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ACADEMICS THE SUITE LIFE WebCT Deluxe double rooms a hit

By Melissa Boydston own furniture. Staff Reporter “This was intended to give stu- to be dents a different living configura- “Part of what makes them special This year at Eastern, students tion,” Hudson said. were offered the opportunity to e dorms are two regular dou- is that there aren’t a lot of them.” expand their living quarters by ble rooms conjoined by a door in Mark Hudson, director of University replaced moving to the new deluxe dou- the connecting wall, with the full Housing and Dining ble rooms offered in Andrews and room floor measurements being By Rachel Rodgers Thomas Halls. 22 feet by 14 feet, 10 inches. Administration Editor Each deluxe double comes The connecting doors were Hudson said the exclusivity of The dorms’ additional cost with two beds and two dressers, added 10 years ago, but were not the dorms is what makes it ap- does not appear to decrease their One of the main goals of the new assistant and the other room holds two put to use until this year, Hud- pealing to students. appeal, Hudson said. Accord- vice president for academic aairs for technolo- desks. Each room also has four son said. “Part of what makes them spe- ing to Hudson, the deluxe dou- gy is to nd a replacement learning management closets as opposed to two. e deluxe doubles are not lo- cial is that there aren’t a lot of bles were filled by students who system for WebCT this semester. Mark Hudson, director of Uni- cated in all of the residence halls them,” Hudson said. submitted their housing contracts John Henderson, assistant vice president for versity Housing and Dining Ser- and are only available on the ninth The dorms do come with an early via Eastern’s Early Bird academic affairs for technology, said Eastern’s vices said the new layout allows oor of Andrews Hall and fourth added cost of an additional $450 Contract. contract with WebCT expires in January 2013. students to bring more of their oor of omas Hall North. per person, per semester. SUITE, page 5 “I would like to have something in place by this spring so I can start a test run with faculty and students as guinea pigs,” Henderson said. HIGH ART “Two or three years ago, the company Black- board bought out WebCT and, after changing and altering certain features, they basically did Acrobatics bring art to life away with what we knew as WebCT.” Henderson said they have written a bid and are waiting to hear back from companies. By Samantha McDaniel “ ere are probably 10 to 12 companies that I Activities Editor gure are going to respond, given our parameters and features that our faculty committee specied The audience gasped in amaze- after a lot of hard work,” Henderson said. ment as dancers from the Pendu- He said there are several steps to follow in the lum Aerial Arts did acrobatics in search process. the air using various aerial rigs. “We will set up rubrics of what we feel are The High Art performers com- the most important features and the companies bined dance, aerobatics and tra- will be graded, not necessarily on price, but fea- peze moves to bring artwork to tures, functionality and ease of use for the facul- life and entertain students, pro- ty and students,” Henderson said. “ en we will fessors and residents Thursday. probably narrow the companies down to four or Cheryl Body, an Eastern alum- ve and invite them to campus to present to our na and Mattoon resident, said she committee.” was intrigued by their muscles Henderson said the next step in the search and what they can do. would be to invite normal users, such as faculty “It’s like Cirque du Soleil not on the committee, to test the system. comes to Charleston,” Body said. “From that we will look at price and the com- Kaitlyn Kavanaugh, a senior mittee will make a recommendation to me,” communication studies major, Henderson said. said, “I’m just astonished at the WebCT was implemented at Eastern in 1998, amazing strength and how they the same year Henderson came to campus. just tell a story through their Henderson said his new position includes bodies, it’s incredible.” dealing with an array of technology that profes- Tristan Ferry, a Charleston sors and students use. High School student said, “It was “We support all of the technology that gets either this or trig homework, so I infused in the classrooms and the labs with ser- was like trapeze artist, cool.” vices anywhere from web services to multime- High Art is inspired by multi- dia, training and graphic design services,” Hen- ple artworks such as Pablo Picas- derson said. so’s “Girl Before a Mirror” and He said his new position includes many dif- “The Kiss” by Gustav Klimt. ferent responsibilities. Suzanne Kenney, the artistic “I am basically the front person for the depart- director of Pendulum Aerial Arts, ment so I attend a lot more meetings and I assess said High Art is the story of a the needs of particular projects,” Henderson said. journey through life. “I also work more closely with the deans and other It is based on artwork because upper administration members along with dealing she believed the human body to with the budget for CATS directly.” be a work of art. Henderson said he also works closely with Fac- Bill Hill, a retired faculty ulty Development where he does more collabora- member of Eastern, said he en- tive work, not just technology. joyed the performance. Besides nding a replacement for WebCT, Hen- “You can go look back at var- derson said another goal he has for this semester ious places and it’s obvious how is continuing to build more support at the Gregg they are doing the art,” he said. Technology Center, especially in software training. Hill said the dancers were art- “We also want to build on the equipment that ists who brought the paintings to students probably don’t bring to school like vid- life. eo cameras and video editing equipment so they Becca Worthington, a fresh- can work on their own projects,” Henderson said. man French major, said, “I’m “We have been doing that for a couple of years very impressed with art. I want to but we want to expand it for the students.” go look at the paintings and com- SETH SCHROEDER | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS pare them.” Josie Oleson, a member of Pendulum Aerial Arts, practices Wednesday for High Art, a performance featur- Rachel Rodgers can be reached ing mid-air dance and acrobatics. Two more performances will take place this weekend, with one 7:30 p.m. at 581-2812 or [email protected]. ART, page 5 tonight and the final at 2 p.m. Saturday in The Theatre of the Doudna Fine Arts Center. THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2011 2 DENNEWS.COM N o. 99, VOLUME 96 EIU weather Sticker time TODAY SATURDAY

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Air show recap RACHEL MORRIS | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS e Daily Eastern News will be covering the air Junior special education major Sam Rosell gets stickers from Kate Brown, a junior secondary education major, and Kelsey Kruse, a senior el- show this weekend at the Coles County Memori- ementary education major Thursday on the Library Quad. Every Thursday, Prowl, a transition-to-campus student group, will be out on the quad al Airport. handing out stickers and asking one trivia question to promote Panther spirit. Look for a full recap of the air show in Mon- day's edition of the News, including photos and OUTREACH

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EastErn nEws a Christian organization, but I would say that “Tell the truth and don’t be afraid.” By Rachel Rodgers Administration Editor “I feel like I'm a people have had different reactions,” Rogers Contact said. “Some people hate that and don’t want to If you have corrections or tips, please call: Members of Campus Outreach, a campus be friends, which is ne and that is de nitely ex- ministry, have traveled almost 500 miles to East- student that doesn't pected in some situations.” 217•581•7942 ern from Tennessee to befriend students and Rogers said one aspect that is dierent about or fax us at: have classes that 217•581•2923 help them feel comfortable. Illinois is people immediately say what they Zach Rogers, the director of Campus Out- gets to be friends think about God and e Bible. Printed Attention postmaster by Eastern Illinois University Send address changes to: reach, said Eastern is the second campus in “Maybe it’s the culture here but they feel the on soy ink and recycled paper. The Daily Eastern News Illinois where Campus Outreach has expand- with other students, freedom to just begin to tell me how they are an 1802 Buzzard Hall, ed. Atheist or whatever the case and have very open Eastern Illinois University which keeps Charleston, IL 61920 “Campus Outreach is in three schools in Il- conversations,” Rogers said. “Eastern is a sweet linois,” Rogers said. “First people traveled to campus and I feel like, overall, the campus has Editorial Board everything really Editor in Chief ...... Alex McNamee Bradley University in Peoria, then Eastern and been very friendly and good to us.” [email protected] the third is Monmouth College.” informal.” Campus Outreach members visit the res- Managing Editor ...... Shelley Holmgren Rogers said Campus Outreach will never be Zach Rogers, director of idence halls and dining centers frequently to [email protected] News Editor ...... Elizabeth Edwards about a location like other ministries because Campus Outreach hang out with students. During Move-In day, [email protected] they focus on becoming friends with people. Thursday, Aug. 18, members helped students Associate News Editor ...... Samantha Bilharz move into their rooms. [email protected] “I feel like I exist as an agent of redemption Opinions Editor...... Dave Balson trying to be a resource on the campus for stu- ferent countries such as Brazil, New Zealand, “I feel like I’m a student that doesn’t have [email protected] dents to help answer questions and do anything Australia and ailand.” classes that gets to be friends with other stu- Online Editor ...... Chris O'Driscoll [email protected] on campus that would be helpful to others,” Rogers said he does not feel like it has been dents, which keeps everything really informal,” News Sta Rogers said. overly dicult to transition to campus because Rogers said. “We are real people who have real Activities Editor ...... Sam McDaniel He said members of Campus Outreach are in the students have been very open about hav- relationships and this is not a job to us, it really Administration Editor ...... Rachel Rodgers Campus Editor ...... Nike Ogunbodede places throughout the globe. ing them come to campus and spend time with is just living life.” City Editor ...... Sara Hall “In the U.S. Campus Outreach spans them. Photo Editor ...... Kim Foster throughout the South and as far north as Min- “We are pretty clear about who we are when Rachel Rodgers can be reached Sports Editor ...... Dominic Renzetti Verge Editor ...... Seth Schroeder nesota,” Rogers said. “We are also in several dif- we meet people and I tell them that I work for at 581-2812 or [email protected]. Assistant Photo Editor ...... Karolina Strack

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COLES COUNTY AIR SHOW CAREER SERVICES Air show to dazzle spectators ‘Boot Camp’ By Sara Hall offers job City Editor

Coles County Memorial Airport information is inviting spectators to watch daz- zling planes fly across the sky at this By Samantha McDaniel year’s air show at 11:30 a.m. Satur- Activities Editor day. Andrew Fearn, airport manager for With the current job market, stu- Coles County Memorial Airport, said dents will learn how to get ahead of the the air show is for all ages, providing competition at Career Boot Camp Sat- entertainment for both the young and urday. old. The event is sponsored by Career Children see airplanes on the His- Services and will help students with ca- tory Channel and want to go to the reer training. The boot camp will be airplane show, while older people from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Martin are interested in military aircraft, he Luther King Jr. University Union. said. Linda Moore, director of Career Ser- “We get a full gamut,” he said. vices, said students can meet alumni Fearn said the Coles County Air who are active in the hiring market. Show is such a popular event that “Students need a high level of profes- it draws people from all over the sional polish to be competitive and this state. event provides both the information “We expect a crowd around 10 to and the opportunity to practice net- 12,000 people,” he said. working with very accomplished pro- Gates for the show will open at 11 fessionals,” she said. a.m., and the opening ceremonies will Roberta Kingery, a career adviser for begin at about noon, Fearn said. Career Services, said the Career Boot Fearn said about a dozen pilots will FILE PHOTO | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Camp will provide current industry in- be participating in the show. e pi- Spectators exit a United States Army Chinook helicopter during the Coles County Air Show Aug. 28, 2010, at the formation and the ability to network lots must have their pilot’s license as Coles County Memorial Airport. with successful professionals. well as a special permit to fly in the “Students should participate (in Ca- air show. The air show will conclude about toy airplanes, a mechanical bull and Admission is free, although Fearn reer Boot Camp) because it gives them Fearn said the professional air show 1:30 p.m., but rides will continue to monster trucks. Food vendors will said the airport will be accepting do- a chance to learn critical information performers participating in the show run until 3 p.m. also be at the show. nations to compensate for the cost of about career options and preparation include The Red Thunder Air Show Fearn said kid-friendly entertain- Fearn advised attendees to bring a the air show. from EIU alumni who are currently ac- Team, a Chance Vought F4U Corsair ment will also be available, such as he- blanket or lawn chair because the area tive in the working world,” she said. and the Navy Aerobatics Air Show licopter rides, Warbird rides, a chil- will not have any bleachers. Limited Sara Hall can be reached Career Boot Camp provides students Team. dren’s area with bounce houses and handicap parking will be available. at 581-2812 or [email protected]. with the opportunity to receive information on di erent industries including medical, nancial, educational and EASTERN GOES MOBILE technological elds, Moore said. Students will also be given information about cover letters, resume con- Smartphone application now available tent, social media rules, tips for inter- views, building portfolios, behavior in By Kathryn Richter students to access class material from the work place and work place dress, Staff Reporter online courses and essentially complete Moore said. “I think it’s really good, easy, online course requirements through She said 180 students have already Eastern has implemented a new mo- accessible and pretty accurate.” their smartphone, e Hungton Post registered for the event. If students are bile application available on phones reported. interested in participating, they can reg- with smartphone capabilities that caters Danny Kent, a senior education major Ball State University conducted a ister through the Career Services web- to students on-the-go. study in February 2009 and reported site through today. The mobile application allows stu- that by June 2009, the amount of stu- If students are not able to attend the dents to access current weather condi- sciences major, said she felt di erently. “I think it’s really good, easy, accessi- dents who possessed a smartphone had Career Boot Camp, Career Services tions, Eastern-sponsored social media, Baxter said she would not use it very ble and pretty accurate,” he said. doubled, and of those owners, 90 per- provides other services. check their Panthermail and look up often, considering she was on her lap- Lena Elmuti, a junior chemistry ma- cent accessed the web on their phone. “Many including field trips to em- daily dining menus in each of the din- top most of the day and her iPod is usu- jor, said she feels it would definitely According to USA Today, other uni- ployers, workshops that are listed on ing halls on campus. ally dead. benet students. versities are following in their footsteps. our calendar and our Facebook page, Smartphones, such as iPhones, Eastern also has other advantages for e English department has also created While Eastern may not be prepared internship and job listings, job shad- BlackBerrys and HTCs, have changed smartphone users, such as the ability for a series of webshows for English majors, de- to replace professors with iPods, the owing placement and career counseling the way students not only communi- Eastern’s Information Technology Ser- signed for use in conjunction to class. ability to access information on-the-go and professional development training cate, but gather information as well. vices to sync Panthermail with existing However, some schools are taking it via the mobile web has some students through one-on-one appointments with Mary Kelly, a sophomore biological email accounts on iPhones. further than that. excited and others indi erent. trained career counselors,” Moore said. sciences major, said she believes the new Danny Kent, a senior education ma- Online education pioneer, Univer- online website will be helpful to students. jor, said he is familiar with the mobile sity of Phoenix, has developed appli- Kathryn Richter can be reached Samantha McDaniel can be reached Sarah Baxter, a freshman biological application and also uses it. cations for smartphones that allow the at 581-2812 or [email protected]. at 581-2812 or [email protected]. Opinions Editor THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Dave Balson DENNEWS.COM 217 • 581 • 2812 FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2011 OPINIONS [email protected] NO. 99, VOLUME 96 4

STAFF EDITORIAL COLUMN Fix tax policy Spongebob Squarepants a discrace to journalism Children’s shows have life lessons hidden in her on the road. is became a story about a them all the time, no matter if you’re watch- high-speed chase. before cutting ing “Dora e Explorer,” “iCarly,” “Wizards of Second, a photo of a “pipsqueak” punch- Waverly Place,” or “Spongebob Squarepants.” ing the muscular Larry the Lobster in his bu Usually these shows teach simple lessons chest – something Larry allowed him to do. Pell Grants such as the importance of honesty or why it’s is story would ruin Larry’s reputation. bad to be a mean person. Next, a story about the knowledgeable San- Don’t ever let anyone tell you the govern- I didn’t expect any of these shows to be any dy Cheeks actually being only a dumb squirrel. ment can’t aord Pell Grants to help you go more sophisticated than a moon bounce, but I Alex McNamee Fabricating stories is the bottom of the bar- to college, because it’s not true. It is a lie that was wrong. rel in journalism. It’s the cardinal sin. Under some are attempting to make true by sheer ursday, my girlfriend and I were watching about a resident watching a pole would be un- pressure, that’s what Spongebob did. repetition, and your ability to aord your col- an episode of “Spongebob Squarepants” over acceptable and wouldn’t be published. Spongebob and Mr. Krabs were so caught lege education may depend on how many peo- lunch and stumbled onto an episode about Before choosing to report on Patrick’s star- up in sensationalizing the news and fabricating ple they are able to convince. poor news judgment and journalism ethics. ing contest with the street pole, Spongebob stories people would read that they forgot what ere is no excuse for cutting nancial aid Mr. Krabs was into another one of his ploys showed that he lacked a keen reporter’s eye. true journalism is. at a time when tax rates on millionaires and to make more money by beginning to publish ree situations were presented to him: a bank We’re taught that as journalists we’re doing billionaires are at a historic low. a newspaper, e Krabby Khronicle. robbery, a gang attack and a monster in the a public service. It’s our job to publish impor- e Pell Grant is a grant from the feder- His lead reporter, Spongebob (who took city. Passing those up is just poor news judg- tant, newsworthy, factual stories to our readers. al government for undergraduates in nan- on the name of Scoop Squarepants in the ep- ment. Journalists’ have ethics – being fair, honest and cial need and “is generally considered to be the isode), wrote his rst story: “Local resident After Mr. Krabs was unhappy with the rst factual to name a few – and we abide by that foundation of a student’s nancial aid pack- watches pole.” story, he started pushing for more sensational- code of ethics at the News. age,” according to the department of educa- In order to compete with the popular news ized journalism, which just so happened to be e moral of this episode? Abide by the tion. source, e Bottom Feeder, Mr. Krabs didn’t full of lies. journalists code of ethics. Or simply, be hon- “Spending cuts” has been Washington’s think a news story about Patrick watching a With a lot of pressure on him, Spongebob est. mantra for well over a year. In April, Congress pole was a big selling point. transformed from the innocent, fun-loving Don’t lie to your readers, because when passed a budget agreement which cut fund- In this story Spongebob exhibited poor character we know into what disgraced jour- Spongebob writes an article exposing Mr. ing for Pell Grants and ended year-round Pell news judgment, which is something we at e nalist Stephen Glass would look like if he were Krabs and his fabricated newspaper, the readers Grants, designed to help students complete Daily Eastern News discuss every day. Daily, a sponge. backlash, and you lose all credibility. college faster. e Republican plan would have we’re faced with decisions. What’s newswor- Spongebob started sneaking around Bikini cut $5.7 billion from the program, reducing thy? What’s the most important story? Is this Bottom taking photos of things he could make Alex McNamee is a junior journalism major. the maximum award by $845 per year, accord- or that really news? up stories about. First, a picture of Mrs. Pu, He can be reached at 581-7942 ing to US News. At both the Khronicle and the News, a story the boating school teacher, with a cop behind or [email protected]. It it very likely we will hear calls for further cuts in the coming year; elections are little FROM THE EASEL more than a year away. Most undergraduate students started college after the recession hit in late 2007. ey have only known higher education in the context of a nation “needing to tighten its belt.” Yes, the federal government is deeply, perhaps dangerously, in debt and spending has been cut and could be cut further. But the government insists on giving tax cuts to the wealthiest Americans, protecting those who need it least at the cost of those who could beneting most. Tax policy is one of the central disagree- ments political philosophies in the history of America. It has been and will continue to be. What is relatively new is the concept that the richest handful deserve priority over the education of millions. In 1979, the maximum Pell Grant covered three-fourths of the cost of college for low-income students; today it cov- ers about one-third, according to the National Education Association. Meanwhile, the current tax code makes almost no distinction between household incomes of $380,000 and $380 million, or ETHAN KINSELLA | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS even $38 billion. Citizens for Tax Justice estimates that re- implementing tax brackets for millionaires and COLUMN billionaires would raise more than $74 billion, more than double the Pell Grant’s $36.6 bil- NFL rule change does not address real problem lion price tag. One of the favorite arguments against fair Man, it is great to have football back. After noises. taxes is that the best talent will emigrate and a long oseason taken up by the NFL lockout, What do we hear on radio commercials us- take the jobs with them. Nothing in our histo- the return of America’s favorite professional ing the same concept? at grunting-noise ef- ry suggests that is true.We do know that edu- sport was a welcome occurrence for sports fans fect we associate with hard hits. cation often produces the best talent, along like myself. Of course, with the return of the What is replayed ve times over after the with an educated workforce for them to hire. NFL came the inevitable rule changes for the spectacular touchdown plays on sports shows? It’s time we tell those who made (or in many upcoming season. at clip of the quarterback getting hit by a cases inherited) vast amounts of wealth invest e one rule change that has received the linebacker that caused the quarterback to leave in the country that invested in them. most buzz is the league’s decision to move Greg Sainer the game. the kicko point from the 30-yard line to the In truth, while the NFL is trying to im- 35-yard line. e main reason given for the e concern over injuries is completely un- prove the safety of players, they are still allow- change was to improve the safety of players on derstandable. However, I feel that this rule ing the culture of the game to promote the The DA ILY kickos. change will not completely alleviate the prob- hard hits they say they are trying to prevent. According to an Aug. 4 article on the Chi- lem of players making the hardest hits possible Taking away one on-the-eld outlet of this EASTERN NEWS cago Sun-Times website, Dr. Margot Putukian on tackles and blocks. culture will not solve the real problem. “Tell the truth and don’t be afraid.” of Princeton University said players were “four Special teams will likely gure out ways to Perhaps the number of kicko injuries will times more likely to have head and neck in- make eective returns after starting in their actually decrease, which would be a positive juries on kickos than any other play in foot- own endzone, bringing the need for players to thing. However, if it does not happen this EDITORIAL BOARD ball.” hit each other back to its normal level. e season, the NFL will likely nd that the in- Editor in Chief News Editor e desire to improve player safety has been fact is, hitting is obviously part of the game jury problem will return in the near future in Alex McNamee Elizabeth Edwards a major trend in the NFL over the past several of football. And what does the NFL do with some other way, bringing everything back to seasons, and understandably so. Concussions that? It allow the hard hits to be marketed in square one. Managing Editor Associate News Editor have become a hot topic of discussion as con- order to promote itself. Greg Sainer is a senior communications studies Shelley Holmgren Samantha Bilharz cerns about the increased number of hard hits What do people usually see when a com- have taken up the airwaves and web pages of mercial for a football game airs on TV? Hard major. He can be reached at 581-7942 ESPN and sports commentary. hits complete with the associated grunting or [email protected]. Online Editor Opinions Editor Chris O’Driscoll Dave Balson Letters to the editor can be submitted at any time on any topic to the Opinions Letters to the editor can be brought in with identi cation to The DEN at 1811 The daily editorial is the majority opinion Editor to be published in The Daily Eastern News. Buzzard Hall. of the editorial board of The Daily Eastern The DEN’s policy is to run all letters that are not libelous or potentially harmful. Letters may also be submitted electronically from the author’s EIU e-mail address News. They must be less than 250 words. to [email protected]. FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2011 NEWS THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS N o. 99, VOLUME 96 DENNEWS.COM 5

ACADEMICS New CAA member introduced SUITE, from page 1

By Emily Provance rington-Perry the assistant vice fessor of theatre arts and the CAA Staff Reporter president for academic affairs, to chairperson said, “There is no set speak about the Early Alert System. of defined goals at the beginning The Council on Academic Affairs Mary Herrington-Perry spoke of the semester; we are driven by opened its first meeting Thursday about a new system being imple- what comes up with academic units, by reintroducing returning mem- mented this semester. courses being proposed and other bers as well as introducing a new “The Early Alert System came things along those lines.” member, Aseret Gonzalez, a student about because of the retention rate Six classes were added to the representative. at Eastern,” Herrington-Perry said. agenda to be discussed in one of the Gonzalez, a senior sociology ma- According to the Committee on upcoming meetings. jor, is the student vice president for Retention Efforts, the average rate The courses added were math- academic affairs in the student gov- of freshmen returning as sopho- ematics: a human endeavor, phys- ernment. mores is on average 80 percent, and ics of sound and music, physics of “I want to get acclimated to the Eastern has a goal to increase reten- sound and music laboratory, intro- things the council does and become tion from 80 to 85 percent with the duction to circuit, abnormal psy- familiarized with the bylaws,” Gon- use of the EAS. chology and introduction to crim- zalez said. “We want to get the students inology. KIMBERLY FOSTER | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS She said she also wants to find connected with support systems “We want every member to have Lauren Turner, left, a sophomore communication studies major, and Dani- out what the students want and that they might not be aware of,” an overall understanding of all elle Lewis, a sophomore family and consumer sciences major, talk Thurs- what CAA can do to make it hap- Herrington-Perry said. coursework,” Mitchell said. “Some day in the main room of their deluxe double dorm room in Andrews Hall. pen. According to the Committee on classes will go through quickly Gonzalez said she is most look- Retention Efforts, professors use the while others may either bring up Hudson said the deluxe doubles are Hudson said there was a possibili- ing forward to hearing what is said EAS on their class roster to make lengthy discussions or have to be a more e ective use of space and that ty of expanding this type of rooms to at the meetings about issues and is the reports for multiple student ab- sent back down to be reevaluated.” the feedback from the students has other residence halls, based on how it interested to learn how things are sences, missing or incomplete as- been generally positive. goes this year and the feedback and done. signments and other class related is- Emily Provance can be reached Erin McElroy, a junior psychology reactions from campus. After introductions were made, sues. at 581-2812 major, currently lives in one of the de- Emily Imig, a sophomore elemen- the floor was given to Mary Her- Chris Mitchell, the associate pro- or [email protected]. luxe doubles in Andrews Hall. tary education major, said she likes “There’s a lot more space, twice the di erent things she can do in her what you would usually have,” McEl- room. NOTIFICATIONS roy said. “You can go in one room and study e oor plan of the deluxe double and the other person can do whatev- New emails to help students model rooms shows one room con- er in the other room,” Imig said. “It’s taining beds and dressers, while the nice, I don’t think I could go back to other room holds desks and has more smaller.” By Rachel Rodgers room for living space. Administration Editor The extra space can also give stu- Melissa Boydston can “This is important because Eastern dents an opportunity to bring in some be reached at 581-2812 or A new notification system is in of their own furniture and change the [email protected]. effect to help reduce time and cost offers courses that begin at rooms to suit their needs. to members of the Eastern commu- different times and have different nity and to lower the risk of students making late withdrawals. drop and withdrawal deadlines ART, from page 1 Sue Harvey, of the Office of Reg- istrar, said there are three email no- based on the length of the course.” tifications regarding dropping or Sue Harvey, of the Office of Registrar Jane Fischer, a Charleston resident withdrawing from an individual and a dance teacher, said “It’s nice course. that Eastern is bringing out all these “It’s nice that “Sending student notifications so The second notification is sent the length of the course,” Harvey wonderful performances to Doud- they can drop or withdraw by the the day before a course’s drop date, said. “We found that students were na. I hope there are a lot of people to Eastern is deadline will reduce the amount of and the third notification is sent be- often only aware of the full term come support this so it continues.” bringing out all time instructors, department chairs, fore a course’s withdrawal deadline. drop and withdrawal dates which Dan Crews, the director of Publici- the Office of the Registrar, Student Harvey said the second and third appear on the academic calen- ty of the College of Arts and Human- these wonderful Accounts and the Late Withdrawal notifications contain an attached dar and did not know of the dead- ities, said the Doudna Fine Arts Cen- Appeal Committee spend on pro- PDF that show drop and withdraw- lines associated with course taught ter tries to bring unique performance performances cessing late withdrawal requests,” al dates for each class a student is in special formats such as weekend to Eastern for the students and com- Harvey said. enrolled in. courses.” munity. to Doudna. She said the first notification is She said they created the noti- Harvey said notifications are cre- High Art will also perform at 7:30 I hope there sent a week before classes start to fications so students can drop or ated in the Office of Registrar, and p.m. today and 2 p.m. Saturday. inform students of the deadlines to withdrawal from a course before the they are sent using the office email Tickets are $10 for students and are a lot of drop the course with a full tuition deadline to avoid being charged the account. can be charged to their student ac- refund along with fee information late withdrawal fee of $25 per cred- “Dropping by the deadline will counts, and $20 for members of the people to come and the deadline to withdraw from it hour. ensure that the correct refunds are community, according to Dan Crews. support this so the course. Students have the potential to available to the student while with- Michelle Huffman, an Eastern “This email also informs them pay up to $100 for filing each late drawing by the deadline will ensure alumna, said, “You are engrossed by it continues.” that the Office of the Registrar may withdrawal request. a withdrawal appears on their re- the whole performance.” Jane Fischer, a Charleston assist them, prior to the deadline, if “This is important because East- cord,” Harvey said. resident and dance teacher they are unable to drop or withdraw ern offers courses that begin at dif- Samantha McDaniel can from PAWS because of a hold on ferent times and have different drop Rachel Rodgers can be reached be reached at 581-2812 the student’s record,” Harvey said. and withdrawal deadlines based on at 581-2812 or [email protected]. or [email protected]. 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WOMEN’S SOCCER CROSS COUNTRY Panthers look to get Cross country runs first win of season

By Lenny Arquilla Staff Reporter “Being on the for charity cause After getting off to an early 0-2 road still has Team has start, the Panthers will try to get their first win on the road today at Bel- its ups and two consecutive mont. downs.” e women’s soccer team is hop- home meets ing for a similar situation as last sea- Erika Prazma, senior son when it heads to Belmont. Last Staff Report season, the Panthers beat Belmont week was working out the kinks in 1-0 in dramatic fashion. With the the team’s game. Prior to beginning their regular sea- use of a penalty kick with just over “We focused on midfield shape son, the Eastern men’s and women’s 10 seconds left in regulation, senior and combination in the attacking cross country teams will both compete forward Kristin Germann scored the third and we are hoping to see more in the Peace To Meece 5K event at the lone goal for the Panthers. Eastern goals.” Panther Trail. not only holds a 1-0 victory over Bel- The team will be getting play- The event, currently in its third mont, also a 1-0 record over them, as ers returning from injuries and she year, is held in memory of Ryan that was the two teams’ only meet- hopes to get them to put in signi- Meece, a former member of the East- ing. cant minutes so they can have more ern cross country and track and eld Head coach Summer Perala said options to go to from the bench. teams from 1993 to 1998. Meece died she is very confident lightning will The stress this week was getting on Sept. 1, 2009, after spending 19 strike twice for her team. more goals, but the team shares one days in an intensive care unit battling “After a solid week of training, the common goal: to win. a brain injury. players feel confident and ready to The team has already proven last For the men’s and women’s Pan- play down in Nashville,” she said. year that Belmont is beatable, but ther cross country teams, the meet will With the Panthers needing more Belmont just picked up their first serve as a warm up for their EIU Walt goals per game and their first win, victory of the season against Tennes- Crawford Open on Sept. 9, also at the the pressure is on, especially not be- see Tech this past Sunday. Panther Trail. ing in front of a home crowd. The So far, Eastern only has one goal Last year’s event was won by Jason team, however, is staying focused and against opponents this season, and Springer, former Eastern cross coun- ready to play. despite beating Belmont 1-0 in the try and track runner with a time of “Being on the road still has its ups past, the team will look to accom- 15:40.62. Current Panther, sopho- and downs,” senior defender Erika plish more on oense. more Ryan Ballard, took second in the Prazma said. “But we should perform After the team plays Belmont, event during his freshman season, n- to our full potential like any other the Panthers will play IUPUI on the ishing behind Springer at 15:45.49. game and we are excited to be play- road Sept. 2. Other Panthers, sophomore Danny ing at home soon and hopefully with Delaney, junior Graham Morris, red- a few wins.” Lenny Arquilla can be reached shirt junior Nick Brehm and former Perala said the main focus this at 581-7944 or [email protected] Panthers Wes Sheldon and Connor Kustief all nished inside the top ten. SOFTBALL e highest nishing Panther woman was junior Erika Ramos, who was FILE PHOTO | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS not only the highest nishing Panther Senior Matt Feldhake practices Sept. 28, 2010, on the Panther Trail. Both Softball earns award woman, but was also the highest n- men and women's cross country teams will compete at the Peace to ishing overall woman. Ramos nished Meece 5k this Saturday. Staff Report points given throughout the sea- with a time of 19:39.75. son for individual and team achieve- Other top nishing Panther wom- that uses running to instill in disad- year’s title. After taking home an Ohio Val- ments. en included junior Britney Whitehead, vantaged youth the character traits After this meet and the team’s only ley Championship trophy last season, This award only adds to a list of junior Gaby Duenas and red-shirt se- and skills that serve as a foundation for home meet the following week, the the Eastern softball team now has a accomplishments for the Eastern nior Megan Gingerich. success. Peace to Meece also helps the team will travel to Illinois State, Notre new trophy to add to its collection. softball team, which also include Aside from holding the annu- college fund for Keagan and Kennedy Dame and Bradley before the OVC The team was awarded the East- Pitcher of the Year for senior Amber al event, Peace to Meece (P2M) also Meece, the children of Ryan. championships in Richmond, Ky., ern Panthers In Community (EPIC) May and Coach of the Year for head serves as a charity organization. The e Panthers enter the 2011 season and the NCAA Midwest Regional at award given to an Eastern athletic coach Kim Schuette. organization gives a $1,000 schol- as the No. 2 ranked team in the pre- Northern Illinois. e NCAA nation- team based on academic excellence, e team’s rst fall game is at 9:30 arship to Eastern, as well as donat- season Ohio Valley Conference rank- al championship will take place at the athletic excellence, personal develop- a.m. Sept. 18 at home against Lake- ing 175 pairs of running shoes to the ings. Eastern Kentucky holds the No. Gibson Championship Course in Ter- ment and community service, with land College. Give Running organization, a group 1 spot, as the Colonels also won last ra Haute, Ind.

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PEARLS BEFORE SWINE BY STEPHAN PASTIS

GET FUZZY BY DARBY CONLEY @DEN_Sports tweet of the day: Volleyball competes in the Indiana State tournament starting Friday and Saturday.

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MEN’S SOCCER NOTEBOOK Team heads to Northwestern for opener

Kupe. Kupe had 21 points last sea- Panthers hope son, including 10 goals. His 10 goals to start right were more than the entire Eastern team scored last season. The Pan- thers finished the year with nine By Rob Mortell goals. Staff Reporter Not helping the Panthers’ cause, was the loss of leading goal scor- The Eastern men’s soccer team er, forward Alex Harrison. Howev- will attempt to break its career tie er, Eastern still has its leading points with Northwestern on the road at 5 scorer, senior forward Ryan Child. p.m. Child had nine points and two goals The Panthers have posted a 4-4- last season. 5 record against the Wildcats. Head “(Northwestern) has some good Eastern coach Adam Howarth has young players and an experienced not been as successful, earning a striker in Kupe who was very 1-2-1 record against the in-state ri- good for them last year,” How- val. arth said. e last meeting between the two e Panthers also lost All-Confer- teams was in 2008, when North- ence goalkeeper Sean Molony. Re- western won 3-0 in the Northern Il- placing Molony is sophomore Ty- linois Tournament. ler Kelley and junior transfer Evan “Northwestern is an experienced Turner. Kelly played in just one team who is looking to rebound game last season giving up two goals from an average year from them last and making three saves. year,” Howarth said. Kelley said he worked hard this Northwestern had a record of off-season to improve and step up FILE PHOTO | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS was 8-8-2 last season with a 2-3- into a larger role. He also feels that Senior midfielder Mike Picinich takes off to beat his opponent to the ball during a game against Bradley Oct. 20, 1 record in Big Ten play. The Pan- the young players will change the 2010, at Lakeside Field. thers did not fare as well, earning a team’s oensive approach. 4-12-1 record overall and a 1-5-1 “ e new guys on the team bring cessful. and head to the Summit League, a if they come ready to play and are record in the Missouri Valley Con- a whole new oensive scheme by al- “For us, we have to worry about conference where they have had suc- mentally prepared. ference. lowing us to utilize our midfield- how we play and make sure we take cess, winning ve championships. “We have to be on,” Howarth Eastern has not performed well in ers with combination with the for- care of the details,” Howarth said. e opener against Northwestern said. “Our attitude has to be right in its season opening games lately. e wards,” Kelley said. “It is important to keep the ball well starts a string of seven straight road every match.” Panthers’ last opening day win came Eastern went 1-2 in the preseason and we must do this when we are games to begin the year. Last season in 2007 against Belmont. this year. Howarth said he feels the under pressure.” Eastern was 2-7 on the road. Rob Mortell can be reached Northwestern is returning its team is prepared for the regular sea- The Panther left the Missouri Howarth said the Panthers will at 581-7944 best player in senior forward Oliver son and think they should be suc- Valley Conference after last season have a chance to win every game or [email protected].

VOLLEYBALL Panthers look to open season strong in Indiana

By Brad Kupiec them right now,” Albers said. “It’ll Staff Reporter be a good test for us to see how “We’re excited we work well as a team.” The Eastern volleyball will Albers and Wallace both agreed open its 2011 season as it trav- to play that despite the reduction in els to Terre Haute, Ind., to take some other proximity, this year’s pre-season on four teams in the Indiana schedule is just as tough as last State Quality Inn/ASICS Clas- competition year’s. sic. “ e schedule is really tough,” Senior setter Chrissie Albers besides Albers said. “We’re playing NCAA said the team is excited to face ourselves and qualifying teams, so I think it’ll some tough competition and see definitely be a test just like last what it can do. see where we year was a test.” "We’re really excited to final- “We know we have a tough ly be playing someone other than stack up” pre-season,” added Wallace. “We ourselves," Albers said. “I think Brittany Wallace, know we’re playing some real- this week in practice we’ve been senior libero ly good teams. As much as that's progressively been getting bet- going to be tough for us we’re ex- ter, so I think we're getting more cited because that’s just going to game ready.” siderably lighter on travel dis- prepare us better for our confer- Senior libero Brittany Wallace tance. ence schedule.” echoed the sentiment, saying the Albers said that the lighter trav- The Panthers start their first week of practice has helped pre- el should help the players nursing match 1:30 p.m. today in Terre pare the team to work and play injuries, as well as keep everyone’s Haute and will play four match- together as a team. legs fresher. es between today and Saturday “We're ready to go,” Wallace “It’s denitely nice because we against Miami, Indiana State, said. “We’ve been in the gym a lot don't have to spend a whole day Chicago State and Coppin State, and we’ve been getting a lot better of travel,” Albers said. “Usual- respectively. as practice is going on, so we’re ly your legs get tired; you have They will open their OVC excited to play some other com- to get used to being in a dierent schedule Sept. 16 at home when petition besides ourselves and see area, so being so close will be very they take on Southeast Missouri where we stack up. We’re excit- benecial.” starting at 7 p.m. in Lantz Are- ed to get out of the gym and go The Panthers, even though na. somewhere else.” they are playing four matches this Last year the Panthers’ pre- weekend, are taking things one Brad Kupiec can be reached OVC schedule included long trips match at a time, as they go for- at 581-7944 or [email protected] to Cambridge, Mass., as well as ward. FILE PHOTO | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS East Lansing, Mich., but this year “Miami (OH) is our rst game, Senior setter Chrissie Albers serves the ball during a game against Tennessee Tech their conference schedule is con- so we’re really concentrating on on Oct. 9, 2010, at Lantz Arena. AUGUST 26, 2011

The Daily Eastern News' weekly arts and entertainment section “I’ve grown as V an actor from my experience. " " Elizabeth Houghton, an acrobat in Pendulum Aerial Arts

A performance Doudna has been preparing for for six months. “High Art: Surreal Portrait of a Soul” by Pendulum Aerial Arts tells a story based o of famous paintings with aerial acrobatics. " "PENDULUM AERIAL ARTS TAKES TO THE SKIES" PAGE 2

Cutline goes here PHOTO BY SETH SCHROEDER SETH SCHROEDER | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS 8.26.2011 2B V Pendulum Aerial Arts takes to skies

By Seth Schroeder While tickets are $20 for er in “High Art.” Houghton said aphor as armor accumulated ial movements for this show Verge Editor general admission, Dan Crews, throughout the performance the through things that happen to has been dicult and that the director of patron services for Painter creates works of art that us in life,” Kenney said. performers often get bruises, Fans of painting and theater the Doudna, said Eastern de- come to life. Houghton said none of the calluses, burns and torn liga- alike will get the chance to expe- cided to lower the price to $10 “It starts where she is in con- performers have been on tour ments. rience a combination both dur- for students as a welcome back trol, but they start to control before and that the entire cast “I’ve grown as an actor from ing the “High Art: Surreal Por- present. her,” Houghton said. “In the end is grateful for the generosity of my experience here,” Houghton trait of a Soul" performance this Suzanne Kenney, artistic di- there's a balance. She nds a Doudna’s sta . said. evening. rector for “High Art,” said the way to be in control but give her Madeline Knox and Nik- Crews said the sta in Doud- Pendulum Aerial Arts from show will consist of several fa- art free reign. From an artistic ki Unwin, both aerialist acro- na have been working on the Portland, Ore. will perform the mous paintings. Kenney said the standpoint it’s about the process bats with Pendulum Aerial Arts, special rigging and lighting for act. They will be performing to- paintings include Pablo Picas- of trying to make what you want agreed with Houghton. “High Art” for six months. day at 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. Sat- so’s “A Girl,” Gustav Klimt’s “The and being happy with what it Knox said the group used to “We have a nice exciting line- urday. Both performances will Kiss,” Salvador Dali’s “Birth of ends up being.” perform in the Portland Art Mu- up especially what’s starting this be in the theater in the Doudna Man,” and Georgia O’Keefe’s Houghton said other than seum. week,” Crews said. “I think this Fine Arts Center. “Evening Star.” themes of artistic process the “It’s nice to be in place built is a great new and emerging art- The performance includes Before the show begins, the show also has themes of life, for shows,” Knox said. ist.” numerous acrobatic feats that Doudna sta will display a mini from birth to death. Houghton said telling the use various apparatuses to el- gallery of the paintings within Kenney agreed with Hough- story in “High Art” has been a Seth Schroeder can be reached evate themselves in the air. the center. ton and said di erent acts in challenge since she has to do so at 581-2812 or There are also acts consisting Elizabeth Houghton, an ac- “High Art” represent di erent without words and with only [email protected]. of dance, contortion and story- robat in Pendulum Aerial Arts, parts of life. movement. telling. plays the character of the Paint- “I tried to use veils as a met- She said learning the aer-

PHOTOS BY SETH SCHROEDER | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Left: Josie Oleson, an aerialist acrobat with Pendulum Aerial Arts, rehearses for "High Art: Surreal Portrait of a Soul" Wednesday in the theater of the Doudna Fine Arts Center. Above: Madeline Knox and Nikki Unwin, aerialist acrobats with Pendulum Aerial Arts, rehearse "Triumph of Virtue and Nobility," Wednesday in the theater of the Doudna Fine Arts Center.

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Calendar of Events Get involved: there's something for everyone Friday, August 26 By Jose Gonzalez religion. Pendulum Aerial Arts: "High Art" Verge Reporter It was a real insight to me, be- Doudna eater at 7:30 p.m. cause I still have the crystal I used No matter who you are on cam- in the presentation. Deadline to Add Courses pus, Eastern has something to o er I started with the EIU Vid- Fall 2011- All Day for everyone. eo Gamers in my second semester From Eastern’s various sports at Eastern. Already a major gam- Production Podcasts (Part 1) teams and clubs, it gives students Some benets of being in RSOs er, when I discovered there was a TECnet and TGA Workshop – CATS Training Lab (1214 equal opportunity to join Regis- are you meet new and interesting gaming organization on campus, McAfee) from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m tered Student Organizations and people and you build friendships my heart almost was beating out of other groups suited to their inter- with those people. my chest. WebCT CE 8 ‘Help Session’ ests. You also have the opportuni- e gamers met every Wednes- TECnet Workshop - CATS Training Lab (1214 McAfee) from When I started, I had no idea ty to discuss your knowledge of day in Coleman to start with. 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. what an RSO was or what I was in- what a certain one stands for and is ey decided to change the lo- terested in, except writing. about. cation to the Union, and we mostly E-Portfolios Given what my major was, I I started with SOMA last year joked around while discussing the TGA Workshop - CATS Training Lab (1214 McAfee) from started working at e Daily East- and though I was hesitant at rst next tournament we would hold. 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. ern News as a reporter. because I didn’t know anyone, I About the end of the semester, More than 200 student organi- was soon accepted into the circle. we all got together and brought our zations registered on Eastern’s web- Usually in SOMA, we would systems to game at one of the guys’ Saturday, August 27 site, students can tailor their expe- take turns doing presentations houses. rience here to their likings. on the di erent religions avail- ere would be three or four Pendulum Aerial Arts: "High Art" Eastern o ers various organiza- able, with the exception of games going on at once. Doudna eater at 2 p.m. tions such as Greek, political, social Christianity. It was a nice variety between the and various others. We would learn about Bud- PlayStation 3, e X-Box 360 and Career Boot Camp In my time here, I have joined dhism, Wicca, Jedi and others as the Nintendo Wii. Martin Luther King Jr. Union from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with the Society of Metaphysical well. Like SOMA, some of the gam- Advancement (SOMA) and the It was a real learning experience ers have moved on and graduated, EIU Video Gamers, and have not to gain information on di erent re- but I still maintain friendships with Monday, August 29 regretted joining either group. ligions. members of both organizations. Every organization on campus Joining led me to want to learn My experiences show that anyone Alpha Kappa Delta/Sociology Club Blood Drive has its benets and drawbacks. more about Wicca, and about my- can get out and join any organi- Martin Luther King Jr. Union from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. A drawback of organizations self as well. zation, even if it doesn’t rst catch can be its fees. Something I remember doing your eye. Study Abroad Information Session Even that single drawback is with SOMA was around April of Blair Hall (Room 3108) from 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. countered by the amount of bene- this year when we had presenta- Jose Gonzalez can be reached ts of joining a particular RSO on tions on how to use crystals, and at 581-2812 or 2011 Art Faculty Exhibition (Aug. 25 - Nov. 6) campus. learning more about the Wiccan [email protected]. Tarble Arts Center, all day event

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Six-Pack Series Bridesmaids is worth your while because it showcased Kristin Wiig's (who co-wrote it with An- Coleman Hall Auditorium (Room 1255) from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. nie Mumolo) writing ability that she showed in her previous work at Saturday Night Live. e cast of 8/31: Alcohol Expectancies Bridesmaids surpassed the comedic humor in its almost idenical male packed cast of the Hangover I 9/7: Alcohol and e Media and II. e jokes were thought out and not just mindless. e movie was a good balance of real emo- 9/14: Alcohol and e Law Part 1 tion. e overall feel of the movie can relate to both sexes, giving this movie 3 1/2 stars. Plus it's FREE! 8.26.2011 4B V Doudna full of talent this year By Seth Schroeder Verge Editor

As the new school year be- “They chose us and were gins, so do the performances at impressed by our facilities.” the Doudna Fine Arts Center. Dan Crews, the director of Dan Crews, the director of patron services at Doudna patron services at Doudna, said performances include an exciting line-up. Crews said one of the most well-known groups performing this semester is The Blind Boys of Alabama, a gospel group composed mostly of blind mu- sicians. The band will perform alongside members of the bluegrass band Nickel Creek in No- vember. While not as well known in the United States, Crew said he is very honored to host the Yama Ensemble from Israel. Crews said the Yama Ensem- ble is very popular in Israel and is touring in the United States while participating in the Arts Midwest Worlds Fest. Crews said Arts Midwest only chooses one venue in Il- linois for each cycle of Worlds Fest. “They chose us and were impressed by our facilities,” Crews said. “I can’t emphasize enough how important that is. It’s an honor.” ny the photos as well. Doudna will also feature Doudna will also be chang- a performance by the Depue ing its ticket office hours this Brothers Band in September. year. The office will be open “They’re a bluegrass band, 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday but aren’t typical," Crews said. through Thursday and 11:30 "They are all phenomenal play- a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday. ers with classical influences.” Crews said Mondays and Fri- Outside of musical perfor- day evenings were often slow mances, Crews said Doudna and the office thought there will host various prominent, was no need for the universi- people including historical and ty to pay to keep it open during bestselling author Steve Berry. those times. Crews said Berry and his Crews said Doudna is still wife have started a foundation trying to keep ticket prices as called History Matters which economical as possible. aims to preserve United States “The highest is $20,” Crews history. Berry will give a lecture said. “That’s a steal compared to in September. other venues.” Crews said Doudna will also Crews also said the ticket of- host First Person: Seeing Ameri- fice will now also be accepting ca which will, “appeal to all the money on students’ Panther- senses.” The event combines cards similar to the Union. photographs of World War I “Students requested that and and the Great Depression with we made it happen,” Crews said. FILE PHOTOS | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS the narration of Neal Conan Top: Carter Calvert sings "All That Jazz" in a past act of "Neil Berg's 100 Years of Broadway" Oct. 30, 2010 in the from National Public Radio and Seth Schroeder can be reached Dvorak Concert Hall of the Doudna Fine Arts Center. actress Lily Knight. Music from at 581-2812 or Bottom: Joe Amato, a senior vocal music education major, plays the character Bobby Strong during rehearsal of Ensemble Galilei will accompa- [email protected]. last years musical, "Urinetown." Get away Subway; make way for Chipotle By Nike Ogunbodede son, but there is only much Sub- I do not eat pork (with the ex- I must say that I was recent- Campus Editor way I can take! ception of pepperoni pizza) and ly excited that a frozen yogurt As a person currently with- because of this there were days in store will soon become a part of My taste buds would like to out a meal plan or dining dollars, the dining halls when all I could Charleston. But I do not think this lodge a formal complaint against I would personally appreciate a eat was a salad. is became fa- should suce for students of East- Eastern and the surrounding town better variety of food on-and o - mous among my friends. ern or the citizens of Charleston. of Charleston. campus, but instead I have been To make my salad, I would use I think a Chipotle and Jamba Every year I have to drive four as deep as the bigger Illinois uni- le with fast food-galore. sprouts, spinach, cucumbers, cel- Juice would denitely add to the hours and say goodbye to any versities, but I would like to state Heathly options should be ac- ery, green peppers and red pep- city’s landscape. semblance of edible non-fast food. the obvious – there are currently cessible to everyone and even pers for color. And it makes me sad. three Subways in Charleston. though I now do not have a meal Hold the salad dressing. Salad Nike Ogunbodede can be I understand that money is I appreciate their famous $5 plan, I had the same complaint is not a salad if you cannot eat it reached at 581-2812 or tight and Eastern’s pockets are not foot long as much as the next per- when I did have one. with your hands. [email protected].