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Going live on WEIU Naming Committee

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By Corryn Brock News Editor I@corryn_brock

Nicole Etcheson, a professor of Histo­ ry at Ball State University, spoke to the Nam­ ing Committee Wednesday morning to give the committee an in-depth view of who Stephen Douglas was and his role in Abraham Lincoln's career. Etcheson broke her "early morning history lesson" into four themes. Starting with commemoration versus histo­ ry, she quoted Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth, a· prom­ inent figure in the Civil 'Rights Movement by saying "if you don't tell it as it was, it can never be as it ought to be." Shuttlesworth said this during a meeting with a focus group consisting of prominent Black Americans discussing the planning of the Na­ tional Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinatti. Etcheson said that she believes the quote shows a strong case for not eliminating the "ugly parts" of history. , JOHN WILLS I THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Eastern senior Everett Lau (left) and junior Stephen Elmore prepare to go on air for News Watch on WEIU on Wednesday evening. News "We have to see the bad so we can know Watch is broadcast every weekday at 5:30 p.m. · what we ought to be," Etcheson said.

NAMING, page 5 Tuition, fee increases·proposed at Student Sen. meeting

By Helena Edwards ture contributions of those members StudentCi<7,ternment P.eporter i@OEN_news of the Asian American & Pacific ls­ "We take any cost increase very seriously. It isn't a lander communities. Vice President of Business Affairs Sean Be it resolved, Eastern Illinois Uni­ Reeder along withTreasurer Paul McCann, subject we have taken lightly. We want to maintain versity & the EIU Student Govern­ proposed a near 3 percent increase in tu­ ment condemns any and all forms ition and student fees in Wednesday's Stu­ the value in the education we're providing:' of discrimination, hate and violence dent Senate meeting. against members of the AAPI commu­ "We take any cost increase very serious­ -Sean Reeder, Eastern VPBA nities and members of the EIU com­ ly. It isn't a subject we have taken lightly," munity." Reeder said. "We want to maintain the val- center instead of fully by Student Activity voted upon. The ballot for the Student Senate elec­ ue in the education that we're providing. fees and allow the Apportionment board to The resolution reads: t-ions has been announced and voting will We have areas of cost increase that is simply lessen funds for the center. "Whereas, The Eastern Illinois University take place Apr. 19 and 20. The link to vot­ beyond our control." The Grant-In-Aid fee was proposed to in- remains committed to a welcoming and in­ ing will be sent through to school emails. Specifically, a Union and Bond Revenue crease $1.02, from the previous $17.05 to clusive campus community that recognizes Those running will be for the following fee is proposed to increase $3.96, from the $18.07. This will be used to students and elaborates its diversity. positions: current cost of $29.82 to $33.78. The in- in scholarships. Whereas, The Eastern Illinois Universi­ Student Body President: Jaclyn Thomas crease will be used to help offset increases Reeder said that the increases, "provide ty community stands in solidarity against and Jacqueline Williams in utilities, equipment maintenance, mini- support towards these auxiliary operations Asian Hate in response to the ongoing vio­ Executive Vice-President: Payton Ade mum wages, and other contractual obliga- that are a part of student life. There is an lence and hate targeted against members of Vice-President of Student Affairs: tions. ongoing cost to maintain them." the AAPI community. Subodli Khanal, Terrence Trimuel, and Athletic fees will increase $0. 78, from the These changes will be for the incoming Whereas, Eastern Illinois University con­ Ahmed Shahin current cost of $13 to $13.78. It is stated to first-year class. Anyone who is a current demns any acts of expressions of hate and Vice-President of Academic Affairs: be used to offset increases in costs within student has fixed tuition and will not be af- violence that threatens the personal safety Prabin Karki athletic operations. fected by potential increases. and welfare of members of the AAPI com­ Student Senator: Natalie Mitlyng and A Lantz and O'Brien Operations fee is Next Friday, Apr. 23 is when the Board munity and all EIU faculty, staff and stu­ Jasmine Yusef · proposed to increase $1.38, from the cur- of Trustees will vote on all student fee in­ dents. The last Student Senate meeting of the rent cost of $5.50 to $6.88. The fee in- creases and they encourage student viewing Whereas, Eastern Illinois University has semester will be held Apr. 21 in person at crease will be used to offset increase in costs and audience participation. a duty to confront and speak out against the Grand ballroom of the MLK Union at within the building's operations. Due to not enough senators being pres- all forms of racial, violence and discrimina­ 7 p.m. The Student Recreation Operations Fee ent, two missing, the Senate Resolution 20- tion. is proposed to increase a dollar from $5.79 21-03, EIUnited Against Asian and Pacif­ Whereas, Eastern Illinois University rec­ Helena Edwards can be reached at581-2812 or te> $"6. 79. The fee i.ncrease will fund the / le Islander Hate Resolution was able to be ognizes and celebrates the rich history, cul- [email protected]. THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS I AP NEWS THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2021 Local weather THURSDAY FRIDAY

~ ' .LJ C:J Biden to pull US troops from Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy High: 59• High: 63' Low: 38. Low: 43 Mghanistan, end 'forever war' WASHINGTON (AP) - Pres­ The drawdown would begin rather cans. Two Democrats. I will not pass the Taliban's effort to claw back pow­ ident Joe Biden said Wednesday he than conclude by May 1, which has this responsibility to a fifth." er and undo gains toward democ­ TH"E DAILY . will withdraw remaining U.S. troops been the deadline for full withdrawal Biden's annou~cement, which racy and women's rights made over from the "forever war" in Afghani­ under a peace agreement the Trump he followed with a visit to Arling­ the past two decades. It also opens stan, declaring that the Sept. 11 ter­ administration reached with the Tal­ ton National Cemetery, marks per­ Biden to criticism, from mostly Re­ EASTERN NEWS ror attacks of 20 years ago cannot iban last year. haps the most significant foreign pol­ publicans and some Democrats, even "Tell the truth and don't be afraid." justify American forces still dying in "It is time to end America's longest icy decision in the early going of his though former President Donald the nation's longest war. war," Biden said, but he added that presidency. Trump had also wanted a full with- His plan is to pull out all Ameri­ the U.S. will "not conduct a hasty He's long been skeptical about drawal. · The Daily Eastern News . 1802 Buzzard Hall can forces - numbering 2,500 now rush to the exit." the U.S. presence in Afghanistan. As "This administration has decided Eastern Illinois University - by this Sept. 11, the anniversa­ "We cannot continue the cycle Barack Obama's vice president, Biden to abandon U.S. efforts in Afghani­ Charleston, IL 61920 ry of the attacks, which were coor­ of extending or expanding our mili­ was a lonely voice in the administra­ stan which have helped keep radical 217-581-2812 dinated from Afghanistan. Soon af­ tary presence in Afghanistan hoping tion who advised the 44th president Islamic terrorism in check," said Sen­ 217-581-2923 (fax) ter Biden made his announcement, to create the ideal conditions for our to tilt towards a smaller counterter­ ate Republican leader Mitch McCon­ NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg in withdrawal, expecting a different re­ rorism role in the country while mil­ nell. "And bizarrely, they have decid­ Brussels said the alliance had agreed sult," said Biden, who delivered his itary advisers were urging a troop ed to do so by September 11th." News Staff Advertising to withdraw its roughly 7,000 forces address from the White House Treaty buildup to counter Taliban gains. While Biden's decision keeps U.S. Staff from Afghanistan, matching Biden's Room, the same location where Pres­ Biden has also made clear he wants forces in Afghanistan four months Editor-In-Chief decision to begin a final pullout by ident George W. Bush announced to recalibrate U.S. foreign policy to longer than initially planned, it sets AdamTumino Faculty Advisers [email protected] May 1. the start of the war. "I am now the face bigger challenges posed by Chi­ a firm end to two decades of war that Editorial Adviser Lola Burnham The U.S. cannot continue to pour fourth United States president to na and Russia. killed more than 2,200 U.S. troops, resources into an intractable war and preside over an American troop pres­ Withdrawing all U.S. troops wounded 20,000, and cost as much Photo Adviser News Editor expect different results, Biden said. ence in Afghanistan. Two Republi- comes with clear risks. It could boost as $1 trillion. Brian Poulter Corryn Brock dennewsdesk@ Website Adviser gmail.com Brian Poulter

Publisher J&J vaccine to remain in limbo Ponzi Lola Burnham Associate News Editor Business Manager Eliz;ibeth Taylor Betsy Jewell schemer dennewsdesk@gmail. while officials seek evidence •:, com Press Supervisor Johnson & Johnson's COV­ alternative shots to vaccinate its These are not run-of-the-mill Tom Roberts ID-19 vaccine will remain in limbo population but other countries blood clots. They occurred in un­ Madoff Night Staff for a while longer after government anxiously awaiting the one-and-do­ usual places, in veins that drain Photo Editor for this Issue health advisers declared Wednes- ne vaccine may not. blood from the brain, and in peo­ -~ Karina Belgado AdamTumino DENphotodesk@ •. -day that they need more evidence "I continue to feel like we're in a ple with abnormally low levels of dies at 82 gmail.~°om • to decide if a handful of unusual Night Chief race against time and the variants, clot-forming pla~elets. The six cas­ AdamTumino blood clots were linked to the shot but we need to (move forward) in es raised an alarm bell because that NEW YORK (AP) - Bernard - and if so, how big the risk re­ the safest possible way," said CDC number is at least three times more Madoff, the infamous architect of an Copy Editor Assistant Photo ally is. adviser Dr. Grace Lee of Stanford than experts would have expected AdamTumino epic securities swindle that burned Editor The reports are exceedingly rare University, who was among those to see even of more typical brain- - thousands of investors, outfoxed reg­ Zach Berger Sports Designer OENphotodesk@ - six cases out of more than 7 seeking to postpone a vote on the drainage clots, said CDC's Dr. Tom ulators and earned him a 150-year AdamTumino gmail.com million U.S. inoculations with the vaccine. · Shimabukuro. prison term, died behind bars early one-dose vaccine. But the govern­ Authorities have studied the "What we have here is a pic­ Wednesday. He was 82. ment recommended a pause in J&J clots for only a few days and have ture of clots forming in large ves­ Madoff's death at the Federal Med­ vaccinations this week, not long af­ little information to judge the shot, sels where we have low platelets," ical Center in Butner, North Caroli­ ter European regulators declared agreed fellow adviser Dr. Beth Bell Shimabukuro explained. "This usu­ na, was confirmed by his lawyer and that such clots are a rare but pos- of the University of Washington. ally doesn't happen," but it's similar the Bureau ·of Prisons. . sible risk with the AstraZeneca vac­ "I don't want to send the mes­ to European reports with the Astra­ Get social with The Daily Eastern News Last year, Madoff's lawyers un­ cine, a shot made in a similar way sage there is something fundamen­ Zeneca vaccine.· successfully asked a court to release I) The Daily Eastern News but not yet approved for use in the tally wrong with this vaccine," Bell . The good news: The govern­ him from prison during the corona­ U.S. said. "It's a very rare event. Noth- ment says there are no signs of sim­ ~irus pandemic, saying he suffered ·tlJ dailyeasternnews At an emergency meeting, advis­ . ing in life is risk-free. But I want to ilar clots after vaccination with the from end-stage renal disease and oth­ ers to the Centers for Disease Con­ be able to understand and defend Pfizer and Moderna shots that are er chronic medical conditions. ~@DEN_News trol and Prevention wrestled with the decision I've made based on a the mainstay of the COVID-19 . One of those lawyers, Brandon the fact that the U.S. has enough reasonable amount of data." fight in the U.S. Sample, said on Wednesday it was Visit our website: dailyeasternnews.com believed Madoff died from natural About causes related to his failing health. Thi Daily Eastern News is produced by the students of For decades, Madoff enjoyed an Eastern Illinois University. It 1s published daily Mon­ Illinois House to review Capit9l image as a self-made financial guru day thmugh Friday, in Charleston, Ill., during fall and spring s-!fflesters and online: during the2ummer term whose Midas touch defied market except during university vacations or examinations. fluctuations. A former chairman of One copy per day is free to students and faculty. Addi· the Nasdaq stock market, he attracted tional copies can be obtained for 50 cents each in the artifacts·for offensive depictions Student Publications Office an Buzzard Hall. a devoted legion of investment clients SPRINGFIELD, Ill. 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Welch, a Democrat from Hill­ But his investment advisory busi­ Comments I Tips • day in an accounting chat began with mendations about which historic Illi­ side and the state's first Black House ness was exposed in 2008 as a Ponzi Contact any of the above staff members tf you beheve last summer's removal of a Stephen A. nois figures should be memo;ialized speaker, said in a statement. "... When scheme that wiped our people's for­ your information is relevant. Douglas statue following the revela­ on Capitol grounds, and how, in­ our public art doesn't represent pos­ tunes and ruined charities. He be­ Corrections · tion that the legendary Illinois senator cluding removing offensive depictions itive history that we can all celebrate, came so hated he wore a bulletproof The Daily Eastern News is committed to accuracy in its owned slaves. and erecting new ones for those over­ coverage of the news. Any factual error the staff finds it sends a particularly harmful message vest to court. or is made aware of by its readers will be corrected Rep. Mary Flowers, who in January looked. to people of color that these beliefs are The fraud was believed to be the as promptly as possible. Please report any factual er· became the longest-serving Black leg- "There is a national movement in... shared by their own government." largest in Wall Street's history. ror you fmd to Editor-in-Chief JJ Bullock at 581-2812. Over the years, court-appoint­ Employment ed trustees laboring to unwind the If you would like to work lor The Daily Eastern News scheme have recovered more than as a reporter, photographer, columnist, cartoon· ist copy editor, designer or videographer, p~ase 3 teens die in S Illinois car crash $ 14 billion of an estimated $17 .5 bil­ visit at the newsroom at 1811 Buzzard Hall. lion investors put into Madoff's busi- VALMEYER, Ill. (AP) - Three turning, ejecting him and two girls, in rural Monroe County, about 25 ness. At the time of Madoff's arrest, Printed by Eastern Illinois University : teenagers were killed when they ages 15 and 13, both of Dupo, po­ miles (40 kilometers) south of St. fake account statements were telling on soy ink and recycled paper. were ejected from a car after it lice said. The girls' identities weren't Louis, police said. The car carrying clients they had holdings worth $60 A-postmaster: Send struck a box truck in southern Illi­ released because of their ages. All the teens slammed into the truck as billion. adclNU changes to: nois, State Police said. three were pronounced dead at the it was turning. Madoff pleaded guilty in March The Daily Eastern News 1802 Buzzard Hall The car, driven by Joshua Moat, scene of the crash. The driver of the box truck, 2009 to securities fraud and other Eastern lllin0ts University 18, of St. Louis, struck the rear pas- The collision occurred about Nadzed Omerovic, 33, of St. Louis. charges, saying he was "deeply sorry Charleston, IL 61920 • senger side of the truck, which was 2:25 p.m. Tuesdav near Valmeyu was not injured. and asham~, i ·. ,' .. . . · .-,; ,_;f: • • ". f. ~,· ,·tc·,~·-~ ".! ,,,"', ·.. •. ,'..,-"'',,/ ' • · "•" .,·.:.-"t'-cY-1·1." t ' ., • 1 ' ·- \ \ • li ,• '· -~ "!t, , ,,...... i: ' r·I t r # , • f , • -, t 1 • t , , • • , • , ..., 1 1 , ...... -...... _ ...... , ...... , ...... , .. , ...... :•·/~t~•.•·•"-'•r••••/.'',\•:::,•:•.\ •...... • ,. • ...... ~ .... --~}'..'.,t"--.~._,'('1,,',, ,',t",: "> /"-•, THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2021 THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS I NEWS 3 ISTI

WASHINGTON (AP) - The anonymity to The Associated Press. shooting of motorist Biden administration is preparing to It was not immediately clear what, announce sanctions in response to a if any, other actions might be planned. BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. criminal division chief, said in a state­ accrual and benefits that is due." May­ massive Russian hacking campaign that Officials had previously said they ex­ (AP) - A white former suburban ment announcing the charge against or Mike Elliott has said that the city breached vital federal agencies, as well pected to take actions both seen and Minneapolis police officer was charged Potter. "(Potter's) action caused the had been moving toward firing Potter as for election interference, a senior ad­ unseen. Wednesday with second-degree man­ unlawful killing of Mr. Wright and she when she submitted her resignation. ministration official said Wednesday The sanctions, presumably intend­ slaughter for killing 20-year-old Black must be held accountable." Police say Wright was pulled over night. . ed to send a clear retributive message to motorist Daunte Wright in a shooting Intent isn't a "O,ecessary component for expired tags on Sunday, but they The sanctions, foreshadowed for Russia and to deter similar acts in the that ignited days of unrest and clashes of second-degree manslaughter in sought to arrest him after discovering weeks by the administration, would future, come amid an already tense re­ between protesters and police. Minnesota. The charge - which car­ he had an outstanding warrant. The represent the fim retaliatory action an­ lationship between the U.S. and Rus­ The charge against former Brooklyn ries a maximum penalty of 10 years in warrant was for his failure to appear nounced against the Kremlin for last sia. Center police Officer Kim Potter was prison - can be applied in circum­ in court on charges that he fled from year's hack, familiarly known as the President Joe Biden told Putin this filed three days after Wright was killed stances where a person is suspected officers and possessed a gun without a SolarWinds breach. In that intrusion, week in their second call to "de-escalate during a traffic stop and as the nearby of causing a death by "culpable neg­ permit during an encounter with Min­ Russian hackers are belic:ved to have in­ tensions" following a Russian military murder trial progresses for the ex-offi­ ligence" that creates an unreasonable neapolis police in June. fected widely used software with ma­ buildup on Ukraine's border, and said cer charged with killing George Floyd risk and consciously takes chances to Body camera video that Gannon licious code, enabling them to access the U.S. would "act firmly in defense of last May. cause a death. released Monday shows Potter ap­ the networks of at least nine agencies its national interests" regarding Russian The former Brooklyn Center po­ Potter posted $100,000 bond proaching Wright as he stands outside in what U.S. officials believe was an in­ intrusions and election interference. lice chief has said that Potter, a 26-ycar Wednesday evening and was released of his car as another officer is arrest­ telligence gathering operation aimed at It remained unclear whether the veteran and training officer, intended from the Hennepin County jail, on­ ing him. mining government secrets. U.S. actions would actually result in to use her Taser on Wright but fired line records showed. She was sched­ As Wright struggles with police, Besides that hack, U.S. officials last changed behavior, especially since past her handgun instead. However, pro­ uled to make her initial court appear­ Potter shouts, ''I'll Tase you! I'll Tase month alleged that Russian President measures by the U.S. have failed to testers and Wright's family members ance Thursday afternoon. Her attor­ you! Taser! Taser! Taser!" before firing Vladimir Putin authorized influence bring an end to Russian hacking. The say there's no excuse for the shoot­ ney did not respond to messages from a single shot from a handgun in her operations to help Donald Trump in Obama administration expelled diplo­ ing and that it shows how the justice The Associated Press. right hand. his unsuccessful bid for reelection as mats from the U.S. in 2016 in response system is tilted against Blacks, noting Potter, 48, and Police ChiefTim The criminal complaint noted that president, though there's no evidence to interference in that year's presiden- Wright was stopped for an expired car Gannon both resigned Tuesday, a day Potter holstered her handgun on the Russia or anyone else changed votes or tial election. ' ·· • registration and ended up dead. after the City Council voted to fire the right side and her Taser on the left. To manipulated the outcome. And though Trump was often reluc­ "Certain occupations carry an im­ city manager, who controls the police remove the Taser - which is yellow The measures are to be announced tant to criticize Putin, his administra­ mense responsibility and none more force. Acting City Manager Reggie and has a black grip - Potter would Thursday, according to the official, who tion also expelled diplomats in 2018 so than a sworn police officer," Im­ Edwards said Wednesday that because have to use her left hand, the com­ was not authorized to discuss the mat­ for Russia's alleged po~ning ~ ~ ex­ ran Ali, Washington County assistant Potter resigned, she is entitled to "all plaint said. ter by name and spoke on condition of intelligence officer in Britain. Little Caesars· TODAY'S CAMPUS CLUE· LOWEST ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• P.RICED PIZZA ·To FIND DINING CENTER MENUS, VISIT: B~l e iuoe du/dining/ind exop hp

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Those interested can inquire at opinions. Dry Cleaning puts out great new album [email protected] for all opinion questions, submissions and letters to the editor. Please allow a week for_us to publish let­ A band that I've had in the back of my torch-bearers, but moments of serenity in ters to the editor. head for a while now recently released their songs like "More Big Birds" set them apart. The Editor reserves the right to not publish first album. Dry Cleaning, a London indie Not to mention a great guitar solo in the letters. Letters that are 250 words or less rock band, came out with their debut record, lead single "Scratchcard Lanyard." will be prioritized, but longer ones will be "New Long Leg," on April 2nd and it doesn't The band's rhythm section isn't to be slept considered by the editorial board. disappoint. It was yet anothe! addition to an on, either. "Goodnight," from the 2019 Please include your name and phone num­ already great year from music. "Sweet Princess EP" is a rollicking track ber to verify letters. Sometimes I like a band solely for their where each member shines, and the bass and For more information please call name, and my affection for Dry Cleaning drums propel the song from a great guitar 217-581-2812. may have started that way. It's almost impos­ song co a great song. As the first song on the sible to describe, but the way the words look band's first release, chis one would make a almost match the angular sound of the gui­ Ryan Meyer· great introduction. tars or the spoken word lyrics of frontwom­ I think my introductions to the band were an Florence Shaw. Another great example of Dowse's cone the songs "Spoils" and "Magic of Meghan," We're Hiring! Although I may have initially been drawn is in the simple chord progression in the and they left a lasting impression on me. I in by the name, I stuck around for the gui­ song "More Big Birds" from the ne\V record, listened to the songs occasionally until "New We have openings for those who enjoy: tar playing. Abrasive yet pretty, post punk which by some coincidence happens to be Long Leg" came out, and now I have slowly but with more badass grit. I'll point to the Photography my favorite song on the album. The chords been getting more and more into the band's riffs in the song "Viking Hair" from the have the perfect amount of bite, but not catalogue. Editing band's 2019 EP "Boundary Road Snacks and too much chat the beautiful piano or Shaw's I'd recommend any music fans do the Design Drinks" for an example. The guitarist, Tom hummed melody feel out of place. I don't same. Opinions Dowse, may have the best tone in modern know who's playing the piano, but they did a music. It is the perfect combination of dis­ fine job with it. Ryan Meyer is a sophomore journalism major. Call 581-2812 for more information. tortion or overdrive with whatever reverb or Dry Cleaning seems to be mixed in with He can be reached at 581-2812 or delay or chorus he might be using. bands like Protomartyr and other post punk [email protected]. Editorial Board Editor- in-Chief News Editor • A~sociate News Editor , , • Opinions Editor Photo Editor • Assistant Photo Editor •. Adam Tumino Corryn Brock Elizabeth Taylor Ryan Meyer .. Karina Delgado Zach Berger . , ;-:- THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2021 THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS I NEWS s CAA to vote on 3 items in Thursday meeting

By Corryn Brock Test-optional means that stu­ Josh Norman, Associate Vice Pres­ ly communicated GPA threshold." fleet the changes in the first two News Editor I@corryn_brock dent does not include their ACT ident for Enrollment Management The second item could poten­ items. or SAT scores when applying to and Kelly Miller, Director of Ad­ tially add similar language for ap­ All three items carry over from The Council on Academic Af­ the university. missions. '!Other institutions like plicants in the Gateway Program. the Apr. 7 CAA meeting because fairs will discuss and vote on three "A survey of our peers shows EIU have implemented test-op­ Those students would need a the council did not meet. items during its meeting Thursday that EIU has the highest commu­ tional or even test-blind policies minimum 2.3 GPA based on six or The council will also discuss a at 2 p.m. nicated GPA threshold in the mar­ to increase equity and access for more semesters to be considered credit/ no credit option for the The first item hopes to add a ket and we believe this has con­ their prospective students and it to apply for a test-optional appli­ Spring 2021 semester. communicated GPA for students tributed to our current application is clear for this cycle that clarity cation. who students who apply to East­ deficit for New Freshman for Fall and access are of great benefit to The final item would update Corryn Brock can be reached at 581- ern as test-optional. 2021," according to a memo from those institutions with more clear- Eastern's admissions policies to re- 2812 or at [email protected].

» NAMING "I know you're struggling with this cussing him frequently saying in all Following Etchcson's talk with the was happening in mid-19th centu­ issue of is it unhistorical to change conflicts between the Black man and committee she took questions from ry American, nor will Lincoln be CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 the name of a building, but I would the crocodile, he favored the Black committee members. erased," Etcheson said. "The problem recommend that you think about man but in all conflicts between the Naming Committee Chair An­ with statues and naming of buildings She added that there is a difference these as two separate issues: what the white man and Black man he favored gie Campbell, asked Etcheson about and all of these things are that a par­ between a museum such as the Na­ history is versus commemoration and the white man. cancel culture, "shuttir u ~verything ticular generation chose at that mo­ tional Underground Railroad Free­ what we choose to honor in public Etcheson also discussed things said down" and "perfecting the people of ment 'this is what we honor' ..." dom Center and the name of the space," Etchesoii said. by Lincoln that show the way people the past." Etcheson said she understands building, that being the difference Etchcson then began discussing spoke at that time and how things at "I grapple with the idea of placing concerns about cancel culture saying between history and commemora­ Douglas more in-depth, starting with that time are viewed differently to­ judgement on something that was a she is worried Lincoln may be next. tion. a quote from historian Gary Gallagh­ day and that many of those things are part of an accepted culture at that Two individuals' comments were Etcheson explained that the Civ­ er saying, "nothing is easier than feel­ commonly not accepted by society. point and then trying to, for lack shared during the public comment il War generation put monuments in ing superior to long dead individu­ Etcheson moved on to say she be­ of better words, erase some of those portion of the meeting. public spaces with the intention of als, almost none of whom satisfy our lieves that the good Lincoln did out­ things rather than taking the time to Ken Wetstein, ex-officio convenor those individuals being honored. current ideas regarding race and oth­ weighs the bad and posed the ques­ learn from them and have them as a of the Naming Committee, spoke "They knew the power of com­ er issues." She said that quote could tion of if that statement could be visible reminder of what went on and on behalf of Matton resident Jerry memoration and commemorative be applied to the way people view applied to Douglas. She shared two to learn," Campbell said. Groninger. Wctstcin said Groninger spaces. The problem, of course, that Douglas. things she felt were positive about She said someone has asked her was a "great friend of the university we have 150 years later is that we "I don't think there's any doubt Douglas but said the committee may "what happens when your cancel cul­ with his philanthropy and with his no longer honor the same people that Douglas was a racist and I don't feel she was "(giving) with one hand ture has figured out years from now support ofEIU." and the same values as they did 150 think there is any doubt that racism and (taking) away with the other." what you erased was something to be Wetstein said Groninger said the years ago, particularly in the South," was very typical of his time and his The two things she said was that proud of" and asked Etchcson to talk name should be retained saying, "his­ Etcheson said. "We actively reject place, the 19th century Midwest," Douglas "always spoke very elo­ about what comes next after doing tory cannot be rewritten and this most of what the Civil War genera­ Etcheson said. quently about the rights of the peo­ something like renaming buildings should not be confused with politi­ tion chose to honor." Etchcson explained how Doug­ ple" and he was a unionist, crediting and taking down monuments. cal correctness." She recommended the committee las played a major role in pre-Civil him as essential to saving the Union. "Those of us who are writing the Wctstein said he was grateful for view the question ofwhether they be­ War history and throughout the Civ­ Etchcson quoted Douglas as saying books, those of us who arc stand­ Groninger passion .aAd•hisiimetest in lieve the university should continue il War. there could only be two parties in the ing up in front of the freshman, are the topic of Douglas Hall. to commemorate the Lincoln-Doug­ As a politician, she said Douglas Civil War, patriots and traitors, and going to talk about Stephen Doug­ THE REST OF THIS STOIIY CAN BE las debate in Charleston with com­ was someone who used race in "ugly that Northern Democrats were going las; he will not be erased from histo­ READ AT DAILYEASTERNNEWS.COM. memoration and history in mind. ways" to campaign, spccifkally dis- to patriots. ry. He is simply too essential to what

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CHICAGO (AP) - Carlos Rod6n's gem came just five days pitches leading off the fifth, but he NEW YORK (AP) - The Dal­ "We made a decision at the time of those Rod6n threw the second no-hit­ after Joe Musgrove threw a no-hit­ bounced to third on a 2-2 offering. las Wings basically control the WNBA players moving on, rather than take back ter of the young baseball season ter for his hometown Padres at Tex­ The crowd cheered loudly when draft on Thursday night with the top two other WNBA players I knew would be of Wednesday night, losing his bid for as - the first no-no in club histo­ Jose Ramirez lined to left on a 3-1 picks and four first-round choices. lesser value to become a speculator to ag­ a perfect game on a hit batter with ry. San Diego had been the only big pitch for the final out of the sev­ It's the first time in league history that gregate a number of draft picks." one out in the ninth inning, and league franchise without a no-hit­ enth. a team will choose both No. 1 and 2. The The W ~ drafted , Bella the Chicago White Sox cruised to ter. "He kind of overwhelmed us," Wings acquired the top pick in a Febru­ Alarie and last year to com­ an 8-0 victory over the Cleveland Working quickly in short sleeves Indians manager Terry Franco­ ary trade after being awarded the second plement their young team. Indians. with the top of his jersey unbut­ na said. "When he's good, he gets choice in the draft lottery. "Ifwe can have the same kind of suc­ The left-hander retired his first toned on a cool Chicago night, stronger as the game goes on and "It has made draft preparation a lit­ cess this year, we have a very talented 25 batters before he plunked Ro­ Rod6n threw 75 of his. 114 pitch­ you saw him touch 99 (mph) on tle bit easier," Wmgs President and Gen­ young core group that joins Arike Ogun­ berto Perez on the back foot with es for strikes. The No. 3 pick in the pitch 110 and his breaking ball eral Manager Greg Bibb said in a phone bowale, Kayla Thornton, lsabdle Har­ an 0-2 slider. An incredulous 2014 amateur draft out of North got better and he even threw some interview Wednesday. "Typically, you're rison and ," Bibb said. "It's Rod6n looked on almost in bewil­ Carolina State struck out seven in changeups. He got into a rhythm trying to figure out what you want to do a very talented roster with a window of derment as Perez made his way to his first career shutout and second and just got stronger as the game and what everyone else wants to do, and success that is op_ening." first. complete game. went." that impacts what you want to do. The Bibb said that the franchise is look­ Rod6n regained his composure The closest call for Rod6n and Rod6n was helped by a six-run first two picks, you don't have to worry ing at a number ofplayers for the top two in time to strike out Yu Chang the White Sox occurred when Josh first inning that included another about that. It's a nice luxury to have." picks and he hasn't been shy about heap­ looking and retire Jordan Luplow Naylor led off the ninth with a slow long homer by rookie Vermin Mer­ The Wings also have the fifth pick as ing praise on Finnish player Awak Kuier. on a sharp grounder to third, start­ bouncer. First baseman Jose Abreu cedes, one of baseball's biggest sur­ well as the first pick in the second round. The \Vings also could draft Texas' Charli ing a joyous celebration. The crowd picked it up and got his toe on the prises early in the season. Dallas traded the seventh pick to Los An­ Collier with one of the top picks. of 7,148 cheered as Rod6n (2-0) bag just ahead of a sliding Naylor. With one out and runners on the geles on Wednesday for the Sparks' first­ Other players expected to go early in jumped around with teammates The call stood after a video re­ corners, Mercedes turned on a Zach round pick next year. Los Angeles also the draft include Ariwna's Aari McDon­ near the mound and then started view, delighting the bundled-up Plesac fastball and drove it an esti­ got a 2022 second-round pick from Dal­ ald, Louisville's , and Rutgers' handing out hugs. . crowd. mated 431 feet to lefr for his third las. Arella Guirantes. It was the first no-hitter for · The game-time temperature was homer. He went 3 for 5 to run his This draft completes the second half. For the second straight season the the White Sox since Lucas Gio­ 45 d_egrees, and most of the other batting average to .500 (19 for 38). of the team's long-term strategy after they draft will be hdd virtually because of the lito pitched one Aug. 25 last year players had on long sleeves. But the Leury Carda hit an RBI dou­ traded away Liz Cambage and Skylar_ coronavjrus pandemic. Commission­ against Pittsburgh and No. 20 in cold didn't seem to bother Rod6n ble and scored on Nick Madrigal's Diggins over the past kw years. · er Cathy Engdbert will be announcing franchise history, second-most at all. single before Francona pulled Pie­ "We pivoted our roster c:onsttuct from picks from an ESPN studio in New Yock among major league teams behind He was in control right from sac (1-2) with two out. It was the a few superstar players to one which and players will be at home when they the Los Angeles Dodgers (23). the start. Franmil Reyes saw eight shortest start of Plesac's career. would be a on-the-fly rebuild," he said. arc drafted.

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