Plan B Becoming More Prevalent Eastern the Morning Plan B Is a Take Home Package Asseses Students Receive Which Contains After Pill Has Four Pills, Shrader Said

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THURSDAY FEBRUARY 3 2005 VOLUME 89, ISSUE 92 thedailyeasternnews.com Eastern Illinois University, Charleston Plan B becoming more prevalent Eastern The morning Plan B is a take home package asseses students receive which contains after pill has four pills, Shrader said. Women are instructed to take two pills and wait been more 12 hours to take the next two. financial She said the pills are a dosage of popular at hormones that keep the fertilized egg from attaching itself to the wall aid money Eastern of the uterus. They do not prevent the egg from being fertilized, only The number of BY MEGAN JURINEK from being implanted. If the egg is CAMPUS REPORTER not implanted, it will not survive. students on There is a $20 charge for the pills The morning after pill, also and they need to be administered financial aid is known as Plan B, is on the rise at within 72 hours of exposure. KELLY CREMENT/THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS PHOTO ILLUSTRATION Eastern. Upset stomach can be a common on the rise “I think it’s a great idea,” said Lisa side effect but can be managed by Plan B, the morning after pill, has became more popular at Eastern. The Guiliani, a junior secondary educa- medications that treat nausea and pills are offered at Health Services for $20 and are to be taken within 72 BY JENNIFER PERYAM tion major. vomiting, Shrader said . hours of intercourse. ADMINISTRATION EDITOR Nita Shrader, the head registered Women can take the pill as many nurse at Health Services, said that times as needed. Some women who contraceptive, but also as a way to your Nuva Ring, your patch or There were 9,056 Eastern stu- word of mouth is getting out that are on a contraceptive and have sex prevent obtaining a sexually trans- whatever you are using is working dents who received some form of the pills are being offered. with a condom that breaks or falls mitted disease, Shrader said. very effectively for birth control.” financial aid in fiscal year 2004, an Within the last few years, she said off may think they need to come in “We don’t tell you to use con- As of now, there is no specific increase of 364 students from the the number of cases has increased. It and take the pills. doms in order to make your birth waiting period between how often previous fiscal year. has gone from only two to three cases Health Services recommends that control pill work. It’s to protect you Eastern a week to currently 12 to 15 cases. students use condoms not only as a from STDs,”she said. “Your pill, SEE PLAN B PAGE 9A President Lou Hencken announced at the Board of Trustees meeting Jan. 24 that Eastern received $62.7 JONE ZIEREN million in financial aid in fiscal year 2004. Among Eastern students who bor- rowed money for their educations, the average debt was $14,700, Hencken said. While Hencken said he under- stands that it is a large amount of money, he put it into perspective by comparing it to the costs many students will pay for new cars, which will benefit students for a little while com- pared to college educations that will benefit them for the rest of their lives. “If you divide $14,700 by four More inside years, that N It’s Financial means the aver- Aid Awareness Month. Find the age student bor- perfect workshop. rowed $3,675 STEPHEN HAAS/THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Page 5A each year or $1,838 per Eastern employees survey the interior of the Dounda Fine Arts Center Nov. 10. The reconstruction was originally scheduled to be finished in fall of 2006, but semester,” said now the date is set to run through August 2007. Jone Zieren, Eastern’s director of financial aid. “Our financial aid funds have Fine arts departments hope for the best been level the past few years and are awarded on a first come, first serve BY KYLE MAYHUGH The project has seen numerous false starts, includ- Belleville, associate professor of art. basis,” she said. STAFF WRITER ing when Gov. Rod Blagojevich froze funding in the Belleville’s office is often filled with the melodies of She said the ability for students to fall of 2003 and when the project plans had to be songs from the music department directly below her, get financial aid depends on family Departments displaced by the delayed renovation approved by the Illinois Capital Development Board a reminder of the unusual arrangements. income, and opportunities to apply of Doudna Fine Arts Center are cautiously optimistic in the fall of 2004. The phrase “anticipate the extraordinary” on and obtain federal, state, institution- with construction scheduled to begin next month. Wolski said he has not been worn down by the the sign in front of the building has become the al and private sources of financial The reconstruction of Doudna was originally repeated delays. focus of jokes around campus because of the pro- assistance. Some of the ways stu- scheduled to be completed by the fall of 2006 but “I wouldn’t say that I’m tired of it,” Wolski ject’s many delays. dents can attain financial aid are now will run through August 2007. said. “(Lawson Hall is) a home away from home, “I’m hopeful. It sounds more optimistic than through loans, scholarships, grants, “I’m anxious to be there,” said David Wolski, pro- but it’s not home.” before, now that the money has been released,” tuition waivers and employment. fessor of theatre arts. The music, art and theatre departments have been Belleville said. “Students who take the initiative Wolski joked about conspiracy theories operating out of the second and third floors of Wolski said he is accustomed to working out of to exhaust all possible sources of explaining the delays. Lawson Hall since fall 2002 when the Doudna Lawson but still will be happy when the Doudna ren- financial aid may find it easier to “I sometimes think there might have been some Center was closed for renovations. ovation is underway. receive aid,” Zieren said. sort of power struggle in Springfield that we aren’t “We’ve settled into these offices, even though they “I’m looking forward to seeing the fences go up aware of,” Wolski said. were supposed to be temporary,” said Patricia and the construction begin,” Wolski said. SEE MONEY PAGE 9A

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CAMPUS BRIEFS PICK A BALL! WTF? 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The African-American Studies Imnates want will present a program on career opportunities in the United States Foreign Service in the Charleston- human rights Mattoon room in the Martin Luther King, Jr. University Union. The guest speaker will be Stephen G. MEXICO CITY — Deprived of Brundage, chair of the African Area Studies of the their flat-screen TVs, mobile Foreign Service Institute in Washington, D.C. phones, pizza deliveries and long visits from lovers, inmates at 1 p.m. Resume Blitz at Career Services, room 1301. Get Mexico's top security prison com- your resume critiqued in preparation for Spring Career plained on Monday they are being Network Day. You must bring completed resume with you. treated "like dogs." A government crackdown in pris- 3 p.m. Find information fast at Booth Library in ons, aimed especially at drug lords the Booth Library e-classroom. This is a free tutorial and other violent criminals, has the session providing tips on how to use library materials prisoners of La Palma jail close to to find information. Mexico City up in arms at the "sub- human" conditions they face. 3 p.m. Blues 101 lecture in the University Ballroom in the Martin Luther King, Jr. University Union. Need PEOPLE a quick break from the office? Do you really enjoy the Blues? Come to this interactive lecture with renowned Blues artist Fruteland Jackson. Bring your instruments Paris gets out if you have them. of charges 5 p.m. RHA meeting in the Andrews Hall base- LOS ANGELES (AP) — ment lobby. Prosecutors said Wednesday they will not file charges against Paris Hilton 6 p.m. Job Fair preparation workshop in Career stemming from a scrape at a news- Services, 1301. Get tips on how to be successful at the stand in which she allegedly pocketed Spring Career Network Day. a copy of her homemade sex video without paying. POLICE BLOTTER The county district attorney's office dropped the case for lack of evidence FEB. 2, 2005 after investigating the hotel heiress for suspicion of petty theft. On Friday, Kevin Winston, 20, Charleston, was “The evidence presented is not of arrested at the intersection of 12th Street and Greek such convincing force that a reason- Court Road at 12:09 a.m. on charges of possession of able and objective jury would unani- CARRIE HOLLIS/THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS cannabis and driving with a suspended license. mously agree that the suspect is Adam Brimner, of Charleston, retrieves his favorite bowling ball during the men’s bowling guilty,” said Irene Wakabayashi of the On Sunday, John Kelsey, 18, Orland Park, was arrest- league on Wednesday evening. Brimner ended up with a 255 after bowling six strikes in a row. district attorney's office. ed at Carman Hall at 12 a.m. for possession of drug equipment, possession of cannabis, and possession and ONLINE POLL consumption of alcohol by a minor. COUNTING DOWN On Sunday, Aaron M. Moore, 21, Bradley, was What aspect of the Super Bowl are you most excited about? arrested at the intersection of Fourth Street and Roosevelt at 4:09 a.m. on the charge of driving under A) The game. the influence. B) The commercials. C) Another wardrobe malfunction! 36 AROUND ILLINOIS CAMPUSES D) An end to all the hype. Days until spring break begins. UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS VOTE @ THEDAILYEASTERNNEWS.COM Officials fold on poker In the face of the growing popularity of poker, many WORD law enforcement agencies are cracking down on even TODAY’S EVENTS DU JOUR smaller games in private residences. The Champaign- BLUES 101 3 P.M. BOOTH LIBRARY E-CLASSROOM ukase: Urbana, Ill., community, however, is willing to let the Interactive lecture on the history of blues by reowned Blues artist Fruteland Jackson. n. 1. In imperial games continue, especially where University of Illinois RHA MEETING 5 P.M. ANDREWS HALL BASEMENT LOBBY Russia, a published students are concerned. Residence Hall Association meeting on issues. proclamation or JOB FAIR PREPARATION WORKSHOP 6 P.M.CAREER SERVICES, 1301 HSC order having the READ MORE AT WWW.DAILYILLINI.COM Get tips on how to be successful at the Spring Career Network Day. force of law.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2005 T HE D AILY E ASTERN N EWS P AGE 3A A DAY IN THE LIFE Staying up late, getting up early the story of an RA’s life Residence Hall would work with another RA to ensure am on duty, for instance, times between the safety of the hall and to be on call in rounds give me an opportunity to work Assistants have case of emergency. on homework because I have to stay in LaDeur: What do you do to ensure the the building. many demands safety of the hall? LaDeur: Does it interfere with having a Hart: I make sure that certain poli- fun social life? BY DAN LADEUR cies and laws are being followed, to be Hart: On a few occasions duty has STAFF WRITER aware of suspicious behavior, and to fallen on weekends when it would be make sure doors are locked, residents are fun to be elsewhere, but on the whole I The common theory about resident healthy and safe, etc. don't find it to be an impediment to my assistants is they are around only to get LaDeur: How often are you "on duty"? social life. These time conflicts happen residents in trouble, and they get a sin- Hart: This semester I am on duty at every job. gle dorm room along with it. The life of Mondays and approximately 1 weekend LaDeur: Do you feel you have been able an RA is not as simple as people think. per month. It works out to be roughly to make more friends because of it? Their responsibilities are vast. In this six days per month in total. Hart: Yeah, R.A.’s get put right in the interview with Ben Hart, a junior LaDeur: What’s the best part of being center of a bustling floor community English major and RA of the third floor an RA? and are basically hired to be their spokes- of Thomas Hall North, he explains Hart: The friends I've met along the people. I became friends with many res- what made him want to become an way and the things that I've been able to idents, coworkers and staff because of RA. learn. the position. LaDeur: What’s the most bizarre thing LaDeur: Was the fact that you would LaDeur: What made you want to you have come across as an RA? get a single room a big selling point? become an RA? Hart: Pet bats flying in the hallway, Hart: No, I can honestly say the sin- KELLY CREMENT/THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Hart: I enjoy working with other stu- 40-foot slip and slides, laser aimed B.B. gle never really was a selling point. Plus, Ben Hart, a junior English major, works at the front desk in Thomas Hall dents to ensure they have the most pro- gun wars, floods, fires, too many things the student population my first semester Wednesday afternoon. ductive and enjoyable time at Eastern to recount... was so large that they were questioning that they can possibly have. LaDeur: What’s the worst part of the whether or not RAs would even get sin- being an RA? out of control he'll do something about LaDeur: What was your first year as an job? gles. That’s not the case anymore, but it Hart: Definitely. it." RA? Hart: On the weekend, duties occa- was. I'm glad that I do, though, because However busy Hart may be with his Hart: My first semester as an RA was sionally run until the very wee hours of I'm an only child and a light sleeper. I'm The residents on Hart's floor also duties, he is always there for his resi- in Thomas Hall, fall 2003. the morning. Staying awake and used to my own room. appreciate his hard work. dents. LaDeur: What’s a typical day as an RA? focused on the job can be a challenge. LaDeur: Do the 4 a.m. phone calls "He seems more of a friend than "He always keeps his door open Hart: Going to class just like everyone LaDeur: Do you find it difficult to do about something happening on the floor RA," said Kevin Staneart, a sophomore from early in the morning to late in the else, checking with my directors for well at school while being an RA? aggravate you? accounting major. evening and he's always willing to talk updates on information, talking with Hart: No, on the contrary it helps me Hart: Yes, they can be aggravating, When asked about how strict he is about anything at anytime, even while students and being available for them if manage my time more productively but I'm being paid to do things like that. on policy, Staneart said, "Not really, he's doing his homework," said Chris they need me. If it were a duty night, I than I could ever on my own. When I LaDeur: Overall do you enjoy but he does what he has to do; if you're Morrison, a junior history major. Eastern student first of many to testify in Graham case

BY HILLARY SETTLE students or former Eastern students would testify speaking to Officer Kirk Hildebrand and another battery and obstructing a peace officer after he CITY EDITOR before the end of the trial. member of the Charleston Police Department dur- allegedly struggled with Charleston police officers, A special order was issued by Judge Mitch Shick, ing a recess in the middle of Hildebrand’s testimo- resisting handcuffing and striking a police officer. Eastern student Kale Martin took the stand who is presiding over the trial, that prevents the ny. Seniece Graham is being charged with aggravat- Wednesday to testify about fights that broke out in attorneys, parties and party representatives, and/or Hildebrand was the only other witness who tes- ed battery after she allegedly pushed a Charleston La Bamba’s parking lot in 2003 leading to the arrest agents from discussing or disclosing specific testi- tified Wednesday, confirming that the atmosphere police officer while he was performing his duties. of five people. mony to witnesses who have not yet testified. on Sept. 26, 2003, the night the incident occurred, William Graham is being charged with threaten- Three of those people, Lee Graham, Seniece “This precludes a disclosure of in-court testimo- was chaotic and disorganized. ing a police officer after he allegedly verbally threat- Graham and William Graham, are all being tried ny until after the future witness has testified,” Shick “I observed probably 100 individuals pushing, ened members of the Charleston Police this week in Coles County Circuit Court. said. shoving and arguing back and forth,” Hildebrand Department. Although Martin could not provide any specific Dunst requested the order after Officer John said. “The area was full when I got there; it was jam The trial will resume 9 a.m. Thursday in court- information pertaining to the defendants, Bob Bennett, who is sitting with the prosecution and packed.” room one of the Coles County Courthouse on the Dunst, Lee Graham’s attorney, said more Eastern testifying as a witness during the trial, was found Lee Graham is being charged with aggravated Square. SUPE ABSOLUT THURSDAY AT R

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COLUMN EDITORIAL CARTOON BY KATE GILLEN Cold times call for a warm friend

I’ve been neglecting a friend lately, and my guilty conscience forces me to address this issue publicly. This friend is very protective, incredibly useful and always there waiting to help me out. When we’re together, I can’t help but feel all warm inside. But as of late, we’ve been growing apart. I hesitate to be seen in public together. In fact, my sadistic side actually looks forward to not spending time together. DAN My friend, of course, is my winter jacket. WOIKE During the winter months, I embrace any oppor- SENIOR, JOURNALISM tunity to leave my room without my winter jacket. MAJOR A glimpse of sunshine in the morning equals no winter coat. If it was warm yesterday (like 40 Woike is the degrees), no winter coat. sports editor for After spending far too much time walking around The Daily Eastern campus in bitterly cold weather, it seems I’m not the EDITORIAL News. only one who feels this way. Why are there coat-haters? Well, maybe it’s because we all like to convince ourselves that it really isn’t February. By acting like it’s Tech fee increase needed May, things seem to be less stressful. And there may be nothing worse than being out, Eastern’s Tuition and Fee Committee’s rec- years and eventually would like to incorporate whether at a bar or a party, and being stuck in a At issue bulky winter coat. ommendation last week on behalf of the The technology VCRs, DVD players and data projectors, which But some students are taking this way too far. Student Technology Fee Committee for a 15 fee increase are all networked to a computer and monitor, One of the last times I hit the town with my coat, percent increase over two years to enhance stu- that was passed Michael Hoadley, assistant vice president for it was absolutely freezing. It was the kind of cold that by the Student dents’ academic experience is a reasonable Senate. Academic Affairs for technology, previously leaves your cheeks red, your ears numb, your eyes request, and Student Senate acted appropriately said. teared and your language filled Our stance with things like, “(Expletive in approving the bill. Teaching is becoming more computer-, net- With education deleted), it’s (expletive deleted) The increase, which will add $6.25 and work- and Internet-based and will continue to “Instead of pretending becoming more cold!” $7.20 over the next two years to the current and more move in this direction. it’s nice enough for Anyway, I was shivering my technology fee of $41.60 per semester, is within technologically Technological advances are inevitable, and sweaters, sweatshirts or way to class when I saw someone based the fee walking towards me wearing a the same ball park of other state schools. increase was a this fee increase will act as a beneficial invest- fleeces, I vow to more hooded sweatshirt — a gutsy Currently, Southern Illinois University- good decision ment essential in the progression of Eastern’s actively wear my winter move. I admired his anti-jacket Carbondale charges between $50 and $72 per by the Student educational resources. stance until my eyes drifted Senate. coat.” towards the ground (standard semester for technology, depending on student Also, students frequently experience prob- reaction when walking by a program enrollment. Western Illinois University, lems with Eastern’s network and internet con- stranger). as of fall 2004, charged between $2.45 and $3.33 per cred- nection. With fees supporting technological growth and My admiration quickly turned into disbelief - and it hour in computer fees, also depending on the program. repairs, problems should be detected, repaired and pre- later into anger - when I noticed he was wearing shorts. This would be $36.75 to $49.95 for a 15 hour semester. vented more efficiently because Eastern will have more His anti-pants philosophy has haunted me since. Most importantly, this money will improve technology resources necessary to facilitate problems. Maybe it’s time to face the harsh reality of winter in classrooms and computer labs. Eastern is currently on a The editorial is the majority opinion of head (and jacket) on. This actually lends itself nicely plan to replace all computers and equipment every four to metaphor or simile or onomatopoeia. The Daily Eastern News editorial board. In life, it’s often our nature to just avoid stressful or uncomfortable situations by ignoring them. It’s like that phone call we don’t want to return or that bank statement we’re too nervous to look at. YOUR TURN: LETTERS TO THE EDITOR People, myself very included, tend to pretend these DELTA CHI ARTICLE WAS hoods. loses its charter the newspaper does a things aren’t forcing us to take action, and then we BIAS; EDITORIAL WRONG During my time at Eastern, I saw better job of finding out the whole procrastinate, or we block it out. Out of sight, out of this paper print countless stories that story. mind. I would like to offer a rebuttal to the were false and one sided: the DEN is at If it does print a story, it should be Instead of pretending it’s nice enough for sweaters, opinion offered by the editorial board it again. However this time it is worse. accurate. Finally, do not print an edito- sweatshirts or fleeces, I vow to more actively wear my of the Daily Eastern News concerning Not only did it print a story that cries rial about a subject it really is not qual- winter coat. the status of Delta Chi Fraternity. The out irresponsible journalism, it also ified to make a decision on in the first I hope some of the guys who are tempted to throw editorial board stated that Delta Chi printed an editorial that states an opin- place. on a pair of shorts the next time the temperature should have lost its charter. How are a ion it is not qualified to make. jumps above 37 degrees decide to go with some pants group of student journalists qualified to This is like a chiropractor confirm- TIM JACKSON instead. make such a judgment? ing the diagnosis of a brain tumor in a EASTERN GRADUATE 2004 I extend this urging to cover up, though I never The staff of the newspaper really has cancer patient. Most reasonable people thought I’d say this, to the women of Eastern too. no idea what went on in the Delta Chi would not take this diagnosis as a con- Editor’s note: The DEN’s reporter (Immediately after typing this past sentence, I devel- house or if the fraternity should have firmation of terminal cancer. attempted to contact numerous members oped a twitch on my left side. Also, hell froze over.) lost its charter. In fact, the story that ran I hope that the rest of the university of Delta Chi, and only one would com- While putting on my jacket before going outside on Jan. 25 is filled with overstatements, sees this the same way. I also hope the ment. The others refused to comment or to smoke (cough, cough) will require a massive life one-sided arguments and blatant false- next time that a fraternity or sorority did not return the reporter’s calls. change, I know I’ll appreciate the warmth. Hopefully, a positive life change is in the works, all LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: The Daily Eastern News accepts letters their position and department. Letters whose authors cannot be veri- to the editor addressing local, state, national and international issues. fied will not be printed. We reserve the right to edit letters for length. because some jackass wore shorts. I’ve never been so They should be less than 250 words and include the authors’ name, Letters can be sent to The Daily Eastern News at 1811 Buzzard positively affected by a man’s calves. And God willing, telephone number and address. Students should indicate their year in Hall, Charleston IL 61920; faxed to 217-581-2923; or e-mailed to I never will be again. school and major. Faculty, administration and staff should indicate [email protected].

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Jackson said. "It was the basis of Help for all pop music because it was America’s first popular music. Before it became popular, people in the United States either lis- students tened to classical or big band music." The concert will feature Jackson performing an array of concerning different styles of blues from its inception as field holler songs to contemporary as well as his own financial aid original pieces. The workshop is part of the All About the Blues Series that BY SANDRA JAKOB Jackson created after being asked STAFF WRITER to talk about and perform the blues in front of a third grade Students who are planning to apply for fall 2005 SUBMITTED PHOTO/THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS class. financial aid can receive help with their applica- Blues artist Fruteland Jackson will be playing tonight in the 7th Street Underground playing different He was surprised by the tions. styles of acoustic blues from contemporary to his originals. response he got from the kids, February is Financial Aid/Admission Awareness motivating him to create a curricu- Month in Illinois, and two workshops designed to lum that is taught in the “Blues in help parents and students who are applying for the Schools” program across the financial aid are planned to be held at Eastern, said Jackson all about blues country. Over 50,000 students of Dianna Ensign, the associate director of financial all ages now participate in the aid. “Blues in the Schools” program. “We will have a demonstration on how the gov- Musician to teach clinic and put on concert After the “Blues in the Schools” ernment Web site works and we’ll walk them program was introduced, it through it,” Ensign said. at Eastern as part of ‘Blues in the Schools’ spawned the “Bluez in the Hood” Ensign’s office has sent out letters to the high BY DAVID KUMA guitar before the hurricane, he Jackson will conduct an inter- program, designed with a focus on schools in the area, and so far two people have STAFF WRITER sought refuge in playing the blues active Blues 101 workshop today “high-risk” students. signed up. after the storm. at 3 p.m. at the University "Blues music doesn’t tolerate Ensign said the workshops are going to be held Fruteland Jackson first became Now, Jackson “is one of a Ballroom in the Martin Luther anger because it helps people vent 6.30 p.m, Feb. 24, and 7 p.m, Feb. 28, in the serious about playing the blues selected group of Americans ded- King, Jr. University Union and in more ways than one,” he said. Arcola-Tuscola room of the Martin Luther King, Jr. after the seafood company he icated to gathering, preserving will also perform a concert from “Not only is it emotional salvation University Union. Workshop admission is by reser- owned in Mississippi was and performing Acoustic Blues, 9-11 p.m. at the 7th Street for some, but (it) develops creativi- vation only. destroyed in Hurricane Elena. in all their various forms,” Underground. ty and breaks down all social barri- During the one-hour workshop, interested par- Although he had grown up according to his Web site "Blues music is the roots of the ers because it has something for ents and students will be able to ask questions around the blues and played the www.fruteland.com. music people hear today," everyone." about applying for financial aid. Ensign encourages the parents to bring all the papers they need, such as tax papers, so it will be easier to give proper advice on how they should fill out the applications. AASP symposium to discuss Africa’s resources “We’ll start off with a brief session on Free Application for Federal Student Aid and how BY TEAGUE MOLLOY “With this coming boom in African oil Toyin Falola, professor of African history at (applying for financial aid online) works,” Ensign STAFF WRITER production, the risks as well as the opportuni- the University of Texas in Austin, will join said. ty for resource dependent governments and Brundage at the speech. The Illinois Student Assistance Commission, The African American Studies Program will their populations will be greater than ever, as Toyin is the author of numerous books ISAC, is the main organizer of financial aid. host a symposium titled, “Natural Resources in will the consequences for the world economy with the University of Rochester Press. She is ISAC has recognized February as Financial Africa: Curse or Blessing?” in the Phipps Lecture if civil strife in Africa’s oil producing regions also the co-editor of the Journal of African Aid/Admission Awareness Month for several years. Hall, room 1205, in the Physical Sciences disrupt supply and leads to higher oil prices,” Economic History, serves as Editor of “The interest for receiving financial aid is going Building from 6 - 8:30 p.m. Brundage said. Rochester Studies in African History and the up as the cost of college is increasing,” said Lori A. Stephan G. Brundage, chair of the Africa Area In addition to this, Brundage said the Diaspora and s as Editor of Classic Authors Reimers, director of government relations. and Studies Foreign Service Institute will be one scramble for Africa’s natural resources among and Texts on Africa by the Africa World The workshops are a way for the advisers to get of the keynote speakers. He said he will discuss outside powers, as well as by competing forces Press. in touch with people who want to apply for finan- Africa’s dependence on the export of natural within African countries, has played a definite He said he has received numerous awards cial aid, Reimers said. ISAC receives a lot of ques- resources. role in shaping the continent’s history and and honors including the Nelson Mandela tions about applications all year but especially dur- “I will then examine the various proposals and development. Professorship. ing February. initiatives for improving governance in Africa’s Africa’s abundant petroleum and minerals He outlined his major points for the sym- “It’s a good time to have the workshops now resource dependent economies,” Brundage said. reserves have long been prized by African posium as land, minerals, uses, globalization, since a lot of people look at their tax papers, and He said some experts estimate one of three leaders, coveted by colonialists and exploited wars and conflict and survival strategies for they are important when you apply for financial new barrels of oil that will reach world markets by corporations and governments alike, the resources and their impacts on Africa and aid,” Reimers said. over the next decade will come from Africa. Brundage said. the world.

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ShowTimes for January 31- Feb 3 HIDE & SEEK (R)5:15 8:00 10:10 SIDEWAYS (R) 4:00 7:10 10:00 MILLION DOLLAR BABY (PG-13) 3:40 6:40 9:40 ALONE IN THE DARK (R) 5:00 7:30 9:45 IN GOOD COMPANY (PG-13) 4:50 7:40 10:10 ARE WE THERE YET? (PG)5:30 7:50 10:05 WHITE NOISE (PG-13) 9:30 ONLY COACH CARTER (PG-13) 3:50 6:50 9:50 ASSAULT ON PRECINCT 13 (R)4:15 7:00 AVIATOR (PG-13) 4:40 8:15 WHITE NOISE (PG-13) 9:30 ONLY MEET THE FOCKERS (PG-13) 4:30 7:20 9:55 PAGE 6A T HE D AILY E ASTERN N E WS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2005

STATE Wild, stupid fundraising not so stupid BRIEFS

McKinney Hall Council paper. The “crazier things” will be done during the auc- “It will be entertainment slash Serial killer may and others unorthodox tion, Slicer said. plan to collect proceeds A few actions will be done to see how much peo- action...in the middle, there be connected to ple will pay to enjoy the entertainment. The will be a big overblown magic BY NICOLE MILSTEAD actions include participants licking whipped cream other homicides STAFF WRITER off of someone’s foot and eating an entire piece of trick to break it up and to give paper, Slicer said. There will also be a mystery ASSOCIATED PRESS Its title gives no clue to it, but “Nick Slicer and blender, which will be full of foods that should not it some variety.” Associates Are Gonna Do Something Stupid” is be mixed, which Slicer will drink. NICK SLICER, PEORIA, Ill. (AP) – Police agencies actually a hall fundraiser. “The proceeds from the acts that are being done MCKINNEY HALL RESIDENT ASSISTANT want to know if an alleged serial killer “This is a program being instituted by (me) and by people other than Slicer are going toward the who authorities say confessed to eight the McKinney Hall Council is assisting me with McKinney Hall Council’s budget because we have slayings in the Peoria area is linked to it,” said Nick Slicer, a McKinney Hall resident a really small budget this year,” said Brittany Leslie, magic trick to break it up and to give it some vari- other unsolved homicides in their areas. assistant. ”The program consists mainly of a serv- McKinney Hall president. ety; I am really looking forward to doing it.” Investigators said Wednesday they ice auction but will contain some crazier, goofier “The other proceeds will go to Project Hope, The event will be hosted by Zach S. Lowe, a sen- have received telephone calls from at least stuff.” which is a housing program in the community”, ior English major. Lowe, an associate of Slicer, five departments asking whether their The services being auctioned off include rides to Leslie said. helped to develop the program. cold cases could be linked to accused Wal-Mart or classes, laundry services, room clean- “It will be entertainment slash action,” Slicer The fundraiser will start at 8:30 p.m. tonight in killer Larry Bright, said Lt. Mark ing, meal cooking and assistance in proofreading a said. “In the middle, there will be a big overblown the McKinney Hall Lobby. Greskoviak, part of a task force investigating the central Illinois deaths. The cases include a missing acquain- tance of Bright's and a woman found RHA plans for annual retreat, Kid’s Weekend dead near where he once lived in Wisconsin. The transitional retreat, which will Treasure EIU, with a pirate and speakers tonight. BY NICOLE MILSTEAD be held in an academic building, will Caribbean style, Gergits said. Jon Dean, a resident assistant FORMER POLICE OFFICER IS STAFF WRITER have guest speakers, leadership devel- “Friday will start with a big group from Douglas Hall, will speak on the CHARGED WITH LYING TO FBI opment programs and team building activity in the (Grand) Ballroom, Fair Trade Coalition and sweatshops. The Residence Hall Association activities, DiPietro said. and Saturday will have a picnic. Lance Ellington, a resident of CHICAGO (AP) – A Chicago police will continue to plan its annual tran- RHA is sponsoring a fund raiser Each hall will be hosting a game,” Thomas Hall, will be presenting commander who held the highest rank at sitional retreat and Kids Weekend for scholarships called “Pie Your Exec Gergits said. “University Board will plaques to the winning residence hall O'Hare International Airport and event at its meeting tonight in Board.” The event will be held April be showing ‘Shark Tale’ on Saturday councils for the Campus Poker Tour. Midway Airport has been charged with Andrews Hall. 7, directly after the RHA meeting at evening.” RHA will vote this week on the con- lying to FBI agents investigating the city's The RHA transitional retreat, 5 p.m. The RHA Programming stitutional changes and additions scandal-plagued Hired Truck Program, which is for new and old Hall The RHA programming commit- Committee has a goal of 100 chil- concerning membership that have according to a federal complaint unsealed Council executive board and RHA tee is currently focusing on Kids dren to participate this year, Gergits been brought up at the last two Wednesday. members, will be held 6 p.m. to mid- Weekend, said Elizabeth Gergits, the said. Last year, 65 children were in meetings, DiPietro said. “Of the Michael J. Acosta, 58, appeared before night April 14. Lindsay DiPietro, RHA programming committee attendance. Sign up sheets will soon Months” will also be announced this a federal magistrate Wednesday on one RHA president, said she plans to chair. be available at the front desk in each week, she said. count of lying to FBI agents and waived have the new executive board and Kids Weekend will be held April residence hall. RHA meets 5 p.m. Thursday in his right to a preliminary hearing. He was RHA positions filled by April 7. 23 and 24. This year’s theme is RHA will also have two guest the Andrews Hall basement. released on his own recognizance.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2005 T HE D AILY E ASTERN N E WS P A GE 7A Ford pulls ad for sex abuse victims

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS police battalion, testified that Abu NATIONAL Ghraib was a bleak and volatile place Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday BRIEFS for the thousands of detainees and abruptly yanked a planned Super their vastly outnumbered guards. Bowl advertisement that depicted a clergyman tempted by a new pick- BUSH DIVIDES BABY up truck after some clergy sex abuse contributions dismissed. Sears, BOOMERS IN ‘THIRD RAIL’ victims complained the ad made Roebuck and Co. and Diversified light of their trauma. Collections Services Inc. reached WASHINGTON — President The company wants to keep the similar agreements with prosecutors. Bush is using a light touch with the focus on its new truck model rather third rail of politics. He wants to than controversy, said Sara Tatchio, LEAD DETECTIVE GRILLED make big, benefit-cutting changes spokeswoman for Ford's Lincoln IN ROBERT BLAKE CASE to Social Security for those who division. don't trust the program anyhow LOS ANGELES — The police and promises a hands-off approach MARTHA STEWART NEW detective who supervised the Robert for older Americans who consider it STAR ON ‘APPRENTICE’ Blake murder investigation conceded a birthright. Wednesday he didn't order a gunshot The strategy is a result of polling NEW YORK — The master- residue test of the restaurant booth that shows support for Bush's plan is minds behind “The Apprentice” where the actor claimed to have left strongest among the youngest work- Donald Trump and Mark Burnett his gun a key element of his alibi. ers and weakest among the oldest, and NBC announced Wednesday Detective Ronald Ito said it didn't with a key demographic group even- that Stewart will host “The occur to him to order tests of the ly divided: people who are 55 to 64 Apprentice: Martha Stewart.” booth seat where Blake said he had years old, those closest to retiring. “Mark and I have always left the weapon during dinner with admired her,” Trump said. “She's a Bonny Lee Bakley or of carpet TWO MEN DIAGNOSED very brave woman. She's built a under the table where Blake claims WITH RARE STD multimillion-dollar empire. It was he found the gun when he returned, an easy decision ...” leaving his wife alone in his car. NEW YORK — A rare sexually transmitted disease that can scar the CRACKER BARREL SOLDIER TESTIFIES ABU genitals has been found in two CHARGES DISMISSED GHRAIB DEPLORABLE patients in New York, and the strain is the same as that recently detected AUSTIN, Texas — Prosecutors FORT HOOD, Texas — in Europe, the city's health commis- agreed Wednesday to drop charges Conditions at the Abu Ghraib prison sioner said Wednesday. against another company that had were so “deplorable” that rats and Lymphogranuloma venereum, or been indicted in an investigation wild dogs were a common sight and LGV, is a form of chlamydia that can JOSH REELEY/THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS into a Texas political action com- edible food and water were scarce, a damage the bowels and scar the anus. John Bailey, carpenters shop, unties a sign from the overhang between mittee formed by U.S. House witness testified Wednesday in the Among the few patients that have Klehm Hall and Lumpkin Hall and hands it down to Tom Coffey, carpen- Majority Leader Tom DeLay. penalty phase for a soldier who has been identified in the United States, ters shop, Wednesday afternoon. Coffey said, “ It’s not that we aren’t Cracker Barrel Old Country Store pleaded guilty to abusing detainees. most also had the AIDS virus, Health glad you are here, it’s just that we have a new sign to put up.” Inc. is the third company out of eight Army Maj. David Dinenna, a Department Commissioner Thomas to have charges of illegal campaign leader of Sgt. Javal Davis's military Frieden said at a news conference. ATTENTION TEACHER EDUCATION MAJORS & FACULTY You are invited to a presentation by bestselling author Dr. Gregory Michie. His presentation is entitled: Teaching in the Undertow: Resisting the Pull of School-As-Usual

Tuesday, February 8th at 7pm in the Charleston-Mattoon Room

Dr. Michie taught for many years in the Chicago Public Schools and is author of two books in the area of teaching for social justice

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PLAN B: “I think it’s a great concept, but MONEY: Financial aid at Eastern CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1A “I think it’s a good thing like everything else, I think that CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1A there are people out there that will to be safe, but it’s also Amount of financial aid dollars students take the pills. misuse it,” Boron said To ensure students get financial received “There have been occasions where like an easy way out.” While Shrader said she thinks aid, she recommends filing early. N Fiscal year 2003: $57.4 something occurred and they need- Plan B is a much safer form of pre- Zieren suggested students apply in LAUREN MANDAC, FRESHMAN PHYSICAL million ed it a week apart, which can be EDUCATION AND HEALTH MAJOR venting a pregnancy, it is not a February and March prior to the done,” Shrader said. method of birth control. It is a way fall semester to have the best N Fiscal year 2004: $62.7 When a student comes in and to help out women who are in a sit- chance for federal and state aid. million requests the pill, Health Services will Shrader said Health Services uation where they need something Zieren said since the Pell Grant first determine whether the student counsels students when they come. right away. and State Scholarship programs Number of students receiving aid needs it. They do this by asking Students can not just walk in, get a “My thought is that your hor- have not kept pace with rising N Fiscal year 2003: 8, 692 questions about birth control and prescription and walk out. Health mone levels will go up and down costs, many students had to bor- students when the episode occurred. Services wants students to realize and up and down, where as if you row loans to go to school. N Fiscal year 2004: 9,056 If the student qualifies, a pregnan- there are better choices for contra- are on something else, your levels A Pell grant is a need-based students cy test is given to make sure the stu- ceptives. stay more balanced and you won’t grant to help students pay for dent is not pregnant from a prior Shrader said if women are accu- see this swing,” Shrader said. school. experience. If the student passes the rate in taking their other prescribed Shrader also mentioned that the The U.S. Congress passed new million additional students having test, she can then see a provider or contraceptive, they don’t need to pills might be available over the guidelines allowing the Department their Pell grants reduced by an aver- doctor and receive the pills. worry about taking Plan B. counter soon. of Education to revise the way age of $3,000. “I think it’s a good thing to be safe, Kathy Boron, a junior geology “I think it all boils down to will financial aid need is calculated. The Fifteen hours of tuition and fees but it’s also like an easy way out,” major, thinks the pills are a good this be another method of birth con- new calculations would result in for a continuing student costs said Lauren Mandac, a freshman idea as long as they are not taken trol?” she said. “It is not really a good nearly 90,000 students being cut off $2,739.05, so students are keeping physical education and health major. advantage of. way to manage contraception.” from Pell grants nationwide, with 1 their loan amounts low, Zieren said.

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Panther workhorse looks for openings STANDINGS

Panther guard Patterson said he’s comfortable not OVC OVERALL being the team’s top offensive threat, TEAM RECORD RECORD make Eastern’s and he relishes his role as the team’s most physical player. Tennessee Tech 12-7 7-1 Murray State 11-7 6-2 hustle plays “That’s my role,” he said. “ I’m a sen- Samford 11-8 6-2 ior, and I don’t feel bad about being a Eastern Kentucky 14-6 6-3 BY DAN WOIKE physical player. Austin Peay 7-13 5-3 Southeast Missouri 9-10 4-4 SPORTS EDITOR “I like to bang.” His passion for contact has caused Tennessee State 9-13 4-4 Eastern Illinois 8-11 3-5 Basketball is a game of chances, and Patterson some foul problems, some- Morehead State 9-11 3-6 for the Eastern men’s basketball team, thing Weemer said his forward is Tennessee-Martin 4-15 1-7 senior forward Aaron Patterson maxi- improving. Jacksonville State 5-16 0-8 mizes his. “He picks up some cheap fouls Patterson is hitting 60 percent of his because he is so strong,” Weemer said. OVC STATS shots and averaging seven points. “He’s got to do a better job of not pick- SCORING PER GAME But, the team’s leader in field-goal ing up dumb fouls early because we GP P/G percentage is only averaging five shots a need him on the floor to give us an 1.GONNER, Dainmon-SEMO SR 17 20.4 game. inside presence.” 2.JENKINS, Willie-TTU SR 19 18.2 “I’m not a selfish player,” Patterson Though Patterson is listed at a gener- 3.GOLSON, Reggie-SEMO SR 19 16.8 4.MERRITT, J. Robert-SAM JR 19 16.3 said. “If I have a chance to score, I score.“ ous 6-foot-5-inch, he usually finds him- 5.McKNIGHT, Chad-MOR SR 20 16.1 With the Panthers heading back onto self guarding bigger players. 6.DAVIS, Anthony-APSU SR 17 15.7 the road, Patterson might be seeing Weemer said Patterson neutralizes 7.GOMES, Josh-EIU JR 19 15.5 more chances, said assistant coach Steve opponents, even at the expense of his 8.DILDY, Emanuel-EIU SR 20 15.3 Weemer. statistics. 9.PEARSON, Trey-MUR SO 17 15.2 “On the road, you can’t take quick “What people don’t recognize is that ASSISTS PER GAME GAMES A/G shots; you have to take good shots,” he while he might only get six or seven 1.RUSSELL, Walker-JSU JR 21 7.62 said. “If you take quick shots and they rebounds, he’s keeping other guys from 2.WITT, Matt-EKU JR 20 6.65 don’t fall, you can get behind really quick. grabbing rebounds,” Weemer said. “He 3.JENIFER, Keith-MUR JR 18 4.11 “We’re going to try and turn our makes hustle plays. STEPHEN HAAS/THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS 4.BOYD, Keyon-TTU JR 19 3.74 offense a little and try and get the ball to “The stats don’t indicate how well Senior forward Aaron Patterson dunks in a recent home game against 5.DILDY, Emanuel-EIU SR 17 3.58 (Patterson) for some good shots.” he’s done.” Tennessee Tech. THURSDAY’S GAME GAME DESCRIPTION SATURDAY’S GAME GAME DESCRIPTION OVC NOTES

One week ago, the Panthers toppled then first- For the second straight week, the Panthers Player of the Week place Samford. Tonight, they try and upset the play a struggling OVC foe. The Skyhawks Matt Witt, Eastern Kentucky OVC’s second-place Racers. The Racers repre- only conference win came at Jacksonville sented the OVC in the NCAA Tournament last State, who is still looking for it’s first confer- Newcomer of the Week year, but return just two players from that ence win. Tennessee-Martin is led by 6-foot- Eastern Illinois Eastern Illinois Eastern Illinois Tennessee- Trey Pearson, Murray State team. Sophomore guard Trey Pearson leads 5 junior forward Jared Newson. His 14.9 (8-11, 3-5 OVC) (11-7, 6-2 OVC) (4-14, 0-6 OVC) Martin @ the team with 15.2 points per game. Two @ (4-15, 1-11 OVC) scoring average and 6.7 rebounds per game Freshman of the Week other Racer starters average in double figures. rank in the OVC’s top 10. Brandon Davis, Jacksonville State Stix Stix -Sports Grill Thursday @ E Ladies Night Steak Philly w/Fries B 50 or $2 Stoli Flavors 99 Strawberry, Razberi, Ohranj, Peach OPEN 11a.m. Gyro’s $3 Chicken Philly E! w/ fries w/Fries TONITparty with $250 Big Bottles 50 E $200 B energy Beer $4 Rendition covering Oasis, 3 Doors Down, Rusted Root, Nelly, GooGoo Dolls &a whole lot more! $2 Bottles $3 50 Bar Doubles

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Eastern hopes “If we can win these SALLEE PUNISHED BY OVC two games on the road, to rebound off The Ohio Valley Conference it could be a huge boost has publicly reprimanded Eastern a disappointing for us.” Illinois women’s basketball coach Brady Sallee for comments made homestand MEGAN SPARKS, JUNIOR GUARD through the media about officiating, following last Saturday’s loss to BY MARCUS JACKSON During the Panther’s four-game Jacksonville State. SPORTS REPORTER home stand, they were out rebound- “The Ohio Valley Conference ed 140-98 and will look to take expects coaches and student-ath- The Eastern Illinois women’s bas- advantage of Murray’s lack of size. letes to conduct themselves in an ketball team will take the road for The Racers (7-12, 3-5 OVC) start appropriate manner at all times,” the first of a brief two-game Ohio four guards, and their tallest starter is said OVC Commissioner Jon A. Valley Conference road trip as it 6-foot-1-inch senior forward Steinbrecher, in a statement issued faces the Murray State Racers at 5 Kaleena Miller. by the league office. p.m. today in the Regional Special “We have a definite size advantage “Coach Sallee’s comments were Events Center at Murray, Ky. in the post,” Eastern head coach unprofessional and are not in The Panthers (8-11, 1-7) will be Brady Sallee said. “We’re going to keeping with the high standards he trying to get back in the win column, look to exploit that and try to get has set for himself and his pro- as they have lost three straight games. Pam (O’Connor) some touches, gram, nor are they consistent with Junior guard Megan Sparks said along with Janelle (Cazy).” the standards of sportsmanship the team will be looking to get some O’Connor comes into today’s and ethical conduct held by the confidence after a tough home stand. game as Eastern’s leading scorer, Ohio Valley Conference. “If we can win these two games on averaging 14.2 points per game, and “The OVC has procedures in the road, it could be a huge boost for has scored in double figures for six place for coaches to address con- us,” she said. “We really didn’t play consecutive games. cerns with officiating,” said as well as we should have at home, so The Racers came in losers in three Steinbrecher. “In this case, those if we can pick up these two games on of their last four games. They procedures were not followed.” the road we can use that as some- dropped games last weekend at thing to build on for the rest of the Morehead State (71-59) and Eastern Sophomore guard Ashley Hayes season.” Kentucky (83-73). (11.5) and freshman guard Shaleea STEPHEN HAAS/THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Eastern will be facing a Murray Murray State has three players Petty (10.0) are the other Racers in State team that is being out averaging over 10 points per game, double figures. Women’s head basketball coach Brady Sallee questions an official after rebounded by a margin of 10.2 per led by senior guard Rebecca Petty also leads the OVC in receiving a technical foul in the game against Samford Thursdy evening at game, which ranks last in the OVC. Remington’s 15.7 points per game. assists, dishing out 4.42 per game. Lantz Arena

STEVENS: feels more comfortable doing and tak- for power, has an improved pitching seems to dull the effectiveness and I’ve been waiting for somebody to CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12A ing the ball from the start. rotation and a slew of relief options to need to steal bases in college base- stand up and say this team is a con- Junior Greg Schweighart will be in use. ball. ference contender, but in the time I the mix to be one of those three top The only weakness I can see with So to evaluate this team logically was waiting, I realized that I’d stand incredible heart to be a freshman starters that will be used in confer- this team is a lack of speed due to the apparently means a sixth place finish on the ledge and proclaim belief in closer on a second place team right ence three-game series after being a loss of Chris Uhle, Kyle Haines and according to Baseball America and this squad because it’s logical and out of high school. Now, he will be dominant pitcher for Lakeland. Marcus Jackson. However, with the fourth place respect from the other that idea comes in all shapes and given the opportunity to do what he This team can hit for average, hit enormous power of the aluminum OVC coaching staff. sizes. ATTENTION FUTURE TEACHERS It’s Thursday, It’s Free Workshops by Nationally Recognized Character Development Specialist N o C ov Dr. Jim Kestner er! E register at www.kesweb.com IZ Cherry Bombs G ER Raz Bombs Four Workshops Show You How to Make a Difference EN O Bombs $3.50$3DOUBLE DRINKS 1. Addressing Students’ Challenging Behaviors (Feb. 10, 6-7pm) Big Bottles are BAACK!! 2. Building Students’ Self-Esteem (Feb. 24, 6-7pm) $2.50 Lite, Bud Light, Coors Light 3. The Conscience of Choices:Leading Students to Make Good PARTY WITH B K E R Decisions for Success in School and Life (Mar. 31, 6-7pm) D J OOM S H A 4. Toward Higher Ground:Building Character by Teaching Self Functions? Greg @ 549-3581 Respect,Self-Discipline and Responsibility (Apr. 9, 9am-12pm) SATURDAY IS LADIES NIGHT! All Workshops Held in 1103 Buzzard Limited Space Available! Lincolnwood Pinetree Register online NOW! Apartments Reserve your spot and find more details at www.kesweb.com Sponsored by the Education Scholars Program Studio, 1,2 & 3 Bedroom Apartments ΑΣΤ ΑΣΤ ΑΣΤ ΑΣΤ ΑΣΤ ΑΣΤ ΑΣΤ ΑΣΤ ΑΣΤ ΑΣΤ ΑΣΤ ΑΣΤ ΑΣΤ ΑΣΤ ΑΣΤ ΑΣΤ Free Wireless Internet • Lots of space • Swimming pool The Ladies of Alpha Sigma Tau would like to congratulate our new executive board and to thank our old board for all their hard work. • Volleyball court Across from Carman Hall 2004 2005 345-6000 President Jackie Engel Samantha Smith Vice President Karen Poludniak Coreen Dunton Secretary Coreen Dunton Megan Shewan help your business Treasurer Lauren Foster Shanna Rocco New Member Educator Samantha Smith Jackie Farrel BLOSSOM Thursday Recruitment Director Courtney Troyer Shannon Maser advertise! Risk Management Shannon Maser Meghan McCann $1.50 16oz Drafts Alumnai Liasion Lindsey Punton Jacenta Morgan 581-2816 $1.25 Rail Vodka Mixers Panhellenic Delegate Coleen Carmody Maggie McFarland Friday Housing Director Nicole Samford Kristi Eissler $1.75 Domestic Bottles 8:30 Foosball ΑΣΤ ΑΣΤ ΑΣΤ ΑΣΤ ΑΣΤ ΑΣΤ ΑΣΤ ΑΣΤ ΑΣΤ ΑΣΤ ΑΣΤ ΑΣΤ ΑΣΤ ΑΣΤ ΑΣΤ ΑΣΤ Tournament

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2005 Eastern Illinois University, Charleston FOOTBALL THROWING HEAT MATT STEVENS STAFF WRITER Panthers announce new recruits

BY DAN RENICK Standard player of the year. Kniss Don’t ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR played in an identical offense to Eastern’s in high school, Spoo said, Eastern head coach Bob Spoo and and will have a head start when he count out the Panther coaching staff joins the Panthers. announced the 14 players of the “More and more true freshman are 2005 recruiting class, 10 of whom able to (compete for starting spots),” Panther are in-state players. Spoo said. “They’re better prepared Bryan Flynn, wide receivers coach and bigger and stronger.” and recruiting coordinator, empha- On the defensive side of the ball, baseball sized focusing its efforts in attracting Eastern added four defensive backs. Illinois athletes. The defensive backfield is also Logic is something that comes “We’re committed to recruiting in returning all of its starters from last apparently in all shapes and sizes. state, Chicago and the Charleston season. I would’ve thought logic would area, and they’ve been good to us the Two of the standouts of the defen- state that a young Eastern baseball last two years,” Flynn said. sive backs are Adrian Arrington, of team that is returning five everyday Wide receiver Joey Coia, second Bloomington High School, and starters and three starting pitchers all-time in receiving yards in IHSA Justin Moore, of Colerain High off a team that just completed a history with 3,279, highlights the 14 School in Cincinnati. Arrington was second place finish in the Ohio new recruits that signed with Eastern an Illinois Football Coaches Valley Conference would be pre- football yesterday. Association All-State selection and dicted to finish well. At least no Outside of Coia, the Panthers was the Big 12 conference defensive lower than second! recruited two more wide receivers to MVP. Arrington was a member of The Panthers boast the return of add to their receiving corp. Coia may Colerain’s state champion team that All-American Freshman third also be used to return kicks, Spoo was also ranked fifth nationally in baseman Ryan Campbell, and if in said, and could help improve prep football. his second year he can improve his Eastern’s troubled special teams of Defensive linemen Daniel Moore fielding (22 errors, .887 fielding last year. and linebacker Anthony Morrison percentage), he will challenge for The Panthers signed eight offen- round out the 2005 recruiting class OVC Player of the Year. sive players, four of whom were line- and are additions to Eastern’s two Eastern’s men, with another lineman expected groups that will be taking the biggest top three hit- to sign later this week. With Eastern hits in personnel. Moore was the St. “This ters of last returning its whole offensive line Louis Post Dispatch defensive player season from last year, the Panthers can wait of the year. team can Campbell, for these players to develop, offensive Overall, Spoo was pleased with the hit for for first baseman line coach Mark Hudson said, but he recruiting class but knows that he Kevin still expects his new recruits to be can’t make an immediate evaluation. average, Carkeek and competitive. “If (this recruiting class) can meas- hit for outfielder “Two of those guys have to step up ure up to the last two, we’ll be suc- Mark out of that group,” Hudson said. cessful,” Spoo said. “It will be a year power, has Chagnon are “We’ll probably red-shirt the rest.” or two before we can evaluate.” r eturning The Panthers added another quar- The recruiting process isn’t finan because they terback, giving them five total. Kyle ished up, though. Four more players improved were, fresh- Kniss, of Lanark Eastland High - a defensive and offensive lineman, a STEPHEN HAAS/THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS man. Logic School, was an All-State quarterback wide receiver and a kicker - will visit Eastern head football coach Bob Spoo answers questions about high school pitching would state and was the Freeport Journal this weekend, Spoo said. recruits Wednesday afternoon in the conference room at O’Brien Stadium. rotation that unless the “C” trio MEN’S BASKETBALL and a slew hit a sophomore wall, or relief the middle positions.” of the lineup Youth meets youth in OVC game isn’t some- MATT STEVENS, thing head STAFF WRITER coach Jim BY JOHN HOHENADEL between this year’s Racers (11-7, 6-2) not able to red-shirt during their run its half court offense. Schmitz has SPORTS REPORTER and last year’s. freshman years because the team Church is well aware of what to worry about. Murray State’s Media Relations needed them to step up and play Murray likes to do. The slight unknown is what the If a Murray State 2004 graduate Director Dave Winder said sopho- right away. “It tends to get lost on defense at pitching staff will turn out to look were to come back and watch a bas- more forward Shawn Witherspoon is Despite the new look, Murray times,” Church said. “It likes to play like and how everybody will adjust ketball game, he or she may only rec- the only Racer who played signifi- State is the defending OVC tourna- the passing lanes. If we can be patient to their roles. The number one ognize two players - that’s how many cant minutes last year. ment champion and is 6-2 in the and withstand the first couple of starter for Eastern is a solid rock on of this year’s Racers have returned The Racers currently have zero OVC this year. The Racers’ two passes, then we should be able to get the mound. Senior Kyle Widegren from last season. seniors listed on the roster and five OVC losses came at Samford, who some good looks at the basket.” is my vote for most underrated Last season, the Panthers (8-11, 3-5 freshmen. In fact, only two of the 13 has only one loss in the OVC, and at Eastern won’t have the luxury of pitcher in the OVC. Yes, Austin Ohio Valley Conference) lost both players who played for Murray State Eastern Kentucky. home court advantage this time Peay junior pitcher Rowdy Hardy games to the Murray State Racers by last year are on the team this year. Samford head coach Jimmy against Murray, who is 7-1 at home, is the most dominant pitcher in an average of 24 points. Winder said the Racers found Tillette said it didn’t hurt that the but it will have the experience the conference and probably a Eastern lost the first game of the themselves in the rare situation of Bulldogs had home court advantage advantage. high draft pick once he graduates, series at home 67-85 and then trav- graduating nine players in one year. (the Racers are 3-6 on the road this The Panthers are coming off a two but Widegren matched Hardy at eled to Murray for the final game of He said the NCAA can’t remember year), but the way his team beat game winning streak in which they Coaches Stadium last May. the year and lost 51-81. that ever happening before. Murray was that it forced it out of beat Samford and Jacksonville State. The wildcard in the staff will be “We both have new teams with Winder said some of the guys that its game. But Eastern is winless on the road the closer. Well, last year’s closer, new players this year,” assistant coach graduated last year should have gradu- Tillette said Murray likes to run and thus far this year. Chris Vaculik. Vaculik showed Mike Church said. ated earlier and some could still be on play an up-tempo type game. He said The Panthers will look to get that Different is an understatement the team. in order to beat Murray, his Bulldogs elusive first road win at Murray State SEE STEVENS PAGE 11A when talking about the disparity He said some of the players were had to slow Murray down and make it on Thursday night.

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See COVER STORY Page 3B SUBMITTED PHOTO MAFIA NO MORE CALENDAR DIFRANCO STRIKES GET FIT 2005 FOR THOSE ABOUT Fruteland Jackson, TO ROCK Former Mafia member The Fuzz, Eastern Verge Health and Fitness speaks to Eastern about Jazz Combo, Muntu, Reviewer downplays Series part three: gambling and its ill Hit Gone Bad, ‘Righteous Babe’ Ani’s Eastern’s personal trainer The Slurs, effects. 7 Shot Screamers, latest release. sheds light how to get fit 7 Shot Screamers and the Slurs, Reverend and why to stay in shape. Hit Gone Bad to play Rob and Brent Byrd Friends and Co. Saturday. to play this weekend

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COVER STORY: AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE Troupe performs African dance, music

Muntu takes the ON THE VERGE OF THIS WEEKEND’S EVENTS Greenwood Ave. The Muntu Performing Arts Center will also stage as part of FRIDAY, FEB.4: have several classrooms, his- Heritage Banquet Steppin’ Out. Dance lessons & dance in the Grand Ballroom of the Martin Luther King University Union toric media and dance classes 7 p.m. to 12:45 a.m. Free, Students and families are welcome. Sponsored by University Board, Black for all ages and skill levels, BY JAMI ARCENEAUX Student Union and Student Government. Stevenson said. STAFF WRITER Muntu founded a program to SATURDAY, FEB. 5: promote community involve- Traditional African dance African-American Heritage Banquet 5 p.m. Social, 6 p.m. Dinner, Grand Ballroom. ment and reduce negative influ- troupe Muntu will accentuate the Muntu Dance Company of Chicago will perform African & African-American dance, music & folklore. ences. According to theme “Our Past, Your Future” at Tickets sold at Minority Affairs Office. General Public $15, students and children $7. www.muntu.com, the Arts for the African-American Heritage Community Empowerment Celebration Banquet Saturday. SUNDAY, FEB.6: Programs are a collaboration of The Chicago-based theater Super Bowl Party sponsored by National PanHellenic Council, BSU, UB. Free food & gifts. outreach programs that go into group tries to “seek to appreci- 5 p.m. Greek Court. the Chicago communities, ate the differences to amplify the libraries, schools, community similarities,” said Lynn MONDAY, FEB. 7, 14, 21, 28: centers and work with the specif- Stevenson, Muntu’s company “Know Your Heritage” game will be played in residence halls. Sponsored by NPHC. ic needs of that community. manager. The company is deter- The African-American Heritage mined to educate all youth, WEDNESDAY, FEB. 9: Banquet, Saturday, is one of a regardless of race, by giving Blood and Bone Marrow Drive; Community Blood Services of Illinois. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the African- series of events that kicks off the them a firm grasp of their culture. American Culture Center. month of February, also known as “We understand that there is Black History Month. merit in all cultures,” she said. The banquet begins at 5 p.m. The event is sponsored by Central African nation of and universities in this country, will take what they have studied with a social. Then, at 6 p.m., Minority Affairs and University Cameroon. According to as well as a culture dance festival and interpret it into a dance,” dinner will be served. The menu Board. www.muntu.com, the troupe called Dance Africa. said Stevenson. The costumes, includes baked chicken, fried The group was ideal for the performs “authentic and pro- Shortly after their last perform- music and words for that particu- catfish, penne noodles and celebration because of their pro- gressive interpretations of con- ance in December, members of lar performance would also marinara sauce, collard greens, fessionalism and what they do for temporary and ancient African the dance company made their reflect the studied ceremony. In green beans, black-eyed peas, the community, said J.C. Miller, and African-American dance and annual trip to Africa to study with addition to learning from African white rice, cornbread and warm UB cultural chair. music.” different groups of native peo- tribes, several of the members apple pie a la mode. African- “We wanted to attract students Muntu tours with approxi- ple. According to what they are African. American students with the top and the general public,” Miller mately 10-12 performing mem- learned, members will compile a In about a year, the Muntu GPA from each grade level will said. bers and has traveled and per- dance that reflects their research, Dance Company of Chicago will be honored. Shortly following Muntu was founded in 1972. formed in such places as Brazil, said Stevenson. be the first company to build its the ceremony, at approximate- Muntu translates as “the essence Vera Cruz, Ghana and Mexico, “If the company travels to own theater in the city. The ly 7 p.m., the Muntu Dance of humanity,” in the Bantu lan- Stevenson said. They have also Senegal, they may view a girl’s future site of the 400-seat the- Company of Chicago will per- guage, which originated in the performed at various colleges rites of passage ceremony. They ater is on 47th St. and form.

UNIVERSITY BOARD UB event allows students to consume art, hot dogs “We’re trying a new idea. I think it’s attendance,” she said. “I’m very hopeful “We’re trying to reach out to a lot of dif- BY BRIAN O’MALLEY funny.” that we’ll have a good turnout.” ferent students.” STAFF WRITER Stanfield said Wal-Mart gift certificates The art show/hot dog contest event is Attendance is free for students, and all will be awarded to the winner of the hot a new idea Stanfield came up with students are allowed to bring a piece of Nothing hits the spot on a Friday night dog eating contest and to some of the stu- recently. artwork they would like to show other stu- like artwork and hot dogs. dents with exceptional artwork. “(Stanfield)’s been working hard on dents. Students will also be able to enjoy The University Board at 9 p.m. Friday is Stanfield said he doesn’t expect the bringing something new to Eastern,” free refreshments provided by the UB. holding the Comedy Art show and Hot fact that the event is on a Friday night Santoyo said. “It’s something new, some- “It’s just good, old entertainment for the Dog Eating Contest, an event that will to have a negative effect on atten- thing different, something we’re striving kids,” Stanfield said. allow students to bring and display art- dance. for all the time.” “It should be a good event,” Welter work, play music or perform stand-up “It’s not our typical event,” he said. “I UB Vice-Chair Bill Welter said the said. comedy, and then take part in a hot dog expect it to be a good crowd.” point of the event is to bring in stu- The event will be held at 9 p.m. consuming competition. UB Chair Maria Santoyo said the atten- dents that haven’t attended UB events Friday in the 7th Street Underground of “It’s something fun and different,” said dance at comedy events is always high. before. the Martin Luther King Jr. University Chris Stanfield, UB Comedy Coordinator. “I think comedy always does well with “This is a creative idea,” Welter said. Union.

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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Jackson judge calls jury pool sufficient

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS about 200 prospective jurors USHER GETS FIVE nees were Prince and Beyonce. famed wardrobe malfunction, a said they could not serve. CARSON’S ‘TONIGHT’ study released Tuesday criticized SANTA MARIA, Calif.–The judge Fewer than 100 fans were on SOUL TRAIN MTV for the "incessant sleaze" of in the child molestation case hand Tuesday as Jackson arrived NOMINATIONS GUEST BOOKS AUC- steamy programming aimed at against Michael Jackson said in a black suit with gold and red TIONED young people. Tuesday he had a sufficient pool of stripes down the legs of his LOS ANGELES–Usher collect- During one week last March, the about 250 prospective jurors will- pants. The pop star was upbeat ed a leading five nominations watchdog Parents Television ing to sit through the projected six- as he entered court, chatting ani- Tuesday for the annual Soul Train LOS ANGELES–Guest books Council said it counted 3,056 flash- month trial, moving jury selection matedly with his attorneys and Music Awards. signed by Johnny Carson's es of nudity or sexual situations along more quickly than expected. smiling when jurors arrived. At The R&B sensation received famous visitors to "The Tonight and 2,881 verbal references to sex. Superior Court Judge Rodney one point he took out a large yel- bids for best male R&B-soul album Show" and rescued from the MTV labeled the report unfair Melville said about 300 more low legal pad and took notes. for "Confessions," and best male trash in the 1960s may turn into and said the group ignores the prospective jurors who had been Jackson, 46, is charged with R&B-soul single for "Confessions treasure for their owner. network's public service efforts, scheduled to report Tuesday molesting a teenage boy and Part II.""My Boo," his duet with The three books, containing sig- like its Emmy-winning "Choose afternoon and Wednesday plying him with alcohol at his Alicia Keys, also earned him and natures of Groucho Marx, Paul or Lose" campaign on the presi- would not be needed. Neverland Ranch in 2003. the soul diva a nomination. Usher's Newman, William Saroyan, dential election. "I think we have enough Trial observer Jim Hammer, a work with rappers Ludacris & Lil Arnold Palmer and other celebri- jurors," Melville said at midday. former San Francisco assistant Jon also got him nominations for ties, are being auctioned online by The next stage begins on district attorney, said jury selec- best R&B-soul or rap music video Steve North, whose father, Jules, PBS STATIONS TO Monday, when the prospective tion may be going faster than and best R&B-soul or rap dance worked for NBC's "Tonight" show. AIR EPISODE WITH jurors will be individually ques- expected because more than the cut for the song "Yeah!" From 1963-65, the books con- tioned by the defense and the pros- usual number of prospective Usher swept the American tain more than 400 signatures LESBIANS ecution. The judge wants to seat a jurors were willing to participate Music Awards with four honors and notes and drawings some jury of 12, with eight alternates. in the case. and has eight nominations for the visitors made for Carson, North NEW YORK– Several PBS sta- During 1 1/2 days of initial "I think part of it is the celebrity upcoming Grammys. Sexy new- said. The book-signing tradition tions will air an episode of the screening, about 430 prospective factor, being a part of history," comer Ciara, who burst onto the fell off in the third season. children's show "Postcards From jurors were brought into court in Hammer said. "If anything, more charts last year with her album The eBay auction, which had Buster" despite the network's large groups for questioning by than half this jury (pool) is willing "Goodies," garnered four nomina- drawn 28 bids as of midday decision not to distribute it the judge as Jackson, his attorneys to serve." tions, including best female R&B- Tuesday, ends 8 p.m. EST nationwide because two lesbian and the prosecution watched. Among the prospective jurors soul album and best R&B-soul or Sunday, North said. couples were depicted in it. Melville listened to prospec- who were excused were those rap by a new artist. So far, 21 stations have said tive jurors' explanations of why who said they could not leave their Keys' album "The Diary of Alicia STUDY ATTACKS they will air it and another six they could not sit through a long posts at nearby Vandenberg Air Keys" was also up for best R&B-soul have indicated they probably trial and rarely asked any follow- Force Base, several pregnant album by a female. Her song "If I MTV’S PROGRAM- will, Jeanne Hopkins, spokes- up questions, merely saying, "All women and a large number of self- Ain't Got You" received a best sin- MING woman for Boston's WGBH-TV, right, thank you." It appeared that employed workers who said they gle nod in the female R&B-soul cat- said Tuesday. The station pro- he granted most of the excuses. would lose their livelihood if they egory. NEW YORK–Approaching the duced the series. Over both days of screening, could not work for six months. 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Former mobster gives Athletes aren’t the only ones affected by gambling. Students, citizens and fami- insight into grim life in lies are affected. Casinos as institutions add to the problem that will not help with the New York Mafia and fiscal woes. Crime is a byproduct of gambling, he said. how he quit “Any city that has fiscal trouble, they say it’ll build up the state coffers. For BY JOAQUIN OCHOA about three years it’s true. They put ASSOCIATE VERGE EDITOR people to work, hire employees, everyone wins for about two to three years. Michael Franzese, then 18, was driving As soon as they open, within one year, home one night and didn’t stop at a stop the crime rate doesn’t go up … it sky sign. rockets. Everything from petty thievery “I didn’t stop, just kind of slowed to rape to murder,” Franzese said. “You down.” have a roommate who’s gambling? A cop pulled him over and asked him Hide your stuff, as soon as he loses, why he didn’t stop. he’ll steal and more.” Gambling is Franzese answered. “I slowed down.” increasingly pervasive, he said. “It’s Franzese said he felt he had to be tough, being marketed to people in Wall being the son of a mob under-boss, and Street, to a mother of three, to 12-year- when the police officer repeatedly asked olds and adolescents in high school”— him what the “Stop” sign said, and what promoted, Franzese said, as if it were you do when you see a stop sign, the national past time. Franzese replied, “To me it says slow down.” LIVING THE LIFE The officer hit Franzese six times with a billy club, and Franzese said he tried to Franzese said he was engulfed by the take it as best he could, but finally said, street life. For viewers at home, movies “STOP!” such as “Donnie Brasco,” starring Johnny Franzese said, “He said, ‘do you want Depp, “Goodfellas,” with Robert De Niro, me to stop or do you want me to slow Ray Liotta and Joe Pesci, and HBO’s down?’” “Gotti” are the most accurate depictions of the lifestyle. “Don’t slow down. Just stop,” was the “My dad was the John Gotti of his day, crux of Franzese’s message Monday night a major target of law enforcement. He was at the University Ballroom. Franzese, a always in the papers. I grew up in a very notorious mobster who spent the better distorted lifestyle; I viewed the police as part of a decade in prison for tax fraud, the enemy trying to take my dad away. racketeering and parole violations, knows “Surveillance was different back in the a little something about stopping. ‘60s; they wanted my dad to know he was He stopped being a mobster, with the being investigated. We actually had cars help of a young woman who would later parked in front of my house from different be his wife, and went to prison. This, after agencies,” he said. making several hundred million dollars for Franzese mentioned a party his father the Colombo crime family and being threw for him when he was young, with known as the “Yuppie Don.” Franzese has friends from school. Everyone who went transformed himself into an author, lectur- to the party was asked to talk to the FBI er and role model, and he wants gam- about the party. blers, particularly student athletes who “Environment plays a lot … had I not gamble, to heed his advice. been in the environment, would I have Shannon Brende, former lectures coor- gravitated to the streets? I don’t think so,” dinator for the University Board, said but he also said his dad wanted him to Franzese’s lecture was done with Super stay out of the business. Bowl weekend in mind. Cosponsors that After his father, John Franzese, was sen- included the Orientations Office, the tenced to 50 years in prison for grand lar- Department of Athletics and the Health L INDSEY CHOY/VERGE ceny and other crimes, young Franzese Education Resource Center wanted to let Michael Franzese, former Mob member, speaks about the negative effects of gambling joined the Colombo family. He soon their athletes know the outcome and con- to a crowd made up of mostly athletes in the University Grand Ballroom in the became one of the biggest money makers sequences of gambling. Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Monday night. for the family. Later Camille Garcia, whom “I didn’t originally volunteer for this he eventually married, convinced him to job,” Franzese said. “I was recruited dur- I wouldn’t dare compete with you on the field. take the rap on a racketeering charge and ing prison to talk to students about gam- he quit the Mob. bling. But if you come into my business, the Sentenced to 10 years, Franzese was “What I’m telling you here tonight, I asked to take part in an educational anti- didn’t learn it in school; nobody business of gambling, you’re no match for gambling video narrated by Greg Gumbel, taught me, I learned it on containing professional players warning of the streets,” Franzese said. me–I’ll eat you up. And there’s hundreds of problems. Since out, he’s been able to Among the operations Franzese con- parlay his previous life into more positive trolled, including stealing taxes from sell- guys that are better than me. efforts, writing two books, “Quitting the ing wholesale gasoline, was a major gam- MICHAEL FRANZESE Mob” and “Blood Covenant.” He’s been bling ring. Franzese targeted athletes on EX MOBSTER on Jim Rome’s “Rome is on Fire” sports the professional and student levels. talk show and has spoken across the good chance that bookie could be linked “Why expose yourself to something like country to many students and profession- YOU ARE A TARGET to organized crime. NCAA rules, he said, that? We didn’t care about anything about al athletes. have harsh consequences for players who anybody, but winning that bet,” Franzese said. “If you read the books, people in the Franzese told the audience, composed bet, but there are also physical repercus- “I ruined the careers of many athletes on know: my mother, authorities, the largely of coed athletes, “I wouldn’t dare sions if a gambling player doesn’t take the both levels (professional and collegiate),” media, said, I’m going to get whacked. compete with you on the field. But if you situation seriously. Franzese said. The odds weren’t good. When you live come into my business, the business of “Serious people are in the business of Franzese cited Websense, a web filter- in the life, you face the threat of death. gambling, you’re no match for me–I’ll eat gambling, whether it’s legitimate or ille- ing company, that said there were only 25 For me, taking the chance to get out of you up. And there’s hundreds of guys that gitimate,” Franzese said. “I’m not going to gambling sites in 1997, but the number the life, so what; my chances are out and are better than me.” lie to you, that’s a violent life at times” has grown dramatically to 1,800 in 2003, in. It’s the same thing. I had my doubts. Franzese has spoken in front of players “If you’re an athlete, there’s no place in and currently sits at 54,500. I didn’t think I was going to make it for in the NFL, NBA and MLB, as well as stu- it in your life. You have to let them know In other words, this is not a business very long. dents in college. He urged the audience to that they’ll be crossing into territory where built on winners; it’s built on losers. To this day, Franzese says, many still think about their future when considering guys are out to get them, [athletes] are a Franzese said none of those sites are say he shouldn’t have been able to get a bet with a bookie because there’s a target. legal. out.

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BY HOLLY HENSCHEN Students should wait 8-10 hours VERGE EDITOR between workouts to let the body rest He wants to and recover. The stair machine at the Student “The key is moderation; listen to your Recreation Center is calling. body,” Buccini said. “If you’re tired all “Climb on me,” it taunts. “Put your the time, you’re working out too much.” hands on my handles,” reads the digital Symptoms of overworking out are inabil- display. ity to sleep, irritability and increase in Many people make New Year’s resolu- resting heart rate. tions to work out more frequently or get buff for Spring Break. Besides short-term THE SKINNY ON WEIGHT motives, the government is also urging PUMP Americans to workout. LOSS “Almost two-thirds of Americans are Since more than one-third of overweight or obese and more than half Americans are overweight or obese, it get too little physical activity,” reports the makes sense that a common student sixth edition of dietary guidelines for inquiry is how to lose weight. Buccini Americans, issued Jan. 15 by the said weight training is just as important Departments of Health and Human YOU UP as cardiovascular exercise for downsiz- Services and Agriculture. ing the physique. “In this country, a lot of people don’t Eastern’s personal trainer offers “When you weight train, you burn 30- take preventative measures to their 50 calories for every pound of muscle that health,” said Chad directions on how to get your workout on you gain,” he said. Women especially Buccini, the benefit from weight training because it Student Recreation protects against osteoporosis. Center’s personal Beginners should do two sets of 8-10 trainer. “Regular repetitions. Medium to advanced lifters exercise helps to should add a third set of 6-12 reps. In live a more qualita- addition, the workout program should be tive and quantita- altered monthly. tive life and “The more you change it up, the more The key reduces stress.” changes you can see in your body,” The 2005 Dietary Buccini said. is moder- Guidelines also “When the mind gets bored, the body recommend at gets bored.” ation least 30 minutes of He recommends aerobic classes for car- physical activity diovascular activity. listen to most days of the Weight is not an entirely adequate week to reduce the measurement of fitness, Buccini said. He your risk of chronic dis- prefers body fat percentage over the scale body. If ease. because many things such as water intake Buccini, a senior affect poundage. you’re health studies Form is vital to workout success, he major and physical said. “For every exercise, I go over how tired all education minor, you stand and how you breathe.” has worked at the the time, SRC since August. He was certified by GETTING BULKY you’re the American For strength training, more sets with working Council on Exercise low reps is effective. “When you’re trying in May. Another to build endurance for a muscle, do out too trainer shared his maybe two sets with reps of 15.” work until gradua- Caloric intake has to be adjusted for an much.” tion last semester. individual to gain weight, Buccini added. Proof that resolu- CHAD BUCCINI tions to get into YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT SENIOR HEALTH shape are rampant, STUDIES MAJOR Buccini clocked in Though college students aren’t known 30 hours of training for their healthful diets, restrictions don’t time the first 10 make a healthy diet. days of classes. Reachable by a binder “I don’t like to think of foods being located in the front of the SRC, Buccini is bad,” said Buccini. “Everything is allowed available to give free fitness advice and within a diet in moderation. training to Eastern students and faculty. There are simple ways to alter the diet “I like to work out all the time so I like to with short-term, attainable goals. “It’s the share that enthusiasm with my clients,” he small changes that people can incorporate said. into their lifestyles” Interested parties are asked to fill out a Students adjust better to small steps, he form assessing personal goals, the best said, such as switching soda intake to diet time to be contacted, tentative free time, HOLLY HENSCHEN/VERGE pop or 2 percent milk to skim, and adding as well as a sample health history form, Chad Buccini, the Student Recreation Center’s personal trainer, encourages a student specific measurements, such as an extra medications and past injuries. who is doing dips. Buccini said he likes to work out all the time, and likes to share cup of vegetables a day. that enthusiasm with his clients. COMMON GOALS AN EXAMPLE “The more friends will come with you, “I tell people to eat more frequently. I’m Buccini said some people seek instruc- the more enjoyable it will be for you,” he amazed at people here who don’t eat Buccini not only works at the SRC, he tion on how to use the machines, others said. more than one or two meals a day,” said also works out there, too. are looking for a workout regimen and Students hoping to look hot for Spring Buccini. “This is like my mediation when I’m others need nutritional advice. Break should work out in moderation. He said everyone should at least eat a here,” he said. “If I didn’t have this place Students’ common goals are weight “If they’re starting now-don’t overdo healthy breakfast, lunch and dinner and to work out, I’d be insane.” loss, toning and bulking up. it. Try not to work out for more than an eat a half hour to an hour before they He puts on headphones and zones out. “Guys want to get ‘ripped’ and girls hour at a time,” Buccini said. He encour- work out so they can have some carbs By the time he walks out the door his want to get ‘toned,’ Buccini said, “but it’s ages students to keep a healthy diet, in their system for energy. stress has disappeared. all building muscle. With Spring Break keep in mind that each person’s body “Physical fitness is THE most important coming up, everyone wants six-pack abs.” type is different and fad diets are thing you can do for yourself,” Buccini But the perfect body doesn’t depend unhealthy. TIME AND TIME AGAIN just on working out. Lifestyle, diet and “I stay away from all the low-carb, fad Some people have multiple daily Editor’s Note. This is the third of a series on genetics play major roles in the process of diets,” said Buccini. workout sessions at the Rec. Buccini said health and fitness possibilities on campus. body sculpting. The key is eating healthy foods and exercisers shouldn’t be in the Rec longer From keeping a new year’s resolution to buff- The key to keeping up a New Year’s res- incorporating a lot of complex carbs and than an hour a day. Healthy workouts ing up for Spring Break, Eastern and the Verge olution is social, said Buccini. proteins, he said. consist of 40-60 minutes per session. have got you covered. Next issue: Human Performance Testing.

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GUIDE TO BETTER LIV- ‘ROCK TO BE REKINDLED’ TIM EMMERLING STAFF WRITER BY HOLLY HENSCHEN VERGE EDITOR

Slurs, screams and surf are Defeat: 15 scheduled to fill Friends and Co. Saturday. St. Louis-based bands, The Slurs years and and 7 Shot Screamers, will be supported by Eastern-bred group Hit Gone Bad. counting Instrumental surf outfit Hit Gone Calling them the blue and Bad will make their first public orange allegory for hopelessness appearance since a show last year would be the nice thing to do, in the same location. The band but I’m through being nice. formed at Eastern in Fall 1999 Time-and-time again, the when they converged under Chicago Bears have failed to per- unusual circumstances, according form beyond the high-school to drummer Scott Ducar. level and it has struck pain in the “We’re part of a government hearts of fans everywhere. relocation program that had to Do yourself a favor by taking a relocate some assassins. stand: abandon the Bears now And what better cover than a and forever before they promise surf band in Illinois?” Ducar said. to ruin your Sunday afternoons The band was also brought again. And don’t worry about together by a common affinity for twisting an ankle when jumping “alcohol, drugs and appreciation off the “support-your-home- and love for the female form.” team bandwagon.” It’s your first Hit Gone Bad includes Dave step in realizing that too much Gierhahn on bass, Phil Manning has to happen in order for the on guitar in addition to drummer Bears to become a winning team Ducar. SUBMITTED PHOTO ever again. “We play any show we want St. Louis band 7 Shot Screamers will play between openers Hit Gone Bad and headliners the Slurs This Sunday will mark the end to,” said Ducar, “and we don’t Saturday at Friends and Co. 7 Shot Screamers released “Keep the Flame Alive” in late July. of another season, and the begin- practice.” ning of the rest of your lives. The secret agent band has four Ducar promises the group is multiple times while visiting St. just what’s on my mind.” Let’s face it, the Bears’ head indie releases, 1999’s “one of a trifecta that are going to Louis. She met her husband, Jason The title track of the band’s coach Lovie Smith isn’t willing to “Declassified” EP, “The Getaway” rekindle the libido of rock ‘n’ roll Edge of The Original Sinners at a most recent release “Keep the do what needs to be done to build released in 2001, “High Speed in the sleepy little town you call show the Screamers played with Flame Alive” pays homage to past a professional football team. Chaser” in 2002, and “Live at the Charleston.” Los Straightjackets. rockers. If he was, he’d be searching a Highdive” in the next year. St. Louis-based three piece 7 “Every time she was in town “It’s about if you think that rock database of people who purchased “We have never broken up,” Shot Screamers is a punk-fueled after that, she came to a bunch of ‘n’ roll is kind of a dying breed, tickets this season right now to call Ducar said. “We just haven’t rockabilly concoction complete our shows,” said Leahy. Cervenka trying to keep it going,” Leahy them at home and ask: “Can you played a show in a while because with standup bass. The band’s later invited the band to play in said. catch a ball? Can you throw a we’ve been assigned to different name was drawn from “four shot Hollywood. 7 Shot Screamers 7 Shot Screamers just got off pass? Can you run without trip- relocations. Now since the war on screamer,” a European term for a recorded at Klown Studios with the road with Victory recording ping over your teammates?” terror is going on, all of the other light-weight drinker. Naturally, a Cervenka and The Original artists River City Rebels. Leahy said I’m willing to bet that there’d assassins are in Iraq and the heat seven shot screamer would be Sinners. But since Cervenka had he’s recently been enthused by a be an influx of candid responses in is off. nearly twice as hardcore as a the vocals covered, Leahy didn’t Dresden Dolls show. support of trying out for the team. Since graduating from Eastern three-shotter. Vocalist Mike Leahy get in on the recording action. “I just saw them last year and From here, it’s all a matter of in 2003, Ducar is working as an said the name fits the band’s alco- Leahy made the most of the sit- I’ve been in love with them ever starting from scratch. All the aid in a Chicago school, Gierhahn hol-related tendencies. uation by playing free foosball and since,” he said. current team members would be is employed with Caterpillar in 7 Shot Screamers have been hanging out with Winona Ryder. Fellow St. Louis rockers the Slurs dumped for a group of rabid fans Chicago and Manning, an auto together since they met in high He says he has the photos to are scheduled to have their CD with a passion for playing the mechanic in Decatur, recently school. They’ve since toured the prove it. release party that evening. game and winning. bought a 1957 pink Cadillac. United States coast to coast and 7 Shot Screamers are influ- The show is scheduled to begin Even during the season, when Hit Gone Bad plans to play their acted as the backup band for enced by the Beatles, T. Rex, New at 10 p.m. with a $3 cover charge. the coaching staff still had a mea- classics, as well as a new number famed punk frontwoman Exene York Dolls and Adam Ant. Leahy, Friends and Co. is located on Van ger chance to try new things on titled “Robert’s Plant’s Pants,” Cervenka. Formerly of ground- who pens the lyrics, said, “they Buren Street, southwest of the the field in an attempt to pro- inspired by the tightly-trousered breaking Los Angeles group, X, end up being kind of dark. I don’t Square. duce yardage, they defaulted to Led Zeppelin frontman. Cervenka heard 7 Shot Screamers really write about girls or issues, try anything at all. Instead, after the fragile Rex Grossman was injured in game three, they opted to use backup quarterbacks who might as well ‘Knuckle Down’ throws weak punch have all been named Henry Burris. As a better alternative to rely- BY GREG WALKER DiFranco has a talent for penning outstanding ing on these inept individuals, STAFF WRITER songs. team management should’ve The songs all consist of great production val- opted to herd willing fans into a Folksy singer/songwriter Ani DiFranco is back ues. Most songs are guided by DiFranco’s single file line towards an open- for her 15th album with “Knuckle Down.” Fans clear-sounding acoustic guitar. On some ing to the field where boxes of of DiFranco may be surprised to find out that songs DiFranco is accompanied by pianos, jerseys, helmets and equipment this album is being co-produced by DiFranco drums, violin, bass, chamberlain and a few would be waiting. The proces- and performer/songwriter Jon Henry. This is other instruments. This sets the tone for the sion would march out onto the the first time that DiFranco has co-produced an album, The lyrics may be in your face at times, field one at a time, giving the album in her almost 15-year history. DiFranco is but the sound is not the least bit loud per say. Bears a shot at a working quar- definitely a unique artist who is not aiming to The only problem with “Knuckle Down,” and terback each play. please radio stations, top-ten countdowns and its biggest, is (as bad as it sounds) its accessibili- If the fan was successful, he MTV. ty. This is definitely an album that a newcomer to would stay out there. If he What guides DiFranco’s songs are her lyrics. DiFranco can’t just pick up. This is an acquired played like a Bear, he’d be DiFranco is a gifted lyricist whose songs easily ANI DIFRANCO taste to those who are not familiar with the removed after his first attempt to paint a picture right into your head. Each song “KNUCKLE DOWN” whole singer/songwriter genre. give the next person a shot at tells a story, from heartbreak to family, each Fans of DiFranco are more likely to easily set- completing a pass or making a one different in its own way. On the title track, tle in with “Knuckle Down” and enjoy its stories successful run. DiFranco easily puts the image into the listen- Other notable lyrics are the excellent rhymes of ups and downs. The Chicago Bears will not er’s mind, “That’s just my cowgirl alter-ego/ from “Manhole,” “I’m holding here a book/ If you are willing to invest time and change their ways. Don’t let riding on her bar room bull/ dripping with the notable, but not the greatest, stolen for me by patience with “Knuckle Down,” then you them get the best of you again. sweat of irony/ as the cowboys whoop and the latest, in a long line of thieves.” may be rewarded, but it all depends on the Next season, support a real drool.” With lyrics like that it is hard to deny that listener. team.