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SHOWERS SPORTS a high of 61º The Crucial INSIDE Daily match Eastern Spikers to take on on the FRIDAY Eastern Illinois University Mid-Con Charleston, Ill. 61920 October 20,1995 foe Vol. 81, No. 45 Western of the weekEND 16 pages, 2 sections Eastern students get singled STORY out SECTION B News 8A “Tell the truth and don’t be afraid” UB concerned Information sheets spark debate regarding programming power By SCOTT BOEHMER On the results sheet, UB Student government editor coordinators would provide information about estimated and Members of the University actual ticket sales, total dollar Board are concerned about an sales (if applicable), the number Apportionment Board bylaw that of attended students and ticket could give the fee board con- prices. siderable impact on UB UB Chairman Keith Lipke said programming. the UB is highly opposed to the AB Chairman Matt Herman result sheets and thinks it would said the board may mandate that allow the AB too much impact on UB coordinators submit results university programming. sheet after programmed events for “The result sheets go too in informational purposes at its 6:30 depth and could be used too meeting Tuesday in the Ar- easily as a vehicle for (the AB) to cola/Tuscola Room of the Martin decide on what kinds of programs Luther King Jr. University Union. are good or bad and what should KAORI HAZAMA/Staff photographer Herman said result sheets have (presented) be at Eastern,” Lipke always been in the AB’s bylaws said. DUI damage but have not been enforced. “AB’s not a programming Craig Daiker, a senior economic major, looks at a damaged car Thursday afternoon in the Library Quad as “It was always supposed to board, but its job is to decide if part of Alcohol Awareness week. For bar alternatives slated for this weekend as part of the awareness week, have been reported,” Herman something’s worthwhile and will see Page 3. said. “It’s just never been done.” See UB page 2 Chicago entrepreneur interested in Union hair salon By SCOTT MURPHY realistic date for the opening of the salon opened in June and then was postponed to Bennett said the slow process behind the Staff writer would be spring semester of ‘96,” said October, said Shirley Stewart, director of opening of the salon is all part of the Monty Bennett, director of purchasing. the Union. system. A new buyer has been found for a “The bidder has expressed interest, but One of the delays was because the “Delays are all a part of the job,” campus hair salon and university officials nothing has been signed,” Bennett said. bidder wanted to expand the facility at a Bennett said. “Sometimes things just don’t say the facility could be open as soon as The salon has already been built and is later date depending on how successful the work out.” next semester. located in the west wing of the Martin salon was, Stewart said. Unresolved issues include operating The $25,000 salon, which would Luther King Jr. University Union. The The cost of the salon is estimated at hours for the store. The operator of the specialize in styles for black students, has salon didn’t open after it was constructed $25,000. It is being funded by the salon will supply styling tools and Eastern been delayed since June because of a lack because a vendor had not yet been agreed refinancing of bonds that are also used for will provide all the equipment and pay of a bidder. But a Chicago entrepreneur has upon, Weidner said. the construction of additional greek utilities. renewed the school’s hopes of finding a The opening for the hair salon was housing and other university projects, “The hours will be negotiable in the buyer, said Ted Weidner, Physical Plant previously delayed twice because Eastern Weidner said. beginning because we will have to see how director. had been unsuccessful in finding a bidder While there is an emphasis on minority busy the salon will be,” Bennett said. “The “If everything works out and the deal that suited their needs for the salon. The students, the salon will be available to all important thing is that we meet the needs can be agreed upon by November, the salon was originally supposed to have students, faculty and staff. of the university.” Foundation to hold annual dinner Beach Boys to offer three Falk presentation, yearly report to be featured shows on Family Weekend By CHAD GALLAGHER several long-time donors, said presented at 4 p.m. in the 1895 Because of the great de- tickets left for the (Nov. 4) late Administration editor Bobbie Hilke, Foundation Room by Foundation President mand for Beach Boys’ concert show and the earlier show is executive officer. Ramona Roberson. tickets, a third show will be close to sold out,” Milberg The Eastern Foundation is “This man is responsible for New Foundation Board mem- added to Family Weekend, said. hosting its annual meeting and laying for what amounts to a bers will also be elected at the said David Milberg, director of The University Union Box dinner today featuring various pipeline of gifts from future meeting. Student Life. Office is open Monday presentations, a yearly report of generations of Eastern stud- “We want everyone to know Tickets go on sale today at through Thursday from 11 Foundation activities and donor ents,” Hilke said. how we’ve done over the past the University Union Box a.m. to 3 p.m. and Friday from recognitions. Following Falk’s present- year with our investments and Office for the third show 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Steve Falk, senior counsel for ation, four companies managing what our plans are for the scheduled for 8 p.m. Nov. 3. Each reserved seat for the philanthropy at Henry Ford the Foundation’s portfolio will coming year,” Roberson said in The Beach Boys were ori- concert is $20. Healthcare Systems in Detroit, share brief status remarks and a press release. “It’s also an ginally scheduled to perform Tickets for the Nov. 4 shows will begin the presentation with answer any audience questions opportunity to solicit ideas and just two shows at 6 and 9 p.m. were available to parents a speech on the intergen- at 2 p.m. in the 1895 Room. suggestions from individuals on Saturday Nov. 4, but have though mail order earlier this erational transfer of wealth and “It’s an annual meeting of who have vested interest in the added another performance semester, and tickets started its implications at 1:30 p.m. finance directors where people well-being of the university.” because of the few tickets selling within three days today in the 1895 Room of the can come in and ask the A reception and dinner for remaining, Milberg said. before any concert promotion Martin Luther King Jr. Uni- managers of money about their invited Foundation guests will The number of tickets sold was initiated, Milberg said. versity Union. performances,” Hilke said. begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Grand for the two Nov. 4 shows The ticket sales are a great Falk, former Foundation “Both presentations (in the 1895 Ballroom of the Union. exceed 8,400 and few re- indicator of how well the executive officer, has been hired Room) are open to the public.” During the dinner, recognition mained for the original two concert is doing, he added. back onto the Foundation staff The Foundation’s annual will be given to Foundation performances, he added. “At this point, (the on a part-time basis to continue meeting consisting of a report donors, scholarship recipients “There are less than 500 concert’s) already a success.” established relations with on the past year’s events will be and volunteers, Hilke said. 2A Friday, October 20, 1995 The Daily Eastern News WINDOW PAINTING GOP candidates to adjust • 10 am - 5 pm Union Walkway strategies if Powell runs WASHINGTON (AP) – To Pat Buchanan and Gramm to decide Buchanan it would be a “god- REPORT whether to stay put, which could send,” to Bob Dole another help Powell by splintering the headache. As they wait for Colin conservative vote, or strike an Powell to decide whether he will alliance with Dole. run for president, the declared Buchanan predicted his sup- Republican candidates can’t wait ASSOCIATED PRESS porters would not waver. to reassess their strategies. At the other Republican cam- “I think conservatives will On virtually a daily basis, paigns, public reaction to Powell respond to someone who does not Powell now factors into the GOP has been more muted. Candidates modify or dilute his positions – campaign debate: The candidates discuss him only when asked. like a Powell or Dole – but some- and their allies look to blunt his Texas Sen. Phil Gramm, for one who stakes them out clearly chances and more neutral example, says Powell’s views and boldly,” Buchanan said. observers assess how a Powell seem to make him a better fit in “I think the entrance of Colin candidacy would change the race.