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This is brought to you for free and open access by the 1996 at The Keep. It has been accepted for inclusion in June by an authorized administrator of The Keep. For more information, please contact [email protected]. High INSIDE hopes Former The play's. Panther Willie High has his MONDAY Eastern Illinois University the thlng ~ .. Charleston, Ill. 61920 mind on the June 17, 1996 pros Summer theater program kicks Vol. 81, No. 153 off with two productions. 8pages PAGE PAGE 3 "Tell the truth and don't be afraid" 8 Edgar urges New College involvement may house in politics services• By DION CASSATA ~Wfwriter . Counseling Center, •I

Gov. Jim Edgar said participa.fion in Testing Services, others national and local politics by average citizens is of the utmost importance to a f ac'e consolidation healthy American government. "To make a democracy work, it takes By DENISE RENFRO millions to be involved in the political Campus editor process," Edgar told more than 900 high school boys attending this year' s Recommendations have been made to con­ American Legion Boys State convention. solidate several student services into functions of ·"It's essential that you be involved if our a new University College. system is going to continue. The Taskforce on Lower Division Student "I am delighted to welcome you to my Academic Services released a recommendation home town, and I hope you will come that would consolidate the Academic Support away from this week with a better Center, Academic Assistance Center, Freshman appreciation of politics," Edgar said in his Seminar, Counseling Center, Testing Services, speech Wednesday in Lantz Gymnasium. and Disabilities Services into one administrative "1t's important that you spend some sttucture - the University Coll~ge. time helping your community," Edgar The services would all become components of advised the young men. "You are the the University College and would be located in cream.of the crop, that's why you are at one area or within near proximity. Boys State." "We're looking for available space," said Edgar urged the young men not to Charles Evans, taskforce chainnan. become jaded towards American politics. "What is envisioned is a unit in which all BOYS STATE He explained that because of several lower-djvision students would be enrolled and factor& , including entertainment and advised until they achieved admission to one of ILL1No1s modern media, "it can be very easy to the degr~ granting colleges," the taskforce's concentrate on the negative (of politics) - recommendation stated. this is a mistake." The taskforce makes their recommendations to NAOKO KOJIMA/Staff photographer "There never will be a perfect Terry. Weidner, interim provost and vice government," Edgar said. "There will president for academic affairs. Gov. Jim Edga,r addresses participants in this years' Boys State convention never be perfect people in government, Bud Sanders, former director of the counseling Wednesday night in Lantz Gymnasium. Edgar, an Eastern alumnus, spoke to a but most people in politics are good center, said the consolidation of the services crowd of about 900 on·the importance of active participation in the dem0cratic See EDGAR page 2 downgrades several areas. poUtical process. . See COUNSEL page 2 Rape suspect sought Judge rules state tuition waivers attempted sexual assault," said Man wanted in Steve Furguson, Coles county states attorney. must be opened to public record connection with "The incidents happened on the By ROB STROUD The Champaign News-Gazette received same day," Furguson said. Staff writcT refusals for the disclosure of the information The incident allegedly involving from Southern Illinois University as well as from another incident Hawkins occurred on the 1500 Circuit Court Judge John Madden has ruled several other schools. The Associated Pre~ met ly DENISE--RENFRO block of Fourth Street, a police that the state must open the records of tuition similar refusals. Campos editor reports said. waivers given to students by Illinois lawmakers. These refusals prompted the Chicago Tribune . Police speculate that Hawkins However, lhose records are not available to file a suit calling for the full disclosure of the A Chicago man, currently facing attended a party at the residence because of the 10 day appeal process being records of the tuition waivers. a warrant, is being sought in conn­ and then may have remained there carried out by the Illinois State Board of Springfield bureau chief for the News Gazette ection with a second incident in­ to later ~xually assault a woman. Education. Michael HawtJtome was the reporter responsible vo~vlng sexual assault, aecording A se~ond, .separate incident When The" Daily Eastern New1 asked for the for obtaining the lists of students from Eastern to a ·police report. occurred on May 30 on the 1200 records pertaining to the university, Dave Curry, and Western Illinois University. block of Second Street. Police are continuing to search a representative for the ~·s office, said "(the }lowever Hawthorne met resistance obtaining for the suspect involved in the May The suspect for the May 30 board's) position is that (the records of tuition the list from Eastern. 31 incident where a woman was incident is describe(l as a white waivers) is riot public information." "I expected it and dichft get it," Hawthorne ~ually assaulted in her home. male in his mid-30s, 5 feet 7 inches Curry explained the refusal by saying that the said. tall weighing 170 pounds. According to police records, as state was in the process olfiling an appeal to ~ According to Hawthorne the court decision is of June 5 there was a -warrant out Police -believe the mati entered ruling. ..a ruling that the newspaper welcomes." for the arrest of Shavun Hawkins, the victim's residence through a Shelly Flock, Eastem's director of public The ruling has received a very different from Chicago, who may be conn­ ground floor window. infonnation, said the university is waiting on the reaction from the Illinois Attorney General's ected with the crime. Police have no leads to this ruling and action of the board _before doing office. The attorney general's office in Chicago "(Hawkins) is charged right now incident. anything. declined to release a list of Eastern students that with sexual assault at the place Detective Lt. Ken Belleau said "I don't know that the university has any had received'tuition waivers to The Daily Eastern where the party occurred, and for a the Charleston police are contin­ obligation to give that information," Flock said. News. · · uing to look for the same suspects second incident~ he's being charged ''The Department of Education will be releasing The practi~ of giving tuition· waivers has been with residential burglary and in both incidents. that information." See WAIVER page 2. 2 Monday, June 17, 1996 The Dally Eastern News Gov. Edgar's brother's role in U· of I gangs on rise CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - University of Illinois police DCFS meetings questioned worry that gangs are slipping CHICAGO (AP) - Gov. Jim a sword over the heads of the by them by disguising some Edgar's brother said he was just DCFS people at that meeting," members as college students. trying to help a friend with ties said Tracy Litsey, executive dir­ ' 'The only influence I "A lot are adopting a college to a Colorado youth jail when ector of Illinois Common Cause, tried to have was to cover," said Champaign police he attended meetings with state a government watchdog group. make sure the process moved Sgt. John Murphy, head of an hours." officials deciding whether to "That's what the appearance along." anti-gang unit. "This gives them a legitimate link to the UI Police Chief O.J. Clark remove Illinois cllildren from would be." Gov. Edgar's press Fred Edgar, said gang members are either secretary, Mike Lawrence, said community. There's probably the facility, a newspaper report­ Gov. Jim Edgar's brother becoming students or trying to ed today. no one on the governor's staff more using that cover than people realize." pass themselves off as stu­ The offiCials ultimately was aware of Fred Edgar's in­ team filed its report with DCFS dents. volvement. Lawrence said the The problem became clear decided to let the children, and Director Jess McDonald, Fred "We do know when we have con~ governor was away on vacation last year when members of millioris of dollars in state Edgar phoned McDonald and a large number of gang mem­ tracts, remain at the youth jail, and could not be reached. asked to meet with him about Chicago street gangs were found with phony University bers ·on campus," Clark said. where Illinois investigators had In December, investigators the center, McDonald said Wed­ "It's usually at a social func­ earlier found rampant abuse. from the Illinois Department of of Illinois identification caros, nesday: McDonald was appoint­ tion, like some of those at the ''The only influence I tried to Children and Family Services ed by Gov. Edgar. operating a drug ring in an off­ campus housing complex. student union." have was to ..!Dake sure the pro­ recommended that 29 Illinois At that meeting, McDonald The Jan. 9 murder near cam­ cess moved along," Fred Edgar, youths housed at the High invited Fred Edgar to a meeting "Any college town is going to have a lot of large apartment pus of UI student Anthony an administrator at the Coles Plains Youth Center in Brush, in Chicago between DCFS and Neal highlighted the gang Colo., be removed as quickly as complexes," Murphy said. County Health Department; told officials of Denver-based Re­ problem, Clark said. the Chicago Tribune on possible. "They can operate without bound Corp., which operates "It was apparently a drug deal The team reported that the being detected. There's always Wednesday. High Plains. that went bad," Clark said. But his involvement raised children were physically and Two weeks ago, Fred Edgar people coming and going at all questions abo1.1:t whether he was sex111llly assaulting each other asked McDonald at another trying to inappropriately influ­ and that they had illegal drugs meeting when DCFS would ence a state agency under his and homemade weapons, and begin sending new children to younger brother's control. that staff training was poor. the Colorado center, McDonald 'Date rape pill' maker . "Fred Edgar's favor was to~ Shortly after the investigative said. plans to fight abuse COUNSEL fro_mpage one------MIAMI (AP) - The maker of pass out and have little or no the so,.called "date rape pill," the memory 6f what happens next. Sanders protested reorganiza­ racy. sedative Rohypnol, says it is plan­ Hoffmann-LaRoche plans to tion of the, Counseling Center Sanders said the reorganization ning an ad campaign to fight its produce radio, television and print until his retirement on-May 31. '' I don't see why it was would not require new funds necessary for the abuse. public service announcements in "I don't see why it was neces­ except for the proposed new posi­ Ten times. more powerful than English and Spanish, as well as sary for the Counseling Center to tion, coordinator of academic Counseling Center to be down­ VaJ.lum, Rohypnol has been used free urine testing capability f~r be downgraded," he said. graded." support services, but some of the to incapacitate unsuspecting peo­ law enforcement. "It may not seem like a large - Bud Sanders money is coming from the direc­ ple, leaving them with no memo­ The drug company's ads warn thing but what it tells the coun­ tor of the Counseling Center ry of an. assault or robbery. It also women to be cautious in bars and selor$ is that what they do isn.,t as former center director position. is used to extend or ease th~ keep an eye on their drinks. The important as what people in Members of the Task Force on effects of other drugs. print ad shows a photograph of a Testing Services or disabilities instead of the Counseling Center Lower Division Student In cases of "roofie rape," vie~ man's hand holding a drink reporting to a dean now it repo~ do," Sanders said. "(This is hap­ Academic Services were appoint­ tims who are slipped the drug beneii.th the words "WOMEN to academic assistance center," he pening) because I retired, appar­ ed on July 31. 1995 by Provost become dizzy and disoriented, BEWARE!" The copy describes said. ently Evans is taking advantage Terry Weidner. the misuse and "Just within the last year the and have trouble moving their of the drug men­ of that," he said. The taskforce consists of 18 arms and legs. Ultimately, they tions the urine test. "It may be the only university person that was coordinator ()f people from faculty, administra­ Counseling Center in the country Disability Services was promoted tion and campus governing bod­ that has to report to an academic to director," Sanders said. "But I ies. advisement unit,,. Sanders said. don't see why the rest of the One student was appoin~d to EDGAR frompageone-- Sanders is concerned with the Counseling Center should be the taskforce, but she resigned title of his replacement. The title demoted," he said. before the recommendations were people. They are trying to do the ous applause. may not be director because of Most of the positions will voted on. right thing." Edgar concluded his speech by the reorganization of the unit. remain the same but, Sanders Evans could not be reached for Edgar said the United States saying, "I hope you continue to "My replacement does not said, "apparently a couple of further comment. He will return has "served as a model for the be active throughout your life. have the title of director and those positions are only tempo- Sunday. rest of the world" and that a Don't sit back and complain. Be democratic society "is not some­ involved in the process. We thing that is guaranteeq." expect a lot from you. Please In keeping with his promise, don't disappoint us. Don't disap­ WAIVER frompageone ----- Edgar spoke for only about 15 point yourselves." minutes, aware that while he was Edgar graduated from Eastern going on since 1905 when a state The News-Gazette discovered Many students on the list had speaking the Chicago Bulls were in 1968. He s~rved as secretary law was passed which enabled law­ abuses of this law in February. parents with political connections playing in Game 4 of the NBA of state throughout the 1980s and makers to give two four-: yelir The paper made the discovery to the lawmakers who had granted Finals. was elected governor in 1990. waivers to students from their dis­ when it obtained lists from Eastern the·waivers . Edgar said with a smile "I Edgar was the second state trict. and Western Illinois University Some students were not even understand what is going on a lit­ leader to speak at the convention These tuition waivers have gen­ containing the names of 13,037 from the district that the lawmakers tle west of here in Seattle, so I this week. Loleta Didrickson, the erally been b.roken down by year or students who had received tuition represented, which violates the will try not to. keep you long." Illinois State Comptroller spoke semester to benefit more students. waivers since 1989. waiver policy. This remark was met with vigor- June IO. The Dally Eastern News

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NIGHT STAFF Listen to your father. • cllllL...... - ...... -...... a.t Gllldlll' Allt. ~ edlor...... _,_. .Kllh w.dllllepCIUll Advertise• =:: ::::::::::::~::::::::=::::::~JJ:.= Copv dllk...... Derile Ario, Keilll Wellhenpoan Asst. nlglt.a.. ...- ...... ~ ...... MIRaBa The Dally Eastern News M~nday, June-t7, ·t996 Lisowski getting back to nature By MARGARET BIERllZ teachers who Staff writer will have the power to influ­ For elementary and junior high ence others," education professor Marilyn Lis­ she said. "A­ owski, the classroom is not confined wareness of oo­ to a place with four walls and fluo­ ucators will rescent lighting. bring informa­ For Lisowski it has a dirt floor and tion to future dense foliage. generations." Through her classes and commu­ This domino Marilyn Lisowski nity involvement, Lisowski shares ·effect proved her love and concern for the environ­ true in Llsowski's life. Her interest in KRISTINE HILLMAN/ Photo editor ment in a variety of ways. the environment was encouraged by She names environmental aware­ a teacher of hers. Bullseye! ness as one of the most important Growing up in an inner-city aspects of involvement neighborhood near Pittsburgh, Josh Williams, 10, of Charleston, joins members of the Illinois Tomahawk Throwers Association at the "Students at Eastern have a great Lisowski did not have much expo­ KRD Pow Wow in Mattoon Sunday afternoon. opportunity to get involved with the sure to nature. environment," Lisowski said. "There were virtually no trees or "Information technology has open spaces in our neighborhood of Board honors Fix with degree made many resources available to row houses," Lisowski said. ''There students," she said. was some semblance of grass at a requirements and program costs for the early child­ Lisowski hopes that this informa­ nearby cemetery, but that was about Trustees vote to give hood education degree would remain the same, the tion will inspire students to soak up it" only change will be in the name. more of the what nature has to offer. Lisowski's high school science "The enrollment of about 200 in early childhood "Everyone owes it to themselves teacher took her under her wing and honorary bachelor's education also should remain constant," Weidner said to take time to look at what's natu­ taught her the importance of under­ in a press .release. ral,"she said. "Let nature do the talk­ standing and protecting the environ­ to former student The board also approved funding for reserves for ing. Allow yourself to experience ment From that point on, Lisowski DENISE RENFRO repair and replace~t of equipment nature, learn more and do more." made· educating peoplG about the Campus editor The capital reserve fund is for anticipated parking Lisowski said the university com­ environment her priority. . and street repair improvement projects. munity offers many opportuniti~ for Lisowski has seen many changes The executive committee of Eastern's Board of The board approved to increase the fund by involvement. "Many classes are in the way people deal with environ­ Trustees voted Wednesday to award a bachelor's $44,000 for anticipated parking and street repair available, and students have the opp-. mental issues over the years. degree to former Eastern student Tim Fix, from improvement projects. It is an increase from ortunity to learn and get involved. In "'There was a real emotional reac­ Plainfield. $206,000 to $250,000. the area, Fox Ridge and the Em­ tion in the 70's," she said, "and Fix was one of the two students who died in a The increase is funded by money from the parking barras River Watch are areas where we've become more analytical. swimming accident at Lake Charleston on May 9. fund which is from tickets and permits, Flock said. students can be a part of the environ­ We're not looking to preserve the The other student, Joe Bee, from Springfield, was a The board also approved a request to award tenure ment." environment for our own motives. junior. to two newly appointed administrators. Lisowski has seen many changes We're making changes for the Fix would have graduated in December after stu­ Charles Coddington will be employed July 1 as in the way Eastern deals with envi­ future." deilt teaching in the fall. professor and chair of the School of Technology. ronmental issues since 1987 when "Concern for the environment is "I think it's a very fitting thing for the university to Adeniyi Coker Jr. will be employed as coordinator she began working here. not just a phase," Lisowski said. do," said Shelly Flock, director of public information. of the African-American Studies Program and associ­ "When I first came, there was no "Today, people have a deep commit­ At the meeting the board also approved a request ate professor in the department of theater arts. recycling," she s·aid. "One of the ment to the cause." to offer the early childhood education option in ele­ The board approved a one-year, renewable contract classes I taught had an action com­ Lisowski said being involved with mentary education as a major. with Coles County Sanitation and Recycling Inc., ponent, which led to the formation of the environment brings her a lot of According to Terry Weidner, interim provost and Charleston, for trash collection, ~ycling, and dis­ a recycling committee three or four satisfaction, but what she enjoys vice president for academic affairs, the course posal services from July 1, 1996 to June 30, 1997. years later." The committee eventu­ most is sharing nature with others. The next meeting is scheduled for July 15. ally implemented a campus-wide "People are sort of a reflecting recycling program. glass for me," she said. "There is Lisowski said her position allows nothing I enjoy more than watching Summer theater schedule planned. her to effect many people, both in others experience the wonder and and out of the classroom. exhilaration of being part of their By STACEY SANTORO can turn a child on to theater ... theater,'" Blanchette said: ~·1n my . clas~. I work with future environment." Staff writer something more real than a moni­ "It's a baby step towards the tor, maybe they'll be better off," real world because the students Eastern's theater department Blanchette said are still within the security of tJ:ie performances this summer are "'The children shows in the past uni vt(rsity, but it is s.till a step Trailmobile spokesperson aimed toward the little people of have been well attended," said Jay toward that side of the theater," he Charleston - the children. Sain, the theater's business man­ said. Eastem's resident repertoire ager. "The Arkansaw Bear" will be resigns after 22 weeks company, Summer Fest Theater, The foctlS on children!s theater performed at 7:00 p.m. June 27, will be perfonning two children's benefits theater students as wdl as 2~. 29, July 12, 13 and at 2:00 On Wednesday, Ed Kennedy, human resources manager and spokesperson plays: "The Arkansaw Bear" and the children. (>.m. June 30, July 7, 14, 21 in the for Trailmobile, resigned after 22 weeks of lockout "Puss In Boots." "Dw:ing the school ye~. it's Studio at the Doudna Fine Arts It was the third resignation since the lockout began Jan. ,21. "The emphasis on children's more of an academic and educa­ Center. Kennedy said he resigned to pursue a career advancement - not because of theater is growing in the depart~ tional theater - the summer com­ "Puss In Boots" will be per­ the lockout. ment because it's a popular theater pany is more professional," said formed at 11:00 a.m. July 5, 19, Tiffi McDonnell, general counsel for Trailmobile, has taken Kennedy's in this country," .said Clarence Jay Sain, business manager for the 20 and at 1:00 p.m. July 5, 12, 13, duties as spokesperson and could not be reached for comment Blanchette, theater professor and theater. 19,20. John Manzi, former plant manager, quit in April, and Mel Johnson, vice director of•'The Arkansaw Bear." The summer company allows Tickets cost $3.00 each, with president of operatiQDS, left in January. "(Children's thea~r) is atso cul­ the theater students to "move special group rates for 15 or more · Trailmobile officials met in Chicago this weekend without union members turally important because if we toward the professional side of people. for reasons undisclosed at this time. Tonite at r----~ ---, I Amefica"s Best Dressed Sandwich I ~arty's I 430 W. Lincoln, Charleston~ IL 61920 I p\a)' Lucky Numbers 1 Buy any 6"_Sub. Sandwich 1 1 at regular pnce and 1 ~· Win a Prize : @!Ell ©!M@ !Fmi!E!E9 : $152 Bottles I . I $3 Pitchers I 345-7827 I I *Of equal value or less* With purchl:tse of medium drink. Not valid I all week long! I with any other discount offer. Valid with this coupon only. One I Summer Hours: Mon - Sat 8J>m· - lam - coupon per customer. Not valid on delivery. L ------~ 11.tj •tfl I %\ii§ I .i~tfJfj Air conditioners spoil more than the user Humidity and heat has turned on How does one even know when· full blast; turning people off and "My liouse is to tum :the dam thing pn? Last their air conditioners on full fon:e older than Reagan, Saturday night I was outside and -but not me. but my parents saw my breath it was that cold! One I admit it's been that type of thought of air probably must wake and judge each Opinion humidity that makes my clothes feel ______; day when to touch that dial. Why wet and I can wipe a pound of MISSA BECK conditioning as a not just ieave it off and save a few 'luxury... ' " rents? · grease· . from my face at the end of G ues t co1 umrus . t page the muggy day, but a fan and a That brings up another point It is shower suits me dandy for those also ridiculously expensive. My conditions. summer roommate announced she was very close to turning on Editorials are the opinion of the Editorial Board. That's right, an air conditioner has never been in my family our air the other day. I frankly announced I wouldn't pay that Columns are the opinion of the author. abode for all of my 20 years of existence. Hence, I was raised electric bill - only the basic rates for turning a lamp on. without the opportunity of stepping into a 60-degree frigid With these past weeks of soggy, rainy weather, you'd think igloo of a home from a sweltering outside of over 95 degrees. everyone would be out and about appreciating any remote days Monday, June 17, 1996 My house is older than Reagan, but my parents thought of of rays. But now people are staying in not because it's too wet­ air conditioning as a "luxury'', to which they had other things t:O it's too hot! What is summer about anrway? Snow? PAGE4 spend loot on and survived with roughly five fans strategically I guess it's the nature natural within me, so I believe air con­ placed around my house. lhlst me, I know Iriy air currents and ditioning is cheating against Mother Nature. Aren't you afraid wind directions. you'll hurt her feelings? So my. body temperature tolerance has adapted to this Personally I have waited longingly all winter for summer. To upbringing. Roasters of days to some are like luke-warm bath feel the grass between my toes, tq test the endurance of my Spillway monument water tome. underarm deodorant, and witness my hair turning lighter from Air conditioners are more than spoiling luxuries, they create del sol. You can't appreciate those nifty things inside, with the havoc for adaptation to inner environments. For example, how exception of a tanning bed. ' will give warning, should I dress? When I wear a sleeveless half-shirt and shorts Let me take you back to a good times of the frontier, where in preparation for a hot day, I should be wearing a sweater and the "waving wheat" and Jesse James or Wyatt Earp roamed jeaM when I step into any campus buildings. with the buffalo. The women wore hats, and layers of long provide memories On the weather subject, the fake cold also dries any beads of dress clothing and the men wore long sleeved shirts and leather sweat that might be seeping down my .body, making that icky chaps with parits in 100-degree blazing weather. Now I reckon The planned monument in memory of sticky feeling. Yuck! they didn't come in after a hard day of rounding them cattle or drowning victims at the Lake Charleston spill­ When it's raining, that's the worst. I'm drenched like a shooting them vannints into a cool air conditioned home. way is a worthwhile effort. drowned cat before venturing into a cold air-conditioned area Nope, the cool breeze of the night gave them their comfort, an and shiver. It's,what I call a refrigerated experience, a popsicle activity that can still be enjoyed today on any chosen front The committee, headed by Charleston Mayor stuck in a freezer. pocch. Dan Cougill, is on the right track in providing a When l spend the night in a conditioned place, I catch a So tum them puppies off, know definitely what to wear, save permanent memorial listing the tragedies that nasty, raspy throat and nose sniftle· the following day. Who that money and you'n sUIVive and enjoy the summer the natu­ have occurred at the lake and spillway. needs that? ral way, y'all. · The structure would help inform visitors to Lake Charleston that the .tor1·a1 spillway area is Edl extremely dangerous and Is not for swim- ming. Seeing a listing of those who have been killed by the waters on a memorial between the spillway and parking lot will likely make many students think twice about taking a swim. Accidents on the spillway cost two Eastern students - Joe Bee and Tim Fix - their lives in May, and the spillway is known to have caused at least two other deaths in recent years. Four years from now many students visiting the lake will not know about the two lives lost in May. Nor will it be known to many how incredibly strong and deadly spillway currents are. But with a memorial in place, all visitors and students in future generations will be aware of the spillway's dangers to swimmers. Visitors to Lake Charleston wouid be able to see a list of names of the drowning victims and the dates it occurred. The memorial would contain a warning detailing the spillway's dangers and the ban on swimming. . Thinking before acting Chicago Heights is faced with a similar One side of the monument would also give your turn situation. He was released from his recognition to those who attempted to rescue can save future trouble position once a background check had been completed. A 20-year-old misde· the drowning victims, Cougill said. A few weeks later I stood before the Dear Editor: meanor arrest cost his job. He is in Lake Charleston is a peaceful and. popular Judge and explained how it was a hini court fighting his position. prank. My foolishness cost me not only tO regain relaxation site for Eastern students. However, it A few ~onths ago, I requested an I explained my situation to the court money but the arrest remained on my is not a safe swimming area. expungement from the circuit court of and they allowed me to reenter a plea of Coles County. Judge (Dale A.) Cini record. I had pleaded guilty without Although signs declare no swimming, a supervision or probation. This meant guilty witlJ supervision. My earlier plea memorial of those who have lost their lives at presided over my case and has given was vacated and with this supervision I me the opportunity to remove from my - the arrest was pennanent and could sur­ the lake can only help to prevent anyone from face at any time. would be able to have my record ·personal record a misdemeanor arrest. expunged. Having completed my Master's pro­ going into the lake or spillway. Judge Cini has requested that I write What I hope .is that anyone who gram, I am hopeful that in the fall I will Not only would the memorial prevent future a letter. This letter is a condition of my reads this will realize that those actions be teaching. The reason I am writing supervision. In this document, I am we perfonn in youth can later pre­ occurrences at the lake, it will ensure a lasting this letter and seeking this expungement oUr required to discuss: the events of the vent us from obtaining our goals. What memory to the victims of the Lake Charleston is so that I will be able to pursue my night I was arrested, how this arrest will I did was wrong and what it almost cost spillway...... chosen career of teaching. In today's and has affected my life, and the court's me is not worth the risk of pulling a treatment of my case. marketplace to ensure the quality of individual tha(is being hired companies stupid prank. In 1979 while attending Eastern I am fortunate as a judge and state's and schools use background checks. Illinois University, I was arrested. attorney gave me a "break." I thank It takes only a matter of minutes to Walking through the IGA, I placed in them and appreciate their efforts to find out if someone has ever been con­ ''today's quote my pocket one of the store's many assist me in this matter. items. I circled around the .store and victed of a misdemeanor or felony. I know this to be a fact as I sat in the My first lesson as a teacher will be attempted to exit through the check out this letter and I will say this: Whoever in discussion adduces author· state's attorney's office while he made "Think line. about what you are doing because your sure this was my only conviction. 1be ity uses ~ot intellect but rather memory. My departure was halted by two off­ actions, you are responsible and process was completed in the amount stupidi­ duty police officers. I was escorted to ty could endanger the opportonities that of time it would take one to order take­ the manager's office where the police will be offered to you in life.'~ -Leonardo da Vinci were called I was arrested and ctuuged out food. with retail theft. I spend the night in jail Many years of hard work would be worthless as I would not be able to pur- Dato Prostran . 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J>EORIA, Ill. (AP) - A jury rejected Brian itt's insanity defense Friday and convicted him vfmurder for stabbing his grandparents to death. ~uitt, 17, showed no emotion as the verdict was read, just a little more than two hours after lhe jury of seven men and five women began ·berating. - His attorney, public defender Robert Mcintire, NAOKO KOJIMA/Staff photographer 18id the law requires Pruitt to be sentenced to life in prison without possibility of parole. Illinois law Kris Potrajka (left), a recent graduate of Eastern, Matt Fear {middle), a junior health studies major, and Byran Reaka, a l>es not permit the death penalty for 'run the programs, leaders on the resources in Charleston. solves the students' problems in a medicines for his mental problems. But he 15 orientation leaders are chosen. The second of these programs is set humorous but educational way," Realra •opped taking the medicine months before the 'The orientation leaders undergo very up like a talk show called "Disor­ said. rnurders. intense training to receive an eclectic ie~tion," which deals with families in The day concludes with a tour ;0f His attorney said that left Pruitt insane and not background on Eastern. Their training transition. Carman Hall and Greek Court . sponsible for his actions, although the jury did teaches them to facilitate programs, give "It addresses issues including fin­ "In general, it's a great program and not agree. tours as well as learn improvisational ances, grade expectations and values," gives swdents a good transition. It gives "It is very difficult when a defendant has as speaking techniques," said White. White said. a lot of tips to help swdents to get accli­ high a burden ·as he does to prove his insanity," '"'We were hired in late February and "While the freshmen are busy the par­ mated to student life," said David Mcintire said after the verdict. early _March. After that we went to twp ents are being educated as well," White Milberg, director of swdent life.

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Health Service Summer Hours Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m Sarah Bush Uncoln Health Center is available to treat students after hours /or illnesses that need immediate attention under the provisions of the student YOUR MOM WANTS YOU TO EAT AT JIMMY JOHN'S health insurance plan /or students who carry this coverage. ©COPYRIGHT 1993 JIMMY JOHN'S, INC. MONDAY 8 June 17, 1996 orts _Hopes High for Willi By TIM MCCANN ..------. He hopes to an opportunity. Sil.ff writer make a good "He's an exceptional player, enough exceptional person. He's a lea Willie High, former Eastern impres~ion and a hard worker. I hope som star tailback, is looking for a on any of one realizes this," Spoo said. chance to prove he can run with the 28 teams Spoo called his former tailb the best. in the NFL. a team player and said it would High, the Gateway Conference "I'm a "well worth their while" for Runnerup Offensive player of the hard worker. team that decides to give High year in 1995, hopes to enter the I'm very chance. NFL as a free agent. coachable," Among his many achievemen A number of teams have shown he said of while at Eastern, High was nam interest in the speedy tailback, but Willie High h i m s e l f . to the First Team All-Gatewa High isn't saying wh.ich ones. "I'll do Conference three tim,es, he w "I don't want to jinx myself," . whatever it talces to help my team Football Gazette and US he said. win, I'm a team playei." . Today's I-AA First Team All Righ's chance to prove he Bob Spoo, High's former coach Ainerican in 1995, an~' he is. belongs among football's elit~ at Eastern, thinks High will be an Gateway Conference's all-tt will be in this summer's tryouts, asset to whatever team gives him leading rusher with 4,231 yards. Eastern signs prized recruits By KEITH 0. WEATHERSPOON could pick up the offensive production that we lo Sports edit.or from several graduates," said Schmitz. This year Benhoff was also First Team All-Regio Eastern baseball coach Jim Schmitz announced and Co-Most Valuable Player in the Collegial that he has signed two junior college standouts for Conference of Central Illinois. next year's baseball season. Smith, who was the 1994 Illinois High Schoo National Junior College Athletic Association All­ Associatiod's Class A state baseball tourname American and T.ake Land Community College star , Most Valuable Player, will play first or third bas Clint Benhoff and Illil)ois Central College standout Schmitz said. Mark Smith have signed baseball letters-of-intent to "It was his hitting abilities that we are pleased t compete for Eastern. bring to Eastern," Schmitz said. "Mark adds th Benhoff, a lefthanded-hitting first basemen, set offensive output we need from a righthanded batter." Lake Land's single season records for home runs Smith posted impressive numbers for Illinoi (19) and runs batted in (81), plus career marks fer Central this past season with a .395 average, seve homers (29) and RBI (12l). He also hit .364 for a home runs, 19 doubles and 49 RBis and named t Lake Land team that finished 41-15 last season. the First Team All-Region. "Clint can mash the baseball, and that's what we He also was named First-Team All-Conferen needed ... someone from the leftside of the plate who twice in his career at ICC. SchOtt plays incognito in return CINCINNATI (AP) - Marge Schott didn't have "She just said, 'Good job, honey,'" outfield much to say or much time to spend when she Eric Davis said. returned to baseball Sunday, four days after step­ "I felt tenderhearted towards her, just seeing h ping aside as the Cincinnati Reds' chief executive . there, because she's always been such a part o officer. everything, like she belonged there," manage She showed up at Riverfront Stadium in the Ray Knight said. "Today she was just hqrrying i seventh inning of a 7-0 victory over the Montreal and out." Expos, watched the l~t couple innings from her Schott did not attend either of the first tw front-row seat and left a couple minutes after the games of the series. She usually goes onto th final out. field before games with her Saint Bernard, watc It was her first public appearance since giving es the first six innings from the owner's boo up day-to-day control through the 1998 season. then goes down to her front-row seat to mingl NAOKO KOJIMA/Staff photographer Her agreement with baseball allows her to retain with fans. Aaah! ownership of the team and to move around the She is allowed to go on the field, in the stan ballpark as usual. and in her booth, but chose to sit only in her se Josh Rigdon (left) of Charleston and Sam Sneed (right),jrom Chicago, She did not stop to talk to reporters waiting for next to the Reds' dugout Sunday. She brought h play basketball Sunday afte11J0on outside of Lantz Gymnasium with her and spent only a few moments with the team dog, Schottzie 02, but left it in the parking gara friends who are at Eastemfor an incoming student orientation. on the field as she left. under employees' supervision. Bulls fourth NBA title a moving time for MVP:Jordan CIIlCAGO (AP) - When destiny finally brated around him. Jordan then took the ball ing his retirement . arrived for the Chicago Bulls, the moment into the Bulls' locker room, where he again We knew we were good "We knew we were good enough to · was all the more moving for Michael Jordan. collapsed, his body wracked by sObs. We just had to put that nail in the coffin. Wi Overcome by memories of his murdered "I can' t even put it into words," said enough to win. We just had to were waiting for that game to show up w father, Jordan celebrated with tears the tide _Jordan when he returned to the court. his put the nail in the coffin." we played real well." his father wasn't there to see, the title he pur­ face stained with tears. And that they did. sued so relentlessly .after coming out of Jordan's tears were for his father, killed '' - Michael Jordan Jordan had 22 points, nine rebounds an retirement less than two mont4s after the B ulls won Finals MVP seven assists, and although he did not hav '1 never doubted that I could get back this their last title irt l 9'J3. the kind of dominant game he has beco momc,mt, and the fact that it happened on ''I knew he was watching. This was for known for, every other member of the B Father's Day: makes it even more special," dad. 1'111 very happy for him," Jordan said finished their season with the kind of all­ picked up the slack in-a game Chicago co Jordan said Sunday night after the Bulls 'This hall been a very special year, there's no around excellent game they needed to put a trolled throughout the second half. returned to their home court to win their way you can really describe it." final stamp on.a season of superlatives. Scottie Pippen, who struggled with · fourth NBA title in six years. But it can be recounted, as fails who wit­ Playing ·with a focus and aggressiveness shooting touch through the first five g After letting the Seattle SuperSOQics back nessed it will undoubtedly do for years to seldom seen earlier in the series, the Bulls came back with 17 points, eight reboun into a senes that looked like it would end in a come. Tilere were 72 victories in the regular beat the Sonics ~y with rebounding and five assists, four steals and three 3-pointers. sweep, the Bulls finished them off with a season, an NBA record, and accolades and defense - much of it by Dennis Rodman, Rodman, who tied his own NBA Final dominant 87-75 victory in Game 6 of the awards seemingly without end. who had 19 boards in·one of the best games record with 11 offensive rebounds; add NBA Finals. The Bulls' place in history isn't as secure of his career - - to overcome a merely nine points, five assists and three more Swamped by emotion after the final as it could have been. knocked down by two mediocre night by Jordan, who nonetheless Chicago's 14 steals. He played his hardest · buzzer, Jordan lay facedown on the court, straight losses to a dogged opponent. but the got his record fourth finals MVP award and a third-quarter. stretch when it looked Ii ~ the game ball as ftis teammates cele- Bull~ are ~~ NBA champions because ~ dte_dlampionship _!1e ~ so'lwtl foBow- Seattle might be fighting its way back. .· - ...... _.. .