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Electric slide Eastern works with other Illinois schools to negotiate with new energy company, lessen effects of rate freeze expiration
By Graham Milldrum cost of $3.5 million a year. University Reporter Residential customers have been expecting about a 35 percent increase, but Eastern is As a result of the expiration of a 10-year-old considered a small commercial organization and rate freeze on Jan. 1, Eastern was expecting their subject to the higher rates. electric bills to more than double. One of the companies that lost the contract But thanks to collaboration with four other was Ameren, the schools' previous provider. state schools, the bill will only increase by 35.2 "This is a little strange," Cooley said. "All percent. the universities (in the cooperative) were ex "Am I happy with a 35 percent increase? Ameren customers. We'd thought they'd win No," said Jeff Cooley, vice president for business the bid." affairs. "But am I happier with 35 than 100 But there was no guarantee that Ameren percent? Yes." would automatically win the bid. Eastern worked with Southern Illinois "MidAmerican came in lowest, so they won University at Carbondale, Southern Illinois the bidding," said Gary Reed, director offacilities University at Edwardsville, Western Illinois planning and management. University and Illinois State University to Eastern has saved money by improving its negotiate a deal with .MJdAmcdcua Energy. energy efficiency. The Iowa-based energy company won the This includes cost-saving measures since 1995 contract with the schools in October and reached when the first attempts were made to reduce a final agreement late last year. The agreement utility costs on campus. provides for 24 months of purchasing electricity One major change was the replacement or from MidAmerican. alteration of 10,525 lighting fixtures to be more This will bring the total cost of electricity energy efficient. on campus from $1.8 million annually to $2.4 "We've been very proactive in reducing our million, as opposed to the originally projected costs," Cooley said. n SEE ELECTRIC , PAGE 5
METHAMPHETAMINES I OFFICIALS CITY COUNCIL I BOARD OF ZONING AND APPEALS Drug courts, task force help No decision reached on leases in battle against meth labs Set to expire in 2009, board doesn't come up Editor's note: 1his is the final meth labs seizures reached its peak with enough votes to make part in a three-part series about the in 2004 with 1,303, but last year danger of methamphetamines and the numbers began to fall to 1, 189. recommendation on future its effect on families. Dave Chambers, deputy chief of operations of Charleston Police By Rob Siebert By Meagan Morgan department and a police officer Senior City Reporter Feature Reporter since 1990, is a former drug task force agent. The city's Board of Zoning Drugs do not discriminate. During his six years as an agent, and Appeals made no official Methamphetamines avoided Chambers participated in several recommendation to the City the big cities and crept into quiet hundred raids. Initially finding Council regarding the leases on country towns, farming areas, rural cannabis and cocaine, his last three Lake Charleston properties at their communities. years on the job were dedicated to meeting Thursday night. It refused to leave. meth-related seizures. The board was unable to JOHN BAILEY I THE DAILY EASTERN HEWS Meth labs can be disguised as Chambers investigated and gather enough votes to make a City attorney Brian Bower speaks to members of the zoning board old barns, homes or even truck dismantled meth labs, took samples recommendation to take any about Lake Charleston residents and their property taxes Thursday. beds and produce a highly addictive and prepared the waste for disposal. action. stimulant that can be snorted, He encountered conditions that The board's options were to let a vote on the matter and let their to lease the property after 2009. smoked, injected or ingested. The required the Environmental the leases expire in 2009, grant opinion be known. Wood said that the city hasn't finished product affects many facets Protection Agency, fire hazards, residents new leases, let them "I think all we're doing is come up with a sufficient plan for of society. labs on fire and people exposed to purchase the property or to use the throwing this on the City Council's doing anything berter with the Law enforcement, social workers anhydrous ammonia, a dangerous land for recreational purposes. shoulders," Jacobs said. land. and judges are doing their parts to component in meth production. Board members Brian Neal was disappointed with the He added that the lake front intervene and contain the problem. Chambers found children living Myerscough, Tim Jacobs and outcome of the vote, wishing the property isn't fit for recreational Although slowly declining, under these circumstances many chairman Mike Neal voted against board could have given both the purposes with or without the methamphetamine lab seizures have times. continuing to lease the property council and the leaseholders a more homes, and that sufficient increased in recent years bearing a "We made a significant number after 2009. Members Jim Wood concrete decision. evidence had not been provided to heavy load on all involved. of child endangerment arrests," and Gary Guildner voted in favor The final decision on the marter link the leaseholders to the lake's Chambers said. of it. Ann Brownson was absent rests with the City Council, Jacobs pollution. The Raid Coles County, once No. 1 in from the meeting. reminded the chairman. Neal said that granting the The total reported lab seizures Illinois for meth lab seizures, is Although an official "I think you're looking for a residents another lease would in Illinois was 743 in 2002 and currently ranked sixth, which recommendation could not be solution that wasn't going to come ultimately revive this same dilemma jumped to 1,244 the next year, Chambers is happy about. made, Jacobs said the City Council here tonight anyway," he said. whenever they expired. according to the Illinois Attorney ultimately would get what they Board member Wood was General's Web site. The number of n SEE METH, PAGE 5 wanted, as each board member cast adamantly in favor of continuing n SEE ZONING, PAGE 5 newsstaff
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A student can sign up for an information session so transferring credits or applying for scholarships won't Associate Sports editor ...... Kellin Murphy online at the Eastern sn.dy abroad Web site. become problems...... DENsportsd~mail.com Periodical postage paid at The sessions usually last about 30 minutes. Studying abroad also offers many national Charleston, IL 61920 Advertising staff ISSN 0894-1599 "You come in and there is a peer adviser, which is a scholarships. Williamson said some students actually Advertising manager ...... Brandon Schweers student who has studied abroad and works in our office, make money going abroad because their scholarship is ...... [email protected] Printed by Promotions manager...... Aii Romano Eastern llinois University or our sn.dy abroad coordinator heads up a presentation more than the cost of the trip...... [email protected] about how to get started and what the first steps are," "We've had some students get scholarships with good National advertisilg ...... lil ian Ruddy Attention postmaster Williamson said. chunks of money ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 and ...... [email protected] Send address changes to: Ad design manager ...... Katy Weber "The process wasn't anything bad and it ended up they've actually had money left over to buy a laptop or The Daily Eastern News ...... [email protected] 1802 Buzzard Hall, Eastern Illinois University being worth it by the time I got over there," said Phil digital camera for the trip," she said. Faculty advisers Charleston, IL 61920 Sasser, a junior communication sn.dies major who According to a sn.dy done by the International Editorial adviser ...... Joe Gisondi studied abroad in Cape Town, South Africa. Education of Sn.dents (IES) which surveyed 3,400 ...... jjg [email protected] Williamson explained the biggest key to alumni from the IES sn.dy abroad programs, 96 percent Photo adlliser ...... Brian Poulter planning a study abroad trip is to plan ahead. of alumni said they had increased self-confidence and 97 ...... [email protected] Lauren Randall, a junior foreign language major, is percent said it served as a catalyst for increased maturity. Publisher...... John Ryan ...... [email protected] currently sn.dying abroad in Salamanca, Spain and ''The unknown is scary, but facing my fears has made Business manager ...... Betsy Jewell planned for more than a year. me way more confident and independent, Randall said...... [email protected] ~t ne uauy tastern News is print( ~~ "There is a lot of paperwork, but as long as you work ''This experience will help me toward my future goals of Press supervisor ...... Tom Roberts recycled newsprint. closely with the study abroad office and give yourself teaching or translating." enough time to get ready, you will be ok," Williamson Studying abroad offers different opportunities. said. Students can go independently for a semester during the Through e-mail and online chat Randall said, spring, summer and fall or have the choice to go for a IJih C'l§ t1t£il =l·f' :~ litz§\iflt "Everything worked out perfectly. It is beautiful here in whole year. Salamanca. I wouldn't change a thing." The study abroad program also offers internships Williamson said many sn.dents worry about credits and faculty-led programs, which are usually one to six not transferring or the cost being too much, but weeks long. The deadline for faculty-led study abroad both of these statements are incorrect assumptions. programs is Feb. 15. The deadline for independent fall According to Williamson, problems occur with credits and summer programs is March 1.
UNIVERSITY BOARD I MOVIE SHOWINGS From going to showing movies FREE Crisis Intervention Training
Gracyalny enjoying his MOVIE SCHEDULE he said. "It's not time consuming Sexual Assault Counseling & Information Service job, despite more work and doesn't take away from my social life." seeks caring volunteers to work with victims of than he had expected " Today and Tomorrow: Saw Ill Movies are usually released to sexual assault " Feb. 2·3: Man of the Year Gracyalny during the grace period Training begins February 4t1t By Stacy Smith " Feb. 9·1 0: The Departed before they come out on video. Campus Reporter "But if it's a really good movie, " Feb. 22 and Feb. 24: Idlewild Call offi ce 348-5033, 8 am- 5 pm, M-F sometimes we'll play it after it's out Nick Gracyalny went to see " March 2·3: Casino Royale on video," he said. Or e-mail [email protected] "Superman Rentrns" and walked " March 23·24: Rags of our Fathers Approximately 125 people attend out with a job interview. " March 30·31: Pursuit of Happyness the viewings of the movies each Although he was a little week, which is a smaller turnout " April 13·14: Stomp the Yard intimidated by the 15 to 20 than expected, Gracyalny said. SPRING BREAK University Board coordinators " April 20·2 1: Happy Feet Movies play on Friday and involved during the interviewing Movies are shown in Buzzard Hall Saturday at 8 p.m., Buzzard Hall INFORMATION process, Gracyalny won over the Auditorium. Showtimes vary. closes at 11 p.m. crowd and was hired as the UB's Kyle Harvey a junior physics 800-488-8828 movie coordinator. major, saw "Nacho Libre" last www.sandpiperbeacon.com The junior history major with Departed."' semester with his roommate at teacher certification received this To ensure the movie is ready to Buzzard Hall and hasn't returned FREE SPRING BREAK position when a graduate adviser run, Gracyalny previews the movie since. H e said it's too far to walk announced UB was looking to rehire a few days ahead of time, something from his off-campus residence. MODEL SEARCH CALENDER* someone for the movie coordinator he credits as a job perk. "During the week there is not "VALID FOR FIRST 1000 RESERVATIONS position. Although he did not anticipate a lot to do in the dorms," H arvey ''All of UB comes together the amount of work required when said. "But when Friday rolls around to promote each others' events," he applied, he enjoys his job. there are parties to go to." Gracyalny said. "We help each other H is job involves working three However, some students prefer out if we need help with anything, hours per week in the Sn.dent Life movie night instead of going to L------' Welcome Back Students! and support each other." Office, ordering raffie prizes for parties. UB chooses which movies to movie nights, attending meetings UB movies are an alternative way Don't get left in the cold next year! play in the middle of November, and keeping track of newly released to have a good time with friends in Stop in and see us for all but they do not always know if they movies. a safe atmosphere, said Fred Prueter, of your housing needs! will be released. Varying from posters to DVDs, industrial technology major. "Sometimes movie releases get raffle prizes are given in appreciation "It's a free way to see a good www.potee~~entals.com A delayed because of going to the to moviegoers and help take count movie on a big screen," he said. Oscars," Gracyalny said. "Like on attendance. Food and drinks are permitted at Call (217)345-5088 'Flags of Our Fathers' and the 'The "It's a fun job that's simple to do," the shows. Coming soon: Frisbee golf By Zach Nugent ERIC WILBER I AB MEMBER CUPB AB Reporter "We got the money, so let' s do it." Eastern smdents are one step closer to a disc golf course. The Apportionment Board and Carbondale and Indiana State it" said AB member Eric Wilber. unanimously approved the University have had great success The board also approved proposals for a Frisbee golf course, with their courses, Baker said. Baker's request for two elliptical plans 10 "Curves-like" circuit trainers "(A disc golf course) could trainers with television sets. The and two elliptical trainers. encompass lots of students and new trainers will replace two older During the meeting, AB possibly intramurals in the future," models. The elliptical trainers are members tested their disc golf Bulgar said. the most popular machines at the skills on a portable goal that Baker While the game received much Student Recreation Center, Baker brought. Members said they have positive feedback from students, said. received the most student feedback the "Curves" trainers received "I think the ellipticals are a a diet on this proposal. much criticism. These machines great idea," Wilber said. "I've seen Students Levi Bulgar, AB Director, said he target students who want to tone students waiting in line for these received 30 student responses since or receive a 30-minute full-body machines." Planning and Budget last week's meeting. workout. However, many male The disc golf course, "Curves" committee to work on "We actually played with students argue that the machines trainers, and elliptical trainers total prepare students and physical education are geared toward women. nearly $50,000. To date, the AB funding, smoking and classes last week to test the course," "I think we will find as many has $136,000 to distribute. its own structure said Ken Baker, director of campus men using them as ladies," Baker The proposals will not be recreation. said. finalized until they are presented to die Several other universities, Despite smdent criticisms, the at Wednesday's Student Senate including Western Illinois board approved $23,000 for the meeting. University, Southern Illinois machines. "I came for the votes," Baker By Graham Milldrum University at both Edwardsville "We got the money, so let's do said, "I can't wait to get started." Slasher scenes to University Reporter premier Saturday at The Committee for University Tarble Arts Center Planning and Budget thinks it Two positions filled for RHA might need to lose some weight. CUPB currently has 36 voting By Stephen Di Benedetto members and nine non-voting Senior Activities Reporter By Stephen Di Benedetto members. Senior Activities Reporter "I am very much in favor of Two out of the three committee positions were filled downsizing CUPB; the current at Thursday's Residence Hall Association meeting. Carnival season. number of members is simply too Brian McGuigan was appointed to the Student Mountains of cotton candy. large to operate meaningfully and Affairs Campus Safety Committee. The smell of fresh popcorn efficiently," said David Radavich, Keith Darby was also appointed to the Student lingers in the air. an English professor, who Government Tuition Fees and Review Committee. But you don't enjoy the food, represents the arts and humanities The RHA Executive Board is still deciding the rides and entertainment. department. Student Housing Committee position. You die. An ad hoc committee "(Brian) will be giving us a voice on campus That's just one of the menu recommended that the size of safety," said Carrie Mueller, RHA president. "Student items, "Killer Klown," in Death CUPB be reduced; the motion Government asked we appoint a representative to their by Design, a production company carried unanimously. committee.. " started by artists Michelle Maynard Another issue is a resolution to Lindsay DiPietro, the president of the National and Teena McClelland. make Eastern a smoke-free campus. Residence H all Honorary, announced that N RHH is Since Monday, students have In its Oct. 20 meeting, CUPB starting their yearly selection process for new members. had the opportunity to plan, and voted 15-12 in support of the idea NRHH is a student leadership group that is dedicated watch, their own death. of a smoke-free campus. to community service and service towards the campus, But not literally of course. "We first need to enforce the DiPietro said. Maynard and McClelland have current policies and prove that we To apply for NRHH membership, a student needs been shooting slasher scenes for are up to the task first, and then to talk to a current N RHH member and then will have students in the Tarble Arts Center we can work in integrating new to fill out an application. Interested students need a all this week and the premiere of policies," said Levi Bulgar, a social minimum 2.25 cumulative GPA and have to have lived those scenes is this Saturday from sciences major and student finance in housing last semester and this semester. 5 to 7 p.m. vice president. RHA is also preparing for the Winter Olympics The pair has offered people the The campus has been divided in activities, which is set to begin in two weeks. RHA ability to film their own death with its feelings toward a smoking ban. approved funding for members to attend the African their company since 2005. It passed in CUPB and in the American H eritage Banquet on Feb. 2 to represent "Death by Design provides a Faculty Senate. RHA's support for the Mrican American community. service - of sorts - to people who On Nov. 1, the Student Senate Three members plan on attending and others are can come into our set and pick a passed a resolution not supporting still welcomed. death off our menu, and add their a smoking ban and asked the own spice to it," Maynard said. administration to enforce the Participants choose from a menu current smoking policy. of ways to die, including "Killer CUPB also has to deal with the RecycleMania to begin Monday Klown," the scenario where a rising costs of construction. person might believe they are going The current budget is several By Mike McGlothlin LAURA WIGREN I glossy or colorful doesn't mean it to a carnival, but ends up meeting a years old, and raises in material Staff Reporter can't be recycled." clown with a killer instinct. costs have eaten away at the MIAMI UNIVERSITY RecycleMania was created in After the premiere, students will funding for a number of buildings, Recycling brings to mind 2001 by Ohio University and be able to see the scenes until April including the Doudna Fine Arts thoughts of aluminum cans and "People don't Miami University as a friendly 1. Center, Bulgar said. scrap paper. competition; its mission was to DVDs of those scenes will also CUPB delayed its meeting last If students were told they could realize every type increase the amount of recycling be on sale during that time, along Friday because of a conflict with recycle cardboard, glass bottles of paper can be on college campuses as well as with other merchandise. the board of yrustees meeting. and all that junk mail filling up minimize its waste. Maynand and McClelland The committee will meet at 3 trashcans, would they do it? recycled." The competition was originally charge a student $25 to film their p.m. today, in the Arcola-Tuscola Two recycling coordinators a head-to-head match between the own death scene, but the Eastern Room of the Martin Luther King from different universities believed two schools with Miami prevailing community has been reluctant to Jr. University Union. they were up for the challenge, that produces the least amount of in the end. take part, McClelland said. especially if an event was created municipal solid waste throughout Participation in RecycleMania "We advertised it in a few where colleges all over the country the competition. has gained a lot ofmomentum since different places and we asked for could compete against each other. Most smdents do not know that it was first introduced. Four colleges reservations to be taken via our our mistakes This event is RecycleMania. The nearly half of all campus trash is entered in 2002 and eight battled Web site," McClelland said. "In competition will be returning to actually recyclable, said Allan Rathe, in 2003. In 2004 Miami University this community it seems like we n Alison Mormino's graduation date Eastern in February. Eastern's recycling coordinator. regained the throne among 16 might be a little more frightening was incorrectly reported on page 6 of The 10-week event is comprised While the entire campus is competitors and participation grew than in other places, but the people Thursday's Daily Eastern News. of two types of competition: eligible to receive recyclables, to 49 schools in 2005. Last year the that have gotten to know us seem per capita classic and waste facilities like residence halls and competition nearly doubled again very comfortable with us killing Mormino graduated in December 2002 minimization. dining halls typically produce when it reached 93. them." and remained a full-time student by The per capita classic requires between 30-70 percent of all "When the USEPA partnered McClelland said that the taking graduate classes in the spring all schools to collect the highest campus trash, Rathe said. with RecycleMania it really volunteers who helped them semester to complete her term as amount of acceptable recyclables "Paper in general is easier to increased college participation," with the filming process were not Student Body President. per person. At the end of each throw away, people don't realize said Ed Newman, RecycleMania co charged when filmed in a scene. week the totals are logged into every type ofpaper can be recycled," founder and Recycling Coordinator Students still can film their own the database on the RecycleMania said Laura Wigren, head recycling at Ohio University. "It's come a death scene today at the Tarble Arts Web site. The waste minimization coordinator at Miami University. long way and 42 states are now Center. Call 581-2787 for more The DEN regrets the errors. competition rewards the school "Just because a newspaper ad is present in the competition." details. COLUMNIST I MICHAEL PETERSON EDITORIAL BOARD Editor in Chief I Nora Maberry Managing Editor I Liza Bishton Jay Grabiec I Photo Editor The art News Editor I Cathy Bayer Brandon Campbell I Online Editor Sports Editor I Matt Daniels Jim Allocco I Opinions Editor VIEWS DRAWN FROM THE NEWS DAVID THILL FRIDAY of tipping O"c.e.. ~ a.; ~ -f-r~e J s+ ,·~'kes w\eY\ 1.26.07 1 Picture this. It's Valentine's Day and S e...,bis<"-..._;4- ~-~ ".leres .f-·,""A tes "'- \)e.=>.\ · · · you're dining with your significant other at a fancy restaurant that you know will YOUR VIEW I LETTERS TO THE EDITOR put in the red for the next couple of months. You excuse yourself from the table and go to the bathroom. Once you Study abroad finish doing your "business," you are flanked by a friendly old man in a suit trying to dry your wet hands for you. offers more Did you ask the man to dry your hands for you? No. I'm writing regarding the editorial Are you still obligated to tip him? in the 1/25/06 DEN entitled "Learning Yes. abroad what could be learned at And don't forget to tip your waiter home" ... I can certainly understand and the coat checker. publishing one's opinions about study Now, don't get me wrong. I am abroad, but I also think it is important not opposed to tipping at all. In fact, to get the facrs straight and other if it weren't for tipping, some people's people's thoughts/opinions, before paychecks wouldn't be worth the paper dispelling your own. You presume they were printed on. According to the opposition rather than partnership with U.S. Department of Labor, the federal the university and the office of study minimum wage for a tipped employee abroad. is $2.13. If it wasn't for tips, these Your presumed fact about study people wouldn't make enough money abroad commonly being pass/fail is to make ends meet. On the other hand, not true... studenrs who go on EIU do I really need to tip the bathroom programs receive EIU credit/grades for • attendant every single time I have to their experiences abroad. This appears ourv1ew take a leak? on their EIU transcripts. My office is However, what I do find interesting working very hard to promote study is which jobs have been constituted abroad as an academic endeavor and as tip worthy. Quentin Tarantino fans this article strongly presumes that we are Panthers and fans should remember the famous scene in not. In fact, I would venn1re to say that Reservoir Dogs where Mr. Pink explains we agree with you that it is the challenge his philosophy on why he doesn't tip. of study abroad that begets growth and When he is chastised and told that learning. Certainly, this challenge is most people who are tipped have hard best accomplished when students exit are losing jobs, Mr. Pink replies by saying, "So is their "American" comfort zones to reach working at McDonald's, but you don't out and connect with the cultures and Basketball has not been a sport Eastern attendance than total Eastern attendance. feel the need to tip them, do you? Why peoples of the host countries. studenrs, fans and alums can be proud of The programs haven't been a success not? They're serving you food. But, no, What is oddly strange is that after the last five years in terms of a winning money-wise either. In the 2004-05 society says don't tip these guys over you proclaim your opinion about program. season, according to reports done by The here, but tip these guys over here." smdy abroad being an overseas party Attendance numbers, revenue and the Indianapolis-Star, women's basketball made Even though I always have tipped my that doesn't connect students with the ultimate thing in athletics, wins and losses, $510 off ticket sales in a season that had servers generously, I do think Mr. Pink culture/people, you set up Semester have shown this. 13 games at Lantz Arena and lost more makes a valid point. I used to work my at Sea as the your ideal study abroad Now would be the perfect time for both than a quarter of a million dollars. In that butt off everyday being a checker/bagger program and then you move in to the men's and women's basketball programs same year, the men's team made a profit of at our local County Market. How come discuss the Haiti Connection. Study to make a switch. nearly $100,000, generating nearly $44,000 I didn't deserve a tip? I think I can abroad on a cruise ship is probably one Not to another conference but to another in ticket sales. The average attendance for safely say that all my co-workers and I of the MOST PLUSH educational Division. Eastern in that season was 1,806. worked much harder than any bathroom experiences you can probably ever Eastern should take a step back and Just think what the revenue would be attendant has. venture to do, and the Haiti Connection consider switching irs basketball programs if attendance increased and ticket sales did However, if you are one of those is a volunteer/service project to help back to Division II. also. people fortunate enough to work at an peoples in need. I must say I was In fact, move all sports to D -II, Fans used to pack Lantz Arena in the establishment where you are tipped, dumbfounded and never did see the and Eastern could annually contend days before the move to D-I in the early there are scientifically tested techniques connection you were trying to make for conference and national tides on a 1980s. that will increase your tips. between the two. consistent basis. The OVC is a mediocre conference at Michael Lynn, an Associate Professor The Haiti Connection is not a study The men's program has suffered program best, has no natural rivals for Eastern and of Hotel Administration at Cornell abroad program and as far as I know worst 6-21 records twice in the last three forces us to travel long distances to cities University, did a study and found that has never inquired about becoming one years, and with nine regular season games with no major media markets. people can receive larger tips if they: (1) either. However, we would love to have left, this year's 5- 16 squad might end with a The move to D -II could be simplified Wear something unusual; (2) Introduce service-learning programs in developing similar record. because Southern Illinois at Edwardsville is yourself by name; (3) Squat next to countries. Since we cannot manage EIU The women's basketball program could in the process of moving up to Division I by the table; (4) Touch customers on the programs in countries that have DOS be considered on an upswing, with head the 2012 school year. Eastern could move shoulder; and (5) Write "Thank You" on travel warnings for obvious reasons, we coach Brady Sallee's teams having recorded out of the OVC and join SlUE's conference, the check. are looking into other possibilities. I'm a 10 wins each of the last two seasons, the first the Great Lakes Valley Conference, arguably Now, I'm sure if you are reading this returned Peace Corps Volunteer; I spent time the program had back-to-hack seasons one of the best D -II conferences in the you are remembering the times when 4 years living and working in developing of at least 10 wins since the 1996-97 and nation. servers have used these techniques on countries, so you're really preaching to 1997-98 seasons. SIUE's Athletic Director Brad Hewitt you. Tipping is definitely a good thing, the choir when you talk about it not But the mediocrity both teams have told The DEN the biggest complaint about but it also has irs downsides. being difficult for the university to set endured is something that is commonplace making the move to D-I was the increase Maybe instead of making waiters up such a program. here at Eastern. in student fees. Right now, student fees for and waitresses rely on tips, restaurants Finally, you presume that students Talk about building toward the fi.IUire athletics are $124 per year at Edwardsville, should just pay their employees better. cannot get credit for the Haiti is nice, but the way the sporrs world works with a $154 increase in the next three years. That way servers won't have to rely on experience, but my experience is that today, resulrs are needed immediately. Eastern students currently pay $162.10 a complete strangers to pay their next smdents can get credit for just about Since the 2001-02 season, the men's year for athletic fees. months rent. anything if they can work it out with overall record stands at 58-105. SIUE's student fees are increasing $154 It is hard for a lot of college smdents their departments/advisors... all they In the same time frame, the women's in the next three years because they are to tip well. We ourselves are just barely have to do is ask and pursue, and overall record stands at 48-109. moving to D- I, H ewitt said. If Eastern making ends meet. I guess if you are of course pay n1ition. That's why Attendance at Lantz Arena for home were to make the move to D -II, the logical really strapped for cash, you can just try independent study exisrs as an option games is a joke for a university that has solution would be a decrease in student fees. to keep away from the bathroom while for students. Independent thinking and Division I athletics. Think of the benefits: more wins, which you're on your Valentine's Day date. drive are exactly the kinds of character The men are averaging 919 fans per in turn would help raise attendance. Which trairs we are promoting through study game, worst in the Ohio Valley Conference. would in turn help generate more revenue, abroad. Those smdents that think Eastern has had 9,193 fans show up at Lantz all while lowering student fees. ourside the box, and follow through, Arena in 10 home games this season. Lantz Eastern shouldn't look at moving to usually go pretty far in life. can seat 5,300 people. Division II as a step down, but a step up. Wendy Williamson I Director Office of Of the 336 teams in men's Division I After all, what's it have to lose? Study Abroad basketball, 42 have an average attendance Certainly not as many games. SEND US YOUR OPINIONS higher than what Eastern has drawn all Michael season. Peterson E-mail I [email protected] The women's team draws an average The editorial is the majority opinion of Mail I 1811 Buzzard Hall, Charleston IL of351 fans per game, second worst in The Daily Eastern News editorial board. 61920 the conference, for a total of2,807 this Reach the opinions editor at Michael Peterson is a junior journalism major. Fax 1 217.581.2923 season. 28 D -I teams have a higher average [email protected] . He can be reached at [email protected]. Clandestine Meth Lab Encounters Reported by the The Verdict appropriate action is immediately n Meth Illinois State Police and Drug Enforcement Administration Drugs courts are slowly growing taken. FROM PAGE 1 in Illinois, reducing the number of Based on the severity of their meth-related repeat offenders. mistakes, drug court participants The drug courts are strictly could be subject to increased "(Drug court) seems to be monitored and supervised, treatment, drug testing and court working very well here in Coles Chambers said. They provide appearances, community service, County," Chambers said. treatment, counseling and incarceration with work release, or As helpful as the drug task mentoring to help participants incarceration of 30 to 60 days in force and drug court have been, shed their addictions, learn life the county jail, Jacobs said. Chambers said the law is doing its skills and become functioning Those who leave the program part and it's not society's fault that members of society. Chambers is a or are kicked out can be sent to people make bad choices. ' LEGEN-;;----1 strong proponent of the system. prison. Number~l I Gary Jacobs, a judge for 17 years, Four participants have successfully Encot.nters began his 18-month rotation on graduated from the program since The Children the drug court Oct. 1, 2006 and is Jacobs received his seat. Linda Kingery has worked in t - 20 already working through 100 cases. He's sometimes frustrated when child protective services for the 21-.tO The majority is meth-related. those recovering fall back into old 41-00 Department of Child and Family 8)< The drug court program in Coles habits. He wonders what more he Services for five years. Kingery - County is only about two years old, could have done. was a family support specialist - Jacobs said. H e currently has 35 to "When it's successful it's very -is more difficult; the children have in college and a substance abuse says. "Children are being re 40 people in the program. rewarding," Jacobs said. "It's a job counselor for 15 years. victimized." to start over, Kingery said. Drug courts provide a team that I take seriously and enjoy." Kingery was a part of a Although the conditions are Not wanting to "demonize the of drug treatment professionals, The East Central Illinois University of Illinois-Champaign unsafe, the children experience parents," DCFS works to assess probation and law enforcement Regional Methamphetamine research project studying trauma and griefas they are uprooted their strengths and needs and to officials, and a judge to meet and Leadership Summit is coming to methamphetamine and its effects from everything they know, Kingery provide intervention. The social discuss what actions need taken for Eastern on Monday. on the family, especially children, said. The children adapt and adjust workers hope to reunite families each case, Jacobs said. Area counties will participate called "In these bleak days," to these dangerous conditions and if the parents have improved their This type of intervention in the convention to discuss meth published in 2005. make homes for themselves. lifestyles and meth is no longer an provides opportunities for meth in Illinois, drug court, area trends, In her 20 years of experience, Enough foster homes do not overwhelming factor. addicts to change their own lives and ideas for the Coles County Kingery still gets depressed when exist to house the children until The number of children taken with professional support. But if Meth Awareness Coalition. The she recalls all the children taken their parents are fit to take them from meth-addiction homes has a drug test is failed, a probation convention is from 8 a.m. to 4 from their meth-addicted families back, so many children are sent gone down, Kingery said. appearance missed, or proof p.m in the Grand Ballroom in the or manufacturing homes. out of the area and forced to attend "First, do no harm" is Kingery appears that the participants are Martin Luther King Jr. University "It is always sad," Kingery different schools. This adjustment and DCFS' top priority. involved with old cohorts, then Union.
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Eastern men's and women's Galas said having fewer teams at teams swept Mid-Continent last week's Mega Meet could have Conference opponent Indiana hindered the vaulters. Purdue-Indianapolis for the second Senior distance runner Nicole time this year. Flounders said she is looking Both teams were victorious. forward to the intensity of the meet The women once again dominated because there will be more athletes, IUPUI 194-99 like they had making for crowded races. previously in the season taking "It is a lot harder racing first place finishes in 10 out of 16 when there is 12 girls in a race as events. opposed to eight because it is more Senior Marlise Davidson took people you have to move around," first in the 50 and 100-yard free Flounders said. and was one of the swimmers to earn the first place victory in the Ellis to be challenged at UNI 400-yard free relay. The Panthers travel to Northern The men had a close meet, edging Iowa to compete at the Northern the Jaguars 151-147, placing first in Iowa Invitational on Saturday. eight out of the 16 events. Senior pole vaulter Kyle Ellis Senior Matt Latham also had a has qualified for the NCAA Indoor AMIR PRELLBERCi I THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS good day, finishing first in the 50 Championships at the provisional Junior Stephanie Harmazy returns a shot in Lantz Fieldhouse Thursday afternoon. The women's tennis team and 100-yard free races. mark (5.10-meters) with his vault opens up play against the Illinois State Redbirds at 7 p.m., Jan. 26 at Normal. at last Saturday's Mega Meet, hosted Intensity of meets to change by Eastern. The Panthers are gearing up He will be challenged in Cedar for their first of three consecutive Falls, Iowa, where 18 other vaulters Spring sports kick off preseason away meets this season when they are competing. will travel to the Northern Iowa "They have a professional Jacob By Israel Carrillo Schmitz said he wanted his The Panthers are picked to finish Invitational for a non-scoring Pauly, who's jumped 5.60," said Staff Reporter pitchers throwing four to six weeks sixth in the Ohio Valley Conference meet. jumps coach Nate Davis. in advance before getting on the this year despite returning seven Men's head coach Tom Akers "I want to see improvement," The men's and women's tennis, mound to get healthy. starters and their top two pitchers said by competing and not scoring Davis said. "Our focus is to gear up baseball and softball teams have "It's not team workouts but its from last season. it allows the team to see where some of our kids for conference." begun working out indoors and are arms, legs, and like I said hands, so Sophomore second baseman individuals are at by having them Running events will begin at getting ready to start their seasons. when we go to team practices we are Sarah Coppert said the team has focus on one event. 10:30 a.m. on Saturday and field Baseball head coach Jim Schmitz ready to roll," Schmitz said. been focusing on hitting to prepare Other schools participating events will begin at 11:00 a.m. said that the first three or four A team does not need a lot of for the season. in the meet are Bradley, Drake, weeks the team practices everything time in the spring, but once they Softball will began play Feb. 17 Minnesota, Western Illinois and -Compiled by Adam Tedder, but defense, working on arm and get in shape, they should be ready at the Central Arkansas Tournament several other schools. Brandy Provaznik and Kevin leg strength, plus wrist strength by to go with one week of review, in Conway, Ark. Senior pole vaulter Nicolene Murphy hitting. Schmitz said. Tennis head coach John "To be indoors seven or eight The baseball team will begin Blackburn said this time of year, the weeks maybe, doing team stuff is the season Feb. 23 at the Evansville team's focus is on match play. The boring and guys get tired of it," Tournament in Evansville, Ind. team competed in the fall, mainly Schmitz said. "So two nights a week On the softball diamond, working on technique, Blackburn we go at night to get the arms loose the team is trying to work on said. with a lot of long toss. fundamentals and basic mechanics, The women's team will start Bunting is a big part of the head coach Kim Schuette said. its season today at Illinois State, CO-EDUCATIONAL HONORARY MUSIC SORORITY program, Schmitz added. He had "We try and build our program while the men's team will begin his pitching staff throw during up doing little things right," she Feb. 2 against Indiana Purdue-Fort winter break. said. Wayne. 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It helps swim team. with the suit and helps make your body slick to go through the water Plus, sw1mmmg faste r. isn't even his favorite On peformance-enhancing competitive sport - it's drugs in swimming ... water polo. n There's definitely some guys where you just wonder about. Latham spoke with Sometimes you look at a kid and see him swim exceedingly well, and you staff reporter Matthew just don't get how they're training. They test negative for all these Stevens on Wednesday drugs, but sometimes you just have the talent and the great training. about what it's like Sometimes you don't and you do come across those guys who actually being from Chicago, have to cheat their way through it and actually use those substances in order wearmg a Speedo to get those good times. and what superhero swimming it's basically just going back and forth, kicking back and (or combination of forth, pulling back and forth. For water polo, it's varied I should say. superheroes) he would You're always doing different drills, moving around. be if he could be one. You always have interaction with people. WHAT DREW YOU TO EASTERN Where as in swimming, where AND HOW DID YOU END UP the only interaction you have is COMING HERE? when you stop at the wall and you go again. What attracted me to Eastern It's more fun for me because you AMIR PRELlBERCi I THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS was, I really wasn't sure what I Senior swimmer Matt Latham decided to start swimming again his sophomore year. Latham's favorite sport is just get to beat on people a little wanted to go into, but it was one of water polo and wants to coach it as well as teach second through sixth grade. bit and just get a little more rough the only schools that acmally had a house. That's what I like. swim program that was respectable that I liked. My freshman year I "We're a very dose-knit group. I've be(ome very good friends HAVE YOU EVER BEEN MADE didn't swim. I didn't necessarily red-shirt, but just didn't swim. with people I would not exped to at all. It's been a very rewarding FUN OF FOR HAVING TO WEAR A My sophomore year I decided to experien(e thus far." SPEEDO? swim again. I wasn't really so much Oh, all the time. Sometimes recruited but, the process as a some of my buddies would give whole, Coach Ray Padovan goes out me crap for wearing a Speedo. Or and researches times of individuals go downtown and you do all sorts practice together. We have to plan willing to help good people like that sometimes the wrestlers would do that swam throughout Illinois of crazy things that you just grow our schedules around practice so could take down evil like Western it. Be like 'Oh you have to wear and surrounding states. Sends out up together. All these memories just some of us have the same schedules. Illinois, that's what I'm all about. speedos.' Well, you have to wear newsletters. Invites them to come associated with being back home. So yeah, if you go out to Marty's or That's basically about it. spandex, deal with it. in and interview or watch practice. You just can't compare Chicago to to the Paw or something like that, You have to touch dudes on Sits them down and talks to them any other city. It has too much to if you kind of knew us pretty well, WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO the floor. I have to swim with hot for a while. And then basically just offer, I guess you could say. I don't you could tell who the swimmers chicks in bathing suits. People give WHEN YOU GRADUATE FROM lays it down on the line. If he really know what it means to be a Chicago are and stuff like that. We're a very you crap, but I've been doing it for wants them there, he'll tell them kid. I guess, traditions and loyalty, close-knit group. I've become very EASTERN? 13, 14 years, it just comes with the what he can offer them and so on couldn't tell you. good friends with people I would Hopefully I graduate spring territory. and so forth. not expect to at all. It's been a very '08. Right now I'm an elementary I mean, I wear a Speedo in WHAT IS THE RELATIONSHIP LIKE rewarding experience thus far. education major. And I'm also going practice but at the end of the year, into middle-level endorsement with I don't know about the whole team, WHAT IS IT LIKE TO GROW UP IN AMONG PEOPLE ON THE SWIM a concentration in science. And I but mainly the main competitive CHICAGO AND BE AROUND THE IF YOU COULD BE A SUPERHERO TEAM? want to be able to teach somewhere swimmers, get seeded high get these FOR A DAY, WHO WOULD YOU BE CITY YOUR WHOLE LIFE? Sometimes you just get on each between second and sixth or fifth things called basket suits. Freestyle To be a Chicago kid. Well, you other's nerves because in practice AND WHY? grade. Hopefully that works out and and butterfly will get from ankle to grow up in Chicago and you grow sometimes, you're at such a high There's a lot. Aquaman of possibly be a swim coach, maybe a the waist. up with all these opportunities intensity that all of a sudden you course because it helps you with water polo coach also because I A breaststroker will get from that are right at your door and you have butting heads and you don't the swimming with the gills and love water polo. That's my favorite the kneecap to the waist or just a develop friendships just throughout want to deal with each other. But a stuff like that. A plus in the pool. sport. Speedo. the neighborhood. I grew up on the lot of the times, since we're in such I don't know who I would pick. I And those are about the three South Side and it's just a close-knit a long, grueling season, starting would probably be a mixture of WHAT MAKES YOU LIKE THE main styles of baskets that we get. community. Everyone's everyone's at about the end of August for Colossus, who's one of the X-Men, Those are basically the fast suits that SPORT OF WATER POLO SO friends; well, mostly everyone. our preseason, until the middle and possibly Superman a little we get at the end of the year. It's And you and your friends go of February, we're a very close bit just for the flying aspect of it. MUCH? aerodynamically designed to shed through everything together. You knit group because we're always at Both strong individuals and always It's not monotonous. Because for the water off your leg faster. FOOTBALL I SCHEDULE CHANGE SPORTS Starting the year with an OVC opponent Eastern to open 2007 with FRIDAY REVISED 2007 second week of the season. Ohio Valley Conference game EASTERN IWNOIS FOOTBAU SCHEDULE That game was originally scheduled to be Eastern's season opener. 1.26.07 " Aug . 30 vs. Tennessee Tech By Joe Waltasti Thomas said practice intensity would be Sports Reporter " Sept. 8 at Purdue the same regardless of who the Panthers are triplethreat " Sept. 15 vs. Illinois State scheduled to play first. Eastern will open up its 2007 season in an " Sept. 22 at Indiana State The Panthers will have the nation's first unusual way. conference game next season, and with a " Sept. 29 at Southeast Missouri The Panthers have changed their schedule Thursday night kickoff, television coverage is a and will host Ohio Valley Conference foe " Oct. 6 vs. Eastern Kentucky (Family Weekend) possibility, Smith said. Tennessee Tech on Aug. 30. " Oct. 13 at Murray State Spoo said the schedule change will not affect "I guess we'll just have to start dominating " Oct. 20 at Tennessee-Martin (Homecoming his team's spring practices or summer camp but early," said Eastern junior linebacker Donald Weekend ) he said starting the season with a conference Thomas, last season's OVC defensive player of game is unusual. the year. " Oct. 27 at Tennessee State "I can't recall that ever happening before," The change in the schedule was made to " Nov. 3 Open week Spoo said. Turning around a losing program is allow TTU to play a game against Auburn " Nov. 10 at Jacksonville State The game will be the first for Tech under never easy. Hard work, long hours, a on Nov. 3, the date the Golden Eagles were new head coach Watson Brown. Brown, the " Nov. 17 vs. Samford (Senior Recognition Day) little bit of luck and some good players previously set to play Eastern. head coach at Alabama-Birmingham the can make it easier. ''There is a standing agreement in the league last 12 seasons, returns to his hometown of That is the case for Morehead State that we all have to play the I-A money games," I-AA programs like Eastern and TTU often Cookeville, Tenn., to take over a program that men's basketball , led by senior forward said John Smith, Eastern's associate athletic play at least one major I-A program per year to finished sixth in the OVC with a 4-7 record Shaun Williams (above), this season. director for development, who is in charge of receive a sizable portion of ticket sales proceeds. overall. TTU will return quarterback Lee The Eagles finished 4-23 last scheduling games. Eastern was paid more than $200,000 to play Sweeney who led the OVC with 2,229 yards season and, despite a current three TTU sports information director Rob Illinois last season and Hawaii paid for all passing in his freshman season. game losing streak, are 10-9 this year. Schabert confirmed the change, but could not the team's expenses for a Sept. 30 game in Eastern defeated the Golden Eagles 38-14 Here are three other programs this comment on it officially because Tennessee Honolulu. Eastern will now play head coach last year at TTU behind quarterback Cole year that have made strides to turn Tech has not released a formal 2007 schedule. Bob Spoo's alma mater, Purdue, on Sept. 8, the Stinson's three touchdown passes. around last year's record. 1. Savannah State - Two wins would be an improvement based upon last year's MEN'S BASKETBALL I EASTERN AT MOREHEAD STATE 1-26 season. The Tigers have done seven wins better, compiling an 8-15 record. It's still a losing record, but the seven-win improvement is significant for a program only in its second year of Division I basketball. Turning it around in year one 2. High Point - Last year produced a 14- 13 record for the team from North Carolina, Morehead State's but this year the Panthers are 15-5 and a GAME PREVIEW perfect 6-0 in the Big South Conference. Not new coach brings bad for a program that is only in its eighth year as a Division I school. earlier success than 3. Appalachian State- The anticipated Mountaineers are leading their division .@ " Eastern Morehead State in the Southern Conference a year after finishing 14-16. Appalachian State is 15-5 By Matt Daniels (5·1 6, 1·11 OVC) (10·9, 6·5 OVC) this year and 7-2 in the conference. The Sports Editor Mountaineers have jumped in the RPI ratings this year also from their 235th Time: 3:1 5 p.m. (CST) position last year. This year, Appalachian is It was a simple drill No. 43. Morehead State was working on Place: Ellis T. Johnson Arena in late October after rwo weeks -Matt Daniels of practice. EIU's last game: A warm, humid day MATTHEW STEVENS I THROWING outside transpired into a warm 62-59 L vs. Tennessee State HEAT atmosphere inside Morehead's practice. Morehead State's last game: The basketball court was Putting sports 61-59 L vs. Southeast Missouri slick, and several of head coach Donnie Tyndall's players fell to into perspective the court during the drill. But instead of laying on points per game in giving Morehead Tony Romo thinks he ended the the ground and not getting a balanced scoring attack. 2006 Dallas Cowboys' season. up quick, or, as Tyndall said, "I think other guys have stepped The former Panthers quarterback how some players "act like up," said Eastern head coach Mike admitted as much to ESPN's Ed they've been freaking shot," all Miller. "One game, Stallworth has Werder this week. See, usually my the players stood up and kept a big game. Ballard will have a big goal has been to take this space and competing in the drill. game. But the consistency; Pryor devote to nothing but identifying "That's when I told one of and Williams have been pretty the difference berween reality and my assistant coaches 'I think we consistent.. " the perception of reality on athletic got something,"' Tyndall said. Tyndall has had one previous accomplishments. That's our job. Those words may have head coaching position. Person A can play, person B can't. seemed unlikely, especially after H is previous head coaching PHOTO COURTESY OF MOREHEAD STATE SPORTS INFORMATION Person TO. is hurting his what happened last season in position was at tiny St. Catharine Morehead State's men's basketball coach Donnie Tyndall has led the team and squads E, U and I can't Morehead, Ky. College, a junior college in Golden Eagles to a reco rd of 10-9 during his fi rst year as head coach. find a win with rwo hands and a What happened was a 4-23 Springfield, Ky., where he went The Morehead State alum will be coaching against Eastern at 3:15 p.m. flashlight. season, a last-place finish in the 30-5 in his only year there in the Saturday at Morehead State. The reality is that moment Ohio Valley Conference and the mid-1990s. on the rwo-yard line in Seattle resignation of head coach Kyle "We had 150 kids go to school the night of Jan. 6 was the worst Macy. "In reality, it takes three to scrap." there and had a 150-seat arena," moment of Romo's 26-year-old Last year's dismal record is no four years to rebuild a program," It also helps Morehead when Tyndall said. "I figured why life and the only thing that I kept more this season. Tyndall said. "My biggest thing this the Eagles return one of the best couldn't you do it in a good league thinking about during the ESPN The Eagles (10-9, 6-5 OVC) season was that we have a winning athletic forwards in the league in with 10,000 students?" piece was 'this kid has no clue how have been the surprise team in the season and make the conference senior 6-foot-6, 216-pound Shaun The quick turnaround lucky he is'. league this season. tournament." Williams, and other players step Morehead has shown this year gives Morehead eclipsed its four-win Tyndall had brought a more up to complement him. Eastern (5-16, 1-11) a glimpse of total of last season by Dec. 18 this demanding and disciplined system Which is what has also what it could do - or could have n SEE STEVENS, year and won five of its first six to the program and says his happened this year. done - this year after last year's 6- PAGE 7 conference games. players have embraced a "hard-hat Williams, who averaged 16.4 21 season. Morehead's surprising start has mentality." points per game and 6.4 rebounds "We know it's possible," said come to a halt recently, with the That mentality is evident when per game, carried the brunt of the Eastern junior forward Bobby Eagles on a current three-game watching Morehead, Eastern scoring last year, but his scoring Catchings. "I think seeing losing streak entering Saturday sophomore guard Mike Robinson average has dropped four points Morehead do it, especially it's afternoon's game against Eastern. said. this season. helping the guys really realize that Matthew Steven is a senior journalism But the early-season success has "They're more aggressive, The trio of Quentin Pryor, we've got to work because that's major. He can be reached at even surprised Tyndall, who played Robinson said. ''They're young Cordaryl Ballard and Maze what they're doing and they're danville [email protected]. at Morehead from 1990-93. and they just play hard and they Stallworth all average at least eight getting the job done." on tne VE.RG E of th2 Inside ... In this week's edition of "On the Verge," we will be celebrating the 30th anniversary of the weekly publication. On Page 4, you will find some reviews for movies and albums that are now classics. On Page 5, you will find 11 classic Verge covers, including the very first one. You will also find reviews for the documentary ''This Film is Not Yet Rated" and the Warm in the Wake album "Gold Dust Trail." On Page 8, you will find out about two reasons to road trip to Mattoon. supp\em(Ltlt tt> the This front page is designed on the original masthead used on Jan. eastern news 28, 1977. Throughout the past 30 years, Verge has entertained students, informed the public of upcoming events and launched several journalists' careers By Meagan Morgan piercings, tattoos, relationships, drugs and sex. Features Reporter "Don't take somebody who sits in an over-stuffed chair in Chicago or New York at their word," said Dan Crews, former Verge After a few days of pondering, Verge Editor Andrew Rodgers writer. "Send your young, eager reporters out to spread the news." and Assistant Editor Paul Budzynski rented the honeymoon suite of Verge is what it is: 30 years old with the attitude and mentality a local motel, found a couple and set up their shot. of a 20-something college student still living in his mother's Nude and posed suggestively, the basement. couple embodied what crosses the minds Unlike Verge, past participants have of many college students - sex. grown up, matured, moved out and Rodgers, keeping true to the Verge started successful careers. mission, planned the next cover around Verge, and the DEN, initiated Smith's something on the minds of many 30-year journalism career, and he now students. serves as executive director of the Nevada "If we're going to do a story about sex, Press Association. why not get some photos that kind of Before Verge, life was "boring. Well, looked like people doing it," he said. at least Verge added a bit more interest to Budzynski found a willing female the Eastern campus," Smith said. participant who brought a male friend, Crews also has grim memories of life and they made their way to the motel. before Verge. Rodgers asked an Eastern "Before the Verge, there was only photographer to join them, as he became chaos in the world - long skirts, the director of this "scandalous" photo prohibition, unrestricted submarine shoot. warfare and the Barbarian horde," he "Move your hand a little to the left. said. Yeah, that's right. Go ahead and grab her While editor in chief of the DEN, breast," Rodgers recalled saying nervously Smith conceptualized and named the to the two naked friends. weekend edition. The girl's face and name were never Karen (Knupp) Bankston served revealed, and Rodgers became a "mini as supplements editor during the first celebriry" on campus. year ofVerge. She said the experience With the help ofVerge designer of running the publication helped her Lowell Munz, the "Sex Verge" cover professionally. won an Illinois College Press Association "The most basic and helpful lesson I award for Best Feature Page Design. learned is what it takes to move a project Jokes and whispers still flutter through from the creative idea stage to reality the newsroom with the story of the "Sex week after week. Plus, I went into the Verge" immortalized in ink and retold as .~Si::ali.;;..._~ 11•&;...,.. .._ ...._1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!~~ working world with actual published a legend. The "Sex Verge" is one of the most controversial covers of writing and editing samples--and the Other memories and stories have the past 30 years. Andrew Rodgers, Verge editor when the confidence to know I could do the job," defined Verge through its 30-year history. issue ran, said that shooting the cover photo was the closest she said. With the help of Barry Smith, editor he has ever been to being an adult film director. For Crews, one of the best parts of in chief of the Daily Eastem News, working for Verge was writing for ''The and several other creative minds, Jan. PAST EDITORS: WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Tale End," which he and other former 28, 1977 marked the debut of a new .Barry Smith: Oass of 1977; Executive director of the Nevada writers described as "Creative Writing weekly section of the DEN. Press Assodation 101." Thus, Verge was born. .Karen (Knupp) Bankston: Class of 1977; Freelance writer All of Crews' other memories have In its early days, Verge only ran as and editor been omitted for security reasons, now a special edition of the used for that he is a member of the Eastern staff. DEN •Rich Bird: Class of 1995; Managing editor for the Dixon events such as Parent's Weekend and "I am afraid I would incriminate Telegraph and the Sterling Daily Gazette Homecoming. some of our illustrious faculty and When special events were not .Dan Crews: Class of 1995; Director of publidty with the College prominent citizens," Crews joked. "The scheduled, the name became" On the of Arts and Humanities at Eastern day you receive your diploma you are Verge of the Weekend," and it ran each .Andrew Rodgers: Oass of 1997; Executive director of the quickly escorted to a little room where Friday. Students, staff and faculry RiverRun International Film Festival you sign a document that labels many could read about bands, restaurants, .Jason Winders: Class of 1998; Executive editor for the Athens of your favorite memories as 'classified.' movies and more and plan their (Ga.) Banner Herald And hey, nobody wants to be a security weekends accordingly. risk! But let me tell you about this one Years passed and new editors, nme. ... " designers and writers came and made their marks, molding and For many editors, Verge was a career stepping stone, but for updating Verge, ranging from four to 12 pages. some, it was more than just that. Issues were about more than just the weekend, including arts, entertainment and topics that were important to students such as n SEE 30 YEARS, PAGE 87 • Beff;s Fkrus VALEr¥ftN:Es DAY ON THE VERGE POUNCEONLINE.COM I FRIDAY 1.26.07 1 PAGE B2 ._jlfHerer.s /ere . • fjreai Prica • BeW;#Ftam-_7- dft>aLUit»u Scrapbooking fad fades @~_/JIJQ/v~ Hobby costs too much time and 345-3919 1335 Monroe Street (East of the Square) Charl eston, IL money for students to enjoy By Stacy Smith Campus Reporter Florsheim Stickers, banners and vibrant colors surround Corttell lasting memories, keeping them preserved to share •Jiack with funue generations, friends and personal use. Scrapbooking continues to be a popular hobby Also available itt slip ott for people of all ages from pre-teens to retirees, but because of high cost and effort, college students often avoid it. It is difficult for students to devote time to scrapbooking because of the expense, said Cindy Bauer, owner of Daisy Lane Scrapbooking and Craft Mall in Mattoon. "At least, I hope the money is going toward loan payments," she said. "And most college students don't have that." Some students create scrapbooks for organizations. One example of this is annual sorority scrapbooks. Jacinta Morgan, a senior family and consumer sciences major, created the Alpha Sigma Tau scrapbook last year. "It took about three weeks to be complete," ROBBIE WROBLEWSKI I ON THE VERGE Amy Valentine, a freshman journalism major, uses the die cuts she said. "I had to wait until summer to make the in the Instructional Technology Center lab. The lab offers this scrapbook because of classes and homework." equipment and paper that can be used for scrapbooking. A challenging part of scrapbooking is deciding how to relate the pictures to the theme of the page, Morgan said. SCRAPBOOKING SESSIONS "It's time consuming because you have to .Dates: Feb. 6, Feb. 20, March 6 decide the layout for each page and how to tie it all together," she said. .Time: 6:30 p.m. until9:30 p.m. -Furnished -New Carpet Some recreation centers and craft stores hold .where: Charleston Oty Hall Basement -1.5 Bath -OH Street Parking classes to help improve or teach techniques of .cost: $1 0 per person per session scrapbooking. For instance, the Charleston Park and Recreation .sponsored By: Charleston Parks and Recreation Department Located behind Subway Great Rent Rates Department offers workshops on Feb. 6 and 20 and .Phone: 217-345-6897 March 6 to help organize and create photo albums. For Info Call Becky at 345-0936 With a $10 class fee, instructors show basic skills of scrapbooking by using tools provided and samples. In order for the class not to be canceled a Students can find the ITC lab in rooms 1430 and minimum of four people must attend. 1440 of Buzzard Hall. Grant View ARartments Daisy Lane Scrapbooking and Crafts Mall is the The lab offers a variety of 12 by 18 sheets of Brand new across from Lantz largest single retail shop in Illinois, Bauer said. acid-free and fadeless paper in packets of 50 sheets. •4 Bedroom/2 Bathrooms "Scrapbooks are important because everything is Individual sheets can also be purchased for 8 cents per acid-free," she said. "Everything is preserved and done sheet...... •Fully furnished with style." ''The ITC lab is beneficial because it is the only Scrapbooking can be expensive, but students just one of two places in the state of Illinois that offers •Spaces available for Spring & Fall2007 have to find the right place and look for sales, Morgan these supplies to the public," Hyder said. "It's said. widely and heavily used by teachers that come from close to campus The Instructional Technology Center lab offers everywhere to use the supplies." equipment and supplies like Xerox machines, colored However, many students do not take advantage of located on the corner of pencils, crayons, markers, tape, paper and computers the lab. at little or no expense, said Terry Hyder, ITC ''A phenomenal amount of students don't know 1st and grant supervisor. we're here," Hyder said. "It's a great resource." Call Today for Reservations playlist 345-3353 or grantviewapts.com "Runaway Love" Ludacris featuring Mary J. 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I ••••••• ON THE VERGE I POUNCEONLINE.COM I FRIDAY 1.26.07 I PAGE 83 Religion drives Pokonos Opening up Granite City band shows Pandora's box religious influences in music and finding By Stacy Smith Campus Reporter The members of the Pokonos met at a music inside Family Worship Center and realized they had more in common than just religion. Free Web site offers users "We had similar opinions on music, chance to discover new music and around New Year's in 2005-2006, we decided to work together," similar to personal tastes said Dustin Sendejhas, a member of the band. By Kevin Kenealy "Creatively we were on the Online Interactive Editor same page and we put a unique spin on acoustic." For music lovers, free online radio With strong religious beliefs, the stations are one of the greatest gifts on the Pokonos create music from the heart and planet. Two of the better ones available are feel the band's lyrics glorify God. pandora.com and danceage.com. "Anything beautiful glorifies God no Pandora lets you create music stations matter what it is, at least to me," said band that fit your tastes. Just create member Mike Pace. "He owns all of that, Dustin Sendejhas and Mike Pace, members of the Pokonos, perform in a concert. The band will be performing an account, start a new which is why I can't take credit for it." at Common Grounds in Mattoon tonight at 8. station and you're ready to Sue Francis, music coordinator for groove. Common Grounds coffee shop in Mattoon, Pandora asks you to type likes the Pokonos because the band performs THE POKONOS IN CONCERT expand, more people are open minded in the name of an artist or original material rather than cover songs. .where: Common Grounds in Mattoon about different types of music, he said. This song. So, for example, if you type in "The Bands play shows at places like Common .when: Tonight at 8 p.m. open-mindedness is allowing Christian Beatles," it will play Beatles music for the Grounds to get their name out, she said. music to become more popular. first song and then search for a song that •c over: Free "Clients may or may not be there to The best part of being a band is playing sounds like Beatles music. hear the music, but the performer gains live shows, Sendejhas said. Pandora works for those that are into one recognition," Francis said. concerned with her son's future. "Performing is the greatest," he said. or two bands or for people like me, who are Nineteen-year-old Pace learned to play "My family is supportive of me, maybe "There is nothing more fun than expressing on an endless quest of musical bandology. instruments at church about five years ago. because I play a different kind of music," your own creativity." Yes, my goal is to be the next Stephen "My favorite (instrument) is the piano Sendejhas said. "But they still ask, 'What are For Pace, being on stage is a self-esteem Colbert and make up words. because it's so beautiful and not everyone you going to do when you're 50?"' booster that makes him feel important Perhaps one of the only drawbacks of knows how to play it, and (I like) the drums In 1999, Sendejhas attended University because people are there to see him. He Pandora is that it won't play everything because they're a unique way to create a oflllinois, but he decided he was not also said that the music they are performing you're looking for. beat," he said. academically prepared. allows insight into their lives. The 1970s classic rock band Yes will for Pace, who was raised in a single-parent "I was only 17 when I went to school, so "Music reflects a person's life a lot," he some reason play songs that sound similar family, said his mother has treated him as an I wasn't really ready for it," he said. said. "Sometimes it's obvious and sometimes to a band like Steppenwolf. If you want to adult instead of a child for his whole life. He later graduated from Southern you can't tell at all." listen to the Yes station, sorry, you're out of Although she supports his musical Illinois University at Edwardsville, and he Being a duo can be easier because of luck. ventures, Pace's mother also wants him to currently attends the University of Missouri minimal equipment, but during times of The same principle applies for certain have a job. at St. Louis. Although Sendejhas majored emergencies, it can be challenging. songs and other bands too, so it isn't just "But it's hard to get a part-time job when in philosophy, he does not want a career in "I've had to do a show alone because Yes here. Ifyou're looking for hard-to-find you work and play," he said. that field. Mike was sick before, it's not preferable," underground bands, you probably won't Pace hopes to become an English teacher "I don't see myself in the academic Sendejhas said. "I just hate canceling find them either. when he finishes school. However, he has his world," he said. "But I like learning, so when we've already been booked, it's so Pandora has also started running goals planned out further than that. might as well do it." unprofessional." McDonalds' ads between songs, not a huge He hopes to help students during the Raised in a Christian family, Sendejhas The Pokonos often perform at coffee deal for now, but more ads will probably school year as a teacher and to travel to has a standard for the music he plays and his houses, bookstores or wherever they are follow. third-world countries on mission trips in the religious beliefs. requested. Danceage.com is different than Pandora summer. "We play what is artistically best for us "Getting booked is knowing the scene," in that it allows users to create a sort of "Life can't get much better than that," he in the most sincere, God-honoring way," he Sendejhas said. "You get to know other Facebook-type homepage once registered. said. said. bands in the area, and bands get to know Unlike Pandora, the site will let you play a Pace's mother is not the only one As the music industry continues to about you." certain band continuously. As I'm typing this, I'm listening to the Beatles' "Let It be Naked" album on Danceage, a feature not available on 'Trail' leads listeners down path of disappointment Pandora. Yet, not every album you're looking for By Robbie Wroblewski ALBUM DETAILS members overextend themselves is playable or even available. The Beatles' Verge Reporter on being simplistic on this track. "Abbey Road," for instance, wouldn't even .Artist: Warm in the Wake There is little to no excitement come up in the search and Depeche Mode's The first national release of ·Album: Gold Dust Trail throughout the song, and it recent "Best of Depeche Mode" is the same the Atlanta-based band Warm . Label: Livewire Recordings leaves a sour taste of1he Vines way. in the Wake leaves much to be •R elease Date: Jan. 30 trying to stage a comeback. But I am in no way complaining. desired. There are no gripping guitar Anytime you can get music for free legally The band's extended play .current Single: "The Good King" riffs or rolling drum solos on and find all sorts of new music that tickles (EP) album, this album. It almost seems that your music bone, what else do you need? "Gold Dust Trail," when you press play, you are on These sites are also much faster than proves the band obvious repetition of sound, the Yorke-sounding vocals. a lazy river just floating away fumbling around with MySpace Music, a requires a lot band does other things well. "Hearts vs. Heads" is another trying to forget your problems. virtual death trap for loading music. of work before The music is well organized tame song. Though this song is I could see this band possibly So ifl had to choose between Pandora 0having a chance of gaining in the sense of time and beats, a little bit more upbeat, it still doing well, far in the future, but and Danceage, I would probably go to national fame. the lyrics are decent, and again, lacks any type of emotion at all. for now this album is just one of Pandora. I've started a list of bands that Though the music is it provides a rather pleasing The piano work in the song is thousands that are trying to hit sound similar to bands unquestionably familiar and sound. good, and the song offers a nice the indie scene. that I like that I probably soothing, it begs the question, The first two tracks, "Tame welcome to the more common Warm in the Wake needs never would have come "What is different about this Thoughts" and "Hearts vs. guitar riffs and drumbeats. to be more original if the band across if not for Pandora. band?" They sound oddly Heads," are expected to be the The piano is the best part of wants to stand out. But don't take my familiar to Wilco with an added heavy hitters of the EP album. this band. Pianist Dan Barker Do yourselves a favor, word for it. Check it out taste of Neil Young. They can "Tame Thoughts" is just as does an excellent job of adding kiddies. Go pick up Xavier for yourself. even be easily compared to My it says, tame. It is a very slow to the otherwise dull band. Rudd's "Food In The Belly" on Morning Jacket. paced song using soft transitions The track "What You Seek" is Jan. 30 and leave "Warm In The Kenealy can be reached at However, aside from the with a nice assortment of1hom just another pop song. The band Wake" in the gold dust. kevin.kenealy@gmailcom. L:~r:&lr!ifizad • re rorev1ews PAGE 84 I FRIDAY 1.26.07 I POUNCEONUNE.COM I ON THE VERGE 'Rocky' offers hopeful hero in hopeless age By Karen Knupp works part time as a collector for a loan that he can achieve his dreams. And in the Excerpt from review originally run on May, 6, 1977 shark. process he also proves to himself that he is a When a contender for the world title worthy opponent. After an avalanche of films that afforded bows out of a scheduled Bicentennial The characterization is not the only tool us only a cynical look at the desperately match, the champion, Apollo Creed, gives used to convey Rocky's optimism. Set in the ugly side of the human animal, Sylvester the unknown Rocky Balboa a chance to slums of Philadelphia in 1975, the film is Stallone's "Rocky'' is an inspiration of contend for the title in a heavily promoted not littered with the street violence that is match. But as Rocky himself says, "Creed's common in many of the inner city movie The hero of this movie the greatest," and no one expects the sets of today. achieves his quest and wins contender to be much of an opponent. There is not one senseless beating, rape the girl, and yet the movie is The other story concerns Rocky's love for or street gangs who sing "getting better not a cliche for an audience shy, bespectacled Adrienne who works in a every year" as Rocky tells us. During so used to seeing the hero pet shop in his neighborhood. Rocky's early morning jogging these same lose or win a worthless prize Rocky's love for Adrienne and his streets are peaceful and lit with the rising at an exorbant cost to himself and others. will- not to win the big match, but to sun. "Rocky'' is not full of characters who stay 15 rounds, a feat that has never been The only hint of senseless violence is fight intense inner battles and lose. It is, accomplished against Creed- give the film a Rocky's job as a collector for a loan shark instead, comprised of simple people full of moving and touching effect. but even in these few scenes Rocky uses simple, hope-filled dreams. Rocky's progress and will to win are his physical prowess and not his fists to Even though the hero's goal is to win in compared with the champion's preparation intimidate his victims. the boxing ring, a stage of stylized hatred for the fight (which consists of planning a Many cynical viewers may have been that was updated and horrified in the recent parade to the ring that night and putting on sarcastic comment about boxing. It is, more surprised that the film ended so happily movie, "Rollerball," "Rocky" is a love story. make-up for interviews). importantly, a narrative about a man's will without being maudlin or filled with cliches. There are two story lines in the film that are These scenes demonstrate Stallone's to achieve his dreams. Mter the pessimism built into the movie intertwined and successfully combined in (both writer and star of the movie) feelings Though Rocky habitually puts himself goers by recent movies full of hopelessness, the final scene. about fighters like Mohammed Ali who down as stupid and insensitive, he is "Rocky" demonstrates that hope is certainly One is the story of an amateur turn the boxing ring into a three-ring obviously a "nobody" who wants to show not an unrealistic dream and that there are heavyweight boxer from Philadelphia who circus. But the movie is much more than a those taunting children on the street corners still heroes to be found. only with his grade Madonna Breakfast point average and living up to his parent's expectations and excellence. The Club is a last character, played provides new by Ally Sheedy, is a mental case who brunch of fun spends the first half THE {)R f AKFAS T ¢ L U6 of the movie in musical beat By Lloyd Tressel complete silence and Excerpt from review originally run on March 1, 1985 L'======:::=l the second half as a compulsive liar. By Dan Verdum Mter seeing so many derogatory movies A stereotypical principal, who dresses in Excerpt from review orginally run on Jan 25, 1985 about teenagers, I was pleased to finally see cheap polyester suits and credits students the release of a movie that shows teenage life with very little intelligence, supervises the Recently, rock has been invaded by bass, drum-brush and synthesizer lead-in. in a more realistic light and dealt seriously group. stars known by only a single name - Sting, Madonna keeps things rolling with the with their lifestyles and problems. H e's a hard nosed power-seeker who Prince, Bono and now Madonna. jumpy "Over and Over." The Breakfast Club is a is thrilled with the idea of having five Madonna, who is perhaps better known The instrumentation - comprised largely movie about five high school students under his thumb for an entire day for her belly-button than her music, may of synthesizers and pre-programmed drums students who have to spend a uninterrupted. see that change with her - is sent down the highway at break-neck Saturday in school detention Each character shows contempt for the second album enticingly speed. writing an essay about other. Then the rebel Bender breaks down titled "Like a Virgin." For as quickly as things went on "Over themselves and the reason for the barriers and gets them more comfortable The album gets off to a and Over," they drag on "Love Don't Live breaking the rules. with each other. running start with the hit Here Anymore." One character, Judd Nelson, plays a pot The Breakfast Club concerns the real destined "Material Girl." A Here, Madonna is way off base as smoking rebel. He is the typical burned out and painful problems teenagers go through. bouncy, dance-oriented beat provides the she tries to sing a torchy-love ballad. It's pessimist who hates society and the system. These characters all have problems with their perfect background to Madonna's bubbling, difficult to imagine Madonna doing this On the other end of the spectrum is parents and are greatly affected by the way little girlish vocals. after seeing her "Like a Virgin" video. Emilio Estevez, who plays an all-state they are treated by them. One of the best She takes a turn from the theme of Madonna, however, rebounds well as wrestler who believes life doesn't mean scenes in the movie is when the students are money and other material items with side two of the album opens up with "Dress anything unless you're an athlete. talking about their problems and views on "Angel." Once again, Madonna's vocals are You Up." Then there's the Prom Queen who is sex. well matched with music that's fit to get She again returns to the theme of going well portrayed by Molly Ringwald. She For the first time, the students have an you out on the dance floor. after material things by singing that when plays Claire, a mindless pretty girl whose honest conversation about what they are The album's finest cut - and maybe one she finds the guy she's looking for, it's due outstanding skill is applying lipstick with no really thinking. of the freshest songs to come along in quite to "satin sheets, and luxuries so fine" as hands. She is, however, the most popular girl I think this movie is refreshingly funny a while - comes in the form of the title much as for him. in school and knows it. at times, with a serious theme and although track. Madonna may be telling us she feels The fourth person in this varied it is centered on the problems of teenagers, Right from the "very first," you know "Like a Virgin," but she's certainly gaining assortment of people is Anthony Michael I recommend it for any person who still ...... this song is a winner with its in her musical t>Yt>t>rrt>n Hall, who a brainy wimp concerned remembers their high school days. Vo-v\Jt'yo-w WCM'\.t' ~t'o lov€/? Add some Flare to your hair & SAVE $10 W~t'.)'~ lov€/~ on cut and color at t'o-lov~ .. ? Valeries Hair Salon 1x2 ads for $8 1x3 ads for $12 "' Across from Walgreens "' 1x4 ads for $15 Call the advertising rep's at ...... 581.2816ASAP! I c ass1ccovers ON THE VERGE I POUNCEONLINE.COM I FRIDAY 1.26.07 I PAGE 85 Original Date: Feb. 25, 1983 Original Date: Sept. 4, 1987 Original Date: Oct. 31 , 1997 Original Date: Oct. 21, 2004 The end of a war typically leaves a good feeling in In 1969, The Who sang about a pinball wizard. Nothing says Halloween like a skeleton, witch and This cover of a controversial Verge issue provided people, knowing that soldiers will be coming home. Nmost two decades later, the Verge staff haunted house. This illustrated cover draws the an interesting spin on the classic 1984 Bruce However, when Hawkeye and B.J. said farewell to immortalized the classic game on the cover of reader in preparing them for an issue of horror Springsteen album cover for "Born in the USA." the Korean War, many Americans were left feeling an issue that contained stories like a feature on films, palm reading and haunted dungeons. The This issue raised many questions, and eyebrows, empty and sad. This tribute issue to the final pinball-playing students. cover's vibrant colors and hand-drawn appeal is but the front page made a valiant attempt at a pop episode of M*A*S*H carried the theme through the start of a well-themed issue. culture reference. Throughout the years, many pop the whole issue with show trivia and character bios. culture references have been attempted, and this lll!lid&- one lands near the top...... ,...... f//"'('..... ,- ,..,..1.. - ...... --"' .._.u. ._...... _.. =.....~J---.._...... """~,...."""'... .,..,...... ,.,.~"'_...... ,.,. ..._ v..,:n...... F-- ,__ •till _, ...... - ,...,..,_·.-.... <11 ...... Sa.h ,_ ...... ,.. ,...-..p .... lied" ...... ____ ...... k.._ ..,...,...... -. . Big Brothers supply needed friends for area Happy Valentine's Day Original Date: Sept. 3, 1999 Original Date: Feb. 8, 1985 Over the summer of 1999, America was hit with a Each Valentine's Day, people embrace the day, Blair Witch craze. The movie started a buzz over despise it or plan their lives around it. The 1985 whether it was real or not, and the young crowd Verge staff incorporated all those aspects in one everywhere became intrigued. In the fall of 1999, cover. As popular as Valentine's Day cards are , the Verge staff played a clever cover story off this this cover puts a fun twist on the Hallmark holiday. pop culture phenomenon with a local angle. Original Date: Jan. 28, 1977 Readers could fill in the blanks and hand this cover The first cover of the weekly "On the Verge" publication. The design is simplistic to someone they loved, hated or appreciated. and much like a newspaper design. Over the years, the design of the Verge and its masthead would see many evolutions. Original Date: Jan. 21, 1994 Original Date: Jan. 30, 2004 Original Date: Jan. 31, 1997 Original Date: Sept. 23, 1977 The "White Verge" has become a part of Verge The Super Bowl is an event you can count on every When "Star Wars" opened in 1977, the movie In 1977, the Verge staff ran a fashion issue. This history, being immortalized here as well as in other year. In 2004, the New England Patriots and the broke barriers in terms of special effects. Twenty cover at the time probably displayed the in-style anniversary issues of the publication. The classic Carolina Panthers squared off for pro football's top years later, the movie had become a cultural fashion, but looking at it now just provides a good cover led the readers into a completely Beatles prize, and the Verge staff previewed the game well icon and a part of movie history. The Verge staff laugh. Maybe we shouldn't laugh because by the themed issue featuring a profile of a Beatles visually with photos of all parts of the Super Bowl commemorated its 20th anniversary with this time the 50th anniversary issue of the Verge rolls tribute band and Beatles-inspired headlines. experience. artistic cover featuring the cast of characters. around, people may be laughing at our outfits, too. • trailertalk Too many spoofs for one market By Adam Testa Verge Ed ~or The '80s had fashion. The '90s had boy bands. The current generation has spoof movies. What do these three things have in common? In small doses, they can be tolerable, quite enjoyable Director: Joe Carnahan actually. But when Starring: Jeremy Piven, Ben Affleck the market becomes MPAA Rating: R oversaturated, things fall apart. Maybe Jeremy Piven can break away from his For three decades from Ari Gold stereotype. the 70s through the '90s, Hollywood The "Entourage" star joins an ensemble cast in Junior private investigator Lindsey Howell waits outside the headquarters for the Motion Picture Association of created spoof movies that have become "Smokin' Aces," the story of seven hit men hired to America with "This Film is Not Yet Rated" director Kirby Dick and fellow private investigator Becky Alringer. classics. Once the new millennium hit, it assassinate Buddy Israel (Piven), an FBI informant. seems that the spoof market started on a While the movie appears to be driven steady decline to the movie industry disgrace by its action and not its plot, the acting and it is today. entertainment value seem high. New documentary focuses The main cause for the decline in the With a wide variety of characters from all walks success, popularity and quality of these of life attempting to reach the same goal, the spoof films is a flooding of the movie movie seems like it will be a winner in theaters. on movie rating system market. Let's begin our quest through the history By Adam Testa After hearing some of the stories from of spoof films in the 1970s. Verge Editor directors like Darren Aronofsky ("Requiem The 1970s introduced the American for a Dream"), Kimberly Pierce ("Boys mainstream to a director named Michael Moore has defined the word Don't Cry) and Kevin Smith ("Jersey Girl"), Mel Brooks. Two of Brooks' classic "documentary" for the current generation of one cannot help but agree with Smith's films, "Blazing Saddles" and "Young American youth. opinions of"That's bull shit." Frankenstein," were produced during this Director Kirby Dick's new documentary However, Dick also shows the opinion of era. With the exception of another Brooks "This Film is Not Yet Rated" the MPAA through archived video footage film, "High Anxiety," the 70s did not see redefines the word and of former MPAA president Jack Valenti much action in the spoof industry. brings a true documentary as well as through interviews with current The '80s became the spoof breeding back to the forefront of chairperson Joan Graves, past members of ground, with directors like Brooks and the American culture. the organization and current members of Zucker brothers leading the way. Director: Jason Friedberg, Aaron Seltzer In "Not Yet Rated," the appeals board. Brooks put out "Spaceballs," and David 0Kirby explores the rating system imposed Though Dick has an obvious opinion and Jerry Zucker made a little film called Starring: Kal Penn, Adam Campbell MPAA Rating: PG-1 3 by the Motion Picture on the issue, he at "Airplane!" Association of America least allows the other "Airplane!" helped set the standard for Spoof movies have become a dime a dozen (MPAA) and the THIS FILM IS NOT YET RATED side to voice theirs, spoof films of the generation, and many lately, but "Epic Movie" appears to stand out from blurred line between . Director: Kirby Dick which is what a good films were able to meet the same success and some of the others. R-rated films and NC- . Featuring: Interviews with Darren Aronofsky. documentarian should capitalize on the growing popularity of the Boasting writing credits from two of the 17-rated ones. Kevin Smith, Maria Bello do. parody films. six writers of "Scary Movie," the fil m seems to Dick also sets out The music in One story made the leap from the small .MPAA Rating: Not Rated, Previous version continue in the tradition of being a good spoof. to expose the members the film adds to the screen to the big one when "The Naked received NC-17 rating While the fil m lacks big name stars apart from of the MPAA, one emotional appeal of Gun: From the Files of Police Squad" Kal Penn, the actors and actresses in it appear to of the most secretive .Run Time: 97 minutes the scenes and the opened in 1988. be talented. organizations next . DVD Release: Jan. 23, 2007 movie as a whole. The attempt at an "Airplane!" sequel did Using jokes from such recent Hollywood to the CIA. To A scene where not quite meet the same success, though. phenomenons as "Harry Potter," "The Ch ronicles accomplish this goal, Dick is discussing When "Airplane II" opened in 1982, it of Narnia" and "Pirates of the Caribbean" will Dick hired a private investigator to spy on Valenti and the six major players in the film brought in a mere $25 million compared to probably launch this movie to success. members of the organization and to find industry provides a memorable use of music. the $83 million the first movie raised. their identities. As Valenti is placing his handprints in The '90s continued to build successful "Not Rated" successfully melds the a cement block, the song "He's Got the spoof movies, though the marketplace for investigative storyline with the discussion of Whole World in His Hands" plays in the the spoof industry became more occupied. how films are rated. A history of the MPAA background. That decade saw two "Naked Gun" and discussion of other issues relating to the The documentary also raises a question sequels, the development of a new series organization are also mixed into the film as when the MPAA describes its membership known as "Hot Shots" and the introduction well. as representing "typical American parents." of a James Bond spoofing character known The structure of the film blends all the What exactly classifies someone as a typical as Austin Powers. different aspects together into one cohesive American parent? When the 2000s rolled around, the spoof package that flows well. The film leaves the viewer wondering movie market changed drastically. Instead of Dick also proves to be a true what this classification means, and the expecting one good spoof movie every few documentarian by representing both sides MPAA never gives the pleasure of providing years, audiences learned to expect several of the issue. Through his interviews with an answer. mediocre attempts each year. Director: Susannah Grant directors who have fallen victim to the With a DVD release scheduled to The "Scary Movie" franchise exploded Starring: Jennifer Garner, Timothy Olyphant MPAA, Dick shows how the use of sexual coincide with the announcement of and brought mass attention to spoof films. MPAA Rating: Not Rated acts in a film can cause the movie to be candidates for the 79th annual Academy This rejuvenated interest in the parody films slapped with an NC-17 rating when other Awards, this film is one to watch before the led to the creation of such movies as "Not The trailer for the romantic comedy "Catch gruesome, violent films skate by with an R awards season gets under full swing. Another Teen Movie," "Date Movie," the and Release" made the film look appealing until rating. Recommended for college audiences. upcoming "Superhero" and this weekend's "Epic Movie." the end. Though the movie is a typical feel-good, "I While many of these films stand out thought you were someone else, but now I love thisweek ondvd from the rest as being humorous, this overexposure may quickly turn audiences off you movie," it looks as if it actually put the comedy OPEN SEASON FARCE OF THE PENGUINS THE MARINE back in romantic comedy. from spoof movies. Jennifer Garner and Timothy Olyphant have Directed By: Roger Allers Directed By: Bob Saget Directed By: John Bonito If spoof movies hope to continue to have a place both earned reputations as solid actors, though Starring: Martin Lawrence, Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, Starring: John Cena, Kelly Carlson in movie theaters, movie one is not used to seeing Olyphant in romantic Ashton Kutcher {voices) Ch ristina Applegate (voices) MPM Rating: PG-13 studios need to slow down roles. MPM Rating: PG MPM Rating: R Both appear to continue their good acting in Time: 93 minutes production rates and focus Run Time: minutes Run Time: 80 minutes these roles. One must wonder, though, who cast 99 Synopsis: A marine, just home more on quality than on Kevin Smith in the supporting actor role. Synopsis: A grizzly bear befriends Synopsis: A mockumentary about from war, must fight to save his quantity. This is probably a good movie for a date. a deer and organizes animals to the survival and mating rituals of wife who has been kidnapped by rally against hunters penguins on a hedonistic quest diamond thieves Testa can be reached at -By Verge Editor Adam Testa denverge@gmaiL com. ON THE VERGE I POUNCEONUNE.COM I FRI DAY 1.26.07 I PAGE 87 Bread Cafe their Friday night venue More info I Substance is a metal band location I Jackson Avenue Coffee in TODAY and performs there almost every Friday from Effingham. Charleston night. ROLUNG EVENTS Saw Ill Showing The band describes themselves as a mix More info I This acoustic rock Time I 8 p.m. Admission to the concert is free. between rock and metal music. Among performer began his career in nearby Saints in Sequin: Vodou their influences are Metallica, Tool and Bloomington. In the past, he opened location I Buzzard Auditorium Marilyn Manson. for Chicagoland bands such as Dave Flags from Haiti More info The University Board Through Feb. I Sippy and the Night Owls Attendance at the event is free . Tamkin, King Solomons Grave and Bottle Duration I 25 will be sponsoring a showing of "Saw Concert of Justus. location I Tarble Arts Center Ill." The movie is directed by Darren Lynn Bousman and stars Tobin Bell and Time I 9 p.m. SATURDAY More info I A collection of Haitian Shawnee Smith. location I The Friendly Inn in Ashmore Mozart's Birthday Concert Drapo Vodou flags will be on display at KCB Concert Tarble until the end of February. The movie will also be showing on More info I This rockabilly/blues Time I 7:30 p.m. The unique Haitian art form includes Saturday at 8 p.m. band from Charleston will be sharing its Time 18 p.m. location Lake Land College Theater I examples of West African textile musical stylings with the area when they location I Friends and Co. in in Mattoon play at the Friendly Inn in Ashmore. traditions. Charleston More info Join Elaine Fine and B.A. Concert I Vodou is concerned with overcoming The band will also be playing at 8 p.m. John David Moore for a celebration Time 9 p.m. More info I The acoustic female duo daily hardships, relating with ancestors I Saturday in Sullivan. of Mozart's birthday. If he were alive, KCB will be playing their hometown when and requesting divine guidance. location I The Uptowner in Charleston they play Friends and Co. Saturday. Mozart would be 251 years old. More info I The electronica Battlecreek Concert KCB will be joined by Alienz Lie, a The concert will feature violin and piano performers B.A will be playing Danville-based alternative band. sonatas by Mozart and Debussy. Drawings and Paintings by Charleston at the Uptowner tonight. Time 18p.m. Admission to the event is free. Kevin Wolff Also appearing will be Ernie Hendrickson location I Rockome Gardens in Arcola and The Make Believe, a Chicago-based More info I The Shelbyville-based The Weak and Wounded Duration I Through Feb. 25 jam band that incorporates jazz, fusion, band Battlecreek will perform tonight at Concert TailSpin Concert location I Tarble Arts Center rock, soul and reggae into its music. Rockome Gardens in Arcola Time I 9 p.m. Time 19 p.m. More info I Kevin Wolff is an artist The band says they play "both types of location I Friends and Co. in location I Trotters Friendly Inn in from Chicago, and his works are Full Circle Concert music," country and western, Charleston Ashmore currently on display at the Tarble Art Center on Eastern's campus. Time I 6 p.m. There is a $5 cover charge for the More info 1The Mattoon-based pop More info I This Mattoon-based rock event. band plays a wide range of music in The art gallery is open to both students location Our Daily Bread Cafe in punk band will perform at Friends and I its live performances, ranging from and the public. There is no admission Mattoon Co. this Saturday night. Godsmack to Bowling for Soup. charge to view the gallery or the other More info I Full Circle describes Substance Concert exhibits currently on display at the Tarble themselves as "gospel music with a Time 18:30 p.m. Dan Colles Concert Art Center. twist." location I The Shelby Bowl in Time I 8 p.m. The Mattoon band has made Our Daily Shelbyville pen for days after that," said Rich same name," he said. "Turns out n 30 Years Bird, former writer, editor and art some guy named Bill Cosby in FROM PAGE B1 director. Mississippi actually hated Jell-0 "The Verge did, however, give pudding. Who knew?" For many editors, Verge me the chance to be creative and Rodgers, former Verge editor, became the forging ground for take part in the process from witnessed Verge's 20th anniversary long-lasting memories. reporting to layout. 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It would be open in the spring and summertime, and then close down during the colder months. ''lhat's what he started out with. Just like a small - probably a 12 (foot) by 20 (foot) or ROBBIE WROBLEWSKI I ON THE VERGE so - trailer, and it was just nothing but ice The Douglas-Hart Nature Center in Mattoon offers three miles of hiking trails and opportunities to see a variety of wildlife, including deer and birds, year round. cream," said Ernie Drummond, Burger King manager. "They did that for two or three years and then decided that they wanted to stay open year round. So he added hamburgers and just kind of never looked back." A The Frigid Queen soon became known as vvalk in the park Burger King. The restaurant is still located along Charleston Avenue in Martoon. Mattoon nature center offers students the But this restaurant is not the normal, chance to experience the outdoors year round everyday Burger King. Inside the half century-old walls lies a fast food restaurant that stands alone, apart from the widespread By Beth Hackett corporate chain of Burger King. Activities Reporter The first restaurant of the Burger King chain opened its doors in Miami, Fla. in Trails twist and turn alongside a vast amount of different types of 1954, and was then called Insta Burger trees. Birds fly around and sing their tunes as squirrels hang upside King. down and feast from man-made feeders. About 1954, when the Insta Burger King A father sits at a picnic table talking to his young daughter and was first developing, the Hoots made the points up at the birds as she listens to him intently. decision to add hamburgers to the menu Inside the quaint brown wood building, which is the Visitor of the Frigid Queen, not knowing of the Center, live box turtles, a rat snake, a painted turtle, red ear sliders, a developing chain in Florida. garter snake, a fox snake, catfish and an American toad, all housed by The Hoots decided to change the name realistic terrariums. of their restaurant after expanding the menu The Douglas-Hart Nature Center, located in Mattoon, has three beyond ice cream. They hoped this would miles of scenic paths that are ideal for walking around and spotting help artract new business. unique trees, plants and animals. The name Burger King was chosen after "There are many different kinds of trees here," said Penny Betty said, "A queen needs a king. Let's call Gillespie, environmental office specialist. "All the trees are native of ROBBIE WROBLEWSKI I ON THE VERGE the new business Burger King." Illinois and range from oak to walnut, maple, sycamore and so many The pelts of outdoor animals such as foxes and racoons are on display at the In 1959, the Hoots became the official more." Douglas-Hart Nature Center. owners of the only Burger King in lllinois Also along the trails are several animals, some come and go as they after registering their restaurant's name with please and others live there year-round. Among these are deer, fox, Lirtering is a problem for the state. NATURE CENTER FACTS raccoons, rabbits, coyotes, ducks and countless birds that migrate the Nature Center, according Two years prior, in 1957, lnsta Burger throughout the year, Gillespie said. to Giglierti. •Address: 2204 Oe\\ltt Aveooe East - Mattoon King changed its name to Burger King Kristin Giglierti, environmental educator at the Nature Center, "We pick up trash at least •Phone: 2t7-235-4644 Corp., and when the business grew more said, "Many EIU and Lakeland students make use of our facilities for weekly around the roads that •Hours: Monday - Friday: 8 am. to 4 p.m. widespread, Gene sported an article in the field trips and research." border the Nature Center, as Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. newspaper that announced the opening of a One of the most common field trips requested by the college many people throw garbage Sunday: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Burger King Corp. in Skokie. students is Pond Life. out of their car windows. We •Web site: WMY.dhnature.org "The Burger King chain came to the "We teach the students about the importance of preserving fill several bags each week state of Illinois, and (Gene) noticed it, so wetlands and about the great diversity of life found in these habitats," with the liner we find," she he actually filed suit first, and then (Burger Giglietti said. "The students get to dip-net for organisms at the said. King Corp.) counter suited and then they wetland and feed our fish at the pond." Beer cans and garbage from fast food meals are the biggest went to court," Drummond said. The wetland section of the Nature Center has many different offenders on the grounds. The court decision was to establish a 20- species of wildlife for visitors to see. The area is filled with ducks and "It would be quite a challenge to get people to stop littering, mile radius around the Hoots' Burger King, geese in the spring and fall, and great blue herons and shore birds as they would need to completely shift their artitudes on the and the Burger King Corp. would not be fill the area in the summer, according to Kim Ross, director of the environment," Giglietti said. "Lirtering shows that they have lirtle allowed to open a store in this area. Nature Center. respect for the environment." "(Hoot) got to keep the name, and "We have a bird list of 143 species for 2006, which is good for Because of lirtering, many animals can get tangled in garbage or (Burger King Corp.) got to go ahead and this area," she said. get sick from ingesting it. Recycling everything possible can help expand it to Illinois," Drummond said. The Nature Center also provides bird-watching sessions, which limit the amount of trash sent to landfills. Hoot would have liked to have the radius include a very active group of birders. The Center offers nature Depending on environmental conditions, it can take a discarded extend all of Illinois, he said, but that was excursions, guided walks and a naturalist so that visitors can become cigarerte butt two to five years to decompose. not feasible for the corporation to accept. better acquainted with the animals' habitats and nature in general. "(We need to) teach children to respect the environment so they The Hoots' Burger King distinguishes "EIU students frequently use the nature center as a place to study grow up to be eco-conscious adults, which is a major goal of our itself from other fast food with its food. or meet a group to study, conduct research projects, hike, jog, walk environmental education program," Giglierti said. "We buy our meat locally every day, dogs, and of course, volunteer," Ross said. "Students are encouraged Michael Griffin and his daughter Mary were enjoying a day so none of our parties are ever frozen," to become members here at Douglas-Hart; two of our best weekend together on the trails. Drummond said. "So it's different than what volunteers are EIU students." "We like to come in the summer and the winter because there is you might get at McDonald's or Hardees or Biology students are usually employed as groundwork interns always something interesting to see, and the kids love it," Michael even Burger King because their parties are and as environmental educators in the summer. The Nature Center said. always frozen." currently has three positions open: one for a biology intern and two "I like summertime berter because all (the) trees have big green The restaurant also uses a different style openings for 12 weeks of groundwork. leaves and it's so pretty," Mary added with a big smile. of fries that have a coating on them, he said. Students who volunteer on weekends, field trips, summer classes No marter what time of year, the Nature Center provides The Hoots have not kept the restaurant and groundwork such as removing exotics and planting native environmental education for anyone interested in becoming more the same for the first 50 years it has been in species, gain valuable experience. It is an educational and rewarding aware of the natural world. place, and they plan to keep changing it in experience for students in any major, Ross said. To learn more about volunteering, visit www.dhnature.org. the future, Drummond said.