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Eastern Illinois University on target Charleston, Ill. 61920 start A local weather observer says Vol. 84, No. 129 Men’s tennis team goes 1 - 0, 12 pages the first week of April will bring women go 1 - 1 in OVC play average spring-time temperatures. News Story on Page 12 Story on Page 3 “Tell the truth and don’t be afraid.” Working for a living, degree Student works his way through school one delivery at a time By Joe Sanner Senior reporter Monday When Bob Stephens, a junior profile marketing major from Sumner, came to Eastern, his mother was make minimum wage and we get 50 paying for most of his tuition. But cents per delivery run and also when she was no longer able, make our tips. Stephens was forced to take matters “I’ve made up to 70 or 80 bucks into his own hands and get a job. (in tips) a night - including the 50 That was three years ago and cents per delivery,” Stephens said. Stephens has been a delivery person “Working more than one shift once at Domino’s Pizza, 667 Lincoln I made about $130 .” Ave., ever since. Stephens said the usual tip is “My mom was helping me with about $1, give or take. school, but she was hurt on the job,” “I usually tip a bit more because Stephens said. “When she couldn’t I live by tips and I know what it’s help me out any more, I had to do like,” he said. “A dollar or anything. something.” A dollar in change is great.” Stephens will continue taking Stephens said he has been tipped classes at Eastern in the summer. He with everything from bras to beers. took this semester off to make some “Of course I drank (the beer) money, he said. after work,” he said. “Some nights I do all right, some nights I don’t,” Stephens said. “We See DEGREE Page 2 Halbert to run
for student Lacey Buidosik / Assoc. photo editor Egg-stra ordinary Nikki Girdzus, a junior zoology major, cooks Easter dinner for her friends Sunday afternoon in Pemberton body president Hall. Girdzus was trying to make up for not going home by cooking some of the food she would have had with her family. By Chris Sievers not like to refer to Student government editor it as a party because everyone Liz Halbert, a junior speech works as a team. communication major and student “(The A Team) is vice president for public affairs, shooting for a 90 IBHE to approve campus Thursday announced her candidacy percent retention for student body president for the rate,” she said. 1999-2000 academic year. “(Party members) Halbert, 21, of Bloomington, Liz Halbert will not resign improvements, upgrades said she is running for student body next year unless for academics.” president because she believes Halbert said she is not trying to By Meghan McMahon system, the purchase of property Upgrades to the heating , venti- being student body president will change anything on campus by run- Administration editor and the construction of parking lots lation, electrical, fire safety and allow her to continue to do the work ning as student body president. and funds for the university hous- plumbing systems would also be of the students. “We have a really good system The Illinois Board of Higher ing network. included in the renovation to the “I’ve spent three years of my life here,” she said. “ (Students) have a Education Tuesday will vote to The BOT has already reviewed athletic facilities. in student government,” she said. “I good relationship with administra- approve non-instructional capital and approved the projects and The proposed upgrade to the can do better as student body presi- tors. I’ll try to improve and refine improvements for Eastern’s cam- financing, according to the IBHE chilled water system would cost an dent (then student vice president for the things that are already here,” she pus. agenda. estimated $600,000 and would public affairs).” said. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. The planned renovation to the include the replacement of the Halbert said she would like to Halbert said she has been active- in the Oak Park-River Forest Room athletic facilities would cost chillers that provide air-condition- give all students a voice on campus ly involved in Eastern’s Student at Concordia University in River approximately $2 million and ing to Lawson and Taylor residence if she is elected student body presi- Government since her first semester Forest. would include the expansion and halls. The project also would dent. at Eastern. Members of Eastern’s Board of modernization of O’Brien include the installation of a new “There are a lot of students here “During my first semester, I Trustees have requested approval Stadium, according to the IBHE energy efficient unit and associated that are not involved (with student went to every senate meeting,” she for five non-instructional capital agenda. The project would include distribution components. activities),” she said. “I would like said. improvements including the reno- an addition to house 10 offices for The upgrade to the life safety sys- to give them a voice on campus.” Halbert said she also has held the vation of athletic facilities, an coaches and athletic trainers and tem will provide for the installation Halbert is running under the “A upgrade of the chilled water sys- would enlarge the athletic training Team” party. Halbert said she does See HALBERT Page 2 tem, an upgrade of the life safety and weight room. See IBHE Page 2 2 Monday, April 5, 1999 The Daily Eastern News ETheastern Daily U.S. to use helicopter gunships against Serbs WASHINGTON (AP) – In a Vehicles, military police and also are being used for humanitar- Amid the growing refugee cri- News risk-laden escalation of the intelligence officers are included. ian aide. sis in the Balkans, the United American military commitment, Pentagon spokesman Kenneth “It’s to give us the type of States also said it temporarily will The Daily Eastern News is published daily, Monday through Friday, in Charleston, Ill., dur- the United States has agreed to Bacon said deploying the tank-killing capability that the provide shelter for up to 20,000 ing fall and spring semesters and twice weekly send 24 Apache helicopter gun- Apaches and rocket launchers bad weather has denied us,” ethnic Albanians fleeing Serb during the summer term except during school ships and 2,000 troops to Albania, was “a logical expansion” of the Bacon said. “It will give us the assaults while European nations vacations or examinations, by PRINTED WITH giving NATO the ability to direct- nearly two-week-old NATO capability to get up close and per- take in as many as 100,000 - but SOYINK the students of Eastern Illinois TM University. Subscription price: ly attack Serb troops and tanks in airstrikes to halt Yugoslav sonal to the Milosevic armor, (to) just until they can return home $38 per semester, $16 for summer only, $68 all Yugoslavia, the Clinton adminis- Slobodan Milosevic’s military units in Kosovo, and to do a more under international protection. year. The Daily Eastern News is a member of The Associated Press, which is entitled to tration said Sunday. drive against Kosovars in the effective job at eliminating or “These people have to go back, exclusive use of all articles appearing To protect the Apaches, U.S. Serbian province. neutralizing the forces on the otherwise there are no people in in this paper. The editorials on Page 4 represent the majority opinion of the troops will man 18 Multiple NATO leaders meeting ground.” Kosovo,” Secretary of State editorial board; all other opinion pieces Launch Rocket Systems deployed Monday must approve using the He acknowledged the increas- Madeleine Albright said. are signed. The Daily Eastern News editorial to Albania as well with short- and weapons, followed by President ing risk to U.S. forces. In opening its doors to the vic- and business offices are located in Buzzard Hall, Eastern Illinois University. medium-range missiles that can Clinton. The Pentagon said it “Obviously, close-in engage- tims of Milosevic’s effort to clear Periodical postage paid at Charleston, IL 61920. take out Yugoslav air defenses could take up to 10 days to deploy ment is by definition riskier than Kosovo of its ethnic Albanian major- ISSN 0894-1599. throughout Kosovo, where ethnic the Apaches from their base at more distant engagement. But the ity, U.S. officials did not say where Printed by Eastern Illinois University, Albanians are under continued Illesheim, Germany, because army is trained to cope with that,” refugees might go, but suggested it Charleston, IL 61920. attack. Some 14 Bradley Fighting many U.S. military cargo planes he said. would be outside the 50 states. Postmaster: Send address changes to The Daily Eastern News Buzzard Hall Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL 61920. to the IBHE agenda. state of the art forms of instruction as well as The project will provide for the purchase of providing e-mail and Internet access. IBHE two lots located at 1915 Ninth St. and 1906 10th In other business, the IBHE also will decide from Page 1 St. Both lots are adjacent to existing parking lots. whether to grant Eastern $90,000 for the Illinois Daily Eastern News staff of a fire sprinkler system in Pemberton Hall. The Both parcels of land are 7,000 square feet with a Cooperative Work Study Program. Editor in chief ...... Deana Poole* upgrade is needed because the current fire alarm 1,000 square feet home, according to the IBHE “The goal of the program is to expand previ- Managing editor ...... Heather Cygan* system in Pemberton is old and cannot be agenda. Eastern plans to demolish the houses to ously existing experiences and initiate new work News editor...... Justin Kmitch* Associate news editor ...... Tammie Sloup* expanded to warn residents of a fire, which is add 35 parking spaces. study opportunities,” according to the IBHE Editorial page editor...... Amy Thon* required by life safety codes, according to the The university housing networking plan will agenda. Activities editor ...... Dan Ochwat IBHE agenda. cost the university approximately $7.5 million Eastern is in its seventh year participating in Administration editor...... Meghan McMahon Campus editor...... Laura Irvine The upgrade to the life safety system will cost and will complete the expansion of the campus the program and as of Jan. 14, it had utilized City editor...... Christy Kilgore approximately $500,000. network to residence halls, according to the approximately 34 percent of the $100,000 grant Student government editor...... Chris Sievers The purchase of property to construct parking IBHE agenda. The network will enhance the allocation. Forty-five students have completed Senior reporter...... Joe Sanner Features editor...... Nicole Meinheit lots will cost an estimated $265,000, according quality of academic programming by extending work studies with the program. Photo editor...... Deanna McIntyre Associate photo editor...... Lacey Buidosik Sports editor ...... Chad Merda Associate sports editor ...... Kyle Bauer Verge editor...... Jessica Sedgwick time goes by fast,” he said. “It’s Associate Verge editors...... Alice Hosty pretty laid back. I can sit in the Art director ...... Andrew Klemens Degree store and talk to the people I know, Online editor...... Dan Skrezyna from Page 1 Advertising manager ...... Thad Harned and then I get in my car and drive Design & graphics manager ...... Jennifer Evans and listen to the music I want to lis- Sales manager...... Angela Devore Promotions manager ...... Karen Whitlock Stephens said he has also seen a ten to.” Business manager...... Betsy Jewell lot of surprising things on delivery Stephens said Domino’s gets Student business manager ...... Cindy Mott runs. some regular customers, but most General manager...... Glenn Robinson Editorial adviser...... John Ryan “You see a lot of stuff doing of their business is Eastern stu- Publications adviser...... David Reed this,” he said. “One time I had a dents. Press supervisor...... Johnny Bough He said Sundays are usually a Subscriptions manager...... Ami Head delivery and I walked in the door and there were about 10 naked peo- busy night because student dining * Editorial board members ple just lounging around on couch- services are not open, but business es. dies pretty quick at night. “I’ve been attacked by a couple “It’s no fun working on the Night staff dogs and seen some family fights,” weekends, but that’s when you Layout chief...... Nicole Meinheit News layout...... Heather Cygan he said. “You see a lot.” make the most money,” he said. Sports layout...... Chad Merda Stephens said he will most like- Stephens has been a bartender, a Photo night editor...... Lacey Buidosik ly work at Domino’s as a delivery bouncer and worked at a hotel. But Copy editors ...... Laura Irvine Joe Sanner/staff photographer person until he graduates. he said the one thing that makes ...... Meghan McMahon Bob Stephens, a delivery person at Domino’s Pizza, 667 Lincoln Ave., makes a News night editors ...... Justin Kmitch “I love this job,” he said. “I’ve this job stand out from any other is ...... Tammie Sloup worked at other places and a lot of he is close to the people he works delivery run Sunday night to Youngstown apartments. Stephens has worked at people give it a bad rap, but I make with. Domino's for three years. my own schedule and everyone’s “Our boss here is just the like it’s my business, even though here are usually friends,” he said. really close here. coolest guy in the world,” he said. it’s his business. “My brother works here and so To reach us “The money is good and the “I’ve been here so long, I treat it “Most of the people who work does my friend from back home.” By foot: The Daily Eastern News is located in the south end of Buzzard Hall, which is at Seventh said. “I have experience with (the issues) on- Halbert said she accomplished this by being Street and Garfield Avenue next Halbert campus students (are concerned with).” the first to register all student senate members to the Tarble Arts Center and Currently, Halbert serves as the student vice as voter deputies, which allowed more students from Page 1 across the street from the Life president for student affairs. Halbert has also access to registering. Science Building. served on the student advisory committee of the Halbert said she is familiar with the past leg- the position of director of polls, which is a sen- Illinois Board of Higher Education. islation that has gone through the Student By phone: (217) 581-2812 ate committee and started the minority affairs Halbert said if she is elected as student body Senate because she has been involved with By fax: (217) 581-2923 committee of the Student Senate. president she will have a good working rela- Student Government since she arrived at “(Minorities) are an important part of the tionship with Eastern President Carol Surles Eastern. By mail: university,” she said. “Minorities will always be because she was part of the presidential search Halbert said she believes she is a leader The Daily Eastern News a part of Eastern.” committee that brought her to Eastern. because she has always been able to finish a job Buzzard Hall Halbert also said she was involved with her Halbert said one of the things she is proud of that she started. Eastern Illinois University residence hall council and with RHA. is registering 800 students to vote in Coles “Give me a job and it will get done,” she Charleston, IL 61920 “I’ve lived (on-campus) for three years,” she County. said. 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Open Sundays 11am - 11pm The Daily Eastern News Monday, April 5, 1999 3 UPD gives students April is springing into action the ‘boot’ Temperatures to remain between 40 and 60 degrees this week UPD is placing By Christy Kilgore low as the upper- to mid-30s City editor next week.” clamps on cars Next week also brings the Charleston residents can average last day of “killing” with void permits expect average spring weather frost - 32 degrees - on April 16. for the upcoming week, com- Winds also will be typical plete with April showers, spring this week, Price said. By Melanie Schneider breezes and warm tempera- “We will have spring windy Staff writer tures. weather now and then, especial- “This is going to be an aver- ly when a thunderstorm cruises In the past few weeks, there age early April week,” said over our area,” he said. have been an estimated 10 to 12 Local Weather Observer Dalias The weekly forecast accord- “boots,” or clamps, placed on cars Price. “Which is exactly what ing to the National Weather with lost or stolen university park- we need right now.” Service web site at ing permits in them, said Art Price said the standard tem- http://www.crh.noaa.gov/ilx/fo- Mitchell, security police officer perature for the first week in recast.htm: from the University Police April is around 55 degrees and Monday will be becoming Department. local temperatures will be in the cloudy and windy with a 30 The clamps make the car 60s for daytime highs and in the percent chance of showers and immobile, forcing the owner to 40s for nighttime lows. thunderstorms late and highs confront police about the illegal “We have a big beautiful from 65 to 70. Monday night permit. high pressure area resting over brings an 80 percent chance of “We don’t like to use them but the Midwest that is providing mixed thunderstorms and show- it’s the only way to get the lost or our weather right now,” he said. ers. stolen permit,” Mitchell said. Price has predicted possible Tuesday will be clearer with “We’ve been checking for lost or showers for Thursday and a highs in the lower or middle stolen permits pretty fast and furi- Friday. 60s. ously for the past three days.” Don’t put away the winter Wednesday will be dry and The fine for possession of a wardrobe yet, Price said. Cooler in the upper 60s to lowers 60s. lost or stolen permit is $200 and weather could still be in the For Thursday and Friday Lacey Buidosik / Assoc. photo editor the cost to remove the clamp is an forecast. there will be a chance of show- Elaine Lambropoulos, a senior history major, waits for her food additional $30. “We don’t want to dismiss ers and thunderstorms with Saturday from the Japanese food stand at the International Food Fair Mitchell said the officers at some cold weather,” Price said. highs ranging into to the lower in the Library Quad. She was one of the few people to brave the storm the University Police Department “The temperature could go as 70s. in order to get a taste of some international cuisine. also issue a parking ticket to indi- viduals who have clamps put on their vehicles since the permit in the car was illegally used. “Students are upset with the fine but they are in possession of Know someone who has made a difference? stolen property,” Mitchell said. “The fine is a way to avoid having Nominees for honorary degrees currently being accepted for members of the this on their record.” Most of the permits reported Charleston and university community in fields of study or community work lost or stolen belonged to upper- classmen and most of the recov- By Laura Irvine research, humanities or business, a press make a list of three to four people we think are ered permits were in the posses- Campus editor release said. the most outstanding,” Woodward said. sion of underclassmen, Mitchell Woodward said the honorary degree pro- She said the nominees are then sent to the said. Nominees for honorary degrees are current- gram was discontinued until three years ago President’s Council, which picks the two win- ly being taken for Eastern and Charleston com- when it was brought back to Eastern. ners for the year. munity members who have done outstanding The program was brought back for a num- Woodward said she is impressed with the work in their field of study or for their com- ber of reasons, mostly because it is a way for individuals who have been nominated so far. munity. the university to recognize individuals who “It’s amazing the quality of people who are Want The nominations for the honorary degrees, have “contributed to the university or to nominated,” she said. which will be taken until April 15, can come mankind,” Woodward said. Woodward said the winners receive hon- a job? from anyone who knows an individual they Woodward said individuals who wish to orary degrees in the field they have excelled in. think has done something that sets them apart nominate someone for an honorary degree The winners of the honorary degrees will be from others. must fill out a form and submit a resume or presented with their degrees at the fall and Apply “We encourage anyone who feels there is biography of the nominee, letters of support spring commencement ceremonies. someone who has made a significant differ- from individuals who know the nominee and Woodward said if a faculty member from with the ence, not just at Eastern, to submit a nomina- letters from individuals who have worked with Eastern wins an honorary degree, the depart- tion,” said Kaye Woodward, chair of the hon- the nominee. ment they are part of will usually have a cele- orary degree committee. She said the honorary degree committee bration or dinner reception for the winner. News Honorary degrees can be awarded to any usually selects two recipients per year. Individuals who want to obtain nomination person who stands out from others in their “The (honorary degree) committee collects material or information can call the honorary field, such as education, public service, the nominations and reviews them and we degree committee at 581-5618. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. ThinkingThinking of Omicron Delta Chapter ways to make Congratulates money??? theΟ neos of Spring ‘99 $1.25 Z. S. S. S. U. R. M. I. Z. Sandi Majchrowski - Captain Cognaziere’ Domestic One ad in the Maxine Lane - Deuce Devastaire Bottles ∆ Daily Eastern ∆ Shinnelle Dismukes - Tre’ Twilyte News Classified Erika Newell - Quad Quaerveris “The Midship ” will make LaShonda Hughes - Parle’y “ The Pearl “ moneymoneyfor La ‘Shone Cannon - Zidacious Zilue’t Rochelle Brockington - Anchor Antonnia you! Z-Phi Sorors The Daily Eastern News Officer Friendly: a student’s nightmare have never met anyone was not fulfilling his job duties. who has been HELPED by By not checking my insurance a police officer. Law and “Police officers not card, he was actually commit- order? I don’t think so – ting a public disservice. It’s an I only think they are officer’s job to check such an Opinion present policing is only harass- ment. exempt from what important thing. By checking And here’s a story that may they enforce, but insurance, he may have saved a potential insurance victim a seem all too familiar to the gen- their families are page eral public. Heather Cygan tremendous amount of money. During spring break my Managing editor as well.” In fact, the police officer boyfriend and I were visiting a who pulled me over did not put Monday, Aril 5, 1999 friend of mine out of state. We his seatbelt on after he got in his hadn’t seen one another for car – and believe me, I was about a year so we were up late talking that Thursday night. watching him. Page 4 About 1 a.m. we decided to get Taco Bell since we were But this is not the only type of harassment and bias that up anyhow. I noticed my gas tank was low so we stopped police officers exhibit. and refilled. Police officers not only think they are exempt from what Then, as I was pulling away from the gas station the they enforce, but their families are as well. police officer at the station stayed right on my tail the An example of such is a friend of mine’s father. He is a minute I pulled away. Chicago police officer and when his daughter gets pulled After following me for about five minutes the officer over all they do is walk up to the car and glance at a sticker Diverse pulled me over. The officer had followed me just to try and that is placed on the windshield. Then, they apologize and pull me over for anything because no moving violations spit out some phrase similar to “Police officers always stick were committed. (Note: Dubuque has three colleges and the together” and then she is back off on her merry way. officer most likely assumed I had been drinking just because Since when did law become if you scratch my back, I’ll I was college-aged, which is age discrimination.) scratch yours? What ever happened to serve and protect? cultures The officer came up to the window and asked my The law commands no respect and therefore will not gain boyfriend and I why we weren’t wearing our seatbelts. He any. This is not the land of opportunity and choice, but rather an unfair hierarchy system. Law is all just a bunch of he Eastern Association of International then proceeded to take our IDs, shine his flashlight in my car and quiz me on where I was going, where I was from horse manure. Students and International Programs are and why I was here. Police officers think they are above the law – when you co-sponsoring International Week this Then he gave us both tickets and continued to follow me are the law it can’t get you – and that is why law is not week. around. (Note: This was the first time I’ve ever been pulled respected. T over in my life for anything – my record was clean.) Finally, Police officers are harassers, not protectors and will con- A food fair kicked off the week Saturday with Asian, Japanese, Chinese and Nepalese food pre- when we reached the Taco Bell, he chose to follow someone tinue to be until they get their priorities straight. else. ■ Heather Cygan is a sophomore journalism major and a biweek- pared by Association of International Students I would also like to add that the police officer never ly columnist for The Daily Eastern News. Her e-mail address is members. asked me for my proof of insurance, which also means he [email protected]. Columns are the opinion of the author. The week is designed to promote cultural awareness and educate students about the diversity of Eastern’s population. Association of International Students President Kendra Barua said they are hoping to bring together the international and American students. “It’s a chance for International Week students to learn more Students are encouraged to go about the cultures in out and support the variety of other countries and the events being offered this week to celebrate International Week. lifestyles of the students from those countries,” Barua said. Other activities this week will include sporting events. The events will begin at 7 p.m. each night tonight through Thursday in the Student Recreation Center. Today and Tuesday will be table tennis, Tuesday and Wednesday will be bad- minton and Wednesday and Thursday will be vol- leyball. The International Movie Festival will be held at 7 p.m. Friday in the Buzzard Hall Auditorium. Two movies will be shown at no cost. At 5 p.m. Saturday in the Andrews Hall base- ment will be an international pot luck dinner open to all students. Participants are encouraged to bring food representing their nationality or coun- try. International Week is a great opportunity for students to learn about each other cultures and the diversity at the university. By participating in these events and showing support for the Association of International the day after the affair takes place (so Students, Eastern’s campus will benefit by gaining Chinese ambassador much for going out to see the event). I understanding and tolerance for other cultures. should be on page one You r t u r n have also disregarded the way many Letters to the editor stories end mid-sentence (so much for I am writing this letter in regards to knowing exactly what is going on with your placement of the article for the that announcement). But I am unable ■ The editorial is the opinion of the editorial board of The Daily ambassador of China, Zhaoxing Li, on be on the stage. Do the people of the to look the other way and allow the Eastern News. the third page? Beyond the fact that paper know what is going on in cur- Daily Eastern News to dishonor the Eastern has not been visited by an rent events with China and the United achievements of Jodi Gaspard in ambassador, from any country, in 11 States? This letter would be pages securing an ambassador to speak at years, this is a major accomplishment long if I were to go in depth, but I will our school (not to mention disrespect- Today’s quote for our school. Is His Excellency Li just mention human rights issues, spy- ing the ambassador himself by telling “ going to be visiting the University of ing, recent addition of Hong Kong him he is not important enough to As the traveler who has once been from home is Illinois or Northwestern? No. He is into the Chinese Republic and the make a small, state school’s newspa- wiser than he who has never left his own coming to Eastern and what does our future of these two “power” (read per’s front page). I hope, for your sake half-witted paper do? They put a jani- nuclear) nations. in securing a job with a newspaper in doorstep, so a knowledge of one other culture tor on the front page and place the It should be expected, but the Daily the future, that you learn to determine should sharpen our ability to scrutinize more ambassador of China on page three. Eastern News never ceases to amaze the difference between front-page People of our mediocre paper, this me. I can guarantee if Jenny Jones or news and third-page news. steadily,to appreciate more lovingly our own. is a major story. Not only is the Jerry Spring were making an appear- Margaret Mead, ambassador going to be at Eastern, but ance at Eastern, they would make Kevin Goheen American anthropologist 1901-1978 five Illinois legislators, the Illinois front page news for at least three days. senior English major Secretary of Agriculture, as well as I have overlooked in past issues of this our new president, Carol Surles, will paper, the way a story is mentioned Send” letters to the editor via e-mail to [email protected] The Daily Eastern News Monday, April 5, 1999 5 Blood drive kicks off Greek Week By Dan Ochwat The blood drive is a preregis- The blood drive is supported a fever are not eligible. Anyone on Activities editor tered drive with many of the pre- by Pepsi, Papa John’s and prescription medication should registered appointments taken by Blimpie’s. check with a nurse prior to donat- Members of the greek system members of the greek communi- Miller said no volunteers are ing. will sponsor a blood drive today to ty, Miller said. But a separate bed needed for the blood drive because People who are unable to donate start off Greek Week 1999. has been prepared for walk-in members of the greek system cov- during the Greek Week blood drive The drive, which is co-spon- donors. ered what the American Red Cross can donate on April 15 in sored by the American Red Cross, Each sorority or fraternity house needed. Stevenson Hall. will begin at 10 a.m. and will last will earn points depending on how Any of the public interested in “It is an end of the semester until 8 p.m. in the aerobics room of many of its members participate. donating must be 17 years old opportunity,” Miller said. Lantz Gymnasium. Miller said people may come and without parental consent, weigh at The day was set up as a deferral The goal of the drive is to collect donate on behalf of any house. least 100 pounds and in reasonable day for the Greek Week blood drive 1,000 units of blood, said Bryan “You may donate on behalf of a good health. People who received a and has a goal of about 60 donors, Miller, associate professor of zoology. house or just on your own,” he said. tattoo in the last 12 months or have Miller said. Workshop teaches students to ‘Dress for Success’ By Jessica Sedgwick King Jr. University Union. projector. Staff editor Gresens said it is important to know when to “I’ll ask the kids what is appropriate and what wear what. they would change,” Gresens said. “So they can If you have already accepted that internship “Business casual can be anything from a have an idea of what components are appropriate.” or job and still look to Kenny Loggins for your casual suit to jeans and sneakers,” Gresens said. Gresens said she also encourages students to fashion do’s and don’ts, the Career Services “We want to define it.” ask questions about what specifically they workshop “Dress for Success” may be able to Gresens said she will explain to students that should wear for the type of job setting they are help you for your first days on the job. there are other business casual alternatives to a about to enter. Rosalyn Gresens, director of Career Services, “typical blue or black suit,” and that often a pair This is Gresen’s second “Dress for Success” will present the workshop mainly discussing of slacks is just as professional as a dress. workshop this semester and she said it is sort of “business casual attire” at 4 p.m. Tuesday in the The interactive workshop will allow students a sequel to the first one, which dealt with inter- Mattoon/Charleston Room of the Martin Luther to answer scenario questions from an overhead view attire. Eastern professor to read poetry at Dudley House By Dan Ochwat poetry; he’s very knowledgeable,” she nity to read and there are many the- young people like to hear emotional Activities editor said. “He sort of acts out the poetry, matic topics to choose from. topics, but older people know what it more or less. He’s a one man play in Hennings said the topic ideas are is all about. History professor Bailey Young himself.” April Fool’s Day, Easter, Passover, the She said, “(The last meeting) was will be featured at Tuesday’s Dudley W.H. Auden writes political Holocaust in honor of the Holocaust quite good, about a dozen showed, but House poetry reading. poems, war poems of World Wars I memorial day on April 13, spring’s each one really did some lovely things The reading will begin at 7:30 p.m. and II and the awful times preceding arrival and William Shakespeare for - they brought outstanding poems.” in the Dudley House located at 895 war, like when no honesty was in soci- his birthday on April 23. Hennings said she thinks the read- Seventh St., where Young will read ety - similar to today and Kosovo, If nobody likes the themes, ing may have more people in atten- poetry by W.H. Auden. Hennings said. Hennings said it has been a long time dance because of Young’s participa- Nan Hennings, director of litera- When Young reads audiences get since love has been touched, or grief tion. ture for the Coles County Arts what the poem has to offer, Hennings like parting with a loved one. “(Young) may bring some faculty Council, said Young reads with vigor said. “Those (topics) are eternal,” she and students to the reading,” she said. and gentle nuances. The poetry reading is open for said. The reading is free and open to the “(Young) is good and understands anyone on campus or in the commu- Hennings said people think only public. The Warbler has Landed! At long last, the 1998 yearbook is available.
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The wait is W a r b l e r over! 1 9 9 8 Today! 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Student Publications Office, 1802 Buzzard Hall Any Eastern Student may pick up the 1998 edition of the Warbler! 6 Monday, April 5, 1999 The Daily Eastern News campus Spring forum topic of Faculty Senate inbrief meeting on Tuesday The Faculty Senate Tuesday Health Service will hear updates on the spring forum, the Distinguished Faculty sponsors Health Award and the reception for retired faculty. and Wellness Fair The meeting will be at 2 p.m. in the BOG Room of Booth A fair promoting various Library. health issues and ways to stay The spring forum will be from healthy will be held Wednesday. 2 to 4 p.m. April 14 in the The second annual Health Buzzard Auditorium. and Wellness Fair will be held The reception for retired fac- from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the ulty will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Student Recreation Center. April 20 in the Rathskellar of the Beth Pawlicki, a senior com- Martin Luther King Jr. Univer- munity health major and coordi- sity Union. nator for the fair, said the fair is Faculty Senate Chair James being held again this year Tidwell said the Faculty Senate because so many people attend- will hear a report about whether ed last year. Eastern has its logo placed on “It was really successful last equipment made in sweatshops. year,” she said. “There is a big debate about Lacey Buidosik / Assoc. photo editor Pawlicki said the fair will whether universities are having feature a number of things to their logo being put on equip- Crammer Time promote health and wellness, ment made in sweatshops with Lisa Studts, a historical administration graduate student, works on a paper Saturday in Booth Library. Studts said she including therapeutic back and illegal labor,” Tidwell said. “The had too much to do so she stayed at Eastern this weekend to try to get some of it done. neck massages, seat belt safety university has been involved in information and information trying to deal with that problem.” about HIV and AIDS. He said the senate also will Tears and intolerance – not Easter joy The purpose of the fair is to hear a report about the search for By the Associated Press At the end of a Holy Week that and the ravaging fire of bombs con- heighten awareness about per- the dean of the graduate school. Easter prayers for peace in the resounded with NATO bombs in sumes towns and villages?” sonal health and to increase and At the March 30 meeting Christian season of joy and redemp- Yugoslavia - a week that witnessed “Enough of this cruel shedding of maintain healthy living, a press Teshome Abebe, vice president tion mingled Sunday with the weep- the expulsion of a people from their human blood!” he told the tens of release said. for academic affairs, said the ing of Kosovo's dispossessed, the homeland in Kosovo - the weary 78- thousands gathered in St. Peter's There is no cost to attend the search would begin this semester curses of street fighters in the Holy year-old John Paul asked questions Square and millions listening to fair, which is open to students, but after the meeting he decided Land and the appeal of a saddened instead of giving answers. broadcasts worldwide. faculty, staff and their families. to postpone the search until next pope for an end to the “cruel shed- “How can we speak of peace Far from Kosovo, in the Holy The fair is sponsored by semester. ding of human blood.” when people are forced to flee, when Land, where Christian pilgrims visit- Health Services and the Student “When will there be an end to the they are hunted down, and their ed Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Wellness Association. – Meghan McMahon, diabolical spiral of revenge and homes are burnt to the ground?” he Sepulcher and the Garden Tomb to administration editor senseless fratricidal conflict?” a frail asked after morning Mass at the be near the place of their Savior's – Laura Irvine, campus editor Pope John Paul II asked in an emo- Vatican. “When the heavens are rent death and resurrection, ill-feeling tional departure from his usual by the din of war, when the whistle of between Christians and Muslims got words of hope at Easter. shells is heard around people's homes out of hand Sunday. ∆ΣΦ ∆ΣΦ ∆ΣΦ ∆ΣΦ ∆ΣΦ ∆ΣΦ ∆ΣΦ ∆ΣΦ ∆ΣΦ Κ∆ Κ∆ Κ∆ Κ∆ Κ∆ Κ∆ Κ∆ Κ∆ Κ∆ Κ∆ Κ∆ Κ∆ ∆ΣΦ Sara Fergus of Congratullatiions to the Κ∆ Κ∆ Κ∆ Κ∆ Κ∆ Κ∆ Κ∆ wiinners of the Kappa Dellta’’s Advertise. Sigma 2nd Annuall Shamrock Projject Townhouses 4-5 Persons Sigma Sigma- ΣΦΕ - 1st Place 10 or 12 months As low as $184 each Thank you for being ΤΚΕ Appointments - 2nd Place 345-4489 such a wonderful ∆ΣΦ - 3rd Place
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EVERYONE IS INVITED Make Payment at 111 Blair Hall The Daily Eastern News Monday, April 5, 1999 7 Historic Hotel Florence under repair NATO blasts Belgrade BRUSSELS, Belgium (AP) Residents worried closing may hurt tourism industry – NATO warplanes and mis- CHICAGO (AP)- The Hotel Florence- centerpiece of Florence has largely been restored by volunteers for the siles attacked an army head- Chicago's historic Pullman district- will close indefinite- past two decades. quarters, oil refineries and “ This is the last area ly for $1.9 million worth of repairs. Fioretti calls the structure – which now houses a other targets in and around where the (rebels) It's good news for those who would like to see the con- museum and 150-seat restaurant – “the jewel” of the Belgrade on Sunday, while tinued restoration of George Pullman's one-time compa- landmark district, which he said attracts 100,000 tourists Yugoslav forces drove toward will be able to mount ny town on the city's southeast side, but also a mixed a year. Kosovo's western mountains a serious resistance blessing to some. The work, which won't begin before the end of July, where ethnic Albanian guerril- Some residents are still mourning the December fire will include window and porch repairs, as well as new las were preparing a last stand. David Wilby, Air Commodore that destroyed parts of the Pullman Wheelworks factory heating, air-conditioning and electrical systems for the Some refugees overwhelm- and worry that the hotel's temporary closure will be four-story hotel, according to Keith Herron, assistant ing neighboring regions were another blow to tourism in the area. superintendent for the state's 57 historic sites. flown to European countries as “Without the hotel, we would be without the one It would be the first time the state has closed the hotel relief agencies and Western attraction that keeps this stuff going,” said Chuck since buying it and the factory in 1991, a $1.95 million was regrouping for what nations struggled to help the Gregersen, head of the Pullman Civic Organization's purchase made with promises to turn the factory into a more than 300,000 people appeared to be a last stand,” Beman Committee, a group of architects that studies museum. The factory fire, believed set by a homeless man, Wilby said. forced out of Kosovo. local preservation projects. hit a week before the 12-acre site was to undergo a $3.4 “This is the last area where Air raid sirens sounded The Historic Pullman Foundation earns $60,000 year- million stabilization project to stop weather deterioration. the (rebels) will be able to Sunday night in Belgrade, sig- ly for the hotel by managing its facilities and neighbor- Officials at the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency mount a serious resistance,” naling the possible start of a hood tours, said Robert Fioretti, president of the nonprof- say they're not sure how long they'll have to close down Wilby said of the mountainous 12th night of NATO strikes on it group. the 1880-era hotel. The restoration project is being fund- region near the Albanian bor- Yugoslavia. The Tanjug state Named for one of Pullman's daughters, the Hotel ed by the state. news agency reported anti-air- der. craft fire was heard in Novi The Tanjug state news Sad, the nation's second- agency said NATO attacks largest city, followed by an Sunday afternoon hit unspeci- Y2K fears to keep workers The price explosion. fied targets near Klina, 27 With mounting reports of miles west of Pristina, at home during the holidays mass killings and other atroci- Kosovos capital, and Gnjilane, of marriage ties in a campaign by Serb 22 miles to the southeast. It CLEVELAND (AP) – Save the Willie Kennedy had hoped to forces to rid Kosovo of ethnic also said NATO raids damaged champagne for another occasion. toast the new year in the Caribbean WASHINGTON (AP) – Most Albanians, NATO officials a 400-year-old bridge in the This New Year's Eve is going to be warmth of Aruba. He and his wife, Americans have never heard of again blamed poor weather for southwest Kosovo city of dry for thousands of workers Shawn, had planned the island trip Vivien Kellems. But if they are limiting air attacks. Djakovica. pulling Y2K duty. for years. married and each spouse earns But clearing skies over It also reported NATO mis- Fears that the Year 2000 com- Instead, Kennedy, a computer roughly the same salary, they Belgrade and other parts of siles hit an oil refinery at puter bug will create havoc has technician for the Cleveland-based should keep her in mind while fill- northern Serbia – the main Pancevo, northeast of Bel- caused companies nationwide to bank KeyCorp, will watch the cal- ing out their income tax returns. republic in Yugoslavia – grade, killing two workers and limit - even forbid - vacation time at endar turn at his desk while his wife Miss Kellems, who died in allowed some strikes. injuring four, while a 73-year- the end of the year. celebrates at home with their two 1975, was a prominent Connecticut The Yugoslav First Army old woman died and seven peo- Some of the bans are just a cou- pre-teen sons. businesswoman who successfully headquarters in the capital, ple were injured in an attack on ple days or so. Others will last “We thought it'd be nice to sit on lobbied Congress in 1969 to along with petroleum tanks, an Cacak, an industrial town 50 months. Technicians, utility work- a warm beach while Cleveland is change the tax code so it would not ammunition plant and high- miles south of the capital. ers, bankers, city employees, emer- freezing. Now it's out of the ques- discriminate against unmarried way bridges elsewhere, were Three people were injured gency personnel and financial con- tion,” says Kennedy, who is in adults. hit, Air Commodore David when a fuel depot near the sultants are among those who'll be charge of making sure the comput- Single people had been at a tax Wilby said at NATO headquar- town of Kraljevo, some 75 shelving their party hats and noise- er system doesn't crash in any of disadvantage to married couples ters in Brussels. miles south of Belgrade, was makers come Dec. 31. KeyCorp's 960 branches. The bank since 1948. Pentagon spokesman Ken- also hit, Yugoslav news reports The blackout periods have some has told about a fourth of its work- But when one group gains from neth Bacon said Sunday the said. workers grousing, but others are ers they will have New Year's Eve tinkering with the progressive tax United States was sending In the capitals New taking the situation in stride. duty. code, another loses. Such is the Apache helicopter gunships to Belgrade area, across the Sava case with the “marriage penalty,” Albania, adding to NATO's River from the old city center, Two men accused of murder now affecting 21 million couples ability to attack Serb troops civil defense officials said a who pay an average of $1,400 and tanks. thermal heating plant was more than if they had not tied the U.S. troops also will begin attacked, along with the police alter their story for third time knot. manning a newly deployed academy in the Banjica suburb. Congress is weighing at least SAN ANTONIO (AP) – Two Express-News Mexico City corre- Multiple Launch Rocket Flames lit the clear, moonlit one proposal to help some married Huichol Indians who earlier spondent. System in Macedonia to fire night with a huge orange glow. couples, hoping to tap the budget admitted to killing American jour- True disappeared in December short- and medium-range mis- Those attacks came a few surplus to cover the reduced rev- nalist Philip True have changed while on a 100-mile hike to docu- siles into Yugoslavia, a senior hours after NATO airstrikes enue. their story, saying Mexican police ment the Huichols. His body was U.S. official said. The system Saturday night destroyed the Miss Kellems, founder of War tortured confessions from them. found in a shallow grave. can operate in all types of Freedom Bridge across the Widows of America, noted that “I didn't touch him. I didn't kill Police say the men confessed weather. Danube River at Novi Sad, millions of women in her genera- him,” Juan Chivarra de la Cruz to strangling True with his own An estimated 2,000 troops Serbia's second largest city, tion were unmarried because of a told the San Antonio Express- neckerchief because he angered will be sent to operate and where another bridge was post-World War II shortage of News in Saturday's editions.”I saw them by hiking through Indian maintain the helicopters and wrecked last week. Both were potential husbands. him walking by when I was vacci- land. missile launchers, Bacon said. major arteries between “What do you do if you can't get nating my cows. That's all.” Later, the men told reporters The Yugoslav military has Belgrade and Yugoslavia's a husband? 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Astros acquired him from Seattle last July Now, pitching for different teams and 31, said he still feels honored to pitch on NL East: Atlanta Braves (By a landslide) big, big money, Randy Johnson of the opening day and expects a playoff-type NL Central: Houston Astros Arizona Diamondbacks and Kevin Brown environment. NL West: L.A. Dodgers of the Los Angeles Dodgers oppose each “I’ve been in that atmosphere, whether NL Wild Card: Chicago Cubs other again in the highlight among Today’s season openers it’s been in the playoffs or the All-Star Monday’s 11 season openers. games,’’ he said. “I have a job to do and I NL Wild Card playoff: Braves over Cubs in five Arizona @ Los Angeles,1:10 p.m. Johnson vs. Brown. The Big Unit and his don’t get caught up in all of that. NL Divisional playoff: Dodgers over Astros in four blazing fastball against the sidewinding Detroit @ Texas,1:35 p.m. “I’ve faced him once before and just NL Championship: Dodgers over Braves in six Georgian and his nasty slider. Boston @ Kansas City,1:35 p.m. thought it was a very well-pitched game by AL East: N.Y.Yankees Runs will certainly be at a premium. San Francisco @ Cincinnati,2:05 p.m. both of us, and I’m imagining it’s going to AL Central: Cleveland Indians (By default,of course) “If I was going to go to an opening day, be the same thing on opening day.’’ AL West: Seattle Mariners ours is the one I’d go to,’’ said Todd Tampa Bay @ Baltimore,3:05 p.m. Like Johnson, Brown said he’s looking AL Wild Card: Boston Red Sox Hundley, who will also make his debut with NY Mets @ Florida,4:05 p.m. forward to his opening-day assignment, but AL Wild Card playoff: Red Sox over Yankees in three the Dodgers as Brown’s catcher. Philadelphia @ Atlanta,4:10 p.m. played down the duel with Johnson. AL Divisional playoff: Indians over Mariners in three “If you’re a fan of offense, that’s not the “I’m not pitching against him, although AL Championship: Indians over Red Sox in six game to go to.’’ Milwaukee @ St.Louis,6:05 p.m. I’ll face him at least a couple times,’’ Brown The final score when Johnson and Brown said. “I’ve got to get those other guys out. World Series: Dodgers over Indians in four Montreal @ Pittsburgh,7:05 p.m. pitched against each other last Oct. 17? My job’s still the same. I’m as ready to go as Biggest news of season: Kerry Wood is arrested Big surprise – 2-1, Padres. Chicago (AL) @ Seattle,7:35 p.m. I’m going to get. It’s getting close.’’ yet again for public urination, this time it’s while “Imagine that,’’ Hundley said with a NY Yankees @ Oakland,7:35 p.m. Both teams are looking for great singing the 7th inning stretch at Wrigley Field. smile. improvement this year thanks in great part to The game at Dodger Stadium has been a to go up there and do your job. With a guy their new pitching aces. However, their sellout for weeks, and much anticipated like Randy Johnson, not too many guys go goals are quite different. since Johnson signed a $52.4 million, four- up there and do their job.’’ The Diamondbacks are hoping for signif- year contract with Arizona on Nov. 30, and While Johnson has been baseball’s dom- icant improvement in just their second year Brown became baseball’s richest player inant left-hander in the 1990s, mostly with of existence, while the retooled Dodgers are when he signed a $105 million, seven-year the Seattle Mariners, Brown has been one of favorites in the NL West and appear to have deal with with the Dodgers 12 days later. the toughest right-handers, especially the an excellent opportunity to win their first “It’s good for baseball, to have two of the last three years, when he’s gone 51-26 with playoff game since 1988. Kyle Bauer most dominant pitchers in the game throw a major league-best 2.33 ERA. “It looks good on paper,’’ Dodgers gener- against each other on opening day,’’ Los Brown, who helped the Florida Marlins al manager Kevin Malone said. Associate sports editor Angeles second baseman Eric Young said. and Padres reach the World Series in the last “Championships are won on the field, not on NL East: Atlanta Braves “It’ll be a good matchup,’’ Dodgers cen- two years, was 18-7 with a 2.38 ERA in paper. It’s a long journey. We’ll see how it NL Central: Houston Astros ter fielder Devon White said. “You just have 1998 and could become the first pitcher to works out.’’ NL West: L.A. Dodgers NL Wild Card: New York Mets NL Divisional playoff: Braves easily over Mets NL Divisional playoff: Dodgers over Astros in four Clemens dressed to kill McGwire ready NL Championship: Dodgers over the Braves in five AL East: N.Y. Yankees AL Central: Cleveland Indians in new Yankees threads for an ‘off year’ AL West: Texas Rangers OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) – This may places to find him. But wherever he’s at, AL Wild Card: Anaheim Angels ST. LOUIS (AP) – Mark McGwire is back at 0. be baseball’s strongest fashion statement he’ll be working and doing something. Now it’s time to see if he can begin the way he AL Divisional playoff: Yankees over Angels in four all season: Roger Clemens in Yankees There aren’t too many pitchers who can did last year, when he hit an opening-day grand AL Divisional playoff: Indians over Rangers in five threads. keep up with the conditioning that Roger slam off Ramon Martinez in a 6-0 win over the AL Championship: Yankees over Indians in five Clemens, the five-time Cy Young Clemens goes through every day.’’ Dodgers, the first of his record 70 home runs. World Series: Dodgers shock Yankees in five Award winner, unveils his new look Clemens’ counterpart will be Gil “I’m sure no matter what I do this year, if I don’t Biggest news of season: White Sox keep with the Monday night when the World Series Heredia, who has a 22-24 career record hit 70 someone will say I had an off year,” theme of a young team and sign a 12-year old pitcher champion New York Yankees open their and became the A’s opening day starter McGwire said as the Cardinals prepared for from a suburban little league to solidify the staff. season at Oakland. only because staff ace Kenny Rogers is tonight’s opener against the Milwaukee Brewers. “I think it will be very special – espe- recovering from a stiff elbow. St. Louis already has sold 2.5 million tickets – cially since I’m with a new club and a new Heredia, who pitched 7 2-3 scoreless even a couple hundred season tickets in the prime bunch of guys who are going to be behind innings in a win over the Yankees in New home-run territory out in left — with fans anticipat- me. I’ll have to channel my emotions York last September, said he’s trying to ing more McGwire moon shots. early and make them work for me,’’ ignore the comparisons with Clemens – His career best 545-foot homer, the longest ever Clemens said. “I’m not nervous, but I get who has 233 career victories. at Busch Stadium, slammed off a sign beyond the excited about it.’’ “I really haven’t even thought about center-field backdrop that’s now memorialized by a Clemens, who won his last 15 games Rogers Clemens vs. Heredia. I can’t even huge band-aid. He homered in each of the first four in 1998 en route to his unanimous selec- put them in perspective,’’ the A’s right- games to tie Willie Mays’ major league record and Bill Ruthhart tion as Cy Young Award winner for the hander said. “I’m just taking it as far as me eclipsed Roger Maris’ old record of 61 with three Toronto Blue Jays, was traded to the against the Yankees. Roger has nothing to weeks to spare. Staff writer Yankees in mid-February for pitchers do with my performance.’’ This year, there’s also the chase for 500. David Wells and Graeme Lloyd and sec- The Yankees are coming off a tumul- McGwire needs 43 homers to become the 16th NL East: Atlanta Braves ond baseman Homer Bush. tuous spring that included the player in major league history to reach that barrier. NL Central: Houston Astros “It’s something when you’re facing the Clemens trade, Torre’s diagnosis with And he could become the first player to hit 50 or NL West: L.A. Dodgers (by a mile) best team in baseball and the best pitcher prostate cancer and Darryl Strawberry’s more in four consecutive years. NL Wild Card: N.Y.Mets in baseball over the last 10 years,’’A’s des- battle to come back from cancer surgery If he hits 50, some will be disappointed. NL Divisional playoff: Mets over Dodgers in five ignated hitter Matt Stairs said. “There will late last season. “That’s still a very good number,” he said. NL Divisional playoff: Braves over Astros in four be a lot of adrenaline, we’ll just be trying Another twist was added to that in McGwire’s heroics last season enabled the NL Championship: Mets over Braves in seven to keep our emotions down.’’ recent days when owner George Cardinals to draw 3.2 million fans even though they were 19 games back in the NL Central. AL East: N.Y.Yankees Because he’ll be wearing the Yankees’ Steinbrenner called Hideki Irabu a “fat ... Overall, the team doesn’t figure to be much bet- AL Central: Cleveland Indians road grays, he won’t start in the famed toad’’ and decided to leave the pitcher ter. The No. 1 starter is the often-injured Donovan AL East: Anaheim Angels pinstripes until Saturday against Detroit. behind when the team broke training Osborne, who has eight victories the last two sea- AL Wild Card: Baltimore Orioles Yankees interim manager Don camp. But after Zimmer penciled in Zimmer, taking over while Joe Torre Ramiro Mendoza instead of Irabu for the sons. Center fielder Ray Lankford, who hits AL Divisional playoff: Yankees over Orioles in three recovers from prostate cancer surgery, start Wednesday at Oakland in the cleanup behind McGwire, and shortstop Edgar AL Divisional playoff: Indians over Angels in four said he doesn’t expect Clemens to be Yankees’ third game of the season, Renteria still are recovering from injuries sustained AL Championship: Yankees over Indians in five affected by the attention he’ll receive in Steinbrenner announced he was hoping last season. World Series: Yankees over Mets in four his first start for the Yankees. Irabu would start that game. Renteria, who had a bone bruise in his right Biggest news of season: Can you say subway “He’s a five-time Cy Young winner, so “I’m the manager, I try to do what’s knee, has a good shot of starting the opener series? The Amazing Mets shock the world by it’s just another day at work for him. And right for the ballclub. My mind is not although he likely won’t be stealing bases for a making a World Series appearance against their that’s the way he works every day, any- going to be changed by anybody,’’ while. crosstown rivals, but the Yankees quickly lay the how,’’ Zimmer said. “You go in the club- Zimmer replied Saturday night in Los “It feels good,” Renteria said. “We worked hard smackdown. house and you’ve got to look in nine Angeles. to get ready. I’m excited.” The Daily Eastern News Monday, April 5, 1999 11 Scoreboard Softball team
Toronto 90 247 218 Houston 4, New Orleans (AAA) 3 Texas-Pan American 6-1, Dallas Winkelsas, C Mike Mahoney, C Toby EIU CALENDAR Buffalo 81 189 163 Charleston, SC (AA) 9, Tampa Bay 1 Baptist 3-7 Rumfield and INF Gene Schall to their Boston 81 196 168 *New York Yankees at Los Angeles Arizona 17, Washington 4 minor league camp. Placed 1B Montreal 70 172 190 *Cleveland at Arizona Hawaii 3, Nevada-Las Vegas 1 Andres Galarraga, RHP Kerry Today Atlantic Division *Cal St. Fullerton vs. Anaheim New Mexico 11-19, Fresno St. 10-11 Ligtenberg, RHP Russ Springer and TBA – Men’s golf at Dayton Invitational Pts GF GA Today’s Games UC San Diego 8, LaVerne 7 LHP sweeps twin bill New Jersey 95 228 182 Damian Moss on the 15-day disabled American League UC-Santa Barbara 20, New Mexico St. list and INF Wes Helms on the Philadelphia 86 218 183 “They threw the same pitcher in Tuesday Detroit (Moehler 14-13) 14 60-day disabled list. By Bill Ruthhart Pittsburgh 86 231 207 at Texas (Helling 20-7), 1:35 p.m. 3 p.m. – Baseball vs Illinois St CHICAGO CUBS– Placed RHP Terry Staff writer both games,” Ktistou said. “She N.Y. Rangers 72 204 212 Boston (Martinez 19-7) (at Monier Field) Adams on the 15-day disabled list, N.Y. Islanders 52 174 226 at Kansas City (Appier 1-2), 1:35 p.m. 4 p.m. – Softball vs. Western Ilinois (at retroactive to March 26. was a little slower than we were Southeast Division Tampa Bay (Alvarez 6-14) TRANSACTIONS FLORIDA MARLINS– Purchased the Williams Field) (2) Pts GF GA at Baltimore (Mussina 13-10), 2:05 p.m. contracts of 1B-OF Tim Hyers and After rain threatened to cancel used to, but the second game, we 4 p.m. – Men’s tennis vs. Illinois- Carolina 78 194 194 OF Bruce Aven from Calgary of PCL. Chicago (Baldwin 13-6) BASEBALL Saturday’s home doubleheader really adjusted to her well.” Springfiled (at Lantz Courts) Florida 72 195 204 HOUSTON ASTROS– Optioned INF at Seattle (Fassero 13-12), 9:35 p.m. American League Washington 66 192 201 Russ Johnson to New Orleans of the with Tennessee-Martin, the In the first game, Stacy Siebert New York (Clemens 20-6) ANAHEIM ANGELS– Optioned 1B Tampa Bay 42 163 273 Pacific Coast League. Placed OF at Oakland (Heredia 3-3), 9:35 p.m. Chris Pritchett to Edmonton of the WESTERN CONFERENCE Moises Alou on the 15-day disabled Panthers managed to squeeze in picked up the win for the Panthers, National League PCL. Placed RHP Jason Dickson on NBA Central Division list. San Francisco (Gardner 13-6) the 15-day disabled list. Placed LOS ANGELES DODGERS– Placed their first conference sweep of the her first of the season. Pts GF GA at Cincinnati (Tomko 13-12), 1:05 p.m. OF Reggie Williams on the 15-day dis- OF Todd Hollandsworth on the 15-day year despite the weather condi- While the Eastern pitchers held Detroit 86 229 190 New York (Leiter 17-6) EASTERN CONFERENCE abled list retroactive to March disabled list. St. Louis 77 216 193 at Florida (Fernandez 0-0), 3:05 p.m. MONTREAL EXPOS– Purchased the Atlantic Division 30. Placed OF Jim Edmonds on the tions. the Skyhawks scoreless on the day, Nashville 61 177 238 Philadelphia (Schilling 15-14) contracts of RHP Mike Maddux, OF W L GB 15-day disabled list retroactive Chicago 60 183 239 at Atlanta (Glavine 20-6), 3:10 p.m. Orlando Merced and C Damon Cox “We were delayed about an the Panther bats were alive and Orlando 24 10 - to March 29. Purchased the contracts Northwest Division Arizona (Johnson 10-1) from Ottawa of the International Miami 20 11 2.5 of INF Jeff Huson and INF Tim hour and a half,” senior Nicole well, scoring nine runs on the day, Pts GF GA at Los Angeles (Brown 18-7), 3:10 p.m. League. Optioned LHP Rick DeHart to New York 18 15 5.0 Unroe from Edmonton. Recalled LHP Colorado 90 223 190 Milwaukee (Roque 4-2) Ottawa. Ktistou said. “It was a last-second their second largest output for a Philadelphia 16 15 6.5 Scott Schoeneweis from Edmonton. NEW YORK METS– Designated RHP Calgary 68 196 216 at St. Louis (Osborne 5-4), 6:05 p.m. Washington 13 19 10.0 BALTIMORE ORIOLES – Assigned Derek Wallace for assignment. decision, whether or not to play, doubleheader this season. Edmonton 67 208 115 Montreal (Hermanson 14-11) Boston 10 21 12.5 OF Lyle Mouton outright to Rochester Purchased the contract of RHP Josias Vancouver 55 183 244 at Pittsburgh (Cordova 13-14), 6:05 p.m. and it finally stopped raining, so “It felt good to finally get a cou- New Jersey 8 24 15.0 Pacific Division of the International League. Optioned Manzanillo from Norfolk of the Central Division Pts GF GA RHP Jason Johnson to International League. we could get the games in.” ple of wins under our belt,” Ktistou PITTSBURGH PIRATES– Placed Indiana 22 11 – Dallas 106 217 158 Rochester. Assigned RHP Doug Linton RHP Javier Martinez and INF Doug It was fortunate for the Panthers said. “And now hopefully we can Milwaukee 19 12 2.0 Phoenix 88 194 179 COLLEGE to their minor league camp. Purchased the contracts of RHP Mike Strange on the 15-day disabled list. Detroit 18 12 2.5 Anaheim 80 201 184 Purchased the contract of INF that the games were played, as they keep the winning streak going.” Fetters and INF Jesse Garcia Atlanta 21 13 4.5 San Jose 75 182 177 Warren Morris from Nashville of the swept the Skyhawks, beating them A big factor to the Panthers’ Toronto 17 14 5.0 Los Angeles 61 171 201 Baseball from Rochester. Placed 2B Delino American Association. DeShields and RHP Scott Cleveland 15 15 5.5 *Late games not included Saturday’s Results ST.LOUIS CARDINALS– Optioned 3B 3-0 in the first game and 6-0 in the weekend success was that the team Kamieniecki on the 15-day disabled list, Charlotte 12 19 9.0 Sunday’s results Beaver 11-8, Wilkes 8-7 Luis Ordaz and SS Placido retroactive to March 26. Polando to Memphis of the PCL. second game. was able to go out and have fun. Chicago 9 23 12.5 New Jersey 4, NY Rangers 1 Delaware 11-8, Vermont 1-7 CHICAGO WHITE SOX – Purchased SAN DIEGO PADRES– Purchased WESTERN CONFERENCE Detroit 3, Dallas 0 Holy Cross 4-2, Lehigh 1-3 “We finally got everything “We had a lot of fun out there Today’s Games the contract of OF Darrin Jackson the contracts of RHP Carlos Reyes, Midwest Division Maine 11-8, Hofstra 8-15 Montreal at Boston, 6 p.m. from Charlotte of the International INF Carlos Garcia and OF Eric Owens W L GB Marist 5, Iona 4 together,” Ktistou said. “The pitch- this weekend,” Ktistou said. “We Pittsburgh at Buffalo, 6 p.m. League. from Las Vegas of the PCL. Utah 23 8 – Massachusetts 8, Duquesne 4 St Louis at Toronto, 6:30 p.m. CLEVELAND INDIANS – Placed LHP Assigned LHP Roberto Rivera and ers pitched real well and everybody were able to loosen up a little bit Houston 22 10 1.5 Mass.-Dartmouth 6, RHP Matt Whiteside to Las Vegas. NY Rangers at Philadelphia, 6:30 p.m. Tom Martin on the 15-day disabled San Antonio 22 10 1.5 Mass.-Boston 5, (10 innings) Optioned RHP Carlos Almanzar to Las really got the bats going.” and I think that may have helped Ottawa at Tampa Bay, 6:30 p.m. list. Optioned OF Alex Rairez to Buffalo Minnesota 19 13 4.5 Penn State 4-6, Indiana 3-7 Vegas. Placed C Phil Nevin on Washington at Florida, 6:30 p.m. of the International Amanda Perjenski led the us.” Dallas 11 22 13.0 St. John’s 10-8, Rutgers 0-9 the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Anaheim at Detroit, 6:30 p.m. League. Assigned RHP Dave Stevens, Denver 9 24 14.0 West Virginia 7-8, Seton Hall 6-3 April 1. Transferred C Panthers to the victory on the After the two big wins on Vancouver at Chicago, 7:30 p.m. C Pat Borders, INF Jeff Manto Vancouver 6 26 17.5 Alabama 14, South Carolina 5 Carlos Hernandez from the 15-day to Los Angeles at Colorado, 8 p.m. and Orlando Miller to Buffalo. Signed the 60-day disabled list. mound in the second game. Saturday, Ktistou and the Panthers Pacific Division Clemson 7, Miami 5 LHP Mark Langston to a minor SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS– Portland 26 6 – Coastal Carolina 7-6, league contract. Optioned OF Armando Rios, C Doug “Amanda pitched really well,” hope they can continue their win- L.A. Lakers 22 12 5.0 E. Illinois 9, Murray St. 6, KANSAS CITY ROYALS– Optioned C Mirabelli, Seattle 15 16 10.5 E. Kentucky 4, Tenn.-Martin 3 Ktistou said. “She threw a one-hit- ning ways throughout the rest of MLB Sal Fasano and SS Mendy Lopez to INF Wilson Delgado and RHP Phoenix 15 18 11.5 Flagler 7-5, Warner Southern 1-1 Omaha of the PCL. Returned INF Ray Bronswell Patrick to Fresno of the PCL. ter and gave up only one walk.” the season. Sacramento 14 18 11.0 Florida Atlantic 7, Campbell 4 AMERICAN LEAGUE Holbert to their minor league Assigned C-INF Edwards Guzman to Golden State 14 19 12.5 Florida Southern 4, Barry 0 Fresno. Purchased the contracts of The Panthers exploded for six “Everything just seemed to fall Pct. camp. Recalled OF Scott Pose from L.A. Clippers 3 28 22.5 Florida St. 16, Wake Forest 3 C Scott Servais and RHP Miguel Del Kansas City 22 7 .710 Omaha. runs in the second game after into place for us,” Ktistou said. *Late games not included Furman 3-2, UNC-Greensboro 2-4 Toro from Fresno. Boston 18 10 .643 MINNESOTA TWINS– Purchased the Sunday’s results Georgia 9, Kentucky 8, 11 innings HOCKEY adjusting to Martin’s pitcher, who “And we’re hoping we’re finally Seattle 20 12 .625 contracts of RHP Bob Wells and INF Atlanta 85, Charlotte 83 Houston 20, Memphis 5 National Hockey League Baltimore 13 12 .520 Brent Gates from Salt Lake of the PCL. ST.LOUIS BLUES– Extended the con- threw both games for the over the hump now, and can keep New Jersey 91, Boston 79 Jacksonville 6-6, Georgia St. 1-7 Chicago 17 16 .515 NEW YORK YANKEES– Agreed to tracts of Larry Pleau, general Miami 90, Washington 79 Maryland 21, Duke 13 Detroit 15 15 .500 terms with LHP Tony Fossas on a manager, and John Ferguson, assis- Skyhawks. this going.” Indiana 108, New York 95 McNeese St. 9-8, Sam Houston St. 6-2 Tampa Bay 14 14 .500 minor tant general manager, through the Houston at Seattle Mississippi College 2-15, Texas 14 14 .500 league contract. Placed RHP Darrell 2001-02 season. *Philadelphia at Toronto Murray St. 9, E. Illinois 8 Oakland 16 17 .485 Einertson, RHP Mike Jerzembeck COLLEGE former Georgia Tech teammate *Milwaukee at Cleveland Mount Olive 21, Barton 10 CARROLL, MONT.– Named Chuck Anaheim 13 16 .448 and LHP Andy Pettitte on the 15-day *Vancouver at Chicago N.C. Wesleyan 6, Greensboro 5 Harvey secondary coach. Stewart Cink. Cleveland 13 18 .419 disabled list. Purchased the *LA Clippers at Denver NE Louisiana 22, SE Louisiana 13 MICHIGAN STATE– Named Brian Today’s Games New York 13 19 .406 contract of INF Clayton Bellinger and Gregory men’s assistant basketball national North Alabama 18, Valdosta St. 13 Minnesota 13 21 .382 RHP Jason Grimsley from Atlanta at Charlotte, 6:30 p.m. North Greenville 8, Cumberland 1 coach. Toronto 12 20 .375 Columbus of the International League. Boston at Orlando, 6:30 p.m. Old Dominion 7-2, James Madison 5-8 NATIONAL LEAGUE Optioned RHP Ryan Bradley, Indiana at Detroit, 7 p.m. Presbyterian 7-11, Mars Hill 1-2 Pct. RHP Ben Ford and RHP Jay Tessmer ON THIS DAY sports U.S. advances to Dallas at Minnesota, 7 p.m. Shorter 15-12, LaGrange 9-1 Los Angeles 20 10 .690 to Columbus. Golden St at San Antonio, 7:30 p.m. South Alabama 5, W. Kentucky 4 Arizona 21 10 .677 SEATTLE MARINERS– Traded RHP 1915 – Jess Willard beats Jack Denver at LA Lakers, 9:30 p.m. Southern Miss. 3, South Florida 2 Davis Cup San Diego 20 12 .625 Bobby Ayala to Montreal for RHP Johnson in the 26th round to win the St. Leo 2-6, Florida Tech 0-4 Atlanta 17 13 .567 Jimmy Turman. world heavyweight boxing title in Tampa 9, Rollins 3 Havana, Cuba. Atlanta 85, Charlotte 83 Pittsburgh 16 13 .552 TAMPA BAY DEVIL RAYS– Placed Tennessee 8, LSU 7 1927 – Johnny Weismuller breaks his quarterfinals CHARLOTTE (83) St. Louis 16 13 .552 INF Aaron Ledesma and OF Rich own 200-meter freestyle record by Cincinnati 15 16 .484 Tennessee Tech 10, Morehead St. 9 inbrief Brown 6-8 0-0 14, Campbell 6-10 2-2 Butler The Citadel 6-5, Western Carolina 1-1 seven seconds in 2:08. He also lowers BIRMINGHAM, England 14, Coleman 5-12 4-4 14, Wesley 3-8 New York 15 16 .484 on the 15-day disabled list. Optioned Troy St. 17-7, Samford 5-8 his own record in the 100-yard freestyle 0-0 6, Jones 5-19 6-10 16, Miller 1-3 4- Colorado 14 15 .483 OF Bubba Trammell to Durham to 51 seconds, a record that stood for (AP) – Jim Courier used to play Union, Ky. 7, Campbellsville 5 4 6, Recasner 4-8 2-2 11, Person 0-2 Houston 14 15 .483 of the International League. Recalled 17 years. Va. Commonwealth 12, Duvall takes Bell these type of important matches 0-0 0, Davis 0-2 2-2 2. Totals 30-72 20- Philadelphia 14 15 .483 LHP Mike Duvall from Durham. 1952 – Henry Wittenberg wins the 191- George Mason 6 24 83. San Francisco 13 19 .406 TEXAS RANGERS– Purchased the pound AAU wrestling title for the eighth all of the time. Webber 2-5, Palm Beach Atlantic 1-4 ATLANTA (85) Montreal 13 20 .394 contracts of RHP Mark Clark, LHP time. Wittenberg won over 350 bouts in Aquinas 13-2, Siena Heights 5-0 South Classic Crawford 1-5 1-4 3, Henderson 8-13 2- Florida 11 18 .379 Mike Munoz, and OF Scarborough 13 years, including a gold medal in the Courier, the former world No. Albion 6-1, Alma 4-3 1948 Olympics. 2 18, Mutombo 1-5 3-8 5, Blaylock 4-15 Chicago 12 20 .375 Green from Oklahoma City of the PCL. DULUTH, Ga. (AP) – David Ashland 11-4 , Saginaw Vall. 5-0 1959 – Art Wall birdies five of the last 1 who has slipped to No. 54, 5-8 14, Sheppard 2-6 0-0 4, Corbin 6- Milwaukee 11 20 .355 Assigned RHP Jeff Zimmerman, C Ball State 11, Kent St. 7 six holes to cap a final-round 66 and Duval had it all Sunday: great 10 0-0 15, Long 4-5 2-6 10, Johnson 2- (NOTE: Split-squad games count in the Mike Hubbard, INF Rafael Bournigal, moved the United States into the Bradley 15, N. Iowa 5 edge Fred Hawkins by one stroke to 7 1-2 5, McLeod 4-7 3-4 11, West 0-0 standings, ties do not; games against INF Scott Sheldon, OF Milt Cuyler to shotmaking, plenty of help from Bowling Green 15-7, E. Michigan 2-3 win the Masters. quarterfinals of the Davis Cup 0-0 0. Totals 32-73 17-34 85. non-major league teams do not.) Oklahoma City. Optioned LHP Calvin 7-8, Olivet 2-1, 1967 – Wilt Chamberlain sets an NBA his fellow golfers and a little luck Charlotte 22 16 21– 83 Saturday’s Results Mike Venafro and OF Ruben Mateo to record with 41 rebounds to lead the with a 6-4, 6-7 (7-3), 6-3, 1-6, 8- 2nd game suspended Atlanta 18 22 22 – 85 Toronto 11, Kansas City 7 Oklahoma City. Designated 3B Philadelphia 76ers to a 115-104 victory at the final hole. Cent. Michigan 6-2, Marshall 2-7 6 victory against Britain’s Greg 3-Point Goals – Charlotte 3-10 (Brown Tampa Bay 8, Pittsburgh 4 Todd Evans for assignment. over the Boston Celtics and a 3-0 lead Fort Hays State 5, Mesa State 2 2-2, Recasner 1-1, Wesley 0-1, Person Florida 12, Calgary (AAA) 8 TORONTO BLUE JAYS– Placed RHP in the Eastern Division playoffs. Duval surged into the Masters Rusedski. Gannon 7-14, Wayne, Mich. 6-23 0-1, Coleman 0-1, Campbell 0-1, Indianapolis (AAA) 0, Robert Person on the 15-day 1972 – For the first time in history, John Carroll 4-12, Otterbein 2-1 by winning the BellSouth Classic Jones 0-3), Atlanta 4-10 (Corbin 3-5, Cincinnati 0,( 7 innings, tie) disabled list, retroactive to March 24. major league baseball fails to open The United States, which won Kalamazoo 4-6, Defiance 3-14 because of a general player strike, Blaylock 1-5). Fouled out– None. Atlanta 4, Cleveland 2 Recalled RHP Tom Davey from on Sunday, becoming the first Missouri 15, Jackson St. 3 which started April 1 and would be set- the first two matches in the best- Rebounds– Charlotte 49 (Coleman St. Louis 2, Montreal 1 Syracuse of the International League. Montreat 16-12, Millikin 9-4 tled April 13. golfer since Johnny Miller in 18), Atlanta 55 (Mutombo 10). Chicago Cubs 6, Minnesota 3 National League of-5, survived a rally by Britain N. Iowa 3, Bradley 2 1984 – Kareem Abdul-Jabbar hits a Assists–Charlotte 15 (Jones 5), Atlanta New York Mets 6, Texas 4 ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS– 1974 to capture four victories Ohio St. 3, Northwestern O, 1st game sky hook with 8:53 left to play in the Los to set up a quarterfinal match 17 (Blaylock 5). Total fouls– Charlotte Philadelphia 8, Baltimore 7 Optioned RHP Vladimir Nunez, INF Angeles Lakers’ 129-115 victory over Olivet 5-3, Kalamazoo 1-1 before the first major of the year. 22, Atlanta 20. Colorado 10, Boston 6 Dale Sveum the Utah Jazz to become the NBA’s top against Australia at the Spring Hill 12-8, Loyola, N.O. 7-7 A– 7,149 (33,853). San Diego 7, Chicago White Sox 4 and INF Danny Klassen to Tucson of career scorer. Wilt Chamberlain, with Duval birdied three of the St. Francis, Ill. 8-6, Valparaiso 7-4 Longwood Cricket Club in Houston 8, Detroit 3 the PCL. Purchased the contract 31,419 points, held the record since his Toledo 8-3, Miami, Ohio 1-1 Oakland 15, San Francisco 3, of OF Ernie Young from Tucson. retirement in 1973. final six holes and was the only Boston in July. Wright St. 16, Butler 5 ( 5 innings, rain) ATLANTA BRAVES– Purchased the 1992 – Stanford, led by junior guard NHL Ark.-Little Rock 12, New Orleans 4 golfer among the top six with a Milwaukee 12, Seattle 0 contracts of INF Brian Hunter and Molly Goodenbour, wins its second “There is no one I would Arkansas Tech 16, Delta St. 2 Los Angeles 5, New York Yankees 4 RHP Kevin McGlinchey from women’s basketball championship with bogey-free round. His 5-under 67 East Central 11, Ouachita 9 rather have had play the fifth EASTERN CONFERENCE Sunday’s Results Richmond of the International League. a 78-62 victory over Western Kentucky. McMurry 10-1, Hardin-Simmons 8-4 at the TPC Sugarloaf course gave Northeast Division *Late Games Not Included Optioned INF Marty Malloy and RHP 1993 – Donald Williams scores 25 match,’’American team captain Oklahoma St. 13, Kansas St. 2 Pts GF GA Toronto 4, Syracuse (AAA) 2 Justin Speier to Richmond. points to lead North Carolina to a 77-71 him a two-stroke victory over SW Louisiana 2, Arkansas St. 0 Tom Gullikson said. Ottawa 97 226 164 Minnesota 8, Chicago Cubs 6 Returned RHP Jon Ratliff, RHP Joe win over Michigan in the NCAA cham- Texas Lutheran 18-6, Incarnate 5-0 pionship. MONEY’S LOW AND YOU WANT TO JERRY’S GO OUT? PIZZA YOUR & PUB LANDLORD’S Large Single Topping Pizza BEGINNING TO & Quart of Soda SCREAM & $8.25 SHOUT? Corner of 4th and Lincoln 345-2844 NOW YOU KNOW WHAT YOU NEED TO DO, ONE AD IN THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS CLASSIFIEDS WILL MAKE MONEY FOR YOU! The Daily Eastern News Inside Softball team sweeps doubleheader. Page 11 MLB preview. Page 10 Monday 12 Track teams excel at home. Page 9 Sports April 5, 1999 A short man, Plenty of offense in victories communism Baseball team pounds out 35 hits as it wins 2-of-3 road games By Chad Merda “What we finally got this weekend was for eight earned runs in 4 1/3 innings pitched. Sports editor hitting up and down the lineup,” Schmitz Eastern exploded for five runs in the said. “People really swung the bats well.” fourth inning, sparked by a home run off the and a clone Eastern baseball coach Jim Schmitz had On the weekend, left fielder Keith Laski bat off first baseman Mark Tomse to leadoff. been waiting for a consistent offensive show- went 6-for-11 with three RBIs while third In the nightcap, Panther pitcher Matt aseball fans everywhere are wondering ing all season long. baseman Matt Marzec went 4-for-9 with five Gage held the Thoroughbreds scoreless if this season can even come close to He got just that over the weekend and the RBIs and a home run. through four innings after being given a 5-0 providing the level of excitement Panthers also took 2-of-3 games on the road In the final game of the series, Murray lead. But Murray State fought back and Breached in 1998. And while the Major from Murray State. The Panthers swept State jumped out to a quick 5-0 lead in the rocked Gage for four runs in the bottom of League Baseball season officially began Sunday Friday’s doubleheader, 9-3 and 9-6 but bottom of the first off Eastern pitcher Mike the fifth, and also knocked him out of the night with the Colorado Rockies playing the dropped Saturday’s game 9-8. Ziroli. The Panthers took a 6-5 lead after game in favor of reliever Jeremy Sanders. San Diego Padres, the bulk of the games begin Eastern is now 11-16 overall and 5-4 in putting up a five-spot in the top of the third, Two Murray State runs in the sixth tied the today. Ohio Valley Conference play. but five Eastern errors helped Murray State score at 6-all but three Panther runs in the Therefore, it’s only appropriate to make some “To be 5-4 after having 22 of 27 games on salvage game three. eighth inning gave Eastern the win. predictions. the road, I’m pretty excited to be where we In the first game of the series, the Panthers “Johnny and Matt went out there and are,” Schmitz said. got a combination of strong pitching from thought if they went out and did a good job, An obvious And also excited about the offense, where John Larson and solid offense, where five we would score some runs,” Schmitz said. Eastern pounded out 35 hits in the three players had multi-hit games. Eastern rocked “I’m proud of the way our guys have played one games. Murray State starting pitcher Greg Harvey in conference.” Slated to be out the entire year, Kerry Wood makes a tri- Chad Merda umphant return in Sports editor the end of August. email: [email protected] Strong Ohio Valley start However, his role is much different, going from a starter to reliever. Men’s team win its only match, women’s team splits Upper management says Wood will do fine, citing his previous experience. By Kyle Bauer Associate sports editor MLB Communism The opening weekend of Ohio Valley A few weeks ago, all the headlines were Conference competition proved to be a focused on the Baltimore Orioles playing in successful one for the both the men’s and Cuba, which eventually was deemed a success. women’s tennis teams. The intelligent people of Major League The men won their only match of the Baseball try to capitalize on that and announce weekend, defeating Eastern Kentucky 4- the league is expanding to Cuba and any other 3. The women split their weekend com- communist countries that want to field a team. petition, defeating Eastern Kentucky 8-1 Rumor has it during games featuring a team and losing to Murray State 7-2. from the MLB Communism League, promotions “The goal is not to get rolled over,” for the fans will include giving away shoddy, head coach Marla Reid said of the makeshift rafts that probably won’t float for more women’s weekend. “One-and-one is than 1,500 feet – much like ones fleeing Cubans about where we expected to be.” use. After starting the weekend off with its first OVC win of the season Friday, rain forced Eastern’s match on Saturday with Offensive push Murray State to be played inside. Saying the game needs more offense to spark “We played indoors,” Reid said. fan interest, Commissioner Bud Selig kidnaps “When you change venues, it can affect White Sox pitcher Jaime Navarro and some of you. We came out flat.” the top scientists in the world clone him – 29 The Panthers got swept in doubles times. competition, losing all three matches and Then, Selig awards one Navarro to each team, finding themselves in a hole, down 3-0 with the stipulation he cannot be cut and has to heading into singles matches. pitch at least twice a week. Things did not get much better in sin- While most teams are against Selig’s action, gles competition, as Adeline Khaw was the Chicago Cubs look at it as an opportunity to the only Panther to earn a victory. improve the pitching staff. Murray’s No. 5 player hurt herself in doubles play and sat out the singles com- petition, giving Eastern its only other Record breaker point. Perhaps the hottest topic centers around Mark “Give Murray State credit,” Reid said. McGwire and if he will not only hit 50 home “They caught us off guard and we didn’t runs for the fourth consecutive season, but if the handle it well. They are probably one of slugger can break his own record of 70 set last the toughest teams in our conference. We year. just have to be ready to play when we are Don’t count on it. down 3-0.” But to everyone’s surprise, John Cangelosi That was one problem Eastern man- does. aged to avoid in its match against Eastern After being cut by the White Sox when Jerry Kentucky. Manual said “I don’t want no short-short man,” “We won all three doubles and that the 5-foot-8 career utility man earns a spot on the gave us confidence going into singles Montreal Expos two weeks into the season and play,” Reid said. “Everyone stepped up goes on a hellish tear to finish the season with 72 and we played more consistent, but it home runs. wasn’t a roll over by any means.” It doesn’t matter they’re all inside the park. After a hard fought battle, the Panther men were also able to come away from Eastern Kentucky with their first OVC Lacey Buidosik / Associate photo editor Marketing strategy win of the season. Eastern’s Jill Cochran hits the ball during the Panthers’ home meet Friday against Eastern Kentucky. The women went 1-1 on the weekend while the men won their only match. The rumors have already flown about teams “We lost the doubles point and went selling small patches containing advertisments, down 1-0,” assistant coach Andre Hercke said. “Everyone was cheering for him. It positive throughout.” which would be sewn onto each player’s uni- said. “It is important to win that doubles was his biggest win of the year.” The win for Eastern now puts it in form, much like NASCAR does now. point to win the match. I knew it was Freshman Andy Baker and senior good position to get a bid to the confer- In July, owners approve the move unanimous- going to be tough to win 4-of-6 six sin- Brad Cook also earned singles victories ence tournament. ly and players are donning their new advertising gles matches.” for the Panthers, but the day belonged to “This almost assures us of a seeding,” slots within two weeks. The Panthers were able to pull off the Huse. Hercke said. “This was our best chance of More importantly, there are more fans than win behind the strength of a 6-4 win in “It came down to Huse and he did it winning a match in conference. They ever showing up at games wearing black jeans, the third set by freshman Chris Huse. for us,” Hercke said. “It is tough to play were in our division and I felt we needed tank tops and holding a tin of chewing tobacco. “It was a great win for him,” Hercke that high as a freshman, but he stayed to beat them to get into the tournament.”