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EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY Charleston, ILL. Ea s t e r n N e w s DENNEWS.COM Dark Ages funny Softball falls to after all 18th ranked Illinois Verge, section B Page 12
LOcal university Checking Textbook rental ready for summer identification at bars not always fool proof Mother’s found out hard way Feb. 17 By Kayleigh Zyskowski City Editor
At a bar, a doorman’s job is to check the identification of the patron’s entering the es- tablishment. This is done to comply with the city’s alcohol ordinance allowing no patrons under the age of 21 inside a liquor-licensed premise. However, the routine checking of identifi- cation at the door is not fool proof, as Moth- er’s, 506 Monroe Ave., found out on Febru- ary 17. During a private event, the Charleston Po- lice Department completed an alcohol com- pliance check and six patrons in the bar could not show proof they were of age to be pres- ent in the bar. During the subsequent hearing, a cam- era showed the underage patrons entered the premise after presenting false identifica- tion and the charges against Mother’s were dropped. However, false identifications being used at local bars is still an issue. BARS, page 7 Kim Vincent | The Daily Eastern News Dan Nadler, vice president for student affairs, proudly gives a tour of the new Textbook Rental Facility. CAMPUS thing is completely set. They hope The facility on Edgar Drive be- ity is about 210,000 books, Car- Global impact Various issues to be ready for students to pick up hind Carman Hall was original- ol Miller, Textbook Rental direc- books at the beginning of summer ly set for completion April 1, but tor, said. About two-thirds of the caused delays session. delays ranged from issues with the books are currently in stock and of fair trade “We are absolutely committed radio frequency identification tag have been tagged and moved to the in construction to not opening the doors until we technology and frigid tempera- new facility. Tagging began March About 30 students By Sarah Ruholl have everything perfect,” said Dan tures. 11, Miller said. Administration Editor Nadler, vice president for student “You can’t pour concrete when The director of the Champaign were in attendance at affairs. “There are a lot of things you have those kind of weather Public Library told Miller that the Textbook rental isn’t opening along the way that we have no con- conditions,” Nadler said. process would likely take more than John Taylor’s program the doors of its facility until every- trol over.” The total inventory for the facil- TEXTBOOK, page 7
By Jason Hardimon event Campus Editor
Buying a cup of coffee could affect a rural grow- Relay for Life want to ‘celebrate more birthdays’ er thousands of miles away. If that coffee was im- ported through fair trade, the benefits for that days,” with the idea that if more time. “I want to help others so people grower could have a more significant impact on Michelle Roberts money is raised for cancer research Robert also included that her don’t have to be affected by cancer,” the grower’s quality of life. and treatments, more people di- parent’s were also fearful for her Browne said. “Cancer touches ev- Approximately 30 members of the campus to speak at 6 p.m. agnosed with cancer can celebrate survival. eryone’s lives and hopefully some- community were in attendance as John Taylor, a for event more birthdays. “They were the same way,” she day it won’t.” program and advocacy officer for the Catholic Re- Roberts said she wanted to speak said. “They knew they had to step The event will be 12 hours long, lief Services, spoke about the global impact of free By Heather Holm to show attendees that people can up.” from 6 p.m. to Saturday at 6 a.m. trade and the role the CRS plays in forwarding the Activities Editor overcome cancer and that their Her friends and family friends in Lantz Arena. movement Thursday at Lumpkin Hall. money is going to a good cause. also dropped everything to help Colleen O’Sullivan, president The presentation, sponsored by the Committee Michelle Roberts was diagnosed “Obviously, I was scared,” Rob- out. of Eastern’s Colleges against Can- for Fair Trade and Global Justice, which operates with cancer when she was 16 years erts said. “I was so shocked it was This year, during spring break, cer and event chair, said the event is through the Newman Catholic Center, concluded old. not an option to be scared. My was the first time Robert’s doctors 12 hours long with the notion that a week of activities planned by the group. She will speak at 6 p.m. today at doctor laid out a plan, so I thought called her a survivor and felt com- since cancer never sleeps, neither Taylor borrowed a quote from the 1984 U.S. Relay for Life on the story of her I should do what he said.” fortable telling her she would be should the members attending. Conference of Catholic Bishops. struggle and how she overcame Er- Robert’s speech will be about OK after being released from St. O’Sullivan saw the effects of “‘The economy should serve the people and not ving’s sarcoma cancer, which in- how she felt while being diagnosed Jude’s hospital in 2005. cancer when her grandmother died the other way around,’” Taylor said. “That’s what cluded a softball-sized tumor in her and after she was treated. “I can now speak without break- from the disease and her grandfa- fair trade is all about.” right shoulder blade. “It’s good for people to see a suc- ing down,” she said. ther suffered from it. Taylor said not everyone agrees. Her treatment included a year cess story,” she said. “The money is Dana Browne, treasurer of East- She said others should under- “I say that so easily, but I know a lot of people long with radiation treatment and going to a good cause.” ern’s Colleges Against Cancer, has stand the importance of seeing the don’t agree with that,” Taylor said. “I know that, a stem cell transplant. Robert’s said even though her been participating in Relay for Life effects of cancer. from my experience of 64 years, even though we The Relay for Life theme this parents will not see her speak, they since her freshman year of high “It’s everywhere and can happen TRADE, page 7 year is “Celebrating More Birth- were there for her during her rough school. RELAY, page 7 THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS FRIDAY, APRIL 16,2010 2 DENNEWS.COM NO . 137, VOLUME 94 WEATHER TODAY 04.16.10 Friday
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CAMPUS BRIEFS Comedy to be shown at Doudna "Incorruptible: A Dark Comedy About the Dark Ages" will be shown today through Tuesday at the Black Box Theatre in the Doudna Fine Arts Cen ter. "Incorruptible" is by Michael HoUinger and is MEGAN MATHY I THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Gerry Slattery, a senior textile design major, exchanges homemade wedding rings with William Kendall, a junior art history major, during the described as "A bawdy farce satirizing the fragili Get Gay Married event held in the North Quad Thursday afternoon. The event was held by PRIDE in support of the legalization of gay marriage. ty of faid1 in the face of survival. A fun and gentle rib-poking look at how we humans gleefi.llly twist our convictions to rationalize our bad behavior." DENNEWS.COM MORGAN MATT General admission is $12. Admission for seniors FREEMAN DAMON and Eastern employees is $10, and it is $5 for sm 1!1 "• dents. Performances start at 7 p.m. each day except Foot Care I NVICTUS Sunday, when it starts at 2 p.m. Hi) people needed o Icoder. Assistant Online Editor Julia Carlucci talks He gave !hem o chomp on. abom why you should rhink a little bit more Auditions for Pink about the health of your feet. Read her health Frida~& Panthers Saturday blog on DENnews. com to find out more. Saturaay The Eastern Pink Panthers will hold open audi Buzzard tions for anyone wishing to join the dance team at Week of the Young Child Auditorium 7:30 a.m. Sanuday inside the Smdent Recreation Center. Those wishing to audition must be a fuU The Week of the Young Child is about cele 7:00pm time student at Eastern with 12 or more academ brating not only young children, but the people ic credit hours and a cumtllative grade point aver who teach young children. Find out more in a .. age of2.0 or higher. 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ACADEMICS Science, math group drives women Support group for women keeps "WiSM is them motivated important because there By Kate Kelleher Staff Reporter are so few 0 The efforts of the Women in women In Math and Sciences group have paid off. Members of the group feel more the field of motivated to continue on toward a science. Look degree in math and sciences. WiSM is a group that serves as at how many a resource to female students pur suing degrees and careers in sci male science ences and mathematics. The mis professors there sion ofWiSM is " to recruit andre tain women students in sciences are compared to and mathematics, and to mentor and provide stewardship to wom female." en in sciences and mathematics ma Barbara Carlsward, jors for advances degrees and career president of the WiSM tracks." advisory board Associate professor Barbara Carlsward is the President of the WiSM advisory board. reers, ask advice and get ideas for "WiSM is important because their own career paths. Both McA there are so few women in the field voy and Dwyer agree that speakers of science," Carlsward said. "Look encourage women to continue stick at how many male science profes with their choice pursuing degrees sors there are compared to female." or careers in the field of math and MaryAnne Hanner, dean of the sciences. College of Sciences, started WiSM "These women show you can be a in 2007, with a panel discussion scientist and still have a life," McA of women at various stages in their voy said. careers along with round- table "It is really encouraging to see discussions with faculty and stu you don't have to be totally ab dents. sorbed in work," Dwyer said. WiSM hosts events featuring WiSM holds workshops at women from around the nation who middle schools throughout the have established themselves and can area to promote children's inter illustrate how rewarding a career in est early. science or math can be. "Interest is science is something An event in February featured that happens when you're a kid," speaker Heidi Hammel, a professor Carlsward said. of Physics and Astronomy. Currently WiSM is made up of "That was really nice for me since mostly professors; however, they there are so few physics majors," are trying to get more students in said Maggie McAvoy a junior phys volved. ics major from Normal. "Right now the focus is retention "We are the rarest of the group," of science and math majors," Dwyer said McAvoy about herself and said. "In the future, I think we'll friend Laura Dwyer, a junior from try to also focus on undecided ma Bloomington and currently the only jors." female mathematics and computer sciences major. Kate Kelleher can be reached AMIR PRELLBERG I THE DA ILY EASTERN NEWS At WiSM events, students can at 581-7942 Alicia Wittenberg, junior mathematics major from Effingham, studies her Calculus Ill notes in Old Main Thursday hear women speak about their ca- or [email protected]. evening. WiSM is a group that provides support to women who are pursuing a degree in science or mathematics.
CAUSES YouTube instigates 'Barrettes for Taylor'
ny videos, but a freshman on cam "keep holding on." of Chicago. It costs $3 for one and $5 for Freshman takes pus was moved to take action after "I've always wanted help little Only 650 children are diagnosed two. Since starting ' Barrettes for seeing one particular You Tube vid kids, and that's why I want to be with neuroblastoma in the United Taylor' in February, Carbone has action thanks eo about a four-year-old girl named a teacher, but when I saw Taylor States each year, and of those 650 raised more than $200, which she to video by Taylor Love. Love's YouTube video I knew I had children, 70 percent of them will re plans on sending to Love. Stefanie Carbone, a freshman ele to act," said Carbone. lapse. To donate to money to Taylor four-year-old mentary education major from Park Love has been battling stage four Carbone wanted Love to be the Love, you can visit taylorlove.org, Ridge, was inspired by a video made neuroblastoma since she was 18 first child she helped. Carbone de and to buy barrettes from Stefanie, By Nike Ogunbodede by 12-year-old Abby Miller in July months old. Neuroblastoma is a cided to start making barrettes with e-mail her at [email protected]. Staff Reporter 2009. cancer that begins in the nerve tis beads that the purchaser could per In the video Miller, from Ash sues of infants and very young chil sonalize. Nike Ogunbodede can be Web sites like You Tube have be burn, Va., sings a song by Avril Lav dren, according the Web site for " I wanted to raise at least reached aT 581-7942 or come popular because of their fun- igne telling her young neighbor to Comer's Hospital at the University $ 1,000," Carbone said. at [email protected]_
ROTC ROTC cadets invite onlookers to helicopter landing
By Doug T. Graham p.m. into the army aviation field. when it lands for a short briefing at The helicopter will be piloted Staff Reporter A helicopter from the National The helicopter will be landing 5:30p.m. by 1st Lt. John Pollard, an Eastern Guard in Springfield will land and and taking off throughout the after The briefing will be followed by graduate of the class of 2006. Eastern's ROTC will be con ROTC cadets will ride in it as it noon. drills for the cadets. They will prac ducting an aviation training ses flies around campus. Although they will not be al tice boarding and jumping off the Doug T_ Graham can be reached sion in the field next to the Tar The stated goal of the training lowed to ride in it, the general pub helicopter quickly while iris on the at 581-7942 hie Arts Center today at 3:30 program is to give cadets a glimpse lic is invited to view the helicopter ground. or [email protected]_ Opinions Editor THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS David Thill DENNEWS.COM 217 • 581 • 7942 FRIDAY, APRIL 16, 2010 OPINIONS [email protected] NO. 137, VOLUME 94 4
VIEWS DAILY EDITORIAL The daily editorial is the majority opinion of the EASTERN NEWS editorial board of The Daily "Tell the truth and don' t be a fraid" Eastern News.
Doug T. Graham IPad could be Eastern's next step Losing all for classroom, tech integration
he iPad, or overgrown iPhone as many have and middle level education department, said she knows the time is called it, has set a benchmark for tablet com very little about the new gadget. She said she hasn't talked puters worldwide. Since its release on April 3, "But can about implementation yet with her staff, but knows it will T an estimated 500,000 iPads were sold in its first be a topic of the future. a regularity week. Apple CEO Steve Jobs, in his iPad introduction the iPad "I think our department, as many on campus, were al speech in late January, said he sees the potential this tab ways looking for ways we can incorporate teclmology in let has for helping in classrooms. Some classrooms around really be as ways we deliver instruction," Russell said. '~d since we're The Chicago Bulls' victory in their last regular the country have already employed the iPad into their common as preparing future educators, we model for iliem the best prac season game on Wednesday means: studies, including colleges and elementary schools. tices and expectations as they'll be reamers in the future." 1) The Bulls will be in the NBA playoffs People who walk into the Martin Luther King Jr. Univer laptops on Aside from e-books, there are applications that have al against the Cleveland Cavaliers starting this Sat sity Union Bookstore will notice a display set up with sev ready been developed to aid teachers, including the peri urday. eral iPads that customers can test out. About five of the 1.5- a college odic table of elements, maps and physics calculators. Text 2) I, Doug T Graham, will be a different per pound, 9.7-incll screen tablets have been sold there so far. book publishers will also move to providing e-books for son for the duration of the Bulls' (albeit short) We tried them out and thought they were fun and easy campus? student use, making it easier on students' backs as an al run in the playoffs to use. We can also see the potential they carry as helpful Should ternative to lugging around heavy textbooks. This person that I will become will invest gadgets to consumer media. Not only does it bring to question the future use of himself fully into the rise and fall of the Bulls But can the iPad really be as common as laptops on a they?" textbooks, but the iPad can also bring buying or cl1ecking jumping with joy at every Kirk Hinrich three college campus? Should they? out books to a more personal level. Apple.com says the point shot and stomping with primal anger at Dana Ringuette, mair of the English department, said iBookstore - similar to iTunes - already carries tens of every LeBron James block. This pathetic man even though he has yet to use the iPad, he expects he will thousands of books, with more appearing each day. that I will become will be driven to a frenzy by still prefer print books. Nackil Sung, head of Booth library technology servic the smallest actions of rich athletes playing a "I would rather have books in the classroom than the es, said he thinks the library should take advantage of this children's game, and even though I know that (Amazon) Kindle," Ringuette said. "I suspect I'd rath- new gadget, though it is currently without money to pur now, I wUI be helpless to stop mysel£ er have books in the classroom than I would an iPad. But chase any iPads. I've experienced a great many sports failures five years from now, who knows? Sung compared iPads to laptops and the laptop program in my short life. You see, whenever a rerun I sup "The one nice thing about a digital (book) is you can the library has, where students would be able to check port gets into a serious playoff scenario, they make notes, annotations - things students don't do them out until they are able to purchase them. He said so lose. because of the (textbook) rental system." far there have been no plans or talk about purmasing any. Most would chalk this up to my being a Cubs Wiili the iPad's potential for educational purposes, it We think Eastern should take a step forward and em fan. I will be the first to tell you how traumatiz brings to question what universities will do with text brace the tablet computer- in the future. Stay on the ing of an experience it has been to reassure my books. The iPad also offers a word processor, a presenta cutting edge of technological advancement and help keep self "there is always next year," for the entirety of tion application and spreadsheet. students interested in learning in the 21st century. As the my life. You see, I've been tied to the Cubs since Ringuette and others on campus have still not specif iPad has just been released, of course there are the verita I artended the All-Star Game at Wrigley Field as ically talked about the possibility of implementing iPad ble kinks that need to be worked out. But tablets are the a two-week-old infant in 1990, so the Cubs and use in the classroom. future. Use one for yourself and you will, as we have, em I go way back. Joy Russell, chair of the early childl1ood, elementary brace the potential they carry. It's not just the Cubs, though. I get burned by sports teams on a yearly basis. I thought I had a sure thing when I support FROM THE EASEL ed the 2005 University ofIllinois Fighting Illini team in the final game of the NCAA Men's Bas ketball Tournament. That team was 37-1 going in to the final game and their single loss being by a single point. De spite being led by future NBA All-Star Deron Williams, they lost 75-70. Less than a year later, I watched Devin Hester run back the opening kickoff of Super Bowl XLI against the Indianapolis Colts for a touchdown and thought "there is no way we can lose now!" f-I O \AI do My Chicago Bears would go on to lose 29- J€>V ft: e- / Otf;lOv i 17. In 2008, my Cubbies had the best record in w;tlhi ' ~~e the MLB and looked to most outside observers ; 1 \l> h of to be legitimate contenders for the World Series. ) 1 Ud e.nT The club couldn't manage a single playoff victory and were swept out of the playoffs by the Dodg GoJ y f'fe.<; ·~Je ers in three games. In 2009, my Bulls played the best playoff se ries they could have hoped for. They rook the second seeded Boston Celrics to four heart-stop ping overtime games. They were up three games to two when the series went back to Boston, ILLUSTRATION BY IAN WINSTON I THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS where they promptly lost both and ended. What keeps me coming back to sports de FROM AROUND THE STATE spire the emotional bruises is the same thing that compels people to buy lottery tickets - the hope that I hold out for success far outweighs the logical center of my brain telling me how The end is near poor the odds are. By Kristen Bahler May 7 rolls around, I am going to miss Redbird holy crap your whistles are loud. When I flip on tl1e Bulls game on Saturday I Th e Daily Vidette Country. Here are a few reasons why. The Coffee House. Other than work and my am buying into a dream, I am investing myself Illinois State University For starters, seeing the crazy stuff people bed, I spend more time there than anywhere fully into the possibility of a happiness I've nev smuggle into the library during extended hours else. er experienced before - the happiness of a fan As I sit in my pajamas and watch four hours (three course meals, Snuggies, booze) makes hav I've heard whisperings for the last few years whose team has come through and proven itself worth of "Lost" reruns, the realization that grad ing to live off free coffee and donuts for a few that the owner might put it up for sale, and I re to be the best. uation is less than a month away is beginning days worthwhile. ally hope that doesn't happen. And if by buying into that dream I concuss to sink in. !he Circle K off Main Street. Not only is it In my opinion, tl1e Coffee House is the best myself from banging my head against the wall In just a few weeks, I will be a diploma-tot just a few steps from the Vidette, but the store's thing about Normal, and I hope it's still stand and pull out my hair, that's all just part of be ing, tassel•wearing college graduate. I can't de close proximity to me library also allowed me to ing when I come back for my 25 year reunion. ing a fan. cide if what I'm feeling is genuine excitement or spend my spare change on breakfast, lunch and The dollar theater. Unfortunately, this won't terror in disguise. dinner (Pop-Tarts, Gardetto's and Polar Pops, in be around for my 25 year reunion, which is re Doug T. Graham is a sophomore I'm sure I will hate everything to do with ISU no particular order or regard for time of day). ally unfortunate. journalism mtUor and can be reached at after I'm forced ro make camp on the third floor 1he mailman who whistles as he goes door to 581-7942 or at [email protected]. of Milner Library during finals week, but once door in Uptown Normal. You are adorable, and To read more, visit www.DailyVidette.com FRIDAY, APRIL 16, 2010 NEWS THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS NO. 137, VOLUM E 94 DENNEWS.COM 5 EVENT Eastern student looks to win pageant
against her- during her talem per Piech will be vying formance, rhe audio for the song "I am really shy would not play right requiring her for Dream Girls to sing a cappella- even her mother USA Illinois State when it comes was surprised when the winner was to talking to announced. Pageant crown "I nearly fell off my chair when people and she won the tide (National America By Steven Puschmann Miss) Miss Illinois talent," said her Staff Reporter often act the mother, Edna Piech. "She was poised and professional. Her talent shined Eastern student Maria Piech will opposite than despite the audio problems. It's un attempt to be crowned as the winner a girl who has usual a person wins their very first of Dream Girls USA Illinois State pageant, yet Maria did." Pageant this weekend. won a beauty When it comes to a career, Maria It might be hard to tell this by is studying to become a special edu talking to Maria, though, because pageant." cation teacher. Her goal is to win her she does not fit the personality rhat Maria Piech, senior next beauty pageant, which would many people believe a beauty queen special education major give her a scholarship to a college of would have. her choice for her graduate degree. "I am nowhere near superficial as She says she would pick either the most of the girls that take part in the ways busy as a student, whether it University of Illinois Chicago or Co beauty pageant. I am really shy when was getting straight A's in class or be lumbia College. Piech would someday it comes to talking to people and of ing part of the school's many clubs. like to teach either in her hometown ten act the opposite than a girl who Piech belonged to theater club, sci or in one of the neighboring cities. has won a beauty pageant," Piech ence club, student council, Nation Maria's campaign for the pageant is said. al Honors Association, Yearbook so the "Spread the word to end the word" There are several parts of Piech's ciety and the club soccer team. movement, which aims to end the us life that many people would not "I really had no time to fit it in, age of the word "retard" as an insult. believe. Like the fact that the Oak because I was always busy with Piech and her family are looking Lawn native plays World ofWarcraft school or the clubs I was in. I was forward to the upcoming pageant, and rhat some of her favorite movies not really popular, because I did not held in Schaumburg, and are hop include "Star Wars" and "Lord of the have much confidence in myself and ing for the best. The Dream Girls Rings." Piech also prefers to listen to did not have as much freedom as USA Illinois State Pageant is not as oldies music, such as the Monkeys other teens did," Piech said. sociated with Miss America Pageant; and the Beades, and she is obsessed Piech developed an interest in if Maria is crowned the winner, she with '80s music. Piech said she was beauty pageants during her sopho will receive a scholarship and then a tomboy throughout grade school more year when dressed up for her move on to nationals. and preferred boyish activities until high school's homecoming. Piech high school. entered her first beauty pageant Steven Puschmann can be Piech also talked about how her in 2005 when she entered the Na reached childhood and high school days were tional America Miss pageant. Be at 581-7942 SUBMITTED PHOTO far from exciting, because she was al- cause it seemed that the odds were or [email protected]
RESIDENCE HALLS RHA chair members to be determined at end of year
By Breanna Blanton together a kickball team to play Treasurer Dan Clark asked 2011 Illinois Residence Hall Asso weeks, and held a "Girls Night In" Staff Reporter against the student senate. Brown members of RHA to attend next ciation Conference. The statewide program Wednesday evening. Lin ing said, "We need to keep our week's "exam kits" to help out conference will be hosted by East coln Hall is hosting their fifth an Eastern's Residence Hall Associa RHA reputation going by win with the budget, which stands at ern next February and is Superhe nual Fashion Show next Saturday. tion held a meeting Thursday eve ning!" $11,109.90. The fundraiser will ro themed. This Sunday Pemberton is hosting ning in Carman Hall to discuss up Vice President Andrew Lilek then take place next week at Lincoln Mark Hudson, director of hous RA's Jumping for a Cause to raise coming events including the kick passed around applications for next Hall and pizza will be provided to ing and dining and RHA adviser, money for the Coalition Against ball game between the RHA and year's new committee chairs. Ap volunteers. announced that Tower Dining is Domestic Violence. student government and the RHA plications are due Tuesday, and Browning and Communications scheduled for renovations this sum Banquet. the new chair members will be an Chair Julia Novotny gave a pre mer between May 8 and August 8. Breanna Blanton can be reached President Karla Browning en nounced before the end of the sentation encouraging members Andrews Hall has an end of the at 581-7942 or couraged members of RHA to get school year. of RHA to fill a position for the semester auction coming up in rwo [email protected].
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STATE STATE Illinois sees job growth, GOP's Brady won't but higher unemployment release tax returns By The Associated Press third. By The Associated Press Brady said voters who want to SPRINGFIELD - Republican know more about his financial ties CHICAGO - The jobless rate in "It is not surprising that Illinois candidate for governor Bill Brady can examine the "statement of eco lllinois rose slightly to 11.5 percem in said 1hursday that he won't let vot nomic interests" he must file with the March and the state was ranked 9th simultaneously would experience ers see his income tax returns because state. nationally for its foreclosure rate in job creation and slight increases in there's nothing to be gained by releas The statement shows that he has the first three momhs of the year, ac ing them. links to a long list of businesses, from cording to data released 1hursday that the unemployment rate." Brady said making the documents real estate firms to construction com economists say indicate the state's re Maureen O'Donnell, IDES director public when he ran for governor four panies to a radio station, but it says covery is sluggish at best. years ago hurt his business interests, nothing about how mum money Bra But state officials say there are signs which include real estate development dy is making or losing. the economy is improving. creation and slight increases in the recovered and businesses are doing a in the Bloomington area. "1he economic disclosure we have The Illinois Department of Em unemployment rate," IDES direc bit better this is still a deep, deep re Many candidates - including Bra provided ... gives citizens full disclo ploymem Security said the state add tor Maureen O'Donnell said, adding cession that needs another push be dy's Democratic opponent, Gov. Pat sure and transparency of all my busi ed 3,000 jobs in March, the third that she is cautiously optimistic the hind ir," Sruarr said. Quinn - let voters see their tax re ness imerests," Brady said. consecutive month that Illinois saw recession may be softening. "As jobs lllinois' home foreclosure activiry turns as a way to demonstrate they Quinn plans to release his tax re job growth. However there still were are created, people become more en was almost 17.5 percent higher in the have no financial ties that could con turns sometime next week, said cam 765,000 people out of work. couraged about their ability to find a first quarter of 20 10, compared to the flict with their government duties. paign spokeswoman Mica Matsoff. As The 11.5 percent seasonally adjust job and therefore re-enter the work same period last year, but 4.6 percent "I don't feel there's any reason to Quinn has done in the past, he will al ed unemployment rate in Illinois was force. " lower tl1an the last quarter of 2009, do it. There's nothing gained by re low people to come to his office to re a tenth of a percentage point high Bur the uptick in unemployment according to Irvine, Cali£-based Real leasing that, and I'm not going to do view the returns but won't make cop er than in February, but 2.3 percem coupled with a stubbornly high home ryTrac. lllinois had 45,780 foreclosure it this time," Brady said at a State ies available to the general public. age points higher than March 2009. foreclosure rate makes Northeastern filings in the first quarter of 2010. Fil house news conference Thursday, the "When you give your tax returns to 1he seasonally adjusted national un Illinois University economics profes ings include default notices, auction deadline for taxpayers to file their re the public, you make clear you have employment rate for March was 9.7 sor Edward Stuart question whether sale notices and bank repossessions. turns. no conflicts of interest and are putting percent. the state is coming our of the reces The state's first-quarrer foreclosure Brady had called the news confer the state and public first," Matsoff "It is not surprising that Dlinois si sion at all. rate -one in every 115 homes - ence to criticize Quinn's proposal to said. "If Sen. Brady can't meet that multaneously would experience job "Even though the stock marker has was 9th highest in the nation. raise Illinois income taxes by one- standard, he should explain why."
NATION Federal judge rules Day of Prayer unconstitutional
By The Associated Press ident George W Bush had done. issuing a Day of Prayer proclama Court: Ore. medical paiement. Government involvement in tion in May and that the president marijuana can lead to firing MADISON, Wis. - A federal prayer is constiwtional only as long will do so. PORTLAND, Ore. -The Or Lavvyer: ~sanJtyplea judge in Wisconsin ruled the Na as it does not call for religious ac The American Center for Law egon Supreme Court has ruled that coming in Vegas ax attack tional Day of Prayer unconstitution tion, which the prayer day does, and Justice, which represented 31 workers can be fired for using medi LAS VEGAS - A defense law al Thursday, saying the government U.S. District Judge Barbara Crabb members of Congress who joined cal marijuana even if they have a card yer says the man accused of hacking a cannot call for religious action. wrote in her ruling. the federal government as defen from the state program authorizing its 4-month-old baby to death and critical Congress established the day "It goes beyond mere 'acknowl dants, called Crabb's ruling flawed use. ly wounding the infant's mother with a in 1952 and in 1988 set the first edgment' of religion because its sole and promised to appeal. The case involves a worker in Eu medieval-style battle ax will plead not Thursday in May as the day for purpose is to encourage all citizens "It is unfortunate that rhis court gene who was fired after telling his guilty by reason of insanity. presidents to issue proclamations to engage in prayer, an inherent failed to understand thar a day set boss before taking a drug test that Attorney Norm Reed said Thursday asking Americans to pray. The Free ly religious exercise that serves no aside for prayer for the country rep he was using medical marijuana ap that 33-year-old Harold Montague is dom From Religion Foundation, a secular function in this context," resents a time-honored tradition proved by his doctor. competent for trial, bur a jury will see Madison-based group of atheists Crabb wrote. "In this instance, the that embraces the First Amend In a 5-2 opinion, the court said he's severely delusional and paranoid. and agnostics, filed a lawsuit against government has taken sides on a ment, not violates it," ACLJ Chief state law is trumped by federal law Reed's comments came after a Las the federal government in 2008 ar matter that must be left to individ Counsel Jay Sekulow said in a state that classifies marijuana as a drug with Vegas judge ordered Montague to stand guing the day violated the separa ual conscience." ment. no proven medical value. A dissenting trial in state court on charges including tion of church and state. But Crabb also says her order A message seeking comment was opinion said federal law did not bar murder and attempted murder. President Barack Obama's ad does not block any prayer day un left wirh an attorney for the Free Oregon from setting its own policy Prosecutors are considering seeking ministration has countered that the til after appeals in the case are ex dom From Religion Foundation. on medical marijuana. the death penalty. statute simply acknowledges the hausted. A spokesman for the U.S. Jus The ruling overturned a state Bu Montague also is accused ofstabbing role of religion in the United States. White House spokesman Matt tice Department, which represented reau of Labor and Industries decision his profoundly disabled sister-in-law in Obama issued a proclamation last Lehrich said in an e-mail to The As the government in rhe case, said the that said the employer had to make their home before bursting outside and year but did not hold public events sociated Press rhat the ruling there agency was reviewing rhe ruling and a reasonable accommodation for a attacking the mother walking her child with religious leaders as former Pres- fore doesn' t prevent Obama from declined to comment further. worker with a physical or mental im- in a stroller in rhe street Feb. 11.
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"It's certainly not uncommon that we come across someone who is in possession of someone else's fake "We came ID," said Lt. Brad Oyer from the Charleston Police Department. across them In order to prevent this from oc when we do curring, businesses around town Process have different ways of checking iden routine checks tification. Upon arriving, students will insert their Panther Cards into a kiosk, which will give them a list of books and their Since the compliance check in in the bars, and call numbers. Students will then collect the books from the 16 rows of shelving and bring them up to the scan February, Tammy Bell, the owner of ning beds at the front desk. Student workers will be available to assist students in finding their books. Mother's, said they have not changed we also find When returning books, students will have two options: they can use the scanning beds inside the facility or use the process of the doorman's job be fake IDs when the 24-hour drop off on the east side of the building. The drop off has a conveyor system that will deliver the cause she is confident in her staff. books to a smart bin in the back room of the facility. "They do the same job wheth we stop people er we think we are getting raided or The smart bins, which are also being used at the front desk, will read the radio frequency tag and route books not raided," Bell said. "1hey have to on the street to the proper bins. The bottom of the bins also lower to accommodate the books in them so they are not being be on their toes and know what they dropped into a bin. When it is nearing capacity, an alarm will sound to alert staff members. With both options, students will insert their Panther Cards and will receive a receipt after the books have been scanned in. are looking for." and talk to Upon hiring a new employee, Bell them. We get a has the individual complete a course TEXTBOOK, from page 1 called Tips Training. lot of fake IDs "It's a course for bartenders and door guys," Bell said. "The owners that way." six months. The Champaign library is having difficulties with the technolo supported by student organizations pay for their workers to be trained Lt. Brad Oyer, charleston the only other facility in the area us gy. The new technology will be tested across campus, was approved at the through this program." police department ing the radio frequency technology. from April 19 to 23. April 2008 Board ofTrusrees meet Tips Training is a state program "We fine- tuned the process, and it Students will find that the new fa ing. in which a police officer talks to the her of years. really went quickly," Miller said. cility provides a wholly different ex Nadler said the extra dollar goes new employee about the different "1hey perform routine checks all Having students return books to perience than the current one next to into a separate account dedicated to types of fake identifications. the time and are never successful," the old facility will require the staff to Pemberton Hall. the facility. "We also have an ID book at the Hunter said. "Ir has been years since bring the approximately 70,000 books The facility is being funded by a $1 door so they can compare the dif rhe last rime we served a minor and to the new facility themselves, but Na per credit hour increase to rhe Text Sarah Ruholl can be reached at ferent our of town IDs," Bell said. gotten into trouble for it." dler said the added effort is worth not book Rental fee. lhe fee, which was 581-7942 or [email protected]. "Also, normally I'll sir with them, The licensed establishment can since I have been doing this for nine take the identification if rhe door years, the first couple times they man believes it does not belong to RELAY, from page 1 work until they can do it them the customer. selves." "We will only do that if there is David Hunter, the general man absolute certainty that it is a fake," to anyone, whether yourself, friends year-old daughter Sasha, who is a Last year Colleges Against Cancer ager at Mac's Uprowner, 623 Mon Hunter said. or family members," O'Sullivan said. cancer survivor, along with other sur raised nearly $60,000. roe Ave., said he has no official train Once the identification is taken, Amanda Buswell, the staff part vivor and caregiver speakers, bands There will be 58 teams with 450 ing, bur does have a specific manger the bar can pass it on to the police. ner for Relay Colleges Against Can and entertainment. participants at Eastern's seventh an to help the new employees learn how "We come across them when we cer, wants students and community The fundraising goal for this year's nual Relay for Life event. to spot fake identifications. do routine checks in the bars, and we members to be educated on preven Relay for Life is $70,000, and the "We have a door guy manag also find fake IDs when we stop peo tion and protection against cancer. Colleges Against Cancer has raised Heather Holm can be reached er who instructs and trains any of ple on the street and talk to them. Charleston Fire Chief Richard Ed $27,000 so far, hoping to get more at at 581-7942 the new hires on how too look for We get a lot of fake IDs that way," wards will also speak about his 14- Relay for Life. or at [email protected]. fake IDs and the questions to ask if Oyer said. someone is trying to use a fake ID or The charges can be brought against somebody else's ID to enter," Hunt the one who was in possession of the TRADE, from page 1 er said. "To make sure they are accu identification along with the proper rate and not fake IDs, we rely on the owner of the identification. door guy's judgment; if they don't "The penalties can be a class in the might like this sentiment, irs not sonx:rhing ganizariorn i.ntemational Web~ made the clOOng remarks. think the picture or the information diversions program through the city, that we take to really easily." In a nutshell, Roy Lanham, director ofthe Newman "Ir something that you may nor d1ink matches the person holding the ID or without that, they can be charged the fair-trade movement's purpose is to Catholic Center, said we should consider about every day when you wake up and have then (the person) will not be allowed with it, and they can get their license help cultures, and communities, and farm how globalization should be shaped. a cup of coffi:e in the morning, but somebody to enter or (the doorman) will ask suspended as well as the person who ing villages to sustain their own livelihood. '~ytimewe can raise a\\--areness about a grew it; itwasntyoo, it probablywasnt the peo for a second form ofidentification." gives them their license to hold can Those who patticipare in the movement clifferenr economic system I dUnk it's a good ple that you bought ir from;' Rolando said. "It Both licensed establishments have look at a suspension from the Sec import the products of individual foreign dung," Lanham said. 'The reiliry is globruiza was ~ly someone who live> and V<.orks in doormen carding at the door during retary of State's office as well," Oyer producers, usually those located widlin ru tion is here to stay. v.e're g:x1na' ger our prod poor conditions, and that's their livdihood. ..so, busy hours, and prior to the police said. ral areas, and help them to sell these prod ucts from China, We're gonna' get our pn:xi just think aboutwharwecan do to help d1em check on February 17, Mother's had ucts in domestic matkets. ucts from Ghana. The question is, 'how do live a better lire.'' nor had problems with the police Kayleigh Zyskowski can be "Fair-rradeofle.scoosumersa ~way we want glolxilization to work and to look''" compliance checks, Mac's Uptown reached ar 581-7942 to ro:lua: poverty through their everyday shop Dan Rolando, a senior physics and eco Jason Hardimon can be reached at er has nor had problems for a num- or at [email protected]. ping," according to theRlir-ttadeU:>elingOr- nomics major, introduced Taylor and also 581-7942 [email protected].
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The men (4-15, 1-6 OVC) had a chance to earn an OVC tournament spot in their last weekend of the sea son, bur they lost to Murray Stare, 3-4, and Austin Peay, 3-4, in their fi nal weekend. By not making the tournament, the Panthers considered this season a down year. "It wasn't as good as we were hoping for because we didn't make the tourna ment," freshman Warren Race said. Even though rhe Panthers will lose two seniors off of the roster, rhey are looking forward to next season and know what they have to improve on. "For next season we will be focused on working on adapting to different sryles of play," Race said. "Bad match ups caused us a lot of trouble." For next season, the Panthers' goals are to recruit well and field a good enough team to make the OVC Tour nament. "Definitely make the conference tournament," Race said. "Bur depend ing on who rhe coach brings in will make things easier or harder because recruiting is always interesting." One of rhe Panthers' graduating se niors is Jeff Rutherford, who earned his third career All-OVC honor this season with an 11-8 record, the best on the team. Rutherford was the No. DANNY DAMIANI I THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS 1 player in every march he competed Senior Jeff Rutherford goes over strategy with doubles partner freshman Justin Haag during their match against Austin Peay at Darling Courts Sunday and was 6-1 against OVC opponents. afternoon. Rutherford and his doubles team mate sophomore Matyas Hilgert were ing demolished by Murray State, 7-0, Huck said she feels like the team ritt Whitley, who was 9-7 bur 3-4 in "Next year we hope to come in 1-2 in doubles play this season. and Austin Peay, 7-0. has learned that in order to win as a OVC play. She had a winning record with more experience and our goal In his career, Rutherford went 48- With no seniors on the roster, the team they need to play as a team, too. in both the No. 5 and No. 4 spots in is to make the (OVC) tournament," 35 in singles play and 32-28 in dou Panthers used this season as a learn "I think we learned this year is rhat the Panthers' lineup. Huck said. "We believe that we can bles action. ing experience for their two freshmen, it takes a lot of effort on everybody's With rhe entire team coming back, not only make it bur do well in the On the women's side of the court, four sophomores and two juniors. parr to be encouraging, so everyone the Panthers don't jusr plan to quali tournament." the Panthers (6-12, 3-6 OVC) also fell "This was a learning year," junior can be successful," Huck said. fy for the OVC Tournament bur they short of an OVC Tournament berth Cara Huck said. 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Then Run an ad in the DEN (217) 581-2816 call: 581-2816 FRIDAY, APRIL 16, 2010 SPORTS THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS NO. 137, VO LUME 94 DENNEWS.COM 11 TRACK & FIELD I WEEKEND PREVIEW Arnold ready to correct past mistakes By Kevin Murphy Staff Reporter "I was all off last weekend. That Kandace Arnold was disgusted with was my weekend. I'm ready to herself at Western Illinois. The senior thrower on Eastern compete." women's track and field team owns Kandace Arnold, senior thrower three outdoor records but only took one of her three events at the Lee Cal houn Invitational. with anyone else at this point, she's door championships after so many "I was all off last weekend," Arnold just worried about herself and trying rounds. said. to help the team. Arnold said she is going to try to The Evergreen Park native has this Arnold said she's been ready to go take advantage of every weekend. weekend to get the bad throws out of this week and Thursday's film session Arnold is seeded 18th in the shot her system. helped her out. put, 37th in the discus and in the Arnold and the rest of the East One thing that she knows is she'll 55th hammer throw, all places in her ern men's and women's track and field be ready to compete. region. teams get a chance to improve their Arnold has the top throws in the "I'm ready to compete," she said. times as Southern Illinois Edwards hammer throw, shot put and the dis ville's Gateway Classic Saturday in cus in the Ohio Valley Conference Gateway Classic notes Edwardsville. this season. Eastern has the top times in 11 of Arnold said she wasn't turning cor Arnold said she's concerned about the events this weekend. The meet reedy in Macomb. every weekend because of the new will feature at least athletes from Wis But she told herself she was allowed qualifications standards to get to the consin, North Dakota, Bradley, Saint to have one bad weekend. N CAA Regionals. Louis, Greenville College, Linden "That was my weekend," she This year instead of reaching the wood, McKendree, SlUE, Webster said. NCAA Regionals based on a confer University and the St. Louis College Arnold had the top seed in the ence championship, an athlete will of Pharmacy. JORDAN BONER I TH E DAILY EAS TERN NEWS shot put, discus and the third-best have to reach the NCAA Region Events begin Saturday with field Freshman thrower Nick Radtke gets ready to throw the discus April 3 mark in the hammer throw. Arnold als based on his or her performance. events at 10 a.m. and running events at O'Brien Stadium. Eastern heads to Sout hern Illinois-Edwardsville this is seeded only behind Elisha Hunt Arnold and Eastern are seeded in start at 11 a.m. weekend for the SlU-E Twilight meet. and Lindenwood's Angela Krausz. the West Region and only the top l11is is a non-scoring meet. Hunt competed at Missouri and is a 48 athletes in his or her respec tiona! this weekend. Eastern will also at 3 p.m. and continue at I 0 a.m. Sat former All-American in the shot put tive event get to attend the NCAA Boey, relay teams headed to be sending its relays teams this week urday. in the 2007 NCAA indoor champi Regional. The NCAA Regional is Vanderbilt end to Vanderbilt, Tenn. Meet com onships. used like a tournament where ath Red-shirt sophomore Zye Boey is petition begins today and continues Kevin Murphy can be reached at Arnold said she isn't concerned letes can advance to the NCAA out- going to run at the Vanderbilt l nvita- on Saturday. Events today beginning 581-7944 or [email protected]. STATE Season coining to an end, Bulls ready to pull off shocker By The Associated Press round of the playoffs would be noth Noah was sidelined during that yers to interview witnesses. what we had to do," he said. "That ing short of stunning, the most dra stretch because of plantar fasciitis The Bulls got a crucial victory over was our focus." CH ICAGO - It may seem like matic and unlikely twist in a season in his left foot, an injury that kept Boston on Tuesday and secured the Derrick Rose added: "Usually when a colossal mismatch, a four- or five that's seen its share. him out of 18 games and ultimately eighth seed in the playoffs by beating you come into the game or you prac game exercise before this wUd season The most recent, of course, was sparked the altercation between Del Charlotte on Wednesday, after anoth tice, your normal life goes away. Bas ends for the Chicago Bulls. the altercation between coach Vin Negro and Paxson. er chapter got added to the Del Ne ketball is where you can escape all the The way Joakim Noah sees it, ev ny Del Negro and executive vice Yahoo! Sports reported Tuesday gro-Paxson story. things you think about normally in eryone else could be in for a big president of basketball operations that Paxson walked into the coach's ESPNChicago.com reported Del the day." shock. Particularly LeBron James and John Paxson, but there were plen office and shoved Del Negro twice in Negro initiated the contact, which On Thursday, rhe Bulls had a day the Cleveland Cavaliers. ty before that. the chest, grabbed his tie and had to he denied. And general manager Gar to rest, if not reflect on this wild ride. "Everybody thinks we're going to There were struggles early in the be restrained in a confrontation over Forman acknowledged an altercation "It feels good," Rose said. "It's sup get our (bum) whipped. And you season and a lukewarm endorsement Noah's minutes after the March 30 in a statement. posed to feel good like we're sup know what, we're going to try to of Del Negro from management, fu home game against Phoenix. Del Ne The players, meanwhile, shrugged posed to be here. All the hard work shock the world. That's what we're go eling speculation that his days in Chi gro, according to the site, did not re it all off. you put into it, we've had some ups ing to try to do. That's pretty cool, I cago were numbered. There was a run taliate fearing his contract would be Kirk H inrich called it "a non-issue and downs during the season, but we think." by the Bulls. Then, there was a 10- voided and it would hurt future op to us." fought through it and we're in the Beating Cleveland in the first game losing streak. portunities. The Bulls also hired law- "We still had to go out and do playoffs." l),j ~~Groom Go~~ Io (am~~~!!! @DEN_Sports tweet of the day: Tennis star jeff Rutherford ends his career on a high note, earning a First Team All-OVC honor for the third straight season. Sports Editor THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Bob 12 Bajek DEN N EWS . COM 217 . 58"1 • 7944 FRIDAY, APRIL 16, 201 0 SPORTS [email protected] NO. 137, VOLU M E 94 VIEWS SOFTBALL I ILLINOIS 8, EASTERN 0 Illini too much to handle No. 18 rival's offense ends Kevin Murphy game early By Alex McNamee Plenty to Assistant Sports Editor The Eastern softball team (20- watch this 18, 10-4 in the Ohio Valley Con ference) played in-state rival No. 18 Illinois (29-5, 3-2 in the Big Ten) weekend Thursday in Champaign, and the lllini were too much to handle as Track is an event in which there are many dif they scored early and often, finish ferent events and athletes to follow. Here are a ing the game in five innings, 8-0. few chances to keep up with the sport this up Illini freshman pitcher Jackie coming weekend: Guy pitched a gem in five innings, surrendering two hits and compil Boey goes on his own ing eight strikeouts against an in Red-shirt sophomore Zye Boey isn't heading timidated Eastern offense. to Southern lllinois Edwardsville this weekend "I think (Guy) did what she with the rest of the Eastern track and field team. needed to do, but I want our of Instead, he is going to run at the Vanderbilt In fense to be more aggressive," East vitational. ern head coach Kim Schuette said. Boey said the aim is to compete against bet "I thought we were kind of intim ter competition. idated by what their offense was After surgery forced him to miss the indoor doing to our defense, and so we season, the 2009 Daily Eastern News Male Ath swung the bats differently." lete of the Year is aiming to get back into shape. For Eastern, freshman pitcher Boey was second in the 100 -meter dash at Natalie Wunderlich got the start Western Illinois' Lee Calhoun Invitational. He ing nod, going 3 1/3 innings, giv finished in 10.5 seconds, which ranks tops in ing five runs on seven hits. She had the Ohio Valley Conference. Boey was able to three strikeouts. reach both NCAA championships last year as a "(Wunderlich) did some good red-shirt freshman. Boey's first mark of the sea things," Schuette said. "She threw son came at the Big Blue Classic, where he won better than the score showed." the 100-meter dash in 10.68 seconds. Wunderlich surrendered two home runs on the night as the Il Winston in first outdoor meet lini came out attacking on offense, Senior jumper Ian Winston is competing in scoring two in the first inning. first outdoor meet of the season. Winston has Illinois senior left fielder Hope been limited by injuries this season. Howell hit a two-run home run off Winston is entered in the high jump this ofWunderlich in the first inning, DANNY DAMIANI I THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS weekend at Southern Illinois-Edwardsville. Win then junior right fielder Hollie Senior outfielder Angie Dunca takes a pitch during game two of a doubleheader against Eastern Kentucky ston was second at the high jump at the OVC ILLINI, page 9 at Williams Field Saturday afternoon. indoor championships in February. Last season, he won the high jump at both the OVC indoor and outdoor championships. Winston is also the BASEBALL I EASTERN AT TENNESSEE TECH defending OVC outdoor champion in the tri ple jump. Assistant coach also competing Recovering from shellshock Assistant jumps coach Kyle Ellis is competing in the pole vault this weekend at the Southern Baseball Illinois Edwardsville's Gateway Classic. Ellis has "I'm really the best second seed mark headed into the meet. team goes to Ellis holds the Eastern indoor pole vault record. Tennessee Tech disappointed, Former jumps coach competing By Bob Bajek and we didn't at Mt. Sac Relays Sports Editor have a good Former Eastern assistant coach JaRod Tobler is competing at the Mr. Sac Relays on Saturday. TI1e Eastern baseball team looks showing no Tobler is competing for the U.S. Olympic devel to regroup this weekend when it opment team on Saturday. faces conference opponent Tennes matter how Last Saturday, Tobler won the long jump see Tech in Cookeville, Tenn. competition at UCLA's Rafer Johnson/Jackie Head coach Jim Schmitz said you put it Joyner-Kersee Invite with a leap of 25 feet, 9.25 Tuesday's 10-1 beat down by the from pitching inches. Illini was a tough loss for his Pan Tobler wrapped up the U.S. Indoor Track and thers (9-22, 4-5 Ohio Valley Con to hitting to Field Championships with a sixth-place show ference) to swallow as it was the ing in the long jump in February. Tobler's lon only mid-week game this week. defense." gest jump was 25 feet, 8 inches, was the best of ''I'm really disappointed, and we Jim Schmitz, head coach his six jumps, and it came on his sixth jump. Jer didn't have a good showing no mat emy Hicks won the event with a leap of 26 feet, ter how you put it- from pitch .75 inches. ing to hitting to defense," Schmitz The lllinois State grad and former East Ten said. "I thought after the weekend guys - that we have to go out Troy Barton (1-4, 6.41 ERA) has pitcher Kevin Manson (2-0, 2.35 nessee State coach left Eastern to try to join at Morehead that we made strides. there every day." been doing well, but he was facing ERA). Barton gave up four runs on WATCH, page 9 Maybe this is a good lesson for our Schmitz said freshman pitcher one of the top arms in Illini senior RECOVERING, page 9 EASTERN SPORTS SCHEDULE For more Baseball Softball Baseball Baseball Softball please see Saturday at Tennessee Tech (DH) Saturday at UT Martin (DH) Wednesday vs.lllinois Sunday at Tennessee Tech Wednesday at Indiana State eiupanthers. 1 p.m. - Cookeville, Tenn. 1 p.m. -Martin, Tenn. 1 p.m. - Cookeville, Tenn. 6:35p.m. - Coaches Stadium 3 p.m. - Terra Haute, Ind. com NATIONAL SPORTS MLB MLB NBA MLS NHL Astros at Cubs Mets at Cardinals First round- Playoffs Chicago at D.C. Stanley Cup Playoffs 1:20 p.m. on CSN 7 p.m. on FSN Saturday, 4:30 p.m. on ESPN 6:30 p.m. on CSN Sunday, 7:30p.m. on CSN "SLAMMIN' SALMON" REVIEWED PAGE 48 04.16.10 the daily eastern news' weekly arts and entertainment magazine of the weekend www.dennews.com/verge PHOTO COURTESY OF BROKEN LIZARD INDUSTRIES Dark Ages funny after all Monk filled comedy gives something for all to laugh at By Michael Cortez To make money, they start digging up the Staff Reporter church's graveyard and selling the bones as "saintly" relics. Soon the Pope wants to vis The Eastern community will have a it the monastery's incorruptible, which is St. chance to see a play with the action almost Foy's undecayed remains, but for the monks, at arm's length in the Doudna Fine Arts Cen there is no incorruptible. ter's Black Box Theatre. Oerding has directed the play previously, "Incorruptible: A Dark Comedy about but this will be the first time "Incorruptible" the Dark Ages" is Michael Hollinger's sa will be directed and performed in a full arena tirical screenplay with a look at the fragili with the audience surrounding the actors. ty of faith in the face of survival set in Pri "'llte setting will definitely be more inti seaux, France, in 1250. The play is directed mate," Oerding said. "The audience will be BRAD YORK JON THE VERGE by John Oerding, the department of theatre so close. You can practically reach out and Katherine Kruzic, junior theatre arts major, and Grant Molen, freshman theatre arts major, arts chair. touch the actors." rehearse at the first dress rehersal for '1ncorruptible;' a play put on by the Theatre Department. "Incorruptible" has eight actors who are a Actor Brian McElligott, a sophomore the mixture of smdents, professors and Charles atre arts major, is already familiar with acting Once, the stage was located in the corner since 2002. ton community members. Performances are in the Black Box Theatre having played a role with the audience seated diagonally. "You do see people that you may know set for 7 p.m. Friday, Samrday, Monday and in "Cowboys and Indians" earlier this year. 'llte director said he did not face any chal from time to time," Mason said. "Sometimes, Tuesday, as well as 2 p.m. Sunday. "It's a small space," McElligott said. lenges with directing in such an intimate with the spotlight on you, you will have peo Oerding said he had wanted to direct "'lltere's more subtleties in acting. Everyone space. ple that recognize you, but you can't see the "Incorruptible" when he first read the script in the back row can hear you, so in the Black "It has a different setting but the same el audience. But you just try and keep charac- about three years ago, describing it as crazy Box ('llteatre), you can tone it down. It's def ements," Oertling said. "Nothing in the play ter. " and off-the-wall. initely a difference in seating." is changed due to it being in the Black Box. Mallory Stringfellow, a sophomore the "Incorruptible" tells the tale of a monas For "Incorruptible," the audience will sur My job as director is to make the act fit that atre arts major, is also someone who has nev tery in France whose patron saint is St. Foy. round the play on three sides with only three stage." er acted in the Black Box Theatre. She said The saint's relics have not produced any mir rows of chairs. 'llte audience will sit in the Tim Mason, an economics professor and she is looking forward to the change and that acles in 13 years, and the church is in dire dark with lights illuminating only the actors. actor in the show, said he does not focus on enjoys what the play has to offer. need for money to make ends meet. A rival However, neither the seating nor the stage is the fact that he is surrounded by the audi "It's different than 'Tempest,' the last play church steals the bones, taking away a reve usually arranged like this. ence. Even though this will be the first time I was in," Stringfellow said. "It was a more se nue source for the monastery. The monks do Oerding said the Black Box Theatre is Mason has performed in the Black Box The rious play. 'Incorruptible' is more light-heart not want to starve and desire to keep helping simple to set up, offering different possibil atre, he is no stranger to small stages having ed. I like it. It's kind of different." the needy. ities in terms of seating and stage location. acted in the Charleston Community Theatre DARK COMEDY, page 28 Charleston Community Theatre adapts ~odd Couple' to the stage By Jose Gonzalez The Charleston Communi en, Florence and Olive who live in Staff Reporter ty Theater will continue tonight at an apartment together and cannot 7:30 and Saturday at 2 p.m. stand one another no matter what The light-hearted comedy the In 1965, playwright Neil Simon they do. Florence is the neat-freak. "Odd Couple" will continue to created the phenomenon known as On the other side of the fence, Ol show at the Tarble Arts Center this "The Odd Couple" and in 1986, ive is a slob who has no sense of or weekend after it had a successful he also developed the female-cast ganization. opening night on Thursday. ed version. The year he came up The two are surrounded by their The director Cathy Sheagren with the original concept, he won friends Mickey, Vera, Renee and said she was happy with the first the Tony Award for Best Author. Sylvie who occasionally come over night. Simon also wrote the screenplay to to the apartment to play "Trivi BRAD YORK I ON THE VERGE "They were focused, ready to the 1968 film starring Jack Lem al Pursuit" and have a girls' night Victoria Bennett as Florence stresses woes to her "Odd Couple" companian go, and I thought the pacing of mon and Walther Matthau. in. After her marriage fails, Flo Olive, played by Rachel Fisher, the student community service interim director. the show went well too," Sheargon The female version of Neil Si looks to Olive and her friends for said. mon's classic portrays two worn- ODD COUPLE, page 28 04.16. Participants Needed! the daily eastern news 28 www.dennews.com Smoke-free campus focus groups. Let your voice be heard! 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One thing is for certain, where Year after year, Coachella at can you go to get the most bang Bonnaroo will take place in tracts the biggest names in music for your buck! Manchester, Tenn. on June 10-13. and some of the best weather that For me, festivals are all about It has developed a great variety of can be had at a festival. the music. Where can I go to get artists for their 20 I 0 line-up, fea The festival takes place in Cal away from life and experience mu turing acts such as Jay-Z, Dave ifornia, which can be pricy for a sic first hand? Matthews Band, Kings of Leon, plane ticket alone, but is it worth I an1 no stranger to smaller fes LCD Soundsystem, Tenacious D the money after paying $269 for a tivals such as Schwagstock or Sum and even Stevie Wonder. Bonnaroo weekend ticket. mer Camp, but these festivals offer offers the most diverse line-up, but Coachella features bands such only the typical festival acts such as that does not mean I have ruled as Jay-Z, 1l1em Crooked Vultures, Yonder Mountain String Band and any other festivals out. Vampire Weekend, De La Soul, In Keller Williams. Lollapalooza is a local favorite fected Mushroom, Tiesto and pos These bands are great, and I ap festival that is held in Chicago ev sibly Thorn Yorke. preciate their unusual take on mu ery summer, this year it is set for Coachella is everything a festival sic and the industry itself, but I feel Aug. 6-8. 1l1e proximity of the fes should be. They have great camp as though I have graduated from tival is one that gives its initial ap ing, great Cali weather and a line these settings, and my taste in mu peal, but after a second glance at up that other festivals always envy. sic is much more vast than what Coachella is the festival for me. the artists playing this year's festival Wednes day LIVE BANDS they have to offer. gives me doubts as to who is the I will be saving my money all $1 PBR Drafts - $4 Bacardi Mixers I have also attended Bonnaroo driving force for me to see. A par summer to buy a plane ticket and $4 Neapolitans - $4 Long Islands in 2008, which featured various tial look at the line-up shows Lady a concert ticket and use this as my acts such as Metallica, Pearl Jan1 Gaga, Green Day, Soundgarden, escape from Earth. Th-ursday .. Theme Night: and a horrible performance from Arcade Fire and MGMT. Wait. .. $3 Margaritas · $4 Red bull Vodka none other than Kanye West. I will be the first to tell you that What's that you say? $2 Domestic Beer - $4 Pineapple Upside down Martinis Many of you may be just like I am not Lady Gaga's biggest fan, Coachella begins tonight? F rid.ay _. c:::::::~lt~g~ J'.J'igh t:: me and are still pondering where not even close. But I will also be I guess it's back to the drawing $4 folly R ancher Martinis to buy a ticket to this summer. the first to tell you that I am in- board. $3 Amaretto Stone So urs- $4 Miller Lite Pitchers 4 O 'CLO CK CLUB - FREE PIZZA! ODD COUPLE from page 2A the Philippines helped him transi DARK COMEDY from page 2 A Saat~rcl..:.y --- ...A..ttit~cl .e tion into the Spanish speaking role $2 Domestics- $3 Gloss ofWine port. The girls then meet two Span ofJesus. McElligott said he believes the ish men, Manolo and Jesus, who Being one of d1e only two males $4 Cosmos play is something that everyone on meet and try to cheer Flo up. in the production did not both Free Pool 7 ·1 1 $ 1.00 B ush L i ght Draf1s a $2 Shot s E ver y Night! campus can easily enjoy. Fed up with Flo's overbearing er him either. The play is special of L.ounge & Lon e~1 wecsnesoay · :saturcaay "I think it should be entertain drama about her ex-husband, Ol this, the intimate cast, and because (Lounge l Loft open at 4 on Frtday) a Stu's Chwlf'tton ing," McElligott said. "It's very fast ive throws Flo out of the apart it is chock-full of lnunor. Club Wednesday · Saturday 10·1 paced. It's one liner after one lin ment after Flo ruins Olive's night "Every show has its 1nemories," er. There's a lot of physical come with Manolo and Jesus. Kojima said. "You could tell there dy. It's got kind of a religious moral Sheagren said she is proud di is chemistry between the cast, espe overtone to .It. " rect such a classic play. cially during auditions." Oerding said he is grateful to Sheagren said, "I came up with Scott Brooks is a Charleston Need publicity the community who stepped up. the all-female concept by looking resident who also plays Mano One of the things he enjoys the at the script and observing the pos lo. Brooks said he did not have as most is working with a diverse sibilities." much preparation for his role in for your event or group of sn1dems in all levels of ex Sheagren said Neil Simon wrote the play because of his previous perience with theatre. the female version after realizing the community theater experience. He "I get to work with a group of amassing popularity of the original has sung in d1eater choruses, di business? talent," Oerding said. "I get to see reached heights that some thought rected d1ree shows and acted in all of d1e levels from the cast. Some were not possible. Akihito Kojima, "Forever Plaid" and "The Music Advertise with the DEN are newer than others, but it's a a junior hospitality management Man." great learning experience." major, said he is not intimidated by "It is a chance for me to play Why should you advertise with us? Tickets can be purchased at the a female-dominated cast. something different," Brooks said. Doudna box office. "It is definitely different," Kojima "It seemed like something fun and • g,ooo circulation There is open seating. said. "The last show I did was more it has been." The general admission is $12, male-dominated so it is a nice change Tickets cost $6 for sntdents, • Pass along rate 2.2, for $10 for seniors and Eastern em of pace, and a low level of testoster $8 for seniors and $10 for adults. ployees and $5 for srudents. one, and knowing some of the wom They can be purchased at the Tar each paper 2.2 people will en helped me ease into the script." hie Arts Center. Kojima said he did not have to read it. 2o,ooo PEOPLE! Michael Cortez can be reached at prepare as much as some of the jose Gonzalez can be reached at 581-7942 or [email protected]. others in the play, but being from 581.7942 or [email protected]. • Lower rates for students • Runs s times a week • Some people read the STAFF Verge Editor ...... Brad York DEN everyday Assistant Verge Editor ...... Colleen Kitka Staff Reporter...... Michael Cortez • Placed in every building CONTACT US Staff Reporter ...... Jose Gonzalez on campus as well as some {217) 581 -7943 Staff Reporter...... Adam Mohebbi [email protected] locations off-campus http://www. myspace.com/t heden verge 04.16.10 the daily eastern news www.dennews.com 38 Movie viewers Moon burgers at Moonshine establish cult LEGENDARY BEEF, FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE film cultures, DRAW GLOBAL VISITORS TO SMALL TOWN select groups Jose Gonzalez Staff Reporter THINGS TO KNOW Throughout history, there have been many films released to the public, but only BEFORE YOU GO: some are recognized with the title as being a cult film. Open: Monday to Saturday from 6 These films stand out from the rest be a.m. to 1 p.m. The grills turn on at cause of their overwhelming popularity with 9 a.m. and shut off promptly at 12:30 in the culture and amassed fan base, as well p.m. as many odter standards. Standards define Closed: Sundays and major holidays what is and what is not a cult film, but still Address: 6017 E. 300th Road, Mar standards are skewed by personal tastes as to tinsville, IL 62442 what makes the perfect cult film. Phone: 618-569-9200 Robin Murray, a film studies professor at Website: www.themoonshinestore.com Eastern said through years of film experience, she can determine what is and what is not a cult film. Directions from Casey: "Cult films usually have an ongoing fol Take Illinois Route 49 south through lowing from a specific audience," Murray the town of Casey about six miles. Go said. "Popular films are usually considered COLLEEN KITKA I ON THE VERGE straight at the curve and take an imme mainstream and appeal to a much broader The Moonshine Store is a haven for motorcyclists. The annual Moonshine Lunch Run every April fills diate left onto 400th Road. Follow to audience, like Star Wars." the place with bikers, and on April 10 the store served a record-breaking 1,908 burgers to 1,400 people 300th Road, then mrn left and go two Murray said some of her favorite cult when they rode 1,100 motorcycles to the country general store. miles to 6017 E. 300th Road. Moon films include "Rocky Horror Picmre Show." shine will be on the left-hand side. When she went to see it with friends at Colleen Kitka the midnight showing, they would join the Assistant Verge Editor rest of the audience and laugh at some of the more subtle scenes in the film. 'lltese subtle Several miles outside Casey, Ill. a charm all the people talking, and (they) get to meet moments, like throwing toast or grabbing ing green tin-roofed general store cooks up THE MOONSHINE each other," Tuttle said. "If you are sad and newspapers to throw over their heads when it the illustrious moonburger. NAMESAKE have somedting on your heart, I hope you rained, did not overtake the film but made it Off-the-beaten track, this hard-to-find lit can come here and (we can) put a smile on more notable. de hamburger stop is surrounded by farm Legend has it that the store your face." "What makes cult films memorable and fields and sits beside a lonely country road obtained its name from the reflection One thing is certain; people come from all intriguing is that they don't share any par in the town of Moonshine. The minute farm of the moon in a water puddle in over. A well-used and tattered-looking guest ticular characteristics or traits of a normal town, with a population of two, draws visi front of the store. book filled with the signamres of the many film," Murray said. "They just grab a partic tors from around the country and around the who have made the quest. New York, Maine, ular audience's attention, keep them coming world to feast on its legendary beef North Caroline, Nevada, California, Ken back for more and can maintain that atten- . . )) Appearing from the outside, the store tucky, New Mexico and Connecticut are just non over nme. looks insignificant, but a quaint front porch Ia crate. a few in the book. Some have come from far Ethan States, a sophomore mathemat beckons visitors to waste away a warm spring On nice days, meander outside and enjoy ther: Ukraine, Thailand and Denmark. ics major, said he does not follow many cult day. your meal on one of the many picnic bench Once the meal is finished, go back up and films, but the ones he does follow are classics Step through the door and be transport es under the trees. pay at the register. It is all on the honor sys to him. ed to a time long gone. The establishment Some argue it is the atmosphere that helps tem, but the owners trust their patrons. Tut "To me, a cult film is a film that has a abounds with country-Americana and nos make this place special; others claint it is just tle said some forget to pay and just drop a small, but dedicated following of fans," States talgia. Decorative tin tiles on high ceilings, the hamburger. check in the mail. Locals have numing tabs said. "It's a film that's relatively unknown to wooden floors, mounted deer heads, church George and Michelle Maney and their and pay when they can. the masses, but popular to those who appre pews for sitting and shelves lined with a lit three children from Toledo, Ohio made a "Seems like when we need money, some ciate it." de supplies of basic and a few souvenirs help 30-minute detour to come to Moonshine. one comes in and pays," Helen Tuttle said. States said if he had to select a favor set the mood. George discovered the restaurant out of "Even my accountant can't figure it out. But ite among cult films, it would have to be As the weather warms up, the crowds be his book "Hamburger America" by George the Lord takes care and supplies." "Lord of the Rings," but to him, "lhe Dark gin to grow, said Helen Tuttle, the owner of Motz. So far they have visited 10 stops list Knight" is a cult film, though it picked up dte Moonshine Store along with her husband ed in the book, but Moonshine holds a spe Colleen IGtka can be reached at crkitka@ more mainstream popularity. Roy Lee. 'llte two, live above the store and cial place. eiu.edu or 581-7942. Roger Cunningham, a sociology profes Helen Tuttle, a gracious and humble host, "'llus was different," George said. "They sor, said boiling down cult films within par can often be seen in the store front helping to all have their own unique history about it, ticular social groups is hard to define. feed hungry patrons. and this was by far my favorite hamburger so "If we could locate a group of people that Go up and order at the register. Choose far." strongly identifY with a particular film, we from hamburgers, cheeseburgers, pork burg His wife agrees, distinguishing the moon might be able to apply differential associa ers, grilled chicken, barbeque pork, polish burger from the rest by a lack of condiments. tion identification theories to them," Cun sausages, hot dogs, hant and cheese sand "It didn't need anything," Michelle said. ningham said. "'lltis theory simply says some wiches or corn dogs. Their specialty is their "You know it's a good burger when you don't people will identifY, and in this case, identifY moonburger though, and it is what keeps the need anything. It just melts in your mouth." with a movie character." crowds coming. "It's a very fresh burger," continued Cunningham said some examples of iden Tuttle does not use any seasonings or se George. "It's high rate. It needs no season tifYing with a cult film or character are dress cret ingredients to make her burgers. ing." ing the same, smoking the same cigarettes "There is no recipe to this," Helen Tuttle For Dale and Glenna Schagemann of Ef and buying the same knife can help people said. "I get the best meat and make it with fingham, it was their first time coming to identifY themselves with their cult icons. love, no different than what you would do at Moonshine. Dale Schagemann said the burg No matter what, cult films holds a spe home." er is no better than anywhere else, but his cial meaning to their followers. It could have Once the order is taken, take a seat on one wife said it was dte atmosphere that drew the been where or with whom the viewer saw the of the old church pews lining the walls or throngs. film. It could be a film that simply resonated simply stand and enjoy the unique antiquat "I think it's because you see everyone with the viewer. ed atmosphere. When your order is called, from all over, the kids to grandparents, bik Only one thing is for certain, a cult film is choose from an assortment of old-fashioned ers, farmers," Glenna said. "You get to talk to COLLEEN KITKA I ON THE VERGE not somedting sought by filmmakers, but in soda pops in glass bottles and grab a bag of people you never talked to before." Helen Tuttle, the Moonshine Store owner, stead somedling granted by the audience. chips. Helen Tuttle knows the ambience holds a prepares moonburgers for the many patrons Patrons can load whatever condiments unique mood. who flock to the store.. She said they serve on ]oze Gonzales can be reached at 581-7942 dtey choose from a dated wooden Coca-Co- "lhe atmosphere has a lot to do with it- average 150 to 200 burgers a day. or [email protected]. 04.16.10 the daily eastern news 48 www.dennews.com 1 Siammin Salmon' fails to live up to standards of a classic By Brad York this movie was not going to be better than "Super Rating: C+ Verge Ed itor Troopers," but the characters just were not fully uti lized. Many of the funniest parts in the script were Some films, especially comedies, become instant written for Duncan's character. Even the guest appear " TQR Qlr BIEERFEST &. SUPER TROOPERS classics after only one viewing. ances offer more jokes chan the familiar case. The Broken Lizard production crew made a mon Could it be chat Heffernan, Jay Chandrasekhar, umental movement into Hollywood when they re Steve Lemme, Paul Soter and Erik Stolhanske decid leased the indie film "Super Troopers." For me, and ed to write themselves the least amount material as certainly for others, this film redefined what comedy possible in order to give other people a chance at star is. It comes as no surprise that the bar was sec high dom? Let us say it is unlikely at best. for their latest film "Siammin' Salmon." This movie seems to be made just to make a cou After releasing films like "Club Dread" and "Beer ple extra bucks before the release of "Super Troopers fest" with mediocre success, it is understandable why 2," or at least that is just assumed from limited the many people have not heard of "Siammin' Salmon." ater releases, or more likely a straight to DVD release. "Siammin' Salmon" is a film that combines some Perhaps the most astonishing aspect of the film is of the traits of past comedies such as "Waiting" and that it was shot in only 25 days. This is an accom "Employee of the Month (2006)" as the Broken Liz plishment even for a studio as small as Broken Lizard ard team mixes food related humor and customer ser Industries. vice jokes to mesh with their natural ability of amaz Many of the jokes are used or played out in a pre ing one-liners. dictable manner and offer very little to the movie. Nearly the entire cast of "Super Troopers" returns Standard is the perfect word to describe "Siammin' as the staff of a seafood restaurant owned by retired Salmon." heavyweight boxer Cleon Salmon, played by Michael The film is sure to be a disappointment in the eyes Clarke Duncan. Familiar faces fill the tables as past of most, but that does not mean loyal fans will not movie actors return to the screen playing awaiting pa find something to laugh about. trons. Broken Lizard is a group of friends making movies This film marks the first time Kevin Heffernan, as friends for an audience of friends. better known as his character Farva in "Super Troop Something gratifying overwhelms the viewer as ers," has directed any of the films, and he seems to fit they realize that these friends made it with nearly no the mold nicely. help. They pushed their way into Hollywood and do The plot is that Salmon has told Heffernan's char not plan to leave soon, or at least before the release of acter chat he muse make $20,000 in that night or else "Super Troopers 2." the restaurant will go under. Couple this with threats of violence, and let the hilarity ensue. Brad York can be reached at 581-7942 or bayork@ The film is truly a let down though. Of course, eiu.edu. PHOTO COURTESY OF BROKEN LIZARD IN DUSTRIES Chill vibes ring throughout 1 Massa Hypnos' Adam Mohebbi parent" has more of a Deep Purple style sound, and Awesome Color releases Staff Reporter "Flying" sounds so close to Sonic Youth that it tee third album, resembles ters precariously on the border between musical in There are only a few short weeks left until the fluence and outright cover band. classic rock feel of Skynyrd doom of finals descends upon Eastern. The stu To be honest though, no matter if the similar dents scramble around the campus, hurrying under ities are intentional or not, they are well meshed the increasingly hot sun, looking for something re with an original style focused upon that elusive freshing and relaxing co chill them out while they "mellow" quality. Rating: A- smdy for all those Calculus and Cultural Diversi The only real problem with "Massa Hypnos" is ty classes. the ostensibly haphazard way the tracks are placed. Fear no more. Awesome Color has heard the Although "Transparent" serves as the absolute best cries of the student body and released "Massa Hyp choice to kick off the album, the rest of the tracks nos," and, boy, is it sublimely cool. do not necessarily follow any noticeable pattern. "Massa Hypnos" opens up with "Transparent," a "Slaughterhouse," another Skynyrd style track, is track chat knocks the stress out of the listener with perfect for the finishing crescendo so essential co a Deep Purple-esque riffs and vocals like Muhammad properly put together album with its positive vibe Ali knocked out Sonny Liston. The rest of the al and progressive build; but for some inconceivable bum slows down fairly quickly, but chat decelera reason is relegated to the second co last slot. tion is handled extremely well, with the remaining That sort of problem happens quite a bit, with tracks coming off like a relaxing Sunday drive after the tracks forming a peaks and valleys design out a Saturday night blowout. of their tones and pacing. All together; howev Obviously then, Awesome Color does slow right. er, this is a rather minor point, since anybody who Tracks like "Oaxaca" and "Zombie" prove they can purchases the album for their mp3 player can just keep a high level of passion and intensity without move the tracks around themselves. For the CD/LP mashing chords like madmen. purists among us; however, it does present a major Oddly enough, Awesome Color has a huge annoyance. Lynyrd Skynyrd influence present in "Massa Hyp In truth, Awesome Color has really pm togeth nos." "Zombie," especially, is eerily reminiscent of er a fantastic collection of tracks for "Massa Hyp "Simple Man," with a similar guitar intro. nos." The previously mentioned "Zombie" is sure In fact, the Skynyrd presence is felt throughom to become an instant classic to any fan of guitar the entire album with drummer Allison Busch bor bending and soulful vocal distortion. At the same rowing heavily from the Bob Burn's style and lead time, all of the tracks lay down the new standard vocalist/guitarist Derek Stanton masterfully utiliz for easy-going, passionate music; so sit back and ing distortion to get down to Ronnie Van Zant's check them out. soulful, gritty wail. Of course, the southern similarities may not be Adam Mohebbi can be r·eached at 581-7942 or ar PHOTO COURTESY ECSTATIC PEACE intentional, since, as previously mentioned, "Trans- mohebbi@eiu. edu.