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Fridays just aren't No luck the same anymore in site with Flip Friday's history because of Banner Buck Study BY JENNIFER MUUJNS News writer Principal consultant says OK Does having classes on Fri- day really get you down? If so, you may either love or hate the for university to quote analysis new no Flip Friday schedule. For those of you who BY J AWE VMSON haven't noticed or haven't expe- News editor rienced the Flip Friday sched- Classified employees will have ule, the university introduced a to wait a little longer to see the re- new schedule this semester that sults of the Buck Study. makes Monday and Wednesday The Buck Study, done by classes meet every Friday and Buck Consultants out of St Louis, classes that meet on Tuesdays will not be complete until Octo- and Thursdays never meet on ber, according to principal and Friday. Classes that meet Mon- compensation consultant Steven day and Wednesday are 50 min- Smith. utes long with classes that Smith said clients set the meet on Tuesday and Thursday deadlines for the study to be com- for an hour and 15 minutes. pleted based on budget planning The decision to no longer and availability of resources and use Flip Friday scheduling is other needs. the result of a new administra- "Consultants provide guidance tive computing system called as to whether or not the process Banner that will effect many as- Photos by Heather Nichols/Progress can be technically achieved and pects of registration including MontaM Jordan, R & B recording artist, performed a free concert during New Student Days last week. The culturally integrated within the scheduling. week of activities was one of the faM retention initiatives administration hopes will keep students at Eastern timelines requested," Smith said. According to Vance Wisen- "In Eastern's case the com- baker, director of the Banner pensation portion of the project is project, the system is already up still pending due to extensive ben- and working in admissions and efit changes and the required ad- relative to the study commis- recruitment, but major changes ministrative resources necessary sioned by the university. Prelimi- in student scheduling and finan- IMS IS HOW to manage those changes. nary data relative to portions of cial aid are still being worked "Buck's opinion is that East- the total survey to be conducted on. ern staff are not disadvantaged by have been received by the Univer- "We hope to be able to pro- what some people may see as a sity; however, no final report has vide online class registration delay," Smith said. "Aggregate been issued by Buck or received next spring, but if not then we market pay information from by the university," according to will have it ready by next fall,'' WE'RE DOENP IT Buck was used as a planning tool die May 4 issue of the Progress. Wisenbaker said. by administration in their discus- Coleman further said that un- Wisenbaker said that East- sions with the Board/Legislature der Kentucky Revised Statutes em is actually behind the times regarding 2000 pay increases. In- 61.878 (h), the preliminary infor- in making the change to no Flip Success Institute may increase retention formation from the study will be mation is not open. Fridays. available for this year's salary Whitlock said Kustra was un- "Most schools in the state BY DENA TACKETT planning exercise." der the impression the Buck actually don't even use the Editor Doug Whhlock. vice president Study results were final. He Flip Friday schedule." Wisen- If you haven't seen as many confused of administration and finance, said added that there were errors in baker said- "Eastern and West- there has been a series of delays the study and they would be See Flip, A5 freshmen faces wandering The Campus Beautiful" this first week, don't worry. It with the data, but agrees October meeting with Buck Consultants to doesn't mean that everyone is much is the target for the release of the review the study and a final copy smarter than you were your first day. study. would be released after that ac- These freshmen and transfer students had a "Our deadline is in time for cording to the May 4 issue of the head start the final report to be available for Progress. ► Inside More than 1,400 freshman and transfer stu- the development of the 2000-2001 The Progress requested a dents have been on campus since Aug. 13 get- budget," Whitlock said. copy of the Buck Study again ting to know Eastern and Richmond as part of However, last year, adminis- Aug. 16, but was denied by Cole- Accent B1 man. Classified* JU New Student Days. tration quoted from the study dur- New students were treated to numerous ing budget forums. The preliminary data, while Colonel Comer A3 free meals and entertainment, including a free The Progress requested a incomplete, did show that our Perspective .A6, A7 concert by R & B recording artist Montell Jor- copy of the study April 24 and re- staff salaries are generally below the market" Whitlock said. This Police Beat. ..• A4 dan, met with faculty members. President Junior Sara Santo smiles as an unidentified artist ceived a denial the same day from Robert Kustra and attended informational ses- university Council Kacey Cole- is what was referenced during the Sports B1-B8 draws a character of her. Freshman Yvonne budget hearings." WharsOnTap B2 sions on everything from how to register for Sensabaugh awaits for her pencil rendering. man stating that "at this time the classes to how to study for exams. University has not received any fi- Smith said there are no errors ► W—ther "Eastern is more to the majority of our stu- tured them, where they can learn outside the nal report from Buck Consultants See Buck, A4 dents than a place to take 15 hours each se- classroom as well as in the classroom." TODAY ^^ mester," Kustra told faculty members Aug. 14. New Student Days is just one of the fall re- Hi: 80 fa _^^ "It is a home away from home — very impor- tention initiatives under the newly created Stu- Lew: 61 ^H p tant in this place called Kentucky, where home dent Success Institute. and family mean so much. It is a community, ntf: Partly cloudy one larger than the one that raised and nur- SAT: Isolated thunderstorms See Retention, A4 New parking lot SIM: Isolated thunderstorms ► Reminder "If I had a dream, and I don't think I'm far off with this to offer 640 spaces The University Writing dream, that is that we would get to touch almost every Requirement is 9 am Rednour says more changes to come Saturday at Combs Building student on campus in some fashion or form." Aaron Thompson, coordinator of academic success and retention BY JENNIFER ROGERS "I think they will make a Assistant news editor tremendous difference." Red- nour said. "I know we lost a few Parking changes this semes- because of the Student Services ter should help relieve the Building, but in comparison to stress of finding an empty spot what we gained, it's tremen- 'Campus Beautiful' is changing rapidly around campus. The biggest change, part of dous." Other parking requests O'Donneil Hall BY JANE VMSON conjunction with the Michael a proposal originated in the Stu- dent Senate, is the opening of made by the Student Senate will was demolished News editor Minger Act. which went into effect be met in different ways. The over the summer July 15 as the result of a fatality at around 640 new spaces at the Eastern Kentucky University stu- Murray State University in 1998. former Brockton mobile homes SGA proposal asked for the in- to make way for dents can look forward to more than site. The new parking lot is a stallation of five service-vehicle the new students Michael Minger, 19, died in a fa- spots in front of the Keen John- just academic changes this year. Cam- tal fire in his residence hall that had general zone. services center. pus looks a little different due to reno- Other changes this semester son Building in an effort to pre- one of many no sprinkler systems Sept. 18, 1998. vent the vehicles from parking vations and upgrades. Arson was suspected in the case. include the conversion of the changes occur- Todd, Dupree. Clay and Keene zone on Park Drive to eight between Keen Johnson and the ring on Eastern's Both houses of the Kentucky Library. halls all received new sprinkler sys- legislature and governor Paul Pat- spaces with meters and chang- campus* Todd, tems according to vice president of ing the zone rollover time for Although those spaces will Dupree, Clay and ton signed the campus crime re- not be created, parking in the administration and finance Doug porting law on March 28, according employee parking lots from 9 Keene hails all area will no longer be permitted. Whitlock. The dorms also received to Campus Watch. p.m. to 7 p.m. received new fire alarm and fire and smoke detec- The act requires all colleges and Ritchie Rednour, Student Rednour said SGA would sprinkler systems tor upgrades. universities to post a crime log on Government Association presi- continue to monitor the parking File photo Eastern is allotted money to sell the internet including basic informa- dent, said these parking situation through this semester bonds for the sprinkler systems to be tion about crimes reported both to changes are a classic example and will submit a new proposal. installed from the state. campus police and other campus offi- of students getting something Rednour said concerns such as Whitlock said the remaining cials as well as local police. Special they have wanted for a long shuttle service to the new park- dorms will be sprinkled next summer. time. Rednour said the changes ing lot would be addressed ac- The sprinkler upgrades are in See Changes, A5 would produce positive results. cording to students' needs.

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RETENTION: Leaving Eastern behind Eastern ranked seventh of the eight public universities in its ability CPE goal is retain freshmen from the fall of 1998 to the fall of 1999 64 percent From the Front Eastern, along with every other public university in the CHURCH DIRECTORY state, is under pressure from the Council on Postsecondary educa- tion to increase retention rates. Fountain Park First Rosedale Baptist Church Westside Christian Church The CPE determines reten- Church of God 411 WestoverAve. Bennington Ct (across from tion by first time freshman en- S000 Secretariat Dr. Phone:623-1771 Arlington) tering a university compared to Phone:623-3511 Sunday School: 9 a.m. Phone: 623-0382 that same group of students a Sun. School: 9:43 am Worship Sun.: 10: IS am & 6 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 am year later. From fall of 1998 to SOURCE: Council on Postsecondary Education Worship Service: 10:45 am. Wed Prayer Service: 7 p.m Sun. Worship: 10:45 am. & 6 pm fall of 1999. Eastern had a reten- Sunday Evening: 6:00p.m. Wednesday Worship: 7 p.m tion rate of 61 percent Transportation available Jason Galyon/Progress Wed. Prayer Service: 7:00 pm First United Methodist Church In 2000, the retention goal 401 West Main St set by the CPE for Eastern is 64 ecutive director of the institute. placed together in an orienta- First Presbyterian Church Phone: 623-3580 White Oak Pond Christian Church percent and 65 percent in 2001. The "one-stop shopping um- tion class GSO 102 with a tutor. (PCUSA) Worship Services: Sunday 8:30 am. (Disciples of Christ) Of the state's eight public brella for student academic sup There are already more than 330 W. Main St & IO50am. 1238 Barnes Mill Rd. (at Goggins universities, only Morehead port" will house academic advis- 100 active partnerships in the Phone: 623-5323 Sunday School: 9:40 am. Lane) Phone: 623-6515 State University had a lower re- ing, testing, various student pro- mentoring program and Thomp Church School: 9:45 am Wed. Night Live: 5:15 to 7:30 pm Sunday Worship: 9 a.m. & 11 a.m tention rate at 59 percent grams, mentoring and tutoring son said calls keep on coming Sun. Worship: 11 a.m. Coffee House Sat Night: 5:30 p.m. Coffee Fellowship: Sunday 10 a.m. Kustra said each institution programs, summer orientation, into his office from more volun- Wed. Night Supper 6 p.m. (weekly and Message: 6:00 p.m. Sunday School: 10:15 a.m. measures retention differently, a new parents program and col- teers. & mi charge') and he doesn't know if universi- lege entrance surveys. The institute also worked to Rap & Snack: Wed. 7:30 p.m. at the Victor) Christian Center ties with community colleges, Thompson said that only 20 centralize advising to make the EKU Powell Center Student Lounge (non-denominational charismatic) such as the University of Ken- percent of students who leave process go more smoothly. Bill Bailey. Pastor 206 Victory Drive tucky, count those students in college do so for academic rea- Eastern administration hopes Kimberiy Secrist Ashby. Associate Phone: 624-3553 with the total number of fresh- sons. With this in mind, the in- these efforts will not only bring Pastor Sunday: 10:30 am. & 6 pm men remaining on that campus. stitute tries to incorporate com- students to campus, but persuade Cary Ashby. Minister For Youth & Wednesday: 7 p.m. "If we are going to remain a munity, family and the universi- them to stay at Eastern through- Campus Services for the hearing impaired strong and vibrant comprehen- ty into one. out their entire college career. "Adopt-A-Student" Program avail- Transportation available sive institution capable of offer- "We felt that if we wanted to "I don't think there's ever able: Cary will meet students each ing the quality academic pro- been anything like this at East- gramming for which we are look at our students holistically Sunday between 1030 & 10 45 a.m we needed to develop a process ern," Thompson said. at the Powell Center Student Lounge known, then we must have the Thompson encourages stu- students to justify our compre- to serve them holistically," to walk to church together. Thompson said. dents, faculty and parents to call hensive programs," Kustra said. him at (859) 622-1682 with any "If we lose students in signif- Some programs under the Richmond Church of Christ questions or email him at 713 W. Main Street icant numbers, in the long run it SSI include an early alert pro- [email protected]. Phone: 623-8535 will hurt all of our students." gram so mentors can detect "If I had a dream, and I don't That idea was the inspiration risky behaviors which lead to think I'm too far off with this Bible classes: Sunday 9 a.m. behind the Student Success In- students dropping out of dream, that is that we would get Worship: Sunday 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. stitute. school; a parent mentoring or- to touch almost every student Bible Study: Wednesday 7 p.m. Aaron Thompson, an associ- ganization called Families and on campus in some fashion or Colonels for Christ meet die second ate professor in the department of Students Succeeding Together, form," Thompson said. "I'm Monday and Thursday each month, anthropology, sociology and so- or FASST; and Freshman Inter- talking about touching in such a from 12 p.m. to I p.m. (Lunch pro- cial work and coordinator of acad- est Groups, or FIGS, where stu- way that we can have a proac- vided) in the Combs Bldg. emic success and retention since dents who are taking more than tive discussion on how to be- 1997, was named as the first ex- two developmental classes are come successful." St. Stephen Catholic Newman Center 405 University Drive Phone: 623-9400 report to quote from. input of vice presidents. Sun. Mass: 5 p.m. BUCK: Smith "The inaccuracies in draft "Job design and resulting Sunday Supper. 6 p.m. ($1.00) printouts that we were aware of pay parameters are the ultimate Inquiry classes for hecomi had to do with terminated or new responsibilities of university op Catholic: Wednesday 7 p.m. says report employees," Smith said. That's orating divisions as they strive not to say that everything in the to find the right mix of job titles Newman Night for all has no errors draft will go forward as a final rec- and pay to deliver the right ser- 9 p.m. ommendation." vices at the right cost," Smith From the Front Whitlock said preliminary data said. "Appropriate adjustments Madison Hills in the study because the final re- base issues are in the process of will be made to job design and 960 Red House Rd port has not been released. being corrected. salary grade assignment based Phone: 623-0916 "At no point in time the study There were also some indi- on divisional input once it is fi- Sunday School: 9:45 am? has been complete," Smith said. viduals assigned to the wrong nalized." Warship: 1045 a.m. Word On* He added the university might be workgroup," Whitlock said. While the Buck report still has Wednesday Wave: 6:00 p.m. (Labor 7 p.m. confused in preliminary design Smith said there is a process a few months before it is released, Day-Memorial Day) Winchester Television Broadcast database issues if perhaps an em- Buck follows for the final draft Smith said it is important to make Friday. 4 pm ployee was terminated or left their The first step is job evaluation, the information available for the Trinity Missionary St Thomas 1 James H. Brooks, Pastor position. v - which assigns jobs to salary university. Baptist Church 1285 Barnes Mill Rd. Assistant Professor of Philosophy There might have been grades to determine the relative The key is not the date 2300 Lexington Rd Phone:623-7254 and Religion things on campus we weren't worth or importance of each job but having the information Phone: 624-9436 or 623-6868 Sun. Traditional Service: 8:30 a.m. "Reaching, Preaching, Teaching...." aware of." Smith said. to the university in order to estab- when Eastern needs it," Smith Sun.: 9:45 am, 11 am, & 6 p.m Sunday School: 9:45 am. Smith said it is OK for the uni- lish a range of pay for job incum- said. "All parties are pulling Wed. Youth & Prayer 7 p.m Sunday Comemporary Worship: II versity to quote from the prelimi- bents, according to Smith. together to make sure that nary analysis but there is no final The second step is to obtain happens."

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Regents' new budget gives Big Hill Barber Shop MID A lo|; Welcome All Students faculty $900 salary increase $7.00 Hair Cuts Monday-Friday 447 Big Hill Ave. Board approves new admissions policy for Eastern 8 a.m.-6 p.m. (across from Bank BY SHANE WALTERS pay as provided in the Faculty Staff Saturday One) Phone Managing editor Handbook, which states merit should be 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. 623-0020 The Board of Regents approved a a percentage. $142 million budget for the 2000-2001 The Regents also approved tuition academic year May 19 and implemented and fee increases. Undergraduates who a new admissions policy for Eastern's fall reside in Kentucky must pay $1,086 per Ritchie student body beginning fall 2001. semester, an increase of $76, and non- Rednour The new-year budget provides a $900 resident undergraduates must pay VISA MasterCard student body across-the-board salary increase for uni- $3,257, an increase of $227 per semester. president, versity employees and a continuation of Kentucky graduates will have an $83 in- replaces Chris current levels for operating expenses and crease and non-graduate students will have a $250 increase. We take Pace as the travel. credit cards! student This budget implements the second Eastern ranks 15 out of 20 for in-state member on phase of institutional reorganization and tuition and fees while ranking 17 out of the Regents. related initiatives begun last year," said 20 for out-of state tuition among fellow President Robert Kustra. "We have taken benchmark institutions. Quality Dry Cleaning at Reasonable Prices' special care, to the greatest extent possi- Residence hall rental rates also in- ble, to minimize the overall increase in creased by $60 per semester. 205 Water Street Mon.-Fri. costs to our students." The new admissions policy will effect Downtown "Ask About Student Discounts' 7a.m.-5:30 p.m. A report from the Council on Postsec- first-time freshman applying for the fall Richmond Sat. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. ondary education revealed that of the 2001 semester. All students must acquire 623-6244 Just Off Campus four-year universities within the Com- a composite score of 18 on the ACT or monwealth, only Eastern had all ranks will be required to take remedial courses average faculty salaries above the medi- in any or all of the three major areas of an for their benchmark group. study: English, math and reading. "This was not an easy decision to Eastern admitted 2,145 first-time James Gilbert make, but one I believe was the correct freshman during the fall 1999 semester. was reappoint- one," Kustra said. Of those, 163 had an ACT score under 15. Apollo Pizza ed as chair. The salary increase was implemented Besides the salary increase and the in order to raise the staff salaries into at admissions change, the Regents also in- Fast least the 80 percent range. troduced three new members. Free Call Base funding "was driven by a new James T. Gilbert was reappointed as benchmark funding system and a new chair, David Williams was sworn in as Delivery policy direction from Frankfort to place new staff Regent and Ritchie Rednour. 623-0330 more and more of higher education dol- student president, replaced Chris Pace Need a Job? Extra income? Full and Part-time Positions lars into incentive funds for special initia- as Eastern's student regent. tives," according to Kustra. Gilbert, who has served as a Board Eastern's faculty salaries ranked six, chair since 1989, was re-appointed to a Party Pizza Special overall, out of 18 of the university bench- six-year term. Williams, assistant director $12.95 David mark institutions with 53 percent of Eastern's Division of Facilities Ser- $15.25 Williams was Merita Thompson objected to the vices for Campus and Grounds, was elected to a $900 increase. elected to a three-year term. MklMNNK three-year Thompson said the increase does not "I feel certain that I have a broad un- term for the address all equity concerns, negatively derstanding of the issues facing the cam- Large 14* Pizza Specie) Hoegie Special Regents. affects senior faculty and staff members pus," Williams said. "I'm looking forward and negated the policy regarding merit to this new challenge." $8.95 $6.95 Larf* On* tmtm *am

Juniors Sara McCane and home for the weekend leaving FLIP: Mixed Joseph Bowling feel the sched- the campus empty for the week- Pizza Sub Special Sub * Salad ule has both pros and cons. end," Dieckmann said $6.25 $5.95 feelings for "I think it is better for people "The new schedule requires Pizza 8ub;OarNc StJx who have off campus jobs, you at least most students and facul- • 32oz 80ft Drink I feat: Man 4 CKmi I can set your schedule on Fri- ty to have at least one Friday new schedule days, but it is class and also hard to hopefully this Manager Trainee A Driver Poaitons. Apply In Person at 228 S. Second St From the Front take a test that "As a teacher, will encourage would normal- the academic ern are actually two of the ly take an hour only schools that were still op- I prefer the community to _^*. and 50 min- stay for the University Book & Supply erating on the Flip Friday utes," said Mc- schedule." other method, weekend," Cane, a psy- Dieckmann 1090 Lancaster Road Wisenbaker said that al- chology major because I said. though it was much easier to Richmond KY 40475 from Union. D ieck- drop the Flip Fridays with the "It really think an hour Banner system, Eastern could mann did say helps transfer however that have kept its old schedule. students who ami 18 she worries "Banner could have been were on the about stu- BOOK & SUPPLY modified for Flip Fridays, but it Banner system minutes is an dents schedul- would have been very expen- at another awfully long ing all their sive," Wisenbaker said. school," said classes on At mi* «%! In order for Eastern to keep Bowling, a time for a Tuesdays and Flip Fridays, the schedule bul- physics major Thursdays, letin would have had to list each from Rich- student to sit causing them day the class would meet for the mond. 1 to be in class- entire semester. Melissa in a lecture. ' es for long Students and teachers have Dieckmann, hours so that mixed feelings about the sched- an associate Stephen Black, they can go uling change. professor of associate professor of home earlier "As a teacher, I prefer the earth sciences for the week- other method, because I think feels the horticulture end. an hour and 15 minutes is an schedule will Others say awfully long time for a student have a posi- the new to sit in a lecture," said Stephen tive effect overall, but that stu- schedule is too new to have an Black, associate professor of dents could manipulate the opinion about yet. horticulture. schedule to stay away from Junior Chaquita Shepard "I feel we need to go back to campus for longer periods of said the schedule change really Thursday. Aug. 24 Flip Fridays, because I enjoy my time. hasn't set in yet Friday's off," said Antonio "In previous years a large "We haven't been in class Brooks, a sophomore business percentage of the academic long enough to know if we real- STUDENT APPRECIATION administration major from Lex- community, faculty and stu- ly like the change or not," Shep- ington. dents, would pack up and go ard said. NIGHT

university expects the building to Donovan and the Maroon room. CHANGES: be completed in January of 2002. Combs 219 was upgraded with Pen- 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. The building will hold facilities tium HI 650s," said academic support Campus is such as admissions, housing, fi- manager in information technology nancial aid, billings and collec- and delivery services Judy Cahill. tions, academic advising, registrar, Four new smart classrooms looking good multicultural affairs, career ser- were also implemented in Rowlett vices, students with disabilities, 251. Roark 111, Wayland Com- From the Front undergraduate admissions, coun- plex 205 and Dizney 142. STOREWIDE SALE warnings for crimes that present a seling center and student affairs. A fifth smart classroom is sup- "threat" are also required as well as A 400-seat multi-purpose audi- posed to be implemented in Wal- all non-textbook an annual report to the state's com- torium and large computer lab will lace, but the site could change, ac- mission on postsecondary educa- also be included in the building. cording to Cahill. merchandise tion, according to Campus Watch. Construction also began on The classrooms seat 30-50 Kentucky is not the only state the new criminal justice building. people and contain a network con- where a fire fatality has occurred. According to Whitlock, the nection, placed overhead, data A Seton Hall University dorm fire building will contain classrooms as projector connected with a PC 25 % to 75 % Off killed three students and injured well as housing and is expected to and a smartboard connected into 54. A student and resident advisor be completed near the same time a PC. Images from Web sites can at St Joseph's College in Maine as the student services building. be projected onto the screen and Sale excludes textbooks & special order merchandise. was accused of starting a fire in However, a second addition, a the user uses his or her hand to her residence hall April 2. She is physical fitness center, was re- click rather than clicking with a suspected of starting smaller fires cently approved and will be added mouse, according to Cahill. at the school, according to Cam- to the building. Whitlock said con- Case, McGregor, Combs and pus Watch. struction was just approved last married housing are now wired to Todd and Dupree hall also re- week and architects will soon be- Resnet and the university is work- Students, don't forget! ceived new furniture, according to gin the layout and design process. ing on a small lab in Brockton that Whitlock. Along with new buildings and should be completed within the LAST DAY FOR RETURNS Two new buildings are one of renovations in dorms, students next few weeks, according to di- the many changes Eastern stu- can also look forward to upgraded rector of information technology dents will soon see. technology on campus. and delivery services James Keith. ON TEXTBOOKS The new student services The Donovan Annex and The Excellence in Teaching building located where Ellendale Combs labs were upgraded over and Learning center also recently SEPTEMBER 1, 2000 and O'Donnell hall used to be is the summer. opened with a small lab contain- well under way. Whitlock said the Twenty G4's were installed in ing four computers for faculty. I Perspective »

A6 Thursday. August 24. 2000 The Eastern Progress Derm Tackrtt. editor ►Campus Comments In an attarpc to imssBe BBGarfs retertkn ate. many fJiebliim have beai here since Ajg. 13 to get accpainted vrith canpuB, ao we asted frearmen: The Buck Wfeaf do you think about the new student days? Here So...

You I It helped me get used right to to the feel of the univer- know what Is sity. I think they should going on definitely do it in the at this future. university. ■ Georgetown The admin- Major Undeclared istration Year: Freshman doesn't want you to. ■ You are an employee who got only a I like all the activities that Lance Bobo/Progress $900 were offered. I really raise because liked the whipped of the cream party. Eastern shouldn't hide Buck study from campus results of this study, Eastern Kentucky University The Buck stopped there. If the study is not going to be yotyou don't Franklin needs to change its slogan Kacey Coleman, university coun- completed until October, how can from The Campus Beautiful,'' sel, faxed a letter denying the know Major: Fire such important decisions be made what safety and tech- to 'The Buck Stops Here." request saying that Eastern had not using it? those nology received any final report from Buck Year: Freshman Last spring, the university con- If the information is good enough results Consultants. Coleman said the data tracted Buck Consultants, a human to be used to determine how every resource consulting firm out of St. reports were preliminary, therefore employee should be compensated, JOSH FORD Louis, to conduct a comprehensive exempt under the Kentucky Open study on Eastern's classified Records law. then why can't the rest of the cam- The study pus community have access to the cost $1.2 employees to see if they were In the meantime, the university million to being paid sufficiently in congru- was using this same "preliminary" numbers? complete. I thought it was nice. It ence with other higher education report to base the decision for a It is not a matter of what is ■ helped me find out institutes. $900 across-the-board raise for all -«V demanded by law for the university Most of tflftt where places were on President Robert Kustra held employees. to reveal to the public. It should be $1.2 campus. open forums beginning April 24 if this information is not from the that Eastern wants to keep the pub- where he announced to faculty, final report — one that the universi- lic informed of what the university is came out staff and students that Buck ty cares to share — then why should doing. of your Hometown: Consultants had recommended tax Louisville such decisions be made using its The Buck didn't just stop here at Major: Graphic raising all staff employees' data? money. design salaries, and that the study had When the fall semester resumed, the Progress office. It stopped in Yaar: Freshman shown that Eastern paid its classi- the Progress called Coleman"s office front of each and every person who fied employees too little. and asked if the office should again paid tuition this semester, gets The Progress requested a copy of make a request for the study. She taxes taken out of his or her pay the study so it could report on those then said the study would be avail- check or has even the most minute same numbers and recommenda- able in October. interest in what goes on at this uni- tions. Once again, the Buck was stopped. versity. It helped out a lot, because all the little class- es and stuff really helped me get to meet people. Student days a good start

Hometown Russell University deserves congrats for trying to keep students at Eastern Major: History Yaar: Freshman Hack, hack, cough, Congratulations, Eastern. ans, recreation and dancing. students "need to know up- cough. With a whisk The Progress salutes But it didn't stop front that the university is all here and a sweep there, your cleaning efforts New there. about academics." the dust on Eastern's old wel- and attempt to keep Student At summer ori- Keeping students enter- come mat has cleared. students at Eastern and Days Is entation, incoming tained and busy reading is one The newly cleaned welcome in the classroom. students were given thing, but Eastern has taken mat offers incoming students The project is aimed only one an assignment. Yes, its new program even a step an opportunity to succeed and at raising tile number of the an assignment. further. I liked diem because it excel during their college of students that remain first Students were asked New Student Days is only gave me a chance to career. each academic year. to read "Into Thin one of the first blocks in the meet new people instead With a retention program New Student Days blocks In Air," an auto biograph- foundation for student suc- of jumping right into dubbed New Student Days, began Aug 13 and the foun- ical account by Jon cess. Other programs in the classes. Eastern is hoping to improve ended Aug. 18. The Krakauerofal996 works include a Freshman upon its retention rate of 61 program was com- dation for expedition to the peak Interest Group, peer tutoring, Hometown percent from fall 1998 to fall prised of departmental student of Mt Everest that academic advising, the Plus Louisville 1999. Eastern's goal is to open houses, seminars resulted in the death Major: success. Mentoring Program and an Construction reach a retention rate of 64 on how to succeed in of nine climbers. early alert system. All are in management percent from fall 1999 to fall college, picnics, free Associate vice pres- place and will continue Yaar: Freshman 2000. breakfasts, concerts, comedi- ident Rita Davis said Eastern's throughout the academic year.

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OA0 The Eastern Progress is looking FALLRUSH for a few good men to a whole new world of fun and women. 2000 O MONDAY 6-8 p.m. the 24 hour computer lab in the library. Apply at 117 Not the Usual Traditional Students ITDS instructors will explain how to set Donovan Annex Weaver Gym up and use your VAX account give you today! Basketball & BW3'S an overview of the software programs offers place to meet, study available in the computer labs and show Call 1881 for more a TUESDAY 4-6 p.m. Last week, as president of Not the al skills, overcoming math and test pho- you how to research a paper using the library's e-Quest system. information. Palmer Lawn Usual Traditional Students bias, preparing far giaduate school and Phis Rock Palmer (N.U.T-S.), I had the opportunity to other topics. (Your ideas are welcome!) To reserve a spot at one of these ses- meet some nontraditional students partici- The SSI in Keith Hall is looking for sions, call 622-6655 and leave your name, major and phone number, as well as RTTAFOX pating in New Student Days activities. nontraditional students for its PLUS O Wednesday 5-7 p.m. Your Turn By our definition, a nontraditional is a mentoring program. This innovative which night you'd like to attend. Space is limited, so call soon! If you cant make Meditation Chapel student with any of these characteristics; program kicks off this semester and PASTAS Proud to be a Phi! Rita Fox is a 25 years or older, married, a parent needs mentors and students those times, what's good for senior working fuD-time, commuting from to be mentored. You only Getting you? Plans are under way to schedule some daytime ses- journalism home or has been out of formal school- commit as much time as you involved SALADS O Thursday major from ing five or more years. As many as half choose. Partnerships can sions in the next few weeks. Bid Day of the students could be nontraditional even be set up where most of in these The best way to keep up Paint Lick. She with N.UXS activities and to is also the here. While Eastern tracks nontrads pri- the communication is by and other marily by age. if s important to note that phone or e-mail. meet other nontraditional stu- WINGS For more info., president of dents is to join us. Members Not the Usual 27 percent of the fall 1999 undergradu- Participate in the Student activities ma FROM contact Patrick ates were over 25. Government Association. will be added to our electronic McGowan 626-3076 Traditional on mailing list where they can AROUND THE WORLD Students. The university scheduled several edu- Ritchie Rednour, the SGA pres- or Scott Howard cational and special interest sessions ident wants all facets of the campus — post questions, answers and announcements. It's only $5 a @ 624-3875 geared toward nontrad students. 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A software program dedicated only action we have as a service ing students of the problems and is wrong. It Is a com- pressed digi- to the free trade of music is provider is to block users." encouraging responsible use. "If I'm a big brother to an under- tal audio (He essentially being forced to The artists' lawsuits present just privileged child who doesn't have a that can be shut down. Napster, a San- one issue of the legal aspect being lev- CD player, and then again I don't have The good, bad and ugly of Napster transferred Maeto based Internet com- eled at Napster. The Recording the money to go out and buy this kid a over the pany, was sued for contributing to what Industry Association of America is Gaining exposure for unknown whole bunch of CDs of his favorite Internet, has been called the widespread online suing the small company for allegedly artists is one of the major benefits artists but I have access to a computer downloaded pirating of artists' works. contributing to copyright violations. Napster offers. in which I can download his favorite from an MP3 Metallica was the first to put public Also, Napster isn't the only one Not only does it feature major songs, make him a CD and give it to site and pressure on the company by targeting who was worried about the legal fire artists; undiscovered acts and local him, but not sell it, how is that harm- played on bands use this software for promoting your comput- more than 317,000 actual individuals hose. ful?" Police said. "The only thing that er through using the service to trade the band's Dr. Dre has also sued universities as new talent. The upside to this is, is wrong with Napster is when some- although a band may not be receiving speakers or songs. Rap artist Dr. Die then chimed well as individual students. Schools one downloads music, burns it and then headphones. in with Metallica, giving another list of have now blocked or sharply restricted money when a person downloads a sells it to make a profit off of the 239,612 usernames of people he says the use of Napster on their campuses. song, they are gaining exposure, which music, that's wrong. But there will MP3s are played have illegally made his songs available in turn will lead to their making money never be a way to control that." through an online. through live shows and normal record Suggestions have been made for MP3 player Both artists' efforts have led to ten- Technical difficulties sales of the people that have heard of Napster such as making it where the on your com- sion between Napster and some of its Some say the bigger problem facing them. bands that are throwing a fit can either puter software users, as well as between the Napster and similar directions of digital Some people are both for and have Napster pay them a set fee so WINAMP Is openness is not the law, but the band- against the use of Napster. an example artists and some of their fans. their songs can be on the network or ofanMP3 Many users are simply appealing width limitations. Joey Police and Deuce Towe have find a way to block music from the their own comments on the matter. player and It the ban, saying they were misidentified Technical officials at universities servers if the artists don't want to be can be down- and asked to be reinstated through the around the United States have reported They both are guitarists which have not part of the trade. loaded tree service. Internet resource usage to be as much signed a contract but can be seen and "But don't ruin it for all the other from a share- According to an article by John as 75 percent and usually at least 25 heard here in Richmond at places such bands like Dave Matthews who pro- ware site. Borland from news.com, Howard King, percent. University administrators are as M.F. Hooligan's. They think that mote free trade," Police said. the Los Angeles attorney who repre- reporting an explosion in network Napster is perfect for the "little people" In the May 2000 edition of The You cannot play sents Metallica and Dr. Dre. said, "We bandwidth consumption with dramatic who aren't found on MTV as well as or bum an Edge, Jeff Duncan, owner of MP3 on a CD didn't want anyone to lose sight of the improvement when Napster access is those who can't afford to go out and Recordsmith in Richmond, said that removed. buy all the compact discs they want. player until it fact that all Metallica and Dr. Dre are MP3s (Napster format) have initially la converted asking is that the songs be deleted from Education institutions are not only "It's free trading of songs to indi- helped his business. struggling with the threats of lawsuits; into a way the directory, not that users be barred viduals who one, may not be able to "People have been downloading file. from the service," said King. they are finding their Internet pipes are afford it, two, they are not in an envi- songs, and then coming in to buy the But Napster said it couldn't do this, being clogged with Napster-related ronment where they can get it and entire CD," Duncan said. since it just serves as a go-between for traffic. Recently, over 200 universities three, easy accessibility," Towe said. "MP3s are just another avenue for its software users. have banned all Napster-related traffic "So some bands who want to charge people to get exposed to new music." "Napster doesn't host or store on their networks. Most others are royalties who are already making mil- files," said spokesman Dan Wool, from wrestling with the educational implica- lions of dollars for a couple of thou- the May 9th edition of Fox News. "The tions of "outlawing" usage over educat- sand songs that kids are downloading, ) I a i ►Tap the "Tap" Have a campus event or activi- Speaker talks of ty? Call Allison Altizer at 622- 1882 or contact us by e-mail: Whafs On Tap Mt. Everest climb

BY JENNIFER MOLUMS August 24-30 News wirlmr Comparing climbing Mt. Everest with your journey THURS FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED through college may seem like 27 no comparison at all. Not so, 24 25 says Lou Kasischke, who actu- ! 26 i ! 28 29 30 ally climbed the tallest moun- tain in the world. 10 a.m. l 6 p.m. 6:30 a.m. 5 p.m. 10 a.m. - 2 3 p.m. - 6 4 p.m. p.m. Ultimate "Run for Mass in the p.m. Kasischke, a 60-year old cor- p.m. Baptist Student porate lawyer from Michigan, Part-time Job Frisbee at the Youth" 5K Newman IFC Meet the VIVE! Tryouts Union Pizza climbed ML Everest in May of Fair to be held Intramural Run/Walk. Center. There Greeks at continued. Be RgouL in the Powell Fields. The race will will be a special ■ Powell Lodge. 1996 and says the trek up the at the Baptist 29,028 ft. high mountain pre- Plaza. Hosted by the be held at student speak- • Student Union. 5 p.m. Baptist Student Whitehall State er. 6 p.m.-9 p.m. sented many of the same obsta- Discipleship cles that students face during 4:30 p.m. Union. Historic House. VIVE! Tryouts 6:30 p.m. - 8 Groups. Small Missions Registration 1 6 p.m. 1 will be at the their college careers. p.m. weekly group Kasischke spoke to a crowd Debriefing. 7:30 p.m. begins at 7:30 1 Sunday Supper 1 Baptist Student Computing on Bible studies at Any person on Baptist Student a.m. Call 859- 1 at the Newman • of mostly incoming freshman Union. This is Campus for the Baptist during the New Student Days campus who Union 252-4471 for 1 Center. There • a chance for Nontraditional Student Union. participated in /International more informa- 1 will be a $1 ■ anyone interest- that took place the week before Students classes began. summer mis- Students tion. 1 charge for the i ed in participat- Workshop. 6:30 p.m. - 8 sions service is Association 1 lasagna meal. 1 Kasischke told students that ing in the BSU's The workshop p.m. character and will should be invited to share Mixer. This is 9 a.m. weekly worship is at the 24-7 Computing on the driving force to making their experi- an opportunity University service. Computer Lab Campus for Heather Nichots/Progfsss ences with for people to Writing Exam, their decisions. Classroom. Nontraditional He ended his presentation by other summer meet and greet at the Combs 6:30 p.m. - 8 Sponsored by Students Kasischke toM MM missionaries. one another Building. Pre- telling students, "The most p.m. N.U.T.S. Workshop. important thing that I can say to how he went to within 400 The meeting and intermin- registration. Computing on feet of the top of Everest. will be held at gle with new photo ID and Campus for you is to let goals and ambition the Baptist international Social Security Nontraditional be your drive, but let character be your guide." speech to be very inspiring. Student Union. students. The ID required. 1 Students "All week they have told us mixer will be Workshop. The two hour long presen- tation consisted of that the person standing 6:30 p.m. held in the 5:30 p.m. • 1 There will be beside us will be gone in four A weekly wor- Case Annex. 7:30 p.m. three one-night Kasischke's personal strug- gle to climb the mountain years and that we don't want to ship service Coffee shop- 1 workshops. be a statistic, so it is good to will be held at 8 p.m. like experience 1 Call 622-6655 to along with a slide show that illustrated the know that someone the Wesley DVD Movie with live music, 1 reserve a spot. could have so Foundation. Night will be will be held at 1 The workshop intense conditions that the climbers much dedication," held at the the First 1 will be at the said Emily Raider, 9 p.m. - mid Wesley Methodist 1 24-7 Computer faced. Kasischke was part an undeclared night Foundation. Church. The 1 Lab Classroom. freshman from Detour Dance event is hosted 1 Sponsored by of a Mt Everest expe- dition that was pro- Morehead. will be held at by the Wesley 1 N.U.T.S. Another student the Baptist Foundation. 1 filed in Jon Krakauers's book thought Kaischke's Student Union. 7 p.m, - 9 comparison of Mt. p.m. "Into Thin Air." The expedition Everest and col- A n A r t 9:30 p.m. 9 p.m. ended with the death lege applied to all Exhibition fea- VIVE!, the Kappa Delta students. turing Matthew of eight other Baptist Student Tau Service climbers. The event . "School is like K*fijt|J LawrenceA Union weekly K^fl Sorority was the worst disaster * °°W OT tne Mt. Everest, you Kurt Ghode worship ser- Informational in Mt. Everest histo- D00* "Into Thin start at the bottom opens.The vice, will be will be held in ry. Air" was given to and its not so bad, reception is at held at the the McGregor A copy of the book all freshmen over but then when the Giles Ferrell Room in Hall Basement. you're trying to Gallery. "Into Thin Air" was the summer. . ^B the Combs given to all new make it to the top, building. freshmen as their first read- which is like grad- Fraternity rush uation, that's when things begins. ing assignment for their ori- ^fc entation course. will get tough," said Matt M ^H A large number of the new Simpson, a freshman police v freshmen that attended the pre- administration major from .1 ™ wr' - ^miBi sentation found Kasischke's Lexington. i 1 ATTENTION AU STUDENTS!

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■■■i^MBBl The Eastern Progress, Thursday. August 24.2000 Accent B3 I Sororities, fraternities Downtown goers should recruit new Greeks be safe, enjoy new bars BY MEUSSA RHOOQS BYJAMKGAOOB Contributing writer Accent editor Where the heck is... Have you seen the girls and Obviously, the first thing guys around campus wearing the most everyone wants to do on same shirts with wierd symbols or the first Thursday night of the seeing the words Kappa Alpha first week of school is gather at Theta or Sigma Chi? No, it's not a the first bar they come across. cult, but Greek recruitment time. This social skill is extremely From Aug. 16-21 sororities looked welcome at most facilities in the for new sisters. Fraternity rush is Richmond downtown area but from Aug. 28-31. This is what is most people need to remember called Fall Recruitment at Eastern. some of the safety facets which Fall Recruitment is a series of need to be exercised. parties given by each sorority First, the best way to walk during a specific period, which is from the campus is either tak- scheduled and governed by Pan- ing Kit Carson Drive to South hellenic. Second Street where you will The women had an opportuni- end up next to Subway which is ty to meet members of the Greek on Water system and join one of the chap- Street, from ters at the end of the week. there it basi- Lance Bobo/Progress Women attended a series of cally depends parties where they had an oppor- on where you want to go. suited to their needs. Mother Load, just to mention a tunity to learn about the members For instance, the majority of few names, can be heard at and even participate in a philan- Or. take University the Greek family enjoys those places. thropy project to help each chap- Tazwell's. The Dog. T. Players Club on Water Street ter's national philanthropy. Drive that will turn into Bombadil's (in the summer) and is a local dive where you can sit Throughout the recruitment The Big Easy. However, The back and enjoy your evening week, chapters and potential new South Second Jamie Gaddls Street and Big Easy is one facility where while sipping on drinks and members went through a mutual people of all kinds can be found. socializing with the more local selection process as they were is a public you will end Another place that all types of crowd. Although, sometimes a trying to get to know each other relations major up at the and Accent same place. people will be is Razzles good band can be heard there better. By the end of the week (upstairs) on Main Street and as well. they attended just two parties and editor tor the Also, for some good ol' country boot Lastly, although people may then the potential members made Progress remember the a choice to join. buddy system, scootin' you can go to Silver be upset about the Firehouse Star, the bar that is downstairs Men will attend three nights especially for closing, the new Someplace Else from Razzles. of parties where they have an op- the females. If you are walking, will definitely be the place to go. portunity to meet the fraternity be sure to have three or more J. Sutlers Mill is one where It's tropical theme will make you members while playing basket- people in your party. If you plan you might find yourself standing think you are in Hawaii with it's ball, volleyball, cards, and grilling Corey KinoTProgfess on drinking, don't drive. in line before you start dancing bright colors, palm trees and out. Sometimes the taxi cab driver all night long but is well worth girls with grass skirts. And, if Sorority chapters held a candlelight ceremony in the Ravine Monday As the week goes on potential can be your knight in shining the wait especially since 104.5 you are 21 or older, try the bar- night to welcome new members during this weeks fall .recruitment activities. new members get to know the armor. The Cat" of I-exington is now tender Yvonne's extraordinary chapters better. Men will attend good are sororities? Well, both party is not true. If someone "You can have fun but just be hosting a live remote on drink called the Green Iguana. informational sessions of the sororities and fraternities offer a wants to be part of a sorority they safe," said Chris Foley. owner of Thursday nights. 0"Riley's is This lounge also offers a nightly chapters they feel they want to variety of benefits. First, they must be prepared to hit the books the all new Someplace Else on much like Sutler's and has great surprise, which obviously you join. each have their own national phil- because academic excellence is a Main Street. "If you came here food during the day and great will have to go there to see what On Monday the women held a anthropy in which they raise priority. The all-sorority average to party, you will be going home dance and drinks at night it is! I will say that you will not candlelight ceremony in the thousands of dollars throughout is currently higher than the all- next semester." Two places that focus on live be disappointed. Ravine to welcome their excited the year. This is a big priority for women average here at Eastern. Now, as far as the individual music is M.F. Hooligans on First So, there you have it! The 411 new members into their chapters. the groups and they work hard to The week was filled with ex- bars go, one may decide to try Street and Good Times on on Richmond! Just remember On Wednesday, Sept. 6 there will help out the community in any citement as potential new mem- each and every one of them, Water Street which is expected your buddy system, if your date be a new member convocation to way they can. bers were hoping to be part of which can be terrible on the to open in a few weeks. Bands drinks, go home with another welcome all of the new members Many have their own Adopt-a- something big here at Eastern. cash flow but can lead to a very such as Chiaroscuro, Union City man (the cab driver) and just (men and women) into the Greek Highway or make regular trips to Many new faces will be proudly good time. Or, they can choose Allstars, Joey and Deuce. basically be safe instead of system. local nursing homes. The rumor wearing those shirts with their an establishment that is more Catawampus Universe and sorry. Oh, and have a good time! You may be thinking what that members of sororities just letters.

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First St. matose. 623 5058 Next to Big Easy However, Stargher's latest vic- Photo Submitted Owner Jason Taylor tim is still alive and the FBI have mi RYpn« NFXT in RANK ONE precious few hours to find her be- Jennifer Lopez in a freakish scene from The Cell," which opened in theaters Friday. fore she dies. Happy Hour from 2 p.m.-7 p.m. FBI agent Peter Novak (Vince somewhat lacking. One can't graphic and disturbing scenes Bud and Bud Light bottles $1.25 Vaughn) learns of Dearie's work. help but wonder if someone that can only be described as The Call He convinces her to delve into else was better suited for the freaky. Necrophilia, dissection Stargher's mind and cajole role. (both human and animal) and tor- Stargher into revealing his vic- Vince Vaugn's character is ture. Jennifer Lopez tim's whereabouts. mostly lukewarm, leaving the While the movie is predictable Vince Vaughn As expected, Stargher's mind viewer unsatisfied. His character at times, it is intense from begin- is a twisted maze of freakish im- begs for more emotion than ning to end. The movie's concept Vincent D'Onfrio ages and startling discoveries. Vaughn manages to deliver. is interesting, if undeveloped. Deane is plunged directly into However, Vincent D'Onfrio Scenes and costumes from the Dwoct#o ayi this cacophony of evil, soon delivers a chilling, freaky perfor- fantasy sequences are very imagi- Tareem Duamdwar learning the root of Stargher's mance as serial killer Carl native and the parallel flashes be- nwimceiiIn 11 ifci n ■ i *Dy. 218 A dysfunction and becoming deep- Stargher. He is undoubtably the tween real and psychological are Porter er involved than she ever intend- best scary guy of the year. He dynamic. 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In the meet- Upcoming Intramural are finished. tion in intramural sports has Eastern's sports teams but still en- ings, rules and regu- Events Assistant grown a lot from the past decades cash & carry joy organized sports then the intra- lations regarding September 5: Flag football Director of in- due to the spreading of awareness expires 8/30/00 mural program is the thing for you. conduct and other sign ups begin tramural through advertising. It's very easy and affordable pertinent informa- sports. Hilly "Participation has picked up for students to sign up to partici- September 7: Rag football tion will be dis- sign ups end Martin, says since we have done a lot of adver- pate in the program. cussed. that the pro- tising through email and The All you have to do is round up September 18: Socer sign The officials en- ups begin gram is good Progress to let students know a team and decide on a captain or courage team cap- for students about intramurals." said Martin. 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BY JOHN HAYS reunite with his former team- Assistant sports editor mates. From the eighth grade to college, Breathitt County's Before being injured in the The year is 1990. Three eighth game against Tennessee eighth-grade students State last year. Chapman, a pre- enrolled in separate season All-OVC selection this schools located in the year, was among the conference mountain region of leaders in passing percentage and Eastern Kentucky are forced to was on pace to break a school change school districts when record for touchdown passes their respective institutions con- TOES AMIGOS thrown. solidate. He finished the year complet- Little did these kids realize ing 57.5 per cent of his passes for that their accomplishments in the 1.295 and 13 touchdowns. decade ahead would surpass their wildest dreams. Combs is also a first-team All- OVC pick at defensive end, a po- ■ A high-school football state championship in their senior year sition he has held since 1997. of 1995. "Shorty" isn't the nickname nor- ■ Each receiving All-State mally given to a man sporting a recognition. 6*1" 250 pound frame but he says ■ Participating in the annual it's an old family nickname. Kentucky-Tennessee high school Tve had the name since I was all-star game as teammates and born," Combs said, laughing. becoming the first team to defeat "My aunt gave me the name and the archrivals from the Volunteer then my friends heard about it State. and Tve had it ever since." And if that wasn't enough, re- Combs led the team with 4.5 ceiving college scholarships and quarterback sacks and was third the chance to play for a legendary on the squad with 40 tackles. coach and finish their college ca- Sharp, also a police adminis- reers together, vying for a chance tration major, is second on the for a league championship. Colonels depth chart at flanker. The story may sound like a He chipped in with seven catches dream, but for Colonel football for 83 yards last season. players Waylon Chapman, Ken- It seems these young men neth "Shorty" Combs and Matt have the golden touch. State Sharp it has been an exciting ride championship rings. All-star vic- filled with all of the thrills and tories. A chance to help Eastern chills and bumps and curves of an Kentucky back to the top of the old-fashioned stock-car race OVC. But it doesn't end there. through the mountains of Jack- Once again they can become son, Ky. a part of history as coach Kidd The trio began their football bids for his 300th career victory. careers together at Sebastian Mid- "I think it will be a great thing dle School, located in Breathitt to help Coach Kidd get where he County, in 1990. But playing for deserves to be," Chapman said. rival schools the previous two Corey King/Progress "He's really helped me a lot I tell you one thing, if you don't years was reason enough for a - Quarterback Waylon Chapman, defensive end "Shorty Combs and receiver Matt Sharp show off the championship rings they won together in 1995, come to play ball for Coach, you feel of tension between the three. this year they hope to add another championship ring to their hands "Matt went to Highland-Turn- might as well stay in the room." er and I went to Marie Roberts," Combs and Sharp feel the lar season. to town was awesome." ty happened the following sum- Kentucky State and Combs wait- way Kidd conducts himself on Combs said. "We had played By defeating state powers Chapman, who was named mer when all three were named against Waylon, who went to SMS, ed for anything to come his way. and off the field has been their Danville in the semi-finals of the Class 2-A player of the year and to the Kentucky Ail-Star team and "I was really depressed and biggest asset for two years, and I guess you can 2-A playoffs accompanied by a passed for over 6,000 in his high say we were rivals. I don't think helped defeat Tennessee 100 in about to give up when Coach "He's a class act." Combs miraculous 21-point comeback school career, felt the same about front of 16,000 fans at Lexington's Kidd called," Combs said. "I rode said. "He wants his team clean- we liked each other at first" against perennial favorite what some deem as the biggest Commonwealth Stadium down to Richmond with Waylon However, the rivalry soon Franklin-Simpson, the kids who shaved and well-dressed. He upset in recent high school foot- That was a great moment for and worked out for them and I doesn't want any trash talking, turned to camaraderie and the had suffered through a one-win ball history. us." Sharp said. "We played in guess they liked what they saw three embarked upon what would season as freshmen reached the "It was the greatest thing that front of one of the largest crowds because here I am. I was really just hard-nosed football. He does- become an incredible high school pinnacle of their young careers. has happened to me. I teD you to watch the all-star game and it surprised when coach offered me n't say a lot but when he does, career. That state championship was that," Chapman said, grinning. was a big thriD." the scholarship." people listen." Led by seniors Chapman at by far the highlight of my career," y/e won the OVC here at Eastern After the all-star game the fun Chapman, a police administra- And as Chapman, Combs and quarterback. Sharp at receiver Sharp said. "The best thing was in 1997 but the state championship seemed to be over for the guys tion major and Combs, an educa- Sharp enter their final season as and Combs at linebacker, the the community support. The 15- has been the greatest so far." who were almost inseparable for tion major, were both redshirted Eastern Kentucky Colonels, don't Bobcats of Breathitt County com- mile car-line that met us at the Another memorable moment five years. Chapman signed with their freshmen year while Sharp be surprised if they work their pleted an unblemished 1995 regu- county line and escorted us back for the guys from Breathitt Coun- the Colonels. Sharp enrolled at transferred to Eastern in 1998 to magic once again.

2000 Football The drive for 300 New faces Aug. 31 Glenville St 7 p.m. BY JOHN HAYS Sept 9 Indiana St 7:30 p.m. BY ROBB JORDAN Assistant sports editor Sports writer Roy Kidd is excited — Sept 23 Team. Tech* 7 p.m. down right anxious. After all, Eastern Kentucky University Kidd needs only seven wins to head football coach Roy Kidd Sept 30 SEMO* 7 p.m. reach 300 victories and join a and his staff spent much of the handful of coaches in the pages off-season on the recruiting Oct7 WKU 6pm of collegiate football history. trail, looking for players to help However, he isn't excited the Colonels reload for the 2000 Octl4 Central Fb. 730pm about his accomplishments or season. Last year, EKU finished about joining Joe Patemo and Paul the season with a record of 7-4 Oct21 UT-Martin* 2 pm "Bear" Bryant in the elite club. At overall and finished third in least that was coach Kidd's attitude Ohio Valley Conference play Oct26 Ton.St* 7:15pm at Eastern Kentucky's annual Me- with a mark of 4-3. This season, dia Day held Aug. 8. the Colonels have been picked to win the OVC in the pre-sea- Nov. 4Dallas Cowboys linebacker Gerald Palmer, who he's hoping the Colonels can the paper about UK Kidd anticipating the not as much size as in years superstar Emmitt Smith and transferred in from Ball State, follow through and win its first and Louisville bragging opening of the season. past, but athletes that can run University of Florida signee freshman quarterback Toki Mc- league crown in three years. on their quarterbacks. "I love the attitude and have a lot of speed," Kidd Willie Green. Cray, junior defensive tackle "We're excited about this sea- Well, I wouldn't trade of this football team," said. Hudson was a teammate and Marcus Adams and sophomore son because we've had kids here Waylon Chapman for Kidd said. They have Eastern signed 17 players back up to University of Ten- defensive end Julius Yeast, who this summer working," Kidd said. either one of those great chemistry to- for the 2000 season, including nessee star Travis Henry as a came from Ohio State. guys." ■ When: 7 p.m., gether and their atti- eight from Florida and five from freshman. Yeast was a high school Ail- "We've never had that many Aug. 31 young men staying here in the The Colonels also tude is tremendous." Georgia. Hudson choose Eastern be- American as a senior at Har- return seven starters ■ Where: Roy Kidd expressed disappoint- summertime and that shows the Kidd Stadium Kidd downplayed cause the Colonels had two se- rodsburg High School, and was on the defensive side the attention he has re- ment that the class included nior running backs in Corey twice selected to the Kentucky dedication of our football team." ■ Records: only two Kentucky natives, but Eastern returns its entire of- of the ball. Senior de- Glenville St. 00 ceived concerning the Crume and Maurice Clark, and All-State team. He decided to fensive backfield, led by se- fensive end Shorty Eastern 00 prestigious milestone noted that most of the that would give him a chance to transfer to Eastern to be closer niors Waylon Chapman and Combs along with ■ TV: N/A of 300 wins and said prospects that they missed end- learn and adjust to the offense. to home, and his two small chil- Corey Crume. Chapman, a pre- sophomore Nick Hill ■ Radio: Eastern fans could ex- ed up signing with Division 1-A In addition to the new dren. season first-team All-OVC se- and Julius Yeast, a WEKU-AM 840 pect an exciting sea- schools. signees, several players who Yeast felt that he would be lection at quarterback and transfer from Ohio son. "We hit Florida and Georgia redshirted in the 1999 season able to make a contribution to Crume, a 2nd team All-OVC State, will anchor the "I don't ever talk hard this year," said Kidd. "We are now eligible and ready to Eastern's defensive line. He not- member last season, lead a po- defensive front line. about it," Kidd said think we have athletes in this step up and play this year. ed that Eastern's system is simi- tent offense that returns its en- "I feel pretty good about modestly. "Right now. I just group that can help take us These include defensive line- lar to Ohio State's. But he also tire backfield along with a tal- our defensive line," Kidd said. want to beat Glenville State and back to those championship men Adam Green and Mike knew that nothing would be ented corps of receivers that in- "We're four deep at defensive take one game at a time. We years. Dunn, defensive back William handed to him at Eastern. clude seniors Tyrone Browning end and I hope Yeast can come are going to mix it up offensive- Among Eastern's signees is Randle, offensive linemen Clay "I'm used to winning and and Alex Bannister who com- in and help out" ly and when a team is through tailback CJ Hudson, from Frost- Guillaume, Saint Martin and playing hard," said Yeast " But I bined for 89 catches for over An experienced group of playing us I want them to know proof, Fla. Hudson rushed for Andy Miller and tailback Aaron have to earn my spot just like 1,000 yards in 1999. linebackers, led by returning they've damn well been hit." over 7,000 yards in four years at Murray. everyone else." t The Eastern Progress, Thursday. August 24.2000 SpOftS B7 Tiger and the bear, Volleyball looks to bounce back BY PEVW KUHEB battle for the ages Sports writer Thank God for Scotland. It's been a long time since a Tiger-maniac screamed. the words "Eastern Volleyball" They gave us Braveheart and "Hang in there Jack." a fan golf. Well, Hollywood gave us and "Conference title" have yelled. been mentioned in the same Braveheart but And then it hit me; his mom golf definitely sentence together. After win- died yesterday (Wednesday). ning six straight OVC titles in came from the His mom died yesterday and land of the kilt the early 80's the Colonel volley- today he is playing in one of ball has been steadily declining. Last Thurs- the four most heralded golf day I was lucky The Colonels reached a new low tournaments in the world; on a in the 1998 season with only enough to be in course he designed at that All Louisville for three OVC wins. because his mother wanted However, third year head the first round him to play - what a man. of the 82nd volleyball coach Lori Duncan As the two got closer, 1 be- has silently turned the Eastern PGA Champi- gan to applaud and before I onship. It was JEREMY Volleyball program around. knew it Tiger had passed by Last year the much-improved also the first STEVENSON without me even taking notice. Colonels finished sixth place in time that Tiger HMMNOM I was stuck with the thought of Woods and the OVC with an 8-10 confer- what Jack was doing. He was ence mark, their best finish Jack Nicklaus competing in a sport that de- ever had and probably ever will since 1995. This year the mands absolute concentration Colonels have high expectations be paired together in a competi- and not only did he have the tive round of golf. At 9:13 a.m. from Coach Duncan. burden of his mothers death "We should win the confer- Tiger-mania officially hit Derby on his mind 12,000 eyes Town USA. The sight was truly ence and be in the NCAA's. Our watched his every shot. goal is to be in a good spot in the Progress file photo something to behold. I was on Like the professional he has middle of October," Duncan said. Th« Lady Cotonata perform their famous huddle dance after scoring a point the 9th hole watching the often- proven to be hundreds of times against UK last year in Lexington entertaining John Daly when The good news for Eastern This year's team is looking to bring the glory back to Eastern volleyball over. Jack put his second shot this year is that they are the only Tiger teed off on the adjacent out of the bunker and rolled it 1st hole. A roar tore through team to return all six starters every game for the Colonels and Eastern's prize recruit this that includes two matches within three feet of the hole. from 1999. The Colonels re- the air and a mass of bodies be- Tiger looked at Vijay Singh and ranking second in the OVC with year is Julie Brandmeyer, a 5' against defending champion gan charging down the rough turned 14 players overall plus 4.20 kills per game. This year 08" junior transfer from German- Southeast Missouri. The best they both just smiled and shook two new members. With a solid on each side of hole one. I their heads. coaches have selected Bowen to town, IL Brandmeyer will most chance to catch a match or two looked over and said to my lineup that features four seniors the all-OVC likely jump into the starting line- here in Richmond might be from So, while Jack Nicklaus paid and five juniors, friend there he goes.' respect to his mother by play- first team. up and contribute heavily in her Oct 13-24 when the Colonels the Colonels are I had to wait until the 14th ing on a day when most of us -Our goal is "I think first year in maroon and white. play five matches in eight days projected to fin- hole to get my first glimpse of could not have found the Courtney The Colonels open their against OVC foes. the 24-year-old phenomenon strength, I paid my respects to ish fourth in to be in a 2000 campaign on Sept 1 with a This year's OVC champi- 2000 OVC com- will lead by with the perfect name. Jack. He will never know, but example, but two-day stop at Purdue. From onships will be held on November The 14th at Valhalla is a at that moment I had more re- petition. good spot in there the Colonels travel to Fair- 16-19 at a still undecided location. If Duncan be- others can 217-yard par three with a green spect and admiration for him be emotional banks, Alaska for the Nanook the Colonels are fortunate enough that looks like the countryside than anyone else in the world. lieves her the middle of Classic on Sept. 8-10 and then to to qualify for the NCAA tournament Colonels are still leaders on in my native western Ken- With a heavy heart Jack the team. University Park, PA for the they will begin play on Nov. 30. in a rebuilding October." Penn St Classic on Sept 15-16. tucky. As Tiger's group came matched Tiger on the 14th with Becky Eastern is hoping to improve off of 12 the crowd began to fil- a par. They left the green and phase but still Eastern home opener at on last year's 3-1 loss to Austin have the potential Lori Duncan, head (Galati) will McBrayer Arena is on Sept. 29 ter down the hill to await his headed to 15,1 stood there and be a big part Peay in the first round of the OVC arrival at the 14th. By the time realized I had just seen an in- to surpass their coach against Tennessee-Martin. OVC Tourney. Coach Duncan said last of every- Jack and Tiger had reached credible sight expectations easi- play for the Colonels opens on years early loss in the toumy was thing this the 13th green more than 6,000 As we know Tiger went on to ly if everything falls into place. Sept 22 at Tennessee Tech. a good learning experience and people crowded around the out duel little known Bob May "We're still working our way year." Duncan expects the Colonels should help this years team un- green area at 14. for his third victory in a major in up the hill. 1 think we will ex- Galati, a sophomore from early season non-conference sched- derstand what they will need to Pittsburgh, PA was named to the Tiger teed off first. He put 2000. Tiger may prove to be the ceed our projected spot. But it ule against such volleyball powers do to win the championship. all depends on if we stay attOVC newcomer team. Galati's as West Virginia, Penn State, As highly touted as the his 6-iron shot within 15 feet of greatest the world has ever exploits last year earned a pre- known, but Jack won over and healthy," Duncan said. Kansas and Purdue will provide the Colonels are this year, Duncan the hole. Jack's shot missed season all-OVC selection in 2000. the green and found the bunker over for a long time. I hope Seniors Courtney Bowen, team will a needed challenge. thinks that the team is in store for Mary Lee Keranko and Kristin However, Galati will be sidelined on the right side of the green. Tiger stays healthy and contin- for the season opener on Septem- "We will have a very challeng- even better tilings in the 2001 sea- Campbell will be the veteran lead- Then the applause began; as ues to rewrite the record books ber 1st due to a broken foot suf- ing ten games before OVC play, son. But for now this years team the two walked across the and the shoes he has to fill be- ers on this year's squad. Bowen, fered the first day of practice. and I expect us to be five-and-five should surely turn some heads bridge leading to the 14th long to the greatest champion a 5' 11" offensive hitter from Cali- Duncan says she hopes to have at that point" Duncan said. and maybe even be the start of green the cheers began. the game of golf has ever known. fornia, was named second team Galati back by the start of OVC From there on the Colonels bringing the Eastern program "Go Tiger, you're the man," God bless Scotland and Jack. all-OVC last season after starting play. start a rigorous OVC schedule back to the glory days of the 80's.

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