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The Eastern Eastern's music department is spread- ing Christmas cheer through a variety of concerts. Check out what the department hastooffer/Bl. Student Government vice president resigns Ring-a-ling, BY JtwwtftR ROGERS Humphrey said. She said she News editor felt confident she would be hear that cha-ching hired by one of the companies The Student Government she is interviewing with. Association is having to say Humphrey said she could goodbye to one of its top lead- not claim sole responsibility ers. for any accomplishments in Jessica Humphrey has the Senate. resigned from her position as "The biggest accomplish- the Student Senate vice presi- ments we've had is the moti- dent Humphrey's resignation vation we passed on to every- goes into effect Dec. 5. one else." Humphrey said. Humphrey said she is She said during her service Humphrey, resigning because she plans she had learned about the former SGA to graduate in December. She business aspects of the uni- vice president. said she was getting job offers versity and about i>rofessional that she wanted to pursue behavior. instead of spending another Humphrey also said she semester in school. didn't feel like she had any Jessica Leake/Progress "The job opportunities just other goals that she would be look too promising right leaving behind. Mary McMilUn is serving as a bell ringer for the now," Humphrey said. "You can never make second year. She also works as a cashier. She said she had kept the something perfect, you can |M)ssibility of a fall graduation only learn to adapt," in mind for some time. Humphrey said. Bell ringers collect "I was keeping my options Her last action as vice pres- open," Humphrey said. "I ident will be attending a semi- money each year Nick Bertram knew I was finishing my nar on Tuesday. Humphrey hours this semester." will then hand her duties over was appointed Humphrey will graduate with vice president. to Nick Bertram, the current for families in need a degree in psychology. Senate speaker pro tern. Humphrey also said she Bertram said the Senate wanted to pursue her job constitution mandates that he BY MEUJSSA RHOOUS offers in order to gain experi- assumes Humphrey's office. Staff writer ence before applying to grad- He said that he was ready to uate school. When you are out Christmas shopping take on a larger role as vice you will probably notice Mary McMillin out "I've had way too many president. opportunities that would help in her heavy coal, hat. gloves and a bell. my education later," The Salvation Army starts this event right See SGA, A3 before the holiday season to raise money for the families in the Richmond community that need extra assistance. Bell ringer McMillin, of Richmond, volun- teers because it helps those who are less for- tunate and it's a good cause. "My grandson helped me ring the bell last year, but it got too cold for him this year." McMillin sakl. This is McMillin's second year volunteer- ing for the Salvation Army. When she's not out somewhere ringing the bell, you can find her at her job at the Thrift Store where she is a cashier. She also is a Sunday school teacher. "1 volunteered last winter to help put up the Christmas decorations in the Richmond Mall, so when it came bell ringing time they needed help," McMillin said. "So I thought, why not?" Jessica Leake/Progress McMillin said she gets to meet different people while she stands out and sees the Ashley Jonas rings a bell to collect donations for the Salvation Army. The yearly tra- kids' faces when they go by and ring the bell. dition collects money for needy families throughout each community. "It's unfortunate that some children have nothing and some families can't pay their Jessica Leake/Progress There were 600 families on a list last year bills," McMillin said. that needed help and every one of those kids Hear them ring Trlcla Torllne, of Winchester, was hit by a car in the Lancaster Crosswalk Nov. 18. last year the Salvation Army went over its got a present. This is the second accident in less than a month in which a pedestrian was injured. goal with donations. This year, according to McMillin said the age group that donates Volunteer bell ringers collect McMillin, has been good for donations money at several locations except for the day it was really windy. the most ranges from two years old to col- "That wasn't such a good day for dona- lege students. during the season. tions," McMillin said. "When I was ringing in front of Winn Crosswalk accident: Dixie, college students that went by put in a Number of volunteer McMillin said some people don't want to give money. lot of money," McMillin said. "The little kids *0tL bell ringers: "There have been people who are just put in the money so they can ring the bell." rude about giving money." McMillin said McMillin said she believes others should second within month get involved because it's for a good cause 8 There are also the generous that offer the and (iod will always bless you. BY JENNIFER ROGERS According to a police report of the volunteers hot chocolate or hot coffee to drink. Some places even ask for them to "For me it's easier to give than receive News editor accident. Elam said he did not see because you feel good about yourself and Number of places Torline until she was in front of him. come in and get warm. A second accident in less than a McMillin said nothing unusual has hap- you are blessed by God in the long run," located: ^^ The police report listed his estimated McMillin said. month at the I.ancas(er Avenue cross- speed between 30 and 35 miles per pened to her so far. "but we got 'till the 23rd K-Mart, Wal- ***\ walk just after 9 p.m. Nov. 18 left a of December." Peter Kovaleska. a donator. said, "I donat- Mart, Winn Dixie, g* hour. ed because everyone should share." pedestrian with a broken leg and slight Torline said she passed out and only It begins every holiday season right Kroger, © concussion. knew what others had told her about before Thanksgiving. It's an annual event we "If it wasn't for us volunteers we wouldn't Richmond Mall Tricia Torline, 35. of Winchester, was the accident. all see. They stand in Iron! of stores ringing have this. The bell ringers do a service for Number of days per hit by a truck while she was crossing "I don't remember a thing," she said. their bell, but do people stop to donate? Cod." McMillin said. Lancaster Avenue. Torline was released Torline said officials told her she was "I've seen from people giving $50 to kids McMillin usually volunteers every day ^£week at location: from the University of Kentucky thrown onto the windshield of the car giving a penny," McMillin said. they need her and stands for 11 hours while W^* Last day is Medk'al Center Nov. 22. and landed about 15 to 20 yards away. She said people usually give from $1 to $5. it gets pretty cold. '9A December 23. Torline's left leg was broken in three Two witnesses in a vehicle behind They are going to be blessed with what- "It's important to donate because it helps ^~ ' Some volunteers places as a result of the accident. Elam said they did not see Torline until ever they give." McMillin said. people. And it's for the good," McMillin said. work everyday. Torline said she was making her last she had been hit. Number of families step onto the sidewalk when she was hit Torline was not aware that her acci- For me it's easier to give than receive by the vehicle. She was walking to the dent was the second this semester at helped last year: Lancaster Parking Lot from the Brock the crosswalk. On Nov. 2 Eastern stu- because you are blessed by God in the Auditorium. dent Lance Watt was hit while he was long run. Torline was hit by William C. Klam. trying to cross Lancaster Avenue. 44 600 22. Martin Hall. Elam was traveling "Obviously something needs to be — Mary McMillin, bell ringer southbound in the right lane on something done with that section of the » I-ancaster Avenue. road." Torline sakl. ► INSIDE ACCENT Bl-8 Telford fire causes flood damage CLASSIFIEDS A4 NEWS BRIEFS A4 BY JAMIE VINSON floor and streamed down the south other sorority signs had previously PERSPECTIVE A6.7 Managing editor side stairwell and into the elevators, been ripped off doors and walls. POLICE BEAT .A4 according to the police report. According to Mel ain, her room An arson that occurred in Telford Middleton said residents were was one of several damaged by SPORTS BS-8 Hall early Nov. 20 left residents out WHAT'S ON TAP? B2 able to return to their rooms in phas- water. She said items that were dam- of a place to stay and resulted in es, but most were reopened between aged included shoes, clothes, pro- water damage to several rooms in the 6:3(1 a.m. and 7:30 am. Monday, Nov. jects for classes and electronic appli- ► WEATHER dormitory. 20. However, three rooms including ances such as refrigerators. According to the police report, 1010, which no one lived in, 1110 and However. McLain was able to return TODAY: someone had started a fire to some 1210 remained closed because of to her room the next morning.