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More animals than ever are being abandoned on campus this semester. Find out what Progress He photo you can do to help give an ani- Coach Roy Kktd looked forward to h.s # mal a home/Bl 300th win at Madia Day in August His Progresswww.progress.eku.edu Colonels must work hard if thay want to Also, see the winners of our give him that by the and of this season. 6 cutest pet contest/B4 Studoi't public, .ltion ot Eastern Kent - . ity since 19?? Voi 79/No 9 16 October '<) ?000 Stolen bikes recovered Last BVJAMEVMSON Public Safety recovered a red Sebring 10-speed that was taken from campus News editor along with two bikes chained together Students with bicycles on campus found outside the alleged bike thief's can now feel a little safer about leaving residence hall that were also taken on their method of transportation unattend- campus. ed. A report was made about the two Hundreds of CaaUam students came out to the memorial service The Division of Public Safety recent- chained together bicycles, a Miranda sport Light Oct 12 in the Ravine. Candtes were lit in memory of Hal Vonsick, Jr. ly recovered three bicycles that were and a Mountain Climber, in October. reported either missing or stolen and The two victims of the bike thefts one bicycle that they have no knowl- have been contacted according to edge of a victim or if the bike was taken Walker. They identified the bikes, from campus or off campus. which were found chained together Wynn Walker, assistant director in the and will be returned to the victims Division of Public Safety, said the investi- Friday. Walker said one victim was gation is still open and could not release very happy that her bike had been any names until charges had been filed. found because it held sentimental value Walker said Sunday night police recov- and she thought she would never see ered four bicycles after staff from a resi- the bike again. dence hall reported suspicion of a resident Walker said the Division of Public whom they thought had stolen bicycles. Safety does not know whether one of Walker said police located a man the bikes, a Huffy, that was found, was who possessed stolen bicycles. taken from campus or off campus. According to Walker, the alleged bike Public Safety posted fliers about the red thief confessed to stealing one of the Murray Sebring 10-speed in residence bicycles near Clay Hall The Divison of See BIKES, A8
Eastern's Increase Eastern's tuition increase is above the national average
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Photos try Demetnace Moore/Progress 2001/ 2000/ 1999/ 1998/ 1997/ 1996/1995/ 1994/1993/ 1992/ 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 Beta Theta PI fraternity brothers of Hal Vonsick, Jr. joined hands in prayer and mourning at the memorial service in the Ravine Oct. 12. Source. Tuilion Intrcuet 1990/2002 Another student dies Nicole Venhoft/Progress Campus mourns loss in weekend accident
BY Juawtn ROPERS Eastern students, faculty shared memories of his life, his it news editor and staff stood in stunned hopes and aspirations. Poems Tuition above A traffic accident silence in the Ravine were shared, prayers Friday afternoon Oct. 12. The mem- Mora uttered and tears left an Eastern stu- bers of Beta Theta shed. dent dead and two national average See Page AS tor others with multi- The memorial entire educational cost out of this own Pi fraternity held the more on both stu- pie injuries. BY JENNIFER MULUNS pocket, but that it could be worse. candlelight vigil in dents' deaths. ended with the song, D e m o n d News writer Booker, 23, a busi- Damond "I think it's expensive, but compared rememberance of "With Arms Wide ness major from Booker was If it seems like you pay more for to other schools it's not that bad," tuition year after year, that's because Wilson said. Hal Vonsick, Jr., the Open" by Creed. LaGrange, died at killed Friday in you probably are. Wilson may not rely on financial aid student whose life was Many students remained seated 6:38 a.m. Monday at a car accident the University of while on his In fact just this year tuition at Eastern to pay his educational cost, but many claimed in a car accident on I- in quiet contemplation, clinging Kentucky Hospital. rose 7.5 percent. The national average students at Eastern do. way to work. tuition increase at a four-year public insti- According to the Office of Student 75 Oct. 6. faithfully to the memory of this Booker died tution was 4.4 percent, according to the Financial Aid, more than 80 percent of The hundreds in attendance individual. See BOOKER, A8 College Board. The College Board is an students at Eastern receive some type of educational orientated organization that financial assistance that includes; loans, is made up of over 3,800 schools. One of grants, scholarships and work study. the Board's objectives is keeping stu- Dena Spivey, assistant director of dents and parents informed about the Financial Aid, said that in the 1999-2000 cost of attending college. The Board stresses that although the academic year, 52 percent of Eastern national cost of a college-education contin- students received grants, 42 percent City rejects lower speed limit ues to rise, it is growing at a slower pace received Stafford Loans and 3 percent and the cost is never likely to quit growing. received Perkins Loans. Tobler's state- One student who receives loans to BY ANDREW KERSEY troversial things I've had to decide on." Students basically have two options, Assistant accent editor This was the second reading of the ments. ?>y the tuition or don't get the degree, pay for his schooling says he doesn't ordinance, which was introduced in last "If people o some students that is not an option. mind the cost, but that he would like to At a Richmond City Commission meet- aren't going to see more for his money. week's meeting. "I know that unless I get a degree, the ing held Monday, an ordinance to lower Commissioner Tom Tobler also said obey the law at types of jobs I will be able to get really "I think that if they are going to raise the speed limit to 20 mph on some roads the current it higher every year, then I would like to that he had received calls from parents in won't be able to take me where I want to in Richmond was voted down. residential areas that were worried about speed limit, go," said Brenda Slone, a senior recre- see them build some kind of parking The City Commission rejected ordi- than they're garage or something that would benefit the safety of their children due to exces- ational therapy major from Floyd County. nance 00-44 5-1, which would have low- sive speeding through their neighbor- not going to Others say that they want the degree, us," said Wendell Daniel, a junior avia- ered the speed limit on roads not owned obey it at 20 but that they don't understand why the tion major from Louisville. by the county or the state. hoods. But he contended that lowering the mph." Brewer cost continues to rise year after year. However, according to statistics, the Mayor Ann Durham said she received speed limit would not curb the problem of said. T just don't understand why it goes cost of tuition is very little compared to many calls from concerned Richmond citi- speeding. Newly elect- up so quickly," said Josh Wilson, a the benefits. According to the Bureau of zens on behalf of the ordinance prior to "I'm getting a lot of calls from parents ed Richmond Police Chief. Charles junior police administration major from Labor Statistics, in 1997 the average col- the meeting. because they're worried about their kids DeBord, approached the council to offer Harrison County. lege graduate made $14,000 more per "I've heard more about this ordinance and they think nothing is going to get information on the decision. "It inflates so quickly," Wilson said. year than high school educated employ- than I've heard in 11 years doing this job," done about this," Tobler said. Wilson said that he pays for his ees. Durham said. This is one of the most con- Commissioner Mike Brewer confirmed See MPH, A8
Board of Regents meet Saturday ► INSIDE ► WEATHER AD INDCX B8 TOOAY: PROGRESS STAFF REPORT The Board will also address the students with disabilities (both of ACCENT Bl-5 Eastern degree completion to allow which have already been imple- On the agenda CLASSIFIED* A4 Hi: 70 Eastern's Board of Regents will professionals who completed 90 mented but will be presented to COLONEL CORNER . . . A2 Low: 45 hold a regular quarterly meeting credit hours and left before earning the Board for approval), student a Academic program review PERSPECTIVE A6.7 Conditions: Saturday in the Jaggers Room of a bachelor's degree but went on to leadership scholarships, the audit a Post tenure review the Powell Building. earn an advanced degree, to be report and approval to start a capi- B Honorary degree proposal POLICE BEAT A4 Sunny Certain committees of the Board granted an undergraduate degree tal campaign for the university. a Property transfers SPORTS S8-S will begin meeting at 9:15 a.m. in from Eastern. Thompson mentioned that sev- B Crime reporting policy WHAT'S ON TAP? B2 various locations of the Powell Thompson said the Board will eral items will be presented for B Housing tor students with dis- Building. The Board meeting will also discuss property transfer informational purposes, including FRfr. Partly Cloudy begin at 2 p.m. because Pattie A. Clay hospital and academic program review and the abilities SAT: Sunny Merita Thompson, faculty the fire station need more property. domestic partnership proposal, B Buck report SUN: 1'.»ilv Cloudy regent, said the board is slated to Thompson added that at this point which Thompson said the universi- B Committee report on the discuss several routine items rang- the board will just be okaying the ty still has more work to do with presidential evaluation ►REMINDER ing from academic programs being possibly of doing that. Blue Cross/Blue Shield Insurance. The meeting will begin at 2 p.m. proposed and suspended, personnel The Board will address the fol- The Buck report will also be dis- Saturday in the Jaggers Room Mid-semester grades are due to the Registrar tomorrow. action and the policy on post tenure lowing issues at the meeting: the cussed at the Board of Regents of the Powell Buildtng. review that is up for approval. crime reporting policy, housing for meeting on Saturday. M i T T A2 The Eastern Progress, Thursday. October 19, 2000
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Bv DEHA TACKETT in a Progress story that the uni- Editor versity simply tries to make sure all alcohol at tailgating events is in BEWARE. Campus police are a cup rather than a can or bottle. no longer turning the other cheek when it conies to drinking during Castlen said she asked her tailgating activities. arresting officer if that was the Two fans found out the hard reason she was fined when every- way at the Sept. 30 home game one else around her was not, but that Eastern began enforcing the said the officer told her it was just Construction crows are laying the groundwork for the building. no alcohol policy. because she was drinking in pub- Jennifer Castlen came back to lic and that, the cup would not have made a difference. Eastern to visit her alma mater for Kustra also stressed that the Student Services the Southeast Missouri football game. She had a few drinks with university would continue to pro- some old sorority sisters, but mote tailgating to sell tickets as before she could get to the game long as underage drinking doesn't occur and fans stay under control. building going up she was issued a citation for drinking in public by Eastern's "I think the tailgaters realize this is a privilege and not a right," BY JENNIFER ROGERS colder weather this winter. Division of Public Safety. Assistant news editor "Until they actually get under Castlen, a 22-year-old graduate Kustra said in the September arti- a roof they are limited," student at the University of cle. "At any time we can take it Construction crews are lay- Whitlock said. Cincinnati, said the most upset- away. We don't want to do that, ing the groundwork for what Street said that the area ting thing was not that she is fac- but we will any time there is will be the new Student Services behind the building and beside ing a more than $100 fine in abuse..." building. Alumni Coliseum would be con- Madison County District Court, This is where Castlen got con- The building is scheduled to verted into a but that she didn't even know she fused. She said when the officer be completed by the spring of new parking By ITlW- approached her and asked for her 2002. But if crews finish early, the was not allowed to drink while area He also Mn¥.mhM. tailgating. ID, that she was not worried building could possibly be com- said the back nOVsjmOfJT about her beer because she was pleted in time for the fall 2001 "I honestly had no idea I was of legal age to drink. entrance to CMUfMIS doing anything wrong," Castlen semester, according to Doug Model _,_. «_■ .^ said. "I think they just really need to Whitlock, vice president for Laboratory •IIOUKI Of> According to the citation, make a clear-cut decision one way administrative affairs and finance. Sc h or another on their alcohol poli- Whitlock said the contractors , °oi abtoto Castlen was "observed drinking a cy," Castlen said. would be ^^ ^^ 12 oz Natural Light beer in a pub- took longer than expected renovated S## WIMK lic parking lot" Kustra could not be reached because they had to use jack- this week to comment on Progress He photo hammers to remove layers of and the area u,. KnllX- Castlen, like many other Eastern's alcohol policy. would be "••bUlld- Eastern students, wasn't sure rock from the ground. Wynn Walker, assistant direc- On* Eastern fan enjoys an icy cold beverage before one of Eastern's "We did not want the contrac- converted lug will what the university's policy was into a drive tor of the Division of Public home games. Two fans were fined for alcohol before the Sept. 30 game. tor blasting to remove the rock," look like on drinking at tailgating activities. Safety, said he doesn't feel the Whitlock said, adding that using to the build- According to KRS 222.202. it is president is promoting alcohol. "Kentucky law says you may should be over when the games dynamite would have been too ing. illegal to consume alcohol in a pub- "I don't think Dr. Kustra is much of a disruption. S r e e lic place. Universities are required not drink alcohol in public. That's starts, so Public Safety has started ' * HM staal doing anything to encourage not a policy or a rule. It's the law," approaching people telling them James Street, facilities ser- expects a to define their own alcohol policies drinking alcohol at tailgating," Walker said. vices director, said the crews net gain of will regarding alcohol on campus. to go to the game when it starts, two or three Walker said. "We are just saying Walker said Public Safety will instead of continuing the parties. are working on schedule. Eastern is one of the few uni- come tailgate, enjoy yourself arrest or fine people who are Whitlock said that construc- parking DO III versities in the state that prohibits "We don't want to arrest peo- spaces over -i^.. before the game and then go into drinking at tailgating events, tion workers are now creating mvmm alcohol on campus regardless of ple or charge people," Walker the parking tF* the game when it starts." although they are not going to go said. "We just want them to have space for mechanical spaces legal age. The university must Castlen wasn't the only one under the building and doing that was approve exceptions, such as the out and search for those people. a good time, that's what tailgating fined only minutes before the "We make it a point to patrol," concrete work for support of the available before construction. breathalyzer test issued by the SEMO game. At 6:58 p.m., Jason is for." building's superstructure. He The Student Services build- Department of Criminal Justice Walker said. "Are we going to stop Walker also said he doesn't ing will house admissions, Roth, 24, from Richmond, was the cruiser and run up and sniff said that by mid-November peo- Training. issued a citation for drinking in a believe people are as confused ple would be able to get a good housing, financial aid, billings Some of the confusion may be public place. people's cups? No. Obviously, we about the policy as they may idea of what the building will and collections and career ser- a result of different policies being According to the citation, the cannot try to arrest 700 people claim. look like because the steel vices offices. The building will practiced by different officials. officer observed Roth "open a can when we have three officers in "I think they want to ignore frame will be in place. also contain a 400-seat multi- At the beginning of this semes- of beer, pour it into a glass and Alumni Coliseum parking lot" (the law) and use confusion as an Whitlock said the crews purpose auditorium and com- ter, President Robert Kustra said then take a drink." Walker said tailgating time excuse," Walker said. would be able to work through puter lab.
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Nicole Venhotf/Progress Pirchase A Great Neal Phn! State education officials Don't miss oat on all the tailgating examine teacher quality parties, steak dinners. Among the ideas generated BY ALLISON HALEY "We are trying to argue that loan's and more. Contributing writer most of the things we are trying was that of a council created to accomplish in Kentucky specifically for overseeing teacher On Oct. 12-13, Eastern hosted require all of us - we shouldn't be quality standards. Teacher Quality: A Collaborative in competition whether we are "The council can monitor Effort," a conference designed to public or private," Wilhoit said. these initiatives that have and Ml meal plans are prorated, so yon help improve the quality of teach- "We are raising the standard uni- have not occurred as well as pro- ers and curriculum in Kentucky's vide a mentoring program that universities. versally." follows new teachers wherever The two-day seminar was The conference began at noon they go and helps them," only pay ^r the remaining days held in the Perkins Building on Thursday and included two Marsden said. and focused on colleges of edu- workshops that day. The first These types of mentoring pro- cation and of arts and sciences. workshop, an informal discussion, grams could raise the retention It was sponsored by the was headed by Dean Mark rate of teachers by the profession. of the semester. Council on Postsecondary Wasicsko and Dean Dominick There are critical shortages of Education. Hart, both Eastern faculty mem- teachers in special education, Approximately 60 vice presi- bers. The title of the workshop mathematics, computer science dents and division chairs from col- was "Best Practices for and many other fields," Marsden YOP can defer any meal plan! leges of education and of arts and Collaboration Between Colleges said. sciences at public and private col- of Education and Arts and The disturbing thing about it is leges and universities in Kentucky Sciences." that a study was released that said attended the conference. This was the kind of dialogue 30 percent of graduates that The overriding theme was rais- we need," said Marilyn Troupe, become licensed to teach, never ing standards in the post-sec- director of the division of educa- actually teach. Of the 70 percent ondary classroom through coop- tor preparation and internship that do, half of them are not still in eration between colleges, institu- with the Education Professional the profession five years later. tions and educational organiza- Standards Board. "I enjoyed the That means only 35 percent of Stop By Powell 16 or tions in the state, according to discussions and we had district teaching graduates remain teach- Michael Marsden, provost and and state people there to help ers." vice president for academic affairs really tackle the problems. We According to Marsden, anoth- Can X2I79 for details and research at Eastern. talked about solutions and intro- er step that would improve "The most significant variable duced the idea of follow-up, which teacher quality is raising teachers' in a student's education is the I liked." salaries and put more value on teacher," Marsden said. "We The day's events also included experience. want to reinforce the idea that a reception in Hummel "In the profession, there is a teacher-training is a state-wide Planetarium and dinner in the tendency to devaluate experience responsibility to ensure the teach- Perkins "building. There was a because younger teachers are ers we license are the best they third workshop on Friday and a less expensive," Marsden said. can be. summary session that outlined "When was the last time you "Good teaching can overcome preliminary recommendations for heard of a baseball team turning the socio-economic conditions of a better education. down a good player because he student's life but the opposite is "The kinds of things we've was too expensive?" also true that poor teaching will talked about here are the kinds From all indications, the con- produce poor students," Marsden of things I can take back to my ference was a success, Marsden said. president, site examples and say said. One problem in the state's col- 'We need to be here, we need to "We learned a lot, we gained a leges right now is too much com- do this,'" said Paul B. Woods, lot, we committed ourselves to a petition said Gene Wilhoit, chair of the division of educa- collaborative effort across the Kentucky's newly appointed com- tion at Kentucky State state. From that standpoint, it was missioner of education. University. a great success," Marsden said.
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October 19.2000 NeWS A5 Book highlights Buck study not open PROGRESS ST AFF REPORT "the collection of data is still in "Such incomplete and inaccu- The Eastern Progress will not progress and undergoing revi- rate data obviously could not have get access to the Buck study, sion, and that Buck has not yet been the basis for final agency according to the decision issued reached the stage at which rec- action, and EKl' has expressly Southern woman Oct. 10 by Kentucky's Attorney ommendations will be made, denied that it rebed on the data in General Ben Chandler. opinions expressed and policies awarding $900 across the board The Progress filed the appeal formulated or recommended." salary increases for the current fis- BY JMgVWMW Sept 11 after the university's sec- The opinion goes on to say. cal year." the decision stated. fBSFSKf ond denial of the Buck study. though, that "although we are The opinion said that although Bock Consultants was hired in not persuaded that the materials President Robert Kustra said in an An Eastern history professor is the faD of 1996 to study the univer- submitted by Buck qualify for open forum discussing salaries bat helping to preserve part of sity's classification and compensa- exclusion under (the Open soring that Buck Consultants had Eastern's past. tion system. AD staff employees Records law), we find that the said it would take $1.4 million to Mary Ellen Klatte. an associate completed a job inventory form for materials can property by charac- raise salaries to a level where they professor in the history depart- Buck to help determine a fitting terized as a preliminary draft, should be. that it did not constitute ment, wrote a biography depicting classification system. and therefore may be withheld." "formal adoption" of the report. the life of a southern Kentucky The Attorney General ruled The Attorney General said the The Buck study should be woman who also attended that the records were, in fact pre- information given to Eastern by available sometime this month Eastern. liminary records, which are not Buck Consultants was for review for inspection, according to The 160 page paperback. open under the Open Records law. or comment, and that several University Counsel Kacey "Kentucky Woman: The Life of According to the decision. errors were found. Coleman. Vlebie Catron Cantrell." was pub- lished by the Jesse Stuart Foundation in September of this year. Klatte said only 1.300 copies Mocha To « were printed, but she signed a IrvCrcaaj CaaawjccteM Hnuui contract stating that if the book sold out. a second edition would Jessca Leaka/Progress Skavvlr* • OW-fashioned hand-<*pped s be printed. She said she is proud Mary Ellen Klatte shows off her book about a Southern Kentucky of the book and is happy with the ICECREAM tes appearance of the outside cover. Women that was published by the Jesse Stuart Foundation m August • Hand-dtoped SHAKES. Malts "I think it looks nice." Klatte Sundaes said. 1924-1925. CantreD then attended has gotten thus far from the book • SO Hawaiian SHAVED ICE Klatte decided to write the Eastern Kentucky State Teachers has been positive. flavors book after attending a profession- College from 1928-1935. "I'm getting reaDy good feed- • Defcaous EXPRESSO & back from people." Klatte said. Thursdays al meeting. The Ohio Valley By the end of her career, Cappuccnos and featuring Klatte added that one of her fel- Conference, in 1994. Klatte was according to Klatte. CantreD had Ashby's Ice Cream presenting a paper on a one-year 33 years of teaching experience, low historian's plans to use the ALL NIGHT diary of a Colorado woman when 18 of those years in a one-room book to update his notes. a man approached her. schooDiouse. "I'm just very happy with how Food Court in the i 754 Buaiights CHECK EXCHANGE "When I was finished a man Cantrell married in 1935 and everything is going with it" Klatte Richmond Mall Via* us on tw ««b at am* ohaokax com came up and said his mom had had five children. When her hus- said. diaries." Klatte said. "He wanted band passed away she suffered Not only can you reminisce to know if I wanted to look at yet another hardship in her life. through CantreDs' past in Klatte's them." "Here she had another terrible book, but the diaries, letters and Klatte said she was then intro- hurdle." Klatte said. "After severe memorabilia will be on display in duced to his mother, Viebie Lee poverty she got her life back the library archives. Catron Cantrell. who she wrote together." Klatte added that all of Klatte said the research she the book about Cantrell's children became suc- did while writing the book helped "She was an interesting cessful her for her job as a history profes- VEr^BrWXLY woman, very inspirational," Klatte "She was not going to give in." sor. said. That's the way I would like Klatte said. "She was definitely a "AD this research allowed me my book to be seen, as inspira- Christian woman. She went to to do presentations." Klatte said. tional." church an awful lot" Klatte will be promoting her TRUNK SHOW According to Klatte. she began Klatte wrote the book from a book various ways. This weekend working on the biography in collection of Cantrell's diaries, Klatte wiII be promoting the book 1996. She said it took her about which Cantrell collected over a in Clinton Co. of Cantrell's four two and a half years to complete, period of 40 years. sons at the Foothills Festival. She which she said wouldn't have "She was dedicated." Klatte will also participate in a radio pro- been possible without taking a said. "She let me have five suitcas- gram in Lexington. WJM radio sabbatical. es full of pictures that she started FM. on Nov. 5 at 5 p.m. and this "I want to thank Eastern for taking with her own camera in Friday she will be at the gallery of allowing me to have sabbatical." 1910." Klatte added many of these authors in Louisville at the Gait Klatte said. "I don't think I could pictures appear in the book. House for the Kentucky Library have done it without it It (taking CantreD also wrote letters over and Kentucky Media Association sabbatical) really enables people a five-year period to her future conference to sign her book. to concentrate on their task." husband. Klatte said CantreD also Klatte will have a signing of her Klatte said Cantrell had several had a collection of Eastern memo- book at the Kentucky Book fair in things happen to her during the rabilia, scrapbooks and other Frankfort Nov. 18 as weD. period of her life from 1904-1998. items, which Klatte got to view Klatte said she has not decided She had polio as a child, but over- while working on the book. v for certain whether she wiD pur- came that and got through the "She also had three books of sue writing another book. eighth grade. unpublished poetry." Klatte said. "I didn't think I would (write "She wanted to go to high "That was the one thing she want- another book), but I am now school but her dad said no." ed in the book." thinking of writing a fiction book." Klatte said. "Rather than stop, she According to Klatte. Cantrell Klatte said. "I might like to try to kept repeating the eighth grade. was honored in the spring of 1995 tackle a mystery." Her dad finally decided to let her as the oldest woman to have The book, priced at $12. can be go to high school." attended Eastern during the bought at the university book- Cantrell grew up in Clinton 1920s-30s. and was recognized as store. Joseph Beth or through the County. She attended a high an Eastern pioneer. Jesse Stuart Foundation. Oct. 26, 27, 28 school in Albany her freshman "She was given a pin." Klatte For more information about and last year, and attended said. "Every time I visited her she the book, contact the Jesse Stuart 20% DISCOUNT Eastern Normal School, the high wore the Eastern pioneer pin. She Foundation at school associated with college, was so proud of it" jsf®inet99.net or call (859) 329- Merle Norman Cosmetics her sophomore and junior year in Klatte said the feedback she 5232. 839 Eastern Bypass, Richmond, Ky. 859 624-9825 Model, Eastern students Bypass location only spend day with science Some availability limited so shop early! BY JEWm Mutuws Hews writer Science and fun aren't words that seem to have much in com- EKU Colonel Volleyball mon. But that is not what some Model Laboratory students would tell you. On Oct. 13. preschoolers through fifth graders took part in the first Science Fun Day. The event involved the students taking part in haiKls-on learning that was taught to them by a mixture of people. Claudia Lewis, fourth and fifth grade Model science teacher, said the day was set aside so students could learn that there is more to science than meets the eye. There were no regular classes held throughout the day. ♦Friday October 20th Austin Peay 7:00 p.m. The students had a great time," Lewis said. This was sort of a depar- ture from their regular routine." Lewis said she believed this * Saturday October 21st Tennessee State 2:00 p.m. was a learning experience for the Eastern students as weD. This was the same thing that ALUMNI COLISEUM * * * quite a few elementary teachers are doing, so this reaDy prepared them for what's coming," Lewis said. Martin Brock of the chemistry department agreed. These students are seniors, so they need to be able to explain what they have learned in a very straight forward way, and this gave them a chance to do just that" Brock said. The students were volunteers from classes in the department One of the students who partic- ipated was Steven Mills, a pre- med. major from Corbin. Mills said that the event was "an experi- ence." Heather Nichols/Progress "Before this, I always thought teaching was sort of a joke, but Students at Model Laboratory School participated in Science Fun Day Oct. now I see that it is a very big 13. Eastern students joined in on the fun with presentations on science. responsibiUty." MiDs said. Perspective A6 Thursday, October 19.2000 The Eastern Progress DemTackeO. ►Campus Comments
Many students and Colonel supporters aren't real- ly sure what Eastern's policy is when it comes to drinking while tailgating before football games. Do you think students should be allowed to drink alcohol while tailgating?
JESSICA WELLS
No, I don't think so. I don't drink. Everybody has a choice, but I'd rather they not do that
London Major Middle grades educa- tion Yaar: Senior
I don't drink. But I don't mind as long as they don't get out of control.
Celina, Ohio Major Police Michael Kotora/Prooress administration Yaar: Freshman Have a drink, no don't, So... WHY OK just don't get caught SHOULD Since we don't promote YOU selling beer before the During the Colonels' Sept. 30 is also violating state law about events. Either implement a policy CARE? game, we shouldn't pro- football contest against drinking in public." that allows drinking or ban it com- mote it Drinking usually Southeast Missouri State On the other hand, President pletely. University, two individuals were Robert Kustra gave the impression Two individuals were arrested Eastern's poH- causes that "tailgating is a privilege and not Sept 30 because Eastern can't cy says you arrested in Alumni Coliseum can't drink, Hometown: problems. afl Parking Lot for drinking alcoholic a right" in the Sept. 7,2000 issue of enforce a simple tailgating policy. but then Lancaster, Cal. beverages in a public place — or in The Eastern Progress. Kustra said Western Kentucky University Major: < officials say Elementary edu- more simple terms, the two were the university would continue to allows alcoholic beverages during it is a privi- cation arrested for tailgating. promote tailgating in order to sell specific events stated in a policy lege they Yaar: Senior Although alcohol is prohibited on tickets as long as fans keep things drafted by Deborah Wilkins, general can take at campus, tailgating parties have under control. counsel at Western. Why can't any time, so become a tradition for Eastern's stu- Director of Public Safety Tom Eastern implement a poiicy like you should dents and alumnus during home Undquist said, in the Oct 15,1998 Western's? know which football games. Although tailgating issue of the Progress, that although Having an alcohol policy at a public time you continues, the university has no pol- public safety knew people were university is fine, but leaving loopholes can tailgate. icy stating that drinking alcoholic drinking, individuals were not doing in that policy that causes individuals to I'd say no, because drink- beverages during an athletic event it openly. Lindquist also said public get arrested isn't ing can start fights and is prohibited. safety was not going to go up and Eastern needs to develop a new alco- other stuff. Tailgating Is a Eastern held a forum called The check people's cups. hol policy which allows drinking alcohol tradition Law Oct 14,1999. During this Whether it's Eastern's Substance during specific events, or simply enforce before foot- forum, Assistant Director of Public Abuse committee, Kustra or the policy in print now. The university ball games. Safety Wynn Walker said that "not Lindquist, someone needs to step in shouldn't allow its die-hard fans to Homatown: Louisville only is drinking alcohol at a tailgat- and enforce some type of policy for receive violations for doing something Major: Finance ing party a campus violation, but it tailgating during Eastern athletic that is in such limbo as tailgating. Yaar: Freshman Tuition increases shouldn't be only rank Many colleges and universities brag set their own tuition increases. Before, never seen, such as its beautiful campus Within reason. Getting when they are above the national the Council on Postsecondary Education or distinguished programs. together and drinking average in some rankings. If that told each university what the increase No student wants to start out school at and socializing before a is true, Eastern should be able to brag would be for each year. one university and then fear that he or game is a good idea. about 3 percent more than other schools Eastern had a higher increase than many of she will have to change schools in a few But if s not a good idea when it comes to tuition increase. the other schools in the state, too. years because the tuition keeps raising to get sloppy. Most students, however, don't think Instead of being in the top percent when it more than other institutions. that's much to brag about. comes to tuition increases, Eastern should It is going to take time, and yes, money A new study said that the national aver- focus on getting to the top in student turnout for Eastern to be ranked above the nation- Homatown: age college tuition increase was 4.6 per- retention or the quality of its graduates. al averages in many categories, but this Liberty cent last year. Eastern increased its When a potential student can't get past MaJorChemistry university should make sure that the cate- Yaar: Sophomore tuition last year by 7.5 percent. the fact that he or she will have to fork gories in which it does rank highest in are Last year was the first time Kentucky's over more and more money each year, not those that will force students to chose eight public universities were allowed to many of Eastern's other qualities are another university over this one.
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( '■ K <* The Eastern Progress, Thursday. October 19.2000 Perspective A7 Tribute to a student I never knew photo editors always tell me to do. began to think that I would never be into Hal on the streets of Although student didn't know How would I do that? What was able to laugh at one of his jokes, or Washington, D.C, wearing an Hal's story? to feel the encouragement of his Eastern sweatshirt, I would have I reflected upon this long and comforting words. I would never stopped him to share with him my Vonsick, both were Colonels hard before heading out to the know his friendship or marvel at his memories of OUR alma matter. Ravine, so that I could find the accomplishments. I felt cheated Hal was my brother, and now he is His name was Hal Anthony news of his passing to me, I was sur- appropriate shot to capture the dig- I realized at that moment, in the gone. Trie truth is, 1 will miss Hal Vonsick, Jr., and he was only 19 years prised but not stunned, I felt more of nity of this solemn event dimness of the candlelight what Hal Anthony Vosick, Jr.. for aD the things old, or so 1 was told He was a busi- a feeling of amazement rather than When I arrived at the Ravine I and I shared and why we all should he was to so many people, but more for ness major and a member of the Beta shock. When I looked into the eyes was in awe of die sight that I was miss him. As corny as it may sound, what he could have been to so many DEMETRMCE Theta R fraternity, that's what I read of my friend I could see an incredi- witnessing. The darkness of the Hal was a Colonel. He. like land more, friend, confidant, brother in last week's issue of The Progress. ble amount of pain; she was a good many of you reading this article, made MOORE evening was illuminated by hun- As the lights were extinguished Uytum He had a warm, outgoing per- friend of this young man's. dreds of candles, every face shone a conscious decision to attend Eastern. and the Ravine returned to dark- sonality that made people want to I did all I could to comfort her and He wanted to be here, to share ness, the light that was Hal's life somber in their flickering lights. the best years of his life with all of Demetriace be near him and he could keep you sympathize with what she was going Tears flowed freely in an emotion- continued to shine within every one Moore is a in stitches with his jokes and through, but still there was no real us. When he cheered in the stand al display of grief and loss. I looked at a football game we cheered of us. Let us truly share our lives sophomore friendly antics, at least that's what connection, no actual feeling of loss. with the people around us, in a way "they" have been saying ever since As the days past I heard several to the stage and saw his fraternity together. When he stayed up late deaf education brothers embraced in a symbol of that unites us all together as stu- major from a fatal car crash took his life Oct. 6. "factual" accounts of the accident nights in the 24-hour computer lab, The truly sad thing is, I couldn't tell that claimed this young man's life. I love and unity for one another. we stayed up together. When he dents, friends. Colonels. Washington, I watched as they formed a As my tears once again begin to D.C. He is also you how accurate any of this infor- even went by the scene of the acci- racked his brains for answers on a mation is, because I never knew dent and saw the damage done to sacred circle and couldn't help but mid-term exam, we did it together. flow and moisten the keys on this the assistant feel that somehow their circle was It doesn't matter what his major keyboard in the computer lab in the photo editor for Hal Vonsick, Jr. I couldn't honestly the guard rail and thought to tell you what type of person he was, myself, "Its a shame that this had incomplete without Hal. For a was, what clubs he belonged to or library, and the attendant silently The Progress. how warm or friendly he was, if I to happen," but never realty know- moment I allowed myself to forget what his race was. Underneath it wonders what's wrong, I feel the found any of his jokes funny, or for ing the loss of this young soul. my assignment and think about all, the tie that binds us is that we warm embrace from a young lady I that matter, what he even looked Last Thursday there was a can- Hal, the student I never knew. were both students at this universi- don't even know: she has been like, because in all my traveling dlelight vigil held in the Ravine in As my mind wandered, tears ty, without realizing it; we were reading over my shoulder. This around the campus, I can't recall honor of Hal Anthony Vonsick, Jr., began to flow uncontrollably from sharing our college experiences thoughtful young lady whispers a ever having met Hal. and I was assigned to take pho- my eyes, because all at once I began together, as we all do. simple, "thank you," in my ear and So when a good friend told the tographs, to capture the story as my to miss this student I never knew. I Twenty years from now if I ran states, "I knew Hal." ► Letters to the editor
Students not only ones physical stamina as those years university. Furthermore, why is it neces- tragedy and, thanks to Jennifer having problems parkin* goby. GregBurress sary to print the driver. Josh Rogers and her reports, it will not And yes, we must pay fines if Broadcast student Matrjngty's, full address? Does be alleviated anytime soon. The past two issues of the we park in student lots. this man not have enough to C. Ben Palmer poHcy Progress have had editorials or No one, student, faculty or staff Article on fatality worry about without losing his Sigma Chi fraternity The Eastern letters criticizing the faculty and has to be hit with fines. Arrive on disturbing to friend privacy as well? campus a little earlier for your Secondly, why would Jennifer Progress will publish staff for getting the "elite" park- Pow Wow Association clarifications and cor- ing spots on campus. I have a classes, know the location of all Rogers print (not a direct quote, thanks those who helped The article written by Jennifer might I add) that Officer Simmon's rections as needed on couple of comments that students the lots in your category, and use Rogers, the assistant news editor, the Perspective may not have thought of. the shuttle whenever possible. suspects a "minor case' of fraterni- about the unfortunate wreck that ty hazing?" First of all, this is pure On behalf of the Richmond pages. First of all, the parking lots are Dorothy Carter resulted in the death of Hal Pow Wow Association, we would If you have a cor- at present pretty fairly divided in Associate professor of foreign Vonsick was very disturbing. speculation. Where are the facts to like to thank the following depart- rection, please send k order to give students in residence languages and humanities Miss Rogers' viewpoint on this support this outlandish claim? to die editor by noon Secondly, hazing is not a police ments for their help and support halls, as well as faculty and staff, at accident was obviously negative during our Pow Wow. The Monday before pubs- least some chance to find parking issue. It is to be investigated by cation on Thursday. towards fraternities. the host university. Can't Hal Division of Public Safety, reasonably near their buildings. offenslve after accident If Hal Vonsick was not in a Facilities Services (David You can mail correc- Even more important a point is Greek organization, there would Vonsick's fraternity brothers tions to 117 Donovan grieve the loss of their friend? Not Williams, Ricky Hurt and crew), Annex, Richmond. KY that students will be searching for I found your "Off The Mark" very have only been mourning, howev- Richmond Parks and Recreation parking on campus over just a few inappropriate. I cannot believe that only do they have potential law- 40475. or email it to er, since he was a member of suits and pending investigations, (Kevin Gorman and crew),
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\ NeWS A8 The Eastern Progress, Thursday. October 19,2000 ► Tragedies on campus
University of Kentucky He Medical Center. No one involved in the acci- dent was wearing a seat belt. Investigations died on way "I think everybody else is going to be okay," White said. "They're all in stable to work condition." Cara Corso, one of surround death From The Front Booker's close friends, said- from internal chest and she will remember Booker BY JENMFER ROGERS phone calls had not been returned. abdomen injuries he suffered for his ambition in life Assistant news editor "If they don't want to talk to me, in the accident, Fayette among other things. they can talk to the Commonwealth County Deputy Coroner "He lived life to the fullest Two investigations are under way Attorney," Simmons said. He said the Miles White said. and there was never a dull after the death of Eastern student police would issue subpoenas if mem- Booker was traveling moment," Corso said. "He HalVonsick.Jr.6ct6. bers would not cooperate with police. north on US 25, one mile was a great personality. He Richmond police are investigating The university is conducting its could make anyone smile." the circumstances surrounding north of Richmond, when Vonsick's death in a traffic accident own investigation, according to Photo submitted his car dropped off the Corso said Booker was an Director of Public Relations and avid body builder who was on 1-75. Officer Jeff Simmons of the TMa bifca has not pM baan claimed by it* owner from me Division of Public Safety. northbound edge of the always in the gym. She said Richmond Police is looking at possi- Marketing Ron Harrell. road. Booker overcorrected he was also really diverse. ble connections to fraternity hazing. "Our investigation is continuing," Walker said he isn't sure at and hit a 2001 Dodge pick- Visitation for Booker will Vonsick was a member of Harrell said. "At this point there are No this point if the alleged bike thief up truck head-on, according be from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Eastern's Beta Theta Pi Chapter. no conclusions." is responsible for taking any other to police reports. today at Heady Radcliff Simmons said Tuesday he had no Harrell also said university offi- bikes than the ones recovered, Booker was on his way to Funeral Home in LaGrange. new information on the investigation. cials would talk to representatives charges filed but he wouldn't be surprised if he work at Logan's Roadhouse Funeral services will be "I haven't gotten any cooperation from campus organizations. had stolen more. in Lexington. He had held at 4 p.m. at the from the fraternity," Simmons said. Members of the Sigma Chi fraterni- According to Walker, there are worked there on and off for Covenant United Methodist He said police also want to talk to ty are asking campus organizations to yet for theft several ways to ensure that your more than a year. Church in I.a( irange. bicycle is protected. members of the Chi Omega sorority donate money to Students Against From The Front Clay A. Young. ST.. 50,241 The Student Government who may have been involved. Drunken Drivers in Vonsick's memory. There are good security lock South Keeneland Dr., was Association is planning a "I have yet to talk to members of Donations can be made to Inter- halls so the owner can claim it, systems," Walker said. "Lock driving the truck. He and memorial service for Booker either organization," Simmons said. fraternity Council in the Office of according to Walker. them (bicycles) to racks." passenger Hannah Arvin on campus. The time and He said he had tried to contact both Student Development in the Powell Walker said no charges have Walker also said you should were both taken to the date have not yet been set organizations' presidents and his Building. been filed at this time, but the record the serial number of your Division of Public Safety does bike, report a stolen or missing bike to public safety, engrave an intend to file criminal charges owner number such as your and disciplinary action will be social security number on the taken against the student bike to where it can be identified Students react to DUI change According to Walker, the and record the date the bike was bikes did not appear to be dam- bought and the model. BVJAMKVMSON construction management major tolerance, and no because people from Somerset said many people aged. He added the bikes Walker said he hopes the fliers News editor from Kenton County, said he just don't learn," Kramer said. come to Eastern for the wrong appeared to be used, and had help reach the bike's owner. The state of Kentucky just thinks the new standard is a posi- Erin Michalik, a sophomore reasons. some scratches, but they were "Hopefully we can discover toughened laws against those tive change. English major from Louisville, "There are too many people most likely already on the bikes who the bike belongs to." Walker who choose to drink and drive. "It will eventually reduce the said people will always ignore who come here for the sole pur- before {hey were stolen. said. The stricter DUI law took effect number of drunk drivers," laws such as this. pose to drink instead of learn," Kramer said. Green said. Oct. 1. Kentucky adopted a .08 "People have never liked ordinance and just enforce the blood alcohol content standard as Freshman Angela Heupel, a his- being told what they can or can- Michalik said she hasn't been tory major from Alexandria, agrees. exposed to drinking on other law stricter." opposed to the prior .10 standard. not do," Michalik said. "There MPH: Speed In addition to the radar installa- Kentucky is the 19th state to "It makes people think before will still be people ignoring the campuses. they get behind the wheel," "I have never been around tion, video cameras will be installed adopt the new standard. The new standard and driving drunk. limit remains into all of the Richmond police District of Colombia also has the Heupel said. Instead, there will be more peo- drinking on any other campus, Rachael Stewart, a junior but I think things could be a lot cruisers, according to Debord. .08 DUI law. ple with DUIs." worse," Michalik said. From The Front The Commission read another Legislators knocked down a anthropology major from Ashland, said the blood alcohol While all states could soon be Kevin Rahimzadeh, assistant important ordinance, concerning proposal in 1998 to crack down on required to implement the .08 professor in the English depart- Debord said he felt that lower- the installation of several master drunk driving, but the General standard really doesn't matter. ing the speed limit wouldn't be meters outside of Richmond to "A person with a blood alcohol standard, students have mixed ment, said one of his English Assembly decided to lower the feelings as to whether or not composition classes does a sur- the answer to the speeding prob- read sewer rates. The of .08 can still be functional." Commission decided to give it a standard in its session this spring. Stewart said. states should be required to vey every year about drinking on lem. He suggested that enforcing Congress agreed that all Most students agree that the adopt this law. campus and most students think the already existing laws would second reading in a special meet- states be required to adopt the "It infringes on states right," more drinking takes place than be the best strategy to relieving ing on Tuesday. new standard will not keep drunk The ordinance will be voted on .08 standard by 2004. Those drivers off the road, even though Heupel said. what actually does. residents' complaints. states that choose to refuse to it is expected the new standard Despite whether students Rahimzadeh added he thinks Debord said that every pending an engineer's report from meet that date could face a loss will save lives. believe the new standard is a Eastern's reputation as being a Richmond police cruiser will have the Richmond Utilities in federal highway funds. Kramer said he thinks it good one for Kentucky or not, party school is overblown. a radar gun mounted to the dash. Commission. The new law is expected to depends. most see drinking and underage "The reason why we have If the ordinance is voted in, reach the President's desk soon "I think that it will (keep drunk drinking as a problem on Some information from this arti- ordered all this radar is to the Madison Sanitary District will in hopes of being signed into law. drivers off the road) when people Eastern's campus. cle was obtained from Herald- enforce what we've already got," be in charge of building the David Kramer, a sophomore get caught because it will be lower Carolyn Green, a music major leader Archives. Debord said. "Let's use the old meters.
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October 19. 2000 Bl THROWN AWAY Photo illustration by Heather Nichols/Progress Eastern student Dyane Kostek adopted Smokey earlier this year when she found the kitten abandoned in front of the Turtey House. Eastern pest control department said the problem of abandoned animals on campus has increased this semester. Students who own pets on campus can help solve the problem of homeless animals by keeping their pets spayed or neutered If students sight a stray animal on campus, they should report it to the pest control department. Abandoned animals need shelter Take responsibility Lend a helping paw BY ALLISON ALTIZER Keith Crawford, director of Even as a little girl, I res- caused from a cat scratch. Assistant accent editor the Madison County Animal cued any animal in need. Yes. the kittens scratched Shelter, feels students aren't When it rained, I picked the me when I was bathing them. Throughout a college worms up from the sidewalk Because cats sheath their career, students throw away always equipped to handle and threw them into the grass claws, all sorts of dirt and bac- pets. teria are stored in them. lots of baggage. Some throw so they wouldn't dry out when Therefore, if a cat scratches away dirty dishes, others "My opinion is that student the sun came up. I doctored life is not a good environment you. you should be more con- throw away old notebooks and all the injured chipmunks, cerned with infection than for pets. Students aren't birds and snakes my cat with the scratch. In fact, you a few even throw away their always home very often pets. deigned to leave alive at the are more likely to be infected because of class schedules doorstep. I fed every stray ani- from a kitten or a cat infested Henrietta Neal, an employ- and there is a lot of traffic all mal that came through our with fleas. ee of Animal House, a local around campus," Crawford yard, despite the threats and Symptoms may include pet store, says students put lit- said. warnings from my parents. fatigue, muscle soreness, tle thought into adopting pets. "If students are going to However, unlike the headaches, and nau- There are people on cam- keep a pet they need to be common assumption, sea and can last up to pus that will leave animals. responsible. For instance, being kind doesn't three months. They think kittens, hamsters, always reap rewards. Antibiotics are gen- dogs need a fenced-in area. A few weeks ago, I erally used as treat- rabbits and puppies are cute, Also, people need to tell staff ment, though doc- but then they grow up and was in a local pet store they have pets and they need when a young girl tors aren't sure of turn out to be a dog or a cat to make sure they follow all the effectiveness. rules and regulations. Most came to the door with and the students just don't a cardboard box full of The only good thing want them anymore. They importantly, everyone, student kittens. Five kittens, to about cat scratch dis- realize that pets have to be or not, needs to make sure be exact, found in a ease is that it isn't taken care of. Pets need food, their pets are spayed or contagious. neutered. That is the most Richmond Dumpster. water and attention and it's Allison Altizer My family and important," It was after dark and friends keep wag- more than some students can the animal shelter was is the assistant handle." Neal says. Jeff Cantrell, supervisor of ging their fingers, Eastern's pest control depart- already closed, so the Accent editor asking if I have Pet abandonment on girl was bringing the Eastern's campus is a persis- ment says the problem has learned my lesson increased this semester. kittens to the pet shop yet. Well. I definitely tent problem. Dyane Kostek, in hopes that the shop would 20, a social work major from Cantrell's department is in haven't enjoyed being sick, charge of picking up stray ani- take them. but I would rescue the kittens Erie, Penn.. witnessed the Unfortunately, the shop all over again. This time problem firsthand when she mals. was not at liberty to do so. "Normally we pick up around, I would be more care- encountered four abandoned The girl had five Kittens and ful with the scratches, but it's kittens in front of the Turley around 10-20 cats per semes- nowhere to put them. She ter and less than five dogs per a little too late for woulda. House. When she headed turned from the door with the semester," Cantrell said. obvious intent of putting the shoulda. couldas. toward the kittens to help, all "Sometimes if a student kittens back in the Dumpster The moral of the story is the kittens scattered but one. simple; if we desire to keep has been evicted, in retaliation I knew what I had to do. Kostek adopted the lone kit- With a resigned sigh, I volun- pets, it is our responsibility to ten she was able to catch. they will leave animals. Then take care of them. If we don't we have to get them and take teered to keep the kittens for "It's rewarding to save the the night and drop them off at spay or neuter our cats and lives of abandoned animals. them to the shelter.'Cantrell the animal shelter in the they have kittens, we don't Especially, an animal that said. moming. take them to the Dumpster. wouldn't have had a good Cantrell also has problems To make a long story short, And when our less consider- chance without you," Kostek with students that want to ille- I ended up keeping the kittens ate and cruel counterparts do. gally keep pets in the dorms. for more than two weeks. sometimes our job is to clean said. up. Being the maintenance Often, animals left to fend Eventually, these pets end up I couldn't bear to see them abandoned as well. at the shelter after the man isn't always pleasant, but for themselves still suffer having the satisfaction of sav- injustice at the hands of Cantrell emphasizes, "If Dumpster ordeal. Finally, the week before last I gave the ing lives is. humans. students want to keep pets, So remember, spay or The animals are neglected, they must take responsibility. last two kittens away. Then, neuter your pets and always They should have the pet File photo last week, I was diagnosed left without food, water, med- The Cocker Spaniel is one of many animals awaiting adoption in a local animal shelter help those in need. And. spayed and immunized. They with cat scratch disease. unless you like hearing every- ical care and love and atten- Madison County has a seven-day grace period before dogs are euthanized. Unfortunately, Cat scratch disease, more tion. Furthermore, abandoned need to get rid of fleas, keep one within a 50-mile radius cats are given less time due to unavailability of cages found on the shelter's premises commonly known as cat animals pose a health threat the carpet clean and make scratch fever (are you singing singing "Cat Scratch Fever," to humans. sure they follow the rules." the song yet?), is actually please be careful! k i \ I m mmtm __, B2 The Eastern Progress, Thursday. October 19.2000 ►Tap the "Tap" Have a campus event or actro- ty? Call Allison Altizer at 622- 1882 or contact us by e-mail: Whafs On Tap portraits done with us. •Portraits •Weddings •Commercial •Digital Services •One Hour Photo •Enlargements %an*m • HWIIMIK, KY • tn-oorr Sigma Chi Loves You Casey >• HMrul «•■ pkis* oil TOIL-FIR Casey Carries l-177-hitt ■■(477-I444) Mtadiv-FrMw fin-ton Cmlri! Tint. You are the best Sweetheart! i K K K ■oaa tm WM ■M The Eastern Progress, Thursday. October 19. 2000 ACCCIlt B3 ► Entertainment Fridays White Hall haunted by 'Ghost Walk' at BYJUMKCUDOB Accent editor ■V-. Cameron Crowe, Clayton Hartley, and John Toll Billy Crudup, Patrick FugR, Kate Hudson, Jason Lee, Frances McDormand "Almost" like enjoying a good memory BYUSACONLEY The story was great, both gious "Rolling Stone" magazine. Throughout the movie we are Contributing writer humorous and emotional. The Teaming with up-and-coming pulled into Miller's life; we feel all writing, too, intelligent but not rockers, Stillwater, Miller evolves the emotions he feels. That exas- We almost didn't see it at all. overwhelming. What really as a writer while, similarly, the perating feeling of being in love Another day wasted by our care- impressed me was that there band trudges through typical with that one unattainable person. Jess spending, but a second's were only limited references to The oddity in being the only "worth of thinking allowed both rock 'n' roll dramatics. sex scenes, no graphic acts need- Late nights, missed tests, days person in the game who doesn't my boyfriend and me to take part ed to get people to watch, (which, exactly know the rules. The pain in one of the best movies of the by the way Hollywood, can get a of endless touring, not to mention and the pleasure that come with year. I am talking about Cameron little insulting after a while) and a deadline that seems all too near, learning from mistakes. Crowe's "Almost Famous" and minimal usage of drugs and alco- are almost the end of Miller's We become characters in the yes, I did just say I think it is one short-lived writing career. But of the best movies of the year. hol. Considering the movie is movie, silent characters, who in One might imply this is a sim- about a 70s rock band, this fact through a mass of cheating hus- many ways can relate to Miller's ple feat compared with the box - alone is pretty impressive. bands, drug overdoses and band awkwardness, his naivety, office crap thrown our way lately. Crowe's story line, which hap- breakup threats, both Stillwater because we remember, we too Maybe I enjoyed the movie so pened to be based on his own life and Miller triumph. were in his shoes not so long ago. much because I entered with and personal accounts as a young Quite an accomplishment for We learn with Miller; we hardly any expectations; after all, writer for "Rolling Stone," were endure with Miller; we celebrate Costume) Shop more than digestible, they were the sheltered boy whose mom, with Miller. And at the end of it Personnel I had not seen many advertise- played by Frances McDormand of ments about it. Or maybe I downright savory. all, we leave the theater with a past "Fargo" fame, tries so des- feeling we haven't had in a long, For audition tttm* or enjoyed it because it is the first The main character, William Information contact: movie I have watched in a long Miller, a 15-year-old writing prodi- perately to keep unblemished by long time, one of true satisfaction. Stage) Managers time that really endeared me to gy works his way from writing for the wicked ways of the 70s sex, It's almost like enjoying a good Cedar Point memory. Live Entertainment the characters. small publications to the presti- drugs and rock and roll scene. One Cedar Point Orive Sandusky.OH Technicians 44870-52S9 (419)627-2390 Assistant Jazz night with Medeski, Martin, Wood cacifpoitit mm Choreographer BY JESSICA TURNER Copy editor You can't tell when one song ends and another begins. You look over the audience of nearly 1,200 people and wonder if they too feel like they're in a trance. You start to get hot but you can't teU if it's the temperature in the Singletary Center or if if s just the warmth of the low, rich bass chords tumbling out from over the stage. You're at the Medeski, Martin and Wood concert, Oct. 14, in Lexington. You remember your grandparents talking about musi- cians such as John Coltrane and Duke Ellington, but you always thought you were born too late for the jazz heyday. And then you hear the music of organist John Medeski, percussionist Billy Photo submitted Martin and bassist Chris Wood. Martin catches your eye at Left to right: Wood, bassist; Martin percussionist; and Medeski, organist. The three make up the jazz band that first The way his body rises and has the warmth of a low, rich bass, irregular beats and graceful notes from the piano solos. falls, mimics the beats he drums taps on the ivory. or because of Medeski, Martin ing. Wood even starts beating his out. You notice his impeccable And then you feel the beat Not and Wood's long improvisations. bass guitar like a drum at one GARY rhythm and are fascinated point, as if to let the audience because the chords and beats are the beat of the drum but that low- "If s rhythmic beatings of cata- so irregular that before you pitched strumming of Wood's strophic sound," Cindy Combs, a know that anything goes. bass guitar in your throat While graphic design senior from "It was really cool, but I weren't even sure there was a par- would've much rather seen it McSPADDEN ticular rhythm. you previously thought that Pikeville, says. And you agree, drums would act as the heartbeat remembering how before you someplace else," a viewer from Your eye involuntarily wanders Ashland, Mike Sycks, says. He ■N CONCERT of the music, you now find that it noticed the trio was sometimes over to Medeski on the piano in is these pulsating chords that says he would like to see the band the middle of a solo. You awe at like popcorn kernels the second at a venue where dancing is com- pump the melodic blood through before popping, other times like the way each note gracefully falls the songs. You believe this much mon. into the other— sometimes is true, and so accordingly, melting butter. After the encore and Martin's First Baptist Church, Richmond smooth, dark and low notes; other The band incorporates modern last "thank you," you stand and Medeski on piano is the voice and (Mafe€ Lancaster) times shrill high ones. Almost as Martin on drums is the skeleton sound effects through other applaud with the others. You if in a squabble with his instru- holding the music together. instruments, such as moroccos or decide that if s not too late for you ment, Medeski's hands slap down You know this band intrigues scratching the bass bow against to join the other jazz enthusiasts Sunday, October 22 on the keys, fast and forceful. you but you aren't sure if it's its strings, which creates a groovy because nothing but jazz can This will later contrast heavily because you find that the instru- twist on jazz that you know you make you feel this classy— espe- 6:30 p.m. with the gentle and careful way he mental music itself says so much could dance to if you were stand- cially when you know you're not t a \ • i Accent B4 The Eastern Progress, Thursday. October 19,2000 Cutest pet is announced: Second Third riM Progress Cutest Pet meiiiuei'A or the Eastern community. Entries w« judged by The third place win- The first place winner was Millie, The second place winner Casey, a 1- ner was Muffin, a a 9-month-old Shih-tzu owned by year-old mixed breed owned by Mat Cocker Spaniel Thanks for all Jerry Thacker, 22, an elemen- Wyatt, 22, a forensic science major owned by Zleah tary education major from from Kingsport, Tenn. Brown, 20, an avia- 11 le entries! Richmond. tion and biology major. Screenplay writers Eastern libraries host 'Autumn Voices' BY ALUSON ALTIZER ian Kevin Jones and librarians novel describing the suffering of the cultural aspects of their go to Hollywood Assistant accent editor Carrie Cooper, Debbie Whalen an inner-city family. The novel respective topics in a very enter- An author, a documentarian, a and Julie Silver started the lecture won the 1998 Coretta Scott King taining way," Jones said. series. Award, an annual award present- The final two speakers will pre- BY ROMCA BRANDENBURG teacher and several other profes- "The purpose of Autumn mitted screenplays, the Web site sionals are bringing their stories ed to one African-American sent lectures on Oct 25 and Nov. Staff writer will keep the hopefuls up to date Voices is to make use of the to Eastern this semester. The excellent facili- author who has 2. ■ Melissa McEuen of "Wow man, that would make a with their decisions. The top 250 Transylvania University will speak will be announced Nov. 18, the Eastern libraries present the ties that EKU tf demonstrated great movie." How many times outstanding about her book, "Seeing America: have you heard this and merely top 30 Dec. 18, the top 10 on Jan. Autumn Voices Lecture Series, a Libraries has to Diversity is 22, the top 3 on Feb. 14. and final- five-part lecture series featuring offer in order to achievement in Women Photographers Between laughed it off because it seemed the Wars." In April, McEuen's impossible? Feel hopeless no ly, the winner will be announced several prominent speakers. inform and the common children's liter- more. Right now is the time to on March 1,2001. The series kicked off on Oct. 4 entertain the ature. In 1997, book won the Emily Toth Award Once the winning screenplay is with Gregory Waller of the entire campus thread, due to President Bill for the best book in women's gather your ideas, turn them into community," an original screenplay, and sub- chosen, the author(s) along with University of Kentucky. Waller Clinton studies and popular culture. Damon, Afflek and Moore will be Jones said. the fact that mit them for a chance at stardom. presented a lecture based on his "Given the appointed John Thelin of the University on their way to making a of Kentucky will present "Games Executive producers Matt Miramax motion picture. HBO book, "Main Street Amusements: wide range of we have Draper as the Damon and Ben Afflek along with has agreed to do a television Commercial Entertainment in a topics covered National Colleges Play: Scandal and Chris Moore (director of "Good series that will include the Southern City, 1896-1930." The by this series, I attempted to Teacher of the Reform in Intercollegiate Will Hunting" and producer of behind-the-scenes story of this book details how various factors think that stu- Year. Athletics." a detailed look at the "American Pie") have joined with event The series will focus on the affected the evolution of the enter- dents have a match a history, scandals and reform Miramax Films and HBO to con- Jones new screenwriters' experience tainment business in Lexington, real opportuni- says he is attempts that have occurred in duct an amateur screenplay con- and will also document the movie- ty to attend at speaker with college sports during the 20th test entitled "Project Greenlight." Ky. least one lec- excited about making process. Elizabeth Barret of Appalshop century. This contest will be conducted This is the perfect time to tear ture they will each of the the speakers annually in hopes to bring fresh, down the dam that is blocking Films and Judi Jennings of the really enjoy. All and the numer- All lectures are scheduled for 7 new voices to Hollywood. Once your creative juices. Take advan- Kentucky Foundation for Women the lectures five colleges;'' ous accom- p.m. in the Crabbe Library. For the screenplay is written, it is sup- presented a lecture based on their will be present- more information, contact Kevin tage of this exciting opportunity Kevin Jones, plishments and posed to be registered with both and use it as a chance to develop documentary film, "Stranger with ed by award- awards they Jones at 622-3170. the U.S. Copyright Office and the your skills as a writer and have a a Camera." The film was nominat- winning, cre- ative and Instruction librarian have earned in Writer's Guild of America (infor- shot at Hollywood. ed at this year's Sundance Film their careers. mation on how to do this can be Think of it this way: the worst Festival. It explored the 1967 accomplished found by using the provided links that can happen is that you will people. Each of the death of Canadian documentarian Students can speakers was on the "Project Greenlight" Web receive a rejection letter from Hugh O'Connor who was killed in site). Then the screenplay can be Damon and Afflek. Even though it learn something interesting and carefully chosen. eastern Kentucky while attempt- have fun at the same time," Jones "Diversity is the common submitted online at www.project- says "No," it will still impress the Melissa McEuen grefnlighl.com to be reviewed. socks off of your friends. And who ing to shoot footage for a film. said. thread, due to the fact that we The deadline for these submis- knows? The screenplay you sub- "Stranger with a Camera" ques- Sharon Draper presented a lec- have attempted to match a speak- I: Oct. 25 - 7 p.m. sions is Oct. 22 by 11:59 p.m. The mit may actually be chosen which tions the cultural differences and ture on Tuesday. Draper, a er with each of the five colleges. : Crabbe Library - selection process lasts from Oct. will give you the "greenlight" to the influence of the media. teacher in the Cincinnati, Ohio The presenters are all very cre- Room 108 22 to March 1. 2001. As the make a movie and a chance at a The series will continue public school system, is the ative and intellectually accom- reviewers narrow down the sub- lifetime of fame and fortune. through Nov. 2. Instruction librar- author of "Forged by Fire," a plished. And they all emphasize THE CAREER OF 1 Large 1 Topping 218 A Porter Dr. 624-3558 PIZZA Behind Dcnnys A LIFETIME A great place to raise your glass BEGINS WITH A $4.99 plus tax COLLEGE ELECTIVE. Free Delivery HAPPY HOUR Campus delivery from 2 p.m.-7 p.m Mun-Sol 2 for I wells Carryout w/ Student ID $1.25 Long Necks * Air Force ROTC is defined $3 Pitcher Bud/ Budlight as an elective. 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Seeadoctororhealhcare mild dizziness, stomach cramping Student Health Services, began and slight headaches. Nasal congestion? Sore throat? offering prescriptions for PRE- provider as soon as possbe Her story VEN, a form of emergency contra- aterirprotededw. Katie*, a senior from Illinois, This may be your lucky day! ception sometimes called the said she took an emergency con- "morning after pill," to prevent 2. The doctor a heathcare traceptive similar to PREVEN If you're at lean 18 yean oU, tuft'erina; from a pregnancy and help alleviate the after a condom broke when she runny ncae. and have experienced any of these other stress and anxiety often associat- provider should admrister a was a freshman. symptoms within the pact 20 hour*, you may be eligible to ed with the possibility of an ill- pregnancy test The condom had never broke lartitipatr in a nattonarkic evaluation of an investujMionaI timed pregnancy. before, and I was freaking out," hcanon being developed to treat viral respiratory infection "He thought it was something 3. Win a negative result, take (VRI), a sctK«M rorm of the common cold. that was needed on campus," staff she said. physician Dr. William Robertson the Irst dose of pis during tie Katie said she learned about I/yaw anala/j, ajaj wtk undo*; said. emergency contraception from a Srst 72 hours after unprotected magazine article and called • Study medication, at no coat According to PREVEN's * Study-related medical examinations, at no coat brochure, the emergency contra- sex Planned Parenthood to see if they had it available. • And you will be paid for your time and travel ceptive method used in PREVEN 4. The remaining dose of two has been tested and found to pre- Katie said she did experience For more information, phone our Richmond office today. vent pregnancy in thousands of pfcshoukJ be taken 12 hours some nausea and mild cramps (859) 62J-2746 after she took the emergency con- women since the 1970s. i n»fr*| k* In 1998, PREVEN, which is a after you took the Srst dose, traception. pack of four synthetic hormone 5. Repeat a pregnancy test "It was basically the same as if pills, was introduced to the mar- I was having my regular period." ket, making it the first FDA- two weeks later to verify resute. she said. h A\%. UMO* If* approved emergency contracep- Katie said she feels emergency tion. contraception such as PREVEN is PREVEN is similar to regular ual intercourse. much different from RU-486. birth control pills because it However. Robertson said it is "1 think there would be much works to prevent a pregnancy important to take PREVEN. the more discomfort and pain with from starting. only emergency contraceptive pill RU-486 because you are actually However, Robertson said PRE- prescribed in Richmond, as soon terminating a pregnancy," she VEN, or any other form of emer- as possible, because it is more said. "I know people who have gency contraception, should not effective the sooner it is used. had abortions, and from what I be used as a regular method of "You'll want to come in imme- NOTICE! birth control. understand, the morning after pill diately." Robertson said. "It may is nothing like that." This should be used for acci- be a good idea to shop around so dents and emergencies only," After the fact you can save a few dollars." Generally, patients who take Robertson said. Before PREVEN is prescribed, Academic Calendar Changes Robertson also said that emer- PREVEN or any other form of a woman must first take a urine emergency contraception are gency contraceptive methods do pregnancy test to make sure she not protect against sexually trans- is not pregnant from sex earlier in advised to avoid intercourse until after their next menstrual period mitted diseases (STDs) or HIV. the month, or in previous months. MXXaMUmY Residence Halls Open January 3,2001 the virus that causes AIDS. Although Robertson said or to use a condom during inter- How PREVEN works today's pregnancy tests are highly course. Advising Starts January 4,2001 Although never 100 percent sensitive, they cannot determine They are then recommend to preventative, estimates of if a woman is pregnant from sex come back to the infirmary two Classes Start January 8,2001 PREVEN's effectiveness range she had in the last 72 hours weeks later for a follow-up preg- from 75 to 85 percent because it takes eight to 10 days nancy test UBS Last Day for Full Refund January 20,2001 Robertson said although to establish a pregnancy. "We want to make sure there researchers are not 100 percent PREVEN is not prescribed to is not another exposure," Spring Break Week March 11-16,2001 certain of how the pill works, they women with positive pregnancy Robertson said. Finals Week April 30-May 5,2001 do know that it hinders pregnancy tests, although according to Robertson said many women 859-624-0220 by preventing or delaying ovula- PREVEN's brochure, studies have do not come back for the second SeO your book to UBS April 30-May 5,2001 1 ion, by preventing fertilization or, found no significant effects on the if conception does possibly occur, pregnancy test because they feel development of a baby. reassured after they take PRE- Commencemen! May 6,2001 by altering the lining of the uterus Three simple steps www.ubs-eku.com so that implantation of the egg VEN. If the pregnancy test is nega- "I took it to make myself feel UBS Rush Store Hours Check WEB Site does not occur. tive, and if there is no history of "Since it's like birth control heart attacks or stroke, abnormal better," Katie said. There was so pills, then I'd say its effect is on blood clots, severe hypertension, much peace of mind in knowing ovulation," Robertson said. hormone sensitive cancer or liver that I didn't have to wait for my PREVEN is not an abortion disease, then a PREVEN period to find out if I was preg- Not to be confused with RU- Emergency Contraceptive Kit is nant. 486, the European abortion pill. usually prescribed. Taking responsibility PREVEN does not cause an abor- Robertson recommends Katie said the experience tion. searching for a pharmacy that can prompted her to seek a more "RU-486 is causing death of the fill the prescription quickly and at effective and regular form of con- zygote," Robertson said. "If PRE- the most reasonable price. traception. Good for most all VEN works by preventing ovula- After the prescription is filled, Robertson said he considers tion, then it works the same as three steps are required. this common among women who birth control pills. If it works by The first step is to read the have used any form of emergency preventing fertilization, then there instructions in the Patient contraception. was never a live zygote." Information Book carefully However, Katie said that emer- Robertson said if PREVEN because the kit is only effective gency contraception is so easy to works by altering the lining of the when used as directed. use that if women do not get on yournoods uterus, then a viable pregnancy The second step is to use the birth control while they are was never established because already at the doctor's office, they pregnancy test included in the kit will continue to use it as a form of according to medical definitions, Since the infirmary conducts a birth control. •News Letters to the Editor pregnancy does not begin until a pregnancy test before the pre- Robertson said he and the fertilized egg becomes implanted scription is written, then this step other two staff physicians at the in the wall of the uterus. is not necessary a second time. •Sports Sincerely Shane "I don't think PREVEN is an The final step is to take the infirmary prescribes PREVEN to abortion pill otherwise I wouldn't first two pills as soon as possible approximately 10 women a month Coupons be prescribing it," Robertson said. after sex but within 72 hours. The and that repeat users are few. • Whars on Tap A 72-hour window second two pills should be taken "It's available, but it's not Although misleading to be as closely to exactly 12 hours later abused," Robertson said. • Classifieds The Back Edge called the "morning after pill," as possible. emergency contraceptive pills, "Five to 10 minutes in either 'The name has been changed • Church Directory like PREVEN, can be taken up to direction won't make a differ- due to the sensitivity of the subject 72 hours, or three days, after sex- ence," Robertson said. matter. There are only three medical distributors that carry PREVEN In Richmond: Rite-Aid Pharmacy - Carriage Gate Shopping Center $19.94 Planned Parenthood - University Shopping Center $21 Rite-Aid Pharmacy - University Shopping Center $25.98 You must be given a prescription by a healthcare provider before purchasing me emergency contraception kit Got any feature ideas? Call Jamie at 1882. yxineJTie Easterneastern Need to put an events' date in What's on Tap? Progressfc, j www.progress.eku.edu Call Allison at 1882. To Place an ad or for information call (8591622 1881 « Sports . B6 Thursday. October 19. 2000 The Eastern Progress Jeremy Stevenson, editor If you're in Orlando, JUICELESS look out Injuries cripple the offense; for Jose UCF downs Eastern 34-3 ORLANDO — Notes from the BY JOHN HAYS road: Assistant sports editor down Eastern's running game, Orlando is a beautiful city. holding Corey Crume to a season Orlando is full of very beautiful ORLANDO — With one low 26 yards on 10 carries. As a people (most of minute left in the first half. Luke team. Eastern averaged one-half them female). Anderson stood three yards deep of a yard per carry. If I lived in in Eastern's end zone. The However, Crume had eight Orlando. I think Colonels' punter awaited the catches for 51 yards while Alex I would own a snap, but instead of the ball, Bannister hauled in six catches cab company. Anderson received a soaring for 57 yards. The cab drivers Ricot Joseph. Joseph blocked the Once again, the Colonels' there should just punt, and Jimmy Johnson fell on defense—a defense which was hit you over the it for a touchdown, giving Central allowing nine points a game— head, take $60 Florida a 10-3 lead. kept Eastern in the game until a out of your wal- The blocked punt changed the minute to go in the third quar- let and kick you face of the game, as the Golden ter. Tyson Hinshaw and out at your stop. JEREMY Knights finished off the Colonels' Schneider hooked up on a 14- My assistant STEVENSON 34-3 at the Orlando Citrus Bowl yard TD pass that gave UCF a sports editor is Saturday night 20-3 advantage and sealing the crazy. ^^^^^^^^™ With UCF driving deep into victory. I am crazy. Colonel territory, Yeremiah Bell "It's hard but I think the The guy we met in Orlando, intercepted a Ryan Schneider defense has done well," Jose, is very crazy. pass at the two-yard line and Defensive Coordinator Jim John and I originally were just returned it 60 yards. But, an ille- Tanara said. "They realize that going to stay in the hotel on gal block in the back penalty the offense has had some tough Friday and have a beer with some negated the run and Eastern injuries. We've had opportunities of the Eastern alumni who had started its drive on the nine with and have had serious problems made the trip. But by 11 o'clock 2:23 left. that have hurt us." the bar had thinned out, and the Maurice Clark was stopped on The Golden Knights, a alumni had retired to their rooms. third down, setting up Joseph's Division I team, gained 350 total John and I. however, were thirsty heroics. yards and 16 first downs against a for adventure. Eastern, which has scored weary Colonel defense. Defensive We headed out nine points in its three losses, end Shorty Combs sat out Our cab driver, Oily, asked could not get into the endzone because of a pulled groin muscle where we were headed. against UCPs swarming defense. in Friday night's walk-through "Church Street," I said. The Colonels could only manage practice. "Is it pretty wild down there?" to move the ball inside the "Shorty really hasn't John asked. Golden Knights 30-yard line three responded to treatment well at "You'll see," was Olly's only times all evening, continuing all, Tanara said. "He's doing reply. their offensive woes. everything possible, but I would Traffic was pretty backed up on Playing without offensive line- say he's doubtful for UT- Church Street, so John and I men Brett O'Buck and Brent Fox, Martin." hopped out of the cab at a red light, Eastern's young offensive line Defensive tackle Chad paid OUy and went into the first bar allowed UCFs defense to chase Carpenter and wideout Nick Towns also were out because of we came upon. The Loaded Hog. Waylon Chapman and Chad injuries. The security guard at the front Collins out of the pocket all night. Tanara said the injuries to key door waved us in, and that is Chapman and Collins, who com- players was frustrating. when we met Jose. bined for 20 completions in 34 "It's hard, but I think the kids He was not very big. but he attempts, were sacked eight have done well. They realize the liked to drink. times. Chapman also threw three offense nave had some tough "Hey, drink with me tonight," interceptions. injuries and it could easily be us Jose said as I approached the bar. Eastern, who hasn't scored a (the defense) who had those "Whatever," I replied. touchdown in nine quarters, ven- injuries. The first drink we had with tured inside UCFs 30-yard line The Colonels travel to UT- Jose was rough. It bumed all the three times and only managed a Martin this weekend for an Jeremy Stevenson/Progress way down. I wondered if this was 34-yard field goal by Adam Smith. important OVC matchup. Kickoff really someone I ought to be The Golden Knights also shut is scheduled for 3 p.m. Roy Kldd gives instructions to quarterback Chad Collins after a stalled Colonel drive in Saturday night's toss to drinking with but John assured Central Florida in the Orlando Citrus Bowl. Collins and Waylon Chapman were sacked eight times in the game. me that things would be all right. The next round was on John. Sure enough, Jose was waiting at the bar. "Hey. you Kentucky boys want Ice Colonels face off for 4th season to have another drink with me?" BY ROBB JORDAN Hockey is not only an expen- Jose asked. Contributing writer sive sport, but a time consuming "Why not?" John said. sport as well. The players practice So we did. October is one of the busiest for about 10 hours a week, on and "A little easier this time months of the year for sports off the ice. On-ice practices are around?" Jose asked. fans. held at the Lexington Ice Center, "Yeah, a little," I agreed. This particular year is stirring which is also the site of home "Don't worry you guys, it only up a lot of excitement at Eastern. games this year. gets better," Jose said with a On the gridiron, the Colonels In the past, booking conflicts chuckle. have their hands full as they aim resulted in the team being forced By the fourth or fifth visit with for the Ohio Valley Conference to play its home games at U of L Jose, I didn't really care what was title. Coach Roy Kidd stands just The team also travels quite a bit in the glass. Jose kept on coming, four games away from winning This season the Colonels will and we did our best to keep up. his 300th game as head coach at journey to Kenyon College in Finally, around 2 a.m. the Eastern. Ohio and Southwest Illinois State beautiful bartender, Sharon (she With so much going on, it's for road games. knows Jose too), gave last call. easy for lesser-known teams to Traveling on the road has been "One more for the road?" Jose get lost in the shuffle. But these tough, but it has also served to asked. teams are still out there, playing bring the team together. The "Just one Jose, just one," I said. and competing without much of players come from all over, with The bar cleared, and John and the support that the rest of the some hailing from Kentucky, I headed out into the world again university's teams thrive on. Ohio, Michigan, New York, New — a very crowded, intoxicated While these athletes may not Jersey and Massachusetts. They world where the average age was be as well known as their afore- are all very close with each other, probably about 24. mentioned peers, they share their and display lots of camaraderie. "Want to get a cab?" John asked. dedication to the sport that they "We've all bonded in a short "A cab, we don't need no compete in. They eat, drink, period of time. We're real close." stinkin' cab." Jose said. sleep, breathe and love the sport Jolley said. "Yeah, we don't need no That sport is hockey. "We bash each other all the stinkin' cab — well just walk. The The current Eastern hockey time but we're the best of guy at the hotel said we were only team has been in existence since friends." Jolley said. about eight blocks away — we 1994. A previous club team exist- The past few years have made a can make it." I said. ed for four years during the big difference in the way So, off we went into the city of 1980s. They have been competing Kentuckians view hockey. The Orlando. on the intercollegiate level since Kentucky Thoroughblades of the After we had walked for about the 1995-1996 season. Heather Nichols/Progress American Hockey League have 30 minutes, I figured we had to be According to team President brought the professional game to close, but there were no familiar Jeff Horan, a right wing from Stave Sauve (white jersey) and Jeff Horan battle for control of the puck during an Eastern hockey practice at the town. The University of Kentucky landmarks or street names so we Boston, Mass., the team began as Lexington Ice Center. The Colonels' next home game is Dec. 1 at the Lexington Ice Center against Louisville. has also had a successful team. kept on walking. an intramural organization and Horan hopes to take advantage "How close are we?" John then proceeded to move up into Women have also suited up in Horan hopes to join the American dues and equipment usually of the current trend in getting asked. intercollegiate play. the past. And the team is always Collegiate Hockey Association exceeds $1,000. Eastern hockey on the map. "We gotta' be getting pretty "It's just been growing and on the lookout for new blood. Phil next season, a move that will Horan said that if the team Competing with schools such as U close, Jose said just turn left. Or growing." Horan said. Beck, a left wing from Berea, bring more games and a higher could start to generate a follow- of L and UK were mentioned as a was it right?" I said. The growth almost didn't hap- began playing hockey only five level of competition. Horan felt ing, that it would result in more great method of gaining experience "I don't know," John said. pen, as internal problems during months ago, after finding out the team was up to the challenge. support and coverage for the and exposure at the same time. "Let's just turn around and the 1997-98 season almost threat- about the team during the spring. "Over the past two seasons, I team. Tentative plans exist for the The Colonels opened the sea- walk the other way — maybe we ened to derail the team. But the "I've been skating and playing can see the talent level we've home games to broadcast by cam- son with a pair of losses at the U are just walking in the wrong Colonels rebounded with a 7-8 hockey for five months." Beck attracted just keeps getting better pus radio station WXII, The X." of L this past weekend. Friday direction," I suggested. record during the 1998-99 season, said. "I still don't know all the and better," Jolley said. He added that Eastern may night's game saw the Colonels So. we turned around and including victoriesjover Northern rules, but it's extreme. I love it" Along with the hope of joining give some financial support for with some opening jitters as they walked for another half-hour — Illinois, Wittenberg and Marshall. Dave Jolley, a center from the ACHA, Horan would like to the team in the future. The play- lost 9-4. Saturday saw a much- still nothing. I was slowly realiz- The 1999-2000 season saw the Paducah. based his college deci- see the school help support the ers said that they would like improved effort, but the team still ing we probably should not have Colonels, under the guidance of sion on the squad's existence. team more. The team is allowed Eastern to offer scholarships for wasn't able to harness the been hanging out with Jose. Head Coach Pat Rayome, record " I found out about it about two to use Eastern's name and logo, hockey players. Cardinals as U of L won again, "Hey, I didn't twist your arm," a slate of 4-7, with two ties. months into my senior year of but receives no financial support "Looking at other teams such this time 11-6. Jose said. One of the quirks of the team high school," said Jolley. "It was a from the school. as Louisville and Kentucky, I "We were kind of slow; we fell "Yeah, well you might as well is the various levels of experience pretty big reason why I came to The players raise all of the think that if we can start to get a behind defensively in the first have. You said it was going to be among the players. These range Eastern. funding required to operate the strong presence on campus that game," Lee said. fun, you told us the more the bet- from experienced players to play- The hockey Colonels currently team, which adds up to almost we will start being able to get ter," I said. ers who literally have been play- have no conference to call home. $17,000, according to Horan. For some of the benefits that other See HOCKEY, B7 See JOSE, B7 ing and skating for a few months. But there is hope on the horizon. individual players, the cost of school teams get." Horan said. * i mm tmmm mm aaaaMaa>HaaHaHaMaHHHaMHaaaaaHaHaaHaH The Eastern Progress, Thursday. October 19.2000 SportS B7 EKU Students Get Lunch for Midnight Madness $3.99 ( and we're NOT talking "kids meals") *tllif' Colonels * kick-off Mon-Fri 11a.m. - 2p.m. Choose from: pre-season • Full Order of chicken strips practice with fries and honey mustard BY DAMEL PREKOPA • Half-pound Burger and Fries Contributing writer • BBQ pork hoagie A new era of Eastern men's basketball kicked off last week- • Many freshly prepared end as new Head Coach Travis Ford held on unofficial Midnight salads Madness at midnight last Friday. And Much Much More ! %* Ford did not consider the prac- m ft tice a Midnight Madness because he closed the practice to the pub- Bring a valid student I.D. and your lic. pocket change Ford said the practice was spent trying to gear the players Leave satisfied for the new system he is installing, and he insists there is plenty of work left to be done. "There's a lot they've got to learn on the brand new system," SPINSIIEI IY Ford said. "We're trying to take things slowly." Ford said one of the aspects heavily worked on Friday was the 1.1.e. full-court press he will be installing this year. Ford's up-tempo style will be METIY SIM 2111 an adjustment for the team, but Ford has all the confidence in the world the team will be ready come the beginning of the sea- taWM in nit9t son. "Every one of them is working D«metriace Moore/Progress NIEM WaJOct25.2000 really hard," Ford said. "IVe never had a group work just as Gcorg* SaMon slams me ball home during a Colonel practice Tuesday. G hard as they do." The Colonels' first game under new Coach Travis Ford is Nov. 7 at home. IEIE: PWMl BVCtUHIM ThMtBF Lucky Stroke MtT: $300 ami $1.00 wttktwt can laatfs fir MM iatalli alaata count Iroiiri ■aolatan 622-2437 Thursday Night Tailgate Central Tailgate AC Parking Lot 4-7 P.m. Pre-game Tailgate Party Live remote with Jessica Leake/Progress Colleen Yeager hits her second shot on hole two at Arlington in the Fall Invitational Saturday. The Colonels battled a tough field to pick up a one-stroke victory in the annual Lady Colonel hosted tournament. _.-_,- , team's performance over the Colonels «K weekend. Lady Colonels wasn't that "We went in feeling like we could win it," Stephens said. "We Caravan of Fun....with games! impressive in anyone played knew it would be close. Tennessee Tech and Campbell winning Fall extremely have good teams." Stephens said a solid team Invitational great. We Just effort, not just individual success, was the key to the victory. BY DEVIN KLARER had a very "We just played really solid all * Rock Climbing Wall Sports writer good day long," Stephens said. "It was- The Eastern Lady Colonels' n't that anyone played extremely golf team put on an impressive tournament as great. We just had a very good * DVD Player Give-Away display last weekend in winning tournament as a team." the Eastern Fall Invitational. The a team." Stephens said it was special for team finished one stroke ahead of the team to win their home tour- two tough opponents in a 9-team Joan Stephens, nament. & other great prizes including... tournament One of these teams, "It's great to win at home," Tennessee Tech., was nationally Women's golf coach Stephens said. "We had the sup- ranked. port of a lot of family and friends." The Lady Colonels will play Eastern finished the tourna- a 152. Tied for 8th was Colleen ment with a total score of 610. their last tournament of the fall $$$$ CASH $$$$ Tech. and Campbell University Yeager with a score of 154. season at Western Carolina from both tied for second with a score Samantha Moses shot a 155, Oct 23 to the 24. Stephens said a which was good enough for 11th of 611. good field of 20 teams will await C0KE Five Colonels finished in the place, and Krissie Kirby shot a the Colonels, but she feels the top 20 in scoring for the weekend, 156 to make 12th place. team is geared for success after FREE Pizza & ^A leading the team was Jackie Biro Because of the level of compe- their win. with a score of 151. She came in tition in the tournament, Lady "We have a good chance of 6th place overall. Coming in 7th Colonels' Coach Joni Stephens winning because of how well Tailgate and follow the crowd place was Kelli Wilson, who shot said she was pleased with her we're playing," Stephens said. defense up to snuff, that we can to the game... EKU vs. Tennessee State shut Louisville down. We've got a JOSE: A fine HOCKEY: lot of offensive guns," Horan said. "We don't want them to come and 7:15 p.m. beat us here." time, indeed Ice Colonels Tickets for the home games are available through the team. From Page B6 head to Ohio Anyone wanting tickets and infor- mation should contact Jeff Horan at After becoming so frustrated From Page B6 [email protected], Phil Beck that I could have screamed, I at 623-2635, Mike Lee at 622-4161 hailed a cab. There will be an "Attendance Competition" and Dave Jolley at 622-3803. The Finally, at 3:30 a.m. we arrived "In the second game we back to the homely confines of the between student organizations during the game. played with a little more compo- team will be wearing their jerseys Kaddison Hotel on Orange Street sure and we did better." around campus each Wednesday When I awoke on Saturday The Colonels return to action to generate publicity. Anyone inter- morning I realized that I had The winning group will be honored at mid-field Nov. 10 and 11 as they travel to ested is encouraged to come out learned something very simple, Newark. Ohio to face Kenyon and see the Colonels play. but very valuable — do not party College. They open their home "People who said they've never in Orlando at The Loaded Hog during halftime of the game. schedule at Lexington Ice been to an ice hockey game with Jose Gold, he is an evil little Center on Dec. 1 and 2 in a before don't know what they're man who lives with worms and ICo-Sponsored by EKU Athletics, EKU Student Government & EKU Student Development return match up with Louisville. missing out on," Jolley said. "It's not someone you ever want to "I think that if we can get our awesome!" really get to know. i i SpOrtS B8 The Eastern Progress, Thursday, October 19. 2000 Colonels kill Tech, Lipscomb ABC Pod B7 Army ■4 Athletics A5JJ7 Bedlinen At Botany Bay M Cyt>*r OrfA... 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Before Tuesday's loss said. Madison Get a LARGE 1-Topping against Morehead State Despite the Colonels' loss at for only $5.99 one at home University, Bowen was leading home to the Racers of Murray Garden the Colonels in both kills (3.16) State on Tuesday to end their ■ ARAQRILL Campus Delivery Only BY DEVIH KLARER and digs (3.11) per game this sea- winning steak, if they can put Sports writer son. together a good second-half of Duncan said the team expect- the season then Duncan said she The Eastern Volleyball team ed to beat Lipscomb, and the (5-14, 1-6 OVC) took a big step in thinks the team will turn some game didn't matter as far as wins heads come playoff time. the right direction this weekend. and losses because lipscomb is Instead of being abused by "We're going to be OK. Well not in the OVC. However, the hopefully build some confidence their opponents, like much of the home win over the Lady Bisons season, the Colonels dished out and win some games, people Break out of the still helped the players from a don't expect us to win in the the abuse for once this weekend mental standpoint after losing when they defeated Lipscomb OVC Championships," Duncan their first two home games, said. and Tennessee Tech convincing- according to Duncan. ly. The Colonels held their yearly same old haunts! "Lipscomb is one of the very fan night on Tuesday night at The win over conference rival bottom Division I teams right Tennessee Tech was big in more now, but we were still reminded home against in-state OVC rival than one way according to Head that we can win at home. That Morehead. There was an added Volleyball Coach Lori Duncan. was the most important thing," twist to this years' fan apprecia- "The Tech game was Duncan said. tion night, as it was also FAN.S. extremely important because After disposing of Lipscomb. night. they were a legitimate confer- the Colonels beat conference foe F.A.N.S. (Female Athletes ence opponent It was a game we Tennessee Tech in four games to Need Support) is a program needed to win, not only in the compile their first winning streak designed to increase participation standings, but also for our confi- of the season. The Colonels also in female sports. dence," Duncan said. avenged a 3-2 loss to the Golden At Tuesday's game in front of With the win over Tech, the Eagles earlier in the year. a packed house, all of the women Colonels remain in eighth place Sophomore Becky Galati, a athletes at Eastern were recog- in the Ohio Valley Conference. pre-season A1I-OVC selection, put nized with a certificate of achieve- The Progress is looking for However, only one game sepa- together one of the best single- ment. A few lucky fans also came ADVERTISING REPRE- rates the Colonels from the match performances by a Colonel away with free tickets for a week- SENTATIVES who aren' t three teams ahead of them in so far this year with 16 kills and end on lake Cumberland and a the tight OVC race. 20 digs against Tech Senior night's stay at the Marriott, afraid to talk to Richmond Mary-I.ee Keranko chipped in 30 Furthermore, Duncan said all among other prizes. the Colonels have to do is finish assists and 13 digs in the win. area businesses about ways near the middle of the pack in Duncan said she predicted an In spite of all the excitement to make them get noticed by around the game with Morehead, the OVC to make the confer- Eastern win in the match against EKU students. ence playoffs and have a shot at Tennessee Tech. The Colonels were unable to pull the OVC Crown and the NCAA "Beating Tech here was key. I out a victory, as they lost in knew that when they came here tourney. The Colonels have straight sets to the Racers. The Earn EXPERIENCE and already been eliminated from we were going to beat them, and Colonels rallied to an 8-3 lead in I think the score reflected that. the action filled third game, but break away from your bor- the regular-season OVC title. We did beat them pretty sound- The Colonels made quick ly," Duncan said. could not handle the tough Racer ing past. work of Division I newcomer Duncan said the two wins over offense en route to a 15-13 loss. Lipscomb (0-27) on Friday in Tech and Lipscomb were just the Eastern caps off its five-game straight sets (15-5, 15-1, 15-4). start of good things to come for homestand tomorrow, at 7 p.m. Join the staff of your student The Lipscomb match was the the Colonels the rest of season. Oct. 20 against Austin Peay, and newspaper and quit hanging most lopsided Eastern win so "I don't want to look too much at 2 p.m. Saturday against far this season. further down the road, but I cer- Tennessee State. • around in that dead-end Job! Men and women's cross-country excel BY ALLISON HALEY Must have transportation, Contributing writer third place was senior Heather not blaming this team, there are a references and willingness Davel who's score was 5,000 lot of reasons for that," Erdmann to work! Eastern's men's cross-country meters in 18:01. Individually, she said. "We just didn't run real team took first place at a co-ed was beaten by two seconds by smart" meet sponsored by Eastern on Morehead State's Susie Both teams were scheduled to Contact Ad Manager Angie Oct. 13 and 14. The women's Anderson. run in the Queen City Invitational team took third place, behind Other scores for the women's in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Oct. 20, Brumett at 622-1881 and Morehead State and Southern team were Angie Lee, who placed but Erdmann said they have stop by our office at 117 Illinois. The Eastern Open Cross- eighth; Tiffaney Cartwright. who decided not to compete. Donovan Annex. country Meet was held at the placed ninth; Jennifer Wheeler, "We are going to sit out next Arlington Golf Course. who placed 17th; and Pauline week's meet and use the time for The leading Eastern scorer Mitchell, who placed 24th. training," Erdmann said. "We are was sophomore Alan Horton for "Our women's team also lacks trying to get into as good a shape the men, who placed first in the depth, although we have more as we can for the OVC confer- individual category, running 8,000 numbers," Erdmann said. The ence." meters in with a time of 25:56. women's cross-country team has The next meet that the teams "Our men's team is limited seven members. "We've had will compete in will be on Oct. because we have to run five and some problems. They didn't run 28th at Eastern Illinois. Erdmann we only have five," said Coach together in the last meet and said the course is relatively flat Rick Erdmann. "But the five we there was a big gap between the which will be good for the have are very competitive." first three runners and the other women's team but the home Men's team member Ryan two." team has the advantage. T*k Thei lie Easterniuisimi Parrish placed second with a This is the first year since "Our women's team needs to time of 26:16. Other Eastern run- . 1981 that the women's team has be tougher mentally but as long as I ! ners were Gary Garman, who not dominated the Ohio Valley they continue to give 100 percent placed sixth: Phil Scott, who Conference. 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