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The Daily Eastern News' weekly arts and entertainment section V Ashmore Estates offers Garoppolo, Panthers paranormal classes light up sky Section B Page 8
ZACHARY WHITE | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS RENEWABLE ENERGY CENTER Paranormal 101 starts at Ashmore Estates 6 p.m. today. Guests will learn to use the same equipment as professional paranormal experts like those on "Ghost Adventures." I walked into a room that was completely empty, New erathat day. and I heard a very young woman say to me, Ashmore Estates o ers“I walked into a room that wasparanormal "Well, hi there!'" class 2006, but this is the first time completely empty, and I heard it will open its doors to amateur a very young woman say to me, By Jaime Lopez ghost investigators, said Michelle ‘Well, hi there!’” she said. “I can’t MICHELLE BAKER, PARANORMAL INVESTIGATOR Verge Editor Baker, paranormal investigator prove that happened, but I know changes in temperature. and member of the Mid-Illinois Students—because the event Non-believers and anyone curi- it happened.” “Sure enough, she did open the Ghost Society, one of the groups She also said members of is a class—will learn how to ous about the paranormal will get hosting the event. door, and we have that on video,” use equipment similar to what the opportunity to learn how to MIGS once stayed in the building she said. Since 2010, according to Ash- overnight to find out if Mary, one the professionals on shows like Steam pipe When tracking down ghosts, hunt down ghosts at Ashmore Es- more Estates’ website, 31 para- “Ghost Adventures” use when tates’ Paranormal 101. the building’s famous ghosts, real- investigators like Baker use au- normal groups have ventured into ly haunted the building. searching for ghosts. Guests will familiarize them- dio recorders, video cameras and AGE 3 the building and claimed there To find out if Mary haunt- ASHMORE, P selves with ghost hunting from 6 were several signs of supernatu- EMF meters, which are used to to 10 p.m. and again from 9:30 ed the building, Baker said they measure electro magnetic fields, ral activity. propped a board in front of her p.m. to 1:30 a.m. on Friday. Baker also said she thought and thermometers to measure There will also be a witching- old bedroom door hoping her she once heard a ghost roaming ghost would open her door. hour special from 12:30 to 4:30 around the building. She had no a.m. on Saturday. intention of looking for ghosts Ashmore Estates has hosted an annual haunted house since replacement starts today
By Samantha McDaniel Daily Editor
Piping from the new Renewable Energy Center has to be replaced, and the construction will even- tually close Roosevelt Drive. Chad Weber, a mechanical engineer for the Fa- cilities, Planning and Management O ce, said the piping is being replaced under the warranty given by the contractor that originally ran the piping of the steam tunnel between campus and the Renew- able Energy Center. “ is is due to a ood event that happened dur- ing construction, which resulted in some issues that needed to be corrected,” Weber said. e section of the steam pipe that will be fo- cused on is the area between the Ninth Street Lot and Carman Hall. e construction is scheduled to start today. e construction has been separated into three di erent sections that will be worked on at di er- ent times, Weber said. Section A will focus on a section of Ninth Street Lot until Oct. 24. e lot will remain open with a DANNY DAMIANI | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS small section blocked o for construction. Red-shirt defensive lineman Greg Mahan, center, leads the crowd in the Eastern fight song after their 49-28 victory over Southern Illinois Around Sept. 19, weather permitting, the con- University-Carbondale Thursday at O'Brien Field. This victory marks head coach Dino Babers' first win at Eastern. struction will spread to Section B, which is a sec- tion of Roosevelt Drive, which will be closed to ADMINISTRATION tra c for about a week and a half to two weeks. Weber said Greek Court will be accessible from the other side on 12th Street. Perry announces university challenges Section C will focus on a section between Roos- By Rachel Rodgers in the case of the state of Illinois, evelt Drive and Carman Hall along the pond be- News Editor maintaining the assumption of nor- tween Ninth Street Hall and Carman Hall. mal costs in the pension system to Weber said he estimated the construction to Standing before a swell of facul- universities,” he said. end around Nov. 1. ty and administrators, President Bill Fiscal Year 2013 state appropria- Construction will start at 8 a.m. and continue Perry addressed the two dark clouds tions to Eastern total about $44 mil- until 4:30 p.m. each day. hovering over Eastern, that being lion, a decrease of 6.1 percent, Per- Weber said the construction should not disrupt state support and enrollment. ry said, adding that the amount is the campus community too much. In addition to these challenges, the about $3 million less than last year. “It’s just going to be another inconvenience to uncertain outcome of Illinois pension “We are gradually being asked to the campus community,” Weber said. reform also garnered a spot in Per- provide outstanding education with He said while they are relaying the steam tun- ry’s speech during “ e Coming Year less and less funds,” he said. nel, they are nishing up things at the Renewable Faculty Reception” Thursday in the Cheryl Noll, a professor and de- Energy Center. Grand Ballroom at the Martin Luther partment chairperson of the School e work at the Renewable Energy Center con- King Jr. University Union. of Business, found a silver lining in sists of tuning up the machines and making sure Before describing the main issues Perry’s comment. everything is working properly, he added. Eastern faces this year, Perry quoted a “With limited resources, be- He said the center should be up and running former colleague who said, “Every sil- ing asked to do more with less pres- around mid-September, and construction with ver lining has a cloud.” Several in atten- ents us with a unique opportunity to the old steam plant by the Student Services Build- dance chuckled at the reversed phrase, strive more for what we need to ac- SETH SCHROEDER | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS ing will be put on standby in case further prob- eagerly waiting to hear what toils are in complish,” she said. President Bill Perry addresses a crowd of Eastern faculty while discuss- lems arise. store for the campus community. As the state struggles to pass pen- ing the future of the university. During his speech Perry discussed “We’ve basically just been cleaning up di erent State support for higher education sion reform to o set a growing un- Eastern's recent successes as well as likely challenges it will be facing items and tweaking, nishing our start-up period,” was the rst “cloud” Perry addressed. funded liability of $85 billion, East- such as lack of state funds and low enrollment. Weber said. “State support has declined ern could face an additional $20 mil- and will likely continue to decline lion burden if required to assume Normal cost is the amount need- ts for an employee. Samantha McDaniel can be reached through reduced appropriations, or normal costs. ed to fund a year of retirement bene- PERRY, page 5 at 581-2812 or [email protected].
CAMPUS Bicycle rental, maintenance classes to begin soon
By Tim Deters Ryan Siegel, campus energy and sus- ly friendly transportation, said alumnus percent said they would utilize a bicycle ing techniques and styles, defensive riding, Features Editor tainability coordinator, said the program is Roberto Luna, a former Student Senate rental program. and bicycle maintenance and repair. aimed at providing students with an alter- member who advocated for the program. e program costs $50, and students Students will be given a bicycle at the A new program will soon allow stu- native means of transportation while also “EIU always looks to go green,” he will be required to participate in a bicycle beginning of the class to work with physi- dents to rent bicycles for a full semester reducing vehicle tra c on campus. said. maintenance class before taking posses- cally. Students will then be allowed to ride and learn more about proper bicycle use “It was an all-encompassing initia- The Student Senate sent a survey to sion of their bicycles. from the class on those bicycles and use and maintenance. tive to try and bring more bikes to cam- Eastern students during the Spring 2011 One class will take place each semester them for the entire semester, Siegel said. e bicycle rental program is operated pus and discourage the need for vehicles semester gauging students’ interest in a bi- and last one hour. e program has 15 bicycles available by the O ce of Energy and Sustainabili- to commute between classes,” Siegel said. cycle rental program. The class for Fall 2012 will meet on for Fall 2012 and includes road bicycles, ty and was developed between the o ce e program is also aimed at bolster- Of 104 students who responded, 81 Sept. 12, and two sessions are available at mountain bicycles and cruisers. and the Student Senate beginning Octo- ing Eastern’s commitment to sustainable percent of students said they do not have 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. ber 2011. energy and to promote environmental- a bicycle on campus and more than 61 e class will teach students about rid- BICYCLE, page 5 THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS FRIDAY,AUGUST 31, 2012 2 DAILYEASTERNNEWS.COM N o. 10, VOLUME 97 EIU weather TODAY SATURDAY
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CHANGE VOLUME AND ISSUE NUMBER 04.02.10 OCK OU AFTER LABOR DAY the daily eastern news’ weekly arts and entertainment magazine BATTLE OF THE BANDS RESULTS PAGE 3B ‘CLASH’ REVIEW PAGE 4B of the weekend N T SEPT www.dennews.com/verge PHOTO COURTESY MGM STUDIOS CHANGE VOLUME AND ISSUE NUMBER 04.09.10 J.A.C. opensthe daily doors eastern news’ weekly arts and to entertainment all magazine K Cafe begins live music event every Saturday evening
By Brad York Reible moved to Mattoon in Verge Editor 1984 after serving in the Navy of the weekend and soon became a truck driver, www.dennews.com/verge Jackson Avenue Coffee traveling the nation with his PHOTO COURTESY OF WARNER BROS. PICTURES (J.A.C.) is a location to go blow- wife. off steam, study for hours on Reible has played for various end and socialize as the creamy bands in the past and mentioned fragrance of lattes, cappuccinos to his friend, Ryan Dawson and and hot chocolates stream though the current owner of J.A.C., he the air. was looking for a place to host J.A.C., located at 708 Jackson weekly concerts on Saturday Ave., may sound like an unusual evenings. Rockin’ out for a reason place for a concert setting, but Dawson then asked Reible if Dan Reible believes it is the he ever pictured himself owning a SQUARE FEST SCHEDULE PAGE 2B “PLASTIC BEACH” REVIEW PAGE 4B perfect location for live music café. Reible expressed an interest, LOCAL BANDS PLAY TO RAISE MONEY FOR RELAY FOR LIFE that has not been offered to and soon, Dawson offered to sell Charleston in some time. the business. “In the Charleston area there Dawson said the Reibles’ have By Colleen Kitka BRAD YORK | ON THE VERGE Dan Reible , owner of the Jacksno Avenue Co ee enjoys sunse viewing the humbling setting from CHANGEhis newly titled “retirement VOLUME is no place to relax and listen to been his customers since J.A.C. Assistant Verge Editor music except for a bar,” Reible opened nearly eight years ago. bench” at the J.A.C. said. “I’d like a place where people AND ISSUE NUMBER 03.26.10 “I planned on going back to the future of J.A.C. and feels as None of the performances to all different styles. It doesn’t the daily eastern news’ weekly arts and entertainment magazine can come relax, have a cup of school this summer to complete a as though hosting e live7th musiciansStreet Underground will come willwith turna cover cost, matter if I personally like it or coffee, sandwich, bagel and take degree in teacher’s certification,” every Saturdayinto nighta concert is only venue the tonightbut instead at 5:30 a hat as thewill be passed not. It’s whatever I think our it easy and listen to some good Dawson said. “We were ready to beginning Collegesof the growth Against J.A.C. Cancer around group hostsaround its forsec- donations, customers will like.” acoustic music.” move on to new things. I figured will see. ond Rock it for Relay concert.which go entirely to the artist. Reible said his customers are Reible and his wife Vicki it is best not to run anything into e first eSaturday benefit concertnight willRobert feature Reynolds the three is a musician an eclectic group, and notices are currently shuffling through the ground, so I offered to sell the performer localwill bebands “Reverend” Good Morningwho plays Midnight,blues music from the that he has a lot of high schoolers papers in order to become the place.” 4TH Robert ReynoldsCured Saturday by Fire from and 8 Madison’s ‘20s, ‘30s Avenue, and ’40s, and and is glad come there every evening. He said rightful owners of J.A.C. Dawson has high hopes for to 10 p.m. at J.A.C. Reible is opening his doors to parents know it is a safe place. one solo musician, Jennalocal Jackley. musicians. Reible said he is open to any Tickets are $5 at the doorReynolds and saidcan hebe has known style of music and musicians who purchased starting at 5 p.m.Reible for a while because they are interested in performing the of the weekend All proceeds go to thehave Colleges been playing Against music together Saturday night events should www.dennews.com/verge through the years. come out to J.A.C. Open Mic Cancer’s Relay for Life team, and will ul- PHOTO COURTESY OF PARLOPHONE AND VIRGIN RECORDS timately be given to the American“It is good toCancer play one close to Night every Thursday. home. This is more intimate than These open mic sessions are Society. the festivals and blues bars I’ve used as auditions of sorts for the Kyle Swalls, guitaristbeen and playing vocalist at lately,” for Reynolds diverse music Reible hopes to Good Morning Midnight,said. “Ihas play witnessed electric when I’m incorporate with the Saturday SALE! the devastation of cancerwith first my hand. band, butSwalls this show will night performances. said his grandma is fightingbe all against acoustic.” cancer. In addition to the open mic “It’s a constant struggleThe dealingintimate withsetting offers a night artists, Reible searches place for begging and practiced the Web and various local A square beyond compare it,” Swalls said. “A lot musiciansof time the alike. chemo music hot spots in order to find won’t be as effective, andReible they wantswill tryto showa people performers. new method and stuff. inAnd Charleston so just know-music they may “I’m hoping to get a lot of ing the constant strugglenot makes have meheard want before. to music in here that people haven’t do something like this andHe raise plans money to forhost various experienced before,” Reible said. Square Fest provides an individual who is havingartists the from same, various who genres each “People may have heard blues, weekend. but it probably isn’t the old delta stage for new music, is dealing with the same kind“I’ve of got suffering.” things booked all the blues that (Reverend Robert) will is band along withway Cured through by theFire end is of June,” be playing.” playing at Friends & Co.Reible later said. in “It’sthe mostlyeve- people I new bands and PHOTO COURTESY OF GOOD MORNING MIDNIGHT PHOTO COURTESYning. OF eyREVROBERT.COM were willing haveto book heard two in gigsthe area in and a lot Brad York can be reached at Good Morning Midnight band members Elgin Combs (guitarist), Michael “Woody” Woodring (drummer), Kyle Swalls (vocalist and guitarist) and Chad Barton “Reverend” Robert Reynolds plays his guitar; He will play acoustic at 8 p.m. on Saturday at Jackson Avenueone night Co ee. to show their ofsupport. local musicians. We are open 581-7942 or at [email protected]. (bass guitarist and vocalist) volunteered to play tonight at the Rock it for Relay eventnew to help raise moneysurroundings for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. “We feel that playing this gig will al- low people to see that rock and roll and the enue lead singer, said. close to us have had it and, luckily, they Madison’s Avenue is another young al- whole style of it isn’t just about being on “We really do care about the issue of have recovered from it.” ternative rock band from Charleston that By Brad York ‘Hey there are all these other great bars in your own and not really caring about any- breast cancer and cancer in general,” Rich- Many of the bands Vergeplaying Editor are new to has been puttingtown, out and their not ownjust themusic ones fornear Lincoln one else,” Logan Richardson, Madison’s Av- ardson continued. “Because some people Eastern’s campus. Richardson said perform- eight months. e(Avenue.).” group has played all over ing at the concert would beSpring an opportunity is a season that Charleston,brings a re- in HavanaMany ofand the in featured Centralia, acts will be to expose students to a freshingdifferent smell kind into of thelo- air asbut the tonighttrees be- willCharleston be one of based their groups first times such as Mug- cal music. gin to bud and the winter playingchills become on campus. wump Specific, Andy Van Slyke and Staff dormant. It is a time for new life to see Blues Band while others such as DJ Illith, Good Morning Midnightthe wonders is anof Charleston.indie WithGivens, new life a juniorPoundcake elementary and Ryan education Arnold stem from and alternative rock band.comes Beginning new ambitions. near- Newmajor, ambitions said all thelocations bands throughout are hard theworking state. - HIRT PO OS, ly a year ago and stationedmean new in music,Marshall, and for Charlestonand were that booked because“I figure they this camewas a recom-great networking T S S, L the group is fresh to themeans Charleston new events. music mended by otheropportunity artists. for a lot of bands,” Chaplins- scene, but has played in theA fresh7th Streettake on Un- the Charleston e festival Colleges ki Against said. “We Cancer are pulling has in raised bands from the scene is exactly what Scott Chaplinski has Kankakee area, and some musicians from derground before for a cannedbeen planning food drive. for nearly a moreyear with than the $5,000 Champaign through area. their It’s fall bands breast that I like, Cured by Fire is aevent Charleston Square Fest. metal cancer T-shirt andsales I knowand thatother other fundrais- people (like).” band. Megan Givens, the“I concertstarted thinkingcoordi- in Februaryers. ey that ithave pledgedChaplinski to saidraise most $8,000, of them are nator said the group soundswas about similar time to to Me-get it goingand with across every- campusyounger different bands that groups have onlyhave been play- tallica or Godsmack andthing does going a goodon with job Celebration, pledged Wood- to raiseing $70,000 for a year for or thetwo Americanand that many times of getting a crowd going.chuck eir Music influenc-Festival, there’sCancer finals, there’s Society. a band that has been playing for four to Easter. I realized it was crunch time to get five years need a guarantee that they are es come from those bandsit going,” and Chaplinskiothers like said. Last year, thegetting concert paid. drew a small Guns N’ Roses, Motley SquareCrue Festand willBlack begin atcrowd, 2 p.m. but Sat- Givens“Having is hoping never for done more anything pub- like this C Sabbath. urday through 1 a.m. Sunday.lic support.The event before I didn’t want to make promises to a Jenna Jackley is a Mattoonwill take High place Schoolon Charleston’s “Whatsquare atever bunchlittle ofamount people thatcan I can’tput fulfill.”to- Chap- Mon-Thurs.....8:00am - 7:00pm the bars Mother’s, Friends & Co., Mac’s linski said. student who plays the guitar and sings. wards the American Cancer Society will Uptowner and Top of the Roc. The event In fact, much of the money for pro- “She is just memorizingwill costto watch,” $12 and Me- allow patronshelp in21 some and way,”ducing Givens the event said. was saved up by Chap- PHOTO COURTESY OF JENNA JACKLEY gan Givens said. “She isover in admittancehigh school, into so any of the bars and linski himself. He hopes that the $12 cov- performances. er is enough to give some of the traveling Jenna Jackley is a Mattoon High School student and will be playing at the 7th Street Underground she is still very young, but the caliber of Colleen Kitka can be reached at 581-7942 voice she has is just amazing.”Chaplinski said getting orthe [email protected]. bars in- bands money to cover their gas costs and SWEATS, E .T tonight at 5:30 p.m. volved was the first part of organizing the without being too high to deter college event, and after he explained the potential students and community members from benefits they jumped on board. coming out. BRAD YORK | ON THE VERGE “I kind of just threw it out there,” One local musician, Mitch Davis, Mitch Davis, a senior management information systems major, rehearses new songs and freshens Chaplinski said. “They’ve given me good a senior management information sys- up on older material Wednesday evening in his home as he prepares for today’s Square Fest event. ideas, and they appreciate the ideas that I tems major, saod he plans on showing the have. They’ve been very helpful with ev- crowd some new tunes to commemorate erything I’ve been doing.” the new event. expect. That’s why I am expecting to play having a good time,” Chaplinski said. “I Chaplinski has been wanting to get “I mainly like to get people dancing, in front of a totally new crowd, so I really want to hear, sort of over-hear, what they the bars involved with a festival event for but I also play some more chill stuff,” got to try to pump people up.” did like and what they didn’t like. I just Friday...... 8:00am - 4:30pm more than year and said he feels that now Davis said. “I don’t want people to get With a wide variety of performances think there will be a lot of good vibes was the best time to bring it all together. burnt out, so I’ll make new songs before including blues, rock, jam band, electron- coming. Perfect conditions for me, is “We are hoping it brings a lot of busi- the shows. New shows get me motivated ic and rap everyone is beginning to de- hearing that people had a great time.” ness to the square,” Chaplinski said. “We to make new songs. (Square Fest) is go- velop expectations for the new event and hope it is going to be a nicer day. It’s a ing to be so new. There’s going to be so Chaplinski is no different. Brad York can be reached at 581-7942 good window of a month and a half of many different people playing at so many “I want to be able to be out on the or [email protected]. THE COMPETITION DAY Saturday...... 10:00am - 4:00am good weather to show all these people, different bars. I don’t really know what to square, outside the bars and see people Advertise in the DEN 1ONLY Sunday...... Closed Look for it every Call 581-2816 Friday in the DEN! News Editor THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Rachel Rodgers DAILYEASTERNNEWS.COM 217 • 581 • 2812 FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 2012 CAMPUS [email protected] N o. 10, VOLUME 97 3
GRADUATE SCHOOL CAMPUS Gregg to offer training sessions
By Stephanie Markham Staff Reporter
The Gregg Technology Center will be offering a series of training sessions about different computer applications and software through- out the school year. The Academic Technology Advi- sory Committee and the Center for Academic Technology Support pro- vide the programs. The Gregg has offered these ser- DANNY DAMIANI | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS vices to all Eastern students, faculty Jake Meding, a graduate student in college student affairs, who helps with the University Board comedy and production groups as well as advising the and staff since 2009. president of student government, stands in the Student Life Office Thursday. This fall, however, there are a few new sessions open for students, in- cluding Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Graduate program applies new mentoring program After Effects and Wikispaces, which they refer to as eiuFolios. Kim Ervin, a training and By Robyn Dexter well in their careers. development specialist in the In-depth Editor He said when students plan on “Our faculty develops a mentoring Gregg Technology Center, said staying in school solely for the fact they offer the programs because With the present economy in that they are avoiding “the real relationship with our students that they enjoy answering the many a recession and students graduat- world,” it is not a good reason. questions students have during ing college with bachelor’s degrees, “We always counsel students that carries over into their careers” the sessions. sometimes having a four-year degree to be successful in a master’s degree Bill Elliott, assistant dean of Eastern’s Graduate School She said she encourages students just is not enough. program, you should really research to take these courses if they are us- Bill Elliott, the assistant dean your options carefully and find ing these technologies in their class- of Eastern’s Graduate School, said something that you’re passionate He said the enrollment for that Elliott said one of the greatest es or just want to learn. many students are making the deci- about,” he said. “Staying in strictly group is around 110 students. parts of the graduate program is “You walk out with more knowl- sion to stay in school and put in the just to hang on just because the real The largest enrollment decreas- the ability to continue relationships edge of technology, which can be extra time to have a slightly better world is scary isn’t always the best es have been in programs that have from Eastern into the workplace. directly applied to your life and annual income. choice.” significant online competition, he “Our faculty develops a mentor- make you more marketable in the “Although the average rate of un- Elliott said he has not seen a di- said. ing relationship with our students workforce,” Ervin said. employment is 7.6 percent, the rate rect correlation or trend in students “If the student can get an on- that carries over into their careers,” There are multiple resources pro- for those with a master’s degree was staying for graduate school because line degree in a certain program, it he said. “It really helps our students vided in each course, such as video only 3.6 percent,” he said. of the economy. will result in lower numbers for that be successful and go out and get tutorials. Elliott said this statistic from the “Our enrollment numbers have program,” Elliot said. their careers started.” Also, professors can request that U.S. Bureau of Labor in 2011 can dropped slightly in the past few Another aspect of the graduate Elliot said the department re- instructors come to classes where be helpful for students trying to years, but most of that is due to program being developed is a men- ceived the grant for the mentor- specific programs are being used. make the decision to continue their graduate programs changing some toring institute. ing program last year, and they are Sandra Henderson, a graduate as- education after obtaining a four- of their course offerings and re- “We will work with students, not currently working to implement sistant specializing in training and year degree. designing their options to meet only to recruit more students, but it. development, will be teaching the “Even though the recession has the needs of current students,” he to work with them once they get “The program prepares them well SMART Board Basic and Notebook been bad, those most affected have said. into the graduate program,” he said. for their career and will help them sessions. either no college degree or an asso- Elliott said the graduate program “We plan to assist them after they once they get out and start really She said SMART Boards are ciate at most,” he said. has had around 1,500 students en- graduate, hopefully helping devel- working.” used in many local schools, and Elliott said studies have shown rolled for the past two falls, and the op mentoring relationships not only learning how they are used can that students with a higher degree program also admits students going with professors but also with busi- Robyn Dexter can be reached at help students add to their “tech- have more job security, and despite for their second bachelor’s degree nesses and entities that will hire 581-2812 or [email protected]. nology tool box.” a rocky economy, tend to do quite and post-baccalaureate programs. them.” Another of the graduate assis- tants, Chris Shelton, specializing in CAREERS clinical psychology, will be teaching sessions in iWeb, iPhoto, Dream- weaver and eiuFolios sessions. Job hunt ‘full-time job’ for graduating seniors He said taking these courses cer- tainly will not make anyone a pro- fessional, but the purpose is to help By Chacour Koop Kingery said seniors should ex- openings because schools are put- need internship experience as well train students and give them the Staff Reporter pect the job search after college ting children with special needs as academic success, she said. skills needed to start using the pro- should take six to 12 months. in classes with all the other stu- “A 2.0 GPA is average, and em- grams. Bobbi Kingery, a counselor for “One of our alumni at the Ca- dents, reducing the need for spe- ployers aren’t looking for average,” Gabe Przygoda, a graduate stu- Career Services, said she believes reer Services Boot Camp last Satur- cial education teachers, Thom- Kingery said. dent specializing in computer tech- students at Eastern have an unreal- day said ‘ nding a job is a full-time as said. However, students with poor ac- nology, said he will be instructing istic expectation that a college de- job,’” Kingery said. ere are job openings, but stu- ademic performance still have a the Adobe Premiere Pro and After gree will automatically open the For Justin omas, a senior spe- dents have to “go the extra mile,” chance to land a job. E ects sessions. door to job o ers. cial education major, the job search Kingery said. Last semester, Kingery counseled Patrice Gurley, a senior manage- “When I graduated from college has already begun. He sent out let- Networking through LinkedIn, a student whose grades were a “seri- ment information systems major, back in the ‘80s, that was the reali- ters to various schools including his faculty or even one’s best friend’s ous liability.” will be teaching the sessions for Ado- ty,” Kingery said. “Just getting that résumé, volunteer work and expe- parents is the most e ective way to The student was in danger of be Photoshop and InDesign. piece of paper will not open doors.” rience with children with special land a job, she said. not graduating when he went to Students or faculty who are inter- e percentage of college gradu- needs during practicum; he has not For some students like omas, Kingery for help; that is when she ested in attending these sessions can ates nding jobs straight out of col- gotten any responses but is not too graduate school is a back-up option advised him to focus on graduating nd a monthly schedule for the fall lege has been dropping in recent worried—yet. if no job offers arise, but Kingery and networking. semester and register for their de- years. “Once the spring semester kicks said entering the industry of a stu- After getting on the phone and sired sessions on the CATS website. According to a study done at in, I’ll be beyond nervous,” omas dent’s major is a better choice be- meeting with people in his eld, the Each individual informational ses- Rutgers University published in said. “I won’t have another semes- cause graduate school increases student was able to get a job. sion is o ered three times per semes- USA Today, 49 percent of grad- ter to wait.” debt. “Is it a dream job? No,” Kingery ter to provide di erent times for stu- uates from the classes of 2009 to omas said he is nervous about She said a graduate degree doesn’t said. “He scaled down expectations dents. 2011 found full-time jobs within nding a job because the older gen- always mean a higher starting sala- and made people meet him.” a year of graduation; the gure was erations of teachers are staying in ry—an entry-level position can lead Stephanie Markham can 73 percent for the classes of 2005 the schools longer. to better jobs instead. Chacour Koop can be reached be reached at 581-2812 to 2008. Additionally, there are fewer Besides networking, students at 581-2812 or [email protected]. or [email protected]. Opinions Editor THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Seth Schroeder DAILYEASTERNNEWS.COM 217 • 581 • 2812 FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 2012 OPINIONS [email protected] NO. 10, VOLUME 97 4
STAFF EDITORIAL COLUMN All body types deserve praise, we’re all beautiful How to deal with I’ve been tall for my entire life. I’ve also Now, don’t start being mean. I respect Dove been skinny for my entire life. e last time and their goal in praising the less-appreciated the Labor Day I checked, I was 6-feet tall and 126 pounds. body type. But does that mean that I have to feel Now, for being 6-feet tall, my BMI says that I bad that I don’t t their image? Companies like should weigh at least 130 pounds. But I don’t. Victoria’s Secret don’t recognize other body types, student exodus My weight has never really been an issue for me which many women nd insulting. But on the Welcome to Labor Day weekend, a special time until this year. I passed out in May from a com- same side, Dove doesn’t recognize the legitimacy early in the semester where, even though we’ve all bination of being sick and not eating properly. As of body types like those found at Victoria’s Secret. barely started our classes, swarms of students leave a result, my entire summer was dedicated to g- Shea Lazansky Our society connects skinny to malnourished or Charleston for their individual hometowns. uring out why I’m so skinny. Long story short, anorexic/bulimic. But that’s not often the case. I eat all If you’re one of these travelers, good luck! I don’t have a thyroid condition, I don’t have an like that is a sad re ection on our society. the time. I eat steak, waes, salads, ice cream, every- We here at The Daily Eastern News wish you eating disorder and I’m not diabetic. I was just Hollywood and celebrities heavily in uence our thing. Besides walking to all my classes, I don’t work a safe trip and hope you enjoy your time blessed with an extremely awesome metabolism. society. As a result, young women are led to believe out at all. I was just blessed with an insanely good me- away from our beloved Chucktown. Even though my weight has never physical- that the perfect body is a size 0, 6-foot tall blonde tabolism that I plan on taking advantage of until it e rest of you might be feeling lonely. at’s ly a ected me until recently, it has always been lady with a huge chest and an equally huge rear leaves me. is is my natural body type, which means understandable. During these exodus weekends, an issue for me. I would get teased when play- end. is image has been perpetuated through the that I t in more at Victoria’s Secret. So if this is my Charleston can look like a ghost town. ing games with my friends because my bony years by institutions like Victoria’s Secret, where natural body type, why can’t women like Miranda Whether you live on or off-campus, elbows and the rest of my angular body would there isn’t a model above a size 2 or below a 32B. Kerr and Allesandra Ambrosio be recognized for their you’ll likely notice less of your neigh- inevitably hit them and hurt them. However, companies like Dove have been leading body type? Why can’t women just get along? bors around. It will probably be difficult Sadly enough, I’ve also been called anorexic and campaigns that praise the bodies of average women: I don’t want to come across as an arrogant jerk. But to plan get-togethers, and your standard bulimic, which is terrible and humiliating. Eating those who don’t look like stick-thin supermodels. when I was discussing this with a friend, she point- group of friends may have dwindled down disorders often result from deep-seated mental is- But the problem (and don’t start jumping down ed out that con dence in oneself is often seen as bitch- to just a few people, or even to just you. sues or trauma. To suggest that I have mental prob- my throat, I’m going somewhere with this) with iness. I shouldn’t hold my pride in myself back. So But don’t panic. is is not a thing get upset over. lems that would cause an eating disorder is not only these campaigns is the same thing. Each one seems here’s what I’ve learned from my experience: I real- You might be staying in town because you insulting to me, but it’s insulting to those who actu- to praise one body type while looking down upon ly don’t care what any of you think about my body. couldn’t get o work, you had a lot of studying ally have eating disorders and need help. the other. Victoria’s Secret only employs models It’s my own, and I’m really proud of it. You should be to do or maybe you just didn’t feel like head- I’ve even had friends o er to give me their that t their company image – the “dream wom- proud of your bodies as well. It’s a great feeling. ing home. But even if you feel like you’re by weight so I won’t be so thin. Which is equally an”: beautiful, tall, thin and built like Gisele. Dove yourself, you shouldn’t let this weekend go to sad. My friends are beautiful and wonderful, rejects those women in favor of the “average” fe- Shea Lazansky is a senior jouranlism major. She waste. and the fact that they would say something male form – women of varying sizes and heights. can be reached at 581-2812 or denopinions@gmail. Trust us when we say we’ve been where you are, and we’ve always found something FROM THE EASEL to do here, regardless of the circumstances. It’s a three-day weekend after all. You don’t get many of those, and it should be fun. So if you need something to do this weekend but don’t feel like you have any- one to do stuff with, here’s a few tips: 1. Meet some new people. OK, this might be a bit obvious, and we know this can be challenge for anyone. But a lot of the time it can work out better than you think. You don’t necessarily have to start with a com- plete stranger either. Maybe there are people in town whom you’re not really friends with but you’ve talked to a couple of times. Don’t be afraid to reach out and ask them to hang out. You’ve got nothing to lose, and you nev- er know, you might nd a new best friend or group of people to spend time with. 2. Explore the city. We guarantee that even upperclassmen who have lived here a couple of years can still find new plac- es in Charleston. Sure, it’s not a very big city, but it’s got charm. The shops on the square and the trail leading to Mattoon are just a few of the places to start. 3. Break your routine. is can be a great time to try things you’ve always wanted to do or do things you’ve been meaning to do. Learn a new recipe, pick up an instrument, write a let- ZACKARY JONES | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS ter or paint a picture. It’s always a smart move to get ahead in your studies (you know, since this is COLUMN the main reason you’re here). But with your free time, you can also do some extra reps at the stu- Texting is taking over, don’t let it control your dent recreation center or get your room cleaned life up. Nowadays no one ever talks on the phone Many more text while driving. Is that text Our main goal here is to get you thinking. anymore. I don’t know if it’s because most message worth your life and possible the lives Maybe none of these things sound interesting phone carriers have plans with unlimited text of others? or maybe you’ve tried them all and you’re still messages, but this is how we interact. Basically, we must do better (myself includ- bored. Keep looking around. ere’s plenty Texting and instant messaging is all ne and ed). We can’t allow texting to change the way we out there, and nothing is truly o limits. dandy, but once a person lacks the ability to communicate so much. We can’t allow text mes- But even if you’re feeling down, don’t shy hold a general conversation, it becomes a prob- saging to cause us to become socially de cient. away from the world. You’ll wish you had spent lem. e biggest di erence between having a We can’t lose the ability to have a conversation this time more wisely. Don’t stay in your room. face-to-face conversation and texting is when Leon Fields with another person. It’s the one thing that sepa- you are not face-to-face. rates us from other species on this planet. e response over text messaging can be well not the case for everybody. For example, I text So instead of texting in class, while driv- The DA ILY thought out and organized. It can say the per- every day, all day, and holding a conversation is ing, in the movies or at work try putting your fect thing. But if you were face-to-face with the not an issue for me. phone away for a bit and see how you hold up. EASTERN NEWS person, the entire tempo of the response could is can be the case for anyone. Or it can be It can’t be too bad. “Tell the truth and don’t be afraid.” be completely di erent. the complete opposite. I know people that hate Instead of sending someone a text, try call- In the real world, text messaging won’t get texting, but can’t hold a conversation for a lick ing them for once. Try and see if you enjoy the you very far. A person must know how to hold either. Every single person is di erent when it conversation as much as you did while texting EDITORIAL BOARD a decent conversation to make it anywhere. It comes down to it. them. Go out and have a conversation with Editor in Chief News Editor is clearly obvious that in today’s society, many e text message take-over is real. Students some people. Less text messaging can’t be too people lack this skill, and text messaging is a text in class with no regard for others. is is bad. Don’t let it take over. Let’s chill on the tex- Elizabeth Edwards Rachel Rodgers big reason for that. Receiving a text message rude to the instructor, but almost everyone ting. Can you do it? and being able to respond on your own time texts in class nowadays. Managing Editor Associate News Editor and thinking out exactly what you want to say, Many text while working. Is that message Leon Fields is a senior communication studies Ashley Holstrom Nike Ogunbodede or what they want to hear, can collapse your worth your job? Get red, and you won’t be major. He can be reached at 581-2812 or ability to hold a conversation over time. is is able to pay that cell bill anymore. Womp. [email protected]. Online Editor Opinions Editor Sara Hall Seth Schroeder 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 The daily editorial is the majority opinion Editor to be published in The Daily Eastern News. Buzzard Hall. of the editorial board of The Daily Eastern 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 News. 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HISTORY Grave marks ‘loyal’ campus dog
By Tim Deters “The thing about golden re- Features Editor trievers is that they are typical- ly pretty gentle dogs so there was Passing by the south side of little concern about letting Napo- Old Main, students might stum- leon go where he pleased,” Hill- ble upon a plaque marked “Napo- man said. leon,” and tilt their heads in cu- Napoleon became a figure peo- riosity. ple came to admire and expected The plaque marks the resting to see on a regular basis. place of a golden retriever who “They let him roam at will, and wandered onto campus and be- he went all over the place,” Hill- came a beloved member of East- man said. ern, Eastern archivist Robert Hill- Hillman said he believes Na- man said. poleon’s grip on Eastern may Napoleon first roamed onto have contributed to him being campus largely unnoticed in 1945 named after the early 19th cen- and soon began to gain the affec- tury French emperor because “he tion of students and faculty. reigned over campus.” “Everybody accorded him spe- Napoleon was even featured on cial attention and honor,” Hill- the cover of the 1959 Warbler as man said. an embossed image, which was a The Eastern community grew divergence from the normal War- to love Napoleon so much that he bler design criteria. was soon allowed to wander the In spring 1960, students and campus and buildings at will. faculty began to notice Napoleon “He would show up at class- was no longer wandering the halls es and wander into buildings, or and sidewalks of campus. people would let him in,” Hillman “All of a sudden, they realized said. “He essentially was given free they hadn’t seen him around,” reign on the campus.” Hillman said. Napoleon was a regular at On May 3, 1960, a student crowded events, mingling with found Napoleon’s body under her fans at football games and snak- porch at 1410 Seventh St., accord- ing through the aisles of gradua- ing to a May 11, 1960, article in SUBMITTED PHOTO | EASTERN ARCHIVES tion practices, Hillman said. The Daily Eastern News. Napoleon was a beloved, wandering golden retriever who first showed up on campus in 1945. He was often seen Napoleon would even sit at stu- Hillman said Napoleon likely meandering the campus grounds and buildings, where he was welcomed as a friend of Eastern. dents’ and professors’ feet dur- died of exposure during the winter. ing class or office hours, he said. A small memorial service was dent Quincy Doudna buried him “truest of friends, he leaves us one Sometimes students would let him conducted for Napoleon south of beneath the plaque that bears his distinct and special quality to re- Tim Deters can be reached at into their rooms and care for him. Old Main, where former Presi- name and the inscription reads member — loyalty.” 581-2812 or [email protected].
PERRY, from page 1 High five! “Our consistent position has been University Professionals of Illinois, said the Enrollment served as the second that a deal’s a deal, and the state should nancial issues a ect the peace of mind of “cloud” in Perry’s speech. e 10-day honor the individual contracts it made all Eastern community members. census numbers used to measure en- with the employees that entered into it “The fiscal challenges are on all of rollment have not yet been released, but in good faith,” Perry said. our minds, not just in terms of insti- Perry said they are looking at a decrease He added that he, along with other tutional budget,” she said. “It affects in students. university presidents, would agree to as- the morale of employees with poten- Several strategies to increase recruit- sume some of the normal costs on the tial pension actions, causing insecuri- ment and enrollment e orts will con- condition that it was phased in and if ties to rise.” tinue throughout the year, he said. employees would not be required to In order to increase awareness of po- lose any bene ts. litical happenings that affect Eastern, Rachel Rodgers can Ann Fritz, a professor of biology and Perry said a “Legislative A airs” webpage be reached at 581-2812 the president of Eastern’s chapter of the was added to the university website. or [email protected]. BICYCLE, from page 1 The bicycles were donated to the participate in the class, Siegel said. program and maintenance class, stu- program through the University Po- Students participating in the bi- dents can go to the O ce of Energy lice Department. cycle maintenance class will be re- and Sustainability website. Students who do not wish to par- quired to bring helmets and locks and MARCUS SMITH | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS ticipate in the rental program and are encouraged to wear appropriate Tim Deters can be reached Troy Ganser, director of the TAG Art Company, high-fives Clara Czarnecki, simply want to learn more about bike clothing. at 581-2812 10, at tailgating before the football season opener Thursday at Billy’s maintenance are also encouraged to To register for the bicycle rental or [email protected]. Backyard Grill. Check out
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By Dominic Renzetti Indiana-Purdue-Fort Wayne. Staff Reporter Eastern is one of three OVC teams on the Sycamore’s sched- Fresh off the first victory of the ule, as Murray State comes to season, the Eastern women’s soc- Terre Haute, Ind., on the follow- cer team will head back on the ing Sunday. road to take on the Indiana State The Panthers lead the all-time Sycamores on Friday. series 6-3-2, but are 0-2-1 in the Senior Kristin Germann was last three meetings. named Ohio Valley Conference Germann leads the Panthers in Player of the Week after her three- scoring with three goals. She is goal performance against Cleve- the first Eastern player since Beth land State, and that has begun to Liesen to score three goals in one inspire her fellow teammates to match. aim for the same goal. Liesen, the all-time leading “The coach announced at prac- scorer in Eastern history, recorded tice that it’s not just an individu- her hat trick in 2003 against Ten- al award for her, but it’s also like nessee-Martin. a team award,” freshman Kar- Sophomore defender Marisa lee Deacon said. “If someone else Windisch leads the Sycamores in can work towards that, it’s great. goals, scoring two of the team’s I think it boosts everyone’s con- three goals this season. fidence. We want to be the best Freshman goalkeeper Erin team.” Mitchell has started all three of Something Deacon doesn’t want the Sycamores’ matches this sea- to do again is go into overtime. son, posting a 1.67 goals-against The Panthers have seen their average, along with 13 saves. last three matches all go into extra Mitchell is the only goalkeep- time, and Deacon said all the ex- er listed on the Sycamores’ roster. tra soccer has had both a positive Red-shirt junior Jessica Taldone and negative impact. has started each of the Panthers’ “I feel like since our first game matches, but was pulled for the until our last game, we’ve literal- first time in the last match in fa- ly got better every time,” she said. vor of freshman Emily Hinton. “Overtime is definitely draining, Taldone has a 2.75 goals- physically and mentally because against average, and has recorded you just gave your all for the first 30 saves this season. 90 minutes, and then to know you The Panthers’ only game this have another two 10-minute (peri- weekend is against Indiana State. ods). It’s really hard.” The team will be back in action Indiana State enters the match against Evansville at 3 p.m in at 1-2, and has already gotten a Evansville, Ind. taste of the OVC, having opened the season against Southern Illi- Dominic Renzetti can nois-Edwardsville. be reached at 581-2812 or ZACHARY WHITE | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS The Sycamores defeated the [email protected]. Junior Brenna Vogel goes after a ball against University of Northern Iowa forward Shauna Happel in the August Cougars 2-0, but have since lost 24 game at Lakeside Field. The Panthers lost the game 2-1 on a golden goal. two straight, falling to Butler and
MEN’S SOCCER Panthers travel to Milwaukee tournament By Alex McNamee Freshman goalkeeper Garrett Crea- kee this season, scoring two goals in Staff Reporter sor had a hand—or six—in the shut- the rst two games. out victory, making six saves to hold No matter the results of the two The Eastern men’s soccer team is Lipscomb without a goal. games, Howarth said he thinks it’s im- headed to Milwaukee, Wisc., this The game was not only Creasor’s portant to put his players in a tourna- weekend for the first of two tourna- first start, but also his first collegiate ment environment. He said he tries ments this season—the other being game. to get Eastern entered to two tourna- next weekend in Dayton, Ohio. “Garrett coming in for his first ments each year, but at least one. The tournament begins Friday as game and getting a shutout was great,” “It helps with that grit, that ght,” the Panthers will play Canisius, of Buf- Howarth said. Howarth said. “We go away for a few falo, N.Y., which Eastern head coach In two games this season, the Pan- days, enjoy the bonding experience, Adam Howarth said will be the most thers have started separate goalkeepers. we stay in a nice hotel and I think the unfamiliar team on the Panthers’ First, senior Evan Turner gave up guys enjoy it.” schedule this season. two goals in the Panthers’ loss to Brad- Also, any tournament trophies or Sophomore forward Asani Samuels, ley last Friday. player accolades the Panthers can bring who has scored the team’s only goal in en, Creasor started Sunday and home from the tournament makes the two games this season, leads the Ca- got the shutout. team feel good, Howarth said. nisius Golden Gri ns. Howarth said both goalkeepers per- Last year, the Panthers didn’t fair Each of the Golden Griffins’ first formed well in their games this season well in their first tournament of the two games ended in draws. and he will continue to evaluate them season, which was the Pro Rehab Ser- DOMINIC BAIMA | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Samuels, who is 6-foot-5 and from on a game-by-game basis. vices Tournament in Evansville, Ind. Freshman Goal Keeper Garrett Creasor catches a ball during practice on Savanna la Mar, Jamaica, will chal- After the Panthers play Canisius at e Panthers lost both games. the Lakeside Rugby Field Tuesday. The team heads to University of Wis- lenge Eastern by giving the defense a 5 p.m. Friday, they’ll get a rst-hand Players like sophomore forwards consin Milwaukee this weekend for an invitaional. match-up problem in terms of his size look at what Wisconsin-Milwaukee Will Butler and Jake Brillhart were and strength, Howarth said. brings to the eld, watching them play freshmen then, but Howarth said it it and help those young guys,” How- Thursday after practice. They’ll play Howarth said he has con dence in Indiana-Purdue University-Indianapo- feels like last year’s freshmen are start- arth said. in the tournament’s rst game 5 p.m his defense, though, after coming o lis at 7:30 p.m. ing to get in a groove. ere is a slight chance of rain this today. of a good performance in Sunday’s 2-0 Before they see Milwaukee on the “ e guys who were freshman last weekend in Milwaukee, on Saturday win over Lipscomb. eld, Howarth said the Panthers are al- year, who I call super sophomores now and Sunday, but Howarth said the “I give the defense a lot of credit ready at a disadvantage because Mil- because they were sophomores (on the eld conditions might not be a ected Alex McNamee can because a shutout on the road is very waukee has home eld advantage. field) by the end of last year, they’re because they are playing on turf. be reached at 581-2812 or tough,” Howarth said. Declan Rodriguez has led Milwau- starting to really gel, get a good feel of The Panthers loaded the buses [email protected]. @DEN_Sports tweet of the day: With that TD pass, Garoppolo trails Tony Romo by 1 touchdown for the most in a single game #EIU
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DANNY DAMIANI | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS DANNY DAMIANI | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS DANNY DAMIANI | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS The Panther Marching Band reacts to a large explosion of Eastern cheerleaders perform for the crowded O'Brien Field A lone helmet lies on a table before getting picked up by fireworks Thursday during the halftime show of Eastern's game Stands Thursday during Eastern's game against Southern a player Thursday during Eastern's game against Southern against Southern Illinois-Carbondale at O'Brien Field. Illinois-Carbondale. Illinois-Carbondale at O'Brien Field. Garoppolo, Panthers light up sky Offense posts huge numbers in unveiling of new no-huddle offense
By Jordan Pottorff Lora capitalized on a trick-play Sports Editor opportunity where he hooked up with Chris Wright for a receiver- Amid all the festivities, a 100- to-receiver touchdown. Lora found yard American ag used by the Dal- Wright in the end zone for a 24-yard las Cowboys, a rework show at half- touchdown completion that was time and a quick-hitting o ensive dis- highlighted by a one-hand grab by play, the Dino Babers era began with Wright. a trick play en route to the 49-28 win “I threw a touchdown pass,” Lora over in-state rival Southern Illinois- said. “I don’t think I’ve ever done Carbondale. that before.” e rst scoring drive of the season Along with a strong performance came on a 40-yard touchdown pass from Lora, the rest of the Panther of- by Sam Hendricks, red-shirt soph- fense showed just how dominant it omore tight end and former high can be. school quarterback, to senior wide re- Eastern had seven receivers make ceiver Chavar Watkins. e trick play a catch, with five receivers hauling capped o an 11 play, 99-yard scor- in touchdowns in the winning ef- ing drive that gave Eastern a 7-0 lead. fort. Wright and Lora each hauled “No risk, no reward,” head coach in a team-best two touchdowns, and Dino Babers said. “If you want senior Chavar Watkins, red-shirt se- to win, you have to go win it. Just nior Jake Walker and red-shirt soph- know our style is going to be wide omore Sam Hendricks each record- open, and we are going to try and ed touchdown receptions in the win- win the game.” ning e ort. e Panthers got a legendary per- On defense, the Panthers gave up formance out of junior quarterback 21 points in the rst half, but turned Jimmy Garoppolo. He surpassed his in a dominating performance in the career-high in yards and touchdowns second half, limiting the Saluki’s to in a single game, throwing for 369 just seven points in the nal 30-min- yards and ve touchdowns. utes of play. “I thought Jimmy (Garoppolo) The 21-point first-half perfor- led us well,” Babers said. “If you had mance was largely a result from mul- an idea of how much he has to han- tiple personal fouls that continually dle out there and how right he has gave the Salukis good eld position. to be, I thought he did a fabulous e Panthers committed 11 penalties job with the o ense in the rst time for 97 yards in the rst half. out.” In the second half, following an Garoppolo’s favorite target, red- opening drive touchdown by South- shirt junior Erik Lora, had a mem- ern running back Mika’il McCall, orable performance in his rst game the defense turned up the intensity since the 2010 season, recording a and shutout the Saluki’s in the nal MIRANDA PLOSS | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS team-high 13 catches and 151 yards. 26 minutes of play. Antonio Taylor, a red-shirt junior line backer, excitedly enters the stadium during the first game in the newly reno- “Erik played the way he practic- Garoppolo credited his offensive vated O'Brien Field Thursday. The Panthers beat the Salukis 49-28. es,” Babers said. “He comes to work performance in part to the e ort the every day with his lunch pail and he Panther defense displayed. on the eld, but the general consen- put it in (the end zone) a few more Babers said. “We wanted to win this. has a smile on his face. That’s the “It’s a contribution from everyone,” sus around the team was that they left times, but I can’t complain with 49 Not only for us, but even as a late way Erik Lora plays. All out, all the Garoppolo said. “ e defense was get- a number of scoring opportunities on points. We did our thing, and we got compliment to Coach (Bob) Spoo. time. He deserves the credit he gets.” ting the turnovers. We’re not going the field that could have resulted in the win.” I’m really happy about the way we Although Lora proved to be a piv- to get as many possessions without the game being virtually decided at e Panthers got the win, and the fought tonight.” otal piece in the passing game, he them. Everyone around me is helping halftime. Dino Babers era started on a good may be remembered for what he did me look good.” “I thought 49 points was low, to note in Charleston. Jordan Pottorff can be reached with his arm. e Panthers certainly looked good be honest,” Lora said. “We should’ve “I’m really happy for the guys,” at 581-2812 or [email protected]. BLOC PARTY FEMALES' FUTURE FRUIT CHILL OFFERS STRUGGLES CHANGE IN VIDEOGAMES VARIETY OF FRO-YO WITH NEW ALBUM
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V The Daily Eastern News' weekly arts and entertainment section
ZACHARY WHITE | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Paranormal 101 starts at Ashmore Estates 6 p.m. today. Guests will learn to use the same equipment as professional paranormal experts like those on "Ghost Adventures." Ashmore Estates o ers paranormal class
By Jaime Lopez 2006, but this is the first time that day. Verge Editor it will open its doors to amateur “I walked into a room that was I walked into a room that was completely empty, ghost investigators, said Michelle completely empty, and I heard and I heard a very young woman say to me, Non-believers and anyone curi- Baker, paranormal investigator a very young woman say to me, ous about the paranormal will get and member of the Mid-Illinois ‘Well, hi there!’” she said. “I can’t "Well, hi there!'" the opportunity to learn how to Ghost Society, one of the groups prove that happened, but I know hunt down ghosts at Ashmore Es- hosting the event. it happened.” MICHELLE BAKER, PARANORMAL INVESTIGATOR tates’ Paranormal 101. Since 2010, according to Ash- She also said members of Guests will familiarize them- more Estates’ website, 31 para- MIGS once stayed in the building “Sure enough, she did open the changes in temperature. selves with ghost hunting from 6 normal groups have ventured into overnight to find out if Mary, one door, and we have that on video,” Students—because the event to 10 p.m. and again from 9:30 the building and claimed there the building’s famous ghosts, real- she said. is a class—will learn how to p.m. to 1:30 a.m. on Friday. were several signs of supernatu- ly haunted the building. When tracking down ghosts, use equipment similar to what There will also be a witching- ral activity. To find out if Mary haunt- investigators like Baker use au- the professionals on shows like hour special from 12:30 to 4:30 Baker also said she thought ed the building, Baker said they dio recorders, video cameras and “Ghost Adventures” use when a.m. on Saturday. she once heard a ghost roaming propped a board in front of her EMF meters, which are used to searching for ghosts. Ashmore Estates has hosted around the building. She had no old bedroom door hoping her measure electro magnetic fields, an annual haunted house since intention of looking for ghosts ghost would open her door. and thermometers to measure ASHMORE, PAGE 3 2B 8.31.2012 REVIEW V 'Four' shows signs of struggle Corner of 7th and Monroe Friday: $2 bottles Miller/Bud/Coors Lt/ect. Bloc Party is going through a bit been reduced to dimming flames, $3 Jager or Captain of a rough patch. not completely extinguished, but It’s never easy to recover from a going out fast with each mediocre : $2 PBR 16oz Cans successful and highly acclaimed al- song. Saturday bum (in their case, 2005’s “Silent Aside from the noticeably unre- $3 “You Call It” Jack, Absolute, Jose, ect. Alarm”). By setting their own bar markable tracks, the biggest point so high, it’s tough to live up to ex- “Four” makes is their continued Sunday: $1 Coors Lt Pints $4.25 Jager Bomb pectations that all their other works Sara Hall change from previous works — $1.75 Rail Drinks (vodka, gin, rum, tequila) will be as big of a hit. Online Editor more than they ever had before. But when a band continuous- Track “Coliseum,” while not a com- ly regresses, as Bloc Party did with plete loss, starts out sounding al- NFL Ticket/ Watch Football HERE! their 2009 album “Intimacy” and years ago seemed to have the most most country before it blends into $1 Draft Pints - Mon,Tues,Wed,Thur now their latest work, “Four,” promise out of anyone in the punk- hard rock that sounds like it could more often than not it becomes a dance-rock category. venture into exasperated screamo by sign that they’ve hit that inevitable Track “3x3” just sounds plain the end. It’s weird, to say the least. “their earlier stu was better” curse. whiny, and “V.A.L.I.S.” is the only And it’s not the only song on the It’s unfair to say Bloc Party have song that has even a hint of the album that makes listeners scratch given up trying to be as good as they emotional tenderness that the band their heads saying, “Huh?” Coles County Shuttle once were. does infrequently, but usually well. So, is this it for Bloc Party? Are The band hasn’t gotten lazy; it’s That’s not to say the album is a they “done”? Probably not, but it’s $5 Taxi call in town: 217-348-RIDE (7433) apparent they’re still trying, but the complete flop. Tracks like “Octo- about time we stop holding them spark that made their earlier albums pus” and especially “Team A” stand up on such an unreachable pedestal. work has since zzled out. out among the less impressive songs. Maybe Bloc Party has changed Ride Marsha’s $2 Buck Bus to any place in town On “Four,” lead singer Kele Still, the tracks that shot Bloc their sound for good, and maybe we Okereke pushes through on the Party to notoriety are noticeably should stop hoping for things to go ursday, Friday, and Saturday harder rock tracks and sings with missing; nothing on “Four” com- back to the way the used to be. some passion on the slower songs, pares to their biggest hits from “Si- Change can be good, but if the Sunday-Wednesday with a group of 20 or more, call: but something still seems bland. lent Alarm,” “Banquet” and “Heli- band wants to keep this change, 217-276-7223 Perhaps the real fault of “Four” copter.” they need to be better. lies not in the band’s work ethic, The band almost makes it, but For more info, visit www.colescountyshuttle.com but in the songs themselves: they they fall short at best and way too Sara Hall can be reached are almost all lackluster and hard- far at worst. The blazing fire that at 581-2812 or ly feel special for a band that seven came from these tracks has now [email protected].
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By Jaime Lopez but through a company named Swank. bars on the weekends can take advan- Verge Editor And this year, like last year, they tage of each screening, and in doing have set a list of recently released so, students will nd that the mov- On Friday and Saturday nights, lms that played at theaters all across ie events they host can be used as a the University Board puts on a free the country, some of them blockbust- great way to socialize. feature lm for students who do not er hits, including “ e Dark Knight Butorac said the group tries look- want to travel o campus to look for Rises,” “ e Avengers” and “What to ing for movies that will appeal to ev- entertainment. Expect When You’re Expecting.” eryone, that everyone might enjoy. Kara Butorac, the movie coor- Last weekend they played “ e Butorac said the UB plans on dinator for the UB, said it is a way Hunger Games,” and Butorac said a playing lms for the rest of the year, for students to entertain themselves crowd piled into Buzzard Hall. and in November, students will get whenever they do not feel like spend- “It was so packed, students had a chance to view their fellow class- ing money on events. Butorac said to sit on the oor if they wanted to mates’ works during the student lm most of the lms the UB screens have sneak a peak of the lm,” Butorac festival. not come out on DVD yet. said. ey usually try to get movies She also said students who are Jaime Lopez can be reached at within a couple of months of their de- too young to go out and drink at the 581-2812 or [email protected].
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By Jaime Lopez “Tomb Raider,” modified the lead a quest.” Verge Editor character’s design, Lara Croft, turn- Walus said the latest develop- (Front to ing her into a 16-year-old with a ments in the gaming industry back) Ms. e Electronic Software Associ- much younger physique. could be attributed to the people Pac Man, Samus ation reported that women make “She has sort of gone through an designing them, in a job force that Aran, Prin- up 47 percent of the game-playing evolution,” Binns said. is characterized as predominantly cess Peach, population, according to its 2012 From what Binns saw at E3, the male. Lara Croft, gaming industry report. electronic entertainment expo in The Los Angeles Times report- Alyx Vance Donna Binns, an English pro- Los Angeles, which was streamed ed in a 2008 article titled “Women fessor who has studied the roles online this past summer, “she was a left on sidelines of video game rev- of women in science- ction video little more normally proportioned.” olution” that women make up few- games, said even though the num- Binns noted that the difference er than one in ve designers in the bers remain relatively balanced to in the depiction of women within industry. those of male gamers, the portrayal video games could be attributed to “That’s where you begin to see of women in video games has slow- the di erent genres in the industry, hyper-femininity—excess amount ly changed in the recent years. which she said might explain why of skin and curves that are going “ ere has been some improve- the previous incarnations of Lara to be unnatural—as well as hyper- ment lately,” Binns said. “ at isn’t Croft sported giant bosoms. masculinity,” Walus said. to say that every game represents Role-playing games have provid- He went on to say that female women in a way we might like, but ed gamers with the tools needed to characters are still cast into a certain I think there has been quite a bit of mold a character to their liking. role even with new story lines and improvement.” “ e Sims,” a life simulation vid- concepts. A video game featuring a strong eo game series, has expanded its “Even in the liberation that is female lead, Binns said, is “Half- design options for players, giving Ms. Pac-Man, you’re still stuck to Life2.” The game’s supporting fe- them more control when customiz- a normative life script,” Walus said. male character, Alyx Vance, plays ing their avatars. Roles mattered less with earlier a significant role in the effort to “So you’re seeing a little more arcade games, Walus said. save the human race from the rul- variation, a little more pushing of When the video game industry ing alien race. the boundaries and maybe a lit- was still in its state of emergence, “She is a supporting character, tle more re ection of actual culture Walus said consumers really had no but she is in the game quite a bit, than we saw early on,” she said. need to worry about gender among and she challenges the male lead, Scott Walus, a communication characters because creators were which is fun to see,” Binns said. studies professor who has done a technologically limited. Even a few female leads in the study on the representation of fe- The original video game char- earlier days of video games took on males in video games over the last acters, like those featured in sever- more progressive roles, with some three decades, said the roles women al Atari games, were little blocks on headlining games. have been cast into in video games the screen that hardly resembled hu- “You’re In the 1980s, the first game in have strayed from the typical “dam- man beings. are targeted toward no longer broken down the popular “Metroid” series fea- sel in distress” narrative because the Sometimes no humans were in the middle, teenage into some image on the tured a strong female lead, Samus video game industry has changed games, like the “Galaga” game se- boys, which comes from big screen. You see your- Aran, whose identity was revealed at story-wise. ries, where all gamers played as a companies in charge of these vid- self or what you the very end of the game. He added that Princess Peach tiny spaceship that shot out at oth- eo games,” Walus said. “Maybe the think looks like Because the character could be from the Mario Bros. series was one er ships. representations of women would be you,” Walus said. mistaken for a man during game- of the most famous damsels in dis- “You could be the block or the di erent if independent developers play, Binns said the revelation of tress. spaceship,” he said. had a little more control.” her identity “was kind of a big “Gaming took on what I like He said target audiences have also However, Walus said gamers have deal.” to call a dude turn,” Walus said. limited the roles characters take on found a way to break through limita- Currently, Crystal Dynamics, the “Shooting games became the trend in video games. tions in characters with the inclusion Jaime Lopez can be reached company designing the upcoming when they used to be more about “If you look at it, video games of avatars in role-playing games. at 581-2812 or [email protected].
ASHMORE, from page 1 Sometimes, Baker said, some people carrying electronic devices note that their devices’ batteries run out upon exiting the estate. Elisha Woolridge, another mem- ber of MIGS, said this program is geared for people who are passion- ate about the paranormal but can- not find an outlet that will help them further their knowledge of spirits and ghosts. However, with all the enthusi- asm for the show, the two paranor- mal enthusiasts said there are always people who come into the building and end up leaving scared for their lives, swearing never to return to the building. e building is known for appari- tions, ghosts, phantom smells and a strange odor that cannot be attribut- ed to its source, Woolridge said. MIGS, the Illinois Metaphysical and Paranormal Society and Ash- more Estates will host the event. Tickets can be bought online at Ashmore Estate’s website for $50.
Jaime Lopez can be reached ZACHARY WHITE | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS at 581-2812 or [email protected]. The boiler room inside of Ashmore Estates is located in the basement. Visitors will see this room along with others. 4B 8.31.2012 Fruit VChill o ers variety of avors
By Ryan Shea Verge Reporter
It is not hard to notice the new- est addition to Lincoln Avenue’s long line of restaurants this school year. Especially on the notoriously humid move-in day, seeing Fruit Chill’s tall, pink and green sign for the first time feels like winning the lotto after a multi-hour car ride back to school. Fruit Chill is a frozen yogurt shop filled with eight flavors of soft serve “fro-yo” and 32 differ- ent healthy and not-so-healthy top- OLIVIA DIGGS | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS pings. There is only one cup size The third step to making your perfect frozen yogurt is the toppings. Fruit offered, which customers fill with Chill has many toppings such as pecans, cookie dough and kiwi. any amount of anything they like for 45 cents per ounce. Store manager Gautam Patel said ice cream shops only offer pre- We understand who our customers determined sizes. “Here, you can get as much or are in a college town like this and we as little as you want,” he said. “I think this freedom is one of the want to know their opinions. GAUTAM PATEL, FRUIT CHILL MANAGER major reasons the frozen yogurt in- dustry as a whole is beginning to have hot fudge, caramel or any we will listen.” take over the traditional ice cream syrup for that matter, but Patel as- He then said seasonal yogurt shops.” sured they would be in the store flavors, such as pumpkin pie for Patel said he thinks people soon. fall, and rotating of other flavors opt for frozen yogurt because it is Half of Fruit Chill’s 32 toppings of yogurt will be offered. healthier. are, well, fruit: mangos, strawber- He said “Peach Melody” should According to caloriecount.com, ries, pineapple, raspberries, ba- be in stock within the next few OLIVIA DIGGS | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Baskin Robin’s chocolate ice cream nana, grapes, kiwi and many oth- weeks and they are willing to Andrew Lester, a Lakeland conservatoin major who will be graduating in has 45 percent of the recommend- ers. search for any flavors that custom- the fall, enjoys working for Fruit Chill on Lincoln Avenue. He says that he ed daily value of saturated fat based But, of course, there is also a ers recommend. likes the college atmosphere. on a 2000-calorie diet, whereas wide assortment of nuts, candy, As for the flavors Fruit Chill Charleston local Linnea Cline ing back. Fruit Chill’s Triple Chocolate Yo- and other sugary snacks to put on has now: if you like sour flavors and her friend Emma Burton, vis- Employee Tyler Kelley, a senior gurt contains only 9 percent of the top of yogurt for all you sweet- try pomegranate or blueberry (the iting from Chicago, said they find exercise science major said “we are recommended daily value. thooths out there, and there’s even lemon isn’t sour which is oddly de- it so good, they keep coming back extremely busy after dinner time, All other flavors of yogurt also a suggestion box for any toppings licious). for more. and it keeps getting busier by the outdo its comparative ice cream that customers would like to see in Customers can combine flavors “I’ve been visiting for less than day. Especially now that school has flavors under the standardized nu- the store. such as French vanilla with straw- two weeks and we’ve already been started back up.” tritional value scorecard in every “We understand who our cus- berry or triple chocolate with pea- here like five times,” Burton said. category. tomers are in a college town like nut butter. Cline said it is the Cookies N' Ryan Shea can be reached at Fruit Chill also offers a wide this and we want to know their Fruit Chill offers mini sample Cream fro-yo that keeps her com- 581-2812 or [email protected]. variety of toppings. They don’t opinions,” Patel said. “Trust me, cups of any flavor for free. Reach for the stars Students can observe stars, moon at campus observatory In the past, viewers have ob- By Jaime Lopez served “globular clusters, the Ring Verge Editor Nebula, Hercules Cluster and the Those looking to expand their Orion Nebula,” Tanquary said. celestial horizons have the chance When planets are visible in the each month to observe stars, plan- sky, Tanquary said people track ets and the moon at the observato- down Jupiter, Saturn and Mars. ry’s open house, which will be at 8 On rare occasions, she said ob- p.m. today. servers have caught a glimpse of Outside in the far back stretch, the moons orbiting around Jupiter. a building that looks comparable to If an object is emitting too a shed houses a telescope capable much light, its brightness can ruin of capturing images of storms on the image running through the Jupiter’s surface, said Hannah Tan- telescope, and that’s when Tan- quary, a physics major with a con- quary said they have to put in fil- centration in astronomy in charge ters to clear up the image. Tan- of the event. quary said a full moon will be up at Visitors will look into the skies the event and that full can make it through the 16-foot telescope and hard to see things. She also said the learn about several objects floating will attempt to view The Hercules in the skies. Cluster and the Ring Nebula. Tanquary said visibility of plan- Tanquary said she loves view- ets and constellations vary depend- ing Saturn because it was the first ing on the weather. thing she caught a glimpse of when With every new year, she said looking through a telescope on her JAIME LOPEZ | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS planets and stars move around and own. The observatory's open house is at 8 p.m. today. Vistiors can look through the 16-foot telescope and have a escape from the telescope’s field of At previous events, Tanquary chance to view stars, planets and the moon. vision. said children new to telescopes react ecstatically whenever they “It’s really hard to map things they come in here having seen pic- space and use it in the future when Jaime Lopez can be reached at manage to locate something in the tures of planets and ask questions they learn more about the topic. out directly,” Tanquary said. 581-2812 or [email protected]. She also said the changes in sky. like ‘is this real?’” The viewing is free, and dona- the seasons will affect what people “Those are the best reactions,” She said she hopes people will tions are accepted as well. see on Friday. Tanquary said. “Normally, I believe take what they learn about outer their reactions are real. I mean,