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It will cost about $62,000 to bring Lupe Fiasco and opening act Shwayze to this year’s spring con- cert. The costs were $50,000 for Fiasco and $12,000 for Shwayze. Ian Winston, the winner of “So You Think You Can Rap,” will be another opening act, and negoti- ations for a third opening act are still in the works for the April 4 concert in Lantz Arena. “We’re still not sure if this will happen, though,” said Ceci Brink- er, director of student life. “It is $62,000 just to pay the artist to perform,” Brinker said. Along with the fees for the entertainers, there are also costs for technical production, market- ing, personnel, spotlight opera- tors, equipment, printing and mis- cellaneous. Marketing needs to reach East- ern along with surrounding com- munities. The technical operations, such as sound and lighting needs, will be provided by a professional com- pany in Indiana called Stage Tech, Inc. Also, Lantz Arena needs to be converted into a venue by having staging and flooring set up and turning classrooms into dressing rooms. “Electricians, carpenters, mov- ers and (building service work- ers) are needed for setup,” Brink- er said. Personnel costs include the Uni- versity Police Department, student security and student ushers. These are, for the most part, simply a precaution. SUBMITTED PHOTO Lupe Fiasco, the headline rapper for this year’s University Board Spring Concert, is currently nominated for four Grammy Awards, three for singles » See Fiasco, Page 5 and the fourth for his latest album, “The Cool.” His newest album, “The Greatest American Rap Album,” is slated to come out in June of this year. university | PLanning city | program Campus Master Plan in early stages of development Recycling 1998 plan previously “Probably every person is going to have a ing.’ ‘I want a new steam plant.’” updated in 2002 Because individuals’ preferenc- different idea, a different opinion.” es will be varied, the consultant will off to By EMILY ZULZ try to put together something that is Associate News Editor workable for the campus. — Paul McCann, “The consultant is really a commu- slow start The last Campus Master Plan was interim vice president for business affairs nicator and a professional planner that completed 10 years ago. can listen to the various constituencies Drop off bin Eastern is in the process of choos- have not done campus interviews for not be chosen until a consultant is and get some type of idea and develop ing a consulting firm to update the consulting firms to do the work.” hired. a plan from that idea,” McCann said. still available for city Campus Master Plan. President Bill Perry said after The consultant will then sit Perry said a number of issues The 19 proposals from companies the consultant selection has been down with various groups both on would be considered for the plan. By JOE ASTROUSKI have been evaluated and narrowed made, different committees would and off campus, including the pres- He said the university has estab- City Editor down, said Paul McCann, interim be formed. ident, vice presidents, faculty, staff, lished a number of priorities. vice president for business affairs The firm will consult with these students, community members and “Among them are going to be sus- Two companies now offer “We’ve gotten down to the final committees and look at the entire alumni. tainability; supporting faculty, teach- curbside recycling programs in three,” he said. “We’re contacting current plan. Discussion will then begin on ing and research; supporting faculty- Charleston, but company officials those people trying to set up sched- Subcommittees will also be individuals’ desires, needs or wants student interaction; and supporting say few residents have signed up. ules and try to bring them to cam- formed to look at specific areas for the university. study abroad, honors, the arts, com- Veolia Environmental Servic- pus.” within the plan, such as sustainabil- “Probably every person is going munity service,” Perry said. es, which already collects recycla- McCann said he is hoping to ity. to have a different idea, a different Ten years have passed since the bles in bins at 815 Adkins Drive, choose the consulting firm within a Perry said he is hoping to have opinion,” McCann said. “Some- entire Campus Master Plan was com- began offering curbside pickup month or two. the bulk of the Campus Master Plan body’s going to say, ‘I want a new pleted. Jan. 2. “We are still very, very early in completed before summer. basketball arena.’ Somebody’s going the process,” McCann said. “We Topics to include in the plan will to say ‘I want a new science build- » See Plan, Page 5 » See Recycling, Page 5 NEWS WWW.DENNEWS.COM I THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS I TH URSDAY, FEBRUARY S, 2009

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ENTERTAINMENT I A DAILY LOOK Springsteen 'furious' with Ticketmaster Thursday@ The Associated Press ticketing charges." Carnie Wilson, the Wilson Phil­ $1.00 Coors Light TicketsNow allows people who lips singer who hosted her own talk TRENTON, N.J. Bruce have tickets to exchange, trade or show and appeared on VH1's "Ce­ Springsteen said Wednesday that he sell them at marked-up prices. The lebrity Fit Club," is slated to host $6.00 Admiral is angry with Ticketmaster and be­ band said it has received assurances 40 episodes of a new GSN edi­ lieves its selling practices constitute from Ticketmaster that it stopped tion of the show where newly mar­ Rum Pitchers a conflict of interest. redirecting Springsteen fans to Tick­ ried couples answer questions to When tickets for Springsteen's etsNow. find out how well they know each $7.00 Jager Bombs show at New Jersey's Meadowlands The snub to Springsteen fans on other. went on sale Monday, some fans got Monday prompted U.S. Rep. Bill The original show, hosted by an error message on their computer Pascrell to call on the Federal Trade Bob Eubanks, debuted in 1966 on screen that shut them out. The po­ Commission and Justice Depart­ ABC, and went on to span over 20 tential ticket-buyers then saw an ad ment to investigate possible con­ years on the air. for Ticketmaster subsidiary Tickets­ flicts of interest involving Ticket­ "I've always loved game shows," Now offering tickets for hundreds master and TicketsNow. The New said the 40-year-old Wilson, who of dollars more than face value. Jersey attorney general's office is also began co-hosting the "GSN Live" Springsteen said on his Web site investigating whether Ticketmaster interactive game show last year. Wednesday that he and the E Street has violated any consumer fraud or "My personality and energy is per­ Office of Study Abroad Band are "furious." ticket resale laws. fect for something like this. First of 1207 Blair Hall "We perceive this as a pure con­ all, I'm married, and I loved watch­ flict of interest," the band said. Carnie Wilson to host ing 'The Newlywed Game' when "Ticketmaster is there to ensure that 'The Newlywed Game' I was younger. I watched it all the we have a good, fair sale of our tick­ LOS ANGELES -Here comes time. I always hoped the couples ets at their face value plus normal the next "Newlywed Game" host. would start fighting." REDUCED RATES! WHAT THE ... I WEIRD, UNEXPECTED, BIZARRE NEWS SAVE 110NB' witl1 Unique Man boldly robs Colo. store with Star Trek sword The Associated Press Teacher's penny pinching pays off Properties! in $2M gift COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Colorado po­ CLEVELAND - A penny pinching math teacher "Panther Heights" 1617 9th Street lice say a man with too much "Star Trek" on his mind who never earned more than $40,000 per year in sal­ used a sword modeled after the weapon carried by ary has left $2 million to her Ohio alma mater. "The East View" 2144 11th Street Klingon warriors to demand money from two con­ Laura Bickimer died in April at age 93 after mak­ Monthly Rent Ptice: $310/Person venience stores. ing plans to leave the bulk of her estate to Baldwin­ Investigators say the man took an unknown Wallace College near Cleveland. She graduated from amount of cash from a 7-Eleven store Wednesday but the school in 1936 with a 4.0 average. left empty-handed when he tried to rob another store Bickimer, who never married, retired from teach­ "Comtyard on 9th" 1515 9th Street about 25 minutes later. ing in 1972 and lived out her life in a nursing home. NEXT TO CAMPUS LOCATION fo~ Police Lt. David Whitlock says no one was in­ Years ago, she wrote in an alumni questionnaire that jured. she preferred washing her clothes in an old-fashioned ONLY $350 to $365 a MONTH!~ • 1he StarTrek.com Web site says the double­ wringer and tried each day to perform some act of pointed sword used by the Klingons on "Star Trek" is kindness. Unique Properties J II crescent-shaped and about a yard long. Police did not Bickimer never earned more than $40,000 in an­ (217)345-5022 , specify what material it was made of. nual salary, but inherited wealth from family. The No one has been charged in the incident. school will name a $50,000 scholarship after her. @www.unique-properties.net • • •

CAMPUS I STUDENT SENATE CAMPUS BRIEFS Professor to present at Weber presents Eastern budget exh ibition opening Robert Petersen, associate pro­ New Student Senate fessor of art, will present "Kente in Context:' the keynote address for members also sworn-in the traveling exhibition "Wrapped in Pride: Ghanaian Kente and ByBOBBAJEK African-American Identity:' Student Government Editor The opening program for the exhibit begins at 7:30p.m. today Interim Budget Director Wil­ and runs through March 10 in liam Weber presented the universi­ Booth Library's West Reading ty's budget problems to the Student Room. Admission is free and open Senate at Wednesday's meeting. to the public. Weber showed members a Pow­ erPoint presentation about how Education conference to Eastern's budget works and strug­ gles facing funding. discu ss diversity Weber said most of Eastern's Student Education Association, funding comes from ledgers; a dif­ IEA/NEA, will host an education ferent monetary account the uni­ conference from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday in Buzzard Hall. versity uses to fund different oper­ Topics include diversity, read­ ations on campus. ing comprehension strategies, The ledgers that produce most of hands-on activities and classroom Eastern's funding are from appropri­ management. Brent Carmichael, ated (taxes and tuition), local/auxil­ keynote speaker, will speak about iary (student fees and ticket sales), gang awareness and diversity. revenue bonds (residence halls, Registration begins at 9 a.m. Student Recreation Center), and Cost is $10 for members, $15 for restricted gifts/grants (grant agen­ KATELYN DEALMEIDA I THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS non-members. Those interested cies and donor gifts). can e-mail [email protected]. He said ledgers must remain as Ceci Brinker, director of student life, swears in new senators at the Student Senate meeting Wednesday night in separate accounts. Also, subsidies the Arcola/Tuscola room of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union. between accounting agencies like Professor to speak about Housing and Dining and Textbook Weber also pointed out that Council on University Planning and dent Action Team to petition their Charles Darwin Rental Service cannot be transferred the university gives $1.7 million Budget, Faculty Senate and the Civ­ national representatives for a part of Timothy Berra, a professor at between each other. to the state's health insurance fund il Service Council. the economic stimulus package to Ohio State University, will pres­ Weber showed how the Gen­ and has a reserve of $1.26 million. In other business, Student Exec­ go to the energy center. ent "Charles Darwin: The Concise eral Funding Revenue, the money These parts take about 5 percent of utive Vice President Eric Wil­ Wilber said the group has not Story of an Extraordinary Life" as obtained from state taxes, has fallen the General Revenue Fund, he said. ber said the Student Action Team done it yet, but will consider the part of Darwin Day. from $54.8 million from fiscal year The economy is not looking good would not go to Springfield on Feb. option. The event starts at 7 p.m. Sun­ 2002 to $50.6 million in fiscal year either, he said. 18 to lobby for more state appropri­ Five new members were sworn­ day in the Coleman Auditorium. 2009. "Economists are still debating ations. in Wednesday. They were Justin Bar­ During that time, Weber said the how long the recession will last," Gov. Pat Quinn moved announc­ rett, Michelle Martin, Jennifer Pril­ - Compiled by Associate News income, from student tuition, has Weber said. "Compared to past ing the proposed state budget to laman, Jason Sandidge and Michael Editor Emily Zulz risen from $26.9 million in 2002 recessions, this one appears lon­ March 18. The Student Action Stopka. Barrett served last semester to $53.1 million in 2009, placing ger than usual. The state has major Team will go then. on the Student Senate and Jason is more of a financial burden on stu­ budget shortcomings (of $9 billion) "We really need to lobby to the Student Senate member Isaac Sand­ dents. that will more likely than not to General Assembly because we need idge's brother. BLOTTER With adjustments to inflation, not only affect this year's appropri­ all the money we can get," Wilber Senate resolutions for on-cam­ Matthew Kucharski, 20, of Oak Eastern has $17.2 million less than ations, but next year's too." said. "If you think (funding) is tight pus visibility, Student Government Forest, was charged with driving in 2002. President Bill Perry and Pro­ now, it will be tighter." issue tables, community service and under the influence of alcohol af­ "Our state approprtattons vost Blair Lord, vice president of Wilber talked to Perry and the Electronic Writing Portfolio ter a 12:11 a.m. Jan. 23 arrest, said peaked in fiscal year 200 2 and we academic affairs, wanted Weber to said besides lobbying for more forum were passed. the University Police Department. had a couple years of decline and present the budget situation to uni­ state appropriations, the Renew­ The Leave of Absence bylaw has stabilized since," Weber said. versity governing bodies so they able Energy Center should also be change was tabled again. A theft was reported Friday in "We really never recovered from the would know why Eastern would cut another issue. Andrews Hall, police said. decline in appropriations in 2002 certain costs. Student Senate member Chris Bob Bajek can be reached at 581-7942 through 2004." or at [email protected]. Weber has already spoken to the Kromphardt suggested for the Stu- Joshua Goodman, 22, of Mat­ toon, was charged with driving CAMPUS I TUITION under the influence of alcohol and a blood alcohol content of more than 0.08 after a 12:53 a.m. Saturday arrest in the 500 block of Talent pays off for out-of-state students Lincoln Avenue, police said. New program lowers Justin Santander, 22, of Mattoon, per semester hour, while in-state stu­ puses. Carbondale decided on a rate Lord said he does not foresee any was charged with driving under out-of-state tuition dents with the same academic stand­ of 1.0 times the in-state rate with hiccups in the program beyond nor­ the influence of alcohol and a rate for fall semester ing paid $218 per semester hour. no extra admission criteria for adja­ mal billing procedures and tradi­ blood alcohol content of more "Currently, our out-of-state rate cent states. Edwardsville created a tional recruiting dilemmas. He also than 0.08 after a 1:52 a.m. Satur­ is set at three times our in-state guideline for "high achieving" stu­ stated that it should not affect in­ day arrest at Seventh Street and By KRYSTAL MOYA rate-- a pretty high rate," Lord said. dents and set the rate at 1.2 times state students' admission possibili­ Lincoln Avenue, police said. Administration Editor "High- performance students from the in-state rate. Both were per cred­ ties until the future. out of state who have many oppor­ it hour. "We are not lowering the cost To combat outside institutions tunities - being courted by oth­ "We found that for Eastern, a below the in-state rate, so students from poaching lllinois talent and er institutions - haven't chosen us combination of these two programs shouldn't complain about the 'dis­ CORRECTION to encourage enrollment of high in the long run, and we also lose worked best," Lord said. count,"' he said. "And, it will not Student Senate Speaker Drew achieving out-of-state students, our best to outside institutions with Eastern's program sets the rate directly affect in-state students' Griffin was misquoted in Wednes­ Eastern will enact the Enrollment more favorable tuition." equal to in-state tuition, like that of chances of admission because of the day's issue of The Daily Eastern Because of the rate difference, Enhancement Tuition Program in Carbondale, but requires a certain low numbers we yield in enrollment News. "It's a personal prerogative. the fall. which is the highest for a public academic standing, like Edwards­ from out of state." Not completing the requirement ville. "Now, if the program became The program will lower out-of­ higher education institution in Illi­ doesn't make you a bad senator," state tuition rates for students of nois, the number of students cur­ "We are still working out the wildly popular, then maybe some in­ he said. exceptional caliber to the in-state rently attending from out-of-state nuances of the anomalies, as I would state students would be passed over rate, with hopes to increase the would have to triple in size to cover call them," Lord said. for an out-of-state, increasing com­ The DEN regrets the error. enrollment of such students. the loss in tuition revenue from low­ President Bill Perry briefly out­ petition," he added. "Under the basic criteria we have ering the cost. lined the qualifications of a "high­ Administrators chose not to planned for 2009, we have only "But we only have two students, achieving" student at the January begin the program in the spring COMMENTS, CORRECTI ONS, OR two students this year that would so we would need to recruit six to Board of Tmstees meeting as the because of low advertising. Instead, EVENTS fit into the program out of the five break even," Lord said. "It's really top 10 percent of students in a high the program will begin for the fall To report any errors, local events that applied," said Blair Lord, pro­ not that difficult of a task." school class. 2009 semester. or general suggestions for future vost and vice president for academ­ Lord said the idea came from However, Lord explained that "We want to take the summer to editions please contact our Edi­ ic affairs. a proposal from Southern lllinois not all schools have the same aca­ advertise and recmit," Lord said. "By tor in Chief, Kri stina Peters, via: The two students recruited from University. demic standards and the qualifica­ then, we should see the impact." Phone 1581-7936, out of state were in the top 10 per­ Southern investigated out-of­ tions would have to be adjusted for E-mail I DEN [email protected] cent of their high school class. state tultlon programs for both its those who did not meet Eastern's Krystal Maya can be reached at 581- Office visit 11 811 Buzzard Hall The students paid $654 in tuition Carbondale and Edwardsville cam- standards. 7942 or at [email protected]. • • •

DAILY Drawn from the News I Chris Lee EASTERN NEWS "Tell the truth and don't be afraid." EDITORIAL BOARD

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SAM SLAVEN STAFF EDITORIAL The fear of Lupe Fiasco a good choice responding for UB Spring Concert I served in the U.S. Army for more than seven years. From my very first day in the Army all the way through Within the past four years, Jason Mraz, the Goo Goo Dolls my very last day, there was one thing that I truly feared. and Emerson Drive have graced us with their presence for the "The UB is certainly going out of its comfort It wasn't a fear of the drill sergeants and it wasn't a fear annual Spring Concert. of getting killed on the battlefield. One thing these musical groups have in common is that zone for this Spring Concert, and a change It was the fear of not knowing how to respond to some­ they do not fall under the hip-hop genre. like this could just pay off." one when they showed me a picture of their "beautiful" With the exception of Ciara - a concert that lasted a mere wife, kids or girlfriend - because, inevitably, in my eyes 20 minutes and that everyone would probably like to forget - they probably were not. in 2005, the University Board has steered clear of the hip-hop/ I'm sure we've all experienced this same phenomenon at rap genre until this year. Cool," which debuted as the No. I rap record on the U.S. Bill­ some point in our respective lives. This year, the UB presents Lupe Fiasco, complete with rap board Top Rap Albums and remained there for nine weeks. I have often wondered if this common fear transcends artist Shwayze as the opening act. Fiasco's next album, "1he Great American Rap Album," the realm of "beautiful" family photos and enters into the The UB is certainly going out of its comfort zone for this will be released in June 2009, with two more being released in world of politics. Spring Concert, and a change like this could just pay off. December 2009 and June 2010. This just recently came to mind when I happened to For the Family Weekend entertainment last semester, the On Aprill9, Fiasco will perform at the Coachella Valley run into my congressman at the gym in Urbana a couple UB opted for something different than an artist or band and Music and Arts Festival in California. of weeks ago. decided to bring comedian Bill Engvall, who was widely popu­ Fiasco has certainly made a name for himself- a name most This unexpected meeting would mark the fourth occa­ lar with both students and family. Eastern students should recognize - and established success sion that I was able to meet my congressman face-to-face This wasn't the first time the UB chose a comedian, but it before performing at Eastern without becoming a has-been. in the last three years. was the first time in a while, and it worked. This Spring Concert looks promising, but we won't know Unfortunately, it was also the fourth time that he was Fiasco might work just as well. for sure until tickets go on sale, March 2 for students and far too busy to talk to me. For one thing, Fiasco already has recognition; he is a Gram­ March 9 for the general public. I am completely aware that our elected officials are my Award-winning artist. In 2008, he won a Grammy for Best Until then, we keep our fingers crossed for another UB suc­ busy, as they should be, but it's not because they're spend­ Urban/Alternative Performance for "Daydreamin."' This year, cess. ing a few minutes talking to war veterans. Fiasco is nominated for four Grammys at the awards show However, I can't help feeling like maybe this guy is Sunday. EDITORIAL POLICY He is nominated for Best Rap Solo Performance for "Paris, avoiding me. The editorial is the majority opinion of The DEN editorial When I returned home from Iraq and was at Walter Tokyo," Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for "Superstar," Best Rap board. Reach the opinions editor at: DENopinions@gmail. Reed Army Hospital, I had the opportunity to meet many Song for "Superstar" and Best Rap Album for "The Cool." com. elected officials. To most of them, I was not even a constit­ "Superstar" was the hit single off Fiasco's 2007 album "The uent. I tried reaching this same congressman at his office and in the six months I was there, I never got a response. To be fair, this actually happened with two other con- OTHER VIEWS ON THE NEWS gressmen, not just the one at hand. A NEW ERA OF crats in Congress have been calling for. is going to buy cars for the federal gov­ So what does this have to do with a picture? BIPARTISANSHIP... OR NOT The \VaO Street journal studied the ernment. Seven billion will be used to Fear, I would suppose. monstrous bill and came up with the fol­ modernize federal buildings and facilities. I would imagine not knowing how to respond to a per­ ILLINOIS- In case you haven't lowing numbers. One billion has been $54 billion will go to federal programs son's perception of an issue is strikingly similar to not noticed, Washington has changed. With designated for Amtrak, which hasn't that the Office of Management and Bud­ knowing how to respond to a person's perception of beau- the ascension of Barack Obama to the turned a profit in forty years. Fifty mil­ get and the Government Accountabili- ty. presidency, the partisan divides are gone lion goes to the National Endowment ty Office have designated as ineffective or Of course, dealing with such an issue is much easier and, in his words, "the petty grievanc- for the Arts. $335 million dollars will go unable to pass financial audits. when you also agree that the subject in the picture is beau­ es and false promises, the recriminations toward STD prevention. $400 million If partisanship is the only thing that tiful. and worn-out dogmas that for far too dollars is going toward "global warming" will stop this debacle from passing the The dilemma exists when you first see the photo before long have strangled our politics." Hope research, obviously determined to sup­ Senate, I'm going to go ahead and hope you know how to respond. has officially arrived. You certainly could port their environmental supporters with for some. And if these are the policies So, Congressman Tim Johnson, if you've happened to have fooled me. whatever research they can find to sup­ we're going to see, I'm going to hope for have time to read this, please feel free to contact me. The House last week voted on Amer­ port their claims. In addition to that, a lot more. The issues that I've needed to discuss with you over the ican Recovery and Reinvestment Act of $2.4 billion will go toward carbon-cap­ past three years are mounting because they are continuing 2009, the $820 billion "stimulus" pack­ ture projects. And although we just sent jordan Harp to be pushed aside. age that President Obama and Demo- billions to Detroit, another $600 million Dailylllini I promise that I won't show you pictures of my wife and kids - even though they're beautiful. Letters to the editor can be submitted at any time on any topic to Letters to the editor can be brought in with identification to The DEN the Opinions Editor to be published in The Daily Eastern News. at 1811 Buzzard Hall. Sam Slaven is a senior geography major. He can be reached The DEN's policy is to run all letters that are not libelous or potentially Letters may also be submitted electronically from the author's EIU at 581-7942 or at [email protected]. harmful. They must be less than 250 words. e-mail address to [email protected]. www.dennews.com | the daily eastern news | thursday, february 5, 2009 news 5

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Rich Galloway, managing direc- “We haven’t had any major • 2001: No Concert tor at Veolia, said applications for incidents with behavior,” Brink- • 2002: Lucky Boys Confusion & the program are trickling in from er said. “It is a cautionary thing Penny and the Loafers residents. that artists have to monitor • 2003: Counting Crows “The response hasn’t been as crowd control and restrict access • 2004: Something Corporate & much as I figured it would be, to them.” Yellowcard, Howie Day • 2005: Ciara ($17,500)/ James but we’re getting some responses,” Equipment rental is anoth- Lorenzo ($500) Galloway said. er cost, such as backline equip- • 2006: Emerson Drive Galloway said his company’s ment. ($12,500)/ Ryan Shupe & The program gives customers a 68-gal- “If artists fly over on an air- Rubberband ($1,500) lon cart in which to put recycla- plane, they may need addition- • 2007: Goo Goo Dolls bles for pick-up. al instruments since they cannot ($55,000)/ Augustana ($1,000) Morgan’s Disposal Services, a travel with those,” Brinker said. • 2008: Jason Mraz ($50,000)/ garbage pick-up company, also In addition, miscellaneous Bushwalla/ The Makepeace added curbside recycling Sunday. costs, anything from T-shirts to Brothers/ Justin Kredible Though the company’s recy- batteries for flashlights for the • 2009: Lupe Fiasco ($50,000)/ Shwayze ($12,000) cling program could save custom- ushers, to catering for the artist ers about $3 each month, manag- per their request need to be put er David Morgan said only about in the budget. 5 percent of Charleston has regis- Sheila Hurley, University “These are all tered. Board concerts coordinator said “We’ve got enough (customers the UB hires a stage crew, a secu- made up of registered) to get it started, but it’s rity crew and an usher crew for students in not super-feasible,” Morgan said. the concert. “It’s easier for them to set (trash) “These are all made up of stu- fraternities, out like they’ve always done.” dents in fraternities, sororities or sororities or sports Morgan said his company sports teams and some do this accepts glass, plastic, paper, alumi- for service hours, but as a whole, teams and some num cans, tin cans and cardboard. we do not pay individuals,” Hur- do this for service But Galloway said his com- ley said. “We work with certain pany’s recycling bins on Adkins groups, and if they work out hours, but as a Drive also had a slow start when well, we contact them again and whole, we do not they were installed 10 years ago. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY KAROLINA STRACK | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS sometimes they contact us.” Originally, recyclables had to Recycling has been known to have a significant impact on the enviro- Hurley said she, along with pay individuals. “ be sorted before being placed in ment and allows consumers to “re-gift” products they used such as Tom Usher, UB concerts elect, is the bins, which Galloway said dis- aluminum, plastic, paper and glass. Starting this year, Veolia Enviromen- starting to look into organizing couraged people from using the tal Services and Morgan’s Disposal Services added a curb side pick-up crews for the concert and putting — Sheila Hurley, bins. service, but said it has been a slow process. together ads and marketing for University Board Now, all recyclables can be put local newspapers and news sta- concerts coordinator in the bin and Veolia sends them loway said. daily. “A drop-off program is not tions. to Resource Management, a Chi- “The (bins) in Charleston fill the most convenient.” “We are trying to get the talking about the cago Ridge recycling company, up about four times a week,” Gal- word out,” Hurley said. “We are stage, security, and where they are sorted. loway said, adding that the drop Joe Astrouski can be reached at 581- looking to organizing the shows, usher crews Still, the bins get little use, Gal- off recycling bins could be filled 7945 or at [email protected]. finalizing everything and getting everything organized.” of the concert. Printing of signage for seat- Student tickets will go on sale Nilsen said the master plan expansion of the Doudna Fine Arts ing/sections signs is needed as on March 2 for $10. A student » Plan process is intended to start later Center, the moving of traffic and well. ID is required. from page 1 this spring. parking to the periphery of cam- “Most people are not too Students can only purchase More recently, an update was pus, the location of the new health familiar with Lantz,” Brinker four tickets at the discount price. done on the master plan in 2002. services building and the location said. Tickets for the general public “The Council on University “This spring the entire plan of a new science building. Emergency Medical Tech- will go on sale starting March 9 Planning and Budget recognized will be reviewed,” Nilsen said. The consultant for the previous nicians also need to be on duty for $20. that and made a recommendation The last Campus Master Plan master plan was Sizemore Floyd at every concert in the case of Tickets are available for the to the president last year to under- talks about the recommended cap- Conroy Planning Team. somebody getting sick or injured floor and balcony. take a campus master planning ital projects when it was done in during an event. process,” said Jill Nilsen, vice pres- 1998. Emily Zulz can be reached at 581-7942 Brinker said there are usually Heather Holm can be reached at ident for external relations. Addressed in that plan were the or at [email protected]. one or two depending on the size 581-7942 or at [email protected]. NEWS WWW.DENNEWS.COM I THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS I THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2009

CAMPUS I EVENT Black Greeks discuss service history Panel discussion Service and Service for Humani­ ics such as how black fraterni- addresses ty," said Charles Phillips, director "The reason for this discussion is because ties and sororities treat one anoth­ of human resources and adviser for it stems around how black Greeks have er and how black fraternities and mis-education of Phi Beta Sigma. sororities perceive other Greeks. fraternities, sororities But black fraternities and soror­ scattered from their original elements:' Phi Beta Sigma strongly urges ities have not been fully living up other fraternities and sororities to to that, he said. come out to educate and inform BY KARA L. SANFORD "At one point of time in history, -Charles Phillips, adviser for Phi Beta Sigma themselves on what Greek life is Staff Reporter black Greeks adopted a gang men­ supposed to be, Phillips said. tality, when they were initially set The event is open to all stu­ Black fraternities and sororities up to help with academic success," "The Mis-education of a Black because it stems around how black dents, faculty and staff. are not what they used to be. Phillips said. Greek" at 6 p.m. today in Lump­ Greeks have scattered from their The black fraternity and soror­ The fraternity Phi Beta Sigma kin H all Room 2030. original elements," Phillips said. Kara L. Sanford can be reached at ity motto has been "Cultural for will host a panel discussion called "The reason for this discussion is The discussion will address top- 581 -7942 or at [email protected].

NATION I BUSINESS Banks could still find wiggle room in pay caps

The Associated Press including cash bonuses, at $500,000 being rewarded for failure. Espe­ for senior executives. cially when those rewards are sub­ "This is America. We don't disparage N EWYORK- 1hesqueezeon If those firms wanted to pay their sidized by U.S. taxpayers." wealth. We don't begrudge big paydays for executives of bailed­ executives more, they would have The salary caps could also have out banks will probably leave Wall to use stock that couldn't be sold other consequences - sending anybody for achieving success:' Street plenty of wiggle room. until the bank had repaid the bail­ would-be U.S. bank executives Consultants on executive pay out money. The rules apply only to fleeing to foreign firms or hedge say the caps imposed by President the fi.tture, not to banks that have funds, or discouraging banks - President Barack Obama Barack Obama on Wednesday will already received bailout money. from tapping into the bailout probably apply only to a few exec­ Healthier banks that will receive money. utives - not star traders, brokers bailout money technically would And there are still unanswered lion given to each Citigroup Inc. Ken Lewis received compensation and salespeople who routinely earn also face the $500,000 cap. But they questions about the salary caps. For and Bank of America Corp., would valued at more than $20.4 million, whopping pay packages. could avoid it by providing full pub­ example, the rules do not define qualify as "exceptional assistance" according to a regulatory filing. That Others note Wall Street typically lic disclosure and holding a non­ what constitutes "exceptional assis­ and would subject such institutions included $1.5 million in salary and finds ways to exploit loopholes and binding shareholder vote. tance" from the government. to pay restrictions. more than $18 million in bonus, figure this time will be no different. The White House is trying to But the rules note that injections And the rules don't spell out how stock and option awards and other "You've got a lot of people on stem rising public concern that of federal cash similar to those giv­ many executives would be subject benefits. Wall Street who are not executives financial firms are using billions en to JPMorgan Chase & Co. and to the cap. Compensation experts Executive pay consultants say but still make extremely big salaries," in federal bailout dollars to pay for Wells Fargo & Co., which each got predicted anywhere from five to 25 firms are sure to seek ways to get said Mark Borges, a principal at executive bonuses, corporate junkets $25 billion in bailout money, and executives per bank could face the around the new rules anyway. compensation consulting firm Com­ and other perks. many other banks would not neces­ new restriction. That would still rep­ That's what happened in 1993, pensia Inc. "I suspect this doesn't "This is America. We don't dispar­ sarily trigger the new salary caps. resent only a tiny fraction of a large when Congress limited the corporate impact them at all." age wealth. We don't begrudge any­ By contrast, far more costly emer­ firm's brass. tax deduction on executive pay to $1 The new rules require banks body for achieving success," Obarna gency bailouts, such as the $100 bil­ Still, the $500,000 limit will hit million. That move fed the boom in that receive "exceptional assistance" said. "But what gets people upset - lion given to American Interna­ some executives in their wallets. stock option grants, which weren't from the government to cap salaries, and rightfully so - are executives tional Group Inc. and the $40 bil- In 2007, Bank of America CEO subject to the limits.

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STATE BRIEFS NATION I ECONOMY The Associated Press Fire burns through roof Senate OKs $15,000 tax break of iconic Chicago church CHICAGO - Destroyed and Obama warned that ate floor. He cited $524 million rebuilt after the Great Chicago failure to act quickly for a State Department program Fire, a landmark Roman that he said envisions creating 388 Catholic cathedral burned again would 'turn crisis into jobs. "That comes to $1.35 mil­ Wednesday causing severe a catastrophe' lion per job," he added. damage to the roof and attic, but Republicans readied numer­ church officials said Masses would ous attempts to reduce the cost of resume the next day on schedule. The Associated Press the $900 billion measure, which "Chicago has always bounced includes tax cuts and new spend­ back from fires; said Cardinal WASHINGTON - The Sen­ ing designed to ignite recovery Francis George, after surveying ate voted Wednesday night to give from the worst economic crisis damage inside the 134-year-old a tax break of up to $15,000 to since the Great Depression. Holy Name Cathedral just blocks homebuyers in hopes of revitaliz­ But after days of absorbing rhe­ from the John Hancock Center in ing the housing industry, a victo­ torical attacks, Obama and Senate a busy shopping district. ry for Republicans eager to leave Democrats mounted a counterof­ Flames shot through the Gothic their mark on a mammoth eco­ fensive against Republicans who revival-style church's roof for nomic stimulus bill at the heart of say tax cuts alone can cure the about an hour before being President Barack Obama's recovery economy. replaced by plumes of white plan. Obama said the criticisms he smoke. The fire was out around The tax break was adopted has heard "echo the very same 8a.m. without dissent, and came on a failed economic theories that led While no injuries were reported day in which Obama pushed back us into this crisis in the first place, from the blaze, a firefighter pointedly against Republican crit­ the notion that tax cuts alone will suffered a minor back sprain after ics of the legislation even as he solve all our problems." slipping and falling. reached across party lines to con­ "I reject those theories and so sider scaling back spending. did the American people when "Let's not make the perfect the they went to the polls in Novem­ Hibernating bear found enemy of the essential," Obama ber and voted resoundingly for in Bureau County said as Senate Republicans stepped change," said the president, who NEPONSET- Authorities say a up their criticism of the bill's was elected with an Electoral Col­ black bear found hibernating in spending and pressed for addi­ lege landslide last fall and enjoys a drainage ditch near the Bureau tional tax cuts and relief for hom­ high public approval ratings at the County town of Neponset was eowners. He warned that failure to outset of his term. successfully tranquilized and act quickly "will turn crisis into a Obama did not mention any taken to a rehabilitation center in catastrophe and guarantee a longer Republicans by name, and most southern Illinois. recessiOn.. " have signaled their support for Sgt. Robert Frazier of the Illinois Democratic leaders have varying amounts of new spending. Conservation Police said the bear pledged to have legislation ready Even so, the president repeat­ caught Tuesday was probably the for Obama's signature by the end ed his retort word for word in late one reported and photographed of next week, and they concede afternoon, yet softened the par­ CHUCK KENNEDY I MCT by residents earlier this winter privately they will have to accept tisan impact of his comments by President Barack Obama delivers remarks about executive compensation in western Bureau County. Four some spending reductions along meeting at the White House with at the White House as Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner looks on in conservation officers joined the way. senators often willing to cross par­ Washington, D.C., Wednesday. two employees from Niabi Zoo Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., ty lines. in Coal Valley to tranquilize who advanced the homebuyers tax His first visitor was Sen. Olym­ the slumbering bear, and then break, said it was intended to help pia Snowe, R-Maine, a moderate 111 reject those theories and so did transported it to the rehabilitation revive the housing industry, which GOP lawmaker. Later he met with center Tuesday night. has virtually collapsed in the wake Sens. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and the American people when they of a credit crisis that began last Ben Nelson, D-Neb. went to the polls in November Tribune Co. to combine fall. "I gave him a list of provisions The proposal would allow a tax for possible deletion from the and voted resoundingly for change:' operations of 2 stations credit of 10 percent of the value of bill," Collins told reporters outside CHICAGO - Tribune Co. plans new or existing residences, up to a the White House. Among them - President Barack Obama to combine operations at two of $15,000 limit. were $8 billion to upgrade facili­ its TV stations in hopes ofcreating Current law provides for a ties and information technology the "largest and most powerful" $7,500 tax break for the purchase at the State Department and funds television newsroom in the of new homes only. for combatting a possible outbreak The House approved its own impose a check on Democrats, it Chicago area. Isakson's office said the propos­ of pandemic flu and promoting version of the stimulus bill last can also illuminate the cross-pres­ The move to integrate WGN-TV al would cost the government an cyber-security. week on a party line vote, but the sures at work on Republicans. with 24-hour cable news channel estimated $19 billion. The latter two items, she said, political environment in the Sen­ A Democratic attempt on Tues­ CLTV was announced Wednesday. Democrats readily agreed to are "near and dear to her," but ate is far different. day to add $25 billion for pub­ Tribune Broadcasting President the proposal, although it may be belong in routine legislation and Democrats hold a comfortable lic works projects failed when it Ed Wilson says it's an opportunity changed or even deleted as the not an economic stimulus mea­ 58-41 majority. gained only 58 votes, two short of to expand the company's stimulus measure makes its way sure. But because the legislation the total needed. position. through Congress over the next 10 Collins and Nelson have been would increase the federal defi­ But a few hours later, a pro­ The change begins this summer days or so. working on a list of possible cit, any lawmaker can insist that posed $11 billion tax break for when all of CLTV's business and "This bill needs to be cut spending cuts totaling roughly $50 60 votes be required to add to its new car buyers attracted 72 votes, television functions will be moved down," Republican Mitch McCo­ billion, although they have yet to cost. including several from Republi­ into WGN-TV's Chicago facilities. nnell of Kentucky said on the Sen- make details public. While the 60-vote threshold can cans.

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SIGNING CLASS son for the Eastern squads to start He also said this time of the year >> Schneider swimming their best. is mainly focused on swimming the Name Position High School/Previous School FROM PAGE 12 "Even with the losses we had in best they can in all events. Both Judes Ami lear DE Olympic Heights, Fla. meets, I noticed that the (Panther) squads are trying to rest as much as Adam Baker LS Champaign Central Both swim squads have a com­ squads were beginning to gain con­ possible, while still trying to work Jason Baker K Milwaukee Hamilton, Wis. bined 4-5 dual meet record of 2- fidence in their swimming abilities," on the little techniques that can Nick Beard s Delray Beach, Fla. (Atlantic) 1 at home and 2-4 away. The dual Bos said. "Of course with winning, help improve their swim times. Zach Bruce TE Ben Davis, Ind. meet swimming streak began that brings your confidence out This Saturday presents anoth­ Cody Bruns Moon Valley/Scottsdale CC TE against IUPUI and followed with more, so it's good that we are doing er chance for both teams to contin­ Roosevelt Holliday DL Bolingbrook wins against Milikin and Valparai­ this right now with our conference ue their winning streaks with home Joe Kripp OL Joliet Catholic Erik Lora WR Christopher Columbus, Fla. so. championship meet." meets at Ray Padovan Pool against Alex McNulty s Bolingbrook Bos said in the past three meets Bos said it was important to be Saint Louis. Dalton Morgan DE/TE DuQuoin he has noticed that the teams have swimming their best times going Earnie Morris WR Bloomington (Ind.) South grown with confidence and that into the Summit League Champi­ Neil Schneider can be reached at Dominic Pagliara T Quincy Notre Dame this is the perfect time in the sea- onship that takes place on Feb. 19. 581-7944 or atjnschne [email protected]. Alex Pierce OL Carmel, Ind. Amari Sapp DB Cypress Bay, Fla. Antonio Taylor LB Immaculate Conception PEARLS BEFORE SWINE I BY STEPHAN PASTIS Randolph Tribble DB Palm Beach Garden, Fla. Ryan Turner LB Lakota West, Ohio 1/eo.r·e~t \'ig, She "to ld tr~e this o.tternoon. Cameron White RB Antioch I Sit o.lone in G c.I~QI\ , In t his c~AfE> . And it wo.s Kenny Whittaker WR Christopher Columbus, Fla. wet1 -ti9hted coJ·e. It is not foro.- svy. It W

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Also, Columbus (Miami) at squatting 700 lbs. senior wide receiver Kenny Whit­ "Take two Volkswagen's and cut taker stood out as well. them in half, and that is what those Whittaker had a hip and groin guys squatted," said Eastern offen­ injury toward the end of the sea­ sive line coordinator Jeff Hoover. son, and Bellantoni said Whittak­ Hoover said they had been er's scholarship to a Football Bowl watching Holliday for a while, and Subdivision team had been taken his size will help the Panther front­ away. line. Also in the signing class for Kripp was a force for the Hill­ receivers is Earnie Morris, from No. 0101 toppers this season at right guard. Bloomington South High School ACROSS 51 Brasco" Champaign Central's Adam in Bloomington, Ind., and Chris 1 Brisk pace (1997 Pacino/ Depp film) Baker is the first known long snap­ Wright from Skokie, who played at 5 Satirist who wrote jokes for J.FK. 55 Top-secret per to sign since 1987. Niles West High School. 9 Hardly getting carpentry tool? "He came into our one-day There are no quarterbacks in along 59 Mend, as a torn camp and really impressed us," this year's recruiting class. 14 Sight blocker seam Wittke said. Spoo said that all positions are 15 Oil of 61 Add up Eastern's lone long snapper was not set yet, and there still could be 16 Who opposed 62 It often has a ring walk-on Brady Woolverton, who is some scholarships left for any posi­ George in the middle finished with his eligibility. tion. 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MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TRACK AND FIELD I NOTEBOOK Records fall at weekend meet By WALLY SWENSON seventh in the nation. Holm also hit men's track and field team will get to The Panthers' distance medley in Eastern history. Staff Reporter the NCAA provisional mark in the see a high level of competition and relay squad set the Eastern school 800-meter run in a time of 1 min­ will be able to compete at a fast track record there last March (9:45). The Opportunity at hand The Eastern men's and women's ute, 49.6 seconds. this weekend. Loftus Center contains a 320-meter With the OVC event record track team keep setting records. The mark is an NCAA provi­ The Panthers will travel to South track, the largest indoor track in the releases on Tuesday, the Eastern It happened this past Saturday sional mark. The provisional mark Bend, Ind., this Friday and Satur­ U.S. A longer track makes for less men's team has the top spot in eight at Lantz Fieldhouse when the Pan­ means they are now on a waiting day to compete in the Notre Dame tight turns, which makes it easier on events. thers hosted the Illinois Intercolle­ list to see if he can compete at the Meyo Invitational. The meet will the runner and they run fewer laps. "Having such talented under­ giate meet. NCAA National Indoor Champion­ begin at 5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. Other freshmen that will be excit­ classman has made this season have "Records fell all over the place ships from March 13-14 in College Saturday in the Loftus Center. ed on the opportunity to travel to capabilities that many of us could on Saturday, and if we keep this up Station, Texas. "We are ecstatic about the oppor­ Notre Dame this week are Boey and only have dreamed of," Coffey said. as a team, who knows what we will Junior Kandace Arnold, an Ever­ tunity we have this weekend to freshman DeMarcus Brooks. "Our team is like a train, and when be able to accomplish," senior Clint green Park native, smashed her showcase our abilities," freshman Boey, a Decatur native, won all this train gets going full speed we Coffey said. "We're all starting to get school record in the weight throw middle-distance runner Sean Wig­ four races in which he has compet­ need as many people on it as we can a hang of the competition. We are for the second time this season with gins said. ed. to go along for the ride." all focused on our goals and prepar­ a distance of 59 feet, 9.75 inches at Wiggins ranks fourth all-time in He was also named the Eastern The Eastern women's team has ing ourselves for conference." the EIU Mega Meet on Jan 24. the 800-meter run (1:52.35) in East­ male student-athlete of the month the top spot in five events. Red-shirt freshman Zye Boey and Arnold was also named the East­ ern history. by Eastern's athletic department. "If the season keeps shaping the senior David Holm are some of the ern female student-athlete of the "I have heard from the upper­ Boey has also won Ohio Valley Con­ way it is, who knows how much fun top mnners in the nation at the llli­ month by Eastern's athletic depart­ classman that the Notre Dame track ference track athlete of the week this could be," junior Jason Spring­ nois Intercollegiate track meet on ment. is hard to beat," freshman hurdler three times this season. er said. Saturday in Lantz Fieldhouse. and jumper Tyler Carter said. '1 Brooks, a Springfield native, is Boey, a sprinter, ran a 6.66 sec­ Freshmen focus on weekend cannot wait to perform at that type third all-time in the 60-meter dash Wally Swenson can be reached at ond 60-meter dash, which ranks him The freshmen on the Eastern of stage." and seventh in the 200-meter dash 581 -7944 orat [email protected].

>> Subs WOMEN'S STANDINGS GALLIGAN IS FINALIST FROM PAGE 12 Team ovc Overall Eastern women's basket- Murray State 9-1 14-6 ball senior forward Rachel Galli­ Eastern Illinois 9-2 15-7 gan became the second Eastern Additionally, the trio, along Austin Peay 9-3 13-10 athlete named a finalist for the with Canale, helped hold Flames' Tennessee State 8-4 12-11 Lowe's Senior Class Award, which leading scorer, junior guard Jessie Morehead State 7-4 13-10 was announced Tuesday. SE Missouri 7-4 12-10 Miller, to zero points on 0-of-10 Galligan was nominated for Eastern Kentucky 3-8 6-14 the award, based on student-ath­ shooting. Tennessee Tech 2-9 4-18 letes' dedication and achieve­ "I thought everybody that got Jacksonville State 1-10 4-17 ment in four areas: classroom, minutes that doesn't usually get a UT Martin 0-9 2-17 character, community, and com­ lot of them played very, very well," petition. The Senior CLASS Award Eastern head coach Brady Sallee is an acronym for Celebrating said. "That's what you need when "We knew she was going to be Loyalty and Achievement for you have players go out, you have good, being their third leading Staying in School. to have people step up and they all scorer," Canale said. "We weren't Galligan, who is a four-year did it in their own ways, but they expecting her to hit all of those 3s starter on the Panthers and East­ were all very productive tonight because that's not really her shot, ern's fourth all-time leading scor­ er, has served as the president of and that's what we're going to have but we stuck to our game plan and Eastern's chapter of the Student­ happen from here on out." knew she wouldn't stay hot forev- Athlete Advisory Committee and The Panthers (16-7) won their er. " represented Eastern student­ 18th consecutive game at Lantz Senior forward Rachel Galli­ athletes on the athletic director Arena. gan led the Panthers with 16 points search committee last year. The Panthers saw a two-point while Canale added 13. Galligan is the only Ohio Valley halftime lead turn into a four-point The Panthers (16-7) conclude Conference player who made the deficit with 9:04 remaining. their four-game home stand Satur­ 10 finalists. Voting for the Senior Illinois-Chicago sophomore day when they welcome Southeast CLASS Award began Wednesday guard Shameia Green, who had a Missouri at 3 p.m. in Lantz Arena. and continues through March 22. Fans can vote for the winner on­ game-high 19 points, hit four 3- The Redhawks are responsi­ line at www.seniorclassaward. ble for one of the Panthers' two pointers, including one in the sec­ com. Text message voting for ond half that gave the Flames (11- Ohio Valley Conference losses Galligan can also be done by 9) the lead. this season, a 58-51 loss in Cape sending the message"WB2"to ERIC HILTNER I THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS However, Walker and Canale Girardeau, Mo., on Jan. 10. 839863. Eastern head coach Brady Sallee talks t o his players during a timeout at keyed in on her down the stretch, -Compiled by Assistant Sports holding her to only one point in Col/in Whitchurch can be reached at Wednesday night's game against Illinois-Chicago in Lantz Arena. The Editor Collin \Vhitchurch the final 11:54. 581 -7944 or at [email protected]. Panthers won 58-48, extending their home winning streak t o 18 games. LIVE IN CONCERT! Sexual Assault Counseling & Apartments? Information Service 21 7-348-5033 or Toll Free 1-888-345-2846 Serving Coles and Cumberland Counties Lawson Hall Basement EIU 1F .1. 6 1920 Houses? Charleston, IL wrTH SPECIAL [3l.JESTB I

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Senior mid-distance runner David Holm and red-shirt freshman sprinter Zye Boey are not satisfied. Holm and Boey are both coming off impressive performances at Sat­ urday's lllinois Intercollegiate meet in Lantz Fieldhouse with the Eastern men's track team. Boey, a sprinter for Eastern men's track team, ran a 6.66 second 60- meter dash, which ranks him sev­ enth in the nation. Holm also hit the NCM provisional mark in the 800- meter run in a time I minutes, 49.0 seconds. His mark is currently third in the NCM this season behind Texas' Jacob Hernandez, the reign­ ing NCM Outdoor champion, and Northern Iowa's Tyler Mulder, who is the reigning NCAA Indoor cham­ pion. Both marks are NCAA provi­ sional marks. The provisional mark means they are now on a waiting list to see if they can compete at the NCM National Indoor Champion­ ships from March 13-14 in College Station, Texas. For Boey and Holm, they are at opposite ends in their Eastern career. Holm, who has been close before, is now in contention for the school ROBBIE WROBLEWSKI I THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS record and a trip to the national Senior David Holm and red-shirt freshman Zye Boey run around the track on Wednesday evening in Lantz Fieldhouse. Holm and Boey both ran NCAA meet. provisionally qualifying times at the Illinois Intercollegiate on Saturday in the 800-meter run and the 60-meter dash respectively. "I've never hit it before," Holm said. "I was ecstatic." the Ohio Valley Conference Indoor Boey is so strong at this point this sea­ TOP TIMES State, 6.56 He wants to run 1:48, and thinks Championship, and he also wants the 7. Zye Boey, Eastern, 6.66 son. with the upcoming meets at Notre distance medley relay team to qualifY "H e really has his mind focused on • Men's 800-Meter Run Auto: 1:48 Dame and Iowa State, that running for nationals as well. Athlete, School, Time • Note these times are based on re­ the right things," Akers said. a fast time is possible. While Holm has been steady 1. Jacob Hernandez, Texas, sults from this season so far. Boey wants to run the 60-meter "David's been working real hard throughout his Eastern career, Boey's 1:48.72 There are runners that have not dash and the 200-meter dash at since he's got there," Eastern head is just beginning. 3. David Holm, Eastern, 1 :49 competed in these events this sea­ indoor nationals and wants to be an track coach Tom Akers said. "He's got Boey has high expectations after son, but still have the opportunity All-American. a little bit more focus (this year)." having to red-shirt his freshman sea­ • Men's 60-Meter Dash Auto: 6.63 to before the NCAA Indoor Nation­ The last Panther to participate at Holm's mark is still second on son because of NCAA Clearinghouse 1. Trindon Holliday, Louisiana al Championships in March. the indoor national meet was Gabe the Eastern career charts behind Jim issues. Spezia in 2000. Maron (1:48.62 - 1988), but he did He said Eastern was a last-minute he got low on himself, but other dash is also an Eastern record. The '1t's great exposure for our pro­ set a new Lantz Fieldhouse record. decision. teammates, coaches and even his high previous school record was 6.69 sec­ gram," Akers said. "It's obvious it's The previous mark was held by Carl Boey trained on his own last sea­ school coach helped him out. onds held by Claude Magee (1984) exciting for our program." Bell of Southeast Missouri in 1984. son and prepared himself for this sea­ "But I kept with it," Boey said. and Cameron Mabry (1998). He also Holm is also focused on his team son. He already has established top won the 200-meter dash. Kevin Murphy can be reached at 581- as well. He wants the team to win But it wasn't always easy. He said marks this season. Boey's 60-meter Akers couldn't really explain why 7944 or atkjmurph}@ eiu.edu. ·Calling all student groups on campus: Come get your group picture taken! No appointment necessary • Tuesday, Feb. 3 5 to 8 p.m. IINfJf) Paris Room, MLK Union @The MOOSE (and it's free!) • Thursday, Feb. 5 5 to 8 p.m. Family Efrmgham Room, MLK Union will appear in • Tuesday, Feb. 10 5 to 8 p.m. Fraternity 2009 Warbler yearbook. Martinsville Room, MLK Union

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MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Eastern head football coach Bob St. John's at Seton Hall I Spoo said on last year's National 8 p.m. on ESPN2 Signing Day that the Eastern foot­ ball team was switching to a spread NHL offense. Chicago at Calgary I That never materialized in the 8:30 p.m. on CSN fall, but Spoo said on Wednesday that the program was still looking to head that way at a press conference SCOREBOARD at O'Brien Stadium to announce the 2009 recruiting class with 23 MEN 'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL football athletes. *Murray State 88, Tennessee State 58 "We're going to do some of those kinds of things," Spoo said about WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL this year's recruiting class. "We're ASoutheast Missouri 73, Harris Stowe 45 moving in the right direction. That's *Murray State 97, Tennessee State 93 something that's not been forgotten /\Eastern 58, Illinois-Chicago 48 about. It's very much in my think­ AOhio Valley Conference team ing (and offensive coordinator's Roy • Ohio Valley Conference game Wittke's as well)." Spoo also said this year's recruit­ MORE ONLINE ing class (20 high school seniors signing National Letter of Intents, a MORE • four-year college transfer, a two-year college transfer and an early-entry ~~~~!=~on • high school senior) is one of the www.dennews.com most athletic he has seen in years. "There should be no doubt that we're moving forward," Spoo said. Those athletic players include red-shirt sophomore running back Mon Williams. Williams transferred from the University of Florida. "We feel like he fits into our sys­ tem," said special teams and run­ ning back coach Justin Lustig. Williams was rated as the No. 16 running back in the nation coming NEIL SCHNEIDER out of Mesquite Horn High School (Texas) in 2009. A first team All-State perform­ Panthers er, he rushed for 1,672 yards with 17 touchdowns as a senior after a junior campaign with 1,499 yards ERIC HILTNER I THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS turn and 13 touchdowns. Eastern head football coach Bob Spoo responds to a question Wednesday afternoon in O'Brien Stadium after Lustig said Williams is a strong, announcing the 21 players who signed National Letters of Intent to play for the Panthers next season. North-to-South running back. season There is a long list of athletic yards and 35 touchdowns during Tribble, a senior at Palm Beach Eastern secondary coach Bob­ players in this recruiting class. This his senior year. Gardens in Riviera Beach, Fla., also by Babich said while Odom, son of includes Antioch senior running "You're getting one of the best plays basketball and competes in the former Ohio State offensive lineman around back Cam White. offensive weapons in the state," long jump. Tim Odom, might be undersized his With three consecutive vic­ Lustig sees using White in a vari­ Antioch head football coach Brian The Panthers also have an ear­ passion for football is unmatched. tories, the Eastern lllinois men's ety of ways, and maybe even run­ Glashagel said. "He's a Devin Hes­ ly enrollee as part of their signing "When we were recruiting Cin­ and women's swimming teams ning the ball back on special teams. ter on the field. Anytime he touches class. cinnati, people were telling us we have begun to turn their season "He scores touchdowns in every the ball, you hold your breath." Jack Odom, a defensive lineman got the best defensive lineman in around. single way," Lustig said. Eastern defensive coordinator from Lakota West High School in the city," Babich said. After starting the year off with White plays basketball and runs Roc Bellantoni targeted Randolph West Chester, Ohio, is enrolled dur­ wins against Indiana-Purdue­ track as well. He rushed for 1,796 Tribble as another athletic player. ing the spring semester. >> SEE CLASS, PAGE 9 Indianapolis, both squads lost five consecutive dual meets, but as Eastern coach Matt Bos said, WOMEN' S BASKETBALL I EASTE RN 58, ILLINOIS-CHI CAGO 48 the team never lost its competi­ tive nature. "We were going up against really solid teams, but through­ Subs step up in 18th straight home win out those meets that we lost we continued to swim competitive­ Freshmen contribute Freshman guard Madeline Kish sick," senior guard Ellen Canale llljury. Thomas has already been ly," Bos said. "We were still swim­ with Thomas out hit the go-ahead jumper with 6 min­ said after the game. "You can't ask ruled out for Saturday's game against ming season best times during utes, 45 seconds remaining on her for anything else in a situation like Southeast Missouri. With Thom­ those meets and you could see the By COLLIN WHITCHURCH only shot attempt of the game, and that." as out, Kish, freshman guard Pilar progress that was being made. We Assistant Sports Editor the Panthers never looked back in Thomas, a junior guard, missed Walker and junior guard Lauren had opportunities to win those holding off IUinois-Chicago 58-48 the game with a sore back. She said Sturtevant saw extended minutes off early meets but we just didn't fin­ Playing without super-sub Ashley in a non-conference battle Wednes­ after the game that the vertebrae the bench and combined for eight ish." Thomas, who was out with a back day night at Lantz Arena.. she broke a year ago was still frac­ points and eight rebounds. injury, the Eastern women's basket­ "(Kish) came in with a sweet pull tured and she was going for an MRI » SEE SC HNEIDER, PAGE 9 ball team did not back down. up. I mean, come on. That was just Thursday to learn the extent of the » SEE SUBS, PAGE 10 EASTERN SPORTS SCHEDULE WOMEN'S TRACK MEN'S TRACK MEN'S TENNIS SWIMMING WOMEN'S TENNIS Friday at Notre Dame Invite I Friday at Notre Dame Invite I Friday vs Saint Loui s I Saturday vs Saint Louis I Saturday at Northern Illinois I All Day - South Bend, Ind. All Day - South Bend, Ind. Noon - Champaign Noon - Ray Padovan Pool 2 p.m. - DeKalb