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MONDAY | 10.6.08 VOL. 97 | ISSUE 30 campus | arts & Entertainment university | hiring Delightfully Business affairs job may First play held in be filled new theater is a crowd-pleaser by April

By JESSICA LEGGIN Search committee Activities Editor advertising this week Abby and Martha, two dear old ladies, decide to come up with a rec- ipe to add into the drinks of lonely By EMILY ZULZ and unwanted men. Administration Editor “For a gallon of Elderberry wine, I take one teaspoon of arsenic, and The person to replace Jeff Cooley a half a teaspoon of strychnine and as vice president for business affairs just a pinch of cyanide,” said Mar- could be in place in April, said Rob- tha Brewster, played by Lizzy Pow- ert Augustine, committee chair for ers, a senior theater arts major. the search advisory committee for “Arsenic and Old Lace,” writ- the vice president for business affairs. ten by Joseph Kesselring and direct- “If possible the person could start ed by Clarence Blanchette, opened as early as April 1,” Augustine said. Friday night in The Theatre of the “It may not be possible for the per- Doudna Fine Arts Center. It is the son that we name, but that would be first theater production held in Jay Grabiec | Journal Gazette-Times Courier the soonest that we could have some- Doudna since the renovation and Illinois state Rep. Chapin Rose, left, and senior theater arts major Lizzy Powers, right, rehearse for “Arsenic one in place we think.” expansion began in 2002. and Old Lace” in the Doudna Fine Arts Center on Oct. 1. The play tells the story of the » See search, Page 5 two old ladies who decide to do a them (the actors).” Want to go? broke one of the doors of the set. great deed by poisoning lonesome Carly Smetko, a sophomore edu- “When I act I really get into it,” men and burying them in the base- cation major, enjoyed the play. Aguilera said. campus | facilities ment of their cellar, also known as “I thought the play was pretty “arsenic and old lace” For the play, Aguilera’s character “the Panama Canal.” ironic,” she said. “I thought it was • When: Performances 7 p.m. had to be able to move swiftly and The ladies are accompanied by just really funny.” today and Tuesday be light on his feet. Rain delays their three nephews: a workaholic Powers said it was amusing to play • Where: The Theatre, in the “I had to wear ankle weights in play critic, one who seems to believe one of the roles of the old ladies. Doudna Fine Arts Center order to move quickly around the he is Teddy Roosevelt and the other “It was just a lot of room to be • Tickets: $12 general public, stage,” Aguilera said. work on who looks like Boris Karloff. silly,” Powers said. $10 staff/senior, $5 student Aguilera said he was also direct- Blanchette, a retired theater pro- Powers and Caitlin Bieda, who ed to wear a suit during rehearsals fessor, came out of retirement after played Addy Brewster, said look- to get into the character’s mindset. parking lot being asked to direct “Arsenic and ing at everyday people helped them in sixth grade. He told The Daily “It’s a lot of levels in playing a Old Lace.” prepare for their role. Eastern News last week he thought character,” he said. “I missed being with the kids, “We just take from people we it was a fun role to play. Aguilera said this would be his By JOE ASTROUSKI and missed doing these sets,” he see,” said Bieda, a sophomore the- Blanche and the stage crew final performance at Eastern. Staff Reporter said. “This is a classic American ater arts major. “I was like the slap- worked on the set for the play until “I am so blessed and so thank- play.” happy old lady.” the night of the show. ful to be here performing in Doud- A new university parking lot, Blanchette said he was very State Rep. Chapin Rose, R- “We were working on the set na,” he said. “This is a hell of way to which had been slated to open on pleased with the audience response. Mahomet, played a deranged man before the curtain rose,” he said. leave the stage.” Oct. 1, is still under construction. “I feel it was very successful,” who thought he was President The- During a scene in the play, Rich Rain and demolition work dur- he said. “I feel very good about it odore Roosevelt. Aguilera, a senior theater arts major Jessica Leggin can be reached at 581- ing the summer slowed construction because I am the one that guided Rose said he had seen “Arsenic” who played Mortimer Brewster, 7942 or at [email protected]. of the new lot at the north corner of Garfield Avenue and Ninth Street, said Gary Reed, director of facilities University | academics planning and management. “Weather delays and a delay in the demolition of the original struc- tures” on the site caused the delay, Demand growing for writing class Reed said. The site has been graded, covered Alternative admissions ty. These students must pass ENG in gravel and surrounded by curbing, a factor in need for more 1000 before they can enroll in ENG “It’s a staffing issue. We just couldn’t add he said. It has not yet been paved, 1001G. another section. At that point in the semester Reed added. The lot should be avail- sections of ENG 1000 For Fall 2008, 71 incoming stu- able for parking this month, he said. dents had ACT English scores of 14 ... things had already been assigned.” “(The) project should be ready for and below, and 16 did not submit use in October,” Reed said. By EMILY ZULZ scores, according to Planning and — Dana Ringuette, chair of the English department Once complete, the lot will pro- Administration Editor Institutional Studies. vide parking for staff and students, For Fall 2007, 56 incoming stu- said John Hatfill, lieutenant for the More seats had to be added to dents had ACT English scores of 14 modating more students in the tion at Eastern,” Major said. University Police Department. the two sections of ENG 1000, and below, and 19 did not submit Gateway alternative admissions pro- She said the number of students “It will be the same as the lot Fundamental Writing, this fall, and scores. gram. who have ACT English scores low- across (Garfield),” Hatfill said. “You another section had to be added for In Fall 2006, 57 incoming stu- “That alternative admission pro- er than 14 or have not submitted will need a valid parking permit to next spring to accommodate the dents with English ACT scores of gram allows us to admit and pro- scores include incoming transfer park in those lots from Monday to increase in students who need the 14 or below, and 44 did not submit vide a great deal of assistance to stu- students, non-traditional students Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.” course. scores. dents who are either first generation and veterans, which could be why The new lot will also be closed to ENG 1000 is required for stu- Director of Admissions Brenda of their families who are attending some students don’t submit a score parking from 2 a.m. to 5 a.m. dents who have ACT scores in Eng- Major said part of that larger num- college, students who are from a low or have a lower score. lish of 14 or below, or have no test ber needing ENG 1000 could be socio-economic household or of an Joe Astrouski can be reached at 581- scores on file with the universi- attributed to the university accom- under-represented minority popula- » See english, Page 5 7942 or at [email protected]. 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CAMPUS I SPOTLIGHT CAMPUS BRIEFS Homecoming Elections Lanham leads librarians in 2008 held today Students will have the Dean of library services opportunity to vote for their Homecoming Court between 9 for Booth Library "I think that he has a a.m. and 4 p.m. today at Coleman receives award, great vision for Hall and the Martin Luther King Jr. recognition for work what libraries University Union. A valid Panther Card is required should be doing:' for all voters. By TYLER ANGELO Staff Reporter - Peggy Manley, Textbook Rental Lanham's administrative Sidewalk Sale Allen Lanham has been impressed assistant The Textbook Rental Service is with Ulinois' library network since having its semiannual sidewalk his college days at the University of sale. Discarded textbooks will be Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. sold from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today "IUinois is a good library state," ratt and were not surprised to see the through Wednesday outside of said Lanham, dean of library servic­ award go to him. Textbook Rental. es at Booth Library. "We think of it Peggy Manley, Lanham's adminis­ On Wednesday, there is a $5 per as the library of Ulinois rather than trative assistant, said she was delight­ box special for current students 4,200 libraries all separate and beg­ ed to hear Lanham won. who have a Panther Card with ging for attention. We want atten­ "I think that he has a great vision them. tion for all libraries." for what libraries should be doing," Unlike other states, Ulinois' librar­ she said. "He always does everything Carol Specht Memorial ies work together as a system advo­ to the best of his ability. He never cating for not only their own librar­ says, 'that's good enough.' Whatever Award applications ies, but also others across the state. he undertakes, he basically is a per­ Applications for the Carol Illinois libraries constantly commu­ fectionist." Specht Memorial Award must nicate. Jocelyn Tipton, interim head of be turned in by 5 p.m. Oct. 31 The network shares what people reference at Booth, said the award at the Office of Civil Rights and can apply for, new opportunities for was overdue for him. Tipton was at Diversity, Room 1011 of Old Main. librarians or even how materials are the ceremony in Chicago and sensed The Carol Specht Memorial delivered from library to library. the audience knew he deserved it. Award is given to an Illinois is very much ahead of any "I like how excited he is about undergraduate female student other state in providing these materi­ libraries," she said. "He's leading us who is the single parent of at als across the state, Lanham said. COURTESY OF BOOTH LIBRARY MEDIA SERVICES into directions because of his drive." least one child living in her home. Lanham received a master's in Allen Lanham was awarded the 200811linois Academic Librarian of the Tipton and Lanham both agree The donors stipulate that the library science at the University of Year on Sept. 25 at Chicago's Navy Pier. Lanham is the dean of library that libraries are essential to campus. recipient must be majoring in a Illinois. services at Eastern's Booth Library. Lanham said it does not even helping discipline. He began working at Booth in cross most people's minds that they The applicant's financial 1991 as acting dean, and had pre­ it's been sat in five million times, been no quick task. can call a librarian to find informa­ need, academic record and viously taught music for 16 years what did you expect?"' '1t's enormous," he said. "People tion. participation in community at the Inter American University of Aside from Booth, Lanham sits call it ambitious." "If you don't continue to tell peo­ service activities are also Puerto Rico. on the board at Charleston Carnegie The project, which is partly to ple, they forget because they're so considered. During the weekend of Sept. 25, Public Library, is the vice president help put Eastern's name out there Google-ized," Lanham said. "People Application forms are available Lanham won the lUinois Academ­ of the board of directors at the Lin­ among libraries, played a role in will spend an hour on Google before in the Civil Rights Office and ic Librarian of the Year award. It has coln Trails Libraries System and is a Lanham's receiving the ILA award, they will just call their librarian." online at www.eiu.edu/-civil/ been presented annually since 1986 past president of the ILA. he said. When Lanham mentors younger carol_specht_scholarship.htm. by the Ulinois Association of College "You sort of keep your finger in librarians for the program Synergy: and Research Libraries Forum and many pies and then you become The award The Ulinois Library Leadership Ini­ Tickets available is sponsored by the Consortium of known as, 'Wow he can do that, he Jay Starratt, former dean of tiative, he stresses that librarians are for Habifeast Academic and Research Libraries in can get that done,"' Lanham said. Libraries at Southern Ulinois Uni­ agents of social change and have a The public is invited to Habitat Illinois. An endeavor Lanham is help­ versity at Edwardsville, nominated great deal of responsibility. for Humanity's annual Habifeast Lanham received the award at the ing undertake is the Art and Archi­ Lanham for the award. A commit­ He said they must be dedicated to dinner festival from 4:30 to 7:30 Illinois Library Association's annual tecture in IUinois Libraries project, tee of librarians from around IUinois their library and help the communi­ p.m. Saturday at the Immaculate conference at Chicago's Navy Pier. which is in its third year. decides the recipient. ties make sure there is a library pres­ Conception Parish Hall, 1920 For the project, 950 academic and "Allen is a person of great vitali­ ence felt. Richmond Ave., Mattoon. Library work public libraries throughout Ulinois ty who has leant his energy, insight, "I want to press upon these librar­ Habifeast proceeds will benefit At Booth, Lanham wants things are to be identified and documented. good humor and blunt persistence ians that they do have to continue to the construction of one of three to be used until they need to be This involves visiting them, taking to many of our Ulinois accomplish­ remind people of what we're here houses the organization is replaced. They do not buy things just picrures of architectural details both ments," Starratt said in his letter to for," Lanham said. "We're not here committed to building in 2009- to have it put on the shelf, he said. inside and outside and documenting the ILA. "Allen has ideas and acts to protect books on shelves." 10. Tickets are $10 for adults and "I want to wear them out," he the art in the buildings. upon them. He works mightily to $5 for children under age 12. said. "I love it when the chair is bro­ Though the project has seen great achieve his vision." Tyler Angelo can be reached at 581 - To purchase tickets, call Cindy ken when you go to sit down. 'Well success so far, Lanham said it has Lanham's peers agree with Star- 7942 orat [email protected]. Roberts at 348-7063.

- Compiled by Editor in Chief CAMPUS I COMEDIAN Kristina Peters Marfori entertains at 7th Street Underground CORRECTIONS day night in the 7th Street Under­ because he needed to pay his rent. Comic featured on In Thursday's edition of The Daily ground. His university sponsored a Eastern News, Hannah Plevka's 'Late Late Show'; uses He kept students laughing from "When I lost my comedy competition where the name was incorrect. beginning to end with his wide vari­ winner received $500 and got unique humor to keep virginity, my mom In Friday's issue of The Verge, ety ofjokes. to host a campus show with threw me a parade. the fee for The Broadhead Music audience laughing "I came because it's something professional comedians. Festival at Mother's was incorrect. fun to do, and it's free," said Quinn This was last week." Marfori's humor varied from light The show was $8. Matthews, senior sociology major. and casual to just plain hilarious as By STEPHANIE MARTIN Marfori made several jokes about the night went on. The DEN regrets the errors. Staff Reporter his cerebral palsy, which he has - Will Marfori, Several students showed up to the had since birth, but also used other comedian event. Comedian Will Marfori com­ unique forms of humor. "I stayed in from a night of par­ tying, and it was well worth it," said pared college students to people on "The way he joked about his dis­ COMMENTS, CORRECTIONS, OR welfare. ability was really uplifting," said Ash­ Meaghan Van Dyke, a freshman EVENTS College srudents are like people ley Voss, a freshman communica­ Since he grew up as the "awk­ Spanish major. To report any errors, local events ward" kid, Marfori has learned how on welfare because they get a check tions major. Marfori has been featured on the or general suggestions for future every month and spend it on alco­ A few srudents were already fans to take everyday situations, and "Late Late Show" with Craig Fergu­ editions please contact our Edi­ hol, he said. of Marfori's. make them hilarious. son and won the Carnival of Come­ tor in Chief, Kristina Peters, via: "I love talking to college students "My friends and I saw (Marfori) "When I lost my virginity, my dy Challenge in 2004. Phone I 581-7936, because they are poor like me," Mar­ on YouTube, and he was really fun­ mom threw me a parade," Marfori E-mail I DENeic@g mail.com fori said. ny," said Michael Stinson, a sopho­ joked. "lhis was last week." Stephanie Martin can be reached at Office visit 11811 Buzzard Hall Marfori performed on Fri- more elementary education major. Marfori started out in comedy 581 -7942 or [email protected]. • • • • • • DAILYi EXSTERN NEWS WWW.DENNEWS.COM MONDAY 110.6.08

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Editor in Chief Sports Editor Kristina Peters Scott Richey Ooh that Managing Editor Photo Editor Kevin Robbie Murphy Wroblewski smell ... News Editor Online Editor Stephen Nicole There's a distinct stench that has hung Di Benedetto Weskerna over the McCain campaign for quite some time now; that familiar reek of something being not quite right, that something is not quite what it seems. letters to the Editor The stench hangs over much of what he says and does. It tinges his speech- EASTERN' S MISSION STATEMENT es and can be ephemerally sensed around Liz Surbeck is right to criticize East­ STAFF EDITORIAL the edges of his campaign maneuvers. ern for requiring of its students so lit­ Although sometimes the stench is more de foreign language study. Actual- odious and nearly identifiable - rotten ly, Eastern distinguishes itself for hav­ Illinois 'sweeps' in funding eggs? spoiled milk? - the McCain cam­ ing no university-level foreign language paign always arrives quickly, armed with requirement. Currently, Eastern stu­ A controversial package of three "fund sweep" Febreeze and ready to quell any suspicions dents are waved through the "require­ bills could generate more than $231 million to OUR VIEW that the stench ever existed. ment" if they've taken two years of high be used to mend a devastated state budget and • Situation: Lincoln Log Cabin will not be clos­ It's the stench of deceit. It wafts in school foreign language; on the table reopen or prevent layoffs to departments such as ing anymore because more than $231 million every time John McCain enters a room, now is the embarrassingly modest pro­ the Department of Children and Family Services, from "sweep bills" will restore several programs. and quickly emanates to fill the corners. • Stance: Illinois is not solving any of its prob­ posal of raising the bar to three years of State Parks and the H istoric Sites Division. Before anyone can ask, "What smells fun­ lems and the $231 million is causing more high school foreign language. Lincoln Log Cabin would be one of the ben­ problems with federal laws now in question. ny?" the odor has replaced everything So clearly, that's a university that eficiaries of the fund sweep bills, but the money else. There's nothing to oppose the stench, doesn't think foreign languages - nor may not be coming from the best places and cre­ erallaw," the report summary says. "Diversion not when McCain is ruling the room. foreign countries - are important. So ates yet more tension between lllinois residents of these funds through efficiency initiative pay­ McCain adds to the stench every day. we can carry on about how important it and their government. ments could invalidate past and future funding Whether he's on the stump belaboring is to build "global citizens," but notice These bills would take a percentage of mon­ from the USFWS (United States Fish and Wild­ the possibility of energy salvation through that we seem to have removed that sort ey from hundreds of programs that receive fees life Service)." offshore drilling or holding Sarah Palin's oflanguage from the university's mis­ for regulation of industries that are not fund- In essence, those who go hunting and fishing hand through the rigors of a fluff piece sion statement. Whereas until last year, ed by the state. Such economic strategy has been pay fees for the resources and the upkeep of those with Katie Couric, McCain keeps pol­ the mission described Eastern's goal to utilized in consecutive years to cover-up budget resources that they use. luting the air with half-truths and spin help students "refine their abilities to catastrophes, but these decisions do not fix the Perhaps some of these massive capital proj­ designed to conceal the more unsavory reason and to communicate clearly so fiscal problems. ects or stem cell research funds could be reduced aspects of his campaign or to replace sub­ as to become responsible citizens in a Money is simply being taken from point A instead of taking self-generated money geared for stantive policy debate. diverse world," our new mission indi­ and given to point B and no new money is being specific subdivisions and relocating it to another. McCain doesn't seem to mind the cates that the goal is simply to produce generated. Funds targeted this time include for As generated income for the state falls, stench either. To him it must smell like "responsible citizens and leaders." child-support administration, forestry develop­ shouldn't projected expenditures drop too? And daisies - he just wallows in the lies up to If we want, we can certainly steer ment and dry cleaners' environmental response. yes, laying off state employees would reduce the point where he must believe them. this university away from the "diverse However, a 2005 audit on the Department expenses, but essentially killing citizen based It doesn't matter that his decision to world" that used to form the crescen­ of Natural Resources from lllinois auditor gen­ social programs also kills faith in government. put on a Superman cape and go save do of Eastern's statement of purpose eral William Holland's office warned that feder­ The Lincoln Log Cabin is funded through the Washington, D.C., resulted in him sitting But we shouldn't then turn around and al funding may be lost if money is continuously historical sites division, and half of the division's quietly through the White House meet­ wonder why the nation's most vener­ removed from programs such as the Wildlife and miniscule $5.6 million budget was cut in August. ing he called for, contributing little to the able honors society, Phi Beta Kappa, Fish Fund. The state needs to stop breaking its own laws debate; he also had absolutely no qualms has consistently turned down Eastern's "Payments were also made from two license and federal laws in efforts to support party proj­ declaring victory for himself on engineer­ application to form a chapter on our and stamp funds, which could be considered an ects and do what it takes to pull this state out of ing the success of the Bush/Paulson bail­ campus. We can congratulate ourselves illegal diversion of license revenues under fed- its recession bit by bit. out plan. for being "First Choice," but where I And he didn't seem the slightest bit come from, the awards and honors that discouraged when that victory turned matter are the ones other people give Be aware of sexual violence into utter failure when the plan failed you, not the ones you give yourself, and to pass the House. What matters is that at the end of the day, Phi Beta Kappa Five hundred people gathered around the OUR VIEW not enough people are calling him on his doesn't choose us at all. Campus Pond Thursday evening to support and • Situation: About 500 people participated in deceit to make him acknowledge the fact shout the message ofTake Back the Night. Five Thursday's annual Take Back the Night march. that it is indeed lying. Christopher Hanlon hundred people from Charleston want their com­ • Stance: The annual march keeps growing While most of those paying close Associate Professor ofAmerican Literature munity to be free from sexual abuse and vio­ stronger and awareness is the best prevention. enough attention are hesitant to call Department ofEnglish lence. Their role was to break the silence by McCain out on his lies, his opponent marching through campus chanting epithets like, The most startling statistic is that, "15 of16 made an important step forward at the "2 .. .4 ... 6 ... 8/No more date rape!" as loudly as (sexual offenders) walk free." EDITORIAL POLICY first presidential debate. possible while carrying signs and luminaries. Aside from sexual violence cases being difficult ''You were wrong," Barack Obama The editorial is the majority opinion Recognizing that sexual violence can happen to prove in court, another reason many cases go charged, accusing McCain face-to ... well, of The DEN editorial board. Reach the to anyone at any time is imperative to stopping unreported is because nearly two-thirds of rapes face-to-shoulder (McCain can't even look opinions editor at: it. Whether you decide to carry mace in your are committed by someone the victim knows. those whom he's lying to in the eye) of his [email protected] backpack on nights you know you're working late On a brighter note, sexual assaults and rapes insistence on the legitimacy of the Iraq or to take a basic self-defense class, you're protect­ have declined 60 percent in the last 15 years, War. ing yoursel£ sparing more than 2.5 million people in the Perhaps Obama should charge McCain Even if you do something small, like telling a United States from suffering the trauma that on being "wrong" for the purely political lETTERS TO THE EDITOR roommate you'll call when you reach your desti­ comes with sexual violence. choice of Palin as his vice president nom­ nation, is protecting yoursel£ The decline shows that we're recognizing the inee, and on telling the American people Letters to the editor can be We need to constantly be aware of our vulner­ problem and taking steps, such as filling the cam­ that Obama's plan will raise most people's submitted at any time on any topic to abilities, which is why we need to find ways to pus with people demanding to Take Back the taxes, and on claiming to support wind the Opinions Editor to be published in counter them. Night, to bring awareness to the cause. However, and solar energy despite being a staunch The Daily Eastern News. Sexual violence so easily slips under the radar as recently as 2006, the number of people sexual­ opponent to Congressional measures to The DENs policy is to run all letters because it takes on so many forms. Types of sex­ ly assaulted in the United States was 272,350 and extend the necessary credits to make them that are not libelous or potentially ual assault, according to www.takebackthenight. that does not include victims ages 12 and under. into viable energy sources. harmful. They must be less than 250 org, include date or stranger rape, stalking, child­ We can't continue to let nearly 300,000 people Perhaps Obama - or anyone with words. hood sexual abuse, marital rape and violence become victims of sexual attacks every year. Stop­ respect for the truth - can crack a win­ Letters to the editor can be brought against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transsexual vic­ ping sexual violence is not simple, but awareness dow and let some fresh air in, because the in with identification to The DEN tims. The Rape, Abuse and Incest National Net­ has brought about its decline. room is really starting to reek. at 1811 Buzzard Hall. Letters may work reports, "Sexual assault is one of the most When someone is sexually assaulted in the also be submitted electronically from under reported crimes, with 60 percent still being United States every two minutes, we know to Christopher Kromphardt is a senior the author's EIU e-mail address to left unreported. If a rape is reported, there is a take sexual violence seriously and we continuous­ political science major. He can be reached at D [email protected]. 50.8 percent chance of an arrest." ly need to find better ways to protect ourselves. 581-7942 or at DENopinwns@gmailcom. 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>> English FOR MORE INFO >> Search "Our goal is to advertise very widely and bring in FROM PAGE 1 FROM PAGE 1 ·Gateway program's Web site: a strong pool of applicants:' www.eiu.edu/-admissns/ "It's certainly a small number The search advisory committee gateway.php - Robert Augustine, search committee chair considering the 1,800 new fresh­ ·English department's Web site: was formed, has met and is moving men we admit," she said. "But that www.eiu.edu/-english forward with the search process, is likely where you'll see students said President Bill Perry. who don't quite meet the regular Advertising for the position will can attract the best applicants pos­ March to name the person if possi­ requirements and who may need just couldn't add another sec­ begin this week. sible." ble," Augustine said. some remedial help in English." tion," he said. "At that point in the The committee met for the first Once those applications come In Perry's memorandum, he said, To be admitted into Gateway, semester, just before the beginning time on Sept. 29, and at that time, in, it is the commirtee's responsibil­ "I have confidence that the com­ an incoming student must have a of the fall, things had already been they wrote the position announce­ ity to narrow the pool down to the mirtee will be successful in iden­ minimum ACT composite score of assigned and we had a full schedule ment that outlines the duties, applicants the commirtee wants to tifying strong candidates and that 14 and a 2.0 GPA with our staff." responsibilities and qualifications bring to campus for interviews. we will be able to appoint someone An ACT sub score of 14 in Eng­ Don Dawson, adviser in the for the position. In a memorandum to the com­ who will assume the position on or lish would be the lowest score con­ Gateway program, did not know The announcement also states mittee members on Sept. 15, Perry about January 1, 2009." sidered, Major said. the exact number of students in what each appli­ detailed the commirtee's duties. Augustine said that was not Major said the Gateway pro­ Gateway who were not able to take cant must submit In it, he said, "To be success­ enough time to draw a good appli­ gram will admit between 200 and ENG 1000 this semester, but knew to have a com­ ful, the search process must involve cant pool and hold interviews. 250 students into the program of at least five or six who were not. plete application. aggressive advertising, recruit­ "It will take us the next six every year because they know they Students who could not get "That ing and screening of candidates to weeks to get the ad out and attract are not all going to come. into the course did not suffer any announcement is make sure that the best qualified applicants and get a good applicant "Our typical yield rate or show adverse effect, he said. nearly finished," persons are considered." pool," he said. "It won't be possible rate for that program is about 50 to Although he said this is the first Augustine said. Perry said in the memorandum for us to hold interviews in the fall 60 percent. This year the yield rate year, the program has had a larg­ "We worked on a that the committee should ulti­ semester." was higher," she said. er number of students not able to draft that Mon­ mately narrow the initial pool to Augustine said he and Perry met She said they did close the pro­ take ENG 1000 so they will not day night. It has JeffCooley five or six applicants to bring to to go over Augustine's timeline of gram early in March. Regular know until later. gone back to campus for interviews. naming the new vice president by admissions continue to admit stu­ He said usually only one or the president for final review, and "Upon completion of on-cam­ April I and concluded the date was dents throughout the summer. two students maximum have been I should have that ready probably pus interviews with the appropriate acceptable. "We just had more of those stu­ unable to get into ENG 1000 in on Monday or Tuesday of (this) groups, the committee will collect "I don't know what the plan is dents who decided 'This is where I the past. week." the reactions of various university at the time that (Cooley) retires," want to be,"' she said. Dawson said students could As soon as the announcement is constituents, summarize these and Augustine said. "We will not be To accommodate for the larger take ENG 1000 in the spring, if ready and approved, it will be post­ submit to my office an unranked done with the process." number of students needing ENG they wanted ENG IOOIG in the ed at a Web site titled "vice presi­ list of at least three acceptable can­ Perry could not be reached for 1000, the English department add­ summer and finish up their English dent for business affairs opening," didates," Perry said in the memo­ comment regarding what the plan ed three more seats to each section requirements by the following fall. Augustine said. randum. was after Cooley retires and before the week before classes started, said "To me, I don't see it as a prob­ He said after the document is Augustine said the commirtee the new vice president is named. Dana Ringuette, chair of the Eng­ lem because a student then can pick posted on the Web site, the com­ hopes to conduct the interviews in The committee consists of Greg lish department. up something else that they wanted mittee will immediately start send­ the early part of the spring semes­ Boyd, Linda Holloway, Mark Hud­ "lhat course, because it is kind to take. Like math, for example ... ing out information to advertisers ter. son, Blair Lord, Pat McCallister, of intensive work with students, is and that way you can still stay on that will direct applicants to go to "That's our goal to conduct the Patricia Poulter, Charles Phillips, held at 12 students per section," track to graduate," Dawson said. the Web site to apply. interviews and give him our infor­ Gary Reed, Denis Roche, John Sti­ he said. "Because we had so many, Ringuerte said those students He said the committee hopes to mation by March 1," Augustine mac and Tiffany Turner. we allowed that to be raised to 15 not in ENG 1000 this semester get the ads into their major venues said. "The members were chosen after which is not ideal or not what we will all have full schedules. They this week. The committee will send the consultation with the vice presi­ want to do." will just have to take the compo­ "Our goal is to advertise widely president outlines of the applicants' dents, the Faculty Senate, the Staff Ringuerte said that still did not sition course in the spring rather and bring in a very strong pool of strengths and weaknesses following Senate, the Student Senate and the take care of all the students who than the fall. applicants," Augustine said. "Our the interviews and then the presi­ Council of Chairs," Perry said. needed the course so an additional "lhey won't have a composi­ responsibility is to get the infor­ dent will select the person for the section will be offered next semes­ tion course like many students did mation on the position out in a position. Emily Zulz can be reached at 581 - ter. In the past, only one section of or are doing right now their first broad range of venues and so we "That would give (Perry) time in 7942 or at [email protected]. the course has been taught. semester but there are other things Ringuerte said there were almost that they can sign up for," he said. twice as many students who needed "Frankly, it's better to have (ENG the course than they could accom­ 1000) in the fall than the spring, modate for. but there wasn't much to be done." Ringuerte added he was notified of the problem in August. Emily Zulz can be reached at 581 - "lhen it's a staffing issue. We 7942 or at [email protected].

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STATE BRIEFS STATE I FEATURE STATE BRIEFS The Associated Press The Associated Press Boy struck, killed Artist works with oils, wood British Airways flight by father's motorcycle makes landing in Chicago PEORIA - Police in Peoria The Associated Press fist-sized "Pia" at $65 to full-sized open a studio in 2002. CHICAGO - Officials said a are investigating the death coffee tables that can cost upward of Although Rich and Nuch show­ British Airway flight en route of a 4-year-old boy who was BOURBONNAIS - Whether $2,500. case their work at their studio, Vit­ from London to Houston made killed when he was struck by a the medium is oil paint or wood, a The Pia represents the beginning reous Glass in Bourbonnais, Ryan an emergency landing at Chicago's O'Hare International motorcycle ridden by his own singular form often appears in Nuch of human life to Ryan. prefers to work out of her home stu­ father. Ryan's artwork. It's a graceful, slan­ "Kids' minds are like white sheets dio where she can keep an eye of the Airport. No injuries were reported on Peoria County Coroner Johnna der figure much like Nuch herself. that are gradually added colors by couple's 7-year-old son, Hasdi. Since Sunday. Ingersoll said Ashton Wells of No wonder. The Bourbonnais their environment," Ryan said. "At most of Ryan's pieces are not sold Chicago Aviation Department East Peoria was riding his bicycle artist sees that figure as a reflection one point in their lives they start to locally but through art shows, Has­ spokesman Gregg Cunningham in the parking lot of a lumberyard of her own thoughts, her own emo­ find their own selves, then they cre­ eli is also the reason that she tries said Flight 1951anded around Saturday afternoon when he was tions, her own life. ate and decorate the white sheet with to limit her travel to the summer 1:20 p.m. after the plane's pilot struck by a motorcycle being Originally from Bangkok, Ryan their own colors ... just like when we months when he is out of school. reported a problem on board. operated by his father, Michael studied art in her native Thailand wait for the caterpillar to (become) a During that time she makes a circuit It was immediately unclear Wells. before coming to the United States butterfly." of 10- 15 shows from Texas to Flori­ what the problem was. Messages Michael Wells or a witness at in 1995 to join her brother at South Ryan begins the process with da to New York and back. left for British Airways weren't the scene called authorities, Connecticut State University in New a rough sketch and moves to cut­ The oil paintings that Ryan pro­ immediately returned. but apparently got cut off and Haven, Conn. ting, drilling and staining the wood, duces range in size from a mod­ After graduating with a Bache­ and then hand assembling the piec­ est 8 by 10 inches to an impressive Passengers were evacuated decided to take Ashton to a clinic and taken to the airport's to receive emergency medical lor of Science degree in art, she went es. The entire process can take from 48 by 36 inches. Costs range from international terminal. Chicago treatment on their own. on to attend the Penland School of four to six weeks to complete. $400 to $2,500. She describes her Crafts in Penland, N.C., a nation­ "Wood has many layers," said style as surrealistic with Asian influ­ officials didn't how many people The child was not breathing were on board. when he reached the clinic, so an al center for craft education. There, Ryan, who goes so far as to say that ences and begins each canvas with a Ryan was trained in many media the "personality of wood" is very thought, emotion, or life experience. Chicago Fire Department ambulance took him to OSF Saint spokesman Will Knight said the Francis Medical Center, where he including paint, clay, glass, metals close to her own. "And as each lay­ The figure that appears in nearly and wood. er is exposed it reveals more texture, all of Nuch's paintings represents a airplane was secured by about was pronounced dead. 2:30p.m. without incident. Ingersoll said an autopsy is She found oil paints an excel­ more depth, until you see what's human torso and a single eye, which scheduled for Monday. lent way to express herself, but it was buried inside. That's the way I see she deems to be the "window to the wood that really captured her. myself, too.... I'm a very analytical soul." Bomb threat ends "I love it," said Ryan, 33. "I like person." "I base all my art on truths that Illinois Lotto jackpot homecoming dance the process from beginning to end. Wood wasn't the only thing that I've learned in life," Nuch said. "My PARK RIDGE - Police in the now $7.25 million I like to get up in the morning and Ryan fell in love with at Penland. works start from the positive and Chicago suburb of Park Ridge SPRINGFIELD - There has been feel it. I like to smell it, to work with That's where she met her husband, . , negative feelings that happen in my said a bomb threat forced the another rollover in the grand lt. Richard, a glass blower. The cou­ everyday life ... The very strong ones evacuation of Maine South High prize for the Illinois State Lottery's The wood sculptures and furni­ ple married in 2000 and returned to tend to push out of me onto the can­ School's homecoming dance. Lotto game - to $7 25 million. ture that Ryan creates range from a Bourbonnais, Rich's home town, to vas or the sculptures." After receiving word of the The rollover occurred because threat, police and fire officials no player matched all six winning were sent to the school Saturday STATE I ROU N DUP numbers from Saturday night's evening. $7 million drawing. Police said there were no The next Lotto drawing will be Illinois Mitsubishi workers ratify contract immediate indications that tonight. the threat was legitimate, but Although there was no grand The Associated Press students and staff were forced prize winner, 18 players matched system, retirement offers and medi­ Officers from McLean Coun­ to evacuate for their safety. five of the six winning numbers NORMAL - The United Auto cal benefit changes. ty sheriffs police had covered the Authorities then began a sweep and will receive second prizes of Workers ratified a four-year con­ Union employees had been community which has less than 700 of the gymnasium and other $1,554.50 apiece. Another 1,380 tract with Mitsubishi Motors North working without a contract since people. areas of the school. players matched four of the six America on Saturday that calls for a labor agreement expired Sept. 5, The dance was halted about 45 - good for third prizes of $36.50 employees at a central Ulinois plant after the union unanimously reject­ Northern Illinois mayor minutes after it started at 7 p.m. apiece. to take pay cuts in exchange for job ed the automaker's latest offer. faces forgery ch arge and did not resume. The winning numbers from security. ISLAND LAKE - A north­ Saturday night's drawing were: Mitsubishi agreed to no invol­ Bloomington police vet eran ern Ulinois mayor has been charged Dying man tells fiancee 19, 30, 35, 37, 39, and 47. untary layoffs for the more than heads department of one with forgery and misconduct for 1,200 workers at the Normal plant STANFORD A former allegedly altering a bowling alley he knew his assailant and guaranteed the facility will stay Bloomington police officer with liquor license. CHICAGO - Chicago police Former Sun-Times open through Aug. 30, 2012, when more than 30 years of experience Island Lake Mayor Thomas Hyde said a fatally wounded man columnist Coffey dies the new contract expires. will be the head of a one-man police was arrested Friday and released on from the city's Humboldt Park CHICAGO - Raymond Coffey, Voting concluded Saturday. department in the small central Illi­ $50,000. He faces one count of offi­ neighborhood told his fiancee a former Chicago Sun-Times A UAW Local 2488 spokesman nois community of Stanford. cial misconduct and two counts of he knew who shot him, but columnist, has died in Arizona at said 54 percent of voting members Ed Moser, of rural Danvers, forgery. died before he could tell her the age 79. approved the contract and 46 per­ became a Bloomington police offi­ The Lake County State's Attor­ names of his assailants. His daughter Brigid Zachar said cent voted against it. cer in 1975. He climbed the ranks ney's Office says Hyde allegedly used Thirty-two-year-old Gregory Coffey died Friday in Tucson of "The bargaining team delivered to an assistant chief of police in whiteout on village documents. Jones was shot outside his complications from Alzheimers an agreement that will protect jobs Bloomington and retired four years A phone message left at a list­ home early Saturday as he was disease. and provide four years of stability ago. ing for Hyde was not immediately returning from an all-night Coffey, a native of Racine, Wis., for our members and their commu­ In the coming days, he'll be returned Saturday. card game. Officers said he was was an editor and columnist at nities," UAW President Ron Gettel­ charged with the task of starting The 60-year-old Hyde is due in pronounced dead a short time the Sun-Times from 1987 to 1999. finger said in a Saturday statement. to rebuild Stanford's defunct police court on October 27th. later at Stroger Hospital of a He was also a managing editor The agreement, effective Mon­ department. 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Dubai looks to top Vegas jury finds OJ. guilty its own tower DUBAI, United Arab Emirates Troubled ex-NFL star The 61-year-old Hall of Fame murder and a bloody glove, as well enson said. - With its world's tallest building convicted charges football star was convicted of kid­ as the celebrity defendant, drew a Simpson lawyer Yale Galanter nearing completion, Dubai said napping, armed robbery and 10 oth­ media frenzy. said Saturday he felt bad for Simp­ Sunday it is embarking on an of armed robbery, er charges for gathering five men a In Las Vegas, Simpson's fate son but even worse for Stewart, who even more ambitious skyscraper: kidnapping year ago and storming a room at a played out in a small courtroom dot­ got dragged along in a campaign to one that will soar the length of hotel-casino to seize Simpson spotts ted with empty seats. Even the stun­ convict Simpson. more than 10 American football mementos - including game balls, ning verdict came as most of Amer­ "This was just payback," he said fields. The Associated Press plaques and photos - from two col­ ica slept, oblivious to the irony that of the verdict. "They were on an That's about two-thirds of a mile lectors. Prosecutors said two of the Simpson might spend the rest of his agenda." or the height of more than three LAS VEGAS - In a city where men with him were armed; one said life in prison for what most perceived Galanter and Stewatt's lawyers of New York's Chrysler Buildings luck means everything, O.J. Simp­ Simpson had asked him to bring a as a petty crime, a tussle among dys­ promised to appeal, in patt because stacked end-to-end. son came out the big loser - and gun. After the verdict, Simpson, the functional middle-aged men. unlike the predominantly black jury The tower, which will take more his unlucky number in a case full of sports-idol-turned-celebrity-pari- Simpson's Las Vegas defense tried that decided Simpson's murder case, than a decade to complete, will bizarre twists was 13. ah, was handcuffed and led from the to tell the jury that the two cases had this panel included no African-Amer­ be the centerpiece of a sprawling He was convicted of an armed room with his co-defendant, Clar­ nothing to do with each other, but it icans. Neither Simpson nor Stewatt development state-owned robbery that happened on Sept. 13 ence "C.J ." Stewart. They could was a losing battle. testified. Simpson friend Tom Scot­ builder Nakheel plans to create in and was found guilty on the 13th spend the rest of their lives in prison. "I don't know that one trial can­ to, who wept in court, called it "a the rapidly growing "New Dubai" anniversary of his Los Angeles mur­ "There is justice," said attorney cels out the other," said Loyola Uni­ public lynching." section of the city. Foundation der acquittal. The Las Vegas jury Gloria Allred, who has represent­ versity law professor Laurie Leven­ "Was this something to put some­ work has already begun, deliberated for 13 hours after a 13- ed the family of his slain ex-wife, son, who attended Simpson's mur­ one in jail for the rest of their life O'Donnell said. day trial. Nicole Brown Simpson. "Justice was der trial. "People will always be trou­ for? It's a total injustice. There was And then, as only the sobs of delayed, but in this case it was not bled by O.J. For the people troubled no justice served in that couttroom," Simpson's sister broke the silence late denied. Now that he may spend the by the Los Angeles acquittal, this Scotto said. Russia dismantles posts Friday, the lights went out. rest of his life in prison, the law, and case will make small amends. Saying It was Scotto's wedding that had set up in Georgia Court marshals flipped on flash­ not O.J. Simpson, will have the last finally there is justice, at least from brought Simpson to Las Vegas on NADARBAZEVI, Georgia ­ lights and shouted for everyone to word." a legal perspective, is very crude way that fateful week in 2007, and details Russian troops on Sunday began stay seated. Only the judge knew Some observers said the Las Vegas oflooking at justice." of wedding plans, flowers, a cake dismantling positions in the what had happened. It was 11 p.m. case paled in comparison to the "trial She predicted that Stewart, 54, and parties formed an ironic coun­ so-called security zones inside and the courthouse lights had shut of the century" in 1995, a yearlong will have a strong chance for rever­ terpoint to testimony about Simp­ Georgia that they have occupied down automatically. opus in which Simpson was acquit­ sal on appeal because he was forced son gathering up a posse that includ­ since August's war, Georgian and "Timed out," Judge Jackie Glass ted of murdering his ex-wife and her to stand trial beside Simpson. ed two gun-toting men to confront EU officials said, a sign Russia will said in a fitting epitaph for the sto­ friend Ronald Goldman. "O.J. was toxic, and he has been memorabilia dealers who were ped­ fulfill its pledged pullback. ry of O.J. Simpson, which has long A rapt nation followed the Los toxic since 1994, and this jury was dling Simpson's personal property to Moscow faces a Friday deadline haunted America. Angeles trial. Tales of a gruesome just ready to clean up the mess," Lev- the highest bidder. for pulling back its troops under the terms of a deal brokered by French President Nicolas Sarkozy WORLD I ECONOMY on behalf of the European Union. Hundreds of EU observers began monitoring Russia's compliance European brokers struggle to save banks last week. A pullback would likely mean at least a mild reduction of Trans-Atlantic banks Chancellor Angela Merkel said owner for troubled bank Fottis NV "The European banking industry tensions between Russia and hit by economic crisis that no citizen should fear for the to restore confidence in the compa­ is feeling the wind of default blow­ the West following their worst safety of their investments, speaking ny before the opening of markets on ing from the other side of the Atlan­ confrontation since the Soviet to reporters as her government held Monday. tic," said Axel Pierron, senior vice collapse. The Associated Press crisis talks on the collapse of a bally­ Leterme told two media outlets president at Celent, a Boston, Mas­ hooed $48.4 billion bailout of Hypo that government officials were going sachusetts-based financial research STOCKHOLM, Sweden - Ger­ Real Estate AG, the country's sec­ over a takeover bid for Fortis' Bel­ and consulting firm. Contaminated candies many joined Ireland and Greece on ond-biggest property lender. gian operations. The erosion has also injured over­ found in China Sunday in guaranteeing all private German Finance Ministry spokes­ The bank's Dutch operations were all confidence and caused concern HONG KONG - Hong Kong bank accounts, putting Europe's big­ man Torsten Albig said the unlimited nationalized amid fears they could among investors, politicians and the authorities says tests have gest economy at odds with calls for guarantee covered some $785 billion go insolvent. European public. showed the amount of melamine a unified European response to the in savings and checking accounts as British treasury chiefAlistair Dar­ The leaders of Germany, France, in Britain's Cadbury chocolate global financial meltdown. well as time deposits, or CDs. In Ice­ ling said that he was ready to take Britain and Italy met Saturday to and cookies exceed a safe level The decision came as governments land - particularly hard-hit by the "pretty big steps that we wouldn't discuss the meltdown that has leap­ for human consumption. across Europe scrambled to save fail­ credit crunch - government officials take in ordinary times" to help the frogged across the Atlantic from the The two contaminated samples ing banks, working largely on their and banking chiefs were discussing a country weather the credit crunch. U.S. to Europe, but shied away from announced Sunday are among a own a day after leaders of the conti­ possible rescue plan for the country's In the past year the government action on the scale of the massive list of 11 Chinese-made products nent's four biggest economies called overstretched commercial banks. has nationalized struggling mottgage U.S. $700 billion bailout passed by being recalled in parts of Asia and for tighter regulation and a coordi­ Belgian Prime Minister Yves lenders Northern Rock and Bradford the U.S. Congress on Friday and lat­ the Pacific by the British candy nated response. Leterme said he aims to find a new & Bingley. er signed into law by President Bush. maker.

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But if had stayed at Minnesota The game was one that could to work on some of the areas we >> Richey he might not have been the Gold­ >> Rugby have been overlooked by many need to improve on for the Colo­ FROM PAGE 12 en Gophers' primary receiver. FROM PAGE 12 of the Panther players because of rado game. We have been looking Rucker was Eastern's star an exciting 38-5 win last week­ at Colorado for a couple of weeks receiver. end against West Chester in West and we know that it is going to Rucker was released by Pitts­ When he ran a deep route, "We didn't want to let down Chester, Pa., and a big opponent be one of the more difficult, if burgh but re-signed almost Panthers' fans knew something any," Clutter said. "We knew for next week when Eastern will not the most difficult games we immediately to the Steelers' prac­ exciting might happen. And more they probably were not going travel to Kansas to play Colora­ play this year." tice squad. often than not, it did. Ruck- to come back, but we wanted to do. The next game will be at a Until the Steelers brought in er had an uncanny ability to pull keep it going. We don't want to "I was hoping we were going neutral site as the Panthers play one of quarterback Ben Roethlis­ down a ball in traffic or use his let down ever, because if we let to be able to keep the momen­ Colorado at 11:30 a.m. Sunday berger's college teammate - and size to create separation between down in the second half we are tum going from the West Ches­ in Manhattan, Kan. wide receiver - Martin Nance. himself and defenders. going to get use to it, and some­ ter game, Eastern head coach Rucker spent more than two Rucker has the size, speed and, one, will come back and score on Frank Graziano said. "We cer­ Bob Shaughnessy can be reached at weeks away from the NFL before most importantly, the determina­ us. tainly did that. We were trying 581 -8944 or at [email protected]. being signed to the Kansas City tion and work ethic to make it in Chiefs' practice squad. the NFL. H is stint with the Chiefs When he was still with Pitts­ PEARLS BEFORE SWINE I BY STEPHAN PASTIS was short, as he was released on burgh, Rucker said he would stay Wednesday when the Chiefs shuf­ at the Steelers' training facili- AtJD&RSOtJ GOOP ER A MAN'S ~ AUG I4 S I1 0U~D NOT fled their roster. ty into the early evening poring 0~ CNN. I ~~K~ HIM, SOUND ~I KE A WEASE ~ DV I ~ G­ BUT SO~ETIMES TI-lt AT T14t GATfS OF 11 ELI. . It's hard to say if Rucker will over his playbook and talking to OT~ER ANCHORSMAK E catch on with another team this his coaches in attempt to learn f.II M~ AUGH ANDTJ.lEN DI D YOUS AY year. as much as he could as fast as he I 11AV&TO - SOMETlHNG ? Most teams looking to fill could. their rosters following injuries to When he was signed by Kan­ current players seek out experi­ sas City, Rucker said one of the enced veterans, and if rookies or first things he planned on doing less experienced players are signed was to spend late nights at the they're typically from Football Chiefs' facilities learning the new Bowl Subdivision schools. offense. Fair? No. Rucker has the will to succeed The way it is? Yes. in the NFL. H e also has the natu­ Despite his size (6-foot-6, 220 ral ability. But it could take time GET FUZZY I BY DARBY CONLEY pounds) and his speed for being for NFL teams to realize. so big (4.46-second 40-yard Tony Romo spent the first dash), the knock on Rucker is he three years of his career with the spent his final two years playing Dallas Cowboys standing on the l l\leJ< f'€'R\~CE. JU~T l..tl<'C I~R at Eastern. sideline wearing a hat, not a hel­ CANPID-''ll?. While NFL players com- met, and holding a clipboard, not \ OU GU'(S POT ll-1 ~ ()EI.fO IN ing from schools in the Foot- a ball. f;eMDCt:AT. ball Championship Subdivision But he got his chance and has is becoming increasingly more made the most of it by leading common, there is still a stigma the Cowboys to the playoffs and attached to not playing at a big becoming a Pro Bowl quarter­ school or playing against top-lev­ back. el competition every game. Even though he hasn't caught Would things have been dif­ on for good with one team yet, ferent if he played all four years Rucker's name and the word on at Minnesota? Yes, but not in the his abilities are now out there. way one might think. All he needs now is a team ~be Ne\tt ~~~s!:S Edited by Will s hortz No. 0901 Sure Minnesota is an FBS willing to give him a chance. 50 Precollege team, and Rucker would have ACROSS 1 Siestas hurdle, for short gotten more exposure playing Scott Richey can be reached at 581 - 5 Greek letters 51 Fishing stick 7944 or at [email protected]. against teams in the Big Ten. that resemble 53 "Pay attention!" pitchforks 55 Like oranges and 9 Vibrant tangerines PANTHER BRIEFS 14 Lyrical, like a 58 Piece of garlic Pindar poem 59 "Shhhh!" 15 "_ , Brute?" response 16 Actor Sal of 63 "What's Love Rucker released "Exodus" Do With It" (Tina Turner #1 hit) 11 "Shhhh!" prompter 64 Rock's _ Pop 65 Ice in the sea 20 Hersey's "A Bell from Chiefs for " 66 Pondered 21 Top to go with 67 Close to shorts 68 Snick and Former Eastern wide receiver 4 2/3 innings of work and gave up 22 Present but not Micah Rucker was released from just two hits. visible DOWN the Kansas City Chiefs' practice Freshman utility player Mon­ 24 Words before fix 1 Key on an old squad on Tuesday - eight days after ica Strube and sophomore catch­ or flash register he signed. er/third baseman Kiley H oltz both 25 Actress Farrow 2 Nike competitor 3 "Ecce homo!" The Chiefs signed former Chica­ had one RBI for the Gray team, 28 180° from WNW utterer Pontius go Bears' wide receiver Mark Brad­ while senior second baseman Sar­ 29 Kitschy 32 Herb who played ley on Oct. I and released wide ah Coppert went 1-for-3 with one 4 Where it's "Tijuana Taxi" receiver Marques Hagans, who had walk and two stolen bases. happening 34 "Take your time" been promoted from the practice Lawson pitched for both teams 5 Chest muscle, for PUZZLE BY ANDREA CARLA MICHAELS 36 Otherwise squad to the Chiefs' 53-man roster for the second consecutive game short 37 "Shhhh!" 6 Leave in, to an 13 Ages and ages 40 Rushmore and 61 U.S.N. officers on Sept. 10. and did not issue a walk through Rainier: Abbr. 40 Bride's of editor 1s Sarge, for one Kansas City resigned Hagans to a combined 6 I/3 innings despite honor 7 "How sweet !" 19 Actress 41 Actress Gardner the practice squad when they cut giving up eight hits. Sophomore 42 Tax paid at port s Japanese food Lollobrigida 44 Camera stand Rucker. pitcher Amber May started for the 43 Idiot boxes 9 Unconcerned 23 Old salts 45 Drunkards Rucker was originally signed Blue Team. 46 Three Little Pigs' with ethics 25 Blend 47 Like some kisses by the Pittsburgh Steelers as a free Freshman outfielder Maria Sor­ foe 10 Light tune 26 1040 org. and bases agent following the 2008 draft. He rentino scored the Blue Team's lone 47 Sign of a hit 11 Not Rep. or Dem. 27 Had something 48 Paul with a made it through training camp and run on a double to right-center­ show 12 Victory sign 30 Mixed breed midnight ride Pittsburgh's four preseason games field. 31 "I don~ believe it!" 49 Antsy before being assigned to the Steel­ Gray Team outfielder Ange­ ANSWER TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE 33 B'way showing 52 Sink outlet 62 Damascus's land: ers' practice squad on Aug. 31. la Danca got her shoe stuck in the 34 Naked 54 Hunks of concrete Pittsburgh released Rucker on fence while fielding Sorrentino's 35 Sandwich that 55 Refer to Sept. 8 when the Steelers signed hit, and Sorrentino kept running to requires two hands 56 Prod former Miami (Ohio) wide receiv­ score on the play. 37 "Gorillas in the 57 Nintendo rival er Martin Nance. The Blue Team won the series " 59 "Grand Hotel" opener 5-3 in eight innings on 38 Not just might studio Gray team wins Series' clincher Wednesday, and the Gray Team 39 Place to work 60 "See !" Abbr. Senior pitcher Kathleen Jaco­ forced a third game with a 3-0 vic­ by and sophomore pitcher Taylor tory on Friday. For answers, ca 1-900-285-5656, $1.49 a m nute; or, w th a Lawson combined to throw seven The Blue-Gray World Series was cred t card, 1-800-814-5554. innings of five-hit ball to give the the final fall game for the Panthers. Annua subscr pt ons are ava abe for the best of Sunday crosswords from the as! 50 years: 1-888-7 -ACROSS. Gray Team a 4-1 win to clinch the On ne subscr pt ons: Today's puzz e and more than 2.000 past Eastern softball team's Blue-Gray - Compiled by Sports Editor Scott puzz es. nyt mes.com/crosswords ($39.95 a year). World Series. Richey He can be reached at 581-7944 or Share t ps: nyt mes.com/puzz eforum. 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WOMEN'S SOCCER I JACKSONVILLE STATE 3, EASTERN 0 Second half doom Panthers Eastern falls to 0-3-0 in "It was a Jekyll and Ohio Valley Conference Hyde performance. We play this season came out and played By COLLIN WHITCHURCH well through the first Staff Reporter 40 minutes of the game but gave up a goal late Eastern women's soccer head coach Tim Nowak said Sunday's in the first half:' contest was a tale of two halves. "It was a Jekyll and Hyde per­ -Tim Nowak, formance," said Nowak after the Women's soccer head coach Panthers fell 3-0 to Jacksonville State. "We came out and played well through the first 40 minutes ended in a 0-0 tie. of the game but gave up a goal JSU had six shots on goal and late in the first half. In the sec­ held a 17-10 advan rage in the ond half we came out and just match. kind of lost our focus on what Junior midfielder Laura Ridol­ we were doing well." fi finished with a career high four The loss dropped the Pan­ shots on goal for the Panthers. thers to 0-11-1 on the season Ridolfi only had six career and 0-3-0 in Ohio Valley Con­ shots on goal entering Sunday's ference play. It also extended the contest. team's scoreless match streak to "Laura was really outstanding 10 games. today," Nowak said. "She real­ Eastern played the Gamecocks ly stepped up and was very dis­ (5-5-3, 2-1-1 in the OVC) to a ciplined and good and playing scoreless tie through most of the to her strengths today. She did first half, but in the 43rd minute a good job of taking advantage Jacksonville State freshman for­ of some opportunities that were ward Chelsea Pelletier connected presented to her." on her sixth goal of the season. The Panthers return home this Jacksonville State added a weekend for a pair of contests. pair of goals in the second half They play at 4 p.m. Friday to seal the victory when fresh­ against Eastern Kentucky and at ERIN MATHENY I THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS man defender Ally Brosius-Hood Senior defender Lindsey Wilkening kicks the ball down the field during Eastern's match against Murray State 2:30 p.m. Sunday against More­ scored in the 66th minute with on Sept. 28 at Lakeside Field. The Panthers lost to Jacksonville State on Sunday 3-0. head State. Both contests will be an assist from Lindsay Boehmler played at Lakeside Field. and sophomore midfielder Aly­ ny Williams. Williams finished ed the team with the best scor­ on goal, their most since putting shia Madison pushed a shot past with five saves in the match. ing chances so far this year. The 12 on goal on Aug. 31 against Collin Whitchurch can be reached at Panthers' junior goalkeeper Jen- Nowak said this game provid- Panthers finished with six shots Northern Iowa, a match that 581 -7944 or at [email protected].

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Men finish 14th, women Geoff Masanet said this is only total teams in the Gold Division. was hoping for. The race went out came in 122nd overall with a time 21st in South Bend, Ind. the second time they have run the North Central College won the quick like we expected with about of 19:38. event since 1985. men's Gold Division race with 93 a 4:50 mile, and I wanted to main­ Wisconsin-Oshkosh's Ayla "We have a lot of guys whose total points, and Michigan State tain a 5:00 flat the rest of the race, Mitchell won the Gold Division By BRANDY PROVAZNIK top times of their lives came from won the women's Gold Division but at about three miles my legs women's race with a time of 17:28, Staff Reporter Notre Dame," Masanet said. "So with 76 total points. just started to feel heavy." and Windsor University's Dave there is a lot of Eastern tradition in Eastern senior Brad Butler said Sophomore Derek Ericson came Weston won the Gold Division The Notre Dame Invite was sig­ this meet." the team might have put more in second for the Panthers and men's race with a time of 24:50. nificant for the Eastern cross coun­ With all that history of fast pressure on running fast instead of 56th overall in 26:11, followed by Florida State swept the Blue try teams even before the Panthers times the current Panthers were racing well. junior David Holm, whose time Division with wins in both the raced on Saturday in South Bend, expecting to run quick races and Butler was the Panthers' top fin­ of 26:30 landed him in 81st place men's and women's races. Ind., as 17 of the top times in East­ maybe get some top times of their isher in 35th place in 25 minutes, overall. Eastern returns to action at 11 ern history were run at the race. own. 50 seconds. Junior Erin O'Grady was East­ a.m. on Oct. 18 at the Evansville Many of the times date back The Panthers didn't do as well as "If you run a good, controlled ern's top finisher in the women's Invitational in Evansville, Ind. to the late 1970s and early 1980s they had expected this weekend. race and you run it well, the times race coming in 105th in 19:20. when the Panthers used to go to The men finished in 14th place will follow," Butler said. "Personal­ Freshman Brittany Arthur was the Brandy Provaznik can be reached at the meet every year, but head coach in and the women in 21st of 23 ly, my time was a lot slower than I Panthers' second best finisher and 581 -7944 orat [email protected] -- ~--

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Brother of former both smart football players. Panthers' All-American "They catch on to the game quickly," Walters said. "Especially now making his own with (Perry) being a freshman and name at Eastern all the stuff that's been thrown at him - all the plays and techniques By SCOTT RICHEY - he's taking it well." Sports Editor Tristan said Perry was in the weight room or running constant­ Perry Burge wasn't supposed to ly at Bolingbrook High School, play this season. and Perry also picked up on his The freshman defensive end work ethic when he came to East­ from Bolingbrook was supposed ern to train when Tristan was still to use his first year at Eastern playing. conditioning - getting bigger and "Our mentality is the same," stronger in the weight room. Perry said. "We always go as hard "Before Ryan Bennett got hurt as we can and tty to make the we were kind of hoping we could plays that come our way. I learned get through the year without hav­ everything from him." ing to use him - to give him a Tristan said he is not surprised red-shirt year and a year to devel­ Perry is making plays because he op," Eastern defensive coordina­ saw his younger brother make tor Roc Bellantoni said. plays throughout his entire senior But Bellantoni said the lack of year of high school. production from the Panthers' sec­ "I expect it out of him," Tristan ond-string defensive line coupled said. "When he doesn't make a with Bennett's broken leg meant play, I jump on him worse than Burge needed to play because he anybody. That's kind of bad on was having success against the my behalf because he is a fresh­ Panthers' offensive line during man. (The coaches) just expect practice while a member of East­ you to be disruptive. The plays ern's scout team defense. you do make are extra." "It just got to the point where Perry said he loves to have his we couldn't waste him away on brother roaming the sideline dur­ the scout team anymore," Bellan­ KAROLINA STRACK I THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS ing his games even if he makes a toni said. "He had to be out there Freshman defensive end Perry Burge breaks through a group of Jacksonville State players during the game on mistake and has to come back to on gameday making plays for us." Sept. 27 at O'Brien Stadium. Burge has seven tackles on the season, three of which are solo tackles. a less-than-pleased older brother. Burge said Eastern's coaching "He's like, 'What's wrong with staff told him he was "ripping the against Indiana State on Sept. 13. because he's always going 100 ing ability could draw some com­ you?'" Perry joked about Tristan's o-line a new one," and his efforts He had three tackles including mph," Walters said. "Right now parisons to his brother, Tristan, reaction to a missed play. "It at practice were the reason he one-and-a-half for a loss. I'm just trying to teach him as who was an All-American strong makes me go that much harder moved up the depth chart. He has seven tackles this sea­ much as I can." safety at Eastern from 2003-06. knowing that he's watching me, Burge did not play in the Pan­ son through four games played Bellantoni said Burge has made Bellantoni said Perry and and if I make a mistake he's going thers' first two games against Cen­ including three tackles for a loss some freshman mistakes, but he Tristan are similar because they to be on me." tral Michigan and Illinois. in addition to one pass deflec­ has also been making plays on the both have the same strong work But Tristan said it is just a grat­ Following Eastern's 47-21 loss tion. field. ethic, but Bellantoni said Perry is ifying feeling to watch his broth­ to the Fighting lllini on Sept. 6 , Eastern red-shirt senior defen­ Bellantoni said Burge (6-foot- trying to make a name for himself er play on the same field he did. however, Bellantoni said Burge sive end Pierre Walters has 2, 225 pounds) would be out­ at Eastern. He said Perry's decision to choose came to him asking to play. become Burge's mentor on the matched physically sometimes if "He doesn't want to just be Eastern was one he made on his "He said, 'Coach , I don't want defensive line. Burge said it was facing a tight end and tackle com­ Tristan's brother," Bellantoni said. own but was a decision Tristan to stand on the sideline watching nerve-wrecking when he first bination block. "I think that's a big driving force said he was hoping would not go my team lose anymore,"' Bellan­ started playing, but he said Wal­ However, Bellantoni said behind his motivation to do well. one way. toni said. "I was like, 'Thank you, ters told him all he had to do was Burge's speed and pass rush abil­ He wants to prove that he's "It was a decision between Illi­ because I was going to come to prove himself. ity would make up for that size here because he can make plays nois State and Eastern," Tristan you today to ask you if you want­ "That's really all I've been try­ mismatch. and not because he's someone's said. "I never tried to sway his ed to play."' ing to do is prove myself and go "He's got a really good motor," brother." mind in any way. But I would Burge said watching his team out there and go as hard as I can Bellantoni said. "He's going to Bellantoni is not the only per­ have hated for him to choose Illi­ lose hurt, especially when he every play," Burge said. make up for some of the mistakes son to recognize the similarities nois State." felt like he could contribute on Burge's speed has been recog­ just by playing hard and making between the Burge brothers. defense. nized. some plays." Walters said both Burges have Scott Richey can be reached at 581- Burge got his chance to play "We call him a little missile That hard work and playmak- good football instincts and are 7944 or at [email protected]. Business out on a li111b1

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By BOB SHAUGNESSY Staff Reporter

For the second time in their last three contests, the Eastern women's rugby team scored more than IOO points. Tony Romo After defeating Wisconsin-Ste­ vens Point on Sept. I3, by a score Tony Romo (above) is by far the I02-0, the Panthers outdid them­ most famous athlete to ever call Eastern selves with a II2-3 victory against home. Romo and his Dallas Cowboys Ball Sate on Saturday afternoon. are typically the featured team on TV The Panthers (5-0) were led by each weekend. Romo and Jessica Simp­ senior center Molly Clutter, who son are typically the featured celebrity scored the first try less than four couple at least every two weeks - espe­ minutes into the game. cially when she shows up at a Cowboys Eastern got strong performances game and he struggles. But he's not the from senior wing Samantha Man­ lone NFL standout from a small school. to and junior wing Crystal Jones, Here are three other current NFL who both had six trys apiece, while stars that got their start at what are now sophomore Coartney McKinney Football Championship Subdivision converted II of the I8 two-point schools. conversions she attempted. 1. Terrell Owens - Who knew an Other try converters for the Pan­ Eastern to Chattanooga connection thers included Ashley Jenkins with would become one of the best quarter­ two, and Stephanie Militello and back-wide receiver combinations in the Narissa Ramirez who each earned NFL? Before Owens was catching pass­ one. KAROLINA STRACK I THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS es and making headlines for his on-the­ After opening the first half with Junior wing Crystal Jones runs past Ball State players toward the goal line during the game on Saturday at field and off-the-field antics, he was lin­ a 64-0 lead the Panthers came out Lakeside Field. Jones ran six trys in the game and scored 30 points. The Panthers won 112-3 against Ball State. ing up outside for the Mocs. in the second half just as strong. 2. Brian Westbrook - This Phil­ Despite the huge first half lead, back to last year's victory against The Panthers succeeded in their In the final minute of the game, adelphia Eagles running back is one the Panthers were able to keep up Ohio State in which they defeated goal of scoring more points, but Ball State received their only points of the most sought after fantasy foot­ the momentum, scoring 48 second them 108-3, and their goal was to they were disappointed that they with a three- point penalty kick. ball superstars. Westbrook was a Wild­ half points. make Saturday's margin of victory could not finish the Cardinals off cat in college, but not at Arizona, North­ The Panther veterans looked even higher. with a shut out loss. >> SEE RUGBY, PAGE 9 western or Kansas State. No, Westbrook played college ball at Villanova. 3. Jared Allen - Even defensive MEN'S SOCCER I NO. 21 OHIO STATE 3, EASTERN 0 standouts in the NFL can get their start at a small school. Allen, now with the Minnesota Vikings, made a splash last Red card against Picinich changes match season after making 55 tackles and get­ ting 1S.S sacks fort he Kansas Oty Chiefs. Before his pro career, however, Allen Panthers lose to No. 21 cross it, but it came off of his foot won the Buck Buchanan Award in 2003 Buckeyes in Columbus wrong," Kehoe said. during his senior season at Idaho State. The goal was Breto's second of -Scott Rkhey the season and was assisted by soph­ By DAN CUSACK omore midfielder Sam Scales and Assistant Sports Editor junior forward Andrew Magill. The Buckeyes' second goal came The defining moment in East­ ten minutes later off of a rebound as ern's 3-0 loss Sunday against No. 2I German Gomez scored his second Ohio State was not any of the Buck­ goal of the season off the assist by eyes' three goals or any of their seven Breto and sophomore forward Kon­ shots on goal. rad Warzycha. The Buckeyes finished Instead it was a penalty. the scoring with a goal in the 83rd SCOTT RICHEY Eastern freshman midfielder Mike minute when sophomore midfielder Picinich collided with Buckeye red­ Julian Sisman scored off a feed from shirt junior goalkeeper Drew Cze­ the left side of the field and scored Quality kanski in the 49th minute on a 50- from the middle of the box. 50 ball and received a red card. The Panthers best scoring chance The Panthers (5-4- I) were forced came in the 26th minute when players from to play almost the entire second half Peters had a strike from the right with a one-man disadvantage, and side that forced Czekanski to leave small schools Ohio State (7-2- I) took advantage his feet and make the save. Senior scoring three goals with the II-on- goalkeeper Mark Hansen played all 10 advantage. 90 minutes for Eastern, making four Micah Rucker's NFL journey "The ref took the momentum out saves. has been a bumpy one. of the game," sophomore midfield­ This was the second consecutive The former Eastern wide er Darby Kehoe said. "In the second match, and the third time this sea­ receiver didn't get drafted in the half, we were forced to play more AMIR PRELLBERG I THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS son, the Panthers were shut out. 2008 NFL Draft but was signed defensively so we did not give up a Sophomore forward Alex Harrison takes control of a ball during practice The Panthers are 0 -2 against Big to a free agent deal by the Pitts­ Tuesday evening at O'Brien Stadium. The Panthers lost 3-0 to No. 21 Ohio goal." Ten teams this season, also falling to burgh Steelers immediately follow­ State on Sunday. The Panthers and Buckeyes were No. I4 Northwestern 3-0 on Sept. ing the draft. tied 0 -0 at halftime, and Eastern back and forth in the first half and likes to play. I2. Rucker stuck with the Steelers coach Adam Howarth said the Pan­ the Panthers truly played the Buck­ Ten minutes following the penal­ The Panthers will look to snap through all of the preseason rook­ thers played well to start the match. eyes to an early draw. But after the ty, Buckeye freshman forward Josh­ their two-match losing streak when ie-only camps, the official training "We competed well, and that's a red card, Eastern was forced to make ua Breto opened the scoring in the they travel to play Western lllinois at camp and then all four preseason tough, frustrating loss," Howarth sophomore forward Alex Harrison 59th minute with a floater goal into 4:30 p.m. Wednesday in Macomb. games. Then came the final cut said. "The effort was good. It was play back and senior forward Brad the top right corner of the next on a day for NFL rosters. just a little unlucky." Peters play toward the center, dis­ shot from the Eastern sideline. Dan Cusack can be reached at 581 - Kehoe said both teams went rupting the offensive style Eastern "It looked like he was trying to 7944 or at [email protected]. » SEE RICHEY, PAGE 9 EASTERN SPORTS SCHEDULE MEN'S SOCCER FOOTBALL SWIMMING WOMEN'S SOCCER VOLLEYBALL Wednesday at Western Illinois I Thursday at UT Martin I Friday at IUPUI I Friday vs. Eastern Kentucky I Friday vs. Austin Peay I 4:30 p.m. - Macomb 6 p.m. - Martin, Tenn. 3:30p.m. - Indianapolis 4 p.m. - Lakeside Field 7 p.m. - Lantz Arena