent, vice president, secretary, night” at the RHA meeting, and on is being held,” said Kathleen The proposal outlines six recom- faculty. vice president of finance and the theme for the evening is EIU. Chancellor, office systems specialist mendations from Council on Under the recommendations a national communications coordi- Anyone who attends the meeting in the academic affairs office. Assessment of Student Learning, Speaking Across the Curriculum nator, said Alison Mormino, RHA should make sure to come pre- The item to be acted on at which the speech communication Committee under the jurisdiction of president. Nominations will also pared and wear Eastern attire. Thursday’s meeting was a Council department has endorsed — provid- CAA should be established to identi- be taken for two available posi- RHA members are also planning on Assessment of Student Learning ed that sufficient resources will be fy criteria to be used in deciding what tions on the National Residence a basketball game for after the recommendation regarding Speaking available to support them. “speaking components” are. Hall Honorary, she said. meeting. Across the Curriculum. Funds may be needed to reassign Lynch said he was planning to The action was requested to be faculty, provide for summer grants present the proposal to the adminis- of rental property, then they can call postponed by Jeffrey Lynch, associ- and to provide assistance to students, trative council for feedback at their Mayor a member of the City Council about ate dean of the College of Arts and according to the proposal. March 19 meeting and he will ask it. Humanities, until next week’s meet- As part of the CASL’s recommen- each chair to distribute the proposal from Page 1A “We do not need inspectors run- ing or longer. dations, in SPC 1310/1390 and to “departmental colleagues” for “I returned Eastern’s reputation ning willy nilly around town and “Obviously, the recommendation senior seminars, speaking competen- review and discussion. to a good academic school than showing up at people’s houses,” being a party school,” Cougill said. Pfeiffer said. Tenn., who has a M.P.A. from North Dakota State College of One hotly debated issue However, Cougill said that Interviewing American University. Science, who has M.B.A. from between the two candidates is the rental properties not being up to n Jeffrey L. Cooley, current act- Kansas Wesleyan University. apartment inspection program that code is a problem and inspectors from Page 1A ing vice president for business n Harry P. Schuckel, current vice Cougill has proposed implementing would not just be showing up to affairs at Eastern Illinois University, president for budget, planning and in Charleston. The program would people’s houses. Karbassioon said. who has a B.S. from Eastern. information technology at Montclair have inspectors go to rental proper- It is important for students who The five final candidates for the n Dennis J. Crudele, current State University in New Jersey, who ties and make sure that everything have never owned a home before to position of vice president for busi- associate vice president for financial has a M.B.A. from American is up to health and safety codes. be protected from dangers that they ness affairs are: affairs at Florida Atlantic University, University. Pfeiffer is opposed to such a pro- do not know about. n David T. Simpson, current vice who has a B.S. from Florida State “We want to make sure we gram, saying that it is unnecessary. The inspection program would president for business affairs and University. receive feedback the campus’ evalu- The problem of rental houses be free, and inspectors would not be community relations at the n Michael F. Renk, current vice ation is important to the search com- has been overemphasized and if looking to just hand out tickets to University of the South, Sewanee, president for administrative affairs at mittee’s decision,” Karbassioon said. anyone has a problem with a piece landlords, Cougill said. Classifiedadvertising The Daily Eastern News

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2 BR. unf. apt. avail. NOW. Stove, MENTS. 345-2231. NEXT TO BUZZARD BUILDING, Aug. Clean 1 Bedroom Activities Center Rm. 201 MLK Jr. DRINKS. $0.50 MILLER LIGHT refrig., DW, W&D hookups, cent. ______01 FULLY FURNISHED. FURNISH- Apartment. Grant street near Union. DRAFTS, $5 FLAVORED VODKA heat & AC, 605 W. Grant. PH. CAMPBELL APARTMENTS. STU- INGS 3 YRS. OLD OR LESS, O’brien Stadium. $300.00.. 348- ______3/22 PITCHERS. SAT NITE CHICA- 348—7746. DIO 1,2,3 BEDROOM, HEAT, EXTREMELY NICE. 3 BR 6585. Keep up the hard work and dedi- GO’S TRIPPIN BILLIES. ______01 WATER, TRASH, ELECTRIC. 416 DUPLEX NEXT TO LANCE ______3/23 cation to those Delta Zetas partic- ______3/23 Summer mini storage units. 4x12 6TH ST. 345-3754 FULLY FURNISHED. W/D SUBLESSOR NEEDED FOR ipating in Greek Week. Thanks to Michelle McCormick, Angie Miller, to 10x30. Reserve units now. PH. ______01 INCLUDED. RETILED/RECAR- JUNE, JULY $ AUGUST. RIGHT those that are in charge of the Kristen Listowski, Jo Stephens of 348-7746. New 2 & 3 bedroom apts. PETED 8 MONTHS AGO. NEXT TO CAMPUS & BARS. Greek Week events. We appreci- Kappa Delta and our Sig Kap rep- ______01 Furnished, utilities, included, NO LARGE FENCED-IN BACK $290 A MONTH. CALL 276-5200 ate the help. resentative Nicole Kopmann; BRAND NEW 1 BEDROOM PETS. Renting SPRING 2001 and YARD. CALL 348-0157 FOR ______3/26 ______3/22 thanks for making my last Spring APARTMENTS WILL BE COM- FALL 2001. 2121 18th Street. Call ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. 3 to 4 sublessors needed. 9th & Ladies of Delta Zeta - get ready Break so memorable. DAY- PLETED JUNE 1 AND AUGUST 1. 345-6885 or 345-7007. ______01 Grant apartments for Fall 01 for an exciting weekend. Lawn TONA... GONE !! Love,Always, CALL 348-7746 ______01 2 BR APTS. FULLY FURNISHED through Spring 02. LAST AVAIL- Party and Delta Zeta Tee Off are Darby. ______01 SELECT YOUR APT NOW! NEXT TO BUZZARD BUILDING. ABLE!! For more info call 348- gonna be a blast! ______3/22 FALL 2001 - 2 bdrm apts & house LEASING STUDIO APTS WITH 1, RECARPETED/RETILED 8 3858. ______3/23 A-Phi - Keep up the good work at Furn & unfurn, excellent condition, 2, 3 BEDROOMS FOR FALL. MONTHS AGO. ONLY 3 UNITS ______3/30 Pink Panther Tryouts Greek Sing! You sound beautiful. several locations No pets 345- GREAT PRICES. LINCOL- LEFT. A GREAT MID-CAMPUS Roommate needed for May 10 - Informational Meeting Tuesday ______3/22 7286 NWOOD PINETREE. 345-6000 LOCATION. CALL 348-0157 FOR Aug 10 $250/month 3345-0418. March 27 9:00 PM 122 Lumpkin ______01 ______01 MORE INFORMATION AND Call for details. Hall FALL 2001 - 3 bdrm apts & house, For Rent Fall 2001. One Bedroom APPOINTMENT. ______4/1 ______3/27 Laundry, excellent condition, excel- Apartments and 2 Bedroom ______01 Advertise lent location, AC No Pets 345-7286 Houses. Announcements Personals IT REALLY WILL PAY OFF GIVE IT A TRY ______01 Phone 348-0006. Fall 2001 - 4 bdrm house for girls ______01 Sublessors excellent condition, AC, dishwash- BELL RED DOOR APTS. 1,2, & 3 OUTKAST CONTESTANTS PARTY SMART @ MOTHERS. er, laundry, No pets 345-7286 BEDROOM, OFF STREET PARK- SUBLESSOR NEEDED! May- WANTED - apply in Student TR & FRI $1 U CALL BTLS & ______01 ING. OFFICE 345-1266 or 346- FALL 2001 - 5 bdrm house for girls 3161. DOONESBURY GARY TRUDEAU Excellent location, Laundry, AC No ______01 Pets 345-7286 CLOSE TO BUZZARD. A FEW ______01 LARGE 2 BEDROOM APART- Well maintained 4 Bedroom unfur- MENTS AVAILABLE. LINCOL- nished houses for 2001 - 2002 NWOOD PINETREE. 345-6000. school year $275 per person per ______01 month washer/dryer hook up. No ENJOY THE POOL IN SUMMER. pets. 12 month lease. 345-3148 STAY WARM IN WINTER. LARGE ______01 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS BY FALL 2001 - EFF. & 1 BDRM apts THE POOL. WE PAY HEAT! LIN- Excellent location, some with laun- COLNWOOD PINETREE. 345- dry No Pets 345-7286 6000 ______01 ______01 Summer and Next School Year QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD CLOSE Spacious Furnished apartments TO CAMPUS UPPERCLASSMEN from $325-360 (1 BR) $4220 (2 AND GRADUATE STUDENTS. BR) Ideal for couple. 745 6th LARGE FURNISHED APT. FOR 2, Street. Call 581-7729 or 345-6127 10 OR 12 MONTH BEGINNING or [email protected]. FALL TERM. SOME UTILITIES ______01 INCLUDED. $248-$320. 345- MOTHER GOOSE & GRIMM BY MIKE PETERS OLDETOWNE APARTMENTS. 7678. 1,2, & 3 BEDROOM APART- ______01 MENTS. ALL APARTMENTS 2 Bedroom Townhouse Apartment. CLOSE TO CAMPUS. PHONE Furnished. Trash pickup included. 345-6533 (OLDE). 2 blocks from Campus. Call 348- ______01 0350. Apartments, houses available for ______01 Fall. Nice and clean with variety to LOOK 1/2 BLOCK FROM CAM- choose from, 1 bedroom efficiency, PUS! Large one BR Apartment, 2 bedroom apartments, or 3 bed- quiet, low utilities. 345-2265 room houses. Call 345-5088. ______01 Poteete Property Rentals. 1 and 3 bedroom apartments. ______01 Lease and security required. 348- NOW LEASING 2 BR FUR- 8305. NISHED APTS. QUIET PLACE ______TO LIVE AND STUDY! NO PETS. ______01 MCARTHUR MANOR APART- LARGE 3 BR APARTMENTS 8A Thursday, March 22, 2001 Local &stateThe Daily Eastern News Students have two chances this Bears tour Millikin DECATUR, Ill. (AP) — More Platteville in southwestern Wisconsin. week to hear mayoral candidates than 80 years ago, George Halas went The Bears brought as much as $5 to work for A.E. Staley and organized million each summer to Platteville, as By Amber Williams posal. of Commerce. the Decatur Staleys, which later tens of thousands of fans drove to the and Jeremy Pelzer Crocker said students should The mayor candidates will each moved to Chicago and became the area to watch practice. Staff editors come to the discussion and take an give an introduction, answer ques- Bears. This week, the Bears were Bears officials also plan visits to interest in the upcoming election. tions from the audience and make back in Decatur looking for a new Southern Illinois University campus- Students have two more chances “It’s really important that stu- concluding remarks. The questions summer training camp facility. es in Carbondale and Edwardsville, this week to hear what issues the dents show up because if they have will be submitted by the audience Club officials said they were Eastern Illinois University in two mayoral candidates support. a concern, it can be addressed (by and reviewed by Titus before they impressed with Millikin’s facilities Charleston, University of Illinois in Student Government will hold a the candidates) on an individual are presented to the candidates. although they found one area of con- Urbana-Champaign, Augustana discussion for students at 7 p.m. basis,” Crocker said. “If you eat, Greg Sapp of WXET will mod- cern — lack of practice fields. College in Rock Island and Olivet tonight in Lumpkin Hall Room 122 sleep or drink in Charleston, you erate the forum, and it will be “Everyone has gone out of their Nazarene University near Kankakee. with mayoral candidates Mayor need to be informed about the elec- broadcast simultaneously on way to make us feel welcome,” said They already have toured Illinois Dan Cougill and Clancy Pfeiffer. tion.” WXET-FM 107.9, Titus said. Bill McGrane, Bears director of State University in Normal, Rockford Each candidate will have a Another forum for only the The forum and luncheon is administration. “If we thought it was College and Northern Illinois chance to explain his platform and mayoral candidates is being held at expected to last until about 1:15 the right place, it would make it that University in DeKalb. field questions from students, said 11:30 a.m. Friday at the Best p.m. much better,” he said. All campus visits should be com- Joe Crocker, student vice president Western Worthington Inn, 920 W. To make a reservation, students Five club officials took a nearly plete by mid-April, McGrane said. for public affairs. Lincoln Ave. The event is spon- can call the Chamber of Commerce four-hour tour of Millikin The Bears want a new location Crocker said likely topics the sored by the Charleston Chamber at 345-7041 by this afternoon, Titus University’s facilities on Tuesday. selected by midsummer, allowing candidates will discuss include bar of Commerce and includes a lunch, said. The cost of the luncheon The Bears plan to move their sum- representatives from the chosen com- entry ages and the controversial which costs $10, said Cindy Titus, should be paid at the door. mer camp to an Illinois city in sum- munity to visit the Wisconsin- landlord property inspection pro- executive director of the Chamber mer 2002. The team will train for the Platteville campus when the Bears 18th and last year this summer at train there this July and August. BE EIU Writing Center Offering... REMEMBERED! Writing Competency Exam Workshop Thursday, March 22nd & Get your Warbler Friday, March 23rd Pictures taken. Coleman Hall Room 205 4-6 pm Make an appointment by WARBLER calling 581-2812 PICTURE SMILE! TIME 2001 NCAA Souvenir Guide The Daily Eastern News Special Section March 22, 200l The Daily Eastern News Special Section Section B, 12 pages

A new measuring stick The fortunate few Where does that rank? Wildcats show Panthers what Assistant coaches compare Hill leaves Eastern with acco- true big men perform like on coaching and playing in the lades and more importantly the NCAA court. tournament at Eastern. best friends. Story on Page 5B Story on Page 9B Story on Page 11B

“You certainly have to call this a miraculous season”- Rick Samuels Two weeks in basketball heaven

Samuels, Hill share emotions of reaching Eastern’s greatest dream By Bill Ruthhart magnitude to get a team into the we have a great group of unselfish Sports editor tournament.” kids – that’s a story. They just kept The unbelievable 21-point finding stories within the stories.” I just couldn’t believe I was at the Big Dance.It he referee’s whistle shrills, comeback win in the game’s final The numerous interviews were “ goaltending is called, the eight minutes produced a media followed by the NCAA selection was so great just being there and seeing the buzzer sounds and Eastern frenzy in Charleston. The Panthers show, which appeared on CBS, the NCAA stuff, bracketville, tournament time, T quickly appeared in a spread in Sunday before the tournament. Illinois is headed back to the march madness ...I t all just consumed me. NCAA Tournament for just the sec- Sports Illustrated, were the center Players, coaches and fans gathered ond time in school history. of a front-page story in the USA in the Student Rec Center to watch Kyle Hill, The 21-point comeback win Today, appeared in every major the show and learn their fate. senior point guard over Austin Peay, capped off by Jan newspaper in the Midwest and “I was like the rest of the crowd Thompson’s game-winning shot Samuels himself spending most of because when I saw that we weren’t which was goaltended and Kyle his day answering reporters’ ques- going to Boise, I breathed a sigh of “But the reality of it was Arizona “The night before our practice, Hill’s clutch performance down the tions and appearing on numerous relief,” Samuels said. “We want to was playing very good and they when we arrived in Kansas City,” I stretch earned the Panthers a spot in sports radio shows. be in the tournament, obviously, but presented real matchup problems told them, ‘Tomorrow's the day. basketball heaven – also known as “Those were the fastest two we’d already been to Boise (in for us.” Tomorrow is when you realize the NCAA Tournament. weeks of my life,” Samuels said of 1992) and Kansas City was so ideal The Panthers remained upbeat where you are,’” Samuels said. “I was shocked twice in that the time between the conference because it was a Friday game site and believed they had a legitimate “I told them, ‘They’ll be people game,” Samuels said. “The last five tournament and the NCAA tourney. and it was close enough where peo- chance of pulling off yet another watching you practice, you’ll see games we had with them had been “It was just all fun. ple could go.” amazing tournament win. the NCAA banners, some of you so competitive, I guess I was “I was in awe of the attention The excitement of Samuels, his “In practice that week, I sensed a will be invited to a press conference shocked we were down by so much. that we grabbed, but it was such a players and the fans when they saw positive mood and we stressed the and where you really are will hit “I always felt these kids could unique story,” he said. “The big Eastern Illinois pop up on television fact we would have to play excep- you.’” come back, but we were wondering story was the comeback and that quickly turned to the hard reality tionally well,” Samuels said. “We’d Hill was overwhelmed by it all. if they could come all the way back really caught peoples’ eyes.” that they were a No. 15 seed facing have to do the things we do proba- “I just couldn’t believe I was in from that and win,” he said. “So, the But as the media began to probe off against arguably the hottest bly better than we’d ever done, but the Big Dance,” the senior guard second shock really was to win the around the Panther program, they team in the nation – Arizona. there was still that feeling we had a said. game and make that comeback.” quickly found other stories. “The reality of it was that I knew chance.” “It was so great just being there The win truly was amazing, but “When they started to look at us, Arizona was the toughest of the No. The team then hopped on an air- and seeing all the NCAA stuff, was it the most exciting in the 21- they also realized we have two of 2 seeds and I was still holding out plane and landed in Kansas City, bracketville, tournament time, year veteran head coach’s career? the leading scorers in the nation (in some hope for a No. 14 seed and Mo. The Panthers had reached their March madness...It all just con- “Without a question,” Samuels Hill and sophomore Henry when I saw Holy Cross get a No. destination – the first round of the sumed me. said. “I’ve had other big wins and Domercant) which is a story,” 15, I thought we might have a shot NCAA Tournament’s Midwest comebacks, but nothing ever of that Samuels said. “Then they found out at it,” Samuels said. Regional. See HEAVEN Page 2B 2B Sports Thursday, March 22, 2001 The Daily Eastern News

talked in terms of sequences, and I dribble, but he got all the way to the points at one period in the game, the “It was tough,” he said. “I just tried Heaven told them in the first five minutes we basket,” Samuels said. “Right there, Panthers played respectably in the to stay strong while I was on the needed to demonstrate we’re here to the score’s still 0-0 and we’ve missed second half as Arizona outscored floor.” from Page 1B compete and I thought we did that. two dunks. Eastern just 46-43 in the second half. After the game, the Panthers gath- “I said at the end of that first five “At that point, I’m pleased we’re “As it gets into the second half, ered in the locker room for the final “Just knowing the game was going or six minutes when we establish aggressive and we’re not backing we’re just talking about playing hard time. to be on national television and we’re here to play, Arizona will down,” he said. “Obviously, we’re and let’s play the way we’ve played “That was an emotional locker nationwide people were going to see respond,” Samuels said. “I said, excited that we were in the position to all year,” he said. “We told them not room, and not just from the disap- me play was a great feeling,” Hill said. ‘They’re going to come after us and have a chance at those two dunks.” to deviate from what’s been our pointment of the loss,” Samuels said. “I couldn’t ask for anything better.” we need to weather that storm.’ And The two spectacular misses left strengths. In the late stages of the “The realization was that something Hill said just practicing in the we weren’t able to do that.” Arizona a little stunned and surprised game, we’re just trying to play the very special in each of our lives was arena in front of fans and the media Hill nervously listened to his at Eastern’s aggressive start. way we played all year.” ending.” was “nothing any of us have ever coach’s words before taking the “I saw some looks of concern on One positive thing the Panthers “We used the time in the locker experienced at EIU.” court. the faces of some of Arizona’s coach- and Samuels had to look at was the room to congratulate everyone and And when it came time for him, “I was pretty nervous, but I’m usu- es,” Samuels said. “Certainly, I don’t play of Hill. Eastern’s No. 2 all-time the kinds of things said talked about Domercant and senior point guard ally nervous before games,” Hill said. think anyone with the white uniforms leading scorer finished the game with that this does not signify the end of Matt Britton to take center stage for “I was nervous and anxious because on was panicking, but if nothing else, 32 points, including shooting 7-of-11 relationships,” he said. “But it was the the NCAA’s pre-game press confer- we hadn’t played for two weeks, and those two plays told them that we from three-point range. end of something special. Certainly ence, as his coach had predicted, Hill playing Arizona, we knew we’d have were here to play.” “At that point, I’m real pleased we have to call this season miracu- found out where he was. to step up our game big time.” Eastern did manage to take the with the way Kyle was playing,” lous.” “That was amazing getting put in The Panthers came out fast and early lead, but then the storm Samuels said. “He really demonstrat- The hardest part for Hill was lis- front of reporters like that,” he said. furious in the opening minutes, just as Samuels warned his players about ed what his exceptional abilities are.” tening to his coach give his final “To be put on a pedastol in front of Samuels hoped they would. On the came and knocked the Panthers right “I did not expect to do the type of postgame speech. everyone like that was just crazy. We very first offensive play of the game, out of the ball game as they found things I did, but I wasn’t going to “When we got to the locker room, weren’t used to that at all.” senior guard Kyle Hill went up for an themselves down by 22 at halftime. back down or anything,” Hill said. I sat there with coach there and could- The following afternoon it finally explosive dunk, but couldn’t convert. “At halftime, they all realized at “They were college students just like n’t believe this was coming to an came time to play, and the Panthers “We planned to start the game that this level of game we needed to be in I was, and I was going to play to the end,” he said. “It was hard to realize anxiously awaited to take the court for way, anticipating that they would be it deep into the second half to have a best of my abilities. when I heard coach speaking and he the first time in two weeks. very aggressive to get up the screen, legitimate chance,” Samuels said. “Everything felt so good, and I got had a tough time and had to stop in “I wouldn’t say it was just like any and it worked,” Samuels said of the “There was no disgust. Everyone was into the flow of the game and did the the middle of his speech. That’s when other game. You could beel the elec- play in which Hill slipped behind the ready to go back out and compete to things I’ve done all year.” it really hit me. tricity,” Samuels said of waiting in the screen and went up for the jam. the best of their abilities in the second As the final minutes ticked off the “I had seen coach choked up locker room before the game. “I tried “They did what we thought they were half.” clock, Samuels put in his final before, but I had never seen him how to speak more in an even-pitched going to do and our coutner left us The Panthers would need a fast reserves, taking Hill and Britton off he was,” Hill said. “All the emotions voice. wide open, we just missed it. start to begin the second half if they the court for the last time in their from inside took over me and every- “Sometimes in the regular season, “Kyle’s thrown that down several were to have a shot of getting back careers. one was crying. I became a cheerleader with pep times,” he said. “I was just thinking into the game. Instead they stumbled “I really just shook their hand Hill said Samuels then told the talks, but that wasn’t necessary before wow, if we would have gotten that out of the gates, sealing their fate. when they came off the floor,” team, “we had a great year and to this game,” he said. “I wanted to set a done, the crowd may have risen “Our start to the second half was- Samuels said. “I mentioned to those keep our heads up.” tone and I needed them to concentrate some, which may have helped us a n’t very good, and we mishandled the two kids how much they had meant to “It was tough and sad, but at the on playing with confidence, estab- little more.” ball a couple times and Arizona real- the program.” same time I was so happy for the way lishing ourselves in certain areas.” Just seconds later, Domercant ly got out to a jumpstart in the second “It was just sad,” Hill said of leav- the year ended,” Hill said. “I realized Samuels then gave his team his went up for a one-handed baseline half,” Samuels said. “The reality of it ing the game. “I hugged the coaches, the tears I was crying were tears of pre-game speech. stuff, but like Hill, missed it. was we realized we weren’t climbing shook everyone’s hand and sat down joy, and I knew I had no regrets, and I “I told them we will need to have “On that play, Henry just flared off out of this hole.” and realized this is it – I’ll never play wouldn’t go back and change a an outstanding effort,” he said. “We the screen and did what we call a rip Despite being down by over 30 college ball again. thing.”

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Some teams will take the court next season and have players who have never even come close to playing in the NCAA tournament, but Eastern will be returning 13 players with NCAA tournament experience. It is possible that the Panthers' starting lineup for next season could consist of four underclass- men and one senior who realize that they have the ability to play with some of the better teams in the country after playing in col- lege basketball's biggest show at Kansas City. "One thing that I will take away from the tournament is the way we were able to say we were able to play on the same court as (Above) Redshirt freshman guard Chris Hererra shoots the ball in the second half of some the finer teams in the coun- Eastern’s 101-67 loss to Arizona. Hererra is one of 13 players returning for the try," freshman point guard Chris Panthers next season. Herrera said. (At left) Freshman guard Rod Henry drives the lane against Arizona’s Gilbert Arenas "With teams like Notre Dame, Photos by Bill Ruthhart /Staff photographer Arizona on their jerseys, so I before they begin next year's Wake Forest, Butler and Arizona ized what the Panthers will have Although Eastern didn't have think some of the guys were a lit- schedule, which includes teams all there, it made us realize that to do to get back to the NCAA the outcome it wanted in its first tle starry-eyed," Herrera said. from the Big 12 and the Big 10. we can play with a lot of teams in tournament and stay on top of the round game against Arizona, the "And that may have hurt us in "We have to be able to face the the country, and it will help us Ohio Valley Conference. Panthers will be able to take an the beginning of the game, but challenge of playing the bigger when we get into our own confer- "We realized that one of the elevated sense of confidence into once everyone got in the flow of schools in Division I," Lewis ence." things we will have to do is work the 2001-2002 season. the game, our guys were all said. One of the main things the a lot harder," sophomore guard "One thing I think we can all right." "We have to go into each game younger players found out about Rod Henry said. take away is the feeling of playing Although some of the players next year knowing that we can themselves was they can't be "After a couple of seasons of well as a team in the tournament," felt the same way that Herrera did play with anyone we face." overwhelmed because they are watching guys like Kyle Hill and Herrera said. about being somewhat over- While most players took away playing on a national stage. Matt Britton and the work ethic "But the main thing will be whelmed at first, junior Craig the fact that Eastern gained "We were on national televi- that they had, we know what we that we now have the feeling that Lewis knows this is something the respect in its own eyes to be able sion on CBS, and they had have to do." we can play with a lot of teams." Panthers will have to work on to play with anyone, others real-

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Woods can pretty much touch the rim best collegiate basketball player, was not a big without jumping, so when he would catch the enough challenge for the Eastern big men, they ball close to the basket, it usually resulted in an had to face two of them at the same time in their easy score.” first round regional game against Arizona last “We saw on the tapes, we watched that they Friday. (Wood and Wright) were great rebounders,” Arizona’s Loren Woods, 7-foot-1-inches, Mackinson said. “Then when they sub in 245 pounds, and Michael Wright, 6-foot-7- Edgerson, that’s quite a one-two punch.” inches, 238 pounds, were two of 50 players The experience of playing against three of nominated for the Wooden award in the presea- the premier big men in college basketball is son. Woods and Wright also compiled one of something the Eastern front court will use as the nation’s most feared front courts, along with motivation for next season. teammate Eugene Edgerson. Woods and “(Playing against Arizona) was a measuring Wright, who are both expected to be lottery stick for us,” Mackinson said. “It shows how picks in the NBA draft when they decide to hard you have to work to get to their (Woods, leave the collegiate level, lived up to their expec- Wright, Edgerson) level. It was a goal of ours to tations against the Panthers. reach the NCAA tournament this year, but now “We knew that when it was announced that that we have competed against one of the best we were playing Arizona that we were in for a teams in the country – we want to build on that.” big challenge,” Eastern center Jan Thompson Players and coaches know the most said. “But there was definitely excitement there improvement an individual can make is during too. It was something we were all looking for- the summer and off-season, and that time will ward to.” be used by the Panther big men to log in hours “I knew it was going to be tough,” freshman at the weight room. Jesse Mackinson said. “Right away coaches “Todd (Bergmann) and I have talked since began to let us know their tendencies to try to the game,” Thompson said. “We obviously give us the advantage.” want to learn from the (Arizona) game. One of Despite a gutsy effort from Thompson, the biggest things we see is that we need to get Mackinson, Ryan Kelly and Todd Bergmann, stronger. All four of us need to start lifting right the Arizona big men wore down Eastern’s away to get stronger for next season.” defensive efforts. The Wildcat big men com- “Playing against Wright – it was unbeliev- bined for 47 points and 24 rebounds en route to able to see how strong he is,” Mackinson said. Bill Ruthhart/ Staff photographer the 101-76 victory. “Seeing that, it makes all of us want to become Freshman forward Jesse Mackinson looks for an open pass against Arizona during Eastern’s battle “We were well prepared for what they were stronger so we can be on that level.” in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. 11.18.00 at Butler 90 73 Page design and photos by 11.21.00 Bill Ruthhart/Sports editor at Nebraska 85 71 11.27.00 Tracking an amazing season vs. W. Illinois 99 78 11.29.00 McK Panther sophomore vs. McKendree 101 77 forward Henry Domercant drives 12.02.00 past Arizona’s at Arkansas St. 86 67 Jason Garder as the Wildcats’ Richard 12.05.00 Jefferson looks on. vs. Evansville 91 73 Domercant finished the game with 20 12.07.00 points despite twist- vs. Carthage 71 ing his ankle early in 72 the first half. 12.16.00 Eastern lost the at Loyola 86 80 game 101-67, but was only outscored 12.18.00 46-43 in the second at Miami, Fla. 83 half of the game. 73 The first-round 12.21.00 NCAA Midwest vs. Buffalo* 73 66 Regional game marked the 12.22.00 Panthers’ final at S. Florida 90 68 game of the 2000- 2001 season. 01.04.01 Eastern finished vs. Austin Peay 90 89 with its best season ever at the Division I 01.06.01 level with a record at Tenn. State 99 98 of 21-10. 01.11.01 vs. Tenn-Martin 80 68 Panther senior guard Kyle Hill drives past Murray State’s Justin Burdine in the OVC semi-final game 01.13.01 against the Racers. Hill led the Panthers with 28 points as Eastern dominated Murray in every area of the vs. Murray St. 79 63 game, including a massive 46-25 rebounding advantage. The win over the Racers, who put the Panthers out of last year’s OVC Tournament, propelled Eastern into its first-ever OVC championship game. 01.16.01 at Tenn. Tech 86 78 Panther sophomore 01.20.01 center Jan Thompson goes up for a shot as vs. SE Missouri 83 71 Austn Peay’s Joe 01.25.01 Williams tries to block it at Morehead St. during Eastern’s OVC 88 85 Tournament 01.27.01 Championship win over at E. Kentucky the Governors. Senior 96 79 guard Kyle Hill led the 02.01.01 team in an eight- vs. Tenn. State 74 72 minute, 21-point come- back, but it was 02.03.01 Thompson’s last-sec- ond rebound putback vs. Austin Peay 80 78 that gave Eastern the 02.08.01 win. With just .6 sec- onds left on the clock, at Tenn-Martin 85 71 the 6-11 center rebounded a Hill miss a 02.10.01 put up a shot which at Murray State 92 77 was goal tended, giving Eastern the 84-83 win. 02.12.01 vs. Tenn. Tech 80 71 02.17.01 at SE Missouri 75 73 02.22.01 vs. Morehead St. 76 51 02.24.01 vs. E. Kentucky 89 80 2001 Ohio Valley Conference Tournament 02.27.01 vs. Morehead St. 102 80

03.02.01 Henry Domercant tales a shot over three Evansville defenders vs. Murray St. 97 71 in Eastern’s win over the Purple Aces. The win marked the second straight game the sophomore forward led his team Eastern’s 79-63 blowout home win over Murray State was one of the biggest wins of the season. The win came in the midst of with 32 points. It also marks the second straight win over a tal- 03.03.01 ented team as Eastern defeated Arkansas State on the road, Senior guard Matt Britton drives against Austin Peay’s Nick Stapleton in Eastern’s 80-78 a hot streak in which Eastern won nine out of 10 straight games. Here Panther sophomore forward Henry Domercant throws vs. Austin Peay 84 83 a game in which Domercant had 32 points and 16 rebounds. 13-point comeback win at home. The 5,000-plus fans was the largest home crowd of the down a two-handed jam as the Racers’ seven-foot center Andi Hornig unsuccessfully attempts to block it. 2001 NCAA Tournament year. The comeback would prove to be similar to Eastern’s OVC championship wih. 03.08.01 vs. Arizona 101 76 8B Sports Thursday, March 22, 2001 The Daily Eastern News Long haul still doesn’t stop the fans Chicago," said Jeremy McBrayer, who grad- Panther supporters uated from Eastern in 2000. "The drive was- n't so bad because we were pretty excited overwhelmed near about getting there and seeing the Panthers in the NCAA Tournament." Although Eastern filled up an entire sec- the NCAA big stage tion of seats at Kemper Arena and still didn't By Anthony Braviere have the largest amount of fans, they were Staff writer one of the loudest groups of fans in Kansas City. When some teams travel for a game, they "To tell you the truth, we were out num- don't receive nearly the amount of fan support bered by the fans of some of the other as they do when they are at home. schools," Jon McBrayer said. "But I think But in Eastern's first round NCAA tourna- that we were definitely one of the louder ment game against the Arizona Wildcats, the schools in the arena." Panthers brought over 500 fans from the city Although Kansas City is six hours west of of Charleston to cheer them on in Kansas Eastern's campus, the Four Point Sheraton, City, Mo. where the Panther faithful stayed, seemed Many of the fans there were somewhat like a residence hall in the south quad accord- overwhelmed with seeing their favorite col- ing to Jeremy McBrayer. lege basketball team on the biggest stage in "I couldn't believe all of the people that Bill Ruthhart/ Staff photographer the country. were in the hotel that had on Eastern clothes," "I walked into Kemper Arena and I had a Panther fans cheer on Eastern and its first round game against Arizona Friday in Kansas City, Mo. Jeremy McBrayer said. feeling of 'Wow, this is a lot more than I Eastern sold out of its 550 alotted tickets at Kemper Arena. "It was like we were in the lobby of a res- expected it to be,'" student Jon McBrayer tion that they have deserved all season long." 'not that bad' according to some of the fans idence hall. The arena and the game was real- said. The drive, which was close to six hours, that made the trek. ly cool, but the best part was being able to "It was nice to see a mid-major school like was a little more than 550 miles from "My brother Jon and I came from interact with the players the night after in the Eastern finally get some of the national atten- Chicago and 400 miles from Charleston, was Naperville, which is about an hour north of lobby of the hotel after the game." Friends Help a friend catch some rays. &Co Come join us for our 1 5 T H STUSSTUS THURSDAYSTHURSDAYS ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION $$ $$ *Open at Noon* Only $24.95 Live music all day! $$ * Split Width Wise Dollar Deliveries from * The Impalas $15.00 * The Reverend Robert You Blues Band Great Food & Beer $$ Specials Call-It All Day! $$ $$ Noble Flower & Gift Shop TopTop 4040 HipHip HopHop MusicMusic 345-7007 2121 18th Street Advertise. $$ AADDVVEERRTTIISSEE!! $$

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(Above) Sophomore forward Henry Domercant drives past an Arizona oppo- nent in Eastern’s game against Arizona Friday. (Top left)Panther senior guard Kyle Hill looks up the court in the Panthers’ 101- 67 loss to Arizona in the first round of the Midwest Regional at Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Mo. (Top right) Sophomore forward Henry Domercant throws down a one-handed jam in the second half. Domercant’s jam was one of his 20 points in the losing effort. (Upper center right) Domercant is helped up by a teammate after twisting his ankle early in the first half. The sophomore later said the bum ankle had noth- ing to do with a below average shooting effort. The forward said, “This is not a team that makes excuses, and I’m not going to make excuses. If it was hurting me too much, I wouldn’t have played.” (Lower center right) Eastern fans cheer on the Panthers’ in Friday’s game at Kemper Arena. The Panthers sold out of their 550 allotted tickets for the game. (Far right) A Panther and Wildcat stand side by side in the matchup between the No. 2 seeded Arizona and the No. 15 seeded Eastern. The game marked the first-ever matchup between the two squads. (Right) Hill goes up for a jump shot over Arizona’s best defender, Richard Jefferson. Hill finished the game with a game-high 32 points. Photos by Bill Ruthhart Thursday, March 22, 2001 Sports 11B The Daily Eastern News Where does that one rank? From memorable dunks to record-breaking games,Hill leaves Eastern with accolades,more importantly best friends for life By Bill Ruthhart leave a lasting dunk of his own. and get it to the basket. But he did.” Sports editor “A couple of days later we’re Perhaps more impressive than playing Morehead State and Kyle his dunks is Hill’s shooting ability Kyle Hill has a great competitive gets a lob from Todd (Bergmann),” which improved greatly down the drive – no one can question that. Collier said. “It looked like the ball stretch of the season. After single-handedly saving the was going over the backboard and Hill hit several difficult, NBA- Panthers’ season with a heroic effort Kyle goes up with one hand and range three-pointers in the in the OVC Championship game dunks it.” Panthers’ comeback win in the and scoring 32 points against “The funny thing about this story Ohio Valley Conference champi- Arizona in the Panthers’ first-round is that Kyle comes out of the game onship game. The senior also hit an game of the NCAA Tournament, right after that and says to coach amazing 7 of 11 from downtown it’s obvious Hill rises to the grandest Collier, ‘Where does that one rank, against Arizona. of occasions. coach?’” Samuels said with a laugh. “I did exceed my own expecta- A great example of Hill’s com- “He came out of the game and he tions,” Hill said. “I expected to petitive drive began earlier this sea- started to smile and said that to me,” improve and become the noticeable son – at practice. Collier said. “I told him that was leader on the floor and focused on “Coach (Rick) Samuels and I definitely up in the top three.” things I had watched guys from the were giving our recollections of the Samuels said he’ll likely be past like Marc Polite and Jack best dunks that have taken place in telling stories of Hill for years to Owens do. Lantz Gym,” assistant coach Troy come as he has with past players. “So that I expected, but I didn’t Collier said. “Kyle, being the com- “I’m going to remind some kids expect to play at the level I played at petitor that he is, wanted to know about Kyle,” he said. “I don’t think the end of the year,” he said. where some of his dunks ranked. I we’ve ever had anybody here that’s “Sometimes I’m shocked by the told him maybe his would rank in had more spectacular dunks that the things I do.” the top 10.” ones we’ve seen from Kyle Hill.. Hill played so well that he ended Hearing Collier and Samuels “The one Kyle had against his career holding the highest single- recall Kevin Jones’s reverse dunk Morehead State ... I knew he could season scoring average in Panther Bill Ruthhart/ Staff photographer from a half-court lob and Jay get to it height-wise, but it was history at 23.7 points per game. Senior guard Kyle Hill reaches for his memorable dunk against Morehead State Taylor’s dunk on a 7-foot center thrown so far behind him that I earlier this season. apparently made Hill anxious to thought he’d never be able to grab it See RANK Page 12B JERRY’S PUB We Don’t Just JEThurRRsdayY’S Night PUB $1.50 Bottles Promise Better Pizza. $1.50 Well drinks $3.00 pitchers We Deliver. KarKaraokaokee frfromom 10pm-1am10pm-1am u u

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Rank This is the best career I from Page 11B “could have ever had. I could- The senior guard was also named n’t have written it any better the OVC Tournament MVP, First than this. Team All-OVC as well as finishing Kyle Hill, his career as Eastern’s No. 2 all-time Senior guard and leading scorer. “He certainly had one of the most outstanding senior years that any player has ever had for me,” Samuels said. “Kyle really became the key my 21 years, and we’ve certainly figure on the team.” had some great players, I don’t” Hill stepped his game to a whole remember having anyone that you new level in the conference tourna- just knew was going to take over the ment where he tied the OVC game the way Kyle took over the Tournament’s scoring record with 99 game. points in three games. He scored a “I don’t remember anyone that career-high 40 points in his last could get in a zone like Kyle did,” he Bill Ruthhart/Staff photographer home game at Lantz Gym in the first said. “And he has the chance to keep Senior guard Kyle Hill leaves the court for the final time in an Eastern uniform inthe final minutes of Eastern’s 101-76 loss round of the tournament. Hill then getting better in the next two, three to Arizona in the first round of the NCAA Midwest Regional. Hill is greeted by head coach Rick Samuels. scored an amazing 32 points, 21 of years.” which came in the second half, in the Samuels said he had seen point, but I did sense he was a kid learn that things weren’t just going tell my kids about these guys, and championship game of the tourna- glimpses of Hill’s amazing zone that would turn it around. to be handed to me. I went through my kids are going to meet them – ment. before, but nothing to the extent of “He was just swamped because some really hard times, but those that’s what’s important,” he said. “I Hill had tapped into potential he the Austin Peay and Arizona games. there was so much going on and he made me a better and tougher player was happy to be the second leading didn’t know he had. “Prior to this year, we’d seen that couldn’t handle it,” he said. “We and a tougher person.” scorer and tournament MVP, but the “I especially realized it against in Kyle when someone on the other never had thoughts of not wanting While Hill has received every greatest thing is being around all Austin Peay in the championship team would make him mad,” him to come back, but I had some honor he ever could have dreamed those guys because I know all my game,” Hill said. “I did some things Samuels said of Hill’s great shooting doubts of whether or not Kyle was of, including ESPN’s Dick Vitale’s life, they’ll be my best friends.” in that game I didn’t know I could streaks. “We often talked as coaches, going to stick it out.” Player of the Week award, the hum- As Hill’s final months at Eastern do, and I think that was a result of ‘What can we do to get Kyle mad?’ As difficult as his freshman sea- ble kid from Argo High School says come to a close and he rides off into hard work and dedication. “Even in practice, if something son was, Hill said it helped shape it’s his teammates and his coaches the sunset, the Panther scoring leg- “I made some shots in that game, got him mad, he’d get in a zone that him as the player and person he is that mean the most to him. end is grateful and says the basket- and there was no way I would usual- was just unbelievable,” he said. “But today. “All the individual accolades are ball program has blessed him with ly even take those shots,” he said. “I this year, he learned to take himself “My freshman year, I had some great, but the feeling of being around everything he could have ever want- couldn’t believe some of the things I to that zone at the end of the season.” real setbacks and if it wasn’t for that, great guys and having great coaches ed. did, but I didn’t want the season to Things haven’t always gone well I could have broke the scoring and being able to share memories “I love coach Samuels, coach end because we were having such a for the sensational senior who strug- record if I had a decent freshman with them ... those are the best (Steve) Weemer, coach (Troy) great year.” gled greatly in his first season at year,” he said. things,” Hill said. Collier and everyone involved in the The senior’s performance in the Eastern. “But I wouldn’t change any of it “The accolades will come and program, they’re all just a great championship game was something “It’s so exciting watching players for anything. go, but the great people around you bunch of guys,” he said. Samuels had never seen before. develop and mature,” Samuels said. “I had some tough times and I will always be there. “This is the best career I could “Of all the kids I’ve had here in “I couldn’t see him reaching this had to strive to become a better per- “I’m going to see these guys have ever had. I couldn’t have writ- son and player,” Hill said. “I had to throughout my life and I’m going to ten it any better than this.” GO BIG BLUE GO BIG BLUE GO BIG BLUE GO BIG BLUE GO BIG BLUE G

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