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News .... Opinion . . A&E...... Sports . . . A new spin on vinyl Puzzles...... 15 page 6 Classifieds...... 16 Alton - East St. Louis - Edwardsville Thursday, April 14, 2011 www.alestlelive.com Vol. 63, No. 27 Waiting is the hardest part Greek housing over budget again, delayed for at least a year KARI WILLIAMS Alestle Opinion Editor CC Greek housing has been put It’s disheartening because I’ve been working on hold for a second time because of over budgeting. on it for almost two years and now and I Junior political science major - Nic Simpson, who serves as Alpha won’t even be able to see it come through... Kappa Lambda vice president and -Nic Simpson housing chair, said Greek housing Alpha Kappa Lambda vice president is on hold because, with the budget being 20 percent over, it has to be reapproved by the Board and time constraints. five in second.” o f Trustees and Illinois Board of Greek housing is required to According to Schultz, the Higher Education. have sprinkler systems installed by committee estimated that taking “I am kind o f in shock that it state law, and Schultz said the care o f asbestos would cost about happened again,” Simpson said. water pipe sizes coming into the $150,000, and it came in around “It’s disheartening because I’ve building would have to be $930,000. With air testing, that been working on it for almost two increased. amount was about $1 million. In compliance with the Senior business and financial years and now and I won’t even Alestle file graphic be able to see it come through if Americans with Disabilities Act, management major Zac Sandefer the sidewalks would have to be of Charleston, a member of the Beginning with a $7.5 million budget, the Cougar Village it does come through.” renovations for Greek housing came in 20 percent more than This time the budget came in updated, which they were not Greek housing committee, said expected. 20 percent, or more than $4 anticipating, along with “a lot of there were many different items, million, over budget. The original earth moving and readjusting such as heating, electrical and cancel their contract by May 1 or planned on living in Greek budget was $7.5 million. The slopes,” according to Schultz. plumbing, ranging from be put on a wish list for other housing. Glass said he is still in previous plans to build a Greek “We [would have] had to $300,000 to $500,000 that made places in University Housing they shock, but that it was kind of community near Evergreen Hall change the stairs in the building to up the unanticipated costs. would prefer. anticipated because of the short were $2 million over budget in meet the new building code,” “They definitely have a place timeline. the summer. Schultz said. “And then the Greek community reaction to go,” Schultz said. “They’re not According to Glass, almost Director of University biggest unknown, and what we’re Students who were expecting going to be on the streets or the entire Alpha Kappa Lambda Housing Michael Schultz said hearing from contractors, is to move into Greek housing in the anything like that.” chapter withdrew from their over budgeting has been scheduling constraints we put fall now have three options. They Junior biomedical major and housing contracts and are looking them on in completing three can stay in the buildings that were Alpha Kappa Lambda president attributed to several things, GREEK HOUSING/pg.4 including building codes, asbestos buildings in the first summer and intended for Greek housing, Jacob Glass o f Pekin said he

O ctober: Task force created to explore June: Plans $2 million March: Phi Kappa Psi, Greek Housing possibility over budget Alpha Kappa Lambda and Sigma Pi Epsilon slated to move in fall 2011

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May: Planning started for O ctober: Plans start to April: Cougar Village Greek Housing near Evergreen renovate Cougar Village renovations $4.6 million Graphic by Michelle Beard Hall, $13 million budget apartments, $7.5 million over budget Fighting the power of empty AJ SANSON content with gas prices Alestle Reporter surpassing costs at grocery CC stores. With the cost o f a gallon of I’m a broke college student. I “I understand they rise gas now reaching its 2008 peak because the costs o f barrels of o f more titan $4, SIUE students can’t afford $5 gas... oil are up,” Potts said. “I also have to find ways to adapt. understand that they go up in SIUE is still considered by -Kristyn Budds general because it’s almost many to be a commuter school, Sophomore nursing major summer, but I’m paying more so as imagined, students are for a gallon o f gas than a gallon feeling the effects o f the hike in o f milk.” gas prices, with some even [motorcycle] but I don’t have cost o f gas. The prices have affected considering making the switch my license or the money,” “I’m on a limited budget senior geography major Denise from four wheels to two. Lintvedt said. “That’s a lot o f with having to pay rent. I have Thomas o f New Athens Senior philosophy and money. I filled up my mom’s to tighten down on what I buy drastically beyond the grocery political science major Travis minivan the other day and it and where I buy it,” Potts said. store. Commuting every day Lintvedt o f O’Fallon has run was $67. It’s a heartbreak.” . “I’ve been pretty conscious of from New Athens, Thomas has into some bad luck aside from Senior psychology and sales in newspapers lately.” opted to stay local as much as the rising prices. His car was philosophy major Chris Potts of . Potts said as the weather possible. totaled two weeks ago and he St. Francisville lives off campus gets warmer, he will be seen “What I’ve started to do is has been forced to hitch rides in Edwardsville, which he said combating the prices by riding stay at people’s houses,” with friends since. is a contributing factor to how his bike to campus and around “I’d be upset either way. I he is forced to live due to the town. Potts added he is not GAS PRICES/pg.5 wish I could ride a bike Photo by Derrick Hawkins 2 www.alestletive.com Thursday, April 14, 2 0 1 1 Pair of juniors build £best new program5 at SIUE

BRIAN BERNS Suzanne Kutterer-Siburt, assistant Vermeire said. Alestle Reporter director o f Leadership and Sutorius and Vermeire said As an eighth grader, Volunteer Services about starting they have experienced moments elementary education major the program to help the homeless where people have openly thanked Michelle Sutorius of St. Charles, and Kutterer-Siburt can see these them for their efforts, including a Mo. dreamed o f having a hotel for women’s passion. girl giving them a hug and asking the homeless. “These girls are doing much them to say a prayer with her Now a junior in college, more than just helping people; giving thanks for the SIUE group Sutorius runs the SIUE Homeless these girls are difference makers,” helping them out. Program with junior business Kutterer-Siburt said. Both students agreed administration major Jairris Kutterer-Siburt said it is moments like this make all the Vermeire o f amazing what they do and the hard work worthwhile. ------“Those Lincoln. iSfcbwH APnL It <3 S u to r iu s moments make this and Vermeire, CC really become o f a who founded These girls are doing much more than just part o f you, and I know both us could the program m hejpjnp- people; these girls are difference makers... Novemberr r & r r ’ & not imagine not having 2009, have -Suzanne Kutterer-Siburt made an impact volunteering in our on the homeless Assistant Director of Leadership and Volunteer Services lives,” Sutorius community in said. the East Saint ------Volunteering is Louis area. agencies love them because they a big part o f the women’s lives and The efforts they have made to are young, vibrant college kids after college they want to make change the lives o f those less who have a real passion for giving sure to volunteer in their fortunate are plentiful. Some of back to the community. community. their efforts have included teaming According to Siburt, they Sutorius said when she up with Midland Bank last received an award for best new becomes a teacher she wants each November to collect more than program by Student Government one o f her kids to volunteer at a 200 coats and hold a barbeque for last year. Sutorius and Vermeire breadline or any type o f homeless the homeless. have expanded their volunteer shelter. Last year, the two students efforts and have interacted with Senior political science major volunteered for a homeless kids who are staying in the Holy Nathan Schauf, who attends St. volunteer program in East St. Angels Women’s Shelter, which Louis University, has known Photo by Michelle Beard/Alestle Louis where they were affected by holds women and children who Sutorius since high school. Michelle Sutorius and Jairris Vermeire show their drive for helping seeing how little some people had. have nowhere else to stay. The “I was thrilled to hear she the homeless by collecting coats and creating awareness for “When we went on the SIUE Homeless program took the initiative with Jairris those less fortunate. outing it really hit home for me currendy has 50 active members. [Vermeire] to create this group “I have always wanted to give and fulfill her desire to give back,” other’s enthusiasm to do so. SIU E’s Lot B from 8 a.m. to 2 because I had dreamed o f helping This Saturday, Sutorius and p.m. For more information, email the homeless and realized these back and there is nothing more Schauf said. rewarding than helping people any Sutorius and Vermeire have a Vermeire are collecting donations [email protected] people just needed someone to to help the homeless at both the way we can because people strong desire to help people, and Brian Bems can be reached at care for them,” Sutorius said. Sonic in Edwardsville and in The women approached appreciate that you are there,” Schauf said they feed off each [email protected] or 650-3527.

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Finding a heathier food choice B3S1S& Dining Services marks menu to signify their healthy options ©SPTTOHS! our student body is very informed. COURTNEY HILL Our degree, by nature, informs Lower in fat Alestle Reporter them on barriers and what a good (about 10 g or less per serving) choice should be.” Despite some student concern But even Herrick as to whether the MUC provides an acknowledged student decisions Lower in cholersterol assortment of healthy food options may be compromised by the array (less than 20 mg per serving) that have been thoughtfully of unhealthy food choices offered on prepared, Dining Services campus, leading to his suggestion of administrators say the choices made a potential solution that would Higher in fiber in food content and preparation augment healthy living perspectives. (2-3 g or more per serving) reflect student preferences, while “What students could do is take also maintaining a reputable health the university general education High in calcium food agenda. courses that provide a health (80 mg or more per serving) Dennis Wobbe, assistant background,” Herrick said. “The director of Dining Services, outlined department o f kinesiology has a several new resources available to course that’s open to the university, Arceneaux said. “Whenever we do a students to ensure more called HED 201. The entire course promotion, there are definitely signs opportunities for healthv eating. teaches students about healthful up within the University Center... “We’re planning on doing low- living from diet, nutrition, stress, So we always have that to say, “Hey, carb, vegan and fit [options],” relationships, sex choices and all of we’re going green. We have this Wobbe said. “We’ve got the labels all this information that helps folks live available. Try this out today, it’s at a made up, but basically the hard healthier.” thing is getting a ton o f different According to Wobbe, Dining discounted price.”’ recipes and converting all of [them] Services works in conjunction with The marketing department also makes use o f social networking sites so that we can get it through the Cougar Balance. menu and get actual calorie Photo by Rebehka Blake/Alestle to provide students with easier Dining Services provides many different healthy choice menu Additionally, Dining Services’ content.” marketing department has stepped access to menu selections. options for students who do not want to east fast food. Students “If you look on the [school] Serving the campus up, promoting nutritional values can identify ‘healthy option’ foods by the heart symbol icon on website, and on Facebook and community with nutrient-rich, among students through new the menu. Twitter, we upload the menus, and appetizing food choices is a key campaign strategies. Senior business objective o f Dining Services. They, Food shows alone are not some positive facets of the administration major Chris you can see an icon that says whether it’s a healthy option or along with Cougar Balance, a usually enough to sway students Department o f Kinesiology and Arceneaux of Chicago is a not,” Areceneaux said. program also determined to increase toward healthful eating. Health Education, which assist marketing assistant with Dining That new icon is the “healthy overall health and wellness among However, several departments students in choosing healthy Services who described a recent option” heart symbol, a push to SIUE students, faculty and staff, around campus that are dedicated to activities. campaign operation to bolster develop entrees that use healthier hosted a food show Wednesday to promoting a healthy environment “We teach our students healthy student awareness. ingredients and improved showcase new meals. have teamed up to help persuade lifestyles, both exercise and “Just recently, we had The event encouraged students students into choosing a healthy nutritional options, in all o f our something going on for going advertising to increase nutrition aware to critique possible menu items, lifestyle. programs,” Herrick said. “We green, and we had different health while enjoying the varieties o f food Health and kinesiology promote and help students accept options available in the entrees,” that were available. professor Jeffrey Herrick identified and adopt these lifestyles, so I think HEALTHY FOOD/pg.5

Student Leadership Development Program & Volunteer Services

Modules 4/19/11 Volunteer Service Structured Reflection Ultimate Frisbee Tournament 2:00 & 6:30 p.m. Suzanne Kufterer-Siburt, Assistant Director REGISTRATION DUE TODAY! Kimmel Leadership Development Center, SIUE Sign up at the SFC front desk Board Room, MUC Leadership & Professional Skills Workshop (free) Saturday, April 16, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., aSC 1203 HEALTH & WELLNESS Whiteboard Workouts ♦Pre-registration required at Kimmel Leadership Center. Want to spice up your workout? Check the whiteboard in Fitness and Strength A for a weekly workout challenge. SLDP Reminders... Volunteer Projects April 1,14.15, 22, & 22 - The Gardens at SIUE OUTDOOR RECREATION April 23 - Angel Food April 27, 28, 29, & 30 - The Gardens at SIUE Ziplining April 30 - Holv Angels Homeless Shelter April 30 - SIUE Homeless Program Saturday, April 16 $25 for the tour and round trip transportation Register at the information desk in the MUC Moonlight Canoeing Suicide & Crisis Hotline Training, Monday, April 18,7P M -11P M March 19 & 20, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. American Red Cross Disaster Training, Pre-Register at the SFC Front Desk April L 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Community Emergency Response Training FREE AND OPEN TO ALL! April 9 & 16, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. AQUATICS Dive in Movie “No Strings Attached” For more information and the calendar, Wednesday, April 20 contact the Kimmel Leadership Center, ext. 2686 7 PM at the Indoor Pool. www.siue.edu/kimmel/sldp or www.siue.edu/kimmel/sldp/volunteer siue.edu/crec www.alestlelive.com

GREEK HOUSING from p g .l for off-campus housing. According to Schultz, all families will be N E W S ^ J p u e j^ However, Glass said he hopes the planned able to move in one cluster and will “be able to Greek housing does get finished eventually, with enhance in the program we’ve already got sororities having more than 150 members and developed for them.” Peck Hall undergoing asbestos removal fraternities increasing. Sandefer said his biggest concern is not that ASHLEY SEERING sealed and enclosed work area.” “I think our Greek system is growing so the university will not have Greek housing, but Alestle Reporter Klein also said fans and special high fast, it’s really going to be hard to maintain,” that “a decent amount o f students don’t have a efficiency particulate air filters have been Facilities Management is working Glass said. “It’s hard to keep this little Greek place.” set up in the work area to clean the air to remove asbestos from Peck Hall system together with just how we’ve been doing “Housing is allowing students to still stay that will escape from the enclosure. while ensuring students and other it.” in those buildings if they’d like, but my. personal “Those filters will trap asbestos campus-goers that they are safe, Simpson said most o f the fraternities will guess is that not many want to.” Sandefer said, fibers in the very unusual circumstance according to campus architect Rich be looking for off-campus housing. “So now a bunch o f these students are way that any would be released,” Klein said. Klein. “One o f the options they presented us, behind on trying to find housing.” Workers wear breathing filters, take Klein said asbestos, which can which nobody really took up, was the option o f showers and change clothes to prevent cause lung cancer and mesothelioma, taking the Cougar Village 400 side, but not The future of Greek housing the escape o f asbestos from the was found on the underside o f balconies updating it...most [fraternities] turned that According to Kimmel Leadership Director enclosure, according to Klein. and roof overhangs on Peck Hall. It down,” Simpson said. Steve Sperotto, a couple chapters indicated they “The removal work may take will cost $325,000 to remove the According to Simpson, everyone was would be willing to meet in the fall to explore several months because o f the various carcinogen and the process may take looking forward to the houses, especially after other options, both on and oft'campus. locations, which will require setting up several months. getting this far. “This came from one of the sororities,” and removing the scaffolding as well as “The asbestos is embedded in the “More or less, if they were moving onto Sperotto said. “Their chapter adviser the plastic sheeting to create the plaster and is very unlikely to be released campus, they have lived on campus before, [and recommended let’s just sit back for summer and enclosed work area,” Klein said. ‘T he into the atmosphere,” Klein said. were] just looking forward to [being in the maybe get back together in the fall.” window contractor won’t start installing “However, to ensure the safety o f the renovated Greek housing buildings], rather than Sperotto said they were very disappointed the new windows until after students, faculty and staff, heavy plastic Cougar Village,” Simpson said. the project came back over budget because commencement.” Greek Life Coordinator John Davenport Greek housing would greatly impact campus sheeting is erected to create a separate said Greek housing is something students have life. wanted for a long time and he thinks it is going Schultz said if the three fraternities Morris Trail renovation plans underway to continue on the same track. scheduled to move into Cougar Village in the Plans for renovations to connect comes from the Illinois Department of “I think in the short term, I think its impact fall do not fill the buildings, they will be filled SIUE’s Morris Trail to the Madison Transportation. The grant from the is going to be on morale,” Davenport said. with other students through the wish list or County Transit Bike Trail System are Metro East Park and Recreation Schultz said they are all disappointed with creating a building for transfer students. underway. District, worth $55,000, is currendy the outcome of Greek housing. According to Sandefer, the university tried The project will complete the bike pending, according to Walker. “We put a lot o f time and effort in this to push for Greek housing as much as the Greek trail connection between the two “The balance of the project’s cost [from the] administration, students and community did. existing trails to the north o f campus, o f $55,000 will be paid by SIU E,” volunteer advisers, and it’s sad that we’re not “Before people get really upset at the according to Vice Chancellor of Walker said. able to realize the goal that we had,” Schultz university and Housing, a bunch o f people are Administration Rich Walker. The money will come from said. going to point their finger at them, start Walker said the project is currently university construction funds set aside However, Schultz said family housing will blaming them and it’s not their fault at all,” in its preliminary design stages. for annual repairs and upgrades. still move from the Cougar Village buildings Sandefer said. “They are genuinely upset that “We hope to begin construction Bids for contracts will take place that were intended for Greek housing. this didn’t go through. There’s nothing they May 2012,” Walker said. next spring. “We’re staying with the same plan o f could do.” The renovations are expected to moving the families and moving the single cost $550,000 and will be funded by students into the first cluster,” Schultz said. “We Kari Williams can be reached at two grants. News be reached at [email protected] or were too far down the line to change that.” [email protected] or 650-3527. One confirmed grant of $440,000 650-3527.

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GAS PRICES from p g .l HEALTHY FOOD from pg.3 Thomas said. “I’ve been living out Gas siphoning hits Evergreen lot ness. there is not much that can be done. of my car for a while. I actually just The rising price o f gas has there are no suspects in the case, The Cougar Balance “We try to do healthier things went home for the first time in a not been a welcome trend to nor any good leads at this rime, campaign works to supply the and make it more entertaining, week and a half the other night.” one student in Evergreen Hall. and that gas siphoning is criteria that warrant the “healthy hopefully getting some of the Freshman nursing major Tyler SIUE Lt. Kevin Schmoll relatively new to SIUE. options” symbols next to certain students involved in getting Lesan o f Troy has a much shorter confirmed there has been a case “I remember in 2008 I saw meals on the menu. healthier,” said Wobbe. “I f you commute than Thomas, but even of gas siphoning at Evergreen an increase in failures to pay for To deem a particular meal as a look at entrees and things like that, though his parents fund the gas for Hall. gas at gas stations,” Schmoll “healthy option,” according to a lot of our stuff is portion his Dodge Ram 1500, he still has “A handful o f gas tanks said. “I don’t recall seeing this.” Wobbe, it must adhere to several controlled.” been forced to adjust. were open, but the caps were Schmoll advises students to dietary standards while “As long as a student doesn’t “I’m lucky they pay for it, but intact,” Schmoll said. “We only look into aftermarket locking accentuating whole grains, taste, order three meals, they’re getting a I don’t want to take advantage of have one confirmed car where gas caps for their vehicles. If color and food texture. small amount o f the carbs, a small it,” Lesan said. “If I have a three or gas was siphoned. A pretty large anyone has any information Food shows, advertisements amount o f protein and a vegetable, four hour break on campus, I still amount o f gas was taken, about regarding the siphoning case, and variety in selections may seem which is healthy.” stay here instead o f go home.” three-fourths o f the car’s tank.” they are encouraged to call like influential marketing strategies Check out newly updated Lesan said he does not look Schmoll said there are not campus police at 650-3324. to administrators like Wobbe, who SIUE dining menus on Facebook past the option of riding a bicycle surveillance cameras in the wish to ensure students (Dine SIU E) and Twitter around town to save gas. Evergreen Hall lot. 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Anberlin National acts have been involved since the “.. .And if you ever get lonely, just go to the record beginning, according to Levin. “ Cities’’ store and visit your friends,” Almost Famous’ Penny “The list o f famous, soon-to-be famous and never- famous bands is simply too long to talk about,” Levin Lane said. For years, records had been the foundation Bruce 1070C3V-*) o f music present in pop culture and teens’ bedrooms. said. “Beyond live performances, ever)' store is capable As of present day, the}’ have been drowned out as a o f doing as much or as little as they’re capable of.” Springsteen and th*»< museum idea with a vintage stigma. Harvey said he hxs heard o f RSD but is not too the E Street Record Store Day, which has been going on since familiar with it. As .someone who likes to buy records the way 2007, is a way for independent record, stores across the and CDs, Harvey said he would like to think the idea Band bwj country to come together. Eric Levin, a founder of o f RSD works. “Gotta Get the feeling” RSD and owner o f Criminal Records in Georgia, said “I know that places like Vintage Vinyl in St. Louis the idea for RSD came from a convention in Baltimore, are great places to discover music as well and the)' have Md. called Noise in the Basement. a lot o f bands come in and play,” Harvey said. Daft Punk “We grew tired o f constantly being the butt o f the According to Earnhart, what RSD exclusives will be at Slackers is “hit and miss.” “ Tron Soundtrack” r joke, know-nothing editors reporting from their ivory towers that the death of the record store was “There’s a long list o f Record Store Day exclusives, imminent,” Levin said. “We kind o f asked each other, and we really don’t know what exactly we’re going to Death Cab for ‘How you doing? Is your death imminent?’ Since we get in on our website,” Earnhart said. “We have a short all had kind o f super awesome record stores, centers of listing o f what’s available, not necessarily exactly what Cutie our communities, paying taxes, hiring and insuring we’re getting in, but vinyl, CDs, just limited edition “Atlantic Record things that are only available on Record Store Day.” musicians, we felt like we had to stand up for Presents...” ourselves.” Similar to Slackers, Vintage Vinyl Manager Matt Local stores like Slackers in Glen Carbon and Harnish said Vintage Vinyl will not know what they Vintage Vinyl in St. Louis are participating in the will have on RSD until the)' receive the merchandise Gorillaz newfound tradition. and the releases for RSD are all very limited. Slackers Manager Daniel Earnhart said the Glen According to Harnish, some releases are specific “ The Fall” Carbon location has celebrated RSD as long as he has to certain regions. worked there, which is four and a half years. However, Sid Barret and Pink Floyd on LP, Fela “There aren’t that many independent CD stores Kuti and Mastadon’s record with ZZ Top are some Hollyw ood around the area,” Earnhart said. “So, you can’t really releases that stuck out to Harnish. Undead Harvey said it is more interesting to have the go many other places around die area to get the Record “American Tragedy” Store Day merchandise.” physical CD and sometimes it is not as fun to Earnhart said the atmosphere on RSD is much download. more upbeat. “You can look through the booklet, and that was Jimi Hendrix “We have decorations and live music, [which] always my favorite part, looking at the pictures and makes a big difference,” Earnhart said. “We usually reading the thanks and stuff like that,” Harvey said. “So “ Fire” have a food sponsor. I think this year we're going to when record stores have things like Record Store Day, “ Touch You” do Jimmy John’s.” it can keep revitalizing that interest in buying what Earnhart said the most important part about RSD some may consider outdated types o f media.” is the presence o f local musicians. I Like Snaps, You're R SD was the busiest day for Vintage Vinyl last joan Jett and the Not Coupled by Ammo and Super Fun Yeah Yeah year, according to Harnish. Blackhearts Rocketship will play in-store. “There are people who are rushing in to only get “With everything how' it is online with all the specific things...[and there are] people who come and “I Love Rock & Roll” downloading, I think it’s really important to kind o f ha i ig out all day and shop every section,” Harnish said. keep the local scene alive,, get those local bands some “That’s really what we would like, but we’re happy play time,” Earnhart said. either way.” Lady Gaga Senior mass communications major Greg Harvey The first couple hours o f the day are crazy, but “Born This Way” o f Chatham, who sings and plays drums in D on’t Mess once the initial rush is over, Harnish said guest DJs and with Winkie, said record stores are the only wav to bands play to stretch out for the rest o f the day. reach a local audience other than selling CDs at shows. “There are people waiting outside the doors when M att & Kim “Not a lot o f stores will necessarily just carry your we open,” Harnish said. “There were 50 to 60 people “Block after Block” last year. The first couple hours are just a buying Graphic by CD for the heck o f it, but most local record stores are more than happy to,” Harvey said. “It’s nice because frenzy.” Michelle Beard/Alestle even when you’re not out there playing or pushing St. Louis-based record label I Hate Punk Rock Mumford & Sons your album, it’s still available for sale and you can still Records will showcase three to four local bands. Safety direct people to go get a phvsical copy at a store like Words, Pretty Little Empire and Via Dove are also “Dharohar Project” that.” playing. The day will end with hip-hop DJs Beat According to Earnhart, many people usually show Street. Levin said R SD is one o f the first local Rise Against up for the bands. movements and a reminder to the world that shopping “It’s kind o f hit and miss depending on how local locally is important. “Join the Ranks” they are,” Earnhart said. “I f they a have a big fan group “We celebrate the exact opposite o f Best Buy and here a lot o f people show up usually.” McDonald’s,” Levin said. “The taxes we earn go Superfun Yeah Yeah Rocketship last year brought directly into our communities, whereas if you shop at Th e Doors about 40 or 50 people to Slackers alone. Amazon your city gets nothing.” “Riders on the Storm” Superfun Yeah Yeah Rocketship singer Corey A1 independent stores are invited to participate in Goodman said playing on RSD is always exciting RSD by letting their customers know RSD is April 16 because it takes people out of their element by not and that they should come to the stores and celebrate. The Rolling going to a venue to hear a band, and they can shop at “Like any party, some folks throw big, badass Stones the same time. parties, and some folks just have a few close friends Goodman said the significance o f RSD is to show over to hang out and listen to records,” Levin said. “IPs “Brown Sugar” people that record stores are still around. incumbent on the fan [or] customer to have a “They want people to come in and see what they relationship with their favorite indie store so they know have, and I think it’s an awesome thing...it’s a cool exactly what’s what.” thing for all the people in the music industry to all come together and celebrate what’s going on,” Kan Williams can be reached at [email protected] or 650-3531. Goodman said. v______J BlKliJMI XII JlltXtU IN Jf. I lll

COURTNEY HILL/Alestle Reporter recognized, award-winning burlesque dancer and think it’s a pure form o f adult entertainment and Looking for some adult entertainment on a hired performer for A1 Waha, described what the should be considered art.” Friday or Saturday night? Besides the steamy flirty exhibition is really all about. Foxy LaFeelion, a burlesque dance veteran of romance on Netflix, there’s the St. Louis “Burlesque is the over-exaggeration of seven years and active promoter o f burlesque burlesque scene at its newest venue at A1 Waha femininity and theatrical, sexy comedy,” VanElla within the St. Louis area, said her love for the Restaurant and Hookah Lounge. said. “Burlesque is my favorite kind of theater. I’m particular genre o f dance stems from her extensive Located at 3191 South Grand Boulevard, in control of my own lithe miniature drama that background and the opportunities to express her the modestly-sized lounge features Middle takes place in 10 minutes or less. It’s about the personal values in life. Eastern cuisine and hookah delights in a journey and not the destination.” “I did ballet, jazz, tap, all that good stuff,” relaxed, minimalist setting, where patrons Frequenters o f the joint agree the burlesque LaFeelion said, who attributes her special talents can expect not only a fair price on menu performance is more than just a stripping demo, to her diligent, preparatory adolescent years. items but a woman to fulfill their but a razzle-dazzle romp o f freedom and power. “Burlesque, to me, is being comfortable with entertainment needs. It’s everything you Charlie Edelen, a 28-year-old St. Louis native, yourself, being comfortable in your body, no want in a lounge, complete with polite described his perspective o f burlesque dancing. matter how tall you are, how short you are, how conversation and pleasant food “Burlesque is an erotic demonstration skinny or how fat. The more the curves the without the sleazy strip joint generally o f a female’s body, but in a very better.” showiness. liberating sense,” Edelen said. “It’s her defining Getting ready for a successful burlesque Owner o f A1 Waha what [her] body is and how [she] is going to use performance is a bit different when thinking in Riyad Alwadi said the newly it, for entertainment, art and with a sexual nature terms of occupational preparedness. VanElla established show adds “that extra spark” in a positive way.” explained how mental and physical preparation is to the ordinary lounge experience, and Tila Locke, a 22-year-old from Memphis, the key to a great show. finding the perfect ladies to perform was Tenn., highlighted an interesting point about the “I almost feel like I live it all the time, not like not too difficult a task. lounge atmosphere and dance experience. I’m always ‘on,’ but I usually take a minute to “I checked online and through “I think people don’t imagine that in an figure out what I’m doing before I go on,” said some friends,” Alwadi said. “It’s really Afghan restaurant, you would see burlesque VanElla. “It definitely involves glitter, lots o f red nice for business...and burlesque has dancing,” said Locke. “So I like that there’s a lipstick, seamed stockings, hairspray and high been performed here for about three or merging o f cultures. Burlesque is a combination heels. Lots o f pasty glue and eyelashes, too.” four months.” of sexiness, performing, art, dancing. The sex If you enjoy the show, you may also find the Every half hour beginning at 10:30 factor comes second-hand to the performance.” first annual Show-Me Burlesque Festival to be p.m., a burlesque dancer struts her stuff For some customers o f A1 Waha, this form of especially pleasing. It will be held May 12-14 at around the lounge area, tempting the erotic dancing brings back fond memories of a several exciting locales across the St. Louis area, crowd with a tantalizing erotic song and time in history that harbored a different set of and will feature burlesque performers from all dance combo. But don’t expect these cultural values. James Carroll, a 54-year-old over the country. Check out ladies to flaunt all o f their goodies Kirkwood, Mo. native, discussed what burlesque showmeburlesque.com for more details. and ask for tips. They’re all about meant to him. Courtney Hill can be reached at [email protected] or Photo by Rebehka the tease. “1940’s-era pinup girls with sexy attire; back 650-3531. Blake/Alestle Lola VanElla, a nationally then that was as risque as it got,” Carroll said. “I The Buried Life explores life goals with SIUE LINDSEY OYLER / Alestle A&E Editor “Obama was like the coolest dad Other than the fact that the audience you’ve ever met,” Nemtin said. “He was an kept trying to kiss the performers, Campus amazing guy, we were totally shocked. It Activity Board’s “The Buried Life” was another test to the project. We really production on Tuesday night at SIU E was didn’t ever think it would happen. It just inspirational to .say the least. proved to us again that you can do anything With their five-year anniversary in you want if you put your mind to it.” February, the cast o f “The Buried Life” runs The episode including President a television project on M TV recording the Obama has yet to air. actions of four guys (Ben Nemtin, Dave Aside from advancing their own lives, Lingwood, Duncan Penn and Jonnie Penn) “The Buried Life” cast still assists people in attempting to complete a list of things they need with their personal goals. want to do before they die. Their director “Just if we feej a connection to them, is Brad Tiemann of Alton. if we feel like they really mean it, [we help The guys are in charge o f filming, them],” Nemtin said. “I f it means editing and sending the episodes in full for something to them and it means something M TV to air without any further edits. to us, then we do it.” The list counts 100 items for structure, Theater major Holli Patterson of but changes and morphs along with their Campbell Hill went up to the microphone passions, according to Lingwood. during the show She talked about how her “We use the structure o f one hundred grandfather used to sing country music to just cause it sounds nice, but no, we’ll keep Talking on Tuesday night, Duncan Penn of The Buried Life tells about his mission her as a kid, and later passed away. Her goal to reunite a son with his biological father. Fans are encouraged to contact The on going even after we cross off a hundred was to sing on television, in memory o f her Buried Life and telling them what they want to do before they die at things,” Lingwood said. facebook.com/tbl or by emailing them at [email protected] grandfather. Eighty-four items have been “The Buried Life” then told her to sing because each person affects us in a different T V show, we started the project because we completed on the list thus far. and maybe she would be able to sing for way,” Lingwood said. “We are entering had this feeling,” Nemtin said. “The Buried Life” used a Powerpoint- M TV Patterson sang “Amazing Grace.” someone’s life, so it’s kind of hard to put To date, Duncan is the only one in the style presentation to show their successes The cast o f “The Buried Life” said one above the other.” group to have finished his degree. and inspire the audience, welcoming their Patterson’s goal is what the project is about. Nemtin recalled their first project, a Lingwood has been taking online courses audience to come up to the microphones Their name comes from the feeling of man named Brent who needed a truck for and has only a year left. and share “what they want to do before trying to find your purpose. his small business. “It got to the point where we had to they die.” “‘The Buried Life’ is named after a “We got a used car salesman to sell us make a decision to put all of our time, a Students shared their dreams o f starting poem written by Matthew Arnold about a $2,100 truck for $480. We gave it to him hundred percent, into the project to make a charity for children in the fine arts, 150 years ago and it talks about day to day and we keep in touch with him to this day. it happen,” Lingwood said. meeting their biological parents and even things burying you and you lose sight of He since has gone back to school to finish Nemtin said No. 11 on the list is to experiencing 10 seconds o f zero gravity. what you’re actually passionate about,” his high school degree and has started eventually finish a college degree, but said Lingwood said streaking at a Kansas Lingwood said. “Jonnie got assigned it in another, different business. It was the first he does not have the entire list memorized. City Wizards game was the most nerve- English class and we were like... isn’t that time we had ever made a real difference in Nemtin also admitted that one o f their wracking item on the list that has been interesting, that 150 years ago, people still somebody’s life,” Nemtin said. longed-for goals was to meet and “play completed. However, the personal items had that same feeling o f being lost?” that are completed for other people bring Nemtin said that was when the project ball” with the president. Their persistence about a “certain feeling” in the crew. truly awed the group. helped in their success to finally meet him, Lindsey Oyler can be reached at “The emotional ones are different “We didn’t start the project to make a after trying several times and being told [email protected] or 650-3531. s i u e 2011 Senior Standou Presented by the Provost and Via

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Student Organization for Sustainability. GPA: 3.82 classroom. In addition to doing an externship may not seem to be a link between this former H Alisha Abbott Through her URCA research with the Graduating: May 2011 with Barnes Jewish Hospital Cardiothoracic pageant queen helping those with self-esteem Nominated by: Michelle Welter, Kimmel Southwestern Illinois Dialect Project, Megan Career Goal: To obtain her Master’s degree in Intensive Care Unit this summer, Allyson is and body-esteem issues... but Ashley says, “I Leadership Center conceptualized a project for her senior physician assistant studies and obtain excited because “...I’m joining a medical consider it my responsibility to serve my Hometown: Mechanicsburg, IL assignment that considered slang’s legitimacy certification as a Licensed Physician Assistant mission trip to South America to share my community as a role model to young adults Major: Mass Communications as a means of communication across several compassion for health, faith, and education.” and help them reach their full potential.” GPA: 3.95 centuries. When not busy studying language, Accomplishments: Courtney’s minor in Ashley’s research as part of URCA and the Graduating: December 2011 Megan volunteers at the Watershed Nature Spanish and her love for children inspired her Robert J. McLaughlin Honors Academy: Career Goal: To earn a Master’s degree in Center and International Institute of St. Louis. career goal of being a physician assistant B Renee Dow “Analyzing Health, Weight, and Megan says her experiences at SIUE . .have working in pediatrics with a largely Attractiveness...Is Tanner Better?” was selected higher education administration and work in Nominated by: Dr. Eva Ferguson, Psychology student affairs at a college or university. shaped me into a lifelong analytical thinker and underserved Hispanic population. She also to be presented at the Midwest Psychological have improved my communication skills.” hopes to travel to remote parts of the world to Hometown: West Peoria, IL Conference in May 2011. provide much needed medical care. At SIUE, Major: Psychology Accomplishments: An SIUE Meridian GPA: 4.00 Scholar, Alisha has been on the Deans’ List for Courtney works on campus at the Evergreen K3 Paul Cayo Hall front desk, volunteers as a STAR with the Graduating: May 2010 7 semesters; but, she still finds time to Career Goal: To obtain her Master’s degree in volunteer for Ronald McDonald House, Office of Admissions, is a member of Alpha H Justin Kinney Nominated by: Dr. H. Felix Lee, Industrial Sigma Tau sorority, the Biology Club, and the art therapy counseling American Cancer Society “Relay for Life”, the and Manufacturing Engineering Nominated by: Dr. David Cluphf, Make a Wish Foundation, and the Salvation Pre-Med Association'. Doing all this didn’t Hometown: Smithboro, IL stop her from being named to the Deans’ List Accomplishments: An SIUE Meridian Kinesiology and Health Education Army. She is a member of Alpha Phi Omega Major: Industrial and Manufacturing Scholar, Renee has achieved much during her Hometown: Belleville, IL National Service Fraternity along with Golden for six semesters or inducted into Phi Kappy Engineering Phi honor society. Courtney puts it very well: time here. She is a member of the Psychology Major: Physical Education Teacher Education Key and Phi Eta Sigma honoraries. Alisha has GPA: 3.94 Club, Psi Chi psychology honorary, GPA: 3.89 polished her design and marketing skills by “My undergraduate study has taught me that Graduating: May 2011 an interest in learning about different fields Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, Phi Kappa Graduating: May 2011 working on campus at Print & Design, where Career Goal: To solve complex and Phi honor society, and Key Club. Her research Career Goal: To improve the lives of children she helps student organizations and should not be impeded by a lack of challenging problems congruence or practicality between the two. interests culminated in an honors thesis by inspiring lifelong participation in departments get their messages across in through the Robert J. McLaughlin Psychology exercise and wellness unique and eye-catching ways. Her desire to All fields of education can find some level on Accomplishments: While tackling a dual which to relate.” Honors Academy, exploring the effect of help new freshmen make a smooth transition degree, Paul managed to work on campus in family upbringing and culture on creativity in Accomplishments: Justin enjoyed fitness and to SIUE prompted Alisha to serve as a the School of Engineering, lead several student visual art. Renee showcased her talents in the sports so much in high school and college that Springboard Student Leader with the Office of organizations, and rack up numerous honors. B Allyson Doty River Bluff Review, Dance in Concert, Phi he decided to make a career out of it. His Admissions for two summers. But her two And be named to the Deans’ List every Kappa Phi paper competition (1st place) and field experiences and volunteer work, along favorite SIUE experiences were actually done semester! Paul loves to solve problems, and Nominated by: Dr. Ann Popkess, Nursing Psi Chi paper presentation (1st place). She has with research both inside and outside the in other locations...one as a Disney intern in he’s been able to do that both inside and worked on campus as a tutor and at Starbucks, classroom, have “...made me the pre-service Florida and the other at a four week Spanish Hometown: Beecher City, IL outside the classroom. He helped Bond Major: Nursing and gained hands-on art therapy experience at teacher I needed to be so I could become the immersion program in Costa Rica. “I realized Christian Service Camp manage information a number of agencies including a relief mission teacher I want to be.” Justin has volunteered that no matter where you go, you are never GPA: 4.00 more effectively by designing three databases Graduating: December 2011 trip to Kenya. Renee says that her experiences with youth fitness programs on and off really alone if you open up and learn from the and an online registration system for them. at SIUE have helped her “...come to a greater campus, including serving as a coach for people around you.” Career Goal: To be a nurse in a critical care Paul is a member of Phi Kappa Phi honor hospital setting understanding of the field of psychology, of Young Athletes in the Special Olympics society, SIUE Joint Engineering Student research in general, and of myself.” program. This Deans’ List student has focused O Megan Buckley Council, Institute of Industrial Engineers, Accomplishments: Allyson got a jump start his research and practical work on changing Society of Manufacturing Engineers, and the on her career by working as a Certified Nurse the image of physical education in the schools Nominated by: Dr.Jessica DeSpain, English Christian Student Fellowship. His favorite Assistant throughout her college experience. B Ashley Hemrich to being a necessary, core subject that focuses Language and Literature class was IME483, Production Planning and While serving the School of Nursing as a tutor, on each child’s strengths and interests. Control, where “I had to know how to apply Nominated by: Dr. Laura Pawlow, Psychology Hometown: Waterloo, IL undergraduate curriculum committee member, Hometown: Newton, IL Major: English Language and Literature every concept we learned in the class, how to diversity service learning committee member, B Melissa Korns integrate the material, and how to keep each Major: Psychology GPA: 3.78 and a member of the Student Nurses’ GPA: 3.78 Nominated by: Dr. James Panico, Special Graduating: May 2011 person motivated to do his or her job. And Association, Allyson still found time to focus we finished rite project on time.” Graduating: December 2011 Education and Communication Disorders Career Goal: To become an editor on her studies.. .being named to the Deans’ Career Goal: To obtain her Ph.D. in adult Hometown: St. Louis, MO List six semesters and inducted into the honor clinical or experimental psychology to one day Major: Speech Language-Pathology and Accomplishments: Megan supplemented her societies of Phi Kappa Phi, Golden Key, and treat those with eating disorders Audiology major in English with minors in linguistics and M Courtney Cyrier National Society of Ceollegiate Scholars. GPA: 3.95 environmental sciences. During her time at Through her participation in the Accomplishments: A Deans’ List student, Graduating: May 2011 SIUE, she had the opportunity to explore Nominated by: Jadyn Weisenborn, University Undergraduate Research and Creative Ashley found her niche through participation Career Goal: To become a speech-language these interests by studying abroad in Housing Activities (URCA) program, Allyson learned in the Undergraduate Research and Creative pathologist serving underprivileged and Liverpool, participating in the Undergraduate to prioritize so that she she could gain valuable Activities (URCA) program under the underserved populations Research and Creative Activities (URCA) Hometown: Oregon, IL research experience and still excel in the guidance of her mentor, Dr. Pawlow. There program, and serving as a member of the Major: Biology Medical Sciences Accomplishments: Melissa returned to SIUE its Award Recipients SIU © e Chancellor for Student Affairs

for a second degree as the result of her outside the classroom, she claims her most Accomplishments: It can be challenging to volnnteer work with Mission St. Louis, a Robert Santos rewarding experience during her time here was balance academics and playing a sport at an community outreach and empowerment not receiving these honors or accolades. Her NCAA Division I university. It’s even more program both in Edwardsville and St. Louis. Nominated by: Dr. Anne Powell, Computer Senior Assignment involved working with challenging when you’re a pre-med student! She stated “...my future career as a speech- Management and Information Systems Opal’s House, a shelter and abuse intervention But for Sydney, a member of the SIUE language pathologist is deeply rooted in the Hometown: Mascoutah, IL agency for women and children. Natalee says, Women’s Basketball team, it’s as easy as desire to teach, inspire, and empower others.” Major: Computer Management and “I found the fulfillment that I gained through remembering the three D’s. While many As a Resident Assistant at Cougar Village, Information Systems watching the women grow in confidence and “would probably think my 3-D’s to get Melissa saw the need to provide support to the GPA: 3.83 ability was all the reward I could ever ask for. through school are Defense, Defense and more families who struggle to balance their academic Graduating: December 2011 I came away far richer, in mind, body, and Defense.. .1 actually evaluate the difficulty, stay and personal lives. She started two programs, Career Goal: To run his own interactive spirit. And I learned far more than I taught.” disciplined, and use my determination.” a mentoring program for the children who media company focusing on website, software, Sydney’s system allowed her to maintain a attend the Family Resource Center before- and and video game development high GPA, be named to the Deans’ List, play after-school programs and the Cougar Village basketball, and volunteer for projects like Women’s Study Group. Melissa serves the Accomplishments: Robert founded his own American Cancer Society Relay for Life, School of Education as a member of the company as a high school junior.. .but he KS Courtney Smith Special Olympics, Susan G. Komen Race for wanted the skills and experience a degree from Many thanb to the Dean’s Dozen, is a member of Kappa Delta Pi Nominated by: Dr. Barbara O’Donnell, the Cure, and many others. For Sydney, honor society, Phi Eta Sigma honorary, Golden the School of Business would give him. He “whether it’s holding my ground to take a says, “I learned to do the work as I went along Curriculum and Instruction faculty Key honor society, Phi Kappa Phi honorary, Hometown: Morton, IL charge, or trying to master one of the toughest and Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity. which was exciting; but, it left me with a lot of college courses, my three D’s will help me face and staff who nominated room for growth.” Robert credits his Major: Elementary Education GPA: 3.95 any of the future challenges life throws my involvement in a co-op placement through the way.” deserving students. Career Development Center, participation in Graduating: May 2011 03 Cody Rincker the Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization Career Goal: To teach middle school A nd to this year's mathematics 19 Gabrielle Williams Nominated by: Dr. Brad Hewitt, (CEO), and his courses with polishing his Intercollegiate Athletics business practices. Robert is a member of Phi Accomplishments: A transfer student, Nominated by: Dr. Carolina Rocha, Foreign winners.... Hometown: Strasburg, IL Kappa Phi honor society and Beta Gamma Courtney jumped right into life at SIUE. She Languages and Literature CONGRATULATIONS! Major: Physical Education Teacher Education Sigma honorary. “Graduation will not be the has been named to the Deans’ List every Hometown: Casey, IL GPA: 3.87 end of my relationship with SIUE...but rather semester, and serves as an executive board Major: Spanish You are an Graduating: May 2011 the beginning as I move on to new challenges member of Kappa Delta Pi international honor GPA: 3.96 Career Goal: To become a teacher/coach and and find new ways to contribute to the SIUE society. Through her involvement in this Graduating: May 2011 extraordinary challenge students to succeed to the best of community.” organization, Courtney has volunteered for Career Goal: To teach Spanish language and their abilities projects such as Literacy Alive in a local school culture group ofpeople. The district, Ronald McDonald House, Salvation Accomplishments: Cody strives to succeed IS Natalee Schwalb Army, Hope Center, and local food banks. Accomplishments: Gabrielle has been hard at University is extremely both on and off the court. As a member of Courtney also provides tutoring at the work doing research through the the SIUE Men’s Basketball team, Cody was Nominated by: Dr. Sonia Zamanou-Erickson, Undergraduate Research and Creative proud of your Speech Communication Madison County Juvenile Detention Center. honored as an Ohio Valley Conference Scholar She says, “the comprehensive and competitive Activities (UR.CA) program, resulting in two accomplishments. Athlete in 2010 and has been named to the Hometown: Edwardsville, IL works: “Freedom in Un lugar en el mundo Major: Speech Communication elementary education program at SIUE has Deans’ List for five consecutive semesters. His given me a tremendous amount of experience and Caballos Salvajes” and “Maria llena eres de Best wishes upon your love of the game prompted him to volunteer at GPA: 3.87 gracia: Otra mujer perfida o la imagen de Graduating: August 2011 in diversity. My involvement with Kappa several youth basketball camps and serve as a Delta Pi provided me additional opportunities inocencia.” Both papers were presented at the coach for Young Athletes with Special Career Goal: To earn a Master's degree in Saint Louis University French and Spanish corporate and organizational communication to become fully prepared for the challenges I Olympics. Cody collaborated with the SIUE will face in my teaching career.” Student Symposium in 2010 and 2011. Early Childhood Center to offer children and and work in training and development Gabrielle is also presenting her second paper at their parents an assessment of physical skills in the 2011 SIUE Senior Showcase, representing a fun and non-intimidating setting. Finishing Accomplishments: Natalee has been busy KQ Sydney Stahlberg her department. But this Deans’ List student up his student teaching assignment in a local during her time at SIUE. This Deans’ List and Honors Scholar still finds time to middle school, Cody stated that “...during my student founded a new organization, the Nominated by: Dr. Brad Hewitt, contribute outside the classroom as well. experience I have felt prepared for any Organizational Communication Student Intercollegiate Athletics Gabrielle is a member of Baptist Student situation that has come up due to my Association, and also served as public relations Hometown: Morton, IL Ministries and Christian Student Fellowship, preparation. I knew from the start of my officer. She is a member of Phi Kappa Phi and Major: Biology Medical Sciences and volunteers to aid the homeless both in St. program that I had made the right choice in Lambda Pi Eta honor societies, and received GPA: 3.80 Louis and Juarez, Mexico. She says, becoming an educator and led me to become a the 2010 Communication Award in Speech Graduating: May 2011 “...throughout my college career I have strived more confident, better prepared teacher.” Communication as well as the 2010 Esteemed Career Goal: To attend medical school and to live up to the excellent academic reputation Non-traditional Student Award. While become a physician of SIUE. It is an honor to be a student Natalee has been successful both inside and here.” 10 www.alestlelive.com Thursday, April 14,2011 Ubu Roi: A comedy in the toilet (it’s a good thing) ASHLEY SEERING and BLAKE NICHOLS Alestle Reporters

The Department of Theater thing to expect is toilet humor in and Dance will end its 2010- a toilet, wrapped in a toilet, 2011 performance season with inside a bigger toilet,’’ Suggs Alfred Jerry’s “Ubu R oi;” a said. “It should be a lot o f fun.” vulgar, crude production that is Laura Hanson, costume sure to leave you laughing, and designer for “Ubu R oi,” said it maybe wishing you brought a was hard coming up with ideas change of clothes. that matched the sewer theme of This unrefined parody of the play. Shakespeare’s plays “Macbeth” “Thinking of new things for and “Hamlet” strives to keep the props and costumes was a little audience’s attention with its difficult,” Hanson said. “We had humor and the use of water on a design meeting before stage. Christmas break and I’ve been The setting for “Ubu Roi” is working on the designs since a sewer, with the cast standing in January. The costume shop a shallow pool o f water for nearly started working on the costumes Photo by Michelle Beard/Alestle the entire production. Kirk at the end of February.” Dulin, who plays the lead role o f Director Chuck Harper said world, and get them like- “I just get to be someone the production. Pa Ubu, said the cast had trouble he loves the costumes and minded,” Harper said. completely different than who I “It’s not what you think. It finding their footing because of everything about the play, but Harper said his favorite part am in real life and I love that,” will be two hours of poop jokes, the slippery scenes. there was no direct inspiration o f the play is “working with the Dulin said. and it will keep you laughing,” Waterproofing costumes was also for choosing to take on “Ubu ensemble” because they play so Stage Manager Gabe Taylor Taylor said. difficult, according to Dulin. Roi.” many different roles. said it has been a little tough to The production will run at Senior psychology major “I’ve just always really liked Dulin said he had to put the play together, but still has 7:30 p.m. April 13-16 and at 2 Christina Suggs of Chicago, who it. It’s so funny and the lead completely break away from his had fun doing it. p.m. on April 17 in the Dunham is a theater and dance minor, said character, Pa Ubu, reminds me o f usual personality to take on the “Getting everything to work Hall Theater. The show is free to she has been able to witness some Homer Simpson, and I love that part. in sync, the integration of all SIU E students with a valid behind-the-scenes aspects of the it’s a Shakespeare parody,” “I don’t swear, or talk the technical aspects since water is student ID. Adult tickets are $10 production, which gives her a Harper said. way my character does, and I’m largely involved in this play was a and senior tickets are $8. better idea of background when Harper said the hardest part also a very healthy, hygienic little tough for us, but we’re she attends the show. o f directing “Ubu R oi” was person, unlike my character,” getting it worked out” Taylor Ashley Seering cm be reached at “There's a lot of buzz around portraying its unique style. Dulin said. said. [email protected] or 650- the department about the play, “It’s not like TV, you have to Dulin said he enjoys his Taylor said students will 3531. Blake Nichols can be reached at and I think its safe to say the best get all of the actors in the same character, however. particularly enjoy the humor of [email protected] or 650-3331.

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Standings as of April 12 Softball

Eastern Illinois 27-7 (14-1) Jacksonville State 28-10 (13-3) UT Martin 24-15 (13-4) SIUE 19-21 (11-7) Southeast Missouri 17-21 (11-7) Eastern Kentucky 21-17 (8-11) Murray State 13-21 (6-11) Tennessee Tech 15-18 (6-11) Morehead State 12-27 (6-12) Austin Peay 10-30 (5-13) Tennessee State 10-34 (4-17) Tuesday's games Murray State 0, SIUE 11 Jacksonville State 9, Tennessee. State 1 Austin Peay 5, UT Martin 2 Wednesday’s games (Late) 7 games scheduled Photo by Derrick Hawkins/Alestle Photos by Michelle Beard/Alestle Thursday's games Freshmen Chase Green (Left) and Devin Caldwell (Right) have started all 30 games for the Cougars through Tuesday. Toledo at Morehead Suite (DH) Memphis at Murray State SIU Carbondale at UT Martin Western Kentucky at Tennessee Tech Freshmen find early success Illinois at Eastern Illinois Green and Caldwell quickly becoming staples in Cougar lineup Baseball Jacksonville State 23-10 (6-3) Austin Peay 15-16 (5-3) AJ SANSON Head Coach Gary Collins said his time he arrived here, his arm fielder in Caldwell, Green’s hatting Eastern Illinois 10-19 (5-3) Alestle Reporter shortstop needs to work on hitting, improved a whole lot. You have to statistics can be overshadowed a Southeast Missouri 18-14 (4-4) Murray State 13-17 (4-4) which he knows will improve. have somebody at short that can bit. Prior to Wednesday’s game at As the baseball season makes Tennessee Tech 13-17 (3-3) “Chase needs to become a play like that.” Mizzou, Caldwell, a native o f the turn past its midway point, Eastern Kentucky 10-22 (3-6) better hitter and he has to make Anyone who has watched a nearby Cottage Hills, ranks second UT Martin ' 9-22 (2-4) there are only three SIUE players some adjustments to do that,” game this season has needed to on the team in batting average Morehead State 5-25 (1-3) who have started all 31 games. Two Collins said. “I think that’ll come witness just one groundball up the (.333), RBIs (24) and home runs SIUE* 11-19 o f them were in high school 11 with experience. I don’t know if middle to see how fluid the slick- (3). Additionally, the freshman is Tuesday’s games months ago. SIUC 8, Southeast Missouri 13 Lineup Jacksonville State 7, Troy 6 Baseball Austin Peay 6, Western Kentucky 17 Eastern Illinois 4, Illinois 1 Freshman Devin Caldwell leads the Cougars Vazquez (2B) Wednesday's games (Late) Lately, college basketball in hits, doubles and triples while maintaining SIU E at Missouri underclassmen have been declaring a .333 batting average. 8 other games scheduled their intents to enter the NBA Becherer(LF) J draft. College football players who Saturday’s games should be focusing on academics Morehead State at E. Kentucky (DH) I Matecki (CF) SIUE at Murray State (DH) and walking through their Austin Peay at Jacksonville State (DH) respective campus quads will soon AVG. RS H RBI 2 b 3 b HR Tennessee Tech at Eastern Illinois (DH) cross a stage and shake the hand o f UT Martin at Southeast Missouri (DH) NFL commissioner Roger * - Team ineligible for postseason Goodell. Caldwell (RF) 30 .333 27 27 24 10 2 3 Unlike those players and despite having their names penciled Hawkins (IB) into the starting lineup all 31 games this season, along with Freshman Chase Green has struggled at the junior first baseman Zach plate this season, but his defensive abilities Greatting(DH) Hawkins, Cougar fans are have kept him in the lineup. Standings as of April 12 expecting freshman right fielder National League Central Devin Caldwell and freshman shortstop Chase Green to have Cincinnati 8-3 their names penned into the lineup Milwaukee 5-5 2.5 for years to come. Pittsburgh 5-5 2.5 The possibility o f playing early Chicago Cubs 5-6 3.0 Green (SS) 30 .205 15 23 10 11 -.938 St. Louis 4-7 4.0 and often was a key factor for Houston 3-8 5.0 Green in his decision to play Swinnen (3B) baseball for SIUE. National League East ‘That was one o f the reasons I came here,” Green, a native o f Philadelphia 7-3 — Effingham, said. “I blew I had a Florida 5-5 2.0 he’s going to be a .350 hitter down fielding Green is. Green said he tied for the team lead in hits with good opportunity, I knew I had to Washington 5-5 2.0 the road, but I think heil hit with a prides himself on being able to 38 and leads the team in runs (27), Atlanta 5-6 2.5 earn it, but if I came here I would little pop too as he gains flash the leather. doubles (10) and on-base NY Mets 4-6 3.0 have the chance to play every' day experience.” “I’ve always felt like hitting percentage (.429). and ideally that’s what you want to Collins has said all season no will come,” Green said. “I’ve always With numbers speaking for do.” National League West matter what Green is hitting, he wanted to standout and be themselves, Caldwell said he has Green started the year in the will remain in the lineup. different from everybody else impressed himself. leadoff spot but a .195 average Colorado 7-2 “He has real polished fielding defensively. I don’t want a coach to “I definitely did not expect through the teams’ first 10 games LA Dodgers ' 6-5 2.0 mechanics for a young guy,” say [I] can’t play because [I] can’t it,” Calldwell said. “Everyone sets Arizona 5-5 2.5 saw him drop down in the order. Collins said. “From rite time I saw play defense.” San Francisco 5-6 3.0 With his average now at .205, him and w'anted to recruit, to the With a heavy-hitting right FRESHMEN/pg.15 San Diego 4-6 3.5 First inning grand slam helps Cougars pound Murray Three homers, Taylor’s one-hit shutout propels SIUE to conference win

JASON FRAZIER senior pitcher Erika Taylor. Taylor R HE allowed only one hit while Alestle Reporter 0 0 pitching her fourth shutout o f the S iu e W Both the offense and year. She also struck out seven COUGARS 1 1 1 pitching were clicking for SIUE Racers. The victory was Taylor’s softball as they won their fourth 13th o f the season, which leads straight game after defeating the team. M l 0 1 1 Murray State 11-0 in five innings “She threw well and had Tuesday. command of her pitches,” someone Montgomery said. “She is has a good day it gives them throwing with a lot of another opportunity to play.” Softball confidence.” Another member of the SIUE batters were not done outfield platoon would drive in SIU E did not take long creating chaos for Murray State the final run o f the contest in the getting on the scoreboard. They pitchers. fifth inning. Junior outfielder prompdy loaded the bases in the Junior outfielder Paige Megan Murphy came through first inning, letting junior Sheeder hit a two-run homer in with a pinch-hit double to drive outfielder Brianna Fulginiti step the second inning to increase the home junior outfielder Lindsey up to the plate. She then Cougar lead to 6-0. She added Barron. unloaded, hitting a colossal grand another home run to her stat This was the third time the Photos by Rebeccka Blake/Alestle slam over the center field wall. sheet when she hit a three-run Cougars have faced Murray State Erika Taylor pitched a complete game shutout Tuesday, good for SIUE Head Coach Sandy shot in the fourth. Sheeder is one this season. On March 22, SIUE her 13th win of the season as SIUE moved into a tie for fourth place in the Ohio Valley Conference. Montgomery said Fulginiti’s of the four outfielders split a doubleheader against them fourth home run of the season Montgomery has rotated in and and both games were much .500 at 19-21, a vast conference tournament.” was a big momentum builder. out of the lineup. Sheeder may closer than Tuesday’s. improvement from their 8-16 The decisive victory got “It was huge. It obviously have earned some more playing Montgomery said she feels her record after their first 24 games. SIUE off to a good start on their puts everybody at ease time with her performance. team is a lot better than they were “I know what we are capable upcoming string of road games. immediately,” Montgomery said. “In the outfield, whoever hits at that point in the season. o f doing,” Montgomery said. Their next seven games will be “It always helps your pitching is going to play. They have all “It’s the progression of the “Now we are playing with some away from Cougar Field. staff when you score early.” been up and down at some season. We are playing teams confidence and poise.” “Every win you can get on Those four runs were more point,” Montgomery said. “Paige again that we saw earlier in the In their last 13 OVC games, the road is a plus,” Montgomery than enough run support for had a good day today. When year,” Montgomery said. “I feel SIUE is 9-4. Their conference said. “It’s not easy to win on the like there is a distinct difference in record is 11-7 for the season and road.” how we are playing right now the Cougars are tied with SIU E will play a three-game against them than we played Southeast Missouri for fourth series this weekend against OVC against them before.” place in the conference. opponent Eastern Kentucky. The Cougars have “We are in a really good place rebounded after getting off to a right now,” Montgomery said. slow start this season. They find ‘W e need to continue to win and Jason Frazier can be reached at themselves only two games below give ourselves a chance to win the [email protected] or 650-3524. Times Have Changed...

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JASON FRAZIER coaching standpoint, that is all Alestle Reporter you can ask your players,” Coomer said. After another defeat, the Five o f the eight players will SIU E men’s tennis team has just return next season. While the two more chances to get a win. season may have been a disappointment in the win and Men’s tennis loss column, the season has still this year. We are looking at the big had value for the future o f men’s picture and have two more years tennis. The Cougars dropped a 6-1 before we are eligible for “Our younger players have decision Tuesday to SIU postseason play,” Coomer said. got a lot of good experience,” Carbondale, making Head Coach “We will continue to play the best Coomer said. “If this match was Jason Coomer and his men’s team teams, which will make us better played at the beginning o f the 0-13 on the year. in the long run.” season, I don’t think it would “We played well today,” The Cougars never play with have been nearly as close.” Coomer said. “We just could not their heads down, and appear to The season concludes for the get over the hump.” the naked eye appear to be a team men this weekend at home. They The Cougars latest losing preparing for the postseason. face Creighton at 2 p.m. Friday effort had some close matches in Instead, Coomer’s team is winless. and Western Kentucky at 2 p.m. singles play. He commended his team’s effort Saturday. Paulo Gonzalez lost to Adam despite the rough times they have Fabik 7-6, 6-4, and Michael had on the court. Chamberlain was on the losing “One thing about our guys is Jason Frazier can be reached at end of a closely contested 6-4, 5- they will never quit. From a [email protected] or 650-3524. 7, 1 -0 defeat to Carlos Do Val. The Cougars did get a win from senior Ryan Vogt in one of Photo by Jessica Moore/Alestle his final collegiate matches. Jacob Tanulanond and Ryan Vogt dropped their match at No. 3 doubles 8-6 Tuesday as SIUE fell to 0-13 on the season with a 6- Vogt batded back after 1 loss to SIU Carbondale. dropping a first set tiebreaker and defeated Jordan Snyder '6-7, 6-4, The Cougars’ only other matches came down to one break 1-0 (10-4) to get the only point victory on the day came in in serve.” for the Cougars on the afternoon. doubles play, where Gonzalez and The Cougars have played a Coomer said Vogt never gave Justin Spicer picked up an 8-3 win full Division I schedule this up in his match. at the No. 1 spot. However, the season, and the road has not been “Ryan played a solid match Cougars were not able to get the easy up to this point. Despite for us. He is the type o f guy that doubles point because they fell losing, Coomer said the is going to claw and scrape to the short in No. 2 and 3 doubles. challenges are necessary and an end,” Coomer said. “He very “It was a tough one to easier schedule would SIUE Jazz Department easily could have folded after the swallow. No. 1 doubles came out compromise a successful future first set. His determination helped and played well,” Coomer said. for the tennis program. him get the win.” “Both of the other doubles “We played a tough schedule presents

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mentality is one that stands out compete in the postseason. With FRESHMEN The Beta Zeta Chapter of from pg. 12 amongst others. Green and Caldwell leading a “He feels as bad as anyone team that only boasts three Delta Lambda Phi National Social Fraternity expectations for themselves and I else when he screws up,” Collins seniors into the future, Collins Proud!) Presents said. “But he puts it aside and said he expects his recruiting to set some for myself, but I’ve T h e 2nd M nnud Couture Condom Fsshioo Show? definitely exceeded them. I’ve plays on and that’s what you have pay off. surprised myself.” to do at this level. There’s no “That was our goal, that was Caldwell, fresh off a two- perfect player in this game.” when we were fully eligible to be home run game Saturday against Collins, who has held the good enough to be in the U T Martin, said the biggest reigns o f the SIUE baseball team tournament, to be one of the top lesson he has learned in the first for 33 years, paid his young right- six teams,” Collins said. TTlursda* cAprit 2«*, 2011 two months of his collegiate fielder a hefty compliment and “Obviously, someday we’d like to 6 f-m. career is how to adjust to the said he has seen few players that be a front-runner. I think they’ll differences in the strike zone from match the skill level of Caldwell at be the kind o f guys that’ll lead this <>T)cri4tftn Jgftllroom high school. the plate. team. They’re mentally tough.” "'"RIF' 1 “I’ve learned how different it “Probably overall offensively, Green, who like many that is at tlus level,” Caldwell said. “It Devin [Caldwell] might very well play the shortstop position in the took me a while to adjust. In high be the best freshman I’ve had,” area, grew up idolizing Cardinals’ school you could get by with just Collins said. “I’ve had two Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith. talent. Here there’s a lot more freshmen that by their sophomore Green said the opportunity to fundamentals in winning; you year are as good as he is now.” play in the post-season someday is have to do the little things to win.” Collins compared Caldwell to one that excites him. Green also

Being inexperienced can lead former Cougar right fielder Dave said the team is already a cffxr&Jbcxt try, c&utaJixL IVuuuk^ ZwieAtutwrA f7aida T&J lAA.. o m c ( to mistakes. In the ninth inning of Crouthers who only played at contender within its conference. ■CFfxciJtrlni Pa>i^vfUM iuuic try. UttdZJa ltt3 T ) the March 19 home game against STUF, for three seasons (1999- “I can’t wait,” Green said.

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game, only to lose it in the 10th “He would have been second better than UT Martin. We should Join the National Society of Collegiate Scholars inning. in hits, might’ve been first,” have won those games.” and the Student Organization for Sustainability in celebrating Four days later against Collins said. “He would have Caldwell, one o f the few Bradley, wind gusts upward o f 25 been first in home runs and baseball players ttiat opts to bat mph played a role in two fly balls doubles, I’m sure. Devin’s going without batting gloves, is aware Caldwell missed in right field that to threaten some of those o f the team’s future potential. lead to a five-run inning for the records.” “We’ve had conversations Braves. However, Caldwell Collins also had high praises about if we all stay here until exemplified poise in putting the for his young shortstop. we’re seniors the potential we 4/25-4/29 mistakes in the past. “Best defensive shortstop I’ve have to do something great,” “I used to let things bother had as a freshman by far,” Collins Caldwell said. “I hope to keep me,” Caldwell said. “I’ve learned said. everyone here. As we gain at this level that no one cares what By the time both Green and experience we are going to win a tm iiigiiiLY v t i L you did yesterday. You need to Caldwell become juniors, the lot of games.” Student Presentations Sustainable Organization Fair move on and do better the next team will be finished with its GOSHEN LOUNGE: 1:30-3:30 PM GOSHEN LOUNGE: 10-2 PM day.” transition into the Division I A J Sanson can be reached at Collins said his right fielder’s ranks and will be fully eligible to [email protected] or 650-3524. cVf-lr nimniu

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