SETBACKS Colonels lose first home game of season, fall to COLLECTORS Tennessee State in double overtime B6 Campus roomates collect law enforcement badges from across Kentucky and the country B1 THE EASTERN PROGRESS www.easternprogress.com © 2012 Richmond, KY Student publication of Eastern Kentucky University since 1922 12 pages, Thursday, February 2, 2012 Lack of on-campus apartments displaces international students By JACQUELINE HINKLE to American food.” [email protected] James Street, the acting executive vice president and administrator, said there are still options avail- Following the demolition of the Brockton apart- able on campus for students to live during the con- ments, many students have found themselves in struction of the new dorm that he said will provide need of new housing options either on or off cam- a desired residence for international students. He pus; international students are having a particular- also said the school hosted an apartment fair pri- ly diffi cult time. Additionally, Student Government or to the evacuation of Brockton for the residents. Association has passed a resolution in support of “Th e new dorm will be two to four bedroom an apartment listing on its website to help students. suite style,” Street said. “In the mean time there are “Th e main problem that international students still some units available in Brockton.” are having is fi nding housing with their own kitch- Kenna Middleton, director of housing, said all en, which is what Brockton provided,” said student of Brockton is not torn down. Th ere are 24 units senator Bong Han Lee, 19, environmental health remaining on the complex. TAYLOR PETTIT/PROGRESS science major from Seoul, South Korea. “Interna- “Th e family units will also remain,” Middleton International students who lived in Brockton Apartments must now find different tional students have the need to cook their own said. “It’s not all of Brockton being torn down.” housing. Student senator Bong Han Lee, 19, environmental health science major foods because they have a diff erent diet compared from Seoul, South Korea, said international students face different on-campus to other Americans and have a hard time adjusting › SEE BROCKTON, PAGE A3 housing obstacles than local students including the need for a kitchen.

SGA OPENINGS 6,000 students lack EKU CRAFT CENTER representation within SAC By KYLE WOOSLEY [email protected]

Eastern’s Student Activities Council (SAC) is currently looking to fi ll 10 open positions. Th e appointed students will act as standard voting members and assist in the planning of events across campus. Currently, SAC has 26 members, not in- cluding the leadership board, which makes it the largest branch of student government. It is responsible for planning, producing and staffi ng various activities, concerts and lec- tures on campus. “SAC is such a diverse group,” said Nich- olas Brock, vice president for student activi- ties. “Its like every group [of students] is rep- resented.” For each 600 students on Eastern’s cam- pus, there’s one representative. With SAC NEW FUNDING OF $2 MILLION › SEE SAC, PAGE A3 EXPECTED TO KICKSTART PROJECT FOR LARGER FACILITY Housing reps SARAH STEWART/PROGRESS needed for RLC At the Center for Renewable and Alternative Fuel Technologies [CRAFT], Luiz Reis, a research assistant from Brazil, extracts By KRISTIE HAMON moisture out of an algae sample at the Craft Center, located on Roy and Sue Kidd Way. [email protected]

By STEPHANIE COLLINS recently signed a new contract for $2 mass, which can be converted into re- Th ere are currently 11 openings on the Resi- [email protected] million, an amount that will fund the re- sources used in biofuels, the alternative dence Life Council (RLC) that need to be fi lled. search for one year and begin its next to our current standard oil. Ashley Salyer, vice president for residence Th e future of Eastern’s Center for Re- project to build a larger facility: a pilot “50 percent of our [the U.S] fuel is life, said council members are needed to repre- newable and Alternative Fuel Technolo- plant in Winchester that will demon- imported, compared to 62 percent three sent their residence hall at the weekly council gies’ (CRAFT) mission to create a local strate Kentucky’s ability to produce oils years ago,” Pratt said. meetings. Salyer said two members are allowed biofuel economy is progressing steadily, sustainable for creating diesel and jet fu- He added that relying on foreign to be on the council from each residence hall. according to its director and students. els. countries for fuel creates a problem with She said usually a representative and a presi- Emerging with an initial funding of Pratt said CRAFT aims to take ad- national security, and because of that, dent from each hall council represent their hall $3.7 million, followed by $2.4 million in vantage of what the Bluegrass State’s at RLC meetings. › 2010, director Bruce Pratt said CRAFT mild climate has to off er in growing bio- SEE CRAFT, PAGE A3 › SEE RLC, PAGE A3 Survey determines student body is unsure what SGA is, does

By KYLE WOOSLEY know who SGA was] was surprised, but not just for Richmond.” nized as a voting member of the Board of [email protected] surprised,” said Matthew White, executive Ashley Salyer, vice president for the resi- Regents in Kentucky statutes. Recently, leg- vice president of SGA. “If students aren’t dence life branch, said the hardest part of islation has been proposed to place the ex- Th e results for the Eastern Diagnostics involved on campus, they aren’t going to reaching out to students to getting all of the ecutive vice president of SGA on the Board survey came back with respondents asking know who we are.” information out. of Regents as well. one big question: Who is SGA? Rachel Mollozzi, student body presi- “We need to emphasize how fun it is “Th at’s what gives SGA part of its au- Th e survey was created to evaluate stu- dent, chooses to see the results as construc- along with the work,” Salyer said. “A lot of thority,” White said. dent satisfaction with tive criticism and is looking for more ways people say student government and think White said events coming up in Febru- parking, residence halls to get SGA’s name out there. it’s just about policies and administration, ary, such as the Rally for Higher Education and other issues across “Th e reason I wanted to do the East- but it’s not.” and a public safety forum, will allow SGA to Eastern’s main campus ern Diagnostics was to hear what students Mollozzi said SGA Night, the recent better communicate with the student body. and regional campuses. want,” Mollozzi said. “Unfortunately, my event held during the men’s basketball “Th ere’s a ton of explanations of why it It also evaluated students administration doesn’t have a lot of time game on Jan. 26, was an example of SGA could be, but there’s no one given answer,” overall satisfaction with left, but we’re going to get our name out making themselves more well known. White said. “We’re out there to help stu- Student Government As- there.” SGA Night allowed members of SGA to dents, and we want them to know who we sociation. Some members of SGA feel there is logi- go up to people in the crowd and explain to are.” Overall, 641 students Rachel Mollozzi cal explanation for why students responded who and what SGA represents. Salyer encourages all students to be- responded and the major- in this manner. “Our slogan is ‘We ake stuff happen,’ come more active within Eastern’s student ity rated SGA as a neutral. But several stu- “I think it has to do with the fact that our and that’s what we want students to know,” government. dents left comments wondering who SGA campus is a major commuter campus,” said Mollozzi said. “Rather than students saying “According to our constitution, every is and what they do. Tasha Stanfi eld, cultural arts chair of SAC. ‘who is SGA?’ we want them to ask how to student is a member of SGA,” Salyer said. “My initial reaction to hearing that the “Maybe do other things with them [region- get involved with student government.” “So I encourage them to use that active majority of our survey-takers [did not al campuses] as a whole university. It’s not Th e student body president is recog- voice.” A2 The Eastern Progress, Thursday, February 2, 2012

a sober person, but he continued to argue. POLICE Fritz was arrested and jailed in the Madi- CAMPUS need experience in judging, but Model is son County Detention Center for his own requesting students majoring in education safety. and or science-related fields. If you are interested in volunteering, contact Anne BEAT Jan. 28 Kipp at 622-3766 or via email at anne.  BRIEFS [email protected]. Police were called to Clay Hall on the All information is taken from report of student Derek Ingram passed Eastern police reports. out on the second fl oor. Madison Coun- Phi Sigma Pi Rush Jan. 27 ty Emergency Services arrived shortly af- ter and used ammonia capsules to wake  The co-ed honors fraternity of Phi Sigma Pi Police were dispatched to Alumni Col- Ingram. He refused treatment and trans- will be holding various rush events during iseum on the report of a theft. A female port to the hospital. Police could detect the Judges needed for Model Lab non-student, claimed a commemorative the week of Feb. 6 to Feb. 9 from 6 to 10 odor of alcohol on or about his person. In- Science Fair p.m. To be eligible, students must have at plaque had been taken from in front of a gram had slurred speech, bloodshot eyes tree on the building’s west side. Police con- least 12 credit hours and a cumulative GPA and was unsteady on his feet. After failing The annual Model Lab Science Fair for forth ducted a canvas of the area surrounding a fi eld sobriety test, police determined it of at least 3.0. An informational night will the tree, but were unsuccessful in locating would dangerous to attempt any more so- and fifth graders will be held at 8 a.m. on be held at 6 p.m. on Feb. 2 in the Jaggers the plaque. Th e commemorative plaque in briety tests. Ingram was arrested and jailed Feb. 9 and 10 at Model Lab School. Model Room in Powell. For more information, honor of Coach Cahill was valued at $350. in the Madison County Detention Center is looking for college students to volunteer contact Kyle Belcher at kyle_belcher6@ for his own safety. as judges of the students’ science fair mymail.eku.edu.  Michael Fritz, student, entered the lob- projects. Volunteers do not by of Mattox Hall asking for information  Police witnessed Scarlett Sandels, stu- on the previous arrest of a friend. After po- dent, speeding on Kit Carson Drive before lice told him they could not disclose any in- running a stop sign at Daniel Boone Drive formation regarding the incident, he began without stopping. Her vehicle was travel- CLARIFICATION to argue. Police then detected the odor of ing at high speeds in a 20 mph zone. She is alcohol on his person. He was unsteady on being charged with disregarding a stop sign his feet, had slurred speech and bloodshot and was sentenced a court date with a pay- In the Jan. 26 issue, in the article $5.5 million Stratton Addition completed, we stated eyes. After Fritz failed a fi eld sobriety test, able fi ne. the 25,000 square-foot addition was open when in fact it has yet to be open. he was given the opportunity to leave with The Colonel’s Calendar Week of Feb. 2 - Feb. 8

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All Day 11 a.m. 1 p.m. 6 p.m. 8 p.m. All Day 6 p.m. Blood Drive, Central Airbrush Beanie Men’s tennis match Super Bowl Party, Women’s basketball Rally for Higher Table Tennis Kentucky Blood Hats, Student Life, vs. Abilene Christian, Sullivan Hall event, game at Eastern Education, Student Tournament, Center, middle Powell lobby Greg Adams Tennis Sullivan lobby Illinois Government Intramural Sports, Powell Complex Association, Fitness & Wellness 2 p.m. 9 p.m. Dancing With the Kentucky Capitol Center 7:30 p.m. Women’s tennis 2 p.m. February Munchies, RAs, Telford Hall Building Bob Zellner lecture, match at Butler Women’s basketball Telford Hall event, event, Moberly Gym 7:30 p.m. Chautauqua Lecture game at Southern Telford lobby 7 p.m. Vagina Monologues, Series, O’Donnell 8 p.m. Illinois Edwardsville Men’s basketball EKU Women and Hall SSB Here Come the game vs. Mid- Gender Studies, Mummies!, 2 p.m. Continent, Alumni O’Donnell Hall SSB 8 p.m. Music Industry Men’s basketball Coliseum Men’s basketball Organization, game at Southern game at Eastern Busters Billiards & Illinois Edwardsville Illinois Backrooms Th e Eastern Progress, Th ursday, February 2, 2012 A3

credit hours must live on campus,” Lee said. “Th ough there is currently no apartment- is hard to replace. BROCKTON “Most students who are commuters that may style housing available, Keene Hall has been Although he has moved from the Brock- CONTINUED FROM A1 live up to 50 miles away are exempt from this opened up year-round as an option for the in- ton apartments, the 22-year-old undecided rule, while international students aren’t be- ternational students,” said Ashley Salyer, 23, major said he feels that it would be hard for cause their homes are further in distance.” communicative disorders major from Coe- international students to fi nd any other form SGA is taking action to resolve the hous- Lee added that amending the rule to burn, Va. and vice president for Residence of housing on campus that fi ts their needs like ing problem international students are facing match local commuters would be one option Life. Brockton did. by creating an apartment listing to help them to resolve the housing issue. “Th e only problem with Keene Hall is that Bong said he is happy with the progress fi nd housing off campus. “Giving international students the same they only off er one community kitchen locat- that is being made to help international stu- At the student senate meeting Jan. 31, Stu- exemption as some commuters would be re- ed on the 2nd fl oor, so that will be diffi cult for dents. dent Senate passed a resolution stating its ally helpful for them in fi nding housing, in- the international students to cook their own “I think SGA is doing a great job,” Bong support for “the creation of a webpage on the stead of being limited to the housing on cam- food,” Lee said. “Th e apartment listing that said. “SGA has appraised what happened.” Student Government Association’s website pus,” Lee said. SGA is working on will help international stu- “International students can simply call or with local renters and contact information.” Although Brockton has been demolished, dents fi nd housing that is not on campus that visit the housing offi ce on the 5th fl oor of Stu- “Another problem international students the newly renovated section of Brockton is has their own kitchen.” dent Services Building to inquire about hous- have is at Eastern, there is a rule that states for still open for housing options, as well as in Ali Tawal, an international student from ing options,” said Salyer. international students under 21 or under 60 Keene Hall. Saudi Arabia, said Brockton’s unique housing

friend of his, began allowing CRAFT to do the summer of 2011 when she had a lab with CRAFT research in her lab. a student doing a project on “enzyme stabil- “She got me into it and I started working ity.” She joined in and was very pleased. CONTINUED FROM A1 there [in her lab],” he said. “We are looking “I’ve loved it,” Hargis said. “Th e people at right now a micro-algae and how under are great to work with. I feel comfortable combined with a limited supply of standard certain conditions it produces lipids.” going to them with questions.” oil, the demand for biofuel is on the rise. Overton said those lipids can be trans- Pratt said the pilot plant project is one Eastern has a number of students em- formed into bio-diesel, but right now there step in a larger goal for CRAFT to eventu- ployed and working in the biomass and al- are not enough to be a viable resource. ally become a commercial biofuel plant. gae labs, as well as studying the chemistry “We are trying to produce more,” he said. “We’re looking to move from beakers to involved in the conversion of biomass, Pratt Kendra Hargis, 24, forensic biology ma- barrels,” Pratt said. said. jor from Lexington, is preparing for gradu- He said the commercial plant is a vi- One student, Jackson Overton, is an un- ate school where she will study biomedical sion CRAFT expects to materialize in 15- dergraduate researcher for CRAFT and sciences and said CRAFT has provided her 20 years, but Overton said he is confi dent agreed with Pratt that the need to explore with the realistic research she can expect in CRAFT will grow to be that large because alternative fuel options is security purposes. her future. the government will be forced to look at dif- “For one thing, I think it’s important for “I could have never learned this in a ferent resources. the future of energy security,” said Overton, classroom and have it make sense,” Har- Hargis agreed. 22, microbiology major from Lexington. “I gis said. “CRAFT has given me some re- “Honestly, I do think they will succeed in think if we perfect this biofuel option, we search techniques I will use in grad school. becoming commercial,” Hargis said. “What It is helping me learn how to isolate certain we’re currently using is not going to last for- SARAH STEWART/PROGRESS will secure that.” Overton said he began working with genes in a mouse which will help me learn ever. In order to sustain our current life- CRAFT research assistant Gary Selby, a how to treat diseases and know more about style, we need to fi nd other ways, preferably graduate student, displays an experiment CRAFT Sept. 2011, after Rebekah Waikel, an assistant biology professor and good their pathways.” ones that won’t be toxic to our health.” he conducted using a beer keg. Hargis became involved with CRAFT in

Other than using social media and “I am confident students SAC Greek Life, SAC has been advertising RLC will enjoy being a part of an CONTINUED FROM A1 through EKU Students Today and hang- CONTINUED FROM A1 ing up posters. organization that truly makes “If there’s nobody in SAC, we don’t Applications are available in the SGA of- a difference on campus.” currently without 10 representatives, have a well-informed idea of what the uni- fi ce and can be picked up from the adminis- there are 6,000 students being unrepre- versity wants from us,” Stanfi eld said. trative assistant. Chosen applicants will then sented. To properly tend to the entire student be sworn in. Rachel Mollozzi “It’s not hurt us that much, but we’d population, Brock said all of these vacant Salyer said council members have a say in SGA president like to see participation from everybody seats need to be fi lled. what happens in the residence halls. else,” said Tasha Stanfi eld, cultural arts “More voices are great,” Brock said. “Th ey’d [members] be a voting member with SGA,” Mollozzi said. “RLC is an exciting chair on SAC. “We defi nitely need to get those spots [of RLC],” Salyer said. branch that deals with policy and program- Even without the proper numbers, fi lled, so everyone’s voice is heard.” She said participation in one of three com- ming for students living on campus.” SAC is still fulfi lling its duties. Stanfi eld urges anyone who is interest- mittees is required. Salyer said members are Salyer said RLC is responsible for pro- “We’re still doing everything we can to ed in event planning or entertainment to involved in researching, writing and present- grams such as Shut In For Th e Shut Out, do as much for students as possible,” said get involved. ing policies. Eastern’s Got Talent, the Eastern Cup Chal- Kristin Royster, associate vice president “Th e people that you meet and things RLC policy chair Dan Hendrickson, 21, a lenge, candy grams and conferences such as for student activities. that you do are unique,” Royster said. nursing major from Middlesboro, said RLC is Kentucky Residents Afi iliates Conference for Royster said with these open positions, “SAC has been amazing for me to get in- the branch of the student government that al- Leadership and Educatoin (KRACKLE). Ad- she feels “not as much input” is being pro- volved in.” lows members a good mix of involvement in ditionally, RLC reviews and makes policies vided into planning activities for the uni- Once the application is selected and residence life. for improving residence halls and writes and versity. reviewed, the student will be interviewed “Th e best thing about RLC is you get the proposes new legislation to be presented to Royster said Greek Life, as well as before being appointed as an offi cial best of both worlds,” Hendrickson said. “You housing offi cials. members of SAC themselves, have been member. can either do programing or policy.” Mollozzi said RLC is a vital branch of SGA heavily involved in promoting the open- To apply for one of these open posi- SGA President Rachel Mollozzi said it is that is enriching for members. ings. tions, visit the Student Government As- important for students to get involved in resi- “I am confi dent students will enjoy being a “All of the fraternities know; all of the sociation offi ce in Powell for an applica- dence life. part of an organization that truly makes a dif- sororities know,” Royster said. “We all tion. “Right now is a perfect time for students ference on campus,” Mollozzi said. made it our Facebook status.” to take the steps toward getting involved ["R$H%$$$%H$$H[%G$HG@C7$C$ .VH@Q%  .V : V`J`Q$`V: 1118V: V`J]`Q$`V8HQI

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By COURTNEY KIMBERLIN career and life,” Collier said. will help increase the retention rate of fi rst- time,” Collier said. “Before the freshmen [email protected] Collier said in the fall 2012 semester, generation students.” come to campus, they are to sign up and around 12 fi rst year students will use Con- Collier said communication between will be paired up with local alumni within Eastern alumni will have another way to necting the Dots for the fi rst time. She said students and mentors will be set up for a certain radius, because it is easier for the become involved with current Eastern stu- all have been assigned an alumnus men- them. students but we do want to expand.” dents. Th e alumni relations program has tor that was personally chosen to support “All you have to do as a student, is ap- But out of all of the alumni that gradu- created Connecting the Dots, which will them. ply, and we will fi nd an alumnus to connect ate each semester, how does Eastern pick begin fall 2012. Terry Wilson, educational extension with you through phone calls, via email and these select few people to help them with Director of Alumni Relations, Jackie Col- agent coordinator and the creator of Con- having a meet and greets in person,” Col- this new and exciting mentoring problem? lier, said the idea for the program is molded necting the Dots, said the mentoring will be lier said. “Th ere is an alumni board member who after other colleges with similar programs benefi cial for fi rst year students. She said since this is a new program for sends out notifi cations to local alumni in where fi rst generation incoming freshmen “Th e alumni who experienced the ‘ins’ the university, a lot of people do not know the area, and a lot of the alum are profes- are paired with an alumnus in their major. and ‘outs’ and barriers that they faced while about Connecting the Dots yet. sors on the campus and such that already “If you are a fi rst generation it can be dif- in school will help their mentee navigate “It will take a little while to let everyone work on campus,” Collier said. fi cult to get used to college and trying to their academic pursuits by avoiding the know about Connecting the Dots, just like fi gure out what you want to do with your same barriers,” Wilson said. “Hopefully, this every new project that is presented, it takes Change in method of ranking Iraq war sees end, student vets planned for RSO funding transition to new beginnings By SETH LITTRELL ing under the old G.I. Bill, chapter 30, and By KYLE WOOSLEY [email protected] they have been active for three years, they [email protected] receive $1,473 for being full-time students. With the War in Iraq offi cially over, Th e new version of the bill for veter- Th e process for funding Registered Stu- many college campuses, including East- ans deployed after 9/11, chapter 33, gives dent Organizations (RSOs) is currently ern, have seen more recent veterans re- aid to student veterans based on how long undergoing changes to make the process turning to school. Many of these veterans they were active. more effi cient. face challenges transitioning to the civilian “If they were active for three years, then Th e RSO funding meeting took place on life of a student from the life of an active- that’s 100 percent,” said Retha Sandlin, se- Jan. 31 to discuss the application process, duty soldier. nior academic recorder for student fi nan- as well as some of the changes, with vari- To assist in this transition,sition, East- cial assistance.assistan “Th ey receive $957 a ous student organizations across campus. ern off ers a number of resourc-sourc- mmonthonth for full-time status, 100 Donovan Nolan, who has recently been es that focus on paying forfor ppercenterc of their tuition paid appointed appropriations chair on Student college, fi nding housingg anand the fees associated with Senate, said he hopes to change the way and getting books. ttheir courses, and they’ll organizations are ranked in order to make But many of these get a house allowance of the funding for organizations more wide- new students are $957 a month, and $500 spread. running into prob- a semester for book al- “I want to change the way people are lems when it comes lowance.” ranked,” Nolan said. “It should be ranked to getting fi nancial To further assist vet- according to organization. We hope to be aid from the G.I. Bill. erans in getting books, able to get more people money.” “Th e most diffi cult the Student Outreach and Nolan said there would be four to six part is getting the govern-n- TTransition Offi ce (SOTO) categories, and within each category, the ment to do things,” said AAn-n- is puttingp together a library of organizations will be ranked again. Final- drew Dailey, 24, junior crimi- ttextbooksextboo students can donate af- ly, the categories would then be ranked al- nal justice major from Stanford. ter they are done using them. Sandlin phabetically. Dailey recently returned from Baghdad said to donate books by dropping them “If you have a sports category and a reli- Dec. 21, 2011, where he was serving with off at the SOTO offi ce in Room 442 of the gion category, the religion category would TAYLOR PETTIT/PROGRESS the 617 military police company for six Student Success Building. go fi rst,” Nolan said. At the Jan. 31 RSO funding informational months. He started as a full-time student If undergrad veterans have not been ac- Th e categories would then alternate meeting, Erica Brantley, 21, middle school in the spring semester, but he said when he tive for three years, the benefi ts they re- each year to give every organization an education major from Lexington, takes fi led for his G.I. Bill benefi ts, it took a long ceive from the new G.I. bill drop and can equal, unbiased opportunity. For exam- notes on the funding process. time before he received his aid. go down to 40 percent of what three-year ple, the next year religion would be the last “Th ere’s a lot of paperwork, it takes active veterans receive. category on the list, with sports being fi rst. months to process,” Dailey said. Veterans taking only online classes may Armanda Pennington, senator at large process, Miller is impressed with the bet- However, Dailey said despite his prob- also receive aid from the new bill, getting on Student Senate, said, “We had so many terments thus far. lems with the G.I. Bill, Eastern has helped half of the national average of aid, which is RSOs last time, I couldn’t particularly pick “Th ey’re always improving,” Miller said. him greatly. approximately $650 a month. one that needed funding.” “I’ve came to the last two meetings, and “Eastern really goes out of the way to But paying for college isn’t the only as- Kiker Miller, 20, emergency medical they always make improvements.” make sure you have what you need,” he pect of the transition from soldier to stu- care major from Corbin and commander Pennington hopes for a more effi cient said. dent that has proven challenging for some of Pershing Rifl es, said the appropriations process. Daily said he was supposed to attend veterans. Dailey said one of the biggest process supports newly created student “We plan for it to go smoother and a school in California when he returned challenges he faces every day is fi nding a organizations on campus. more fair,” Pennington said. from deployment, but his plans were can- way to spend all of his newfound free time. “Th ey try to help out new organizations Applications for the RSOs who attend- celed. Working with Eastern through his “Here [Eastern] you’re kind of back to to become a prominent member of the ed the preliminary meeting are due at 5 girlfriend, a student, he was able to enroll your own schedule,” Dailey said. “You’re campus,” Miller said. p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 14 in the Student and register for classes while still in Ku- wandering around doing your own thing. According to Nolan, the ranking pro- Government Association offi ce. All appli- wait waiting to return home. You’re sitting around twiddling your cess is the most important and time-con- cations must have a sponsoring senator. “Th ey [Eastern] did everything for her, thumbs and wondering what to do.” suming process. Organizations have to be registered and because it was for me,” Dailey said. To remedy this, Eastern’s veteran’s club “Ranking is the big thing,” Nolan said. approved by Student Life before the next Th e G.I. Bill has also undergone recent puts on a number of events for other vet- “I’d like to make it faster. It typically takes RSO meeting, which will take place at 5 updates, and veterans are awarded aid dif- erans to attend, including a summer out- three to four hours. It’s incredibly long.” p.m. on Feb. 21 in the Kennamer room in ferently depending on what version of the reach program that is still being planned. Being a veteran of the appropriations Powell. bill they fi le under. If the veterans are fi l-

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     !""! $ %   &'           PERSPECTIVES Perspectives 5 Thursday, February 2, 2012 www.easternprogress.com Seth Littrell, editor Should you care about student government? It has become obvious that many stu- ery year, which is $100,000, although Senate. Any time administrators want to dents are not only not involved with stu- more than $50,000 has gone to help sup- gauge how students will react to a poli- dent government but have no idea what port the Noel Studio. Th is grant is spe- cy, they go to Senate. student government does. cifi cally targeted for technology projects Another branch of SGA is the Stu- For this academic year of 2011- in various departments on campus. dent Activities Council (SAC.) SAC is in 2012, SGA boasts an overall budget of Money talks, and it’s talking pretty charge of the entertainment on campus. $334,597, split into various subdivisions. loudly that caring is important. Fall and spring concerts, as well as vari- Here’s a breakdown detailing what the SGA is heavily involved with many ous other events throughout the year are money is used for. aspects of everyday life at Eastern. sponsored and put on by SAC, includ- Th e base-operating budget of Stu- However, many students here don’t ing tailgating entertainment and char- dent Government Association [SGA] is know of or fully understand what roles ity events. So every time a band comes $33,273. SGA plays. Th is makes it diffi cult for to campus that causes internal bleeding, SGA is budgeted $44,666. students to know whether or not they or boredom arises due to a lack of week- Th is year Student Activities Council should pay any attention to SGA at all, end activities – these are the people that has a budget of $164,799. leading to a number of openings in the make those decisions. $45,298 has been set aside to help organization. Th e third branch is the Residence Life fund student-run organizations. Th is SGA can be broken down into three Council, or RLC. Th is branch deals spe- money is distributed at the appropria- branches. Th e Student Senate is the larg- cifi cally with students living in on-cam- tions meetings every semester. est SGA body. Th ey are responsible for pus housing. Th ey promote residence A “special activities” budget of voting on legislation regarding school hall events and help fund upgrades to $46,561 has been set aside. Th e special policies, such as registration, attendance hall appliances, such as washing ma- activities fund can be used for any event and tailgating policies. Senate is also re- chines and dryers. promoting student involvement. sponsible for funding student organiza- SGA doesn’t just take an activist role In addition to all this, SGA also helps tions on campus. Th erefore, any time a for the university; they get things done, distribute money from the IT Grant ev- group needs money, they can come to and they have the resources to do it. CAMPUS >Letters to the editor COMMENTS Student to organize event for people with mental illnesses I have a mental illness; a turd in my other- ter, and not being as freaked out as the rest of from me. wise perfect punch bowl of life. the general population seemed to be, I could So I’m doing something to encourage oth- “FAFSA/Financial aid” I wasn’t always this way. I used to be one no longer ignore the fact that A) Mila Kunis er people to talk about their mental illnesses. of those mentally healthy people who rolled is too attractive to be a real human and B) I I’m organizing a 5k and festival in Richmond: my eyes at the idea of mental illnesses and had a serious problem. I went to see a doc- Run Like You’re (Not) Crazy. I want it to raise All Campus Comments are anonymous. doubted their validity. Let me clear up some tor for my problem. I was put on medication awareness of mental illnesses and allow those common misconceptions right now for those for my problem. I spent several days balled- of us with mental illnesses to feel less isolated ■ It sucks. It barely covers any of of you who are skeptical: I was an ignorant up under a down comforter trapped un- and have a sense of community. I also want my expenses. asshole. Mental illnesses are very real. Th ose der the weight of my problem. I had coun- to, despite the name, emphasize the fact that of us who have them do not want them. We seling sessions for my problem and I talked people with mental illnesses are not crazy. It ■ Financial Aid was sa sfactory. did not ask for them. And nobody is safe; on about things that were bothering me. Th ings will take place sometime in the fall of 2012. I They took care of business in any given day, you might become one of us. like being so far away from home, the death would like this to incorporate an exhibit for about a week. Imagine that you’re buckled into the driv- of my grandfather, and people who don’t use participants to express their feelings through er’s seat of your car and your hands are tied turn signals. art, an open-mic for participants to express ■ It sucks and is unfair. behind your back. Now imagine that your car Th e only thing that saved me from dis- their feelings through spoken word, a 5k is slowly sinking in a river or lake with you in appearing into my illness was talking about race, food, and (perhaps most enticing to col- ■ My mother deals with all my it. Th e car is completely submerged in the riv- it. I talked about it to my mom, my dad, my lege students) sweet T-shirts! Th is is for any- fi nancial aid. er or lake and that the glass is about to crack friends, my co-workers, my fi ancé, and my one who has a mental illness, knows some- under the pressure of the water, rush into the dogs (yes, my dogs). I wrote about it in my one with a mental illness, or supports those ■ It’s defi nitely benefi cial for car and kill you. No, it isn’t an opening scene blog, discussed it on Facebook and even of us who suff er from mental illnesses. students. for an episode of Law & Order or CSI – it’s tweeted prescription recommendations to If you are interested in helping out, shoot the mindset of someone with an anxiety dis- my sorority sister who was in the same situ- me an email at [email protected]. Any- ■ Without it, I would not be here. order. Take that anxiousness and dread and ation. one is welcome to help, participate, or both! live with it fl uttering around in your chest all I’m not ashamed of it anymore. Talking ■ If you qualify for FAFSA, you day, every day. Welcome to my life. about my problem personifi ed it and made it Kelli Hogue should be able to get a job on I lived with that feeling for several months something I could deal with. Breaking down Student campus without having to qualify but refused to acknowledge it. After seeing that wall is what allowed me to reclaim some for work study. Black Swan, identifying with Nina’s charac- parts of myself that my illness had taken ■ It takes too long to get. Student body president spreads word of educational rally ■ Obviously there is not enough for I hope you are off to an excellent semes- about?” Th e answer to that question is that be a time for us to ask our representatives everybody. Most of my fi nancial ter! It’s hard to believe we are already four it’s about showing our state legislatures that questions and see what we can do to make aid is loans. I wish that there ` weeks into our classes, homework, activities we care about higher education! For 11 years, a diff erence. If you can’t make it to the rally, were more scholarships on campus and work schedules. I challenge higher education’s budget has been cut, and I challenge you to write your representatives available. There is a lot for each of you to continue to work hard and en- this year we are receiving a $62 million cut in letters, make phone calls and sign petitions upperclassmen, not enough joy the life of an Eastern Kentucky student! our state allocations. Th at means there could to make a diff erence for Eastern Kentucky! for freshmen and sophomores On another note, I am writing to share a be an increase in tuition, which I know you Th e Student Government Association in the English department. tremendous opportunity with you. I have the don’t want to see. Unfortunately, we are liv- will be providing transportation, lunch, a free privilege to sit on the Board of Student Body ing in tough times… there is not much mon- T-shirt and a University Excused Absence. ■ Financial Aid has been very Presidents – which is a collection of student ey in Frankfort to be disbursed and many Please email me at [email protected] reasonable. They have been body presidents at each of the state universi- programs are receiving pretty heavy cuts. and we will reserve a spot for you on the bus! very suppor ve of my college ties in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. However, there is $9 billion in Frankfort and Buses will leave for Frankfort at 10:15 a.m . career so far. With that being said, we have been work- higher education (us, the students) is receiv- from Alumni Coliseum and will return by 2 ing hard to represent our students and plan ing a 6.4 percent cut. p.m. on February 7. For all you Greek stu- ■ I’ve been very lucky with the Rally for Higher Education. Th is has To make my message clear – this is not a dents out there – if you attend you will re- fi nancial aid. been something Eastern has done for years, rally where I want Eastern students to go to ceive Greek points. but unfortunately, many students have not Frankfort and disrespect legislatures and yell I hope each of you consider this great op- ■ It is a pain. known what it was or been able to attend. and scream. I want this to be a rally where we portunity to attend and learn more about Th is “rally” will take place in Frankfort at the send a positive message to our representa- higher education. Compiled by Elise Svoboda state capitol in, “Th e Rotunda.” If you have tives and encourage them to not forget about May God bless you as you continue your never gotten a chance to visit the state cap- us while they are in their voting session. As semester. Submit your topic ideas and comments via itol, this is a perfect opportunity to check it your Student Body President, I care about email to [email protected] out. Kentucky’s Capitol Building is ranked as keeping your tuition aff ordable. While I can- Most Respectably, one of the most beautiful capitols in the na- not control the state’s budget, I can encour- Rachel Mollozzi tion. age all of us to truly take a passion in caring Student Body President and Regent You may ask, “So what is this rally all about our future in education. Th is rally will

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By MICHAEL EMERSON AND ADAM TURNER loves. [email protected] “Th e idea was when I fi rst got my fi rst patch I thought it would be a cool idea to Some people collect stamps; som e collect represent departments all over the state, coins. However, a certain pair of students on because me personally, I don’t want to campus has shown an interest in a slightly leave the state. I want to work somewhere more obscure collectible. in the Commonwealth after graduation,” Police studies major Robby Sykes, 20,20, andand Sykes said. “So I grabbed a patch from here Nathaniel Arnold, 18, a criminal justicestice ma- anandd there to represent law enforcement all jor, both of whom are from Lexington,gton, share ovoverer Kentucky and then once you a room in Keene Hall and a commonmmon run ououtt of so many departments hobby: collecting city and statete to wriwritete tto,o you’ve gotta spread police patches. ouout.t. IItt started out as a Ken- Currently, Sykes owns 42 ddif-if- tutucky thing and kind of ferent patches from diff erentnt cities ggrew into a national thing. nationwide; Arnold owns 8080.. BBut law enforcement is like Despite having nearlyy dou- ononee big family; diff erent states, ble of his own collection, Sykesykes diff eerent cities, but they all do the maintains that he himself actuallyally sstartedtarted sasamem job.” fi rst. AAnd it certainly has become a na- “I came in with just one, I had one from titionwideonwide collection. In addition to numer- the state police and then I got a couple oth- ououss citiesciti and counties in Kentucky, the ers from one of my police offi cer friends, and pair haveh raked in patches from states such then he was like ‘Ah man, that’s a cool idea!’” as California, Alaska, Hawaii, Arizona, Ne- Sykes said. “And so he just started writing let- vada, Wyoming, Montana, Colorado, Tex- ters to any police department he could think as, Louisiana, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, of that came to the top of his mind and some- South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennes- how or another he got ahead. In our room we see, Missouri, Iowa, Wisconsin, Indiana, have part of our wall totally covered. When- Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Vermont and Rhode Island. ever we met in the middle of our ceiling, we SONYA JOHNSON/PROGRESS decided to stop. But he got to the middle be- Skyes said he believes he and his room- fore I did and decided he didn’t wanna stop.” mate will eventually have a patch from all Nathaniel Arnold and Robby Sykes have managed to collect over 100 patches from cities Sykes explained that the idea original- › SEE PATCHES, PAGE B3 and counties all over Kentucky and across the country including one from Juneau, Alaska. ly came from wanting to honor the state he

A balloonist with tricks up his sleeves Cashman set to rock Paddy Wagon Feb. 16 BALLOONIST/MAGICIAN/COMEDIAN JOHNOHN CASSIDYCASSID TREATED EASTERN STUDENTS TO A SHOW JAN. 26 By ADAM TURNER [email protected] By ELISE SVOBODA COURTESTY OF JOHN CASSIDY [email protected] Rock and roll has sadly become diluted and neutered in its oldo age. It had a lively, spirited youth (the 50s), some rebellious, Th e art of ballooning can seem likee game-changingg teenage years (the 60s) and a few decades of less of an art, and more a party trick. mature,m experienced adulthood. Th anks to the rise of pop and But for John Cassidy, the craft of bal-al- the death of the album, however, this music genre has seemed looning encompasses so much more thanhan to have entered a major mid-life crisis. air and latex. Here to kick some life square in its pants is the band Cash- Cassidy is a professional magician,n, comedi- man. an, and balloon artist, and Th ursday,ay, Jan. 26, he Th is two-piece, Nashville-based blues band features the treated Eastern students to a show inin SSB. gritty, down-home guitar playing of lead singer Ray Cashman According to his offi cial web site,ite, Cassidy origi- and the rhythmic, unrelenting drumming of Adam Verone. nally performed his tricks at birthdayhday parties, but when And they will be bringing their particular brand of rock and he noticed adults liked his programs, hihiss cacareerreer took off . roll to Richmond’s Paddy Wagon on Th ursday, Feb. 16. He has performed for the White House twice, for schools,hools, Ray said the goal of their music is simple: to have a good colleges and more. Cassidy holds several Guinness time. Book of World Records and has been on mulmul-- “It’s a drum/guitar combo so it’s a lot of driving rhythm. Ev- tiple TV shows including Th e Todayday ShoShoww, StudeStudentsn ggotot tthehe opportunity to erybody seems to have a good time,” Ray said. “So that’s really Late Night with Conan O’ Brien andnd LiveLive jjoinoin iinn his magical presentation.ntation. important to us, to come out and have fun. with Regis and Kelly. CCaeleigh Gilliland, 19, an un- “It’s a little bit of hill-country, a lot of slide guitar, some old Cassidy started the way mostost ddeclaredec major, said she had an blues stuff that you don’t hear a lot these days. All original comedians do— making otherss aawesomew time on stage un- songs besides a few covers. And we rock it out too,” Verone laugh. ttil Cassidy brought out the added. “I made my dad laugh once fl ame-throwing Rainbow Th ough Ray has been performing under the Cashman when I was a little kid and it Brite doll. name for many years and many albums, his partnership with was the best sound I had ever Gilliland said her favor- Verone is a new one. heard in my life, and then my ite part was when Cassidy “Th e fi rst note that Adam ever played with me was at what mom was really sick for years picked on her for being Ca- used to be called the King Biscuit Blues Festival in Helena, Ar- and I was going to become a nadian. kansas,” Ray said. “Th at was about a year and a half ago in Oc- doctor and try and make her Whenever Cassidy had a tober.” feel better,” Cassidy said. “I group of students up on the Verone said that his experience with his new band has been found out that was hard and sstage with him, he had them an exciting one. this is a lot easier.” sstartt blowing up balloons “It’s been crazy for me. A big culture shock,” Verone said. Cassidy’s love for balloons ttoo see who could blow up the “Th is whole hill-country, blues we’ve been playing is pretty also developed at a young age. momost;s Cassidy put the students to new to me. But I’m really getting into it. It’s been awesome be- “I bought a bag of balloonss shamshame.e cause I’ve been learning a whole new style of music.” like 9-year-olds [do] and have beenen J.P. Sparr,S 19, geology major from Each member has had a lifelong love of music and numer- playing with them ever since,” Cassi-assi- LiLiberty,berty, ssaida it was fun being up on ous infl uences on their style. dy said. ststageage with CaCassidy.s “Well, man, I like a lot of diff erent stuff . R.L. Burnside, Cassidy also mentioned he justt recent-recent- ““ThTh at guy is really,rea really funny,” Sparr said. Lightnin’ Hopkins, I love Townes Van Zandt, Tony Joe White, ly started performing for collegeses in the Th e studentstudent whowho arguablya had the most inter- Rolling Stones. Got a wide variety of infl uences,” Ray said. last year or so. esting time with CassidyCa was John ‘Cody’ Law- Th e band is a touring powerhouse, averaging about 150 “I have never done colleges, andnd they son,son, 19, a network,networ security, and electronics shows each year all around the country. Th ey play a lot in are so fun,” Cassidy said. “Th e kidsids are majormajor fromfrom Corbin,Corbi who was on stage for the Nashville as well, though Ray noted that their venue options polite and especially everyone here.”re.” majority of the show.sho are limited there. Th is magic man uses a large amountmount Lawson’s experexperiencei was fun, yet terrifying at › SEE CASHMAN, PAGE B3 of balloons per show. thethe same time. Cassidy said, “I really did get audit-audit- “I“I should have bbroughtr more boxers,” Lawson ed four years ago for $27,000 in latexatex exex-- said.said. penses and no dependence, so it reallyeally set For Cassidy’sCassidy’s fi nalna number, Lawson was asked off a schedule C audit. I use aboutut 30,000 to pick a card and hoholdl a dartboard while Cassidy’s balloons a month.” wholewhole bbodyody was insiinsided a balloon. A lawn dart was Cassidy says his favorite partrt of the shotshot out ooff a canncannono and popped Cassidy’s bal- show is “the fact that anyone willwill come loon. Th e lawn dartdart stuck into Cassidy’s bottom and have a good time and laugh iss thethe bestbest withwith Lawson’s carcard,d, the 4 of clubs, pinned on. thing in the world. It’s a lot of fun.”.” For more informationinform about Cassidy’s career So when it came time for Easternern to fi ndnd andand performances, you can follow him on Twit- entertainment for the semester,r, CassiCassidydy terter @Jo@JohnCassidyShow,hnCassidyS like him on Facebook, seemed like the perfect choice. oror visit hishis websitewebsite at www.johncassidy.com. “We saw him at a conference we attend And stay tunedtuned for upcoming Student Life to preview acts to bring to college campuses events byby followingfollowing on Twitter @EKUStudentLife and one of our students was pulleded uupp onto and checking out wwww.studentlife.eku.edu.w the stage,” said Nikki Hart, assistanttant direc-direc- tor of student life in charge of activitiestivities for students. SAMANTHA TOY/PROGRESS COURTESTY OF KAT RAYLS B2 Th e Eastern Progress, Th ursday, February 2, 2012 Kanye West’s top ten tracks By JABRIL POWER Th e Social Network trailer. What is the the others. Young Kanye was just try- [email protected] song really about? I don’t think any- ing to fi nd the answers in life within one knows exactly, though it did stir a this song. Kanye has dominated the bunch of conspiracy theories. Nonethe- world of hip-hop consis- less, Kanye still delivered. 2. Dark Fantasy tently since his debut album (MBDTF) in 2003, Th e College Drop- 7. Late “Can we get much higher?” out. Th e spotlight has re- (Late Registration) Th is song introduces one of the mained on the music mogul Th is easily made it in the list for me. darker hip-hop albums of 2010 and ar- for years as people wondered From the amazing orchestral sound to guably the darkest for Kanye’s career. what Kanye West would the fun lyrics about the pointless things Th is ignites the fl ame to one of the say or do next. Every album in college, Kanye really gave us an best, most powerful hip-hop albums in has received tremendous amazing piece of work that reminded fi ve years, with the question “Can we amounts of critical praise, us no matter what he puts out and no get much higher?” Allowing the listen- with each of them being almost nothing short of per- matter how long it takes him, it will be er to really refl ect on Kanye’s career, fection. And with fi ve solo albums under his belt, Kanye worth the wait. what he was, and what he’s become, could easily be argued as being one of, if not the most he allowed us to see he was not the important artist in hip-hop history. So in his honor, we 6. Everything I Am same man during Th e College Dropout. disregard all his egotistical actions and He has given us something new every microphone stealing to present to you (Graduation) Th is was a glimpse time he steps to the plate. What can he Kanye West’s Top 10 Songs. of the Kanye we had do next? Can he get any higher then he seen back on Th e Col- already is? Has Kanye reached his lim- 10. Last Call lege Dropout, and its? Th is song is an important point in (Th e College Dropout) fans loved it. DJ Pre- a new era for Kanye West. “Last Call” clocked in at a whopping mier chopped it up 12 minutes and 40 seconds. Th is song’s on the turntables 1. Hey Mama length mostly had its outro to blame. while a beautiful pi- (Grammy Version) But this last song on the album intelli- ano sample and pas- Kanye performed this song after gently gave us a handful of Kanye as an sionate lyrics about his mom passedpassed artist, who he was at the start of his ca- being accepted real- in 20082008 at tthehe reer and what he had to off er. It seemed ly helps the listeners Grammys. to be Kanye’s last attempt for you to remember this song We were really get to know him. And Th e Col- for its pure greatness and honesty. You reminded throughout all of lege Dropout, in my opinion, was only quoted this song your senior year, don’t his egotisticaltical words and ar-ar- meant to do one thing: To let us know lie. rogant actions,tions, this man he was something diff erent, and he had was vulnerablerable aandnd ccaredared heart. I’d say it worked out for him well. 5. Devil in a New Dress for other pepeople.ople. We of- (MBDTF) tentimes mistakenly be- 9. Crack Music Th is Dark composition was heav- lieve that just because peo- (Late Registration) ily reliant on soulful samples, but just ple are celebrities they’re “How we stopped the Black Pan- when you thought this beat would just invincible; this is evident in the thers? Ronald Reagan cooked up an an- be a loop, it broke out into an amazing, way we bashsh them for aanyny slight swer...” gritty guitar solo wrapped up by one of mishap. Kanye put his hearheartt On “Crack Music,” Kanye and Th e Rick Ross’s best verses. All the violins, and soul out on the stage Game gave us a politically conscious pianos and sounds on this song helped in this remix of song deep-fried in the soulful samples make the album a beautiful beast. “Hey Mama.”ma.” An of the New York Community Choir. orchestra anandd Th e chants and horns were some- 4. Christian Dior Denim Kanye is always thing we as listeners will not forget. It an incredibleedible was the perfect blend of a very “gang- Flow combination.tion. sta” chorus, and the socially conscious (Th e Good Friday series) We reallyy gogott verses really made this song one of his Th is song has so many features and to feel Kanye’sanye’s most memorable to date. was an “All of the Lights” of it’s own. pain and loss Th is hinted at the amazing album that for his motherother 8. Power was to come with MBDTF and puzzled with this song.ong. fans on why this didn’t make the fi nal I wish we (My Beautiful Dark Twisted cut. could hahaveve Fantasy) seen it on aann Th is song really has one of the most 3. I Wonder album. memorable samples in the Kanye West’s arsenal. Originally performed (Graduation) Listen to this, and it will explain why by King Crimson, Kanye fl ips it and this is number three in the list. Th e ex- makes this song one of the most pow- perimental sound, the weird samples, erful, in-your-face songs he has pro- the simplistic but emotional lyrics duced. Th is anthem goes great with makes this a one-of-a-kind Kanye song. almost anything sports related or ac- Th is song truly stands out amongst all tion packed and was even featured in COURTESTY OF KANYEWEST.COM My Little Pony develops fandom following By EVAN McMILLIN to young girls. Friendship is Magic iss AnotherAnother great asaspect of Friendship is Magic is the [email protected] an excellent example of an element of writing.writing. Previous generationsg of My Little Pony were mainstream media being absorbed by ddumbedumbed down wiwitht half-hearted attempts to be “girly.” Both my gender and age Internet culture. RatherRather tthanhan go tthish route, Faust decided to cater to are definitely outside the The show has gained a large cult fol-- parents withwith referencesrefe to Charlie’s Angels, Lord of targeted demographic of the lowing online, with the fans often re-- ththee Rings aandnd eevenv The Big Lebowski. My Little Pony franchise, ferred to as bronies. Many fans approveve FriendshipFrF iendship is Magic makes frequent throwbacks which is adolescent girls. of the various pop culture references andnd to Loony TTunes.u Characters will occasionally So, why am I recommending character development, and as well ass the interfere withw the screen fade as an episode college students to enjoy the animation and Looney Tunes-style wacki-acki- endsends andan acknowledge the audience. Pin- show My Little Pony: Friend- ness. I personally enjoy everything aboutut it, kiekie Pie ttravels like Pepé Le Pew, hopping on ship is Magic? despite the occasionally clichéd toleranceance all fours. Comically, like Pepé, when My Little Pony: Friendship and friendship lessons. Pinkie is chasing someone, she al- is Magic is the latest generation of the Hasbro toys with Unlike in previous incarnations of thethe waysw magically arrives to the desti- its own show. The animated series of My Little Pony, My Little Pony franchise, the characterssof of natnation first, much to the annoyance of Friendship is Magic, is written and developed by Lauren Friendship is Magic are well developed and memorable. those she pursues. Faust. She is known for her work on Powerpuff Girls and Each character has his or her own distinct personality The animation is another excellent aspect of Friend- Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends. Friendship is Magic and downfalls. From the highly studious and naïve Twi- ship is Magic. The show is animated in Adobe Flash, includes the voices of Tara Strong, Ashleigh Ball, Andrea light Sparkle, who occasionally shows signs of OCD, to which creates crisp and beautiful images. The animation Libman and many more. the shy and quiet Fluttershy, who is comically prone to flows smooth and clean. The animation of Friendship is This still doesn’t answer the question of why a col- outbursts of psychotic rage all can be relatable to real Magic is comparable to that of Foster’s Home for Imagi- lege student should watch a show traditionally targeted life. nary Friends. My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic is an excellent show for everyone who appreciates great cartoons. Faust breathed new life into a stale and generic franchise with great writing, excellent character development and beautiful animation. This is a show that you should defi- nitely be watching.

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While the whole scheme Is it a heist? I don’t know! But it’s a fresh idea, and that a diff erent scenario. It was perfect of the bad guys comes together is fantastic. casting for a character who is try- in the end, there were places in Unfortunately, the execution of a good idea is another ing to be professional while losing the middle I still haven’t fi lled in. story. it slowly. And, of course, Ed Harris I mean, how did they know? Th ere is something about Man on a Ledge that just was superb. I wouldn’t expect any- Perhaps there were too many doesn’t seem to add up. But, I’m getting ahead of myself. thing less from a man who has spent plot points and ideas that didn’t Man on a Ledge tells the story of Nick Cassidy (Sam the later part of his career picking get fully realized, which made Worthington), an ex-cop who has spent time in jail for bad-guy roles. He just plays that the fi lm ultimately turn out all stealing a one-of-a-kind diamond from a real estate mo- character well. wrong. For a great idea, the exe- gul (Ed Harris). He is allowed out of prison for one day Th en, there was everyone else. cution was poor and was only re- to attend his father’s funeral and takes that opportunity Jamie Bell and his onscreen girl- deemed by the performances of to escape his guards. His plan is to get a hotel room with friend Genesis Rodriguez were the the main characters. Minus Ro- a view of the city and step out on to the ledge. Soon, re- diamond thieves and supposed driguez, who’s only redeeming porters, by-standers and police have him surrounded on comic relief of the fi lm. However, quality was that she brought her the ledge. While a police psychologist (Elizabeth Banks) their lovers’ squabbles were poorly push-up bra to the robbery. tries to talk him down, another plan is in the works. timed and inappropriate for the fi lm If you like action movies, this Nick’s brother Joey (Jamie Bell) is across the street trying as a whole. will get the job done. You will be to steal the allegedly already stolen diamond to prove it On top of that, their theft was entertained, but at the cost of was never stolen at all, making Nick innocent. completely nonsensical. Entire COURTESTY OF IMP AWARDS quality. I can’t really pinpoint what I don’t like about this mov- scenes are spent doing a heist thing ie, but I have some ideas. And I’ll get to those later, be- that will, hopefully, get them to the cause I must fi rst admit there were some redeeming qual- diamond, but the entire plan is lost to the audience. Th ey ities of Man on a Ledge. are just watching them crawl through vents and cut wires, Verdict: C For someone who usually plays larger-than-life charac- and the audience has no idea how those paths are getting Witty film critic offers sharp humorous reviews By MICHAEL EMERSON tain witty execution. His reviews are not only a source of from this site is abstract humor that is produced from the [email protected] credible information, but a huge source of entertainment, analysis of the diff erent forms of media. You’re not just get- as well. He, in simple terms, verbally and physically rips the ting a review, but a full blown cavalcade of sketch comedy You’ve all heard of certain movies apart and can be credited as one of the biggest cyn- gold. famousf critics such as Siskel ics in the history of media review. 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Th ey’ve had little to no luck in fi nding other patch en- PATCHES thusiasts, but of course, this is what makes their collection CASHMAN CONTINUED FROM A1 special. CONTINUED FROM A1 Other people around them seem to share their excite- ment, however. “We can’t really play downtown because we don’t play 50 states. “Th e people at the desk always ask if we have new patch- covers of country music (laughs),” Ray said. “So east Nash- Th e two of them obtain these patches by writing or typ- es… they’re just as excited to get them as we are,” Sykes said. ville is kind of where all the rock and blues, bluegrass, all the ing letters to diff erent police stations in hopes of a response “Th ey always want to see the patches we’ve got before we other music is happening.” to receive a patch. take them up.” “Th e whole independent movement is there,” Verone “We both write letters, but we do it diff erent ways. He Sykes and Arnold plan on continuing their collection af- said. handwrites all of his, more personal y’know, and I have a ter college and beyond, fi nding more suitable means of pres- Th eir constant touring has even brought them to Ken- template where I’ll change the name, the address, the chief ervation such as framing them to a mantle. Th ey said they tucky in the past. of police’s name,” Sykes said. “But we hand sign it and do it believe that committing to this collection inspires them to “Yeah, we’ve played in Lexington and I’ve played Rab- the old fashioned way: send it out in the mail with a stamp work harder in hopes of one day reaching their goal of be- bit Hash about 57 times,” Ray said. “It’s a town with maybe and wait till we get a letter back.” coming law enforcement agents. a hundred people. It has a dog for the mayor, but it’s a fun Th eir family and friends have shown great interest in Th e two young men share a common interest not only in place. It’s just a small town that loves music.” their collections, going so far as aiding them in obtaining their collection, but in their same dream of practicing law. Th e band is now preparing a new album, their latest since patches. Sykes said he had this passion since he was in kindergarten 2010’s Snake Feast. “Both of our families are very supportive, all of our and the teacher passed out sheets featuring the famed ques- “I’ve got about four albums out right now and we’re fi xing friends know and every time we get patches we put it up on tion, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” to record a fi fth album, tentatively called Th e Rough Tumbled Facebook for all of our friends to see,” Sykes said. “We keep “I always put down police offi cer,” Sykes said. “So one day South,” Ray said. “It’ll be out maybe early summer.” our door propped open here in the hallway on our fl oor, I just gave it some thought and I came to the realization that Th roughout the lineup changes and the new albums, one and people walk by and they’ll just stop in the hallway and it bothered me when I see people in distress or see people thing has always remained: the joy of playing music. And stare and ask ‘What is all that?’ So we have to explain all the in danger or see people who are in need of assistance from their upcoming Richmond show should prove to be yet an- time.” somebody who has the power to make a diff erence in their other rocking good time. Arnold shared the excitement that comes from antici- life. I decided I want to dedicate myself to public service “We’re looking forward to it. We should be pretty much pating the arrival of a patch. and be a help to anybody any way that I can. I couldn’t think on our game because we’ve just come off a three week tour.,” “It’s just fun coming in from a long day and fi nding of any better way to do that than to be a police offi cer.” Ray said. a patch in the mailbox,” Arnold said. “My favorite patch While Nathaniel said his story may not be as “romantic,” For more information or to hear some of the band your- would be the one from the Georgetown SWAT.” he still wishes to pursue the road of justice. self, check out www.reverbnation.com/cashman and prep Sykes has a slightly diff erent preference. And for this pair, it seems the road to justice is paved yourself for their upcoming Paddy Wagon show. Show up “My favorite patch is the one from Paducah, Kentucky,” with embroidered patches and good intentions. and help shake rock and roll out of its current funk back to Sykes said. its former glory.

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uar junior Shelby Hullett in straight sets. After Picking up where she left off , Amandine breezing through the fi rst set and not dropping a Fouzi was able to again escape a match with- WOMEN’S TENNIS single game, Hullett was able to rally in the sec- out dropping a single game. She faced off against TRACK CONTINUED FROM B6 ond but fell short as Gerritsen was able to close University of the Cumberlands no. 1 seed Nee- CONTINUED FROM B6 the match, 6-0, 6-4. sha Th irumalaichelvam. She picked up the win: Th e trend continued as fellow freshmen Kris- 6-0, 6-0. tucky, the University of Central tina Labeja and Carmen Rodriguez also had im- Milena Poff o and Carmen Rodriguez were performed very well considering nerves.” Florida, Miami (Ohio), Ohio pressive debuts. also able to defeat their opponents without giv- IUPUI took the court hoping to get back on State University and Vanderbilt. No. 3 seed Labeja would have no trouble tak- ing up a single game, as they made quick work the right track after losing its fi rst three match- Kosgei and Bouchikhi were ing down IUPUI’s Abbey Neff . As she orches- of the Patriot’s no. 3 and 6 seeded players Kaitlin es. But the Lady Colonels would prove too much also named the Adidas Ohio trated a striking fi rst win at 6-2, 6-2. Smith and Kaitlin Daugherty. for the Jaguars as they cruised to a 7-0 victory. Valley Conference Male and Fe- No. 6 seed Rodriguez made quick work of her Eastern’s no. 2 seed Melissa Gerritsen swept No. 1 seed and freshman Amandine Faouzi male Indoor Track Athletes of foe Jesika Bays, beating her in convincing fash- her competition, as well. She dropped only one led the team with a stellar performance against the Week on Tuesday. This is the ion with a fi nal count of 6-1, 6-1. game in the fi rst set but fi nished up the match by IUPUI’s Alisha Cummings. Faouzi kept her un- fifth time they have shared the Only sophomores, the now veterans of the defeating her opponent Shelby Muff with ease, forced errors to a minimum and posted an im- award on the same week. young squad, Milena Poff o and Saioa Oscoz 6-1, 6-0. pressive 6-0, 6-0 win. Eastern’s men team was also would not be outdone by their younger team- Th e Colonels no. 4 and 5 seeded players, Afterwards, Coach Oertel shared his ranked number 10 in the South- mates. Saioa Oscoz and Kristina Labeja, conquered thoughts on the play of Faouzi, as well as expec- east Region for the week, ac- Th e Brazilian native and no. 4 seed for East- their competition as they both took their respec- tations for her going forward. cording to the latest U.S. Track ern, Milena Poff o was able to ward off junior tive matches with 6-0, 6-1. “She’s got the potential to be as good as any and Field and Cross Country Vanessa Whyte for IUPUI. Poff o took the match Th is week the team faces a major challenge, Colonel girl I’ve had here,” Oertel said. “Due to Coaches Association regional in straight sets: 6-1, 6-2. as they travel to Indianapolis to take on Butler. her competitive nature and her amazing ability poll. This is a drop off from last Oscoz, the no. 5 seed for the Lady colonels, Oertel spoke on how the program Butler has to keep her unforced errors at a minimum. Th e week’s rating at number 9. East- made quick work of Jaguars freshman Rachael as well as what he expects Friday. girl doesn’t make errors unless someone forces ern is ahead of schools like the Bridegroom, as she only dropped two games. “Butler is a pretty respectable private school them on her. Th at’s how you see scores like hers. University of Kentucky, ranked Th e fi nal score was 6-0, 6-2. and program,” Oertel said. “Th ey get good num- A lot of good players make errors and that’s why 15th, and East Carolina, ranked With its fi rst match out of the way, and bers on their rosters. Th ey’re always competitive you don’t get 6-0, 6-0’s. She’s error free.” 11th. nerves out the window, the team set its sights on and they always have good tennis backgrounds. Faouzi wasn’t the only Colonel to put on an Eastern’s track and field team the University of the Cumberlands. I expect a competitive match from our girls, impressive performance. Fellow freshman and competes next on Saturday, Feb- With only three games lost between all six should be a good road test for us.” no. 2 seed Melissa Gerritsen was able to keep ruary 4, at the MTSU Invitation- Colonels, they were able to get past the Patriot Th at match is scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday. the momentum going as she took down Jag- al in Murfreesboro, Tenn. girls, with a 6-0 total victory.

Owens is a defensive back from the MEN’S TENNIS RECRUITS Georgia Military College in Milled- CONTINUED FROM B6 geville, GA. CONTINUED FROM B5 ESPN.com also lists Jon Floyd, a 6-foot-3, 240-pound defensive end from ling’s blog. Madison Central High School and Mi- Oertel spoke on how the Colonels were able As a senior, he passed for 1,424 yards chael Simpson, a 5-foot-11, 188-pound to capitalize on the big moments and win and 15 touchdowns and rushed for 495 quarterback from Trotwood-Madison both of their matches. yards and 12 scores, while leading Scott High School in Trotwood, Ohio, as two “Th ere was a lot of competitive tennis go- County into the Class 6-A state cham- other commits for Eastern. ing on out there,” Oertel said. “And we just pionship game. Lawler has a strong arm On video, Floyd shows a natural won a lot of the big points in the games to and quick feet, making him a threat to nose for the ball and uses his speed make the scores look like we won easier than move the chains through the air or on on the edge to his advantage. Eastern’s we did. A lot of that comes from inner belief, the ground. He also has the size and strength the last few years has been on a lot of inner confi dence when it’s crunch athleticism of a college signal caller. the defensive side, and Floyd should be time. We really came through for the most Demling also has off ensive lineman a good prospect for the Colonel’s fu- part.” Brandon Guy, quarterback Kyle Roma- ture. Th is week, the Colonels take on Division no and running back Jared Sanders as Simpson, a dual threat QB, can beat II powerhouse Abilene Christian University Colonel commits. people with his arm or his legs. After in what promises to be a great match. Guy, a 6-foot-2, 285-pounder, also doing some comparing through video Abilene Christian will come in ranked had off ers from Ohio Valley Confer- scouting, he actually reminds me of a sixth in the country in Division II. Coach ence rivals Austin Peay, UT-Martin and young T.J. Pryor for his ability to make Oertel is well aware of the caliber of team the Tennessee Tech, according to Demling. plays in the backfi eld. Not a bad com- Wildcats possess. Romano threw for 1,851 yards and 14 parison at all. “Th ey’re one of our tougher teams here SONYA JOHNSON/PROGRESS touchdowns and also rushed for 913 In years past, Hood has been known we’ve had in a while,” Oertel said. “Th ey’re yards and 17 more scores as a senior. to redshirt most of his freshmen. number six in the country in division two. Eastern’s Philip Janz went 1-1 over the weekend Sanders shows good speed and quick- Which, in the end, usually works out Th row the division out the door; they could with losses at No. 1 singles against the University of ness with the ball and seems to have a for the better. Last year’s seniors turned be a legit division one program. We got our Cumberlands and a 6-2, 6-3 win over Dayton. good burst through the hole. out to perhaps the most successful class hands full on the guy’s side next Saturday.” Rivals.com lists Chris Owens as an- in history. Hopefully, this next batch of Th at match is scheduled for 1 p.m. this other verbal commit for Hood and co. youngsters can reap the same success. Saturday. CLASSIFIED ADS Worship Directory -This is a Paid Advertisement- FORFO RENT FORFO RENT HELP WANTED Big Hill Christian Church Fountain Park First Church of God Rosedale Baptist Church 2 BEDROOM APT. 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By CHRIS MCGEE [email protected] Colonel Corner Pet e err Sigilai Sigilai Senior Peter Sigilai had a remarkable 2011 season. He was the Col- I plan to get a job here for one or two years and then return home to Ke- onels’ no. 3 runner. In addition, the men earned their irst team berth nya. to the NCAA championships because of his performance at the South- What is your favorite food? east Region Championship. Sigilai recently changed his major to envi- I eat mostly Kenyan food, but my favorite American food is pizza. ronmental health. He is currently pursuing a master’s in this ield. What made you decide on environmental health as a major? I chose environmental health because I believe it’s where we need the What sport would you be playing if not cross country? most help at home [Kenya]. We have a lot of people dying of disease in Volleyball. my country, and I want to try and help them. What is your proudest accomplishment up to this point? Where do you see yourself in ive years? Graduate school. I want to ind somewhere to train and keep running. I want to run in What are your plans after graduating EKU? public events. Men’s tennis rebounds with weekend wins

By GREG ADAMS rienced Colonel squad. Al- [email protected] though managing to keep it competitive, they were un- It was home sweet home able to do so, as they fell 6-1. for Eastern’s men’s tennis Senior and no. 2 seed squad Saturday. Hugo Klientovsky struck After starting the season fi rst, defeating his opponent with two grueling road loss- Robert Salcedo in straight es against powerhouse teams sets. Th e score being 6-2, 6-1. University of Kentucky and Soon after fellow se- University of Tennessee, they nior and no. 1 seeded Colo- began home play against nel Niklas Schroeder would both the University of the follow his teammates foot- Cumberlands and the Uni- steps, as he took down Day- versity of Dayton. ton’s Andrew Hanley in con- Eastern (2-2, 0-0 OVC) vincing fashion with the fi nal squared off against Day- count being 6-2, 6-0. ton University of the Cum- Just as it appeared East- berlands (1-2) Saturday in ern would cruise to another what would be the last home win, the Flyers began to fi ght opener for a group of guys back. who have led Eastern to First, it was the Flyers three straight OVC champi- freshman and Canada native onships. Josh Malyon who challenged Eastern’s no. 3 seed Joao the Colonels. He faced off Maio would be the fi rst to get against no. 4 seed Parul Ver- SONYA JOHNSON/PROGRESS the Colonels on the board as ma. After Verma was able Eastern’s Raechele Gray (No. 10 ) drives past a Tennessee Tech defender in the Lady Colonels recent loss to the Lady he defeated senior and Ecua- to take the fi rst set quickly, Golden Eagles. Eastern couldn’t overcome two scoring runs by Tech in the 82-67 loss. dor native Danilo Garcia in Malyon began to rally back straight sets with 6-0, 6-1. in the second. After a fi erce No 4. seed for Eastern battle back and forth, Verma Emilio Piriz would soon fol- was able to narrowly prevent low his lead as he took down the match from going into a Big runs bury Lady Colonels the Patriots senior Jerrid third set as he got the victory Neeley by 6-2, 6-0. of 6-1, 7-5. No. 2 seed for the Colo- Looking to avenge his nels Parul Verma also picked loss to the University of the By STEPHEN HAUSER game I was taking what the defense have any problems shooting the ball up a victory for Eastern by Cumberlands, no. 1 seed, [email protected] was giving me,” Carpenter said. “I against the Lady Colonels defense. defeating no. 2 seed Guiller- Janz would return to his no. was playing within the offense, and The Golden Eagles shot 48.8 per- mo Alvarez with a score of 3 seeded position to take on The Lady Colonels couldn’t over- I was being more aggressive.” cent from the field making 30-62 of 6-1, 6-1. the scrappy Dayton junior come two large runs by Tennessee Eastern had all of the momen- their shots. From behind the arc the Th e only loss of the day Joe West. In a highly com- Tech University, in their 82-67 loss tum heading into the locker room Golden Eagles shot 53 percent from for the Colonels came at the petitive match, Janz proved Saturday. and lost it within the first minutes the field hitting 7-13. hands of the Patriots no. 1 to be too much for West, as Eastern (10-10, 5-4 OVC) were of the second half. The Lady Col- “If you look at the numbers they seeded player Juan de la Lle- he took the match in straight placed in a tough spot with 5:14 left onels came out shot the ball really ra, as he was able to outlast sets of 6-2, 6-3. in the first half of play. The Gold- flat, and the Gold- “I think the lack of well,” Head Coach senior veteran Philip Janz. Looking to keep the Col- en Eagles (9-13, 5-3 OVC) scored en Eagles capital- Chrissy Roberts Janz kept it tight in the fi rst, onels perfect in the match, eight straight points, two 3-point- ized. The Golden intensity on offense said. “We were like but fell short. And in the sec- no. 6 seed Carles Pons made ers, after two straight turnovers. Eagles went on an and defense in the 8 out of 19 from ond set De la Llera was able quick work of the Flyer’s The Golden Eagles were up 42-28 8-2 run to expand inside the paint to pull away and steal the Benton Benalcazar: 6-1, 6-1. and held all the momentum in the their lead to 54-44 second half is one of and you need to match with a fi nal count of Th e most captivating and game. with 15:26 remain- the reasons why we knock down those 6-4, 6-1 in favor of De la Lle- suspenseful match came Instead of collapsing with so ing in the game. shots.” ra. from Maio of Eastern. Th e much time remaining in the game, “I think the lack didn’t come back.” The Lady Colo- But the Colonels were fi fth seeded sophomore bat- the Eastern tightened up their of intensity on of- nels return to ac- able to rebound as both no. tled against Colin Bernier bootstraps and clawed back into fense and defense tion when they 6 seed Jan Dombrowski and in a three-setter. After tak- the game. The Lady Colonels would in the second half Alex Jones travel to Nash- new comer Craig Campbell ing the fi rst set 6-4, Maio finish the half on a 14-4 run to cut is one of the rea- forward ville, Tennessee were able to defeat their op- fought valiantly but was tak- the lead to 46-42. sons why we didn’t to face Tennes- ponents in straight sets. en down in the second and Marie Carpenter, sophomore come back,” said see State Univer- Winning with an over- failed to capture the third- Lady Colonel, closed the half with Lady Colonel Alex Jones. sity Wednesday evening. Dec. 31, all fi nal score of 6-1, East- set tie break. Bernier won the one of her two 3-pointers. Carpen- Jones scored 11 points and 2011 the Lady Colonels defeated ern used their momentum to match, 4-6, 6-4, 10-7. ter led the team in scoring with 13 grabbed seven rebounds for East- TSU 79-59. Tipoff is scheduled for take down Dayton. Afterwards, Coach Rob points. ern. 8 p.m. Th e Flyers came in 0-1 “I feel like the first half of the Tennessee Tech University didn’t looking to upset the expe- › SEE MEN’S TENNIS, PAGE B4 SPORTSWRITERS WANTED

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SENIOR KOSGEI, JUNIOR BOUCHIKHI CONTINUE STREAK OF WINS

By MATT CRUMP [email protected]

Eastern’s track and field team continues to win big, with senior Lydia Kosgei and junior Soufiane Bou- chikhi both winning the women’s mile and the men’s 3,000 meters, respectively, at the University of Ken- tucky’s Rod McCravy Memorial Meet at the E.J. Nut- ter Fieldhouse last weekend. Kosgei blew past the competition during the wom- en’s mile with a personal best time of 4:45.57. The second place runner was from Vanderbilt and came in almost seven seconds late at 4:52.21. “It was okay, I won,” Kosgei said about her time. “But I wasn’t worried about my time. It was comfort- able, you know?” Bouchikhi also placed well in front of his compe- tition, which consisted of 45 runners. His time for the men’s 3,000 meters was 8:04.00, which was almost seven seconds fast- SONYA JOHNSON/PROGRESS er than the second place runner, an Eastern’s junior guard Mike DiNunno poured in a career-high 33 points in the Colonels loss to Tennessee State in double athlete from the University of Ken- overtime. DiNunno tied a school record for seven three-pointers in one game. tucky. Bouchikhi’s time also pushed back the record for men’s 3,000 me- ters at Eastern, with the previous re- cord being 8:07.09, which was set by former Eastern All-American Ja- cob Korir in 2009. Soufiane Bouchikhi The Colonels had a strong Colonels suffer setbacks showing. University of Tennessee transfer Senior Pe- ter Sigilai finished third in the men’s 800 meters with a time of 1:49.89. He was the second collegiate runner to place, with a runner from Western Kentucky beat- ing him by 27 seconds. His time also was 31 seconds in two conference games slower than Eastern’s school record of 1:49.58, set by Steve Maina in 2006. He later ran in the men’s 3,000 MEN LOSE FIRST HOME GAME OF SEASON, FALL IN DOUBLE OVERTIME meters and placed sixth with a personal best time of 8:15.35. The other runners from Eastern in the men’s 3,000 By RYAN ALVES meters were senior Ben Cheruiyot, who placed fifth [email protected] with a time of 8:15.35, senior David Mutuse, who placed ninth with a time of 8:20.66. Eastern placed Last week wasn’t a good week to 20th during the women 4x400 meter relay. play Tennessee teams. Participating teams at the meet included the Uni- Eastern’s men’s basketball team suf- versity of Cincinnati, Georgia Tech, the University fered its fi rst home loss of the season of Kentucky, Memphis, Middle Tennessee State, the Th ursday night to Tennessee Tech, University of Mississippi, Murray State, the Universi- then were outlasted in double over- ty of South Carolina, Southern Illinois, Western Ken- time and by Tennessee State Saturday. Against the Golden Eagles of Tech, › SEE TRACK, PAGE B4 Eastern couldn’t overcome a late scor- ing drought of almost eight minutes en route to the 82-65 loss. It was the Col- onel’s fi rst loss of the season. Eastern trailed by 10 points at the States’ top rusher one half, but Tech’s lead quickly grew to 14 with of many expected to TTU 82 16:45 to play. Over the next fi ve minutes the EKU 65 Colonels clawed back sign with Colonels to within three points SONYA JOHNSON/PROGRESS at 48-45, after senior Joshua Jones and sophomore Jeff Johnson sank back-to- Senior guard Jaron Jones (No. 15) has scored 23 and 30 points respectively in back 3-pointers. the Colonel’s last two games. Despite the seniors contributions, Eastern hasn’t But then the Colonels went cold, been able to net a win. scoring only fi ve points over the next Ryan eight minutes, and just like that Tech’s Alves 66-50 lead with 3:41 to time on the road at Tennessee State. free throws with fi ve seconds left to go was never in jeop- Th e two teams battled back and send the game into the second over- TSU 91 ardy. forth but in the end junior Mike Di- time. Senior Jaron Jones Nunno’s career-high 33 points wasn’t Jones came up big again with a EKU 85 led Eastern with 23 enough as the Colonels lost in double- jumper with 1:10 remaining to tie points and fi ve re- overtime 91-85. things at 85-all, but Tennessee State With the win, Tennessee State im- pulled away down the stretch. bounds, while freshman Eric Stutz As of press time, all recruits had only given a verbal com- proves to 13-10 overall and 6-4 in OVC Jones chipped in with a personal contributed with 13 points in the paint. mitment to Eastern. Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012 was the fi rst action. Th e Colonels fall to 12-11 and best 30 points. DiNunno’s 33 points Tennessee Tech’s Kevin Murphy day recruits could sign their national letters of intent. poured in a career-high 34 points. Jud 5-5. came behind seven 3-pointers, which In a game that featured 16 ties and equaled a program single-game record. Dillard chipped in with 14 points and Th is week hundreds of high school seniors will be de- 19 lead changes, a DiNunno 3-pointer Robert Covington paced Tennes- grabbed a team-high nine boards for ciding where they will suit up to play on the gridiron next gave Eastern the late lead 70-67 with 58 see State with 22 points and eight re- the Golden Eagles. fall. seconds to play. But TSU hit three free bounds. Four other Tigers totaled at As a team, Tennessee Tech shot 56 In years past, Eastern football’s head coach Dean Hood’s throws to tie up the game with 34 sec- least 10 points. percent (24-for-43) from the fi eld and dedication to the recruiting trail has paid dividends. onds left. Th e Colonels continue their three- 58 percent (7-for-12) from three-point Th is year should be no exception for the Colonels. Senior Jaron Jones’ missed the po- game road swing on Th ursday, Feb. 2 at range. According to Jody Demling, who covers recruiting tential game winner at the buzzer. Eastern Illinois. Game time is set for 8 Eastern’s woes continued, but this around the state for the Louisville Courier-Journal, the fi rst In the fi rst overtime, Jones hit two p.m. big name comes from the Bluegrass state itself, Johnson Central High School’s own J.J. Jude. Jude, a 5-foot-10, 190-pound running back was the state’s leading rusher last year with 3,061 yards. He scored Women’s tennis sweep 31 TDs and became the fi rst Kentucky player to surpass 3,000 yards twice. He’s only the sixth player to reach 3,000 in any season and ended his career with 8,637 rushing in dual home opener yards. I’ve watched a few highlights videos of Jude on YouTube, By GREG ADAMS season opener. and the fi rst thing that sticks out to me his is unwillingness [email protected] With the addition of fi ve new to let the fi rst guy tackle him. Several times it looked like freshmen, it was up in the air as the other team had him bottled up, but then he’d break a to how they would perform in few tackles and squirt out of the pile for more yards. With a line-up of fresh faces, the fi rst collegiate match of their For Eastern, who this past year revamped its off ense to Eastern’s women’s tennis squad careers. focus more on the run-game, Jude should be a viable weap- took the court Friday looking to Coach Rob Oertel spoke on on in the years to come. prove age is nothing but a num- how pleased he was with their Other notable recruits from around the state of Ken- ber. performance, despite a few pre- tucky are Butler County High School’s Kiante Northington With wins over Indiana Uni- game jitters. and Scott County’s Ben Lawler. versity-Purdue University In- “Considering, understand- Northington had 46 catches for 804 yards and nine dianapolis (0-4) and University ably, how nervous they were, it’s touchdowns in his senior year. According to Demling, of the Cumberlands (0-3), the a good sign that they were pro- Northington will attend Eastern on a partial scholarship in Lady Colonels had a great start ductive even when nervous,” hopes of landing a full scholarship next season. He should to what should be an exciting Oertel said. “Th eir nerves didn’t add some more depth to an already young receiving corps season of tennis. hurt their performance level. for the Colonels. Th e Lady Colonels (2-0, 0-0 First college, fi rst team match Lawler, a 6-foot-3, 190-pound quarterback, picked the SONYA JOHNSON/PROGRESS OVC) welcomed IUPUI and for them in their careers. Th ey Colonels over Ball State and Furman, according to Dem- Eastern’s Kristina Labeja goes for a forehand in the University of the Cumberlands women’s win over the weekend. for a much anticipated home/ › SEE WOMEN, PAGE B4 › SEE RECRUITS, PAGE B4